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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Miami, Florida

OFFICIAL AGENDA

October 23 , 2002 REGULAR BOARD MEETING 1:00 P.M.

PUBLIC HEARING

PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK TO AN AGENDA ITEM listed for this meeting and/or the PUBLIC HEARING, to be conducted immediately following the conclusion of the regular agenda, should submit a written request to the Superintendent of Schools, 1450 N.E. Second Avenue, Room 158, Miami, Florida 33132, NO LATER THAN 4:30 P.M., MONDAY, October 21, 2002.

Pursuant to Board Rule 6Gx13-8C-1.17, a person not scheduled in advance to speak on a non-agenda topic must submit a written request to the Superintendent of Schools not later than 10:00 a.m. on the day of a regular Wednesday Board Meeting. The request must state the person’s name, address, subject and reason for asking emergency handling of the request, reason demonstrating good cause why the 4:30 p.m. Monday deadline was not met, and Board action requested. Board members present at the meeting must vote by a two-thirds (2/3) majority, for the person to be heard.

Speakers List / Supplemental List will generally be posted on Tuesday PM or Wednesday AM prior to the meeting.

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION

SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: August 20, 27, 29, 2002; September 3, 5, 17, 19, 24, 2002

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: September 12 and 25, 2002

AGENDA ITEMS RESERVED FOR CONSIDERATION

PUBLIC HEARING

A. SUPERINTENDENT’S PRIORITY ITEMS

A-1 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 02-38 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, IN SUPPORT OF AMERICAN EDUCATION WEEK, NOVEMBER 17-23, 2002, TO BE CELEBRATED IN ALL OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY’S PUBLIC SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 02-38 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, in support of American Education Week, November 17-23, 2002, to be observed in all of Miami-Dade County’s public schools

A-2 ANNENBERG CHALLENGE PRESENTATION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive a presentation by the South Florida Annenberg Challenge.

A-3 REPORT OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT COMMITTEE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the report of the Professional Services Contract Committee.

A-4 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM IBM CORPORATION FOR REINVENTING EDUCATION 3: DATA TO IMPROVE INSTRUCTION, AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH IBM FOR A PERIOD OF UP TO THREE YEARS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to:

1. accept a grant award from IBM Corporation, in the approximate amount of $1,000,000, for funding the Reinventing Education 3: Data to Improve Instruction Grant;

2. authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with IBM for a maximum period of three years; and

3. direct Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

A-5 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE VOLUNTARY PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOICE PROGRAM, AUTHORIZED UNDER THE ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION ACT OF 1965 AS AMENDED BY THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT OF 2001, PROJECT CYCLE: OCTOBER 1, 2002 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2007

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to:

1. accept a grant award from the United States Department of Education, in the total amount of $14,617,615, for funding under the Voluntary Public School Choice program, authorized under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 as amended by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, Project Cycle: October 1, 2002 through September 30, 2007;

2. extend this grant implementation, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary, in order to fully expend the grant and thus complete the scope of the project; and

3. direct Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

A-6 PROPOSED PROMULGATION OF A NEW BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6GX13-3F-1.023, CONTRACTOR DEBARMENT PROCEDURES

A-7 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ESTABLISH AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT AND SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the establishment of an advisory committee for Personnel Management and Services.

A-8 AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 001-CC10 – EXECUTIVE SEARCH FIRM FOR SELECTION OF A DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS AND CHIEF EDUCATION OFFICER

A-9 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR THE POSITION OF CHIEF BUSINESS OFFICER, MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

B. EDUCATION

B-1 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF 2002-2003 SCHOOL PERFORMANCE EXCELLENCE PLANS FOR SCHOOLS DESIGNATED AS SCHOOL PERFORMANCE GRADE “F” FOR THE FIRST TIME, AS REQUIRED BY THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve 2002-2003 School Performance Excellence Plans for schools designated as School Performance Grade “F” for the first time, as required by the Florida Department of Education.

B-2 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE NEW 2002-2003 DISTRICT/REGION ASSISTANCE AND INTERVENTION PLANS FOR SCHOOLS DESIGNATED AS SCHOOL PERFORMANCE GRADE “F” FOR THE FIRST TIME, AS REQUIRED BY THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

1. approve the new 2002-2003 District/Region Assistance and Intervention Plans for schools designated as School Performance Grade “F” for the first time, as required by the Florida Department of Education; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to review and revise the plans as necessary based on site-specific data and needs.

B-3 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO HOST THE 2003 SEMINAR FOR ADMINISTRATORS OF BILINGUAL PROGRAMS AND INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION, FEBRUARY 10-14, 2003, AND ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH THE HYATT REGENCY MIAMI HOTEL AND THEIR REQUIRED SUBCONTRACTORS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to:

1. host the 2003 Seminar for Administrators of Bilingual Programs and International Collaboration from February 10 through February 14, 2003; and

2. enter into contractual agreements with the Hyatt Regency Miami Hotel and their required subcontractors to provide facilities and services for the Seminar at a cost not to exceed $ 55,000.

3. The cost of the Seminar is covered by funding from the Florida Department of Education and private sponsors. Appropriations for this event will be included in the 2002-2003 Trust and Agency Fund account, Program 9858, Fund 0821.

B-4 REQUEST FOR RENEWED ENDORSEMENT OF OCTOBER 23- 30, 2002, AS RED RIBBON WEEK IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENCOURAGE CONTINUED DISTRICT AND SCHOOL PARTICIPATION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1. renew its endorsement of October 23-30, 2002, as Red Ribbon Week in Miami-Dade County Public Schools; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to encourage continued district and school participation.

B-5 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE WOMEN OF TOMORROW PROGRAM TO PROVIDE GROUP MENTORING SERVICES TO SELECTED FEMALE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with the Women of Tomorrow Program for the implementation of the program for Miami-Dade County Public Schools female students.

There is no exchange of funds.

B-6 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH FAMILY CENTRAL, INC. FOR FUNDING OF PARENTS AS FIRST TEACHERS (PAFT) PROGRAM, AT JAMES H. BRIGHT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 1, 2002 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2003

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with Family Central Inc. for funding of Parents As First Teachers (PAFT) program, at James H. Bright Elementary School, effective November 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003.

No local district funds are required.

B-7 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES (CDS), FOR FUNDING OF PARENTS AS FIRST TEACHERS (PAFT) PROGRAM, EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 1, 2002 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2003

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with Miami-Dade County, Department of Human Services, Division of Child Development Services (CDS), for funding of Parents As First Teachers (PAFT) program, effective November 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003.

No local district funds are required.

B-8 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT A DONATION OF FREE INTERNET SERVICE AND EMAIL ACCOUNTS EXCLUSIVELY FOR HOME USE FOR STUDENTS AND INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF AT “FF”, “F”, AND “D” SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a donation of free Internet service and email accounts exclusively for home use for students and instructional staff at “FF”, “F”, and “D” schools renewable annually for three years beginning in 2002.

No local funds are required.

B-9 REQUEST FOR SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE CHARTER SCHOOLS, INC., ON BEHALF OF ELIZABETH DUFRESNE CHARTER SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: Recognizing that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, has previously approved this site and application, it is recommended that the Board grant approval of the charter school contractual agreement with Miami-Dade Charter Schools, Inc., on behalf of Elizabeth duFresne Charter School, for a term of five years, commencing with the 2003-2004 school year.

B-10 REQUEST FOR SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE CHARTER SCHOOLS, INC., ON BEHALF OF YARO SOJKA CHARTER SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: Recognizing that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, has previously approved this site and application, it is recommended that the Board grant approval of the charter school contractual agreement with Miami-Dade Charter Schools, Inc., on behalf of Yaro Sojka Charter School, for a term of five years, commencing with the 2003-2004 school year.

B-11 REQUEST FOR SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE CHARTER SCHOOLS, INC., ON BEHALF OF JANET DEAN CHARTER SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: Recognizing that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, has previously approved this site and application, it is recommended that the Board grant approval of the charter school contractual agreement with Miami-Dade Charter Schools, Inc., on behalf of Janet Dean Charter School, for a term of five years, commencing with the 2003-2004 school year.

B-12 REQUEST FOR SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE CHARTER SCHOOLS, INC., ON BEHALF OF TOBIAS SIMON CHARTER SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: Recognizing that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, has previously approved this site and application, it is recommended that the Board grant approval of the charter school contractual agreement with Miami-Dade Charter Schools, Inc., on behalf of Tobias Simon Charter School, for a term of five years, commencing with the 2003-2004 school year.

B-13 REQUEST FOR SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE CHARTER SCHOOLS, INC., ON BEHALF OF YVONNE PEREZ CHARTER SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: Recognizing that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, has previously approved this application, it is recommended that the Board grant approval of the:

1. proposed site; and

2. charter school contractual agreement with Miami-Dade Charter Schools, Inc., on behalf of Yvonne Perez Charter School, for a term of five years, commencing with the 2003-2004 school year.

B-14 REQUEST FOR SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE CHARTER SCHOOLS, INC., ON BEHALF OF ALBERT SHANKER CHARTER SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: Recognizing that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, has previously approved this application, it is recommended that the Board grant approval of the:

1. proposed site; and

2. charter school contractual agreement with Miami-Dade Charter Schools, Inc., on behalf of Albert Shanker Charter School, for a term of five years, commencing with the 2003-2004 school year.

B-15 REQUEST FOR SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIFTH AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH CORAL REEF MONTESSORI ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL, INC.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the fifth amendment to the Charter School Contractual Agreement with Coral Reef Montessori Academy Charter School, Inc., to relocate a maximum of 96 students to a second location at Kids at Play Learning Center, 22121 SW 112 Avenue, Miami, Florida 33170, for the remainder of the 2002-2003 school year.

B-16 REQUEST FOR SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIFTH AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MATER CENTER SCHOOL, INC.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the fifth amendment to the Charter School Contractual Agreement with Mater Center School, Inc., to relocate a maximum of 400 students to a second location at Mater Academy Charter High School, 7901 NW 103 Street, Hialeah Gardens, Florida for the remainder of the 2002-2003 school year.

B-22 REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT A DONATION OF A 2002 INFINITI QX4 SPORTS UTILITY VEHICLE, AND OTHER AUTOMOTIVE COMPONENTS, AS THEY BECOME AVAILABLE FROM NISSAN MOTOR COMPANY, LTD., TO BE USED BY STUDENTS IN THE AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM AT MIAMI JACKSON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a donation of a 2002 Infiniti QX4 Sports Utility Vehicle and other automotive components as they become available to be used by students in the Automotive Technology program at Miami Jackson Senior High School.

No local funds are required.

B-23 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO AMEND AN EXISTING CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MAYTAG CORPORATION, ESTABLISHING A CUSTOMER SERVICE COOPERATIVE TRAINING PROGRAM AT ROBERT MORGAN EDUCATIONAL CENTER, FROM OCTOBER 24, 2002 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2003

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to:

1. amend an existing contractual agreement with Maytag Corporation, establishing a customer service cooperative training program at Robert Morgan Educational Center, from October 24, 2002 through June 30, 2003; and

2. add additional school sites, as needed.

The appropriation for this item is included in the Workforce Development Funds allocated to adult/vocational and technical education centers for the 2002-2003 school year.

B-30 EXPULSION OF STUDENT
GRADE: 10
CASE NO: SM-361 (2001/2002)
DOB: 01/20/86

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-361 (2001/2002), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign the student to an alternative education program for his/her tenure in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

B-50 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS FEDERAL GRANT PROGRAM AND ENTER INTO A SEPARATE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH NORTH DADE COMMUNITY CHARTER, INC., ON BEHALF OF NORTH DADE COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL; PROJECT CYCLES: JUNE 21, 2002 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2003

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to:

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education, in the total amount of $150,000, for funding under the Public Charter Schools Federal Grant Program and enter into a separate contractual agreement with North Dade Community Charter, Inc., on behalf of North Dade Community Charter School, in an amount not to exceed $144,676; Project Cycles: June 21, 2002 through June 30, 2003;

3. extend this grant award and contractual agreement, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary, in order to fully expend the grant award and thus complete the scope of the project; and

4. direct Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amount approved by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

B-51 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING THE SATURDAY ENRICHMENT EDUCATIONAL CENTER PROGRAM, PROJECT CYCLE: SEPTEMBER 1, 2002 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2003

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to:

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education, in the total amount of $6,760, for funding the Saturday Enrichment Educational Center program, Project Cycle: September 1, 2002 through August 31, 2003;

2. extend this grant award, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary, in order to fully expend the grant award and thus complete the scope of the project; and

3. direct Financial Affairs to establish an appropriation in the amount approved by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

B-52 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT FROM PREMIER PROGRAMMING SOLUTIONS FOR FUNDING THE SOFTWARE SITE LICENSE UNDER THE BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS TO ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM, PROJECT CYCLE: OCTOBER 24, 2002 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2003

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to:

1. accept a grant from Premier Programming Solutions, valued at $30,000, for funding the software site license under the Breaking Down Barriers to Assistive Technology Program, Project Cycle: October 24, 2002 through June 30, 2003;

2. extend this grant, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary, in order to fully expend the grant award and thus complete the scope of the project; and

3. direct Financial Affairs to establish an appropriation in the amount approved by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

B-53 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT OF 2001, TITLE III: LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION FOR LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENT AND IMMIGRANT STUDENTS, PROJECT CYCLE: OCTOBER 1, 2002 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2003

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to:

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education under the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, Title III: Language Instruction for Limited English Proficient and Immigrant Students, in the amount of $4,427,627.78, Project Cycle: October 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003.

2. extend this grant award, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary, in order to fully expend the grant and thus complete the scope of the project; and

3. direct Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

B-54 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, UNDER EDUCATION FOR HOMELESS CHILDREN AND YOUTH PROGRAM FOR FUNDING PROJECT UP-START, PROJECT CYCLE: JULY 1, 2002 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2003

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to:

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education, in the amount of $127,000, under Education for Homeless Children and Youth Program for funding Project Up-Start, Project Cycle: July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003;

2. extend this grant award, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary, in order to fully expend the grant award and thus complete the scope of the project; and

3. direct Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency with such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

B-55 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD, FROM ONE COMMUNITY ONE GOAL®, TO CONTINUE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS ONE COMMUNITY ONE GOAL® INDUSTRY FOCUS ACADEMY INITIATIVE, PROJECT CYCLE: OCTOBER 24, 2002 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2003

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to:

1. accept a grant award, from One Community One Goal®, in the amount of $825,686, to continue Miami-Dade County Public Schools One Community One Goal® Industry Focus Academy Initiative, Project Cycle: October 24, 2002 through June 30, 2003;

2. extend this grant award, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary, in order to fully expend the grant award and thus complete the scope of the project; and

3. direct Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

B-56 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT TWELVE GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING THE FAMILY LITERACY PROJECTS UNDER THE ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY LITERACY ACT AT: AVOCADO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, ETHEL KOGER BECKHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, BROADMOOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, GERTRUDE K. EDELMAN/SABAL PALM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, KENSINGTON PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LINDSEY HOPKINS TECHNICAL EDUCATION CENTER, M.A. MILAM K-8 CENTER, NORTH MIAMI BEACH COMMUNITY SCHOOL, HUBERT O. SIBLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, SOUTH DADE ADULT CENTER, PINE LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, AND WESLEY MATTHEWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE HISTORICAL MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN FLORIDA; PROJECT CYCLE: JULY 1, 2002 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2003

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to:

1. accept twelve grant awards from the Florida Department of Education, in the amount of $899,038, for funding the Family Literacy Projects at Avocado Elementary School, in the amount of $75,000; Ethel Koger Beckham Elementary School, in the amount of $75,000; Broadmoor Elementary School in the amount of $74,201; Kensington Park Elementary School, in the amount of $75,000; Lindsey Hopkins Technical Education Center, in the amount of $75,000; M.A. Milam K-8 Center, in the amount of $75,000; North Miami Beach Senior High Community School, in the amount of $75,000; Pine Lake Elementary School, in the amount of $75,000; Gertrude K. Edelman/Sabal Palm Elementary School, in the amount of $74,935; Hubert O. Sibley Elementary School, in the amount of $75,000; South Dade Adult Center, in the amount of $74,902; and Wesley Matthews Elementary School, in the amount $75,000; under the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act; and enter into a contractual agreement with the Historical Museum of Southern Florida, in an amount not to exceed $6,000, Project Cycle: July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003;

2. extend these grant awards and contractual agreement, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary, in order to fully expend the grant awards and thus complete the scope of the projects; and

3. direct Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

B-57 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING THE ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY LITERACY COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE MIAMI BEACH POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE, INC., PROJECT CYCLE: SEPTEMBER 30, 2002 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2003

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to:

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education, in the amount of $125,000, for funding the Adult Education and Family Literacy Communication Technology Program, and enter a contractual agreement with Miami Beach Police Athletic League, Inc., in the amount of $30,000; Project Cycle: September 30, 2002 through June 30, 2003;

2. extend this grant award, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary, in order to complete the scope of the project; and

3. direct Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

B-58 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT TWO GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING THE FRONT PORCH FLORIDA FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAM AND ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS, PROJECT CYCLE: SEPTEMBER 30, 2002 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2003

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to:

1. accept two grant awards from the Florida Department of Education, in an amount not to exceed $225,000, for funding the Front Porch Florida Program, and enter into contractual agreements with Front Porch Florida, Opa Locka/North Dade, in the amount of $30,000, and Front Porch Florida, East Little Havana, in the amount of $30,000; Project Cycle: September 30, 2002 through June 30, 2003;

2. extend these grant awards and contractual agreements, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary, in order to complete the scope of the project; and

3. direct Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

B-59 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, FOR FUNDING THE FAMILY LITERACY CORRECTIONS BOOT CAMP PROGRAM, PROJECT CYCLE: JULY 1, 2002 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2003

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to:

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education, in the amount of $75,000, for funding the Family Literacy Corrections Boot Camp Program, Project Cycle: July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003;

2. extend this grant award, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary, in order to complete the scope of the project; and

3. direct Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency with such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

B-60 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, FOR FUNDING THE FAMILY LITERACY CORRECTIONS INMATE TO INMATE PROGRAM, PROJECT CYCLE: SEPTEMBER 30, 2002 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2003

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to:

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education, in the amount of $75,000, for funding the Family Literacy Corrections Inmate to Inmate Program, Project Cycle: September 30, 2002 through June 30, 2003;

2. extend this grant award, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary, in order to complete the scope of the project; and

3. direct Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency with such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

B-61 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, DIVISION OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, FOR FUNDING UNDER THE ADULT EDUCATION SUPPLEMENTAL PROGRAM OF THE ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY LITERACY ACT OF 1998; AND ENTER INTO INDIVIDUAL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH THE COALITION OF FLORIDA FARMWORKERS ORGANIZATION, INC.; ASPIRA OF FLORIDA, INC.; MIAMI-DADE COMMUNITY COLLEGE; MIAMI JOB CORPS; AND HAITIAN WOMEN OF MIAMI, PROJECT CYCLE: JULY 1, 2002 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2003

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to:

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education, Division of Workforce Development, in the amount of $982,374 for funding under the Adult Education Supplemental Program of the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act of 1998; and enter into contractual agreements with Coalition of Florida Farmworkers Organization, Inc., in the amount of $5,000; ASPIRA of Florida, Inc., in the amount of $25,000; Miami-Dade Community College (Kendall Campus), in the amount of $15,000; Miami Job Corps, in the amount of $50,000; and Haitian Women of Miami, in the amount of $10,000 for a total cost not to exceed $105,000; to provide English Literacy and Civics Education to ESOL Adult Learner clients, Project Cycle: July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003;

2. extend this grant award and contractual agreements, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary, in order to fully expend the grant award and thus complete the scope of the project; and

3. direct Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

B-62 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING THE 2002-2003 ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES AND SENIOR ADULT LEARNERS PROGRAM, PROJECT CYCLE: JULY 1, 2002 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2003

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to:

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education, in the amount of $2,229,829, for funding the 2002-2003 Adults with Disabilities and Senior Adult Learners Program, Project Cycle: July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003;

2. extend this grant award, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary, in order to fully expend the grant award and thus complete the scope of the projects; and

3. direct Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency, such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

B-63 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT FOUR LEADERSHIP GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, PROJECT CYCLE: JULY 1, 2002 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2003

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to:

1. accept the four grant awards, (a) STEP-UP, in the amount of $68,000, (b) BELIT, in the amount of $95,000, (c) MOVER, in the amount of $80,000, and (d) CIVICS, in the amount of $68,000, to address the needs of adult immigrants residing in Miami, Project Cycle: July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003;

2. extend these grant awards, at no additional cost for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary, in order to fully expend the grant and thus complete the scope of the project; and

3. direct Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

B-64 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING FOR A TELEVISION INTERCONNECTION GRANT FOR WLRN-TV, PROJECT CYCLE: OCTOBER 1, 2002 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2003.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent to:

1. accept a grant award from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, in the amount of $22,840, for a Television Interconnection Grant for WLRN-TV, Project Cycle: October 1, 2002 through September 30, 2003;

2. extend this grant award, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary, in order to fully expend the grant award and thus complete the scope of the project; and

3. direct Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

B-65 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING FOR A TELEVISION COMMUNITY SERVICE GRANT FOR WLRN-TV, PROJECT CYCLE: OCTOBER 1, 2002 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2004

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to:

1. accept a grant award from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, in the amount of $1,006,336, for a Television Community Service Grant for WLRN-TV, Project Cycle: October 1, 2002 through September 30, 2004;

2. extend this grant award, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary, in order to fully expend the grant award and thus complete the scope of the project; and

3. direct Financial Affairs to establish appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

B-66 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING FOR A RADIO COMMUNITY SERVICE GRANT FOR WLRN-FM, PROJECT CYCLE: OCTOBER 1, 2002 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2004

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to:

1. accept a grant award, from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting in the amount of $246,119, for a Radio Community Service Grant for WLRN-FM, Project Cycle: October 1, 2002 through September 30, 2004;

2. extend this grant award, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary, in order to fully expend the grant award and thus complete the scope of the project; and

3. direct Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

B-67 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS FEDERAL GRANT PROGRAM AND ENTER INTO A SEPARATE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH ASPIRA EUGENIO MARIA DE HOSTOS YOUTH LEADERSHIP CHARTER SCHOOL; THE MIAMI DADE CHARTER FOUNDATION, INC., ON BEHALF OF NORTH COUNTY CHARTER SCHOOL; THE MIAMI DADE CHARTER FOUNDATION, INC., ON BEHALF OF NORTHEAST ACADEMY, PROJECT CYCLE: AUGUST 19, 2002 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2003

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to:

1. accept the grant awards from the Florida Department of Education, in the total amount of $450,000, for funding under the Public Charter Schools Federal Grant Program and enter into a separate contractual agreements with ASPIRA Eugenio Maria De Hostos Youth Leadership Charter School, in an amount not to exceed $144,676; The Miami Dade Charter Foundation, Inc., on behalf of North County Charter School, in an amount not to exceed $144,676; The Miami Dade Charter Foundation, Inc., on behalf of Northeast Academy, in an amount not to exceed $144,676. Project Cycle: August 19, 2002 through June 30, 2003;

2. approve acceptance of these grant awards in accordance with Florida Statutes 228.056, Charter Schools. This action is not an endorsement of the activities undertaken by charter schools;

3. extend these grant awards and contractual agreements, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary, in order to fully expend the grant awards and thus complete the scope of the projects; and

4. direct Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

B-68 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT TWO AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND, TITLE II, FOR FUNDING THE MIAMI-DADE AREA CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL ENHANCEMENT, PROJECT CYCLE: SEPTEMBER 10, 2002 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2005

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to:

1. accept two grant awards from the Florida Department of Education, one in the amount of $416,120, and one in the amount of $242,048, for funding the Miami-Dade Area Center for Educational Enhancement, Project Cycle: September 10, 2002 through June 30, 2005;

2. extend these grant awards, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary, in order to complete the scope of the projects; and

3. direct Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

B-69 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT THE CAROL M. WHITE, PHYSICAL EDUCATION FOR PROGRESS (PEP), GRANT AWARD FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO IMPLEMENT AN INNOVATIVE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM, PROJECT CYCLE: OCTOBER 1, 2002 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2003

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to:

1. accept a grant award from the United States Department of Education in the amount of $446,082, to implement an innovative senior high school physical education program, Project Cycle: October 1, 2002 through September 30, 2003;

2. extend this grant implementation, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary, in order to fully expend the grant award and complete the scope of the project; and

3. direct Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency with such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

C. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

C-1 APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. LILLIAN R. VELAZQUEZ - DOAH CASE NO. 02-2819

C-2 APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. ALMA VEGA - DOAH CASE NO. 01-4489

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept and approve the Settlement Agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida and Alma Vega in DOAH Case No. 01-4489.

C-3 EMPLOYMENT OF ASSISTANT SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEYS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve and authorize the execution of employment agreements with the following:

1. Marci Rosenthal as Assistant Board Attorney for the period October24, 2002 through June30, 2003, at an annual salary of $72,000.

2. Joel A. Bello as Assistant Board Attorney for the period October 24, 2002 through June 30, 2003 or upon the return from leave of Ms. Young-Chance, at an annual salary of $40,000.

C-4 APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT SOUTH FLORIDA BLOOD BANKS, INC. v. THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA and COMMUNITY BLOOD CENTERS OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC. - DOAH CASE NO. 02-0140BID

C-5 SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT

Andrade Gutierrez Construction, Inc. v. The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, Case Nos. 99-20391 CA 04 (State School “CCC”) and 99-29628 CA 05 (State School “BBB”)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to execute the Settlement and Release Agreement in the cases of Andrade Gutierrez Construction, Inc. v. The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, Case Nos. 99-20391 CA 04 (State School “CCC”) and 99-29628 CA 05 (State School “BBB”).

C-6 AMENDMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS FOR SENIOR ASSISTANT SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEYS

C-7 GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES ASSOCIATED WITH THE ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF IN-HOUSE COUNSEL FOR THE BOARD

C-20 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13- 8C-1.171, BOARD MEETINGS––DECORUM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Rule 6Gx13-8C-1.171, Board Meetings––Decorum, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective October 23, 2002.

C-21 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-3A-1.012, PROCEDURES FOR WARRANTS AND ELECTRONIC TRANSFER OF BOARD FUNDS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida adopt Board Rule 6Gx13-3A-1.012, Procedures for Warrants and Electronic Transfer of Board Funds, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective October 23, 2002.

C-22 PROPOSED amendment of BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-7D-1.05, PREQUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend Board Rule 6Gx13-7D-1.05, Prequalification of Contractors for Educational Facilities Construction.

C-23 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-7E-1.02, EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES-NAMING

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Rule 6Gx13-7E-1.02, Educational Facilities-Naming, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective October 23, 2002.

C-24 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-8D-1.01, COMPREHENSIVE DISTRICTWIDE PLANNING

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended Board Rule 6Gx13-8D-1.01, Comprehensive Districtwide Planning, and the amended document, School Performance Excellence Planning, A Manual for Implementing Florida’s High-Quality Education System in Miami-Dade County Public Schools, which is incorporated by reference and is a part of this rule, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective October 23, 2002.

D. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

D-1 NEW BUSINESS: BOARD MEMBERS

D-2 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 02-37 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA SUPPORTING THE RECOGNITION OF OCTOBER 2002 AS ITALIAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE AND CULTURE MONTH, AND AUTHORIZE ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS TO FOSTER RELATED ACTIVITIES

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. FRANK COBO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 02-37 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida supporting recognition of October 2002 as Italian-American Heritage and Culture Month.

D-3 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO REPEAT THE PRINCIPALS’ SURVEY TO ASSESS THE CHANGE IN PRINCIPAL OPINION

D-4 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO PROPOSE THAT SCHOOL POLICE PARTICIPATE IN THE POLICE ACCREDITATION PROGRAM BASED UPON NATIONAL STANDARDS ESTABLISHED BY THE COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES, INC. (CALEA)

D-5 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 02-39 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO IMMEDIATELY BAN THE SALE OF CHOCOLATE PRODUCTS THAT DO NOT CARRY A “CHILD-FRIENDLY” CHOCOLATE LABEL TO HELP ENSURE THAT OUR CHILDREN ARE NOT PAYING TO SUPPORT THE ENSLAVEMENT OF OTHER CHILDREN

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. ROBERT B. INGRAM: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 02-39 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to immediately ban in Miami-Dade County Public Schools the sale of chocolate products that do not carry a “child friendly” chocolate label to help ensure that our students are not paying to support the enslavement of other children.

D-6 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOMMEND THE INCLUSION IN THIS UPCOMING LEGISLATIVE PACKAGE LOWERING THE COMPULSORY AGE OF ATTENDANCE FROM SIX (6) YEARS OF AGE TO TWO AND A HALF (2 ½) YEARS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. ROBERT B. INGRAM: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recommend the inclusion in this upcoming legislative package lowering the compulsory age of attendance from six (6) years to two and a half (2 ½) years.

D-7 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO EXAMINE THE CURRICULA OF SCHOOLS DESIGNATED AS PERFORMANCE GRADE “F”

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. ROBERT B. INGRAM: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to examine the curricula of schools designated as performance grade “F” and to submit a report. The report shall be presented to the Board at the December 11, 2002 Board Meeting.

D-8 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 02-41 SUPPORTING THE ANNUAL GULFSTREAM MILE RUN TO BE HELD AT GULFSTREAM PARK ON FEBRUARY 15, 2003

ACTION PROPOSED BY MANTY SABATÉS MORSE: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt Resolution No. 02-41 Supporting the Gulfstream Mile Run to be held at Gulfstream Park on February 15, 2003.

D-9 REQUEST THE APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 02-40 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING DR. GABRIEL A. OYIBO UPON HIS VISIT AND EDUCATIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY’S PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. ROBERT B. INGRAM: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 02-40 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Dr. Gabriel A. Oyibo for his visit and educational contributions to Miami-Dade County.

D-10 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, CONDUCT A DISCUSSION ON THE FOLLOWING: THE POSSIBILITY OF HAVING TWO DAYS FOR COMMITTEE MEETINGS PER MONTH; ONE FOR EDUCATIONAL ITEMS AND THE OTHER FOR MANAGEMENT ITEMS AND THE POSSIBILITY OF HOLDING THE PUBLIC HEARING AT THE BEGINNING OF THE SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

D-11 AUTHORIZATION TO EXPLORE THE FEASIBILITY OF REVISING SCHOOL BOARD RULE 6GX13-6A-1.46, MAGNET PROGRAMS/SCHOOLS, TO INCLUDE A PRIORITY WEIGHT FOR STUDENTS ARTICULATING FROM A SIMILAR-THEMED PROGRAM

ACTION PROPOSED BY MANTY SABATÉS MORSE: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to explore the feasibility of revising School Board Rule 6Gx13-6A-1.46, Magnet Programs/Schools to include a priority weight for students articulating from a similar-themed program.

D-12 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 02-43 COMMENDING THE DR. BRUCE HEIKEN MEMORIAL FUND, INC. FOR THEIR WORK WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MANTY SABATÉS MORSE: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt Resolution No. 02-43 Commending the work of the Dr. Bruce Heiken Fund with Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

D-13 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO PREPARE A PLAN OF ACTION FOR ADDRESSING THE ANTICIPATED BUDGETARY SHORTFALL PRIMARILY ASSOCIATED WITH THE 2002/2003 DECLINE IN STUDENT ENROLLMENT

D-14 MIAMI-DADE DROPOUT PREVENTION TASK FORCE

D-15 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO AMEND THE BUDGET TO SALVAGE THE PARAPROFESSIONAL PROGRAM

E. BUSINESS

E-1 RENEWAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA EAST COAST RAILWAY COMPANY FOR PARKING AT THE DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the renewal of the lease agreement with Florida East Coast Railway Company for 25 faculty parking spaces behind the Design and Architecture Senior High School, at an annual rental rate of $3,700. The term of the renewal option period will commence December 18, 2002 and will end December 17, 2003. All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement will remain unchanged.

E-2 RENEWAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA GRAND OPERA, INC., FOR USE OF A PARKING LOT LOCATED AT 1411 N.E. 2 AVENUE FOR DISTRICT STAFF AND VISITORS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the renewal of the lease agreement with Florida Grand Opera, Inc., for the use of 125 parking spaces, at an annual rental rate of $34,395. The term of the renewal option period will commence January 1, 2003 and will end December 31, 2003. All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement will remain unchanged.

E-3 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE JOINT USE AGREEMENTS WITH THE TOWN OF MIAMI LAKES FOR RECREATIONAL FACILITIES AT MIAMI LAKES MIDDLE SCHOOL/MIAMI LAKES PARK AND BARBARA GOLEMAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1. authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute a new Joint Use Agreement with the Town of Miami Lakes for use of a portion of the Miami Lakes Middle School play field and for adjacent Town-owned park land (collectively known as Miami Lakes Park), at no annual rent, and under the specified terms and conditions, and cancel the existing Lease Agreement with Miami-Dade County effective with the commencement date of the new Joint Use Agreement; and

2. authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute a new Joint Use Agreement with the Town of Miami Lakes for the use of recreational and parking facilities at Barbara Goleman Senior High School, at no annual rent, and under the specified terms and conditions, and cancel the existing Joint Use Agreement with Miami-Dade County effective with the commencement date of the new Joint Use Agreement.

E-4 AUTHORIZATION TO EFFECTUATE A REDUCTION OF LEASED OFFICE SPACE AND ACHIEVE COST SAVINGS BY CANCELING THE LEASE AGREEMENTS FOR THE 1444 AND 4300 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD BUILDINGS AND RELOCATING PERSONNEL TO A BOARD-OWNED FACILITY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1. authorize the Superintendent or his designee to allow the lease agreement with Biscayne Management Corporation for the 1444 Biscayne Boulevard Building to lapse on January 24, 2003;

2. authorize the renewal of the lease agreement with Megapolis Corporation for the 4300 Biscayne Boulevard Building for the period of March 19, 2003 through March 18, 2008, preserving the District’s right to cancel at any time with 120 days notice. The annual rental amount for the period of March 19, 2003 through March 18, 2004 shall not exceed $401,178.20. Thereafter, the annual rental amount shall be adjusted by the January Consumer Price Index, provided the increase is not less than 3% or greater than 6%. All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement will remain unchanged; and

3. authorize the Superintendent or his designee to cancel the lease agreement with Megapolis Corporation for the 4300 Biscayne Boulevard Building effective with the completion of work at the Central Maintenance Facility and relocate approximately 88 personnel to that facility.

E-5 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A STATE-FUNDED SUBGRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICT TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH NEWLY IMPLEMENTED GROWTH MANAGEMENT LEGISLATION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and the Secretary to execute a State-Funded Subgrant Agreement with the State of Florida, Department of Community Affairs, under the specified terms and conditions.

E-24 AUTHORITY TO AMEND THE CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION BUDGET

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1. authorize staff to adjust the capital budget, and in the event there are, at the time of transfer, insufficient available funds in a structure from which to transfer the indicated amount, the difference will be provided from contingencies, reserves or other accounts; and

2. authorize staff to make the changes to the five year facilities work program resulting from these budget adjustments.

E-25 COMMISSIONING OF BROWN AND BROWN ARCHITECTS, AS DESIGN CRITERIA PROFESSIONAL (DCP) FOR THE NEW GYMNASIUM ADDITION, REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS PROJECT AT MIAMI NORLAND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, PROJECT # A0816

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of Brown and Brown Architects, as Design Criteria Professional (DCP) for the new gymnasium addition, remodeling and renovations project at Miami Norland Senior High School, for the following consideration:

1. a lump sum basic fee of $238,130 which represents approximately 3.47% of the construction cost;

2. additional lump sum fees were negotiated for the following consulting services: a) $10,000 for reproduction of Board requested contract documents; and b) $3,500 for layout and coordination of all furniture, fixture and equipment;

3. at the Board’s option, the DCP will provide 224 site visits for a fee of $52,640 for the duration of the construction process;

4. the multiplier for hourly compensation was limited to 2.45 for extra work; and

5. the DCP will maintain at least a $1,000,000 project-specific Professional Liability insurance policy, for which the DCP will be reimbursed up to a maximum of $25,000.

E-26 COMMISSIONING OF ZYSCOVICH, INC., TO PERFORM ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE ADDITIONS, REMODELING, RENOVATIONS, AND REPLACEMENT PROJECT AT MIAMI BEACH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. A0795; A0795A

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of Zyscovich, Inc., to perform the architectural/engineering services for the additions, remodeling, renovations and replacement project at Miami Beach Senior High School, with an estimated construction cost of $36,716,000, for the following considerations and approve:

1. a revised facilities list to accommodate the program;

2. a site exception of 19.43 acres to provide a high school with a combined survey recommended capacity of approximately 3,000 student stations on an existing site of 19.57 acres;

3. lump sum fee of $2,263,576, which represents a 6.16% of the construction cost;

4. additional lump sum fees were negotiated as follows: a) $30,000 for a theater/acoustical consultant; b) $14,500 for a food service consultant; c) $18,300 for a traffic consultant; d) $52,800 for reproduction of Board requested documents; e) at the Board’s option, the firm will provide a full time on-site representative for the duration of construction at a fee of $300,000; f) $115,000 for threshold inspections; and g) at the Board’s option, the firm will provide 372 site visits at a fee of $93,000 for the duration of construction;

5. the multiplier for hourly compensation was limited to 2.45 for extra work; and

6. the firm will maintain at least a $1,000,000 project specific Professional Liability insurance policy, for which the firm shall be reimbursed a maximum of $95,335.

E-27 APPROVAL OF SECOND YEAR OF SPECIAL PROJECTS CONSULTING (SPC) SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH LOCUS ARCHITECTURE, TILDEN LOBNITZ COOPER – TLC, LOUIS J. AGUIRRE & ASSOCIATES, AND THE RC GROUP, INC.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the second year of the agreements with Locus Architecture, Tilden Lobnitz Cooper – TLC, Louis J. Aguirre & Associates, and the RC Group, Inc. to perform Special Projects Consulting (SPC) Services, under the same terms and conditions previously approved by the Board.

E-28 APPROVAL OF SECOND YEAR OF JOB ORDER CONTRACTING (JOC) SERVICES WITH THE GORDIAN GROUP, INC.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the second year of the agreement with the Gordian Group, Inc. to perform Job Order Contracting (JOC) services, under the same terms and conditions previously approved by the Board.

E-29 APPROVAL OF SECOND YEAR OF AGREEMENT WITH VEITIA PADRON, INC. FOR A TWO-YEAR TERM CONTRACT FOR MISCELLANEOUS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (CM) AT-RISK SERVICES FOR PROJECTS WITH AN ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COST UP TO $500,000 EACH

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the second year of the agreement with Veitia Padron, Inc. to perform miscellaneous construction management (CM) at-risk services for projects with an estimated construction cost up to $500,000 each, under the same terms and conditions previously approved by the Board.

E-30 APPROVAL OF THIRD YEAR OF LAND SURVEYING CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH E.R. BROWNELL & ASSOCIATES INC., J. BONFILL & ASSOCIATES INC., J.H. MANUCY INC., LUDOVICI & ORANGE CONSULTING ENGINEERS INC., AND PRECISION ENGINEERING & SURVEYING INC.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the third year of the agreements with E.R. Brownell & Associates, Inc., J. Bonfill & Associates, J.H. Manucy, Inc., and Ludovici & Orange Consulting Engineers, to perform Land Surveying Consulting Services, under the same terms and conditions previously approved by the Board.

E-31 COMMISSIONING OF ARCHITEKNICS ARCHITECTS & PLANNERS, CORZO CASTELLA CARBALLO THOMPSON SALMAN, P.A., LANDERA ASSOCIATES, P.A., LIVS ASSOCIATES, AND POST BUCKLEY SCHUH & JERNIGAN, TO PROVIDE ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING PROJECTS CONSULTANT (A/EPC) SERVICES FOR A TWO-YEAR TERM FOR MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS WITH AN ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COST OF UP TO $500,000 EACH

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firms of Architeknics Architects and Planners, Corzo Castella Carballo Thompson Salman, P.A., Landera Associates, P.A., LIVS Associates, and Post Buckley Schuh & Jernigan, to provide Architectural/Engineering Projects Consultant (A/EPC) services, under the specified terms and conditions, for a two-year term commencing October 24, 2002 through October 23, 2004, for miscellaneous projects with an estimated construction cost of up to $500,000 each.

E-32 COMMISSIONING OF JASCO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., KALEX CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPEMNT, INC., STOBS BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, TURNER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, AND ZURQUI CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC., FOR A TWO-YEAR TERM CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (CM) AT-RISK SERVICES FOR MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS WITH AN ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COST OF UP TO $500,000 EACH

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firms of Jasco Construction Company, Inc., Kalex Construction & Development, Inc., Stobs Brothers Construction Company, Turner Construction Company, and Zurqui Construction Services, Inc., for a two-year term contract for Construction Management (CM) At-Risk services, under the specified terms and conditions, for miscellaneous projects with an estimated construction cost of up to $500,000 each.

E-33 AWARD TO GENERAL CONTRACTORS & CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT, INC. (G.C.C.M., INC.)
PROJECT NO. A0774 (REBID)
DESIGN-BUILD ADDITION OF A NEW AUDITORIUM
WILLIAM H. TURNER TECHNICAL ARTS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
10151 NW 19 Avenue, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, award Project No. A0774, Design-Build Addition of a New Auditorium, William H. Turner Technical Arts Senior High School, on the basis of Base Bid and Deductive Alternate No. 1 in the amount of $3,469,865 to the low bidder:

General Contractors & Construction Management, Inc
7390 SW 116 Terrace
Miami, Florida 33156

E-34 AWARD TO GENERAL CONTRACTORS & CONSTRUCTION

MANAGEMENT, INC. (G.C.C.M., INC.)
PROJECT NO. A0793A
DESIGN-BUILD
SAFETY-TO-LIFE PROJECT
GEORGE T. BAKER AVIATION SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
3275 NW 42 Avenue, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, award Project No. A0793A, Design-Build - Safety-to-Life Project, George T. Baker Aviation Senior High School, on the basis of Base Bid in the amount of $749,500 to the low bidder:

General Contractors & Construction Management, Inc.
7390 SW 116 Terrace
Miami, Florida 33156

E-35 AWARD TO WILLIAMS PAVING COMPANY, INC.

PROJECT NO. KV0636B
ROAD EXTENSION
LAMAR LOUISE CURRY MIDDLE SCHOOL (S/S “VV1")
SW 47 Street and 157 Avenue, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida award Project No. KV0636B, Road Extension, Lamar Louise Curry Middle School, on the basis of Base Bid in the amount of $133,173.24 to the low bidder:

Williams Paving Company, Inc.
11300 NW South River Drive
Medley, Florida 33178

E-36 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)

TURNER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
DISTRICT-WIDE FIRE SAFETY UPGRADE
VARIOUS LOCATIONS
Miami-Dade County, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve GMP for Turner Construction Company, District-wide Fire Safety Upgrade, Various Locations, in the amount of $11,550,000, which includes a contingency in the amount of $559,271.

Turner Construction Company
2500 SW 3^rd Avenue
Miami, Florida 33129

E-37 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 3
PROJECT NO. A-0521
ADDITIONS, REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS
LUDLAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
6639 SW 74 Street, South Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 3 on Project No. A-0521, Additions, Remodeling and Renovations, Ludlam Elementary School for an additional cost of $12,625.

E-38 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 4
PROJECT NO. A-0533
MEDIA CENTER ADDITION AND CLASSROOM UPGRADE WEST LITTLE RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
2450 NW 84 Street, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Final Change Order No. 4 on Project No. A-0533, Media Center Addition and Classroom Upgrade, West Little River Elementary School for an additional cost of $6,732 and a time extension of 10 days.

E-39 CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. A0653
ADDITIONS AND REMODELING
THENA CROWDER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
757 NW 66 Street, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A0653, Additions and Remodeling, Thena Crowder Elementary School for an additional cost of $24,583 and a time extension of 10 days.

E-40 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A-0713
DESIGN-BUILD
S/S "LL1" @ HORACE MANN MIDDLE SCHOOL SITE
8950 NW 2 Avenue, El Portal, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A-0713, Design-Build, S/S "LL1" @ Horace Mann Middle School Site for an additional cost of $18,888.

E-41 CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. A0741
DESIGN-BUILD-NEW CONSTRUCTION
S/S "GGG" @ HIALEAH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL SITE
251 East 47 Street, Hialeah, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A0741, Design-Build-New Construction, S/S "GGG" @ Hialeah Senior High School Site for an additional cost of $54,069.

E-42 CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. A-0759
NEW PROTOTYPICAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BOB GRAHAM EDUCATION CENTER
15901 NW 79 Avenue, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A-0759, New Prototypical Elementary School, Bob Graham Education Center for an additional cost of $26,374 and a time extension of 12 days.

E-43 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. KV-0523
DESIGN-BUILD, WINDOW REPLACEMENT
SOUTH HIALEAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
265 East 5 Street, Hialeah, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Final Change Order No. 1 on Project No. KV-0523, Design-Build, Window Replacement, South Hialeah Elementary School for an additional cost of $6,476 and a time extension of 116 days.

E-44 AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR INTERNET-BASED COLLABORATIVE CONSTRUCTION AND CLAIMS REDUCTION SUPPORT SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1. authorize the Superintendent to issue a Request For Proposals for Internet-Based Collaborative Construction and Claims Reduction Support Services for a two (2) year term, with the option to renew for an additional two (2) years at the Board’s option; and

2. approve the Selection Committee listed in the RFP that will select the firm(s) for review and recommendation by the Superintendent for final approval by the Board.

E-45 REJECT ALL BIDS
PROJECT NO. A-0701
DESIGN-BUILD - A NEW K-8 CENTER
STATE SCHOOL “FF” @ KEY BISCAYNE COMMUNITY SCHOOL
150 W, McIntire Street, Key Biscayne, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1. reject all bids on Project No. A0701, Design-Build, New K-8 center, State School “FF” @ Key Biscayne Community School because they significantly exceed the construction budget; and

2. direct the Superintendent to review and redesign the scope of work and authorize advertisement and rebidding of the project.

E-46 APPROVAL OF AN EXCEPTION TO THE STANDARD SITE SIZE FOR HOLMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1. approve the exception to the existing site size for Holmes Elementary School; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Commissioner of Education at the Florida Department of Education, the Board-approved site exceptions for the specified educational facilities.

E-47 AUTHORIZATION OF PAYMENT TO THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH ON POLO PARK AS FINAL RESOLUTION OF CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT

E-60 AWARD TO RENAISSANCE BUILDERS & CONSTRUCTORS, INC.
(AA)
PROJECT NO. JOC02-NORTH CENTRAL
JOB ORDER CONTRACT
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS
NORTH CENTRAL REGION OF THE DISTRICT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, award Project No. JOC02-NORTH CENTRAL, Job Order Contract/Maintenance Operations, on the basis of the weighted factor of 1.0545 to the successful bidder:

Renaissance Builders & Constructors, Inc.
1301 W 68 Street, Suite E-5
Hialeah, Florida 33014

E-61 AWARD TO COLTEC ENGINEERING, INC.
PROJECT NO. LV0014
HVAC: CHILLER-PLANT REPLACEMENT AND KITCHEN GENERAL IMPROVEMENTS
MAYS MIDDLE SCHOOL
11700 SW 216 Street, Goulds, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida award Project No. LV0014, HVAC: Chiller-Plant Replacement and Kitchen General Improvements, Mays Middle School, on the basis of Base Bid in the amount of $415,00 to the low bidder:

Coltec Engineering, Inc.
12169 SW 131^st Avenue
Miami, Florida 33186

E-70 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH PINECREST PREPARATORY ACADEMY, FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND NUTRITION TO PROVIDE SNACKS FOR PARTICIPANTS IN THE AFTER SCHOOL CARE PROGRAM FROM OCTOBER 24, 2002 THROUGH OCTOBER 25, 2003

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent of Schools to enter into a contractual agreement with Pinecrest Preparatory Academy, for the Department of Food and Nutrition to provide snacks for participants in after-school care program from October 24, 2002 through October 25, 2003.

F. CHIEF OF STAFF

F-1 PREQUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the specified list of contractors for prequalification and authorize staff to issue a certificate to each contractor, certifying prequalification for a period of one (1) year.

F-2 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – AUDIT OF THE INTERNAL FUNDS OF SELECTED SCHOOLS AND CENTERS, SEPTEMBER 2002, PRESENTED BY THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Internal Audit Report – Audit of the Internal Funds of Selected Schools and Centers, September 2002, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

F-3 AUDIT PLAN FOR THE 2002-03 FISCAL YEAR FOR THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS, SEPTEMBER 2002, PRESENTED BY THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Audit Plan for the 2002-03 Fiscal Year for the Office of Management and Compliance Audits, September 2002, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

F-4 QUALITY CONTROL REVIEW FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2000 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2001 OF THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS, PRESENTED BY GRAU & COMPANY, P.A.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Quality Control Review for the Period July 1, 2000 through June 30, 2001 of the Office of Management and Compliance Audits, presented by Grau & Company, P.A.

F-5 AUDITOR GENERAL OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA’S REPORT NO. 03-026, OPERATIONAL AUDIT OF CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES FOR MIAMI-DADE DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD, JULY 1, 2000 THROUGH APRIL 30, 2002, PRESENTED BY THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Auditor General of the State of Florida’s Report No. 03-026 - Operational Audit of Capital Construction Activities for Miami-Dade District School Board, July 1, 2000 through April 30, 2002,presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

F-6 EXPANSION OF ETHICS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP BY TWO MORE MEMBERS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the expansion of the Ethics Advisory Committee membership to include two retired employees of the school system, one each representing the management and bargaining unit levels, and having no current union activity nor be a consultant or vendor to the school district, to be appointed by the Superintendent of Schools and to be confirmed by the School Board.

F-11 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO ACCEPT A DONATION IN AN ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $305,000, FROM SOUTH FLORIDA INNER-CITY GAMES FOR IN-KIND GOODS AND SERVICES FOR SUMMER CAMP ACTIVITIES AND AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS THROUGH THE MIDDLE SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM, FROM JULY 1, 2002 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2003

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize:

1. Miami-Dade County Public Schools to accept a donation, in an amount estimated to be $305,000, from South Florida Inner City Games, from July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003;

2. the Office of Financial Affairs to increase appropriations in an amount not exceed $305,000.

F-12 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO RECEIVE FUNDS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,000, FROM SOUTH FLORIDA INNER-CITY GAMES FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF STAFF SALARIES AND FRINGE BENEFITS; AND THE DISTRICT’S COST FOR THE SNACKS UNDER THE NATIONAL BREAKFAST AND LUNCH REIMBURSABLE SNACK PROGRAM SERVED AT THE SELECTED SITES, FOR SUMMER CAMP ACTIVITIES AND AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS THROUGH THE MIDDLE SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM, FROM JULY 1, 2002 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2003

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize Miami-Dade County Public Schools to receive funds, in an amount not exceed $100,000, from South Florida Inner-City Games, from July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003.

F-13 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE RENAISSANCE MIAMI BISCAYNE BAY HOTEL TO PROVIDE SERVICES RELATED TO THE DISTRICT PRINCIPAL/ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR RECOGNITION CEREMONY ON FEBRUARY 27, 2003

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with the Renaissance Miami Biscayne Bay Hotel to provide services related to the district Principal/Assistant Principal of the Year Recognition Ceremony.

There will be no cost to the district.

F-14 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into contractual agreements with the specified community-based organizations for the amounts indicated.

This authorization is contingent on continuation of adequate funding in the General Fund Budget as adopted after adjustments resulting from the legislative session dealing with state revenue shortfalls.

F-15 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AUTHORIZING THE PERFORMANCE-BASED PAY POLICY FOR INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Dade County, Florida, approve the proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) implementing a Performance-Based Pay Policy for Instructional Personnel.

F-16 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
MARVA Y. HUFF - TEACHER
SEMINOLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 23, 2002, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Marva Y. Huff, Teacher at Seminole Elementary School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

F-17 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
KEVIN A. MALLORY - TEACHER
CHARLES R. DREW MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 23, 2002, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Kevin A. Mallory, Teacher at Charles R. Drew Middle School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

F-18 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
JO A. BRYANT – PARAPROFESSIONAL I
HIALEAH MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 23, 2002, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Jo A. Bryant, Paraprofessional I, at Hialeah Middle School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

F-19 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
VALERIE A. COLLIER – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
SOUTHWEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 23, 2002, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Valerie A. Collier, School Bus Driver, at Southwest Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

F-20 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
KRAIG F. LYNCH - TEACHER
EDISON PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the following personnel action: in the event that Mr. Kraig F. Lynch is ever reemployed by the Board, his suspension for thirty (30) workdays, without pay and without recourse to hearing, will be initiated upon his reemployment.

F-22 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
ARMANDO MONTANO - CUSTODIAN
VINELAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 23, 2002, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Armando Montano, Custodian, at Vineland Elementary School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

F-23 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
DENISE P. JAMES – BUS AIDE
SOUTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 23, 2002, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Denise P. James, Bus Aide, at South Transportation Center, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

F-25 ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 8, 2002, at the close of the workday, the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida accept the resignation of Ms. Dolores D. Dorrego, Teacher, at Biscayne Gardens Elementary.

G. FINANCIAL AFFAIRS

G-16 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR JULY AND AUGUST 2002

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Monthly Financial Reports for July and August 2002.

G-17 FINAL REPORT ON DOLLARS TO THE CLASSROOM ACT FOR 2001-02

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the 2001-02 Final Report on Dollars To The Classroom Act and authorize the Superintendent to forward the report to the Department of Education.

G-31 SELECTION OF UNDERWRITERS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida appoint the specified underwriters for the pending issues of debt.

G-46 STATEWIDE MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida enter into the Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement with the Division of Emergency Management, Department of Community Affairs, State of Florida, in conjunction with The Emergency Management Act, to provide the ability to seek and receive assistance from other participating local governments, and seek financial recovery from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through the Division of Emergency Management, Department of Community Affairs, for incurred expenses, in the event of a disaster or threatened disaster.

G-60 REQUEST APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL AWARDS ON TERM BIDS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, APPROVE the supplemental award on the following term bids, inasmuch as the estimated requirements, previously awarded by the Board, will be exceeded before the bid terms expire.

(1)

Bid No. 018-ZZ03 – FRESH-DELIVERED SPECIALTY FOOD ITEMS, A LA CARTE, to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of fresh- delivered specialty foods, for use in the a la carte program at secondary schools only, for the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the contract, effective March 13, 2002, through March 12, 2003. This supplemental award is requested due to increased usage, as a result of the closed campus initiative. Last contract usage averaged $14,694.07 per month, while this year's usage has averaged $18,693 per month, as determined by the Department of Food and Nutrition. The supplemental amount requested is based on the average monthly expenditure, times the twelve (12) month contract period, minus the original award amount, plus an additional fifteen (15) percent for anticipated increases, as requested by the Department of Food and Nutrition.

1. BIG WILL'S RIBS AND THINGS
762 N.W. 183 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33169
OWNER: BRENDA MILBRY

2. J & D MANAGEMENT CORPORATION
811 WEST 49 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33012
OWNER: JEFFREY E. YAGODA, PRESIDENT

3. SHAKERS CONCH HOUSE, INC.
5330 N.W. 17 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33147
OWNER: HUDGON MILBRY, PRESIDENT

4. THE RESTAURANT GROUP OF SOUTH FLORIDA, LLC
19501 N.E. 10 AVENUE, BAY C
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL 33179
OWNER: RONALD OWENS, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $182,055.59
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $149,118.20

(2)

Bid No. 192-AA11 – FULL COLOR COPIERS, DIGITAL DUPLICATORS, DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL DEVICES AND DOCUMENT IMAGING SYSTEMS CATALOG DISCOUNT, PART II, to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm discounts, quantities, as may be required, of full color copiers, digital duplicators, digital multifunctional devices and document imaging systems, for various schools and departments, during the term of the contract, effective April 18, 2002, through April 17, 2003. This supplemental award is requested due to higher than anticipated usage, resulting from various color copiers being leased by the District and the Department of Graphics Production. The copiers that are being replaced have been leased or purchased previously, utilizing other agencies' contracts. The original award for this bid was $400,000, however, the extension awarded by the Board on April 17, 2002, was $68,299.04, which was based on actual usage plus 10%. The monthly usage has averaged approximately $10,780. The supplemental amount requested is based on the average monthly expenditure amount, times the twelve (12) month contract period, minus the original award amount.

1. BARLOP, INC.
8376 N.W. 68 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: JOSE A. LOPEZ, PRESIDENT (HM)

2. BENCHMARK BUSINESS SYSTEMS
3901 S.W. 47 AVENUE, SUITE 407
DAVIE, FL 33314
OWNER: SHAWN MEIMAN, PRESIDENT

3. MIAMI OFFICE SYSTEMS, INC.
2686 WEST 84 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33016
OWNER: LUIS GONZALEZ, PRESIDENT

4. RISO, INC.
300 ROSEWOOD DRIVE, SUITE 210
DANVERS, MA 01923 (HM)
OWNER: DANIEL S. WEIL, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

5. XEROX CORPORATION
15150 N.W. 79 COURT
MIAMI LAKES, FL 33016
OWNER: PAUL A. ALLAIRE, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $68,299.4
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $61,360

(3)

Bid No. 011-ZZ03 – FRESH-DELIVERED PIZZA, A LA CARTE, to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of fresh-delivered pizza, for the a la carte program at secondary schools, for the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the bid, effective August 20, 2002, through November 19, 2002. This supplemental award is requested due to increased usage, as a result of the closed-campus initiative, and the inclusion of this product on the serving line as a reimbursable meal component. The Department of Food and Nutrition estimates a twenty-five percent (25%) increase in expenditures and revenue compared to last year. Last contract usage averaged $300,666.28 per month, while this year's usage has averaged $541,772 per month, as defined by the Department of Food and Nutrition. The supplemental amount requested is based on the average monthly expenditure, times the twelve (12) month contract period, minus the original award amount, plus an additional fifteen (15) percent for anticipated increase, as requested by the Department of Food and Nutrition.

1. A & S DARRING ENTERPRISES, INC., II
6105 N.W. 7 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33127
OWNER: STEPHANIE DARRING, PRESIDENT (AF)

2. AMBAR DJ INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
D.B.A. ROMANO'S PIZZA
110 NORTH HOMESTEAD BOULEVARD
HOMESTEAD, FL 33034
OWNER: SERGIO ALEMAN, PRESIDENT

3. CELEAM, INC.
D.B.A. DOMINO'S PIZZA
1715 WAKEEMA DRIVE
MIAMI, FL 33133
OWNER: CESAR ANDRADE, PRESIDENT

4. DOMINO'S PIZZA, INC.
1499 WEST PALMETTO PARK ROAD, SUITE 212
BOCA RATON, FL 33486
OWNER: DAVID A. BRANDON, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.

5. FESTIVE PIZZA, LTD.
D.B.A. PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA
13905 WEST DIXIE HIGHWAY
NORTH MIAMI, FL 33161
OWNER: DON LAWRENCE, PRESIDENT

6. J.D.'S PIZZERIA
6828 N.W. 169 STREET
MIAMI LAKES, FL 33015
OWNER: MARY EMERY, SECRETARY

7. J.D.'S PIZZERIA III, INC.
1620 N.E. 205 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33179
OWNER: DIANE L. WHITEHURST, OFFICER

8. JERRY & JOE'S PIZZA, INC.
4799 PALM AVENUE
HIALEAH, FL 33012
OWNER: ENRIQUE CRUZ, PRESIDENT

9. KONING RESTAURANTS INTERNATIONAL, L.C.
(PIZZA HUT)
1000 PARK CENTRE BOULEVARD, SUITE 134-136
MIAMI, FL 33169
OWNER: PH INVESTMENTS, LTD.

10. LA PIZZA NOSTRA CORPORATION
12519 WEST OKEECHOBEE ROAD
HIALEAH GARDENS, FL 33018
OWNER: SONIA GALEIRAS
VICE PRESIDENT/SECRETARY

11. LITTLE CAESARS ENTERPRISES, INC.
247 SOUTH STATE ROAD 7
MARGATE, FL 33068
OWNER: MICHAEL ILLICH, PRESIDENT

12. MNP ENTERPRISES, INC.
450 N.E. 53 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33132
OWNER: KENNETH L. PEYSER, PRESIDENT

13. MIAMI PIZZA, INC.
D.B.A. PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA
9835 SUNSET DRIVE, #212
MIAMI, FL 33173
OWNER: JEFFREY ROSCHMAN

14. ROMAN'S PIZZERIA
391 NORTH ROYAL POINCIANA BOULEVARD
MIAMI SPRINGS, FL 33166
OWNER: JESUS ROMAN

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $1,203,421.68
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $485,180

G-61 REPORT PURCHASES MADE UTILIZING OTHER GOVERNMENT BIDS

G-62 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE OTHER ENTITY BIDS FOR PURCHASES OVER $100,000

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, Authorize Procurement and Materials Management, to utilize the following contracts:

1. State of Florida Contract No. 250-000-03-1 – IT HARDWARE, to purchase Hewlett-Packard/Compaq equipment, for Information Technology Services, for a total amount of $384,015.64.

2. Orange County Public Schools Bid No. SB-01-54 - MUSICAL AND PERFORMING ARTS FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT, for various schools, for a total amount of $300,000.

3. Florida Department of Education Contract No. 2002-32 - SCHOOL BUS POOL PURCHASE, for the Department of Education, for a total amount of $7,227,401.

G-63 AUTHORIZATION FOR PAYMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, APPROVE payment to Core Knowledge Foundation, of Charlottesville, Virginia, for Westview Middle School, in the amount of $17,550.

G-64 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE THE STATE OF FLORIDA CONTRACT NO. 250-000-03-1 – IT HARDWARE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AUTHORIZE the purchase of computer and related equipment, for an estimated amount of $7,000,000, utilizing the State of Florida Contract No. 250-000-03-1–IT HARDWARE, which expires on July 31, 2005, in accordance with Board Rule 6GX13- 3C-1.10 -- Non-salaried Expenditures -- Purchase Approval.

G-65 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 201-AA01 – METAL DETECTION PROGRAM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 201-AA01 – METAL DETECTION PROGRAM, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of metal detection services, for secondary schools, during the term of the contract, effective December 1, 2002, through November 30, 2003, as follows:

1. VANGUARD SECURITY, INC.
9600 N.W. 38 STREET, 3^RD FLOOR
MIAMI, FL 33178 ESTIMATE $188,158.64
OWNER: REBECCA L. SHOPAY
CORPORATE SECRETARY/TREASURER (HF)

2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $188,158.64.

G-66 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 004-BB07 – ON-SITE REFUELING (DRIVERS EDUCATION VEHICLES)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 004-BB07 – ON-SITE REFUELING (DRIVERS EDUCATION VEHICLES), to purchase, at firm service charges, with escalation/de-escalation fuel prices based on the Oil Price Information Service (OPIS) average price, quantities, as may be required, of gasoline, for various schools, during the term of the contract, effective December 19, 2002, through December 18, 2003, as follows:

1. MACMILLAN OIL COMPANY OF FLORIDA
2955 EAST 11 AVENUE
HIALEAH, FL 33013 ESTIMATE $44,000
OWNER: AMANCIO ALONSO, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $44,000.

G-67 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 033-AA02 – FIRE-ALARM SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida EXTEND Contract No. 033-AA02 – FIRE-ALARM SERVICES CONTRACT, to provide, at firm unit prices, all labor, material and equipment necessary to test, service, inspect, repair and maintain fire-alarm systems, at various locations, for Maintenance Operations, during the term of the contract, effective January 1, 2003, through December 31, 2003, as follows:

1. FLORIDA STATE FIRE & SECURITY, INC.
3921 S.W. 47 AVENUE, SUITE 1004
DAVIE, FL 33314 ESTIMATE $303,115.96

2. BASS-UNITED FIRE & SECURITY SYSTEMS, INC.
1480 S.W. 3 STREET, BAY C-9
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33069 ESTIMATE $202,077.30
OWNER: BRAD HIGDON, PRESIDENT

3. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $505,193.26.

G-68 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 076-AA11 – FIRE-ALARM SERVICES CONTRACT II (REBID)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 076-AA11 - FIRE-ALARM SERVICES CONTRACT II (REBID), to provide, at firm unit prices, all labor, material and equipment necessary to test, service, inspect, repair and maintain fire-alarm systems at various locations, for the Maintenance Operations, during the term of the contract, effective January 1, 2003, through December, 31, 2003, as follows:

1. SIMPLEX TIME RECORDER COMPANY
3801 COMMERCE PARKWAY
MIRAMAR, FL 33025 ESTIMATE $1,187,211.28
OWNER: EDWARD G. WATKINS, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated dollar amount of $1,187,211.28.

G-69 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 109-AA11 – FIRE-ALARM SERVICES CONTRACT III

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 109-AA11- FIRE-ALARM SERVICES CONTRACT III, to provide, at firm unit prices, all labor, material and equipment necessary to test, service, inspect, repair and maintain fire-alarm systems, at various locations, for Maintenance Operations, during the term of the contract, effective January 1, 2003, through December 31, 2003, as follows:

2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $286,898.53.

G-70 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 217-AA05 – DRINKING COOLERS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 217-AA05 – DRINKING COOLERS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of drinking coolers, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the contract, effective November 1, 2002, through October 31, 2003, as follows:

1. GRAINGER INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY
2255 N.W. 89 PLACE
MIAMI, FL 33172 ESTIMATE $28,855.36
OWNER: RICHARD L. KEYSER
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD/C.E.O.

2. GRAYBAR ELECTRIC
2111 N.W. 22 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33142 ESTIMATE $66,933.26
OWNER: ROBERT A. REYNOLDS, PRESIDENT/C.E.O

3. LEHMAN PIPE & PLUMBING SUPPLY
230 N.W. 29 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33127 ESTIMATE $6,039.06
OWNER: DENNIS J. LEHMAN, PRESIDENT

4. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $101,827.68.

G-71 REJECT BID NO. 142-BB09 - PLASTIC LAMINATE SHEETS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Bid No. 142-BB09 – PLASTIC LAMINATE SHEETS, to permit rebidding.

G-72 AWARD BID NO. 146-BB09 - ROOFING SUPPLIES II (REBID)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 146-BB09 – ROOFING SUPPLIES II (REBID), to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of roofing supplies, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the contract, effective October 23, 2002, through October 22, 2003, as follows:

1. SUNNILAND CORPORATION
8601 N.W. 81 ROAD, #13
MEDLEY, FL 33166 ESTIMATE $38,922.61
OWNER: LEE P. MOORE, CHAIRMAN

2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $38,922.61.

G-73 REJECT BID NO. 149-BB09 - GLAZING SHEETS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Bid No. 149-BB09 – GLAZING SHEETS, to permit rebidding.

G-74 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 262-ZZ07 – HAND TRUCKS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 262-ZZ07 – HAND TRUCKS, to purchase, at a firm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of hand trucks, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the contract, effective December 13, 2002, through December 12, 2003, as follows:

1. GRAINGER
2255 N.W. 89 PLACE
MIAMI, FL 33172 ESTIMATE $8,614.32
OWNER: RICHARD L. KEYSER, C.E.O.

2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $8,614.32.

G-75 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 120-AA06 – FIRST-AID SUPPLIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 120-AA06 – FIRST-AID SUPPLIES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of first-aid supplies, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the contract, effective October 24, 2002, through October 23, 2003, as follows:

1. ACMJ CORPORATION
6955 N.W. 186 STREET, #508
MIAMI, FL 33015 ESTIMATE $12,173.70
OWNER: CLAUDIA NAVARRO

2. AMFAK, INC.
3160 S.W. 22 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33145 ESTIMATE $6,806.25
OWNER: EDWARD J. CARON, PRESIDENT

3. DIVERSITYPRO CORPORATION
2655 LEJEUNE ROAD, THIRD FLOOR
CORAL GABLES, FL 33134 ESTIMATE $52,621.80
OWNER: MARC A. WOLFF, C.E.O. (HM)

4. MEDICAL SUPPLIES DEPOT, INC.
3725 AIRPORT BOULEVARD, SUITE 180
MOBILE, AL 36608 ESTIMATE $1,045
OWNER: DOROTHY S. SAAD, PRESIDENT

5. MOORE MEDICAL CORPORATION
389 JOHN DOWNEY DRIVE
NEW BRITAIN, CT 06050 ESTIMATE $238.42
OWNER: LINDA AUTORE, C.E.O.

6. OFFSHORE MEDICAL GROUP, INC.
11501 N.W. 2 STREET, #208
MIAMI, FL 33172 ESTIMATE $5,073.75
OWNER: RALF F. HEYER, PRESIDENT

7. PHARMED GROUP
3075 N.W. 107 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33172 ESTIMATE $28,430.60
OWNER: CARLOS M. DE CESPEDES (HM)
CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.

8. UNITED HEALTH SUPPLIES
P. O. BOX 33958
LAS VEGAS, NV 89133 ESTIMATE $15,085.40
OWNER: JOANNE BERMAN, PRESIDENT

9. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $121,474.92.

G-76 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 005-BB07 – ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS (OEM) PARTS FOR SCHOOL BUSES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 005-BB07 – ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS (OEM) PARTS FOR SCHOOL BUSES, to purchase, at firm discounts/markups, quantities, as may be required, of original equipment manufacturers (OEM) parts, for school buses, for the Department of Transportation, Vehicle Maintenance, during the term of the contract, effective November 14, 2002, through November 13, 2003, as follows:

1. PALMETTO FORD TRUCK SALES
7245 N.W. 36 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: ROBERT G. YGLESIAS, DIRECTOR

2. RECHTIEN INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS, INC.
7227 N.W. 74 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: RICHARD C. RECHTIEN, PRESIDENT

3. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $590,251.38.

G-77 TERMINATE AND RE-AWARD CONTRACT NO. 151-ZZ07 - BUS FIELD TRIPS WITHIN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY - SITE SPECIFIC

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1. TERMINATE the award of items 2 and 4 - on Contract No. 151-ZZ07 – BUS FIELD TRIPS WITHIN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY - SITE SPECIFIC, effective October 23, 2002, as follows:

M & M MARROQUIN SCHOOL BUS SERVICES
2930 S.W. 17 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33145
OWNER: MARCO MARROQUIN, PRESIDENT

2. RE-AWARD item 4 on Contract No. 151-ZZ07 – BUS FIELD TRIPS WITHIN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, effective October 23, 2002, through June 20, 2003, to the alternate vendor, as follows:

MANOLIN & PILAR MARTINEZ, INC.
2830 S.W. 79 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: PILAR MARTINEZ, PRESIDENT

3. Require that M & M Marroquin, of Miami, Florida, lose eligibility to transact new business with the Board for a period of fourteen (14) months, pursuant to Board Rule 6Gx13- 3C-1.08 -- Performance And Payment Security, Declining A Bid Award, And Bonding Company Qualifications, effective October 23, 2002.

G-78 TERMINATE CONTRACT AWARD OF ATLANTIC PAPER, INC. ON BID NO. 011-AA02 – RECYCLING SERVICES OF PAPER, STEEL, ALUMINUM AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS (REBID)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1. TERMINATE the contract award of Items 1 and 2 on Bid No. 011-AA02 – RECYCLING SERVICES OF PAPER, STEEL, ALUMINUM AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS (REBID), effective October 23, 2002, as follows:

ATLANTIC PAPER, INC.
7700 N.W. 79 PLACE
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: ENRIQUE BELLO, PRESIDENT

2. Require that Atlantic Paper, Inc., of Miami, Florida, lose eligibility to transact new business with the Board for a period of fourteen (14) months, pursuant to Board Rule 6Gx13- 3C-1.08, Performance And Payment Security, Declining A Bid Award, And Bonding Company, Qualifications, effective October 23, 2002.

G-79 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 212-AA01M/WBE – CALCULATORS: MATH, SCIENTIFIC AND GRAPHING

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 212-AA01M/WBE – CALCULATORS: MATH, SCIENTIFIC AND GRAPHING, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of calculators, for various locations, during the term of the contract, effective November 14, 2002, through November 13, 2003, as follows:

1. GLOBAL ASSOCIATES COMPUTERS
2000 BANKS ROAD, SUITE 201G
MARGATE, FL 33063 ESTIMATE $202,702.75
OWNER: AGNES OYEWALE, PRESIDENT (AM)

2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $202,702.75.

G-80 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 213-AA01 – FURNITURE, TABLES AND DESKS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 213-AA01 – FURNITURE, TABLES AND DESKS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of teachers’ desks, computer tables and desks, for various locations, during the term of the contract, effective November 1, 2002, through October 31, 2003, as follows:

1. ALLIED PLASTICS COMPANY, INC.
2001 WALNUT STREET (10^TH & WALNUT)
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32206 ESTIMATE $14,072.33
OWNER: GREGORY BERGER, PRESIDENT

2. C.A.J. & ASSOCIATES, INC.
807 TYLER STREET
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33019 ESTIMATE $340,793.28
OWNER: TERRY L. JOHNSON, PRESIDENT (WF)

3. ERNIE MORRIS ENTERPRISES, INC.
232 N. MAIN STREET
P. O. BOX 818
BUSHNELL, FL 33513 ESTIMATE $108,641.25
OWNER: RONALD E. MORRIS, PRESIDENT

4. VIRCO, INC.
HIGHWAY 65 SOUTH
CONWAY, AR 72032 ESTIMATE $5,000
OWNER: ROBERT A. VIRTUE, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.

5. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $468,506.85.

G-81 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 214-AA01 – CHAIRS, LIBRARY AND CLASSROOM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 214-AA01 – CHAIRS, LIBRARY AND CLASSROOM, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of chairs, for various locations, during the term of the contract, effective October 24, 2002, through October 23, 2003, as follows:

1. AFP INDUSTRIES, INC.
4436 S.W. 74 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33155 ESTIMATE $78,854.37
OWNER: VIVIAN C. CASTELLANOS, PRESIDENT (HF)

2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $78,854.37.

G-82 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 230-AA02 – INTERCEPTORS: FURNISH, INSTALL AND REMOVE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 230-AA02 –INTERCEPTORS: FURNISH, INSTALL AND REMOVE, to furnish, install and remove, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of interceptors, for various locations, during the term of the contract, effective October 24, 2002, through October 23, 2003, as follows:

1. A-LEAGUE CONTRACTORS, INC.
10651 N. KENDALL DRIVE, SUITE #205
MIAMI, FL 33176
OWNER: GUILLERMO SUAREZ, PRESIDENT

2. F.A. JOHNSON, INC.
4700 POWERLINE ROAD
OAKLAND PARK, FL 33309
OWNER: ARCHIBALD B. CAMERON, PRESIDENT

3. RUTH LEACH
(MIAMI INDUSTRIAL SERVICES, INC.)
171 N.W. 87 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33150
OWNER: RUTH LEACH, PRESIDENT (AF)

4. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $259,116.

G-83 AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 131-BB10 – SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROFESSIONAL (REBID)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Request For Proposals No. 131-BB10 – SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROFESSIONAL (REBID), to establish a contract, to provide services to Miami-Dade County Public Schools employees, who have tested positive for drugs and/or alcohol under the Drug-Free Work Place Policy, specifically under the provision of the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act (OTETA), for the Chief of Staff, effective October 23, 2002, through October 22, 2003, as follows:

1. DORIS AMAYA, LMHC, CAP
15165 N.W. 77AVENUE, SUITE 2014
MIAMI LAKES, FL 33014 ESTIMATE $9,000
OWNER: DORIS AMAYA, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $9,000.

G-84 PARTIAL AWARD BID NO. 141-BB06 – LAWN EQUIPMENT, POWER

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 141-BB06 – LAWN EQUIPMENT, POWER, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of power-lawn equipment, for various locations, during the term of the contract, effective October 23, 2002, through October 22, 2003, as follows:

1. AL'S LAWN MOWER SALES AND SERVICE, INC.
18131 S.W. 98 AVENUE ROAD
MIAMI, FL 33157 ESTIMATE $14,340
OWNER: JOYCE MASSO, SECRETARY/TREASURER (WF)

2. BEST EQUIPMENT AND REPAIR, INC.
12390 S.W. 131 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33186 ESTIMATE $71,399.40
OWNER: LANCE COOPER, PRESIDENT

3. DEGEN'S TURF & GARDEN, INC.
3912 SOUTH STATE ROAD 7
MIRAMAR, FL 33023 ESTIMATE $14,075.60
OWNER: TERRY E. ANGELOTTI, PRESIDENT

4. JOE BLAIR GARDEN SUPPLY, INC.
320 N.E. 79 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33138 ESTIMATE $37,390
OWNER: JOHN R. BAXTER, PRESIDENT

5. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $137,205.

G-85 REJECT BID NO. 148-BB10 - LEASE OF SUBCARRIERS ON WLRN 91.3 FM BROADCAST

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Bid No. 148-BB10 – LEASE OF SUBCARRIERS ON WLRN 91.3 FM BROADCAST, to permit rebidding, using revised specifications.

G-86 AWARD BID NO. 150-BB09 - PRINTING OF SCANNABLE FORMS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 150-BB09 – PRINTING OF SCANNABLE FORMS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of printing of scannable forms, for the Office of Education and Research, during the term of the contract, effective October 23, 2002, through October 22, 2003, as follows:

1. DATA RECOGNITION CORPORATION
13490 BASS LAKE ROAD
MAPLE GROVE, MN 55311 ESTIMATE $9,712.97
OWNER: RUSSEL HAGEN, C.E.O.

2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $9,712.97.

G-87 AWARD BID NO. 143-BB05 – COPYING EQUIPMENT, SERVICE AND SUPPLIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 143-BB05 – COPYING EQUIPMENT, SERVICE AND SUPPLIES, to purchase or lease, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of copying equipment, service and supplies, for various schools and departments, during the term of the bid, effective October 23, 2002, through September 30, 2004, as follows:

1. BARLOP, INC.
8376 N.W. 68 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: JOSE A. LOPEZ, PRESIDENT (HM)

2. CANON BUSINESS SOLUTIONS-SOUTHEAST, INC.
3300 CORPORATE AVENUE, SUITE 116
WESTON, FL 33331
OWNER: DENNIS UHNIAT, PRESIDENT

3. COPYCO, INC.
D.B.A. TOSHIBA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS
1700 SOUTH POWERLINE ROAD
DEERFIELD BEACH, FL 33442
OWNER: R. BRENT COLSTON, PRESIDENT

4. CREATIVE COPIER SERVICES
438R SMITH STREET
MIDDLETOWN, CT 06457
OWNER: WILLIAM D. DIXON

5. IKON OFFICE SOLUTIONS
490 SAWGRASS CORPORATE PARKWAY
SUNRISE, FL 33325
OWNER: JAMES J. FORESE, CHAIRMAN

6. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $5,660,000.

G-88 AWARD CONTRACT NO. 007-CC03 – MILK AND DAIRY PRODUCTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD
Bid No. 007-CC03 - MILK AND DAIRY PRODUCTS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of milk and dairy products, for use in the Food Service Program of the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the bid, effective November 16, 2002, through August 13, 2004, as follows:

1. VELDA FARMS, LLC
501 N.E. 181 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33162 ESTIMATE $18,776,206.88
OWNER: NATIONAL DAIRY HOLDINGS, LP

2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $18,776,206.88.

G-89 AWARD BID NO. 138-BB03 - FRESH-DELIVERED PIZZA, A LA CARTE

The purpose of this bid, scheduled to open on October 3, 2002, is to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of fresh-delivered pizza, for the a la carte program at secondary schools, for the Department of Food and Nutrition. A recommendation will be presented to the Board prior to its meeting of October 23, 2002.

H. PERSONNEL

H-1 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: AUGUST 8 - SEPTEMBER 18, 2002

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the instructional and non-instructional appointments, reassignments, leaves, and separations as included in Personnel Action Listing 920.

H-2 APPOINTMENTS AND LATERAL ASSIGNMENTS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT, PROFESSIONAL, AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR 2002-2003

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the recommendations as specified for appointments and lateral transfers, to be effective October 23, 2002, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the item.

H-3 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-FIELD TEACHERS FOR INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO TEACH OUT-OF-FIELD IN THE BASIC EDUCATION PROGRAM, EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT EDUCATION PROGRAM, K-12 VOCATIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAM, AND ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES PROGRAM FOR THE 2002-2003 SCHOOL YEAR, FTE SURVEY 2; AND THE PROCEDURES MANUAL FOR MONITORING TEACHER CERTIFICATION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve:

1. The list of out-of-field teachers for instructional personnel assigned to teach outside their areas of certification in the Basic Education Program, the Exceptional Student Education Program, the K-12 Vocational Education Program, and the English to Speakers of Other Languages Program, for the 2002-2003 school year, FTE Survey 2; and

2. The Procedures Manual for Monitoring Teacher Certification.

H-4 ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATIONS - - DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PROGRAM (DROP) LISTING 9

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept the resignations from employment of those Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) participants, included in DROP Listing 9, as of the dates indicated.

H-5 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE SOUTH FLORIDA ANNENBERG CHALLENGE TO PILOT THE ACCELERATED SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR PROGRAM (ASAP), PRINCIPAL PREPARATION PROGRAM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a cooperative agreement with the South Florida Annenberg Challenge to pilot the Accelerated School Administrator Program (ASAP), principal preparation program, for the period of 2002-03 and 2003-04 school years for a maximum of 25 qualified M-DCPS candidates at no cost to the district.

H-6 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY, FLORIDA MEMORIAL COLLEGE, AND THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI TO PROVIDE STAFF DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS FROM OCTOBER 25, 2002 THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2003

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1. authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with Florida International University to provide staff development programs from October 25, 2002 through October 31, 2003 at a cost not to exceed $85,000;

2. authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with Florida Memorial College to provide staff development programs from October 25, 2002 through October 31, 2003 at a cost not to exceed $25,000;

3. authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with the University of Miami to provide staff development programs from October 25, 2002 through October 31, 2003 at a cost not to exceed $30,000, and

4. grant an exception to School Board Rule 6Gx13- 3F-1.021, Professional Services Contract.

The appropriations for these items are included in the General Fund of the 2002-2003 Adopted Budget, and the Title II Teacher Quality Program grant budget.

H-7 REQUEST TO ADD A POSITION TO THE SENIOR MANAGEMENT SERVICE CLASS (SMSC) OF THE FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the inclusion of the position of Chief Financial Officer Designate in the Senior Management Service Class of the Florida Retirement System, effective November 1, 2002.

H-8 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
PROGRAMMER I
WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, appoint Ms.Djara L. Barnes Gardner to the open, budgeted position of Programmer I, pay grade 43, 12 months, and assign to Workforce Development, effective October 24, 2002, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.

I. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

I-1 CORRESPONDENCE, REPORTS, AND OTHER INFORMATION

ADJOURNMENT

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