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

OFFICIAL AGENDA

JANUARY 15, 2003 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, JANUARY 13, 2003.

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: November 26, 2002, December 3, 17, and 19, 2002

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: December 11, 2002

AGENDA ITEMS RESERVED FOR CONSIDERATION

PUBLIC HEARING

B. EDUCATION

B-1 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS TO SELECT ONE OR MORE PROFESSIONAL MENTAL HEALTH AGENCY(IES) TO PROVIDE WEEKLY GROUP AND/OR INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING TO IMMIGRANT AND LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENT STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO HAVE BEEN AFFECTED BY TRAUMATIC EXPERIENCES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $60,000, EFFECTIVE MARCH 12, 2003, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2003

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

1. authorize the Superintendent to issue a Request for Proposals to select one or more professional mental health agency(ies) to provide weekly group and/or individual counseling to limited English proficient and immigrant students and their families who have been affected by traumatic experiences; and

2. approve the establishment of a selection committee to evaluate proposals submitted.

B-2 REQUEST FOR SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH SWEET HOME COMMUNITY BUILDERS, INC., ON BEHALF OF SWEET HOME 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 Sweet Home Community Builders, Inc., on behalf of Sweet Home Charter School, for a term of ten years, commencing with the 2003-2004 school year.

B-3 REQUEST FOR SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH SANDOR WIENER SCHOOL OF OPPORTUNITY, INC.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the first amendment to the Charter School Contractual Agreement with Sandor Wiener School of Opportunity, Inc., to:

1. offer grades three through five; and

2. operate the school from a second campus located at 11025 SW 84 Street, Miami, Florida 33173, in its initial year of operation.

B-30 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 07
CASE NO: SM-12 (2002/2003) DOB: 04/02/90

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-12 (2002/2003), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2002/2003 school year, the 2003 summer session, and the 2003/2004 school year;

2. provide educational services in the opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and

3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools if approved by the Office of Adult/Vocational and Alternative Education.

B-31 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
CASE NO: SM-17 (2002/2003) DOB: 04/06/87

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-17 (2002/2003), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2002/2003 school year, the 2003 summer session, and the 2003/2004 school year;

2. provide educational services in the opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and

3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools if approved by the Office of Adult/Vocational and Alternative Education.

B-32 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08
CASE NO: SM-39 (2002/2003) DOB: 03/02/88

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-39 (2002/2003), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2002/2003 school year, the 2003 summer session, and the 2003/2004 school year;

2. provide educational services in the opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and

3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools if approved by the Office of Adult/Vocational and Alternative Education.

B-33 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 11
CASE NO: SM-40 (2002/2003) DOB: 11/24/85

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-40 (2002/2003), 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-34 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08
CASE NO: SM-41 (2002/2003) DOB: 09/06/88

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-41 (2002/2003), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2002/2003 school year, the 2003 summer session, and the 2003/2004 school year;

2. provide educational services in the opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and

3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools if approved by the Office of Adult/Vocational and Alternative Education.

B-35 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 07
CASE NO: SM-42 (2002/2003) DOB: 03/06/90

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-42 (2002/2003), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2002/2003 school year, the 2003 summer session, and the 2003/2004 school year;

2. provide educational services in the opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and

3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools if approved by the Office of Adult/Vocational and Alternative Education.

B-36 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 10
CASE NO: SM-44 (2002/2003) DOB: 09/12/85

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-44 (2002/2003), 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-37 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
CASE NO: SM-46 (2002/2003) DOB: 05/01/87

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-46 (2002/2003), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2002/2003 school year, the 2003 summer session, and the 2003/2004 school year;

2. provide educational services in the opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and

3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools if approved by the Office of Adult/Vocational and Alternative Education.

B-38 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
CASE NO: SM-47 (2002/2003) DOB: 07/04/87

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-47 (2002/2003), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2002/2003 school year, the 2003 summer session, and the 2003/2004 school year;

2. provide educational services in the opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and

3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools if approved by the Office of Adult/Vocational and Alternative Education.

B-39 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 07
CASE NO: SM-54 (2002/2003) DOB: 04/19/89

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-54 (2002/2003), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2002/2003 school year, the 2003 summer session, and the 2003/2004 school year;

2. provide educational services in the opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and

3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools if approved by the Office of Adult/Vocational and Alternative Education.

B-60 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT AN AMENDED 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 CYCLE: JUNE 21, 2002 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2003

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

1. accept the amended grant award from the Florida Department of Education, in the total amount of $201,650, 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 $194,492; Project Cycle: June 21, 2002 through June 30, 2003;

2. approve acceptance of this amended grant award in accordance with Section 1002.33, Florida Statutes, Charter Schools. This action is not an endorsement of the activities undertaken by charter schools;

3. extend the use of this amended grant award and contractual agreement, at no additional cost, for a maximum of 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 amended amount approved by the granting agency; such appropriation to be reported periodically to the Board.

B-61 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE NORTH EAST FLORIDA EDUCATIONAL CONSORTIUM (NEFEC) REGION II TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND SERVICES TO TITLE I ADMINISTRATION AND SELECTED TITLE I SCHOOLS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $20,000, FROM JANUARY 16, 2003 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2003

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with the North East Florida Educational Consortium (NEFEC) Region II Title I Technical Assistance Center to provide technical support and services to Title I Administration and selected Title I Schools, in an amount not to exceed $20,000, from January 16, 2003 through June 30, 2003.

B-62 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH THE SOUTH FLORIDA BOYS CHOIR, INC. AND THE FLORIDA MEMORIAL COLLEGE MALE EXPLORERS PROGRAM TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR PROGRAM SERVICES TO IMPROVE ACADEMIC, SOCIAL, AND CULTURAL ACHIEVEMENT FOR AT-RISK STUDENTS, PROJECT CYCLE: JANUARY 16, 2003 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2003

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

1. enter into contractual agreements with the South Florida Boys Choir Inc., in the amount of $19,000, and the Florida Memorial College Male Explorers Program, in the amount of $19,000, to provide funds for program services to improve the academic, social and cultural achievement for at-risk students, Project Cycle: January 16, 2003 through June 30, 2003;

2. extend these contractual agreements, at no additional cost, for a maximum of one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary, in order to fully expend the grant awards and 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 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO RENEW A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO RECEIVE FUNDING TO CONTINUE COUNTYWIDE EDUCATIONAL CABLE TELEVISION SERVICES, PROJECT CYCLE: OCTOBER 1, 2002 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2003

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

1. renew a contractual agreement with Miami-Dade County, in the amount of $707,000, to receive funding to continue countywide educational cable television services, Project Cycle: October 1, 2002 through September 30, 2003; and

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

C. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

C-1 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. JOANNE T. STERN - DOAH CASE NO. 01-3991

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida enter a final order in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Joanne T. Stern, DOAH Case No. 01-3991, adopting the Administrative Law Judge's Recommended Order sustaining the suspension without pay of Joanne T. Stern and terminating her employment with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, as of October 24, 2001, or accepting the exceptions set forth in “Respondent’s Exceptions to Recommendations of Hearing Officer”.

C-2 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. PATRICIA A. HOLMES - DOAH CASE NO. 02-2820

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida enter a final order in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Patricia A. Holmes, DOAH Case No. 02-2820, adopting the Administrative Law Judge's Recommended Order sustaining the suspension without pay of Patricia A. Holmes and terminating her employment with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, as of June 19, 2002.

C-3 UNITED TEACHERS OF DADE, a labor organization, and ANNETTE KATZ v. MERRETT R. STIERHEIM, in his official capacity as Superintendent of Miami-Dade County Public Schools, and THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA - UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT CASE NO. 02-21932 CIV-UNGARO-BENAGES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami‑Dade County, Florida, authorize the settlement of the pending Motion for Award of Attorney’s Fees and Costs in the case of United Teachers of Dade and Annette Katz v. Merrett R. Stierheim and the School Board of Miami-Dade County, U.S.D.C. Case No. 02-21932-CIV-UNGARO-BENAGES, for the sum of $19,500. The settlement will release the School Board from all claims including future damages, and for any additional claims for attorney's fees and costs.

C-4 STATE LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM INITIATIVE - PROPOSALS FOR TAX RELIEF FOR SENIOR CITIZENS

C-20 PROPOSED PROMULGATION OF A NEW SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-3F-1.023, CONTRACTOR DEBARMENT PROCEDURES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt new School Board Rule 6Gx13-3F-1.023, Contractor Debarment Procedures, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective January 15, 2003.

C-21 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-5B-1.07, STUDENT RECORDS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Rule 6Gx13-5B-1.07, Student Records, and the document, Student Educational Records, which is incorporated by reference and 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 January 15, 2003.

C-22 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-4C-1.021, FINGERPRINTING OF ALL EMPLOYEES UPON APPLICATION AND EMPLOYMENT

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 School Board Rule 6Gx13- 4C-1.021, Fingerprinting of All Employees Upon Application and Employment.

C-23 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-1C-1.06, POLITICS – PARTICIPATION OF STAFF

D. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

D-1 NEW BUSINESS: BOARD MEMBERS

D-2 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-5C-1.031, DRESS CODE

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MICHAEL M. KROP: 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 School Board Rule 6Gx13-5C-1.031, Dress Code.

D-3 REQUEST THE SUPERINTENDENT TO PROVIDE TO THE SCHOOL BOARD A STUDY OF ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMMING METHODS FOR BROADCASTING BOARD MEETINGS AND OTHER SCHOOL DISTRICT ACTIVITIES TO THE RESIDENTS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA

D-4 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 03-01 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE HONORABLE CONGRESSWOMAN FROM FLORIDA, CARRIE P. MEEK

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. SOLOMON C. STINSON: That The School Board of Miami-Dade, Florida, approve Resolution No. 03-01 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the honorable Congresswoman from Florida, Carrie P. Meek.

D-5 AMEND THE FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM FOR THE FIRST YEAR OF THE 108^TH CONGRESS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. FRANK J. COBO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to Amend The Federal Legislative Program for the first year of the 108^th Congress.

D-6 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO CONDUCT AN ANALYSIS OF THE IMPACT OF THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT ON LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENT STUDENTS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: Request that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to:

1. conduct an analysis of the impact of the No Child Left Behind Act on LEP students; and

2. present a report of the findings and recommendations of the study no later than July 2003.

No local funds are required.

D-7 NON-UNION EMPLOYEE SALARY INCREASES

D-8 RECOGNITION OF JOSE MARTÍ, CUBAN PATRIOT AND STATESMAN

E-1 RENEWAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH JACK THOMAS, INC., REALTORS, AS AGENTS FOR OMNI PARTNERSHIP, FOR USE OF A PARKING LOT LOCATED AT 235 N.E. 16 STREET, FOR THE SCHOOL BOARD ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the renewal of the lease agreement with Jack Thomas, Inc., Realtors, as agents for Omni Partnership, for parking space for the School Board Administration Building, at an annual rental rate of $31,500. The term of the renewal option period will commence April 26, 2003, and will end April 25, 2004. All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement will remain unchanged.

E-2 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A LEASE AMENDMENT WITH HOSANNA COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH FOR USE OF PARKING FACILITIES AT OLINDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute a lease amendment with Hosanna Community Baptist Church for the use of parking facilities at Olinda Elementary School, in order to change the date by which the Church must secure a CO from February 13, 2003 to December 13, 2004. All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement will remain unchanged.

E-3 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A LEASE AMENDMENT WITH THE SOUTH FLORIDA EDUCATIONAL FEDERAL CREDIT UNION FOR THE USE OF BOARD-OWNED LAND LOCATED AT 5780 N.W. 158 STREET, FOR THE OPERATION OF ITS MIAMI LAKES BRANCH

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute a lease amendment with the South Florida Educational Federal Credit Union to allow the Credit Union to pay rent in advance for the use of Board-owned land at 5780 N.W. 158 Street, at the discounted rate of $900,000.

E-4 A) UPDATE ON COMPLIANCE WITH NEWLY IMPLEMENTED GROWTH MANAGEMENT LEGISLATION AND B) AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE THE STATE MANDATED INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND ALL NONEXEMPT LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, UNDER THE REGULATIONS OF CHAPTER 1013, FLORIDA STATUTES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and the Secretary to execute an Interlocal Agreement with all nonexempt local governments as set forth.

E-5 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT FOR OFFICE SPACE FOR THE OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL

E-24 AUTHORITY TO AMEND THE CAPITAL BUDGET AND THE FIVE YEAR FACILITIES WORK PLAN

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

1. adjust the capital budget as set forth, 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. make the changes to the five year facilities work program resulting from these budget adjustments.

E-27 COMMISSIONING OF RIZO, CARRENO AND PARTNERS, INC., AS PROJECT ARCHITECT TO DEVELOP A PROGRAM AND MASTER PLAN OF STATE SCHOOL “SSS” AT MIAMI JACKSON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (REPLACEMENT), PROJECT NO. A0799

RECOMMNEDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of Rizo, Carreno & Partners, Inc., to develop a program and master plan of the State School “SSS” at Miami Jackson Senior High School (Replacement), Project No. A0799 as set forth.

E-28 COMMISSIONING OF GILI-McGRAW ARCHITECTS, INC., AS PROJECT ARCHITECT FOR PLC “H-1” AT AUBURNDALE ELEMENTARY, PROJECT # A-0806

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of Gili-McGraw Architects, Inc., as Project Architect for “H-1” at Auburndale Elementary, Project No. A0806 as set forth.

E-29 AUTHORITY TO AMEND THE AGREEMENT WITH REYNOLDS, SMITH AND HILLS, INC., AS PROJECT ARCHITECT FOR THE ADDITION PROJECT AT HOWARD D. MCMILLAN MIDDLE SCHOOL, PROJECT # A-0821

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize an amendment to the agreement with Reynolds, Smith and Hills, Inc., to include full architectural/engineering services for the addition project at Howard D. McMillan Middle School, Project No. A0821 as set forth.

E-30 COMMISSIONING OF EE&G/EMSL, JOINT VENTURE, TO PROVIDE ASBESTOS CONSULTING AND TESTING SERVICES FOR A TWO-YEAR TERM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of EE&G/EMSL, Joint Venture, to provide Asbestos Consulting and Testing Services, as set forth for a two-year term commencing January 16, 2003 through January 15, 2005, with two additional one-year extensions at the Board’s option.

E-31 COMMISSIONING OF ENHEALTH ENVIRONMENTAL, INC., TO PROVIDE ASBESTOS CONSULTING AND TESTING SERVICES FOR A TWO-YEAR TERM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of EnHealth Environmental, Inc., to provide Asbestos Consulting and Testing Services, for a two-year term commencing January 16, 2003 through January 15, 2005, with two additional one-year extensions at the Board’s option.

E-32 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO GMP
(GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE)
3D/INTERNATIONAL, INC.
PROJECT NO. A0352FA-CM (AMENDMENT)
EMERGENCY FIRE ALARM SYSTEM UPGRADE
MIAMI CAROL CITY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
3422 NW 187 Street, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve for 3D/International, Inc., the amendment to the GMP for Project No. A0352FM-CM (Amendment), Emergency Fire Alarm System Upgrade, Miami Carol City Senior High School, in the amount of $90,337 which includes a contingency in the amount of $10,000.

E-33 CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. A0654
ADDITIONS AND RENOVATIONS
PHILLIS WHEATLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1801 NW First Place, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A0654, Additions and Renovations, Phillis Wheatley Elementary School for a credit of $124,292 and a time extension of 1 day.

E-34 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 6
PROJECT NO. A-0692
DESIGN BUILD
DORAL MIDDLE SCHOOL
5005 NW 112 Avenue, Miami, Florida

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

1. confirm Final Change Order No. 6 on Project No. A-0692, Design Build, Doral Middle School for a credit of $70,000; and

2. approve the additional $100,000 to fund the playfield project.

E-35 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. LV9999-63
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM REPLACEMENTS
TOUSSAINT L’OUVERTURE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
120 NE 59 Street, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 1 on Project No. LV9999-63, Fire Alarm System Replacements, Toussaint L’ouverture Elementary School for an additional cost of $3,450.

F. CHIEF OF STAFF

F-1 PREQUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION

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

1. approve the list of contractors for prequalification and authorize staff to issue a certificate to each contractor, certifying prequalification for a period of one (1) year; and

2. declare B.I. Tech Construction, Inc. and National Roofing/South Florida, Inc. as not eligible for prequalification at this time and authorize the Superintendent to officially inform the contractors of such ineligibility.

F-2 AUDITOR GENERAL OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA’S REPORT NO. 03-093, MIAMI-DADE COUNTY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD, OPERATIONAL AUDIT OF PROCUREMENT ACTIVITIES, JULY 1, 2000, THROUGH MAY 31, 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. 03-093 - Miami-Dade County District School Board, Operational Audit of Procurement Activities, July 1, 2000, through May 31, 2002, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

F-11 AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER FACILITIES TO SERVICE THE STATE SCHOOL “MMM” AT THE MIAMI CORAL PARK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL SITE PROJECT NO. A0746

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute an agreement with Miami-Dade County and the execution of relevant conveyance documents for the provision of water and wastewater services for planned improvements at the State School “MMM” at the Miami Coral Park Senior High school site, Project No.A0746, at an approximate cost not to exceed $92,000, which is included in the construction contract.

F-12 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
CARLEEN BRADDY – PART-TIME CAFETERIA WORKER
LUDLAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective January 15, 2003, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Carleen Braddy, Part-time Cafeteria Worker, at Ludlam Elementary School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

F-13 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
ANGELA Y. BUSSEY– SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
SOUTHWEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective January 15, 2003, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Angela Y. Bussey, 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-14 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
DEBBIE T. DARLINGTON – FOOD SERVICE MANAGER
LIBERTY CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective January 15, 2003, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Debbie T. Darlington, Food Service Manager, at Liberty City Elementary School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

F-15 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
MARIO A. GUERRA – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTHWEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective January 15, 2003, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Mario A. Guerra, School Bus Driver, at Northwest Transportation, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

F-16 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
ANN L. JIMESON – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTHWEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective January 15, 2003, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Ann L. Jimeson, School Bus Driver, at Northwest Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

F-17 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
MAUDE PAULIN - TEACHER
CAMPBELL DRIVE MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective January 15, 2003, the School Board suspend Ms. Maude Paulin, Teacher at Campbell Drive Middle School, for 30 workdays without pay.

F-18 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
NEIL D. LEFKOWITZ - TEACHER
NORTH MIAMI BEACH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective January 15, 2003, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Neil D. Lefkowitz, Teacher at North Miami Beach Senior High School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

G. FINANCIAL AFFAIRS

G-16 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR NOVEMBER 2002

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

G-31 REFUNDING CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION (COP) SERIES 2003A

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

1. approve Resolution #2003-02 authorizing the issuance of the Refunding COPs series 2003A,

2. authorize the Superintendent or designee to enter into an agreement with Lehman Brothers by which the District sells the option to issue fixed rate COPs in 2011 at a rate of 3.50%; Lehman Brothers would pay the District approximately $2,000,000 and have a one-time option to have the District issue the new fixed rate COPs in 2011; and

3. approve the Cost of Issuance listed in Exhibit A.

G-46 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) #082-CC10, 403(b)/401(a) TERMINAL LEAVE RETIREMENT PLAN

G-47 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) #084-CC10, BROKER SELECTION FOR OWNER’S PROTECTIVE PROFESSIONAL INDEMNITY INSURANCE

G-48 RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING AVAILABLE TERRORISM COVERAGE FROM CURRENT PROPERTY INSURANCE CARRIERS, MADE AVAILABLE FOR ADDITIONAL PREMIUM AS A RESULT OF THE TERRORISM RISK INSURANCE ACT OF 2002

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 bids term expires.

(1)

Bid No. 008-ZZ03 – MILKSHAKES, ICE CREAM, ICE-MILK PRODUCTS AND FRUIT-JUICE BARS, to establish a contract, to purchase at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of milkshakes, ice cream, ice-milk products and fruit-juice bars, for use in the Food Service Program of the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the bid, effective February 13, 2002, through February 12, 2003. This supplemental award is requested due to increased usage and sales. Last contract usage averaged $62,697.98 per month, while this year's usage has averaged $79,93.64 per month. The supplemental amount requested, as determined by the Department of Food and Nutrition, is based on an average monthly expenditure, times the fourteen (14) month contract period, minus the original award amount, plus an anticipated ten percent (10%) increase.

Fund Source	0410 – Food Service
M/WBE Eligibility	None

1. FOOD FANTASIES, INC.
D.B.A. FROZEN TREATS
18770 N.E. 6 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33179
OWNER: KENNETH J. HONIG, PRESIDENT

2. J & J SNACK FOODS CORPORATION
6000 CENTRAL HIGHWAY
PENNSAUKEN, NJ 08109
OWNER: GERALD SHREIBER, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

3. M & B PRODUCTS, INC.
8601 HARNEY ROAD
TAMPA, FL 33637
OWNER: DALE MCCLELLAN, PRESIDENT

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $897,616
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL 0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $243,754.40

(2)

Bid No. 066-AA06 – AUTOMOTIVE POWER-STEERING COMPONENTS, NEW AND REBUILT, to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of automotive power-steering components, for the Department of Transportation, Vehicle Maintenance, during the term of the bid, effective May 16, 2002, through May 15, 2003. This is a first- time bid that went into its first extension in May 2002. There was no previous history, and the estimated quantities on the bid yielded an award of $29,870. At the time of calculating the extension amount, the usage was well behind the projection for the first year of the contract. Inasmuch as we have to adhere to the establish formula for extension (current usage divided by months into the contract times twelve (12) months plus 10%), the total amount for the extension was $9,322.50. The supplemental award is requested due to higher than anticipated usage, due to buses coming out of warrantee.

Last contract usage averaged $776.88 per month, while this year's usage has averaged $1,520, which is more in line with the original estimate submitted by the Department of Transportation, Vehicle Maintenance, when the bid was developed. The supplemental award requested is based on the average monthly expenditure, times the twelve (12) months contract period, minus original award amount.

1. G CAR, INC.
245 WEST 74 PLACE
HIALEAH, FL 33014

OWNER: GERARDO CABRERA, PRESIDENT
ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $9,322.50
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL 0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $8,917.50

G-61 REPORT PURCHASES MADE WITHIN GUIDELINES OF BOARD RULE 6Gx13- 3C-1.10

The following “Superintendent Authorized Requisition” (SAR) had a purchase order issued within the guidelines of Board Rule 6Gx13 - 3C-1.10 – Purchase Approval, which states that emergency purchases made in accordance with Board Rule 6Gx13 - 3C-1.16 – Emergency Purchases, and approved by the Superintendent or his/her designee, will be reported to the Board as soon as possible.

Fund Source	0378-9 - Capital
M/WBE Eligibility	None

P.O. DATE	P.O. NO.	VENDOR	AMOUNT
11/06/02 11/06/02	F00721735 F00724945	CARRIER OF FLORIDA 2540 WEST COPANS ROAD POMPANO BEACH, FL 33069	$15,400

This emergency request of $15,400 was initiated by Maintenance South Central Satellite to purchase two (2) carrier compressor condensing units for the gymnasium at Coral Gables Senior High School. The gymnasium is used year- round by school-site personnel and the local community. Both units were inoperable, creating heat, which posed a safety hazard to the students and staff.

G-62 REPORT OF PURCHASES MADE UTILIZING OTHER GOVERNMENT BIDS

The following “Superintendent Authorized Requisitions” (SAR) have had a purchase order issued within guidelines of Board Rule 6Gx13- 3C-1.10 – Purchase Approval, which allows purchases to be made from contracts established by Miami-Dade County, Florida, public agencies within the State, other city or county governmental agencies, other school boards, community colleges or state university system cooperative bid agreements, when such purchases are in the best interest of the School Board due to safety-to-life issues, federally funded requisitions with closing dates out of the established bid cycle, or to maximize economies of scale.

(1)

These items were requested by Maintenance Operations, for the replacement of the public address sound system equipment for Everglades Elementary/Middle school, using the Palm Beach County School District Bid No. 01C-96R - Intercom Systems, Master Clock Systems, Score Boards, PA Sound Systems Equipment and Repair Parts. NDR is the only supplier of the original equipment manufacturer Dukane.

P.O. DATE	P.O. NO.	VENDOR	AMOUNT
11/08/02 11/08/02	F00724240 F00724241	DEAD BUG EDWARDS, INC. 3900 S.W. 2 COURT FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33312	$54,704

These items were requested by Maintenance Central Satellite Office, for the fumigation of Madison Middle School and Emerson Elementary School, using The School Board of Broward County, Florida, Contract No. 20-065T, which expires on October 31, 2003. Specifications have been developed for a bid for Miami-Dade County schools.

G-63 REPORT OF SCHOOL BOARD AUCTION OF NOVEMBER 19, 2002

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RECEIVE the report of the auction of November 19, 2002, surplus vehicles auction results.

G-64 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 100-ZZ03 - FRESH-DELIVERED SUBMARINE SANDWICHES, A LA CARTE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 100-ZZ03 – FRESH-DELIVERED SUBMARINE SANDWICHES, A LA CARTE, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of fresh-delivered submarine sandwiches, 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 February 9, 2003, through May 8, 2003, as follows:

1. BLIMPIE SUBS AND SALADS
6729 MAIN STREET
MIAMI LAKES, FL 33014
OWNER: GARY BANDRINGA, PRESIDENT

2. GRINDER MAESTROS, INC.
14629 S.W. 42 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33185
OWNER: JORGE MILIAN, PRESIDENT

3. JD’S PIZZERIA
6828 N.W. 169 STREET
MIAMI LAKES, FL 33015
OWNER: JAMES EMERY, PRESIDENT

4. JD’S PIZZERIA III, INC.
1620 N.E. 205 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33179
OWNER: SCOTT K. WHITEHURST, PRESIDENT

5. JAMISON COMPANY, INC.
13980 S.W. 139 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33186
OWNER: STRATTON M. JAMISON, PRESIDENT

6. MIAMI LAKES, INC. (SUBWAY)
15416 N.W. 77 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33016
OWNER: MAROOF RASHEED, PRESIDENT

7. MIAMI SUBS CORPORATION
6300 N.W. 31 AVENUE
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL 33309
OWNER: DONALD PERLYN, PRESIDENT/C.E.O

8. SUBWAY 1577, INC.
7 N.W. 183 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33169
OWNER: JOAQUIN ROSAS-FLORES, PRESIDENT

9. SUBWAY AT KENDALL GATE, INC.
12046 S.W. 88 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33186-2002
OWNER: LEE BOROWSKY, PRESIDENT

10. TONY AND JEAN ENTERPRISES, INC.
6210 N.W 6 STREET
MIAMI, FL. 33150
OWNER: ANTHONY RIVERA, PRESIDENT

11. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $184,613.40.

G-65 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 040-BB01 – MONEY-COUNTING MACHINES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 040-BB01 MONEY-COUNTING MACHINES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of money-counting machines, for the Department of Food and Nutrition and various locations, during the term of the contract, effective February 13, 2003, through February 12, 2004, as follows:

1. TELLER SOUTHEAST, INC.
519 NORTH BIRCH ROAD, #25
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33304 ESTIMATE $35,689.50
OWNER: DAVID JOHNSON, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $35,689.50.

G-66 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 106-ZZ02 – TREE TRIMMING AND FENCE-LINE CLEARING

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 106-ZZ02 – TREE TRIMMING AND FENCE-LINE CLEARING, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of tree trimming and fence-line clearing, for Maintenance Operations, during the term of the contract, effective February 9, 2003, through February 8, 2004, as follows:

1. FLORIDA COAST SERVICES, INC.
P.O. BOX 6574
DELRAY BEACH, FL 33484 ESTIMATE $208,478.46
OWNER: DONNA M. MULGREW
PRESIDENT/VICE PRESIDENT

2. ONE TWO TREE, INC.
2950 S.W. 71 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: MARC TERWILLIGER, PRESIDENT

3. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $208,478.46.

G-67 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 116-ZZ02 – SOD: SUPPLY, FURNISH AND INSTALL NORTH OF FLAGLER (REBID)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 116-ZZ02 – SOD: SUPPLY, FURNISH AND INSTALL NORTH OF FLAGLER (REBID), to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of sod, for Maintenance Operations, during the term of the contract, effective February 9, 2003, through May 8, 2003, as follows:

1. JACKIE’S PARKER SOD COMPANY, INC.
7600 S.W. 87 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33173 ESTIMATE $9,961.57
OWNER: RICHARD PALIARULO, GENERAL MANAGER

2. W. S. SOD AND LANDSCAPING, INC.
2160 N.W. 24 STREET
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33311
OWNER: WILLIE STEELE, PRESIDENT (AM)

3. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $9,961.57.

G-68 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 132-ZZ10 – CHILLER SERVICE CONTRACTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 132-ZZ10 – CHILLER SERVICE CONTRACTS, to provide, at firm unit prices, all labor, material and equipment, to furnish monthly air-conditioning chiller maintenance service, including water treatment, for Maintenance Operations, during the term of the contract, effective March 1, 2003, through February 29, 2004, as follows:

1. COOL-BREEZE AIR CONDITIONING CORPORATION
13120 S.W. 130 TERRACE