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AGENDA ITEMS WITHDRAWN AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA:

A-5 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH UNICCO SERVICE COMPANY TO PROVIDE MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE OFFICE OF FACILITIES MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS (OFO)

COMMITTEE: BUSINESS SERVICES

The Miami-Dade County School Board, at its meeting held on July 10, 2002, Agenda item (replacement A-4) authorized the Superintendent to issue a Request For Proposals from private maintenance management firms to provide services for the Facilities Maintenance Operations Department.

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

B-80 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR STUDENTS TO TRAVEL OUT-OF-COUNTRY

COMMITTEE: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS
A request has been received for students to travel out-of-country. All arrangements are in accordance with Board Rule 6Gx13-6A-1.22, Field Trips. Funding for substitutes needed as a result of classroom teacher participation in this trip will be provided from the individual school’s budget.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the out-of-country field trip to Baku, Azerbaijan, for students at Hialeah Senior High School, from March 25, 2003 through April 24, 2003.

E-6 S/S“SSS” - MIAMI JACKSON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL REPLACEMENT- WITH INCREASED CAPACITY TO 3600 STUDENT STATIONS AND TO AMEND 5-YEAR SURVEY AND THE 5-YEAR WORK PLAN - 1751 N.W. 36 STREET

COMMITTEE: FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION

This item presents the School Board (Board) with an option to increase the design capacity from 2,858 to 3,600 student stations as part of the Miami Jackson Senior High School (Jackson Senior) replacement project, and as a measure to help relieve overcrowding at Miami Springs Senior High School and accommodate projected continued growth in the greater Doral area and Hialeah.

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

E-8 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, WHICH DOCUMENT WAS SUBSTANTIVELY REVISED SINCE THE JANUARY 15, 2003 SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

COMMITTEE: FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION

The School Board at its January 15, 2003 meeting, approved the execution of the state mandated Inter-local Agreement with all nonexempt local governments and Miami-Dade County.

E-18 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
JAMES B. PIRTLE CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.
PROJECT NO. A0825S2501 -CM
PORTABLE CLASSROOMS REPLACEMENT
HOLMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1175 NW 67 Street, Miami, Florida

COMMITTEE: FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION

At its meeting of January 16, 2002, the Board commissioned James B. Pirtle Construction Co., Inc. as CM-at-Risk for Holmes Elementary School. This contract provides for construction services to the Board and a Guaranteed Maximum Price for construction.

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

E-50 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 3
PROJECT NO. KV0021
ROOF REPLACEMENT/SITE DRAINAGE
REDLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL
16001 SW 248 Street, Homestead, Florida

COMMITTEE: BUSINESS SERVICES

This request for change in the construction contract includes eleven items for the School Board’s confirmation.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 3 on Project No. KV0021, Roof Replacement/Site Drainage, Redland Middle School for a credit of $1,343,516.

H-7 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
STAFF SPECIALIST, PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
DIVISION OF STUDENT SERVICES/DEPARTMENT OF INTERVENTION
PROGRAMS

The following recommendation is made in accordance with Board Rule 6Gx13-4A-1.16.

H-8 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE EDUCATION FUND FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE
NEW TEACHERS MENTORING PROGRAM DURING THE 2003-2004 SCHOOL YEAR

COMMITTEE: PERSONNEL SERVICES, MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING

The Education Fund has received a grant from the Washington Mutual Foundation in the amount of $70,000 in support of the New Teachers Mentoring Program.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a cooperative agreement between Miami-Dade County Public Schools and The Education Fund for the
implementation of the New Teachers Mentoring Program during the 2003-2004 school year.

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AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA:

D-13 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 03-12 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MS. ZYRIA ALEXANDER, FIFTH-GRADE STUDENT AT SCOTT LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, FOR WINNING FIRST PLACE IN THE GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA’S ANNUAL BLACK HISTORY MONTH “REMEMBERING THE PAST, CELEBRATING THE FUTURE” ESSAY CONTEST

COMMITTEE: FEDERAL PROGRAMS AND GRANTS ADMINISTRATION

Ms. Zyria Alexander, a fifth-grade student at Scott Lake Elementary School, won first place in the Governor of Florida’s annual Black History Month “Remembering the Past, Celebrating the Future” essay contest. She wrote about how Florida’s African-American leaders or groups during the Civil Rights Era, 1948-1969, impacted her life.

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. ROBERT B. INGRAM: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 03-12 of The School Board of Miami Dade County Florida, recognizing Ms. Zyria Alexander, fifth-grade student at Scott Lake Elementary School for winning first place in the Governor of Florida’s annual Black History Month “Remembering the Past, Celebrating the Future” essay contest.

D-14 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, INC., DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO HAVE STAFF DESIGN AND PUBLISH A MAGAZINE PROFILING ALL OF THE TEACHER OF THE YEAR NOMINEES AND WINNERS ON AN ANNUAL BASIS

Miami-Dade County Public Schools, like districts throughout the nation, has an annual tradition of recognizing teachers and teaching excellence.

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. ROBERT B. INGRAM: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to have staff design and publish a magazine profiling all the Teacher of the Year nominees and winners on an annual basis.

D-15 FIRE SAFETY DEFICIENCIES

The safety of our children while in school is of utmost priority in their education.

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. FRANK J. BOLAÑOS: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to provide a report on the current status of Fire Safety Deficiencies as reported in The Miami Herald on February 12, 2003.

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AGENDA ITEMS REVISED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA:

A-1 RECOGNITION OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS 2002 NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFIED TEACHERS

COMMITTEE: PERSONNEL SERVICES, MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING

The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) is an organization of teachers and other education stakeholders working to advance the teaching profession and to improve student learning.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognize the Miami-Dade County Public Schools 2002 National Board Certified Teachers and honor them for their achievement.

A-4 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-7B-1.02, ARCHITECTURAL, ENGINEERING, AND INSPECTION SERVICES-AUTHORITY OF SUPERINTENDENT OF
SCHOOLS TO EMPLOY

COMMITTEE: LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS AND POLICY DEVELOPMENT

This item is submitted for consideration by the Board to amend School Board Rule 6Gx13-7B-1.02, Architectural, Engineering and Inspection Services - Authority of Superintendent of Schools to Employ.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board ofMiami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend Board Rule 6Gx13-7B-1.02, Architectural, Engineering and Inspection Services - Authority of Superintendent of Schools to Employ.

B-4 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FROM AGENCIES TO PROVIDE COST RECOVERY MEDICAID FEE-FOR-SERVICE, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2003 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2004

COMMITTEE: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS

Authorization is requested to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) from agencies to provide cost recovery Medicaid Fee-For-Service.

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

D-2 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE A REPORT OUTLINING THE INITIATIVES, INTERVENTIONS, AND STRATEGIES USED IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS THAT MAXIMIZE THE SUCCESS OF OUR STUDENTS’ PASSING THE FLORIDA COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT TEST (FCAT), ESPECIALLY
AS A SAFEGUARD THAT THIRD GRADERS ARE NOT LEFT BEHIND

COMMITTEE: COMMUNITY, ADULT AND ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION

The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, is committed to ensuring a high quality educational program based on state and national standards.

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. ROBERT B. INGRAM: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
direct the Superintendent of Schools to provide a report outlining the initiatives, interventions, and strategies used in Miami-Dade County Public Schools that maximize the success of our students’ passing the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT), especially as a safeguard that third graders are not left behind.

D-3 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE A REPORT OUTLINING THE INITIATIVES, INTERVENTIONS, AND STRATEGIES USED IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS THAT MAXIMIZE THE SUCCESS OF OUR STUDENTS’ PASSING THE FLORIDA COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT TEST (FCAT), ESPECIALLY
TO ENSURE THAT HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS GRADUATE WITH A STANDARD DIPLOMA

COMMITTEE: COMMUNITY, ADULT AND ALTERNATIVE EDUCATlON

The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, is committed to ensuring a high quality educational program based on state and national standards.

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. ROBERT B. INGRAM: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
direct the Superintendent of Schools to provide a report outlining the initiatives, interventions, and strategies used in Miami-Dade County Public Schools that maximize the success of our students’ passing the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT), especially to ensure that high school students graduate with a Standard Diploma.

D-4 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 03-10 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENDORSING FEBRUARY 2003 AS NATIONAL BLACK HISTORY MONTH TO BE CELEBRATED IN ALL OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY’S PUBLIC SCHOOLS

COMMITTEE: COMMUNITY, ADULT AND ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION

The first national observance of Black history was a week-long observance initiated in February 1926 by noted Blalck scholar and historian Dr. Carter G. Woodson.

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. ROBERT B. INGRAM: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 03-I 0 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorsing February 2003 as National Black History Month to be celebrated in all of Miami-Dade County’s public schools.

D-5 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 03-13 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DESIGNATING MARCH 2003 AS WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH TO BE CELEBRATED IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

COMMITTEE: COMMUNITY, ADULT AND ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION

In 1998, the Florida Legislature amended Section 233.061, Florida Statutes, to require instruction in women’s contributions to the United States.

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. ROBERT B. INGRAM: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
approve Resolution No. 03-13 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, designating March 2003 as Women’s History Month to be celebrated in all Miami-Dade County’s public schools.

D-8 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO RENEW THE ENDORSEMENT OF FERIA OLÉ AND ENCOURAGE DISTRICT AND SCHOOL PARTICIPATION

COMMITTEE: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION AND OPERATIONS SCHOOL

The School Board of Miami-Dade County has provided strong support to Feria Olé since its inception in 1993 through its continued commitment to promoting literacy skills in Spanish.

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. FRANK J. COBO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent of Schools to renew its endorsement of Feria Olé, April 19, 2003, at Emerson Elementary School and encourage continued District and school participation.

E-3 UPDATE ON POSSIBLE CLOSURE OF N.E. 1 COURT

COMMITTEE: FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION

Background
At its meeting of December 11, 2002, the Board unanimously approved an item proposed by School Board Member Perla Tabares Hantman, which directed the Superintendent to explore closure of the right-of-way of N.E. 1 Court, between N.E. 15 Street and N.E. 16th Street, with information to be brought back to the Board on January 15, 2003.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida direct the Superintendent to actively pursue resolution of any remaining items required by the City of Miami as part of the closure of N.E. 1 Court, and to seek elimination or reduction from the City and Miami-Dade County of the requirement for the water main extension along N.E. 15 Street, from Biscayne Boulevard to N.E. 1 Court.

E-9 AUTHORIZATION TO EXPLORE THE FEASIBILITY OF BUILDING A RUNNING TRACK TO BE JOINTLY USED BY FLORIDA MEMORIAL COLLEGE AND JAN MANN OPPORTUNITY SCHOOL

COMMITTEE: FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION

Florida Memorial College (College) and the District have benefited from a long-standing cooperative relationship, including the current joint use of a baseball field constructed across a portion of the College/Jan Mann Opportunity School campus. Recently, a request was received through Dr. Robert B. Ingram’s office, to explore the feasibility of
building a running track for joint use by the College and Jan Mann Opportunity School.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to explore the feasibility of constructing a running track, to be jointly used by Florida Memorial College and Jan Mann Opportunity School, and to report the results of this investigation to the Board at an upcoming Board meeting.

E-61 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH URGENT, INC. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND NUTRITION TO PROVIDE SNACKS FOR PARTICIPANTS IN THE AFTER SCHOOL CARE PROGRAM FROM FEBRUARY 13, 2003 THROUGH JUNE 11, 2003.

COMMITTEE: BUSINESS SERVICES

The Superintendent of Schools requests authorization to enter into a contractual agreement with Urgent, Inc. for the Department of Food and Nutrition to provide snacks for participants in the after school care program.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent of Schools to enter into a contractual agreement with Urgent, Inc., for the Department of Food and Nutrition to provide snacks for participants in after school care program in an amount not to exceed $11,000.00 from February 13, 2003 through June 11, 2003.

F-12 AUTHORIZATION TO GRANT A WATER LINE EASEMENT LOCATED AT F.C. MARTIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PROJECT NO. A0334

COMMITTEE: FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION

In order to maintain a water main constructed to provide fire protection and water services to the F.C. Martin Elementary School site, Miami-Dade County has requested a 12 foot wide water line easement be granted by the district (see location map).

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the execution of the water line easement at the F. C. Martin Elementary School Site, Project No. A0334, in favor of Miami-Dade County.

F-13 AUTHORIZATION TO GRANT A WATER LINE EASEMENT LOCATED AT G. W. CARVER MIDDLE SCHOOL SITE IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PROJECT NO. A0706

COMMITTEE: FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION

In order to maintain a water main constructed to provide fire protection and water services to the G. W. Carver Middle School site, Miami-Dade County has requested a 12-foot wide water line easement be granted by the district (see location map).

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the execution of the water line easement at the G. W. Carver Middle School Site, Project No. A0706, in favor of Miami-Dade County.

G-62 REPORT OF PURCHASES MADE UTILIZING OTHER GOVERNMENT BIDS

COMMITTEE: FINANCIAL AFFAIRS

The following “Superintendent Authorized Requisition” (SAR) has 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.

G-67 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 030-BB03 - CUBAN BREAD AND PASTRIES

COMMITTEE: FINANCIAL AFFAIRS

The purpose of the bid, opened on November 15, 2001, was to establish, a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of various items of Cuban bread and pastries, for the Food Service Program of the Department of Food and Nutrition.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 030-BB03 - CUBAN BREAD AND PASTRIES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of various items of Cuban bread and pastries, for the Food Service Program of the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the
term of the contract, effective March 1, 2003, through May 30, 2003, as follows:

G-78 AWARD BID NO. 042-CC07 - PETROLEUM PRODUCTS - OILS LUBES, GREASES AND DERIVATIVES (REBID)

COMMITTEE: FINANCIAL AFFAIRS

The purpose of this bid, opened on December 3, 2002, is to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of petroleum products, oils, lubes, greases and derivatives, for the Department of
Transportation, Vehicle Maintenance.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 042-CC07 - PETROLEUM PRODUCTS - OILS, LUBES, GREASES AND DERIVATIVES (REBID), to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of petroleum products, oils, lubes, greases and derivatives, for the
Department of Transportation, Vehicle Maintenance, during the term of the bid, effective February 12, 2003, through
February 11, 2004, as follows:

G-86 AWARD BID NO. 024-CC10 - DEMOLITION OF RELOCATABLES AND MISCELLANEOUS STRUCTURES

COMMITTEE: FINANCIAL AFFAIRS

The purpose of this bid, opened on January 14, 2003, is to establish a list of pre-qualified contractors, to demolish relocatables and miscellaneous structures, at Miami-Dade County Public Schools facilities, for Maintenance Operations.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD B i d N o . 024-CC10 - DEMOLITION OF RELOCATABLES AND MISCELLANEOUS STRUCTURES, to establish a list of pre-qualified contractors, to demolish relocatables and miscellaneous structures, at Miami-Dade County Public Schools facilities, for Maintenance Operations, effective February 12, 2003, through February 11, 2006, as follows:

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

The following recommendations are made in accordance with Board Rules 6Gx13-4A-1.16, 6Gx13-4A-1.161, and the Miami-Dade County Public Schools/Dade County Schools Administrators’ Association labor contract.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the recommendations as set forth above for appointments and lateral transfers, to be effective February 12, 2003, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the item.

H-8 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE EDUCATION FUND FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE
NEW TEACHERS MENTORING PROGRAM DURING THE 2003-2004 SCHOOL YEAR

COMMITTEE: PERSONNEL SERVICES, MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING

The Education Fund has received a grant from the Washington Mutual Foundation in the amount of $70,000 in support of the New Teachers Mentoring Program.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a cooperative agreement between Miami-Dade County Public Schools and The Education Fund for the
implementation of the New Teachers Mentoring Program during the 2003-2004 school year.

AGENDA ITEMS REPLACED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA: