CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: January 14, 16, 21, 23, 28 and 30, 2003

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: January 15, 2003

AGENDA ITEMS RESERVED FOR CONSIDERATION

PUBLIC HEARING

A. SUPERINTENDENT’S PRIORITY ITEMS

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

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

A-2 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ACTIVITIES OF THE INVESTMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the annual report of the activities of the Investment Advisory Committee for 2002.

A-3 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING THE ENHANCING EDUCATION THROUGH TECHNOLOGY PART I GRANT UNDER THE ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION ACT: NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND, PROJECT CYCLE: NOVEMBER 19, 2002 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2004

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 $2,791,100 for funding the Enhancing Education through Technology Part I Grant, under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act: No Child Left Behind, Project Cycle: November 19, 2002 through June 30, 2004;

2. extend the grant program 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 program; 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-4 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-7B-1.02, ARCHITECTURAL, ENGINEERING, AND INSPECTION SERVICES – AUTHORITY OF SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO EMPLOY

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 6Gx13-7B-1.02, Architectural, Engineering and Inspection Services – Authority of Superintendent of Schools to Employ.

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

B. EDUCATION

B-1 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE OVERTOWN YOUTH CENTER, INC., TO PROVIDE MENTORING SERVICES TO SELECTED ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS, EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 13, 2003 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2003

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

1. authorize the Superintendent to enter into a cooperative agreement with the Overtown Youth Center, Inc., to provide mentoring services to selected elementary and middle school students, effective February 13, 2003 through June 30, 2003; and

2. renew the agreement for a maximum of two additional one-year periods.

There is no exchange of funds.

B-2 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY TO FUND THE COST OF HIRING AN ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR AND A SECRETARY TO FACILITATE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MIAMI-DADE AREA CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL ENHANCEMENT (M-DACEE) GRANT PROGRAM, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $109,108, FROM SEPTEMBER 10, 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 Florida International University to fund the cost of hiring an associate director and a secretary to facilitate the implementation of the Miami-Dade Area Center for Educational Enhancement (M-DACEE) grant program, in an amount not to exceed $109,108, from September 10, 2002 through June 30, 2003.

The appropriation for this item is included in the Contracted Programs Fund of the 2002-2003 Adopted Budget.

No local funds are required.

B-3 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH LINDA KOBYLARZ & ASSOCIATES TO PROVIDE CONSULTING AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO THE OFFICE OF EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT EDUCATION AND STUDENT/CAREER SERVICES FOR THE STANDARDS-BASED STUDENT CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND SELF-DETERMINATION PROJECT, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $30,350, EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 13, 2003 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2003

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

1. authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with Linda Kobylarz & Associates to provide consulting and support services to the Office of Exceptional Student Education and Student/Career Services for the Standards-Based Student Career Development and Self-Determination Project, in an amount not to exceed $30,350, effective February 13, 2003 through June 30, 2003; and

2. grant an exception to School Board Rule 6Gx13-3F-1.021.

The appropriation for this item is included in the Carl D. Perkins Applied Technology Grant and the IDEA, Part B, Discretionary Supplement Grant.

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

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

1. authorize the Superintendent to issue a Request for Proposals from agencies to provide cost recovery Medicaid Fee-For-Service, from July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004; and

2. approve the selection committee to evaluate proposals submitted.

The appropriation for this item will be included in the 2003-2004 Tentative Budget to be recommended for adoption in July 2003.

B-5 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS/ AGENCIES TO PROVIDE COUNSELING SERVICES IN 29 PROGRAMS FOR EMOTIONALLY HANDICAPPED STUDENTS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,266,300, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2003 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2004

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

1. authorize the Superintendent to issue a Request for Proposals for mental health professionals/agencies to provide counselling services in 29 programs for emotionally handicapped student, in an amount not to exceed $1,266,300, effective July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004; and

3. approve the selection committee to evaluate proposals submitted.

The appropriation for this item is included in the Carl D. Perkins Applied Technology Grant and the IDEA, Part B, Discretionary Supplement Grant.

B-30 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08
CASE NO: SM-56 (2002-2003) DOB: 08/06/87

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-56 (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 an 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-58 (2002-2003) DOB: 12/18/86

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-58 (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 an 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: 12
CASE NO: SM-60 (2002-2003) DOB: 12/16/84

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-60 (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-33 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 07
CASE NO: SM-62 (2002-2003) DOB: 12/28/88

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-62 (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 an 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-34 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 07
CASE NO: SM-63 (2002-2003) DOB: 12/04/89

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-63 (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 an 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-72 (2002-2003) DOB: 08/26/89

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-72 (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 an 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: 11
CASE NO: SM-78 (2002-2003) DOB: 09/07/85

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-78 (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: 10
CASE NO: SM-80 (2002-2003) DOB: 06/27/87

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-80 (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 an 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-81 (2002-2003) DOB: 12/11/86

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-81 (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 an 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: 08
CASE NO: SM-84 (2002-2003) DOB: 11/03/87

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-84 (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 an 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 GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL FEDERAL GRANT PROGRAM AND ENTER INTO SEPARATE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH THE MIAMI-DADE CHARTER FOUNDATION, INC., ON BEHALF OF EXCELSIOR ACADEMY; THE MIAMI-DADE CHARTER FOUNDATION, INC., ON BEHALF OF SUNSET HEIGHTS CHARTER SCHOOL; THE MIAMI-DADE CHARTER FOUNDATION, INC., ON BEHALF OF THEODORE R. GIBSON AND THELMA A. GIBSON CHARTER SCHOOL, PROJECT CYCLE: MAY 14, 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 $30,000, for funding under the Public Charter School Federal Grant Program and enter into separate contractual agreements with The Miami-Dade Charter Foundation, Inc., on behalf of Excelsior Academy, in an amount not to exceed $9,645; The Miami-Dade Charter Foundation, Inc., on behalf of Sunset Heights Charter School, in an amount not to exceed $9,645, and The Miami-Dade Charter Foundation, Inc., on behalf of Theodore R. Gibson and Thelma A. Gibson Charter School, in an amount not to exceed $9,645, Project Cycle: May 14, 2002 through June 30, 2003;

2. approve acceptance of these grant awards 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 these grant programs and 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 thus complete the scope of the programs; 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-61 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DONATION FROM WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK FOR FUNDING THE SCHOOL OF CHANGE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, PROJECT CYCLE: FEBRUARY 13, 2003 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2003

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

1. accept a donation from Washington Mutual Bank, in the amount of $7,000, for funding the School of Change program, Project Cycle: February 13, 2003 through December 31, 2003;

2. extend this program 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 donation and thus complete the scope of the program; 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 GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, UNDER THE CARL D. PERKINS VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION ACT OF 1998, AND ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH HOME BUILDERS INSTITUTE AND WOMEN IN NEED OF GREATER STRENGTH FOR LIFE SOUTH FLORIDA, INC., TO PROVIDE VOCATIONAL/TECHNICAL TRAINING TO STUDENTS UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE, PROJECT CYCLE: OCTOBER 25, 2002 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2003

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

1. accept grant awards from the Florida Department of Education, in the amount of $100,000, under the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act of 1998, and enter into contractual agreements, in the amount of $48,225 each, with Home Builders Institute and Women in Need of Greater Strength for Life South Florida, Inc., to provide vocational/technical training to students under the jurisdiction of the Florida Department Of Juvenile Justice; Project Cycle: October 25, 2002 through June 30, 2003;

2. extend these programs and 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 award and thus complete the scope of the programs; 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 AMENDED GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL FEDERAL GRANT PROGRAM AND ENTER INTO SEPARATE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH ARCHIMEDEAN ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF ARCHIMEDEAN ACADEMY; MATER ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF MATER ACADEMY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL; MATER ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF MATER ACADEMY EAST CHARTER SCHOOL; SANDOR WIENER SCHOOL OF OPPORTUNITY, INC., ON BEHALF OF SANDOR WIENER SCHOOL OF OPPORTUNITY; VANKARA ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL, INC., ON BEHALF OF VANKARA ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL; AND THE DOWNTOWN MIAMI CHARTER SCHOOL, INC., ON BEHALF OF DOWNTOWN MIAMI CHARTER SCHOOL, PROJECT CYCLE: APRIL 23, 2002 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2003.

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

1. accept the amended grant awards from the Florida Department of Education, in the total amount of $309,900, for funding under the Public Charter School Federal Grant Program and enter into separate contractual agreements with Archimedean Academy, Inc., on behalf of Archimedean Academy, in an amount not to exceed $49,817; Mater Academy Inc., on behalf of Mater Academy Charter High School, in an amount not to exceed $49,817; Mater Academy Inc., on behalf of Mater Academy East Charter School, in an amount not to exceed $49,817; Sandor Wiener School of Opportunity, Inc., on behalf of Sandor Wiener School of 1. Opportunity, in an amount not to exceed $49,817; Vankara Academy Charter School, Inc., on behalf of Vankara Academy Charter School, in an amount not to exceed $49,817; and Downtown Miami Charter School, Inc., on behalf of Downtown Miami Charter School, in an amount not to exceed $49,817, Project Cycle: April 23, 2002 through June 30, 2003;

2. approve acceptance of these grant awards 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 these programs and 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 thus complete the scope of the programs; 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-64 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, FLORIDA PARTNERSHIP FOR SCHOOL READINESS, AGENCY FOR WORKFORCE INNOVATION, FOR FUNDING THE EVEN START FAMILY LITERACY CONTINUATION GRANT, 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, Florida Partnership for School Readiness, Agency for Workforce Innovation, in the amount of $175,083, for funding the Even Start Family Literacy Continuation Grant, Project Cycle: October 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003;

2. extend this program at no additional cost for a maximum of one year as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if it is deemed necessary, in order to complete the scope of the program; 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 FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING THE GOVERNOR’S MENTORING INITIATIVE 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 $69,000, for funding the Governor’s Mentoring Initiative Program, Project Cycle:
July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003;

2. extend this program 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 complete the scope of the program; 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-75 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO LEASE FACILITIES FOR THE 2002-2003 GRADUATION REHEARSALS AND EXERCISES

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

1. enter into contracts with the following sites at a cost not to exceed $200,640 for graduation exercises, rehearsals, and associated costs of auxiliary services, which include, but are not limited to, stagehands, electricians, ushers, police, audio-visual equipment, plants, chairs, and parking, etc:

-- Miami-Dade County Auditorium
-- Florida International University - Golden Panther Arena, Florida International University - Graham Center, and Florida International University - Kovens Center
-- Miami Beach Convention Center
-- Jackie Gleason Theater of the Performing Arts
-- Miami-Dade Community College-Kendall Campus
-- University of Miami Convocation Center
-- Joseph Caleb Community Center
-- Gusman Center for the Performing Arts
-- University of Miami James L. Knight Center/Ashe Auditorium
-- Miami-Dade County Fair and Exposition Center
-- Miami Arena

2. enter into agreements for indemnification of the graduation sites listed above.

The appropriation for these items is included in the General Fund of the 2002-2003 Adopted Budget.

B-76 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR STUDENTS TO TRAVEL OUT-OF-COUNTRY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the out-of-country field trip to Paris, France and London, England, for students at Coral Gables Senior High School, from March 27, 2003 through April 2, 2003.

B-77 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR STUDENTS TO TRAVEL OUT-OF-COUNTRY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the out-of-country field trip to Madrid, Spain, for students at Coral Way elementary and Sunset elementary schools, from March 12, 2003 through March 27, 2003.

B-78 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR STUDENTS TO TRAVEL OUT-OF-COUNTRY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the out-of-country field trip to Toronto and Ontario, Canada, for students at Nautilus Middle School, from May 8, 2003 through May 12, 2003.

B-79 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR STUDENTS TO TRAVEL OUT-OF-STATE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the out-of-state field trip to Tallahassee, Florida and Atlanta, Georgia, for students at Coral Reef Senior High School, from March 19, 2003 through March 23, 2003.

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

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.

C. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

C-20 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-8C-1.21, LOBBYISTS

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- 8C-1.21, Lobbyists.

D. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

D-1 NEW BUSINESS: BOARD MEMBERS

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

ACTION PROPOSED DR. INGRAM: That The School 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

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. INGRAM: That The School 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

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. INGRAM: That The School of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve 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.

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 ALL OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY’S PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. INGRAM: That The School 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 of Miami-Dade County’s public schools.

D-6 PROPOSED PROMULGATION OF NEW SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-8C-1.141, MEETINGS—MEMBER CONFERENCES

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to promulgate new School Board Rule 6Gx13-8C-1.141, Meetings—Member Conferences.

D-7 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-8C-1.23, SCHOOL BOARD COMMITTEE STRUCTURE

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. 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 6Gx13-8C-1.23, School Board Committee Structure.

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

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. 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. No local funds are required.

D-9 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 03-14 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENDORSING THE STATE RESOLUTION SUPPORTED BY GOVERNOR JEB BUSH, DECLARING THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 9-15, 2003, AS FLORIDA CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION WEEK, AND TO INFORM ADMINISTRATIONS TO PROMOTE RELATED ACTIVITIES IN ALL MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. BARRERA: That The School of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 03-14 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorsing the state resolution supported by Governor Jeb Bush, declaring the week of February 9-15, 2003, as Florida Career and Technical Education Week, and inform administrations to promote related activities in all Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

D-10 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 03-15 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MS. EVA HERNANDEZ, MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS TEACHER OF THE YEAR.

D-11 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO EXPLORE SOURCES OF GRANT FUNDING FOR THE PRESERVATION OF HISTORICAL FACILITIES

D-12 ESTABLISHMENT OF TWO SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS PER MONTH OR INSTITUTING AN AGENDA BRIEFING SESSION FOR THE BOARD FOR IT’S REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING

E. BUSINESS

E-1 AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED WITH THE ADDITION OF A P.E. SHELTER AND LOCKER ROOM FACILITIES AT HERBERT A. AMMONS MIDDLE SCHOOL SITE AND TO AMEND THE FIVE YEAR WORK PROGRAM.

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

1. amend the five year work program to provide for the construction of a P.E. Shelter and Locker Room Facilities for a total project cost of $1,491,052 at Ammons Middle School as generally described; and

2. approve budget transfers from the locations listed above in order to fund the construction of a P.E. shelter and locker room facilities at Ammons Middle.

E-2 AUTHORIZATION TO CHANGE THE K-8 CENTER FORMERLY APPROVED FOR LILLIE C. EVANS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LOCATED AT 1895 N.W. 75^TH STREET, TO EUGENIA B. THOMAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LOCATED AT 5950 N.W. 114^TH AVENUE

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

1. change the K-8 Center formerly approved for the Lillie C. Evans Elementary School site to the Eugenia B. Thomas Elementary School site;

2. submit a request to the Department of Education to amend the Bond resolution to use the funds at the Eugenia B. Thomas Elementary school site in lieu of the Lillie C. Evans Elementary School site;

3. submit a survey recommendation to the Department of Education to provide the K-8 center at the Eugenia B. Thomas Elementary School site in lieu of the Lillie C. Evans Elementary School site;

4. authorize the appropriate revision to the five-year work program and the transfer of funds previously assigned to the K-8 center at the Lillie C. Evans Elementary School to the Eugenia B. Thomas Elementary School site pending approval by the Department of Education; and

5. amend the A/E contract to design the K-8 Center at the Eugenia B. Thomas Elementary School site in lieu of the Lillie C. Evans Elementary School site.

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

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-4 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A FOURTH LEASE AMENDMENT WITH MIAMI SHORES/BARRY UNIVERSITY “CONNECTED LEARNING COMMUNITY” (CLC), INC., FOR THE USE OF SIX BOARD-OWNED PORTABLE CLASSROOMS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute a fourth lease amendment with Miami Shores/Barry University “Connected Learning Community” (CLC), Inc., for the use of six Board-owned portable classrooms, for an additional three-year period commencing July 1, 2003 and ending June 30, 2006, at a first year rental rate of $35,568, and in conformance with the other terms and conditions set forth.

E-5 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH (CITY) FOR THE DEVELOPMENT BY THE CITY OF THE NORTH SIDE OF THE NORTHEAST 177^TH STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY, BETWEEN NORTHEAST 15^TH AVENUE AND 16^TH AVENUE, FOR ON-STREET PARKING AND A DROP-OFF AREA ADJACENT TO GREYNOLDS PARK ELEMENTARY, AND FOR COST SHARING OF THE IMPROVEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE SCHOOL BOARD

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into an agreement with the City of North Miami Beach for the development by the City of the north side of the N.E. 177^th Street right-of way, between Northeast 15^th Avenue and 16^th Avenue, adjacent to Greynolds Park Elementary as generally described above, and to share the cost of the improvements on a 50/50 split, in an amount not to exceed $35,000 from the Capital Outlay funds.

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

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

1. an increase in the design capacity of the Miami Jackson Senior High School (S/S “SSS”) replacement project from 2,858 student stations to 3,600 student stations and submit a revised survey to the DOE for review and approval; and

2. modification of the 5-Year Work Program to provide a project budget of $69,612,979 for replacement of the Miami Jackson Senior High School, and submit to the DOE for review and approval as required.

E-7 AUTHORIZATION TO EXPLORE AN AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO ALLOW THE SCHOOL BOARD TO TRANSFER ITS RIGHTS TO AN APPROXIMATE 26-ACRE PARCEL AT THE FORMER HOMESTEAD AIRFORCE BASE AND REALLOCATE APPROXIMATELY 1.7 MILLION DOLLARS OF GRANT MONIES TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, IN EXCHANGE FOR AN APPROXIMATE 43-ACRE PARCEL AT THE FORMER HOMESTEAD AIRFORCE BASE

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

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to investigate 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-15 AUTHORITY TO AMEND THE AGREEMENT WITH SANTOS/RAIMUNDEZ ARCHITECTS, P.A., TO SERVE AS PROJECT ARCHITECT FOR THE ADDITION PROJECT AT SOUTH MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. A0747

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize an amendment to the agreement with Santos/Raimundez Architects, P.A., to serve as Project Architect for the addition project at South Miami Senior High School, Project No. A0747, under the terms and conditions.

E-16 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO MODIFY THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SCHOOL OF MEDICINE’S DR. JOHN T. MACDONALD FOUNDATION SCHOOL HEALTH INITIATIVE, TO PERMIT THE BOARD TO PARTICIPATE FINANCIALLY IN PLACING RELOCATABLE BUILDINGS AT JOHN F. KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR THE CLINIC SERVICES WHICH ARE THE SUBJECT OF THAT AGREEMENT PROJECT NO. BB0623

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to commit funds not exceeding $70,000 in support of the John T. MacDonald Foundation School Health Initiative through the University of Miami School of Medicine in the set up, access, and utilities required for the relocatable clinic to be placed at John F. Kennedy Middle School.

E-17 AWARD TO MCM CORPORATION
PROJECT NOS. A0746 / A0746A
DESIGN-BUILD - ADDITIONS, REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS
MIAMI CORAL PARK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
8865 SW 16 Street, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, award Project No. A0746 / A0746A, Design-Build, Addition, Remodeling and Renovations , Miami Coral Park Senior High School on the basis of Base Bid in the amount of $17,673,600 to the low bidder: MCM Corporation, 6201 SW 70^th Place, 2^nd Floor, South Miami, FL 33143.

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

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

1. approve the GMP for James B. Pirtle Construction Co., Inc., Project No. A0825S2501-CM, Portable Classrooms Replacement, Holmes Elementary School, in the total amount of $1,306,710 which includes building cost, site cost and a contingency in the amount of $62,224; and

2. delete an equivalent number of relocatable classroom buildings from the inventory.

E-19 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A-0511
ADDITIONS/RENOVATIONS/REMODELING
KINLOCH PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
4275 NW First Street, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A-0511, Additions/Renovations/Remodeling, Kinloch Park Elementary School for an additional cost of $49,786.

E-20 CHANGE ORDER NO. 4
PROJECT NO. A-0530
ADDITIONS, REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS
MIAMI LAKES MIDDLE SCHOOL
6425 Miami Lakeway North, Miami Lakes, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Change Order No. 4 on Project No. A-0530, Additions, Remodeling and Renovations, Miami Lakes Middle School for an additional cost of $109,455 and a time extension of 59 days.

E-21 CHANGE ORDER NO. 5
PROJECT NO. A-0702
NEW PROTOTYPICAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
EUGENIA B. THOMAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
NW 114 Avenue and NW 58 Street, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 5 on Project No. A-0702, New Prototypical Elementary School, Eugenia B. Thomas Elementary School for an additional cost of $17,637.

E-22 CHANGE ORDER NO. 4
PROJECT NO. A0748
DESIGN-BUILD, STATE SCHOOL "PPP"
JOHN A. FERGUSON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
15900 SW 56 Street, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 4 on Project No. A0748, Design-Build, State School "PPP", John A. Ferguson Senior High School for an additional cost of $516.

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

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

E-60 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 03-06 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROCLAIMING MARCH 3-7, 2003, AS NATIONAL SCHOOL BREAKFAST WEEK

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt the attached Resolution No. 03-06 proclaiming March 3-7, 2003 as National School Breakfast Week.

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

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 from February 13, 2003 through June 11, 2003.

F. CHIEF OF STAFF

F-2 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – AUDIT OF THE INTERNAL FUNDS OF SELECTED REGION II SCHOOLS, JANUARY 2003, 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 Region II Schools, January 2003, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

F-3 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – AUDIT OF THE INTERNAL FUNDS OF SELECTED REGION VI SCHOOLS, JANUARY 2003, 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 Region VI Schools, January 2003, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

F-4 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – AUDIT OF THE INTERNAL FUNDS OF SELECTED SCHOOLS AND CENTERS, JANUARY 2003, 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, January 2003, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

F-5 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT - AUDIT OF THE MAGNET EDUCATIONAL CHOICE ASSOCIATION, INC. (MECA) FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 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 Internal Audit Report - Audit of the Magnet Educational Choice Association, Inc. (MECA) for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2002, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

F-6 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – AUDIT OF THE MIAMI-DADE COALITION FOR COMMUNITY EDUCATION, INC., FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 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 Internal Audit Report – Audit of the Miami-Dade Coalition for Community Education, Inc., for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2002, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

F-7 EXTERNAL AUDIT REPORTS OF COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS, PRESENTED BY THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the external audit reports of the community-based organizations listed above, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

F-11 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE THE ABSOLUTE BILL OF SALE FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF THE WATER FACILITIES AT THE STATE SCHOOL “SS” AT THE ALLAPATTAH MIDDLE SCHOOL SITE IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PROJECT NO. A0714

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute the Absolute Bill of Sale for water facilities at the State School “SS” at the Allapattah Middle School site, Project No. A0714, in favor of Miami-Dade County.

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

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

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.

F-14 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO INVOLVE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN A COUNTYWIDE SCHOOL SUPPLY COLLECTION SPONSORED BY THE AMERICAN RED CROSS GREATER MIAMI & THE KEYS CHAPTER, FROM FEBRUARY 19, 2003 THROUGH MAY 22, 2003

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to involve Miami-Dade County Public Schools in a countywide school supply collection sponsored by the American Red Cross Greater Miami & The Keys Chapter, from February 19, 2003 through May 22, 2003.

F-15 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT A $24,000 DONATION FROM SOUTH FLORIDA BLOOD BANKS AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE RADISSON MART PLAZA HOTEL TO PROVIDE SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT’S ACADEMIC AWARDS CEREMONY ON JUNE 3, 2003

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

(a) accept a donation in the amount of $24,000 from South Florida Blood Banks to underwrite the cost of the Superintendent's Academic Awards Ceremony; and

(b) enter into a contractual agreement with the Radisson Mart Hotel to provide services related to the Superintendent's Academic Awards Ceremony, June 3, 2003, in an amount not to exceed $35 per person

There will be no cost to the district.

F-16 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
GARY G. ALLEN - CUSTODIAN
CAMPBELL DRIVE MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective February 12, 2003, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Gary G. Allen, Custodian, at Campbell Drive Middle School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

F-17 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
BASIL R. BAGLIO - CUSTODIAN
HIGHLAND OAKS MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective February 12, 2003, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Basil R. Baglio, Custodian, at Highland Oaks Middle School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

F-18 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
FRANK MORTIMER - AUDIO VISUAL SPECIALIST
NORTH MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective February 12, 2003, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Frank Mortimer, Audio Visual Specialist, at North Miami Senior High School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

F-19 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
DAVID C. WEISS - AUDIO VISUAL FOREPERSON
SOUTH MAINTENANCE SATELLITE

RECOMMENDED: That effective February 12, 2003, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. David C. Weiss, Audio Visual Foreperson, at South Maintenance Satellite, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

G. FINANCIAL AFFAIRS

G-1 RESOLUTION NO. 1, 2002-03 GENERAL FUND MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW

G-2 RESOLUTION NO. 1, 2002-03 CAPITAL OUTLAY FUNDS MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW

G-3 RESOLUTION NO. 1, 2002-03 OTHER FEDERAL PROGRAMS (CONTRACTED PROGRAMS) FUND MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW

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

1. adopt Resolution No. 1, 2002-03 Other Federal Programs (Contracted Programs) Fund Mid-year Budget Review, increasing revenues and appropriations by $38,933,878; and

2. adopt the Summary of Revenues and Appropriations, and the Summary of Appropriations by Function.

G-4 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 03-07, CERTIFYING TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FDOE) REQUIRED ASSURANCES FOR THE APPLICATION AND ISSUANCE OF QUALIFIED ZONE ACADEMY BONDS (QZABs); AND APPROVAL TO FILE APPLICATION FOR QZABs WITH FDOE

G-16 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR DECEMBER 2002

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

G-17 NON-EXPENDABLE PERSONAL PROPERTY INVENTORY REPORTS FOR OCTOBER, NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER 2002

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Non-Expendable Personal Property Inventory Deletions containing 2,712 items in the amount of $8,310,858 and Recoveries containing 21 items in the amount of $34,087 to update the records as indicated in October, November and December 2002 reports.

G-31 REAPPOINTMENT TO THE INVESTMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE

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

1. reappoint the continuing voting member for calendar year 2003, and authorize the Superintendent of Schools to appoint the non-voting members to the Investment Committee; and

2. appoint a School Board Member to participate as a member in the Investment Advisory Committee for calendar year 2003.

G-32 CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION (COP) REFUNDING

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution #03-11 (Exhibit A), Amending and Supplementing Resolution #03-02.

G-46 DESIGNATION OF APPLICANT’S AGENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent of Schools to designate the Chief Financial Officer, as reflected in the attached resolution, as the district’s representative for the pursuit of Disaster Relief Funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), through the Florida Division of Emergency Management.

G-47 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) #083-CC10, FOOTBALL ACCIDENT INSURANCE

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

1. authorize the Superintendent to issue Request for Proposal (RFP) #083-CC10, Football Accident Insurance;

2. approve the Ad-Hoc Committee; and

3. appoint a School Board Member to serve on the Ad-Hoc Committee.

G-48 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO APPOINT A REPLACEMENT REPRESENTATIVE FOR SCHOOL BOARD 401(K) ADVISORY COUNCIL AND AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO SIGN AN UPDATED AGREEMENT TO HAVE THE BOARD ASSUME ANY PERSONAL LIABILITY WHICH MAY BE PRESENT BY FUNCTION OF SERVING AS A REPRESENTATIVE

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

1. appoint Mr. George M. Burgess, Chief Financial Officer- Designate, to the open position as the second official representative of the Board to serve on the Vista Management Company 401(k) Advisory Council; and

2. authorize the Superintendent of Schools to execute the attached agreement on behalf of the Board indemnifying Mr. George M. Burgess, Chief Financial Officer - Designate, from personal liability while serving as one of the Board’s duly authorized representatives on the Vista Management Company 401(k) Advisory Council.

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. 201-AA10 – WATER-BASED FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM, to establish a contract, to furnish, all necessary labor, materials and equipment, to test, service, inspect, repair and maintain, water-based fire protection systems, at various locations, Maintenance Operations, during the term of the bid, effective April 14, 2001, through April 13, 2003. This supplemental award is requested due to increased usage of contract. Last contract usage averaged $51,464.65 per month, while this year's usage has averaged $60,858.70 per month. The supplemental amount requested is based on the average monthly expenditure, times the twenty-four (24) month contract period, minus the original award amount. The increase was due to additional facilities being added to this contract for maintenance and increases at several facilities due to Capital Projects. Facility Operations has reviewed the outstanding work to be completed under this contract.

The additional amount needed under this contract is estimated to be $40,000. A listing of the work order is in the attached email received from Maintenance Operations.

1. A-1 FIRE SPRINKLER CORPORATION
D.B.A. ALL FIRE SERVICES, INC.
504 N.E. 190 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33179
OWNER: SHIRLEY PASTERNAK

2. BEST FIRE SPRINKLER
840 N.W. 170 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33169
OWNER: LINDA SMITH, PRESIDENT

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

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $1,166,455.63
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $40,000

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

G-62 REPORT OF PURCHASES MADE UTILIZING OTHER GOVERNMENT BIDS

G-63 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE OTHER ENTITY BIDS FOR PURCHASES OVER $100,000

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-64 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 037-AA06 – FITNESS EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES, CATALOG DISCOUNT/MARKUP

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 037-AA06 – FITNESS EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES, CATALOG DISCOUNT/MARKUP, to purchase, at firm discounts/markups, quantities, as may be required, of fitness equipment and supplies, for various schools, during the term of the bid, effective February 13, 2003, through May 12, 2003, as follows:

1. PRECISION FITNESS EQUIPMENT OF POMPANO BEACH, INC.
2872 PERSHING STREET
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33020
OWNER: RICHARD WASSERLAUF, PRESIDENT

2. PROMAXIMA MANUFACTURING, LTD.
5325 ASHBROOK
HOUSTON, TX 77081
OWNER: BOB LEPPKE, PRESIDENT

3. PUERTO CYCLERY, INC.
D.B.A. MIAMI SPRINGS CYCLERY
157 WESTWARD DRIVE
MIAMI SPRINGS, FL 33166
OWNER: CARLOS PUERTO, PRESIDENT

4. ZIPP SPORTING GOODS
7210 RED ROAD
SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143
OWNER: MARTIN HOCHMAN, PRESIDENT

5. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $16,845.67.

G-65 AWARD BID NO. 047-CC10 – ASPHALT PAVING, RESURFACING AND DRAINAGE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 047-CC10 – ASPHALT PAVING, RESURFACING AND DRAINAGE, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of asphalt paving, resurfacing and drainage, for Maintenance Operations, during the term of the bid, effective February 12, 2003, through February 11, 2004, as follows:

1. INLAND ENGINEERING CONTRACTORS, INC.
6595 N.W. 36 STREET, SUITE 307
MIAMI, FL 33166 EST. $527,616
OWNER: JOHN M. BANDOS, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $527,616.

G-66 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 267-ZZ03 – BEVERAGES, CARBONATED

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 267-ZZ03 – BEVERAGES, CARBONATED, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of carbonated beverages, for the Department of Food and Nutrition a la carte program, during the term of the contract, effective February 20, 2003, through May 19, 2003, as follows:

1. FLORIDA COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY
16569 S.W. 117 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33177
OWNER: DOUGLAS N. DAFT, CHAIRMAN
BOARD OF DIRECTORS/C.E.O.

2. PEPSI COLA BOTTLERS OF MIAMI
7777 N.W. 41 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: STEVEN S. REINEMUND
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD/C.E.O.

3. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $188,338.99.

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

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 February 29, 2004, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. PASTRY EXPRESS, INC.
2298 WEST 78 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33016 EST. $70,093.35
OWNER: ANA TRIS, VICE PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $70,093.35.

G-68 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 029-ZZ02 – WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES – OPERATE AND MAINTAIN

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 029-ZZ02 – WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES – OPERATE AND MAINTAIN, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of wastewater treatment, for Maintenance Operations, during the term of the contract, effective March 1, 2003, through May 31, 2003, as follows:

1. HAND UTILITIES, INC.
8179 S.W. 190 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33157 EST. $10,800
OWNER: JAMES M. HAND, VICE PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $10,800.

G-69 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 126-ZZ02 – GREASE TRAP, SEPTIC TANK AND STORM DRAIN PUMP OUT AND REPAIR SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 126-ZZ02 – GREASE TRAP, SEPTIC TANK AND STORM DRAIN PUMP OUT AND REPAIR SERVICES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of pump out and repair of grease traps, septic tanks and storm drains, for Maintenance Operations, during the term of the bid, effective March 1, 2003, through May 31, 2003, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. F.A. JOHNSON, INC.
4700 POWERLINE ROAD
OAKLAND PARK, FL 33309 EST. $189,812
OWNER: ARCHIBALD B. CAMERON, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

2. A TO Z STATEWIDE PLUMBING, INC.
2215 S.W. 58 TERRACE
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33023
OWNER: JOHN DRISCOLL, PRESIDENT

3. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $189,812.

G-70 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 259-ZZ10 – IRRIGATION SYSTEM REPAIR SERVICE CONTRACT (REBID)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 259-ZZ10 – IRRIGATION SYSTEM REPAIR SERVICE CONTRACT (REBID), to establish a contract, at firm unit prices, for the installation, repair and/or modification of irrigation systems and related components, for Maintenance and Operations, during the term of the bid, effective February 13, 2003, through February 12, 2004, as follows:

1. VILA AND SON LANDSCAPING CORPORATION
20451 S.W. 216 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33170 EST. $80,692.39
OWNER: JUAN C. VILA, PRESIDENT (HM)

2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $80,692.39.

G-71 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 025-BB10 – CONSULTANT - OVERSIGHT SERVICES FOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF ELEVATORS AND WHEELCHAIR LIFTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 025-BB10 – CONSULTANT - OVERSIGHT SERVICES FOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF ELEVATORS AND WHEELCHAIR LIFTS, to establish a contract, at a firm price, to provide consultation services in the specific areas of elevator and wheelchair lift inspection, service, repair and maintenance, for Maintenance Operations, during the term of the contract, effective February 13, 2003, through February 12, 2004, as follows:

1. ELEVATOR CONSULTING & MAINTENANCE REVIEW, INC.
1881 N.E. 26 STREET, SUITE 212
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33305 EST. $30,000
OWNER: NATHAN Y. QUARLES, JR., PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $30,000.

G-72 CORRECT EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 022-AA02 – SOIL MIX

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, CORRECT EXTEND Contract No. 022-AA02 – SOIL MIX, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of soil mix, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the contract, effective February 1, 2003, through January 31, 2004, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. AUSTIN TUPLER TRUCKING, INC.
8518 S.W. 8 STREET, SUITE 105
MIAMI, FL 33144 EST. $19,363
OWNER: AUSTIN W. TUPLER, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

2. THOMAS MAINTENANCE SERVICE, INC.
17200 S.W. 137 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33177
OWNER: MELVIN C. THOMAS, PRESIDENT (AM)

3. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $19,363.

G-73 AWARD BID NO. 052-CC09 – GLAZING SHEETS (REBID)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 052-CC09 – GLAZING SHEETS (REBID), to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of glazing sheets, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective February 12, 2003, through February 11, 2004, as follows:

1. LAIRD PLASTIC
9216 PALM RIVER ROAD SUITE 202
TAMPA, FL 33619
OWNER: MARK KRAMER, C.E.O.

2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $32,635.51.

G-74 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 193-AA02 – HOLLOW METAL DOORS AND FRAMES - STOCK ITEMS (REBID)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 193-AA02 – HOLLOW METAL DOORS AND FRAMES – STOCK ITEMS (REBID), to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of hollow metal doors and frames, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the contract, effective April 1, 2003, through August 21, 2004, as follows:

1. FIREDOOR CORPORATION
1350 N.W. 74 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33147 EST. $86,980.30
OWNER: JAMES R. SCHECHTER, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $86,980.30.

G-75 AWARD BID NO. 005-CC06 – REFRIGERANT GASES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 005-CC06 – REFRIGERANT GASES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of refrigerant gases, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective February 12, 2003, through February 11, 2004, as follows:

1. RTR SUPPLIERS, INC.
4241 L.B. MCLEOD ROAD
ORLANDO, FL 32811
OWNER: RICHARD KOWALSKI, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $48,850.

G-76 AWARD BID NO. 051-CC09 – PLASTIC LAMINATE SHEETS (REBID)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 051-CC09 – PLASTIC LAMINATE SHEETS (REBID), to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of plastic laminate sheets, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective February 12, 2003, through February 11, 2004, as follows:

1. WILSONART INTERNATIONAL, INC.
1331 N.W. 82^ND AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33126 EST. $59,521.34
OWNER: WILLIAM R. REEB, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $59,521.34.

G-77 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 059-AA06 – PEST-CONTROL SUPPLIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 059-AA06 – PEST-CONTROL SUPPLIES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of pest-control supplies, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the contract, effective February 14, 2003, through May 13, 2003, as follows:

1. AFP INDUSTRIES, INC.
7436 S.W. 48 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33155 EST. $924.58
OWNER: VIVIAN C. CASTELLANOS, PRESIDENT (HF)

2. SECO SUPPLIES, INC.
445 GRAND BAY DRIVE
KEY BISCAYNE, FL 33149 EST. $12,283.67
OWNER: SYBIL J. PULVER, PRESIDENT (WF)

3. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $13,208.25.

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

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:

1. BV OIL COMPANY, INC.
7950 N.W. 58 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166 EST. $50,000.60
OWNER: ALEX VARAS, PRESIDENT

2. BLAYLOCK OIL COMPANY, INC.
DRAWER #310
HOMESTEAD, FL 33060-0310 EST. $20,380
OWNER: LAWRENCE H. BLAYLOCK, PRESIDENT

3. C & M OIL COMPANY, INC.
3675 N.W. 58 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33142 EST. $138,500
OWNER: LUIS FERNANDEZ, PRESIDENT

4. DEALERS SOUTHERN LUBRICANTS, INC.
2040 N.W. 40^TH COURT
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33064 EST. $768
OWNER: PAUL J. SADOWSKI, C.E.O.

5. FUCHS LUBRICANTS COMPANY
250 S.W. 14 AVENUE
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33069 EST. $17,280
OWNER: L. FRANK KEINMAN, C.E.O.

6. MACMILLAN OIL COMPANY OF FLORIDA, INC.
2955 EAST 11 AVENUE
HIALEAH, FL 33013
OWNER: AMANCIO ALONSO, PRESIDENT

7. Reject Item 10 - Antifreeze, long life premixed.

8. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $226,928.60.

G-79 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 055-AA06 – PHYSICAL EDUCATION/ ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES, CATALOG DISCOUNT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 055-AA06 – PHYSICAL EDUCATION/ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES, CATALOG DISCOUNT, to purchase, at firm educational discounts, quantities, as may be required, of physical education/athletic equipment and supplies, for various locations, during the term of the contract, effective February 14, 2003, through May 13, 2003, as follows:

1. ALUMINUM ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT COMPANY
4 PORTLAND ROAD
WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, PA 19428
OWNER: TIMOTHY W. DRISCOLL, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

2. ATLANTIC COAST SPORTS, INC.
1825 PONCE DE LEON BOULEVARD, #444
CORAL GABLES, FL 33134
OWNER: HARRY VON SUSKIL, PRESIDENT

3. BIGGER FASTER STRONGER, INC.
843 WEST 2400 SOUTH
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84119
OWNER: GREG SHEPARD, PRESIDENT

4. BOB’S ATHLETIC WEAR
323 INDUSTRIAL PARKWAY
MOULTRIE, GA 31768
OWNER: BOB EUNICE

5. CANNON SPORTS, INC.
9265 BORDEN AVENUE
SUN VALLEY, CA 91352-2034
OWNER: RAYMOND YU, PRESIDENT

6. COLLEGIATE PACIFIC, INC.
13950 SENLAC, #200
DALLAS, TX 75209
OWNER: MICHAEL BLUMENFELD, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

7. DELSPORTS, INC.
2639 WEST 79 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33016
OWNER: RALPH DEL GUIDICE

8. FIRST TO THE FINISH, INC.
1325 NORTH BROAD
CARLINVILLE, IL 62626
OWNER: FRAN VIANO, VICE PRESIDENT

9. GREGG-UNITED SPORTS, INC.
10279 SUNSET BEND DRIVE
BOCA RATON, FL 33428
OWNERS: MITCH ETKIND, PRESIDENT

10. HL CLASSIC CORPORATION
508 PIER AVENUE
HERMOSA BEACH, CA 90254
OWNER: DAVID LEVIN

11. M-F ATHLETIC COMPANY, INC.
11 AMFLEX DRIVE
CRANSTON, RI 02920
OWNER: WILLIAM FALK, PRESIDENT

12. MAJESTIC SALES
20 PEQUOT TRAIL
WESTPORT, CT 06880
OWNERS: MELVIN ZIMMERS
HERB PODEL

13. MIAMI LAKES SPORTS SHOP
6763 MAIN STREET
MIAMI LAKES, FL 33014
OWNER: ROSALYN M. HAMILTON, PRESIDENT

14. ORLANDO TEAM SPORTS
21011 JOHNSON STREET, SUITE 103
PEMBROKE PINES, FL 33029
OWNER: CARMINE MCWEENEY, PRESIDENT

15. PROMAXIMA MANUFACTURING LTD.
5325 ASHBROOK
HOUSTON, TX 77081
OWNER: BOB LEPPKE, PRESIDENT

16. PUERTO CYCLERY, INC.
D.B.A. MIAMI SPRINGS CYCLERY
157 WESTWARD DRIVE
MIAMI SPRINGS, FL 33166
OWNER: CARLOS PUERTO, PRESIDENT

17. PROPHET CORPORATION
D.B.A. GOPHER SPORT
220-24^TH AVENUE N.W.
OWATONNA, MN 55060-0998
OWNER: JOEL JENNINGS, PRESIDENT

18. PYRAMID SCHOOL PRODUCTS
6510 NORTH 54 STREET
TAMPA, FL 33610-1994
OWNER: JOHN O. MILLER, VICE PRESIDENT

19. RIDDELL/ALL AMERICAN SPORTS
669 SUGAR LANE
ELYRIA, OH 44035
OWNER: ROBERT E. NEDERLANDER

20. S & S WORLDWIDE, INC.
75 MILL STREET
COLCHESTER, CT 06415
OWNER: STEPHEN SCHWARTZ, PRESIDENT

21. SCHOOL HEALTH CORPORATION
865 MUIRFIELD DRIVE
HANOVER PARK, IL 60103
OWNERS: ROBERT AND NANCY CORMACK

22. SPORT SUPPLY GROUP, INC.
D.B.A. BSN SPORTS
715 TWINING ROAD, SUITE 101
DRESHER, PA 19025
OWNER: GEOFFREY JURICK, PRESIDENT
EMERSON RADIO, INC.

23. SPORTIME, LLC
ONE SPORTIME WAY
ATLANTA, GA 30340-1402
OWNER: SCHOOL SPECIALTY, INC.

24. USA GYMNASTICS AND SUPPLY, INC.
1721 24^TH STREET
GREAT BEND, KS 67530
OWNER: MARK BALL, PRESIDENT

25. VARSITY SPIRIT FASHIONS AND SUPPLIES
2525 HORIZON LAKE DRIVE
MEMPHIS, TN 38133
OWNER: ROBERT NEDERLANDER
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD

26. WEBSTER'S SPORT CENTERS, INC.
3560 WEST PROSPECT ROAD
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33309
OWNER: WILLIAM L. WEBSTER, PRESIDENT

27. WORLD SPORTING GOODS, INC.
33923 HIGHWAY 59
LOXLEY, AL 36551
OWNER: CHARLES P. FORREST, SR., PRESIDENT

28. ZIPP SPORTING GOODS
7210 RED ROAD
SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143
OWNER: MARTIN HOCHMAN, PRESIDENT

29. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $73,129.15.

G-80 AWARD BALANCE CONTRACT NO. 141-BB06 – LAWN EQUIPMENT, POWER

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD BALANCE Contract 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 February 12, 2003, through October 22, 2003, as follows:

1. BEST EQUIPMENT AND REPAIR, INC.
12390 S.W. 131 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33186 EST. $27,020
OWNER: LANCE COOPER, PRESIDENT

2. JOE BLAIR GARDEN SUPPLY, INC.
320 N.E. 79 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33138 EST. $8,964
OWNER: JOHN R. BAXTER, PRESIDENT

3. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $35,984.

G-81 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 024-BB10 – OUTSIDE AGENCY TO OPERATE COMMERCIAL VEHICLE DRIVING PROGRAM FOR POST-SECONDARY STUDENTS IN SOUTH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 024-BB10 – OUTSIDE AGENCY TO OPERATE COMMERCIAL VEHICLE DRIVING PROGRAM FOR POST-SECONDARY STUDENTS IN SOUTH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, to provide, at a firm price, commercial vehicle driver training for post-secondary students in South Miami-Dade County, Florida, for the Office of Adult/Vocational and Alternative Education, effective February 13, 2003, through February 12, 2004, as follows:

1. THE COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE SCHOOL, INC. (THE CDL SCHOOL)
4101 N.W. 27 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33142
OWNER: ALBERT V. HANLEY, III, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $82,517.80.

G-82 AWARD BID NO. 033-CC06 – MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, CUSTOM WHEELCHAIRS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 033-CC06 – MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, CUSTOM WHEELCHAIRS, to purchase, at firm prices, custom wheelchairs, for Medicaid ESE Department, effective February 12, 2003, as follows:

1. HOLLYWOOD MEDICAL SUPPLY
2131 HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD, SUITE #104
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33020 $27,717.80
OWNER: RICHARD LICHTENSTEIN, PRESIDENT

2. The award amount shall not exceed $27,717.80.

G-83 AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 026-CC10 – INTERNET-BASED COLLABORATIVE CONSTRUCTION AND CLAIMS REDUCTION SUPPORT SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade, County, Florida, AWARD Request For Proposals No. 026-CC10 – INTERNET-BASED COLLABORATIVE CONSTRUCTION AND CLAIMS REDUCTION SUPPORT SERVICES, to establish a contract, to provide Internet-based collaborative construction and claims-reduction support services, for use in connection with the District's capital construction program, for Capital Construction Compliance, effective February 12, 2003, through February 11, 2005, as follows:

1. EMERGING SOLUTIONS, INC.
D.B.A. CONSTRUCTWARE
3780 MANSELL ROAD, SUITE 200
ALPHARETTA, GA 30022
OWNER: SCOTT UNGER, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the estimated amount of $398,300.

G-84 PARTIAL AWARD BID NO. 006-CC03 – FRUIT JUICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, PARTIAL AWARD Bid No. 006-CC03 – FRUIT JUICES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of various fruit juices, for the Food Service Program of the Department of Food and Nutrition, effective February 12, 2003, through May 14, 2004, as follows:

1. M & B PRODUCTS, INC.
8601 HARNEY ROAD
TAMPA, FL 33637 EST. $3,521,365.66
OWNER: MORGAN DALE MCCLELLAN, PRESIDENT

2. VELDA FARMS, LLC
501 N.E. 181 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33162 EST. $928,000
OWNER: NATIONAL DAIRY HOLDINGS, LP

3. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $4,449,365.66.

G-85 AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 012-CC10 – SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade, County, Florida, AWARD Request For Proposals No. 012-CC10 – SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY SERVICES, to establish a contract, to provide, speech and language pathology services needed as related support services, for the Office of Exceptional Student Educational and Student/Career Services, effective February 12, 2003, through June 30, 2004, as follows:

1. INVO HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATES, INC.
350 S. MAIN STREET, SUITE 315
DOYLESTOWN, PA 18901
OWNER: MARY A. J. MCCLAIN, PRESIDENT

2. KINDRED REHABILITATION SERVICES
5785 FORESTER POND AVENUE
SARASOTA, FL 34243
OWNER: BRUCE W. LUNSFORD, C.E.O.

3. PROGRESSUS THERAPY, INC.
2701 N. ROCKY POINT DRIVE, SUITE 650
TAMPA, FL 33607
OWNER: MICHAEL R. MCBURNIE, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

4. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the estimated amount of $500,000.

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 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:

1. DEMOLITION MASTERS, INC.
122 MADEIRA AVENUE
CORAL GABLES, FL 33134
OWNER: MAITTE NETSCH, VICE PRESIDENT

2. ECHTECH WRECKING CORPORATION
99 N.E. 167 STREET, SUITE 102
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL 33162
OWNER: THOMAS SCHWAB, PRESIDENT

3. H. A. CONTRACTING CORPORATION
9500 N.W. 12 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: HENRY ANGELO III, PRESIDENT

4. LANGO EQUIPMENT SERVICE, INC.
6561 WEST 12 AVENUE
HIALEAH, FL 33012
OWNER: JUAN A. LOPEZ, PRESIDENT

5. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the budgeted amount of $75,000.

G-87 AWARD BID NO. 038-CC10 – MAINTENANCE OF SEAWATER AQUARIUM SYSTEMS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 038-CC10 – MAINTENANCE OF SEAWATER AQUARIUM SYSTEMS, to establish a contract, for the upkeep, repair and maintenance of the two seawater aquarium systems, located at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Biscayne Nature Center, Inc., on Key Biscayne, Florida, for the Division of Mathematics and Science Education, effective March 1, 2003, through February 28, 2005, as follows:

1. TROPICAL HABITATS, INC.
7327 SABAL DRIVE
MIAMI LAKES, FL 33014
OWNER: BRETT A. SEEBERGER, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the budgeted amount of $26,000.

G-88 REJECT BID NO. 016-CC08 – DOORS: WOOD

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Bid No. 016-CC08 – DOORS: WOOD, to permit rebidding.

H. PERSONNEL

H-1 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: DECEMBER 5, 2002 - JANUARY 8, 2003

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 924.

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

H-3 CALENDAR FOR SUBMITTING NOMINATIONS FOR PERSONNEL APPOINTMENTS FOR THE 2003-2004 SCHOOL YEAR

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt the personnel appointments calendar for the 2003-2004 school year pursuant to Florida Statute 1001.42 which requires that the Superintendent submit nominations for appointments for the ensuing year within a certain time-frame.

H-4 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
BUDGET ANALYST
CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION BUDGETS AND CONTROLS

H-5 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
MANAGER II, DATA SYSTEMS
CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION BUDGETS AND CONTROLS

H-6 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
SYSTEMS ANALYST I
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

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

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

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.

H-9 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH SKILLSOFT CORPORATION TO OFFER DISTANCE LEARNING COURSES AND ACCEPT REIMBURSEMENT IN THE AMOUNTS OF $6,300 FROM BROWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND $4,200 FROM PALM BEACH COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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

1. authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with Skillsoft Corporation for $50,000, from February 13, 2003 through February 13, 2004;

2. authorize the Superintendent to accept reimbursement in the amounts of $7,500 from Broward County Public Schools and $5,000 from Palm Beach County Public Schools;

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

The appropriation for this item is included in the 2002-2003 Title II Teacher and Principal Quality Program grant budget.

H-10 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A COLLABORATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND TEACH FOR AMERICA, INC., FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE TEACH FOR AMERICA PROGRAM DURING THE 2003-2004, 2004-2005 AND 2005-2006 SCHOOL YEARS, AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $300,000 OVER THE THREE-YEAR PILOT PERIOD

H-11 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO TEACH OUT-OF-FIELD IN THE BASIC EDUCATION PROGRAM, EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT EDUCATION PROGRAM, K-12 VOCATIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAM, AND ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (ESOL) PROGRAM FOR THE 2002-2003 SCHOOL YEAR, FTE SURVEY 3 (FEBRUARY 3 - 7, 2003)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the instructional personnel assigned to teach out-of-field in the Basic Education Program, Exceptional Student Education Program, K-12 Vocational Education Program, and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Program for the 2002-2003 school year, FTE Survey 3 (February 3 - 7, 2003).

I. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

I-1 CORRESPONDENCE, REPORTS, AND OTHER INFORMATION

Individual Board members may present correspondence addressed to them, reports from various committees on which they serve as School Board Liaison, and other education related information of interest to the public. This item is pre-taped and will be aired upon conclusion of the Board meeting.

ADJOURNMENT

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