MEETING AGENDA

March 12, 2003

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

OFFICIAL AGENDA

MARCH 12, 2003 CONFERENCE SESSION 10:00 A.M.

REGULAR BOARD MEETING 1:00 P.M.

PUBLIC HEARING

PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK TO AN AGENDA ITEM listed for this meeting and/or the PUBLIC HEARING, to be conducted immediately following the conclusion of the regular agenda, should submit a written request to the Superintendent of Schools, 1450 N.E. Second Avenue, Room 158, Miami, Florida 33132, NO LATER THAN 4:30 P.M., MONDAY, MARCH 10, 2003.

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

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

10:00 A.M.

CONFERENCE SESSION Attendance Boundaries, 2003-2004

1:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION

Student Performance: Dawn M. Smith, New World School of the Arts

SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: February 4, 5, 11, 13, 18 and 20, 2003

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: February 12, 2003

AGENDA ITEMS RESERVED FOR CONSIDERATION

PUBLIC HEARING

A. SUPERINTENDENT’S PRIORITY ITEMS

A-1 SUPERINTENDENT’S REORGANIZATION AND RESTRUCTURING OF SELECTED OFFICES WITHIN THE SCHOOL DISTRICT

A-2 APPOINTMENT OF DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS AND CHIEF EDUCATION OFFICER

A-3 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH ERNST & YOUNG LLP FOR EXTERNAL INDEPENDENT AUDITING SERVICES FOR THE FINANCIAL AND COMPLIANCE AUDIT OF THE SCHOOL BOARD'S FINANCIAL RECORDS

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

1. authorize the Superintendent of Schools to enter into a three-year contract with Ernst & Young LLP for yearly financial and compliance audits at a cost not to exceed $1,017,535 for the three-year contract, with the right for the School Board to cancel this arrangement upon sixty (60) days written notice;

2. authorize the Superintendent of Schools to enter into a contract with Ernst & Young LLP to perform a financial and compliance audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2003, at a cost not to exceed $270,425;

3. express its intent to have financial and compliance audits performed by Ernst & Young LLP for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2004, at a cost not to exceed $273,510; and for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2005, at a cost not to exceed $286,600;

4. express its intent to have the Single Audit performed by Ernst & Young LLP for any of the three fiscal years ending June 30, 2003, June 30, 2004 and June 30, 2005 at a cost not to exceed $60,000, $62,000 and $65,000, respectively; and

5. forward fund the budget for each of the three fiscal years being audited, which are fiscal years ending June 30, 2003, June 30, 2004 and June 30, 2005.

A-4 AMENDMENT TO FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM FOR THE FIRST YEAR OF THE 108^TH CONGRESS TO SUPPORT CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAMS CONSISTENT WITH RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE AMERICAN SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE ASSOCIATION, AND AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO ADDRESS CERTAIN FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE ISSUES WITH IMMINENT FISCAL IMPACT UPON THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA

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

1. amend the Federal Legislative Program for the first year of the 108^th Congress in order to support child nutrition programs consistent with recommendations of the American School Food Service Association; and

2. authorize the Superintendent of Schools to address those additions to the Federal Legislative Program that have an imminent fiscal impact on school District operations and do not have major policy implications.

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

A-6 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO SCHEDULE A CONFERENCES SESSION TO DISCUSS THE CURRENT STATUS AND FUTURE NEEDS OF THE DISTRICT’S FACILITIES PROGRAM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent to schedule a Conference Session on April 9, 2003, at 10:00 a.m. to discuss the current status and future needs of the District’s facilities program including a discussion on the possibility of placing a countywide general obligation bond issue on a future ballot to fund school construction.

B. EDUCATION

B-1 REQUEST FOR SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL FOR THE DESIGNATION OF SELECTED SCHOOLS IN REGION III TO BE INCLUDED AS PART OF THE I CHOOSE! INITIATIVE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the designation of the following schools in Region III to be included as part of the I Choose! initiative:

• Lillie C. Evans Elementary School
• Poinciana Park Elementary School
• Lorah Park Elementary School
• Melrose Elementary School
• Earlington Heights Elementary School
• Liberty City Elementary School
• Martin Luther King Elementary School
• Brownsville Middle School

B-2 REQUEST FOR SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY, INC., ON BEHALF OF CHARTER ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE

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

1. proposed site; and

2. charter school contractual agreement with Nova Southeastern University, Inc., on behalf of Charter Academy of Excellence, for a term of ten years, commencing with the 2003-2004 school year.

B-3 REQUEST FOR SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH CHILDREN FIRST CHARTER SCHOOL, INC., ON BEHALF OF CHILDREN FIRST CHARTER SCHOOL

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

1. proposed site; and

2. charter school contractual agreement with Children First Charter School, Inc., on behalf of Children First Charter School, for a term of five years, commencing with the 2003-2004 school year.

B-4 REQUEST FOR SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA SCHOOL FOR INTEGRATED ACADEMICS AND TECHNOLOGIES, INC., ON BEHALF OF SCHOOL FOR INTEGRATED ACADEMICS AND TECHNOLOGIES (SIATech)

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

1. proposed sites; and

2. charter school contractual agreement with Florida School for Integrated Academics and Technologies, Inc., on behalf of School for Integrated Academics and Technologies (SIATech), for a term of five years, commencing with the 2003-2004 school year.

B-5 REQUEST FOR SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH DORAL ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF DORAL ACADEMY CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL

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

1. proposed site; and

2. charter school contractual agreement with Doral Academy, Inc., on behalf of Doral Academy Charter Middle School, for a term of ten years, commencing with the 2003-2004 school year.

B-6 REQUEST FOR SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MATER ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF MATER ACADEMY MIDDLE SCHOOL

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

1. proposed site; and

2. charter school contractual agreement with Mater Academy, Inc., on behalf of Mater Academy Middle School, for a term of ten years, commencing with the 2003-2004 school year.

B-7 REQUEST FOR SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH PINECREST ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF PINECREST PREPARATORY ACADEMY CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL

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

1. proposed site; and

2. charter school contractual agreement with Pinecrest Academy, Inc., on behalf of Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter Middle School, for a term of ten years, commencing with the 2003-2004 school year.

B-8 REQUEST FOR SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE RENEWAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MATER ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF MATER ACADEMY

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

1. renew the charter school contractual agreement with Mater Academy, Inc. on behalf of Mater Academy for a term of 15 years, through the 2017-2018 school year; and

2. change the name of the school from Mater Center Charter School to Mater Academy.

B-9 REQUEST FOR SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE RENEWAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH SUCCESSFUL ENTERPRISE, INC., ON BEHALF OF SPIRAL TECH ELEMENTARY CHARTER SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to renew the charter school contractual agreement with Successful Enterprise, Inc., on behalf of Spiral Tech Elementary Charter School for a term of five years, through the 2007-2008 school year.

B-10 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 03-09 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF APRIL 2003, AS SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA MONTH IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, REAFFIRMING THE PIVOTAL ROLE OF LIBRARIES IN THE COMPREHENSIVE READING PLAN

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No 03-09 proclaiming the month of April 2003, as School Library Media Month in Miami-Dade County Public Schools, reaffirming the pivotal role of libraries in the Comprehensive Reading Plan. No local funds are required.

B-11 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 03-16 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FLORIDA, ENDORSING APRIL 21-26, 2003, AS “HIV/AIDS AWARENESS WEEK” IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENCOURAGE CONTINUED DISTRICT AND SCHOOL PARTICIPATION

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

1. endorse the week of April 21-26, 2003, as HIV/AIDS Awareness Week in Miami-Dade County Public Schools; and

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

B-12 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY (FIU) TO FUND THE COST OF A SECRETARIAL POSITION, CONSULTANT SERVICES AND SUPPLIES TO ASSIST IN PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MIAMI-DADE AREA CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL ENHANCEMENT (M-DACEE) GRANT PROGRAM IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $55,700, 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 (FIU) to fund the cost of a secretarial position, consultant services and supplies to assist in project implementation the Miami-Dade Area Center for Educational Enhancement (M-DACEE) grant program in an amount not to exceed $57,700, 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-13 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO IMPLEMENT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR THE 2003 SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAM, INCLUDING ALTERNATIVE DELIVERY PILOT SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS, GRADES 1-3 and 6-8, AND THE COLLABORATIVE PARKS AND RECREATION INITIATIVE FOR ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS JULY 7, 2003 THROUGH AUGUST 1, 2003

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

1. request authorization to implement educational programs for the 2003 summer school program, including Alternative Delivery Pilot Summer Camp Programs, grades 1-3 and 6-8, and the Collaborative Parks and Recreation Initiative, for elementary, middle, and senior high schools July 7, 2003 through August 1, 2003;

2. authorize the Superintendent to implement the recommendation of the Summer School Ad Hoc Alternative Delivery Model Committee for a 20-day instructional program for students grades 1-3, 6-8, and 9-12; and a 21-day work schedule for teachers, including one PDD for the 2003 Summer School Program;

3. authorize the proposed allocation formulas for the 2003 summer school program, including designated supplementary programs, and authorize the Superintendent to implement the programs subject to any additional adjustments necessary to balance the overall 2003-04 operating budget;

4. authorize the Superintendent to enter into contractual agreement with colleges, universities, and agencies identified for delivery of Outreach and Special Programs;

5. authorize the Superintendent to implement alternative delivery models through the inclusion of summer camp pilot programs focusing on intensive tutorial components in grades 1-3 and 6-8;

6. provide summer programs, pending legislative funding, to all eligible pupils pursuant to the established caps, the allocation plan, and including the opening of centers during summer 2003;

7. approve the Summer School budget summary for fiscal year 2003-2004, thereby authorizing Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the General Fund for the 2003 Summer School Program;

8. authorize the Superintendent to develop the 2003 Summer School Implementation Document, to be transmitted prior to the April 2003, School Board Meeting;

9. authorize the Superintendent to direct the Office of Evaluation and Research to continue the evaluation processes begun during the 2002 Summer School Program;

10. authorize the Superintendent to notify all schools, the community, community agencies, universities, regions, and District departments that there will be no summer school program for the 2004-2005 school year; and

11. authorize the Superintendent to implement changes as necessary to the Summer Program in the event that the legislature reduces funding.

B-22 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO INITIATE AN APPLICATION FEE FOR STUDENTS ENTERING POSTSECONDARY APPLIED TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR THE FIRST TIME TO MEET THE COSTS INVOLVED IN THE APPLICATION PROCESS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate an application fee of $15 for the students entering postsecondary applied technology education programs for the first time, excluding those who are fee exempt, to meet the costs involved in the application process.

B-23 AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FROM OUTSIDE AGENCIES QUALIFIED TO OPERATE ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS STUDENTS AND TO APPROVE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A SELECTION COMMITTEE

B-24 REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT AN AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,000, FROM THE FLORIDA ASSOCIATION FOR CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION, EARMARKED FOR INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept an award in the amount of $15,000, from the Florida Association for Career and Technical Education, earmarked for Industrial Education Programs. No local funds are required.

EXPULSIONS

B-30 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 11
CASE NO: SM-66 (2002-2003) DOB: 10/02/85

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-66 (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-31 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 10
CASE NO: SM-85 (2002-2003) DOB: 08/22/85

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-85 (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-32 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
CASE NO: SM-86 (2002-2003) DOB: 04/13/88

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-86 (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, Alternative and Community Education.

B-33 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
CASE NO: SM-87 (2002-2003) DOB: 08/15/88

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-87 (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, Alternative and Community Education.

B-34 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
CASE NO: SM-93 (2002-2003) DOB: 07/21/87

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-93 (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, Alternative and Community Education.

B-35 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 10
CASE NO: SM-95 (2002-2003) DOB: 06/25/86

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-95 (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-36 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 06
CASE NO: SM-97 (2002-2003) DOB: 11/07/90

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-97 (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, Alternative and Community Education.

B-37 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 06
CASE NO: SM-98 (2002-2003) DOB: 04/19/90

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-98 (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, Alternative and Community Education.

B-38 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
CASE NO: SM-100 (2002-2003) DOB: 07/10/87

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-100 (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, Alternative and Community Education.

B-39 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08
CASE NO: SM-103 (2002-2003) DOB: 05/01/89

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-103 (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, Alternative and Community Education.

B-40 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 11
CASE NO: SM-104 (2002-2003) DOB: 09/15/85

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-104 (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.

GRANTS

B-60 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING THE 21^st CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER PROGRAM AT CHARLES R. DREW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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 for funding the 21^st Century Community Learning Center Program at Charles R. Drew Elementary School in the amount of $152,000, and enter into a contractual agreement with Storyteller’s Ink, Inc., in the amount of $20,000 to implement the program, for the grant period of November 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003;

2. extend this program as authorized through official notification from the granting agency in order to complete the goals of the program; and

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

B-61 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING THE LITTLE LIBERTY 21^st CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER PROGRAM

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 for funding the Little Liberty 21^st Century Community Learning Center Program in the amount of $550,000 and enter into contractual agreements with Shake-A-Leg Miami, Inc., in the amount of $62,843.00, Arts for Learning Miami, in the amount of $27,848.44, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Miami, Inc., in the amount of $9,416.67, South Florida Inner City Games, Inc., in the amount of $9,417.00, and Florida School Health Clinic, in the amount of $17,920.00, for a total amount of $127,495.11, for the grant period of November 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003;

2. extend this program and contractual agreements as authorized through official notification from the granting agency in order to complete the goals of the program; and

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

B-62 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, YOUTH CRIME TASK FORCE, FOR FUNDING THE YOUTH CRIME PREVENTION PROGRAM AT LINDA LENTIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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

1. accept a grant award from the Miami-Dade County Department of Human Services, Youth Crime Task Force, for funding the Youth Crime Prevention Program at Linda Lentin Elementary School in the amount of $183,333 for the grant period of February 1, 2003 through December 31, 2003;

2. extend this program as authorized through official notification from the granting agency in order to complete the goals of the program; and

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

SCHOOL OPERATIONS

B-75 PROPOSED OPENING AND CLOSING TIMES FOR ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS FOR THE LAST THREE DAYS OF SCHOOL – JUNE 9, 10, AND 11, 2003

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

1. approve for June 9, 10, and 11, 2003, a reduction of the school day in all elementary schools to five hours and 15 minutes; in all middle schools to five hours and 30 minutes; and in all senior high schools to four hours and 30 minutes, except at Charles R. Drew, Opa-locka, Toussaint Louverture, North Miami, Henry E. S. Reeves elementary schools and the Juvenile Justice Center, which are operating on the extended school year calendar; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to make any special adjustments necessary due to unique circumstances in particular schools.

B-76 OPENING AND CLOSING HOURS AND EXCEPTIONS TO OPENING AND CLOSING HOURS OF SCHOOL FOR THE 2003-2004 SCHOOL YEAR

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

1. approve the opening and closing hours of school (Pre-K-12) for the 2003-2004 school year; and

2. approve the exceptions to opening and closing hours of school (Pre-K-12) for the 2003-2004 school year.

B-77 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH CO-NECT, INC. OF ARLINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM SUPPORT TO SOUTHWEST MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

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

(a) authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with Co-nect, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $16,700 to provide educational program support to Southwest Miami Senior High School.

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

The funds for this contract are available as indicated on Purchase Order Numbers R02042038 and R02042047.

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 Spain and France for students at George W. Carver Middle School, from March 27, 2003 through April 8, 2003.

C. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

C-1 ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v.GREGORY GISSENDANNER, CASE NO. DH 00-006 - BROWDY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida accept the resignation of Gregory Gissendanner, a custodian, effective as of February 20, 2003.

BOARD RULES

C-20 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-5C-1.031, DRESS CODE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Rule 6Gx13-5C-1.031, Dress Code, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective March 12, 2003.

C-21 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-4C-1.021, FINGERPRINTING OF ALL EMPLOYEES UPON APPLICATION AND EMPLOYMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Rule 6Gx13-4C-1.021, Fingerprinting of All Employees Upon Application and Employment and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida to be effective March 12, 2003.

C-22 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULES: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-6A-1.02, ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL CALENDAR 6Gx13-6C-1.02, ADULT/VOCATIONAL EDUCATION SCHOOL CALENDAR

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 Rules:

1. 6Gx13-6A-1.02, Elementary and Secondary School Calendar, 2002-2003; and

2. 6Gx13-6C-1.02, Adult/Vocational Education School Calendar, 2002-2003.

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

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- 1C-1.06, Politics–Participation of Staff.

C-24 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-5A-1.10, ATTENDANCE AREAS 2002-2003

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- 5A-1.10, Attendance Areas 2002-2003.

D. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

D-1 NEW BUSINESS: BOARD MEMBERS

D-2 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, REVIEW THE CERTIFICATION PROCEDURES PRESENTLY IN PLACE FOR MINORITY VENDORS

D-3 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY TO CREATE A MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS NEWSPAPER

D-4 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY TO CREATE A POSITION FOR A CHESS COORDINATOR

D-5 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY TO RESTRICT GUNS ON MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL GROUNDS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. INGRAM: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent of Schools to forward necessary language and/or revise any existing rules or policies to restrict firearms and weapons on school grounds. This will further solidify policies and measures of the School District to promote a safe learning environment.

D-6 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 03-20 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA REQUESTING THAT FLORIDA’S LEGISLATURE AND GOVERNOR SUPPORT THE DIGNITY FOR ALL STUDENTS ACT THAT WOULD HELP PROTECT FLORIDA’S STUDENTS FROM DISCRIMINATION AND HARASSMENT

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. KAPLAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 03-20 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, requesting that Florida’s legislature and governor support the Dignity for All Students Act that would protect Florida’s students from discrimination and harassment.

D-7 INCLUSION OF METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MPO) ROLE IN DISTRICT’S EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES PLANNING PROCESS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1. recognize the importance of the need for coordinating the planning of new educational facilities with the planning of new educational facilities with the planning and construction of transportation projects;

2 request the Superintendent or designee to coordinate with appropriate staff of the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) to develop a systematic process that provides for participating by the MPO in the District’s Educational Facilities Planning process; and

3. submit said process to the MPO Board for their consideration and adoption.

D-8 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO HOLD A WORKSHOP TO DETERMINE THE BOARD’S POSITION ON ADVISORY BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS

D-9 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 03-18 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENDORSING APRIL 27 THROUGH MAY 4 AS DAYS OF REMEMBRANCE OF THE VICTIMS OF THE HOLOCAUST TO BE OBSERVED IN ALL OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY’S PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. KAPLAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 03-18 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorsing April 27 through May 4 as Days of Remembrance of the Victims of the Holocaust to be observed in all of Miami-Dade County’s public schools.

D-10 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ACCEPT A DONATION FROM THE TOWN OF MIAMI LAKES FOR SELECTED REGION I SCHOOLS

D-11 DEFERRED MAINTENANCE NEEDS FOR M-DCPS SCHOOL AND ANCILLARY SITES

D-12 MOLD, MILDEW AND WATER INTRUSION

D-13 STATUS OF FIRE SAFETY CORRECTIONS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. BARRERA: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent of Schools to provide a report within thirty (340) days outlining a plan of action to correct pending fire safety items within the next twenty-four (24) months.

D-14 FIRE SAFETY DEFICIENCIES

D-15 REFORMING OUR PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM

D-16 LAND ACQUISITION AND FACILITIES OPERATIONS ADVISORY BOARD

D-17 IDENTIFICATION OF SPECIFIC AREAS OF POLICY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE MIAMI-DADE LAND ACQUISITION AND FACILITIES MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS ADVISORY BOARD AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA

D-18 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO INCREASE THE CONTINGENCY FUND FOR 2003-04

D-19 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DISCUSS A POLICY REGARDING A “CONE OF SILENCE” FOR REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS, REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS OR BIDS

D-20 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO PROVIDE THAT DISTRICT LOBBYING EFFORTS FIRST BE APPROVED BY THE SCHOOL BOARD

E. BUSINESS

E-1 NEW PROTOTYPE FACILITIES LISTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve and adopt the proposed prototype facilities lists to be utilized for future facilities.

E-2 AUTHORIZATION TO MODIFY A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS TO ALLOW CELOMADING, S.A. TO EXTEND THE CONVEYANCE DATE FOR THE DONATION OF A 5.1 NET ACRE SCHOOL SITE LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF S.W. 149 AVENUE AND S.W. 24 STREET, A/K/A CORAL WAY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to modify the Declaration of Restrictions proffered by Celomading, S.A. to extend the conveyance date of a donated 5.1 net acre site located at the northwest corner of S.W. 149 Avenue and S.W. 24 Street and completion of related site improvements to July 30, 2003.

E-3 GRANT OF EASEMENT AGREEMENT TO FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY AT HORACE MANN MIDDLE SCHOOL SITE, LOCATED AT 8950 NW 2^ND AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and the Secretary to execute a Grant of Easement Agreement with Florida Power & Light Company, as described, at the Horace Mann Middle School site.

E-4 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A LEASE AMENDMENT WITH THE HIALEAH CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, INC., FOR THE USE OF PARKING FACILITIES BY SOUTH HIALEAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute a lease amendment with the Hialeah Church of the Nazarene, Inc., for the use of parking facilities by South Hialeah Elementary School, in order to extend the lease term through May 31, 2008. All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement, including the annual rental rate of $3,600, will remain unchanged.

E-5 GRANT OF EASEMENTS TO THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH AT MIAMI NORLAND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, NORLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL, NORLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND PARKWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and the Secretary to execute Easement Agreements for the installation of water supply wells and other appropriate purposes incidental thereto, with the City of North Miami Beach as described above, at the Miami Norland Senior High School, Norland Middle School, Norland Elementary School and Parkway Elementary School sites.

E-6 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A LEASE AMENDMENT WITH STEVEN BOREK FARMS, INC., FOR THE USE OF VACANT BOARD-OWNED LAND AT S.W. 124 AVENUE AND S.W. 242 STREET, FOR AGRICULTURAL PURPOSES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute a lease amendment with Steven Borek Farms, Inc., for the use of vacant Board-owned land at S.W. 124 Avenue and S.W. 242 Street, to extend the lease term for an additional one-year period commencing March 16, 2003 and ending March 15, 2004, at an annual rental rate of $3,762.30 (as further adjusted by the January 2003 Consumer Price Index), and in conformance with the other terms and conditions set forth.

E-8 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COMMENCEMENT OF EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS FOR A FOR A + 11.5 ACRE SITE LOCATED AT NW 75 PLACE AND THEORETICAL NW 185 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA FOR THE SITING OF PROPOSED STATE SCHOOL “NN1”

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, pass the attached resolution authorizing the Superintendent or his designee to initiate eminent domain proceedings to acquire a + 11-acre site located at NW 75 Place and theoretical NW 185 Street, Miami, Florida, for the siting of proposed State School “NN1” within Region I, pursuant to the recommendation of the School site Planning and Construction Committee.

E-9 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT FOR A .80 + ACRE PARCEL LOCATED AT 30 NW 43 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA FOR EXPANSION OF KINLOCH PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND TO AMEND THE FIVE-YEAR WORK PROGRAM

E-15 COMMISSIONING OF SUFFOLK CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. AS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (CM) AT-RISK FIRM FOR THE ADDITION AT HOWARD D. McMILLAN MIDDLE SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. A0739

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of Suffolk Construction Company, Inc., to provide Construction Management (CM) At-Risk services for the Addition at Howard D. McMillan Middle School, Project No. A0739 with an estimated construction cost of $4,426,272 for the following consideration:

1) a lump sum fee of $56,387 for pre-construction services, which represents approximately 1.27% of the construction cost; and

2) upon completion of the pre-construction services, the CM At-Risk firm shall negotiate a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for the construction of the project. Staff will present the negotiated GMP for Board approval.

E-16 COMMISSIONING OF JASCO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. AS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (CM) AT-RISK FIRM FOR THE ADDITION AT SOUTH MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. A0747

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of Jasco Construction Company, Inc. to provide Construction Management (CM) At-Risk services for the Addition at South Miami Senior High School, Project No. A0747, with an estimated construction cost of $12,941,125 for the following consideration:

1) a lump sum fee of $99,100 for pre-construction services, which represents approximately 0.76% of the construction cost; and

2) upon completion of the pre-construction services, the CM At-Risk firm shall negotiate a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for the construction of the project. Staff will submit the negotiated GMP for Board approval.

E-17 COMMISSIONING OF TURNER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY AS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (CM) AT-RISK FIRM FOR THE ADDITIONS, REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS PROJECT AT MIAMI BEACH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. A0795 / A0795A

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of Turner Construction Company to provide Construction Management (CM) At-Risk services for the Additions, Remodeling and Renovations project at Miami Beach Senior High School, Project No. A0795 / A0795A, with an estimated construction cost of $36,716,000 for the following consideration:

1) a lump sum fee of $367,160 for pre-construction services, which represents approximately 1.00% of the construction cost;

2) at the Board’s option, the CM At-Risk firm shall perform miscellaneous work during the pre-construction phase based on negotiated terms and conditions; and

3) upon completion of the pre-construction services, the CM At-Risk firm shall negotiate a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for the construction of the project. Staff will submit the negotiated GMP for Board approval.

E-18 COMMISSIONING OF JAMES B. PIRTLE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., AS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (CM) AT-RISK FIRM FOR STATE SCHOOL “SSS” AT MIAMI JACKSON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (REPLACEMENT), PROJECT NO. A0799

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of James B. Pirtle Construction Company, Inc., to provide Construction Management (CM) At-Risk services for State School “SSS” at Miami Jackson Senior High School (Replacement), Project No. A0799, with an estimated construction cost of $35,000,000 for the following consideration:

1) a lump sum fee of $329,500 for pre-construction services, which represents approximately 0.94% of the construction cost;

2) at the Board’s option, the CM At-Risk firm shall perform miscellaneous work during the pre-construction phase based on negotiated terms and conditions; and

3) upon completion of the pre-construction services, the CM At-Risk firm shall negotiate a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for the construction of the project. Staff will submit the negotiated GMP for Board approval.

E-20 2003 EDUCATIONAL PLANT SURVEY

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

1. approve the 2003 Educational Plant Survey;

2. authorize the Superintendent to submit the Survey to the Department of Education, as required by Section 1013.31 Florida Statutes, and

3. authorize the Superintendent to process all supplemental surveys, modifications and/or updates.

E-23 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
JAMES B. PIRTLE CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.
PROJECT NO. A0825/W2261
PORTABLE CLASSROOM REPLACEMENT
GREENGLADE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
3060 SW 127^th Avenue, Miami, Florida

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

1. approve the GMP for James B. Pirtle Construction Company, Inc., Project No. A0825/W2261, Portable Classroom Replacement, Greenglade Elementary School. Site-Build Units with Conventional Construction of nine (9) classroom units in the total amount of $1,112,035, which includes building cost, site cost and a contingency in the amount of $33,906; and

2. delete an equivalent number of relocatable classroom buildings from the inventory. This option complies with Florida Statutes.

E-25 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
JAMES B. PIRTLE CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.
PROJECT NO. A0825/W7731
PORTABLE CLASSROOM REPLACEMENT
MIAMI SOUTHRIDGE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
19355 SW 114^th Avenue, Miami, Florida

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

1. approve the GMP for James B. Pirtle Construction Company, Inc., Project No. A0825/W7731, Portable Classroom Replacement, Miami Southridge Senior High School. Site-Build Units with Conventional Construction of nine (9) classroom units in the total amount of $1,516,870, which includes building cost, site cost and a contingency in the amount of $72,232; and

2. delete an equivalent number of relocatable classroom buildings from the inventory. This option complies with Florida Statutes.

E-26 BID RECOMMENDATION
PROJECT NOS. A0746 / A0746A
DESIGN-BUILD - ADDITIONS, REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS
MIAMI CORAL PARK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
8865 SW 16 Street, Miami, Florida

E-27 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
TURNER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
FIRE SAFETY PROJECTS / SAFETY-TO-LIFE PROJECTS
VARIOUS LOCATIONS
Miami-Dade County, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve GMP for Turner Construction Company, Fire Safety Projects / Safety-to-Life Projects, Various Locations (5), in the amount of $3,150,952, which includes a contingency in the amount of $150,045.

E-29 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A0477
ADDITIONS/RENOVATIONS/REMODELING
AMERICAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
18350 NW 67 Avenue, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A0477, Additions/Renovations/Remodeling, American Senior High School for an additional cost of $305,006 and a time extension of 150 days.

E-30 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A-0555
ADDITIONS AND RENOVATIONS
NORTH HIALEAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
4521 East 5 Avenue, Hialeah, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A-0555, Additions and Renovations, North Hialeah Elementary School for an additional cost of $27,238.

E-31 CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. A0592B
NEW TRANSPORTATION CENTER
JOHN H. SCHEE TRANSPORTATION CENTER
12525 NW 28 Avenue, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A0592B, New Transportation Center, John H. Schee Transportation Center for an additional cost of $17,301.

E-32 CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. A-0681
DESIGN-BUILD MEDIA CENTER/MISCELLANEOUS RENOVATIONS
NORTH DADE MIDDLE SCHOOL
1840 NW 157 Street, Opa-Locka, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A-0681, Design-Build Media Center/Miscellaneous Renovations, North Dade Middle School for an additional cost of $79,569 and a time extension of 179 days.

E-33 CHANGE ORDER NO. 3
PROJECT NO. A-0759
NEW PROTOTYPICAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BOB GRAHAM EDUCATION CENTER
15901 NW 79 Avenue, Miami Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Change Order No. 3 on Project No. A-0759, New Prototypical Elementary School, Bob Graham Education Center for an additional cost of $2,974 and a time extension of 61 days.

E-34 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 3
PROJECT NO. A-0708
DESIGN-BUILD
S/S “PP” @ HAMMOCKS MIDDLE SCHOOL SITE
9889 Hammocks Boulevard, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Change Order No. 3 on Project No. A-0708, Design-Build, S/S “PP” @ Hammocks Middle School Site for an additional cost of $29,126 and a time extension of 300 days.

E-50 TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE OF CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACT WITH THERMA SEAL ROOFS, INC.
(dba NU-TEC ROOFING, INC.)
PROJECT NO. KV-0021
REDLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL
16001 SW 248 Street, Homestead, Florida

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

a) exercise its right under Article 14.4 of the General Conditions to terminate for convenience the contract with Therma Seal Roofs, Inc. for Project No. KV-0021, Redland Middle School; and

b) authorize the Superintendent to rebid the remaining work to complete this project.

E-65 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) #048-CC10, BOUNDARY ANALYSIS / TRANSPORTATION SOFTWARE

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

1. authorize the Superintendent to issue a Request for Proposal to select a boundary analysis/transportation software program that shall not exceed $500,000; and

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

F. CHIEF OF STAFF

F-1 PREQUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION

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

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

(b) declare Klean Power Electric, Inc. as still not eligible for prequalification at this time and authorize the Superintendent to officially inform contractor of such ineligibility.

F-11 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
SOPHIA CHEEKS – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
SOUTHWEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective March 12, 2003, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Sophia Cheeks, School Bus Driver, at Southwest Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

F-12 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
ANNIE M. COHOON – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
SOUTHWEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective March 12, 2003, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Annie M. Cohoon, School Bus Driver, at Southwest Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

F-13 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
SHARON ELLISON – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
SOUTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective March 12, 2003, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Sharon Ellison, School Bus Driver, at South Transportation Center, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

F-14 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
SHALETTE SOLOMON – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
CENTRAL WEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective March 12, 2003, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Shalette Solomon, School Bus Driver, at Central West Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

F-15 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
PATRICIA A. HEARNS – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
SOUTHWEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective March 12, 2003, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Patricia A. Hearns, School Bus Driver, at Southwest Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

F-16 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
BURNELL Q. MALOY – BUYER SUPPORT SPECIALIST
MAINTENANCE MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

RECOMMENDED: That effective March 12, 2003, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Burnell Q. Maloy, Buyer Support Specialist, at Maintenance Materials Management, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

F-17 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
VONAA G. PRESHA – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective March 12, 2003, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Vonaa G. Presha, School Bus Driver, at North Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

G. FINANCIAL AFFAIRS

G-1 RESOLUTION NO. 03-17; REQUESTING ISSUANCE BY THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF FLORIDA OF $1,285,000 OF CAPITAL OUTLAY BONDS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 03-17 requesting the State Board of Education of Florida to issue capital outlay bonds on behalf of The School Board of Miami-Dade County for the purpose of financing the cost of capital outlay projects described in section 1(b) therein.

G-16 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR JANUARY 2003

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Monthly Financial Report for January 2003

G-46 .REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) #084-CC10, BROKER SELECTION FOR OWNER’S PROTECTIVE PROFESSIONAL INDEMNITY INSURANCE (OPPI)

G-47 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) #053-CC10, CASUALTY CLAIMS ADMINISTRATOR AUDIT SERVICES

PROCUREMENT

G-60 REQUEST APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL AWARD 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 bids terms expire.

(1)

Bid No. 116-ZZ02 – SOD: SUPPLY, FURNISH AND INSTALL, to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of sod for Maintenance Operations, during the terms of the bids, effective February 9, 2003, through May 8, 2003. This supplemental award is requested due to safety-to-life issues. Last contract usage averaged $6,589 per month, while this year's usage has averaged 3,023 per month. The supplemental amount requested is based on a specific project for Avocado Elementary School.

PRIMARY

1. JACKIE'S PARKER SOD COMPANY, INC.
7600 S.W. 87 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33173
OWNER: RICHARD PALIARULO, GENERAL MANAGER

ALTERNATE

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

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $9,961.57
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL 0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $17,845

(2)

Bid No. 091-BB10 – REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS - APPRAISAL AND APPRAISAL-RELATED SERVICES, to establish a list of pre-qualified real estate appraisers for quoting real estate appraisal service, for the Department of Land Acquisition and Leasing, during the term of the qualifications, effective September 12, 2002, through September 11, 2004. This supplemental award is requested to accommodate the requirement of the Board Rule governing site acquisition, which requires three appraisals for each property under consideration for acquisition (if over $500,000 in value), as well as more extensive appraisals with consideration of severance damages, where there is not a willing seller, for possible condemnation proceedings.

1. APPRAISAL FIRST, INC.
8525 N.W. 53 TERRACE, SUITE 110
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: RICHARD D. GAMBLE, PRESIDENT

2. CHASTAIN & COMPANY, INC.
12855 S.W. 136 AVENUE, SUITE 214
MIAMI, FL 33186
OWNER: LEE V. CHASTAIN, PRESIDENT

3. J. L. COBIAN APPRAISAL SERVICES
3359 BELVEDERE ROAD, SUITE K
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33406
OWNER: JOSE L. COBIAN, PRESIDENT

4. COLE APPRAISAL COMPANY
217 PARK PLACE II BUILDING
1501 VENERA AVENUE
CORAL GABLES, FL 33146
OWNER: CARLTON W. COLE, PRESIDENT

5. BILL EISNOR, INC.
14352 S.W. 142 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33186
OWNER: WILLIAM JOHN EISNOR, JR., PRESIDENT

6. HUME REAL ESTATE CONSULTANTS, INC.
1000 PONCE DE LEON BOULEVARD, SUITE 322
CORAL GABLES, FL 33134
OWNER: DAVID C. HUME, PRESIDENT

7. INTEGRA REALTY RESOURCES
AREEA/SOUTH FLORIDA
9400 DADELAND BLVD., PENTHOUSE ONE
MIAMI, FL 33156-2817
OWNER: MICHAEL Y. CANNON, MANAGING DIRECTOR

8. INVESTORS RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, INC.
5730 S.W. 74 STREET, SUITE 100
SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143-5381
OWNER: EDWARD N. PARKER, PRESIDENT

9. JAMES L. RILEY APPRAISAL COMPANY
7655 N.W. 50 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166-4701
OWNER: JAMES L. RILEY, PRESIDENT (AM)

10. QUINLIVAN APPRAISAL
5730 S.W. 74 STREET, SUITE 300
SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143
OWNER: J. MARK QUINLIVAN, PRESIDENT

11. ROE MINOR REALTY CONSULTANTS
1131 S.E. 3 AVENUE
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33316-1109
OWNER: CHARLES E. MINOR, PRESIDENT

12. SLACK & JOHNSTON, INC.
7300 NORTH KENDALL DRIVE, SUITE 520
MIAMI, FL 33156
OWNER: L. GLENN JOHNSTON, PRESIDENT
VICE PRESIDENT/SECRETARY/TREASURER

13. WARONKER & ROSEN, INC.
5730 S.W. 74^TH STREET, SUITE 200
SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143
OWNER: LEE H. WARONKER, PRESIDENT

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $100,000
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL 0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $100,000

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Bid No. 084-BB08 – MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT CATALOG DISCOUNT, to establish a contract, to purchase, at discounted prices, quantities, as may be required, of musical instruments and equipment, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective May 15, 2003, through October 31, 2003. This supplemental award is requested due to unanticipated usage and pending requisitions. Last contract usage averaged $19,055.15 per month, while this year's usage has averaged $28,177.94 per month. The supplemental amount requested is based on the average monthly expenditure, times the eighteen (18) month contract period, minus the original award amount. The previous award was based on a twelve (12) month period.

As a result of M & M Music going out of business, and the discontinuation of items 1, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22 and 30 by the manufacturer, which was awarded on Bid No. 147-AA06 – MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, to Interstate Music Supply, these items were purchased from another vendor with items in stock, using the catalog discount Bid No. 084-BB08, to provide continuity of music program.

PRIMARY

1. BOBB'S PIANO SALES & SERVICE, INC.
2512 S.W. 30 AVENUE
HALLANDALE, FL 33009
OWNER: ROBERT D. MESSINGSCHLAGER, PRESIDENT

2. INTERSTATE MUSIC SUPPLY
13819 WEST NATIONAL AVENUE
NEW BERLIN, WI 53151
OWNER: MICHAEL CASCIO, PRESIDENT

3. KEYBOARD WORLD
4201 WESTGATE AVENUE, A-3
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33409
OWNER: MARLENE REPAKA, PRESIDENT

4. NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL MUSIC COMPANY
1181 U.S. ROUTE 22, BOX 1130
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ 07092
OWNER: RAYMOND BENEDETTO, PRESIDENT

5. PIANOS PLUS, INC.
11771 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY
MIAMI, FL 33156
OWNER: JOHN B. ROSE, PRESIDENT

6. SAM ASH MUSIC CORPORATION
5360 N.W. 167 STREET
MIAMI LAKES, FL 33014
OWNER: PAUL J. ASH, PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR

7. WASHINGTON MUSIC SALES CENTER, INC.
11151 VIERS MILL ROAD
WHEATON, MD 20902
OWNER: CHARLES L. LEVIN, PRESIDENT

SECONDARY

8. COLUMBUS PRO PERCUSSION, INC.
5052 NORTH HIGH STREET
COLUMBUS, OH 43214
OWNER: JAMES RUPP, PRESIDENT

9. INTERSTATE MUSIC SUPPLY
13819 WEST NATIONAL AVENUE
NEW BERLIN, WI 53151
OWNER: MICHAEL CASCIO, PRESIDENT

10. KEYBOARD WORLD
4201 WESTGATE AVENUE, A-3
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33409
OWNER: MARLENE REPAKA, PRESIDENT

11. NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL MUSIC COMPANY
1181 U.S. ROUTE 22, BOX 1130
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ 07092
OWNER: RAYMOND BENEDETTO, PRESIDENT

12. SAM ASH MUSIC CORPORATION
5360 N.W. 167 STREET
MIAMI LAKES, FL 33014
OWNER: PAUL J. ASH, PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR

13. WASHINGTON MUSIC SALES CENTER, INC.
11151 VIERS MILL ROAD
WHEATON, MD 20902
OWNER: CHARLES L. LEVIN, PRESIDENT

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $256,933.92
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL 0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $228,661.79

G-61 REPORT OF PURCHASES MADE UTILIZING OTHER GOVERNMENT BIDS

Bookcases were requested by Materials Management, Furniture, Fixture and Equipment, using the State of Florida Bid No. 425-001-01-1, which expires on March 31, 2004. These items were for the renovation of Robert Morgan Technical Education Center, using Prison Rehabilitation and Diversified Enterprises, Inc. (PRIDE). In accordance with Florida Statute 287.042 (2), any local public agency is permitted to purchase goods and services from the corporation (PRIDE) and is, therefore, exempt from the competitive sealed bid requirements.

These items were requested by South Dade Senior High School, using the State of Florida Bid No. 255-001-01-1, which expires on January 31, 2004. This purchase order is for Microsoft software licensing for 350 computers and are required to operate computer programs for instructional purposes.

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These items were requested by the Department of Transportation, for Central East Vehicle Maintenance Facility, using Miami-Dade County, Florida, Bid No. SS3796-1/01-1, which expires on March 31, 2003. This purchase order is for a fuel system upgrade, at the Central East Vehicle Maintenance Facility. This vendor is the only approved manufacturer of this equipment and will provide software, vehicle information transmitters, labor, training for personnel, and all electrical change outs. This installation is to match existing equipment.

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These items were requested by Information Technology Services to provide IT Hardware, using Bid No. 250-000-03-1, which expires on July 31, 2005. These purchase orders are for computer servers, transceivers, hubs and various equipment to support the District's antivirus application. Quotations were solicited from vendors capable of providing Compaq equipment to match existing equipment previously installed at ITS.

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These items were requested by Information Technology, for Computer Software Training, using the State of Florida Bid No. 973-890-98-1, which expires on July 19, 2003. This purchase order is for on-site training at Information Technology Services for eight (8) employees. This training is necessary to support the District email system, as well as future systems.

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AUTHORIZE Procurement and Materials Management, to utilize The School Board of Palm Beach County, Florida, Bid No. 00C-010J – INSTALLATION, REPAIR AND/OR PURCHASE OF AIR- CONDITIONING SYSTEMS, which expires on May 17, 2003, to provide air-condition work at Oak Grove Elementary, West Homestead Elementary, Mays Middle, Gulfstream Elementary and Miami Central Senior High School, for a total amount of $423,000.

G-63 AUTHORIZATION FOR PAYMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, APPROVE payment to the following vendors:

1. Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation, in the amount of $7,500, for the purchase of doughnuts for the Department of Food and Nutrition.

2. M & B Products, Inc., in the amount of $33,000, for the purchase of fruit juices, for the Department of Food Nutrition.

3. Velda Farms, LLC, in the amount of $31,000, for the purchase of fruit juices, for the Department of Food and Nutrition.

G-64 AWARD BID NO. 040-CC07 – FURNISH AND INSTALL DOWNDRAFT PAINT BOOTH

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 040-CC07 – FURNISH AND INSTALL DOWNDRAFT PAINT BOOTH, to purchase, at a firm price, a downdraft paint booth with installation, for Robert Morgan Technical Education Center, effective March 12, 2003, as follows:

1. SIDNEY BOBBITT ASSOCIATES, INC.
D.B.A. SBA, INC.
371 GEES MILL BUSINESS PARKWAY, SUITE 300
CONYERS, GA 30013 $117,286
OWNER: SIDNEY BOBBITT, PRESIDENT

2. The award amount shall not exceed $117,286.

G-65 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 181-ZZ03 – SMOKED SAUSAGE, A LA CARTE (REBID)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 181-ZZ03 – SMOKED SAUSAGE, A LA CARTE (REBID), to purchase, at a firm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of smoked sausage, for the a la carte program of the Food Service Program, for the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the contract, effective June 21, 2003, through September 20, 2003, as follows:

1. DUTCH PACKING COMPANY, INC.
4115 N.W. 28 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33142 ESTIMATE $31,539.19
OWNER: C. ROSS, SECRETARY (HM)

2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $31,539.19.

G-66 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 071-BB10 – ELEVATOR-SERVICE CONTRACT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 071-BB10 – ELEVATOR-SERVICE CONTRACT, at firm unit prices, for the inspection, maintenance and repair of elevators, wheelchair lifts, and/or dumbwaiters, located in Miami-Dade County Public Schools, for Maintenance Operations, during the term of the contract, effective March 12, 2003, through March 11, 2004, as follows:

1. THYSSEN KRUPP ELEVATOR CORPORATION
7481 N.W. 66 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: JOHN BRANT, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $359,937.

G-67 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 028-AA02 – HOLLOW METAL DOORS AND FRAMES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 028-AA02 – HOLLOW METAL DOORS AND FRAMES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of hollow metal doors and frames, for Maintenance Operations, during the term of the contract, effective April 1, 2003, through June 30, 2003, as follows:

1. FIREDOOR CORPORATION
1350 N.W. 74 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33147 ESTIMATE $7,204.49
OWNER: JAMES R. SCHECHTER, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $7,204.49.

G-68 REJECT BID NO. 013-CC07 – PANELING, WOOD

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Bid No. 013-CC07 – PANELING, WOOD

G-69 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 010-AA09M/WBE – PLASTIC CAN LINERS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 010-AA09M/WBE – PLASTIC CAN LINERS, to purchase, at firm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of plastic can liners, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the contract, effective April 18, 2003, through April 17, 2004, as follows:

1. DISTRICT HEALTHCARE AND JANITORIAL SUPPLY, INC.
10302 N.W. SOUTH RIVER DRIVE, BAY #24
MEDLEY, FL 33178 ESTIMATE $32,292.65
OWNER: PERRY WILLIAMS (AM)
SECRETARY/TREASURER

2. TOTAL CONNECTION, INC.
20451 N.W. 2^nd AVE #118
MIAMI, FL 33169 ESTIMATE $409,679.52
OWNER: JOE ORUKOTAN, PRESIDENT (AM)

3. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $441,972.17.

G-70 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 088-AA01 – STUDENT DESKS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 088-AA01 – STUDENT DESKS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of student desks, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, effective April 18, 2003, through April 17, 2004, as follows:

1. C.A.J. AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
807 TYLER STREET
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33019 ESTIMATE $445,260.02
OWNER: TERRY L. JOHNSON, PRESIDENT (WF)

2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $445,260.02

G-71 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 110-AA09 – PRINTING OF STUDENT CASE MANAGEMENT FORMS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 110-AA09 – PRINTING OF STUDENT CASE MANAGEMENT FORMS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of the printing of student case management forms, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the contract, effective May 16, 2003, through May 15, 2004, as follows:

1. BEST FORMS AND LABEL PRINTING
8630 N.W. 4 STREET
PEMBROKE PINES, FL 33024 ESTIMATE $69,108.60
OWNER: JAMES J. OLDER, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $69,108.60.

G-72 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 114-AA06 – ART SUPPLIES I

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 114-AA06 – ART SUPPLIES I, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of art supplies, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the contract, effective April 13, 2003, through July 12, 2003, as follows:

1. DICK BLICK ART MATERIALS
695 US HIGHWAY 150 EAST
GALESBURG, IL 61401 ESTIMATE $18,000
OWNER: BOB BUCHSBAUM, C.E.O.

2. PYRAMID SCHOOL PRODUCTS
6510 NORTH 54 STREET
TAMPA, FL 33610-1908 ESTIMATE $20,100.71
OWNER: JOHN O. MILLER, VICE PRESIDENT

3. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $38,100.71.

G-73 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 116-AA10 – EDUCATIONAL CONSULTATION SERVICES TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE IN ADDRESSING CONTENT AND INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES IN LOW-PERFORMING SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 116-AA10 – EDUCATIONAL CONSULTATION SERVICES TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE IN ADDRESSING CONTENT AND INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES IN LOW-PERFORMING SCHOOLS, to provide assistance in addressing content and instructional strategies, to improve student achievement in low-performing schools, for the Office of Curriculum Support Services, during the term of the contract, effective March 14, 2003, through March 13, 2004, as follows:

1. DR. JOSEPH BONDI
207 BANNOCKBURN AVENUE
TEMPLE TERRACE, FL 33617 ESTIMATE $76,800
OWNER: DR. JOSEPH BONDI
CURRICULUM CONSULTANT

2. STUART GREENBERG
1208 N.W. 125 TERRACE
SUNRISE, FL 33323 ESTIMATE $40,400
OWNER: STUART GREENBERG
EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANT

3. LEARNING 24/7, INC.
2525 EAST ARIZONA BILTMORE CIRCLE, SUITE 240
PHOENIX, AR 85016 ESTIMATE $86,944
OWNER: KAREN YOUNG, PRESIDENT

4. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $204,144.

G-74 TERMINATE AND RE-AWARD BID NO. 129-BB06 – PHYSICAL EDUCATION EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES, MATS

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

1. TERMINATE the award of item 1 on Bid No. 129-BB06 - PHYSICAL EDUCATION EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES, MATS, effective March 12, 2003, as follows:

SPORTEXE, INC.
3048 JOG ROAD
GREENACRES, FL 33463 ESTIMATE $27,000
OWNER: MARK NICHOLLS, C.E.O.

2. RE-AWARD item 1 on Bid No. 129-BB06 - PHYSICAL EDUCATION EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES, MATS, effective March 12, 2003, through September 11, 2003, to the second low bidder as follows:

SPORT SUPPLY GROUP, INC.
D.B.A. BSN SPORTS
715 TWINING ROAD, SUITE 101
DRESHER, PA 19025 ESTIMATE $28,830
OWNER: GEOFFREY JURICK, PRESIDENT
EMERSON RADIO, INC.

3. Require that Sportexe, Inc., of Greenacres, Florida, lose eligibility to transact new business with the Board for a period of fourteen (14) months, pursuant to Board Rule 6Gx13- 3C-1.08 -- Performance And Payment Security, Declining A Bid Award, And Bonding Company Qualifications, effective March 12, 2003.

4. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $28,830.

G-75 AWARD BID NO. 034-CC06 – LAWN EQUIPMENT, TURF VAC

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 034-CC06 – LAWN EQUIPMENT, TURF VAC, to purchase, at a firm price, a turf vacuum, for Traz Powell Stadium, as follows:

1. THE KILPATRICK COMPANY
7700 HIGH RIDGE ROAD
BOYNTON BEACH, FL 33426 $17,512.20
OWNER: HAROLD D. KILPATRICK, PRESIDENT

2. The award amount shall not exceed $17,512.20.

G-76 AWARD BID NO. 077-CC09 – METAL PRODUCTS, SHEETS, ANGLES AND BARS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 077-CC09 – METAL PRODUCTS, SHEETS, ANGLES AND BARS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of metal products, sheets, angles and bars, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective March 14, 2003, through March 13, 2004, as follows:

1. MCKINSEY STEEL AND SUPPLY OF FLORIDA, INC.
817 N.W. 5 AVENUE
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33311 ESTIMATE $63,012.43
OWNER: WARREN G. THOMAS, PRESIDENT

2. MEDLEY STEEL AND SUPPLY, INC.
9925 N.W. 116 WAY
MEDLEY, FL 33178 ESTIMATE $2,732.18
OWNER: ORLANDO A. GOMEZ, PRESIDENT

3. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $65,744.61.

G-77 AWARD BID NO. 043-CC07 – AVIATION PROGRAM TRAINING EQUIPMENT (REBID)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 043-CC07 – AVIATION PROGRAM TRAINING EQUIPMENT (REBID), to purchase, at a firm unit price, aviation program training equipment, for George T. Baker Aviation School, effective March 12, 2003, as follows:

1. COMPOSITE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, INC.
1460 LONE SCOUT LOOKOUT
MONUMENT, CO 80132 $21,600
OWNER: CYNTHIA L. FOREMAN, PRESIDENT

2. The award amount shall not exceed $21,600.

G-78 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 078-AA03 – VENDING-MACHINE SERVICE - ACCESS FEE BASED

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 078-AA03 – VENDING-MACHINE SERVICE - ACCESS FEE BASED, at a firm annual access fee per senior high school location, paid to Miami-Dade County Public Schools, to provide vending-machine service at thirty-five (35) senior high and vocational schools, during the term of the contract, effective April 1, 2003, through March 31, 2004, as follows:

1. ICE CREAM VENDORS, INC.
5256 N.W. 163 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33014 ACCESS FEES $43,200
OWNER: MILTON KORDISH, PRESIDENT

2. PEPSI BOTTLING GROUP - MIAMI
7777 N.W. 41 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166 ACCESS FEES $2,154,487
OWNER: PEPSI BOTTLING GROUP

3. FLORIDA COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY
16569 S.W. 117 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33177 ACCESS FEES $35,086
OWNER: DOUGLAS N. DAFT, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.

4. GILLY VENDING, INC.
3530 MYSTIC POINT DRIVE, BLDG. 500, #512
AVENTURA, FL 33180 ACCESS FEES $255,101
OWNER: GILDA ROSENBERG, PRESIDENT (HF)

5. ALL SEASONS SERVICES, INC.
FORMERLY GREAT AMERICAN VENDING, INC.
10337 NORTH COMMERCE PARKWAY
MIRAMAR, FL 33025 ACCESS FEES $171,692
OWNER: SCOTT M. BOYTON, PRESIDENT

6. SUPREME VENDING CORPORATION
1745 CLEVELAND ROAD
MIAMI BEACH, FL 33141 ACCESS FEES $16,150
OWNER: ALBERTO LORENZO, PRESIDENT

G-79 REPORT PURCHASES MADE WITHIN GUIDELINES OF BOARD RULE 6Gx13-3C-1.10

This emergency request was required to provide continuation of counseling services to emotionally handicapped students for the Division of Exceptional Student Education. The 10 schools which required these services are not included under the existing contract for counseling services. A Request For Proposals is being initiated to cover the additional schools identified for compliance with Individual Educational Plans, to be effective July 1, 2003.

G-80 AWARD BID NO. 037-CC10 - COMMERCIAL LEASING OF PAVED PARKING FACILITY AT FIENBERG/FISHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 037-CC10 - COMMERCIAL LEASING OF PAVED PARKING FACILITY AT FIENBERG/FISHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, to establish a contract, for the commercial leasing of the paved parking facility at Fienberg/Fisher Elementary School, for the Department of Site Acquisition and Leasing, effective for one year, with a one-year extension option, at the Board's discretion, commencing upon obtaining any and all necessary licenses, permits, use approval or other approval, as required by the City of Miami, as follows:

1. OMNI PARKING SERVICES, INC.
208 ROYAL DUNES CIRCLE
ORMOND BEACH, FL 32176 $127,217.04
OWNER: JOHN DANIELS, PARTNER

G-81 AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 093-CC10 – COUNSELING SERVICES FOR IMMIGRANT AND LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENT (LEP) STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Request For Proposals No. 093-CC10 - COUNSELING SERVICES FOR IMMIGRANT AND LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENT (LEP) STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES, to provide weekly group and/or individual counseling to immigrant and limited English proficient (LEP) students and their families, who have been affected by traumatic experiences, for the Division of Bilingual Education and World Languages, effective March 12, 2003 through June 30, 2003, as follows:

1. DADE COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT, INC.
11401 SW 40 STREET, SUITE 307
MIAMI, FL 33165
OWNER: OLGI M. MONTPELLIER, PHD

2. JEWISH COMMUNITY SERVICES OF SOUTH FLORIDA
1790 SW 27 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33145
OWNER: DAVID B. SALTMAN, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

3. THE CHILDREN’S PSYCHIATRIC CENTER
15490 NW 7 AVENUE, SUITE 200
MIAMI, FL 33169
OWNER: ROBERT D. NOLAN, PHD

4. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated budget amount of $80,000.

G-82 REJECT BID NO. 095-CC10 – LEASE OF SUBCARRIERS ON WLRN 91.3 FM BROADCAST (REBID)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Bid No. 095-CC10 - LEASE OF SUBCARRIERS ON WLRN 91.3 FM BROADCAST (REBID).

G-83 AWARD BID NO. 097-CC10 - COMMERCIAL LEASING OF PAVED PARKING FACILITY AT COCONUT GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (REBID)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 097-CC10 - COMMERCIAL LEASING OF PAVED PARKING FACILITY AT COCONUT GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (REBID), to establish a contract, for the commercial leasing of the paved parking facility at Coconut Grove Elementary School, for the Department of Site Acquisition and Leasing, effective for one year, with a one-year extension option, at the Board's discretion, commencing upon obtaining any and all necessary licenses, permits, use approval or other approval, as required by the City of Miami, as follows:

1. SELIG PARKING, INC
D.B.A. AAA PARKING
233 PEACHTREE STREET N.E., SUITE 701
ATLANTA, GA 30303 $32,004
OWNER: RONALD F. WILLIAMS, PRESIDENT

G-84 REJECT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 066-CC10 – MEDICAL CONSULTATION SERVICES AND HEALTH PLAN OMBUDSMAN

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade, County, Florida, REJECT Request For Proposals No. 066-CC10 – MEDICAL CONSULTATION SERVICES AND HEALTH PLAN OMBUDSMAN, to permit rebidding, using revised specifications and an expanded mailing list through medical association journals.

G-85 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 149-AA10 – APPLICANT AND EMPLOYEE COLLECTION AND DRUG-SCREENING SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 149-AA10 – APPLICANT AND EMPLOYEE COLLECTION AND DRUG-SCREENING SERVICES, to establish a contract, at a firm price, to conduct applicant and employee collection and drug-screening services, for Personnel Management and Services, during the term of the contract, effective March 13, 2003, through June 12, 2003, as follows:

1. RN EXPERTISE, INC.
691 DOUGLAS AVENUE, SUITE 101
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FL 32714 ESTIMATE $77,305
OWNER: CHRISTINE STEELE, PRESIDENT (WF)

2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $77,305.

H. PERSONNEL

H-1 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: JANUARY 9 – FEBRUARY 5, 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 925.

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

H-3 APPOINTMENTS AND ASSIGNMENTS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT AND PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR CANDIDATES NEW TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICT

H-4 APPOINTMENT OF PERSONNEL TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT OR EXTENDED ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR 2003-2004

RECOMMENDED: That, pursuant to Florida Statute 1012.22(1)(b), The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, effective July 1, 2003, approve nominations of the instructional personnel whose names appear on Appointment List 1 for professional service contract, subject to contract provisions and reduction-in-force procedures, in accordance with state statutes, collective bargaining provisions, and Miami-Dade County School Board rules.

H-5 APPOINTMENT OF INSTRUCTIONAL SUPERVISORS, ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS AND PRINCIPALS TO ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR 2003-2004

RECOMMENDED: That, pursuant to Florida Statute 1012.22(1)(b), The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, effective July 1, 2003, approve nominations of instructional supervisors, assistant principals, and principals whose names appear on Appointment List 2 for annual contract, subject to the provisions set forth in the annual contract and reduction-in-force procedures in accordance with state statutes and Miami-Dade County School Board rules.

H-6 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO IMPLEMENT THE NEW TEACHERS MENTORING PROGRAM DURING THE 2003-2004 SCHOOL YEAR

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the implementation of the New Teachers Mentoring Program during the 2003-2004 school year.

H-7 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A RECIPROCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY FOR THE ACCEPTANCE AND TRANSFER OF UNUSED SICK LEAVE FOR FORMER EMPLOYEES OF BOTH ENTITIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a reciprocal agreement between Miami-Dade County Public Schools and Florida State University for the acceptance and transfer of unused sick leave for former employees of both entities.

H-8 REVISED CALENDAR FOR SUBMITTING PENDING NOMINATIONS FOR PERSONNEL APPOINTMENTS FOR THE 2003-2004 SCHOOL YEAR

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt, pursuant to §§1012.22 and 1012.33, Florida Statutes, the revised calendar for submitting nominations for personnel appointments for the 2003-2004 school year.

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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AGENDA SECTION

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