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MEETING AGENDA

April 9, 2003


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

OFFICIAL AGENDA

APRIL 9 , 2003 REGULAR BOARD MEETING 1:00 P.M.

PUBLIC HEARING

PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK TO AN AGENDA ITEM listed for this meeting and/or the PUBLIC HEARING, to be conducted immediately following the conclusion of the regular agenda, should submit a written request to the Superintendent of Schools, 1450 N.E. Second Avenue, Room 158, Miami, Florida 33132, NO LATER THAN 4:30 P.M., MONDAY, APRIL 7, 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.

The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, seeks public input and participation. However, the public purpose is not served when citizens become disorderly or disrupt the meeting. Accordingly, the Chair may order the removal from any School Board meeting of any person interfering with the expeditious or orderly process of the meeting provided the Chair has first issued a warning that continued interference with the orderly processes of the meeting will result in removal. §230.173, Fla. Stat.

The published agenda is available for review on the Internet at: [http://www.dadeschools.net].

1:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION

SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS

Outstanding Student Awards

- Intel Science Talent Search Semifinalists
- Siemens Westinghouse Competition Semifinalist

Outstanding Professional Awards - 2002 Young Epidemiology Scholars
- Teacher Competition Winners

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: February 27; March 6, 11, 13 and 18, 2003

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: March 12, 2003

AGENDA ITEMS RESERVED FOR CONSIDERATION

PUBLIC HEARING

A. SUPERINTENDENT’S PRIORITY ITEMS

A-1 REPORT ON PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE K-12 SCHOOL ALLOCATION PLAN

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept the report of proposed changes to the K-12 School Allocation Plan.

A-2 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-1B-1.022 PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT – A HOME-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP

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 6Gx13-1B-1.011, Parental Involvement – A Home-School Partnership.

A-3 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-8C-1.21, LOBBYISTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Rule 6Gx13-8C-1.21, Lobbyists, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective April 9, 2003

A-4 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVE THE REMAINING RECOMMENDATION ASSOCIATED WITH THE SUPERINTENDENT’S REORGANIZATION

A-5 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO IMPLEMENT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR THE 2003 SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAMS INCLUDING ACADEMIC REMEDIAL AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS, JULY 7, 2003 THROUGH AUGUST 1, 2003; SELECTED SCHOOL-BASED PROGRAMS, JULY 7, 2003 THROUGH AUGUST 12, 2003; AND THE COLLABORATIVE PARKS AND RECREATION INITIATIVE FOR ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS, JULY 7, 2003 THROUGH AUGUST 1, 2003

A-6 A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FROM CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT CONSULTING FIRMS OR INDIVIDUALS TO ASSIST IN THE ASSESSMENT OF THE FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT

B. EDUCATION

B-1 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE EXCEPTIONAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF SOUTH FLORIDA TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND RELATED SERVICES FOR EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $67,779, FROM APRIL 10, 2003 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2003

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with the Exceptional Development Corporation of South Florida, to provide educational and related services for exceptional students, in an amount not to exceed $67,779, from April 10, 2003 through June 30, 2003.

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

B-2 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO HOST THE PROJECT 540 STUDENT LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE FOR STUDENTS AND TEACHER-SPONSORS AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH THE HILTON MIAMI AIRPORT HOTEL AND ITS REQUIRED SUBCONTRACTORS WITH AN ESTIMATED COST OF $16,000

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

1. host the Project 540 Student Leadership Conference for students and teacher-sponsors; and

2. enter into contractual agreements with the Hilton Miami Airport Hotel and its required subcontractors for April 14, 2003, to provide facilities and services for the Project 540 Student Leadership Conference with a cost not to exceed $16,000.

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

EXPULSIONS

B-30 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08
CASE NO: SM-106 (2002-2003) DOB: 02/24/88

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-106 (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-31 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 12
CASE NO: SM-107 (2002-2003) DOB: 02/10/84

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-107 (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: 08
CASE NO: SM-108 (2002-2003) DOB: 10/12/88

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-108 (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-114 (2002-2003) DOB: 01/17/86

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-114 (2002-2003), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign the student to an alternative education program for his/her tenure in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

B-34 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08
CASE NO: SM-115 (2002-2003) DOB: 01/13/87

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-115 (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: ADULT
OAVACE CASE NO: 004AD(02-03) DOB: 08/16/84

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in supplemental material Case No. 004AD(02‑03), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

GRANTS ADMINISTRATION

B-60 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE EWING MARION KAUFFMAN FOUNDATION FOR FUNDING THE MAKING A JOB PROJECT

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

1. accept a grant award from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation for funding the Making a Job Project in the amount of $27,000 for the grant period of November 1, 2002 through July 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 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION, FOR FUNDING UNDER COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT #U87/CCU422648-01: IMPROVING THE HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND WELL-BEING OF YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH COORDINATED SCHOOL HEALTH PROGRAMS

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

1. accept a grant award from The United States Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, for funding under Cooperative Agreement #U87/CCU422648-01: Improving the Health, Education, and Well-Being of Young People through Coordinated School Health Programs in the amount of $1,577,530 for the grant period of March 1, 2003 through February 28, 2008;

2. extend this program and Cooperative Agreement 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 FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING THE 21st CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER PROGRAM AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MATER ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF MATER ACADEMY EAST AND MATER CENTER CHARTER SCHOOLS

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 $175,000 for funding the 21st Century Community Learning Center Program at Mater Academy East Charter School and Mater Center Charter School;

2. enter into a contractual agreement with Mater Academy, Inc., on behalf of Mater Academy East Charter School and Mater Center Charter Schools in the amount of $170,563 to implement the program, for the grant period of November 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003;

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

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

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

B-63 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 CHARTER SCHOOLS LISTED BELOW

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 total amount of $1,650,000 for funding under the Public Charter School Federal Grant Program;

2. enter into separate contractual agreements with:

a. The City of Aventura, Florida on behalf of Aventura Charter Elementary School, in the amount of $144,676;

b. Children First Charter School, Inc., on behalf of Children First Charter School, in the amount of $144,676;

c. The Miami Children’s Museum Charter School, Inc., on behalf of Miami Children’s Museum Charter School, in the amount of $144,676;

d. Somerset Academy, Inc., on behalf of Somerset Academy, in the amount of $144,676;

e. Theodore R. and Thelma A. Gibson Charter School, Inc., on behalf of Theodore R. and Thelma A. Gibson Charter School, in the amount of $144,676;

f. The Homestead Charter Foundation, Inc., on behalf of Keys Gate Charter School, in the amount of $144,676;

g. Sweet Home Community Builders, Inc., on behalf of Sweet Home Charter School, in the amount of $144,676;

h. The Doral Academy, Inc., on behalf of Doral Academy Middle Charter School, in the amount of $144,676;

i. Mater Academy, Inc., on behalf of Mater Academy Charter Middle School, in the amount of $144,676;

j. Pinecrest Academy, Inc., on behalf of Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter Middle School, in the amount of $144,676; and

k. Florida School for Integrated Academics and Technologies, Inc., on behalf of School for Integrated Academics and Technologies (SIATech), in the amount of $144,676; to implement the program for the grant period of January 28, 2003 through September 30, 2004;

3. extend these programs and contractual agreements as authorized through official notification from the granting agency in order to complete the goals of the programs; and

4. 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.

MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS

B-75 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR STUDENTS TO TRAVEL OUT OF THE COUNTRY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the out-of-country field trip to Toronto, Canada, for students at Robert Russa Moton Elementary School, from May 1, 2003 through May 4, 2003.

B-77 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH BERLITZ LANGUAGE CENTER TO PROVIDE SPANISH INSTRUCTION AT PALMETTO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FROM AUGUST 26, 2002 THROUGH JUNE 11, 2003

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

1. enter into a contractual agreement with the Berlitz Language Center to provide Spanish instruction at Palmetto Elementary School at a cost not to exceed $105,416 from August 26, 2002 through June 11, 2003;

2. authorize the Superintendent, upon continued agreement, to renew the contract for three additional one-year periods; and

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

The appropriation for this item is included in the General Fund of the 2002-2003 Tentative Budget

C. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

C-1 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. CHARLES M. KEPLER, JR. – DOAH CASE NO. 02-3502

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami- Florida, enter a final order in the case of The School Board of Miami—Dade County, Florida v. Charles M. Kepler, Jr., DOAH Case No. 02-3502, adopting the Administrative Law Judge’s Recommended Order sustaining the suspension without pay of Charles M. Kepler, Jr., and terminating his employment with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, as of August 21, 2002, and denying any claim for back pay.

BOARD RULES

C-20 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: FINAL 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, adopt amended Board Rule 6Gx13-7B-1.02, Architectural, Engineering, and Inspection Services – Authority of Superintendent of Schools to Employ, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective April 9, 2003.

C-21 PROPOSED PROMULGATION OF NEW BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-8C-1.141, MEETINGS—MEMBER CONFERENCES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt new School Board Rule 6Gx13-8C-1.141, Meetings—Member Conferences, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective April 9, 2003.

C-22 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-2C-1.083, EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES PLANNING, SITE SELECTION AND ACQUISITION, AND CONSTRUCTION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend School Board Rule 6Gx13-2C-1.083, educational Facilities Planning, Site Selection and Acquisition, and Construction.

C-23 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 4D-1.022, MANUAL OF PROCEDURES FOR MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL

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- 4D-1.022, Manual of Procedures for Managerial Exempt Personnel, and to amend Section B, Compensation System, of the document, Manual of Procedures for Managerial Exempt Personnel, which is incorporated by reference and a part of this Board rule.

C-24 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 School Board Rule 6Gx13-7B-1.02, Architectural, Engineering, and Inspection Services—Authority of Superintendent of School to Employ, and to modify the documents, Procedures for the Selection of Architects and Engineering Projects Consultant (APC/EPC), and Procedures for the Selection of Construction, which are incorporated by reference and are a part of this rule.

D. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

D-1 NEW BUSINESS: BOARD MEMBERS

D-2 DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO INITIATE A PILOT PROGRAM CALLED THE EXECUTIVE PARTNERSHIP, IN COOPERATION WITH THE COALITION OF CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. KROP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to initiate a pilot program called, “The Executive Partnership,” in cooperation with the Coalition of Chambers of Commerce.

D-3 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMEND PROPOSED RULE 6Gx13-8C-1.21-SCHOOL BOARD-METHODS OF OPERATION--LOBBYISTS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, amend proposed rule 6Gx13-8C-1.21-School Board-Methods of Operation-Lobbyists.

D-4 DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO CONDUCT A STUDY COMPARING THE M-DCPS EDUCATIONAL SPECIFICATIONS WITH THE MINIMUM STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF CLASSROOMS AND RECOMMEND REVISIONS TO THE BOARD

D-5 ESTABLISH AN AD HOC COMMITTEE COMPOSED OF CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS AND STAFF TO EVALUATE THE DISTRICT’S DESIGN CRITERIA AND MASTER SPECIFICATIONS, COMPARE THEM TO THE MINIMUM STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS, AND RECOMMEND REVISIONS TO THE BOARD

D-6 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 03-22 RECOGNIZING MAY 2003 AS HAITIAN HERITAGE/CULTURAL MONTH, AND AUTHORIZE ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS TO FOSTER RELATED ACTIVITIES

D-7 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 03-23 SUPPORTING THE RECOGNITION OF MAY 2003 AS ASIAN-PACIFIC AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH, AND AUTHORIZE ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS TO FOSTER RELATED ACTIVITIES

D-8 CLARIFICATION OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE 6GX13-7E-1.02, EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES – NAMING

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. KROP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Board Attorney to review Board Rule 6Gx13-7E-1.02, Educational Facilities-Naming, and present any advisable revisions for clarity to the Board at the meeting of May 14, 2003.

D-9 REQUEST FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO MANDATE THE INTEGRATION OF THE “WALKSAFE” PEDESTRIAN SAFETY PROGRAM, DEVELOPED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI, RYDER TRAUMA CENTER, INTO THE EXISTING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL’S PEDESTRIAN/BUS SAFETY EDUCATION PROGRAM, GRADES K-5 DISTRICTWIDE

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. COBO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, request the Superintendent to mandate the integration of the “WalkSafe” Pedestrian Safety Program, develop by the University of Miami-Dade County Public School’s Pedestrian/Bus Safety Education Program, grades K-5 districtwide. No local funds are required.

D-10 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO INITIATE A COMPENSATION STUDY FOR MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONAL

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to do the following:

1) Initiate a compensation study for managerial exempt personnel; and

2) Provide recommendations to the Board for a salary schedule for MEP positions at its August 20, 2003 Board meeting.

D-11 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT AND BOARD ATTORNEY TO PROVIDE RECOMMENDED REVISIONS TO SCHOOL BOARD RULE 6Gx13–4D-1.022, MANUAL OF PROCEDURES FOR MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL (MEP) AND ADMINISTRATOR CONTRACTS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida direct the Superintendent and Board Attorney to do the following:

1) Review the MEP Manual and MEP contracts for consistency with the Florida Education Code and with matters concerning appointments, non-renewals, non-reappointments, reassignments and cancellations of contract and termination of employment; and

2) Provide recommended revisions to School Board Rule 6Gx13-4D-1.022, Manual of Procedures for Managerial Exempt Personnel (MEP) and the MEP contracts to allow the Superintendent the authority to make recommendations for appointments, reassignments, non-renewals, non-reappointments, cancellations of contracts and terminations of employment.

D-12 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO PROVIDE A POSITION PAPER ON POSSIBLE DISTRICT REFORM INITIATIVES AND DIRECT THE BOARD ATTORNEY TO PROVIDE AN OPINION ON ANY LEGAL IMPLICATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH IMPLEMENTING THOSE INITIATIVES

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to provide a position paper on District reform initiatives and direct the Board Attorney to provide an opinion on any legal implications associated with implementing those initiatives.

D-13 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE A STATUS REPORT ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE 2001-2003 AD HOC MULTILINGUAL TASK FORCE

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent of Schools to provide a status report on the implementation of the recommendations of the 2001-2002 Ad Hoc Multilingual Task Force.

D-14 IMPROVING SCHOOL SECURITY AND PREPAREDNESS

D-15 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZE AN AMENDMENT TO THE 2003 STATE LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM TO ADDRESS THE SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE PLAN AND ALTERNATIVES FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF AMENDMENT 9: CLASS SIZE REDUCTION

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

1. amend the 2003 State Legislative Program to establish as a legislative priority of flexibility in the implementation of Amendment 9: Class Size Reduction; and

2. support the repeal of 1013.21, Florida Statutes which specifies that by July 1, 2003, student stations in relocatable facilities exceeding 20 years of age and in use by a district during the 1998-99 fiscal year shall be removed.

D-16 AUTHORIZATION TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY TO CONSIDER IMPLEMENTATION OF THE “KNOWLEDGE IS POWER PROGRAM” (KIPP ACADEMY) IN SELECTED DISTRICT OR CHARTER SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to conduct the implementation of the “Knowledge is Power Program” (KIPP Academy) in selected District or charter schools.

D-17 INITIATE RULE MAKING FOR THE REPORTING FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AUDITS


E. BUSINESS

E-1 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COMMENCEMENT OF EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS FOR A + 54-ACRE SITE LOCATED AT OKEECHOBEE ROAD AND NW 92 AVENUE, HIALEAH GARDENS, FLORIDA, FOR THE SITING OF PROPOSED STATE SCHOOL “JJJ”, STATE SCHOOL “MM1”, AND STATE SCHOOL “V1”

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt Resolution No. 03-21 authorizing the Superintendent or his designee to initiate eminent domain proceedings to acquire a + 54-acre site located at Okeechobee Road and NW 92 Avenue, Hialeah Gardens, Florida, for the siting of proposed State School “JJJ”, State School MM1” and State School “V1” within Region I, pursuant to the recommendation of the School Site Planning and Construction Committee.

E-2 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A JOINT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT (JPA) WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR OFF-SITE IMPROVEMENTS NECESSARY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STATE SCHOOL “Z-1” AT MIAMI HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (PROJECT NO. A-0637) 17661 SW 117 Avenue, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute the Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) with Miami-Dade County for off-site improvements directly resulting from the construction of State School “Z-1” at Miami Heights Elementary School site, Project No. A0637.

E-4 RENEWAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH GLADES BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL LEAGUE, INC., FOR THE USE OF THE PLAYFIELD AREA AT GLADES MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the renewal of the lease agreement with Glades Baseball and Softball League, Inc., for use of the playfield area at Glades Middle School, at an annual rental rate of $1.00. The term of the renewal option period will commence July 1, 2003, and will end June 30, 2004. All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement will remain unchanged.

E-5 UPDATE REPORT ON FIRE SAFETY

E-6 REPORT ON THE PROS AND CONS AND GENERAL EFFECTS OF PRIVATIZATION OF THE MAINTENANCE OF NINE SCHOOLS IN THE DISTRICT

E-15 COMMISSIONING OF EVANS ENVIRONMENTAL & GEOSCIENCES, LAW ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC., NUTTING ENGINEERS OF FLORIDA, INC., PROFESSIONAL SERVICE INDUSTRIES, INC., AND PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING & INSPECTION COMPANY, INC., TO PERFORM GEOTECHNICAL / CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS TESTING AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT SERVICES FOR A TWO-YEAR TERM CONTRACT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firms of Evans Environmental & Geosciences, Law Engineering and Environmental Services, Inc., Nutting Engineers of Florida, Inc., Professional Service Industries, Inc., and Professional Engineering & Inspection Company, Inc., to perform geotechnical, construction materials testing and environment assessment consulting services for a term of two (2) years, commencing March 12, 2003 through March 11, 2005, based on the negotiated unit prices as included in fee Schedules “A” and “B”.

E-16 COMMISSIONING OF POST BUCKLEY SCHUH & JERNIGAN TO PERFORM ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE FIRE SPRINKLER AND EMERGENCY LIGHTING PROJECT AT MIAMI CAROL CITY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. A0830

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida commission the firm of Post Buckley Schuh & Jernigan to perform architectural/engineering services for the fire sprinkler and emergency lighting project at Miami Carol City Senior High School, with an estimated construction cost of $1,500,000, for the following considerations:

1) a lump sum basic services fee of $127,500, which represents approximately 8.50% of the construction cost;

2) an additional lump sum fee of $5,000 for reproduction of Board requested construction documents;

3) at the Board’s option, the Project Architect will provide 68 site visits for a fee of $17,000 for the duration of the construction process;

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

5) the Project Architect will maintain at least a $1,000,000 blanket Professional Liability insurance policy.

E-17 COMMISSIONING OF H.J. ROSS ASSOCIATES, INC., AS SPECIAL PROJECTS CONSULTANT (SPC) – MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida commission the firm of H.J. Ross Associates, Inc., to provide Special Projects Consultant (SPC) mechanical engineering services, under the above terms and conditions, for a two (2) year period commencing April 10, 2003 through April 9, 2005. The second year of the agreement is at the Board’s option and therefore must be ratified by the Board prior to its commencement.

E-18 COMMISSIONING OF AVART, INC., AND LIVS ASSOCIATES AS SPECIAL PROJECTS CONSULTANTS (SPC) – STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida commission the firms of Avart, Inc., and LIVS Associates to provide Special Projects Consultant (SPC) structural engineering services, under the above terms and conditions, for a two (2) year period commencing April 10, 2003 through April 9, 2005. The second year of each agreement is at the Board’s option and therefore must be ratified by the Board prior to its commencement.

E-19 COMMISSIONING OF ZYSCOVICH, INC., AS DESIGN CRITERIA PROFESSIONAL (DCP) FOR A NEW MIDDLE LEARNING CENTER ADDITION AT LINDA LENTIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PROJECT #A0834

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida commission the firm of Zyscovich, Inc., to prepare and administer the design criteria package for the new Middle Learning Center addition at Linda Lentin Elementary School for the following considerations:

1) a lump sum basic fee of $180,456, which represents 3.50% of the construction cost;

2) additional lump sum fees were negotiated for the following services: a) $4,500 for subsurface exploration; b) $9,800 for traffic engineering; c) $6,000 for layout and coordination of all furniture, fixture and equipment; d) $12,000 for printing; and e) $5,000 reuse fee;

3) at the Board’s option, the DCP will provide 120 site visits for a fee of $30,000 for the duration of the construction process;

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

5) the DCP will maintain at least a $1,000,000 blanket Professional Liability insurance policy.

E-20 CHANGE ORDER NO. 5
PROJECT NO. A0405
ADDITIONS, REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS
MIAMI LAKES EDUCATIONAL CENTER
5780 NW 158 Street, Miami Lakes, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 5 on Project No. A0405, Additions, Remodeling and Renovations, Miami Lakes Technical Senior High School for a credit of $73,516.

E-21 CHANGE ORDER NO. 5
PROJECT NO. A0670
ADDITIONS, REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS
WESTVIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL
1901 NW 127 Street, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Change Order No. 5 on Project No. A0670, Additions, Remodeling and Renovations, Westview Middle School for an additional cost of $48,334 and a time extension of 10 days.

E-22 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A0750B
NEW CONSTRUCTION - MEDIA CENTER
LORAH PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
5160 NW 31 Avenue, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A0750B, New Construction - Media Center, Lorah Park Elementary School for an additional cost of $154,360 and a time extension of 104 days.

E-23 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 4
PROJECT NO. A0497
ADDITIONS, REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS
FAIRLAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
444 SW 60 Avenue, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Final Change Order No. 4 on Project No. A0497, Additions, Remodeling and Renovations, Fairlawn Elementary School for an additional cost of $39,499 and a time extension of 120 days.

E-24 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 3
PROJECT NO. A-0499
ADDITION, REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS
GLADES MIDDLE SCHOOL
9451 SW 64 Street, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 3 on Project No. A-0499, Addition, Remodeling and Renovations, Glades Middle School for a credit of $14,450.

E-25 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 11
PROJECT NO. A0587
NEW FACILITY
BISCAYNE NATURE CENTER
4000 Crandon Park Boulevard, Key Biscayne, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 11 on Project No. A0587, New Facility, Biscayne Nature Center for a credit of $205,819.

E-27 AWARD TO HEWETT-KIER CONSTRUCTION, INC.
PROJECT NO. LP0024
DESIGN-BUILD - RENOVATION OF SCIENCE CLASSROOMS
HOMESTEAD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
2351 SE 12 Avenue, Homestead, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, award Project No. LP0024, Design-Build, Renovation of Science Classrooms , Homestead Senior High School on the basis of Base Bid and Deductive Alternate No. 3 in the amount of $1,262,700 to the low bidder: Hewett-Kier Construction, Inc., 3451 NW 14th Avenue, Pompano Beach, FL 33064.

E-50 INCREASE THE MAXIMUM CONTRACT AMOUNT AND RENEW
CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH TRAN CONSTRUCTION, INC.
JOB ORDER CONTRACT (JOC) DETAILED REPAIRS AND CONSTRUCTION TASK FOR MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS SOUTH CENTRAL AREA OF THE M-DCPS DISTRICT
CONTRACT NO. JOC02-SC
1st RENEWAL CONTRACT NO. JOC02-SC-A

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

1. increase the maximum value under the contractual agreement with TRAN Construction, Inc., Contract No. JOC02-SC from $1,000,000 to $2,000,000, as allowed under Article 13 of the agreement; and

2. renew the contractual agreement with TRAN Construction, Inc., Contract No. JOC02-SC-A, in conformance with Article 14 of the contract, for a period of one year commencing on the date the current contract meets the maximum value, or on June 19, 2003, whichever occurs first.

E-51 EXTENSION OF TERM CONTRACT WITH MCO ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. FOR GENERAL REMOVAL OF ASBESTOS CONTAINING MATERIALS FOR ACCESS CENTERS 1 AND 2 SCHOOLS / VARIOUS LOCATIONS (CONTRACT NO. ASB/TB-2002-GR/1 & 2)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to extend the current term contract for General Removal of Asbestos Containing Materials in ACCESS Centers 1 and 2 schools, Contract ASB/TB-2002-GR/1 & 2, between MCO Environmental, Inc. and Miami-Dade County Public Schools, under the same terms and conditions, for an additional year from May 17, 2003 until May 16, 2004, provided that new bonds and insurance certificates are submitted accordingly.

E-52 EXTENSION OF TERM CONTRACT WITH SAL’S ABATEMENT CORPORATION FOR COMPENSATION LIMIT AND TERM, FOR GENERAL REMOVAL OF ASBESTOS CONTAINING MATERIALS FOR ACCESS CENTERS 3 AND 4 SCHOOLS / VARIOUS LOCATIONS (CONTRACT NO. ASB/TB-2002-GR/3 & 4)

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

a) the current term contract compensation limit for General Removal of Asbestos Containing Materials in ACCESS Centers 3 and 4 schools, Contract ASB/TB-2002-GR/3 & 4, between Sal’s Abatement Corporation and Miami-Dade County Public Schools, under the same terms and conditions, for an additional $500,000, provided that new bonds and insurance certificates are submitted accordingly.

b) The current term contract for General Removal of Asbestos Containing Materials in ACCESS Centers 3 and 4 schools, Contract ASB/TB-2002-GR/3 & 4, between Sal’s Abatement Corporation and Miami-Dade County Public Schools, under the same terms and conditions, for an additional year from May 17, 2003 until May 16, 2004, provided that new bonds and insurance certificates are submitted accordingly.

E-53 EXTENSION OF TERM CONTRACT WITH DECON ENVIRONMENTAL & ENGINEERING, INC. FOR GENERAL REMOVAL OF ASBESTOS CONTAINING MATERIALS FOR ACCESS CENTERS 5 AND 6 SCHOOLS / VARIOUS LOCATIONS (CONTRACT NO. ASB/TB-2002-GR/5 & 6)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to extend the current term contract for General Removal of Asbestos Containing Materials in ACCESS Centers 5 and 6 schools, Contract ASB/TB-2002-GR/5 & 6, between Decon Environmental & Engineering, Inc. and Miami-Dade County Public Schools, under the same terms and conditions, for an additional year from May 17, 2003 until May 16, 2004, provided that new bonds and insurance certificates are submitted accordingly.

F. CHIEF OF STAFF

F-1 PREQUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION

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

F-11 AUTHORIZATION TO GRANT A WATER LINE EASEMENT LOCATED AT JOHN H. SCHEE TRANSPORTATION SITE IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PROJECT NO. A0592B

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the execution of the water line easement at the John H. Schee Transportation Site, Project No. A0592B, in favor of Miami-Dade County.

F-12 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE THE ABSOLUTE BILL OF SALE FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF THE WATER FACILITIES AT THE THENA CROWDER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PROJECT NO. A0653

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 Thena Crowder Elementary School site, Project No. A0653, in favor of Miami-Dade County.

OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

F-13 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
PATRICIA A. CUMMINGS – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective April 9, 2003, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Patricia A. Cummings, School Bus Driver, at North Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

F-14 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
CAROLYN T. DYE – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
SOUTHWEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective April 9, 2003, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Carolyn T. Dye, School Bus Driver, at Southwest Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

F-15 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
ANNETTE HART – BUS AIDE
CENTRAL EAST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Annette Hart, Bus Aide, at Central East Transportation Center, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

F-16 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
SABRINA L. HENDERSON – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
SOUTHWEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective April 9, 2003, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Sabrina L. Henderson, School Bus Driver, at Southwest Transportation Center, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

F-17 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
MICHELLE KING – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
SOUTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER

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

F-18 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
TANYA D. MITCHELL – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Tanya D. Mitchell, School Bus Driver, at North Transportation Center, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

F-19 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
MARC S. MORGAN – CUSTODIAN
MELROSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Marc S. Morgan, Custodian at Melrose Elementary School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

F-20 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
MICHAEL A. ROBINSON – BUS AIDE
NORTHEAST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective April 9, 2003, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Michael A. Robinson, Bus Aide, at Northeast Transportation Center, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

F-21 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
JOSEPH RUSS - CUSTODIAN
SOUTHWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective April 9, 2003, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Joseph Russ, Custodian, at Southwood Middle School, for 30 work days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

F-22 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
ROBERT H. SMITH, JR. – PARAPROFESSIONAL
THOMAS JEFFERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective April 9, 2003, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Robert H. Smith, Jr., Paraprofessional, at Thomas Jefferson Middle School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

G. FINANCIAL AFFAIRS

G-16 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 2003

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

G-31 SPECIAL TAX CO-COUNSEL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, appoint Edwards & Carstarphen as special tax co-counsel for the duration of the term assigned to McCrary and Associates, which expires on November 1, 2003.

G-41 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO SPONSOR THE SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN 2003

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to submit an application to the Florida Department of Education to sponsor the Summer Food Service Program for Children 2003.

G-42 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI-FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND NUTRITION TO PROVIDE MEALS FOR PARTICIPANTS IN THE CITY’S SUMMER PROGRAM FROM JUNE 16, 2003 THROUGH AUGUST 15, 2003

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent of Schools to enter into a contractual agreement with the City of Miami for the Department of Food and Nutrition to provide meals for participants in the city’s summer program from June 16, 2003 through August 15, 2003.

G-46 RECOMMENDATION FOR AWARD OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) #082-CC10, 403(b)401(a) TERMINAL LEAVE RETIREMENT PLAN

G-47 RENEWAL OF BOARD’S PROPERTY INSURANCE PROGRAM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., to secure and bind maximum available limits of all risk, replacement cost property insurance coverage, annual premiums not to exceed $22 million, effective May 1, 2003, with payment to be funded from its property insurance budget, with a full report, including confirmation of coverages, carriers, deductibles, costs, terms, and recommendations for other property coverage, including flood, as required by FEMA, to be submitted to the Board at its meeting May 14, 2003.

PROCUREMENT

G-60 REPORT OF PURCHASES MADE UTILIZING OTHER GOVERNMENT BIDS

P.O. DATE

P.O. NO.
VENDOR
AMOUNT

02/12/03

J00729252

MALLARD SYSTEMS
1395 N.W. 17TH AVENUE, SUITE 115
DELRAY BEACH, FL 33445

$19,228
03/05/03 B00730259

MALLARD SYSTEM
1395 N.W. 17TH AVENUE
DELRAY BEACH, FL 33445

$12,005
12/09/02 C02041056

BRINKS, INC.
5575 N.W. 87 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33178

$95,000
01/30/03 D02027222 COMPUTER AID, INC.
1390 RIDGEVIEW DRIVE
ALLENTOWN, PA 18104
$80,320
01/30/03 D02046783

UNITED DATA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
7212 N.W. 56 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166

$23,668.76
01/31/03 D02045161 UNITED DATA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
7212 N.W. 56 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166
$18,407.20
02/03/03 D02050927 UNITED DATA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
7212 N.W. 56 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166
$45,582
02/21/03 D02053642 SOFTWARE HOUSE INTERNATIONAL
P.O. BOX 8500-41155
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19178
$28,195.99

G-61 AWARD BID NO. 029-CC10 – REINFORCED CONCRETE AND ASSOCIATED SERVICES (SUPPLY AND INSTALL)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 029-CC10 – REINFORCED CONCRETE AND ASSOCIATED SERVICES (SUPPLY AND INSTALL), to supply and install, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of reinforced concrete and associated services, for Maintenance Operations, during the term of the bid, effective April 17, 2003, through April 16, 2004, as follows:

1. INLAND ENGINEERING CONTRACTORS, INC.
6595 N.W. 36 STREET, SUITE 307
MIAMI, FL 33166
ESTIMATE $893,750
OWNER: JOHN M. BANDOS, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $893,750.

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

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

1. Miami-Dade Community College Contract No. 20017-07 - ARMORED-CAR SERVICE, to purchase armored car services for the Department of Food and Nutrition, for a total amount of $360,000.

2. The School Board of Broward County, Florida, Contract No. 21-076B – MAINLINE (MEATS AND FROZEN, CANNED AND DRY) FOODS FOR CAFETERIAS, to purchase mainline (meats and frozen, canned and dry) food for cafeterias, for the Department of Food and Nutrition, for a total amount of $1,250,000.

3. The State of Florida, Contract No. 973-550-03-1 – Consultant Services – IT (Computer Aid, Inc.), to provide computer-programming services for various system modifications, for Information Technology Services, for a total amount of $122,880.

G-63 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 046-AA11 – FULL-COLOR COPIERS, DIGITAL DUPLICATORS, DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL DEVICES AND DOCUMENT IMAGING SYSTEMS, CATALOG DISCOUNT BID

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 046-AA11 – FULL-COLOR COPIERS, DIGITAL DUPLICATORS, DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL DEVICES AND DOCUMENT IMAGING SYSTEMS, CATALOG DISCOUNT BID, to purchase, at firm discounts, quantities, as may be required, of full color copiers, digital duplicators, digital multifunctional devices and document imaging systems, for various schools and departments, during the term of the contract, effective April 18, 2003, through April 17, 2004, as follows:

1. COPIER DEPOT, INC.
2521 N.W. 74 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33122
OWNER: JOSE DIAZ, PRESIDENT/SECRETARY

2. TOSHIBA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS FLORIDA
14394 COMMERCE WAY
MIAMI LAKES, FL 33016
OWNER: BRENT COLSTON, PRESIDENT

3. COPY CORP, INC.
2861 CORPORATE WAY
MIRAMAR, FL 33025
OWNER: CYRUS JIVEH, PRESIDENT

4. DANKA OFFICE IMAGING COMPANY
3770 PARK CENTRAL BOULEVARD NORTH
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33064
OWNER: P. LANG LOWREY, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.

6. IKON OFFICE SOLUTIONS
490 SAWGRASS CORPORATE PARKWAY
SUNRISE, FL 33325
OWNER: JAMES J. FORESE, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.

7. KH COPY PRODUCTS CORPORATION
D.B.A. TPM OFFICE EQUIPMENT
1314 NORTH DIXIE HIGHWAY
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33020
OWNER: LINDA R. HEIECK, SECRETARY/TREASURER

8. MINOLTA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS
7825 N.W. 148 STREET
MIAMI LAKES, FL 33016
OWNER: YOSHIKATSU OTA, PRESIDENT

9. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $270,368.87.

G-64 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 192-AA11 – FULL-COLOR COPIERS, DIGITAL DUPLICATORS, DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL DEVICES AND DOCUMENT IMAGING SYSTEMS CATALOG DISCOUNT, PART II

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 192-AA11 – FULL-COLOR COPIERS, DIGITAL DUPLICATORS, DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL DEVICES AND DOCUMENT IMAGING SYSTEMS CATALOG DISCOUNT, PART II, to purchase, at firm discounts, quantities, as may be required, of full-color copiers, digital duplicators, digital multifunctional devices and document imaging systems, for various schools and departments, during the term of the contract, effective April 18, 2003, through April 17, 2004, as follows:

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

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

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

4. RISO, INC.
300 ROSEWOOD DRIVE, SUITE 210
DANVERS, MA 01923
OWNER: MICHAEL DOUMES
VICE PRESIDENT/GENERAL MANAGER

5. XEROX CORPORATION
15150 N.W. 79 COURT
MIAMI LAKES, FL 33016
OWNER: ANNE M. MULCAHY, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.

6. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $171,149.88.

G-65 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 057–BB02 – SOLID-WASTE COLLECTION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 057