MDCPS Meeting Agenda

MEETING AGENDA

May 14, 2003

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

OFFICIAL AGENDA

May 14, 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, MAY 12, 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].

10:00 A.M.

CONFERENCE SESSION To discuss a rulemaking amendment to School Board Rule 6Gx13-2C-1.14, regarding the School Board’s Internal Auditor, the Office of Management and Compliance Audits, and the Audit Committee.

1:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION

STUDENT PERFORMANCE

HAITIAN HERITAGE MONTH
	Rose Auguste, North Miami Senior High School

SCHOOL BOARD CHAIR’S SPECIAL PRESENTATION

Hali-Cooperman Dix, Student Advisor, Miami-Dade County School Board

SUPERINTENDENT’S SPECIAL RECOGNITION

Seven Miami-Dade County Public Schools identified for their Best Practices by the Florida School Report

SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS

Outstanding Student Awards	- For Inspirational Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) Robotics South Regional Championship
Outstanding Professional Awards	- Lockette/Monroe Humanitarian Award

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 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR THE POSITION OF INSPECTOR GENERAL, MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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

1. Appoint Mr. Herbert Cousins, Jr., to the contracted position of Inspector General, Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Office of the Inspector General, effective June 2, 2003, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, at an annual salary of $140,000 through June 30, 2005; and

2. Designate the position of Inspector General, Miami-Dade County Public Schools to the Senior Management Service Class of the Florida Retirement System, effective June 1, 2003.

A-2 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-1B-1.011, PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT – A HOME-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Rule 6Gx13-1B-1.011, Parental Involvement – A Home-School Partnership, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective May 14, 2003.

A-3 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS 2002 UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN FINAL REPORT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the Miami-Dade County Public Schools 2002 United Way Campaign Final Report, presented by the Bureau of Community and Hospitality Services.

A-4 CLASS SIZE REDUCTION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF REMEDIAL PROGRAMS FOR 2003-2004 SCHOOL YEAR

A-5 BACKGROUND PAPER ON POSSIBLE DISTRICT REFORM INITIATIVES

▪ DIVIDING THE DISTRICT INTO SMALLER DISTRICTS

▪ TERM LIMITS FOR SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

▪ CHANGING THE COMPOSITION OF THE BOARD TO INCLUDE SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERSHIP THROUGH COUNTY WIDE ELECTION AND SINGLE MEMBER DISTRICT ELECTION

A-6 RESULTS OF THE 2003 LEGISLATIVE SESSION

B. EDUCATION

B-1 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH EIGHT AGENCIES THAT ARE INTERPRETER REFERRAL SERVICE AGENCIES TO PROVIDE SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETING SERVICES IN PROGRAMS FOR DEAF OR HARD-OF-HEARING STUDENTS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $500,000, EFFECTIVE MAY 15, 2003 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2004

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

1. authorize the Superintendent to enter into contractual agreements with Accommodating Ideas, Inc.; Center for Independent Living of South Florida; CODA Link, Inc.; Deaf Services Bureau, Inc.; League for the Hard of Hearing; Nationwide Interpreter Resource; Sign Language Interpreters, Inc. of South Florida; and Sign Language Services, Inc., to provide sign language interpreting services in programs for deaf or hard-of-hearing students, in an amount not to exceed $500,000, effective May 15, 2003 through June 30, 2004; and

2. 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 Adopted Budget. Next year, the appropriation for this item will be included in the 2003-2004 Tentative Budget to be recommended for adoption in July 2003.

B-2 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH HOWARD A. ENGLE, M.D., TO PROVIDE MEDICAL CONSULTATIVE SERVICES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $45,000, FROM JULY 1, 2003 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2004

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

1. authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with Howard A. Engle, M.D., to provide medical consultative services, in an amount not to exceed $45,000, from July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004; and

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

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

B-3 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO AMEND EXISTING CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH EASTER SEALS MIAMI-DADE, INC., AND SUNRISE COMMUNITY, INC., TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND RELATED SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $73,660, FROM MAY 15, 2003 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2003

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to amend existing contractual agreements with:

1. Easter Seals Miami-Dade, Inc., to provide educational and related services for exceptional students in an additional amount of $70,475; and

2. Sunrise Community, Inc., to provide educational and related services for exceptional students in an additional amount of $3,185.

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

B-4 REQUEST FOR SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH SANDOR WIENER SCHOOL OF OPPORTUNITY, INC., ON BEHALF OF SANDOR WIENER SCHOOL OF OPPORTUNITY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the second amendment to the Charter School Contractual Agreement with Sandor Wiener School of Opportunity, Inc., on behalf of Sandor Wiener School of Opportunity, commencing with the 2003-2004 school year to increase the enrollment capacity from a maximum of 36 students to a maximum of 72 students.

B-5 REQUEST FOR SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH ASPIRA OF FLORIDA, INC., ON BEHALF OF ASPIRA EUGENIO MARIA DE HOSTOS YOUTH LEADERSHIP CHARTER SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the first amendment to the Charter School Contractual Agreement with ASPIRA of Florida, Inc., on behalf of ASPIRA Eugenio Maria de Hostos Youth Leadership Charter School, commencing with the 2003-2004 school year to increase the enrollment capacity from a maximum of 230 students to a maximum of 350 students.

B-6 REQUEST FOR SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE DOWNTOWN MIAMI CHARTER SCHOOL, INC., ON BEHALF OF DOWNTOWN MIAMI CHARTER SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the second amendment to the Charter School Contractual Agreement with The Downtown Miami Charter School, Inc., on behalf of Downtown Miami Charter School, commencing with the 2003-2004 school year to:

1. increase the enrollment capacity from a maximum of 600 students to a maximum of 650 students; and

2. add grade six.

B-7 REQUEST FOR SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE HOMESTEAD CHARTER FOUNDATION, INC., ON BEHALF OF KEYS GATE CHARTER SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the second amendment to the Charter School Contractual Agreement with The Homestead Charter Foundation, Inc., on behalf of Keys Gate Charter School, commencing with the 2003-2004 school year to:

1. increase the enrollment capacity from a maximum of 900 students to a maximum of 1,150 students; and

2. add grade eight.

B-8 REQUEST FOR SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THEODORE R. AND THELMA A. GIBSON CHARTER SCHOOL, INC., ON BEHALF OF THE THEODORE R. AND THELMA A. GIBSON CHARTER SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the second amendment to the Charter School Contractual Agreement with Theodore R. and Thelma A. Gibson Charter School, Inc., on behalf of The Theodore R. and Thelma A. Gibson Charter School, commencing with the 2003-2004 school year to:

1. increase the enrollment capacity to a maximum of 575 students in 2003-2004 and a maximum of 600 students thereafter; and

2. add grades seven and eight.

B-9 REQUEST FOR SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE LIBERTY CITY CHARTER SCHOOL PROJECT, INC., ON BEHALF OF THE LIBERTY CITY CHARTER SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the second amendment to the Charter School Contractual Agreement with The Liberty City Charter School, Project Inc., on behalf of The Liberty City Charter School, commencing with the 2003-2004 school year to:

1. increase the enrollment capacity from a maximum of 360 students to a maximum of 400 students in school year 2003-2004;

2. increase the enrollment capacity from a maximum of 400 students to a maximum of 705 students in school years 2004-2014; and

3. extend the term for an additional five years through school year 2013-2014.

B-10 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS WITH DESIGNATED NON-PROFIT/FOR-PROFIT AGENCIES IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FOR THE 2003 SUMMER SESSION AND THE 2003-2004 SCHOOL YEAR

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into cooperative agreements with the following, effective July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004:

1. governmental agencies to provide educational services for students at Miami Halfway House, Turner Guilford Knight Detention Centers, and Women’s Detention Center;

2. private, non-profit agencies to provide educational services for students at Catholic Services, Inc., CHARLEE of Dade County, Children’s Home Society, Citrus Health Network Inc., Excel Shelter, Here’s Help North, Highland Park Pavilion/Adolescent Substance Abuse Program, Miami Bridge, Inc., South Miami Hospital Addiction Treatment Program, TROY Community Academy and The Village; and

3. private, for-profit agencies to provide educational services for students at Everglades Youth Development Center and Southern Glades Youth Camp.

The appropriation for this item will be included in the 2003-2004 Tentative Budget to be recommended for adoption in July 2003. No exchange of funds is required for these programs.

B-11 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH ORGANIZATIONS IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE 2003 SUMMER SESSION AND THE 2003-2004 SCHOOL YEAR, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2003, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2004

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into contractual agreements with the following organizations; effective July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004:

1. Baypoint Schools Inc., at a cost of 95% of FTE for approximately $11,150,382.20;

2. The Dade Marine Institute, Inc., at a cost of 95% of FTE for approximately $935,061.20; and

3. WINGS for Life South Florida, at a cost of 95% of FTE for approximately $171,469.90.

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

EXPULSIONS

B-32 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
CASE NO: SM-117 (2002-2003) DOB: 04-08-87

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-117 (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: 08
CASE NO: SM-124 (2002-2003) DOB: 11-15-87

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-124 (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

B-34 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 07
CASE NO: SM-131 (2002-2003) DOB: 07-08-89

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-131 (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

B-35 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 10
CASE NO: SM-135 (2002-2003) DOB: 09-06-85

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-135 (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: 07
CASE NO: SM-141 (2002-2003) DOB: 01-07-88

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-141 (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

B-37 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
CASE NO: SM-142 (2002-2003) DOB: 04-13-87

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-142 (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

B-38 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 07
CASE NO: SM-143 (2002-2003) DOB: 05-18-88

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-143 (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

B-39 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 06
CASE NO: SM-147 (2002-2003) DOB: 07-16-91

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-147 (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

B-40 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08
CASE NO: SM-148 (2002-2003) DOB: 01-16-89

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-148 (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

GRANTS ADMINISTRATION

B-60 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING THE TITLE IV COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM AT THE TROY COMMUNITY ACADEMY AND LINDSEY HOPKINS VOCATIONAL CENTER AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH BROWN SCHOOLS FOUNDATION D/B/A TROY COMMUNITY ACADEMY

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 Title IV Community Service Program in the amount of $98,572 at the TROY Community Academy and Lindsey Hopkins Vocational Center for the grant period of February 1, 2003 through January 31, 2004;

2. enter into a contractual agreement with Brown Schools Foundation D/B/A TROY Community Academy in the amount of $83,572;

3. 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

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.

B-61 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING THE TITLE IV COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM AT ALLAPATTAH MIDDLE 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 Title IV Community Service Program in the amount of $99,717 at Allapattah Middle School for the grant period of February 1, 2003 through January 31, 2004;

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 by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

B-62 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE FLORIDA MENTOR TEACHER PILOT PROGRAM AND ENTER INTO SEPARATE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH THE DOWNTOWN MIAMI CHARTER SCHOOL, INC., ON BEHALF OF DOWNTOWN MIAMI CHARTER SCHOOL AND THE MIAMI-DADE CHARTER FOUNDATION, INC., ON BEHALF OF NORTH COUNTY CHARTER 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 Florida Mentor Teacher Pilot Program in the amount of $60,000 for the grant period of March 28, 2003 through June 30, 2004;

2. enter into separate contractual agreement with The Downtown Miami Charter School, Inc., on behalf of Downtown Miami Charter School, in an amount not to exceed $28,935, and The Miami-Dade Charter Foundation, Inc., on behalf of North County Charter School, in an amount not to exceed $28,935;

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 agreements 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 amounts approved or as amended by the granting agency, such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

B-63 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING ENHANCING EDUCATION THROUGH TECHNOLOGY PART II AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE EDUCATION FUND TO IMPLEMENT THE CITIBANK FAMILY TECH 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 Enhancing Education through Technology Part II in the amount of $300,000 for the grant period of March 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004;

2. enter into a contractual agreement with the Education Fund in the amount of $289,352 to implement The Citibank Family Tech Program;

3. 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

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.

B-64 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT TWO GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING THE FLORIDALEADERS.NET PROJECT

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

1. accept two grant awards from the Florida Department of Education, for funding the FloridaLeaders.Net project in the amount of $62,415 for the grant period of December 1, 2002 through September 30, 2003;

2. extend these programs, 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 by the granting agency, such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

B-65 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING THE FLORIDA VIRTUAL ADULT LEARNING SYSTEM AT THE ENGLISH CENTER

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 Florida Virtual Adult Learning System in the amount of $100,000 at The English Center for the grant period of February 14, 2003 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-66 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO INDIVIDUAL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH THOSE CHARTERS SCHOOLS RECEIVING GRANT AWARDS UNDER THE TITLE V, PART A INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS

C. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

C-1 ROBERT THOMAS v. THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA - SBC 03-251

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, enter its final order in the case Robert Thomas v. The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida - SBC 03-251, denying the request for hearing filed by Mr. Robert Thomas for the reasons set forth in the proposed order.

C-2 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. FITZROY SALESMAN - DOAH CASE NO. 02-1577

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida enter a final order in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Fitzroy Salesman, DOAH Case No. 02-1577, either adopting the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge, or adopting the exceptions set forth in the employee’s Exceptions to the Recommended Order.

C-3 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. STEPHEN J. STARR, JR. - DOAH CASE NO. 02-3449

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida enter a final order in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Stephen J. Starr, DOAH Case No. 02-3449, adopting the Administrative Law Judge's Recommended Order sustaining the suspension without pay of Stephen J. Starr and terminating his employment with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, as of August 22, 2002, and denying any claim for back pay.

C-4 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. CARLEEN BRADDY - DOAH CASE NO. 03-0187

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida enter a final order in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Carleen Braddy, DOAH Case No. 03-0187, adopting the Administrative Law Judge's Recommended Order sustaining the suspension without pay of Carleen Braddy and terminating her employment with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, as of January 15, 2003, and denying any claim for back pay.

C-5 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. JUAN CARLOS LEYVA - DOAH CASE NO. 03-3501

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida enter a final order in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Juan Carlos Leyva, DOAH Case No. 03-3501, adopting the Administrative Law Judge's Recommended Order sustaining the suspension of Juan Carlos Leyva for thirty (30) days without pay as of January 9, 2003.

C-6 APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT IN THE MATTER OF JAMES O. SCARBORO

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept and approve the Settlement Agreement In The Matter of James O. Scarboro.

BOARD RULES

C-20 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-4D-1.022, MANUAL OF PROCEDURES FOR MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Rule 6Gx13-4D-1.022, Manual of Procedures for Managerial Exempt Personnel, 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, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective May 14, 2003.

C-21 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-1C-1.06, POLITICS–PARTICIPATION OF STAFF

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Rule 6Gx13-1C-1.06, Politics – Participation of Staff, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective May 14, 2003.

C-22 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-2C-1.14, OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Rule 6Gx13-2C-1.14, Office of Management and Compliance Audits, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective May 14, 2003.

C-23 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-7E-1.02, EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES–NAMING

C-24 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-2C-1.083, EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES PLANNING, SITE SELECTION AND ACQUISITION, AND CONSTRUCTION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Rule 6Gx13-2C-1.083, Educational Facilities Planning, Site Selection and Acquisition, and Construction, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida to be effective May 14, 2003.

C-25 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL 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 School Board Rule 6Gx13-7B-1.02, Architectural, Engineering, and Inspection Services -- Authority of Superintendent of Schools to Employ, and the documents, Procedures for the Selection of Architects and Engineers, Procedures for the Selection of Architectural/Engineering Projects Consultant (APC/EPC), and Procedures for the Selection of Construction Management Services, which are incorporated by reference and are a part of this rule, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida to be effective May 14, 2003.

C-26 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULES: FINAL 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,

1. adopt amended Board Rule 6Gx13-6A-1.02, Elementary and Secondary School Calendar, 2003-2004;

2. adopt amended Board Rule 6Gx13-6C-1.02, Adult/Vocational Education School Calendar, 2003-2004; and

3. authorize the Superintendent to file the rules with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida.

C-27 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULES: INITIAL READING

6Gx13-6A-1.021, EDISON SCHOOLS, INC. - HENRY E.S. REEVES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
6Gx13-6A-1.022, EXTENDED YEAR SCHOOL CALENDAR
6Gx13-6A-1.023, JUVENILE JUSTICE EDUCATION EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR

1) 6Gx13-6A-1.021, Edison Schools, Inc. - Henry E.S. Reeves Elementary School Calendar, 2002-2003;

2) 6Gx13-6A-1.022, Extended Year Schools Calendar, 2002-2003; and

3) 6Gx13-6A-1.023, Juvenile Justice Education Extended School Year Calendar, 2002-2003.

C-28 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-5A-1.10, ATTENDANCE AREAS 2002-2003

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt School Board Rule 6Gx13-5A-1.10, Attendance Areas 2002-2003, as amended, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective July 1, 2003.

C-29 PROPOSED REPEAL OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-4E-1.12, HARDSHIP OR DIRE EMERGENCY LEAVE

C-30 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-8D-1.01, COMPREHENSIVE DISTRICTWIDE PLANNING

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- 8D-1.01, Comprehensive Disrictwide Planning, by amending the document, School Performance Excellence Planning, A Manual for Implementing Florida’s High Quality Education System in Miami-Dade County Public Schools, which is incorporated by reference and is a part of this rule.

C-31 PROPOSED PROMULGATION OF NEW SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-8C-1.212, CONE OF SILENCE

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 promulgate new School Board Rule 6Gx13- 8C-1.212, Cone of Silence.

C-32 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-5D-1.022, MANUAL OF PROCEDURES FOR MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL

D. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

D-1 NEW BUSINESS: BOARD MEMBERS

D-2 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ANNUALLY RECEIVE THE EVALUATION REPORT OF THE FAMILY AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGARDING THE IMPACT OF THE BOARD RULE 6Gx13-1B-1.01, PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT – A HOME-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP; AND TO REPORT THE FINDINGS TO THE SCHOOL BOARD IN SEPTEMBER OF EACH YEAR

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to annually receive the evaluation report on parental involvement from the Family and Community Involvement Advisory Committee; and to report these findings to the School Board in September of each year.

D-3 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO SUBMIT CONTRACT AWARD RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD BY THE MONDAY PRECEDING THE PUBLISHING OF THE BOARD MEETING AGENDA

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to submit contract award recommendations to the Board by the Monday preceding the publishing of the School Board meeting agenda.

D-4 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 03-30 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENDORSING MAY 2003 AS SCHOOL VOLUNTEER MONTH, WITH THE THEME, “VOLUNTEERS ARE A WORK OF HEART”

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. COBO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 03-30 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorsing May 2003 as School Volunteer Month to be celebrated in all of Miami-Dade County’s public schools.

D-5 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO EXAMINE AND IMPLEMENT A NEW ROUTING CONFIGURATION FOR THE MAGNET TRANSPORTATION

D-6 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 03-29 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MAY 12-16, 2003 AS NATIONAL POLICE WEEK

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. INGRAM: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorsing May 12-16, 2003 as National Police Week.

D-7 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, SPONSOR A RESOLUTION NO. 03-32 IN SUPPORT OF HB 119, AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR HIGH EDUCATION TO TAX PAYING UNDOCUMENTED STUDENTS WHO HAVE EARNED A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA

D-8 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 03–34 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, IN SUPPORT OF THE OBJECTIVES OF THE APRIL 8-11 “ENLACE: ENGAGING LATINO COMMUNITIES FOR EDUCATION CONFERENCE” THAT TOOK PLACE IN MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. BOLAÑOS: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 03-34 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, in support of the objectives of the April 8-11, 2003 “Enlace: Engaging Latino Communities for Education Conference” that took place in Miami Beach, Florida.

D-9 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 03-31 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, THAT PROCLAIMS MAY 2003 AS CIVILITY MONTH IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND FOSTERS CIVILITY AMONG EACH OTHER THROUGHOUT THE YEAR

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 03-31 of the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, that proclaims May 2003 as Civility Month in Miami-Dade County Public Schools and fosters civility among each other throughout the year.

D-10 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT AND BOARD ATTORNEY TO INITIATE RULEMAKING FOR THE SCHOOL BOARD’S AUDIT COMMITTEE

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida direct the Superintendent and Board Attorney to initiate rulemaking for the School Board’s Audit Committee.

D-11 INSTRUCT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO PREPARE A REPORT ON DIVIDING THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT INTO NINE (9) ACCESS CENTER, WITH EACH ACCESS CENTER ALIGNING WITH A BOARD MEMBER

D-12 EFFICIENCY INITIATIVES FOR RELEASE OF PECO FUNDS

D-13 RE-ORGANIZATION: WITH RATIONALE AND FOR RESULTS

D-14 FLORIDA KIDCARE – PROTECTING OUR CHILDREN

NOTICE OF MEETING OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS

OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD FOUNDATION, INC.

After consideration of the D agenda items, the School Board will recess temporarily. During the recess, the Board members will convene in the Board Auditorium to conduct a meeting of the Miami-Dade County School Board Foundation, Inc. It is expected that the Board of Directors will take action with respect to the following:

1. Consideration of Resolution 03-02 (Exhibit 1), authorizing Execution of:

a) Supplemental Trust Agreement 2003D;

b) Amended and Restated Schedule

2. Such other business as may come before the meeting.

E. BUSINESS

E-1 A) UPDATE ON COMPLIANCE WITH NEWLY IMPLEMENTED GROWTH MANAGEMENT LEGISLATION

B) APPOINTMENT OF DISTRICT STAFF REPRESENTATIVE TO ATTEND LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY MEETINGS AND TO SERVE IN AN ADVISORY SUPPORT CAPACITY ON THE LOCAL GOVERNMENTS’ STAFF DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEES, OR EQUIVALENT BODIES

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

1. to attend the local planning agencies or equivalent agencies of local governments, which consider comprehensive plan amendments and rezonings that would, if approved, increase residential density. Additional appointments may be made on an as needed basis by the Superintendent or designee; and

2. to the County’s staff development review committee, or equivalent body, and to Cities’ staff development review committees, or equivalent body, as appropriate, when development and redevelopment proposals are proposed that would create an increase in the number of residential units. School District Staff shall serve in an advisory support capacity.

E-2 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A JOINT USE AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR USE OF THE TROPICAL PARK COMMUNITY CENTER BY THE SOUTHWEST MIAMI ADULT EDUCATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute a Joint Use Agreement with Miami-Dade County for the use of the Tropical Park Community Center, at the reduced annual amount of $6,500, and under the terms and conditions set forth.

E-3 RENEWAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST FOR PARKING LOCATED AT 7375 S.W. 120 STREET, FOR MIAMI PALMETTO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the renewal of the lease agreement with the Village of Pinecrest, for 166 parking spaces for Miami Palmetto Senior High School, at an annual rental amount of $91,657.80. The term of the renewal option period will commence January 7, 2004, and will end January 6, 2005. All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement will remain unchanged.

E-4 RENEWAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE GREATER MIAMI SERVICE CORPS FOR THE SOUTH DADE PLANT CENTER LOCATED AT U.S. 1 AND S.W. 244 STREET

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the renewal of the lease agreement with Greater Miami Service Corps for the South Dade Plant Center, 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-6 AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE AND ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 96-549 SAGA BAY DEVELOPMENT, INC., LOCATED NORTH OF S.W. 210 STREET AND EAST OF S.W. 82 AVENUE, PROVIDING FOR A MONETARY DONATION IN ADDITION TO EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES AS ALLOWED FOR UNDER THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to negotiate a Declaration of Restrictions in connection with Miami-Dade County Application No. 96-549, Saga Bay Development, Inc. for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $100,000.00.

E-7 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A 9.97-GROSS ACRE SCHOOL SITE, LOCATED ON THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF S.W. 112 AVENUE AND S.W. 240 STREET, AS A PARTIAL CONTRIBUTION IN-LIEU-OF EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES, IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 02-228, ALLAPATTAH NURSERY LTD., AT A REDUCED PRICE OF $75,000/AC, OR 49.8% OF THE APPRAISED VALUE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept an approximate 9.97 acre site at SW 112 Avenue and SW 240 Street, as a partial contribution in-lieu-of impact fees, for Application No. 02-228 Allapattah Nursery, Ltd., pursuant to the Educational Facilities Impact Fee Ordinance, at a reduced price of $75,000/ac or 49.8% of the appraised value and in conformance with the terms and conditions enumerated above and subject to an acceptable Phase I and limited Phase II Environmental Assessment.

E-8 AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE AND ACCEPT A RESTATEMENT OF DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 02-210 LAUTARO DEVELOPMENT, L.L.C., LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF S.W. 137 AVENUE AND S.W. 120 STREET, PROVIDING FOR A MONETARY DONATION IN ADDITION TO EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES, AS ALLOWED FOR IN THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to negotiate a Restatement of the Declaration of Restrictions in connection with Miami-Dade County Application No. 02-210, Lautaro Development L.L.C., for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $175,548.

E-9 GRANT OF EASEMENT AGREEMENT TO FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY AT THOMAS JEFFERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL SITE, LOCATED AT 525 NW 147 STREET, 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 above, at the Thomas Jefferson Middle School site.

E-14 AUTHORITY TO AMEND THE CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION BUDGET

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

(1) authorize staff to adjust the capital budget as detailed above, and in the event there are, at the time of transfer, insufficient available funds in a structure from which to transfer the indicated amount, the difference will be provided from contingencies, reserves or other accounts; and

(2) authorize staff to make the changes to the five year facilities work program resulting from these budget adjustments.

E-15 AUTHORIZATION TO EXERCISE THE OPTION TO EXTEND AGREEMENTS WITH CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC., GAUDET ASSOCIATES, INC., PACO GROUP, INC., AND POST BUCKLEY SCHUH & JERNIGAN TO PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULING SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to exercise the option to extend agreements with Construction Management Services, Inc., Gaudet Associates, Inc., Paco Group, Inc., and Post Buckley Schuh & Jernigan for another year, as allowed for in said agreements and under the same terms and conditions.

E-16 AUTHORIZATION TO EXERCISE THE OPTION TO EXTEND AGREEMENTS WITH CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATING SERVICES, INC., CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC., GAUDET ASSOCIATES, INC., AND POST BUCKLEY SCHUH & JERNIGAN TO PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATING CONSULTING SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to exercise the option to extend agreements with Construction Estimating Services, Inc., Construction Management Services, Inc., Gaudet Associates, Inc., and Post Buckley Schuh & Jernigan for another year, as allowed for in said agreements and under the same terms and conditions.

E-18 APPROVAL OF GMP (GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE) FOR
SUFFOLK CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
PROJECT NO. A0739CM
ADDITION
HOWARD D. McMILLAN MIDDLE SCHOOL
13100 SW 59^th Street
Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the GMP for Suffolk Construction Company, Project No. A0739CM, Addition, Howard D. McMillan Middle School, in the total amount of $5,816,956 which includes building cost, site cost and a contingency in the amount of $593,865.

E-19 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
JASCO CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.
PROJECT NO. A0747CM
ADDITION
SOUTH MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
6856 SW 53 Street
Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the GMP for JASCO Construction Co., Inc., Project No. A0747CM, Addition, South Miami Senior High School, in the total amount of $2,750,000 which includes building cost, site cost and a contingency in the amount of $122,241.

E-24 CHANGE ORDER NO. 3
PROJECT NO. A0654
ADDITIONS AND RENOVATIONS
PHILLIS WHEATLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1801 NW First Place
Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 3 on Project No. A0654, Additions and Renovations, Phillis Wheatley Elementary School for a credit of $7,754.

E-27 CHANGE ORDER NO. 5
PROJECT NO. A0748
DESIGN-BUILD, STATE SCHOOL "PPP"
JOHN A. FERGUSON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
15900 SW 56th Street, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Change Order No. 5 on Project No. A0748, Design-Build, State School "PPP", John A. Ferguson Senior High School for a credit of $4,660.

E-28 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A0750A
MEDIA CENTER ADDITION
AIR BASE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
12829 SW 272 Street
Homestead, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A0750A, Media Center Addition, Air Base Elementary School for an additional cost of $2,933 and a time extension of 1 day.

E-30 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. LV999962
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM REPLACEMENTS
MIAMI PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
2250 NW 103 Street
Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Change Order No. 1 on Project No. LV999962, Fire Alarm System Replacements, Miami Park Elementary School for a time extension of 53 days.

E-31 CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. LV999963
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM REPLACEMENTS
TOUSSAINT L'OUVERTURE ELEMENTARY