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MEETING
AGENDA
June 18, 2003
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THE
SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Miami, Florida
OFFICIAL
AGENDA
JUNE
18, 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, JUNE 16, 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
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AM prior to the meeting.
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School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, seeks
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purpose is not served when citizens become disorderly
or disrupt the meeting. Accordingly, the Chair may
order the removal from any School Board meeting
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has first issued a warning that continued interference
with the orderly processes of the meeting will result
in removal. §230.173, Fla. Stat.
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10:00
A.M.
CONFERENCE
SESSION Report on the Pros and Cons of and General
Effects of Privatization of the Maintenance of Nine Schools
in the District
1:00
P.M.
CALL
TO ORDER
PLEDGE
OF ALLEGIANCE
MOMENT
OF SILENT MEDITATION
SPECIAL
ORDERS OF BUSINESS
| Superintendent’s
Sterling Award Recognition |
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| Outstanding
Student Awards |
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Athletics
& Activities State Championship Awards
- Perfect
Attendance Awards
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| Chair’s
Special Recognition |
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AGENDA
ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA
CONSENT
AGENDA
APPROVAL
OF BID OPENING LISTS: April 29; May 1, 6, 8, 9, 13,
15, 20, 22, 27, and 29, 2003
APPROVAL
OF BOARD MINUTES: May 14, 2003
AGENDA
ITEMS RESERVED FOR CONSIDERATION
PUBLIC
HEARING
A.
SUPERINTENDENT’S PRIORITY ITEMS
A-1 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF
SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-8C-1.21,
LOBBYISTS
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize
the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in
accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend
School Board Rule 6Gx13- 8C-1.21, Lobbyists.
A-2
RESULTS OF THE 2003 LEGISLATIVE SESSIONS
A-3
REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO PURSUE AND, WHERE FEASIBLE
IMPLEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS FROM MIAMI-DADE LAND ACQUISITION
AND FACILITIES MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS ADVISORY BOARD
A-4
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT
FOR ADDITIONAL SUMMER READING SERVICES
A-5
REQUEST TO APPROVE, REJECT OR MODIFY THE RECOMMENDATION
FROM THE MIAMI-DADE LAND ACQUISITION AND FACILITIES MAINTENANCE
OPERATIONS ADVISORY BOARD, TO PRIVATIZE THE MAINTENANCE
AND CUSTODIAL SERVICES IN ONE FEEDER PATTERN SYSTEM (APPROXIMATELY
NINE SCHOOLS) IN THE DISTRICT
B.
EDUCATION
B-1
REQUEST 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
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 $236,960, effective
July 1, 2003 through June
30, 2004.
The
appropriation for this item will be included in the General
Fund of the 2003-2004 Tentative Budget to be recommended
for adoption in July 2003.
B-2
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO
A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE ASSOCIATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT
OF THE EXCEPTIONAL TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND RELATED SERVICES
FOR EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize
the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement
with the Association for the Development of the Exceptional
to provide educational and related services for exceptional
students, in an amount not to exceed $232,467, effective
July 1, 2003 through June
30, 2004.
The
appropriation for this item will be included in the General
Fund of the 2003-2004 Tentative Budget to be recommended
for adoption in July 2003.
B-3
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO
A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH EASTER SEALS MIAMI-DADE, INC.,
TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FOR EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize
the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement
with Easter Seals Miami-Dade, Inc., to provide educational
services for exceptional students, in an amount not to exceed
$294,140, effective July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004.
The
appropriation for this item will be included in the General
Fund of the 2003-2004 Tentative Budget to be recommended
for adoption in July 2003.
B-4
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO
A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA UNIT OF THE RECORDING
FOR THE BLIND AND DYSLEXIC (RFB&D) TO PROVIDE ANNUAL
MEMBERSHIPS, CONDUCT OUTREACH ACTIVITIES, PROVIDE LIBRARY
SERVICES, AND PRODUCE REQUIRED AUDIO TAPE PRODUCTS
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1. authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual
agreement with the Florida Unit for the Recording for the
Blind and Dyslexic (RFB&D) to provide annual institutional
memberships, individual student memberships, conduct outreach
activities, provide library services, and produce required
audio tape products, in an amount not to exceed $177,300,
effective July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004; and
2. grant an exception to Board Rule 6Gx13-3F-1.021.
The appropriation for this item will be included in the
General Fund of the 2003-2004 Tentative Budget to be recommended
for adoption in July 2003.
B-5
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE
EDUCATIONAL AND RELATED SERVICES FOR EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize
the Superintendent to enter into the contractual agreements
with nonpublic schools, in an amount not to exceed $154,794,
to provide educational and related services for exceptional
students:
1.
Biscayne Institutes of Health and Living, Inc., Miami, Florida,
for a day program for one traumatic brain injured student,
from July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004, in an amount not
to exceed $96,408;
2.
Nobel Learning Solutions (Paladin Academy), Hollywood, Florida,
for a day program for one specific learning disabled student,
from July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004, in an amount not
to exceed $23,290;
3.
Reading, Math and Learning Centers, Inc., d/b/a Allison
Academy, North Miami Beach, Florida, for a day program for
one specific learning disabled student, from July 1, 2003
through June 30, 2004, in an amount not to exceed $17,850;
and
4.
United Cerebral Palsy Association of Miami, Inc., Miami,
Florida, for a day program for one profoundly handicapped
student, effective July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004, in
an amount not to exceed $17,246.
The appropriation for this item will be included in the
General Fund of the 2003-2004 Tentative Budget to be recommended
for adoption in July 2003.
B-6
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO
A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI-MAILMAN
CENTER FOR CHILD DEVELOPMENT TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
AND SPECIALIZED SPEECH TRAINING FOR DEAF STUDENTS
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize
the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement
with the University of Miami-Mailman Center for Child Development
to provide educational services and specialized speech training
for deaf students, in an amount not to exceed $466,616,
effective July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004.
The
appropriation for this item will be included in the General
Fund of the 2003-2004 Tentative Budget to be recommended
for adoption in July 2003.
B-7
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH THE FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND DESIGN TO CONTINUE A PRE-APPRENTICE
RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICAL WIRING PROGRAM AT MIAMI-DOUGLAS MACARTHUR
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL SOUTH AND BARBARA GOLEMAN SENIOR HIGH
SCHOOL
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1.
authorize the Superintendent to enter into contractual agreements
with the Florida International University College of Engineering
and Design to continue a Pre-apprentice Residential Electrical
Wiring Program at Miami-Douglas MacArthur Senior High School
South, in an amount not to exceed $33,042, and Barbara Goleman
Senior High School, in an amount not to exceed $15,747,
for a total amount not to exceed $48,789, effective July
1, 2003 through June 30, 2004; and
2.
grant an exception to Board Rule 6Gx13-3F-1.021.
The
appropriation for this item will be included in the General
Fund of the 2003-2004 Tentative Budget to be recommended
for adoption in July 2003.
B-8
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO
A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY ASSOCIATION
OF MIAMI, INC., TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND RELATED SERVICES
FOR PROFOUNDLY MENTALLY HANDICAPPED STUDENTS
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize
the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement
with United Cerebral Palsy Association of Miami, Inc., to
provide educational and related services for profoundly
mentally handicapped students, in an amount not to exceed
$222,483, effective July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004.
The appropriation for this item will be included in the
General Fund of the 2003-2004 Tentative Budget to be recommended
for adoption in July 2003.
B-9
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO
A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY ASSOCIATION
OF MIAMI, INC., TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO EXCEPTIONAL
STUDENTS
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize
the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement
with United Cerebral Palsy Association of Miami, Inc., to
provide educational services to exceptional students, in
an amount not to exceed $232,470, effective July 1, 2003
through June 30, 2004.
The
appropriation for this item will be included in the General
Fund of the 2003-2004 Tentative Budget to be recommended
for adoption in July 2003.
B-10
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO
A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH SUNRISE COMMUNITY INC., TO
PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND RELATED SERVICES FOR EXCEPTIONAL
STUDENTS
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize
the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement
with Sunrise Community, Inc., to provide educational and
related services for exceptional students, in an amount
not to exceed $278,814, effective July 1, 2003 through June
30, 2004.
The
appropriation for this item will be included in the General
Fund of the 2003-2004 Tentative Budget to be recommended
for adoption in July 2003.
B-11
REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER
INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH SUNRISE COMMUNITY, INC.,
MIAMI, FLORIDA, TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND RELATED SERVICES
FOR PROFOUNDLY MENTALLY HANDICAPPED STUDENTS
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize
the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement
with Sunrise Community, Inc., Miami, Florida, to provide
educational and related services for a maximum of six profoundly
mentally handicapped students, in an amount not to exceed
$103,480, effective July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004.
The
appropriation for this item will be included in the General
Fund of the 2003-2004 Tentative Budget to be recommended
for adoption in July 2003.
B-12
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO
A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH SUNRISE COMMUNITY, INC., TO
PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND RELATED SERVICES FOR EXCEPTIONAL
STUDENTS
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize
the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement
with Sunrise Community, Inc., to provide educational and
related services for exceptional students, in an amount
not to exceed $119,498, effective July 1, 2003 through June
30, 2004.
The
appropriation for this item will be included in the General
Fund of the 2003-2004 Tentative Budget to be recommended
for adoption in July 2003.
B-13
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF SOUTH
FLORIDA, INC., JEWISH COMMUNITY SERVICES OF SOUTH FLORIDA,
INC., AND SUNRISE COMMUNITY, INC., TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL
AND RELATED SERVICES FOR EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize
the Superintendent to enter into contractual agreements
with:
1.
Goodwill Industries of South Florida, Inc., to provide educational
and related services for a maximum of 38 exceptional students,
in an amount not to exceed $344,768, effective July 1, 2003
through June 30, 2004;
2.
Jewish Community Services, Inc., to provide educational
and related services for a maximum of 40 exceptional students,
in an amount not to exceed $378,516, effective July 1, 2003
through June 30, 2004; and
3.
Sunrise Community, Inc., to provide educational and related
services for a maximum of 18 exceptional students, in an
amount not to exceed $173,213, effective July 1, 2003 through
June 30, 2004.
The
appropriation for this item will be included in the General
Fund of the 2003-2004 Tentative Budget to be recommended
for adoption in July 2003.
B-14
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, CHILDREN’S
MEDICAL SERVICES EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAMS AND FOUR COMMUNITY
AGENCIES, TO OPERATE PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES,
BIRTH THROUGH AGE TWO
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize
the Superintendent to enter into contractual agreements
with the Department of Health, Children’s Medical Services
Early Intervention Programs and four community agencies
to operate programs for students with disabilities, birth
through age two, in an amount not to exceed $3,765,301,
effective August 25, 2003 through June 11, 2004, as follows:
1.
Association for Retarded Citizens of South Florida will
serve a maximum of 122 students, in an amount not to exceed
1,262,903;
2.
Easter Seals Miami-Dade will serve a maximum of 131 students,
in an amount not to exceed $1,041,321;
3.
University of Miami, Debbie Institute will serve a maximum
of 92 students, in an amount not to exceed $715,250; and
4.
United Cerebral Palsy Association of Miami, Inc., will serve
a maximum of 103 students, in an amount not to exceed $745,827.
The
appropriation for this item will be included in the General
Fund of the 2003-2004 Tentative Budget to be recommended
for adoption in July 2003.
B-15
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO
A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI AND
THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, CHILDREN’S MEDICAL SERVICES EARLY
INTERVENTION PROGRAMS TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO
120 COCAINE-EXPOSED STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES, BIRTH THROUGH
AGE TWO
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize
the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement
with the University of Miami and the Department of Health,
Children’s Medical Services Early Intervention Programs
to provide educational services to 120 cocaine-exposed students
with disabilities birth through age two, in an amount not
to exceed $957,013, effective August 25, 2003 through June
11, 2004.
The
appropriation for this item will be included in the General
Fund of the 2003-2004 Tentative Budget to be recommended
for adoption in July 2003.
B-16
REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER
INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY,
MIAMI-DADE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, AND ST. THOMAS UNIVERSITY
FOR DUAL ENROLLMENT SERVICES
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1.
authorize the Superintendent to enter into contractual agreements
with Florida International University, in an amount not
to exceed $102,050; Miami-Dade Community College, in an
amount not to exceed $80,200; and St. Thomas University,
in an amount not to exceed $11,000; for a total amount not
to exceed $193,250, for dual enrollment services for magnet
programs/schools from July 7, 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
General Fund of the Tentative Budget to be recommended for
adoption in July 2003.
B-17
REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER
INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE MONTESSORI TEACHER
TRAINING INSTITUTE IN MIAMI, FLORIDA, TO PROVIDE MONTESSORI
TRAINING FOR TEACHERS AND PARAPROFESSIONALS
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1.
authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual
agreement with the Montessori Teacher Training Institute
(MTTI) in Miami, Florida, to provide training for teachers
and paraprofessionals, at a cost not to exceed $46,200,
from August 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 in the 2003-2004 General
Fund of the Tentative Budget to be recommended for adoption
in June 2003.
B-18
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO TERMINATE
THE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY SATELLITE
LEARNING CENTER
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize
the Superintendent to terminate the cooperative agreement
with Florida Power and Light Company for the Satellite Learning
Center, as of June 30, 2003.
B-19
REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT THE JOHN
T. MACDONALD FOUNDATION’S DONATION OF A RELOCATABLE PLACED
ON THE CAMPUS OF JOHN F. KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL, TO PROVIDE
HEALTH SERVICES TO STUDENTS
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize
the Superintendent to accept the donation of a relocatable,
valued at $91,169, placed on the campus of John F. Kennedy
Middle School, to provide health services to students. No
local funds are required.
B-20
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR STUDENTS TO TRAVEL OUT OF STATE
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve
the out-of-state field trip to Racine, Wisconsin, for students
at Hialeah Senior High School and South Miami Senior High
schools, from June 26, 2003 through June 28, 2003.
B-21
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT
WITH ALCALDE & FAY TO CONTINUE PROVISION OF GOVERNMENT
RELATIONS SERVICES, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2003 THROUGH DECEMBER
31, 2004
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1.
authorize the Superintendent enter into a contractual agreement
with Alcalde and Fay to continue provision of government
relations services in an amount not to exceed $112,500 for
the period beginning July 1, 2003 through December 31, 2004;
and
2.
grant an exception to Board Rule 6Gx13-3F-1.021.
The
appropriation for this item will be included in the General
Fund of the 2003-2004 Tentative Budget to be recommended
for adoption in July 2003.
B-22
REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT
WITH MIAMI-DADE COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO
THE NEW WORLD SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize
the contractual agreement with Miami-Dade Community College
to fund an agreed -upon share by the three partnering institutions
for the New World School of the Arts, in an amount not to
exceed $844,299 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2003
and ending June 30, 2004.
The
appropriations for this item will be included in the General
Fund of the 2003-2004 Tentative Budget to be recommended
for adoption in July 2003.
B-23
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FROM
QUALIFIED HEALTH AGENCIES/ PROFESSIONALS TO PROVIDE ON-SITE
HEALTH SERVICES TO STUDENTS ATTENDING COPE CENTER NORTH,
FOR THE 2003-2004 SCHOOL YEAR
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1.
authorize the Superintendent to issue a Request for Proposals
from qualified health agencies/professionals to provide
on-site health services to students at COPE Center North,
in an amount not to exceed $77,000, for the 2003-2004 school
year; and
2.
approve the establishment of a selection committee to evaluate
the submitted proposals.
The
appropriation for this item will be included in the General
Fund of the 2003-2004 Tentative Budget to be recommended
for adoption in July 2003.
B-24
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FROM
OUTSIDE AGENCIES QUALIFIED TO OPERATE REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP
PROGRAMS TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FOR MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS POST-SECONDARY STUDENTS
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1.
authorize the Superintendent to issue a Request for Proposals,
from outside agencies qualified to operate registered apprenticeship
programs for Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ students;
and
2.
approve the selection committee who will evaluate the proposals.
The
appropriation for this item will be included in the General
Fund of the 2003-2004 Tentative Budget to be recommended
for adoption in July 2003.
B-25
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT
WITH H. J. RUSSELL & COMPANY IN WHICH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
PUBLIC SCHOOLS WILL PROVIDE APPLIED TECHNOLOGY, BASIC SKILLS
TRAINING, AND RELATED SERVICES FOR RESIDENTS OF THE SCOTT/CARVER
AREA
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize
the Superintendent to:
1.
enter into a contractual agreement with H. J. Russell &
Company to provide applied technology, basic skills training
and related services for residents of the Scott/Carver area,
effective July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004; and
2.
receive reimbursements of expenditures, in an amount not
to exceed $63,000, for services performed.
B-26
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO AMEND THE
CURRENT CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH HOME BUILDERS INSTITUTE
TO SERVE JOB CORPS TRAINEES
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize
the Superintendent to amend the current contractual agreement
with Home Builders Institute, allowing for an extension,
at no additional cost, to serve Job Corps trainees, effective
July 1, 2003 through October 31, 2003.
B-27
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO
A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE MAYTAG CORPORATION TO MAINTAIN
A CUSTOMER SERVICE COOPERATIVE TRAINING PROGRAM AT ROBERT
MORGAN EDUCATIONAL CENTER
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1.
authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual
agreement with Maytag Corporation, maintaining a customer
service cooperative training program at Robert Morgan Educational
Center, effective July 1, 2003; and
2.
receive a commission not to exceed 20 percent of the products
sold, or between $35 and $85 for products repaired but not
sold by the school.
The
appropriation for this item will be included in the General
Fund of the 2003-2004 Tentative Budget to be recommended
for adoption in July 2003.
B-28
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT
WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, DIVISION OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES,
FOR FUNDING OF AFTER-SCHOOL CARE SERVICES
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize
the Superintendent to:
1.
enter into a contractual agreement with Miami-Dade County,
Division of Child Development Services, for funding of after-school
care services, effective July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004;
and
2.
receive reimbursement for services rendered.
B-29
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT
WITH FAMILY CENTRAL, INC., FOR FUNDING OF AFTER-SCHOOL CARE
SERVICES
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize
the Superintendent to:
1.
enter into a contractual agreement with Family Central,
Inc., for funding of after-school care services, effective
July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004; and
2.
receive reimbursement for services rendered.
EXPULSIONS
B-32
EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
CASE
NO: SM-113 (2002-2003) DOB: 11-24-85
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel
the student specified in the supplemental material SM-113
(2002-2003), furnished under separate cover to Board members,
from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County
Public Schools and assign the student to an alternative
education program for his/her tenure in Miami-Dade County
Public Schools.
B-33
EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
CASE
NO: SM-146 (2002-2003) DOB: 12-20-86
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel
the student specified in the supplemental material SM-146
(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: 11
CASE
NO: SM-156 (2002-2003) DOB: 12-15-84
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel
the student specified in the supplemental material SM-156
(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-35
EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
CASE
NO: SM-157 (2002-2003) DOB: 03-15-86
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel
the student specified in the supplemental material SM-157
(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: 08
CASE
NO: SM-163 (2002-2003) DOB: 11-04-87
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1.
expel the student specified in the supplemental material
SM-163 (2002-2003), furnished under separate cover to Board
members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade
County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under
law, which is the 2002-2003 school year, the 2003 summer
session, and the 2003-2004 school year;
2.
provide educational services in an opportunity school or
alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and
3.
following the term of the expulsion, permit the student
to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade
County Public Schools, if approved by the Office of Adult/Vocational,
Alternative and Community Education.
B-37
EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08
CASE
NO: SM-164 (2002-2003) DOB: 10-27-87
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1.
expel the student specified in the supplemental material
SM-164 (2002-2003), furnished under separate cover to Board
members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade
County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under
law, which is the 2002-2003 school year, the 2003 summer
session, and the 2003-2004 school year;
2.
provide educational services in an opportunity school or
alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and
3.
following the term of the expulsion, permit the student
to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade
County Public Schools, if approved by the Office of Adult/Vocational,
Alternative and Community Education.
B-38
EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
CASE NO: SM-166 (2002-2003) DOB: 01-10-86
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel
the student specified in the supplemental material SM-166
(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-39
EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 06
CASE
NO: SM-173 (2002-2003) DOB: 08-06-90
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1.
expel the student specified in the supplemental material
SM-173 (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.
GRANTS ADMINISTRATION
B-60
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE NO CHILD LEFT
BEHIND ACT OF 2001, TITLE I, PART A
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 an estimated total amount of $103,296,996 under the
No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, Title I, Part A for the
grant period effective July 1, 2003 through June 30, 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 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 UNDER THE TITLE I, PART
C, EDUCATION OF MIGRATORY CHILDREN
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 an estimated total amount of $1,373,304 for funding
under the Title I, Part C, Education of Migratory Children
for the grant period effective July 1, 2003 through June
30, 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 or as amended by the granting agency;
such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.
B-62
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT TWO GRANT AWARDS FROM THE
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE CARL
D. PERKINS VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION ACT OF 1998
AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE MONROE
COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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
in the total amount of $5,955,641 for funding under the
Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act of
1998;
2.
enter into a contractual agreement with Monroe County Public
Schools in the amount of $25,870, for the grant period of
July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004;
3.
extend these programs and the 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-63
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE INDIVIDUALS
WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT (IDEA), TO FUND IDEA, PART
B, SUPPORT SERVICES; IDEA, PART B, PRESCHOOL; AND IDEA,
PART B, DISCRETIONARY SUPPLEMENT
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize
the following:
1.
accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education,
in the total amount of $61,180,459, for funding under the
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Part
B, Support Services: $58,511,450; Part B, Preschool: $1,647,486;
and Part B, Discretionary Supplement: $1,021,523; for the
grant period effective July 1, 2003 through June 30, 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 amount approved or as amended by the granting agency;
such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.
B-64
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING THE FLORIDA DIAGNOSTIC
AND LEARNING RESOURCES SYSTEM-SOUTH, UNDER THE INDIVIDUALS
WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT (IDEA), PART B, SUPPORT
SERVICES; IDEA, PART B, TITLE II, PRESCHOOL; AND GENERAL
REVENUE FUNDS; AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT
WITH THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO PROVIDE
CHILD FIND, HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT, TECHNOLOGY, AND
PARENT SERVICES
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 total amount of $1,756,152, for funding the Florida
Diagnostic and Learning Resources System-South: $1,372,601,
under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA),
Part B, Support Services; $270,468, under IDEA, Part B,
Title II, Preschool; and $113,083, General Revenue funds
for the grant period effective July 1, 2003 through August
31, 2004;
2.
enter into a contractual agreement with The School Board
of Monroe County, Florida, in the amount of $160,000, to
provide Child Find, Human Resource Development, Technology,
and Parent Services to Monroe County, under the Florida
Diagnostic and Learning Resources System project, for the
grant period effective July 1, 2003 through August 31, 2004;
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-65
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING THE PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOICE
TOOL KIT PROJECT UNDER TITLE V, PROMOTING INFORMED PARENTAL
CHOICE AND INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS
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 Public School Choice Tool Kit Project under
Title V, Promoting Informed Parental Choice and Innovative
Programs, in the amount of $150,000 for the grant period
effective May 1, 2003 through September 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 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING THE TO REACH ULTIMATE
SUCCESS TOGETHER (TRUST) PROGRAM UNDER THE UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SAFE AND DRUG-FREE SCHOOLS 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
in the amount of $3,535,166 for funding the To Reach Ultimate
Success Together (TRUST) Program under the United States
Department of Education Safe and Drug-Free Schools Program
for the grant period of July 1, 2003 through June 30, 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 or as amended by the granting agency;
such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.
B-75
REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO
A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH CO-NECT, INC., FOR THE PURPOSE
OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM SUPPORT TO G. HOLMES BRADDOCK SENIOR
HIGH SCHOOL
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize
the Superintendent to:
1.
enter into a contractual agreement with Co-nect, Inc., for
the purpose of educational program support to G. Holmes
Braddock Senior High School, in an amount not to exceed
$55,000, from June 30, 2003 through December 31, 2004; and
2.
grant an exception to School Board Rule 6Gx13-13-3F-1.021.
The
appropriation for this item is included in the General Fund
of the 2002-2003 Adopted Budget.
C.
SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY
C-1
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. MARLON
PEARCE - DOAH CASE NO. 02-2540
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. Marlon Pearce, DOAH Case No. 02-2540,
adopting the Administrative Law Judge’s Recommended Order
sustaining the suspension without pay of Marlon Pearce and
terminating his employment with The School Board of Miami-Dade
County, Florida, as of June 19, 2002, and denying any claim
for back pay.
C-2
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v.
CHARLES
J. BOLDWYN - DOAH CASE NO. 02-3446
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. Charles J. Boldwyn, DOAH Case No. 02-3446,
adopting the Administrative Law Judge’s Recommended Order
sustaining the suspension without pay of Charles J. Boldwyn
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-3
PROPOSED CONTRACTS FOR ASSISTANT BOARD ATTORNEYS
C-4
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-5
APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY, FLORIDA v. SABRINA L. HENDERSON, DOAH CASE NO. 03-1345
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept
and approve the settlement agreement between The School
Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida and Sabrina L. Henderson
to resolve in its entirety the case of The School Board
of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Sabrina L. Henderson, DOAH
Case No. 03-1345.
BOARD RULES
C-20
PROPOSED AMENDMENT BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-8D-1.01,
COMPREHENSIVE DISTRICTWIDE PLANNING
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt
amended School Board Rule 6Gx13-8D-1.01, Comprehensive
Districtwide Planning, and the amended document, School
Performance Excellence Planning Manual, which is incorporated
by reference and is 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 June 18, 2003.
C-21
PROPOSED PROMULGATION OF NEW SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL
READING 6Gx13-2C-1.142, AUDIT COMMITTEE
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 6Gx13-2C-1.142, Audit Committee.
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 June 18, 2003.
C-23
PROPOSED PROMULGATION OF NEW SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL READING,
6Gx13-8C-1.212, CONE OF SILENCE
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt
new School Board Rule 6Gx13-8C-1.212, Cone of Silence,
and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The
School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective
June 18, 2003.
C-24
PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-7E-1.02,
EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES–NAMING
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt
amended School Board Rule 6Gx13-7E-1.02, Educational
Facilities–Naming, and authorize the Superintendent to file
the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
to be effective June 18, 2003.
C-25
PROPOSED REPEAL OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13‑4E-1.12,
HARDSHIP OR DIRE EMERGENCY LEAVE
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, repeal
School Board Rule 6Gx13‑4E‑1.12, Hardship
or Dire Emergency Leave and authorize the Superintendent
to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, to be effective June 18, 2003.
C-26
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, and Section
G-10, Terminal Pay, 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 June 18, 2003.
C-27
PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULES: FINAL 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
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1)
adopt amended Board Rule 6Gx13-6A-1.021, Edison Schools,
Inc. - Henry E.S. Reeves Elementary School;
2)
adopt amended Board Rule 6Gx13-6A-1.022, Extended
Year School Calendar;
3)
adopt amended Board Rule 6Gx13-6A-1.023, Juvenile
Justice Education Extended School Year Calendar; and
4)
authorize the Superintendent to file the rules with The
School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida.
C-28
PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-5B-1.07,
STUDENT RECORDS
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- 5B-1.07, Student Records,
by amending the document, Student Educational Records, which
is incorporated by reference and is a part of this rule.
D.
OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS
D-1
NEW BUSINESS: BOARD MEMBERS
D-2
REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO REINSTATE TRUST
SPECIALIST POSITIONS IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IN THE HOMESTEAD
FEEDER PATTERN EFFECTIVE AUGUST 2003 – JUNE 2004
ACTION
PROPOSED BY MS.
KAPLAN:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct
the Superintendent of Schools to:
1.
authorize the reinstatement of the five TRUST specialist
positions in the elementary schools in the Homestead Feed
Pattern; and
2.
direct Financial Affairs to establish appropriations for
five TRUST specialist positions.
D-3
REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
TAKE ACTION ON THE BOARD ATTORNEY’S EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
ACTION
PROPOSED BY DR.
PÉREZ:
Request that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
take action on the Board Attorney’s employment agreement
as follows:
1.
Discuss the Board Attorney’s performance;
2.
Determine by majority vote that the Board Attorney’s performance
is either satisfactory or unsatisfactory;
3.
If the Board’s determination is that the Board Attorney’s
performance is satisfactory, then take no further action
on this item;
4.
If the Board’s determination is that the Board Attorney’s
performance is unsatisfactory, then in accordance with the
Board Attorney’s employment agreement, vote to terminate
the Board Attorney or request that he accept the benefits
set forth in paragraph IV of that agreement to continue
his employment with the Board at the highest rank and level
of compensation of any Senior Assistant School Board Attorney;
5.
If the Board Attorney does not elect to accept the benefits
set forth in paragraph IV of his employment agreement, then
the Board should determine the effective date of his termination;
6.
Finally, in accordance with the procedure for replacing
the School Board Attorney adopted by the Board at the August
22, 2001 Board Meeting, the Board should either appoint
the Deputy Board Attorney as the Interim Board Attorney
or appoint a permanent Board Attorney upon the determined
effective date of the Board Attorney’s termination.
D-4
THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT
THE SUPERINTENDENT AND BOARD ATTORNEY TO INITIATE RULEMAKING
OR AMEND EXISTING BOARD RULES GOVERNING THE ADHERENCE TO
THE CODE OF ETHICS FOR PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES AND
THE STRICT AVOIDANCE OF ETHICAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
ACTION
PROPOSED BY MS.
HANTMAN:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct
the Superintendent and Board Attorney to initiate rulemaking
or amend existing Board rules governing the adherence to
the Code of Ethics for public officers and employees and
the strict avoidance of ethical conflicts of interest.
D-5
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 03-35 OF THE SCHOOL
BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MS. JANET
HUPP, MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS PRINCIPAL OF THE
YEAR
ACTION
PROPOSED BY MS.
KAPLAN:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve
Resolution No. 03-35 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, recognizing Ms. Janet Hupp, Miami-Dade County Public
Schools Principal of the Year.
D-6
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 03-38 OF THE SCHOOL
BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING KENDALE ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL FOR BEING PRESENTED WITH THE GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA’S
PRESTIGIOUS GOVERNOR’S STERLING AWARD
ACTION
PROPOSED BY MR.
COBO:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve
Resolution No. 03-38 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, honoring Kendale Elementary School for being presented
with the governor of Florida’s prestigious Governor’s Sterling
Award.
D-7
REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY
STUDY ON THE LOGISTICAL AND FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS OF CONVERTING
J.R.E. LEE OPPORTUNITY SCHOOL INTO AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ACTION
PROPOSED BY MR.
BARRERA:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve
a feasibility study on the logistical and financial implications
of converting J.R.E. Lee Opportunity School into an elementary
school.
D-8
PARTICIPATION OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE
NATIONAL “WALK OUR CHILDREN TO SCHOOL DAY” ON WEDNESDAY,
OCTOBER 8, 2003
ACTION
PROPOSE BY MS.
HANTMAN:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, join
in promoting student pedestrian safety and direct the Superintendent
to encourage all Miami-Dade County Public Schools to participate
in the national “Walk Our Children to School Day” on October
8, 2003 and to encourage pedestrian safety throughout the
entire school year.
D-9
REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY
STUDY ON THE ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF CONVERTING
HIALEAH GARDENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TO A K-8 CENTER
ACTION
PROPOSED BY MS.
HANTMAN:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct
the Superintendent to conduct a feasibility study and report
to the Board the advantages and disadvantages of converting
Hialeah Gardens Elementary School to a K-8 Center.
D-10
ESTABLISHMENT OF A GRANT DEVELOPMENT UNIT WITHIN THE OFFICE
OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS AND GRANTS ADMINISTRATION
D-11
REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
RECOGNIZE MR. DAVID WEINBERG, WINNER OF THE SUNSHINE STATE
SCHOLARS RECOGNITION PROGRAM
D-12
REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
RECOGNIZE MRS. JOANNA LOPEZ, WINNER OF THE BARBIE ARTS TEACHER
OF THE YEAR AWARD
D-13
EFFICIENCY INITIATIVES
D-14
FCAT FLEXIBILITY BILL
D-15
PUBLIC HEARING
D-16
REPORT ON BUDGET FORECAST AND PLAN TO REPLACE CHIEF FINANCIAL
OFFICER
ACTION
PROPOSED BY MR.
BOLAÑOS:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County direct the Superintendent
to report on a budget forecast and an action plan to fill
the position of Chief Financial Officer at the June 18,
2003 meeting of the School Board.
D-17
ANNUAL REPORT ON SECURITY AND CRIME STATISTICS
D-18
TO FURTHER ADDRESS ASSISTING OUR STUDENTS TO MEET FLORIDA
COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT TEST (FCAT) STANDARDS DIRECT THE
SUPERINTENDENT TO IMPLEMENT A THIRTEENTH-YEAR DUAL ENROLLMENT
PROGRAM
ACTION
PROPOSED BY DR. INGRAM: That The School Board of Miami-Dade
County, Florida, in an effort to further address assisting
our students to meet Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT)
standards direct the Superintendent to implement a thirteenth-year
dual enrollment program.
E.
BUSINESS
E-1
RENEWAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE
FOR USE OF THE PLAYFIELD AREA AT KEY BISCAYNE ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL LOCATED AT 150 W. McINTYRE STREET
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize
the renewal of the lease agreement with the Village of Key
Biscayne, for use of the playfield area at Key Biscayne
Elementary School, at an annual rental rate of $1.00. The
term of the renewal option period will commence January
1, 2004, and will end December 31, 2013. All other terms
and conditions of the lease agreement will remain unchanged.
E-2
RENEWAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH A.A. HOLDINGS, LLC, FOR
SPACE LOCATED AT 225 N.E. 34 STREET, FOR THE SCHOOL FOR
APPLIED TECHNOLOGY
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize
the renewal of the lease agreement with A.A. Holdings, LLC,
for space for the School for Applied Technology, at an annual
rental amount not to exceed $216,154.40. The term of the
renewal option period will commence September 23, 2003,
and will end September 22, 2004. All other terms and conditions
of the lease agreement will remain unchanged.
E-3
RENEWAL OF LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI FOR
USE OF SIX CITY PARKS
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, in
order to preserve the District’s right to continue using
the park sites beyond September 30, 2003, authorize the
renewal of the License Agreement with the City of Miami
for the use of six City of Miami park sites, with the board
to reimburse the City for 60% of its actual costs. The term
of the renewal option period will commence October 1, 2003,
and will end September 30, 2004. All other terms and conditions
of the License Agreement will remain unchanged.
E-4
RENEWAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI
FOR USE OF THE NORTH MIAMI ARMORY PARKING LOT LOCATED AT
13250 N.E. 8 AVENUE, BY NORTH MIAMI MIDDLE SCHOOL, AND AUTHORIZATION
TO EXECUTE A SECOND AMENDMENT TO LETTER AGREEMENT WITH THE
CITY OF NORTH MIAMI FOR CONTINUED USE OF THE CITY’S COMMUNITY
CENTER PARKING LOT LOCATED AT N.E. 131 STREET AND N.E. 8
AVENUE
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1.
authorize the renewal of the lease agreement with the City
of North Miami, for use of the Armory Lot, consisting of
68 parking spaces and located at 13250 N.E. 8 Avenue, as
a measure intended to preserve the District’s right to use
the Armory Lot during the state of emergency. The District
will not occupy the space or pay the annual rental rate
of $2,897.58 until such time as the state of emergency is
concluded. The term of the renewal option period will commence
August 26, 2003 and will end August 25, 2004. All other
terms and conditions of the lease agreement will remain
unchanged; and
2.
authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute
a Second Amendment to Letter Agreement with the City of
North Miami to allow continued interim use of 68 parking
spaces at the Community Center Lot located at N.E. 131 Street
and N.E. 8 Avenue, for an additional one-year period, with
two one-year renewal options, or until such time as the
Armory Lot is once again available for District use. The
rental rate for the District’s interim use of the Community
Center Lot will be $2,897.58, which is the same amount authorized
under the Armory Lot Agreement. All other terms and conditions
of the Letter Agreement will remain unchanged.
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