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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 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.

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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  
Outstanding Student Awards

- Athletics & Activities State Championship Awards
- Perfect Attendance Awards

Chair’s Special Recognition  

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.

E-5 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A LEASE AMENDMENT WITH BISCAYNE MANAGEMENT CORPORATION FOR OFFICE SPACE LOCATED AT 1444 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD FOR THE OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute a lease amendment with Biscayne Management Corporation, for use of 1,770 square feet of the office space at the 1444 Biscayne Boulevard Building, to modify the cancellation provision of the agreement to allow either party to cancel at any time by giving the other party 90 days advance written notice. All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement will remain unchanged.

E-6 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A LEASE AMENDMENT WITH MIAMI BAPTIST ASSOCIATION, INC., FOR USE OF A PARKING LOT LOCATED AT 6720 N.E. 5 AVENUE FOR MORNINGSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute a lease amendment with Miami Baptist Association, Inc., for the use of a parking lot located at 6720 N.E. 5 Avenue for Morningside Elementary School, in order to extend the lease term for the period commencing October 1, 2003 and ending September 30, 2008, at an annual rental rate of $5,304. All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement will remain unchanged.

E-7 AUTHORIZATION TO MODIFY THE TERMS OF A SEWER LINE EASEMENT AT ERNEST R GRAHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 9702 N.W. 130 STREET, TO NAME THE CITY OF HIALEAH GARDENS AS THE SOLE GRANTEE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the modification of terms of a sewer line easement at Ernest R Graham Elementary School, located at 9702 N.W. 130 Street, to name the City of Hialeah Gardens as the sole Grantee. All other terms and conditions of the easement agreement will remain unchanged.

E-8 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH AN APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL USE EXCEPTION, FOR DDB INVESTMENTS, LLC, (BAYWALK) LOCATED AT 1881-1909 KENNEDY CAUSEWAY, NORTH BAY VILLAGE, PROVIDING FOR A MONETARY DONATION IN ADDITION TO EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES, AS ALLOWED FOR IN THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR SCHOOL FACILITY PLANNING

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a Declaration of Restrictions in connection with the City of North Bay Village, and DDB Investments, LLC, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $45,120.00. The donation is to be utilized for capital improvement projects at Treasure Island Elementary School. To the extent that there are no pending or proposed capital improvements at the school then the donation would be utilized for capital improvements at other schools within the affected feeder pattern.

E-9 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH AN APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL USE EXCEPTION, FOR THE MONTY GREEN, (KNOWN AS SPACE 02) LOCATED AT 1755 KENNEDY CAUSEWAY, NORTH BAY VILLAGE, PROVIDING FOR A MONETARY DONATION IN ADDITION TO EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES, AS ALLOWED FOR IN THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR SCHOOL FACILITY PLANNING

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a Declaration of Restrictions in connection with the City of North Bay Village and Monty Green, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $38,205.00. The donation is to be utilized for capital improvement projects at Treasure Island Elementary School. To the extent that there are no pending or proposed capital improvements at the school then the donation would be utilized for capital improvements at other schools within the affected feeder pattern.

E-10 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH AN APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL USE EXCEPTION, FOR THE SHOPPES OF NORTH BAY VILLAGE, LLC, (KNOWN AS THE LEXI) LOCATED AT 1700 KENNEDY CAUSEWAY, NORTH BAY VILLAGE, PROVIDING FOR A MONETARY DONATION IN ADDITION TO EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES, AS ALLOWED FOR IN THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR SCHOOL FACILITY PLANNING

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a Declaration of Restrictions in connection with the City of North Bay Village and The Shoppes of North Bay Village, L.L.C, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $66,675.00. The donation is to be utilized for capital improvement projects at Treasure Island Elementary School. To the extent that there are no pending or proposed capital improvements at the school then the donation would be utilized for capital improvements at other schools within the affected feeder pattern.

E-11 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 02-302 AVOCADO ACRES HOMES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF S.W. 272 STREET AND S.W. 157 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 accept a Declaration of Restrictions in connection with Miami-Dade County Application No. 02-302, Avocado Acre Homes Development Corporation, located at the southeast corner of S.W. 272 Street and S.W. 157 Avenue, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $40,000.

E-12 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 03-035 SILVER WINGS DEVELOPMENT, LLC LOCATED EAST OF S.W. 80 AVENUE AND SOUTH OF S.W. 110 STREET, 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 accept a Declaration of Restrictions in connection with Miami-Dade County Application No. 03-035, Silver Wings Development LLC, located east of S.W. 80 Avenue and south of S.W. 110 Street, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $7,200.

E-13 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 02-244 LARR GROUP LLC LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF S.W. 133 AVENUE AND S.W. 280 STREET, 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 accept a Declaration of Restrictions in connection with Miami-Dade County Application No. 02-244, Larr Group LLC, located at the southwest corner of S.W. 133 Avenue and S.W. 280 Street, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $79,200.

E-14 AMENDMENT TO THE RESOLUTION TO MODIFY THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR THE COMMENCEMENT OF EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS FOR A + 11-ACRE SITE LOCATED AT NW 75 PLACE AND THEORETICAL NW 185 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA, FOR THE SITING OF PROPOSED STATE SCHOOL “NN1”.

E-15 AUTHORIZATION TO EXERCISE THE SECOND YEAR OPTION OF THE AGREEMENTS WITH EARL HAGOOD, INC., PRO-AIR COMPANY, INC., AND FUTURE CONTROL, INC., FOR PROVIDING HEATING VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) TEST & BALANCE SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to exercise the second year option of the agreements with Earl Hagood, Inc., Pro-Air Company, Inc., and Future Control, Inc. for another year, as allowed for in said agreements and under the same terms and conditions.

E-16 AUTHORIZATION TO EXERCISE THE SECOND YEAR OF THE AGREEMENTS WITH A.D.A. ENGINEERING, INC., AND POST BUCKLEY SCHUH & JERNIGAN AS SPECIAL PROJECTS CONSULTANTS (SPC) – CIVIL ENGINEERING SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to exercise the second year option of the agreements with A.D.A. Engineering, Inc., and Post Buckley Schuh & Jernigan for another year, as allowed for in said agreements and under the same terms and conditions.

E-17 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR THE SELECTION OF ONE OR MORE FIRMS TO PROVIDE LAND SURVEYING SERVICES

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

1) issue Request for Proposals (RFP) for the selection of one or more firms for land surveying services; and

2) approve the selection committee that will review the proposals for subsequent submission to the Superintendent and the School Board for approval.

E-18 AWARD TO TRAN CONSTRUCTION, INC.
PROJECT NO. SK0018C
SEWER CONNECTION PROJECT
CORAL GABLES SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
450 Bird Road, Coral Gables, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida award Project No. SK0018C, Sewer Connection Project, Coral Gables Senior High School, on the basis of Base Bid in the amount of $759,000 to the low bidder: Tran Construction, Inc., 420 Lincoln Road, M-1, Miami, Florida 33139.

E-22 AWARD TO THE COLLAGE COMPANIES
PROJECT NO. A0715
DESIGN-BUILD
BOB GRAHAM EDUCATION CENTER
STATE SCHOOL “TT” AT STATE SCHOOL “C” SITE
NW 79 Court and NW 154 Street, Miami, Florida

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

a) transfer $ 425,000 from Program 2801 - Reserves Impact Fees to Program 2771 - MLC “TT”, in order to fully fund EHPA requirements; and

b) award Project No. A0715, Design-Build, State School “TT” at State School “C” site, Bob Graham Education Center on the basis of Base Bid in the amount of $ 5,675,000 to the low bidder: The Collage Companies, 585 Technology Park, Suite 100, Lake Mary, Florida 32746.

E-50 AWARD TO WEISS & WOOLRICH SOUTHERN ENTERPRISES, INC.
PROJECT NO. KV0021A
COMPLETION OF SCOPE FROM KV0021
REDLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL
16001 SW 248 Street, Homestead, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida award Project No. KV0021A, Completion of Scope from KV0021, Redland Middle School, on the basis of Base Bid in the amount of $1,627,000 to the low, responsive bidder: Weiss & Woolrich Southern Enterprises, Inc., 1431 SW 30th Avenue, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442.

E-53 AWARD TO WEISS & WOOLRICH SOUTHERN ENTERPRISES, INC.
PROJECT NO. BB0642
ROOFING TERM CONTRACT 2002 - 2003
VARIOUS LOCATIONS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida award Project No. BB0642A, Roofing Term Contract - 2003-2004, Various Locations, on the basis of Base Bid not to exceed the maximum of $5,000,000 to the low bidder: Weiss & Woolrich Southern Enterprises, Inc., 1431 SW 30th Avenue, Deerfield Beach, Florida 33442.

E-54 AWARD TO WEISS & WOOLRICH SOUTHERN ENTERPRISES, INC.
PROJECT NO. A0807A
ROOF REPLACEMENT
WEST MIAMI MIDDLE SCHOOL
7525 SW 24 Street, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida award Project No. A0807A, Roof Replacement, West Miami Middle School, on the basis of Base Bid in the amount of $1,077,000 to the low bidder: Weiss & Woolrich Southern Enterprises, Inc., 1431 SW 30th Avenue, Deerfield Beach, Florida 33442.

E-55 AUTHORIZATION TO EXTEND THE LEASE OF SELECTED MOBILE OFFICE UNITS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize payment to Williams Scotsman, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $29,000 for the period July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004 for the leasing of mobile office units.

F. CHIEF OF STAFF

F-1 PREQUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION

RECOMMENDED: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the prequalification of contractors and authorize staff to issue a certificate, certifying prequalification for one (1) year. This recommendation also delineates the previous work history of contractors with the district, where applicable.

F-2 ENGAGEMENT LETTER AND AUDIT PLAN FOR THE EXTERNAL AUDIT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2003

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida receive and file the Engagement Letter and Audit Plan for the External Audit for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2003.

F-3 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – AUDIT OF THE INTERNAL FUNDS OF SELECTED ACCESS CENTER 4 SCHOOLS, APRIL 2003, PRESENTED BY THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Internal Audit Report – Audit of the Internal Funds of Selected ACCESS Center 4 Schools, April 2003, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

F-4 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – AUDIT OF THE INTERNAL FUNDS OF SELECTED ACCESS CENTER 1 SCHOOLS, APRIL 2003, PRESENTED BY THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Internal Audit Report – Audit of the Internal Funds of Selected ACCESS Center 1 Schools, April 2003, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

F-5 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT - REVIEW OF CONSTRUCTION DELIVERY METHODS, APRIL 2003, PRESENTED BY THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Internal Audit Report – Review of Construction Delivery Methods, April 2003, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

F-6 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – REVIEW OF THE CENTRALIZED PAYROLL FUNCTION, APRIL 2003, PRESENTED BY THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Internal Audit Report - Review of the Centralized Payroll Function, April 2003, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

F-7 EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES AGENCY FUNDS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, SEPTEMBER 30, 2002 (WITH INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT THEREON) BY KPMG LLP

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file KPMG LLP’s Audit Report: Educational Facilities Impact Fees Agency Funds of Miami-Dade County, Florida, Combined Financial Statements, September 30, 2002 (With Independent Auditors’ Report Thereon).

F-11 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO TWO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH SOUTH FLORIDA INNER CITY GAMES AND FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY FOR EDUCATIONAL SERVICES THROUGH THE MIDDLE SCHOOL ENRICHMENT 21ST CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTERS GRANT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into two contractual agreements with South Florida Inner City Games for $89,218, from July 7, 2003 through May 28, 2004, and Florida International University for $42,000 from September 2, 2003 through May 28, 2004, for educational services through the Middle School Enrichment 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant. No local funds are required.

F-12 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE 2003-2004 BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE MIAMI-DADE COALITION FOR COMMUNITY EDUCATION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the 2003-2004 Board of Trustees of the Miami-Dade Coalition for Community Education.

F-13 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO TWO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH THE RADISSON MART PLAZA HOTEL FOR THE 2003-2004 NEW TEACHER ORIENTATION AND LUNCHEON

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into two contractual agreements with the Radisson Mart Plaza Hotel to provide for leasing of meeting rooms and luncheon, not to exceed the contract amount of $18,000 and $25 per person.

F-14 AUTHORIZATION TO GRANT A WATER LINE EASEMENT LOCATED AT STATE SCHOOL “GG”/ HOWARD A. DOOLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL SITE AT 6400 SW 152 AVENUE, MIAMI-DADE, FLORIDA IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PROJECT NO. A0506

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the execution of the water line easement and at the Howard A. Doolin Middle Site, Project No. A0506, in favor of Miami-Dade County.

F-15 AUTHORIZATION TO GRANT A WATER AND WASTEWATER LINE EASEMENT LOCATED AT STATE SCHOOL “C” SITE AT 15901 NW 79 AVENUE, MIAMI-DADE, FLORIDA IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PROJECT NO. A0759

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the execution of the water and wastewater line easements at the State School “C” Site, Project No. A0759, in favor of Miami-Dade County.

F-16 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
OLIVIA RUSSELL– SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
SOUTHWEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective June 18, 2003, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Olivia Russell, School Bus Driver, at Southwest Transportation Center, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

F-17 TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT OF INSTRUCTIONAL EMPLOYEE FOR FAILURE TO CORRECT NOTED PERFORMANCE DEFICIENCIES DURING THE 90-CALENDAR DAY PERFORMANCE PROBATIONARY PERIOD

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, terminate the employment contract of Glenda J. Waldrop, Lillie C. Evans Elementary School, instructional employee, effective June 18, 2003, at the close of the workday, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

F-18 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECEIVE THE STATE-MANDATED ANNUAL “SAFETY AND SECURITY BEST PRACTICES” SELF-ASSESSMENT, AND AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO REPORT THE SELF-ASSESSMENT RESULTS AND SCHOOL BOARD ACTION TO THE COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION BY JULY 1, 2003

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

1) receive the “Safety and Security Best Practices” self-assessment results; and

2) authorize the Superintendent of Schools to report the self-assessment results and School Board action to the Commissioner of Education by July 1, 2003.

G. FINANCIAL AFFAIRS

G-1 AUTHORIZATION OF EXPENDITURES EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2003 UNTIL THE 2003-04 TENTATIVE BUDGET IS ADOPTED

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the 2002-03 fiscal year budget, as amended, to be used as a continuation budget for 2003-04 tentative budget becomes official.

G-2 RESOLUTION NO. 2, 2002-03 GENERAL FUND SPRING BUDGET REVIEW

G-3 RESOLUTION NO. 2, 2002-03 CONTRACTED PROGRAMS FUND SPRING BUDGET REVIEW

G-4 RESOLUTION NO. 2, 2002-03 CAPITAL OUTLAY FUNDS SPRING BUDGET REVIEW

G-5 RESOLUTION NO. 1, 2002-03 FOOD SERVICE FUND SPRING BUDGET REVIEW

G-16 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR APRIL 2003

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

G-17 ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE WRITE-OFF REQUEST

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to remove from the accounting records the outstanding accounts receivable balances totaling $76,392.37 owed by agencies/associations and by individuals.

RISK MANAGEMENT

G-31 RENEWAL OF SPECIFIC EXCESS WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COVERAGE

G-32 RENEWAL OF COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY FACILITIES USE POLICY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize renewal of its Commercial General Liability Facilities Use Policy with American Heritage Insurance Company (A.M. Best A+ XV), through Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., effective July 1, 2003 to July 1, 2004, with a minimum and deposit premium of $11,500, certified terrorism coverage of $1,150, plus a $35 policy fee, for a total of $12,685, subject to the provisions of the policy outlining premium charges for events based upon Class I, II, and III, based upon number of attendees and admissions.

G-33 RENEWAL OF WLRN RADIO AND TELEVISION INSURANCE COVERAGES

G-34 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW CATASTROPHIC ATHLETIC ACCIDENT INSURANCE COVERAGE

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

1. authorize renewal of its catastrophic athletic accident insurance coverage, including an accidental death limit of $10,000, an excess medical benefits limit of $5 million, and a maximum catastrophic cash benefit of $500,000, with a per incident deductible of $25,000, from American International Group Life Insurance Company (A.M. Best A++ IX), through Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., effective August 1, 2003 to August 1, 2004, with an annual premium of $57,814; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to work with interested district members of the Florida Educational Risk Managers Association (FERMA), to construct and issue a Request For Proposal (RFP) for a Catastrophic Athletic Accident Program, for a program to be effective August 1, 2004, with final recommendations for coverage to come back to the Board prior to that effective date.

PROCUREMENT

G-60 REQUEST APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL AWARD ON TERM BIDS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, APPROVE the supplemental award on the following term bids, inasmuch as the estimated requirements, previously awarded by the Board, will be exceeded before the bids terms expire.

(1)

Bid No. 202-ZZ11 – PORTABLE RADIO COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES, CATALOG DISCOUNT II, to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of portable radio communications equipment and supplies, for use by various schools and departments, during the term of the bid, effective August 23, 2002, through August 22, 2003. This supplemental award is requested to repair and replace portable radio communication equipment requested by various school locations to insure communication with staff for required security. The supplemental amount requested is based on the average monthly expenditure, times the twelve (12) month contract period, minus the original award amount. Actual expenditure to date is $431,402 divided by 8 months, equals $53,925 per month times 12 months, totals $647,103 less awarded amount of $515,737, equals supplemental amount of $131,366.

Fund Source Various
M/WBE Eligibility Hispanic Male - No Dollar Amount

1. COOPER-GENERAL CORPORATION
175 FOUNTAINEBLEAU BOULEVARD, #1-K
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: JOHN FRESCO, PRESIDENT (HM)

2. FLORIDA RADIO RENTAL, INC.
2700 DAVIE ROAD
DAVIE, FL 33314
OWNER: DAVE PEDERSEN, VICE PRESIDENT

3. EXPRESS RADIO, INC.
10850 WILES ROAD
CORAL SPRINGS, FL 33076
OWNER: GENE R. FRUEHLING, PRESIDENT

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $515,737
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL 0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $131,366

(2)

Bid No. 148-AA05 – OFFICE SUPPLIES, CATALOG DISCOUNT, to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm discounts, quantities, as may be required, of office supplies, for various schools and departments, during the term of the bid, effective August 1, 2001, through July 31, 2003. This supplemental award is requested due to larger than anticipated availability of federal funds. Last contract usage averaged $144,970.54 per month, while this year's usage has averaged $164,857.08 per month. The supplemental amount requested is based on theaverage monthly expenditure, times the twenty-four (24) month contract period, minus the original award amount. Actual expenditure to date is $3,461,998.88 divided by 21 months, equals supplemental amount of $164,857.08 per month times24 months, totals $3,956,569.92 less awarded amountof $3,479.292.96, equals supplemental amount of$477.276.96.

Fund Source Various
M/WBE Eligibility African American Female - No Dollar Amount

1. APRICOT OFFICE SUPPLIES AND FURNITURE, INC.
7050 STATE ROAD 84, SUITE 16
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33317
OWNER: MARLENE BERNARD, TREASURER (AF)

2. BEST WHOLESALE OFFICE PRODUCTS
9821 N.W. 80 AVENUE, #5E
HIALEAH GARDENS, FL 33016
OWNER: JOSE TERZADO, PRESIDENT

3. BOISE CASCADE OFFICE PRODUCTS
5400 N.W. 163 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33014
OWNER: CHRISTOPHER C. MILLIKEN, PRESIDENT

4. CORPORATE EXPRESS
18000 STATE ROAD 9
MIAMI, FL 33162
OWNER: ROBERT KING, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

5. GALLOWAY OFFICE SUPPLIES
6802 S.W. 81 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33143
OWNER: JIM TOURAL, PRESIDENT

6. OFFICE DEPOT
13794 N.W. 4 STREET, SUITE 200
SUNRISE, FL 33325
OWNER: BRUCE NELSON, C.E.O.

7. OFFICE EXPRESS SUPPLIES, INC.
10701 N.W. 89 AVENUE
HIALEAH GARDENS, FL 33018 (HM)
OWNER: TOMAS FUENTES, PRESIDENT

8. SKAGSETH-BRYANT, INC.
D.B.A. SKAGS OFFICE PRODUCTS
6535 N.W. 84 AVE
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: LYNN MCDERMOTT

9. SMITH OFFICE AND COMPUTER SUPPLY
1009 S. 21 AVENUE
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33020
OWNER: DAVID M. LEVY, PRESIDENT

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $3,479,292.96
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL 0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $477,276.96

(3)

Bid No. 001-BB04 – ON-SITE SERVICE FOR TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT, to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of on-site service for maintenance and repair of various items of telephone equipment for Information Technology Services, during the term of the bid, effective October 24, 2001, through October 23, 2003. This supplemental award is requested to repair and replace existing telephone switches throughout the District. This is a first-time bid for the repair, replacement and service of all the telephone equipment. The supplemental amount requested is based on the average monthly expenditure, times the twenty-four (24) month contract period, minus the original award amount. Actual expenditure to date is $3,599,226 divided by 17.5 months, equals $205,670 per month times 24 months, totals $4,936,081 less awarded amount of $4,400,000, equals supplemental amount of $536,081.

Fund Source Various
M/WBE Eligibility None

1. GLOBAL PHONECENTER, INC.
8700 N.W. 7 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33150
OWNER: MACK SAMUEL, PRESIDENT

2. TELECOM ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS, INC.
9400 N.W. 25 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: VALENTINE SELLATI, SR.
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD

3. SPRINT-FLORIDA, INC.
500 WEST CYPRESS CREEK ROAD, #600
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33309
OWNER: WILLIAM T. ESREY, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $4,400,000
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL 0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $536,081

G-61 REPORT OF PURCHASES MADE UTILIZING OTHER GOVERNMENT BIDS

(1)

P.O. DATE P.O. NO. VENDOR
AMOUNT
04/18/03 B00732703

MALLARD SYSTEMS
265 HUNT PARK COVE
LONGWOOD, FL 32750

$12,973

These items were requested by Maintenance Operations, to provide chemical cleaning to eliminate mold, using the State of Florida Negotiated Agreement Price Schedule (SNAPS) Bid No. 991246-3, which expires on August 10, 2003. This request is for the chemical cleaning to the exterior of Jane S. Roberts Elementary School.

(2)

P.O. DATE P.O. NO. VENDOR
AMOUNT
04/25/03 D02066263

GLOBAL INFORMATION SERVICES, INC.
2512 BALSAM TERRACE, #200
TALLAHASSEE, FL 32303

$76,160

These items were requested by Business and Operational Services, for Consultant Services-IT, using the State of Florida Bid No. 974-137-03-1, which expires on February 13, 2004. These services are for implementation of the short-term financial solution to the Treasury Management Projects.

(3)

P.O. DATE P.O. NO. VENDOR
AMOUNT
04/04/03 D00728084

SILMAR ELECTRONICS, INC.
11001 N.W. 33 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33172

$16,707.10

These items were requested by Maintenance - Special Projects, to purchase security systems, parts and supplies, using the Lake County School District Bid No. A/R2469, which expires on June 23, 2003. This purchase order is for the replacement of video surveillance equipment for SBAB and Annex Buildings. Quotations were solicited to several vendors and Silmar Electronics, Inc., of Miami, Florida, submitted the lowest quote.

(4)

P.O. DATE P.O. NO. VENDOR
AMOUNT
05/12/03 D02078696

SOFTWARE RESOURCES, INC.
2180 WEST STATE ROAD 434, SUITE 6136
LONGWOOD, FL 32779

$55,728

These items were requested by Business and Operational Services, Information Technology Services for Consultant Services-IT, using the State of Florida Bid No. 974-175-03-1, which expires on January 31, 2004. This purchase order is for programming services for Information Technology Services to aid in the creation and development of the District's technology strategic planning, business process improvement, and organizational performance management efforts.

(5)

P.O. DATE P.O. NO. VENDOR
AMOUNT
04/09/03 F00731613R

ALL STAR OVERHEAD DOORS, INC.
OVERHEAD DOORCO. OD SE FL
3037 N.W. 25 AVENUE
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33069

$15,139

These items were requested by South Central Maintenance to purchase and have installed four (4) overhead roll-up doors at the George T. Baker Aviation Center, using The School Board of Broward County, Florida, Contract No. 21-122R, which expires on March 31, 2004.

(6)

P.O. DATE P.O. NO. VENDOR
AMOUNT
04/08/03 F00128544

GE BETZ
CUSTOMER CARE CENTER
4636 SOMERTON ROAD
TREVOSE, PA 19053-6783

$10,224

These items were requested by Maintenance Materials Management stock, to purchase corrosion inhibitors used in cooling towers for inventory stock using the Miami-Dade County, Florida, Contract No. 4764-0/00, which expired on April 30, 2003.

(7)

P.O. DATE P.O. NO. VENDOR
AMOUNT
04/14/03 E02057292

EXCEPTIONAL COMPUTING
450 N.W. 58 STREET
GAINESVILLE, FL 32607

$15,895

These items were requested by FDLRS South, to purchase supplies, equipment and assistive technology products, for students with disabilities, using the School District of Palm Beach County, Bid No. 02C-94B, which expires September 19, 2004. This is a specialized type of computer- communication equipment, to assist the speech-impaired students.

(8)

P.O. DATE P.O. NO. VENDOR
AMOUNT
04/24/03 G02048534

DUVAL FORD COMPANY
P.O. BOX 7687
1616 CASSAT AVENUE
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32210

$42,564

These items were requested by Miami-Dade County Public Schools Police to purchase administrative non-pursuit and utility vehicles using the Florida Sheriffs Association Bid No. 02-10-0826, which expires at the end of model production dates for 2003 vehicles.

G-62 REPORT PURCHASES MADE WITHIN GUIDELINES OF BOARD RULE 6Gx13- 3C-1.10

(1)

P.O. DATE P.O. NO. VENDOR
AMOUNT
04/24/03 G02051305

DUVAL FORD COMPANY
1616 CASSAT AVENUE
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32210
OWNER: SCOTT MCRAY CORPORATION

$220,203

This emergency was needed to meet the manufacturer's production cut- off date of May 1, 2003. The Florida Sheriffs Association and Florida Association of Counties contract was utilized for these vehicles. These vehicles are required for the newly hired Police Officers. If not ordered by May 1, 2003, the vehicles will not be available until the 2004 model year production.

(2)

P.O. DATE P.O. NO. VENDOR
AMOUNT
05/02/03 F00731612

TRANE PARTS CENTER
THE TRANE COMPANY
7415 N.W. 19 STREET, SUITE C
MIAMI, FL 33126
OWNER: DAVID WALKER, PRESIDENT

$10,361.41

This emergency request was required to purchase a 60-ton compressor and parts for a Trane chiller at Ruth Owens Krusé Educational Center. The school has 2 chillers containing 2 compressors each. One compressor failed causing one chiller to operate at 50% capacity. Should a second compressor fail, the remaining chiller will not be able to maintain adequate temperatures to sustain a comfortable learning environment.

G-63 CORRECT CONTRACT NO. 028-AA02 – HOLLOW METAL DOORS AND FRAMES

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

1. FIREDOOR CORPORATION
1350 N.W. 74 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33147 ESTIMATE $32,037.64
OWNER: JAMES R. SCHECHTER, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $32,037.64.

G-64 REPORT OF SCHOOL BOARD AUCTION OF MARCH 25, 2003

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RECEIVE the report of the auction of March 25, 2003, miscellaneous equipment auction results.

G-65 AUTHORIZATION FOR PAYMENT

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

1. Bottling Group, LLC, d.b.a. The Pepsi Bottling Group, for purchase of carbonated beverages, for a total amount of $46,019.70.

2. Florida Coca-Cola Bottling Company, for the purchase of carbonated beverages, for a total amount of $198,659.26

3. School Food Service System, Inc., for the purchase of Kellogg's Pop-Tarts, for a total amount of $49,745.31.

G-66 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 141-ZZ02 – PLUMBING EQUIPMENT, FIXTURES AND SUPPLIES (NON-COPPER STOCK)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 141-ZZ02 – PLUMBING EQUIPMENT, FIXTURES AND SUPPLIES (NON-COPPER STOCK), to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of plumbing equipment, fixtures and supplies (non-copper stock), for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the contract, effective July 1, 2003, through September 30, 2003, as follows:

1. BERGER PLUMBING SUPPLY
8131 N.W. 91 TERRACE
MEDLEY, FL 33166 ESTIMATE $1,138.10
OWNER: STEVEN F. BERGER, PRESIDENT

2. LEHMAN PIPE AND PLUMBING SUPPLY, INC.
230 N.W. 29 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33127 ESTIMATE $43,652.70
OWNER: DENNIS J. LEHMAN, PRESIDENT

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $44,790.80.

G-67 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 194-ZZ02M/WBE – CARPET AND FLOOR TILE, SOUTH OF FLAGLER STREET (FURNISH AND INSTALL)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 194-ZZ02M/WBE - CARPET AND FLOOR TILE, SOUTH OF FLAGLER STREET (FURNISH AND INSTALL), to furnish and install, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of carpet and floor tile, south of Flagler Street, for Maintenance Operations, during the term of the contract, effective August 1, 2003, through October 31, 2003, as follows:

1. AMION ENTERPRISES INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
14295 S.W. 142 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33186 ESTIMATE $99,193.70
OWNER: MIGUEL AMION, SR., PRESIDENT (AM)

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $99,193.70.

G-68 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 195-ZZ02 – CARPET AND FLOOR TILE, NORTH OF FLAGLER STREET (FURNISH AND INSTALL)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 195-ZZ02 — CARPET AND FLOOR TILE, NORTH OF FLAGLER STREET (FURNISH AND INSTALL), to furnish and install, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of carpet and floor tile, north of Flagler Street, for Maintenance Operations, during the term of the contract, effective August 1, 2003, through October 31, 2003, as follows:

1. AMION ENTERPRISES INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
14295 S.W. 142 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33186 ESTIMATE $130,469.70
OWNER: MIGUEL A. AMION, SR., PRESIDENT (AM)

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $130,469.70.

G-69 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 239-ZZ10 – FOR HEALTH AGENCIES/ PROFESSIONALS TO PROVIDE ON-SITE HEALTH SERVICES TO STUDENTS ATTENDING C.O.P.E. CENTER NORTH FOR THE 2003 - 2004 SCHOOL YEAR

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 239-ZZ10 – FOR HEALTH AGENCIES/ PROFESSIONALS TO PROVIDE ON-SITE HEALTH SERVICES TO STUDENTS ATTENDING C.O.P.E. CENTER NORTH FOR THE 2003 - 2004 SCHOOL YEAR, at a firm price, to provide on-site comprehensive health services to approximately 280 teen parents and their babies/toddlers at C.O.P.E. Center North, for the Office of Alternative Education and Dropout Prevention Programs, during the term of the contract, effective July 19, 2003, through October 18, 2003, as follows:

1. ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY FAMILY HEALTH CENTER, INC.
700 SOUTH ROYAL POINCIANA BOULEVARD, SUITE 300
MIAMI SPRINGS, FL 33166 ESTIMATE $21,175
OWNER: ANTHONY E. MUNROE (AM) PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $21,175.

G-70 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 044-AA01 – MOBILE CAFETERIA TABLES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 044-AA01 – MOBILE CAFETERIA TABLES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of mobile cafeteria tables, for various locations, during the term of the contract, effective August 22, 2003, through August 21, 2004, as follows:

1. SCHOOLHOUSE PRODUCTS, INC.
1275 BELCHER AVENUE, UNIT 36
DUNEDIN, FL 34698 ESTIMATE $298,305.45
OWNER: WALTER POSUSTA, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $298,308.45.

G-71 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 082-AA02 – WATER-TREATMENT CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 082-AA02 – WATER-TREATMENT CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of water-treatment chemicals and supplies, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the contract, effective July 1, 2003, through June 30, 2004, as follows:

1. CERTIFIED LABORATORIES
1600 EAST NORTHGATE
IRVING, TX 75062 ESTIMATE $14,264.46
OWNER: IRVIN LEVY, PRESIDENT

2. SOUTHERN WATER CONSULTANTS, INC.
1008 CEDAR LAKE ROAD
DECATUR, AL 35602 ESTIMATE $3,566.12
OWNER: JOHN P. PETERS, PRESIDENT

3. SOUTH FLORIDA WATER CONSULTANTS
1340 CAMPAMENTO AVENUE
CORAL GABLES, FL 33156 ESTIMATE $17,830.58
OWNER: JOHN C. MERCER

4. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $35,661.16.

G-72 RESCIND CONTRACT NO. 116-AA10 – EDUCATIONAL CONSULTATION SERVICES TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE IN ADDRESSING CONTENT AND INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES IN LOW-PERFORMING SCHOOLS

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

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

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

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

G-73 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 123-AA09 – CAP AND GOWN RENTAL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 123-AA09 – CAP AND GOWN RENTAL, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of cap and gown rental, for various schools and departments, during the term of the contract, effective July 2, 2003, through July 1, 2004, as follows:

1. HERFF JONES, INC.
CAP AND GOWN DIVISION
1000 NORTH MARKET STREET ESTIMATE $229,597.50
CHAMPAIGN, IL 61821
OWNER: JAMES W. HUBBARD, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $229,597.50.

G-74 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 130-AA11 – FIRE-SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS INSPECTIONS, TESTING AND ADDITIONAL SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 130-AA11 – FIRE-SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS INSPECTIONS, TESTING AND ADDITIONAL SERVICES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of fire-suppression systems inspections, testing and additional services, for Maintenance Operations, during the term of the contract, effective July 1, 2003, through September 30, 2003, as follows:

1. MIAMI FIRE EQUIPMENT, INC.
150 S.W 27 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33135 ESTIMATE $9,049.76
OWNER: PHILLIP DEVILLE, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $9,049.76.

G-75 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 148-AA05 – OFFICE SUPPLIES CATALOG DISCOUNT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 148-AA05 – OFFICE SUPPLIES CATALOG DISCOUNT, to purchase, at firm discounts, quantities, as may be required, of office supplies, for various schools and departments, during the term of the contract, effective August 1, 2003, through July 31, 2004, as follows.

1. APRICOT OFFICE SUPPLIES AND FURNITURE, INC.
7050 WEST STATE ROAD 84, #16
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33317-7364
OWNER: MARLENE BERNARD, TREASURER (AF)

2. BEST WHOLESALE OFFICE PRODUCTS
9821 N.W. 80 AVENUE, #5E
HIALEAH GARDENS, FL 33016
OWNER: JOSE TERZADO, PRESIDENT

3. BOISE CASCADE OFFICE PRODUCTS
10800 N.W. 97 STREET, SUITE 103
MIAMI, FL 33178
OWNER: CHRISTOPHER C. MILLIKEN, PRESIDENT

4. CORPORATE EXPRESS
18000 STATE ROAD 9
MIAMI, FL 33178
OWNER: ROBERT KING, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

5. GALLOWAY OFFICE SUPPLIES & FURNITURE
10201 N.W. 21 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: JIM TOURAL, PRESIDENT

6. OFFICE DEPOT
13794 N.W. 4 STREET, SUITE 200
SUNRISE, FL 33325
OWNER: BRUCE NELSON, C.E.O.

7. OFFICE EXPRESS SUPPLIES, INC.
10701 N.W. 89 AVENUE
HIALEAH GARDENS, FL 33018 (HM)
OWNER: TOMAS FUENTES, PRESIDENT

8. SKAGSETH-BYRANT, INC.
D.B.A. SKAGS OFFICE PRODUCTS
6535 N.W. 84 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: LYNN MCDERMOTT

9. SMITH OFFICE AND COMPUTER SUPPLY
1009 S. 21 AVENUE
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33020
OWNER: DAVID M. LEVY, PRESIDENT

10. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $2,551,481.46.

G-76 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 149-AA10 – APPLICANT AND EMPLOYEE COLLECTION AND DRUG-SCREENING SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 149-AA10 – APPLICANT AND EMPLOYEE COLLECTION AND DRUG-SCREENING SERVICES, at a firm price, to conduct applicant and employee collection and drug-screening services, for Personnel Management Services, effective March 13, 2003, through March 12, 2004, as follows:

1. RN EXPERTISE, INC.
691 DOUGLAS AVENUE, SUITE 101
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FL 32714 ESTIMATE $350,000
OWNER: CHRISTINE STEELE, PRESIDENT (WF)

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $350,000.

G-77 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 170-AA06 – STRING INSTRUMENTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 170-AA06 – STRING INSTRUMENTS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of string instruments, for the Division of Life Skills and Special Projects and various locations, during the term of the contract, effective July 11, 2003, through July 10, 2004, as follows:

1. SOUTHWEST STRINGS
1721 SOUTH CHERRYBELL STREET AVENUE
TUCSON, AZ 85713 ESTIMATE $65,513.45
OWNER: CELTA GODFREY SHEPPARD, VICE PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $65,513.45.

G-78 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 173-AA07 – SAFETY RESTRAINTS, TRANSPORTING

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 173-AA07 – SAFETY RESTRAINTS, TRANSPORTING, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of safety restraints (transporting), for various schools and departments, during the term of the contract, effective July 11, 2003, through July 10, 2004, as follows:

1. FIRST CLASS COACH AND EQUIPMENT
88 EAST BROAD STREET
WINTER GARDEN, FL 34787 ESTIMATE $20,691.79
OWNER: SCOTT T. FEWELL, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $20,691.79.

G-79 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 203-AA01 – MAIL-SORTING SERVICE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 203-AA01 – MAIL-SORTING SERVICE, to establish a contract, at a fixed percentage rebate on the resulting postage savings, for the metering, presorting and commingling of the outgoing mail of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, during the term of the contract, effective September 1, 2003, through August 31, 2004, as follows:

1. ARROWMAIL PRESORT COMPANY, INC.
8345 N.W. 74 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166 ESTIMATE $44,487.54
OWNER: RAUL ESCHARTE, VICE PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $44,487.54.

G-80 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 048-BB01 – CHAIRS: CLASSROOM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 048-BB01 – CHAIRS: CLASSROOM, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of stacking chairs and task chairs, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock and various locations, during the term of the contract, effective August 22, 2003, through February 28, 2005, as follows:

1. DESIGNERS SERVICE BUREAU, INC.
15951 S.W. 41 STREET, SUITE 200
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33331 ESTIMATE $35,676
OWNER: JOAN STARK, PRESIDENT (WF)

2. VIRCO, INC.
HIGHWAY 65 SOUTH
CONWAY, AR 72032 ESTIMATE $410,273.03
OWNER: ROBERT A. VIRTUE, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $445,949.03.

G-81 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 127-BB01 – FIRE-SUPPRESSION SYSTEM INSPECTION I

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 127-BB01 – FIRE-SUPPRESSION SYSTEM INSPECTION I, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of fire-suppression system inspections, testing and additional services, for Maintenance Operations, during the term of the contract, effective July 1, 2003, through September 30, 2003, as follows:

1. MIAMI FIRE EQUIPMENT, INC.
150 S.W. 27 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33135 ESTIMATE $2,000
OWNER: PHILIP DEVILLE, PRESIDENT

2. TRIANGLE FIRE, INC.
7720 N.W. 53 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166 ESTIMATE $385.90
OWNER: RAYMOND R. ROMINE, PRESIDENT

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $2,385.90.

G-82 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 130-BB07 – TRANSMISSIONS, FACTORY REBUILT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 130-BB07 – TRANSMISSIONS, FACTORY REBUILT, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of factory rebuilt transmissions, for the Department of Transportation - Vehicle Maintenance, during the term of the contract, effective July 10, 2003, through July 9, 2004, as follows:

1. PITTS ENGINE & TRANSMISSION, INC.
7390 N.W. 43 STREET
P.O. BOX 668407
MIAMI, FL 33166 ESTIMATE $125,634.16
OWNER: MIKE PITTS, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $125,634.16.

G-83 REJECT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 048-CC10 – BOUNDARY ANALYSIS/TRANSPORTATION SOFTWARE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Request For Proposals No. 048-CC10 – BOUNDARY ANALYSIS/ TRANSPORTATION SOFTWARE, to permit rebidding.

G-84 AWARD BID NO. 049-CC01 – CABINETRY AND INCIDENTAL MILLWORK

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 049-CC01 – CABINETRY AND INCIDENTAL MILLWORK, with qualified vendors, to furnish all necessary labor, supervision, equipment and materials necessary, to perform work as defined in the bid specification, at various Miami-Dade County Public Schools facilities, during the term of the bid, effective June 18, 2003, through June 17, 2004, as follows:

1. BAJA MILLWORKS, INC.
3685 N.W. 76 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33147
OWNER: ASCENCION ROJO, PRESIDENT

2. INSTITUTIONAL PRODUCTS, INC.
1011 N.W. 6 STREET
HOMESTEAD, FL 33030
OWNER: JOSEPH GUGGINO, PRESIDENT

3. TROPEX CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC.
14342 S.W. 98 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33186
OWNER: JORGE IGLESIAS, PRESIDENT (HM)

4. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $100,000.

G-85 AWARD BID NO. 050-CC06 – OPTICAL EQUIPMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 050-CC06 – OPTICAL EQUIPMENT, to purchase, at firm unit prices, optical equipment, for Felix Varela Senior High School, effective June 18, 2003, as follows:

1. AIT INDUSTRIES
224 W. JAMES STREET
BENSENVILLE, IL 60106 $24,775
OWNER: YORDAN VULICH, PRESIDENT

2. EYE SOLUTIONS, INC.
221 N.W. 64 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33126 $13,500
OWNER: JULIO C. MORALES, PRESIDENT (HM)

3. LOMBART BROTHERS, INC.
5358 ROBIN HOOD ROAD
NORFOLK, VA 23513 $8,890
OWNER: RICHARD LOMBART, PRESIDENT

4. OPTIMETRICS, INC.
6908 N.W. 72 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33166 $2,295
OWNER: AMADO DIAZ, JR., PRESIDENT (HM)

5. R.H. BURTON
3965 BROOKHAM DRIVE
GROVE CITY, OH 43123 $27,525
OWNER: ROY BURTON, PRESIDENT

2. The award amount shall not exceed $76,985.

G-86 REJECT BID NO. 065-CC04 – COMPUTER PERIPHERAL PARTS AND SUPPLIES CATALOG DISCOUNT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Bid No. 065-CC04 – COMPUTER PERIPHERAL PARTS AND SUPPLIES CATALOG DISCOUNT.

G-87 AWARD BID NO. 068-CC07 – GOLF CARTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 068-CC07 – GOLF CARTS, to purchase, at a firm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of golf carts, for various schools and departments, during the term of the bid, effective June 18, 2003, through June 17, 2004, as follows:

1. PRO ELECTRIC VEHICLES, INC.
2322 S.W. 58 TERRACE
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33023 ESTIMATE $50,498.50
OWNER: ALBERT NAVARRO, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $50,498.50.

G-88 AWARD BID NO. 070-CC01 – INSPECTING, TESTING, PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE OF WATER-BASED FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS

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

1. AWARD Bid No. 070-CC01 – INSPECTING, TESTING, PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE OF WATER-BASED FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS, to furnish, at firm unit prices, all necessary labor, materials and equipment, to test, service, inspect, repair and maintain, water-based fire protection systems, at various locations, during the term of the bid, effective July 13, 2003, through January 31, 2005, as follows:

A. SUMMERS FIRE SPRINKLERS, INC.
1534 N.W. 1 AVENUE
BOCA RATON, FL 33432 $259,182
OWNER: MARK P. FIGGIE, DIRECTOR

B. A-1 FIRE SPRINKLER CORPORATION
D.B.A. ALL FIRE SERVICES, INC.
2027 SHERMAN STREET
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33020 $458,730
OWNER: SHIRLEY PASTERNAK, DIRECTOR

2. ACCEPT the list of prequalified vendors to perform additional services, as per Section 2.2 A, ADDITIONAL SERVICES, of the specifications, for items 36A through 38, 77A through 79, 102A through 104, 182A through 184, 208A through 210.

A. ADVANCED SYSTEMS INC.
1415 S. 30TH AVENUE
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33020
OWNER: DAVID R. WALLACE, PRESIDENT

B. ALL FIRE SERVICES, INC.
2027 SHERMAN STREET
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33020
OWNER: JEROME COHEN, PRESIDENT

C. BEST FIRE SPRINKLER CORPORATION
840 N.W. 170 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33169
OWNER: GEORGE L. BOND, PRESIDENT

D. DP PLUMBING & FIRE PROTECTION
7760 W. 20 AVENUE
HIALEAH, FL 33017
OWNER: PAUL GORAL, PRESIDENT

E. FRED MCGILVRAY, INC.
8690 N.W. 58 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: MICHAEL O. MCGILVRAY, PRESIDENT

F. SUMMERS FIRE SPRINKLERS, INC.
1534 N.W. 1 AVENUE
BOCA RATON, FL 33432
OWNER: OWEN G. STOUT, SR.

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $861,494.

G-89 AWARD BID NO. 074-CC08 – PAPER: LASER PRINTER

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 074-CC08 – PAPER: LASER PRINTER, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of laser printer paper for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, effective June 18, 2003, through December 18, 2004, as follows:

1. UNISOURCE
8150 N.W. 76 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33166 ESTIMATE $404,040
OWNER: CHUCK TUFANO, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $404,040.

G-90 AWARD BID NO. 079-CC06 – LAWN EQUIPMENT, DIESEL TRACTOR

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 079-CC06 – LAWN EQUIPMENT, DIESEL TRACTOR, to purchase, at a firm price, a diesel tractor, for Felix Varela Senior High School, effective June 18, 2003, as follows:

1. FLORIDA COAST EQUIPMENT, INC.
9775 WEST BOYNTON BEACH BOULEVARD
BOYNTON BEACH, FL 33437 $12,700
OWNER: DENNIS DAVIS, PRESIDENT

2. The award amount shall not exceed $12,700.

G-91 AWARD BALANCE BID NO. 081-CC09M/WBE – VACUUM CLEANERS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Balance Bid No. 081-CC09M/WBE – VACUUM CLEANERS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of vacuum cleaners, for various schools and departments, during the term of the bid, effective June 18, 2003, through May 13, 2004, as follows:

1. COLONIAL PAPER, INC.
3720 N.E. 33 STREET
OCALA, FL 34470-3110 ESTIMATE $10,949.64
OWNER: GAIL B. TUCK, PRESIDENT (WF)

2. CORAL SPRINGS VACUUM, INC.
2354 UNIVERSITY DRIVE
CORAL SPRINGS, FL 33065 ESTIMATE $2,159.84
OWNER: SUSAN HENRY, PRESIDENT (WF)

3. REX CHEMICAL CORPORATION
2270 N.W. 23 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33142 ESTIMATE $41,028.04
OWNER: BEATRIZ GRANJA, PRESIDENT (WF)

4. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $54,137.52.

G-92 PARTIAL AWARD BID NO. 088-CC03 – FOOD ITEMS: FROZEN AND REFRIGERATED

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, PARTIAL AWARD Bid No. 088-CC03 - FOOD ITEMS: FROZEN AND REFRIGERATED, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of frozen and refrigerated food items, for the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the bid, effective June 18, 2003, through December 17, 2004, as follows:

1. ECHO LAKE FARM PRODUCE COMPANY, INC.
33102 SOUTH HONEY LAKE ROAD
BURLINGTON, WI 53105
OWNER: LYNN THORNHILL

2. LATANG CUISINE
C/O GR ENTERPRISES
6742 N.W. 80 MANOR
PARKLAND, FL 33067
OWNER: ROBERT MAYERSOHN

3. HOTPIE, INC.
1821 S.W. 31 AVENUE
PEMBROKE PARK, FL 33009
OWNER: DENNIS CHUNG, PRESIDENT (HM)

4. JNS FOODS, INC.
3785 AIRPORT ROAD, SUITE C
NAPLES, FL 34105
OWNER: JANET WALTON, VICE PRESIDENT
SALES AND MARKETING

5. JUST ANOTHER FOOD BROKER, INC.
12132 N.W. 24 STREET
CORAL SPRINGS, FL 33065
OWNER: LEE WOLLAM, VICE PRESIDENT

6. KINGS DELIGHT
2063 MEMORIAL PARK ROAD
GAINESVILLE, GA 30504
OWNER: LARRY MILLER, PRESIDENT

7. MIC FOOD DIVISION (B)
8701 S.W. 137 AVENUE, #308
MIAMI, FL 33183
OWNER: ALFREDO LARDIZABEL, PRESIDENT

8. O'PELLE ENTERPRISES, INC.,
D.B.A. BAGELAND
1471 S.W. 5 COURT
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33069
OWNER: JORGE S. FIDEL, PRESIDENT

9. POPPY STREET FOOD PRODUCTS
7530 POPPY STREET
CORONA, CA 92881
OWNER: DIANA M. SCHMER, PRESIDENT

10. SMG, INC.
2890 CHANCELLOR DRIVE, SUITE 100
CRESTVIEW HILLS, KY 41017
OWNER: SMG HOLDINGS, INC.

11. THE J.M. SMUCKER COMPANY
STRAWBERRY LANE
ORRVILLE, OHIO 44667
OWNER: PAUL SMUCKER WAGSTAFF, VICE PRESIDENT

12. TRIDENT SEAFOODS CORPORATION
5303 SHILSHOLE AVENUE N.W.
SEATTLE, WA 98107
OWNER: CONAGRA, CORP

13. ZARTIC, INC. (A)
438 LAVENDER DRIVE
ROME, GA 30165
OWNER: BILL RICE, BROKER REPRESENTATIVE

14. Reject items 7, 13, 16, 17, 17C, 21, 21C, 41, 42, 64, 69, 71, 75 through 79 and 81.

15. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $4,910,207.

G-93 PARTIAL AWARD BID NO. 100-CC03 – FOOD ITEMS: DRY GROCERY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, PARTIAL AWARD Bid No. 100-CC03 - FOOD ITEMS: DRY GROCERY, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of dry grocery food items, for the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the bid, effective June 18, 2003, through December 17, 2004, as follows:

1. BERNARD FOOD INDUSTRIES, INC.
1125 HARTREY AVENUE
EVANSTON, IL 60204-1497
OWNER: STEVEN BERNARD, C.E.O.

2. BOTTLING GROUP, LLC
D.B.A. THE PEPSI BOTTLING GROUP
7777 N.W. 41 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: PEPSI BOTTLING GROUP

3. CAMPBELL SOUP COMPANY
506 N.W. 104 AVENUE
PLANTATION, FL 33324
OWNER: DOUGH CONNANT, PRESIDENT

4. FLAYCO PRODUCTS
4821 NORTH HALE AVENUE
TAMPA, FL 33614
OWNER: JORGE ASTORQUIZA, PRESIDENT

5. FOOD PRODUCTS, INC.
7405 TEMPLE TERRACE HIGHWAY, SUITE A
TAMPA, FL 33637
OWNER: VIRGINIA TURBEVILLE, PRESIDENT

6. H. SCURIER & COMPANY, INC.
4901 GLENWOOD ROAD
BROOKLYN, NY 11234
OWNER: DAVID LIBERTOFF, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT

7. PIERSON DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
13715 N.W. 22 AVENUE
OPA-LOCKA, FL 33054
OWNER: RONALD E. PIERSON, PRESIDENT

8. SANTA FE GROUP, INC.
102 N.E. 2 STREET, #269
BOCA RATON, FL 33432
OWNER: ADIELA GRAJALES, PRESIDENT

9. SAVON FOODS, INC.
3520 N.W. 119 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33167
OWNER: STEVEN ROSENKRANZ, PRESIDENT

10. SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE SYSTEMS
501 N.E. 183 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33179
OWNER: STEVE GREENE, PRESIDENT

12. SOUTHERN SALES
2005 OCEAN WALK TERRACE, #313
LAUDERDALE BY THE SEA, FL 33062
OWNER: KATHLEEN GALVIN

13. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $9,234,000.

G-94 AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 114-CC10 – APPLICANT– OUTSIDE AGENCIES QUALIFIED TO OPERATE ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS FOR M-DCPS AT-RISK STUDENTS

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

1. AWARD Request For Proposals No. 114-CC10 – APPLICANT - OUTSIDE AGENCIES QUALIFIED TO OPERATE ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS FOR M-DCPS AT-RISK STUDENTS, to establish a contract, at firm prices, to provide educational services for children in at-risk alternative education programs, for the Office of Adult/Vocational, Alternative and Community Education, during the term of the proposal, effective July 1, 2003, through June 30, 2004, as follows:

ADULT MANKIND ORGANIZATION - EDUCATIONAL DIVISION, INC.
4343 WEST FLAGLER STREET, SUITE 300
MIAMI, FL 33134 ESTIMATE $2,390,400
OWNER: GUILLERMO SOMEILLAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

CUBAN AMERICAN NATIONAL COUNCIL, INC.
1223 S.W. 4 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33135 ESTIMATE $2,173,090.90
OWNER: GUARIONE M. DIAZ, PRESIDENT (HM)

JAMES E. SCOTT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC.
2389 N.W. 54 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33142 ESTIMATE $1,104,000
OWNER: SYLVIA STYLES, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

METRO-MIAMI ACTION PLAN TRUST
19 WEST FLAGLER STREET, SUITE M-106
MIAMI, FL 33130 ESTIMATE $787,200
OWNER: VINCENT T. BROWN, ESQ., PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

OMBUDSMAN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, LTD.
1585 NORTH MILWAUKEE AVENUE
LIBERTYVILLE, IL 60048 ESTIMATE $2,206,086.15
OWNER: DAVID BENOIT, PRESIDENT

RICHMOND-PERRINE OPTIMIST CLUB, INC.
9955 WEST INDIGO STREET
MIAMI, FL 33157 ESTIMATE $550,437.50
OWNER: DENNIS C. MOSS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

THE ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS, INC.
151 N.W. 60 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33127 ESTIMATE $331,200
OWNER: GEORGIA J. AYERS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $9,542,414.55.

G-95 AWARD BID NO. 140-CC02 – DIPLOMAS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 140-CC02 – DIPLOMAS, to purchase, at a firm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of diplomas, for various schools, during the term of the bid, effective July 1, 2003, through June 30, 2004, as follows:

1. JOSTENS, INC.
3849 VERMILLION STREET
RED WING, MN 55066 ESTIMATE $96,600
OWNER: ROBERT C. BUHRMASTER, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $96,600.

G-96 AWARD BID NO. 144-CC10 – MOVING OF RELOCATABLE BUILDINGS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 144-CC10 – MOVING OF RELOCATABLE BUILDINGS, to establish a contract, at firm unit prices, for the moving and installation of relocatable buildings, for Maintenance Operations, during the term of the bid, effective June 20, 2003, through June 19, 2004, as follows:

1. RUSSELL BUILDING MOVERS, INC.
7150 N.W. 77 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33166 ESTIMATE $1,342,500
OWNER: KEITH R. KLEPPINGER, PRESIDENT

2. ROESCH HOUSEMOVERS, INC.
13650 66 STREET NORTH
LARGO, FL 33771 ESTIMATE $1,650,240
OWNER: KENNETH M. ROESCH, JR., PRESIDENT

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the estimated amount of $2,992,740.

G-97 REJECT BID NO. 146-CC09 – ROOFING SUPPLIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Bid No. 146-CC09 – ROOFING SUPPLIES, to permit rebidding.

G-98 AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 153-CC10 – CONSULTING SERVICES TO ASSESS MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT

G-99 AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 161-CC10 – APPLICANT – OUTSIDE AGENCIES QUALIFIED TO OPERATE ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS FOR M-DCPS AT-RISK STUDENTS II

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

1. AWARD Request For Proposals No. 161-CC10 – APPLICANT - OUTSIDE AGENCIES QUALIFIED TO OPERATE ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS FOR M-DCPS AT-RISK STUDENTS II, to establish a contract, at firm prices, to provide educational services for children in at-risk alternative education programs, for the Office of Adult/Vocational, Alternative and Community Education, during the term of the proposal, effective July 1, 2003, through June 30, 2004, as follows:

EMPOWERING THE VISION, INC./D.B.A. VISION ACADEMY
9950 HIBISCUS DRIVE
MIAMI, FL 33157 ESTIMATE $398,400
OWNER: JACQUELINE DEL ROSARIO, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS, INC.
1090 N.E. 79 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33138 ESTIMATE $229,632
OWNER: CLAUDIA EWALD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

THE VANKARA EDUCATIONAL CENTER, INC.
13331 ALEXANDRIA DRIVE
OPA-LOCKA, FL 33054 ESTIMATE $393,600
OWNER: ELVIRA V. SMITH, PROJECT DIRECTOR

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $1,021,632.

G-100 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 117-AA10 – OUTSIDE AGENCIES THAT CAN PROVIDE TEMPORARY TRADESPEOPLE SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 117-AA10 – OUTSIDE AGENCIES THAT CAN PROVIDE TEMPORARY TRADESPEOPLE SERVICES, at firm unit prices, for temporary tradespeople services, on an as-needed basis, for unanticipated emergency response, during the term of the contract, effective July 1, 2003, through June 30, 2004, as follows:

1. TRADESMEN INTERNATIONAL
8260 N.W. 27 STREET, SUITE 410
MIAMI, FL 33122
OWNER: JOE WESLEY, PRESIDENT

2. UNION TEMPORARY SERVICES, INC.
3868 SHERIDAN STREET, SUITE A
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33021
OWNER: DYLEE MCNALLY, PRESIDENT (WF)

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total budgeted amount of $1,000,000.

H. HUMAN RESOURCES

H-1 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: APRIL 10 - MAY 7, 2003

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the instructional and non-instructional appointments, reassignments, leaves, and separations as included in Personnel Action Listing 928.

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

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

H-4 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT – PROJECT EMPLOYEES

H-5 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW THE EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT OF MR. REYNALDO VELAZQUEZ

H-6 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW THE EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT OF MR. GEORGE M. BURGESS

I. COMMUNICATIONS

I-1 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH DR. CANDACE LACEY TO EVALUATE THE ENHANCING EDUCATION THROUGH TECHNOLOGY PART I GRANT UNDER THE ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION ACT: NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND

J. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

J-1 CORRESPONDENCE, REPORTS, AND OTHER INFORMATION

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

 

ADJOURNMENT

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06.11.03


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