MDCPS Meeting Agenda

MEETING AGENDA

August 20, 2003

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

OFFICIAL AGENDA

AUGUST 20, 2003 REGULAR BOARD MEETING 1:00 P.M.

PUBLIC HEARING 6:30 P.M.

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1:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION

SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: July 1, 8, 20, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29 and 31, 2003

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: July 9 and 23, 2003

AGENDA ITEMS RESERVED FOR CONSIDERATION

6:30 P.M. (Approximately)

PUBLIC HEARING

A-1 REPORT FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

A-2 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO IMPLEMENT THE DISTRICT’S PROJECT 4 HIGH – HIGH STANDARDS, HIGH EXPECTATIONS, HIGH ACHIEVEMENT, HIGH GRADUATION RATE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to implement the district’s Project 4 HIGH – High Standards, High Expectations, High Achievement, High Graduation Rate, as part of its commitment to the Assistance and Intervention Plan.

The appropriation for this item is included in the Tentative Budget approved by the School Board at the July 23, 2003 meeting.

A-3 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) MODIFYING PROVISIONS OF THE LABOR CONTRACT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (M-DCPS) AND THE UNITED TEACHERS OF DADE (UTD) RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ASSISTANCE AND INTERVENTION PLANS FOR SCHOOLS DESIGNATED AS PERFORMANCE GRADE CATEGORY “F” AND DESIGNATED “D” SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) modifying provisions of the M‑DCPS/UTD labor contract to facilitate the implementation of the M‑DCPS Assistance Plus Initiative.

A-4 APPROVAL OF 2003-2004 SCHOOL PERFORMANCE EXCELLENCE PLANS AND DISTRICT ASSISTANCE AND INTERVENTION PLANS FOR SCHOOLS DESIGNATED AS SCHOOL PERFORMANCE GRADE “F” FOR TWO YEARS IN A FOUR-YEAR PERIOD, AS REQUIRED BY THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the 2003-2004 School Performance Excellence Plans and District Assistance and Intervention Plans for schools designated as School Performance Grade “F” for two years in a four-year period, as required by the Florida Department of Education.

A-5 REQUEST FOR APPOINTMENTS BY THE SCHOOL BOARD OF TWO SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS OR THEIR DESIGNEES TO THE COMMITTEE WHICH IS TO BE THE LEAD ENTITY TO TRACK P.E.C.O. FUNDS IN RESERVE AND TO RECOMMEND WAYS TO STREAMLINE TIME AND COST ASSOCIATED WITH SCHOOL FACILITIES’ CONSTRUCTION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, appoint two School Board members or designees to the committee recommended by the Advisory Board to become the lead entity in tracking P.E.C.O. fund held in reserve and to recommend ways to streamline time and cost associated with school facilities’ construction.

B. EDUCATION

B-1 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE SCHOOL BOARD OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND RELATED SERVICES FOR AN EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with The School Board of Broward County, Florida, to provide educational and related services to an exceptional student, in an amount not to exceed $102,626, effective August 25, 2003 through June 10, 2004.

The appropriation for this item is included in the General Fund and in the Other Federal Programs (Contracted Programs Fund) Fund of the 2003-2004 Adopted Budget.

B-2 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE AMENDED CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR THE MIAMI SHORES CHARTER MIDDLE/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL AND AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE FOR A TERM OF FIFTEEN YEARS

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

1. approve the amended application for Miami Shores Charter Middle/Senior High School; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to negotiate with Miami Shores Village, on behalf of Miami Shores Charter Middle/Senior High School, a charter school contractual agreement for a term of fifteen years, commencing with the 2004-2005 school year, which reflects the contents of the amended application, as approved by the School Board.

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the first amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with Children First Charter School, Inc., on behalf of Children First Charter School to defer the opening of the school to the 2004-2005 school year.

B-4 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH SWEET HOME COMMUNITY BUILDERS, INC., ON BEHALF OF SWEET HOME CHARTER SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the first amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with Sweet Home Community Builders, Inc., on behalf of Sweet Home Charter School to defer the opening of the school to the 2004-2005 school year.

B-5 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA SCHOOL FOR INTEGRATED ACADEMICS AND TECHNOLOGIES, INC., ON BEHALF OF SCHOOL FOR INTEGRATED ACADEMICS AND TECHNOLOGIES (SIATECH)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the first amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with Florida School for Integrated Academics and Technologies, Inc., on behalf of School for Integrated Academics and Technologies (SIATech) to defer the opening of the school to the 2004-2005 school year.

B-6 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE MIAMI CHILDREN’S MUSEUM CHARTER SCHOOL, INC., ON BEHALF OF THE MIAMI CHILDREN’S MUSEUM CHARTER SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the first amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with The Miami Children’s Museum Charter School, Inc., to defer the opening of the school to the 2004-2005 school year.

B-7 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH SOMERSET ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF SOMERSET ACADEMY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the first amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with Somerset Academy, Inc., on behalf of Somerset Academy to defer the opening of the school to the 2004-2005 school year.

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the third amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with Theodore R. and Thelma A. Gibson Charter School, Inc., on behalf of Theodore R. and Thelma A. Gibson Charter School, to relocate the school to a temporary facility at 3634 Grand Avenue, Miami, Florida 33133, for the 2003-2004 school year.

B-9 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH VANKARA ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL, INC. ON BEHALF OF VANKARA ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the first amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with Vankara Academy Charter School, Inc., on behalf of Vankara Academy Charter School commencing with the 2003-2004 school year to increase the enrollment capacity from a maximum of 225 students to a maximum of 500 students.

B-10 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH WORK AMERICA, INCORPORATED ON BEHALF OF ROSA PARKS CHARTER SCHOOL/FLORIDA CITY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the first amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with Work America, Incorporated on behalf of Rosa Parks Charter School/Florida City, to:

1. relocate the school to a temporary facility at 303 West Palm Drive and 300 SW First Street, Florida City, Florida 33034 (contiguous properties), for the 2003-2004 school year; and

2. change the name of the contracting party from Work America, Incorporated to Rosa Parks Charter Schools, Inc., on behalf of Rosa Parks Charter School/Florida City.

B-11 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH WORK AMERICA, INCORPORATED, ON BEHALF OF ROSA PARKS COMMUNITY SCHOOL/OVERTOWN

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the first amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with Work America, Incorporated, to change the name of the contracting party for the school to Rosa Parks Charter Schools, Inc., on behalf of Rosa Parks Community School/Overtown.

B-12 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI SHORES/BARRY UNIVERSITY CONNECTED LEARNING COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL, INC., ON BEHALF OF MIAMI SHORES/BARRY UNIVERSITY CHARTER SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the first amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with Miami Shores/Barry University Connected Learning Community Charter School to correct the name of the contracting party for the school from Miami Shores/Barry University Connected Learning Community Charter School to Miami Shores/Barry University “Connected Learning Community” (CLC), Inc., on behalf of Miami Shores/Barry University Charter School.

B-13 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH ASPIRA SOUTH YOUTH LEADERSHIP CHARTER SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the first amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with ASPIRA South Youth Leadership Charter School to correct the name of the contracting party for the school to ASPIRA of Florida, Inc., on behalf of ASPIRA South Youth Leadership Charter School.

B-14 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH NORTH COUNTY CHARTER SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the first amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with North County Charter School to correct the name of the contracting party for the school from North County Charter School to The Miami-Dade Charter Foundation, Inc., on behalf of North County Charter School.

B-15 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH NORTHEAST ACADEMY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the first amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with Northeast Academy, to:

1. relocate the school to a temporary facility for the 2003-2004 school year; and

2. correct the name of the contracting party for the school from Northeast Academy to The Miami-Dade Charter Foundation, Inc., on behalf of Northeast Academy.

B-16 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE TERMINATION OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE MIAMI-DADE CHARTER FOUNDATION, INC., ON BEHALF OF SUNSET HEIGHTS CHARTER SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the termination of the charter school contractual agreement with The Miami-Dade Charter Foundation, Inc., on behalf of Sunset Heights Charter School.

B-17 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE TERMINATION OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE MIAMI-DADE CHARTER FOUNDATION, INC., ON BEHALF OF EXCELSIOR ACADEMY

B-18 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE TERMINATION OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE CHARTER SCHOOLS, INC., ON BEHALF OF BAYARD RUSTIN CHARTER SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the termination of the charter school contractual agreement with Miami-Dade Charter Schools, Inc., on behalf of Bayard Rustin Charter School.

B-19 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE TERMINATION OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE CHARTER SCHOOLS, INC., ON BEHALF OF JANET DEAN CHARTER SCHOOL

B-20 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE TERMINATION OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE CHARTER SCHOOLS, INC., ON BEHALF OF YVONNE PEREZ CHARTER SCHOOL

B-21 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE TERMINATION OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE CHARTER SCHOOLS, INC., ON BEHALF OF ELIZABETH DUFRESNE CHARTER SCHOOL

B-22 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE TERMINATION OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE CHARTER SCHOOLS, INC., ON BEHALF OF ALBERT SHANKER CHARTER SCHOOL

B-23 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE TERMINATION OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE CHARTER SCHOOLS, INC., ON BEHALF OF TOBIAS SIMON CHARTER SCHOOL

B-24 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE TERMINATION OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE CHARTER SCHOOLS, INC., ON BEHALF OF YARO SOJKA CHARTER SCHOOL

B-25 REQUEST APPROVAL TO RELOCATE STUDENTS AT YOUTH CO-OP CHARTER SCHOOL FOR A PERIOD OF APPROXIMATELY TWO MONTHS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the relocation of a maximum of 160 students at Youth Co-Op Charter School to a facility at City of Hialeah Gardens Westland Park Recreation Center, 13501 NW 107 Avenue, Hialeah Gardens, Florida 33018, for a period of approximately two months.

B-26 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO CHANGE SCHOOL HOURS FOR THE SCHOOL FOR ADVANCED STUDIES-NORTH CAMPUS AND NORTH MIAMI BEACH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE 2003-2004 SCHOOL YEAR

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

1. change the school hours for the School for Advanced Studies-North Campus, commencing with the 2003-2004, school year to 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.; and

2. revise school hours to 7:20 a.m. – 1:45 p.m. for students participating in periods one through six at North Miami Beach Senior High School, commencing with the 2003-2004 school year. The hours for students participating in periods one through seven will be 7:20 a.m. – 2:40 p.m.

B-27 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-COUNTY/OUT-OF-STATE TRIPS FOR THE 2003-2004 SCHOOL YEAR

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the attached list of out-of-county/out-of-state trips for the 2003-2004 school year for use in conjunction with School Board Rule 6Gx13-6A-1.22, Field Trips.

B-28 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOR THE CONTINUATION OF FULL SERVICE SCHOOLS IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS EFFECTIVE AUGUST 21, 2003 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2004

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

1. enter into a contractual agreement with Miami-Dade County Health Department to utilize funds appropriated by the state to that agency for the continuation of the Full Service Schools initiative in Miami-Dade County Public Schools effective August 21, 2003 through June 30, 2004; and

2. direct Financial Affairs to establish revenues and appropriations in the amount of $800,000; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

B-32 REPORT - STUDENT VOTER REGISTRATION FOR 2002-2003

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the 2002-2003 Student Voter Registration Report.

B-33 REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT A DONATION OF $176,576 FROM THE MIAMI HEAT TO CONTINUE OPERATING AN AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM ENTITLED THE HEAT ACADEMY AT PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR, LITTLE RIVER, AND RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a donation of $176,576 from The Miami Heat to operate an after-school academic program, The Heat Academy, at Paul Laurence Dunbar, Little River and Riverside elementary schools for 100 students at each site during the 2003-2004 school year.

B-34 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ESTABLISH A COMMUNITY SCHOOL SITE AT EUGENIA B. THOMAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, EFFECTIVE AUGUST 21, 2003

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to establish a community school at Eugenia B. Thomas Elementary School effective August 21, 2003.

The appropriation for this item is included in the General Fund of the 2003-2004 Adopted Budget.

EXPULSIONS

B-37 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
CASE NO: SM-139 (2002-2003) DOB: 12-17-86

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-139 (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-38 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
CASE NO: SM-184 (2002-2003) DOB: 06-16-86

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-184 (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: 12
CASE NO: SM-191 (2002-2003) DOB: 01-05-85

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-191 (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-40 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 06
CASE NO: SM-195 (2002-2003) DOB: 04-14-90

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-195 (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-41 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 07
CASE NO: SM-202 (2002-2003) DOB: 01-14-89

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-202 (2002-2003), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2002-2003 school year, the 2003 summer session, and the 2003-2004 school year;

2. provide educational services in an opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and

B-42 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 07
CASE NO: SM-203 (2002-2003) DOB: 03-04-89

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-203 (2002-2003), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2002-2003 school year, the 2003 summer session, and the 2003-2004 school year;

2. provide educational services in an opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and

B-43 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 10
CASE NO: SM-206 (2002-2003) DOB: 11-05-86

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-206 (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-44 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08
CASE NO: SM-208 (2002-2003) DOB: 10-02-87

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-208 (2002-2003), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2002-2003 school year, the 2003 summer session, and the 2003-2004 school year;

2. provide educational services in an opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and

B-45 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 06
CASE NO: SM-209 (2002-2003) DOB: 03-25-90

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-209 (2002-2003), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2002-2003 school year, the 2003 summer session, and the 2003-2004 school year;

2. provide educational services in an opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and

B-46 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08
CASE NO: SM-211 (2002-2003) DOB: 08-28-88

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-211 (2002-2003), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2002-2003 school year, the 2003 summer session, and the 2003-2004 school year;

2. provide educational services in an opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and

B-47 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 06
CASE NO: SM-218 (2002-2003) DOB: 02-02-91

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-218 (2002-2003), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2002-2003 school year, the 2003 summer session, and the 2003-2004 school year;

2. provide educational services in an opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and

B-48 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 07
CASE NO: SM-219 (2002-2003) DOB: 07-10-89

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-219 (2002-2003), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2002-2003 school year, the 2003 summer session, and the 2003-2004 school year;

2. provide educational services in an opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and

B-49 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 07
CASE NO: SM-221 (2002-2003) DOB: 08-25-90

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-221 (2002-2003), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2002-2003 school year, the 2003 summer session, and the 2003-2004 school year;

2. provide educational services in an opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and

B-50 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08
CASE NO: SM-224 (2002-2003) DOB: 07-17-89

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-224 (2002-2003), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2002-2003 school year, the 2003 summer session, and the 2003-2004 school year;

2. provide educational services in an opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and

B-51 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 07
CASE NO: SM-228 (2002-2003) DOB: 10-30-89

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-228 (2002-2003), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2002-2003 school year, the 2003 summer session, and the 2003-2004 school year;

2. provide educational services in an opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and

B-52 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
CASE NO: SM-232 (2002-2003) DOB: 12-15-85

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-232 (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-53 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
CASE NO: SM-239 (2002-2003) DOB: 04-10-88

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-239 (2002-2003), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2002-2003 school year, the 2003 summer session, and the 2003-2004 school year;

2. provide educational services in an opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and

B-54 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 11
CASE NO: SM-240 (2002-2003) DOB: 08-01-86

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-240 (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-55 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
CASE NO: SM-242 (2002-2003) DOB: 04-07-87

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-242 (2002-2003), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2002-2003 school year, the 2003 summer session, and the 2003-2004 school year;

2. provide educational services in an opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and

B-56 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 07
CASE NO: SM-244 (2002-2003) DOB: 03-16-88

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-244 (2002-2003), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2002-2003 school year, the 2003 summer session, and the 2003-2004 school year;

2. provide educational services in an opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and

GRANTS ADMINISTRATION

B-60 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING UNDER TITLE V, PROMOTING INFORMED PARENTAL CHOICE AND INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS, PART A OF THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT OF 2001

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 under Title V, Promoting Informed Parental Choice and Innovative Programs, Part A of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 in the amount of $2,433,216 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 TITLE II, PART A OF THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT OF 2001

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 $23,936,351, for funding under Title II, Part A of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 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 A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING THE TECH PREP PROGRAM UNDER THE CARL D. PERKINS VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION ACT OF 1998

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 TECH Prep Program under the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act of 1998, in the amount of $318,127 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-63 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE OFFICE OF REFUGEE SERVICES, FOR FUNDING THE SKILLS FOR ACADEMIC, VOCATIONAL AND ENGLISH STUDIES (SAVES) PROGRAM

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

1. accept a grant award from the Department of Children and Families, Office of Refugee Services, in the total amount of $8,000,000 for funding the Skills for Academic, Vocational and English Studies (SAVES) program, during the 2003-2004 and 2004-2005 school years;

2. enter into a contractual agreement with the Office of Refugee Services, in the amount of $8,000,000, of which $4,000,000 will be allocated to the 2003-2004 school year, and $4,000,000 to the 2004-2005 school year, to provide English language, academic and vocational training to eligible adult refugees and asylees, for the grant period of August 18, 2003 through August 17, 2005;

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

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

B-64 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING RADIO READING SERVICES FOR THE BLIND THROUGH WLRN-FM

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 Radio Reading Services for the Blind through WLRN-FM in the amount of $45,323 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-65 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO THREE SEPARATE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES; MIAMI-DADE SCHOOL READINESS COALITION; AND FAMILY CENTRAL, INC., FOR FUNDING PARENTS AS FIRST TEACHERS (PAFT) PROGRAM

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

1. enter into a contractual agreement with the Miami-Dade County, Department of Human Services, Division of Child Development Services in the amount of $718,200, to partially fund the Parents As First Teachers (PAFT) program for the grant period of July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004;

2. enter into a contractual agreement with the Miami-Dade School Readiness Coalition in the amount of $375,000, to partially fund the Parents As First Teachers (PAFT) program for the grant period of July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004;

3. enter into a contractual agreement with Family Central, Inc., in the amount of $70,200, to partially fund the Parents As First Teachers (PAFT) program for the grant period of July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004;

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

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

B-66 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI TO FUND A COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH PROGRAM WITHIN THE NORTH MIAMI BEACH SENIOR HIGH FEEDER PATTERN

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

1. enter into a contractual agreement with the University of Miami in the amount of $24,500 to fund a comprehensive school-based health program within the North Miami Beach Senior High School Feeder Pattern for the grant period of January 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004;

2. 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

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

B-67 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE GOVERNOR’S FAMILY LITERACY INITIATIVE THROUGH AN AGREEMENT WITH THE EDUCATION FUND TO EXPAND THE FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAM AT HUBERT O. SIBLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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

1. accept a grant award from the Governor’s Family Literacy Initiative through an agreement with The Education Fund to expand the Family Literacy Program at Hubert O. Sibley Elementary School in the amount of $36,000 for the grant period of July 15, 2003 through July 15, 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-68 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT ELEVEN GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING THE FAMILY LITERACY PROJECTS UNDER THE ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY LITERACY ACT AT: AVOCADO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, BROADMOOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, ETHEL KOGER BECKHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, GERTRUDE K. EDELMAN/SABAL PALM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, HUBERT O. SIBLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, KENSINGTON PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, WESLEY MATTHEWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, M.A. MILAM K-8 CENTER, NORTH MIAMI BEACH COMMUNITY SCHOOL, LINDSEY HOPKINS TECHNICAL EDUCATION CENTER, AND SOUTH DADE ADULT CENTER

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

1. accept eleven continuation grant awards from the Florida Department of Education, for funding the Family Literacy Projects at Avocado Elementary School, in the amount of $75,000; Broadmoor Elementary School, in the amount of $74,201; Ethel Koger Beckman Elementary School, in the amount of $75,000; Gertrude K. Edelman/Sabal Palm Elementary, in the amount of $74,935; Hubert O. Sibley Elementary School, in the amount of $75,000; Kensington Park Elementary School, in the amount of $75,000; Wesley Matthews Elementary School, in the amount of $75,000; M.A. Milam Elementary School, in the amount of $75,000; North Miami Beach Senior High Community School, in the amount of $75,000; Lindsey Hopkins Technical Education Center, in the amount of $75,000; and South Dade Adult Center, in the amount of $74,902; under the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act in the total amount of $824,038 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.

C. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

C-1 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. NEIL D. LEFKOWITZ - DOAH CASE NO. 03-0186

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. Neil D. Lefkowitz, DOAH Case No. 03-0186, adopting the Administrative Law Judge’s Recommended Order (1) finding that Neil D. Lefkowitz is guilty of having committed misconduct in office and of violating School Board Rules 6Gx13-4-1.09 and 6Gx13-4A-1.21; (2) suspending Mr. Lefkowitz without pay for a period of twenty-four (24) months, retroactive to the date on which the School Board suspended him from his employment without pay; and (3) imposing such conditions on Mr. Lefkowitz upon his return to employment as the School Board deems appropriate.

C-2 SBR Joint Venture v. Miami-Dade County School Board, DOAH Case No. 03-1102-BID and Magnum Construction Management Corporation v. Miami-Dade County School Board, DOAH Case No. 03-1104-BID

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida enter a Final Order in the consolidated bid protest cases known as SBR Joint Venture v. Miami-Dade County School Board, DOAH Case No. 03-1102-BID and Magnum Construction Management Corporation v. Miami-Dade County School Board, DOAH Case No. 03-1104-BID, accepting the Administrative Law Judge’s Recommended Order, rejecting SBR’s bid protest, and awarding the contract on School Board Project No. A0746/A0746A to the lowest bidder, MCM.

BOARD RULES

C-20 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-8C-1.21, LOBBYISTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Rule 6Gx13-8C-1.21, Lobbyists, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective August 20, 2003.

C-21 PROPOSED PROMULGATION OF NEW SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINALREADING 6Gx13-2C-1.142, AUDIT COMMITTEE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt new School Board Rule 6Gx13-2C-1.142, Audit Committee, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective August 20, 2003.

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

C-23 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-4A-1.18, ASSIGNMENT -- MEMBERS OF SAME FAMILY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Rule 6Gx13-4A-1.18, Assignment – Members of Same Family, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective August 20, 2003.

C-24 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-6, Leaves, of the document, Manual of Procedures for Managerial Exempt Personnel, 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 August 20, 2003.

C-25 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULES: FINAL READING

6Gx13-3C-1.10, PURCHASE APPROVAL

6Gx13-3C-1.11, BIDDING PROCESS

6Gx13-3C-1.111, BIDDING PROCESS-COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS

6Gx13-3C-1.16, EMERGENCY PURCHASES

6Gx13-3F-1.02, CONSULTANT AND TECHNICAL SERVICES; INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION, RADIO AND MEDIA LEASE AGREEMENTS, ROYALTY FEES, PRODUCTION AND PROGRAMMING CONTRACTS

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

1. 6Gx13-3C-1.10, Purchase Approval;

2. 6Gx13-3C-1.11, Bidding Process;

3. 6Gx13-3C-1.111, Bidding Process-Competitive Bidding Requirements;

4. 6Gx13-3C-1.16, Emergency Purchases;

5. 6Gx13-3F-1.02, Consultant and Technical Services; Instructional Television, Radio and Media Lease Agreements, Royalty Fees, Production and Programming Contracts; and authorize the Superintendent to file the rules with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective August 20, 2003.

C-26 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-5B-1.04, PROMOTION, PLACEMENT, AND GRADUATION- GRADES K - 12 AND ADULT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Rule 6Gx13-5B-1.04, Promotion, Placement, and Graduation – Grades K-12 and Adult, and the document, Student Progression Plan 2003-2004, which is incorporated by reference and is part of this rule, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective August 20, 2003.

C-27 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-5B-1.07, STUDENT RECORDS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Rule 6Gx13-5B-1.07, Student Records, and the document, Student Educational Records, which is incorporated by reference and 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 August 20, 2003.

C-28 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-6A-1.47, CHARTER SCHOOLS (K-12)

C-29 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-5D-1.08 - MAINTENANCE OF APPROPRIATE STUDENT BEHAVIOR

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend Board Rule 6Gx13-5D-1.08, Maintenance of Appropriate Student Behavior, and amend the documents, Code of Student Conduct - Elementary and Code of Student Conduct - Secondary, which are incorporated by reference and are a part of this rule.

D. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

D-1 NEW BUSINESS: BOARD MEMBERS

D-2 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6GX13-8C-1.23, SCHOOL BOARD COMMITTEE STRUCTURE

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

1) extend the pilot program; and

2) initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend School Board Rule 6Gx13-8C-123, School Board Committee Structure.

D-3 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA DISCUSS PROCEDURES PERTAINING TO SCHOOL BOARD RULE 6GX13-8C-1.23, SCHOOL BOARD COMMITTEE STRUCTURE, AND DETERMINE THE APPROPRIATE MODEL FOR BOARD MEMBER BRIEFING IN ADVANCE OF EACH SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

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

1. suspend School Board Rule 6Gx13-8C-1.23, School Board Committee Structure and

2. initiate a six-month pilot program to provide for School Board member briefing sessions of one Committee Structure briefing per month in advance of the regular monthly School Board meet to provide a review of Board meeting Agenda items and policy formulation and development.

D-4 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO CONSIDER NAMING A SCHOOL FACILITY IN HONOR OF CELIA CRUZ IN ACCORDANCE WITH SCHOOL BOARD RULE 6GX13-7E-1.02

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. COBO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to consider naming a school facility in honor of Celia Cruz in accordance with School Board Rule 6Gx13-7E.102.

D-5 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO ESTABLISH AN AD-HOC TASK FORCE TO REVIEW THE TOOL KIT ADOPTED BY THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CLASS SIZE REDUCTION AMENDMENT AND TO REPORT TO THE BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS FOR APPLICATION WITHIN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. BARRERA: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to:

1. establish an ad-hoc task force that includes a representative from the Parent Teacher Student Association, the United Teachers of Dade, the League of Cities, the Builders Association of South Florida and/or the Latin Builders Association, Miami Dade County Government, the charter school community, the Land Acquisition and Facilities Maintenance Operations Advisory Board, the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce and a School Board member appointed by the Chair, to review and provide recommendations regarding the Tool Kit adopted by the Florida Legislature for the implementation of the class size reduction amendment; and

2. report to the Board the membership of the ad-hoc task force at its September 10, 2003 meeting.

D-6 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 03-41, OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, REQUESTING THAT THE EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES NAMING COMMITTEE CONSIDER RECOMMENDING THAT A SCHOOL BE NAMED AFTER THE LATE MS. CELIA CRUZ, A WORLD RENOWNED ENTERTAINER

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. COBO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 03-41 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, requesting that the Educational Facilities Naming Committee consider recommending that a school be named after the late Ms. Celia Cruz, a world renowned entertainer.

D-7 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOMMEND IN ITS 2004 LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM A REQUEST TO AMEND FLORIDA STATUTE 212.08 TO PROVIDE FOR SCHOOL BOARD CONTRACTOR SALES TAX EXEMPTION AND FOR EXPANSION OF ALLOWABLE EXEMPTIONS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recommend in its 2004 Legislative Program a request to amend Florida Statute 212.08 to provide for School Board contractor sales tax exemption and for expansion of allowable exemptions.

D-8 DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ESTABLISH A BLUE RIBBON TASK FORCE TO EXPLORE ALTERNATE FUNDING SOURCES FOR TEACHER SALARIES AND EDUCATIONAL ENHANCEMENTS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent of Schools to establish a blue ribbon task force to explore alternate funding sources for teacher salaries and educational enhancements, with at least 60 percent of the membership external to Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

D-9 EMINENT DOMAIN OF + 54 ACRE SITE LOCATED IN THE CITY OF HIALEAH GARDENS, FLORIDA FOR THE SITING OF PROPOSED STATE SCHOOLS “JJJ”, “MM1” AND “V1”

D-10 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO DETERMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF TOTAL PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AS A CONSTRUCTION DELIVERY METHOD FOR THE BUNDLING OF LIKE PROJECTS AND TO REPORT TO THE BOARD WITH A RECOMMENDED MODEL FOR IMPLEMENTATION

D-11 REVIEW, DISCUSS & TAKE ACTION ON SUPERINTENDENT’S ANNUAL REPORT

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. BOLAÑOS: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida review, discuss and take action, as appropriate, on the Superintendent’s Annual Report as presented on July 9^th, 2003.

D-12 AUTHORIZATION FOR SUPERINTENDENT TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH SCHOOL BUS ADVERTISING, INC., PURSUANT TO FLORIDA LAW AND SCHOOL BOARD RULE 6GX13- 3C-1.10 1(G), CREATING A PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS/ADVERTISING IN THE INTERIOR OF SCHOOL BUSES OPERATED BY MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. BARRERA: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to execute a contract with School Bus Advertising, Inc., pursuant to Florida Law and School Board Rule 6Gx13-3C-1.10 1(G), creating a program for public service announcements/advertising in the interior of School Buses operated by Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

E. BUSINESS

E-1 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 02-262, PHILLIP PEARLMAN, TRUSTEE, LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF NE 26 AVENUE AND NE 211 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., 02-262, Phillip Pearlman, Trustee, located at the southeast corner of N.E. 26 Avenue and N.E. 211 Street for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $46,000.

E-2 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 02-225 FLAGLER DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, ET AL, LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF N.W. 90 STREET AND N.W. 107 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., 02-225, Flagler Development Company, et al, located at the southwest corner of N.W. 90 Street and N.W. 107 Avenue, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $90,000.

E-3 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 01-217, PETER M. HODKIN, TRUSTEE, LOCATED NORTH OF KENDALL DRIVE AND WEST OF S.W. 151 AVENUE, PROVIDING FOR A MONETARY DONATION IN ADDITION TO EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES AS ALLOWED FOR UNDER THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT IN THE EVENT A CHARTER SCHOOL IS NOT BUILT

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., 01-217, Peter M. Hodkin, Trustee, located north of Kendall Drive and west of S.W. 151 Avenue, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $64,800, in the event a charter school is not built within five years of zoning approval.

E-4 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 03-150, F.R.V. DEVELOPMENT, INC., LOCATED NORTH OF S.W. 184 STREET AND EAST OF S.W. 109 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. 03-150, F.R.V. Development, Inc., located north of S.W. 184 Street and east of S.W. 109 Avenue, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $10,000.

E-5 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 01-172, EDWARD HOLLODAK, TRUSTEE LOCATED WEST OF S.W. 85 AVENUE AND SOUTH OF S.W. 214 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. 01-172, Edward Hollodak, Trustee, located west of S.W. 85 Avenue and south of S.W. 214 Street, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $57,000.

E-6 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 02-305, H.R. REALTY AND INVESTMENTS, INC., LOCATED NORTH OF S.W. 232 STREET AND EAST OF S.W. 107 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. 02-305, H.R. Realty & Investments, Inc., located north of S.W. 232 Street and east of S.W. 107 Avenue, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $72,000.

E-7 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 03-104, SPECIALTY HOUSING CORP., LOCATED SOUTH OF S.W. 268 STREET AND WEST OF THE FLORIDA TURNPIKE, 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. 03-104, Specialty Housing Corp., located south of S.W. 268 Street and west of the Florida Turnpike, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $12,000.

E-8 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 02-250, LUMSDEN OAKS ACQUISITION CORP., LOCATED WEST OF S.W. 132 AVENUE AND SOUTH S.W. 282 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. 02-250, Lumsden Oaks Acquisition Corp., located west of S.W. 132 Avenue and south of S.W. 282 Street for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $135,600.

E-9 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 02-280, MAR LAND GROUP, LLC., LOCATED ON THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF S.W. 132 AVENUE AND S.W. 284 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. 02-280, MAR Land Group, LLC, located at the southeast corner of S.W. 132 Avenue and S.W. 284 STREET, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $110,400.

E-10 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 03-031, SUNRISE VILLAGE MOBILE HOME PARK II LOCATED ON THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF S.W. 147 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. 03-031, Sunrise Village Mobile Home Park II, located at the southeast corner of S.W. 147 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 $150,000.

E-11 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 02-303, DAMAAJ INTERNATIONAL AND ROBERT CARTER TRUSTEE, LOCATED ON THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF S.W. 164 AVENUE AND S.W. 288 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. 02-303, Damaaj International and Robert Carter, Trustee, located at the southwest corner of S.W. 164 Avenue and S.W. 288 Street, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $22,100.

E-12 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 03-078, OSCAR AND MARIA VILLEGAS, LOCATED ON THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF S.W. 192 AVENUE AND S.W. 316 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. 03-078, Oscar and Maria Villegas, located at the southeast corner of S.W. 192 Avenue and S.W. 316 Street for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $10,000.

E-13 AUTHORIZATION TO MODIFY A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS TO ALLOW CELOMADING, S.A., TO EXTEND THE CONVEYANCE DATE FOR THE DONATION OF A 5.1 NET ACRE SCHOOL SITE LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF S.W. 149 AVENUE AND CORAL WAY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to modify the Declaration of Restrictions proffered by Celomading, S.A., to extend the conveyance date of a donated 5.1 net acre site located at the northwest corner of S.W. 149 Avenue and Coral Way to October 31, 2003, with the Superintendent to be authorized to extend this date, should mitigating circumstances warrant same.

E-14 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A JOINT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR OFF-SITE IMPROVEMENTS NECESSARY TO CONSTRUCT STATE SCHOOL “Z-1” AT MIAMI HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 17661 S.W. 117^TH AVENUE (PROJECT No. A-0637)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute a Joint Participation Agreement with Miami-Dade County for off-site improvements directly resulting from the construction of State School “Z-1” at Miami Heights Elementary School, at a cost to the District of $95,350, less a credit of $20,000 from the design-builder, for a total net cost to the District of $75,350.

E-15 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN ALTERNATE WETLAND MITIGATION PLAN TO COMPENSATE FOR THE LOSS OF WETLANDS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF ERNEST R GRAHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 7330 W. 32^NDAVENUE, BY PURCHASING MITIGATION CREDITS FROM THE FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY EVERGLADES MITIGATION BANK AND THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR FOR THE HOLE-IN-THE-DONUT WETLAND RESTORATION AND MITIGATION PROGRAM AT EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent or his designee to enter into an alternate wetland mitigation plan for Ernest R Graham Elementary School by:

1. executing a Mitigation Credit Purchase and Sale Agreement with Florida Power and Light Company in the amount of $45,900 for 1.02 mitigation credits; and

2. purchasing 3.72 wetland mitigation credits from the United States Department of the Interior for the Hole-In-The-Donut Wetland Restoration and Mitigation Program at Everglades National Park in the amount of $73,656, for a total wetland mitigation cost of $119,556.

E-16 AUTHORIZATION TO PURSUE THE PRESERVATION OF TRANSFER OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS PERTAINING TO CORAL GABLES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PURSUANT TO CITY OF CORAL GABLES ORDINANCE, AND PAYMENT OF ATTORNEY FEES TO THE FIRM OF TEW CARDENAS REBAK KELLOGG LEHMAN DEMARIA TAGUE RAYMOND AND LEVINE, LLP.

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

1. adopt the recommendations of Tew Cardenas Rebak Kellogg Lehman Demaria Tague Raymond and Levine, LLP., and direct the Superintendent or his designee to communicate this action to the City of Coral Gables;

2. direct the Superintendent or his designee to initiate the appropriate actions to accomplish the recommendations delineated above;

3. authorize the payment of attorney fees to the firm of Tew Cardenas Rebak Kellogg Lehman Demaria Tague Raymond and Levine, LLP., in the amount of $11,140.27 for services rendered, and authorize an additional amount not to exceed $10,000 for continuing services; and

4. direct the Superintendent or his designee to report back to the Board by November 19, 2003 with an update on this issue.

E-17 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A STORMWATER DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT ACCESS AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR JACK D. GORDON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 14600 COUNTRY WALK DRIVE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute a stormwater drainage improvement access agreement with Miami-Dade County for Jack D. Gordon Elementary School, substantially under the terms and conditions noted above.

E-18 CONFIRMATION OF EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE TOWN OF MIAMI LAKES BY THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS FOR 1.7 ACRES OF VACANT BOARD-OWNED LAND AND AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A SUCCESSOR JOINT USE AGREEMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm execution of the Memorandum of Understanding with the Town of Miami Lakes by the Superintendent of Schools for 1.7 acres of vacant Board-owned land, and authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute a successor Joint Use Agreement with the Town of Miami Lakes, under the terms and conditions noted above.

E-19 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH PICASSO TOWER, INC., FOR OFFICE SPACE LOCATED AT 2800 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD FOR THE DIVISION OF SCHOOL CHOICE AND PARENTAL OPTIONS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute a lease agreement with Picasso Tower, Inc., for use of 3,500 square feet of office space located at 2800 Biscayne Boulevard for School Choice staff, at an annual rental rate of $63,000 for the first year of the three-year base term, and substantially in conformance with the terms and conditions set forth.

E-20 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A SUBLEASE AGREEMENT WITH U.S. PARKING & ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR PARKING AT THE 1444 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD BUILDING GARAGE AND CANCELLATION OF A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THOMAS R. POST FOR USE OF 75 PARKING SPACES LOCATED AT 1340 N.E. 2^ND AVENUE

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

1. authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute a sublease agreement with U.S. Parking & Associates, Inc., for use of 100 parking spaces within the 1444 Biscayne Boulevard Building garage, at a monthly rental rate of $3,600 ($43,200 annually), and one-time deposit of $500 for the garage access cards, and substantially in conformance with the terms and conditions set forth above; and

2. pending the outcome of the Post Lot issues, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to either (a) cancel the lease agreement with the Florida Grand Opera, Inc., for use of 117 parking spaces located at 1411 N.E. 2 Avenue, effective with the commencement date of the above-referenced sublease agreement, or (b) cancel the lease agreement with Thomas R. Post for use of a parking lot located at 1340 N.E. 2 Avenue, effective with the commencement date of the above-referenced sublease agreement.

E-22 REVIEW OF PROPOSED DISTRICT PROTOCOL FOR CONSTRUCTION DELIVERY METHODS

E-30 AUTHORITY TO AMEND THE CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION BUDGET

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

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

2. make the changes to the five-year facilities work program resulting from the budget adjustments.

E-31 COMMISSIONING OF ALLEGUEZ ARCHITECTURE, INC., TO PROVIDE ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR WINDOW REPLACEMENT AND MINOR UPDATES PROJECT AT LENORA B. SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 4700 N.W. 12 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA, 33127 PROJECT NO. A0847

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of Alleguez Architecture, Inc., to provide architectural/engineering services for the window replacement and minor updates project at Lenora B. Smith Elementary School, with an estimated construction cost of $830,000, for the following considerations:

1) a basic services fee of $68,100, which represents 8.20% the construction cost;

2) at the Board’s option, the firm will provide up to 83 site visits at a fee of $18,500 for the duration of the project;

3) the Board will reimburse the Project Architect for reproduction of all Board required contract documents;

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

5) the firm will maintain a blanket Professional Liability Insurance policy in the amount of, at least, $1,000,000.

E-32 AWARD TO F & L CONSTRUCTION, INC.
PROJECT NO. A0751
DESIGN-BUILD K-8 SCHOOL
STATE SCHOOL “QQ1” AT FIU SITE
N.E. 151 STREET EAST OF BISCAYNE BOULEVARD
North Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida award Project No. A0751, Design-Build K-8 School, State School “QQ-1” at FIU site, on the basis of Base Bid in the amount of $16,400,000 to the low bidder: F & L Construction, Inc., 8095 West 21^st Lane, Hialeah, Florida 33016.

E-33 AWARD TO COLLAGE COMPANIES
PROJECT NO. A0816
DESIGN-BUILD - NEW GYMNASIUM ADDITION,
REMODELING AND RENOVATION
MIAMI NORLAND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, award Project No. A0816, Design-Build, New Gymnasium Addition, Remodeling and Renovation, Miami Norland Senior High School, on the basis of Base Bid in the amount of $7,624,000 to the low bidder: Collage Companies, 585 Technology Park, Suite 100, Lake Mary, Florida 32746.

E-34 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A0733
DESIGN-BUILD
LAMAR LOUISE CURRY MIDDLE SCHOOL - S/S "VV-1"
SW 47 Street And 157 Avenue, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A0733, Design-Build, Lamar Louise Curry Middle School - S/S "VV-1" for a time extension of 49 days.

E-35 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A0775CMD
WINDOW REPLACEMENT
NORTH BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
4100 Prairie Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A0775CMD, Window Replacement, North Beach Elementary School for a time extension of 14 days.

E-36 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A0776CM
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
BISCAYNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
800 77 STREET, MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A0776CM, Building Construction, Biscayne Elementary School for a time extension of 14 days.

E-37 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. LV999959
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM UPGRADE/REPLACEMENT
HIGHLAND OAKS MIDDLE SCHOOL
2375 NE 203 Street, North Miami Beach, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Change Order No. 1 on Project No. LV999959, Fire Alarm System Upgrade/Replacement, Highland Oaks Middle School, for an additional cost of $76,310.

E-38 BID RECOMMENDATION
PROJECT NOS. A0746 / A0746A
DESIGN-BUILD – ADDITIONS,
REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS
MIAMI CORAL PARK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
8865 SW 16 Street, Miami, Florida

E-50 RENEWAL OF CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH F & L CONSTRUCTION, INC.
JOB ORDER CONTRACT (JOC)
DETAILED REPAIRS AND CONSTRUCTION TASKS FOR MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS
ALL REGIONS OF THE DISTRICT
(ORIGINAL CONTRACT NO. JOC02-C1)
1^st RENEWAL CONTRACT NO. JOC02-C1-A

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to renew the contractual agreement with F&L Construction, Inc., Contract No. JOC02-C1-A, with a maximum value of $2,000,000 in conformance with Article 14 of the contract, for a period of one year commencing on the date the current contract meets the maximum value, or on August 21, 2003, whichever occurs first.

E-51 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A0808B
ROOF REPLACEMENT
BUNCHE PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
16001 Bunche Park School Drive, Opa-locka, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A0808B, Roof Replacement, Bunche Park Elementary School for an additional cost of $13,584 and approve a time extension of 42 days.

E-52 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A0808C
ROOF REPLACEMENT
LIBERTY CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1855 NW 71 Street, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A0808C, Roof Replacement, Liberty City Elementary School for an additional cost of $49,742 and approve a time extension of 20 days.

F. CHIEF OF STAFF

F-1 PREQUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION

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

(a) approve the prequalification or renewal of the above referenced contractors, and

(b) deny the request to increase Advanced Roofing, Inc.’s single project bid limit.

F-2 AUDITOR GENERAL OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA’S REPORT NO. 2004-009, OPERATIONAL AUDIT OF TRANSPORTATION ACTIVITIES FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD, JULY 1, 2001 THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2003, PRESENTED BY THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Auditor General of the State of Florida’s Report No. 2004-009 - Operational Audit of Transportation Activities for Miami-Dade County District School Board, July 1, 2001 through January 31, 2003, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

F-3 AUDITOR GENERAL OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA’S REPORT NO. 2004-019, SCHOOL DISTRICT OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA EDUCATION FINANCE PROGRAM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2002, PRESENTED BY THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Auditor General of the State of Florida’s Report No. 2004-019 – School District of Miami-Dade County Florida Education Finance Program For the Fiscal Yearn ended June 30, 2002, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

F-12 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE THE ABSOLUTE BILL OF SALE FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF THE WATER FACILITIES AT THE ADA MERRITT ANCILLARY FACILITY SCHOOL SITE AT 660 SW 3 STREET, MIAMI-DADE, FLORIDA IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PROJECT NO. A0586

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute the Absolute Bill of Sale for water facilities at the Ada Merritt AncillaryFacility School site, Project No. A0586, in favor of Miami-Dade County.

F-13 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE THE ABSOLUTE BILL OF SALE FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF THE WATER FACILITIES AT THE ADA MERRITT ANCILLARY FACILITY SCHOOL SITE AT 660 SW 3 STREET, MIAMI-DADE, FLORIDA IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PROJECT NO. A0586

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute the Absolute Bill of Sale for water facilities at the Ada Merritt Ancillary Facility School site, Project No. A0586, in favor of Miami-Dade County.

F-14 COMMISSIONING OF RONALD E. FRAZIER & ASSOCIATES, P.A (BCC) BUILDING CODE CONSULTANT TO PROVIDE BUILDING CODE COMPLIANCE REVIEW AND INSPECTION SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida commission the firm of Ronald E. Frazier & Associates, P.A. to provide review and building code inspection services for the Board during the period of September 10, 2003 through September 9, 2006.

F-15 COMMISSIONING OF BERMELLO AJAMIL & PARTNERS, INC. (BCC) BUILDING CODE CONSULTANT TO PROVIDE BUILDING CODE COMPLIANCE REVIEW AND INSPECTION SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida commission the firm of Bermello Ajamil & Partners, Inc. to provide review and building code inspection services for the Board during the period of September 10, 2003 through September 9, 2006.

F-16 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL TO PROVIDE FLEET MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

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

1. Authorize the Superintendent to issue a Request for Proposal to select a Fleet Maintenance Management Software that shall not exceed $300,000 and

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

F-17 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
ALGERNON J. MOORE, JR. - PARAPROFESSIONAL
ROBERT RENICK EDUCATIONAL CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective August 20, 2003, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Algernon J. Moore, Jr., Paraprofessional, at Robert Renick Educational Center, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

F-18 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
STEVEN S. NEWBOLD - LEAD CUSTODIAN
NORTH MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective August 20, 2003, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Steven S. Newbold, Lead Custodian, at North Miami Senior High School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

F-19 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
ARTURO PÉREZ - TEACHER
RUBEN DARIO MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective August 20, 2003, the School Board suspend Mr. Arturo Perez, Teacher at Ruben Dario Middle School, for 30 workdays without pay.

F-20 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
GLORIA P. SCAVELLA - PARAPROFESSIONAL
SKYWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective August 20, 003, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Gloria P. Scavella, Paraprofessional, at Skyway Elementary School, for 30 workdays without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

F-21 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
JESUS VIGO, JR. – MICROSYSTEMS TECHNICIAN II
NORTH TWIN LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective August 20, 2003, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Jesus Vigo, Jr., Microsystems Technician, at North Twin Lakes Elementary School, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

F-22 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
CHARLES B. FUNK - TEACHER
MIAMI NORLAND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective August 20, 2003, the School Board suspend Mr. Charles B. Funk, Teacher at Miami Norland Senior High School, for 30 workdays without pay.

F-23 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
RUBEN BRUZON - CUSTODIAN
SOUTH POINTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective August 20, 2003, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Ruben Bruzon, Custodian, at South Pointe Elementary School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

F-24 RECISSION OF EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
PETER W. SANTA-MARIA - TEACHER
JUVENILE JUSTICE CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective August 20, 2003, at the close of the workday, the School Board rescind the employment contract of Mr. Peter W. Santa-Maria, Teacher at Juvenile Justice Center, because of the revocation of his teaching certificate by the Education Practices Commission of the State of Florida.

G. FINANCIAL AFFAIRS

G-21 EXTENSION OF APPOINTMENT FOR SPECIAL TAX COUNSEL, TAN/RAN COUNSEL AND DISCLOSURE COUNSEL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida exercise the three year option available under the current contract to reappoint for a three year term commencing on November 1, 2003 the following firms for the listed fee schedule.

PROCUREMENT

G-60 REQUEST APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL AWARDS ON TERM BIDS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, APPROVE the supplemental awards 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. 106-ZZ02 – TREE TRIMMING AND FENCE-LINE CLEARING, to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of tree trimming and fence-line clearing, for Maintenance Operations, during the term of the bid, effective February 9, 2003, through February 8, 2004. This supplemental award is requested due to additional tree-trimming projects, which are now possible as a result of funding becoming available. Last contract usage averaged $8,235.89 per month, while this year's usage has averaged $29,873 per month. The supplemental amount requested is based on the average monthly expenditure, times the twelve (12) month contract period, minus the original award amount.

Fund Source	0100 - General
M/WBE Eligibility	Female - $150,000

1. FLORIDA COAST SERVICES
451 W. CONFERENCE DRIVE
BOCA RATON, FL 33484
OWNER: DONNA M. MULGREW, PRESIDENT (WF)

ALTERNATE

2. ONE TWO TREE, INC.
2950 S.W. 71 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: MARC TERWILLIGER, PRESIDENT

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $208,478.46
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL 0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $150,000

(2)

Bid No. 038-AA02 – FUEL STORAGE TANKS AND MONITORING SYSTEMS, INSPECTION/SERVICE AND REPAIR CONTRACT, to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of fuel storage tanks and monitoring systems, inspection/service and repairs, for Maintenance Operations, during the term of the bid, effective February 1, 2003, through January 31, 2004. This supplemental award is requested due to increased oversight on the part of DERM necessitating installation of additional monitoring devices on fuel tanks and additional repairs identified through the inspection. Last contract usage averaged $2,969.25 per month, while this year's usage has averaged $7,620.20 per month. The supplemental amount requested is based on the cost additional regulatory requirements and a contingency amount for unforeseen circumstances.

Fund Source	0100 - General
M/WBE Eligibility	Female - $15,000

1. FLORIDA METRO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
140 S.W. 1 AVENUE
DANIA, FL 33004
OWNER: DANISE A. STEINER, PRESIDENT/C.E.O. (WF)

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $39,194.23
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL 0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $15,000

(3)

Bid No. 128-AA03 – STORAGE OF DRY, FROZEN AND REFRIGERATED COMMODITIES, to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of storage of dry, frozen and refrigerated commodities, for the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the bid, effective January 1, 2003, through December 31, 2003. This supplemental award is requested due to higher inventory of commodity products. Last contract usage averaged $36,337.63 per month, while this year's usage has averaged $63,468 per month. The supplemental amount requested is based on the average monthly expenditure, times the twelve (12) month contract period, minus the original award amount.

Fund Source	0410 - Food Service
M/WBE Eligibility	None

1. SOUTHEAST FROZEN FOODS COMPANY, L.P.
D.B.A. THE AMERICAN LOGISTICS GROUP
18770 N.E. 6 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33179
OWNER: JACKSON HOLE INVESTMENTS, ARC, L.P.

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $598,808.03
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL 0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $162,807.97

(4)

Bid No. 214-AA01 – CHAIRS, LIBRARY AND CLASSROOM, to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, for chairs, for various locations during the term of the bid, effective October 24, 2002, through October 23, 2003. This supplemental award is requested due to increased usage and purchase requirements for the new high school, John A. Ferguson, in the amount of $20,716.52. Last contract usage averaged $5,973.82 per month, while this year's usage has averaged $9,006.65 per month. The supplemental amount requested is based on the average monthly expenditure, times the twelve (12) month contract period, minus the original award amount and includes additional monies for the purchase of chairs for John A. Ferguson High School.

Fund Source	Various
M/WBE Eligibility	Hispanic Female - $49,941.89

1. AFP INDUSTRIES, INC.
4436 S.W. 74 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: VIVIAN C. CASTELLANOS, PRESIDENT (HF)

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $78,854.37
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL 0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $49,941.89

(5)

Bid No. 015-BB02M/WBE – FLOOR TILES AND SUPPLIES, to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of floor tiles and supplies, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective March 1, 2003, through February 29, 2004. This supplemental award is requested due to increased usage. Last contract usage averaged $14,321.93 per month, while this year's usage has averaged $21,243.45 per month. The supplemental amount requested is based on the average monthly expenditure, times the twelve (12) month contract period, minus the original award amount.

Fund Source	0100 - General
M/WBE Eligibility	Female - $76,734.18

1. WILLIAMS CARPET SYSTEMS, INC.
1965 N.W. 22 STREET
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33311
OWNER: JEAN WILLIAMS, PRESIDENT (WF)

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $178,187.22
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL 0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $76,734.18

(6)

Bid No. 035-BB07 – AUTO-BODY REPAIRS - HEAVY-DUTY TRUCKS, VANS AND BUSES, to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of auto-body repairs for heavy-duty trucks, vans and buses, for the Department of Transportation, Vehicle Maintenance, during the term of the bid, effective February 14, 2003, through February 13, 2004. This supplemental award is requested due to the acceleration of the file improvement program recommended by OPPAGA and the five-year Strategic program for the restoration program of the life of paint finishes on school buses. Last contract usage averaged $8,213.53 per month, while this year's usage has averaged $20,538.62 per month. The supplemental amount requested is based on the average monthly expenditure, times the twelve (12) month contract period, minus the original award amount.

Fund Source	0100 - General
M/WBE Eligibility	Hispanic Male - No Dollar Amount

1. AUTONATION USA OF PERRINE
17305 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY
MIAMI, FL 33157
OWNER: PUBLICLY OWNED

2. CRONY BODY WORKS, INC.
724 N.W. 21 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33127
OWNER: GEORGE J. FALCON, PRESIDENT

3. E.S.E.F. INCORPORATED
7910 WEST 25 COURT
HIALEAH, FL 33016-2701
OWNER: PETE V. DELGADO, PRESIDENT

4. GUS PAINT AND BODY SHOP, INC.
7150 N.W. 27 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33147
OWNER: GUSTAVO PEDRAYES, VICE PRESIDENT (HM)

5. MULHOLLAND INDUSTRIES, INC.
D.B.A. TRUCK CITY BODY COMPANY
10660 N.W. SOUTH RIVER DRIVE
MEDLEY, FL 33178
OWNER: WILLIAM MULHOLLAND, PRESIDENT/SECRETARY

6. NAVARRO PAINT & BODY, INC.
2390 WEST 78 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33016
OWNER: GUADALUPE NAVARRO, PRESIDENT/TREASURER/SECRETARY

7. RECHTIEN INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS, INC.
7227 N.W. 74 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: RICHARD C. RECHTIEN, PRESIDENT

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $108,418.62
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL 0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $138,044.82

(7)

Bid No. 137-BB07 – DIESEL FUEL (LOW SULFUR) SOUTH OF FLAGLER STREET - TRANSPORT DELIVERY, to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm service charge with escalation/de-escalation diesel fuel prices based on the Oil Price Information Service (OPIS) average prices, quantities, as may be required, of diesel fuel for the Department of Transportation, Vehicle Maintenance, during the term of the bid, effective October 14, 2002, through October 13, 2003. This supplemental award is requested due to steady increases in diesel fuel prices. Last contract usage averaged $151,472.10 per month, while this year's usage averaged $198,095.48 per month. The supplemental amount requested is based on the average monthly expenditure, times the twelve (12) month contract period, minus the original award amount.

Fund Source	0100 - General
M/WBE Eligibility	None

1. TRUMAN ARNOLD COMPANIES
2386 CLOWER STREET, BUILDING #200
SNELLVILLE, GA 30078
OWNER: TRUMAN ARNOLD, C.E.O.

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $1,817,665.20
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL 0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $559,480.56

G-61 REPORT OF PURCHASES MADE UTILIZING OTHER GOVERNMENT BIDS

P.O. DATE	P.O. NO.	VENDOR	AMOUNT
06/27/03	B00736364	TERRA SERVE/TERRA CLEAN B00736365 265 HUNT PARK COVE LONGWOOD, FL 32750	$22,138
06/25/03	B02084236	MARTIN' S LAMAR UNIFORMS P.O. BOX 932058 ATLANTA, GA 31193-2058	$13,797
05/28/03	D02072124	INFOGRIP, INC. 1141 E. MAIN STREET VENTURA, CA 93001	$11,804.10
06/05/03	D00728239	SILMAR ELECTRONICS, INC. 11001 N.W. 33 STREET MIAMI, FL 33172	$13,646.75
06/26/03	D02081315	ACCRIS CORPORATION 1900 N.W. CORPORATION BLVD., 400E BOCA RATON, FL 33431	$98,133.13
06/23/03	D02077896	EXCEPTIONAL COMPUTING 450 N.W. 58 STREET GAINESVILLE, FL 32607	$30,300
07/11/03	D02079559	SIGNATURE CONSULTANTS, LLC 2200 W. COMMERCIAL BLVD, #207 FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33309	$68,400
07/07/03	G02081999	SNAP ON INDUSTRIAL 21755 NETWORK PLACE CHICAGO, IL 60673-1217	$29,211.33
07/03/03	G02087706	CHUCK'S BACKHOE SERVICE, INC. 2301 N.W. 15 COURT POMPANO BEACH, FL 33069	$16,000

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

P.O. DATE	P.O. NO.	VENDOR	AMOUNT
06/27/03	J02082933	CARLOS RIVERO PLUMBING AND SEPTIC TANK 10360 S.W. 34 STREET MIAMI, FL 33165 OWNER: JAVIER RIVERO, PRESIDENT	$50,900
06/30/03	E00736468	SIMPLEX GRINNELL 10550 COMMERCE PARKWAY MIRAMAR, FL 33025 OWNER: MICHAEL BUCHANAN	$16,043.30
07/07/03	E02088131	HARRIS CORP/BROADCAST DIVISION 3200 WISMANN LANE QUINCY, IL 62305 OWNER: HOWARD LANCE	$21,700
07/07/03	E02088104	RICHARDSON ELECTRONICS 417 CENTERPOINTE CIRCLE, SUITE 1711 ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FL 32701 OWNER: EDWARD RICHARDSON	$152,064

G-63 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE OTHER ENTITY BIDS FOR PURCHASES OVER $100,000

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AUTHORIZE Procurement Management Services, to utilize the School District of Palm Beach County Bid No. 03-040/CC - PURCHASE OF LOWERED-FLOOR PARATRANSIT MINIVANS, which expires on December 2, 2003, to transport disabled students in wheelchairs at locations where a bus cannot be maneuvered, for a total amount of $134,724.

G-64 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 206-XX04 – TELEPHONE SERVICE, WIRELESS AND INTEGRATED TWO-WAY RADIO/WIRELESS TELEPHONE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 206-XX04 – TELEPHONE SERVICE, WIRELESS AND INTEGRATED TWO-WAY RADIO/WIRELESS TELEPHONE, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of wireless and integrated two-way radio/wireless telephone service, for various locations, during the term of the contract, effective September 8, 2003, through September 7, 2004, as follows:

1. NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
851 TRAFALGAR COURT, SUITE 300E
MAITLAND, FL 32751
OWNER: WILLIAM E. CONWAY, JR.
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD

2. T-MOBIL
(FORMERLY OMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS MB OPERATIONS, INC., AND VOICESTREAM WIRELESS CORPORATION)
8100 S.W. 10 STREET, SUITE 1000
PLANTATION, FL 33324
OWNER: JOHN STANTON, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $454,620.

G-65 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 187-ZZ06 – KILN, SERVICE AND REPAIRS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 187-ZZ06 - KILN, SERVICE AND REPAIRS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of kilns, for various school locations, during the term of the contract, effective August 23, 2003, through November 22, 2003, as follows:

1. C & F WHOLESALE CERAMICS, INC.
3241 EAST 11 AVENUE
HIALEAH, FL 33013 ESTIMATE $6,079.19
OWNER: CANDACE CREWS, PRESIDENT (WF)

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $6,079.16.

G-66 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 202-ZZ11 – PORTABLE RADIO COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES, CATALOG DISCOUNT II

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 202-ZZ11 - PORTABLE RADIO COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES, CATALOG DISCOUNT II, to purchase, at firm discounts, quantities, as may be required, for portable radio communications equipment and supplies, for use by various schools and departments, during the term of the contract, effective August 23, 2003, through November 22, 2003, as follows:

1. COOPER-GENERAL CORPORATION
175 FOUNTAINEBLEAU BLVD., SUITE 1-K
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: MICHAEL FRESCO (HM)
VICE PRESIDENT/SECRETARY

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

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $193,713.

G-67 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 218-ZZ05M/WBE – ELECTRICAL BOXES AND ENCLOSURES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 218-ZZ05M/WBE – ELECTRICAL BOXES AND ENCLOSURES,to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of electrical boxes and enclosures, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the contract, effective September 1, 2003, through November 30, 2003, as follows:

1. MERCEDES ELECTRIC SUPPLY, INC.
8550 N.W. SOUTH RIVER DRIVE
MEDLEY, FL 33166 ESTIMATE $7,357.72
OWNER: MERCEDES C. LAPORTA, PRESIDENT (WF)

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $7,357.72

G-68 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 248-ZZ02M/WBE – HERBICIDE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 248-ZZ02M/WBE - HERBICIDE, to purchase, at a firm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of herbicide, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the contract, effective September 1, 2003, through November 30, 2003, as follows:

1. SECO SUPPLIES, INC.
4101 S.W. 73 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33155 ESTIMATE $4,184.26
OWNER: SYBIL J. PULVER, PRESIDENT WF)

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $4,184.26.

G-69 EXTENDED CONTRACT NO. 138-AA01 – SCHOOL/OFFICE FURNITURE CATALOG DISCOUNT BID

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 138-AA01 – SCHOOL/OFFICE FURNITURE CATALOG DISCOUNT BID, to purchase, at a firm percentage discount from current manufacturers’ price lists, quantities, as may be required, of new school/office furniture, for various locations, during the term of the contract, effective September 12, 2003, through September 11, 2004, as follows:

1. APRICOT OFFICE SUPPLIES AND FURNITURE
386 N.E. 191 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33179
OWNER: MARLENE BERNARD, TREASURER (AF)

2. ARCON RESOURCES, INC.
D.B.A. CBA FLORIDA
4213 SANDY SHORES DRIVE
LUTZ, FL 33549
OWNER: NOEL PATTERSON, VICE PRESIDENT

3. BUY-RITE OFFICE FURNITURE
1013 EAST HILLSBORO BOULEVARD
DEERFIELD BEACH, FL 33441
OWNER: E. HENDERSON, PRESIDENT

4. C.A.J. AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
807 TYLER STREET
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33019
OWNER: TERRY L. JOHNSON, PRESIDENT (WF)

5. COMMERCIAL OFFICE FURNITURE OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC.
3001 WEST MCNAB ROAD
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33069
OWNER: ROSE GIGLIO, PRESIDENT

6. CONTEMPORARY INTERIORS, INC.
2626 N.W. 35 STREET
OCALA, FL 34475
OWNER: DAVID SILK, PRESIDENT

7. CORPORATE DESIGN CHOICE, INC
8280 N.W. 27 AVE SUITE 510
MIAMI, FL 33122
OWNER: MICHAEL SHAWN MACMULLIN, PRESIDENT

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

9. DEMARIA HOLDING, INC.
D.B.A. MARK PRODUCTS
14218 S.W. 136 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33186
OWNER: ALBERT DEMARIA, PRESIDENT

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

11. E AND K MARKETING GROUP, INC.
2263 WEST NEW HAVEN AVENUE, #336
WEST MELBOURNE, FL 32904
OWNER: SHARON J. OLSON, PRESIDENT

12. ENVIRONETICS, INC.
900 EAST INDIANTOWN ROAD
JUPITER, FL 33477
OWNER: JORGE MONTEIRO, PRESIDENT

13. ERNIE MORRIS ENTERPRISES, INC.
232 N. MAIN STREET
BUSHNELL, FL 33513
OWNER: RONALD E. MORRIS, PRESIDENT

14. FLORIDA OFFICE SYSTEMS
6135 N.W. 167 STREET, SUITE E-1
MIAMI LAKES, FL 33015
OWNER: LES GALLOWAY, PRESIDENT

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

16. J. C. WHITE OFFICE FURNITURE
10125 N.W. 19 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: VICKI IRWIN, PRESIDENT (WF)

17. KNOLL, INC.
3930 N.E. 2 AVENUE, SUITE 101
MIAMI, FL 33137
OWNER: KASS BRADLEY, PRESIDENT

18. KRUEGER INTERNATIONAL, INC.
1330 BELLEVUE STREET
GREEN BAY, WI 54302
OWNER: RICHARD J. RESCH, PRESIDENT

19. LEADEX CORPORATION
4731 S.W. 75 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: FRANK J. FONSECA, PRESIDENT (HM)

20. LIBRARY INTERIOR OF FLORIDA, INC.
20685 N.W. 26 COURT
BOCA RATON, FL 33434
OWNER: HOWARD EKBLAD, PRESIDENT

21. M. HANSON AND COMPANY, INC.
1626 NORTH FEDERAL HIGHWAY
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33305
OWNER: MARK HANSON, PRESIDENT

22. NBB OFFICE ENVIRONMENTS
6500 NORTH POWERLINE ROAD
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33309
OWNER: CLEMENTE BEDUSA, PRESIDENT

23. NEWTON SEATING COMPANY, INC.
2344 HARPER STREET
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32204
OWNER: MICHAEL C. BATES, PRESIDENT

24. OFFICE DIMENSIONS, INC.
2 N.E. 39 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33137-3630
OWNER: MARK D. STERN, PRESIDENT

25. OFFICE SYSTEMS OF FLORIDA, INC.
10800 N.W. 103 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33178
OWNER: CHUCK S. WILLIAMS, PRESIDENT

26. REPUBLIC DRILL
D.B.A. SATCO SUPPLY
2021 WEST COUNTY ROAD, C-2
SAINT PAUL, MN 55113
OWNERS: PETER FIELD, PRESIDENT

27. SCHOOLHOUSE PRODUCTS, INC.
1275 BELCHER AVENUE, UNIT 36
DUNEDIN, FL 34698
OWNER: WALTER POSUSTA, PRESIDENT

28. SCHOOL SPECIALTY FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT DIVISION
100 PARAGON PARKWAY
MANSFIELD, OH 44903
OWNER: PUBLICLY HELD COMPANY

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

I30. SPECTRUM INDUSTRIES, INC.
1600 JOHNSON STREET
P.O. BOX 400
CHIPPEWA FALLS, WI 54729-0400
OWNER: DAVID HANCOCK, PRESIDENT

31. SPLIT ROCK SUPPLY
1014 BERWYN ROAD
ORLANDO, FL 32806
OWNER: MARK BENNETT, VICE PRESIDENT

32. TRENDWAY CORPORATION
P.O. BOX 9016
HOLLAND, MI 49422-9016
OWNER: MARK GROULX, PRESIDENT

33. THOMAS W. RUFF AND COMPANY OF FLORIDA, INC.
3201 COMMERCE PARKWAY
MIRAMAR, FL 33025
OWNER: JACK GORMAN, CHAIRMAN

34. UNIVERSAL SEATING COMPANY
10421 ST. AUGUSTINE ROAD
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32257
OWNER: BARRY M. SCHUSTER, PRESIDENT

35. VIRCO, INC.
HIGHWAY 65 SOUTH
CONWAY, AR 72032
OWNER: ROBERT VIRTUE, PRESIDENT

36. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $2,220,675.61.

G-70 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 141-AA09M/WBE – TOWELS, BATH

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 141-AA09M/WBE – TOWELS, BATH, to purchase, at a firm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of bath towels, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the contract, effective August 22, 2003, through November 21, 2003, as follows:

1. DISTRICT HEALTHCARE AND JANITORIAL SUPPLY, INC.
10302 N.W. SOUTH RIVER DRIVE, BAY #24
MEDLEY, FL 33178 ESTIMATE $9,404.64
OWNER: PERNELL WILLIAMS, PRESIDENT (AM)

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $9,404.64.

G-71 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 142-AA05 – LAMPS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 142-AA05 – LAMPS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of lamps, for Stores and Mail Distribution and Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the contract, effective September 8, 2003, through September 7, 2004, as follows:

1. MERCEDES ELECTRIC SUPPLY, INC.
8550 N.W. SOUTH RIVER DRIVE
MIAMI, FL 33166-7427 ESTIMATE $125,985.60
OWNER: MERCEDES C. LAPORTA, PRESIDENT (WF)

2. MIDWAY ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES
150 N.W. 176 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33169 ESTIMATE $17,179.86
OWNER: MARK HICKS, PRESIDENT

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $143,165.46.

G-72 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 145-AA05 – ELECTRICAL WIRING DEVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND CONTRACT No. 145-AA05 – ELECTRICAL WIRING DEVICES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of electrical wiring devices, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the contract, effective September 1, 2003, through November 30, 2003, as follows:

1. PARAMOUNT ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
7915 N.W. 60 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166 ESTIMATE $2,114.05
OWNER: DARIO M. BORGES, PRESIDENT/C.E.O. (HM)

2. REXEL/CONSOLIDATED
5701 N.W. 35 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33142 ESTIMATE $11,979.61
OWNER: ALAIN REDHEVIL, PRESIDENT

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $14,093.66.

G-73 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 171-AA06 – PHYSICAL EDUCATION SUPPLIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 171-AA06 – PHYSICAL EDUCATION SUPPLIES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of physical education supplies, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the contract, effective August 22, 2003, through November 11, 2003, as follows:

1. CANNON SPORTS
9265 BORDEN AVENUE
SUN VALLEY, CA 91532-2034
OWNER: RAYMOND YU, PRESIDENT

2. GREGG UNITED SPORTS, INC.
10279 SUNSET BEND DRIVE
BOCA RATON, FL 33428
OWNER: MITCH ETKIND, PRESIDENT

3. PRO-GROUNDS PRODUCTS, INC.
2545 WEST 80 STREET, SUITE 1
HIALEAH, FL 33016
OWNER: EULOGIA H. JORGE, PRESIDENT

4. PYRAMID SCHOOL PRODUCTS
6510 NORTH 54 STREET
TAMPA, FL 33610-1908
OWNER: JOHN O. MILLER, VICE PRESIDENT

5. S & S WORLDWIDE
75 MILL STREET
P.O. BOX 513
COLCHESTER, CT 06415
OWNER: STEPHEN SCHWARTZ, PRESIDENT

6. SPORT SUPPLY GROUP, INC.
D.B.A. BSN SPORTS
715 TWINING ROAD, SUITE 101
DRESHER, PA 19025
OWNER: EMERSON RADIO, INC.

7. SPORTIME
ONE SPORTIME WAY
ATLANTA, GA 30340-1402
OWNER: SCHOOL SPECIALTY, INC.

8. ZIPP SPORTING GOODS
7210 RED ROAD
SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143
OWNER: MARTIN HOCHMAN, PRESIDENT

9. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $8,627.39.

G-74 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 174-AA09M/WBE – FLOOR FINISH

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 174-AA09M/WBE - FLOOR FINISH, to purchase, at a firm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of floor finish, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the contract, effective August 22, 2003, through November 21, 2003, as follows:

1. SECO SUPPLIES, INC.
445 GRAND BAY DRIVE
KEY BISCAYNE, FL 33149ESTIMATE $41,746.32
OWNER: SYBIL J. PULVER, PRESIDENT (WF)

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $41,746.32.

G-75 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 224-AA10 – COLLECTION AGENCY SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 224-AA10 – COLLECTION AGENCY SERVICES, to establish a contract, at a fixed contingent fee, to collect the District’s outstanding delinquent accounts receivable balances, owed by current or prior employees and outside agencies, for the Office of the Controller, during the term of the contract, effective August 25, 2003, through August 24, 2004, as follows:

1. NCO FINANCIAL SYSTEMS, INC.
515 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE
FORT WASHINGTON, PA 19034
OWNER: WILLIAM L. ALLEN, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT

G-76 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 231-AA07 – ON-SITE REFUELING OF VEHICLES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 231-AA07 - ON-SITE REFUELING OF VEHICLES, to purchase, at a firm service charge, with escalation/de-escalation fuel prices, based on the Oil Price Information Service (OPIS) average price, quantities, as may be required, of on-site refueling of vehicles, for various departments, during the term of the contract, effective October 1, 2003, through September 30, 2004, as follows:

1. MACMILLAN OIL COMPANY OF FLORIDA, INC.
2955 EAST 11 AVENUE
HIALEAH, FL 33013 $229,198.72
OWNER: AMANCIO ALONSO, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $229,198.72.

G-77 AWARD BALANCE CONTRACT NO. 043-BB08 – PAPER: ART, DRAWING, CONSTRUCTION AND CLASSROOM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD BALANCE Contract No. 043-BB08 - PAPER: ART, DRAWING, CONSTRUCTION AND CLASSROOM, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of art, drawing, construction and classroom paper, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective August 20, 2003, through November 15, 2004, as follows:

1. AFP INDUSTRIES, INC.
7436 S.W. 48 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33155 $18,202.60
OWNER: VIVIAN CASTELLANOS, PRESIDENT (HF)

2. WINDTREE ENTERPRISES, INC.
4100 N. POWERLINE ROAD, SUITE Y3
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33073 $3,750.00
OWNER: LESLIE B. FRANKEL, PRESIDENT

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $21,952.60.

G-78 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 051-BB02 – FOUNDATIONS AND METAL STEPS AND RAMPS FOR RELOCATABLE BUILDINGS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 051-BB02 – FOUNDATIONS AND METAL STEPS AND RAMPS FOR RELOCATABLE BUILDINGS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, foundations and metal steps and ramps for relocatable buildings, for Maintenance Operations, during the term of the contract, effective September 1, 2003, through August 31, 2004, as follows:

1. REDD TEAM MANUFACTURING, A DIVISION OF ALCOA
ENGINEERED PRODUCTS
6587 STATE ROAD 21
P.O. BOX 658
KEYSTONE HEIGHTS, FL 32656 ESTIMATE $100,000
OWNER: VERONICA M. HAGEN, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $54,450.

G-79 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 061-BB02 – STRIPWOOD FLOORING: REPAIR, REPLACE AND REFINISH

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 061-BB02 – STRIPWOOD FLOORING: REPAIR, REPLACE AND REFINISH, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of stripwood flooring, for Maintenance Operations, during the term of the bid, effective August 21, 2003, through August 20, 2004, as follows:

1. TRIDENT SURFACING, INC.
5399 N.W. 161 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33014 ESTIMATE $339,500
OWNER: JOSE M. DIAZ, PRESIDENT

2. Grant an exception to the requirements for awarding term bids and requesting supplemental awards approved by the Board on January 22, 1997.

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $339,500.

G-80 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 115-BB06 – DRAFTING EQUIPMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 115-BB06 – DRAFTING EQUIPMENT, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of drafting equipment, for various locations, during the term of the contract, effective August 21, 2003, through August 20, 2004, as follows:

1. AFP INDUSTRIES, INC.
7436 S.W. 48 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33155 ESTIMATE $3,594.50
OWNER: VIVIAN C. CASTELLANOS, PRESIDENT (HF)

2. MIDWEST SHOP SUPPLIES, INC.
2600 BRIDGEPORT DRIVE
SIOUX CITY, IA 51111 ESTIMATE $21,843.54
OWNER: LINDA A. FLOM, C.E.O. (WF)

3. MODERN SCHOOL SUPPLIES
1335 BLUE HILLS AVENUE
BLOOMFIELD, CT 06002 ESTIMATE $2,212
OWNER: ALVIN E. SHOHAM, VICE PRESIDENT

4. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $27,650.04.

G-81 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 122-BB09M/WBE – PAPER GOODS, CUSTODIAL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 122-BB09M/WBE - PAPER GOODS, CUSTODIAL, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of custodial paper goods, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the contract, effective August 23, 2003, through August 22, 2004, as follows:

1. EMF ENTERPRISES, INC.
10490 N.W. 26 STREET, SUITE 101A
MIAMI, FL 33172 ESTIMATE $135,894
OWNER: ELIZABETH M. FERNANDEZ (HF)

2. REX CHEMICAL CORPORATION
2270 N.W. 23 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33142 ESTIMATE $343,035
OWNER: BETTY GRANJA, PRESIDENT/C.E.O. (WF)

3. TOTAL CONNECTION, INC.
6955 N.W. 186 STREET, #501
MIAMI, FL 33055 ESTIMATE $538,155.75
OWNER: JOE ORUKOTAN, PRESIDENT (AM)

4. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $1,017,084.75.

G-82 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 137-BB07 – DIESEL FUEL (LOW SULFUR), SOUTH OF FLAGLER STREET - TRANSPORT DELIVERY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 137-BB07 - DIESEL FUEL (LOW SULFUR), SOUTH OF FLAGLER STREET - TRANSPORT DELIVERY, to purchase, at a firm service charge, including escalation/de-escalation provisions for diesel fuel prices based on the Oil Price Information Service (OPIS) average price and taxes, quantities, as may be required, of diesel fuel (low sulfur), for the Department of Transportation, during the term of the contract, effective October 14, 2003, through October 13, 2004, as follows:

1. TRUMAN ARNOLD COMPANIES
2386 CLOWER STREET
BUILDING B, SUITE 200
SNELLVILLE, GA 30078 ESTIMATE $2,768,675.71
OWNER: TRUMAN ARNOLD, C.E.O.

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $2,768,675.71.

G-83 REJECT ITEMS 10A THROUGH 10C ON BID NO. 006-CC03 – FRUIT JUICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Items 10A through 10C on Bid No. 006-CC03 – FRUIT JUICES.

G-84 PARTIAL AWARD BID NO. 036-CC04 - COMPUTERS: CLASSROOM/ADMINISTRATIVE, SERVERS AND LAPTOPS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, PARTIAL AWARD Bid No. 036-CC04 – COMPUTERS: CLASSROOM/ ADMINISTRATIVE, SERVERS AND LAPTOPS, to purchase, at firm discounts, quantities, as may be required, of classroom and administrative computers, servers and laptops, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective August 20, 2003, through June 30, 2005, as follows:

1. PREMIO COMPUTER, INC.
1616 N.W. 84 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33126
OWNER: AI-LAN WU, PRESIDENT

G-85 PARTIAL AWARD, TERMINATE AND RE-AWARD BID NO. 088-CC03 – FOOD ITEMS: FROZEN AND REFRIGERATED

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

1. 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 August 20, 2003, through December 17, 2004, as follows:

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

2. TERMINATE the award of Items 3, 3C, 4 and 4C on Bid No. 088-CC03 – FOOD ITEMS: FROZEN AND REFRIGERATED, effective August 20, 2003, as follows:

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

3. RE-AWARD Items 3 and 4 on Bid No. 088-CC03 – FOOD ITEMS: FROZEN AND REFRIGERATED, effective August 20, 2003, through December 17, 2004, as follows:

SCHREIBER FOODS CO., INC.
425 PINE STREET
GREEN BAY, WI 54307
OWNER: SCHREIBER FOODS CO., INC.

4. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $111,240.

G-86 BALANCE AWARD BID NO. 100-CC03 – FOOD ITEMS: DRY GROCERY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, BALANCE 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 August 20, 2003, through December 17, 2004, as follows:

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

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

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

4. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $1,066,665.80.

G-87 PARTIAL AWARD BID NO. 102-CC03 – CAFETERIA PAPER AND PLASTIC SUPPLIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, PARTIAL AWARD Bid No. 102-CC03 – CAFETERIA PAPER AND PLASTIC SUPPLIES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of cafeteria paper and plastic supplies, for the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the bid, effective August 20, 2003, through February 18, 2005, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. A.G.E. PAPER & ALUMINUM PRODUCTS, INC.
226 WEST 23 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33010
OWNER: GRISELL MUTTER, PRESIDENT

2. ALL FLORIDA PAPER, INC.
6301 N.W. 37 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33147
OWNER: ARMANDO CACERES, PRESIDENT (HM)

3. CALICO INDUSTRIES, INC.
9045 JUNCTION DRIVE
ANNAPOLIS JUNCTION, MD 20701-2005
OWNER: FRANK JARET, PRESIDENT

4. DAVIDA
8015 N.W. 64 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: BERTA SAVARIEGO, PRESIDENT (HM)

5. DAYMARK FOOD SAFETY SYSTEMS
12830 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY
BOWLING GREEN, OH 43402
OWNER: ALBERT CAPERNA, C.E.O.

6. SHORE DISTRIBUTION RESOURCES, INC.
18 MANITOBA WAY
MARLBORO, NJ 07746
OWNER: HARVEY SHORE, PRESIDENT

SECONDARY

7. ACE PAPER CORPORATION
8270 S.W. 173 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33157
OWNER: FRANK A. MARESMA, PRESIDENT

8. ALL FLORIDA PAPER, INC.
6301 N.W. 37 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33147
OWNER: ARMANDO CACERES, PRESIDENT

9. CALICO INDUSTRIES, INC.
9045 JUNCTION DRIVE
ANNAPOLIS JUNCTION, MD 20701-2005
OWNER: FRANK JARET, PRESIDENT

10. DAVIDA
8015 N.W. 64 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: BERTA SAVARIEGO, PRESIDENT (HM)

11. EMF ENTERPRISES
10490 N.W. 26 STREET, SUITE 101A
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: ELIZABETH FERNANDEZ (HF)

12. SERV-PAK CORPORATION
5844 DAWSON STREET
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33023-1916
OWNER: JOEL MAHLER, PRESIDENT

13. UNISOURCE WORLDWIDE, INC.
4151 WOODCOCK DRIVE
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32207
OWNER: CHARLES C. TUFANO, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

14. Reject items 21A through 25A, 48, 70 and 71.

15. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $924,061.75.

G-88 AWARD BID NO. 104-CC04 - WIRING, TELECOMMUNICATION (FURNISH AND INSTALL, VOICE AND DATA)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 104-CC04 – WIRING, TELECOMMUNICATION (FURNISH AND INSTALL, VOICE DATA), to furnish and install, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of telecommunication voice and data wiring, for Information Technology Services, during the term of the bid, effective August 20, 2003, through June 30, 2005, as follows:

1. ELECTRIC POWER AND SERVICE OF DADE COUNTY, INC.
2125 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD, SUITE 310
MIAMI, FL 33137
OWNER: CLIFTON VAUGHN, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

2. STRUCTURED CABLING SOLUTIONS, INC.
1777 N.W. 79 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33126
OWNER: RAYMOND S. YOUNG, PRESIDENT

3. TELECOM ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS, INC.
9400 N.W. 25 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: VALENTINE SELLATI, C.O.B.

4. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $6,805,430.

G-89 AWARD BID NO. 105-CC04 – WIRELESS NETWORKS, TELECOMMUNICATION (FURNISH AND INSTALL)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 105-CC04 – WIRELESS NETWORKS, TELECOMMUNICATION (FURNISH AND INSTALL), to provide and install, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of wireless telecommunication networks, for Information Technology Services, during the term of the bid, effective August 20, 2003, through June 30, 2005, as follows:

1. POMEROY IT SOLUTIONS
5773 N.W. 158 STREET
MIAMI LAKES, FL 33014
OWNER: DAVID B. POMEROY, C.E.O.

2. TELECOM ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS, INC.
9400 N.W. 25 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: VALENTINE SELLATI, C.O.B.

3. WYSIWYG ENTERPRISES, INC.
7260 N.W. 58 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: MARGARET MORRIS, PRESIDENT

4. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $800,000.

G-90 AWARD BID NO. 108-CC01 – AUDITORIUM SEATING

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 108-CC01 - AUDITORIUM SEATING, to purchase, at a firm percentage discount from manufacturers' price lists, quantities, as may be required, of auditorium seating, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective August 20, 2003, through August 19, 2004, as follows:

1. CONTRACT SOLUTIONS, INC.
517 PAUL MORRIS DRIVE, SUITE D4
ENGLEWOOD, FL 34223
OWNER: THOMAS SHERIDAN, PRESIDENT

2. KRUEGER INTERNATIONAL, INC.
1330 BELLEVUE STREET
BOX 8100
GREEN BAY, WI 54308-8100
OWNER: RICHARD J. RESCH, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

3. Reject Items 3A through 4E.

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

G-91 AWARD BID NO. 109-CC01 - FILE CABINETS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 109-CC01 - FILE CABINETS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of file cabinets, for Stores and Mail Distribution and various school facilities, during the term of the bid, effective August 20, 2003, through August 19, 2004, as follows:

1. ERNIE MORRIS ENTERPRISES, INC.
232 N. MAIN STREET
BUSHNELL, FL 33513 ESTIMATE $462,645.25
OWNER: RONALD E. MORRIS, PRESIDENT

2. GRAINGER INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY
2255 N.W. 89 PLACE
MIAMI, FL 33172 ESTIMATE $11,590
OWNER: RICHARD KEYSER, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

3. SKAGSETH-BRYANT, INC.
6535 N.W. 84 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33166-2610 ESTIMATE $11,061.65
OWNER: TIMOTHY MCDERMOTT, PRESIDENT

4. THOMAS W. RUFF & CO., INC.
3201 COMMERCE PARKWAY
MIRAMAR, FL 33025 ESTIMATE $7,185.50
OWNER: JACK GORMAN

5. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $492,482.40.

G-92 AWARD BID NO. 115-CC10 – FENCE PARTS (SUPPLY ONLY)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 115-CC10 – FENCE PARTS (SUPPLY ONLY), to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of fence parts (supply only), for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective August 20, 2003, through August 19, 2004, as follows:

1. SUN COAST FENCE COMPANY, INC.
2200 S.W. 59 AVENUE
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33023 ESTIMATE $52,978.63
OWNER: MARISELA PALMER, PRESIDENT (HF)

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $52,978.63.

G-93 AWARD BID NO. 126-CC04 – TELECOMMUNICATION- ATTENDANCE SYSTEM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 126-CC04 – TELECOMMUNICATION-ATTENDANCE SYSTEM, to provide, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of telecommunication-attendance systems, for Attendance Services, during the term of the bid, effective August 20, 2003, through June 30, 2005, as follows:

1. L & R TELECOMPUTER SERVICES, INC.
1060 A KANE CONCOURSE
BAY HARBOR ISLANDS, FL 33154
OWNER: ROBERT L. RICE, PRESIDENT

2. TELESOFT CORPORATION
6230 S.W. 4 PLACE
MARGATE, FL 33068
OWNER: PIERRE THOMAS, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

G-94 AWARD BID NO. 134-CC03 – SOLID-WASTE COLLECTION II

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 134-CC03 – SOLID-WASTE COLLECTION II, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of solid-waste collection, for the Division of Safety, Energy, Communications and Fiscal Management, during the term of the bid, effective August 20, 2003, through April 30, 2004, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. WASTE MANAGEMENT OF DADE COUNTY
A DIVISION OF WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC. OF FLORIDA
2125 N.W. 10 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33127
OWNER: DAVID R. HOPKINS, PRESIDENT

SECONDARY

2. BFI WASTE SYSTEMS OF NORTH AMERICA INC.
3840 NW 37 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33142
OWNER: LUIS RODRIGUEZ TEROL, GENERAL MANAGER

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $2,044,624.

G-95 AWARD BID NO. 135-CC06 – MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, MOBILE LIFTERS, CATALOG DISCOUNT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 135-CC06 - MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, MOBILE LIFTERS, to purchase, at firm percentage discounts, quantities, as may be required, of mobile lifters, for various schools, during the term of the bid, effective August 20, 2003, through August 19, 2004, as follows:

1. HOLLYWOOD MEDICAL SUPPLY
2131 HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33020
OWNER: ROBERT LICHTENSTEIN, PRESIDENT

2. SUREHANDS LIFT AND CARE SYSTEMS
982 ROUTE 1
PINE ISLAND, NY 10969
OWNER: THOMAS F. HERCEG, PRESIDENT

3. Reject Items 1 through 4, 6, 8, and 10 through 15.

4. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $120,000.

G-96 REJECT BID NO. 136-CC06 – AIR-CONDITION PACKAGE UNIT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Bid No. 136-CC06 - AIR-CONDITION PACKAGE UNIT, to purchase, at firm unit prices, air-condition package units, for various Miami-Dade County Public Schools facilities.

G-97 REJECT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 149-CC10 – 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, REJECT Request For Proposals No. 149-CC10 - HEALTH AGENCIES/PROFESSIONALS TO PROVIDE ON-SITE HEALTH SERVICES TO STUDENTS ATTENDING C.O.P.E. CENTER NORTH FOR THE 2003-2004 SCHOOL YEAR, to permit rebidding.

G-98 AWARD BID NO. 150-CC01 – DELIVERY OF TESTING MATERIALS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 150-CC01 - DELIVERY OF TESTING MATERIALS, to purchase, at a firm unit price, services, as may be required, for the pickup and delivery of testing materials, for all school locations, during the term of the bid, effective September 1, 2003, through August 31, 2005, as follows:

1. COMET COURIER CORP
7902 N.W. 66 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166 ESTIMATE $229,716
OWNER: STEVEN SELTZER, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $229,716.

G-99 AWARD BID NO. 154-CC04 - NETWORK-CONNECTIVITY DEVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 154-CC04 - NETWORK-CONNECTIVITY DEVICES, to purchase, at firm discounts, quantities, as may be required, of network-connectivity devices, for Information Technology Services, during the term of the bid, effective August 20, 2003, through June 30, 2005, as follows:

1. ALLTEL COMMUNICATIONS PRODUCTS, INC.
13560 MORRIS ROAD
ALPHARETTA, GA 30004
OWNER: KEITH KOSTUCH, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT

2. AMERTEK NETWORKS
D.B.A AMER.COM
7259 BRYAN DAIRY ROAD
LARGO, FL 33777
OWNER: SCOTT BARRETT, PRESIDENT

3. DALY COMPUTERS
22521 GATEWAY CENTER DRIVE
CLARKSBURG, MD 20871
OWNER: RYAN T. YU, PRESIDENT

4. INSIGHT PUBLIC SECTOR, INC.
218 EAST ORANGE AVENUE
LAKE WALES, FL 33853
OWNER: COMARK, INC.

5. MICROWAREHOUSE GOV/ED, INC.
535 CONNECTICUT AVENUE
NORWALK, CT 06854
OWNER: JERRY YORK, C.E.O.

6. NORTEL NETWORKS
980 S.E. 6 TERRACE
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33060
OWNER: FRANK DUNN, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

7. POMEROY IT SOLUTIONS
5773 N.W. 158 STREET
MIAMI LAKES, FL 33014
OWNER: DAVID B. POMEROY, C.E.O.

8. PROSYS INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC.
13876 S.W. 119 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33186
OWNER: MICHELLE CLERY, PRESIDENT

9. TECH DEPOT
6 CAMBRIDGE DRIVE
TRUMBULL, CT 06611
OWNER: OFFICE DEPOT

10. TELECOM ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS, INC.
9400 N.W. 25 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: VALENTINE SELLATI, C.O.B.

11. UNITED DATA TECHNOLOGIES
7212 N.W. 56 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: GERARD AMARO, PRESIDENT

12. WYSIWYG ENTERPRISES, INC.
7260 N.W. 58 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: MARGARET MORRIS, PRESIDENT

13. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $1,600,000.

G-100 AWARD BID NO. 158-CC06 – MARINE EQUIPMENT, ROWING DOCK

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 158-CC06 - MARINE EQUIPMENT, ROWING DOCK, to purchase, at a firm unit price, a rowing dock, for Mast Academy Senior High School, effective August 20, 2003, as follows:

1. TOLPLAST COMPANY, INC.
2741 HIGHWAY 231
LACEY'S SPRING, AL 35754 $19,781
OWNER: DOMINIC C. TOLOMEI, PRESIDENT

2. The award amount shall not exceed $19,781.

G-101 AWARD BID NO. 165-CC06 – PEST-CONTROL SERVICES, FOOD SERVICE AND HOME-ECONOMICS LABORATORIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 165-CC06 - PEST-CONTROL SERVICES, FOOD SERVICE AND HOME-ECONOMICS LABORATORIES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of pest-control services, for school cafeterias and consumer-science laboratories, during the term of the bid, effective August 20, 2003, through August 19, 2004, as follows:

1. MIRANDA EXTERMINATING SERVICES
13200 57 PLACE SOUTH
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33467 ESTIMATE $99,120
OWNER: FEDERICO MIRANDA, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $99,120.

G-102 BALANCE AWARD BID NO. 175-CC03 – FOOD ITEMS: FROZEN AND REFRIGERATED II

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, BALANCE AWARD Bid No. 175-CC03 – FOOD ITEMS: FROZEN AND REFRIGERATED II, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of frozen and refrigerated foods, for the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the bid, effective August 20, 2003, through December 17, 2004, as follows:

1. POPPY STREET FOOD PRODUCTS
7530 POPPY STREET
CORONA, CA 92877-0100
OWNER: DIANA M. SCHMER, PRESIDENT

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

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $852,426.

G-103 AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 180-CC10 – EDUCATIONAL CONSULTING FOR TEAMBUILDING AND QUALITY ASSURANCE FOR THE AREA COMMUNITY CENTERS FOR EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES (ACCESS CENTERS)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Request For Proposals No. 180-CC10 – EDUCATIONAL CONSULTING FOR TEAMBUILDING AND QUALITY ASSURANCE FOR THE AREA COMMUNITY CENTERS FOR EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES (ACCESS CENTERS), to establish a contract, at a firm price, to provide teambuilding and a quality assurance program to staff at the ACCESS Centers, for the Office of the Chief Education Officer and Deputy Superintendent of Schools, during the term of the proposal, effective August 20, 2003, through August 19, 2004, as follows:

1. BEST PRACTICE CONSULTING
1327 COTTONWOOD TRAIL
SARASOTA, FL 34232 ESTIMATE $49,337.50
OWNER: CHARLES K. BENS, PRINCIPAL

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $49,337.50.

G-104 AWARD BID NO. 184-CC03 – SPECIALTY BREAD AND PASTRIES (REBID)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 184-CC03 – SPECIALTY BREAD AND PASTRIES (REBID), to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of specialty bread and pastries, for the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the bid, effective August 20, 2003, through February 18, 2005, as follows:

1. JAMAICA THREE STAR BAKERY, INC.
10670 S.W. 186 LANE
MIAMI, FL 33157
OWNER: RICHARD HAMMOND, PRESIDENT

2. ORALVA INTERNATIONAL GROUP COMPANY
1681 N.W. 79 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33126
OWNER: MIGUEL A. CELLI, PRESIDENT

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $95,090.

G-105 AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 162-CC10 – OUTSIDE AGENCIES QUALIFIED TO OPERATE APPRENTICESHIP-TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR POST-SECONDARY STUDENTS IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Request For Proposals No. 162-CC10 – OUTSIDE AGENCIES QUALIFIED TO OPERATE APPRENTICESHIP-TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR POST-SECONDARY STUDENTS IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, to establish a contract, at a firm price, to provide apprenticeship-training for post-secondary students in Miami-Dade County, Florida, in accordance with the Florida Department of Education, for the Office of Adult/ Vocational, Alternative and Community Education, during the term of the proposal, effective August 20, 2003, through August 19, 2004, as follows:

1. ASBESTOS WORKERS LOCAL 60 APPRENTICESHIP
3500 S.W. 70 AVENUE
MIRAMAR, FL 33023
WILLIAM CHURLY, JAC COORDINATOR

2. DADE COUNTY AIR CONDITIONING, REFRIGERATION AND PIPEFITTING EDUCATION COMMITTEE, JAC
13201 N.W. 45 AVENUE
OPA-LOCKA, FL 33054
JEFFREY S. SCHWARTZ, DIRECTOR OF TRAINING

3. MIAMI JOINT ELECTRICAL APPRENTICESHIP AND TRAINING COMMITTEE
1601 N.W. 17 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33125
WILLIAM RILEY, DIRECTOR

4. PLUMBERS JOINT APPRENTICESHIP AND EDUCATIONAL COMMITTEE
14105 N.W. 58 COURT
MIAMI LAKES, FL 33014
PHIL TRUCKS, JR., CHAIRPERSON, BOARD OF TRUSTEES

5. SHEET METAL WORKERS LU 32 APPRENTICESHIP AND TRAINING PROGRAM
20401 N.E. 15COURT
MIAMI, FL 33179
WILLIAM R. WOOTTEN, COORDINATOR

6. SOUTH FLORIDA CARPENTERS, MILLWRIGHTS AND PILE DRIVERS TRAINING TRUST FUND
2840 N.W. 27 AVENUE
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33311
ALBERT L. NAGY, JR., EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION

7. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the budgeted amount of $1,338,000.

G-106 AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 189-CC10 - BOUNDARY ANALYSIS/TRANSPORTATION SOFTWARE (REBID)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida AWARD Request for Proposals No. 198-CC10 - BOUNDARY ANALYSIS/TRANSPORTATION SOFTWARE (REBID), to establish a contract, at a firm price, to provide a software system to handle transportation and boundary-related services, for the Department of Transportation, effective August 20, 2003, as follows:

1. EDUCATION LOGISTICS, INC.
3000 PALMER STREET
MISSOULA, MT 59808 $526,625
OWNER: CLINT ROOLEY, PRESIDENT SCHOOL APPLICATIONS SYSTEMS

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $526,625.

H. HUMAN RESOURCES

H-1 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: JUNE 5 – JULY 23, 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 930.

H-2 APPOINTMENTS AND LATERAL ASSIGNMENTS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT, PROFESSIONAL, AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR 2003-2004

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 UPDATE THE DISTRICT MASTER PLAN FOR INSERVICE EDUCATION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to update the Miami-Dade County Public Schools Master Plan for Inservice Education 1999-2004 by adding 14 new components.

H-5 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE DADE PUBLIC EDUCATION FUND FOR THE FAMILYTECH PROGRAM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a Personnel Assignment Agreement with the Dade Public Education Fund for:

1. Ms. Jennifer Williams to serve as a Teacher Trainer for FamilyTech from August 21, 2003 through June 11, 2004;

2. full reimbursement of salary and fringe benefits to be provided by the Dade Public Education Fund, and

3. renewal, upon mutual agreement, for one additional year.

H-6 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT AN ADD-ON CERTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR READING ENDORSEMENT TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR APPROVAL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to submit an Add-on Certification Program for Reading Endorsement for approval by the Florida Department of Education and that courses included in the Add-on Certification Program for Reading Endorsement be included as part of the district’s Master Plan for Inservice Education, 1999-2004. No additional local funds are required.

H-7 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH LOWE, TRIBBLE, AND ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR CONTINUATION OF ETHICS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM CONSULTING AND TRAINING SERVICES

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

1. authorize the Superintendent of Schools to enter into a contractual agreement with Lowe, Tribble, and Associates, Inc., for the continuation of consulting and training services related to the Ethics Professional Development Program from August 21, 2003 through January 30, 2004, at a cost not to exceed $17,890; and,

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

The appropriation for this item is included in the General Fund of the 2003-2004 Adopted Budget.

H-8 COMPENSATION STUDY FOR MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL

H-9 SALARY SCHEDULE FOR MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL

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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08.13.03

AGENDA SECTION

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