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AGENDA
ITEMS WITHDRAWN
AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA:
D-7
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA CONSIDER
INPUT FROM ALL COMMUNITIES AFFECTED BY EMINENT DOMAIN
PROCEEDING FOR + 54-ACRE SITE IN THE
CITY OF HIALEAH GARDENS, AND TAKE ACTION AT THE WILL OF
THE BOARD
COMMITTEE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
At the School Board Meeting of April 9, 2003, the School
Board unanimously approved the Eminent Domain proceeding
for the + 54 acres located in the City of Hialeah
Gardens.
ACTION
PROPOSED BY AGUSTIN J. BARRERA: That the School Board
of Miami-Dade County, Florida consider input from all
communities affected by Eminent Domain proceeding for
+ 54-acre site in the City of Hialeah Gardens,
and take action at the will of the Board.
D-12
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 0347 OF THE SCHOOL
BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, IN OBSERVANCE OF
NATIONAL CHILD HEALTH DAY, OCTOBER 6TH, 2003
National Child Health Day is an annual observance that
dates back to 1928. Celebrated on the first Monday in
October, it is intended to focus the attention of the
nation on issues related to children’s development
and well-being.
ACTION
PROPOSED BY MR. FRANK J. COBO: That The School Board
of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve resolution No.
0347 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
supporting the districtwide observance of National Child
Health Day, Ootober 6th, 2003.
E-35
WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM E-35
CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. AO75OB
NEW CONSTRUCTION - MEDIA CENTER
LORAH PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
5160 NW 31 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA
The attached agenda item is being withdrawn from the September
10, 2003 agenda to allow staff to further negotiate with
the contractor relative to change orders items.
G-74
WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM G-74 - AWARD BID NO. 007-DD07
- RADIATOR SERVICING AND REPAIRS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES AND
EQUIPMENT (REBID)
It
is requested that this item be withdrawn at this time,
inasmuch as the specifications do not provide the best
cost-effective solution to the District.
H-5
AGENDA ITEM REVISED REPLACEMENT H-5 - SALARY SCHEDULE
FOR MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL, SEPTEMBER 10, 2003 SCHOOL
BOARD MEETING
The attached agenda item Revised Replacement H-5 is being
withdrawn because additional staff review needs to be
conducted regarding the results of the compensation study
for Managerial Exempt Personnel-being submitted for your
receipt under agenda ttem Replacement H-4.
H-8
WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM REPLACEMENT H-8 FRINGE BENEFITS
PROGRAM FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2004
The attached agenda item being withdrawn from the September
10, 2003 Board agenda pending further negotiations with
the labor unions representing School Board employees.
AGENDA
ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION
OF THE AGENDA:
B-73 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION
TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD THROUGH A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT
WITH SOUTH FLORIDA WORKFORCE FOR FUNDING THE EDUCATION:
PATHWAYS TO INDEPENDENCE PROJECT
The South Florida Workforce (SFW), in cooperation with
Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Office of AdultiVocational,
Alternative, and Community Education, was awarded $425,000
from Workforce Florida, Inc., to enhance the Stay-in-School
Program and to expand educational opportunities and resources
for 200 at-risk students in the district’s four lowest-performing
high schools.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize
the Superintendent to:
1.
accept a grant award through a contractual agreement with
South Florida Workforce for funding the Education: Pathways
to Independence Project in the amount of $425,000 for
the grant period effective September 11, 2003 through
June 30, 2004;
AGENDA
ITEMS REVISED AFTER
PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA:
B-63 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION
TO ACCEPT GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
FOR FUNDING THE FLORIDA MENTOR TEACHER SCHOOL PILOT PROGRAM
AND ENTER INTO SEPARATE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH DOWNTOWN
MIAMI, NORTH COUNTY, AND
RYDER ELEMENTARY CHARTER SCHOOL
COMMITTEE: EDUCATION AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS
The Florida Department of Education (FDOE), in partnership
with the Milken Family Foundation, established the Florida
Mentor Teacher School Pilot Program, a grant initiative designed
to reward excellence in teaching.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize
the Superintendent to:
1.
accept grant awards from the Florida Department of Education
for funding the Florida Mentor Teacher School Pilot Program
in the total amount of $450,000 for the grant period of
July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004;
C-22
PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULES: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-4A-1.32,
DISCRIMINATION/HARASSMENT: COMPLAINT PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES;
6Gx13-5D-1.10,
DISCRIMINATION/HARASSMENT: COMPLAINT PROCEDURES FOR STUDENTS
COMMITTEE: LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND PERSONNEL
SERVICES
This item is submitted for consideration by the School
Board to amend the aforementioned rules, which contain the
Districts procedures for assurance of compliance with Federal,
State Regulations, and School Board Policies of
nondiscrimination/harassment in employment and educational
programs/activities.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize
the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance
with the Administrative Procedure Act, to amend School Board
Rule 6Gx13-4A-1.32, Discrimination/Harassment: Complaint
Procedures for Employees, and, 6Gx13-5D-1.10,
Discrimination/Harassment Complaint Procedures for Students.
D-4
AUTHORIZATION TO ENGAGE IN DIALOGUE WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
AND OTHER APPROPRIATE
STAKEHOLDERS TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY DEVELOPING A SCHOOL
CONCURRENCY SYSTEM OR
OTHER OPTIONS TO INCREASE STUDENT STATIONS IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
COMMITTEE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
In my capacity as member of the South Florida Regional Planning
Council (SFRPC), I have had occasion to participate in a number
of discussions concerning the importance of a system to help
facilitate the provision of
educational facilities in tandem with residential development,
specifically in areas of high growth.
ACTION
PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board
of Miami-Dade County, Florida direct the Superintendent to:
1.
engage in preliminary discussions and dialogue with Miami-Dade
County and other appropriate stakeholders to explore the
pros and cons of a school concurrency system similar to
that adopted in the Palm Beach County School District or
other options to increase student stations; and
revised
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D-4
AUTHORIZATION TO ENGAGE IN DIALOGUE WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
AND OTHER APPROPRIATE
STAKEHOLDERS TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF DEVELOPING A SCHOOL
CONCURRENCY SYSTEM IN
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
COMMITTEE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
In my capacity as member of the South Florida Regional Planning
Council (SFRPC), I have had occasion to participate in a number
of discussions concerning the importance of a system to help
facilitate the provision of
educational facilities in tandem with residential development,
specifically in areas of high growth.
ACTION
PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board
of Miami-Dade County, Florida direct the Superintendent to:
1.
engage in preliminary discussions dialogue with Miami-Dade
County other appropriate explore the pros and cons of a
concurrency system similar adopted in the Palm Beach School
District: and
D-6
THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA AUTHORIZE
THE SUPERINTENDENT AND THE BOARD ATTORNEY TO TARE APPROPRIATE
ACTION UPON THE CONCLUSION OF THE INVESTIGATION CONCERNING
OFFENSES AND IMPROPRIETIES OF UNITED TEACHERS OF DADE (UTD)
LEADERSHIP
COMMITTEE: LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS, PUBLIC RELATIONS, AND PERSONNEL
SERVICES
A Plea Agreement executed by the parties and filed in United
States District Court, Southern District of Florida on August
25, 2003, delineated the terms and conditions of the Agreement,
stemming from an Information Sled with the Court charging
the former President ofthe United Teachers of Dade (UTD) with
various offenses.
ACTION
PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School
Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida authorize the Superintendent and the Board Attorney
to take appropriate action concerning offenses and improprieties
of United Teachers of Dade (UTD) leadership.
D-10
ENHANCING OPPORTUNITIES FOR FOREIGN-BORN EDUCATORS
COMMITTEE: LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND PERSONNEL
SERVICES
Miami-Dade County Public Schools has a rich history of providing
opportunities for foreign-born educators who have immigrated
to the United States and seek to continue in the teaching
profession.
ACTION
PROPOSED BY MR. FRANK J. BOLAÑOS: That The School
Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida direct the Superintendent
to explore local partnerships to support teacher certification
for foreign-born educators and recommend language for the
state legislative program to effect the same.
revised
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D-10
ENHANCING OPPORTUNITIES FOR FOREIGN-BORN EDUCATORS
COMMITTEE: LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND PERSONNEL
SERVICES
Miami-Dade County Public Schools has a rich history of providing
opportunities for foreign-born educators who have immigrated
to the United States and seek to continue in the teaching
profession.
ACTION
PROPOSED BY MR. FRANK J. BOLAÑOS: That The School
Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida direct the Superintendent
to explore local partnerships to support teacher certification
for foreign-born educators and recommend language for the
state legislative program to effect the same.
E-3
AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH
FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY TO ACQUIRE A + .80-ACRE
SITE LOCATED AT 30 N.W. 43 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA, FOR FUTURE
EXPANSION OF KINLOCH PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
COMMITTEE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
Background
In accordance with School Board Rule 6Gx13-2C-1.083,
the School Site Planning and Construction Committee (SSPCC),
at its March 5, 2003 meeting, recommended that staff submit
to the School Board (Board) for approval, an agenda item requesting
authorization to execute a purchase and sale agreement (Agreement)
with Florida
Power and Light Company (FPL) for a + .80-acre site located
at 30 N.W. 43 Avenue Miami, Florida (subject site), at a purchase
price of $700,000, for future expansion of Kinloch Park Elementary
School (Kinloch).
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1)
authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute
a purchase and sale agreement with Florida Power and Light
Company to acquire a k .80-acre site located at 30 N.W.
43 Avenue, Miami, Florida, in the amount of $735,000, for
the future expansion of Kinloch Park Elementary School,
subject to the terms and conditions set forth above; and
E-4
AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH
BERTRAM GRAPIN, TRUSTEE, TO ACQUIRE + 1.5 ACRES OF
VACANT LAND REPRESENTING A PORTION OF A PROPOSED ASSEMBLAGE
OF PROPERTIES LOCATED AT N.E. 211 TERRACE AND WEST DIXIE HIGHWAY,
MIAMI, FLORIDA, FOR STATE SCHOOL “D”
COMMITTEE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
Backqround
In conformance with the School Districts Five-Year Work Program.
District staff conducted research to identify viable sites
for an educational facility ksted as State School “D”,
a proposed elementary school, pursuant to search parameters
established by Region/ACCESS Center 2 staff.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize
the Superintendent or his designee to execute a .purchase
and sale agreement with Bertram Grapin, Trustee, in the amount
of $860,000, to acquire + 1.5 acres of vacant land
representing a portion of a proposed assemblage of properties
located at N.E. 211 Terrace and West Dixie Highway, Miami,
Florida, for State School "D”.
E-5
RENEWAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR THE
SOUTH DADE SKILLS CENTER LOCATED AT 28300 S.W. 152 AVENUE
COMMITTEE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
Since 1976, the School Board (Board) has leased 43,282 square
feet of space located at 28300 S.W. 152 Avenue, for the South
Dade Skills Center from Miami-Dade County (County).
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize
the renewal of the lease agreement with Miami-Dade County
for the South Dade Skills Center located at 28300 S.W. 152
Avenue, at an annual rental rate of $1. The term of the renewal
option period will commence December 1, 2003 and will end
November 30, 2004. All other terms and conditions of the lease
agreement will remain unchanged.
E-33
CHANGE ORDER NO. 6
PROJECT NO. A0748
DESIGN-BUILD, STATE SCHOOL “PPP”
JOHN A. FERGUSON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
15900 SW 56TH Street, Miami, Florida
COMMITTEE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
This request for change in the construction contract includes
six items for the School Board’s confirmation and consideration.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm
Change Order No. 6 on Project No. A0748, Design-Build, State
School “PPP”, John A. Ferguson Senior High School
for a credit of $389 and approve a time extension of 19 days.
E-34
CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. A0750A
MEDIA CENTER ADDITION
AIR BASE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
12829 SW 272 Street, Homestead, Florida
COMMITTEE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
This request for change in the construction contract includes
twenty-five items for the School Board’s confirmation
and consideration.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm
Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A0750A, Media Center Addition,
Air Base Elementary School for an additional cost of $26,730
and approve a time extension of 37 days.
E-37
FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. AK999901
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM REPLACEMENT
LIBERTY CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1855 NW 71 Street, Miami, Florida
COMMITTEE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
This request for change in the construction contract includes
two items for the School Board’s consideration.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve
Final Change Order No. 1 on Project No. AK999901, Fire Alarm
System Replacement, Liberty City Elementary School for a time
extension of 57 days.
E-38
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. KV999950
DISTRICT-WIDE FIRE SAFETY UPGRADE
AUBURNDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
3255 SW 6 Street, Miami, Florida
COMMITTEE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
This request for change in the construction contract includes
one item for the School Board’s confirmation.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm
Change Order No. 1 on Project No. KV999950, District-Wide
Fire Safety Upgrade, Auburndale Elementary School for a credit
of $57,009.
E-40
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. KV999957
DISTRICT-WIDE FIRE SAFETY UPGRADE
SHENANDOAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1023 SW 21 Avenue, Miami, Florida
COMMITTEE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
This request for change in the construction contract includes
one item for the School Board’s confirmation.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm
Change Order No. 1 on Project No. KV999957, District-Wide
Fire Safety Upgrade, Shenandoah Elementary School for a credit
of $44,037.
F-12
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF 2003-2004 SCHOOL PERFORMANCE EXCELLENCE
PLANS AND ACCOMPANYING DISTRICT ASSISTANCE AND INTERVENTION
PLANS FOR SCHOOLS DESIGNATED AS SCHOOL PERFORMANCE GRADE “F”
FOR THE FIRST TIME, AS REQUIRED BY THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT
OF EDUCATION
COMMITTEE: EDUCATION AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS
Schools designated by the Florida Department of Education
(FDOE) as School Performance Grade “F” for the first
time include Holmes Elementary School, Laura C. Saunders Elementary
School, North County Charter School, and Rosa Parks Charter
School.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve
the 2003-2004 School Performance Excellence Plans and accompanying
District Assistance and Intervention Plans for schools designated
as School Performance Grade “F” for the first time,
as required by the Florida Department of Education.
G-60
REQUEST APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL AWARDS ON TERM BIDS
COMMITTEE: BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
The purpose of this request is to obtain prior approval of
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.
REOMMENDED:
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.
G-79
AWARD BID NO. 186-CC07 - BUS FIELD TRIPS WITHIN MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY - SITE SPECIFIC
COMMITTEE: BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
The purpose of this bid, opened on August 5, 2003, is to establish
a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities,
as may be required, of bus field trips within Miami-Dade County,
for various schools and departments.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD
Bid No. 186-CC07 - BUS FIELD TRIPS WITHIN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
- SITE SPECIFIC, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities,
as may be required, of bus field trips within Miami-Dade County,
for various schools and departments, during the term of the
bid, effective September 21, 2003, through July 31, 2005,
as follows:
H-1
PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL
APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: JULY
24 - AUGUST 6, 2003
The Personnel Action Listing numbered 931 consisting of 171
pages, includes the following items:
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
931.
AGENDA
ITEMS REPLACED AFTER
PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA:
D-9
THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO RECOMMEND A PLAN FOR HOSTING
A CELEBRATION HONORING THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BIRTH
OF JOSE MARTÍ
COMMITTEE: EDUCATION AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS
January 28, 2003 marked the 150th anniversary of the
birth of Jose Martí, Cuba’s greatest hero,
poet, statesman and martyred democratic revolutionary.
ACTION
PROPOSED BY MR. FRANK J. COBO: That The School Board
of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent
of Schools to return to the Board at its next meeting
with a recommendation and cost analysis for a
celebration honoring Jose Martí during the 150th
anniversary of his birth.
D-11
AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY TO CONVEY
TO THE UNITED STATES ATTORNEY AND THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT
COURT THE CONCERNS OF THE BOARD REGARDING THE
MATTER OF THE UNITED STATES VS PASQUALE “PAT”
TORNILLO JR.
COMMITTEE: BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
This agenda item proposes that the Miami-Dade County School
Board authorize the School Board Attorney to take such
measures as are necessary and proper to advise the United
States Attorney and the United States District Court of
the interest and concerns of the Board in the matter of
the United States vs Pasquale “Pat” Tornillo
Jr. including an amicus curiae brief if appropriate.
ACTION
PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School
Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1.
place on record its concern regarding ongoing and future
investigations in the case of United States vs Pasquale
“Pat” Tornillo Jr. by whatever form is appropriate
including an amicus curiae brief or statement of interest;
and Adde
revised
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D-11
AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY TO CONVEY
TO THE UNITED STATES ATTORNEY AND THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT
COURT THE CONCERNS OF THE BOARD REGARDING THE
MATTER OF THE UNITED STATES VS PASQUALE “PAT”
TORNILLO JR.
COMMITTEE: BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
This agenda item proposes that the Miami-Dade County School
Board authorize the School Board Attorney to take such
measures as are necessary and proper to advise the United
States Attorney and the United States District Court of
the interest and concerns of the Board in the matter of
the United States vs Pasquale “Pat” Tornillo
Jr. Specifically, should this item be approved, it would
allow the Board Attorney to convey the Board’s concern
that any plea agreement with Mr. Tornillo include an obligation
on the part of Mr. Tornillo to cooperate in future investigations
of matters related to the Miami-Dade County School Board,
including its employees.
ACTION
PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School
Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1.
place on record its concern regarding ongoing and future
investigations in the case of United States vs Pasquale
“Pat” Tornillo Jr.; and
revised
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D-11
AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY TO PETITION
THE COURT TO FILE AN AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF OR IN THE ALTERNATIVE
SUBMIT A STATEMENT OF INTEREST TO THE UNITED STATES ATTORNEY
IN THE MATTER OF THE UNITED STATES VS PASQUALE “PAT”
TORNILLO JR.
COMMITTEE: BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
This agenda item proposes that the Miami-Dade County School
Board authorize the School Board Attorney to petition
the court to file an amicus-curiae brief or in the alternative
submit a statement of interest to the United States Attorney
in the matter of the United States vs Pasquale “Pat”
Tornillo Jr. Specifically, should this item be
approved it would allow for the Board Attorney to convey
the Board’s concern that any plea agreement under
consideration not foreclose the ability of appropriate
law enforcement and governmental entities from conducting
further investigations on the subject matter of the case
against Mr. Tornillo.
ACTION
PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School
Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida:
1.
discuss and consider the School Board’s interest
in filing an amicus curiae brief with the Court or in
the alternative a statement of interest with the Added
United States Attorney setting forth the Board’s
concern involving ongoing and future investigations in
the case of United States vs Pasquale “Pat”
Tornillo Jr.; and
revised
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D-11
AUTHORIZE THE SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY TO FILE AN AMICUS
CURIAE BRIEF ON THE MATTER OF PASQUALE “PAT”
TORNILLO, JR., VS. THE UNITED STATES
COMMITTEE: BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
This agenda item proposes that the Miami-Dade County School
Board authorize the School Board attorney to petition
the court to file an amicus curiae brief on the matter
of Pasquale “Pat” Tornillo, Jr., vs. the United
States opposing the plea bargain agreement on the basis
that it does not allow for further investigations to occur.
ACTION
PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School
Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the School
Board attorney to file an amicus curiae brief on the matter
of Pasquale “Pat” Tornillo, Jr., vs. the United
States.
revised
replacement
D-11
AUTHORIZE THE SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY TO FILE AN AMICUS
CURIAE BRIEF ON THE MATTER OF PASQUALE “PAT”
TORNILLO, JR., VS. THE UNITED STATES
COMMITTEE: BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
This agenda item proposes that the Miami-Dade County School
Board authorize the School Board attorney to petition
the court to file an amicus curiae brief on the matter
of Pasquale “Pat” Tornillo, Jr., vs. the United
States opposing the plea bargain agreement on the basis
that it does not allow for further investigations to occur.
ACTION
PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School
Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the School
Board attorney to file an amicus curiae brief on the matter
of Pasquale “Pat” Tornillo, Jr., vs. the United
States.
G-2
ADOPTION OF FIVE-YEAR FACILITIES WORK PROGRAM REQUIRED
BY S.1013.35, FLORIDA STATUTES
COMMITTEE: BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
Florida Statute 1013.35 requires each district school
board adopt a five-year facilities work program.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida
adopt the Five-Year Facilities Work Program as required
by s.1013.35, Florida Statutes.
G-3
FINAL ADOPTION OF THE 2003-04 BUDGET
COMMITTEE: BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
On July 23, 2003, the Board tentatively adopted the
2003-04 budget following the first public hearing
on the budget prescribed by Chapter 200, Florida Statutes.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
adopt the 2003-04 Annual Budget by approving changes
from the Tentative Adopted Budget enumerated on pages
2 through 12 and the revenues and appropriations delineated
on the official state budget forms and including any
amendments approved by the Board
following the public hearing on September 10, 2003.
G-4
RESOLUTION NO. 3, 2002-03 GENERAL FUND FINAL BUDGET
REVIEW
COMMITTEE: BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
The Office of Budget Management has completed its
review of actual receipts and expenditures through
June 30, 2003, and updated entitlement notices from
the Department of Education. Based on that review,
the following changes to the budget are recommended
for approval.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
a)
Adopt Resolution No. 3, 2002-03 General Fund Final
Budget Review;
G-5
RESOLUTION NO. 1, 2002-03 DEBT SERVICE FUNDS FINAL BUDGET
REVIEW
COMMITTEE: BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
The auroose of this resolution makes the necessary adiustments
to reflect actual results for 2602-03 fiscal year in the
Debt Service Fund.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve
Resolution No. 1, 2002-03 Debt Service Fund Final Budget
Review, (1) recognizing changes in revenue, non-revenue
sources, and transfers in from other funds, and (2) amending
appropriations.
G-6
RESOLUTION NO. 3, 2002-03 CAPITAL OUTLAY FUNDS FINAL BUDGET
REVIEW
COMMITTEE: BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
This Capital Outlay Resolution recognizes new revenues,
changes to appropriations, and various changes in object
codes made since June 2, 2003.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1.
Approve Resolution No. 3, 2002-03 Capital Outlay Funds
Final Budget Review, (a) recognizing new revenues, (b)
amending appropriations, and (c) documenting changes in
object codes,as described above and summarized on page
6.
G-7
RESOLUTION NO. 3, 2002-03 OTHER FEDERAL PROGRAMS (CONTRACTED
PROGRAMS) FUND FINAL BUDGET REVIEW
COMMITTEE: BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
The Special Revenue Funds include the Other Federal Programs
(Contracted Programs) Fund, Food Services Fu,nd and Miscellaneous
Fund.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
a.
adopt resolution No. 3, 2002-03 Contracted Programs Fund
Final Budget Review, increasing revenues, transfers and
appropriations by $4,735,672 and
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RESOLUTION NO. 2, 2002-03 FOOD SERVICE FUND FINAL BUDGET
REVIEW
COMMITTEE: BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
The Office of Budget Management and the Office of the
Controller have completed a review of food service operations
through June 30, 2003.
RECOMMENDED:
That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve
Resolution No. 2, 2002-03 Food Service Fund Final Budget
Review, decreasing appropriations by $1,696,151 and increasing
ending fund balance by $2,707,132.
G-9
RESOLUTION NO. 1, THE 2002-03 MISCELLANEOUS SPECIAL REVENUE
- SCHOOL BOARD LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND -FINAL BUDGET
REVIEW
COMMITTEE: BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
The School Board Law Enforcement Trust Fund was established
during 1997-98 when the School Police became involved
in issuing traffic/parking citations and receiving forfeited
property.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida adopt
Resolution No. 1, the 2002-03 Miscellaneous Special Revenue
-School Board Law Enforcement Trust Fund - Final Budget
Review, increasing revenues and appropriations by $13,383
as shown on the schedule on page 2 of 2.
G-10
RESOLUTION NO. 1, THE 2002-03 MISCELLANEOUS SPECIAL REVENUE
- SCHOOL BOARD SPECIAL EVENTS TRUST FUND -FINAL BUDGET
REVIEW
COMMITTEE: BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
The Special Events Fund was established during the 1986-87
fiscal year to handle the external funding of community-related/special
recognition activities which generate revenues from donations
and/or sales of admission tickets.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt
Resolution No. 1, Miscellaneous Special Revenue - School
Board Special Events Trust Fund - Final Budget Review,
decreasing revenues and appropriations by $65,928 as shown
on the schedule on page 2 of 2.
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RESOLUTION NO. 1, THE 2002-03 FIDUCIARY FUNDS - PENSION
TRUST FUND - FINAL BUDGET REVIEW
COMMITTEE: BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
In addition to participating in the Florida Retirement
System, the School Board established an early retirement
plan on July 1, 1984. The plan in non-contributory and
is administered by an independent trustee.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida adopt
Resolution No. 1, the 2002-03 Fiduciary Fund - Pension
Trust Fund - Final Budget Review, increasing revenues
and appropriations by $811,232 as shown on the schedule
on page 2 of 2.
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APPROVAL OF ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR 2002.2803 AND
FLORIDA EDUCATION FINANCE PROGRAM COST REPORT FOR 2002-2003
State Board of Education Administrative Rule 6A-1-0071(2),
requires School Board approval of the Annual Financial
Report before submittal to the Florida Department of Education.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1.
approve the Annual Financial Report for 2002-2003 and
the Florida Education Finance Program Cost Report for
2002-2003;
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APPOINTMENTS AND LATERAL ASSIGNMENTS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT,
PROFESSIONAL, AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR 2003-2004
The
following recommendations are made in accordance with
Board Rules 6Gx13-4A-1.16, 6Gx13-4A-1.161,
and the Miami-Dade County Public Schools/Dade County Schools
Administrators’ Association labor contract.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve
the recommendations as set forth above for appointments
and lateral transfers, to be effective September 11, 2003,
or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the
exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the
item.
revised
replacement
H-2
APPOINTMENTS AND LATERAL ASSIGNMENTS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT,
PROFESSIONAL, AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR 2003-2004
The following recommendations are made in accordance with
Board Rules 6Gx13-4A-1.16, 6Gx13-4A-1.161,
and the Miami-Dade County Public Schools/Dade County Schools
Administrators’ Association labor contract.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve
the recommendations as set forth above for appointments
and lateral transfers, to be effective September 11, 2003,
or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the
exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the
item.
H-3
APPOINTMENTS AND ASSIGNMENTS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT AND
PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR CANDIDATES NEW
TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICT
The following recommendations are made in accordance with
Board Rules 6Gx13-4A-1.16, 6Gx13-4A-1.161,
and the Miami-Dade County Public Schools/Dade County Schools
Administrators’ Association labor contract.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, appoint:
1.
Mr. Edward Marauez, C.P.A. to the open,
budgeted position of Chief Financial Officer, pay grade
27, Office of Financial Affairs, effective October 5,
2003, or as soon thereafter as can be
facilitated;
H-4
COMPENSATION STUDY FOR MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL
COMMITTEE: LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND
PERSONNEL SERVICES
The primary goal of the Office of Human Resources is to
attract, retain and motivate qualified employees for Miami-Dade
County Public Schools (M-DCPS).
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive
the report Compensation StudyforManagerial Exempt Personnel.
H-5
SALARY SCHEDULE FOR MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL
COMMITTEE: LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND
PERSONNEL SERVICES
The primary goal of the Office of Human Resources is to
attract, retain and motivate qualified employees for Miami-Dade
County Public Schools(M-DCPS).
RECOMMENDED:
That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve
the proposed Managerial Exempt Personnel (MEP) Salary
Schedule effective September 12, 2003.
revised
replacement
H-5
SALARY SCHEDULE FOR MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL
COMMITTEE: LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND
PERSONNEL SERVICES
The primary goal of the Office of Human Resources is to
attract, retain and motivate qualified employees for Miami-Dade
County Public Schools (M-DCPS).
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve
the proposed Managerial Exempt Personnel (MEP) Salary
Schedule effective September 12, 2003.
H-8
FRINGE BENEFITS PROGRAM FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2004
COMMITTEE: LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND
PERSONNEL SERVICES
Staff has been working with UnitedHealthcare of Florida,
Inc., regarding the Board’s renewal of the second
year of the three year contract the Board approved at
its meeting of September 24, 2002.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida receive
this information and provide staff
authorization to begin open enrollment activities following
the conclusion of collective bargaining for calendar year
2004 benefits, and School Board final approval of calendar
year 2004 benefits.
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