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AGENDA SECTION

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

OFFICIAL AGENDA

SEPTEMBER 10, 2003 REGULAR BOARD MEETING 1:00 P.M.

BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING 5:01 P.M.

PUBLIC HEARING 6:30 P.M.

PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK TO AN AGENDA ITEM listed for this meeting and/or the PUBLIC HEARING, to be conducted AT APPROXIMATELY 6:30 P.M., should submit a written request to the Superintendent of Schools, 1450 N.E. Second Avenue, Room 158, Miami, Florida 33132, NO LATER THAN 4:30 P.M., MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2003.

Pursuant to Board Rule 6Gx13-8C-1.17, a person not scheduled in advance to speak on a non-agenda topic must submit a written request to the Superintendent of Schools not later than 10:00 a.m. on the day of a regular Wednesday Board Meeting. The request must state the person’s name, address, subject and reason for asking emergency handling of the request, reason demonstrating good cause why the 4:30 p.m. Monday deadline was not met, and Board action requested. Board members present at the meeting must vote by a two-thirds (2/3) majority, for the person to be heard.

PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK AT THE 5:01 P.M. BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING should submit a written request to the Superintendent of Schools, 1450 N.E. Second Avenue, Room 158, Miami, Florida 33132, NO LATER THAN 12:00 NOON, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2003.

Speakers List / Supplemental List will generally be posted on Tuesday PM or Wednesday AM prior to the meeting.

Budget Public Hearing Speakers List

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: August 5, 7, 12, 14, 2003

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: July 9, 23; and August 20, 2003

AGENDA ITEMS RESERVED FOR CONSIDERATION

5:01 P.M. BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING

NOTE: AGENDA ITEMS G-1, G-2 AND G-3 WILL BE VOTED ON BY THE BOARD FOLLOWING THE BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING

6:30 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING (Approximately)

A. SUPERINTENDENT’S PRIORITY ITEMS

A-1 NEW BUSINESS AND REPORTS

A-2 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO CONVERT WINSTON PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TO A K-8 CENTER

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

1. convert Winston Park Elementary School to a K-8 Center; and

2. amend the District Facilities Program to include the conversion of Winston Park Elementary School to a K-8 Center in the unfunded years.

A-3 COMPREHENSIVE DEFERRED MAINTENANCE NEEDS PROJECTS AND PRIORITIES, FISCAL YEAR 2003-2004

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept the proposed list of deferred maintenance projects and priorities for implementation in Fiscal Year 2003-2004, as part of the School District’s comprehensive deferred maintenance needs program.

B. EDUCATION

B-1 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 03-40 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 5-11, 2003, AS EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT EDUCATION WEEK IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 03-40 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, proclaiming the week of October 5-11, 2003, as Exceptional Student Education Week in Miami-Dade County Public Schools. No local funds are required.

B-22 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT WITH THE CHILDREN’S VILLAGE, DOING BUSINESS AS (D/B/A) THE RESOURCE ROOM, TO OPEN A MANDATORY CENTER FOR OUTDOOR SUSPENSION AND A TRUANCY RECEIVING CENTER FOR STUDENTS FROM MIAMI CAROL CITY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL AND CAROL CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL

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

1. enter into an interagency agreement with The Children’s Village, d/b/a The Resource Room, upon completion of all pending requirements, effective September 15, 2003 through June 9, 2004; and

2. open a mandatory center for outdoor suspension at The Resource Room to accommodate students from Miami Carol City Senior High School and Carol City Middle School who have received outdoor suspensions or have been detained by local law enforcement for truancy.

No local funds are required.

B-23 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COLLEGE (M-DC) UNDER THE FLORIDA WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with Miami-Dade College (M-DC) under the Florida Work Experience Program, whereby M-DC will reimburse the salaries of college students, in an amount not to exceed $85,000, and Miami-Dade County Public Schools will fund FRS/FICA retirement costs, in an amount not to exceed $14,578, effective September 11, 2003 through June 30, 2004.

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

B-24 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH JOHNSON & WALES UNIVERSITY UNDER THE FLORIDA WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with Johnson & Wales University under the Florida Work Experience Program, whereby Johnson & Wales University will reimburse the salaries of its students, in an amount not to exceed $32,400, and Miami-Dade County Public Schools will fund FRS/FICA retirement costs, in an amount not to exceed $5,557, effective September 11, 2003 through June 30, 2004.

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

B-25 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO TWO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, CHILD CARE FOOD PROGRAM, ADMINISTERED BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, TO PROVIDE BREAKFAST, LUNCH, AND AFTERNOON SNACKS TO BABIES AND TODDLERS AT COPE CENTER NORTH AND DOROTHY M. WALLACE COPE CENTER SOUTH

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

1. enter into two contractual agreements with the State of Florida, Department of Health, Child Care Food program, administered by the United States Department of Agriculture, from October 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004;

2. provide breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks to babies and toddlers whose parents are in attendance at COPE (Continuing Opportunities for Purposeful Education) Center North and Dorothy M. Wallace COPE Center South; and

3. receive reimbursements for these services in an amount not to exceed $300,000, of which each center will be the recipient of fifty percent of the funds issued.

B-26 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO INITIATE AN INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S FILM FESTIVAL IN COOPERATION WITH THE ORGANIZATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE ITALIAN LANGUAGE (O.D.L.I.) AND THE GIFFONI INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL FOR CHILDREN IN GIFFONI, ITALY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent to initiate an International Children’s Film Festival in cooperation with the Organization for the Development of the Italian Language (O.D.L.I.) and the Giffoni International Film Festival for Children in Giffoni, Italy. No additional cost to the district.

EXPULSIONS

B-32 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08
CASE NO: SM-248 (2002-2003) DOB: 12-21-88

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-248 (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 2003 summer session and the 2003-2004 school year;

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

3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools, if approved by the Office of Adult/Vocational, Alternative and Community Education.

B-33 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 06
CASE NO: SM-249 (2002-2003) DOB: 09/11/90

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-249 (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 2003 summer session and the 2003-2004 school year;

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

3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools, if approved by the Office of Adult/Vocational, Alternative and Community Education.

GRANTS ADMINISTRATION

B-60 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING THE IDEA, PART B, SPECIAL PROJECT: FLORIDA INCLUSION NETWORK

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 IDEA, Part B, Special Project: Florida Inclusion Network in the amount of $250,000 for the grant period of October 1, 2003 through September 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 THE RADIO COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM FOR 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 the Radio Community Service Program for WLRN-FM in the amount of $106,614 for the grant period of July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004;

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

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

B-62 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING THE TELEVISION COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM FOR WLRN-TV

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 Television Community Service Program for WLRN-TV in the amount of $557,675 for the grant period of July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004;

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

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

B-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

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 $675,000 for the grant period of July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004;

2. enter into separate contractual agreements with: Downtown Miami Charter School, in the amount of $225,000; North County Charter School, in the amount of $225,000; and Ryder Elementary Charter School, in the amount of $225,000 for the contract period of July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004;

3. extend this program 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 CONTINUATION GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING THE ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY LITERACY COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE MIAMI BEACH POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE, INC.

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 the Adult Education and Family Literacy Community Technology Program in the amount of $125,000 for the grant period of June 30, 2003 through June 30, 2004;

2. enter into a contractual agreement with the Miami Beach Police Athletic League, Inc., in the amount of $30,000, for the contract period of June 30, 2003 through June 30, 2004;

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

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

B-65 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT TWO GRANT AWARDS FROM THE GOVERNOR’S FAMILY LITERACY INITIATIVE THROUGH AN AGREEMENT WITH THE EDUCATION FUND TO EXPAND THE FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAMS AT THE HIALEAH ADULT EDUCATION CENTER AND THE MIAMI BEACH ADULT EDUCATION CENTER

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 the Hialeah Adult Education Center in the amount of $24,361 for the grant period of September 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004;

2. 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 the Miami Beach Adult Education Center in the amount of $30,169 for the grant period of September 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004;

3. extend these programs 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 amount approved or as amended by the granting agency, such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

B-66 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A CONTINUATION GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, DIVISION OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, FOR FUNDING UNDER THE ADULT EDUCATION SUPPLEMENTAL PROGRAM, AND ENTER INTO INDIVIDUAL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH THE ASPIRA OF FLORIDA, INC.; COALITION OF FLORIDA FARMWORKERS ORGANIZATION, INC.; FANM AYISYEN NAN MIYAMI, INC.; MIAMI-DADE COLLEGE; AND OVERTOWN YOUTH CENTER; AND TO PROVIDE ENGLISH LITERACY AND CIVICS EDUCATION

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

1. accept a continuation grant award from the Florida Department of Education, Division of Workforce Development, in the amount of $982,374 for funding under the Adult Education Supplemental Program for the grant period of July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004;

2. enter into individual contractual agreements with ASPIRA of Florida, Inc., in the amount of $25,000; Coalition of Florida Farmworkers Organization, Inc., in the amount of $5,000; Fanm Ayisyen Nan Miyami, Inc., in the amount of $15,000; Miami-Dade College in the amount of $25,000; and Overtown Youth Center in the amount of $10,000; for a total cost not to exceed $80,000 to provide English literacy and civics education for the contract period of July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004;

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

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-67 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT TWO CONTINUATION GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING THE FRONT PORCH FLORIDA FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAM AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH THE FRONT PORCH FLORIDA MIAMI-RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY OF LITTLE HAVANA, AND THE FRONT PORCH FLORIDA OPA-LOCKA / NORTH DADE COALITION

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

1. accept two continuation grant awards from the Florida Department of Education, in the amount of $112,500 each, for a total benefit to the district of $225,000, for funding the Front Porch Florida Program for the grant period of July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004;

2. enter into contractual agreements with Front Porch Florida Miami-Riverside Community of Little Havana, in the amount of $30,000, and Front Porch Florida Opa-Locka / North Dade Coalition, in the amount of $30,000, to provide family literacy services and to assist neighborhoods in becoming self-sufficient, for the contract period of July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004;

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

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-68 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A CONTINUATION GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR Family Literacy Corrections Education

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

1. accept a continuation grant award from the Florida Department of Education for Family Literacy Corrections Education in the amount of $57,000 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 scope 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-69 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING THE READING COACHES MODEL GRANT PROGRAM

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

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education for funding the Reading Coaches Model Grant Program in the amount of $2,587,951 for the grant period of July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004;

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

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

B-70 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING THE RESEARCH-BASED READING PROJECT

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 Research-Based Reading Project in the amount of $125,000 for the grant period of July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004;

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

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

B-71 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE AND FUND THE ENGLISH LITERACY AND CIVICS EDUCATION - NEW PROGRAM, AND ENTER INTO INDIVIDUAL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH ASPIRA OF FLORIDA, INC.; COALITION OF FLORIDA FARMWORKERS ORGANIZATION, INC.; FANM AYISYEN NAN MIYAMI, INC.; MIAMI-DADE COLLEGE; AND OPA-LOCKA BOOK AND DANCE

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 to provide and fund the English Literacy and Civics Education - New Program, in the amount of $982,374, for the grant period of July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004;

2. enter into individual contractual agreements with ASPIRA of Florida, Inc., in the amount of $15,000; Coalition of Florida Farmworkers Organization, Inc., in the amount of $5,000; Fanm Ayisyen Nan Miyami, Inc., in the amount of $10,000; Miami-Dade College in the amount of $25,000; and Opa-locka Book and Dance in the amount of $10,000; for a total cost not to exceed $65,000, to provide English literacy and civics education for the contract period of July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004;

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

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-72 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING THE ADULT EDUCATION AND LITERACY EDUCATION GEOGRAPHICAL - NEW PROGRAM, AND ENTER INTO INDIVIDUAL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH THE ASPIRA OF FLORIDA, INC.; COALITION OF FLORIDA FARMWORKERS ORGANIZATION, INC.; JAMES E. SCOTT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION; AND TROY ACADEMY, INC.

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, funding the Adult Education and Literacy Education Geographical - New Program, in the amount of $1,008,426, for the grant period of July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004;

2. enter into individual contractual agreements with ASPIRA of Florida, Inc., in the amount of $3,870; Coalition of Florida Farmworkers Organization, Inc., in the amount of $1,935; James E. Scott Community Association, in the amount of $11,610; and Troy Academy, Inc., in the amount of $3,870; for a total cost not to exceed $21,285, to provide Adult Basic Education for the contract period of July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004;

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

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.

C. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

C-1 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZE THE SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR PARALEGAL RELATED DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH GARNISHMENT PROCEEDINGS FOR THE SCHOOL DISTRICT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the School Board Attorney to enter into a contract with Ms. Paula Richardson in the amount of $54,000 for the period September 11, 2003 through June 30, 2003 through June 30, 2004 for paralegal related duties associated with garnishment proceedings for the school district.

C-2 BETTER CONSTRUCTION, INC. v. THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, Case No. 94-1319 CA (27) 14

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the payment of $397,354.30 to Better Construction, Inc., in accordance with the settlement authorized by the Board on January 22, 1997 and May 7, 1997, and pursuant to the final judgment entered against the School Board by the Circuit Court of Miami-Dade County, Florida, on October 9, 2002.

BOARD RULES

C-20 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-5D-1.021, SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICES PROGRAM

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-1.021, School Health Services Program.

C-21 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULES: INITIAL READING

6Gx13-6A-1.02, ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL CALENDAR 2003-2004
6Gx13-6C-1.02, ADULT/VOCATIONAL EDUCATION SCHOOL CALENDAR 2003-2004

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 Rules:

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

2. 6Gx13-6C-1.02, Adult/Vocational Education School Calendar- 2003-2004.

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

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.

C-23 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-4A-1.212, CONFLICT OF INTEREST

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-1.212, Conflict of Interest.

C-24 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-2C-1.14, OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS

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- 2C-1.14, Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

D. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

D-1 NEW BUSINESS: BOARD MEMBERS

D-2 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 03-46 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE RECOGNITION OF OCTOBER 2003 AS ITALIAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE AND CULTURE MONTH, AND AUTHORIZE ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS TO FOSTER RELATED ACTIVITIES

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. COBO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 03-46 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida supporting recognition of October 2003 as Italian-American Heritage and Culture Month.

D-3 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE A REPORT OUTLINING THE INITIATIVES, INTERVENTIONS AND STRATEGIES USED IN BILINGUAL SCHOOL ORGANIZATION (BISO) SCHOOLS THAT CONTRIBUTED TO THESE SCHOOLS RECEIVING A PERFORMANCE GRADE OF “A”

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

1. provide a report no later than January, 2004, outlining the initiatives, interventions and strategies used in Bilingual School Organization (BISO) schools that contributed to these schools receiving a performance grade of “A”.

D-4 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF DEVELOPING A SCHOOL CONCURRENCY SYSTEM IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. 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 to explore the pros and cons of a school concurrency system similar to that adopted in the Palm Beach County School District; and

2. report back to the Board with the results of its due diligence at the appropriate time.

D-5 REQUEST REPORT DELINEATING PARTICIPATION OF LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENT (LEP) STUDENTS IN CHOICE PROGRAMS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to provide a report delineating participation in M-DPS by Limited English Proficient (LEP) students and identifying strategies which inform these parents of choice programs and how they may access them.

D-6 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT AND THE BOARD ATTORNEY TO TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION UPON THE CONCLUSION OF THE INVESTIGATION CONCERNING OFFENSES AND IMPROPRIETIES OF UNITED TEACHERS OF DADE (UTD) LEADERSHIP

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County Florida, authorize the Superintendent and the Board Attorney to take appropriate action upon conclusion of the investigation concerning offenses and improprieties of United Teacher of Dade (UTD) leadership.

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

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. 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-8 DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL TO COMMISSION A FORENSIC ACCOUNTING FIRM TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE FORENSIC INVESTIGATION OF THE CAPITAL OUTLAY FUNDS AND ACCOUNT

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

1. Issue a Request for Proposal to commission a forensic accounting firm to conduct a comprehension forensic investigation of the capital outlay funds and accounts, at a cost to exceed $100,000.

2. That the firm be instructed to report to the Miami-Dade County School Board, the Miami-Dade Land Acquisition and Facilities Maintenance Operations Advisory Board and the Superintendent of Schools in order to insure the credibility of this process.

D-9 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HOST A CELEBRATION HONORING THE 150^TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BIRTH OF JOSE MARTI

D-10 ENHANCING OPPORTUNITIES FOR FOREIGN-BORN EDUCATORS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. BOLAÑOS: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to explore local enhancements to opportunities for foreign-born educators and recommend language for the state legislative program to effect the same.

D-11 AUTHORIZE THE SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY TO FILE AND AMICUS BRIEF ON THE MATTER OF PAT TORNILLO VS THE UNITED STATES

E. BUSINESS

E-1 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 03-067, ARMANDO AND ANDREA GUTIERREZ, LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF S.W. 144 AVENUE AND S.W. 14 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. 03-067, Armando and Andrea Gutierrez, located at the southwest corner of S.W. 144 Avenue and S.W. 14 Street, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $5,000.

E-2 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 02-326, GOULDS, LLC, LOCATED WEST OF S.W. 112 AVENUE AND SOUTH OF S.W. 224 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. 02-326, Goulds, LLC, located west of S.W. 112 Avenue and south of S.W. 224 Street, or the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $9,600.

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

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 + .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

2. authorize an amendment to the five-year work program to increase the site acquisition appropriation for this project from $600,000 to $750,000, with the transfer of said additional funds from program 2803, Reserve-Site Purchases.

E-4 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH BELTRAM 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”

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. 211Terrace and West Dixie Highway, Miami, Florida, for state school “D”.

E-5 RENEWAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH MIMI-DADE COUNTY FOR THE SOUTH DADE SKILLS CENTER LOCATED AT 28300 S.W. 152 AVENUE

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-6 EXTENSION OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH BISCAYNE MANAGEMENT CORPORATION FOR 150 PARKING SPACES IN THE 1444 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD BUILDING GARAGE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami–Dade County, Florida, authorize the extension of the lease agreement with Biscayne Management Corporation, for 150 parking spaces at the 1444 Biscayne Boulevard building garage, at a monthly rental rate of $4,200 ($50,400 annually), for the period of November 20, 2003 through November 19, 004. All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement will remain unchanged.

E-7 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A COVENANT RUNNING WITH THE LAND IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY IN CONNECTION WITH CONSTRUCTION OF A PORTABLE CLASSROOM REPLACEMENT PROJECT AT ARVIDA MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami–Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and the Secretary to execute a covenant running with the land in favor of Miami-Dade county, as described above, at the Arvida middle school site.

E-11 AUTHORIZATION TO VACATE N.E. 1 COURT BETWEEN N.E. 15 STREET AND N.E. 16 STREET

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

1. authorize the superintendent to proceed as required to vacate N.E. 1 Court between N.E. 15 Street and N.E. 16 Street; and

2. direct the superintendent to amend the district facilities work program to provide funding to install a water line along N.E. 15 Street absent the ability to eliminate this requirement.

CONSTRUCTION

E-30 AMENDMENT TO THE FEE SCHEDULE FOR ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING PROJECTS CONSULTANT (A/EPC) CONTRACTS FOR LANDERA ASSOCIATES, P.A., AND LIVS ARCHITECTS

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

1. amend Article 17.1(a) of each contract to reflect the actual negotiated fee for the category noted;

2. all other terms and conditions for each contract shall remain the same; and

3. authorize the superintendent to provide written notice of this action to each firm.

E-31 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A0529
CLASSROOM ADDITION AND RENOVATIONS
MAE WALTERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
650 WEST 33 STREET, HIALEAH, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami–Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A0529, classroom addition and renovations, Mae Walters elementary school for an additional cost of $30,404.

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

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 S. 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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A-0750A, Media Center Addition, Air Base Elementary School for an additional cost of $26,730 and approve a time extension of 37 days.

E-35 CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. A0750B
NEW CONSTRUCTION - MEDIA CENTER
LORAH PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
5160 NW 31 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A-0750B, New Construction - Media Center, Lorah Park Elementary School for an additional cost of $218, 705 and approve a time extension of 52 days.

E-36 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A0750C
MEDIA CENTER ADDITIONS/RENOVATIONS
MAE WALTERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
650 WEST 33 STREET, HIALEAH, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A0750C, New Construction - Media Center Additions/Renovations, Mae Walters Elementary School for an additional cost of $7,215.

E-37 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 1

PROJECT NO. AK999901
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM REPLACEMENT
LIBERTY CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1855 NW 71 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami–Dade County, Florida, confirm 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 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. KV999950
DISTRICT-WIDE FIRE SAFETY UPGRADE
AUBURNDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
3255 SW 6 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami–Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 1 on Project No. KV999950, District-Wide Fire Safety Upgrade, Auburndale Elementary School for a credit of $57,009.

E-39 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. KV999953
DISTRICT-WIDE FIRE SAFETY UPGRADE
FAIRLAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
444 SW 60 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami–Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 1 on Project No. KV999953, District-Wide Fire Safety Upgrade, Fairlawn Elementary School for a credit of $35,000.

E-40 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. KV999957
DISTRICT-WIDE FIRE SAFETY UPGRADE
SHENANDOAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1023 SW 21 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

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.

E-41 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 3
PROJECT NO. LV999942
FIRE ALARM REPLACEMENT
SHENANDOAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1023 SW 21 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami–Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 3 on Project No. LV999942, Fire Alarm Replacement, Shenandoah Elementary School for an additional cost of $4,171.

E-42 CHANGE ORDER NO. 2

PROJECT NO. LV999965
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM UPGRADE/REPLACEMENT
WINSTON PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
13200 SW 79 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami–Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 2 on Project No. LV999965, Fire Alarm System Upgrade/Replacement, Winston Park Elementary School for an additional cost of $12,694 and approve a time extension of 1 day.

MAINTENANCE

E-50 EXTENSION OF CURRENT TERM CONTRACT COMPENSATION LIMIT FOR GENERAL REMOVAL OF ASBESTOS CONTAINING MATERIALS FOR SCHOOLS IN ACCESS CENTERS 3 AND 4 (CONTRACT NO. ASB/TB-2002-GR/3 & 4), WITH SAL’S ABATEMENT CORPORATION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami–Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to extend the current term contract compensation limit for general removal of asbestos containing materials for schools in Access Centers 3 and 4, Contract No. ASB/TB-2002-GR/3 & 4, with Sal’s Abatement Corporation for an additional $500,000, provided that new bond and insurance certificates are submitted accordingly. All other terms and conditions of the contract shall remain unchanged.

F. CHIEF OF STAFF

F-1 PREQUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION

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

1. approve the prequalification or renewal thereof, for contractors as indicated above, and

2. deny the request to increase single project prequalification limits for A.G.C. Electric, Inc., Biscayne Construction Co., Inc., Murton Roofing Corporation, Quality Communications Fire & Security, Inc., Renaissance Builders & Constructors, Inc., and Tropex Construction Services, Inc., and

3. deny A.C.T. Services, Inc.’s application for Contractor Prequalification.

F-11 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 03-44 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 13-17, 2003 AS NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH WEEK

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt Resolution No. 03-44 proclaiming the week of October 13-17, 2003 as National School Lunch Week.

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

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.

F-13 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 03-43 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENDORSING OCTOBER 9, 2003, AS “LIGHTS ON AFTERSCHOOL!” AND “NATIONAL COMMUNITY EDUCATION DAY”

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve Resolution No. 03-43 of the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorsing October 9, 2003 as “Lights On Afterschool!” and National Community Education Day to be celebrated in all of Miami-Dade County’s public schools.

F-14 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
ANDREW W. MCNAMEE - HEAD CUSTODIAN
VIRGINIA A. BOONE/HIGHLAND OAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective September 10, 2003, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Andrew W. McNamee, Head Custodian, at Virginia A. Boone/Highland Oaks Elementary School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

F-15 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
VICTOR L. HOWARD - PARAPROFESSIONAL
CENTENNIAL MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective September 10, 2003, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Victor L. Howard, Paraprofessional, at Centennial Middle School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

F-16 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
JIMMIE ALVIN – SECURITY MONITOR
MIAMI BEACH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective September 10, 2003, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Jimmie Alvin, Security Monitor, at Miami Beach Senior High School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

F-17 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
ARISTON S. JORDAN - TEACHER
C.O.P.E. CENTER NORTH

RECOMMENDED: That effective September 10, 2003, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Ariston S. Jordan, Teacher at C.O.P.E. Center North, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

F-18 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
KARL G. MARKS – SECURITY MONITOR
DR. MICHAEL M. KROP SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective September 10, 2003, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Karl G. Marks, Security Monitor, at Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior High School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

F-19 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
MARGARET R. BETHEL - SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective September 10, 2003, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Margaret R. Bethel, School Bus Driver, at North Transportation Center for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

F-20 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
PEARLIE M. SHROPSHIRE - SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
SOUTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective September 10, 2003, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Pearlie M. Shropshire, School Bus Driver, at South Transportation Center for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

F-21 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
MYRA J. PARHAM - SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
JOHN H. SCHEE TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective September 10, 2003, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Myra J. Parham, School Bus Driver, at John H. Schee Transportation Center for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

F-22 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
ELA M. BOLLAR. - TEACHER
HOMESTEAD MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective September 10, 2003, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Ela M. Bollar, Teacher at Homestead Middle School, for 30 workdays without pay.

F-23 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
DALIA BERRIOS - TEACHER
REDLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective September 10, 2003, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Dalia Berrios, Teacher at Redland Elementary School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

F-24 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
DAVID M. WILLIAMS – TEACHER
CORAL GABLES SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective September 10, 2003, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. David M. Williams, Teacher at Coral Gables Senior High School, for 30 workdays without pay.

F-25 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
MICHAEL W. DEPALO – TEACHER
MIAMI NORLAND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDED: That effective September 10, 2003, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Michael W. Depalo, Teacher at Miami Norland Senior High School pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

F-27 RECISSION OF EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
SCOTT DAMASCHKE - TEACHER
COCONUT GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective September 10, 2003, at the close of the workday, the School Board rescind the employment contract of Mr. Scott Damaschke, Teacher at Coconut Grove Elementary School, because of the revocation of his teaching certificate by the Education Practices Commission of the State of Florida.

F-28 RECISSION OF EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
THOMAS L. WHITEHEAD - TEACHER
LENORA B. SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective September 10, 2003, at the close of the workday, the School Board rescind the employment contract of Mr. Thomas L. Whitehead, III, Teacher at Lenora B. Smith Elementary School, because of denial of teaching certificate by the Education Practices Commission of the State of Florida.

G. FINANCIAL AFFAIRS

G-1 FINAL ADOPTION OF MILLAGE LEVY RESOLUTION FOR 2003-04

G-2 ADOPTION OF FIVE-YEAR FACILITIES WORK PROGRAM REQUIRED BY S.1013.35, FLORIDA STATUTES

G-3 BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES

G-4 RESOLUTION NO. 3, 2002-03 GENERAL FUND FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

G-5 RESOLUTION NO. 1, 2002-03 DEBT SERVICE FUND FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

G-6 RESOLUTION NO. 3, 2002-03 CAPITAL OUTLAY FUNDS FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

G-7 RESOLUTION NO. 3, 2002-03 SPECIAL REVENUE – CONTRACTED PROGRAMS FUND FINAL BUDGET REVIEW