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OFFICIAL AGENDA

NOVEMBER 19, 2003 REGULAR BOARD MEETING 1:00 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, NOVEMBER 17, 2003.

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

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

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: October 2, 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2003

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: September 10, 2003 and October 22, 2003

AGENDA ITEMS RESERVED FOR CONSIDERATION

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

A. SUPERINTENDENT’S PRIORITY ITEMS

A-1 NEW BUSINESS AND REPORTS

A-2 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE AN RFQP (REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS/PROPOSALS) FOR AN EXECUTIVE SEARCH FIRM AND FOR BOARD APPOINTMENT OF A SELECTION COMMITTEE TO RECOMMEND CANDIDATES FOR SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

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

1. authorize the Superintendent to issue a Request for Qualifications Proposals for an executive search firm for the selection of the Superintendent of Schools; and

2. approve the screening committee that will review the proposals for subsequent submissions to the School Board, and make a recommendation to the School Board as to candidates for Superintendent of Schools.

The appropriations for the Request for Qualifications Proposals are included in the General Fund of the 2003-2004 Adopted Budget.

A-3 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE SCHOOL BOARD AUDIT COMMITTEE FOR THE 2002-03 FISCAL YEAR

A-4 COMMISSIONING OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BUILDING DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE BUILDING CODE COMPLIANCE REVIEW, PERMITTING AND INSPECTION SERVICES

A-5 PRELIMINARY ACTION PLAN TO IMPLEMENT FMI RECOMMENDATIONS TO IMPROVE FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT

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

a. provide input to staff on the preliminary roll-out implementation plan or the FMI recommendations, as contained in Exhibit 1;

b. authorize the Superintendent of Schools to implement the plan; and

c. direct the Superintendent of Schools to provide quarterly status reports to the School Board starting in January 2004.

A-6 REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR THE OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the appropriation of $261,000 from Contingency for the Office of The Inspector general.

A-7 RATIFICATION OF LABOR CONTRACT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE UNITED TEACHERS OF DADE

B. EDUCATION

B-1 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH AMERICAN HABILITATION SERVICES, INC., TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND RELATED SERVICES FOR EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with American Habilitation Services, Inc., to provide educational and related services for exceptional students, in an amount not to exceed $158,161, effective November 20, 2003 through June 30, 2004. The appropriation for this item is included in the General Fund of the 2003-2004 Adopted Budget.

B-2 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI ON BEHALF OF NORTH MIAMI/FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY CHARTER SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL AND AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A TERM OF FIFTEEN YEARS

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

1. approve the application for The City of North Miami on behalf of North Miami/Florida International University Charter Senior High School; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to negotiate a charter school contractual agreement for a term of fifteen years, commencing with the 2005-2006 school year, which reflects the contents of the application, as approved by the School Board.

B-3 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR THE MIAMI CHARTER INITIATIVE, INC., ON BEHALF OF SUNSET ACADEMY AND AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A TERM OF FIVE YEARS

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

1. approve the application for The Miami Charter Initiative, Inc., on behalf of Sunset Academy; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to negotiate a charter school contractual agreement for a term of five years, commencing with the 2005-2006 school year, which reflects the contents of the application, as approved by the School Board.

B-4 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR THE MIAMI CHARTER INITIATIVE, INC., ON BEHALF OF SUMMERVILLE CHARTER SCHOOL AND AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A TERM OF FIVE YEARS

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

1. approve the application for The Miami Charter Initiative, Inc., on behalf of Summerville Charter School; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to negotiate a charter school contractual agreement for a term of five years, commencing with the 2005-2006 school year, which reflects the contents of the application, as approved by the School Board.

B-5 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR THE MIAMI CHARTER INITIATIVE, INC., ON BEHALF OF DR. JOSEPH COATS GRACE COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL AND AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A TERM OF FIVE YEARS

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

1. approve the application for The Miami Charter Initiative, Inc., on behalf of Dr. Joseph Coats Grace Community Charter School; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to negotiate a charter school contractual agreement for a term of five years, commencing with the 2005-2006 school year, which reflects the contents of the application, as approved by the School Board.

B-6 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR THE MIAMI COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL, INC., ON BEHALF OF MIAMI COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL AND AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A TERM OF FIVE YEARS

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

1. approve the application for The Miami Community Charter School, Inc., on behalf of Miami Community Charter School; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to negotiate a charter school contractual agreement for a term of five years, commencing with the 2005-2006 school year, which reflects the contents of the application, as approved by the School Board.

B-12 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD DENIAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR INTERNET DATA ELECTRONIC ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF IDEA ACADEMY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, deny the charter school application submitted by Internet Data Electronic Academy, Inc., on behalf of IDEA Academy.

B-13 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD DENIAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR INTERNET DATA ELECTRONIC ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF IDEA PREPARATORY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, deny the charter school application submitted by Internet Data Electronic Academy, Inc., on behalf of IDEA Preparatory.

B-14 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD DENIAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR PLANET KIDZ, EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS LEARNING CENTER, INC., ON BEHALF OF PLANET KIDZ

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, deny the charter school application submitted by Planet Kidz, Exceptional Students Learning Center, Inc., on behalf of Planet Kidz.

B-15 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS TO LEASE FACILITIES FOR THE 2003-2004 GRADUATION REHEARSALS AND EXERCISES AND TO PAY FOR ANCILLARY COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH GRADUATION

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

1. enter into contracts with the following sites for graduation rehearsals and exercises, June 8 through June 11, 2004:

-- Miami-Dade County Auditorium

-- Miami-Dade Community College-Kendall

-- Miami Beach Convention Center

-- Jackie Gleason Theater of Performing Arts

-- University of Miami Convocation Center

-- Gusman Center for Performing Arts - Olympia Theater

-- Florida International University Golden Panther Arena

-- Florida International University Graham Center

-- Florida International University Wertheim Center

-- Joseph Caleb Community Center

-- University of Miami James L. Knight Center/Ashe Auditorium

-- Barry University Broad Center;

2. enter into agreements for indemnification of the graduation sites listed above; and

3. authorize payment for charges incurred for ancillary services associated with graduation, i.e., stagehands, electricians, ushers, police/security personnel, parking attendants, and the rental of audio-visual equipment, plants, chairs, pianos and crowd control dividers, at a total cost not to exceed $220,000.

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

B-22 REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT A DONATION OF $25,000 FROM LEAPFROG SCHOOLHOUSE AND WAL-MART TO SUPPORT READING INSTRUCTION AT MYRTLE GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DURING THE 2003-2004 SCHOOL YEAR

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a donation of $25,000 from LeapFrog SchoolHouse to support reading instruction at Myrtle Grove Elementary School during the 2003-2004 school year. No local funds are required.

B-23 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO HOLMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL THROUGH THE CITY OF MIAMI’S COMMUNITY SUPPORT PLAN

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a cooperative agreement between The City of Miami and Miami-Dade County Public Schools to provide support to Holmes Elementary School through The City of Miami’s Community Support Plan. No local funds are required.

B-24 REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT A DONATION OF SIXTEEN DIGITAL PIANOS ON A YEARLY BASIS FROM THE ROLAND UNIVERSITY LAB TO BE USED IN THE MUSIC SUITE AT WHISPERING PINES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept sixteen digital pianos on a yearly basis from the Roland University Lab to be used in the music suite at Whispering Pines Elementary School. No local funds are required.

B-25 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ESTABLISH A COMMUNITY SCHOOL SITE AT CORAL WAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 20, 2003

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to establish a community school at Coral Way Elementary School effective November 20, 2003. The appropriation for this item is included in the General Fund of the 2003-2004 Adopted Budget.

EXPULSIONS

B-32 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
CASE NO: SM-3 (2003-2004) DOB: 12-24-88

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-3 (2003-2004), 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 2003-2004 school year, the 2004 summer session, and the 2004-2005 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: 08
CASE NO: SM-4 (2003-2004) DOB: 04-26-88

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-4 (2003-2004), 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 2003-2004 school year, the 2004 summer session, and the 2004-2005 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-34 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08
CASE NO: SM-8 (2003-2004) DOB: 11-08-88

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-8 (2003-2004), 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 2003-2004 school year, the 2004 summer session, and the 2004-2005 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-35 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 12
CASE NO: SM-9 (2003-2004) DOB: 11-29-85

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-9 (2003-2004), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign the student to an alternative education program for his/her tenure in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

B-36 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08
CASE NO: SM-10 (2003-2004) DOB: 11-07-87

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-10 (2003-2004), 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 2003-2004 school year, the 2004 summer session, and the 2004-2005 school year;

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

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

B-37 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 07
CASE NO: SM-14 (2003-2004) DOB: 08-16-91

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-14 (2003-2004), 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 2003-2004 school year, the 2004 summer session, and the 2004-2005 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 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE CAROL M. WHITE PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM

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

1. accept a grant award from the United States Department of Education for funding under the Carol M. White Physical Education Program in the amount of $428,378 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 CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING 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 Corporation for Public Broadcasting for funding the Radio Community Service Program for WLRN-FM in the amount of $264,665 for the grant period of October 1, 2003 through September 30, 2005;

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 CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING 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 Corporation for Public Broadcasting for funding under the Television Community Service Grant for WLRN-FM in the amount of $1,006,697 for the grant period of October 1, 2003 through September 30, 2005;

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 CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING FOR FUNDING THE TELEVISION INTERCONNECTION FOR WLRN-TV

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

1. accept a grant award from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting for funding the Television Interconnection for WLRN-FM in the amount of $22,102 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.

C. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

C-1 E-BUILDER, INC. v. THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FL DOAH CASE NO. 03-1581BID

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida enter a final order in the case of E-Builder, Inc. v. The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, DOAH Case No. 03-1581BID, adopting the Administrative Law Judge’s Recommended Order, finding E-Builder’s protest to be without substantial merit, and awarding the contract pursuant to RFP No. 026-CC10 to Constructware.

C-2 SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT N&J CONSTRUCTION CORP., H.E.R. ARCHITECTS, INC., FRAGA ENGINEERS and THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA – Eleventh Judicial Circuit Case No. 98-26982 CA 05

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Settlement Agreement and authorize the payment of $690,000 in the case of N&J Construction Corp., H.E.R. Architects, Inc., Fraga Engineers and The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, Eleventh Judicial Circuit Case No. 98-26982 CA 05.

C-3 FORMAL WRITTEN PROTEST BY ABC COMPUTERS, INC. REGARDING BID NO. 036-CC04

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, enter a Final Order denying ABC Computers, Inc.’s request for an administrative hearing on its written protest of October 13, 2003 regarding School Board bid No. 036-CC04 (Computers: Classroom/Administrative, Servers and Laptops).

C-4 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO CONTRACT WITH OUTSIDE FIRMS FOR LEGAL SERVICES REQUIRED FOR THE WATER INTRUSION MOLD AND MILDEW ACTION PLAN

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

(1) employ the law firms of Holland & Knight L.L.P., and Tew Cardenas Rebak Kellogg Lehman DeMaria Tague Raymond & Levine, L.L.P, to provide legal services in selected cases dealing with water intrusion and related problems at certain schools for the lump sum compensation not to exceed $80,000 for each school, and

(2) authorize the Board Attorney to direct the firms to pursue any available legal remedies, including litigation, against any party deemed responsible for damages from design and construction defects.

BOARD RULES

C-20 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-4A-1.18, ASSIGNMENT -- MEMBERS OF SAME FAMILY

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-1.18, Assignment – Members of Same Family.

D. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

D-1 NEW BUSINESS: BOARD MEMBERS

D-2 AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL TO ENGAGE THE SERVICES OF A PROFESSIONAL SEARCH FIRM TO IDENTIFY AND SCREEN POTENTIAL NATIONAL CANDIDATES FOR THE POSITION OF SUPERINTENDENT

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

1. authorize the issuance of a Request for Proposal to engage the services of a professional search firm to conduct a national search to identify and screen potential candidates for the position of Superintendent of Schools. The cost for services of the selected firm should not exceed $200,000. The process to select the search firm should be completed and presented for Board approval at the meeting of February 11, 2004.

2. impanel a screening committee consisting of nine individuals appointed by Board members to interview and evaluate candidates submitted from the national search and recommend to the Board no less than three candidates for consideration.

D-3 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 03-52 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING EQUAL ACCESS TO FLORIDA’S INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING FOR ALL IMMIGRANT STUDENTS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 03-52 of the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, supporting equal access to Florida’s institutions of higher learning for all immigrant students.

D-4 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO CONDUCT A WORKSHOP TO ADDRESS KEY ISSUES AT WLRN

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to conduct a workshop to address the concerns stated in the body of this item.

D-5 LIVING WAGE POLICY

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve a feasibility study that should be completed in four to six months. This feasibility study may ultimately be the basis to develop a Board Rule on the Living Wage Policy.

D-6 REQUEST TO EXPLORE THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING A JOINT TASK FORCE TO ALIGN THE DELIVERY OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. ROBERT B. INGRAM: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to explore the feasibility of establishing a joint transportation task force whose express purpose will be the development of an integrative transportation plan between Miami-Dade County Public Schools and Miami-Dade County.

D-7 PROPOSED 2004 LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM OF THE SOUTH FLORIDA CONSORTIUM OF SCHOOL BOARDS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt the proposed 2004 Legislative Program of the South Florida Consortium of School Boards or modify as deemed appropriate.

D-8 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT AND BOARD ATTORNEY TO PROVIDE A REPORT IDENTIFYING THE SPECIFIC FUNDS IN THE CAPITAL OUTLAY BUDGET THAT MAY BE UTILIZED TO ACCELERATE DEFERRED MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS

ACTION PROPOSED BY PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent and Board Attorney to provide a report by the December 10, 2003 Board meeting identifying the specific funds in the capital outlay budget that may be utilized to accelerate deferred maintenance programs.

D-9 STATUS REPORT: DROPOUT PREVENTION TASK-FORCE

ACTION PROPOSED BYMR. FRANK J. BOLAÑOS: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct:

1. the Superintendent to report on progress made on implementing the Increasing the Graduation Rate and Decreasing the Dropout Rate Plan; and

2. the Chair of the Ad-Hoc committee to present recommendations made to date by said committee

D-10 DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO COOPERATE WITH AND PROVIDE INFORMATION, DOCUMENTATION, AND RECORDS TO THE MIAMI-DADE LAND ACQUISITION AND FACILITIES OPERATIONS ADVISORY BOARD WITH REGARD TO ITS COMMISSIONING AND IMPLEMENTING AND OUTSIDE COMPREHENSIVE FORENSIC AUDIT AND INVESTIGATION OF MDCPS CAPITAL OUTLAY FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS

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

1. Cooperate and provide information and documentation to the Miami-Dade Land Acquisition and Facilities Maintenance Operations Advisory Board with regard to its commissioning of a forensic accounting firm to conduct a comprehensive forensic audit and investigation of the capital outlay funds and accounts, at a cost to MDCPS not to exceed $25,000.00 at this time.

2. That the firm be instructed to work under and report to the Miami-Dade Land Acquisition and Facilities Maintenance Operations Advisory Board and the Miami-Dade County School Board.

D-11 PROPOSED 2004 NATIONAL SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION (NSBA) RESOLUTIONS AND AMENDMENTS TO THE NSBA BELIEFS & POLICIES AND CONSTITUTION & BYLAWS

D-12 RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE MIAMI-DADE SCHOOL BOARD APPROVE RESOLUTION 03-56 SUPPORTING THE NAMING OF THE UNITED STATES COURTHOUSE LOCATED AT 400 NORTH MIAMI AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS THE WILKIE D. FERGUSON, JR., UNITED STATES COURTHOUSE

D-13 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO AMEND AN EXISTING CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE JAMES E. SCOTT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC., TO PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE OPERATIONAL HOURS FOR SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS, FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE 2003-2004 SCHOOL YEAR

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. ROBERT B. INGRAM: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to amend a contractual agreement with James E. Scott Community Association, Inc., to provide transportation, in accordance with the operational hours for senior high schools, for the remainder of the 2003-2004 school year.

D-14 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 03-54 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY’S LOCAL RELAY FOR LIFE EVENTS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. FRANK J. COBO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution 03-54 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, supporting the American Cancer Society’s local Relay for Life events.

D-15 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 03-55 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE DO THE RIGHT THING PROGRAM IN ITS ONGOING MISSION TO RECOGNIZE CHILDREN FOR POSITIVE BEHAVIOR, ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND GOOD DEEDS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. FRANK J. COBO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution 03-55 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, supporting the Do the Right Thing program in its ongoing mission to recognize children for positive behavior, accomplishments and good deeds.

E. BUSINESS

FACILITIES

E-1 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 03-157, IGLESIA BAUTISTA NUEVO AMANECER, LOCATED EAST OF N.W. 89 AVENUE AND SOUTH OF N.W. 174 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. 03-157, Iglesia Bautista Nuevo Amanecer, located east of N.W. 89 Avenue and south of N.W. 174 Street, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $10,800.

E-2 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 03-139, GEFEN, INC., LOCATED EAST OF N.W. 97 AVENUE AND SOUTH OF N.W. 186 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. 03-139, Gefen, Inc., located east of N.W. 97 Avenue and south of N.W. 186 Street, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $26,400.

E-3 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 03-138, BBE DEVELOPMENT CORP., LOCATED EAST OF N.W. 97 AVENUE AND NORTH OF N.W. 182 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. 03-138, BBE Development Corp., located east of N.W. 97 Avenue and north of N.W. 182 Street, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $38,400.

E-4 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 03-201, MAYRA MORENO, LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF S.W. 20 STREET AND S.W. 144 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. 03-201, Mayra Moreno, located at the southwest corner of S.W. 20 Street and S.W. 144 Avenue, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $72,000.

E-5 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 03-181, ADE INVESTMENT PROPERTIES, INC., LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF S.W. 292 STREET AND S.W. 180 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. 03-181, ADE Investment Properties, Inc., located at the southeast corner of S.W. 292 Street and S.W. 180 Avenue, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $3,600.

E-6 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 02-074, BOXFORD OVERSEAS LTD., INC., LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF S.W. 88 STREET AND S.W. 152 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. 02-074, Boxford Overseas Ltd., Inc., located at the southwest corner of S.W. 88 Street and S.W. 152 Avenue, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $234,000.

E-7 RENEWAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR SPACE FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the renewal of the lease agreement with Miami-Dade County for space for telecommunications equipment, at an annual rental rate of $3,153.96. The term of the renewal period will commence April 1, 2004 and will end March 31, 2006. All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement will remain unchanged.

E-8 RENEWAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI FOR THE USE OF CAGNI PARK FOR THE STUDENTS OF NORTH MIAMI MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the renewal of the lease agreement with the City of North Miami for the use of Cagni Park for the students of North Miami Middle School, at an annual rental rate of $36,787.19, for the first year of the five-year renewal option period. The term of the renewal option period will commence April 1, 2004, and will end March 31, 2009. All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement will remain unchanged.

CONSTRUCTION

E-24 AUTHORITY TO AMEND THE CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION BUDGET

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

1. adjust the capital budget as detailed above, 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;

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

3. authorize Technical Review Committee (TRC) to re-appropriate funds within the deferred maintenance programs based on actual cost.

E-25 AWARD TO NAC CONSTRUCTION, INC.
PROJECT NO. A0556
ADDITIONS, RENOVATIONS AND REMODELING
POINCIANA PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
6745 NW 23 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida award Project No. A0556, Additions, Renovations and Remodeling, Poinciana Park Elementary School, on the basis of Base Bid in the amount of $3,059,000 to the low bidder: NAC CONSTRUCTION, INC., 9065 SW 87^TH AVENUE SUITE 103B, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33176.

E-26 BID RECOMMENDATION
PROJECT NO. A0744
DESIGN-BUILD – STATE SCHOOL “FFF”
DORAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
NW 107^TH AVENUE AND NW 86^TH STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

E-27 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
JAMES B. PIRTLE CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.
PROJECT NO. A0825W0671CM
PORTABLE CLASSROOM REPLACEMENT
CALUSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
9580 CALUSA CLUB DRIVE, MIAMI, FL 33186

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the GMP for James B. Pirtle Construction Co., Inc., Project No. A0825W0671CM, Portable Classroom Replacement, Calusa Elementary School, in the total amount of $977,304 which includes building cost, site cost and a contingency in the amount of $46,538.

E-28 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
JAMES B. PIRTLE CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.
PROJECT NO. A0825W3101CM
PORTABLE CLASSROOM REPLACEMENT
FRANK C. MARTIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
14250 BOGGS DRIVE, RICHMOND HEIGHTS, FL 33186

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the GMP for James B. Pirtle Construction Co., Inc., Project No. A0825W3101CM, Portable Classroom Replacement, Frank C. Martin Elementary School, in the total amount of $1,153.301 which includes building cost, site cost and a contingency in the amount of $54,301.

E-29 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
JAMES B. PIRTLE CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.
PROJECT NO. A0825W0071CM
PORTABLE CLASSROOM REPLACEMENT
EUGENIA B. THOMAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
5950 NW 114^th AVENUE, MIAMI, FL 33186

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the GMP for James B. Pirtle Construction Co., Inc., Project No. A0825W0071CM, Portable Classroom Replacement, Eugenia B. Thomas Elementary School, in the total amount of $1,1447,211 which includes building cost, site cost and a contingency in the amount of $68,915.

E-30 CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. A0511
ADDITIONS/RENOVATIONS/REMODELING
KINLOCH PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
4275 NW FIRST STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida confirm Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A0511, Additions/Renovations/Remodeling, Kinloch Park Elementary School, for an additional cost of $138,407 and approve a time extension of 90 days.

E-31 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A0697
REMODELING OF AUDITORIUM
HIALEAH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
251 EAST 47^TH STREET, HIALEAH, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida confirm/approve Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A0697, Remodeling of Auditorium, Hialeah Senior High School, for an additional cost of $106,190 and a time extension of 81 days.

E-32 CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. A0733
DESIGN BUILD
LAMAR LOUISE CURRY MIDDLE SCHOOL – S/S “VV-1”
SW 47^TH STREET AND 157^TH AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida confirm/approve Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A00711, Design-Build, Lamar Louise Curry Middle School – S/S “VV-1” for an additional cost of $482,645 and approve a time extension of 27 days.

E-33 BID RECOMMENDATION
PROJECT NO. A0719
ADDITION AT CORAL WAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
K-8 CONVERSION, STATE SCHOOL “XX”

MAINTENANCE

E-50 AWARD TO MEXAL CORPORATION
PROJECT NO. JOC03-C5
JOB ORDER CONTRACT/03-CENTRAL 5
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS
ALL REGONS OF THE MDCPS MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida award Project No. JOC03-C4, Job Order Contract/Maintenance Operations on the basis of the weighed factor of 1.1744 to the successful bidder: MEXAL CORPORATION, 4960 SW 72^ND AVENUE, SUITE 307, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33155.

E-51 AWARD TO HEWETT-KIER CONSTRUCTION, INC.
PROJECT NO. JOC03-C4
JOB ORDER CONTRACT/03-CENTRAL 4
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS
ALL REGONS OF THE MDCPS MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida award Project No. JOC03-C4, Job Order Contract/Maintenance Operations on the basis of the weighed factor of 1.2100 to the successful bidder: HEWETT-KIER CONSTRUCTION, INC., 1 NW 14^TH AVENUE, POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA 33054.

E-52 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A0755
ROOF REPLACEMENT
FRANK C. MARTIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
14250 BOGGS DRIVE, RICHMOND HEIGHTS, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Final Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A0755 Roof Replacement, Frank C. Martin Elementary School for a net credit of $14,872 and approve a time extension of 80 days.

E-54 WATER INTRUSION, INDOOR AIR QUALITY AND DEFERRED MAINTENANCE REMEDIATION

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

a. accept this report on Water Intrusion, Indoor Air Quality and Deferred Maintenance Remediation;

b. accept the staff proposed Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Action Plan, including the IAQ Task Force Memberships and subs-group, which was submitted to the Board under separate cover; and

c. approve and adopt the EPA ‘Tools for Schools’ Program for implementation In the District.

E-56 JOB ORDER CONTRACT PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade county, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate discussions with The Gordian Group to provide program management services for Job Order Contracts through utilization of a contract held by The Gordian Group with another Florida governmental agency.

F. CHIEF OF STAFF

F-1 PREQUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION

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

(a) adhere to the original recommendation to deny A.C.T. Services, Inc.’s prequalification certification, and

(b) deny the request to increase the single project prequalification limits of Tran Construction, Inc.

F-2 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – AUDIT OF THE INTERNAL FUNDS OF SELECTED ACCESS CENTER 3 SCHOOLS, OCTOBER 2003, PRESENTED BY THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Internal Audit Report – Audit of the Internal Funds of Selected ACCESS Center 3 Schools, October 2003, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

F-3 CASUALTY CLAIMS ADMINISTRATION AUDIT – THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, BY DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP, PRESENTED BY THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Casualty Claims Administration Audit – The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, by Deloitte & Touche LLP, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

F-4 AUDIT PLAN FOR THE 2003-04 FISCAL YEAR FOR THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS, OCTOBER 2003, PRESENTED BY THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Audit Plan for the 2003-04 Fiscal Year for the Office of Management and Compliance Audits, October 2003, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

F-10 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION CONCERNING ECONOMIC, LEGAL AND SOCIAL-EDUCATIONAL IMPACT OF PLACING PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS/ADVERTISING IN THE INTERIOR OF SCHOOL BUSES UTILIZING A CONTRACT AWARDED TO THE PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD

F-11 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO INVOLVE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN TWO COUNTYWIDE CANNED FOOD DRIVES ON DECEMBER 11, 2003 AND MARCH 18, 2004, AND DESIGNATE BOTH DAYS AS “KIDS SHARE DAYS” ON BEHALF OF STOP HUNGER, INC.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent to involve Miami-Dade County Public Schools in two countywide canned food drives on December 11, 2003 and March 18, 2004 and designate both days as “Kids Share Days” on behalf of Stop Hunger, Inc.

F-12 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE THE ABSOLUTE BILL OF SALE FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF THE WATER FACILITIES AT THE BEL-AIRE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE AT 10205 SW 194 STREET, MIAMI-DADE, FLORIDA IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PROJECT NO. BB9999-52

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 Bel-Aire Elementary School site, Project No. BB9999-52, in favor of Miami-Dade County.

F-13 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
TERRY P. SUMMONS - SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
JOHN H. SCHEE TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective November 19, 2003, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Terry P. Summons, 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-14 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
PATRICK PETIT-HOMME – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
CENTRAL EAST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective November 19, 2003, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Patrick Petit-Homme, School Bus Driver, at Central East Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

F-17 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
LONNIE MAE JOHNSON - SATELLITE ASSISTANT
CORAL REEF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective November 19, 2003, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Lonnie Mae Johnson, Satellite Assistant, at Coral Reef Senior High School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

F-18 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
MYRON JOHNSON – SECURITY MONITOR
JOHN F. KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective November 19, 2003, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Myron Johnson, Security Monitor, at John F. Kennedy Middle School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

F-19 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
PEDRO C. VALDES – PATROL OFFICER
MIAMI-DADE SCHOOLS POLICE DEPARTMENT

RECOMMENDED: That effective November 19, 2003, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Pedro C.