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OFFICIAL AGENDA

DECEMBER 10, 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, DECEMBER 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.

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: November 4, 6, 13, 18 and 25, 2003

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: November 18 and 19, 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 RATIFICATION OF LABOR CONTRACT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, LOCAL 1184

A-3 RENEWAL OF STATE LEGISLATIVE CONSULTANT AGREEMENT

A-4 UPDATE ON RELEASE OF 2001-2002 P.E.C.O. FUNDING HELD IN RESERVE BY THE MIAMI-DADE LAND ACQUISITION AND FACILITIES MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS ADVISORY BOARD

B. EDUCATION

B-1 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS WITH CWK NETWORK, INC., WFOR CHANNEL 4 TELEVISION, AND WACHOVIA BANK TO INITIATE AND IMPLEMENT A LIFE SKILLS/CHARACTER EDUCATION PROGRAM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into cooperative agreements with CWK Network Inc., WFOR Channel 4 television, and Wachovia Bank to initiate and implement a life skills/character education program in 30 schools, effective December 11, 2003 through June 30, 2004.

There are no local funds required.

B-2 REQUEST FOR SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE SUPPLEMENTAL ACADEMIC INSTRUCTION (SAI) DISTRICT PLAN FOR 2003–2004

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Supplemental Academic Instruction (SAI) District Plan 2003 – 2004, submitted to the Florida Department of Education.

B-24 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-25 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT A DONATION OF $10,000 FROM THE R. KIRK LANDON FOUNDATION FOR FUNDING THE NEXT GEN. INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S FILM FESTIVAL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a donation of $10,000 from the R. Kirk Landon Foundation for funding the NEXT GEN. International Children’s Film Festival, to be held December 10 - 13, 2003 at the Cocowalk A.M.C. Theater.

No local funds are required.

EXPULSIONS

B-32 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 11
CASE NO: SM-15 (2003-2004) DOB: 06-04-87

B-33 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 11
CASE NO: SM-16 (2003-2004) DOB: 04-21-85

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-16 (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-34 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 07
CASE NO: SM-17 (2003-2004) DOB: 06-01-91

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-17 (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: 07
CASE NO: SM-24 (2003-2004) DOB: 04-24-90

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-24 (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 FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL FEDERAL GRANT PROGRAM AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MATER ACADEMY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL

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

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education in the amount of $200,000, for funding under the Public Charter School Federal Grant Program for the grant period of October 6, 2003 through September 30, 2004;

2. enter into a contractual agreement with Mater Academy, Inc., on behalf of Mater Academy Charter High School, in an amount not to exceed $193,330;

3. approve acceptance of this grant award in accordance with Florida Statutes, Section 1002.33, Charter Schools. This action is not an endorsement of the activities undertaken by charter schools;

4. 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

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

B-61 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE SECONDARY READING COACH 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 in the amount of $272,918 for funding under the Secondary Reading Coach Model Grant Program for the grant period of July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004;

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

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

B-62 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING THE LEARNING FOR LIFE CHARACTER EDUCATION PROGRAM AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH LEARNING FOR LIFE, 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 the Learning for Life Character Education Program in the amount of $158,000 for the grant period of July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004;

2. enter into a contractual agreement with the Learning for Life, Inc., in the amount of $158,000 for the contract period of July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004;

3. extend this grant award 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 granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to The Board.

B-63 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM MIAMI-DADE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS AND A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE, DIVISION OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS

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

1. accept a grant award from Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and a grant award from the Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, for funding under the NEXT GEN. International Children’s Film Festival for a total amount of $8,467 for the grant period July 1, 2003 through June 30,2004;

2. extend this program as authorized through official notification from the granting agencies, 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 granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to The Board.

B-64 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT AN AMENDMENT TO A CONTRACT FOR A GRANT AWARD FROM THE STATE OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE, AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE ICARE BAY POINT SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE A RESIDENTIAL AFTERCARE PROGRAM

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

1. accept an amendment to a contract for a grant award from The State of Florida, Department of Juvenile Justice, to increase the amount from $1,971,000 to $2,323,800 for the full program period from September 15, 2001 through September 14, 2004;

2. amend the contractual agreement with the ICARE Bay Point Schools from $622,691 annually to an amount not to exceed $972,663.84 for the period from July 1, 2003 through September 14, 2004;

3. extend this grant award and contractual agreement at no additional cost, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary, in order to fully expend the grant award and complete the scope of the project; and

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

B-75 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT A DONATION OF $28,275 FROM AVOCADO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION (PTA) FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF TWO COVERED EXTENSIONS OVER EXISTING WALKWAYS AT AVOCADO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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

1. accept the donation of $28,275 from Avocado Elementary School PTA for the construction of two covered extensions over walkways at the school; and

2. approve the allocation of $6,000 from the Department of Safety and amend the five-year work program to include this project.

C. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

C-1 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. MARC S. MORGAN - DOAH CASE NO.: 03-1334

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida enter its final order in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Marc S. Morgan, DOAH Case No. 03-1334, adopting the Administrative Law Judge’s Recommended Order affirming the suspension and dismissal of Marc S. Morgan as its final order.

C-2 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. HAROLD MCKINNEY - DOAH CASE NO.: 03-1761

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida enter its final order in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Harold McKinney, DOAH Case No. 03-1761, adopting the Administrative Law Judge’s Recommended Order affirming the suspension of Harold McKinney as its final order.

C-3 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. BENITA A. ROBERTS - DOAH CASE NO. 02-0835

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida enter a final order in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Benita A. Roberts, DOAH Case No. 02-0835, adopting the Administrative Law Judge’s Recommended Order sustaining the suspension without pay of Benita Roberts and terminating her employment with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, as of February 13, 2002, and denying any claim for back pay.

BOARD RULES

C-20 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13- 2C-1.14, OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Rule 6Gx13-2C-1.14, Office of Management and Compliance Audits, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective December 10, 2003.

C-21 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-3C-1.10, PURCHASE APPROVAL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Rule 6Gx13-3C-1.10, Purchase Approval, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective December 10, 2003.

C-22 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-7B-1.02, ARCHITECTURAL, ENGINEERING, AND INSPECTION SERVICES –AUTHORITY OF SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO EMPLOY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Rule 6Gx13-7B-1.02, Architectural, Engineering, and Inspection Services – Authority of Superintendent to Employ, and the documents, Procedures for the Selection of Construction Management Services, which is incorporated by reference and is a part of this rule, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade, Florida, to be effective December 10, 2003.

C-23 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-6A-1.331, PROCEDURES FOR PROVIDING SPECIAL EDUCATION FOR EXCEPTIONAL 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 6Gx13-6A-1.331, Procedures for Providing Special Education for Exceptional Students, and the document, Special Programs and Procedures for Exceptional Students, Effective Dates: 2000-2001 through 2002-2003, which is incorporated and a part of this rule.

D. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

D-1 NEW BUSINESS: BOARD MEMBERS

D-3 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ESTABLISH A FACILITY PLANNING POLICY WHICH REQUIRES CONSULTATION WITH A SPECIALIZED CURRICULUM SUPERVISOR

D-4 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 03-57 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE CITY OF HIALEAH FOR ALLOWING THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD TO CONDUCT ITS TWO NOVEMBER 2003 SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS AT HIALEAH CITY HALL

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. FRANK J. COBO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 03-57 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the City of Hialeah for allowing the Miami-Dade County School Board to conduct its two November 2003 School Board meetings at Hialeah City Hall.

D-5 STRENGTHENING BOARD EFFECTIVENESS

D-6 FLIGHT PATH ZONES

D-7 COUNTYWIDE ELECTION OF SCHOOL BOARD CHAIR

D-8 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO INITIATE RULE MAKING TO AMEND SCHOOL BOARD RULE 6Gx13-8C-1.17 TO HEAR SPEAKERS WHO HAVE NOT SIGNED UP UNDER THE SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING

E. BUSINESS

FACILITIES

E-1 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR THE COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT OF A BOARD-OWNED PARKING FACILITY LOCATED AT 1302 N.E. 2 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

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

1. finalize a Request for Proposal for the commercial development of a Board-owned parking facility located at 1302 NE 2^nd Avenue, Miami, Florida, with RFP criteria to conform, substantially, to the terms noted above, and issue same without further Board action;

2. bring the results of the RFP, along with a recommendation for further action, to the Board at a future Board meeting for comment and direction; and

3. approve the selection committee listed above to evaluate proposals submitted.

E-2 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA EAST COAST RAILWAY COMPANY FOR 25 FACULTY PARKING SPACES BEHIND THE DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

CONSTRUCTION

E-23 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
JAME B. PIRTLE CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.
PROJECT NO. A0825S0091CM
PORTABLE CLASSROOM REPLACEMENT
BOB GRAHAM EDUCATIONAL CENTER
15901 NW 79^TH Avenue, Miami Lakes, Florida

E-24 AUTHORITY TO AMEND THE CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION BUDGET

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

1) adjust the capital budget as detailed 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; and

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

E-25 COMMISSIONING OF THE ARCHITECTURAL PARTNERSHIP, INC., AS DESIGN CRITERIA PROFESSIONAL (DCP) FOR A NEW PROTOTYPE MIDDLE SCHOOL (STATE SCHOOL “NN-1”) PROJECT NO. A0726

E-26 COMMISSIONING OF RIZZO, CARRENO AND PARTNERS, INC., TO PROVIDE ARCHITECTURAL / ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE STATE SCHOOL “SSS” AT MIAMI JACKSON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (REPLACEMENT) PROJECT, PROJECT NO. A0799

E-27 COMMISSIONING OF ZYSCOVICH, INC. AS DESIGN CRITERIA PROFESSIONAL (DCP) FOR THE PROTOTYPE ADDITION PROJECTS AT OJUS ELEMENTARY AND KINLOCH PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS, PROJECTS NO. A0821 AND A0104

E-28 APPROVAL OF THIRD YEAR OF THE JOB ORDER CONTRACTING (JOC) SERVICES WITH THE GORDIAN GROUP, INC.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the third year of the agreement with The Gordian Group, Inc. to perform Job Order Contracting (JOC) services, under the same terms and conditions previously approved by the Board.

E-29 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) FOR HEATING VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) TEST AND BALANCE SERVICES AND TO EXTEND THE CURRENT CONTRACTS WITH EARL HAGOOD, INC., FUTURE CONTROLS, AND PRO-AIR COMPANY, INC.

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

1) authorize the Superintendent to issue a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the selection of one or more firms as HVAC Test and Balance Services Term Consultants;

2) approve the Selection Committee (as listed in the RFQ) that will select the firm(s) for subsequent submittal to the Superintendent and the School Board for approval;

3) extend the current agreements with Earl Hagood, Inc., Future Controls, and Pro-Air Company, Inc., for an additional four (4) month period, under the same terms and conditions; and

4) authorize the Superintendent of schools to provide written notification of this action to Earl Hagood, Inc., Future Controls and Pro-Air Company, Inc.

E-30 BID RECOMMENDATION
PROJECT NO. LV0066
HAZARD MITIGATION RETROFIT
NORTH MIAMI MIDDLE
13105 NE 7 Avenue, North Miami, FL

E-31 BID RECOMMENDATION
PROJECT NO. LV0068
HAZARD MITIGATION RETROFIT
MIAMI SPRINGS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
751 Dove Avenue, Miami Springs, FL

E-32 BID RECOMMENDATION
PROJECT NO. LV0069
HAZARD MITIGATION RETROFIT
AMERICAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
18350 NW 67 Avenue, Hialeah, FL

E-33 CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. A0527A0527A
ADDITION, REMODELING, RENOVATIONS AND PORTABLE RELOCATION
THOMAS JEFFERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
525 NW 147 Street, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A0527A0527A, Addition, Remodeling, Renovations and Portable Relocation, Thomas Jefferson Middle School for a net cost of $10,485 and approve a time extension of 24 days.

E-34 CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
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. 2 on Project No. A0529, Classroom Addition and Renovations, Mae Walters Elementary School for an additional cost of $32,886 and approve a time extension of 58 days.

E-35 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 6
PROJECT NO. A0530
ADDITIONS, REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS
MIAMI LAKES MIDDLE SCHOOL
6425 Miami Lakeway North, Miami Lakes, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 6 on Project No. A0530, Additions, Remodeling and Renovations, Miami Lakes Middle School for an additional cost of $42,102 and approve a time extension of 103 days.

E-36 CHANGE ORDER NO. 3
PROJECT NO. A0555
ADDITIONS AND RENOVATIONS
NORTH HIALEAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
4251 East 5 Avenue, Hialeah, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 3 on Project No. A0555, Additions and Renovations, North Hialeah Elementary School for an additional cost of $56,192.

E-37 CHANGE ORDER NO. 11
PROJECT NO. A0564
ADDITIONS, RENOVATIONS AND REMODELING
J. F. KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL
1075 NE 167 Street, North Miami Beach, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 11 on Project No. A0564, Additions, Renovations and Remodeling, J. F. Kennedy Middle School for a credit of $74,182.

E-38 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A0637
DESIGN BUILD
STATE SCHOOL "Z-1" @ MIAMI HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
17661 SW 117 Avenue, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A0637, Design Build, State School "Z-1" @ Miami Heights Elementary School for a net cost of $30,045 and approve a time extension of 99 days.

E-39 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 5
PROJECT NO. A0651
ADDITION, REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS
LORAH PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
5160 NW 31 Avenue, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 5 on Project No. A0651, Addition, Remodeling and Renovations, Lorah Park Elementary School for a credit of $9,900.

E-40 CHANGE ORDER NO. 3
PROJECT NO. A0653
ADDITIONS AND REMODELING
THENA CROWDER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
757 NW 66 Street, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Change Order No. 3 on Project No. A0653, Additions and Remodeling, Thena Crowder Elementary School for an additional cost of $78,784.

E-41 CHANGE ORDER NO. 7
PROJECT NO. A0748
DESIGN-BUILD, STATE SCHOOL “PPP”
FERGUSON, JOHN A. SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
15900 SW 56 Street, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 7on Project No. A0748, Design-Build, State School “PPP”, John A. Ferguson Senior High School for a credit of $2,579 and a time extension of 28 days.

E-42 CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
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, Media Center Additions/Renovations, Mae Walters Elementary School for an additional cost of $75,450 and approve a time extension of 55 days.

E-43 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 5
PROJECT NO. A0759
NEW PROTOTYPICAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BOB GRAHAM EDUCATION CENTER
15901 NW 79 Avenue, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 5 on Project No. A0759, New Prototypical Elementary School, Bob Graham Education Center, for an additional cost of $49,000.

E-44 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A0775BCM
NEW CONSTRUCTION
NORTH BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
4100 Prairie Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A0775BCM, New Construction, North Beach Elementary School for an additional cost of $13,500.

E-45 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. AK999902
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM REPLACEMENT
D. A. DORSEY EDUCATIONAL CENTER
7100 NW 17 Avenue, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 1 on Project No. AK999902, Fire Alarm System Replacement, D. A. Dorsey Educational Center for an additional cost of $6,737 and approve a time extension of 30 days.

E-46 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. KV999960
DISTRICT-WIDE FIRE SAFETY UPGRADE
NORTH DADE MIDDLE SCHOOL
1840 NW 157 Street, Opa-Locka, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 1 on Project No. KV999960, District-Wide Fire Safety Upgrade, North Dade Middle School for a credit of $33,000.

E-47 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. KV999964
DISTRICT-WIDE FIRE SAFETY UPGRADE
MIAMI SPRINGS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
751 Dove Avenue, Miami Springs, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 1 on Project No. KV999964, District-Wide Fire Safety Upgrade, Miami Springs Senior High School for credit of $33,000.

E-48 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. LV999939
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM REPLACEMENT
CHARLES R. HADLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
8400 NW 7 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Final Change Order No. 2 on Project No. LV999939, Fire Alarm System Replacement, Charles R. Hadley Elementary School for a credit of $16,757 and approve a time extension of 11 days.

E-49 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. LV999944
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM REPLACEMENT
SWEETWATER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
10655 SW 4 Street, Sweetwater, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 2 on Project No. LV999944, Fire Alarm System Replacement, Sweetwater Elementary School for a credit of $13,079.

MAINTENANCE

E-50 AWARD TO ADVANCED ROOFING, INC.
PROJECT NO. A0827 (BASE BID A)
ROOF REPLACEMENT
OLIVER HOOVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
9050 Hammocks Blvd., Miami, Florida

and

PROJECT NO. A0828 (BASE BID B)
ROOF REPLACEMENT
CALUSA HOOVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
9580 Calusa Club Drive W., Miami, Florida

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

1. award Project No. A0827, Roof Replacement, Oliver Hoover Elementary School, on the basis of Base Bid in the amount of $592,920; and

2. Project No. A0828, Roof Replacement, Calusa Elementary School, on the basis of Base Bid in the amount of $527,000 to the low bidder:

Advanced Roofing, Inc.
1950 NW 22^nd Street
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33311

E-51 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A0752CM
ROOF AND MECHANICAL SYSTEM REPLACEMENT
NORTH MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
800 NE 137 Street, North Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A0752CM, Roof and Mechanical System Replacement, North Miami Senior High School for an additional cost of $665,694.

E-52 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A0753
ROOF REPLACEMENT AND SITE DRAINAGE
SPRINGVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1122 Blue Bird Avenue, Miami Springs, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A0753, Roof Replacement and Site Drainage, Springview Elementary School for a credit of 18,230 and approve a time extension of 60 days.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A0754, Roof Replacement And Site Drainage, Snapper Creek Elementary School for a credit of $18,355 and approve a time extension of 60 days.

E-54 CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. A0808C
ROOF REPLACEMENT
LIBERTY CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1855 NW 71 Street, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A0808C, Roof Replacement, Liberty City Elementary School for an additional cost of $63,086 and approve a time extension of 116 days.

E-55 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. BB0613
RENOVATIONS AND FIRE ALARM INSTALLATION
RUBEN DARIO MIDDLE SCHOOL
350 NW 97 Avenue, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 1 on Project No. BB0613, Renovations and Fire Alarm Installation, Ruben Dario Middle School for a net cost of $16,457 and approve a time extension of 23 days.

E-56 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. BB0614
RENOVATIONS AND FIRE ALARM INSTALLATION
JOSE MARTI MIDDLE SCHOOL
5701 West 24 Avenue, Hialeah, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 1 on Project No. BB0614, Renovations and Fire Alarm Installation, Jose Marti Middle School for a credit of 3,686.

E-57 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. 2M058
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM REPLACEMENT
ERNEST R GRAHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
7330 West 32 Avenue, Hialeah, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 1 on Project No. 2M058, Fire Alarm System Replacement, Ernest R Graham Elementary School for an additional cost of $6,771 and approve a time extension of 7 days.

F. CHIEF OF STAFF

F-1 PREQUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION

RECOMMENDED: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the prequalification or renewal thereof, for contractors as indicated.

F-2 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – AUDIT OF THE INTERNAL FUNDS OF SELECTED ACCESS CENTER 1 SCHOOLS, NOVEMBER 2003, PRESENTED BY THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS

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

F-4 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT - AUDIT OF INVENTORIES AS OF JUNE 30, 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 Inventories as of June 30, 2003, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

F-5 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT - AUDIT OF THE DADE SCHOOLS ATHLETIC FOUNDATION, INC. FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 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 Dade Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc., for the Fiscal Year Ended June30,2003, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

F-6 AUDIT REPORT OF THE TELEVISION AND RADIO STATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 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 Report of the Television and Radio Stations for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2003, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

F-7 EXTERNAL AUDITS OF CHARTER SCHOOLS, PRESENTED BY THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the audit reports of the charter schools listed above, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

F-8 GRAU & COMPANY, P.A., CPAs AUDIT REPORT: THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEE FUND, ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, JUNE 30, 2003

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Grau & Company, P.A., CPAs Audit Report: The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, Educational Facilities Impact Fee Fund, Annual Financial Statements, June 30, 2003.

F-11 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE RADISSON MIAMI BISCAYNE BAY HOTEL TO PROVIDE SERVICES RELATED TO THE DISTRICT PRINCIPAL/ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR RECOGNITION CEREMONY ON FEBRUARY 26, 2004

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with the Radisson Miami Biscayne Bay Hotel to provide services related to the district Principal/Assistant Principal of the Year Recognition Ceremony not to exceed $40 per person. There will be no cost to the district.

F-12 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE RADISSON MIAMI BISCAYNE BAY HOTEL TO PROVIDE SERVICES RELATED TO THE DISTRICT DADE PARTNERS RECOGNITION CEREMONY ON MARCH 23, 2004

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with the Radisson Miami Biscayne Bay Hotel to provide services related to the district Dade Partners Recognition Ceremony on March 23, 2004 not to exceed $35 per person. There will be no cost to the district.

F-13 REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH ENCOUNTERS IN EXCELLENCE FOR ADDITIONAL SCHOOL PRESENTATIONS TO BE PROVIDED BY MAY 1, 2004

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with Encounters in Excellence for 16 additional school presentations to be provided by May 1, 2004.

F-14 RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING PROCEDURES FOR THE SCHOOL DISTRICT REGARDING BACKGROUND CHECKS ON SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS AND RESEARCH PERSONNEL

F-15 APPROVAL OF 2003 - 2004 EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP ROSTERS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the 2003 - 2004 Educational Excellence School Advisory Council Membership Rosters.

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

F-16 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
LAKEISHA Y. SNIPES – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
SOUTHWEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective December 10, 2003, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Lakeisha Y. Snipes, School Bus Driver, at Southwest Transportation Center, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

F-17 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
ALONSO L. LAW - CUSTODIAN
NORLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective December 10, 2003, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Alonso L. Law, Custodian, at Norland Middle School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

G. FINANCIAL AFFAIRS

G-1 REPORT ON NON-SCHOOL SITE BUDGETS

G-16 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR OCTOBER 2003

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

G-31 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO APPOINT TWO REPRESENTATIVES FOR SCHOOL BOARD 401(K) ADVISORY COUNCIL

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

1. appoint Mr. Edward Marquez, Chief Financial Officer, and Mr. Joseph X. Flynn, Director, Cost and Business Services, Office of Risk and Benefits Management, to the open positions as the official representatives of the Board to serve on the Vista Management Company 401(k) Advisory Council; and

2. authorize the Superintendents of Schools to execute the attached agreements on behalf of the Board indemnifying Mr. Edward Marquez and Mr. Joseph X. Flynn from personal liability while serving as the Board’s duly authorized representatives on the Vista Management Company 401(k) Advisory Council.

G-32 FRINGE BENEFITS PROGRAM FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2004 – AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME), LOCAL 1184

PROCUREMENT

G-60 REQUEST APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL AWARDS ON TERM BIDS

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

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Bid No. 039-AA07 – INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY EDUCATIONAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES, CATALOG DISCOUNT, to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of industrial technology educational equipment and supplies, for various schools and departments, during the term of the contract, effective February14, 2003, through February 13, 2004. This supplemental award is requested due to unanticipated expenditures for opening of new schools. Last contract usage averaged $82,153.45 per month, while this year's usage has averaged $108,306 per month. In one month, three requisitions (Lamar Louise Curry Middle School) in the total amount of $203,414 increased our average monthly expenditure 24%. Additional requests for Robert Morgan, Ferguson Senior High as well as other projects are anticipated from FF&E. The supplement amount requested is based on the average monthly expenditure, times twelve months contract period, plus 10% minus the original award amount.

1. ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES CONSULTANTS, INC.
110 WEST MAIN STREET
P.O. BOX 905
NORTHVILLE, MI 48167
OWNER: THOMAS S. CLOSE, PRESIDENT

2. ADVANCED MICRO SERVICES
12455 S.W. 42 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33175
OWNER: ALAIN AGRAMONTE, PRESIDENT

3. ATLANTIC AUTO SUPPLIERS, INC.
141 N.E. 24 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33137
OWNER: JOSE SUAREZ, PRESIDENT

4. BRODHEAD GARRETT
A DIVISION OF SCHOOL SPECIALTY
100 PARAGON PARKWAY
MANSFIELD, OH 44903
OWNER: PUBLICLY OWNED

5. D.C. JAEGER CORPORATION
135 NORTH KNOWLES AVENUE
WINTER PARK, FL 32789
OWNER: DONALD C. JAEGER, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.

6. FLORIDA TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS, INC.
1122 W.C.-48, SUITE 5
BUSHNELL, FL 33513-1805
OWNER: DANIEL D. WHITE, PRESIDENT

7. HEARLIHY & COMPANY
714 WEST COLUMBIA STREET
SPRINGFIELD, OH 45504
OWNER: PATRICK HEARLIHY, PRESIDENT

8. HOLMQUIST EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANTS, INC.
3315 SILVERPOND DRIVE
PLANT CITY, FL 33567-2722
OWNER: STEPHANIE KAYE HOLMQUIST, PRESIDENT

9. INDUSTRIAL ARTS SUPPLY COMPANY
5724 WEST 36 STREET
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55416
OWNERS: LESLIE J. RAYMOND, PRESIDENT

10. MLCS, LTD.
2381 PHILMONT AVENUE
HUNTINGDON, PA 19006
OWNER: MERLE LEVY, PRESIDENT

11. MEDICAL PLASTICS LABORATORY, INC.
226 HIGHWAY 116
GATESVILLE, TX 76528-0038
OWNER: LAERDAL MEDICAL CORPORATION PARENT COMPANY

12. MIDWEST TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
2600 BRIDGEPORT DRIVE
SIOUX CITY, IA 51102
OWNER: LINDA A. FLOM, C.E.O. (WF)

13. MODERN SCHOOL SUPPLIES, INC.
1335 BLUE HILLS AVENUE
BLOOMFIELD, CT 06002
OWNER: ALVIN SHOHAM, VICE PRESIDENT

14. PITSCO, INC.
913 EAST JEFFERSON
PITTSBURG, KS 66762
OWNER: HARVEY R. DEAN, PRESIDENT

15. R.T. JOHNSON COMPANY, INC.
351 CROSSINGS BOULEVARD, APT. 1316
ORANGE PARK, FL 32067-0963
OWNER: RICHARD T. JOHNSON, PRESIDENT

16. SATCO SUPPLY
2021 WEST COUNTY ROAD, C-2
ROSEVILLE, MN 55113
OWNER: PETER FIELD, PRESIDENT

17. TECHNICAL TRAINING AIDS, INC.
1791 BLOUNT ROAD, SUITE 905
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33069
OWNER: LARRY BAGGETT, PRESIDENT

18. ZOOM TECHNOLOGY, INC.
1003 INDUSTRIAL BOULEVARD
WEST BERLIN, NJ 08091
OWNER: CHARLES C. HANSEN, SR., PRESIDENT

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $1,084,425.51
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL 0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $344,791.29

Bid No. 093-CC10 – COUNSELING SERVICES FOR IMMIGRANT AND LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENT (LEP) STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES, to provide weekly group and/or individual counseling to immigrant and Limited English Proficient (LEP) students and their families, who have been affected by traumatic experiences, for the Division of Bilingual Education and World Languages, during the term of the contract, effective July 1, 2003, through June 30, 2004. This supplement award is requested due to official notification of additional funding and programs extension through an award for the Florida Department of Education under the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, Title III.

1. DADE COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT, INC.
11401 S.W. 40 STREET, SUITE 307
MIAMI, FL 33165
OWNER: OLGI M. MONTPELLIER, PHD

2. JEWISH COMMUNITY SERVICES OF SOUTH FLORIDA
1790 S.W. 27 AVENUE