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OFFICIAL AGENDA

FEBRUARY 11, 2004 REGULAR BOARD MEETING 1:00 P.M.

PUBLIC HEARING

PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK TO AN AGENDA ITEM listed for this meeting and/or the PUBLIC HEARING, to be conducted immediately following the conclusion of the regular agenda, 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, FEBRUARY 9, 2004.

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: December 2, 5, 9, 8, 11 and 16, 2003; and January 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22 and 27, 2004

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: January 14, 2004

AGENDA ITEMS RESERVED FOR CONSIDERATION

PUBLIC HEARING

A. SUPERINTENDENT’S PRIORITY ITEMS

A-1 NEW BUSINESS AND REPORTS

A-2 RECOGNITION OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS 2003 NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFIED TEACHERS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, congratulate and acknowledge the accomplishments of the 2003 National Board Certified Teachers.

A-3 EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES BENEFIT DISTRICT

A-4 APPOINTMENT AND ASSIGNMENT OF CHIEF AUDITOR -- INTERNAL AUDITS

A-5 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE FLORIDA HEALTH CARE COALITION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, become a member of the Florida Health Care Coalition, effective February 12, 2004, or as soon thereafter as possible, with annual dues payable in the amount of $19,000 payable to the Florida Health Care Coalition. The appropriation for this item is included in the General Fund of the 2003-2004 Adopted Budget.

A-6 AUTHORIZATION FOR APPROVAL OF RELATED EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE SEARCH FOR SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

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

1. Authorize expenditures for all expenses associated with the search for Superintendent of Schools, in an amount not to exceed $200,000, as originally funded for the national search; and

2. Direct the Superintendent to provide a monthly report of expenses associated with the national search for the Superintendent of Schools.

B. EDUCATION

B-1 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH BALERE, INC., ON BEHALF OF BALERE LANGUAGE ACADEMY

RECOMMENDED: Recognizing that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, has previously approved the charter school application, it is recommended that the Board grant approval of the charter school contractual agreement with Balere, Inc., on behalf of Balere Language Academy, for a term of ten years, commencing with the 2004-2005 school year and ending on June 30, 2014.

B-2 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH ACTING FOR ALL, INC., ON BEHALF OF ACADEMY OF ARTS & MINDS

RECOMMENDED: Recognizing that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, has previously approved the charter school application, it is recommended that the Board grant approval of the charter school contractual agreement with Acting for All, Inc., on behalf of Academy of Arts & Minds, for a term of ten years, commencing with the 2004-2005 school year and ending on June 30, 2014.

B-3 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE 8.5 SQUARE MILE AREA, INC., ON BEHALF OF LAS PALMAS CHARTER SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: Recognizing that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, has previously approved the charter school application, it is recommended that the Board grant approval of the charter school contractual agreement with The United Property Owners of the 8.5 Square Mile Area, Inc., on behalf of Las Palmas Charter School , for a term of five years, commencing with the 2004-2005 school year and ending on June 30, 2009.

B-4 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH DR. JOSEPH COATS GRACE COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL, INC., ON BEHALF OF DR. JOSEPH COATS GRACE COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: Recognizing that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, has previously approved the charter school application, it is recommended that the Board grant approval of the charter school contractual agreement with Dr. Joseph Coats Grace Community Charter School, Inc., on behalf of Dr. Joseph Coats Grace Community Charter School, for a term of five years, commencing with the 2005-2006 school year and ending on June 30, 2010.

B-5 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH SUMMERVILLE CHARTER SCHOOL, INC., ON BEHALF OF SUMMERVILLE CHARTER SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: Recognizing that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, has previously approved the charter school application, it is recommended that the Board grant approval of the charter school contractual agreement with Summerville Charter School, Inc., on behalf of Summerville Charter School, for a term of five years, commencing with the 2005-2006 school year and ending on June 30, 2010.

B-6 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL, INC., ON BEHALF OF MIAMI COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: Recognizing that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, has previously approved the charter school application, it is recommended that the Board grant approval of the charter school contractual agreement with Miami Community Charter School, Inc., on behalf of Miami Community Charter School, for a term of five years, commencing with the 2004-2005 school year and ending on June 30, 2009.

B-7 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR STUDENTS TO TRAVEL OUT OF STATE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the out-of-state field trip to Ingleside, Illinois for students at Paul W. Bell Middle School, from March 26, 2004 through March 31, 2004.

B-60 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL FEDERAL GRANT PROGRAM AND ENTER INTO SEPARATE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH THE DORAL ACADEMY, INC., AND YOUTH CO-OP, INC.

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

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

2. enter into separate contractual agreements with: The Doral Academy, Inc., on behalf of The Doral Academy, in an amount not to exceed $96,665; and Youth Co-Op, Inc., on behalf of Youth Co-Op Charter School, in an amount not to exceed $96,665;

3. approve acceptance of these grant awards 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 these programs and contractual agreements 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 ENTER INTO SEPARATE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH THE NORTHEAST ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL, AVENTURA CHARTER SCHOOL, YOUTH CO-OP CHARTER SCHOOL, FLORIDA MEMORIAL COLLEGE MALE EXPLORERS PROGRAM, SOUTH FLORIDA BOYS CHOIR, INC., AND MUSIC FEST MIAMI, INC.

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

1. enter into separate contractual agreements with the Northeast Academy Charter School, in the amount of $19,000; Aventura Charter School, in the amount of $19,000; and Youth Co-Op Charter School, in the amount of $19,000; Florida Memorial College Male Explorers Program, in the amount of $19,000; South Florida Boys Choir, Inc., in the amount of $19,000; and the Music Fest Miami, Inc., in the amount of $17,956 for the period of January 15, 2004 through June 30, 2004;

2. extend these contractual agreements as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, in order to complete the goals of the programs; 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 ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. KAREN ANN Y. CURREY - DOAH CASE NO. 03-4085

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida accept the resignation of Karen Ann Y. Currey, teacher at George Washington Carver Middle School, effective as of the close of the workday on February 11, 2004, and approve the Settlement Agreement in this case.

C-2 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. SOPHIA CHEEKS - DOAH CASE NO.: 03-0930

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. Sophia Cheeks, DOAH Case No.03-0930, adopting the Administrative Law Judge's Recommended Order sustaining the suspension Sophia Cheeks for 30 days without pay from The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida.

C-3 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. DEBBIE T. DARLINGTON - DOAH CASE NO.03-0216

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. Debbie T. Darlington, DOAH Case No. 03-0216, adopting the Administrative Law Judge’s Recommended Order sustaining the suspension without pay of Debbie T. Darlington for one year and demotion to food service worker with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, as of February 11, 2004, and denying any claim for back pay.

C-4 APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA vs. DALIA BERRIOS, DOAH CASE NO. 03-3342

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept and approve the Settlement Agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida and Dalia Berrios to resolve in its entirety DOAH Case No. 03-3342.

C-5 CARIBBEAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
AUTHORITY FOR LEGAL ACTION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Board Attorney to direct outside counsel to proceed with legal action, including the filing of lawsuits against responsible parties, to recover damages incurred by the Board and other appropriate claims related to the design and construction of Caribbean Elementary School.

BOARD RULES

C-20 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-8C-1.17, CITIZEN APPEARANCES--BOARD MEETINGS

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 6Gx13-8C-1.17, Citizen Appearances – Board Meetings.

C-21 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-6A-1.02, ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL CALENDAR

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

C-22 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-1B-1.01, CITIZEN PARTICIPATION—ENCOURAGEMENT.

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 6Gx13-1B-1.01, Citizen Participation—Encouragement.

C-24 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-8C-1.11, BOARD MEETINGS–PRESIDING OFFICIAL

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 6Gx13-8C-1.11, Board Meetings – Presiding Official.

C-25 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-8C-1.23, SCHOOL BOARD COMMITTEE STRUCTURE

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 6Gx13-8C-1.23, School Board Committee Structure.

C-26 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-4A-1.15, ASSIGNMENT, TRANSFER, AND APPOINTMENT -- EXECUTIVE LEVEL ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS

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-1.15, Assignment, Transfer, and Appointment - - Executive Level Administrative Positions.

D. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

D-1 NEW BUSINESS: BOARD MEMBERS

D-2 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL FOR RESOLUTION NO. 04-01 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROCLAIMING MARCH 8-12, 2004 AS NATIONAL SCHOOL BREAKFAST WEEK

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MICHAEL M. KROP: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt Resolution No. 04-01 proclaiming March 8-12, 2004 as National School Breakfast Week.

D-3 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL FOR RESOLUTION NO. 04-12 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE “I HAVE A DREAM”® PROGRAM AND ITS SPONSORS FOR THEIR SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS TO EDUCATION

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. SOLOMON C. STINSON: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt Resolution No. 04-12 proclaiming March 8-12, recognizing the “I Have A Dream”â program and its sponsors for their significant contributions to education.

D-4 REQUEST THE APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION NO. 04-11 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING SERGEANT EDMOND LEE RANDLE, JR. FOR GIVING HIS LIFE FOR FREEDOM

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. ROBERT B. INGRAM: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 04-11 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Sergeant Edmond Lee Randle, Jr. for giving his life for freedom.

D-5 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO DEVELOP A PLAN FOR A PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGN TO EDUCATE STUDENTS AND PARENTS ON THE ADVANTAGES OF BEING BILINGUAL AND BILITERATE

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: Request that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to:

1. devise a plan to increase public awareness of the necessity to educate students, parents, and the community at large of the advantages of being bilingual and biliterate;

2. develop a public relations campaign to promote participation in Miami-Dade County Public Schools dual language programs; and

3. submit plans with proposed budget on later than the Board meeting of May 19, 2004.

D-6 REQUEST THE APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION NO. 04-10 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MATTIE KOONCE LEARNING AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER FOR ITS CONTRIBUTIONS TO ADVANCING LEARNING IN OUR COMMUNITY

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. ROBERT B. INGRAM: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 04-10 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Mattie Koonce Learning and Technology Center and its contributions to advancing learning in our community.

D-7 REQUEST THE APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION NO. 04-13 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DESIGNATING MARCH 2004 AS WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH TO BE CELEBRATED IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOLS

D-8 RESOLUTION OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENDORSING MARCH AS “ARTS IN OUR SCHOOLS MONTH” TO BE CELEBRATED IN ALL MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

D-9 K-8 CONVERSION POLICY

D-10 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY ON THE ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF CONVERTING FRANK C. MARTIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TO A K-8 CENTER

D-11 RESOLUTION NO. 04-15 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, IN SUPPORT OF THE NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFIED TEACHERS OF MIAMI-DADE, INC.

D-12 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO DESIGN A PROGRAM THAT FOCUSES ON STUDENTS WITH COGNITIVE LANGUAGE DEFICIENCIES TO PROVIDE STRATEGIES FOR DEVELOPING SKILLS NEEDED IN READING AND UNDERSTANDING STANDARD AMERICAN ENGLISH IN ORDER TO COMPETE IN A GLOBAL WORLD

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. ROBERT B. INGRAM: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to design a program that focuses on students with cognitive language deficiencies prior to the end of the 2003-04 school year to be implemented at the beginning of the 2004-05 school year.

D-13 RESOLUTION NO. 04-16 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENDORSING THE NATIONWIDE CAMPAIGN FOR NATIONAL BLACK HIV/AIDS AWARENESS AND INFORMATION EFFORTS

D-14 RESOLUTION NO. 04-17 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENDORSING THE CELEBRATION OF FAIRCHILD TROPICAL GARDEN FOR THE FIRST YEAR OF ITS COMPETITIVE, MULTICULTURAL, ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR SOUTH FLORIDA TEENAGERS CALLED “THE FAIRCHILD CHALLENGE”

D-15 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO AMEND THE DISTRICT’S 2004 STATE LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM TO SUPPORT LEGISLATION REQUIRING SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT LEVELS OF FUNDING BALANCE AND REQUIRING THE SUPERINTENDENT TO PROVIDE A PLAN OF ACTION TO ENSURE SUFFICIENT LEVELS OF FUND BALANCE

D-16 SOFT DRINKS IN OUR SCHOOLS

D-17 ANNUAL REPORT ON SECURITY AND CRIME STATISTICS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. FRANK J. BOLAÑOS: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the report by the Superintendent and Chief of Police on the state of school’ security and discipline, to include, but not limited to, Districtwide and school specific summary crime data (UCR) and discipline statistics (SESIR).

D-18 STRENGTHENING BOARD EFFECTIVENESS & ESTABLISHING TERM LIMITS FOR SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

D-19 SEARCH FOR CHIEF AUDIT, OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS

D-20 PUBLIC HEARING ACTION PROPOSED BY

MR. FRANK J. BOLAÑOS: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Board Attorney to amend appropriate board rules to allow for a time certain start of 6:30 p.m. for the monthly public hearing.

D-21 THE EDUCATION FUND’S PARENT RESOURCE GUIDE

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. FRANK J. BOLAÑOS: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognize The Education Fund for its leadership in publishing the Parent Resource Guide, allowing Miami-Dade Schools to comply with the requirements of the Family and School Partnership for Student Achievement Act.

E. BUSINESS

E-1 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 03-342, FENIX HOMES OF FLORIDA AT DORAL, LLC, LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF N.W. 86 STREET AND N.W. 112 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. 03-342, Fenix Homes of Florida at Doral, LLC, located at the northeast corner of N.W. 86 Street and N.W. 112 Avenue, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $36,000.

E-2 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 03-271, FRANCIS B. COMPTON, LOCATED AT S.W. 124 STREET AND S.W. 95 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. 03-271, Francis B. Compton, located at S.W. 124 Street and S.W. 95 Avenue, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $15,000.

E-3 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A MONETARY DONATION IN ADDITION TO EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES AS ALLOWED FOR UNDER THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 03-211, PANCHO MENENDEZ LAND TRUST, LOCATED BETWEEN S.W. 40 STREET AND S.W. 44 STREET AT S.W. 70 AVENUE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $2,400, in connection with Miami-Dade County Application No. 03-211, Pancho Menendez Land Trust, located between S.W. 40 Street and S.W. 44 Street at S.W. 70 Avenue.

E-4 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 03-255, ELMER AND MORAG BECKETTE, LOCATED AT 15250 S.W. 160 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. 03-255, Elmer and Morag Beckette, located at 15250 S.W. 160 Street, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $7,000.

E-5 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 03-340, WILLIAM AND THELMA DAVIDSON, LOCATED AT 16130 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. 03-340, William and Thelma Davidson, located at 16130 S.W. 152 Avenue, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $10,000.

E-6 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 03-269, US1 COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT, LLC, LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF US1 AND S.W. 284 STREET, PROVIDING FOR A MONETARY DONATION IN ADDITION TO EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES AS ALLOWED FOR UNDER THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a Declaration of Restrictions in connection with Miami-Dade County Application No. 03-269, US1 Commercial Real Estate Investment, LLC, located at the southeast corner of US1 AND S.W. 284 Street, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $236,600.

E-7 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A LEASE AMENDMENT WITH JACK THOMAS, INC., REALTORS, AS AGENTS FOR OMNI PARTNERSHIP, FOR USE OF A PARKING LOT LOCATED AT 235 N.E. 16 STREET, FOR THE SCHOOL BOARD ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to or his designee to execute a lease amendment with Jack Thomas, Inc., Realtors, as agents for Omni Partnership, for use of a parking lot located at 235 N.E. 16 Street, to provide three additional one-year option periods and under the terms and conditions noted above, and extend the lease-term for the period commencing April 26, 2004 and ending April 25, 2005, at an annual rental rate of $36,000. All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement will remain unchanged.

E-8 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE JOINT USE AGREEMENT WITH TELEMUNDO NETWORK, INC., FOR USE OF A PARKING LOT LOCATED AT J.W. JOHNSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute an amendment to the joint use agreement with Telemundo Network, Inc., for use of a parking lot located at J.W. Johnson Elementary School, to provide four additional one-year renewal option periods and allow either party to cancel at any time with 120 days prior written notice, and authorize the renewal of the joint use agreement for the one-year period commencing April 10, 2004 and ending April 10, 2005, at an annual rental rate of $26,758.37. All other terms and conditions of the joint use agreement will remain unchanged.

E-23 AN AGREEMENT WITH FMI CORPORATION FOR CONSULTATION SERVICES DURING IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ROLL OUT PLAN

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 AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH GILI-McGRAW ARCHITECTS, INC., FOR THE RE-USE OF ITS PROTOTYPE PRIMARY LEARNING CENTER DESIGN AT SHENANDOAH ELEMENTARY (PLC “B-1”) – PROJECT NO. A0783

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve amending the agreement with Gili-McGraw Architects, Inc., for the re-use of its prototype Primary Learning Center (PLC) design at Shenandoah Elementary (PLC “B-1”) as follows:

1) convert the requisite Professional Liability Insurance coverage from a project-specific policy to a general practice policy of no less than $1.0 million, with a maximum deductible of $25,000, at no additional cost to the Board;

2) all other existing terms and conditions shall remain in force; and

3) authorize the Superintendent to provide written notice of this action to Gili-McGraw Architects, Inc.

E-28 BID AWARD
PROJECT NO. A0722
DESIGN-BUILD
HIALEAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
550 East 8 Street, Hialeah, Florida

E-29 BID AWARD
PROJECT NO. A0773
DESIGN-BUILD, MEDIA CENTER
CLASSROOM ADDITION AND RENOVATIONS
NORTH TWIN LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
625 West 74 Place, Hialeah, Florida

E-30 REJECT ALL BIDS
PROJECT NO. A0724A (REBID)
WINDOW REPLACEMENT AT
L.C. EVANS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1895 NW 75 Street, Miami, Florida

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

a) reject all bids on Project No. A0724A (Rebid), Design-Build, Window Replacement, L.C. Evans Elementary School because one firm that was originally selected was inadvertently not notified of the rebid; and

b) direct the Superintendent to authorize advertisement and rebidding of the project.

E-31 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 16
PROJECT NO. A0507
NEW HIGH SCHOOL – DESIGN/BUILD
DR. MICHAEL M. KROP SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
1410 NE 215 Street, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 16 on Project No. A0507, New High School – Design/Build, Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior High School for additional cost of $25,351.

E-32 CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. A0697
REMODELING OF AUDITORIUM
HIALEAH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
251 E. 7 Street, Hialeah, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A0697, Remodeling of auditorium, Hialeah Senior High School for additional cost of $106,558 and approve a time extension of 113 days.

E-33 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A0710
DESIGN-BUILD
S/S “QQ” @ RICHMOND HEIGHTS MIDDLE SITE
15015 SW 103 Avenue, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A0710, – Design/Build, S/S “QQ” @ Richmond Heights Middle Site for an additional cost of $55,468 and a time extension of 353 days.

E-34 CHANGE ORDER NO. 4
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. 4 on Project No. A0750A, Media Center Addition, Air Base Elementary School for an additional cost of $900.

E-50 AWARD TO WEISS & WOOLRICH
SOUTHERN ENTERPRISES, INC.
PROJECT NO. AL0004
ROOF REPLACEMENT
CORAL WAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1950 SW 13 Avenue, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, award Project No. AL0004, Roof Replacement, Coral Way Elementary School, on the basis of Base Bid in the amount of $525,000 to the low bidder: Weiss & Woolrich Southern Enterprises, Inc., 1431 SW 30 Avenue, Deerfield Beach, Florida 33442.

E-51 MODIFICATION TO SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH UNICCO SERVICE COMPANY

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 certification, renewal, as well as the increase and change of certification type for contractors, as indicated above.

F-3 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – AUDIT OF THE INTERNAL FUNDS OF SELECTED CENTERS, JANUARY 2004, 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 Centers, January 2004, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

F-4 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – AUDIT OF THE INTERNAL FUNDS OF SELECTED ACCESS CENTER 1 SCHOOLS, JANUARY 2004, 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, January 2004, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

F-5 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – AUDIT OF THE INTERNAL FUNDS OF SELECTED ACCESS CENTER 4 SCHOOLS, JANUARY 2004, 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 4 Schools, January 2004, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

F-6 EXTERNAL AUDITS OF CHARTER SCHOOL AND THREE COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS, 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 Liberty City Charter School; Dade Marine Institute, Inc.; Richmond-Perrine Optimist Club, Inc.; and Wings for Life-Florida, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

F-7 AUDITOR GENERAL OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA’S REPORT NO. 2004-057, REPORT ON SIGNIFICANT FINDINGS AND FINANCIAL TRENDS IN AUDITS OF DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARDS, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2002, PRESENTED BY THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Auditor General of the State of Florida’s Report No. 2004-057 – Report on Significant Findings and Financial Trends In Audits of District School Boards For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2002, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

F-8 AUDITOR GENERAL OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA’S REPORT NO. 2004-059, REVIEW OF CHARTER SCHOOL AND DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD AUDIT REPORTS PREPARED BY INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2002, PRESENTED BY THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Auditor General of the State of Florida’s Report No. 2004-059 – Review of Charter School and District School Board Audit Reports Prepared by Independent Certified Public Accountants For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2002, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

F-12 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
REGINALD M. DAVIS – SECURITY MONITOR
BROWNSVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective February 11, 2004, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Reginald M. Davis, Security Monitor at Brownsville Middle School for 30 workdays without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

F-13 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
DON L. JACKSON - TEACHER
NORLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective February 11, 2004, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Don L. Jackson, Teacher at Norland Elementary School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

G. FINANCIAL AFFAIRS

G-1 RESOLUTION NO. 2, 2003-04 GENERAL FUND MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW

G-2 RESOLUTION NO. 1, 2003-04 OTHER FEDERAL PROGRAMS (CONTRACTED PROGRAMS) FUND MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW

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

1. adopt Resolution No. 1, 2003-04 Other Federal Programs (Contracted Programs) Fund Mid-Year Budget Review, increasing revenues and appropriations by $27,248,254; and

2. adopt the Summary of Revenues and Appropriations (page 2) and the Summary of Appropriations by Function (page 5).

G-16 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR DECEMBER 2003

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

G-17 NON-EXPENDABLE PERSONAL PROPERTY INVENTORY REPORTS FOR OCTOBER, NOVEMBER, AND DECEMBER 2003

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Non-Expendable Personal Property Inventory Deletions containing 3281 items with a depreciated cost of $­­1,027,673 and Recoveries containing 103 items with a depreciated cost of $43,871 to update the records as indicated in October, November and December 2003 reports.

G-18 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN STATE OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept the Settlement Agreement between The State of Florida Department of Children and Families and The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida in the amount of $470,541.

G-21 RE-MARKETING OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (GOB) SERIES 1994A & SERIES 1995

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

(1) Approve Resolutions 04-06, 04-07, 04-08, 04-09 authorizing the re-marketing of the GO Bonds Series 1994A & Series 1995 and;

(2) Approve the payment of the Costs of Issuance listed on Exhibit A upon a successful completion of the transaction.

G-22 REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS AND PROPOSALS, UNDERWRITERS, MASTER LEASE CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION, SERIES 2004

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

a) Approve the Request for Proposal for selection of underwriters presented as Exhibit A,

b) Appoint a School Board member to participate in the Selection Committee, and

c) Approve the Selection Committee presented as Exhibit B.

G-60 REQUEST APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL AWARD ON TERM BID

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

Bid No. 077-CC09 – METAL PRODUCTS, SHEETS, ANGLES AND BARS, to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of metal products, sheets, angles and bars, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective March 14, 2003, through March 13, 2004. This supplemental award is requested due to increased usage. Last contract usage averaged $3,752.97 per month, while this year's usage has averaged $6,403.40 per month. The supplemental amount requested is based on the average monthly expenditure, through the expiration of the contract.

1. MCKINSEY STEEL AND SUPPLY OF FLORIDA, INC.
817 N.W. 5 AVENUE
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33311
OWNER: WARREN G. THOMAS, PRESIDENT

2. MEDLEY STEEL AND SUPPLY, INC.
9925 N.W. 116 WAY
MEDLEY, FL 33178
OWNER: ORLANDO A. GOMEZ, PRESIDENT
ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $65,744.61
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL 0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $11,096.18

G-61 CORRECT AWARD CONTRACTNO.015-CC01 - FIRE-ALARM COMPONENTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, CORRECT AWARD Contract No. 015-CC01 – FIRE-ALARM COMPONENTS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of fire-alarm components, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the contract, effective December 11, 2002, through December 10, 2004, as follows:

1. DIVERSIFIRE SYSTEMS, INC.
13830 N.W. 19 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33054 ESTIMATE $41,465.18
OWNER: LINDA L. HALL, PRESIDENT (WF)

2. MEADOWLANDS ELECTRONICS
195 ALLWOOD ROAD
CLIFTON, NJ 07012 ESTIMATE $119,959
OWNER: KATHRYN KESHENEFF, PRESIDENT (WF)

3. PLATINUM WIRE & CABLE, INC.
3301 N.W. 22 TERRACE, SUITE 700F
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33069 ESTIMATE $32,112
OWNER: LARRY BAKER, PRESIDENT

4. SILMAR ELECTRONICS, INC.
11001 N.W. 33 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33172 ESTIMATE $6,395.82
OWNER: JORGE SMITH, PRESIDENT

5. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $199,932.

G-62 TERMINATE AND RE-AWARD BIDNO.089-CC03M/WBE - FOOD ITEMS: DRY GROCERY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, TERMINATE AND RE-AWARD Bid No. 089-CC03M/WBE – FOOD ITEMS: DRY GROCERY, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required,ofdry grocery food items, for the Department of Foodand Nutrition, during the termof the bid, effective February11,2004, through April 22, 2005, as follows:

1. TERMINATE AWARD Item 15 on Bid No. 089-CC03M/WBE - FOOD ITEMS: DRY GROCERY, effective February 11, 2004, as follows:

WORLDWIDE FOOD DISTRIBUTOR, INC.
15010 FEATHERSTONE WAY
DAVIE, FL 33331
OWNER: TERRI I. ROSENKRANZ, PRESIDENT (WF)

2. RE-AWARD Item 15 on Bid No. 089-CC03M/WBE - FOOD ITEMS: DRY GROCERY, effective February 11, 2004, through April 22, 2005, as follows:

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

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $22,363.

G-64 AWARD BID NO. 190-CC08M/WBE – TOWELS, BATH

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 190-CC08M/WBE – TOWELS, BATH, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of bath towels, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective February 11, 2004, through February10, 2006, as follows:

1. TOTAL CONNECTION, INC.
20451 N.W. 2 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33169 ESTIMATE $51,117
OWNER: JOE ORUKOTAN, PRESIDENT (AM)

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $51,117.

G-65 AWARD BID NO. 191-CC08 – PAPER: MULTIPURPOSE XEROGRAPHIC

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 191-CC08 – PAPER: MULTIPURPOSE XEROGRAPHIC, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of multipurpose xerographic paper, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective February11, 2004, through February 10, 2006, as follows:

ITEM 1

1. CONSOLIDATED PAPERS, INC.
6157 N.W. 167 STREET, F-21
MIAMI, FL 33015-4357
OWNER: MAURICIO MONTEJO, VICE PRESIDENT (HM)

2. MAC PAPERS, INC.
3300 PHILIPS HIGHWAY
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32207
OWNER: JERRY SHANE, SR. VICE PRESIDENT

3. OFFICE DEPOT
13794 N.W. 4 STREET, SUITE 200
SUNRISE, FL 33325
OWNER: BRUCE NELSON, C.E.O.

4. THE PAPER CORPORATION
1770 N.E. 58 AVENUE
DES MOINES, IA 50313
OWNER: DEAN NIMS, C.E.O.

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

ITEM 2

1. CONSOLIDATED PAPERS, INC.
6157 N.W. 167 STREET, F-21
MIAMI, FL 33015-4357
OWNER: MAURICIO MONTEJO, VICE-PRESIDENT (HM)

2. GLOBAL ASSOCIATES COMPUTERS
2000 BANKS ROAD
MARGATE, FL 33063
OWNER: DANNY OYEWALE, PRESIDENT (AM)

3. MAC PAPERS, INC.
3300 PHILIPS HIGHWAY
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32207
OWNER: JERRY SHANE, SR. VICE PRESIDENT

4. THE PAPER CORPORATION
1770 N.E. 58 AVENUE
DES MOINES, IA 50313
OWNER: DEAN NIMS, C.E.O.

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

6. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $5,234,523.

G-66 PARTIAL AWARD BID NO. 001-DD08 – PHYSICAL EDUCATION SUPPLIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, PARTIALAWARD Bid No. 001-DD08 – PHYSICAL EDUCATION SUPPLIES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of physical education supplies, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the termof the bid, effective February11, 2004, through February10, 2006, as follows:

1. CANNON SPORTS, INC.
9265 BORDEN AVENUE
SUN VALLEY, CA 91352-2034 ESTIMATE $2,838.45
OWNER: JON WARNER, PRESIDENT

2. FLAGHOUSE
601 FLAGHOUSE DRIVE
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ 07604
ESTIMATE $3,204
OWNER: GEORGE CARMEL, PRESIDENT

3. GREGG UNITED SPORTS, INC.
10279 SUNSET BEND DRIVE
BOCA RATON, FL 33428 ESTIMATE $27,940.92
OWNER: MITCH ETKIND, PRESIDENT

4. MAJESTIC SALES
199 ETHAN ALLEN HIGHWAY
RIDGEFIELD, CT 06877 ESTIMATE $2,365.44
OWNER: DANIEL KANNER, PRESIDENT

5. SPORT SUPPLY GROUP, INC.
D.B.A. BSN SPORTS
1901 DIPLOMAT DRIVE
FARMER BRANCH, TX 75236 ESTIMATE $17,098.76
OWNER: GEOFFY JURICK, PRESIDENT

6. S & S WORLDWIDE, INC.
75 MILL STREET
COLCHESTER, CT 06415 ESTIMATE $10,142
OWNER: STEPHEN SCHWARTZ, PRESIDENT

7. ZIPP SPORTING GOODS
7210 RED ROAD
SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143 ESTIMATE $8,056.80
OWNER: MARTIN HOCHMAN, PRESIDENT

8. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $71,646.37.

G-67 BALANCE AWARD BID NO. 005-DD05 - CLASSROOM SUPPLIES CATALOG DISCOUNT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, BALANCE AWARD Bid No. 005-DD05 – CLASSROOM SUPPLIES CATALOG DISCOUNT, to purchase, at firm educational discounts, quantities, as may be required, of classroom supplies, for various school sites and other locations, during the term of the bid, effective February 11, 2004, through December 31, 2005, as follows:

1. DELTA EDUCATION , LLC
80 NORTHWEST BOULEVARD
NASHUA, NH 03063
OWNER: GARY FACENTE, PRESIDENT

2. HARRIS COMMUNICATIONS
15155 TECHNOLOGY DRIVE
EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55344
OWNER: ROBERT HARRIS

3. SAFE-T™/CLASSROOM PRODUCTS
1142 MAIN STREET
LOMBARD, IL 60148
OWNER: J. BRUCE STONEBERG, PRESIDENT

G-68 AWARD BID NO. 006-DD07 – AUTOMOTIVE/INDUSTRIAL BATTERIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 006-DD07 – AUTOMOTIVE/INDUSTRIAL BATTERIES, to purchase, atfirm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of automotive/industrial batteries, for the Department of Transportation, Vehicle Maintenance, during the termof the bid, effective February11,2004, through February10, 2005, as follows:

1. DIESELTRON PACIFIC
D.B.A. BATTERY SALES
12275 N.E. 13 AVENUE
NORTH MIAMI, FL 33161 ESTIMATE: $88,439.70
OWNER: STEVE STEPHENS, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $88,439.70.

G-69 AWARD BID NO. 032-DD01 - FIRE-ALARM SERVICES CONTRACT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 032-DD01 – FIRE-ALARM SERVICES CONTRACT, to establish a contract, at firm unit prices, to furnish all necessary labor, transportation, material and equipment to test, service, inspect, repair and maintain fire-alarm systems, at various locations, for Maintenance Operations, during the term of the bid, effective March 13, 2004, through March 31, 2006, for Group I and effective April 1, 2004, through March 31, 2006, for Groups II, III, IV, V and VI as follows:

1. BASS UNITED FIRE & SECURITY SYSTEMS, INC.
1480 S.W. 3 STREET, SUITE C-10
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33069 ESTIMATE $2,981,525
OWNER: BRAD HIGDON, PRESIDENT

2. QUALITY COMMUNICATIONS FIRE & SECURITY, INC.
3700 S.W. 30 AVENUE
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33312 ESTIMATE $574,693
OWNER: JOHN PETERSON
GENERAL MANAGER/VICE PRESIDENT

3. SIEMENS BUILDING TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
FIRE DIVISION
3371 EXECUTIVE WAY
MIRAMAR, FL 33025 ESTIMATE $1,758,201
OWNER: STAN KUNKA, C.E.O.

4. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $5,314,419.

G-70 AWARD BID NO. 035-DD07 – UNDERGROUND PETROLEUM STORAGE TANK: REMOVAL, CLEANUP AND REPORTING

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 035-DD07 – UNDERGROUND PETROLEUM STORAGE TANK: REMOVAL, CLEANUP AND REPORTING to purchase, atfirm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of underground storage tank removal, cleanup and reporting, for Maintenance Operations, during the term of the bid, effective February11,2004, through January31, 2006, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATORY COMPLIANCE, INC.
5833 S.W. 50 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: MUHAMMAD N. ALMASI
PRESIDENT/TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

ALTERNATE

2. FLORIDA METRO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.
140 S.W. 1 AVENUE
DANIA BEACH, FL 33004
OWNER: DANISE A. STEINER (WF)

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $602,270.60.

G-71 AWARD BID NO. 038-DD03 – FRESH-DELIVERED BAGELS AND GLAZED DOUGHNUTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 038-DD03 – FRESH-DELIVERED BAGELS AND GLAZED DOUGHNUTS, to purchase, at a firm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of fresh-delivered bagels and glazed doughnuts, for the Department of Food and Nutrition a la carte program, during the term of the bid, effective February 11, 2004, through August12, 2005, as follows:

1. THE BAGEL EXPRESS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
11616 S.W. 88 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33176
OWNER: MARIA I. HERZBRUN, PRESIDENT

2. GOURMET VENTURES, INC.
D.B.A. THE OUTRAGEOUS BAGEL COMPANY
8843 S.W. 107 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33176
OWNER: ROBERT SANDLER, PRESIDENT

3. INTERSTATE BRANDS CORPORATION
8700 N.W. 77 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: DON THOMAS, GENERAL MANAGER

4. KRISPY KREME OF SOUTH FLORIDA, LLC
4225 GENESEE STREET
BUFFALO, NY 14225
OWNER: JAMES A. COSONTINO, MANAGING MEMBER

5. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $1,225,530.

G-72 PARTIAL AWARD BID NO. 061-DD03 – CAFETERIA PAPER AND PLASTIC SUPPLIES II

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, PARTIAL AWARD Bid No. 061-DD03 – CAFETERIA PAPER AND PLASTIC SUPPLIES II, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of cafeteria paper and plastic supplies, for the Department of Food And Nutrition, during the termof the bid, effective February 11, 2004, through February 18, 2005, as follows:

PRIMARY

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

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

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

4. DADE PAPER COMPANY
9601 N.W. 112 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33178
OWNER: IRVING GENET
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD/C.E.O.

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

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

SECONDARY

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

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

9. DADE PAPER COMPANY
9601 N.W. 112 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33178
OWNER: IRVING GENET
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD/C.E.O.

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

11. MIRITECH INTERNATIONAL, INC.
16011 S.W. 154 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33187
OWNER: TITOE MIRIKI, PRESIDENT (AM)

12. UNISOURCE
8150 N.W. 76 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: CHARLES C. TUFANO, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

13. Reject Items 8 and 9.

14. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $1,986,089.75.

G-73 AWARD BID NO. 046-DD03 – STORAGE AND DELIVERY OF DRY, FROZEN AND REFRIGERATED COMMODITIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 046-DD03 – STORAGE AND DELIVERY OF DRY, FROZEN AND REFRIGERATED COMMODITIES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of storage and delivery of dry, frozen and refrigerated commodities, for the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the bid, effective February 11, 2004, through August 12, 2005, as follows:

1. SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE
650 N.E. 185 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33179
OWNER: STEVE GREENE, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $1,102,896.34.

G-74 AWARD BID NO. 054-DD07 – ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER'S (OEM) REPLACEMENT PARTS AND SERVICE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARDBid No. 054-DD07 – ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER'S (OEM) REPLACEMENT PARTS AND SERVICE, to purchase, at firm unit prices and discounts, quantities, as may be required, of original equipment manufacturer's (OEM) replacement parts and service, for the Department of Transportation, Vehicle Maintenance, during the term of the bid, effective February 11, 2004, through January31, 2006, as follows:

1. ALTEC INDUSTRIES, INC.
2570 OLD OKEECHOBEE ROAD
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33409
OWNER: LEE STYSLINGER III
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD

2. DENCOMPANY, LLC
D.B.A. BUS PARTS WAREHOUSE
1 THERMOLD DRIVE
MANLIUS, NY 13104
OWNER: RICHARD A. DENISON, MANAGING MEMBER

3. FIRST CLASS COACH AND EQUIPMENT, INC.
88 EAST BROAD STREET
WINTER GARDEN, FL 34787
OWNER: SCOTT T. FEWELL

4. FLORIDA TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS, INC.
7703 INDUSTRIAL LANE
TAMPA, FL 33637
OWNER: STEVEN RUSTMAN, VICE PRESIDENT

5. FREIGHTLINER TRUCKS OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC.
17151 N.W. 7 AVENUE EXTENSION
MIAMI, FL 33169
OWNER: FREIGHTLINER MARKET DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

6. PALMETTO FORD TRUCK CENTER
7245 N.W. 36 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: ROBERT G. YGLESIAS, PRESIDENT

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

8. SOLUTIONS SPECIALTIES, INC.
3400 N.W. 151 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33054
OWNER: RAUL AGUIRRE, PRESIDENT

9. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $1,250,000.

G-75 AWARD BID NO. 055-DD07 – RADIATOR SERVICING AND REPAIRS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT (REBID)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 055-DD07 – RADIATOR SERVICING AND REPAIRS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT (REBID), to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of radiator services and repairs, for motor vehicles and equipment, for the Department of Transportation, Vehicle Maintenance, during the term of the bid, effective February 11, 2004, through February10, 2006, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. ABC RADIATOR & AIR, INC.
13007 N.E. 14 AVENUE
NORTH MIAMI, FL 33161
OWNER: JOHN CHURCHILL, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

2. ROBERT AUTO RADIATOR MANUFACTURING, INC.
3770 EAST 10 COURT
HIALEAH, FL 33013
OWNER: ROBERTO ESPINEL, PRESIDENT

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $58,800.

H. HUMAN RESOURCES

H-1 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON- INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS

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

H-3 APPOINTMENT AND ASSIGNMENTS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT AND PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR CANDIDATES NEW TO THE DISTRICT

H-4 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE LIST OF INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO TEACH OUT-OF-FIELD FOR THE 2003-2004 SCHOOL YEAR FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT (FTE) SURVEY 3

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the list of instructional personnel assigned to teach out-of-field for the 2003-2004 school year, Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) Survey 3.

H-6 CONTRACTUAL EMPLOYMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO INDIVIDUAL SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER

H-7 SUPERINTENDENT'S REORGANIZATION AND RESTRUCTURING OF SELECT POSITIONS IN MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT

1. APPROVE THE PROPOSED REORGANIZATION AND RESTRUCTURING OF SELECT POSITIONS IN MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS

2. DELETE ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS

3. ESTABLISH AND CLASSIFY ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS

4. APPOINT AND ASSIGN ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL

5. APPROVE LATERAL REASSIGNMENTS OF ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL

J. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

J-1 CORRESPONDENCE, REPORTS, AND OTHER INFORMATION

Individual Board members may present correspondence addressed to them, reports from various committees on which they serve as School Board Liaison, and other education related information of interest to the public. This item is pre-taped and will be aired upon conclusion of the Board meeting.

ADJOURNMENT

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02.04.04

AGENDA SECTION

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