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: January 29; February
3, 5, 10,19, 24, and 26, 2004
APPROVAL
OF BOARD MINUTES: February 11, 2004
AGENDA
ITEMS RESERVED FOR CONSIDERATION
PUBLIC
HEARING
A. SUPERINTENDENT’S
PRIORITY ITEMS
A-1
NEW BUSINESS AND REPORTS
A-2
REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD RECEIVE THE VISION, MISSION, CORE VALUES, AND
GOALS SECTIONS OF THE DISTRICT STRATEGIC PLAN 2000-2005 (REVISED)
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida receive
the vision, mission, core values, and goals sections
of the District Strategic Plan 2000-2005 (Revised).
A-3
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS 2003 UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN FINAL REPORT
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive
the Miami-Dade County Public Schools 2003 United Way
Campaign Final Report, presented by the Bureau of Community
and Hospitality Services.
A-4
REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECEIVE FIRST
ANNUAL REPORT ON SECURITY AND CRIME STATISTICS FOR THE YEAR 2003 AND AUTHORIZE
A STATUS REPORT ON DISTRICT SECURITY PROGRAMS
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida receive
the 2003 Annual Report on Security and Crime Statistics
and to direct the Superintendent to do the following:
1.
provide a status report on school district security
programs, to the extent possible within the next 60
days, including the status of the preliminary draft
report recommendations; and
2.
direct the Superintendent to promote district stakeholder
input for inclusion in the status report.
A-5
CONFIRMATION OF POSITION SPECIFICATION CRITERIA DEVELOPED BY THE SUPERINTENDENT
SELECTION COMMITTEE AND KORN/FERRY INTERNATIONAL FOR THE EXECUTIVE SEARCH
FOR THE SELECTION OF A SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm
the position specification criteria developed by the
Superintendent Selection Committee and Korn/Ferry International
for t he Executive Search for Selection of a Superintendent
of Schools.
B.
EDUCATION
B-1
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
FROM AGENCIES TO PROVIDE SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT SERVICES FOR THE EDUCATION
OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1.
authorize the Superintendent to issue a Request for
Proposals from agencies to provide supported employment
services for the education of students with disabilities;
and
2.
approve a selection committee to evaluate the submitted
proposals.
B-2
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL
AGREEMENT WITH JDL ASSOCIATES, INC., AN EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANT COMPANY, TO
PROVIDE A THREE-DAY TRAINING TO SELECTED STAFF IN THE FACILITATED INDIVIDUAL
EDUCATIONAL PLAN (IEP) PROCESS
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1.
authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual
agreement with JDL Associates, Inc., an educational
consultant company, April 14-16, 2004, to provide a
three-day training to selected staff in the facilitated
Individual Educational Plan (IEP) process, in an amount
not to exceed $21,000; and
2.
grant an exception to School Board Rule 6Gx13-3F-1.021.
The
appropriation for this item is included in the Other
Federal Programs (Contracted Programs Fund) of the
2003-2004 Adopted Budget.
B-3
REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR SPIRIT
CITY ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF SPIRIT CITY ACADEMY AND AUTHORIZATION TO
NEGOTIATE A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A TERM OF FIVE YEARS
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1.
approve the application for Spirit City Academy, Inc.,
on behalfof Spirit City Academy; and
2.
authorize the Superintendent to negotiate a charter
school contractual agreement for a term of five years,
commencing with the 2004-2005 school year through the
conclusion of the 2008-2009 school year, which reflects
the contents of the application as approved by the
School Board.
B-4
REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL
CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH ARCHIMEDEAN ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF ARCHIMEDEAN
ACADEMY
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve
the first amendment to the charter school contractual
agreement with Archimedean Academy, Inc., on behalf
of Archimedean Academy to:
1.
operate a second site/campus for the remainder of the
2003-2004 school year; and
2.
operate a second campus during the 2004-2005 school
year, or relocate the school permanently to the second
site/campus commencing with the 2004-2005 school year
and throughout the term of the contract which ends
on June 30, 2012.
B-5
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE
AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI DADE COLLEGE TO ALLOW MIAMI DADE COLLEGE DENTAL HYGIENE STUDENTS
TO CONDUCT DENTAL SCREENINGS AT BISCAYNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize
the Superintendent to enter into a cooperative agreement
with Miami Dade College to allow dental hygiene students
to conduct dental screenings at Biscayne Elementary
School. There is no cost to the district.
B-22
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO IMPLEMENT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR THE 2004 SUMMER
SERVICES
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1.
authorize the implementation of educational programs
for eligible students as prioritized in grades 3, 8,
and 12 for 2004 Summer Services, July 7, 2004 through
August 3, 2004;
2.
authorize the implementation of educational programs
for eligible students, as prioritized in the specified
enrollment criteria and as space is available, in grades
3 (incoming), 11, 10, and 9 for 2004 Summer Services,
July 7, 2004 through August 3, 2004;
3.
authorize the implementation of educational programs
for eligible students and teachers, including Summer
13th Year Program; Outreach Summer Services;
Alternative Delivery Model Programs; and Other Special
Services, to include Teacher Professional Development
Programs for 2004 Summer Services, June 2004 through
August 2004;
4.
authorize the proposed allocation formulas for the
2004 Summer Services, including designated supplementary
programs, and authorize the Superintendent to implement
services subject to any additional adjustments necessary
to balance the overall 2004-2005 operating budget;
5.
authorize the Superintendent to enter into contractual
agreements with colleges, universities, municipalities,
agencies, and organizations identified for the delivery
of Alternative Delivery Model Programs and Outreach
and Special Programs;
6.
authorize the change of status from ad hoc committee
(Summer School Ad Hoc Alternative Delivery Model Committee)
to a standing committee (Summer Services Committee);
7.
approve the summer services budget summary for fiscal
school year 2004-2005, thereby authorizing Financial
Affairs to establish appropriations, not to exceed
$14,000,000, in the General Fund for 2004 Summer Services;
8.
authorize the Superintendent to direct the Office of
Evaluation and Research to continue the evaluation
processes, as appropriate; and
9.
authorize the Superintendent, pending action by the
Florida Legislature, to adjust the 2004 Summer Services
to reflect legislative results.
B-23
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CLOSE
UP FOUNDATION TO PARTIALLY FUND THE GREAT AMERICAN CITIES PROGRAM
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1.
authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual
agreement with the Close Up Foundation, in an amount
not to exceed $79,845, to partially fund the Great
American Cities Program for the period effective May
16, 2004 through May 22, 2004; and
2.
grant an exception to School Board Rule 6Gx13-3F-1.21.
The
appropriation for this item is included in the Other
Federal Programs (Contracted Programs Fund) of the
2003-2004 Adopted Budget.
EXPULSIONS
B-32
EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08
CASE
NO: SM-63 (2003-2004) DOB: 10-28-88
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1.
expel the student specified in the supplemental material
SM-63 (2003-2004), furnished under separate cover to
Board members, from the regular and adult programs
of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum
time permitted under law, which is the 2003-2004 school
year, the 2004 summer session, and the 2004-2005 school
year;
2.
provide educational services in an opportunity school
or alternative program during the term of the expulsion;
and
3.
following the term of the expulsion, permit the student
to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade
County Public Schools, if approved by the Office of
Adult/Vocational, Alternative and Community Education.
B-33
EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 10
CASE
NO: SM-65 (2003-2004) DOB: 10-13-87
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel
the student specified in the supplemental material
SM-65 (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: 08
CASE
NO: SM-72 (2003-2004) DOB: 02-11-90
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1.
expel the student specified in the supplemental material
SM-72 (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-86 (2003-2004) DOB: 01-11-91
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1.
expel the student specified in the supplemental material
SM-86 (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-36
EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
CASE
NO: SM-88 (2003-2004) DOB: 5-21-88
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1.
expel the student specified in the supplemental material
SM-88 (2003-2004), furnished under separate cover to
Board members, from the regular and adult programs
of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum
time permitted under law, which is the 2003-2004 school
year, the 2004 summer session, and the 2004-2005 school
year;
2.
provide educational services in an opportunity school
or alternative program during the term of the expulsion;
and
3.
following the term of the expulsion, permit the student
to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade
County Public Schools, if approved by the Office of
Adult/Vocational, Alternative and Community Education.
B-37
EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 06
CASE
NO: SM-92 (2003-2004) DOB: 06-05-91
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1.
expel the student specified in the supplemental material
SM-92 (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-38
EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08
CASE
NO: SM-99 (2003-2004) DOB: 02-09-89
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1.
expel the student specified in the supplemental material
SM-99 (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-39
EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 8
CASE
NO: SM-125 (2003-2004) DOB: 02-02-90
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1.
expel the student specified in the supplemental material
SM-125 (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 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-40
EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: ADULT
OAVACE
CASE NO.: 001AD(03-04) DOB: 05/11/85
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel
the student specified in supplemental material Case
No. 001AD(03-04), furnished under separate cover to
Board members, from the adult programs of Miami-Dade
County Public Schools.
B-41
EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: ADULT
OAVACE
CASE NO.: 002AD(03-04) DOB: 01/13/86
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel
the student specified in supplemental material Case
No. 002AD(03-04), furnished under separate cover to
Board members, from the adult programs of Miami-Dade
County Public Schools.
B-42
EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: ADULT
OAVACE
CASE NO.: 003AD(03-04) DOB: 12/20/85
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel
the student specified in supplemental material Case
No. 003AD(03-04), furnished under separate cover to
Board members, from the adult programs of Miami-Dade
County Public Schools.
B-43
EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: ADULT
OAVACE
CASE NO.: 007AD(03-04) DOB: 05/19/83
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel
the student specified in supplemental material Case
No. 007AD(03-04), furnished under separate cover to
Board members, from the adult programs of Miami-Dade
County Public Schools.
GRANTS
B-60
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT
OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING THE MEDICAL OCCUPATIONS AND VOCATIONAL ENGLISH RESOURCE
(MOVER) PROGRAM
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize
the Superintendent to:
1.
accept a grant award from the Florida Department of
Education for funding the Medical Occupations and Vocational
English Resource (MOVER) Program in the amount of $50,000
for the grant period effective November 21, 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-61
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT
OF EDUCATION AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE SOUTH FLORIDA
AFTER-SCHOOL ALL-STARS FOR FUNDING UNDER THE GOVERNOR’S MENTORING INITIATIVE
PROGRAM
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize
the Superintendent to:
1.
accept a grant award from the Florida Department of
Education for funding under the Governor’s Mentoring
Initiative Program in the amount of $30,000 for the
grant period effective July 1, 2003 through June 30,
2004;
2.
enter into a contractual agreement with the South Florida
After-School All-Stars, Inc. in the amount of $25,023,
with the balance of $4,977 used for salaries for the
contract period of February 19, 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 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 UNDER THE ENHANCING EDUCATION THROUGH TECHNOLOGY
(EETT) PART II PROGRAM AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE ED
FUND TO IMPLEMENT THE CITIBANK FAMILY TECH PROGRAM
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize
the Superintendent to:
1.
accept a grant award from the Florida Department of
Education for funding under the Enhancing Education
Through Technology (EETT) Part II Program in the amount
of $300,000 for the grant period of December 1, 2003
through December 31, 2004;
2.
enter into a contractual agreement with the Ed Fund
in the amount of $289,995 for the contract period of
December 1, 2003 through December 31, 2004;
3.
extend this program and contractual agreement as authorized
through official notification from the granting agency,
in order to complete the goals of the program; and
4.
direct Financial Affairs to establish appropriations
in the amounts approved or as amended by the granting
agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically
to the Board.
B-63
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT TWO GRANT AWARDS FROM MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR
PALM SPRINGS NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TO SUPPORT THE MUSIC AND THE ESOL PROGRAMS
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize
the Superintendent to:
1.
accept a grant award from Miami-Dade County for Palm
Springs North Elementary to support the music program
in the amount of $2,500 for the grant period effective
September 9, 2003 through September 30, 2004;
2.
accept a grant award from Miami-Dade County for Palm
Springs North Elementary to support the ESOL program
in the amount of $1,000 for the grant period effective
September 9, 2003 through September 30, 2004;
3.
extend these programs as authorized through official
notification from the granting agency in order to complete
the goals of the programs; and
4.
direct Financial Affairs to establish appropriations
in the amounts approved or as amended by the granting
agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically
to the Board.
B-64
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL
AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI FOR FUNDING TO IMPLEMENT THE NATIONAL
INSTITUTE OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES MARINE AND FRESHWATER BIOMEDICAL
SCIENCES CENTER
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize
the Superintendent to:
(a)
accept a grant award and enter into a contractual agreement
with the University of Miami for funding to implement
the National Institute of Health and Environmental
Sciences Marine and Freshwater Biomedical Sciences
Program in the amount of $5,000 for the grant period
effective April 1, 2004 through March 31, 2007;
(b)
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
(c)
direct Financial Affairs to establish appropriations
in the amounts approved or as amended by the granting
agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically
to the Board
B-65
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE CHILD NUTRITION FOUNDATION
FOR FUNDING UNDER THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY KITCHEN PROGRAM
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize
the Superintendent to:
1.
accept a grant award from the Child Nutrition Foundation
for funding under the School Community Kitchen Program
in the amount of $10,000 for the grant period of March
18, 2004 through December 31, 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-66
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT TWO GRANT AWARDS FROM THE BEST BUY CHILDREN’S
FOUNDATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE BEST BUY TEACH PROGRAM FOR RUTH OWENS KRUSE
EDUCATION CENTER AND MADIE IVES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize
the Superintendent to:
1.
accept a grant award from the Best Buy Children’s Foundation
for funding the Best Buy Teach Program to support Ruth
Owens Kruse Education Center in the amount of $2,500
for the grant period effective March 18, 2004 through
December 31, 2004;
2.
accept a grant award from the Best Buy Children’s Foundation
for funding the Best Buy Teach Program to support Madie
Ives Elementary School in the amount of $2,500 for
the grant period effective March 18, 2004 through December
31, 2004;
3.
extend this program as authorized through official
notification from the granting agency, in order to
complete the goals of the program; and
4.
direct Financial Affairs to establish appropriations
in the amounts approved or as amended by the granting
agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically
to the Board.
B-75
PROPOSED OPENING AND CLOSING TIMES FOR SCHOOL SITES FOR THE LAST THREE DAYS
OF SCHOOL – JUNE 7, 8, AND 9, 2004
Recommended:
That The School Board of Miami Dade County, Florida:
1.
approve for June 7, 8, and 9, 2004, a reduction of
the school day in all elementary schools to five hours
and 15 minutes; in all K-8 centers to five hours and
15 minutes; in all middle schools to five hours and
30 minutes; and in all senior high schools to four
hours and 30 minutes; and
2.
authorize the Superintendent to make any special adjustments
necessary due to unique circumstances in particular
schools.
B-76
OPENING AND CLOSING HOURS AND EXCEPTIONS TO OPENING AND CLOSING HOURS OF
SCHOOLS FOR THE 2004-2005 SCHOOL YEAR
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1.
approve the opening and closing hours of schools (Pre-K-12)
for the 2004-2005 school year; and
2.
approve the exceptions to opening and closing hours
of school (Pre-K-12) for the 2004-2005 school year.
OFFICE
OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS
B-80
LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR THE NATIONAL SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION’S COUNCIL OF
URBAN BOARDS OF EDUCATION STEERING COMMITTEE
ACTION
PROPOSED BY MR.
FRANK J. COBO: That The School Board of Miami Dade
County Public Schools provide a letter of support for
my application to the CUBE Steering Committee
B-81
REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT
TO REVIEW AND MODIFY BOARD RULES AND GUIDELINES THAT GOVERN STUDENT FUND-RAISING
SAFETY
ACTION
PROPOSED BY MR.
FRANK J. COBO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade
County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to review
and modify Board Rules and guidelines that govern student
fund-raising safety and submit the review/modifications
no later than the School Board meeting of June 16,
2004.
B-82
REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT
TO (1) CONVENE AN AD HOC COMMITTEE TO REVIEW AND REPORT ON THE IMPLEMENTATION
STATUS OF THE NINE-BOARD ADOPTED CORE CHARACTER EDUCATION VALUES, AND (2)
STUDY AND REPORT ON THE FEASIBILITY OF INCLUDING MOMENTS OF REFLECTION BEFORE
LUNCH AND BEFORE SCHOOL DISMISSAL
ACTION
PROPOSED BY DR.
MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, direct the Superintendent to:
1.
convene an Ad Hoc Committee to review and report within
three (3) months on the implementation status of the
nine board-adopted core character education values;
and
2.
study and report within three (3) months on the feasibility
of including moments of reflection before lunch and
before dismissal
B-83
COMMEMORATION OF THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE INDEPENDENCE OF CUBA – MAY 20, 2004
ACTION
PROPOSED BY MS.
PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade
County, Florida, joins the Cuban-American community
as it commemorates, on May 20, 2004, the 102nd anniversary
of the independence of Cuba.
B-84
DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO EXPLORE THE FEASIBILITY OF MOVING THE EDUCATIONAL
PROGRAMS AT THE ENGLISH CENTER TO ANOTHER LOCATION
ACTION
PROPOSED BY MR.
AUGUSTIN J. BARRERA: That The School Board of Miami
Dade County, direct the Superintendent to explore the
feasibility of moving the educational programs at the
English Center to another location and report back
by May 19, 2004.
B-85
ESTABLISHMENT OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS FUNDING PRIORITIES FOR
THE 2004 LEGISLATIVE SESSION
ACTION
PROPOSED BY MS.
PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade
County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to adopt
as it top funding priorities for the 2004 Florida Legislative
Session the following issues:
1.
preserve the District Cost Differential (DCD);
2.
allocate Classrooms for Kids capital outlay funding
based only on K-12 needs;
3.
repeal statutory limitations on the use of the 2-mill
capital outlay levy;
4.
oppose the deletion of impact fees unless replaced
with a comparable revenue source;
5.
preserve the integrity of the FEFP using performance-based
funding as an incentive funded from new general revenue
funds;
6.
increase Workforce Development funding; and
7.
establish a sales tax exemption on all equipment and
materials used to construct and maintain a public K-12
facility, and ensure that the savings are passed on
to the school districts.
B-86
K-8 CONVERSION POLICY
ACTION
PROPOSED BY MR.
FRANK J. BOLAÑOS: That The School Board of Miami-Dade
County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to:
1.
develop a School Board rule establishing procedures
for the conversion of a school to a K-8 center; and
2.
submit the School Board rule for initial reading no
later than the Board meeting of June 17, 2004.
B-87
ENHANCIING CHARACTER & CIVIC EDUCATION
ACTION
PROPOSED BY MR.
FRANK J. BOLAÑOS: That The School Board of Miami-Dade
County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to develop
strategies to enhance Civic and Character Education
and report back to the School Board by May, 2004 with
recommendations on, but not limited to, the following:
1.
Increased teacher training
2.
Audit of school-based curriculum offerings
3.
Parental training activities for home
4.
Adopt Character Education curriculum to support FCAT
preparation activities
5.
Re-convene a workgroup with local experts to further
explore other enhancement.
C. SCHOOL
BOARD ATTORNEY
BOARD
RULES
C-20
PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULES: FINAL READING
6Gx13-3D-1.021, INTERNAL FUNDS—SPECIFIC PROCEDURES
6Gx13-5C-1.061, MANAGEMENT OF FUNDS – INTERNAL ACCOUNTS
PROPOSED
REPEAL OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE 6Gx13-3D-1.06, SCHOOL
ACTIVITIES FUNDS – SPECIFIC PROCEDURES
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1)
adopt amended School Board Rules, 6Gx13-3D-1.021,
Internal Funds – Specific Procedures and 6Gx13- 5C-1.061,
Management of Funds – Internal Accounts;
2)
repeal School Board Rule 6Gx13-3D-1.06, School Activities
Funds – Specific Procedures and the documents Manual
of Internal Accounting for Elementary Schools and Manual
of Internal Accounting for Secondary Schools, which
are incorporated by reference and a part of these rules;
and
3)
promulgate the new document, Manual of Internal
Fund Accounting for Elementary and Secondary Schools, to
be incorporated by reference and to be made part of
these rules, and authorize the Superintendent to file
the rules with the School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, to be effective March 17, 2004.
C-21
PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL READING
6Gx13-4A-1.15, ASSIGNMENT, TRANSFER, AND APPOINTMENT -- EXECUTIVE
LEVEL ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt
amended School Board Rule 6Gx13-4A-1.15, Assignment,
Transfer, and Appointment - Administrative Positions,
and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to
be effective March 17, 2004.
C-22
PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-8C-1.11, BOARD MEETINGS - PRESIDING OFFICIAL
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt
amended School Board Rule 6Gx13-8C-1.11, Board Meetings
- Presiding Official, and authorize the Superintendent
to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade
County, Florida, to be effective March 17, 2004.
C-23
PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL READING
6Gx13-8C-1.17, CITIZEN APPEARANCES – BOARD MEETINGS
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt
amended School Board Rule 6Gx13-8C-1.17, Citizen Appearances
- Board Meetings, and authorize the Superintendent
to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade
County, Florida, to be effective March 17, 2004.
C-24
PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-8C-1.23, SCHOOL BOARD COMMITTEE STRUCTURE
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt
amended School Board Rule 6Gx13- 8C-1.23, School Board
Committee Structure, and authorize the Superintendent
to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade
County, Florida, to be effective March 17, 2004.
C-25
PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13- 6A-1.02, ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt
amended Board Rule 6Gx13- 6A-1.02, Elementary and Secondary
School Calendar, and authorize the Superintendent to
file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida.
C-26
PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-3F-1.022,
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS FOR INSURANCE OR RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS
– POLICY
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- 3F-1.022, Professional
Services Contracts for Insurance or Risk Management
Programs – Policy.
C-27
PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-5A-1.10,
ATTENDANCE AREAS 2003-2004
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize
the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings
in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act
to amend Board Rule 6Gx13- 5A-1.10, Attendance Areas
2003-2004.
C-28
PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-4D-1.023, CONFIDENTIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL CLASSIFICATION
AND COMPENSATION PLAN
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- 4D-1.023, Confidential Exempt
Personnel Classification and Compensation Plan, and
the document, Classification and Compensation Plan
for Confidential Exempt Personnel, which is incorporated
by reference and is a part of this rule.
OFFICE
OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS
C-29
REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT
OF SCHOOLS TO INITIATE RULEMAKING TO AMEND SCHOOL BOARD RULE 6GX13-1C-1.16
TO PROVIDE A SPECIFIC MOURNING PERIOD UPON THE DEATH OF A STUDENT OR STAFF
MEMBER
ACTION
PROPOSED BY DR.
MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade
County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to initiate
rulemaking
in accordance with the Administrative Procedure act
to amend Board Rule 6Gx13-1C-1.16, Observance
of Death of Staff and Students, to include a mourning
period
of one week that will commence the morning after the
each has occurred.
C-30 PROPOSED
AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE 6GX13-2C-1.083, EDUCATIONAL
FACILITIES PLANNING, SITE SELECTION AND ACQUISITION, AND
CONSTRUCTION
ACTION
PROPOSED BY MR.
FRANK J. COBO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade
County, Florida, direct the board Attorney to amend
School Board Rule 6Gx13-2C-1.083, Educational Facilities
Planning, Site Selection and Acquisition, and Construction,
as noted above.
D. OFFICE
OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS
D-1
NEW BUSINESS: BOARD MEMBERS
D-2
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL FOR RESOLUTION NO. 04-20 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE EFFORTS OF FRIENDS OF THE MILITARY MUSEUM
AND VETERANS MEMORIAL OF SOUTH FLORIDA TO PRESERVE BUILDING 25 OF THE RICHMOND
NAVAL AIR STATION
ACTION
PROPOSED BY MR.
FRANK J. COBO: That the School Board of Miami-Dade
County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 04-20 of The
School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, supporting
the efforts of Friends of the Military Museum and Veterans
Memorial of South Florida to preserve Building of the
Richmond Naval Air Station.
D-3
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 04-22 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY, FLORIDA, CONGRATULATING KIDCO IV ON ITS FIFTH ANNIVERSARY AND RECOGNIZING
ITS BOARD OF TRUSTEES, MS. NILSA M. VELAZQUEZ, PRESIDENT/CEO AND ITS BOARD
OF DIRECTORS, FOR ITS EXTRAORDINARY LEADERSHIP AND CARING CONTRIBUTIONS TO
MIAMI-DADE’S COMMUNITY
ACTION
PROPOSED BY MS.
BETSY H. KAPLAN: That the School Board of Miami-Dade
County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 04-22 of the
School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, congratulating
KIDCO IV on its fifth anniversary and recognizing its
Board of Trustees, Ms. Nilsa M. Velazquez President/CEO
and its Board of Directors, for its extraordinary leadership
and caring contributions to Miami-Dade’s community.
D-4
REQUEST THE APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 04-21 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY, FLORIDA EXPRESSING ITS APPRECIATION TO EXPRESSWAY TOYOTA FOR ITS
GENEROUS GIFT TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS TEACHER OF THE YEAR
ACTION
PROPOSED BY DR.
MARTA M. PÉREZ: That the School Board of Miami-Dade
County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 04-21 of The
School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expressing
its appreciation to Expressway Toyota for its generous
gift to Miami-Dade County Public Schools Teacher of
the Year.
D-5
REQUEST THE APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 04-23 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY, FLORIDA EXPRESSING ITS APPRECIATION TO VELDA FARMS FOR ITS GENEROUS
SPONSORSHIP OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS TEACHER OF THE YEAR EVENT
ACTION
PROPOSED BY DR.
MARTA M. PÉREZ: That the School Board of Miami-Dade
County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 04-23 of The
School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expressing
its appreciation to Velda Farms for its generous sponsorship
of Miami-Dade County Public Schools Teacher of the
Year event.
D-6
REQUEST THE APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION NO. 04-24 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF CANON VERNEKA STURRUP SILVA
ACTION
PROPOSED BY DR.
ROBERT B. INGRAM: That the School Board of Miami-Dade
County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 04-24 of The
School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing
the life of Canon Verneka Sturrup Silva.
E. BUSINESS
E-2
AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH THE MIAMI-DADE
EXPRESSWAY AUTHORITY FOR A 2,486-SQUARE FOOT PORTION OF A 1.504-ACRE VACANT
BOARD-OWNED PARCEL LOCATED AT N.W. 12 STREET AND N.W. 137 AVENUE FOR THE
EXPANSION OF STATE ROAD 836
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize
the Superintendent or his designee to execute a purchase
and sale agreement with the Miami-Dade Expressway Authority
for a 2,486-square foot portion of a 1.504-acre vacant
Board-owned parcel of land located at the corner of
N.W. 12 Street and N.W. 137th Avenue, for
a purchase price of $56,000, and subject to the additional
terms and conditions set forth above.
E-4
AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH
APPLICATION NO. 03-293, ESTATES OF ELAINE L. EICHLEAY, LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST
CORNER OF S.W. 134 AVENUE AND S.W. 176 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.
03-293, Estates of Elaine L. Eichleay, located at the
southwest corner of S.W. 134 Avenue and S.W. 176 Street,
for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation
over and above educational facilities impact fees in
the amount of $79,200.
E-5
AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH
APPLICATION NO. 03-182, PRINCETON PARK HOMES, LLC, LOCATED EAST OF US1 AND
SOUTH OF S.W. 244 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.
03-182, Princeton Park Homes, LLC, located east of
US1 and south of S.W. 244 Street, for the provision
of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational
facilities impact fees in the amount of $10,800.
E-6
AUTHORIZATION TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY OF THE BRISAS DEL
MAR LIMITED PARTNERSHIP’S REQUEST FOR EXEMPTION OF EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES
IMPACT FEES IN CONNECTION WITH A PROPOSED AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT FOR
THE ELDERLY AT 556 WEST FLAGLER STREET
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recommend
approval to Miami-Dade County of the exemption of Educational
Facilities Impact Fees for the Brisas del Mar Limited
Partnership, in connection with a proposed affordable
housing project for the elderly at 556 West Flagler
Street.
CONSTRUCTION
E-24
AUTHORITY TO AMEND THE CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION BUDGET
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorizes
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-26
COMMISSIONING OF F.R. ALEMAN & ASSOCIATES, WEIDENER SURVEYING & MAPPING,
P.A., J. BONFILL & ASSOCIATES, INC., AND E.R. BROWNELL & ASSOCIATES,
INC. TO PROVIDE LAND SURVEYING CONSULTING SERVICES FOR A FOUR-YEAR TERM
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
a)
commission the firms of F.R. Aleman & Associates,
Inc., Weidener Surveying & Mapping, P.A., J. Bonfill & Associates,
Inc., and E.R. Brownell & Associats, Inc., to provide
land surveying consulting services for a four-year
term, commencing on March 17, 2004 through March 17,
2005, with the second, third and fourth years at the
Board’s option based on the above negotiated fees;
and
b)
provide for indemnification and hold harmless provisions
to the Board and its members, officials, officers and
employees by the consultant due to the consultant’s
negligent acts. The consultant wil maintain no less
than a $300,000 Professional Liability insurance policy,
a $300,000 Commercial General Liability insurance policy
and a $300,000 Automobile Liability insurance policy;
and
c)
provide for termination by the Board, with or without
cause, upon thirty (30) days written notice to the
consultant. The consultant may terminate the agreement,
with cause only, upon thirty (30) days written notice
to the Board; and
d)
limit the contract fee amount for any one consultant
to a not-to-exceed fee of $300,000 per year, without
obligation by the Board to assign a minimum number
of projects nor minimum amount fee to any one consultant
;and
e)
authorize the Superintendent to provide written notification
of this action to the firms of F.R. Aleman & Associates,
Inc., Weidener Surveying & Mapping, P.A., J. Bonfill & Associates,
Inc., and E.R. Brownell & Associates, Inc.
E-27
AUTHORITY TO AMEND THE AGREEMENTS WITH SPILLIS CANDELA DMJM AND WOLFBERG
ALVAREZ & PARTNERS AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER (A/E) FOR THE RELOCATABLE CLASSROOM
REPLACEMENT PROJECT (A0825) AT VARIOUS SITES THROUGHOUT THE DISTRICT
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
a)
approve amendment to the agreements with Spillis Candela
DMJM and Wolfberg Alvarez & Partners to include
the negotiated fees based on Attachment “A” fee schedule;
and
b)
confirm assignments already made to date (Attachments
“B” and “C”) based on the same negotiated fee schedules;
and
c)
authorize the Superintendent to provide written notification
of this action to Spillis Candela DMJM and Wolfberg
Alvarez & Partners.
E-28
REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR THE SELECTION
OF ONE OR MORE FIRMS TO PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATING SERVICES
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1)
authorize the Superintendent to issue Request for Proposals
(RFP) for the selection of one or more firms to provide
cost estimating services for a four-year term (with
the second, third and fourth years at the Board’s option);
and
2)
approve the Selection Committee that will select the
firm(s) for subsequent submission to the Superintendent
and the School Board for approval.
E-29
REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR THE SELECTION
OF ONE OR MORE FIRMS TO PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULING SERVICES
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1)
authorize the Superintendent to issue a Request for
Proposals (RFP) for the selection of one or more firms
to provide construction scheduling services for a four-year
term (with the second, third and fourth years at the
Board’s option); and
2)
approve the Selection Committee that will select the
firm(s) for subsequent submission to the Superintendent
and the School Board for approval.
E-30
REPLACEMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEER IN THE AGREEMENT WITH THE COLLAGE COMPANIES
TO PROVIDE DESIGN-BUILD SERVICES AT STATE SCHOOL “TT” (BOB GRAHAM EDUCATION
CENTER), PROJECT NO. A0715
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
(1)
approve the replacement of designated engineering specialist
Harper Partners with T Y LIN / H J Ross (formerly H
J Ross Associates) to perform civil engineering services
for the design-build firm of The Collage Companies
at State School “TT” (Bob Graham Education Center),
Project No. A0715, and
(2)
authorize the Superintendent to provide written notification
of this action to The Collage Companies.
E-31
APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
TURNER
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
PROJECT
NO. PB9999-13
SAFETY-TO-LIFE
PONCE
DE LEON MIDDLE SCHOOL
5801
Augusto Street, Coral Gables, Florida
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve
the GMP for Ponce de Leon Middle School, Project No.
PB9999-13, in the total amount of $1,079,005 which
includes building cost and a contingency in the amount
of $51,381.
E-32
BID AWARD TO TLMC ENTERPRISES, INC.
PROJECT
NO. 5C069
NEW
PARENT DROP- OFF AND PARKING LOT
BARBARA
HAWKINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
19010
NW 37 Avenue, Opa-Locka, Florida
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
a)
transfer $300,628 From Program 0001 Undistributed Capital
Contingency to Program 2175 Barbara Hawkins Elementary
School; and
b)
amend the five-year work program resulting from this
budget adjustment; and
c)
award Project No. 5C069, New Parent Drop-off and Parking
Lot, Barbara Hawkins Elementary School, on the basis
of Base Bid in the amount of $588,000 to the low bidder:
TLMC
Enterprises, Inc.
3800
NW 22 Avenue, Suite 100
Miami,
Florida 33142
E-33
FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT
NO. A0265BCM
RENOVATIONS
HIALEAH
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
251
E 7 Street, Hialeah, Florida
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm
Final Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A0265BCM, Renovations,
Hialeah Senior High School for an additional cost of
$6,129.
E-34
CHANGE ORDER NO. 9
PROJECT
NO. A0358
NEW
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
DR.
CARLOS J. FINLAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
851
SW 117 Avenue, Miami, Florida
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm
Change Order No. 9 on Project No. A0358, New Elementary
School, Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary School for
a credit of $189,397.
E-35
CHANGE ORDER NO. 3
PROJECT
NO. A0511
ADDITIONS/
RENOVATIONS/REMODELING
KINLOCH
PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
4275
NW 1 Street, Miami, Florida
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve
Change Order No. 3 on Project No. A0511, Additions/Renovations/Remodeling,
Kinloch Park Elementary School for an additional cost
of $150,494 and approve a time extension of 85 days.
E-36
CHANGE ORDER NO. 10
PROJECT
NO. A0569A0570
ADDITIONS
AND RENOVATIONS
AMELIA
EARHART ELEMENTARY / HIALEAH MIDDLE SCHOOL
6027/5987
East 7 Avenue, Hialeah, Florida
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm
Change Order No. 10 on Project No. A0569A0570, Additions
and Renovations, Amelia Earhart Elementary/Hialeah
Middle Schools for a credit of $55,830.
E-37
FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 3
PROJECT
NO. A0619
PRIMARY
LEARNING CENTER
PRIMARY
LEARNING CENTER “M” AT MADIE IVES
ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL
1351
Ives Dairy Road, North Miami Beach, Florida
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm
Final Change Order No. 3 on Project No. A0619, Primary
Learning Center, Primary Learning Center “M” @ Madie
Ives Elementary School for a credit of $21,189.
E-38
FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT
NO. A0656
LEASE
PURCHASE AGREEMENT
HUBERT
O. SIBLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
255
NW 115 Street, Miami, Florida
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve
Final Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A0656, Lease
Purchase Agreement, Hubert O. Sibley Elementary School
for an additional cost of $87,338.
E-39
FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 3
PROJECT
NO. A0681
DESIGN-BUILD
MEDIA CENTER/
MISCELLANEOUS
RENOVATIONS
NORTH
DADE MIDDLE SCHOOL
1840
NW 157 Street, Miami, Florida
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve
Final Change Order No. 3 on Project No. A0681, Design-Build
Media Center/Miscellaneous Renovations, North Dade
Middle School for a time extension of 69 days.
E-40
FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 4
PROJECT
NO. A0712
DESIGN-BUILD
ADDITION
AT PALM SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL (S/S “BB1”)
1025
W 56 Street, Hialeah, Florida
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve
Final Change Order No. 4 on Project No. A0712, Design-Build,
Addition at Palm Springs Middle School (S/S “BB1”)
for a time extension of 507 days.
E-41
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT
NO. A0825CMW7731
PORTABLE
CLASSROOM REPLACEMENT
MIAMI
SOUTHRIDGE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
19355
SW 114 Avenue, Miami, Florida
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm
Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A0825CMW7731, Portable
Classroom Replacement, Miami Southridge Senior High
School for an additional cost of $21,849.
E-42
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT
NO. BB999967CM
SAFETY-TO-LIFE
MIAMI
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
2450
SW 1 Street, Miami, Florida
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm
Change Order No. 1 on Project No. BB999967CM, Safety-to-Life,
Miami Senior High School for an additional cost of
$465,926 and approve a time extension of 60 days.
OFFICE
OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS
E-60
REQUEST FOR SUPPORT OF POSSIBLE DONATION OF SCHOOL SITE BY THE CITY OF SUNNY
ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, TO THE SCHOOL BOARD AND AUTHORIZATION TO PURSUE AN
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR THE POSSIBLE CONSTRUCTION OF A K-8 EDUCATIONAL FACILITY
ACTION
PROPOSED BY DR.
MICHAEL M. KROP: That the School Board of Miami-Dade
County, Florida:
1.
support the donation by the City of Sunny Isles Beach
to the School Board, of an approximate 2.5-acre site
located at N.E. 182nd Drive and North Bay
Road; a
2.
direct the superintendent to pursue an Interlocal Agreement
with the City of Sunny Isles Beach for the future construction
by the School Board of a K-8 facility on the subject
donated site.
F. DISTRICT
COMPLIANCE UNITS
F-1
PREQUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION
RECOMMENDED: That
the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
(a)
approve the prequalification certification, renewal,
as well as the increase in prequalification limits
of contractors, as indicated above;
(b)
deny the request to increase the single project prequalification
limit of contractors, as indicated above, and
(c)
deny A.C.T. Services, Inc.’s application for Contractor
Prequalification Certification.
PROFESSIONAL
STANDARDS
F-2
SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
ROBERT
BLACK - CUSTODIAN
LAKE
STEVENS MIDDLE SCHOOL
RECOMMENDED: That
effective March 17, 2004, at the close of the workday,
the School Board suspend Mr. Robert Black, Custodian,
at Lake Stevens Middle School for 30 calendar days
without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration
process, if requested.
F-3
SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
DEBRA
STARKES - TEACHER
WEST
LITTLE RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
RECOMMENDED: That
effective March 17, 2004, the School Board suspend
Ms. Debra Starkes, Teacher at West Little River Elementary
School for 30 workdays without pay,
