MDCPS Meeting Agenda

MEETING AGENDA

July 14, 2004

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AGENDA SECTION

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

OFFICIAL AGENDA

July 14, 2004 REGULAR BOARD MEETING 1:00 P.M.

PUBLIC HEARING 6:30 P.M.

PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK TO AN AGENDA ITEM listed for this meeting and/or the PUBLIC HEARING, to be conducted at approximately 6:30 P.M., should submit a written request to the Superintendent of Schools, 1450 N.E. Second Avenue, Room 158, Miami, Florida 33132, NO LATER THAN 4:30 P.M., MONDAY, JULY 12, 2004.

Pursuant to Board Rule 6Gx13-8C-1.17, a person not scheduled in advance to speak on a non-agenda topic must submit, either before or during the regularly scheduled meeting, a written request to the Chair. The request must state the person’s name, address, subject. Board members present at the meeting must vote by a 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.

The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, seeks public input and participation. However, the public purpose is not served when citizens become disorderly or disrupt the meeting. Accordingly, the Chair may order the removal from any School Board meeting of any person interfering with the expeditious or orderly process of the meeting provided the Chair has first issued a warning that continued interference with the orderly processes of the meeting will result in removal. Any law enforcement authority or a sergeant-at-arms designated by Chair shall remove any person ordered removed pursuant to this section §1001.372 (3), Fla.Stat.

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1:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION

SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS

Ben Sheppard Elementary School Recognition

Southeastern United States Mathematics Competition

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: June 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22 and 24, 2004

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: May 17 and June 16, 2004

AGENDA ITEMS RESERVED FOR CONSIDERATION

PUBLIC HEARING AT APPROXIMATELY 6:30 P.M.

A. SUPERINTENDENT’S PRIORITY ITEMS

A-1 NEW BUSINESS AND REPORTS

A-2 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FLORIDA DECLARE A STATE OF EMERGENCY AS AUTHORIZED IN FLORIDA STATUTE 1001.42(19) AND AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO PLAN, DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT THE DISTRICT LITERACY PLAN

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

1. declare a state of emergency as authorized in Florida statute 1001.42(19); and

2. authorize the Superintendent to plan, develop and implement the District Literacy Plan.

A-3 SUPERINTENDENT’S REORGANIZATION AND RESTRUCTURING OF SELECTED DISTRICT OFFICES

1. APPROVE THE PROPOSED REORGANIZATION AND RESTRUCTURING OF SELECTED DISTRICT OFFICES

2. ESTABLISH AND CLASSIFY NEW MANAGERIAL EXEMPT POSITIONS

3. APPROVE CHANGE OF TITLE

4. APPOINT AND ASSIGN

5. AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO MAKE MINOR PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS IN THE REORGANIZATION AND, IF NECESSARY, REPORT IN WRITING TO THE BOARD

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

1. Approve the proposed reorganization and restructuring of selected district offices;

2. Establish and classify the following administrative positions:

a. Deputy Superintendent, School Improvement, MEP pay grade 28

b. Deputy Superintendent, Business, Operations, Finance, and Construction, MEP pay grade 28

c. Chief of Accountability and Systemwide Performance, MEP pay grade 26

d. Director, Media Relations, MEP pay grade 25

e. Development Officer, MEP pay grade 24

3. Approve the following change of title:

Deputy Superintendent of Schools and Chief Education Officer, MEP pay grade 28, to Deputy Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction, MEP pay grade 28

4. Appoint and assign administrative personnel effective July 15, 2004, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated with the exception of the effective date as noted in the item:

a. Mercedes Toural, Deputy Superintendent of Schools and Chief Education Officer, MEP pay grade 28, to Deputy Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction, MEP pay grade 28

b. Ofelia San Pedro, to Deputy Superintendent, Business, Operations, Finance, and Construction, MEP pay grade 28

c. Irving S. Hamer, Jr., to Interim Chief of Staff, MEP pay grade 26

d. Howard S. Tames, to Interim Chief Personnel Officer, MEP pay grade 26, effective July 1, 2004, and

e. Gerald L. Darling, to Chief of Police and District Security, MEP pay grade 25

A-4 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONSULTANT AGREEMENT WITH MR. HOWARD S. TAMES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a consultant agreement with Mr.Howard S. Tames, at a daily rate of $619.50 from June 21, 2004 through September 1, 2004.

B. EDUCATION

B-1 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, ON BEHALF OF AVENTURA CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the first amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with the City of Aventura, Florida, on behalf of Aventura Charter Elementary School to:

1. change the name of the school to Aventura City of Excellence Charter School;

2. increase the grade level configuration from kindergarten through five to kindergarten through eight; and

3. increase the enrollment capacity from a maximum of 600 students to a maximum of 900 students, commencing with the 2005-2006 school year and continuing throughout the term of the contract which ends on June 30, 2018.

B-2 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH BALERE, INC., ON BEHALF OF BALERE LANGUAGE ACADEMY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the first amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with Balere, Inc., on behalf of Balere Language Academy, to open the school at a facility at 10600 Caribbean Boulevard, Miami, Florida 33189, commencing with the 2004-2005 school year and continuing throughout the term of the contract which ends on June 30, 2014.

B-3 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO 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: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the first amendment to 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, to open the school at a facility located at 14250 SW 202 Avenue, Miami, Florida 33196, commencing with the 2004-2005 school year and continuing throughout the term of the contract which ends on June 30, 2009.

B-4 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL, INC., ON BEHALF OF MIAMI COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the first amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with Miami Community Charter School, Inc., on behalf of Miami Community Charter School, to open the school at a facility located at 101 SW Redland Road, Florida City, Florida 33034 commencing with the 2004-2005 school year and continuing throughout the term of the contract which ends on June 30, 2009.

B-5 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI CHILDREN’S MUSEUM CHARTER SCHOOL, INC., ON BEHALF OF MIAMI CHILDREN’S MUSEUM CHARTER SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the second amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with Miami Children’s Museum Charter School, Inc., on behalf of Miami Children’s Museum Charter School to open at a facility located at 450 SW 4 Street, Miami, Florida 33130, commencing with the 2004-2005 school year and continuing until a permanent facility is ready for occupancy.

B-6 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIFTH AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH PINECREST ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF PINECREST PREPARATORY ACADEMY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the fifth amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with Pinecrest Academy, Inc., on behalf of Pinecrest Preparatory Academy to operate a third campus located at 12425 SW 72 Street, Miami, Florida 33183, commencing with the 2004-2005 school year and continuing throughout the term of the contract which ends on June 30, 2005.

B-7 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH PINECREST ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF PINECREST PREPARATORY ACADEMY CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the second amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with Pinecrest Academy, Inc., on behalf of Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter Middle School to operate a third campus located at 12425 SW 72 Street, Miami, Florida 33183, commencing with the 2004-2005 school year and continuing throughout the term of the contract which ends on June 30, 2013.

B-8 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI ON BEHALF OF NORTH MIAMI/FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY CHARTER SENIOR HIGH 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 City of North Miami on behalf of North Miami/Florida International University Charter Senior High School, for a term of fifteen years, commencing with the 2005-2006 school year and ending on June 30, 2020.

B-9 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH NORTH DADE COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL, INC., ON BEHALF OF NORTH DADE COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the first amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with North Dade Community Charter School, Inc., on behalf of North Dade Community Charter School to:

1. implement the Probation and Intervention Plan effective immediately and throughout the 2004-2005 school year;

2. terminate the charter school contractual agreement by June 30, 2005 if the school fails to meet all provisions of the Probation and Intervention Plan, waiving all rights to appeal under Section 1002.33(7)(c), Florida Statutes; and

3. relocate the school to a facility at 13301 NW 24 Avenue, Miami Florida 33054, commencing with the 2004-2005 school year and continuing throughout the term of the contract.

B-10 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOR THE CONTINUATION OF FULL SERVICE SCHOOLS IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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

1. enter into a contractual agreement with Miami-Dade County Health Department to utilize funds appropriated by the state to that agency for the continuation of Full Service Schools in Miami-Dade County Public Schools, effective August 12, 2004 through June 10, 2005; and

2. direct Financial Affairs to establish revenues and appropriations in the amount of $800,000; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

B-11 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-COUNTY/OUT-OF-STATE TRIPS FOR THE 2004-2005 SCHOOL YEAR

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the list of out-of-county/out-of-state trips for the 2004-2005 school year for use in conjunction with School Board Rule 6Gx13-6A-1.22, Field Trips.

B-22 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH CITRUS HEALTH NETWORK, INC., TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND RELATED SERVICES FOR 60 SEVERELY EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED AND EMOTIONALLY HANDICAPPED STUDENTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with Citrus Health Network, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $247,358.40, to provide educational and related services for 60 severely emotionally disturbed (SED) and emotionally handicapped (EH) students, effective August 1, 2004, through June 30, 2005.

The appropriation for this item will be included in the General Fund of the 2004-2005 Tentative Budget to be recommended for adoption in July 2004.

B-23 RECEIVE PLAN FOR PUBLIC RELATIONS CAMPAIGN TO EDUCATE STUDENTS AND PARENTS ON THE ADVANTAGES OF BEING BILINGUAL AND BILITERATE

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

1. receive the 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 in an amount not to exceed $3,000 for the 2004-2005 school year; and

2. direct the Superintendent to seek business partners that are willing to assist in the implementation of the plan.

The appropriation for this item will be included in the General Fund of the 2004-2005 Tentative Budget to be recommended for adoption in July 2004.

B-32 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 9
CASE NO: SM-212 (2003-2004) DOB: 02-26-87

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-212 (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-33 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 11
CASE NO: SM-221 (2003-2004) DOB: 02-11-87

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-221 (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: 09
CASE NO: SM-222 (2003-2004) DOB: 06-20-88

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-222 (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: 09
CASE NO: SM-224 (2003-2004) DOB: 10-20-88

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-224 (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

B-36 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 07
CASE NO: SM-229 (2003-2004) DOB: 04-25-91

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-229 (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

B-37 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 11
CASE NO: SM-232 (2003-2004) DOB: 02-14-84

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-232 (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-38 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
CASE NO: SM-237 (2003-2004) DOB: 04-22-89

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-237 (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

B-39 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 07
CASE NO: SM-242 (2003-2004) DOB: 08-28-90

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-242 (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

B-40 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 07
CASE NO: SM-243 (2003-2004) DOB: 08-24-89

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-243 (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

B-41 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08
CASE NO: SM-258 (2003-2004) DOB: 08/20/90

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-258 (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

B-42 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08
CASE NO: SM-280 (2003-2004) DOB: 06/14/89

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-280 (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

B-43 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 06
CASE NO: SM-281 (2003-2004) DOB: 11/28/91

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-281 (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

B-44 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 07
CASE NO: SM-287 (2003-2004) DOB: 10/24/89

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-287 (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

B-60 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT TWO GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE TITLE I SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT K-8 INITIATIVE AND THE TITLE I SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT SECONDARY INITIATIVE THROUGH THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT, 2001, PUBLIC LAW 107-110

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

1. accept grant awards from the Florida Department of Education for funding under the Title I School Improvement K-8 Initiative, in the amount of $2,284,794 and the Title I School Improvement Secondary Initiative, in the amount of $1,090,400, through the No Child Left Behind Act, 2001, Public Law 107-110 for a total amount of $3,375,194 for the grant period of July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005;

2. extend these programs 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 TWO GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE READING COACHES MODEL PROGRAM

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

1. accept two grant awards from the Florida Department of Education for funding under the Reading Coaches Model Program in the amount of $3,188,906 for the grant period of July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005;

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

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

B-62 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT TWO GRANT AWARDS AND ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO ACCEPT FUNDING FOR THE LAWTON CHILES MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIALEAH-MIAMI LAKES SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL TUTORIAL PROGRAMS

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

1. accept two grant awards from the Florida Department of Education for funding under District 13 sponsored County Resolution R-114-64, in the amount of $60,000 for the grant period of October 1, 2003 through September 30, 2004;

2. enter into contractual agreements with Miami-Dade County to accept funding for:

a. Lawton Chiles Middle School in the amount of $30,000, and

b. Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High School in the amount of $30,000 for the grant period of October 1, 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-63 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS FOR FUNDING UNDER THE LEARNING IN THE ARTS PROGRAM AT THE NEW WORLD SCHOOL OF THE ARTS

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

1. accept a grant award from the National Endowment for the Arts for funding under the Learning in the Arts Program at the New World School of the Arts in the amount of $63,000 for the grant period of August 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005;

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

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

B-64 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI FOR FUNDING THE PROGRAM PROMOTING SCIENCE AMONG ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS (P-SELL)

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

1. accept a grant award and enter into a contractual agreement from the University of Miami for funding Promoting Science among English Language Learners (P-SELL) in the amount of $500,000 for the grant period of May 15, 2004 through April 30, 2009;

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-65 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT (IDEA) TO FUND IDEA, PART B, SUPPORT SERVICES; IDEA, PART B, PRESCHOOL; AND IDEA, PART B, DISCRETIONARY SUPPLEMENT

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 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Part B, Support Services; Part B, Preschool; and Part B, Discretionary Supplement in the amount of $71,217,785 for the grant period of July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005;

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

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

B-80 REPORT: MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS ANNUAL SAFETY-TO-LIFE INSPECTION DOCUMENTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the Miami-Dade County Public Schools Annual Safety-to-Life Inspection Documents.

B-85 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – AUDIT OF MAINTENANCE SERVICE CONTRACTS, JUNE 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 Maintenance Service Contracts, June 2004, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

B-86 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – AUDIT OF THE INTERNAL FUNDS OF SELECTED ACCESS CENTER 5 SCHOOLS, JUNE 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 5 Schools, June 2004, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

B-87 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – AUDIT OF THE INTERNAL FUNDS OF SELECTED ACCESS CENTER 2 SCHOOLS, JUNE 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 2 Schools, June 2004, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

B-88 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – AUDIT OF THE INTERNAL FUNDS OF SELECTED CENTERS, JUNE 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, June 2004, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

B-89 EXTERNAL AUDITS OF THE COMMUNITY-BASED AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, PRESENTED BY THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the External Audits of the Community-Based Organizations and Other Organizations listed above, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

B-90 AMENDMENT TO COMMISSION ON ETHICS PROPOSAL

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

1. approve the revisions to the Commission on Ethics Proposal, Section 4; and

2. change the name of the policy from Commission on Ethics Proposal to Commission on Ethics Policy.

B-91 WORKERS COMPENSATION CLAIMS ADMINISTRATION AUDIT – THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, BY DELOITTE CONSULTING LLP, PRESENTED BY THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS

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

B-92 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE TENTATIVE BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 2005

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, tentatively approve for planning purposes, the following schedule of Board meeting dates for the period January-December 2005; January 19, February 16, March 16, April 13, April 21 (attendance boundary hearing only), May 18, June 15, July 13, July 26 (first budget public hearing), August 17, September 7 (regular meeting/second budget public hearing), October 19, November 16, November 22 (organization meeting), and December 14. The final listing of meeting dates for 2005 will be established by the Board at the 2004 organization meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 16, 2004.

C. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

C-1 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. DANIEL J. EPSTEIN - DOAH CASE NO. 03-4041

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. Daniel J. Epstein, accepting the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge in DOAH Case No. 03-4041, or accepting the exceptions set forth in Respondent’s Exceptions to Recommended Order, filed on behalf of the employee on June 10, 2004.

C-2 JOSEPH MELENDEZ, JR. v. THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA - SBC NO. 04-268

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida enter a final order in the case of Joseph Melendez, Jr. v. The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, Case No. SBC 04-268, denying the Request for Hearing filed on behalf of the employee for the reasons set forth in the proposed order.

C-3 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. MICHAEL W. DEPALO - DOAH CASE NO. 03-3242

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida enter an order accepting the Administrative Law Judge’s Recommended Order in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Michael W. Depalo, DOAH Case No. 03-3242.

C-20 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-4-1.07, CERTIFICATION: SUBSTITUTES, NONDEGREED VOCATIONAL, AND ADULT PART-TIME TEACHERS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Rule 6Gx13-4-1.07, Certification: Temporary Instructors, Nondegreed Vocational, Adult Part-time Teachers, Adjunct Educators, Career Specialists and Experts in the Field, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective July 14, 2004.

C-21 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-4D-1.023, CONFIDENTIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Rule 6Gx13-4D-1.023, Confidential Exempt Personnel Classification and Compensation Plan, and the amended document, Classification and Compensation Plan for Confidential Exempt Personnel, which is incorporated by reference and a part of this rule, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective July 14, 2004.

C-22 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULES: FINAL READING

6GX13-2C-1.083, EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES PLANNING, SITE SELECTION AND ACQUISITION, AND CONSTRUCTION

6GX13-7A-1.011, HISTORICAL PRESERVATION OF FACILITIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade, County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Rule 6Gx13-2C-1.083, Educational Facilities Planning, Site Selection and Acquisition, and Construction, and School Board Rule 6Gx13-7A-1.011, Historical Preservation of Facilities, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rules with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective July 14, 2004.

C-23 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-8D-1.01, COMPREHENSIVE DISTRICTWIDE PLANNING

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Rule 6Gx13-8D-1.01, Comprehensive Districtwide Planning, and the document, School Performance Excellence Planning Manual, which is incorporated by reference and is a part of this rule, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective July 14, 2004.

C-24 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-5D-1.021, SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICES PROGRAM

C-25 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-6C-1.01, APPLIED TECHNOLOGY (VOCATIONAL) AND ADULT EDUCATION

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 Rule 6Gx13-6C-1.01, Applied Technology (Vocational) and Adult Education, to repeal the document, Handbook and Procedures Manual for Adult Education, and to promulgate the new document, Adult and Applied Technology Education Procedures Manual, to be incorporated by reference and made part of this rule.

C-26 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-4D-1.09, PROCEDURES--PAYROLL

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-1.09, Procedures--Payroll, and to incorporate the document, Payroll Processing Procedures Manual, by reference to be made part of this rule.

C-27 PROPOSED PROMULAGATION OF NEW SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-4C-1.064, POLICY FOR UTILIZATION OF THE E-MAIL SYSTEM

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 promulgate new School Board Rule 6Gx13-4C-1.064, Policy for Utilization of the E-mail System.

C-28 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULES: INITIAL READING

6Gx13-4D-1.022, MANUAL OF PROCEDURES FOR MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL

6Gx13-4E-1.16, TERMINAL PAY–EXEMPT MANAGERIAL AND CONFIDENTIAL PERSONNEL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend School Board Rules 6Gx13- 4D-1.022, Manual of Procedures for Managerial Exempt Personnel by amending Section G, Employee Benefits, of the document, Manual of Procedures for Managerial Exempt Personnel, which is incorporated by reference and a part of this rule, and 6Gx13-4E-1.16, Terminal Pay–Exempt Managerial and Confidential Personnel.

D. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

D-1 NEW BUSINESS: BOARD MEMBERS

D-2 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-4A-1.18, ASSIGNMENT – MEMBERS OF SAME FAMILY

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MICHAEL M. KROP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend School Board Rule 6Gx13-4A-1.18, Assignment – Members of Same Family.

D-4 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO WORK IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TRANSIT AUTHORITY AND OTHER APPLICABLE ENTITIES TO EXPLORE OPPORTUNITIES FOR CO-LOCATING EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES WITHIN PROPOSED HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS ADJACENT TO MASS TRANSIT FACILITIES

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. FRANK J. COBO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to work in conjunction with the Miami-Dade County Transit Authority and other applicable entities to explore opportunities for co-locating educational facilities within proposed high-rise buildings adjacent to mass transit facilities.

D-5 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZE A FEASIBILITY STUDY TO PROVIDE INCREASED HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR TEACHERS AND OTHER DISTRICT PERSONNEL AS A MEANS OF ENHANCING EMPLOYEE RECRUITING EFFORTS AND LONG TERM STAFF RETENTION

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. FRANK J. COBO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to conduct a feasibility study to provide increased housing opportunities for teachers and other district personnel as a means of enhancing employee recruiting efforts and long term staff retention.

D-6 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD TO RECOGNIZE FLORIDA MILITARY PERSONNEL BY OFFERING ADULT AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES TO CONTINUE LIFE-LONG LEARNING IN THEIR CHOSEN CAREER PATH

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. FRANK J. COBO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognize Florida military personnel by offering adult and vocational training opportunities to continue life-long learning in their chosen career path.

D-7 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO WORK WITH THE ETHICS ADVISORY COMMITTEE (EAC) IN ESTABLISHING AN EAC WEB SITE LINKED TO THE DISTRICT’S HOMEPAGE, DADESCHOOLS.NET

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to work with the Ethics Advisory Committee (EAC) in establishing an EAC web site linked to the District’s homepage, dadeschools.net

D-8 DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO SEEK AN OPINION FROM THE FLORIDA STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL REGARDING CONFLICTING MANDATES OF THE FEDERAL NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT OF 2001, THE FLORIDA A+ PLAN, AND THE CONSTITUTIONAL CLASS SIZE REDUCTION AMENDMENT

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. AGUSTIN J. BARRERA: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to seek an opinion from the Florida Attorney General regarding conflicting mandates of the federal No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, the Florida A+ Plan, and the constitutional class size reduction amendment.

D-9 CHILD ASSAULT PREVENTION PROJECT OF SOUTH FLORIDA (CAP)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. FRANK J. BOLAÑOS: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognize Child Assault Prevention Project of South Florida, Inc. (CAP).

D-10 ENHANCING CHARACTER & CIVIC EDUCATION

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. FRANK J. BOLAÑOS: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to utilize federal grant dollars to implement increased teacher training, parental training activities and adapting curriculum to support FCAT preparation activities for the 2004-2005 school year.

E. BUSINESS OPERATIONS

E-1 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 03-300, CARDAN OF SOUTH DADE, LLC, LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SW 194 AVENUE AND SW 304 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. 03-300, Cardan of South Dade, LLC, located the southwest corner of SW 304 Street and SW 194 Avenue, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $22,800.

E-2 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 03-262, SUMMERVILLE DEVELOPMENT, INC., LOCATED AT 24751 SW 117 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 Application No. 03-262, Summerville Development, Inc., located at 24751 SW 117 Avenue, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $7,200.

E-3 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A MONETARY DONATION IN ADDITION TO EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES AS ALLOWED FOR UNDER THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT IN CONNNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 03-386, INTERNATIONAL BOTANICAL, LLC, LOCATED AT 12801 SW 224 STREET

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $4,800, in connection with Application No. 03-386, International Botanicals, LLC, located at 12801 SW 224 Street.

E-5 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A COVENANT RUNNING WITH THE LAND IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY IN CONNECTION WITH CONSTRUCTION OF A 16 CLASSROOM SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 13100 SW 59 STREET, MIAMI, PROJECT NO. A0739

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute a covenant running with the land in favor of Miami-Dade County at Howard D. McMillan Middle School.

E-6 AUTHORIZATION TO DEDICATE LAND TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR A RIGHT-OF-WAY ADJACENT TO STATE SCHOOL “MMM” AT MIAMI CORAL PARK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 8865 SW 16 STREET, MIAMI

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute the necessary documents to dedicate land to Miami-Dade County for a right-of-way adjacent to State School “MMM” at Miami Coral Park Senior High School.

E-7 AUTHORIZATION TO DEDICATE LAND TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR TWO RIGHTS-OF-WAY ADJACENT TO STATE SCHOOL “Z-1”, AT MIAMI HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 17661 SW 117 AVENUE, MIAMI

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the chair and Secretary to execute the necessary documents t o dedicated land to Miami-Dade County for two rights-of-way adjacent to State School “Z-1” at Miami Heights Elementary School.

E-8 RENEWAL OF SUBLEASE AGREEMENT WITH U.S. PARKING & ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR 175 PARKING SPACES, LOCATED AT 1444 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD, MIAMI

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the renewal of the sublease agreement with U.S. Parking for 175 parking spaces, located at 1444 Biscayne Boulevard, at an annual rental amount of $75,660. The term of the renewal option period will commence October 1, 2004, and will end September 30, 2005. All other terms and conditions of the sublease agreement will remain unchanged.

E-9 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH KIDCO CHILD CARE, INC., FOR USE OF VACANT BOARD-OWNED LAND AT THE FORMER BUENA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 3001 NW 2 AVENUE, FOR THE PROVISION OF A HEAD START PROGRAM TO WYNWOOD AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute a lease agreement with Kidco Child Care, Inc., for use of vacant Board-owned land at the former Buena Vista Elementary School, located at 3001 NW 2 Avenue, for the provision of a Head Start program to Wynwood and the surrounding community, substantially in conformance with the terms and conditions set forth.

E-11 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 03-010, NARANJA LAKES HOLDINGS, LLC AND NARANJA LAKES HOLDINGS II, LLC, PROVIDING FOR A DONATION OF 3.26 ACRES OF VACANT LAND OVER AND ABOVE EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES AND THE PURCHASE OF A 4.84 ACRE CONTIGUOUS PARCEL AS A CREDIT IN-LIEU-OF EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES, LOCATED AT THE NORHTEAST CORNER OF SW 280 STREET AND THEORETICAL SW 150 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, subject to an acceptable Phase II Environmental Audit:

1. authorize the Superintendent to accept a voluntary donation of a 3.26-acre site located at the northeast corner of SW 280 Street and theoretical SW 150 Avenue, as a donation over and above educational facilities impact fees, subject to the provision that in the event the proposed Donated Parcel is found to be unsuitable for use as a public school facility, as determined solely by the Board, the Applicant shall have the option to remedy the cause or dedicate an alternate site, acceptable to the Board, within the general vicinity of the original Donated Parcel site or pay the Board a mitigation fee of $390,000, and other terms and conditions set forth and

2. authorize the purchase of an additional 4.84-acre site located adjacent to the donated land, at a purchase price of $700,000, as a credit in-lieu-of educational facilities impact fees, subject to the District receiving any future impact fees over $700,000 and not providing a reimbursement in the event impact fees fail to reach $700,000 and other terms and conditions, all in connection with Application No. 03-010, Naranja Lakes Holdings, LLC, and Naranja Lakes II, LLC.

E-12 REVIEW OF PROTOTYPE MIDDLE SCHOOL FACILITIES LIST

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to implement Option B and revise the current prototype facilities list to include the “Revisions To Prototype Middle School Facilities List” referenced in Exhibit 1, increasing the student stations from 1528 to 1662 and funding the budget shortfall of $2,486,938 for prototypical middle state school “NN-1”.

E-21 COMMISSIONING OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRMS(S) FOR ONE AND TWO STORY PROTOTYPE ADDITIONS AT VARIOUS SITES FOR CAPITAL REMODELING AND RENOVATION PROJECTS

E-22 TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT WITH JOHNSON ASSOCIATES ARCHITECTS, INC., AS DESIGN CRITERIA PROFESSIONAL (DCP) FOR THE REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS PROJECT AT HOWARD D. MCMILLAN MIDDLE SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. A0819-QZAB

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

1. terminate the agreement with Johnson Associates Architects, Inc., as Design Criteria Professional (DCP) for the Remodeling and Renovation Project at McMillan Middle School (Project No. A0819-QZAB), without cause; and

2. provide written notification of this action to the DCP.

E-23 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
JAMES B. PIRTLE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
PROJECT NO. A0825S5481
MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION
TREASURE ISLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
7540 E. TREASURE DRIVE, N. BAY VILLAGE, FLORIDA

E-24 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
JAMES B. PIRTLE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
PROJECT NO. A0825S3661
MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION
NATURAL BRIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1650 NE 141 STREET, NORTH MIAMI, FLORIDA

E-25 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
JAMES B. PIRTLE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
PROJECT NO. A0825S6761
MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION
REDLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL
16001 SW 248 STREET, HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA

E-26 BID AWARD
PROJECT NO. A0847
WINDOW REPLACEMENT AND MINOR RENOVATIONS
LENORA B. SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
4700 NW 12 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

E-28 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 4
PROJECT NO. A0653
ADDITIONS AND RENOVATIONS
THENA CROWDER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
757 NW 66 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 4 on Project No. A0653, Additions and Renovations, Thena Crowder Elementary School for an additional cost of $17,729.

E-29 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A0825W2262CM
PORTABLE CLASSROOM REPLACEMENT
GREENGLADE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
3060 SW 127 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 1 on Project No.A0825W2262CM, Portable Classroom Replacement, Greenglade Elementary School for a credit of $14,747.

E-30 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A0825S6571CM
PORTABLE CLASSROOM REPLACEMENT
NORLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL
1235 NW 192 TERRACE. MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A0825S6571CM, Portable Classroom Replacement, Norland Middle School for a credit of $37,620.

E-31 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A0825W6861CM
PORTABLE CLASSROOM REPLACEMENT
SOUTHWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL
16301 SW 80 AVENUE, VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A0825W6861CM, Portable Classroom Replacement, Southwood Middle School for a credit of $41,260.

E-32 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A0825S7131CM
NEW CONSTRUCTION MODULAR BUILDING ADDITION
HIALEAH-MIAMI LAKES SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
7977 W 12 AVENUE, HIALEAH, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 1 on Project No.A0825S7131CM, New Construction Modular Building Addition, Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High School for a credit of $25,734.

E-33 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
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 Final Change Order No. 1 on Project No.A0825CMW7731, Portable Classroom Replacement, Miami Southridge Senior High School for a credit of $30,645.

E-34 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A0825W7781CM
PORTABLE CLASSROOM REPLACEMENT
FELIX VARELA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
15255 SW 96 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 1 on Project No.A0825W7781CM, Portable Classroom Replacement, Felix Varela Senior High School for a credit of $97,997.

E-35 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. BB0557
DESIGN BUILD- NEW ADDITION AND REMODELING
MIAMI PALMETTO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
7460 SW 118 STREET, VILLAGE OF PINECREST, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 1 on Project No. BB0557, Design Build – New Addition and Remodeling, Miami Palmetto Senior High School for an additional cost of $6,750 and approve a time extension of 75 days.

E-36 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. BB999966
DISTRICT-WIDE FIRE SAFETY UPGRADE
HIALEAH-MIAMI LAKES SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
7977 W 12 AVENUE, HIALEAH, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/ approve Change Order No. 1 on Project No. BB999966, District-Wide Fire Safety Upgrade, Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High School for an additional cost of $90,127 and approve a time extension of 81 days.

E-50 FINAL RENEWAL OF CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH H.A. CONTRACTING CORP.
JOB ORDER CONTRACT (JOC)
DETAILED REPAIRS AND CONSTRUCTION TASKS FOR MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS
SOUTH REGION OF THE M-DCPS DISTRICT
(ORIGINAL CONTRACT NO. JOC02-S-A)
1^ST RENEWAL CONTRACT NO. JOC02-S-A
FINAL RENEWAL CONTRACTS NO. JOC02-S-B

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to renew the contractual agreement with H.A. Contracting Corp., Contract No. JOC02-S-B, in conformance with Article 14 of the contract, for a period of one year, commencing on the date the current contract meets the maximum value, or on August 21, 2004, whichever occurs first.

E-51 BID AWARD
PROJECT NO. A0835 (REBID)
ROOF REPLACEMENT
BARBARA HAWKINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
19010 NW 37^TH AVENUE, OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA

E-52 AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF THE MAGELLAN SYSTEM, HARDWARE, NECESSARY TRAINING AND LABOR BY APPROVING THE RELEASE OF $778,760 ALREADY APPROPRIATED IN FY 2003-04

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade Count, Florida authorize the purchase of the Magellan system, hardware, necessary training and labor by approving the release of $778,760 already appropriated in FY 2003-04.

F. DISTRICT COMPLIANCE UNITS

F-1 PREQUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the prequalification certifications and renewal of contractors.

F-3 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE SOUTH FLORIDA AFTER-SCHOOL ALL-STARS FOR EDUCATIONAL SERVICES VIA THE MIDDLE SCHOOL ENRICHMENT 21^ST CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTERS GRANT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with South Florida After-School All-Stars for $50,600 for educational services provided from July 7, 2004 through August 3, 2004 for educational services via the Middle School Enrichment 21^st Century Community Learning Centers Grant at North Dade Middle School.

No district funds are required.

F-4 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
LUIS KNOEPFFLER – SCHOOL SECURITY MONITOR
HOWARD D. MCMILLAN MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective August 12, 2004, the School Board suspend Luis Knoepffler, School Security Monitor at Howard D. McMillan Middle School, for 30 work days without pay.

F-5 TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT OF INSTRUCTIONAL EMPLOYEE FOR FAILURE TO CORRECT NOTED PERFORMANCE DEFICIENCIES DURING THE 90-CALENDAR DAY PERFORMANCE PROBATION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, terminate the employment contract of the referenced instructional employee, effective June 11, 2004, at the close of the workday, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

F-6 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
KEITH L. DEVEAUX – DRIVER TRAINER
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

RECOMMENDED: That effective July 14, 2004, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Keith L. Deveaux, Driver Trainer at Department of Transportation, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

F-7 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
FREDERICK D. TUFF - CUSTODIAN
NORTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective July 14, 2004, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Frederick D. Tuff, Custodian, at North Transportation Center, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

G. FINANCIAL AFFAIRS

G-1 AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE PROPOSED TENTATIVE BUDGET AND MILLAGE LEVIES FOR 2004-05

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

1. advertise a proposed operating millage levy of 6.302 mills, a proposed capital outlay millage levy of 2.000 mills, and a proposed debt service levy of .629 mills, subject to certification of the State Required Local Effort Millage Levy and the Supplemental Discretionary Millage Levy;

2. advertise the Tentative Budget (Attachment A);

3. advertise the listing and description of capital projects to be funded from the 2004-05 Capital Millage Levy (Attachment B);

4. modify the advertised State Required Local Effort Millage Levy and the Supplemental Discretionary Millage Levy pursuant to official notification by the Commissioner of Education; and

5. amend for the purpose of advertisement the State portion of the Florida Education Finance Program (FEFP) pursuant to official notification by the Commissioner of Education.

G-16 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR MAY 2004

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Monthly Financial Report for May 2004.

G-21 AUTHORIZATION TO ENGAGE DELOITTE CONSULTING LLP, TO PERFORM AN ASSET LIABILITY STUDY FOR THE SUPPLEMENTAL EARLY RETIREMENT PLAN

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

1. authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with Deloitte Consulting LLP at an amount not to exceed $25,000 for an Asset Liability Study; and

2. grant an exception to School Board Rule 6Gx13-3F-1.021.

G-31 REQUEST FOR CONFIRMATION OF PAYMENT FOR HALF OF THE COMMERCIAL PACKAGE INSURANCE POLICY AND SPECIAL EVENTS POLICY INSURING BOTH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND MIAMI-DADE COLLEGE FOR NEW WORLD SCHOOL OF THE ARTS

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

1. authorize the renewal of payment for a commercial package insurance policy secured by Miami-Dade County Public Schools and Miami-Dade College, with Twin City Fire Insurance Company (Hartford) (A.M. Best A+ XV), through Marsh, Inc., with each entity to pay onehalf of the total annual premium, effective August 1, 2004 to August 1, 2005, with the Board's share of premium for the renewal of $12,817.72 to come from the Board's general liability insurance budget; and

2. authorize the purchase of a special events insurance policy secured by Miami-Dade County Public Schools and Miami-Dade College, through Marsh, Inc., with each entity to pay one-half of the total annual premium, effective June 25, 2004 to June 25, 2005, with the Board's share of premium for the renewal of $2,420 to come from the Board's general liability insurance budget.

G-56 REQUEST FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO AUTHORIZE WLRN-FM TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH NPR (NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO) AND MARKETPLACE PRODUCTIONS AT NO COST FOR SPACE AND ACCESS TO PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into contractual agreements with NPR (National Public Radio) and Marketplace Productions at no cost for space and access to production equipment in order to enhance the already established program relationship.

G-60 REQUEST APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL AWARD ON TERM BIDS

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

(1)

Bid No. 151-CC01 – CALCULATORS: MATH, SCIENTIFIC AND GRAPHING, to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of calculators, for Miami-Dade County Public Schools, during the term of the bid, effective November 19, 2003, through May 31, 2005. This supplemental award is requested to cover the increased usage of calculators. Title I Grants Administration has a need to purchase calculators that will be given to students in schools implementing the Title I Program. These calculators are for classroom use for courses in algebra, trigonometry and geometry and will also provide the students with practical hands-on experience, for the taking of FCAT and other standardized tests. There are several purchase requisitions totaling $1,394,853 to accommodate this purchase. This supplement would allow for the purchase of calculators for use by middle and senior high school students. In addition, usage on this contract is slightly higher than anticipated.

Average monthly usage was $23,162.76 and now is $29,030.95. An additional supplement of $60,000 is requested to cover these increased figures.

Fund Source	Various
M/WBE Eligibility	Hispanic Female - No Dollar Amount African American Male - No Dollar Amount

1. AFP INDUSTRIES
7436 S.W. 48 STRE
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: VIVIAN C. CASTELLANOS, PRESIDENT (HF)

2. D H DISTRIBUTING COMPANY
2525 NORTH SEVENTH STREET
HARRISBURG, PA 17110
OWNER: JAMES SCHWAB
VICE PRESIDENT/TREASURER

3. GALLOWAY OFFICE SUPPLIES & FURNITURE
10201 N.W. 21 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: JIM TOURAL, PRESIDENT

4. GLOBAL ASSOCIATES COMPUTERS
2000 BANKS ROAD, SUITE 201G
MARGATE, FL 33063
OWNER: DANNY OYEWALE, PRESIDENT (AM)

5. OFFICE DEPOT, INC.
13794 N.W. 4 STREET
SUNRISE, FL 33325
OWNER: BRUCE NELSON, PRESIDENT ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $463,255.36
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL 0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $1,454,853

(2)

Bid No. 102-CC03 – CAFETERIA PAPER AND PLASTIC SUPPLIES, to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of cafeteria paper and plastic supplies, for the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the bid, effective August 20, 2003, through February 18, 2005. The bid was issued for an 18-month period, however, the quantities identified for usage were for a 12-month period. This supplemental amount is requested to enable purchases through the expiration date of the contract.

Fund Source	0410 - Food Service
M/WBE Eligibility	Hispanic Male - No Dollar Amount

PRIMARY

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

ACE PAPER CORPORATION
8270 S.W. 173 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33157
OWNER: FRANK A. MARESMA, PRESIDENT

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

BERK ENTERPRISES, INC.
2671 YOUNGSTOWN ROAD SE
WARREN, OHIO 44484
OWNER: ROBERT BERK, PRESIDENT

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

CENTRAL POLY-CORP
18 DONALDSON PLACE
LINDEN, NJ 07036
OWNER: ANDREW HOFFER, PRESIDENT

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

DAYMARK FOOD SAFETY SYSTEMS
12830 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY
BOWLING GREEN, OH 43402
OWNER: ALBERT CAPERNA, C.E.O.

EMF ENTERPRISES
10494 N.W. 26 STREET, SUITE 101A
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: ELIZABETH FERNANDEZ

SERV-PAK CORPORATION
5844 DAWSON STREET
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33023-1918
OWNER: JOEL MAHLER, PRESIDENT

TAPE PRODUCTS COMPANY
11630 DEERFIELD ROAD
CINCINNATI, OH 45242
OWNER: WILLIAM FETTE, SECRETARY

SHORE DISTRIBUTION RESOURCES, INC.
18 MANITOBA WAY
MARLBORO, NJ 07746
OWNER: HARVEY SHORE, PRESIDENT

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

SECONDARY

ACE PAPER CORPORATION
8270 S.W. 173 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33157
OWNER: FRANK A. MARESMA, PRESIDENT

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

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

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

DAYMARK FOOD SAFETY SYSTEMS
12830 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY
BOWLING GREEN, OH 43402
OWNER: ALBERT CAPERNA, C.E.O.

EMF ENTERPRISES
10494 N.W. 26 STREET, SUITE 101A
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: ELIZABETH FERNANDEZ

SHORE DISTRIBUTION RESOURCES, INC.
18 MANITOBA WAY
MARLBORO, NJ 07746
OWNER: HARVEY SHORE, PRESIDENT

SERV-PAK CORPORATION
5844 DAWSON STREET
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33023-1918
OWNER: JOEL MAHLER, PRESIDENT

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

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

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $2,360,314.25
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL 0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $1,180,157

G-61 PARTIAL AWARD BID NO. 022-DD02 – TOOLS, SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT, CUSTODIAL IV

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, PARTIAL AWARD Bid No. 022-DD02 – TOOLS, SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT, CUSTODIAL IV, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of custodial tools, supplies and equipment, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective July 14, 2004, through July13, 2005, as follows:

1. CALICO INDUSTRIES, INC.
9045 JUNCTION DRIVE
ANNAPOLIS JUNCTION, MD 20701 ESTIMATE $44,988
OWNER: FRANK JARET, PRESIDENT

2. COLONIAL PAPER COMPANY, INC.
3720 N.E. 33 STREET
OCALA, FL 34479 ESTIMATE $52,552.50
OWNER: GAIL TUCK, PRESIDENT (WF)

3. DIAMOND CHEMICAL COMPANY, INC.
UNION AVENUE & DUBOIS STREET
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ 07073 ESTIMATE $31,860
OWNER: HAROLD DIAMOND, PRESIDENT

4. IDEAL SUPPLY, INC.
4321 N.E. 12 TERRACE
OAKLAND PARK, FL 33334 ESTIMATE $54,832.40
OWNER: JORGE F. MANRESA, PRESIDENT (HM)

5. PYRAMID SCHOOL PRODUCTS
6510 NORTH 54 STREET
TAMPA, FL 33610-1908 ESTIMATE $4,044
OWNER: JOHN O. MILLER, VICE PRESIDENT

6. REX CHEMICAL CORPORATION
2270 N.W. 23 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33142 ESTIMATE $19,461
OWNER: BEATRIZ GRANJA, PRESIDENT/C.E.O. (WF)

7. SECO SUPPLIES, INC.
445 GRAND BAY DRIVE
KEY BISCAYNE, FL 33149 ESTIMATE $6,060
OWNER: SYBIL J. PULVER, PRESIDENT (WF)

8. TROY INDUSTRIES, INC.
1038 N.W. 21 TERRAC
MIAMI, FL 33127 ESTIMATE $25,987.50
OWNER: BERNICE SHAPIRO, PRESIDENT (WF)9.

WEXFORD LABS, INC.
325 LEFFINGWELL AVENUE
KIRKWOOD, MD 63122 ESTIMATE $84,490.50
OWNER: MARY ANNE AUER, C.E.O.

10. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $324,275.90.

G-62 PARTIAL AWARD BID NO. 036-DD06 – LAWN EQUIPMENT, POWER

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, PARTIAL AWARD Bid No. 036-DD06 – LAWN EQUIPMENT, POWER, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of power-lawn equipment, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective July 14, 2004, through June 15, 2005, as follows:

1. NORTH MIAMI LAWNMOWER, INC.
855 N.E. 130 STREET
NORTH MIAMI, FL 33161 ESTIMATE $10,188
OWNER: LINDA SKINNER, PRESIDENT

2. JOE BLAIR GARDEN SUPPLY, INC.
320 N.W. 79 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33138 ESTIMATE $9,949.50
OWNER: JOHN BAXTER, PRESIDENT

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $20,137.50.

G-63 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 July 14, 2004, through January 13, 2006, as follows:

1. SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE SYSTEMS, INC.
12701 N.W. 38 AVENUE
OPA-LOCKA, FL 33054
OWNER: STEPHEN M. GREENE, PRESIDENT

2. Reject Items: 1, 2, 3, 1A, 2A, 3A, 4, 4A, 4B and 4C.

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $1,384,058.76.

G-64 BALANCE AWARD BID NO. 051-DD09 – INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES CATALOG DISCOUNT BID

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, BALANCE AWARD Bid No. 051-DD09 – INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES CATALOG DISCOUNT BID, to purchase, at firm percentage discounts, quantities, as may be required, of Maintenance, Repair and Operating (MRO) industrial equipment and supplies, for stock and non-stock items, for Maintenance Operations, during the term of the bid, effective July 14, 2004, through May 18, 2006, as follows:

a. Building/Construction supplies and equipment.
b. Carpet and carpet supplies (for stock).
c. Caulking.
d. Ceiling tile and supplies.
e. Door hardware supplies.
f. Electrical supplies and equipment.
g. Electronic supplies and equipment.
h. Floor tiles and supplies (for stock).
i. General purpose batteries.
j. Glass.
k. Glazing sheets.
l. Ladders.
m. Material handling supplies and equipment.
n. Plastic laminates (mica).
o. Plumbing supplies and equipment.
p. Privacy lattice.
q. Roof siding.
r. Roofing supplies.
s. Safety products.
t. Signage (non-marquee signs).
u. Steel and metal products.
v. Welding gases, equipment and supplies.
w. Wood paneling.

1. ACE LOCK AND SECURITY SUPPLY
565 RAHWAY AVENUE
UNION, NJ 07083-6631
OWNER: AVA CHERKES

G-65 AWARD BID NO. 062-DD03 – STORAGE AND DELIVERY OF FROZEN PIZZA AND PASTA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 062-DD03 – STORAGE AND DELIVERY OF FROZEN PIZZA AND PASTA, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of storage and delivery of frozen pizza and pasta, for the Department of Foodand Nutrition, during the term of the bid, effective July 14, 2004, through January13, 2006, as follows:

1. SOUTHEAST FROZEN FOODS, CO., L.P.
D.B.A. THE AMERICAN LOGISTIC GROUP
18770 N.E. 6 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33179
OWNER: JACKSON HOLE INVESTMENTS ACQUISITIONS, L.P.

2. SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE SYSTEMS, INC.
12701 N.W. 38 AVENUE
OPA-LOCKA, FL 33054
OWNER: STEPHEN M. GREENE, PRESIDENT

3. Reject Item 3.

4. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $302,887.13.

G-66 AWARD BID NO. 070-DD03 – SPECIAL MILK PRODUCTS, A LA CARTE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 070-DD03 – SPECIAL MILK PRODUCTS, A LA CARTE, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of special milk products, for the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the bid, effective July 14, 2004, through July 15, 2005, as follows:

1. SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE SYSTEMS, INC.
12701 N.W. 38 AVENUE
OPA-LOCKA, FL 33054
OWNER: STEPHEN M. GREENE, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $719,550.

G-67 AWARD BID NO. 074-DD06 – AIR CONDITIONERS, WINDOW AND WALL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 074-DD06 – AIR CONDITIONERS, WINDOW AND WALL, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of window and wall air conditioners, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective July 14, 2004, through July 13, 2005, as follows:

1. FRIEDRICH AIR CONDITIONING COMPANY
4200 NORTH PAN AM EXPRESSWAY
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78218-5212 ESTIMATE $666,545
OWNER: RICHARD H. WARD, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $666,545.

G-68 AWARD OF BID NO. 077-DD06 – TREE TRIMMING AND FENCE-LINE CLEARING

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 077-DD06 – TREE TRIMMING AND FENCE-LINE CLEARING, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of tree trimming and fence-line clearing, for Maintenance Operations, during the term of the bid, effective July 14, 2004, through January 13, 2006, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. FLORIDA COAST SERVICES, INC.
6664 SWEET MAPLE LANE
BOCA RATON, FL 33433 ESTIMATE $364,775
OWNER:DONNA M. MULGREW, PRESIDENT (WF)

ALTERNATE

2. TROMPEX CORPORATION
13380 S.W. 131 STREET, SUITE 126
MIAMI, FL 33186
OWNER: TIM OKOINYAN, PRESIDENT (AM)

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $364,775.

G-69 PARTIAL AWARD BID NO. 081-DD03 – VENDING-MACHINE FEE PROGRAM FOR SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS, STUDENT ACCESS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, PARTIAL AWARD Bid No. 081-DD03 – VENDING-MACHINE FEE PROGRAM FOR SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS, STUDENT ACCESS, to provide vending-machine service to all senior and vocational high schools, at a firm annual access fee per senior high school, paid to Miami-Dade County Public Schools, during the term of the bid, effective July 14, 2004, through June 30, 2005, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. COCA-COLA ENTERPRISES, INC.
D.B.A. FLORIDA COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY
100 TAMPA OAKS BOULEVARD, SUITE 350
TAMPA, FL 33637 ACCESS FEE $1,194,955
OWNER: THE COCA-COLA COMPANY

2. GESCO MIAMI CORPORATION
430 B. ANSIN BOULEVARD
HALLANDALE, FL 33009 ACCESS FEE $17,300
OWNER: JEFFREY GESSER, PRESIDENT

3. GILLY VENDING, INC.
2083 N.E. 160 STREET
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL 33162 ACCESS FEE $1,265,800
OWNER: GILDA ROSENBERG, PRESIDENT (HF)

4. ICE CREAM VENDING COMPANY
4723 N.W. 79 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33166 ACCESS FEE $5,820
OWNER: CARLOS A. EGUEZ, PRESIDENT

5. ICE CREAM VENDORS, INC.
5256 N.W. 163 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33014 ACCESS FEE $55,500
OWNER: MILTON KORDISH

6. INTERSTATE BEVERAGE CORPORATION
1915 WEST 8 AVENUE
HIALEAH, FL 33010 ACCESS FEE $60,000
OWNER: ALVARO LOZANO, PRESIDENT

7. MICI VENDING
3960 WEST 6 AVENUE
HIALEAH, FL 33012 ACCESS FEE $16,500
OWNER: CIRA REVUELTA

8. PEPSI BOTTLING GROUP
7777 N.W. 41 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166 ACCESS FEE $138,017
OWNER: BOTTLING GROUP HOLDINGS, INC.

G-70 AWARD BID NO. 092-DD02 – PRINTING OF STUDENT CASE- MANAGEMENT FORMS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 092-DD02 – PRINTING OF STUDENT CASE- MANAGEMENT FORMS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of printing of student case- management forms, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective July 14, 2004, through January 13, 2006, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. SUNCOAST MARKETING, INC.
6545 NOVA DRIVE, SUITE 211
DAVIE, FL 33317 ESTIMATE $88,379
OWNER: ROBERT SCALA, PRESIDENT

SECONDARY

2. ROTARY BUSINESS FORMS, INC.
3421 N.W. 38 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33142
OWNER: RICHARD DOYLE, PRESIDENT

3. BEST FORMS AND LABEL PRINTING, INC.
8974 TAFT STREET
PEMBROKE PINES, FL 33024
OWNER: JAMES OLDER, PRESIDENT

4. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $88,379.

G-71 AWARD BID NO. 096-DD02 – FLOOR-FINISH REMOVER

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 096-DD02 – FLOOR-FINISH REMOVER, to purchase, at a firm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of floor-finish remover, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective July 14, 2004, through January 13, 2006, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. AFP INDUSTRIES
7436 S.W. 48 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33155 ESTIMATE $295,800
OWNER: VIVIAN C. CASTELLANOS, PRESIDENT (HF)

SECONDARY

2. SECO SUPPLIES, INC.
445 GRAND BAY DRIVE
KEY BISCAYNE, FL 33149
OWNER: SYBIL J. PULVER, PRESIDENT (WF)

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $295,800.

G-72 RESCIND AND RE-AWARD ITEMS 15 AND 26 ON BID NO. 102-CC03 – CAFETERIA PAPER AND PLASTIC SUPPLIES

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

1. RESCIND Items 15 and 26 on Contract No.102-CC03 – CAFETERIA PAPER AND PLASTIC SUPPLIES, effective July 14, 2004, as follows:

DISPOZ-O PRODUCTS
P.O. BOX 766
OLD LAURENS ROAD
FOUNTAIN INN, SC 29644
OWNER: PETER IACOVELLI, C.O.O.

2. RE-AWARD Items 15 and 26 on Contract No.102-CC03 – CAFETERIA PAPER AND PLASTIC SUPPLIES, effective July 14, 2004, through February 18, 2005, as follows:

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

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

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $6,150.

G-73 AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 105-DD10 – EDUCATIONAL CONSULTATION SERVICES TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT MODEL TO IMPROVE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT IN SELECTED LOW-PERFORMING SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Request For Proposals No. 105-DD10 – EDUCATIONAL CONSULTATION SERVICES TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT MODEL TO IMPROVE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT IN SELECTED LOW-PERFORMING SCHOOLS, to provide assistance in the implementation of the Continuous Improvement Model (CIM), which includes the Eight Step Process, in selected low-performing schools, for the Division of Curriculum Support and Innovative Programs, during the term of the contract, effective July 14, 2004, through July 13, 2005, as follows:

1. OLIVEA C. SUAZO
25390 COLORADO HIGHWAY 17
P.O. BOX 220
ANTONITO, CO 81120
OWNER: OLIVEA C. SUAZO, CONSULTANT

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

G-74 AWARD BID NO. 106-DD02 – PRINTING OF CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT BOOKS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 106-DD02 – PRINTING OF CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT BOOKS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of printing of code of student conduct books, for various schools, during the term of the bid, effective July14, 2004, through July 13, 2005, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. PRISON REHABILITATIVE INDUSTRIES & DIVERSIFIED ENTERPRISES, INC.
12425 28 STREET NORTH
ST. PETERSBURG, FL 33716 ESTIMATE $92,448
OWNER: JOHN BRUELS, PRESIDENT

SECONDARY

2. NEWSPAPER PRINTING COMPANY
5210 SOUTH LOIS AVENUE
TAMPA, FL 33611
OWNER: JOHN TEVLIN, PRESIDENT

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $92,448.

H. HUMAN RESOURCES

H-1 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: MAY 27 - JUNE 24, 2004

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the instructional and non-instructional appointments, reassignments, leaves, and separations as included in Personnel Action Listing 941.

H-2 APPOINTMENTS AND LATERAL ASSIGNMENTS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT, PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR 2004-2005

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the recommendations for appointments and lateral transfers to be effective July 15, 2004, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the item.

H-3 APPOINTMENTS AND ASSIGNMENTS OF PERSONNEL TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, appoint Ms. Doraida Diaz to the open budgeted position of Coordinator Specialist, Material Testing and Evaluation, DCSAA pay grade 43, Material Control, effective July 15, 2004, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.

H-4 REQUEST TO ADD POSITION TO THE SENIOR MANAGEMENT SERVICE CLASS (SMSC) OF THE FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the inclusion of the position of Risk and Benefits Officer into the Senior Management Service Class of the Florida Retirement System, effective August 1, 2004.

H-5 CONTRACTUAL EMPLOYMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO THE SCHOOL BOARD CHAIR

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, contractually employ Ms. Ann J. Benjamin as Administrative Assistant to the School Board Chair, Dr. Michael D. Krop, effective July 1, 2004, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.

H-6 INSPECTOR GENERAL - COMPENSATION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, pursuant to the employment contract of Mr. Herbert Cousins, Jr., increase his compensation by 4% for an annual salary of $145,600 effective June 30, 2004.

I. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

I-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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AGENDA SECTION

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