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School Board of Miami-Dade County Public Schools
MEETING AGENDA

October 20, 2004

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AGENDA SECTION

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

OFFICIAL AGENDA

OCTOBER 20, 2004 WORKSHOP 10:00 A.M.
REGULAR BOARD MEETING 1:00 P.M.

PUBLIC HEARING 6:30P.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, OCTOBER 18, 2004.

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

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.

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.

The published agenda is available for review on the Internet at: [http://www.dadeschools.net].

10:00 A.M.

WORKSHOP

AGENDA ITEM A-6 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF SUPERINTENDENT’S REALIGNMENT OF DISTRICT SALARY POSITIONS WITH DISTRICT PRIORITIES

1:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION

SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS

    South Miami Senior High School/Celia Cruz Center for the Arts Dancers

RECOGNITIONS:

  •  Frank C. Martin Elementary School  -
        
    No Child Left Behind Blue Ribbon School

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: August 31, 2004
September 9, 21, 28 and 30, 2004

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: September 8, 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 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE SCHOOL BOARD AUDIT COMMITTEE FOR THE 2003-04 FISCAL YEAR

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the Annual Report of the School Board Audit Committee for the 2003-04 Fiscal Year

A-3 PROPOSED PLAN OF ACTION TO DELIVER A MINIMUM OF 15,000 STATIONS FOR THE 2005 SCHOOL OPENING

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

1. approve the preliminary list of additional projects as noted ,for funding, construction and delivery in time for the 2005 school opening;

2. authorize an amendment to the educational facilities work plan to reflect $100M in new funding for the new work; and

3.authorize the Superintendent to make adjustments as needed to the list of projects as noted.

A-4 AUTHORIZATION TO IMPLEMENT A NEW PROTOTYPE SCHOOL PROGRAM FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent of Schools to implement a new Prototype School Program for Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

A-5 INFORMATIONAL ITEM: OVERVIEW OF THE REORGANIZATION AND RESTRUCTURING OF SCHOOL FACILITIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the Information Item on the Overview of the reorganization and restructuring of school facilities.

A-6 BOARD WORKSHOP – OCTOBER 20, 2004, 10:00 A.M. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF SUPERINTENDENT’S REALIGNMENT OF DISTRICT SALARY POSITIONS WITH DISTRICT PRIORITIES

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 20, 2004, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1. receive the strategic assessment results of district salaried positions

2. approve realignment of staff in accordance with district budget priorities

3. approve the payment of accrued sick leave for employees whose positions may be eliminated

4. authorize the Superintendent to make minor personnel adjustments in the reorganization if necessary and report in writing to the Board

A-7 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECEIVE THE 2002-2003 AND 2003-2004 PERSONNEL INVESTIGATION REPORT AND AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ESTABLISH THE CIVILIAN INVESTIGATIVE UNIT AND DEVELOP A PLAN OF ACTION FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DESIGNATED UNIT

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

1. receive the 2002-2003, 2003-2004 Personnel Investigation Report;

2. establish and classify the position of Assistant Superintendent, Civil Rights and Diversity Compliance, MEP pay grade 25;

3. appoint Ms. Susan P. Rothstein, Administrative Director, Civil Rights and Diversity Compliance, MEP pay grade 24, to Assistant Superintendent, Civil Rights and Diversity Compliance, MEP pay grade 25, effective October 21, 2004;

4. establish and classify the position of Executive Director, Civilian Investigative Unit, MEP pay grade 22;

5. establish and classify the position of Investigator, CIU, DCSAA pay grade 42; and

6. authorize the Superintendent to Develop a Plan of Action to Implement the Civilian Investigative Unit.

A-8 CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT FOR CLASSROOM IMPACT, A PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP, TO BE PILOTED IN THE SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT ZONE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a partnership with University of Miami and FLDOE to develop and implement the Continuous Improvement for Classroom Impact initiative to be piloted in the School Improvement Zone.

A-9 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ESTABLISH STELLAR (SCHOOLS TARGETING EXCELLENCE IN LITERACY, LEARNING, AND READING) AND IMPLEMENT A PLAN OF ACTION

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

1. establish STELLAR (Schools Targeting Excellence in Literacy, Learning, and Reading);

2. implement the essential components as outlined; and

3. submit a full implementation plan no later than the December Board meeting.

B. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

B-1 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER (CDC), SOUTH MIAMI HOSPITAL, TO PROVIDE PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL EVALUATIONS FOR PRESCHOOL-AGE STUDENTS IN COLLABORATION WITH THE FLORIDA DIAGNOSTIC AND LEARNING RESOURCES SYSTEM – SOUTH (FDLRS-SOUTH)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a cooperative agreement with the Child Development Center (CDC), South Miami Hospital, to provide psychoeducational evaluations for preschool-age students in collaboration with The Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System–South (FDLRS-South), effective October 21, 2004 through June 30, 2005.

There is no exchange of funds.

B-22 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into contractual agreements with the following organizations:

1. Actor’s Playhouse, at a total cost of $21,000;

2. Art Center/South Florida, at a total cost of $10,000;

3. ASPIRA of Florida, Inc., at a total cost of $67,000;

4. Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami, Inc., at a total cost of $49,000;

5. B.O.L.D., Inc., at a total cost of $13,000;

6. City Theatre, at a total cost of $11,500;

7. Coconut Grove Playhouse, at a total cost of $52,000;

8. Concert Association of Florida, at a total cost of $10,000;

9. Florida Film Institute, Inc., at a total cost of $19,000;

10. Florida Grand Opera, at a total cost of $75,000;

11. Florida Philharmonic (Miami Symphony), at a total cost of $10,000;

12. GableStage Educational Program, at a total cost of $27,000;

13. Historical Museum of Southern Florida, at a total cost of $85,000;

14. Inner City Children’s Touring Dance Company, at a total cost of $22,500;

15. Leisure Access Foundation, at a total cost of $10,000;

16. Miami Book Fair International, at a total cost of $22,500;

17. Miami City Ballet, at a total cost of $18,000;

18. Miami-Dade Art in Public Places, at a total cost of $10,000;

19. Miami Museum of Science, at a total cost of $38,500;

20. Teatro Avante, at a total cost of $15,600;

21. The Alternative Programs, Inc., at a total cost of $72,000;

22. The Child Assault Prevention (CAP) Project of South Florida, at a total cost of $35,000; and

23. Zoological Society of Florida, at a total cost of $24,500.

The appropriation for this item is included in the General Fund of the 2004-2005 Adopted Budget.

B-32 EXPULSION OF STUDENT
GRADE: 09

CASE NO: SM-01 (2004-2005)
DOB: 05-12-88

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-01 (2004-2005), 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: 09

CASE NO: SM-08 (2004-2005)
DOB: 12-13-88

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-08 (2004-2005), 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 2004-2005 school year, the 2005 summer session and the 2004-2005 school year;

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

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

B-34 EXPULSION OF STUDENT
GRADE: 11

CASE NO: SM-09 (2004-2005)
DOB: 10-02-87

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-09 (2004-2005), 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-35 EXPULSION OF STUDENT
GRADE: 10

CASE NO: SM-11 (2004-2005)
DOB: 04-19-88

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-11 (2004-2005), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign the student to an alternative education program for his/her tenure in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

B-36 EXPULSION OF STUDENT
GRADE: 08

CASE NO: SM-314 (2003-2004)
DOB: 10-07-88

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-314 (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 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-60 NAMING OF SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, name State School “FFF” Ronald W. Reagan/Doral Senior High School.

B-61 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH CO-NECT, INC., TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM SUPPORT TO JOHN A. FERGUSON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

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

1. authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with Co-Nect, Inc., to provide educational consulting services to implement project-based learning at a cost not to exceed $27,500; and

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

The appropriation for this item is included in the Discretionary Fund of the 2004-2005 Adopted Budget.

C. SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT

D. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

D-1 NEW BUSINESS: BOARD MEMBERS

D-4 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZE INFORMED FAMILIES AND PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, MS. PEGGY SAPP, FOR 22 YEARS OF COMMITMENT AND DEDICATION IN CREATING A DRUG-FREE COMMUNITY AND DEDICATION IN CREATING A DRUG-FREE COMMUNITY FOR THE STUDENTS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. BETSY H. KAPLAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognize the commitment and dedication of Informed Families and President and Chief Executive Officer, Ms. Peggy Sapp, in efforts to educate the public and create a drug-free community for the students of Miami-Dade County.

D-5 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 04-56 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE 2ND ANNUAL ONE PICTURE BOOK, ONE COMMUNITY CAMPAIGN FOR ITS EFFECT ON EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND LITERACY

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. BETSY H. KAPLAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 04-56 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the 2nd Annual One Picture Book, One Community campaign for its effect on early childhood education and literacy.

D-6 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 04-54 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY, FISCHLER SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN SERVICES, AND THE HISPANIC ADVISORY BOARD FOR FOUNDING THE CERVANTES AWARDS TO HONOR EDUCATORS, COMMUNITY MEMBERS, AND STUDENTS ENGAGED IN THE PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE IN THE HISPANIC COMMUNITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 04-54 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Nova Southeastern University, Fischler School of Education and Human Services, and the Hispanic Advisory Board for the founding of the Cervantes Awards to honor educators, community members, and students engaged in the pursuit of excellence in the Hispanic Community of South Florida.

D-9 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO SUPPORT SENATE RESOLUTION S.RES.170 IS DESIGNATING THE YEARS 2004 AND 2005 AS YEARS OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE STUDY

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

1. work with local government and the business community to create a proclamation in support of 2004 and 2005 as the Years of Foreign Language Study; and

2. encourage all schools to implement activities in support of the study of world languages.

No local funds are required.

D-11 ESTABLISH A DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND RECOVERY TASK FORCE TO REVIEW THE DISTRICT’S CURRENT EMERGENCY PLANS AND TO MEET WITH THE RECOVERY TEAMS OF THOSE DISTRICTS AFFECTED BY RECENT STORMS TO LEARN FROM THEIR EXPERIENCES AND REVISE THE DISTRICT’S EMERGENCY PLAN AS APPROPRIATE

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

1. establish a disaster preparedness and recovery task force to review the District’s current emergency plans and to meet with the recovery teams of those districts affected by recent storms to learn from their experiences; and

2. revise the District’s emergency plan as appropriate and submit it to the Board no later than December 2004.

D-12 RECOGNIZE TEACH FOR AMERICA WEEK, OCTOBER 25-29, 2004

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. SOLOMON C. STINSON: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognize Teach for America Week, October 25-29, 2004.

D-13 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 04-57 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING AHMAD NEWBOLD FOR HIS OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP IN ORGANIZING REHEARSALS FOR MIAMI JACKSON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL’S MARCHING BAND, THE MIAMI JACKSON GENERALS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. BETSY H. KAPLAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 04-57 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Ahmad Newbold for his outstanding leadership in organizing rehearsals for Miami Jackson Senior High School’s marching band, the Miami Jackson Generals.

D-14 PROPOSED 2005 LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM OF THE SOUTH FLORIDA CONSORTIUM OF SCHOOL BOARDS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. BETSY H. KAPLAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt the proposed draft 2005 Legislative Program of the South Florida consortium of School Boards or modify it as deemed appropriate.

D-15 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 04-58 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING E. DARWIN FUCHS FOR HIS 37 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FAIR & EXPOSITION AND FOR HIS UNENDING COMMITMENT TO OUR COMMUNITY

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 04-58 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing E. Darwin Fuchs for his 37 years of service to the Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition and for his unending commitment to our community.

D-16 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 04-59 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS ALUMNUS NILO CRUZ ON THE MIAMI REVIVAL OF HIS PULITZER PRIZE-WINNING PLAY, ANNA IN THE TROPICS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 04-59 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Miami-Dade County Public Schools alumnus Nilo Cruz on the Miami revival of his Pulitzer Prize-Winning play, Anna in the Tropics.

D-17 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 EDUCATION FACILITIES WITHIN PROPOSED HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS ADJACENT TO MASS TRANSIT FACILITIES

ACTION PROPOSED BY 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-18 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 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-19 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 04-60 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING EDUCATOR, ACTRESS AND MENTOR, TERESA MARIA ROJAS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 04-60 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring educator, actress and mentor, Teresa Maria Rojas.

D-21 REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO DEVELOP A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI, THE SAVE A LIFE FOUNDATION, AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO IMPLEMENT A FIRST RESPONSE EMERGENCY TRAINING PROGRAM AT EIGHT SELECTED SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. FRANK J. BOLAÑOS: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to develop a partnership between the City of Miami, the Save A Life Foundation, and Miami-Dade County Public Schools to implement a first response emergency training program at eight selected schools.

No local funds are required.

D-22 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 04-61 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE KIWANIS CLUB OF LITTLE HAVANA FOR ITS BACK-TO-SCHOOL PROJECT – PROVIDING BOOK BAGS AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO STUDENTS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. FRANK J. BOLAÑOS: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 04-61 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Kiwanis Club of Little Havana for its back-to-school project – providing book bags and book supplies to students.

E. BUSINESS, OPERATIONS, FINANCE AND CONSTRUCTION

E-1 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 04-111, BAILES COMMON, LLC, LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SW 228 STREET AND SW 115 AVENUE, PROVIDING FOR A MONETARY DONATION IN ADDITION TO EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES AS ALLOWED FOR UNDER THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a Declaration of Restrictions in connection with Miami-Dade County Application No. 04-111, Bailes Common, LLC, located at the southeast corner of SW 228 Street and SW 115 Avenue, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $6,000.

E-2 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 04-164, MAYA AMERICAN COMMUNITY COUNCIL, INC., LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SW 340 STREET AND SW 194 AVENUE, PROVIDING FOR A MONETARY DONATION IN ADDITION TO EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES AS ALLOWED FOR UNDER THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a Declaration of Restrictions in connection with Miami-Dade County Application No. 04-164, Maya American Community Council, Inc., located at the southeast corner of SW 340 Street and SW 194 Avenue, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $6,000.

E-3 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 04-131, PALM TOWER, LLC, LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SW 192 AVENUE AND SW 352 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. 04-131, Palm Tower, LLC, located at the northeast corner of SW 192 Avenue and SW 352 Street, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $103,200.

E-4 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 02-186, PROVINCIAL REALTY, INC., LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SW 232 STREET AND SW 112 AVENUE, PROVIDING FOR A MONETARY DONATION IN ADDITION TO EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES AS ALLOWED FOR UNDER THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a Declaration of Restrictions in connection with Miami-Dade County Application No. 02-186, Provincial Realty, Inc., located at the northwest corner of SW 232 Street and SW 112 Avenue, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $125,000.

E-5 RENEWAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA EAST COAST RAILWAY COMPANY FOR 25 FACULTY PARKING SPACES BEHIND THE DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 4001 NE 2 AVENUE, MIAMI

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the renewal of the lease agreement with Florida East Coast Railway Company for 25 faculty parking spaces behind the Design and Architecture Senior High School, at an annual rental rate of $4,085. The term of the renewal option period will commence December 18, 2004 and will end December 17, 2005. All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement will remain unchanged.

E-6 APPROVAL OF AN EXCEPTION TO THE STANDARD SITE SIZE FOR EUGENIA B. THOMAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 5950 NW 114 AVENUE, DORAL , PROJECT NO. A0851

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

1. approve the exception to the standard site size for Eugenia B. Thomas Elementary School as described above; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to submit to the State of Florida Department of Education the Board-approved site exception.

E-20 AUTHORITY TO AMEND THE CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION BUDGET

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

1. adjust the capital budget in the amount of $4,465,971; and

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

E-21 COMMISSIONING OF SPILLIS CANDELA DMJM AS DESIGN CRITERIA PROFESSIONAL (DCP) FOR A NEW PROTOTYPE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (STATE SCHOOL “JJJ”) TO BE LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF HIALEAH GARDENS AT OKEECHOBEE ROAD AND NW 92 AVENUE, PROJECT NO. A0742

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Spillis Candela DMJM as Design Criteria Professional (DCP) for a new prototype senior high school (State School “JJJ” - Project No. A0742) to be located within the City of Hialeah Gardens at Okeechobee Road and N.W. 92 Avenue, under the following terms and conditions:

1) a lump sum basic services fee of $885,000, which represents approximately 2.08% of the total estimated construction cost of $42,486,000;

2) additional terms and conditions as set forth in the body of the agenda item.

E-22 COMMISSIONING OF SPILLIS CANDELA DMJM AS DESIGN CRITERIA PROFESSIONAL (DCP) FOR A NEW PROTOTYPE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (STATE SCHOOL “WWW”) TO BE LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF WEST 41 STREET & WEST 18 AVENUE, HIALEAH, AND INTENDED TO PROVIDE RELIEF FOR MIAMI SPRINGS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. A0811

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Spillis Candela DMJM as Design Criteria Professional (DCP) for a new prototype senior high school (State School “WWW” - Project No. A0811) to be located at the southwest corner of West 41 Street & West 18 Avenue, Hialeah, and intended to provide relief for Miami Springs Senior High School, under the following terms and conditions:

1) a lump sum basic services fee of $560,000, which represents approximately 2.35% of the total estimated construction cost of $23,784,809; and

2) additional terms and conditions as set forth in the body of the agenda item.

E-23 COMMISSIONING OF ZYSCOVICH, INC., AS DESIGN CRITERIA PROFESSIONAL (DCP) TO PREPARE A FINAL SCOPE / PROGRAM VALIDATION FOR A NEW PROTOTYPE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (STATE SCHOOL “BBB1”) TO REPLACE AND BE BUILT AT THE EXISTING SITE OF NORTH MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. A01015

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Zyscovich, Inc., as Design Criteria Professional (DCP) to prepare a final scope/program validation for a new prototype senior high school (State School “BBB1” – Project No. A01015) to replace and be built at the existing site of North Miami Senior High School, under the following terms and conditions:

1) a lump sum basic services fee of $56,000 to prepare the final scope/program validation; and

2) additional terms and conditions as set forth in the body of the agenda item.

E-24 EXTENSION TO THE CURRENT AGREEMENT WITH THE GORDIAN GROUP, INC., FOR ONE (1) YEAR TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE JOB ORDER CONTRACTING CONSULTANT SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, exercise its option to extend the current agreement with The Gordian Group, Inc., for a period of one year under the following terms and conditions:

1. a consulting fee of 1.25% of the actual construction costs for projects undertaken via the JOC program, however the total fee shall not exceed $315,000 during the one-year extension of the agreement;

2. all other terms and conditions remain the same as previously approved by the Board; and

3. authorize the Superintendent of Schools to provide written notification of this action to the firm.

E-25 COMMISSIONING OF BROWN & BROWN ARCHITECTS, INC., AS DESIGN CRITERIA PROFESSIONAL (DCP) FOR THE NEW CENTRAL WEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER TO REPLACE AND BE BUILT AT THE SAME SITE OF THE EXISTING FACILITY, PROJECT NO. A0804

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Brown & Brown Architects, Inc., as Design Criteria Professional (DCP) for the new Central West Transportation Center – Project No. A0804, to replace and be built at the same site of the existing facility, under the following terms and conditions:

1. a lump sum basic services fee of $182,500, which represents approximately 4.26% of the total estimated construction cost of $4,282,942; and

2. additional terms and conditions as set forth in the body of the agenda item.

E-26 COMMISSIONING OF SPILLIS CANDELA DMJM AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER FOR MULTI-STORY PROTOTYPE BUILDINGS TO INCREASE CAPACITY TO RELIEVE OVERCROWDING AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Spillis Candela DMJM for full A/E services for multi-story prototype buildings to increase capacity to relieve overcrowding at various locations, under the following terms and conditions:

1) fees will be based on the “Additional Services Fee Schedule”; and

2) additional terms and conditions as set forth in the body of the agenda item.

E-27 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
PIRTLE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
PROJECT NO. A01000
MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION
CORAL PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (12 PACK)
1225 SW 97 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the GMP for Pirtle Construction Company, Project No. A01000, Modular Classroom Addition, Coral Park Elementary School, in the total amount of $1,737,554, which includes building cost, site cost and a contingency in the amount of $82,740.

E-28 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
PIRTLE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
PROJECT NO. A01007
MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION – 12 PACK
MIAMI SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL
150 SOUTH ROYAL POINCIANA BLVD., MIAMI SPRINGS, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the GMP for Pirtle Construction Company, Project No. A01007, Modular Classroom Addition, Miami Springs Middle School, in the total amount of $1,774,414, which includes building cost, site cost and a contingency in the amount of $84,495.

E-29 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
PIRTLE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
PROJECT NO. A01008
MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION – 12 PACK
PALMETTO MIDDLE SCHOOL
7351 SW 128 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the GMP for Pirtle Construction Company, Project No. A01008, Modular Classroom Addition, Palmetto Middle School, in the total amount of $1,683,696, which includes building cost, site cost and a contingency in the amount of $80,176.

E-30 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
PIRTLE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
PROJECT NO. A01009
MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION – 12 PACK
CAROL CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL
3737 NW 188 STREET, MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the GMP for Pirtle Construction Company, Project No. A01009, Modular Classroom Addition, Carol City Middle School, in the total amount of $1,707,856, which includes building cost, site cost and a contingency in the amount of $81,326.

E-31 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
PIRTLE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
PROJECT NO. A01010
MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION – 12 PACK
NORTH DADE MIDDLE SCHOOL
1840 NW 157 STREET, MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the GMP for Pirtle Construction Company, Project No. A01010, Modular Classroom Addition, North Dade Middle School, in the total amount of $1,774,199, which includes building cost, site cost and a contingency in the amount of $84,485.

E-32 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
PIRTLE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
PROJECT NO. A0826S7751CM
MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION – 12 PACK
BARBARA GOLEMAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
14100 NW 89 AVENUE, MIAMI FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the GMP for Pirtle Construction Company, Project No. A0826S7751CM, Modular Classroom Addition, Barbara Goleman Senior High School, in the total amount of $1,806,879, which includes building cost, site cost and a contingency in the amount of $86,041.

E-33 AWARD TO NAC CONSTRUCTION, INC.
PROJECT NO. A0847 (REBID)
WINDOW REPLACEMENT AND MINOR RENOVATIONS
LENORA B. SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
4700 NW 12 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, award Project No. A0847 (REBID), Window Replacement and Minor Renovations, Lenora B. Smith Elementary School, on the basis of Base Bid in the amount of $719,000 to the low bidder:

NAC Construction, Inc.
9065 SW 87 Avenue, Suite 103-B
Miami, FL 33176

E-34 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. A0349CM
ADDITION, REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS
SOUTH MIAMI COMMUNITY MIDDLE SCHOOL
6750 SW 60 STREET, SOUTH, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 2 on Project No.A0349CM, Addition, Remodeling and Renovations, South Miami Community Middle School, for a credit of $2,255.

E-35 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 5
PROJECT NO. A0557
DESIGN-BUILD FOR CONVERSION
BOOKER T. WASHINGTON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
1200 NW 6 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 5 on Project No.A0557, Design-Build for conversion, Booker T. Washington Senior High School for a credit of $20,000.

E-36 CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. A0816
NEW – GYMNASIUM ADDITION, REMODELING AND RENOVATION
MIAMI NORLAND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
1050 NW 195 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A0816, New – Gymnasium Addition, Remodeling and Renovation, Miami Norland Senior High School for an additional cost of $573,192 and a time extension of 92 days.

E-37 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. BB999960
DISTRICT-WIDE SAFETY-TO-LIFE
HOMESTEAD MIDDLE SCHOOL
650 NW 2 AVENUE, HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Change Order No. 1 on Project No.BB999960, District-Wide Safety-To-Life, Homestead Middle School for an additional cost of $53,167 and a time extension of 120 days.

E-38 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. KV999950
DISTRICT-WIDE FIRE SAFETY UPGRADE
AUBURNDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
3255 SW 6 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 2 on Project No. KV999950, District-Wide Fire Safety Upgrade, Auburndale Elementary School for a credit of $8,270.

E-39 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. KV999953
DISTRICT-WIDE FIRE SAFETY UPGRADE
FAIRLAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
444 SW 60 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 2 on Project No. KV999953, District-Wide Fire Safety Upgrade, Fairlawn Elementary School for a credit of $14,701.

E-40 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. KV999957
DISTRICT-WIDE FIRE SAFETY UPGRADE
SHENANDOAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1023 SW 21 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 2 on Project No. KV999957, District-Wide Fire Safety Upgrade, Shenandoah Elementary School for a credit of $14,880.

E-41 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. KV999962
DISTRICT-WIDE FIRE SAFETY UPGRADE
REDLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL
16001 SW 248 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 2 on Project No.KV999962, District-Wide Fire Safety Upgrade, Redland Middle School for a credit of $22,847.

E-42 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. KV999963
DISTRICT-WIDE SAFETY-TO-LIFE
MIAMI CENTRAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
1781 NW 95 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Change Order No. 1 on Project No. KV999963, District-Wide Safety-to-Life, Miami Central Senior High School for an additional cost of $92,686 and approve a time extension of 330 days.

E-43 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. KV999965
DISTRICT-WIDE FIRE SAFETY UPGRADE
SOUTHWEST MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
8855 SW 50 TERRACE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Final Change Order No. 1 on Project No. KV999965, District-Wide Fire Safety Upgrade, Southwest Miami Senior High School for an additional cost of $27,541 and approve a time extension of 30 days.

E-44 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. PB999912
FIRE SAFETY / SAFETY-TO-LIFE PROJECTS
HORACE MANN MIDDLE SCHOOL
8950 NW 2 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Final Change Order No. 1 on Project No. PB999912, Fire Safety / Safety-to-Life Projects, Horace Mann Middle School, for a credit of $6,932 and a time extension of 54 days.

E-50 AWARD TO FHP TECTONICS CORP.
d/b/a F.H. PASCHEN, S.N. NIELSEN & ASSOCIATES
CONTRACT NO. JOC04-C6
JOB ORDER CONTRACT
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS
ALL REGIONS OF THE DISTRICT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, award Contract No. JOC04-C6, Job Order Contract, Maintenance Operations, on the basis of the weighted factor of 1.0304 to the successful bidder:

FHP Tectonics Corp.
d/b/a F.H. Paschen, S.N. Nielsen & Associates
3343 W. Commercial Blvd.
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33307

E-51 AWARD TO BMA CONSTRUCTION, INC.
CONTRACT NO. JOC04-C7
JOB ORDER CONTRACT
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS
ALL REGIONS OF THE DISTRICT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, award Contract No. JOC04-C7, Job Order Contract, Maintenance Operations, on the basis of the weighted factor of 1.0794 to the successful bidder:

BMA Construction, Inc.
1281 NW 202 Street
Miami, Florida 33169

E-52 AWARD TO WEISS & WOOLRICH
SOUTHERN ENTERPRISES, INC.
PROJECT NO. A0836
ROOF REPLACEMENT
LAKE STEVENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
5101 NW 183 STREET, OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, award Project No. A0836, Roof Replacement, Lake Stevens Elementary School, on the basis of Base Bid in the amount of $567,000 to the low bidder:

Weiss & Woolrich Southern Enterprises, Inc.
1431 SW 30th Avenue
Deerfield Beach, Florida 33442

E-60 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH VARIOUS AGENCIES, FOR THE SERVICE OF SNACKS FOR PARTICIPANTS FROM OCTOBER 25, 2004 THROUGH AUGUST 18, 2005

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent of Schools to enter into a contractual agreement with the various agencies for the Department of Food and Nutrition to provide snacks from October 25, 2004 to August 18, 2005.

E-66 APPROVAL OF CONTRACTUAL-SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND SCHOOL BUS ADVERTISING/D.B.A. SCHOOL BUS MEDIA

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

1. approve the contractual-services Agreement with School Bus Advertising/d.b.a. School Bus Media to generate revenue to the District based upon advertising on the interior of Miami-Dade County Public Schools buses, at no cost to the Board; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to initiate rule-making proceedings, which will establish the procedures for approving all advertising materials, advertisement content and manner of presentation of displays, prior to installation on the interior of Miami-Dade County Public Schools buses.

E-70 RESOLUTION NO. 1, 2004-05 CAPITAL OUTLAY FUNDS BUDGET

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

1. approve Resolution No. 1 2004-05-Capital Outlay Funds Budget, (a) recognizing new revenues and other sources, (b) amending appropriations, and

2. authorize changes to the Five-Year Facilities Work Program which result from Resolution No. 1, 2004-05 Capital Outlay Funds Budget.

E-71 CERTIFICATION FOR 2004-2005 CLASSROOMS FOR KIDS PROGRAM AND APPROVAL OF PROJECT ALLOCATION LIST

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the submission of the required certification for the 2004-2005 appropriation for Classrooms for Kids Program and the project allocation list detailing the capital projects to be funded from this program.

E-86 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR JULY AND AUGUST 2004

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

E-100 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ACTIVITIES OF THE INVESTMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida receive the annual report of the activities of the Investment Advisory Committee for 2004.

E-141 TERMINATE AWARD OF ITEMS 8A, 8B AND 8C ON BID NO.122-CC01M/WBE – FURNITURE: TABLES AND DESKS

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

1. TERMINATE the award of Items 8A, 8B and 8C on Bid No.122-CC01M/WBE – FURNITURE: TABLES AND DESKS, effective October 20, 2004, as follows:

SECO SUPPLIES, INC.
445 GRAND BAY DRIVE
KEY BISCAYNE, FL 33149ESTIMATE $19,693.74
OWNER: SYBIL PULVER, PRESIDENT (WF)

2. Retain Seco Supplies, Inc., of Key Biscayne, Florida, as an active vendor, for other items awarded on Bid No. 122-CC01M/WBE – Furniture: Tables and Desks.

E-142 AWARD BID NO. 042-DD05 – FIRST-AID SUPPLIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 042-DD05 – FIRST-AID SUPPLIES, to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of first-aid supplies, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, effective October 20, 2004, through October 19, 2006, as follows:

1. ELISCU & COMPANY, INC.
1976 EAST 5 STREET
TEMPE, AZ 85281-7009
OWNER: SUSAN J. ELISCU, PRESIDENT

2. HENRY SCHEIN, INC.
135 DURYEA ROAD
MELVILLE, NY 11747
OWNER: STANLEY M. BERGMAN
CHAIRMAN/C.E.O./PRESIDENT

3. MEDICAL SUPPLIES DEPOT, INC.
3725 AIRPORT BOULEVARD, SUITE 180
MOBILE, AL 36608
OWNER: HENRY FULGHAM, VICE PRESIDENT

4. MOORE MEDICAL CORPORATION
389 JOHN DOWNEY DRIVE
NEW BRITAIN, CT 06050
OWNER: MCKESSON CORPORATION

5. PHARMED GROUP CORPORATION
3075 N.W. 107 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: JORGE