1:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION
OF THE AGENDA
CONSENT AGENDA
APPROVAL OF BID OPENING
LISTS: October 7, 12, and 26,
2004
APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: October
20, 2004
AGENDA ITEMS RESERVED FOR
CONSIDERATION
REGULAR PUBLIC HEARING
AT APPROXIMATELY 6:30 P.M.
A. SUPERINTENDENT’S
PRIORITY ITEMS
A-1
NEW BUSINESS AND REPORTS
A-2
RATIFICATION OF 2004-2005 ADDENDUM TO THE 2003-2006 LABOR CONTRACT BETWEEN
THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE UNITED TEACHERS OF DADE
A-3
REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ACCEPT THE ALIGNMENT
OF REGION OFFICES PROPOSED BY THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
A-4
REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA RECEIVE THE 2002-2003
AND 2003-2004 PERSONNEL INVESTIGATION REPORT AND THE OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL
STANDARDS ANNUAL REPORT OF EMPLOYMENT ACTIONS, COMPARATIVE DATA, 2002–2003
AND 2003-2004 AND AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ESTABLISH THE CIVILIAN
INVESTIGATIVE UNIT AND FINALIZE 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. receive the Office of
Professional Standards Annual Report of
Employment Actions, Comparative Data, 2002-2003
and 2003-2004;
3. authorize and approve
the Civilian Investigative Unit;
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 Finalize a Plan of Action and to implement
the Civilian Investigative Unit, including
entering into Memoranda of Understanding
with applicable Unions.
A-5
AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO INITIATE THE DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING PROCESS
OF THE PARENT ACADEMY
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, authorize the Superintendent of
Schools to initiate the development and
planning process of The Parent Academy.
A-6
ADOPT THE PROPOSED 2005 STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE PROGRAMS
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida:
1. adopt the proposed 2005
State and Federal Legislative Programs;
and
2. authorize the Superintendent
to advocate the best interest of the district
on issues at both the state and federal
levels, that may have imminent fiscal,
local control, and/or governance impact
on school district operations but do not
have major policy implications, provided
that such issues are reported to the Board.
A-7
REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECEIVE THE STATUS
REPORT ON THE REALIGNMENT, RESTRUCTURING, REORGANIZATION, AND REDUCTION-IN-FORCE
OF SELECT DISTRICT POSITIONS
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida receive the status report on the
Realignment, Restructuring, Reorganization,
and Reduction-in-Force of Select District
Positions.
A-8
THAT The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent
to forward all RECOMMENDations FROM Agenda ITEMS A-2 And D-15 from the June
16, 2004, School Board meeting for review by the expanded Task Force reviewing
all areas related to Promoting and Maintaining a Safe Learning Environment
and that the task force provide A COMPREHENSIVE recommendation to the board
IN 90 DAYS.
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida direct the Superintendent to forward
all recommendations from Agenda Items A-2
and D-15 from the June 16, 2004, School
Board Meeting for review by the expanded
Task Force reviewing all areas related
to Promoting and Maintaining a Safe Learning
Environment and that the Task Force provide
a comprehensive recommendation to the Boardin
90 days.
A-9
REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECEIVE THE POWERPOINT
PRESENTATION TITLE, “SCHOOLS ON THE MOVE: CAPTURING AND SHARING RESULTS-DRIVEN
BEST PRACTICES IN THE M-DCPS”
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, receive the PowerPoint Presentation
titles, “School’s on The Move: Capturing
and Sharing Results-Driven Best Practices
in the M-DCPS.”
B. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
B-2
REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR MATER ACADEMY,
INC., ON BEHALF OF MATER ACADEMY EAST MIDDLE SCHOOL AND AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE
A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A TERM OF TEN YEARS
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida:
1. approve the application
for Mater Academy, Inc., on behalf of Mater
Academy East Middle School; and
2. authorize the Superintendent
to negotiate a charter school contractual
agreement for a term of ten years, commencing
with the 2005-2006 school year through
the conclusion of the 2014-2015 school
year, which reflects the contents of the
application as approved by the School Board.
B-3
REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR MATER ACADEMY,
INC., ON BEHALF OF MATER PERFORMING ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT ACADEMY AND AUTHORIZATION
TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A TERM OF TEN YEARS
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida:
1. approve the application
for Mater Academy, Inc., on behalf of Mater
Performing Arts and Entertainment Academy;
and
2. authorize the Superintendent
to negotiate a charter school contractual
agreement for a term of ten years, commencing
with the 2005-2006 school year through
the conclusion of the 2014-2015 school
year, which reflects the contents of the
application as approved by the School Board.
B-4
REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR DORAL ACADEMY
HIGH SCHOOL, INC., ON BEHALF OF DORAL PERFORMING ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT ACADEMY
AND AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A TERM OF TEN YEARS
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida:
1. approve the application
for Doral Academy High School, Inc., on
behalf of Doral Performing Arts and Entertainment
Academy; and
2. authorize the Superintendent
to negotiate a charter school contractual
agreement for a term of ten years, commencing
with the 2005-2006 school year through
the conclusion of the 2014-2015 school
year, which reflects the contents of the
application as approved by the School Board.
B-5
REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR RENAISSANCE
CHARTER SCHOOL, INC., ON BEHALF OF RENAISSANCE ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE CHARTER SCHOOL
AND AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A TERM OF TEN YEARS
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida:
1. approve the application
for Renaissance Charter School, Inc., on
behalf of Renaissance Elementary/Middle
Charter School; and
2. authorize the Superintendent
to negotiate a charter school contractual
agreement for a term of ten years, commencing
with the 2005-2006 school year through
the conclusion of the 2014-2015 school
year, which reflects the contents of the
application as approved by the School Board.
B-6
REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR RENAISSANCE
CHARTER SCHOOL, INC., ON BEHALF OF PALMETTO BAY CHARTER ACADEMY AND AUTHORIZATION
TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A TERM OF TEN YEARS
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida:
1. approve the application
for Renaissance Charter School, Inc., on
behalf of Palmetto Bay Charter Academy;
and
2. authorize the Superintendent
to negotiate a charter school contractual
agreement for a term of ten years, commencing
with the 2005-2006 school year through
the conclusion of the 2014-2015 school
year, which reflects the contents of the
application as approved by the School Board.
B-7
REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR RENAISSANCE
CHARTER SCHOOL, INC., ON BEHALF OF PRINCETON CHARTER ACADEMY AND AUTHORIZATION
TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A TERM OF TEN YEARS
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida:
1. approve the application
for Renaissance Charter School, Inc., on
behalf of Princeton Charter Academy; and
2. authorize the Superintendent
to negotiate a charter school contractual
agreement for a term of ten years, commencing
with the 2005-2006 school year through
the conclusion of the 2014-2015 school
year, which reflects the contents of the
application as approved by the School Board.
B-8
REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR THE HOMESTEAD
CHARTER FOUNDATION, INC., ON BEHALF OF HOMESTEAD CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL AND AUTHORIZATION
TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A TERM OF TEN YEARS
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida:
1. approve the application
for The Homestead Charter Foundation, Inc.,
on behalf of Homestead Charter High School;
and
2. authorize the Superintendent
to negotiate a charter school contractual
agreement for a term of ten years, commencing
with the 2005-2006 school year through
the conclusion of the 2014-2015 school
year, which reflects the contents of the
application as approved by the School Board.
B-10
REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR UNITED
CEREBRAL PALSY OF SOUTH FLORIDA CHARTER SCHOOLS, INC., ON BEHALF OF EARLY BEGINNINGS
ACADEMY – CIVIC CENTER AND AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT
FOR A TERM OF FIVE YEARS
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida:
1. approve the application
for United Cerebral Palsy of South Florida
Charter Schools, Inc., on behalf of Early
Beginnings Academy - Civic Center; and
2. authorize the Superintendent
to negotiate a charter school contractual
agreement for a term of five years, commencing
with the 2005-2006 school year through
the conclusion of the 2009-2010 school
year, which reflects the contents of the
application as approved by the School Board.
B-11
REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR UNITED
CEREBRAL PALSY OF SOUTH FLORIDA CHARTER SCHOOLS, INC., ON BEHALF OF EARLY BEGINNINGS
ACADEMY – NORTH SHORE AND AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT
FOR A TERM OF FIVE YEARS
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida:
1. approve the application
for United Cerebral Palsy of South Florida
Charter Schools, Inc., on behalf of Early
Beginnings Academy - North Shore; and
2. authorize the Superintendent
to negotiate a charter school contractual
agreement for a term of five years, commencing
with the 2005-2006 school year through
the conclusion of the 2009-2010 school
year, which reflects the contents of the
application as approved by the School Board.
B-12
REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR UNITED
CEREBRAL PALSY OF SOUTH FLORIDA CHARTER SCHOOLS, INC., ON BEHALF OF TRANSITIONAL
LEARNING ACADEMY AND AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR
A TERM OF FIVE YEARS
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida:
1. approve the application
for United Cerebral Palsy of South Florida
Charter Schools, Inc., on behalf of Transitional
Learning Academy; and
2. authorize the Superintendent
to negotiate a charter school contractual
agreement for a term of five years, commencing
with the 2005-2006 school year through
the conclusion of the 2009-2010 school
year, which reflects the contents of the
application as approved by the School Board.
B-13
REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR EXCELSIOR
ACADEMY OF MIAMI, INC., ON BEHALF OF EXCELSIOR ACADEMY OF MIAMI AND AUTHORIZATION
TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A TERM OF FIVE YEARS
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida:
1. approve the application
for Excelsior Academy of Miami, Inc., on
behalf of Excelsior Academy of Miami; and
2. authorize the Superintendent
to negotiate a charter school contractual
agreement for a term of five years, commencing
with the 2005-2006 school year through
the conclusion of the 2009-2010 school
year, which reflects the contents of the
application as approved by the School Board.
B-14
REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR OXFORD
ACADEMY OF MIAMI, INC., ON BEHALF OF OXFORD ACADEMY OF MIAMI AND AUTHORIZATION
TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A TERM OF FIVE YEARS
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida:
1. approve the application
for Oxford Academy of Miami, Inc., on behalf
of Oxford Academy of Miami; and
2. authorize the Superintendent
to negotiate a charter school contractual
agreement for a term of five years, commencing
with the 2005-2006 school year through
the conclusion of the 2009-2010 school
year, which reflects the contents of the
application as approved by the School Board.
B-15
REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR LICEO ENLACE
MIAMI! CHARTER ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF LICEO ENLACE MIAMI! CHARTER ACADEMY
AND AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A TERM OF FIVE YEARS
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida:
1. approve the application
for Liceo ENLACE Miami! Charter Academy,
Inc., on behalf of Liceo ENLACE Miami!
Charter Academy; and
2. authorize the Superintendent
to negotiate a charter school contractual
agreement for a term of five years, commencing
with the 2005-2006 school year through
the conclusion of the 2009-2010 school
year, which reflects the contents of the
application as approved by the School Board.
B-16
REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR SWEETWATER
EDUCATION, INC., ON BEHALF OF MIAMI-DADE CHARTER MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL AND
AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A TERM OF TEN YEARS
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida:
1. approve the application
for Sweetwater Education, Inc., on behalf
of Miami-Dade Charter Middle and High School;
and
2. authorize the Superintendent
to negotiate a charter school contractual
agreement for a term of ten years, commencing
with the 2005-2006 school year through
the conclusion of the 2014-2015 school
year, which reflects the contents of the
application as approved by the School Board.
B-17
REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR SOUTH MIAMI-DADE
CHARTER FOUNDATION, INC., ON BEHALF OF SOUTH MIAMI-DADE CHARTER ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL AND AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A TERM OF
TEN YEARS
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida:
1. approve the application
for South Miami-Dade Charter Foundation,
Inc., on behalf of South Miami-Dade Charter
Elementary School; and
2. authorize the Superintendent
to negotiate a charter school contractual
agreement for a term of ten years, commencing
with the 2005-2006 school year through
the conclusion of the 2014-2015 school
year, which reflects the contents of the
application as approved by the School Board.
B-18
REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR SOUTH MIAMI-DADE
CHARTER FOUNDATION, INC., ON BEHALF OF SOUTH MIAMI-DADE CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL
AND AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A TERM OF TEN YEARS
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida:
1. approve the application
for South Miami-Dade Charter Foundation,
Inc., on behalf of South Miami-Dade Charter
Middle School; and
2. authorize the Superintendent
to negotiate a charter school contractual
agreement for a term of ten years, commencing
with the 2005-2006 school year through
the conclusion of the 2014-2015 school
year, which reflects the contents of the
application as approved by the School Board.
B-19
REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR A CHILD’S
JOURNEY, INC., ON BEHALF OF A CHILD’S JOURNEY CHARTER SCHOOL AND AUTHORIZATION
TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A TERM OF FIVE YEARS
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida:
1. approve
the application for A Child’s Journey, Inc., on behalf
of A Child’s Journey Charter School; and
2. authorize the Superintendent
to negotiate a charter school contractual
agreement for a term of five years, commencing
with the 2005-2006 school year through
the conclusion of the 2009-2010 school
year, which reflects the contents of the
application as approved by the School Board.
B-20
REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR CHARTER
ON THE BEACH MIDDLE SCHOOL, INC., ON BEHALF OF CHARTER ON THE BEACH MIDDLE
SCHOOL AND AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A TERM OF
TEN YEARS
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida:
1. approve the application
for Charter on the Beach Middle School,
Inc., on behalf of Charter on the Beach
Middle School; and
2. authorize the Superintendent
to negotiate a charter school contractual
agreement for a term of ten years, commencing
with the 2005-2006 school year through
the conclusion of the 2014-2015 school
year, which reflects the contents of the
application as approved by the School Board.
B-21
REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR EBENEZER
CHARTER SCHOOL, INC., ON BEHALF OF EBENEZER CHARTER SCHOOL AND AUTHORIZATION
TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A TERM OF FIVE YEARS
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida:
1. approve the application
for Ebenezer Charter School, Inc., on behalf
of Ebenezer Charter School; and
2. authorize the Superintendent
to negotiate a charter school contractual
agreement for a term of five years, commencing
with the 2005-2006 school year through
the conclusion of the 2009-2010 school
year, which reflects the contents of the
application as approved by the School Board.
B-22
REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR MOSAIC
BILINGUAL ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF MOSAIC BILINGUAL ACADEMY AND AUTHORIZATION
TO NEGOTIATE A CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A TERM OF FIVE YEARS
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida:
1. approve the application
for Mosaic Bilingual Academy, Inc., on
behalf of Mosaic Bilingual Academy; and
2. authorize the Superintendent
to negotiate a charter school contractual
agreement for a term of five years, commencing
with the 2005-2006 school year through
the conclusion of the 2009-2010 school
year, which reflects the contents of the
application as approved by the School Board.
B-23
REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR LIFE SKILLS
CENTER MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, INC., ON BEHALF OF LIFE SKILLS CENTER MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY AND AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A TERM OF
FIVE YEARS
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida:
1. approve the application
for Life Skills Center Miami-Dade County,
Inc., on behalf of Life Skills Center Miami-Dade
County; and
2. authorize the Superintendent
to negotiate a charter school contractual
agreement for a term of five years, commencing
with the 2005-2006 school year through
the conclusion of the 2009-2010 school
year, which reflects the contents of the
application as approved by the School Board.
B-24
REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR SUNSHINE
ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL PROJECT, INC., ON BEHALF OF SUNSHINE ACADEMY AND AUTHORIZATION
TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A TERM OF TEN YEARS
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida:
1. approve the application
for Sunshine Academy Charter School Project,
Inc., on behalf of Sunshine Academy; and
2. authorize the Superintendent
to negotiate a charter school contractual
agreement for a term of ten years, commencing
with the 2005-2006 school year through
the conclusion of the 2014-2015 school
year, which reflects the contents of the
application as approved by the School Board.
B-26
REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL
CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH SOMERSET ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF SOMERSET ACADEMY
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, approve the fourth amendment to
the charter school contractual agreement
with Somerset Academy, Inc., on behalf
of Somerset Academy, to open the school
at its permanent facility commencing with
the 2005-2006 school year and continuing
throughout the term of the contract which
ends on June 30, 2013.
B-27
REQUEST FOR ENDORSEMENT OF DECEMBER 6-10, 2004, AS NATIONAL INCLUSIVE SCHOOLS’ WEEK
IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, endorse December 6-10, 2004, as
National Inclusive Schools’ Week in Miami-Dade
County Public Schools.
B-28
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS
TO LEASE FACILITIES FOR THE 2004-2005 GRADUATION REHEARSALS AND EXERCISES AND
TO PAY FOR ANCILLARY COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH GRADUATION
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, authorize the Superintendent to:
1. enter into contractual
agreements with the following sites for
graduation rehearsals and exercises, May
31 through June 3, 2005:
2. enter into agreements
for indemnification of the graduation sites
listed above; and
3. authorize payment for
charges incurred to lease the facilities
and for ancillary services associated with
graduation, e.g., stagehands, electricians,
ushers, police/security personnel, parking
attendants, and the rental of audio-visual
equipment, plants, chairs, pianos and crowd
control dividers, at a total cost not to
exceed $240,000.
The appropriation for these
items is included in the General Fund of
the 2004-2005 Adopted Budget.
B-29
REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT A DONATION OF SEVEN ACCESS
DINGHYS FROM THE AVENTURA MARKETING COUNCIL TO TEACH STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
TO SAIL INDEPENDENTLY
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, authorize the Superintendent to
accept a donation of seven access dinghys
from the Aventura Marketing Council to
be used to teach students with disabilities
to sail independently.
No local funds are required.
B-30
REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS’ DISTRICT PLAN
FOR LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENT STUDENTS, 2004-2007 AND AUTHORIZE SUBMISSION
OF THE PLAN TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida:
1. approve
the Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ District Plan
for Limited English Proficient Students,
2004-2007; and
2. authorize the Superintendent
to submit the plan to the Florida Department
of Education.
B-31
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
WITH SOUTHLAND MALL; OCWEN FEDERAL BANK FSB; SOUTHLAND MALL MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION/MARKETING
FUND; AND T/S DEVELOPMENT, LLC, TO HOLD THE FIFTY-FIRST ANNUAL SOUTH FLORIDA
REGIONAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIR FROM JANUARY 21, 2005 THROUGH JANUARY
28, 2005
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, authorize the Superintendent to
enter into a cooperative agreement with
Southland Mall; Ocwen Federal Bank FSB;
Southland Mall Merchants Association/Marketing
Fund; and T/S Development, LLC, to hold
the fifty-first annual South Florida Regional
Science andEngineering Fair from January
21, 2005 through January 28, 2005.
No local funds are required.
B-33
REQUEST THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ACCEPT THE FEASIBILITY
REPORT ON STRUCTURED EDUCATIONAL ALTERNATIVES TO OUTDOOR SUSPENSION
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, accept the feasibility report
on structured alternatives to outdoor suspension.
B-35
EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 10
CASE NO: SM-16 (2004-2005) DOB: 12/15/87
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, expel the student specified in
the supplemental material SM-16 (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-17 (2004-2005)
DOB: 08-02-91
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida:
1. expel the student specified
in the supplemental material SM-17 (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, 2005 summer
session and the 2005-2006 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.
C. SCHOOL
IMPROVEMENT
C-2
REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT THE LEAPFROG SCHOOLHOUSE,
INC. DONATION OF $12,000 IN EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS TO BE USED IN AFTER-SCHOOL
TUTORIALS WITH RETAINED THIRD-GRADE STUDENTS AT MYRTLE GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, authorize the Superintendent to:
1. accept a donation of $12,000
in educational products from Leapfrog Schoolhouse,
Inc. to be used in after-school tutoring
program for retained third-grade students
at Myrtle Grove Elementary School; and
2. recognize the efforts
of the tutors from North Miami Senior High
School in providing assistance to the participating
students at Myrtle Grove Elementary School.
C-3
REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT THE DONATION OF $65,000 FROM
ADOPT-A-CLASSROOM
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, authorize the Superintendent to
accept the donation of $65,000 from Adopt-A-Classroom.
D. OFFICE
OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS
D-1
NEW BUSINESS: BOARD MEMBERS
D-2
THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECEIVE THE RECOMMENDATIONS
OF THE WORKING GROUP ON OVERCROWDING RELIEF AND SUBMIT THE RECOMMENDATIONS
TO THE SCHOOL SITE PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION COMMITTEE (SSPCC) TO PURSUE IMPLEMENTATION
OF SUCH RECOMMENDATIONS
ACTION
PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The
School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
receive the recommendations of the Working
Group on Public Schools Overcrowding
Relief and submit the recommendations to
the School
Site Planning and Construction Committee
(SSPCC) for further development and implementation.
D-3
AUTHORIZATION TO TRANSMIT TO THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES THE SCHOOL BOARD’S
MODIFIED POSITION REGARDING ITS TRANSFER OR DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS FOR CORAL
GABLES ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL; NEGOTIATE A JOINT-USE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES FOR
THE USE OF THE RECREATIONAL AMENITIES AT CORAL GABLES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL;
AUTHORIZE
ADDITIONAL ATTORNEY FEES TO THE FIRM OF TEW CARDENAL LLP, TO COMPLETE NEGOTIATIONS
WITH THE CITY
ACTION
PROPOSED BY MR. AGUSTIN J. BARRERA: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida:
1. authorize
the Superintendent to transmit to the City
of Coral Gables
the School Board’s modified position
regarding its Transfer of Development
Rights (TDRs)
for Coral Gables Elementary School; and
2. upon approval by the City,
authorize the Superintendent to develop
and record a Covenant Running with Land
that meets the terms and conditions itemized
in agenda item. Should issues arise that
are not covered by this report, a revised
plan of action will be developed and brought
back to the Board for its consideration;
3. authorize the Superintendent
or his designee, to negotiate the terms
of a Joint-Use Agreement with the City
of Coral Gables for the use of the recreational
amenities at Coral Gables Elementary School;
and
4. authorize additional attorney
fees for the firm of Tew Cardenas LLP,
in an amount not to exceed $10,000, to
complete negotiations dealing with Transfer
of Development Rights at Coral Gables Elementary
School.
D-4
REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT
OF SCHOOLS TO DEVELOP A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI, THE CUBAN-
AMERICAN NATIONAL COUNCIL, INC., (CNC) AND THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
IN PROMOTING
AWARENESS ON CHILDHOOD OBESITY THROUGH THE CHILDREN’S & FAMILIES HEALTH
FAIR
ACTION
PROPOSED BY MR. AGUSTIN J. BARRERA: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, direct the Superintendent to:
1. establish
a partnership with the City of Miami Mayor’s initiatives
(Task Force on Health) and The Cuban-American
National Council, Inc., (CNC) in promoting
awareness on childhood obesity through
the Children’s and Families Health Fair
on December 11, 2004; and
2. allow schools to be able
to pass out information on the health fair
for December 11, 2004.
D-5
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF COLD AND FLU PREVENTION PILOT PROGRAM
ACTION
PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, authorize the Superintendent to
pilot this cold and flu prevention program.
D-6
REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT
TO REVIEW WLRN OPERATIONAL AGREEMENT
ACTION
PROPOSED BYDR . ROBERT B.
INGRAM: That The School Board of Miami-Dade
County,
Florida, direct the Superintendent to:
1. conduct a through review
and analysis of all relevant laws, Board
rules, regulation, policies and procedures
pertinent to the operation and management
of WLRN;
2. develop
a set of recommendations that will promote
sound organization, fiscal
and management practices that will further
expand WLRN’s role as a communicative
partner; and
3. submit the analysis and
recommendations to the Board for review
and consideration, no later that January
30, 2005.
E. BUSINESS
OPERATIONS
E-1
AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH
APPLICATION NO. 04-033, MIAMI GARDENS PARK VENTURE ONE & TWO, LTD., LOCATED
AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF NW 176 TERRACE AND NW 59 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. 04-033, Miami Gardens Park Venture
One & Two, Ltd., located at the northwest
corner of NW 176 Terrace and NW 59 Avenue,
for the provision of a voluntary monetary
donation over and above educational facilities
impact fees in the amount of $78,000.
E-2
AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH
AN APPLICATION FROM BENJAMIN AND ESTHER KOHL, LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER
OF NW 6 AVENUE AND NW 159 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 an application from Benjamin
and Esther Kohl, located at the northeast
corner of NW 6 Avenue and NW 159 Street,
for the provision of a voluntary monetary
donation over and above educational facilities
impact fees in the amount of $9,600.
E-3
AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION
NO. 04-226, 7900 NW AVENUE, LLC, LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF NW 84 STREET
AND NW 27 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. 04-226, 7900 NW Avenue, LLC, located
at the northwest corner of NW 84 Street
and NW 27 Avenue, for the provision of
a voluntary monetary donation over and
above educational facilities impact fees
in the amount of $18,000.
E-4
AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION
NO. 04-163, SIGNIFICANT CORP., LOCATED EAST OF SW 147 AVENUE AND SW 29 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. 04-163, Significant Corp., located
east of SW 147 Avenue and SW 29 Street,
for the provision of a voluntary monetary
donation over and above educational facilities
impact fees in the amount of $7,500.
E-5
AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION
WITH APPLICATION NO. 04-162, AVOCADO HOMES CORP., LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF
SW 157 AVENUE AND SW 177 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. 04-162, Avocado Homes Corp., located
at the southwest corner of SW 157 Avenue
and SW 177 Street, for the provision of
a voluntary monetary donation over and
above educational facilities impact fees
in the amount of $49,200.
E-6
AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION
NO. 04-161, BLACK CREEK, LLC, LOCATED SOUTH OF OLD CUTLER ROAD AND WEST OF
SW 103 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. 04-161, Black Creek, LLC, located south
of Old Cutler Road and west of SW 103 Avenue,
for the provision of a voluntary monetary
donation over and above educational facilities
impact fees in the amount of $78,000.
E-7
AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION
NO. 03-222, ESTATES OF BISCAYNE, INC., LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SW
288 STREET AND SW 172 AVENUE, PROVIDING FOR A MONETARY DONATION IN ADDITION
TO EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES AS ALLOWED FOR UNDER THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, authorize the Superintendent to
accept a Declaration of Restrictions in
connection with Miami-Dade County Application
No. 03-222, Estates of Biscayne, Inc.,
located at the northwest corner of SW 288
Street and SW 172 Avenue, for the provision
of a voluntary monetary donation over and
above educational facilities impact fees
in the amount of $27,600.
E-8
AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION
NO. 04-012, EUREKA 94, LLC, LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SW 184 STREET
AND SW 109 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. 04-012, Eureka 94, LLC, located at
the northwest corner of SW 184 Street and
SW 109 Avenue, for the provision of a voluntary
monetary donation over and above educational
facilities impact fees in the amount of
$14,400.
E-9
AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION
NO. 04-171, SILVER GROUP 137, INC., LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SW 139
AVENUE AND SW 164 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. 04-071, Silver Group 137, Inc., located
at the southwest corner of SW 139 Avenue
and SW 164 Street, for the provision of
a voluntary monetary donation over and
above educational facilities impact fees
in the amount of $10,000.
E-10
AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION
NO. 04-206, WESTERN ESTATES DEVELOPMENT, INC., LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER
OF SW 154 AVENUE AND SW 184 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. 04-206, Western Estates Development,
Inc., located at the northwest corner of
SW 154 Avenue and SW 184 Street, for the
provision of a voluntary monetary donation
over and above educational facilities impact
fees in the amount of $28,800.
E-11
AUTHORIZATION TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY OF A REQUEST FROM
THE ARCHDIOCESE OF MIAMI FOR EXEMPTION OF EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES
IN CONNECTION WITH A PROPOSED RENTAL HOUSING PROJECT FOR THE ELDERLY, LOCATED
AT 2000 NW 103 STREET
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, recommend approval to Miami-Dade
County of a request from the Archdiocese
of Miami to be exempt from payment of Educational
Facilities Impact Fees, in connection with
a proposed rental housing project for the
elderly, located at 2000 NW 103 Street.
E-12
AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A JOINT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH THE MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY EXPRESSWAY AUTHORITY TO CONSTRUCT A PORTION OF THE MUNICIPAL WATER AND
SEWER LINES TO SERVICE THE CENTRAL WEST TRANSPORTATION FACILITY, LOCATED AT
13775 NW 6 STREET, PROJECT NO. A0804
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, authorize the Superintendent or
his designee to execute a Joint Participation
Agreement with the Miami-Dade County Expressway
Authority for the construction of a portion
of the municipal water and sewer lines
required to service the Central West Transportation
Facility, located at 13775 NW 6 Street,
substantially in accordance with the terms
and conditions outlined above, and in an
amount not to exceed $352,764.
E-13
AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A SECOND LEASE AMENDMENT WITH HOSANNA COMMUNITY BAPTIST
CHURCH FOR USE OF PARKING FACILITIES AT OLINDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT
5536 NW 21 AVENUE, MIAMI
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, authorize the Superintendent or
his designee to execute a second lease
amendment with Hosanna Community Baptist
Church for the use of parking facilities
at Olinda Elementary School, in order to
change the date by which the Church must
secure a CO from December 13, 2004 to December
13, 2005. All other terms and conditions
of the lease agreement will remain unchanged.
E-14
AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE APPROXIMATELY 11.3 ACRES OF VACANT LAND LOCATED
AT SW 26 STREET AND SW 152 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO THE TERMS
AND CONDITIONS
OF AN EXECUTED DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION
NO. 99-221, CELOMADING, S.A., TO SITUATE STATE SCHOOL “UU1”
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, authorize:
1. the purchase of an 11.3-acre
site located at SW 26 Street and SW 152
Avenue, Miami, Florida, from Grand Lakes
Development Corporation, at a purchase
price of $6,175,000, and other terms and
conditions set forth in the item, all in
connection with Application No. 99-221,
Celomading S.A.; and
2. an amendment to the Five-Year
Work Program to increase the site acquisition
appropriation for this project from $4,100,000,
to $6,200,000, including closing costs.
E-15
REPORT TO THE BOARD ON PROPOSED MIAMI-DADE COUNTY ORDINANCE DEALING WITH MIAMI
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, accept staff’s report and direct
the Superintendent to continue working
with Miami-Dade County as it relates
to further refinement of the flight path
ordinance,
prior to The Board of County Commissioners
meeting of November 30, 2004.
E-16
REPORT TO THE BOARD ON THE FEASIBILITY OF CONSTRUCTING AN ALL ACADEMY CHOICE
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL AND STATE-OF-THE-ART ATHLETIC FACILITY, ON BOARD-OWNED LAND,
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FLORIDA MEMORIAL COLLEGE
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, accept the report and continue
to study the feasibility of constructing
and all-academy-choice senior high school
and state-of-the-art athletic facility,
on Board-owned land, in partnership with
Florida Memorial College, and provide an
update to the Board at such time as the
funding, operational and educational details
of this partnership are defined.
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 $7,978,737; and
2. make the changes to the
five-year facilities work program resulting
from these budget adjustments.
E-21
COMMISSIONING OF RODRIGUEZ AND QUIROGA ARCHITECTS CHARTERED AS THE ARCHITECT/ENGINEERS
FOR HISTORICAL RESTORATION/STRUCTURAL REPAIRS OF GYM AND CLASSROOM/ADMIN. BUILDINGS
AT PONCE DE LEON MIDDLE SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. A01003
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, commission Rodriguez & Quiroga
Architects Chartered for full Architect/Engineers
services for the Historical Restoration/Structural
Repairs of Gym and Classroom/Admin. Buildings,
and parent drop-off at Ponce de Leon
Middle School, Project No. A01003, under
the following
terms and conditions;
1. a lump sum basic services
fee of $823,439; and
2. additional terms and conditions
as set forth in the agenda item.
E-22
COMMISSIONING OF CENTEX ROONEY CONSTRUCTION CO., INC., AS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
AT-RISK FIRM FOR ONE, TWO OR MORE STORY PROTOTYPE ADDITIONS AT VARIOUS SITES
AS PROVIDED IN THE FACILITIES WORK PROGRAM FY 03-04
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, commission the firm of Centex
Rooney Construction Co., Inc., as Construction
Management (CM) at-Risk firm for “One,
Two or More Story Prototype Additions at
Various Sites” as provided in the Facilities
Work Program FY 03-04 (as may be amended),
for the following consideration:
1. a negotiated Fee Schedule
for one, two or more story prototype additions
for pre-construction and site adaptation
services; and
2. upon completion of the
pre-construction services, the CM At-Risk
firm shall negotiate a Guaranteed Maximum
Price (GMP) for the construction of each
prototype. Staff will then present the
negotiated GMP for Board approval.
E-23
COMMISSIONING OF M.C. HARRY & ASSOCIATES, INC., AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER
TO PROVIDE PROGRAMMING SERVICES FOR RENOVATIONS AND NEW PE TRACK (PHASE I
AND
II) AT MIAMI CENTRAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. A01013 AND DESIGN CRITERIA
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR QZAB REMODELING/RENOVATIONS, PROJECT NO. LP0041
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, commission M.C. Harry Associates
to provide Architect/Engineers programming
services (as part one of a two-part commissioning),
for Renovations & New PE Track (Phase
I and II), Project No. A01013, and Design
Criteria Professional services for the
QZAB Remodeling/Renovations, Project
No. LP0041 under the following terms
and conditions:
1. for the
Renovations & New
PE Track (Phase I and II), Project No.
A01013, the negotiated lump sum fee for
programming services is $82,000;
2. for QZAB Remodeling/Renovations,
Project No. LP0041, the negotiated lump
sum fee for DCP services is $63,000, or
4.5% of the estimated construction cost
of $1,400,000; and
3. additional terms and conditions
as set forth in the agenda item.
E-24
COMMISSIONING OF REYNOLDS, SMITH AND HILLS, INC., AS DESIGN CRITERIA PROFESSIONAL
(DCP) FOR THE K-8 CONVERSION AT FRANK C. MARTIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PROJECT
NO. A01093
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, commission Reynolds, Smith and
Hills, Inc., as Design Criteria Professional
(DCP) for the K-8 Conversion at Frank
C. Martin Elementary School – Project No.
A01093, under the following terms and conditions:
1. a lump sum basic services
fee of $206,500, which represents approximately
3.10% of the total estimated construction
cost of $6,583,758; and
2. additional terms and conditions
as set forth in the agenda item.
E-25
COMMISSIONING OF THE ARCHITECTURAL PARTNERSHIP, INC., AS DESIGN CRITERIA
PROFESSIONAL (DCP) FOR A NEW SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (STATE SCHOOL “CCC1”) TO
REPLACE AND BE BUILT AT THE EXISTING SITE OF SOUTH DADE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL,
PROJECT NO. A01017
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, commission The Architectural
Partnership, Inc., as Design Criteria Professional
(DCP)
for a new senior high school (State School “CCC1” – Project
No. A01017) to replace and be built at
the existing site of South Dade Senior
High School, under the following terms
and conditions:
1. a lump sum basic services
fee of $964,000, which represents approximately
1.90% of the total estimated construction
cost of $51,135,395;
2. approval of the proposed
project schedule of approximately 40 months
from commissioning of the DCP through substantial
completion of the new school, which exceeds
the Board guideline of 36 months for new
Design-Build high schools; and
3. additional terms and conditions
as set forth in the agenda item.
E-26
COMMISSIONING OF WOLFBERG ALVAREZ & PARTNERS AND ARCHITEKNICS, INC.,
AS ARCHITECTS/ENGINEERS FOR SINGLE AND MULTI-STORY PROTOTYPE BUILDINGS TO
INCREASE
CAPACITY TO RELIEVE OVERCROWDING AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, commission Wolfberg Alvarez & Partners
and Architeknics, Inc., for Architectural/Engineering
services for single and 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 agenda item.
E-27
AUTHORIZATION TO GRANT A WATER MAIN AND SEWER MAIN EASEMENT LOCATED AT STATE
SCHOOL “O”/IRVING AND BEATRICE PESKOE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE AT 29035 SW
144 AVENUE, MIAMI-DADE, FLORIDA, IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, PROJECT NO.
A0263
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, authorize the execution of the
water main and wastewater main easement
at the State School “O”/ Irving and Beatrice
Peskoe Elementary School Site, Project
No. A0263, in favor of Miami-Dade County.
E-28
APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
PIRTLE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
PROJECT NO. A01108
MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION
(12-PACK)
REDONDO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
18480 SW 304 STREET, HOMESTEAD,
FLORIDA
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, approve the GMP for Pirtle Construction
Company, Project No. A01108, Modular Classroom
Addition (12-Pack), Redondo Elementary
School, in the total amount of $1,519,814
which includes building cost, site cost
and a contingency in the amount of $72,372.
E-29
APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
PIRTLE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
PROJECT NO. 00139100
MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION
(14-PACK)
CAMPBELL DRIVE ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL
15790 SW 307 STREET, LEISURE
CITY, FLORIDA
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, approve the GMP for Pirtle Construction
Company, Project No. 00139100, Modular
Classroom Addition (14-Pack), Campbell
Drive Elementary School, in the total amount
of $1,642,907 which includes building cost,
site cost and a contingency in the amount
of $78,233.
E-30
APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
PIRTLE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
PROJECT NO. 00136900
MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION
(12-PACK)
AMERICAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
18350 NW 67 AVENUE, HIALEAH,
FLORIDA
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, approve the GMP for Pirtle Construction
Company, Project No. 00136900, Modular
Classroom Addition (12-Pack), American
Senior High School, in the total amount
of $1,757,349 which includes building cost,
site cost and a contingency in the amount
of $83,683.
E-31
APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
PIRTLE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
PROJECT NO. 00139400
MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION
(14-PACK)
KENDALE LAKES ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL
8000 SW 142 AVENUE, MIAMI,
FLORIDA
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, approve the GMP for Pirtle Construction
Company, Project No. 00139400, Modular
Classroom Addition (14-Pack), Kendale Lakes
Elementary School, in the total amount
of $1,976,919 which includes building cost,
site cost and a contingency in the amount
of $94,139.
E-32
APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
PIRTLE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
PROJECT NO. 00138700
MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION
(10-PACK)
SNAPPER CREEK ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL
10151 SW 64 STREET, MIAMI,
FLORIDA
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, approve the GMP for Pirtle Construction
Company, Project No. 00138700, Modular
Classroom Addition (10-Pack), Snapper Creek
Elementary School, in the total amount
of $1,356,592 which includes building cost,
site cost and a contingency in the amount
of $64,599.
E-33
APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
PIRTLE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
PROJECT NO. A0825W4391
MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION
(12-PACK)
IRVING AND BEATRICE PESKOE
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
29035 SW 144 AVENUE, HOMESTEAD,
FLORIDA
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, approve the GMP for Pirtle Construction
Company, Project No. A0825W4391, Modular
Classroom Addition (12-Pack), Irving and
Beatrice Peskoe Elementary School, in the
total amount of $1,651,661 which includes
building cost, site cost and a contingency
in the amount of $78,650.
E-34
APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
PIRTLE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
PROJECT NO. A0825W0161
MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION
(14-PACK)
AVOCADO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
16969 SW 294 STREET, HOMESTEAD,
FLORIDA
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, approve the GMP for Pirtle Construction
Company, Project No. A0825W0161, Modular
Classroom Addition (14-Pack), Avocado Elementary
School, in the total amount of $1,683,435
which includes building cost, site cost
and a contingency in the amount of $80,163.
E-35
APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
PIRTLE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
PROJECT NO. A0825S3141
MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION
(12-PACK)
MEADOWLANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
4280 W 8 AVENUE, HIALEAH,
FLORIDA
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, approve the GMP for Pirtle Construction
Company, Project No. A0825S3141, Modular
Classroom Addition (12-Pack), Meadowlane
Elementary School, in the total amount
of $1,833,814 which includes building cost,
site cost and a contingency in the amount
of $87,324.
E-36
APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
PIRTLE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
PROJECT NO. A0825W2901
MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION
(12-PACK)
LEISURE CITY ELEMENTARY