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School Board of Miami-Dade County Public Schools
MEETING AGENDA

November 17, 2004

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AGENDA SECTION

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

OFFICIAL AGENDA

NOVEMBER 17, 2004 REGULAR BOARD MEETING 1:00 P.M.

 

PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK TO AN AGENDA ITEM listed for this meeting, to be conducted at approximately 1:00 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, NOVEMBER 15, 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].

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:

▪ Miami-Dade County Auditorium
▪ Miami Dade College-Kendall
▪ Miami Beach Convention Center
▪ Jackie Gleason Theater of Performing Arts
▪ University of Miami Convocation Center
▪ Gusman Center for Performing Arts - Olympia Theater
▪ Florida International University Golden Panther Arena
▪ Florida International University Graham Center
▪ Florida International University Wertheim Center
▪ Joseph Caleb Community Center
▪ University of Miami James L. Knight Center – Ashe Auditorium
▪ Signature Gardens

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