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MEETING AGENDA

November 17, 2004

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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: [https://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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 SCHOOL
14950 SW 288 STREET, HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the GMP for Pirtle Construction Company, Project No. A0825W2901, Modular Classroom Addition (12-Pack), Leisure City Elementary School, in the total amount of $2,109,971 which includes building cost, site cost and a contingency in the amount of $100,474.

E-37 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
PIRTLE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
PROJECT NO. A01109
MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION (12-PACK)
CLAUDE PEPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
14550 SW 96 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the GMP for Pirtle Construction Company, Project No. A01109, Modular Classroom Addition (12-Pack), Claude Pepper Elementary School, in the total amount of $1,927,881 which includes building cost, site cost and a contingency in the amount of $91,803.

E-38 CHANGE ORDER NO. 4
PROJECT NO. A0527A0527A
ADDITION, REMODELING, RENOVATIONS AND
PORTABLE RELOCATION
THOMAS JEFFERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
525 NW 147 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 4 on Project No.A0527A0527A, Addition, Remodeling, Renovations and Portable Relocation, Thomas Jefferson Middle School for an additional cost of $2,689.

E-39 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A0556
ADDITIONS, RENOVATIONS AND REMODELING
POINCIANA PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
6745 NW 23 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 1 on Project No.A0556, Additions, Renovations and Remodeling, Poinciana Park Elementary School, for an additional cost of $57,962 and approve a time extension of 40 days.

E-40 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A0586CM
HISTORICAL RENOVATION
ADA MERRITT ELEMENTARY COMPLEX
660 SW 3 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 1 on Project No.A0586CM, Historical Renovation, Ada Merritt Elementary Complex for a credit of $96,752.

E-41 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. A0630CM
NEW SCHOOL AT ADA MERRITT ELEMENTARY
STATE SCHOOL “B1” AT ADA MERRITT MIDDLE SCHOOL
660 SW 3 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 2 on Project No.A0630CM, New School at Ada Merritt Elementary School, State School “B1” at Ada Merritt Middle Site for a credit of $309,938.

E-42 CHANGE ORDER NO. 7
PROJECT NO. A0670
ADDITIONS, REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS
WESTVIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL
1901 NW 127 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 7 on Project No.A0670, Additions, Remodeling and Renovations, Westview Middle School for an additional cost of $15,943.

E-43 CHANGE ORDER NO. 6
PROJECT NO. A0750A
MEDIA CENTER ADDITION
AIR BASE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
12829 SW 272 STREET, HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 6 on Project No.A0750A, Media Center Addition, Air Base Elementary School for an additional cost of $186,089 and approve a time extension of 340 days.

E-44 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 7
PROJECT NO. A0759
NEW PROTOTYPICAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BOB GRAHAM EDUCATION CENTER
15901 NW 79 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 7 on Project No.A0759, New Prototypical Elementary School, Bob Graham Education Center for an additional cost of $54,846.

E-45 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A0774
DESIGN-BUILD ADDITION OF A NEW AUDITORIUM
WILLIAM H. TURNER TECHNICAL ARTS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
10151 NW 19 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A0774, Design-Build Addition of a New Auditorium, Turner, William H. Technical Arts Senior High for additional cost of $99,414 and approve a time extension of 173 days.

E-46 CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. A0776CM
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
BISCAYNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
800 77 STREET, MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 2 on Project No.A0776CM, Building Construction, Biscayne Elementary School for an additional cost of $24,171.

E-47 CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. LP0024
DESIGN-BUILD – RENOVATION OF SCIENCE CLASSROOMS
HOMESTEAD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
2351 SE 12 AVENUE, HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 2 on Project No.LP0024, Design-Build- Renovation of Science Classrooms, Homestead Senior High School for an additional cost of $11,293 and approve a time extension of 206 days.

E-48 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. LV0069
HAZARD MITIGATION RETROFIT
AMERICAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
18350 NW 67 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 1 on Project No.LV0069, Hazard Mitigation Retrofit, American Senior High School, for an additional cost of $12,034 and approve a time extension of 40 days.

E-49 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. PB999911
FIRE SAFETY, SAFETY-TO-LIFE PROJECTS
HAMMOCKS MIDDLE SCHOOL
9889 HAMMOCKS BOULEVARD, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 1 on Project No.PB999911, Fire Safety, Safety-to-Life Projects, Hammocks Middle School for an additional cost of $22,532 and approve a time extension of 219 days.

E-50 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. SK0049
NEW MUSIC SUITE, NEW PARKING AREA AND
SAFETY-TO-LIFE IMPROVEMENTS
SHADOWLAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
149 NW 49 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 1 on Project No.SK0049, New Music Suite, New Parking Area and Safety-to-Life Improvements, Shadowlawn Elementary School for an additional cost of $31,647 and approve a time extension of 69 days.

E-51 CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. BB999965
DISTRICT-WIDE FIRE SAFETY UPGRADE
CORAL GABLES SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
450 BIRD ROAD, CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 2 on Project No.BBB999965, District-Wide Fire Safety Upgrade, Coral Gables Senior High School for an additional cost of $32,500 and approve a time extension of 46 days.

E-52 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A0744
DESIGN-BUILD – STATE SCHOOL “FFF”
RONALD W. REAGAN/DORAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
NW 82^ND ST AND 107^TH AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 1 on Project No.A0744, Design-Build – State School “FFF”, Ronald W. Reagan/Doral Senior High School for an additional cost of $1,682,388 and approve a time extension of 93 days.

E-53 RENEWAL OF CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MEXAL CORPORATION
JOB ORDER CONTRACT (JOC)
DETAILED REPAIRS AND CONSTRUCTION TASK FOR MAINTENANCE
(ORIGINAL CONTRACT NO. JOC03-C5)
RENEWAL CONTRACT NO. JOC03-C5-A

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to renew the contractual agreement with MEXAL Corporation, Contract No. JOC03-C5-A, in conformance with Article 14 of the contract, for a period of one year, commencing on the date the current contract meets the maximum value, or on November 19, 2004, whichever occurs first.

E-54 RENEWAL OF CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH HEWETT-KIER CONSTRUCTION, INC.
JOB ORDER CONTRACT (JOC)
DETAILED REPAIRS AND CONSTRUCTION TASK FOR MAINTENANCE
(ORIGINAL CONTRACT NO. JOC03-C4)
RENEWAL CONTRACT NO. JOC03-C4-A

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to renew the contractual agreement with Hewett-Kier Construction, Inc., Contract No. JOC03-C4-A, in conformance with Article 14 of the contract, for a period of one year, commencing on the date the current contract meets the maximum value, or on November 19, 2004, whichever occurs first.

E-86 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 2004

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

E-87 NON-EXPENDABLE PERSONAL PROPERTY INVENTORY REPORTS FOR JULY, AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER 2004

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Non-Expendable Personal Property Inventory Deletions containing 73,710 items with a depreciated cost of $29,586,688 and Recoveries containing 42 items with a depreciated cost of $8,586 to update the records as indicated in July, August and September 2004 reports.

E-88 FINAL REPORT ON COMPLIANCE WITH DOLLARS TO THE CLASSROOM ACT FOR 2003-04

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Final Report on Dollars to The Classroom Act for 2003-04 and authorize the Superintendent to forward the report to the Department of Education.

E-100 APPOINTMENT OF FINANCIAL ADVISOR

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

1. approve the option for a continuing three-year period of DeLara Associates as Financial Advisor commencing January 1, 2005, with the right of cancellation, upon sixty days written notice, at the Board’s discretion; and

2. approve the fee schedule for DeLara Associates presented as Exhibit A, which remains the same as originally agreed.

E-121 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SOFTWARE PROGRAMS, NECESSARY TRAINING AND LABOR TO REPLACE THE CURRENT CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION COMPUTER SYSTEM BY APPROVING THE RELEASE OF $1,200,000 ALREADY APPROPRIATED IN THE FY 2004–2005 BUDGET VIA ITEM E-44 OF THE MAY 2004 BOARD MEETING

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

1. authorize the purchase of information technology software programs, and necessary training and labor to replace the current capital construction computer system by approving the release of $1,200,000 already appropriated in FY 2004–2005; and

2. consider maintaining the remaining $1,000,000 in the FY 2004-2005 proposed budget for Phases 2 and 4 of this project to commence later this fiscal year.

E-141 REQUEST APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL AWARD ON TERM CONTRACTS

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

(1)

Fund Source	Various
M/WBE Eligibility	Female

1. DESIGNERS SERVICE BUREAU, INC.
15951 S.W. 41 STREET, SUITE 200
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33331
OWNER: JOAN STARK, PRESIDENT (WF)

2. VIRCO, INC.
HIGHWAY 65 SOUTH
CONWAY, AR 72032
OWNER: ROBERT A. VIRTUE, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.
ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $445,949.03
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL 0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $448,000

(2)

Fund Source	Various
M/WBE Eligibility	None

1. ERNIE MORRIS ENTERPRISES, INC.
232 NORTH MAIN STREET
BUSHNELL, FL 33513
OWNER: RONALD E. MORRIS, PRESIDENT

2. GRAINGER INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY
2255 N.W. 89 PLACE
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: RICHARD KEYSER, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.
ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $118,208.38
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL 0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $363,818.02

(3)

Fund Source	0410 Food Service
M/WBE Eligibility	None

1. SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE SYSTEMS
12701 N.W. 38 AVENUE
OPA-LOCKA, FL 33054
OWNER: STEPHEN M. GREENE, PRESIDENT
ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $6,345,552.75
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL 0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $1,666,000

(4)

Fund Source	0100 - General
M/WBE Eligibility	None

1. TRUMAN ARNOLD COMPANIES
2386 CLOWER STREET, B200
SNELLVILLE, GA 30078
OWNER: TRUMAN ARNOLD, C.E.O.
ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $333,477.45
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL 0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $95,171.50

(5)

Fund Source	0100 - General
M/WBE Eligibility	None

1. TRUMAN ARNOLD COMPANIES
2386 CLOWER STREET, B200
SNELLVILLE, GA 30078
OWNER: TRUMAN ARNOLD, C.E.O.
ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $304,155.79
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL 0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $67,534.43

E-142 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE OTHER ENTITY BIDS FOR PURCHASES OVER $100,000

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AUTHORIZE Procurement Management Services, to utilize the Florida Sheriffs Association Bid No. 04-12-0823 – PURSUIT, ADMINISTRATIVE NON-PURSUIT, UTILITY VEHICLES, TRUCKS AND VANS AND OTHER FLEET EQUIPMENT, to purchase, three(3) 2005 Freightliner utility cargo vans, for the Department of Food and Nutrition, in the amount of$111,560.70.

E-143 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE OTHER ENTITY BIDS FOR PURCHASES OVER $100,000

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AUTHORIZE Procurement Management Services, to utilize the Florida Sheriffs Association Bid No. 04-12-0823 – PURSUIT, ADMINISTRATIVE NON-PURSUIT, UTILITY VEHICLES, TRUCKS AND VANS AND OTHER FLEET EQUIPMENT, to purchase, twelve (12) 2005 Ford Crown Victoria police vehicles, for Miami-Dade County Public Schools Police Department, in the amount of$232,630.20.

E-144 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE OTHER ENTITY BIDS FOR PURCHASES OVER $100,000

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AUTHORIZE Procurement Management Services, to utilize the Palm Beach County School District Bid No.04C-5R– FOOD AND SUPPLIES FOR SCHOOL CAFETERIAS, to purchase, shelf stable milk products, for school cafeterias, for the Department of Food and Nutrition, in the amount of $109,052.81.

E-145 RESCIND AWARD OF ITEMS 56, 80, AND 82 THROUGH 89 ON CONTRACT NO.018-CC08 – MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

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

1. rescind the award of Items 56, 80, and 82 through 89 onContract No. 018-CC08 – MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, effective November 17, 2004, as follows:

COLUMBUS PRO PERCUSSION, INC.
5052 NORTH HIGH STREET
COLUMBUS, OH 43214 ESTIMATE $28,101
OWNER: JIM RUPP, PRESIDENT

2. require that Columbus Pro Percussion, Inc., of Columbus, Ohio, lose eligibility to transact new business with the Boardfor a period of fourteen (14) months, pursuant to Board Rule 6Gx13- 3C-1.08 -- Performance And Payment Security, Declining A Bid Award, and Bonding Company Qualifications, effective November 17, 2004.

E-146 RESCIND AWARD OF ITEMS 1 THROUGH 5 ON BID NO.064-DD02M/WBE – PLASTIC CAN LINERS

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

1. rescind the award of Items 1 through 5 on Bid No.064-DD02M/WBE – PLASTIC CAN LINERS, effective November 17, 2004, as follows:

DISTRICT HEALTHCARE & JANITORIAL SUPPLY, INC.
10302 N. W. SOUTH RIVER DRIVE, BAY #24
MEDLEY, FL 33178
OWNER: PERNELL J. WILLIAMS, C.E.O. (AM)

2. not implement the prescribed default provision, as noted in Board Rule 6Gx13- 3C-1.08 -- Performance and Payment Security, Declining a Bid Award, and Bonding Company Qualifications, on District Healthcare & Janitorial Supply, Inc.

E-147 AWARD BID NO. 075-DD08 – ART SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT CATALOG DISCOUNT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 075-DD08 – ART SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT CATALOG DISCOUNT, to purchase, at educational discounts, quantities, as may be required, of art supplies and equipment, forvarious locations, during the term of the bid, effective November17, 2004, through November 16, 2006, as follows:

1. ABC SCHOOL SUPPLY
DIVISION OF CHILDCRAFT EDUCATION CORPORATION
2920 OLD TREE DRIVE
LANCASTER, PA 17603-94
OWNER: RONALD SUCHODOLSKI, PRESIDENT

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

3. AXNER COMPANY, INC.
490 KANE COURT
OVIEDO, FL 32765
OWNER: HOWARD AXNER, PRESIDENT

4. CUTLASS ENTERPRISES, INC./BENNETT POTTERY SUPPLY
431 ENTERPRISE STREET
OCOEE, FL 34761
OWNER: JOAN RONHOCK, VICE PRESIDENT

5. C & F WHOLESALE CERAMICS, INC.
3241 EAST 11 AVENUE
HIALEAH, FL 33013
OWNER: CANDACE CREWS, PRESIDENT (WF)

6. CHILDCRAFT EDUCATION CORPORATION
2920 OLD TREE DRIVE
LANCASTER, PA 17603
OWNER: RONALD SUCHODOLSKI, PRESIDENT

7. DICK BLICK COMPANY
695 U.S. HIGHWAY 150 EAST
GALESBURG, IL 61402
OWNER: ROBERT BUCHSBAUM, PRESIDENT

8. GET SMART, INC.
8700 S.W. 137 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33183
OWNER: CAROLE BERNSTEIN, PRESIDENT

9. HIGHSMITH, INC.
W5527 STATE ROAD 106
P.O. BOX 800
FORT ATKINSON, WI 53538-0800
OWNER: DUNCAN HIGHSMITH
C.O.B. OF DIRECTORS/PRESIDENT

10. HOLMQUIST EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANTS, INC.
3315 SILVERPOND DRIVE
PLANT CITY, FL 33566
OWNER: STEPHANIE HOLMQUIST, PRESIDENT

11. LAKESHORE LEARNING MATERIALS
2695 EAST DOMINGUEZ STREET
CARSON, CA 90810
OWNER: MIKE KAPLAN, PRESIDENT

12. MIAMI CLAY COMPANY
270 N.E. 183 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33179
OWNER: BARBARA GOLDBERG, PRESIDENT

13. MIDWEST TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS
2600 BRIDGEPORT DRIVE
SIOUX CITY, IA 51111
OWNER: LINDA A. FLOM, C.E.O. (WF)

14. NASCO
901 JANESVILLE AVENUE
FORT ATKINSON, WI 53538-0901
OWNER: DEAN JOHNSON, C.E.O.

15. ORIENTAL TRADING COMPANY, INC.
5455 SOUTH 90 STREET
OMAHA, NE 68127-3501
OWNER: STEVE FRARY, PRESIDENT

16. PAXTON/PATTERSON LLC
5719 WEST 65 STREET
CHICAGO, IL 60638 OWNER: ROLAND R. JOHNSON, JR.
VICE PRESIDENT, SALES AND MARKETING

17. S & S WORLDWIDE
75 MILL STREET
COLCHESTER, CT 06415
OWNER: STEPHEN SCHWARTZ, PRESIDENT

18. SCHOOL SPECIALTY
100 PARAGON PARKWAY
MANSFIELD, OH 44903
OWNER: DAVE VANDER ZANDEN, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

19. SUN C. INC. (FKA SUNKIST CONSTRUCTION, INC.)
11631-1 EAST COLUMBIA PARK DRIVE
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32258
OWNER: PERRI H. BRANDON, PRESIDENT (WF)

20. UTRECHT MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
6 CORPORATE DRIVE
CRANBURY, NJ 08512
OWNER: JOHN DOWERS, C.E.O.

21. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $200,000.

E-148 AWARD BID NO. 076-DD08 – STRING INSTRUMENTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 076-DD08 – STRING INSTRUMENTS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of string instruments, for the Division of Life Skills and Special Projects and various locations, during the term of the bid, effective November 17, 2004, through November 16, 2006, as follows:

1. INTERSTATE MUSIC
13819 WEST NATIONAL AVENUE
NEW BERLIN, WI 53151 ESTIMATE $23,520
OWNER: MICHAEL CASCIO, PRESIDENT

2. NICK RAIL MUSIC
2801 DE LA VINA STREET
SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105 ESTIMATE $33,699
OWNER: NICK RAIL, C.E.O.

3. SOUTHWEST STRINGS
1721 SOUTH CHERRYBELL STREET AVENUE
TUCSON, AZ 85713-1935 ESTIMATE $33,562.50
OWNER: CELTA G. SHEPPARD, PRESIDENT

4. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $90,781.50.

E-149 AWARD BID NO. 110-DD09 – LAMPS AND BULBS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 110-DD09 – LAMPS AND BULBS, to purchase, lamps and bulbs, for Maintenance Materials Management stock and Stores and MailDistribution stock, at firm unit prices or discounts, as may be required, during the term of the bid, effective December 8, 2004, through December 7, 2006, as follows:

1. CONSOLIDATED ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTORS
D.B.A CED/RAYBRO ELECTRIC SUPPLY
3590 N.W. 34 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33142
OWNER: MIKE SHAPIRO, VICE PRESIDENT

2. GE SUPPLY
1000 N.W. 33 STREET
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33064
OWNER: JEFFREY R. IMMELT, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.

3. GRAYBAR ELECTRIC COMPANY
2111 N.W. 22 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33142 ESTIMATE $371,500.32
OWNER: ROBERT A. REYNOLDS, JR.
CHAIRMAN/PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

4. HUGHES SUPPLY, INC.
1200 N.W. 15 STREET
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33061
OWNER: THOMAS I. MORGAN, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

5. MARPAN SUPPLY COMPANY, INC.
222 EAST PERSHING STREET
TALLAHASSEE, FL 32301 ESTIMATE $538.45
OWNER: KIM B. WILLIAMS, PRESIDENT

6. MERCEDES ELECTRIC SUPPLY, INC.
8550 N.W. SOUTH RIVER DRIVE
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: MERCEDES C. LAPORTA, PRESIDENT (HF)

7. MSC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY
2810 N.W. 79 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33122
OWNER: MITCHELL JACOBSON, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.

8. REXEL/CONSOLIDATED
5701 N.W. 35 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33142 ESTIMATE $1,881.70
OWNER: RICHARD S. WATERMAN
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT/C.O.O.

9. SOUTH DADE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY, INC.
13100 S.W. 87 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33176
OWNERS: C.H. ELLIOTT TRUST
DOUG C. ELLIOTT, TRUSTEE

10. USA LIGHTING AND MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES, INC.
1300 STIRLING ROAD, BAY 10-A/B
DANIA, FL 33004 ESTIMATE $31,401.96
OWNER: DAVID L. HICKS, PRESIDENT

11. W.W. GRAINGER, INC.
2255 N.W. 89 PLACE
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: RICHARD L. KEYSER CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD/C.E.O.

12. Reject: Item 28 - Lamp, HPS, 70 watts, medium base.

13. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $405,322.43.

E-150 AWARD BID NO. 012-EE02M/WBE – FLOOR FINISH

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 012-EE02M/WBE – FLOOR FINISH, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of floor finish, for Stores andMail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective November 17, 2004, through November 16, 2005, as follows:

1. AFP INDUSTRIES, INC.
7436 S.W. 48 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33155 ESTIMATE $258,336
OWNER: VIVIAN C. CASTELLANOS, PRESIDENT (HF)

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $258,336.

E-151 APPROVAL OF CONTRACTUAL-SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND TALX CORPORATION PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 091-DD10 – EMPLOYMENT/SALARY VERIFICATION SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, APPROVEthe contractual-services Agreement with TALX Corporation,baseduponaproposalsubmittedinresponseto RequestForProposalsNo.091-DD10–EMPLOYMENT/SALARY VERIFICATION SERVICES, to purchase automated employment and salary verification services, for current and former employees, on behalf of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,forPersonnel Operations and Records, during the term of theAgreement, effective November 17, 2004, through November 16, 2007, at no cost to the Board, subject to final approval by the Board Attorney.

F. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

F-1 APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT,THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. JOANN D. DETTREY - DOAH CASE NO. 04-1575

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the settlement agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and Joann D. Dettrey, DOAH Case No. 04-1575.

F-2 APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. DANIEL RIVERA - DOAH CASE NO. 04-1344

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the settlement agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and Daniel Rivera, DOAH Case No. 04-1344.

F-20 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-3A-1.012, PROCEDURES FOR WARRANTS AND ELECTRONIC TRANSFER OF BOARD FUNDS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend School Board Rule 6Gx13-3A-1.012, Procedures for Warrants and Electronic Transfer of Board Funds.

F-21 PROPOSED PROMULGATION OF NEW BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 6A-1.031, SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT ZONE SCHOOL CALENDAR, 2004-2005

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to promulgate new School Board Rule 6Gx13- 6A-1.031, School Improvement Zone School Calendar, 2004-2005.

G. ACCOUNTABILITY AND SYSTEMWIDE PERFORMANCE

G-2 AUDITOR GENERAL OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA’S REPORT NO. 2005-028, REPORT ON SIGNIFICANT FINDINGS AND FINANCIAL TRENDS IN AUDITS OF DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARDS, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2003, PRESENTED BY THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Auditor General of the State of Florida’s Report No. 2005-028 – Report on Significant Findings and Financial Trends In Audits of District School Boards For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2003, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

G-3 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – AUDIT OF THE INTERNAL FUNDS OF ACCESS CENTER 6 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS, OCTOBER 2004, PRESENTED BY THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Internal Audit Report – Audit of the Internal Funds of ACCESS Center 6 Elementary Schools, October 2004, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

G-4 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – AUDIT OF THE INTERNAL FUNDS OF ACCESS CENTER 6 SECONDARY SCHOOLS, OCTOBER 2004, PRESENTED BY THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Internal Audit Report – Audit of the Internal Funds of ACCESS Center 6 Secondary Schools, October 2004, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

G-5 EXTERNAL AUDITS OF CHARTER SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS, PRESENTED BY THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the audit reports of the charter schools and community-based organizations listed above, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

H. INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS AND GRANTS ADMINISTRATION

H-1 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE IDEA, PART B, SPECIAL PROGRAM: FLORIDA INCLUSION NETWORK (FIN)

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

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the IDEA, Part B, Special Program: Florida Inclusion Network (FIN) in the amount of $250,000 for the grant period of October 1, 2004 through August 31, 2005;

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

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

H-2 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING (CPB) FOR FUNDING THE TELEVISION INTERCONNECTION FOR WLRN-TV

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

1. accept a grant award from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) for funding the Television Interconnection for WLRN-TV in the amount of $22,798 for the grant period of October 1, 2004 through September 30, 2005;

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

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

H-3 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING (CPB) FOR FUNDING THE RADIO COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM FOR WLRN-FM

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

1. accept a grant award from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) for funding the Radio Community Service Program for WLRN-FM in the amount of $294,902 for the grant period of October 1, 2004 through September 30, 2006;

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

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

H-4 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING (CPB) FOR FUNDING THE TELEVISION COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM FOR WLRN-TV

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

1. accept a grant award from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) for funding the Television Community Service Program for WLRN-TV in the amount of $1,130,853 for the grant period of October 1, 2004 through September 30, 2006;

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

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

H-5 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (USDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE CAROL M. WHITE PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM

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

1. accept a grant award from the United States Department of Education (USDOE) for funding under the Carol M. White Physical Education Program in the amount of $1,451,000 for the grant period of October 1, 2004 through September 30, 2007;

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

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

H-6 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT THREE GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL REFORM (CSR) PROGRAM AT THREE SCHOOLS AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH CO-NECT, INC.

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

1. accept three grant awards from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Comprehensive School Reform (CSR) Program in the total amount of $440,000 for the grant period of July 20, 2004 through June 30, 2005, at the following schools:

a. American Senior High School in the amount of $145,000;

b. Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High School in the amount of $145,000; and

c. Norland Elementary School in the amount of $150,000;

2. enter into a contractual agreement with Co-Nect, Inc., for Norland Elementary School, in the amount of $60,000 for the contract period of July 20, 2004 through June 30, 2005;

3. extend these programs and contractual agreement as authorized through official notification from the granting agency in order to complete the goals of the programs; and

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

H-7 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT TWO GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL FEDERAL GRANT PROGRAM AND ENTER INTO SEPARATE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH INTERNATIONAL STUDIES CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL, INC. AND MIAMI CHILDREN’S MUSEUM CHARTER SCHOOL, INC.

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

1. accept two grant awards from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Public Charter School Federal Grant Program in the amount of $500,000 for the grant period of June 29, 2004 through September 30, 2005;

2. enter into separate contractual agreements in the total amount of $500,000 for the grant period of June 29, 2004 through September 30, 2005:

a. The International Studies Charter High School, Inc., in the amount of $238,254; and
b. The Miami Children’s Museum Charter School, Inc., in the amount of $238,254;

3. extend these programs and contractual agreements as authorized through official notification from the granting agency in order to complete the goals of the programs; and

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

H-8 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (USDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND CRISIS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

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

1. accept a grant award from the United States Department of Education (USDOE) for funding under the Emergency Response and Crisis Management Program in the amount of $902,523 for the grant period of October 1, 2004 through March 31, 2006;

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

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

H-9 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DONATION OF $20,000, AND OTHER FUNDS AS THEY BECOME AVAILABLE, FROM THE TOWN OF MIAMI LAKES TO BE USED FOR INSTRUCTION AND SUPPLIES FOR STUDENTS ENROLLED IN CLASSES AT HIALEAH-MIAMI LAKES ADULT EDUCATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a donation of $20,000, and other funds as they become available, from The Town of Miami Lakes to be used for instruction and supplies for students enrolled in classes at Hialeah-Miami Lakes Adult Education Center.

I. DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

J. COMMUNICATIONS

J-5 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into contractual agreements with the aforementioned community-based organizations for the amounts indicated.

This authorization is contingent on continuation of adequate funding in the General Fund Budget, as adopted.

J-6 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO INVOLVE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN TWO COUNTYWIDE CANNED FOOD DRIVES ON DECEMBER 10, 2004, AND APRIL 1, 2005, AND DESIGNATE BOTH DAYS AS “KIDS SHARE DAYS” ON BEHALF OF STOP HUNGER, INC.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to involve Miami-Dade County Public Schools in two countywide canned food drives on December 10, 2004, and April 1, 2005, and designate both days as “Kids Share Days” on behalf of Stop Hunger, Inc.

K. HUMAN RESOURCES

K-1 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: SEPTEMBER 23 - OCTOBER 20, 2004

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the instructional and non-instructional appointments, reassignments, leaves, and separations as included in Personnel Action Listing 945.

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

1. ESTABLISH AND CLASSIFY MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL (MEP) POSITION

2. APPOINT AND ASSIGN MANAGERIAL EXEMPT AND PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL RESULTING FROM THE BOARD-APPROVED ADVERTISEMENT AND SELECTION PROCESS AND LATERAL ASSIGNMENTS

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

1. establish and classify the position of Counsel to the Superintendent, Office of the Superintendent, MEP pay grade 26

2. approve the recommendations for appointments and lateral transfers to be effective November 18, 2004, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the item.

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the inclusion of the positions of Construction Officer, Design Officer, Maintenance Officer, and Inspections Officer into the Senior Management Service Class of the Florida Retirement System, effective December 1, 2004.

K-5 ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATIONS - - DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PROGRAM (DROP) LISTING 13

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept the resignations from employment of those Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) participants, included in DROP Listing 13, as of the dates indicated on the listing.

K-6 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY TO PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR 60 ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY TEACHERS TO EARN A MASTER OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN READING EDUCATION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with Florida International University to provide an advanced degree program in reading education for 60 elementary and secondary teachers beginning in January 2005 through March 2007, for a total cost of $567,655.

The appropriation for this item is included in the District Tuition Reimbursement Fund and the Title II, Part A, Teachers and Principals Training and Recruiting Fund 2004-2005 grant program budget, and will be included in program budgets for the 2005-2006 and 2006-2007 fiscal years.

K-7 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO TEACH OUT-OF-FIELD FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 16, 2004 THROUGH OCTOBER 25, 2004

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve instructional personnel assigned to teach out-of-field for the period of October 16, 2004 through October 25, 2004.

K-9 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH HOWARD S. TAMES TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL CONSULTING IN THE AREA OF HUMAN RESOURCES, LABOR RELATIONS AND ASSIGNED SPECIAL PROJECTS

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

1. authorize the Superintendent of Schools to enter into an agreement with Mr. Howard S. Tames, to provide professional and technical consulting services for human resources, collective bargaining, and other related projects, as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools, effective November 18, 2004, through June 30, 2005, with consulting fees to be in the amount of $100,000. This professional fee would cover travel and other related expenses; and

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

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

K-10 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH NOREEN L. TIMONEY TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL CONSULTING IN THE AREA OF ORGANIZATIONAL EVALUATION, ALIGNMENT OF RESOURCES, BUDGETARY REVIEW AND ASSIGNED SPECIAL PROJECTS

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

1. authorize the Superintendent of Schools to enter into an agreement with Ms. Noreen L. Timoney, to provide professional and technical consulting services in the area of organizational evaluation, alignment of resources, budgetary review and other special projects, as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools, effective September 9, 2004, through January 31, 2005, with consulting fees, in the amount of $72,000. This professional fee would cover all related expenses; and

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

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

K-11 ADOPTION OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS’ COMPENSATION FOR 2004-2005

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt for its members a salary in the amount of $37,948, annually. The salary amount shall be in effect during the succeeding twelve months following its adoption.

K-12 CONTRACTUAL EMPLOYMENT OF ADMINSTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO INDIVIDUAL SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, contractually employ Ms. Yamile N. Mendez as Administrative Assistant to School Board Member, Ms. Perla Tabares Hantman, effective November 18, 2004, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.

K-13 APPROVAL OF PERSONAL LEAVE
ANA RIVAS LOGAN

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, grant a personal leave of absence to Ms. Ana Rivas Logan for a one-year period, effective November 16, 2004.

K-14 APPROVAL OF PERSONAL LEAVE
MARTIN KARP

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, grant an extension of personal leave of absence to Dr. Martin Karp for a one-year period, effective November 16, 2004.

K-20 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
ALAN T. POLITE - CUSTODIAN
MIAMI PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective November 17, 2004, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Alan T. Polite, Custodian, at Miami Park Elementary School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

K-21 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
LAKEISHA Y. DAVIS - PARAPROFESSIONAL
JOE HALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective November 17, 2004, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Lakeisha Y. Davis, Paraprofessional, at Joe Hall Elementary School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

K-22 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
SANDRA C. SAULS - TEACHER
MIAMI BEACH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective November 17, 2004, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Sandra C. Sauls, Teacher at Miami Beach Senior High School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

K-23 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
HENRY J. CHATMAN- LEAD CUSTODIAN
DEVON AIRE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective November 17, 2004, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Henry J. Chatman, Lead Custodian, at Devon Aire Elementary School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

K-24 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
PAMELA Y. WILLIAMS - TEACHER
HIGHLAND OAKS MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective November 17, 2004, the School Board suspend Ms. Pamela Y. Williams, Teacher at Highland Oaks Middle School, for 30 workdays without pay.

K-25 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
PABLO ROMAN - TEACHER
CHARLES R. DREW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective November 17, 2004, the School Board suspend Mr. Pablo Roman, Teacher at Charles R. Drew Elementary School, for 30 workdays without pay.

K-26 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
PAUL S. HANSON – CARPENTER II
FACILITIES OPERATIONS -SOUTH MAINTENANCE SATELLITE

RECOMMENDED: That effective November 17, 2004, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Paul S. Hanson, Carpenter II, at Facilities Operations-South Maintenance Satellite, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

K-27 TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT OF INSTRUCTIONAL EMPLOYEE FOR FAILURE TO CORRECT NOTED PERFORMANCE DEFICIENCIES DURING THE 90-CALENDAR DAY PERFORMANCE PROBATIONARY PERIOD

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, terminate the employment contract of the above-referenced instructional employee, effective November 17, 2004, at the close of the workday, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

L. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

L-1 CORRESPONDENCE, REPORTS, AND OTHER INFORMATION

Individual Board members may present correspondence addressed to them, reports from various committees on which they serve as School Board Liaison, and other education related information of interest to the public. This item is pre-taped and will be aired upon conclusion of the Board meeting.

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