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OFFICIAL AGENDA
A-1 NEW BUSINESS AND REPORTS
The Superintendent will be presenting new business to the Board for information and discussion regarding the following:
A-4 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ACCEPT THE FOREIGN LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION IN PRIMARY GRADES FEASIBILITY STUDY
COMMITTEE: INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
At the October 20, 2004, School Board meeting, Mrs. Perla Tabares Hantman brought forth an item directing the Superintendent to conduct a feasibility study to determine how best to offer a District-wide foreign language program in all primary grades. This item was unanimously passed.
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida: 1. accept the District-wide Foreign Language instruction feasibility study;
A-5 UPDATE OF PROPOSAL PLAN OF ACTION TO DELIVER A MINIMUM OF 15,000 STUDENT STATIONS FOR THE 2005 SCHOOL OPENING
COMMITTEE: FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM
At the October 2004 Board Meeting (Item A-3), a plan was presented to increase the total number of student stations to be delivered from 5,825 to a minimum of 15,000 for the 2005 school opening.
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade ty, Florida, direct the Superintendent to:
1. receive the updated proposed plan of action to deliver 15,000 student stations for the 2005 school opening; and 2. approve the adjustment of Board ltem A-3, October 20, 2004 to add Lawton Chiles Middle School to the list of school sites to receive a prototypical modular classroom building.
B-5 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 05-04 BY THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENDORSING MARCH 2005 AS "ARTS IN OUR SCHOOLS MONTH" TO BE CELEBRATED IN ALL MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND AUTHORIZE ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS TO FOSTER RELATED ACTIVITIES
COMMITTEE: INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
Approval is requested for Resolution No. 05-04 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorsing March 2005 as "Arts in Our Schools Month" in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.
ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 05-04 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorsing March 2005 as "Arts in Our Schools Month" to be celebrated in all Miami-Dade County Public Schools and authorigp administrative actions to foster related activities.
B-6 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO IMPLEMENT A PLAN PROHIBITING THE SALE OF SWEETENED CARBONATED BEVERAGES TO STUDENTS ON SCHOOL CAMPUSES DURING THE SCHOOL DAY AND SUBMIT THE PLAN BY THE MAY 18, 2005 BOARD MEETING
COMMITTEE: INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Research indicates that good nutrition and physical activity for students can lead to better academic performance, higher test scores and fewer behavioral problems as well as establishing lifelong healthy habits.
ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to implement a plan prohibiting the sale of sweetened carbonated beverages to students on the school campus during the school day and to submit the plan by the May 18, 2005 Board Meeting.
B-7 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 05-05, RECOGNIZING MS. THELMA STINSON, PRINCIPAL OF LILLIE C. EVANS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, AND THE STAFF, PARENTS AND STUDENTS FROM THE SCHOOL, FOR ACHIEVEMENTS IN RAISING THE SCHOOL FROM AN "F" GRADED SCHOOL TO AN "A" GRADED SCHOOL
COMMITTEE: SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY
US. Representative Kendrick B. Meek recently paid tribute to Lillie C. Evans Elementary School Principal Thelma Stinson in the Congressional Record.
ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. SOLOMON C. STINSON: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve resolution No. 05-05 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Ms. Thelma Stinson, Principal of Lillie C. Evans Elementary School, and the staff, parents and students from the school, for achievements in raising the school from an "F" graded school to an "A" graded school.
C-6 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO A CANCELLATION OF THE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN EDISON SCHOOLS, INC. AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA FOR THE EDISON PROJECT AT HENRY E. S. REEVES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
COMMITTEE: INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
At the School Board meeting of May 16, 2001, the Board approved a contractual agreement with Edison Schools, Inc. (Edison) to continue the Edison Project at Henry E. S. Reeves Elementary School for academic years beginning July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2006.
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent of Schools to:
1. negotiate and enter into an agreement with Edison Schools, Inc. to cancel the Contractual Agreement dated July 1, 2001 between Edison Schools, Inc. and The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida for the operation and management of Henry E. S. Reeves Elementary School upon terms and conditions acceptable to the Superintendent and Edison; and
C-82 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT THREE GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE ASSISTANCE PLUS SECONDARY RESEARCH-BASED READING PROGRAM AT SELECTED SCHOOLS AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH DOWNTOWN MIAMI CHARTER SCHOOL, INC.
COMMITTEE: INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Under the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act of 2001, Title I, School Improvement; Title V, Part A; and the General Appropriations Act; the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) has authorized funding to support the Assistance Plus Secondary Research- Based Reading Program in high schools with accountability grades of F or schools sewing grades 6, 7, or 8 that are required to implement a rigorous reading program.
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 Assistance Plus Secondary Research-Based Reading Program at selected schools in the total estimated amount of $409,430 for the grant period of September 27, 2004 through June 30, 2005;
D-3 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, EXTEND THE REPORTING TIMEFRAME FOR THE PROMOTING AND MAINTAINING A SAFE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT TASK FORCE AN ADDITIONAL 30 WORKDAYS IN ORDER TO THOROUGHLY ADDRESS CRITICAL AREAS REGARDING SCHOOL SAFETY
COMMITTEE: SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY
On December 12, 2001, Mr. Frank Bolaiios, School Board Chair, initially proposed ltem J-5 which was voted on by the Board to establish a task force to review all issues surrounding consolidating all security elements under the Miami-Dade Schools Police Department.
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, extend the reporting timeframe for the Promoting and Maintaining a Safe Learning Environment Task Force an additional 30 workdays in order to thoroughly address critical areas regarding school safety.
D-21 APPOINTMENTS AND LATERAL ASSIGNMENTS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT, PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR 2004- 2005
1. ESTABLISH AND CLASSIFY MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL (MEP) AND DADE COUNTY SCHOOLS ADMINISTRATORS'
COMMITTEE: SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY
The following recommendations are made in accordance with Board Rules 6Gx13- 4A-1.16, 6Gx13-4A-1.161, and the Miami-Dade County Public SchoolslDade County Schools Administrators' Association labor contract.
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida do the following:
1. Establish and Classify the following Managerial Exempt Personnel (MEP) and Dade County Schools Administrators' Association (DCSAA) positions:
E-15 RESOLUTION NO. 2, 2004-05 CAPITAL OUTLAY FUNDS MID- YEAR BUDGET REVIEW
COMMITTEE: INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY & GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
This Capital Outlay Resolution recognizes new revenues, changes to appropriations, and various changes in object codes made since September 2, 2004.
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1. approve Resolution No. 2, 2004-05 Capital Outlay Funds Mid- Year Budget Review, (a) recognizing new revenues, (b) amending appropriations, and (c) documenting changes in object codes, as described above and summarized on page 6;
E-46 REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT A DONATION OF 1,300 INTERNET SERVICE ACCOUNTS TO BE USED BY PARENTS AND STUDENTS AT THEIR HOMES FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE YEARS
COMMITTEE: INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY 8 GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
DSLi, a local phone service provider, has demonstrated its support of Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) by offering to donate 1,300 lnternet dial up accounts for a period of 5 years to selected students.
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a donation of 1,300 lnternet Service accounts to be used by parents and students at their homes for a period of five years.
No local funds are required
E-48 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SOFTWARE PROGRAMS AND NECESSARY LABOR TO IMPLEMENT CRITICAL COMPONENTS OF AN ENTERPRISE DATA WAREHOUSE AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $700,000
COMMITTEE: INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY & GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
BACKGROUND
Authorization is requested from the School Board to purchase software programs and accompanying services to implement the critical components of an enterprise data warehouse solution.
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the purchase of information technology software programs and necessary labor to implement critical components of an enterprise data warehouse at a cost not to exceed $700,000.
E-144 AWARD BID NO. 021-EE10 - COMMERCIAL LEASING OF PAVED-PARKING FACILITIES AT FlENBERGlFlSHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
COMMITTEE: INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY & GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
The purpose of this bid, opened on November 23, 2004, is to establish a contract, for the commercial leasing of the paved-parking facilities, at FienberglFisher Elementary School. This is a term bid.
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 021-EE10 - COMMERCIAL LEASING OF PAVED- PARKING FACILITIES AT FlENBERGlFlSHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, to establish a contract, effective for one year, with a one- year extension option, at the Board's discretion, commencing upon obtaining any and all necessary licenses, permits, use approval or other approval, as required by the City of Miami Beach, as follows:
F-1 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 04- 414, LUCKY START AT CENTRALAND, LLC, LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SW 272 STREET AND SW 137 AVENUE, PROVIDING FOR A MONETARY DONATION IN ADDITION TO EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES AS ALLOWED FOR UNDER THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
COMMITTEE: FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM
Backqround
Lucky Start at Centraland, LLC (applicant), is requesting a zoning change from AU (Agricultural) to RU-3M (Modified Apartment House) and BU-1A (Limited Business), on approximately 11 acres located at the southwest corner of SW 272 Street and SW 137 Avenue (see location map).
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. 04-414, Lucky Start at Centraland, LLC, located at the southwest corner of SW 272 Street and SW 137 Avenue, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $12,000.
F-2 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 04-327, SlNFlN HOMES AT PALMETTO BAY LLC, LOCATED AT SW 92 COURT AND SW 174 STREET, VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, PROVIDING FOR A MONETARY DONATION IN ADDITION TO EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES AS ALLOWED FOR UNDER THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT COMMITTEE: FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM
Background
SinFin Homes at Palmetto Bay, LLC (applicant), requested a zoning change from AU (Agricultural) to RU-1 (Single Family desidential), on approximately 5.25 acres located at SW 92 Court and SW 174 Street, Village of Palmetto Bay (see location map).
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. 04-327, SinFin Homes at Palmetto Bay, LLC, located at SW 92 Court and SW 174 Street, Village of Palmetto Bay, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $6,000.
F-5 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE A JOINT USE AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHRIDGE PARK AND MIAMI SOUTHRIDGE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 19355 SW 114 AVENUE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A HIGH SCHOOL COMPETITION RUNNING TRACK ON THE PARK SITE
COMMITTEE: FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM
The District has been wbrking with Miami-Dade County (County) since 1996 to finalizelAdded terms and conditions of a Joint Use Agreement for portions of Southridge Park (Park) and Miami Southridge Senior High School (School), to provide for the construction of a high school competition running track on the Park site (see location map).
F-30 AWARD TO MCM CORPORATION
PROJECT NO. A0726DB
DESIGN-BUILD - NEW PROTOTYPE MIDDLE SCHOOL
STATE SCHOOL "NN1" - RELIEF FOR LAWTON D. CHILES MIDDLE SCHOOL
NW 75 PLACE BETWEEN NW 181 STREET AND
THEORETICAL NW 185 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA
COMMITTEE: FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM
Five Design-Build contractors responded to the Request for Qualifications and five were selected for invitation to bid on the design criteria.
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
a) transfer $ 3,219,253 from Program Nos. 2770 - MLCs 1 through 8, ($1,156,028) and Program No. 2801 - Reserves - Impact Fees, ($2,063,225) to Program 2753 - SIS "NNI"; and
b) award Project No. A0726DB, Design-Build - New Prototype Middle School, State School "NNI" - Relief for Lawton Chiles Middle School, on the basis of Base Bid in the of $21,650,000 to the low bidder:
MCM Corporation
6201 SW 70 Street, 2nd Floor
Miami, Florida 33143
F-37 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
PIRTLE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
PROJECT NO. A01113
MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION (14-PACK)
KENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
9300 SW 79 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA
COMMITTEE: FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM
At its meeting of July 14, 2004, the Board commissioned Pirtle Construction Company as CM-at-Risk for "one, two or more story prototype additions".
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the GMP for Pirtle Construction Company, Project No. A01113, Modular Classroom Addition (14-Pack), I-Story Modular Building, Kenwood Elementary School, in the total amount of $3,772,301 which includes building cost, site cost and a contingency in the amount of $179,633.
F-42 CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. A0810
DESIGN-BUILD - ADDITION
CORAL GABLES SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
450 BIRD ROAD, CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA
COMMITTEE: FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM
This request for change in the construction contract includes four items for the School Board's confirmation.
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A0810, Design-Build-Addition, Coral Gables Senior High School for an additional cost of $63,426. |
