APPROVED Bid Opening Lists of January 6, 10 and 14, 2005
APPROVED Minutes of the January 19, 2005 School Board meeting.
106,972 A-1 HEARD Superintendent of Schools’ new business and reports.
106,973 A-2 RECOGNIZED The 2004 National Board Certified Teachers and honored them for their achievement.
106,974 A-3 RECEIVED The vision, mission, core values, and goals sections of the 2005-2008 District Strategic Plan.
106,975 A-4 ACCEPTED The District-wide Foreign Language Instruction feasibility study; directed the Superintendent to expand the Extended Foreign Language (EFL) program at the elementary level on a system-wide basis, to be implemented through a controlled choice model within each feeder pattern; and explored a variety of viable models to incorporate foreign language offerings within the context of elementary and secondary school reform.
106,976 A-5 RECEIVED The updated proposed plan of action to deliver 15,000 student stations for the 2005 school opening; and approved the adjustment of Board Item A-3, October 20, 2004, to add Lawton Chiles Middle School to the list of school sites to receive a prototypical modular classroom building.
106,977 A-6 ADOPTED Resolution No. 1, 2004-05 General Fund Mid-Year Budget Review, decreasing revenues, appropriations and reserves by ($15,242,143); and adopted the Summary of Revenues and Appropriations (page 6 of agenda item) and the Summary of Appropriations by Function (page 11 of agenda item).
106,978 B-1 DISCUSSED New Business: Board Members.
106,979 B-3 DIRECTED The Superintendent of Schools to study the feasibility of certifying two staff members at each school site and administrative work location in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillation (AED).
106,980 B-4 JOINED In promoting the college fair and directed the Superintendent to encourage all Miami-Dade County Public Schools to participate in the “2005 Miami National College Fair” on February 20, 2005.
106,981 B-5 APPROVED Resolution No. 05-04 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorsing March 2005 as “Arts in Our Schools Month.”
106,982 B-6 DIRECTED* The Superintendent to implement a plan conduct a feasibility study of the impact on the District, of limiting or prohibiting the sale of sweetened carbonated beverages and chocolate to students on the school campus during the school day, and to submit a plan by the May 18, 2005 Board meeting educating our students in offering other healthier alternatives.
* Amended as reflected above.
106,983 B-7 APPROVED 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.
106,984 B-8 AUTHORIZED The investigation of creating a message board for administrators and a separate one for teachers and prepare a report including costs.
106,985 B-9 APPROVED Resolution No. 05-02 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorsing February 2005 as National Black History Month to be celebrated in all of Miami-Dade County’s public schools.
106,986 B-10 DIRECTED* The Superintendent to establish an ad-hoc committee to review and recommend any changes to School Board Rules pertaining to student fundraising and to present any changes for initial reading no later than the May 2005 meeting of the School Board.
* Amended the item to include one Middle School Principal and one Elementary School Principal to the recommended seats on the committee.
106,987 B-11 DIRECTED The Superintendent to provide an updated report prior to the end of the school year about the School for Advanced Studies, its opportunities, current enrollment, and recruitment practices.
106,988 B-12 CONFIRMED Authorization for the Kiwanis Club of Little Havana to stage fireworks at Miami Senior High School on Sunday, March 13, 2005.
106,989 C-1 ACCEPTED A donation of $172,287.37 in books from Gumdrop Professional Resource Center for use by students within the 39 schools of the School Improvement Zone.
106,990 C-6 ENTERED 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; and upon agreement pay Edison School, Inc. approximately $126,217.00 as the net balance of calculated revenue due for services provided through the effective date of cancellation.
106,991 C-7 ENTERED Into a cooperative agreement with the Division of Blind Services, Florida Department of Education; and extended the cooperative agreement for a maximum of two additional one-year periods.
106,992 C-8 ENTERED Into clinical internship agreements with state and private colleges, universities, and community colleges to place student physical and occupational therapists and student physical occupational and therapist assistants, with therapists serving as clinical instructors.
106,993 C-9 ENTERED Into a cooperative agreement with Bertha Abess Children’s Center, Inc., to provide services to emotionally handicapped and severely emotionally disturbed students; and extended the cooperative agreement for a maximum of two additional one-year periods.
106,994 C-10 AUTHORIZED The Superintendent to issue a Request for Proposals for mental health agencies to provide mental health counseling services in 20 programs with self-contained classes for the education of emotionally handicapped students; and approved the selection committee to evaluate proposals submitted.
106,995 C-11 AUTHORIZED The Superintendent to issue a Request for Proposals for mental health agencies to provide mental health counseling and psychiatric consultation services at Robert Renick Ed ucational Center and Ruth Owens Krusé Educational Center for the education of emotionally handicapped and severely emotionally disturbed students; and approve the selection committee to evaluate proposals submitted.
106,996 C-13 APPROVED The application to convert Devon Aire Elementary School to a K-8 Center; and authorized the Superintendent to refer the project to the School Site Planning and Construction Committee for inclusion in the next regular cycle of facilities planning.
106,997 C-41 AUTHORIZED The Superintendent to amend the cooperative agreement with Dell to provide the Dell TechKnow program at eleven middle schools; and allowed Miami-Dade County Public Schools to provide funding for the cost of hourly teacher salaries at an estimated cost of $60,000.
106,998 C-50 AUTHORIZED The expulsion of the student specified in the supplemental material SM-67 (2004-2005).
106,999 C-51 AUTHORIZED The expulsion of the student specified in the supplemental material SM-70 (2004-2005).
107,000 C-52 AUTHORIZED The expulsion of the student specified in the supplemental material SM-71 (2004-2005).
107,001 C-53 AUTHORIZED The expulsion of the student specified in the supplemental material SM-83 (2004-2005).
107,002 C-54 AUTHORIZED The expulsion of the student specified in the supplemental material SM-86 (2004-2005).
107,003 C-55 AUTHORIZED The expulsion of the student specified in the supplemental material SM-88 (2004-2005).
107,004 C-56 AUTHORIZED The expulsion of the student specified in the supplemental material SM-93 (2004-2005).
107,005 C-57 AUTHORIZED The expulsion of the student specified in the supplemental material SM-97 (2004-2005).
107,006 C-58 AUTHORIZED The expulsion of the student specified in the supplemental material SM-98 (2004-2005).
107,007 C-59 AUTHORIZED The expulsion of the student specified in the supplemental material SM-99 (2004-2005).
107,008 C-60 AUTHORIZED The expulsion of the student specified in the supplemental material SM-102 (2004-2005).
107,009 C-70 ACCEPTED A donation of $34,520 in equipment from The Athletic Booster Club (ABC) for use by student athletes at MAST Academy.
107,010 C-71 AUTHORIZED The Superintendent to issue a Request for Proposals from individuals or agencies to provide a comprehensive sports medicine program for Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ Interscholastic Athletic Program; and approved a selection committee to evaluate the submitted proposals.
107,011 C-72 APPROVED The out-of-state field trip to Colorado Springs, Colorado, for the students at Paul Bell Middle School, March 17, 2005 through March 22, 2005.
107,012 C-80 ACCEPTED A grant award from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the 12th Grade Options Student Incentive Program.
107,013 C-81 ACCEPTED A grant award from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Middle School Literacy Program.
107,014 C-82 ACCEPTED 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 entered into a contractual agreement with downtown Miami Charter School, Inc.
107,015 C-83 ACCEPTED Five grant awards from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Public Charter School Federal Grant Program.
107,016 C-84 ACCEPTED A grant award from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding the Enhancing Education through Technology, Part I grant, under Title II, Part D of the No Child Left Behind Act.
107,017 C-85 ACCEPTED Two grant awards from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Reading Coach and Mathematics Coach Program at selected schools.
***** C-100 WITHDREW The initiation of rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend School Board Rule 6Gx13-4A-1.213, Code of Ethics.
107,018 C-101 ENTERED Into a contractual agreement with the Radisson Miami Hotel to provide services related to the district Education Awards (The Eddies) on May 10, 2005.
***** C-102 WITHDREW The report on the operation of WLRN-FM and WLRN-TV.
107,019 C-103 ACCEPTED A donation in the amount of $30,000 from Community Blood Centers of South Florida to underwrite the cost of the Superintendent’s Academic Awards Ceremony; and entered into a contractual agreement with the Miami Airport Hilton Hotel to provide services related to the Superintendent’s Academic Awards Ceremony, May 25, 2005, in an amount not to exceed $35 per person.
107,020 D-1 AUTHORIZED The initiation of rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend School Board Rule 6Gx13- 6A-1.023, Juvenile Justice Education Extended School Year Calendar, 2004-2005.
107,021 D-2 AUTHORIZED The initiation of rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend Board Rule 6Gx13-6A-1.024, School Improvement Zone School Calendar, 2004-2005.
107,022 D-3 EXTENDED The reporting timeframe for the Promoting and Maintaining a Safe Learning Environment Task Force to an additional 30 workdays in order to thoroughly address critical areas regarding school safety.
107,023 D-4 ENTERED Into a contractual agreement with Extreme Behavioral Risk Management LLC to conduct Victim Counseling, Psychological First Aid, and Debriefing workshops for leaders of school crisis teams and mental health workers.
107,024 D-5 ENTERED Into a contractual agreement with National Consulting and Security Associates, Inc., to manage and review two on-site, full-scale drills for school personnel and students at two selected school sites.
107,025 D-7 ACCEPTED The Professional Development Framework for STELLAR Schools (Schools Targeting Excellence in Literacy, Learning and Reading).
107,026 D-10 RECEIVED The Grau & Company, P.A., CPAs Audit Report: The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, Educational Facilities Impact Fee Fund, Special Purpose Financial Statements, June 30, 2004.
107,027 D-11 RECEIVED The audit reports of the community-based organizations listed above, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.
107,028 D-12 RECEIVED The Review of 2003 Annual Report on Security and Crime Statistics, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.
107,029 D-13 RECEIVED The Internal Audit Report - Contractor Pre-qualification Process, January 2005, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.
107,030 D-14 RECEIVED The Internal Audit Report – Asbestos Abatement and Mold Remediation Program, January 2005, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.
107,031 D-15 RECEIVED The Internal Audit Report – Audit of the Internal Funds of Region Center IV Elementary Schools, January 2005, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.
107,032 D-16 RECEIVED The Internal Audit Report – Audit of the Internal Funds of Region Center IV Secondary Schools, January 2005, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.
107,033 D-17 RECEIVED The Internal Audit Report – Audit of the Internal Funds of Selected Schools and Centers, January 2005, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.
107,034 D-20 APPROVED The instructional and non-instructional appointments, reassignments, leaves, and separations as included in Personnel Action Listing 948.
107,035 D-21 ESTABLISHED* The Managerial Exempt Personnel (MEP) and Dade County Schools Administrators’ Association (DCSAA) positions, as delineated in the Official Agenda; and approved the recommendations for appointments and lateral transfers.
* Amended to approve recommendations for appointments and lateral transfers, with the exception of assignments into the Civilian Investigative Unit, as shown on Pages 5 of 9 and 6 of 9 of the Official Agenda.
107,036 D-22 APPROVED* Appointments and assignments of personnel new to the school district:
· Mr.Christopher M. Moran, P.E., Maintenance Officer, Facilities Operations, Maintenance;
· Ms. Kimberly Gaines Administrative Director, Personnel Support Programs, Personnel Support Programs;
· Mr. Riley Davis, Jr., Investigator, CIU, Civilian Investigative Unit;
· Ms. Bioniva J. Aristide Investigator, CIU, Civilian Investigative Unit; and
· Mr. Edward J. Callahan Investigator, CIU, Civilian Investigative Unit.
* Amended as reflected above.
107,037 D-23 APPROVED The proposed M-DCPS/UTD Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) authorizing extending the DROP termination date for eligible employees until the end of the 2005-2006 school year; the rehiring of retired classroom teachers and speech/language pathologists.
107,038 D-26 APPROVED The settlement agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and AFSCME, Local 1184, Grievance #3692-01A02.
107,039 D-27 AUTHORIZED The initiation of rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend School Board Rule 6Gx13- 4D-1.022, Manual of Procedures for Managerial Exempt Personnel, Section B, Compensation System, and Section D, Managerial Exempt Job Codes, Titles and Pay Grades of the document, Manual of Procedures for Managerial Exempt Personnel (MEP), which is incorporated by reference and a part of this rule.
107,040 D-28 AUTHORIZED To contractually employ Ms. Beverly F. Gerald as Administrative Assistant to School Board Member, Ms. Evelyn Langlieb Greer, effective February 17, 2005, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.
107,041 D-30 AUTHORIZED The suspension and initiation of dismissal proceedings against Ms. Annmaria Burnside, School Bus Driver, at Central East Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.
107,042 D-31 AUTHORIZED The suspension and initiation of dismissal proceedings against Ms. Maria D. Hernandez, Teacher at Kinloch Park Elementary School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.
107,043 D-32 AUTHORIZED The suspension and initiation of dismissal proceedings against Mr. Tanweer I. Malik, School Bus Driver, at North Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.
107,044 D-33 AUTHORIZED The suspension and initiation of dismissal proceedings against Ms. Mairetha R. Milton, School Bus Driver, at North Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.
107,045 E-1 RECEIVED The Monthly Financial Report for December 2004.
107,046 E-2 APPROVED The Non-Expendable Personal Property Inventory Deletions containing 3,096 items with a depreciated cost of $381,464 and Recoveries containing 29 items with a depreciated cost of $26,019 to update the records as indicated in October, November and December 2004 reports.
107,047 E-3 ENTERED Into a Finder’s Fee Agreement with Full Circle Services, Inc., to effect the collection and disbursement of unclaimed assets in the approximate amount of $115,809.25 payable to The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and pay Full Circle Services, Inc. 4% of the money assets received.
107,048 E-14 APPROVED Resolution No. 1, 2004-05 Debt Service Funds Mid-Year Budget Review, (1) recognizing changes in revenue, non-revenue sources, and transfers in from other funds, and (2) amending appropriations.
107,049 E-15 APPROVED 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 in the item and summarized on page 6 of the item.
107,050 E-16 ADOPTED Resolution No. 1, 2004-05 Other Federal Programs (Contracted Programs) Fund Mid-Year Budget Review, increasing revenues and appropriations by $18,040,413.
107,051 E-17 APPROVED Resolution No. 1, 2004-05 Food Service Fund Mid-Year Budget Review, increasing revenues and appropriations/ending fund balance by $3,541,431.
107,052 E-36 ADOPTED The attached Resolution No. 05-03 proclaiming March 7-11, 2005 as National School Breakfast Week and observance of the month of March as National Nutrition Month.
107,053 E-46 ACCEPTED A donation of 1,300 Internet Service accounts to be used by parents and students at their homes for a period of five years.
107,054 E-47 AUTHORIZED The implementation of Phases 2 and 4 of the Capital Long-term Solution, which includes the upgrade of Primavera and the services to integrate the product, by approving the release of the remaining $1,000,000 already appropriated by the School Board at the May 19, 2004 Board Meeting, Agenda item E-44.
107,055 E-48 AUTHORIZED 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.
107,056 E-49 AUTHORIZED The Superintendent to select, purchase and implement software to automate the agenda process.
107,057 E-66 AUTHORIZED Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., Florida, to secure and bind maximum available limits of all risk, replacement cost property insurance coverage, not to exceed $850 million.
107,058 E-67 AUTHORIZED The Superintendent to issue Request For Proposal (RFP) #055-EE10, Student Accident and Athletic Accident Insurance coverages for Miami-Dade.
107,059 E-111 AUTHORIZED The establishment of an Energy Rebate Program.
107,060 E-141 APPROVED The supplemental awards on term contracts, as delineated in the Official Agenda.
107,061 E-142 RECEIVED The report of the auction of December 7, 2004, surplus/obsolete equipment auction results.
107,062 E-143 AWARDED Bid No. 006-EE05 – Speech and Hearing Equipment and Accessories, Catalog Discount, as delineated in the Official Agenda.
107,063 E-144 AWARDED Bid No. 021-EE10 – Commercial Leasing of Paved-Parking Facilities at Fienberg/Fisher Elementary School, to Gold Star Inc., D.B.A. Gold Star Parking, Inc.
107,064 E-145 AWARDED Bid No. 026-EE10 – Physical Examinations – Bus Drivers, North of Flagler Street, to Legion Park Medical Center.
107,065 F-1 AUTHORIZED The acceptance of a Declaration of Restrictions in connection with Miami-Dade County Application No. 04-414.
107,066 F-2 AUTHORIZED The acceptance of a Declaration of Restrictions in connection with Miami-Dade County Application No. 04-327.
107,067 F-3 AUTHORIZED The Chair and the Superintendent to execute the State-mandated Interlocal Agreement for Public School Facility Planning in Miami-Dade County, including the First and Second Supplemental Agreements, with the Cities of Doral and Miami Gardens and any other municipalities that may incorporate in the future, under the same terms and conditions.
107,068 F-4 AUTHORIZED The renewal of the lease agreement with Jack Thomas, Inc., Realtors, as agents for Omni Partnership.
107,069 F-5 AUTHORIZED* The Superintendent to finalize negotiations with Miami-Dade County and executed a Joint Use Agreement for portions of Southridge Park and Miami Southridge Senior High School, under substantially the terms and conditions, noted in the Official Agenda, including the construction of a high school competition running track regulation track field that accommodates track meets, on Southridge Park.
* Amended as reflected above.
107,070 F-6 AUTHORIZED The modification to the EFBD Interlocal Agreement, under the terms and conditions, as noted in the Official Agenda.
107,071 F-20 AUTHORIZED The adjustment of the capital budget in the amount of $12,153,802; and made the changes to the five-year facilities work program resulting from these budget adjustments.
107,072 F-21 COMMISSIONED Parsons Brinckerhoff Construction Services, Inc., Soares Da Costa Contractor, Inc., and URS Corporation to provide Program Management support services to assist the District in the delivery of its Five-Year Capital Plan; and authorized the Superintendent or his designee to execute and administer the “Agreement for Program Management Support Services” in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the Official Agenda Item.
107,073 F-22 COMMISSIONED Reynolds, Smith and Hill, Inc. as Architect/Engineers for Deferred Maintenance Project Package # 2 consisting of Re-roofing projects at Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior, Project No. AM01055; at Shadowlawn Elementary, Project No. AM01071; at John F. Kennedy Middle, Project No. AM01058; and at Lindsey Hopkins Educational Center, Project No. 00128300, under the terms and conditions, as delineated in the Official Agenda.
107,074 F-23 COMMISSIONED The firms of Williams-Russell & Johnson, Inc., LIVS Associates, Avart, Inc., and EAC Consulting, Inc., as Special Projects Consultant (SPC) for Structural Engineering services, as delineated in the Official Agenda.
107,075 F-24 APPROVED The replacement of Anthony E. Tzamtzis with Robert C. Sprecher as Principal of the firm of Edwards & Kelcey, Inc.
107,076 F-25 COMMISSIONED The firm of Veitia Padron Incorporated (VPI), as Construction Management (CM) at-Risk firm for Two or More Story Prototype Additions at Various Sites as provided in the Facilities Work Program FY 03-04, for consideration, as delineated in the Official Agenda.
107,077 F-26 COMMISSIONED The firms of ADA Engineering, Inc., and EAC Consulting, Inc., as Special Projects Consultant for Civil Engineering services for miscellaneous projects, for consideration, as delineated in the Official Agenda.
107,078 F-27 AUTHORIZED The Superintendent or his designee to execute an agreement with Miami-Dade County and the execution of relevant conveyance documents for the provision of water and wastewater services for planned improvements at the Central West Transportation Center site, Project No. A0804.
107,079 F-28 AUTHORIZED The Chair and Secretary to execute the Absolute Bill of Sale for wastewater facilities at the Arvida Middle School site-Modular Building, Project No. A0825W6021CM.
107,080 F-29 AUTHORIZED The Chair and Secretary to execute the Absolute Bill of Sale for wastewater facilities at the Miami Southridge Senior High School-Modular Building site, Project No. A0825W7731CM.
107,081 F-30 AWARDED Project No. A0726DB, Design-Build - New Prototype Middle School, State School “NN1" - Relief for Lawtown D. Chiles Middle School, to MCM Corporation.
107,082 F-31 APPROVED The GMP for Pirtle Construction Company, Project No. 00138300, Modular Classroom Addition (14-Pack), David Fairchild Elementary School.
107,083 F-32 APPROVED The GMP for Pirtle Construction Company, Project No. 00138500, Modular Classroom Addition (12-Pack), Kendale Elementary School.
107,084 F-33 APPROVED The GMP for Pirtle Construction Company, Project No. 00139600, Modular Classroom Addition (12-Pack), Cutler Ridge Elementary School.
107,085 F-34 APPROVED The GMP for Pirtle Construction Company, Project No. 00139700, Modular Classroom Addition (12-Pack), Redland Elementary School.
107,086 F-35 APPROVED The GMP for Pirtle Construction Company, Project No. 00140000, Modular Classroom Addition (12-Pack), Coral Reef Elementary School.
107,087 F-37 APPROVED The GMP for Pirtle Construction Company, Project No. A01113, Modular Classroom Addition (14-Pack), 1-Story Modular Building, Kenwood Elementary School.
107,088 F-38 CONFIRMED Final Change Order No. 3 on Project No. A0710, Design-Build, Addition at Richmond Heights Middle School (S/S "QQ") for a credit of $1,000.
107,089 F-39 CONFIRMED Change Order No. 9 on Project No. A0748, Design-Build, State School "PPP," John A. Ferguson Senior High School for an additional cost of $34,573.
107,090 F-40 CONFIRMED Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A0793, New Construction - Renovation, George T. Baker Aviation for an additional cost of $82,761.
107,091 F-41 CONFIRMED Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A0806, Prototype Primary Learning Center (PLC), Primary Learning Center "H1" at Auburndale Elementary School for an additional cost of $2,741.
107,092 F-42 CONFIRMED Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A0810, Design-Build - Addition, Coral Gables Sen ior High School for an additional cost of $63,426.
107,093 F-43 CONFIRMED Change Order No. 1 on Project No. KV999958, Safety-to-Life, Dr. Henry W. Mack/West Little River Elementary School for an additional cost of $59,649.
107,094 F-44 AUTHORIZED* The Superintendent to, pending review of the legal opinion issued by the School Board Attorney, negotiate or modify the construction contract with the lowest MCM Corporation, for Project No. A01030, Design-Build, New Prototype Elementary School, State School “Y1” – Relief for Jack D. Gordon and Dr. Gilbert Porter Elementary Schools and Project No. A-01019, Design-Build, New Prototype Middle School, State School “YY1” – Relief for Richmond Heights, Redland, Hammocks and Arvida Middle Schools. If such negotiations are successful, it is intended that an item regarding this bid will be recommended to the Board.
* Amended the item to find that, pursuant to the Statute, the Board declared that an emergency exists for the purpose of negotiating, due to the following:
1. It experienced four storms in August and September of 2004, which dramatically increased the cost of building material, workmen, skilled trades and general contractors.
2. That the storms and the subsequent increase in construction costs have dramatically and directly affected construction costs and availability of bidders and contractors in Miami-Dade County. In addition, there is dramatic overcrowding of students at these schools, which has persisted for almost 10 years.
107,095 F-50 AWARDED Project No. JOC05-C8, Job Order Contract/Maintenance Operations, to H.A. Contracting Corp.
107,096 F-51 AWARDED Project No. JOC05-C9, Job Order Contract/Maintenance Operations, to MAC Construction, Inc.
107,097 F-52 AWARDED Project No. JOC05-C10, Job Order Contract/Maintenance Operations, to Carivon Construction Company.
107,098 F-53 AWARDED Project No. JOC05-C11, Job Order Contract/Maintenance Operations, to BDI Construction Company.
107,099 F-54 AWARDED Project No. JOC05-C11, Job Order Contract/Maintenance Operations, to Weiss & Woolrich Contracting Co., Inc.
107,100 F-70 APPROVED The prequalification and renewal certifications of contractors, as indicated in the agenda item; and approved the increase in Heery International, Inc.’s prequalification limit.
107,101 G-2 ENTERED A final order in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Algernon Moore, DOAH Case No. 03-3102, adopting the Administrative Law Judge's Recommended Order terminating Algernon Moore’s employment with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, as of August 20, 2003.
Adjournment
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