A. SUPERINTENDENT’S PRIORITY ITEMS

A-1 SUPERINTENDENT’S INFORMATIONAL REPORTS TO THE BOARD ON SELECTED TOPICS (revised)

• Audit Committee Award
• Update on Universal Pre-K
• Update on Opening of Schools

A-2 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVE THE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS THAT REQUIRE CORRECTIVE ACTION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Implementation Plan for Miami-Dade County Public Schools that Require Corrective Action.

A-3 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND THE SUPERINTENDENT DISCUSS AND ADOPT THE MUTUALLY-AGREED UPON SUPERINTENDENT’S GOALS, PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES, AND EVALUATION INSTRUMENT FOR THE 2005-2006 YEAR (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR FRANK J. BOLAÑOS AND SUPERINTENDENT RUDOLPH F. CREW: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt the mutually-agreed upon Superintendent’s goals, performance objectives, and evaluation instrument for the 2005-2006 year.

B. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

B-1 NEW BUSINESS: BOARD MEMBERS

B-4 EFFICIENCY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AS TO THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEES:

ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION AND DROPOUT PREVENTION
DISTRICT ATHLETIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE
CITIZENS’ COALITION FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND EXCELLENCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
FOOD AND NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
URBAN SYSTEMIC PROGRAM (USP) ADVISORY COMMITTEE
SCHOOLS OF CHOICE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. EVELYN LANGLIEB GREER: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1. eliminate the Schools of Choice Advisory Committee as a standing Board committee;
2. thank the members of the Schools of Choice Advisory Committee for a job well done; and
3. accept the recommendations of the Efficiency Committee as to the committees reviewed in the agenda item.

B-5 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO REVIEW THE LEGAL ISSUES INVOLVED TO DETERMINE WHETHER IT IS NECESSARY AND FEASIBLE FOR THE DISTRICT TO MODIFY OR SUPPLEMENT PACES

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct and authorize the Superintendent to:

1. retain intellectual property counsel to review, evaluate and report upon the legal status of M-DCPS:

a. as to M-DCPS’ right to modify and use PACES, and
b. as to M-DCPS’ right to market and license the PACES system;

2. determine the desirability and feasibility of modifying PACES to achieve compliance with Florida law as opposed to acquiring a replacement system; and

3. report to the Board at its October 19, 2005 meeting.

B-6 AUTHORIZATION TO EXTEND THE TIME FOR PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY AND TO EXTEND THE TIME FOR COMPLETION OF THE SERVICES UNDER THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND KORN/FERRY INTERNATIONAL TO CONDUCT THE SEARCH FOR THE SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BYMS. EVELYN LANGLIEB GREER: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1. extend the time for presentation of candidates to the School Board until the August 2005 School Board meeting; and

2. extend the time for completion of the services under the Agreement between the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida and Korn/Ferry International to conduct the search for the School Board Attorney until August 31, 2005 with no increase in compensation.

B-7 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT AND THE SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY TO REVIEW CURRENT POLICY SET FORTH IN GUIDELINE #40 OF THE PROCEDURES FOR MAINTAINING AND PROMOTING A SAFE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN LIGHT OF THE JESSICA LUNSFORD ACT AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent and the School Board Attorney to review current policy set forth in Guideline #40 in the Procedures for Maintaining and Promoting a Safe Learning Environment, incorporated into Board Rule 6Gx13-5D-1.08, and report to the Board at its October 19, 2005 meeting with recommendations, including whether to initiate rulemaking to amend the Board’s policy.

B-8 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DISCUSS AND AGREE UPON THE EVALUATION OF THE SUPERINTENDENT’S PERFORMANCE FOR 2004-2005 AS MEASURED BY THE EVALUATION INSTRUMENT ADOPTED AT THE AUGUST 26, 2004 SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING AND AWARD THE SUPERINTENDENT A PERFORMANCE-BASED BONUS AS REQUIRED BY THE TERMS OF HIS EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. EVELYN LANGLIEB GREER: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1. discuss and agree upon the evaluation of the Superintendent’s performance for 2004-2005 as measured by the evaluation instrument adopted at the August 26, 2004 Special School Board meeting; and

2. award the Superintendent a performance-based bonus as required by the terms of his employment agreement.

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

C-1 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER, SOUTH MIAMI HOSPITAL, TO PROVIDE PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL EVALUATIONS FOR PRESCHOOL-AGE STUDENTS IN COLLABORATION WITH THE FLORIDA DIAGNOSTIC AND LEARNING RESOURCES SYSTEM – SOUTH (FDLRS-SOUTH), EFFECTIVE JULY 14, 2005, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2006

RECOMMENDED: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a cooperative agreement with the Child Development Center (CDC), South Miami Hospital, to provide psychoeducational evaluations for preschool-age students in collaboration with The Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System–South (FDLRS-South), effective July 14, 2005, through June 30, 2006.

There is no exchange of funds.

C-8 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE MONTESSORI TEACHER TRAINING INSTITUTE IN MIAMI, FLORIDA, TO PROVIDE MONTESSORI TRAINING FOR TEACHERS AND PARAPROFESSIONALS OF MAGNET AND INNOVATIVE CHOICE PROGRAMS/SCHOOLS

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

1. enter into a contractual agreement with the Montessori Teacher Training Institute (MTTI) in Miami, Florida, to provide training for a maximum of nine teachers and paraprofessionals, at a cost not to exceed $34,200, effective September 2005, through June 2006; and

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

The appropriation for this item will be included in the General Fund of the 2005-2006 Tentative Budget to be recommended for adoption in July 2005.

C-9 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH BRIDGE ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF BRIDGE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, grant approval of the first amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with Bridge Academy, Inc., on behalf of Bridge Academy Charter School, to open its north campus at a facility located at 8325 NE Second Avenue, Miami, Florida 33138, commencing in the 2005-2006 school year and throughout the term of the contract which expires on June 30, 2010, and concludes in the 2009-2010 school year.

C-10 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH CHARTER ON THE BEACH MIDDLE SCHOOL, INC., ON BEHALF OF CHARTER ON THE BEACH MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, grant approval of the first amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with Charter on the Beach Middle School, Inc., on behalf of Charter on the Beach Middle School, to open at a facility located at 2301 Normandy Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33141, commencing in the 2005-2006 school year and throughout the term of the contract which expires on June 30, 2015, and concludes in the 2014-2015 school year.

C-11 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH LICEO ENLACE MIAMI! CHARTER ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF LICEO ENLACE MIAMI! CHARTER ACADEMY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, grant approval of the first amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with Liceo ENLACE Miami! Charter Academy, Inc., on behalf of Liceo ENLACE Miami! Charter Academy, to open at a facility located at 10680 SW 113 Place, Miami, Florida 33176, commencing in the 2005-2006 school year and throughout the term of the contract which expires on June 30, 2010, and concludes in the 2009-2010 school year.

C-12 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH SOMERSET ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF SOMERSET ACADEMY CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, grant approval of the first amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with Somerset Academy, Inc., on behalf of Somerset Academy Charter Middle School, to relocate to a facility at 18491 SW 134 Avenue, Miami, Florida 33177 commencing in the 2005-2006 school year and until such a time as its permanent facility is ready for occupancy.

C-13 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH SOMERSET ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF SOMERSET ACADEMY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, grant approval of the first amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with Somerset Academy, Inc., on behalf of Somerset Academy Charter High School, to remain at the current location until such a time as its permanent facility is ready for occupancy.

C-14 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM C-14 - REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH SUNSHINE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL, INC., ON BEHALF OF SUNSHINE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL (withdrawn)

C-15 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH ARCHIMEDEAN ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF ARCHIMEDEAN ACADEMY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, grant approval of the third amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with Archimedean Academy, Inc., on behalf of Archimedean Academy, to increase the enrollment capacity from a maximum of 425 students to a maximum of 525 students commencing in the 2005-2006 school year and continuing throughout the term of the contract which ends on June 30, 2012, and concludes in the 2011-2012 school year.

C-16 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY OF SOUTH FLORIDA CHARTER SCHOOLS, INC., ON BEHALF OF EARLY BEGINNINGS ACADEMY – NORTH SHORE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, grant approval of the first amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with United Cerebral Palsy of South Florida Charter Schools, Inc., on behalf of Early Beginnings Academy – North Shore, to add kindergarten and increase the enrollment capacity from a maximum of 43 students to a maximum of 70 students commencing in the 2005-2006 school year and throughout the term of the contract which ends on June 30, 2010, and concludes in the 2009-2010 school year.

C-17 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY OF SOUTH FLORIDA CHARTER SCHOOLS, INC., ON BEHALF OF EARLY BEGINNINGS ACADEMY – CIVIC CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, grant approval of the first amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with United Cerebral Palsy of South Florida Charter Schools, Inc., on behalf of Early Beginnings Academy – Civic Center, to add kindergarten and increase the enrollment capacity from a maximum of 68 students to a maximum of 80 students commencing in the 2005-2006 school year and throughout the term of the contract which ends on June 30, 2010, and concludes in the 2009-2010 school year.

C-18 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH LAWRENCE ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF LAWRENCE ACADEMY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, grant approval of the first amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with Lawrence Academy, Inc., on behalf of Lawrence Academy, to increase the enrollment capacity during its first three years of operation, from a maximum of 120 students to a maximum of 150 students in 2005-2006, from a maximum of 220 students to a maximum of 250 students in 2006-2007, and from a maximum of 320 students to a maximum of 350 students in 2007-2008.

C-19 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH SWEETWATER EDUCATION, INC., ON BEHALF OF ATLANTIC SCIENCE ACADEMY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, grant approval of the first amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with Sweetwater Education, Inc., on behalf of Atlantic Science Academy, to defer the opening of the school for up to three years, until the 2008-2009 school year.

C-20 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH EXCELSIOR ACADEMY OF MIAMI, INC., ON BEHALF OF EXCELSIOR ACADEMY OF MIAMI

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, grant approval of the first amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with Excelsior Academy of Miami, Inc., on behalf of Excelsior Academy of Miami, to defer the opening of the school for up to three years until the 2008-2009 school year.

C-21 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MOSAIC BILINGUAL ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF MOSAIC BILINGUAL ACADEMY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, grant approval of the first amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with Mosaic Bilingual Academy, Inc., on behalf of Mosaic Bilingual Academy, to defer the opening of the school for up to two years until the 2007-2008 school year.

C-22 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH EDUCATIONAL CHARTER FOUNDATION OF FLORIDA, INC., ON BEHALF OF SOUTH DADE CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, grant approval of the first amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with Educational Charter Foundation of Florida, Inc., on behalf of South Dade Charter Elementary School, to defer the opening of the school for up to two years until the 2007-2008 school year.

C-23 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH COOPERATIVE CHARTER SCHOOL, INC., ON BEHALF OF COOPERATIVE CHARTER SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, grant approval of the first amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with Cooperative Charter School, Inc., on behalf of Cooperative Charter School, to defer the opening of the school for one year until the 2006-2007 school year.

C-24 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH A CHILD’S JOURNEY, INC., ON BEHALF OF A CHILD’S JOURNEY CHARTER SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, grant approval of the first amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with A Child’s Journey, Inc., on behalf of A Child’s Journey Charter School, to defer the opening of the school for up to two years until the 2007-2008 school year.

C-25 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH SPIRIT CITY ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF SPIRIT CITY ACADEMY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, grant approval of the first amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with Spirit City Academy, Inc., on behalf of Spirit City Academy, to open at a facility located at 3400 NW 135 Street, Opa-locka, Florida 33054, commencing in the 2005-2006 school year and throughout the term of the contract which expires on June 30, 2010, and concludes in the 2009-2010 school year.

C-26 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH INTERNATIONAL STUDIES CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL, INC., ON BEHALF OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, grant approval of the first amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with International Studies Charter High School, Inc., on behalf of International Studies Charter High School, to relocate and have two campuses: one located at the University of Miami Koubek Center, 2705 SW Third Street, Miami, Florida 33135, and the second at Mater Academy East Charter School, 450 SW 4 Street, Miami, Florida 33130 in conjunction with City of Miami’s Jose Marti Park, Classroom Annex, located at 351 SW 4 Street, Miami, Florida 33130 (adjacent facilities) commencing with the 2005-2006 school year and throughout the term of the contract which expires on June 30, 2014, and concludes in the 2013-2014 school year.

C-27 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL TO RELOCATE STUDENTS AT DOCTORS CHARTER SCHOOL OF MIAMI SHORES (added)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, grant approval of the temporary relocation of students at Doctors Charter School of Miami Shores, in the event the permanent facility is not ready for occupancy in time for the 2005-2006 opening of schools.

C-31 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO RENEW A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA SCHOOL CHOICE RESOURCE CENTER (FSCRC) AT NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY’S FISCHLER SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN SERVICES (FSEHS) TO SUPPORT THE PARENT RESOURCE CENTERS AT THE NORTH MIAMI BEACH AND KENDALL CAMPUSES OF NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY, AT CORPORATE ACADEMY NORTH THROUGH TITLE I ADMINISTRATION, AND AT THE DISTRICT OFFICE OF PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to renew a cooperative agreement with the Florida School Choice Resource Center (FSCRC) of Nova Southeastern University’s Fischler School of Education and Human Services to support Parent Resource Centers at the North Miami Beach and Kendall campuses of Nova Southeastern University, at Corporate Academy North through Title I Administration, and at the District Office of Parental Involvement of Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

C-33 ACCEPTANCE OF IN-KIND SERVICES FROM BELLSOUTH ADVERTISING AND PUBLISHING CORPORATION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the acceptance of $85,500 in in-kind contributions from the BellSouth Advertising and Publishing Corporation (BAPCO) for 14 pages of advertising devoted to Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) in Miami’s 2005-2006 edition of The Real Yellow Pages from BellSouth (English and Spanish versions), in exchange for $85,500 in in-kind promotions from the District.

C-40 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH H. J. RUSSELL & COMPANY IN WHICH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS WILL PROVIDE APPLIED TECHNOLOGY, BASIC SKILLS TRAINING, AND RELATED SERVICES FOR RESIDENTS OF THE SCOTT/CARVER AREA, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2005, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2006

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

1. enter into a contractual agreement with H. J. Russell & Company, to provide applied technology, basic skills training and related services for residents of the Scott/Carver area, effective July 1, 2005, through June 30, 2006; and

2. receive reimbursements of expenditures, in an amount not to exceed $63,000, for services performed.

There are no additional costs associated with this item.

C-41 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A DISTRICT INTERINSTITUTIONAL ARTICULATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND MIAMI DADE COLLEGE IN SUPPORT OF DUAL ENROLLMENT PROGRAMS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a District Interinstitutional Articulation Agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and Miami Dade College in support of dual enrollment programs

There is no additional cost to the District.

C-70 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ESTABLISH A COMMUNITY SCHOOL SITE AT NORTH TWIN LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, EFFECTIVE JULY 14, 2005

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to establish a community school at North Twin Lakes Elementary School, effective July 14, 2005.

There is no additional cost to the District.

C-71 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT (FPL) COMPANY TO PROVIDE APPLIED TECHNOLOGY TRAINING IN ELECTRIC LINE SERVICE AND REPAIR, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $60,000, EFFECTIVE AUGUST 19, 2005, THROUGH AUGUST 30, 2006

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

1. enter into a contractual agreement with Florida Power & Light (FPL) to provide applied technology training in electric line service and repair, in an amount not to exceed $60,000, effective August 19, 2005, through August 30, 2006; and

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

The appropriation for this item will be included in the General Fund of the 2005-2006 Tentative Budget to be recommended for adoption in July 2005.

C-72 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE ALLIANCE FOR HUMAN SERVICES FOR SOCIAL SERVICES PLANNING IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000, EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 1, 2005, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2006, WITH ANNUAL OPTIONS TO CONTINUE SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000 PER SCHOOL YEAR THROUGH JUNE 30, 2008

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

1. enter contractual agreement with the Alliance for Human Services for Social Services Master Plan (SSMP) in an amount not to exceed $50,000, effective November 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006, with annual options to continue services in an amount not to exceed $50,000 per school year through June 30, 2008; and

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

The appropriation for this item is included in the General Fund of the 2005-2006 Tentative Budget to be recommended for adoption in July 2005.

C-73 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-COUNTY/OUT-OF-STATE TRIPS FOR THE 2005-2006 SCHOOL YEAR

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the list of out-of-county/out-of-state trips, as delineated, for the 2005-2006 school year for use in conjunction with School Board Rule 6Gx13-6A-1.22, Field Trips.

C-74 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO RESTORE OPENING AND CLOSING HOURS OF SCHOOLS FOR TROPICAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, MAYS MIDDLE SCHOOL, REDLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL, RIVIERA MIDDLE SCHOOL, SHENANDOAH MIDDLE SCHOOL, MIAMI SOUTHRIDGE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, C.O.P.E. NORTH, AND DOROTHY M. WALLACE/C.O.P.E. SOUTH

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to restore the bell schedule to restore the 2004-2005 bell schedule for the 2005-2006 opening and closing hours at Tropical Elementary School, Mays Middle School, Redland Middle School, Shenandoah Middle School, Miami Southridge Senior High School, C.O.P.E. North and Dorothy M. Wallace /C.O.P.E. South.

No additional funds are required for this action.

C-80 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL FEDERAL GRANT PROGRAM AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF AVENTURA, ON BEHALF OF AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL

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 the Public Charter School Federal Grant Program in the amount of $200,000 for the grant period of February 16, 2005, through June 30, 2005;

2. enter into a contractual agreement with The City of Aventura, in the amount of $190,603, for the contract period of February 16, 2005, through June 30, 2005;

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

C-81 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL FEDERAL GRANT PROGRAM AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH BRIDGE ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF BRIDGE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL

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 Public Charter School Federal Grant Program in the amount of $300,000 for the grant period of April 13, 2005, through September 30, 2005;

2. enter into a contractual agreement with Bridge Academy, Inc. in the amount of $285,905, for the contract period of April 13, 2005, through September 30, 2005;

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

C-82 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT TWO GRANT AWARDS THROUGH CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH THE BROAD FOUNDATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE BROAD RESIDENCY IN URBAN EDUCATION PROGRAM

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

1. accept two grant awards through two contractual agreements with The Broad Foundation for funding under The Broad Residency in Urban Education Program in the amount of $212,500 for the grant period of August 1, 2005, through July 31, 2007;

2. extend this program and contractual agreements 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.

C-83 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING THE TO REACH ULTIMATE SUCCESS TOGETHER (TRUST) PROGRAM UNDER THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (USDOE) SAFE AND DRUG-FREE SCHOOLS PROGRAM

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), in the approximate amount of $3,035,822, for funding the To Reach Ultimate Success Together (TRUST) Program under the United States Department of Education Safe and Drug-Free Schools Program for the grant period of July 1, 2005, through June 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 Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved or as amended by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

C-84 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT THREE GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING THE MULTIAGENCY SERVICE NETWORK FOR STUDENTS WITH SEVERE EMOTIONAL DISTURBANCE (SEDNET) PROJECT UNDER THE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT (IDEA), PART B; IDEA PART B TRUST; AND STATE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS REVENUE FUNDS

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 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Part B, in the approximate amount of $123,613; and State General Appropriations Revenue Funds, in the approximate amount of $33,312, for the approximate total amount of $156,925, for the grant period of July 1, 2005, through August 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.

C-85 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT  (IDEA), TO FUND IDEA, PART B, SUPPORT SERVICES; IDEA, PART B, PRESCHOOL; AND IDEA, PART B, DISCRETIONARY SUPPLEMENT

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 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Part B, Support Services; Part B, Preschool; and Part B, Discretionary Supplement, in the approximate amount of $73,937,751 for the grant period effective July 1, 2005, through June 30, 2006;

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

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

C-86 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING THE READING FIRST GRANT AT SELECTED ELIGIBLE SCHOOLS

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 the Reading First grant in the approximate amount of $11,603,479 for the grant period of July 1, 2005, through June 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.

C-87 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT TWO GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE CARL D. PERKINS VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION ACT OF 1998 AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MONROE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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), in the total amount of $6,090,946 for funding under the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act of 1998;

2. enter into a contractual agreement with Monroe County Public Schools in the amount of $4,161, for the grant period of July 1, 2005, through June 30, 2006;

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

C-100 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-1C-1.13, CONTESTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended Board Rule 6Gx13- 1C-1.13, Contests, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, effective July 13, 2005.

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

D-1 WITHDRAWL OF AGENDA ITEM D-1, REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT AN ADD-ON CERTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR DRIVER EDUCATION ENDORSEMENT TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR APPROVAL (withdrawn)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to submit an Add-on Certification Program for Driver Education Endorsement for approval by the Florida Department of Education and that courses included in the Add-on Certification Program for Driver Education Endorsement be included as part of the District’s Master Plan for Inservice Education, 2004-2005.

No additional local funds are required.

D-2 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT REVISED MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS ADD-ON CERTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR READING ENDORSEMENT TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR REVIEW AND CONTINUATION OF APPROVAL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to submit the revised Add-on Certification Program for Reading Endorsement for review and approval by the Florida Department of Education.

No additional local funds are required to implement the program.

D-3 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA:

1. ACCEPT THE NEW TEACHER ORIENTATION, INDUCTION AND SUPPORT FRAMEWORK; AND

2. AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO TWO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS TO SECURE MEETING FACILITIES AND CATERING SERVICES TO HOST THE 2005-2006 NEW TEACHER ORIENTATION AND LUNCHEON (revised)

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

1. accept the new teacher orientation, induction and mentoring professional development framework; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to enter into separate contractual agreements to secure meeting room facilities in an amount not v to exceed $6,500 and catering services to host the New Teacher Orientation luncheon, in an amount not to exceed $28 per person or $28,000 for 1,000 or fewer attendees.

D-4 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO RENEW THE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH HOWARD S. TAMES TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL CONSULTING SERVICES IN THE AREA OF HUMAN RESOURCES, LABOR RELATIONS AND ASSIGNED SPECIAL PROJECTS (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent of Schools to renew the 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 July 14, 2005, through May 15, 2006, with consulting fees to be in the amount of $125,000. This professional fee would cover travel and other related expenses.

The appropriation for this item is included in the Discretionary Fund of the 2005-2006 Adopted Budget.

D-6 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 Deputy Superintendent, Curriculum, Instruction, and School Improvement; Associate Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction; Associate Superintendent, School Improvement; Assistant Superintendent, Leadership Development; Assistant Superintendent, Instructional Support Development; Assistant Superintendent, Labor Relations; and Assistant Superintendent, PK/Elementary, for inclusion in the Senior Management Service Class of the Florida Retirement System, effective August1, 2005.

D-7 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) AUTHORIZING SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN WAIVERS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the proposed M-DCPS/UTD Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) authorizing School Improvement Plan waivers, effective July 13, 2005.

D-8 RECLASSIFICATION OF PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL POSITIONS - DADE COUNTY SCHOOLS ADMINISTRATORS’ ASSOCIATION (DCSAA) (revised)

1. DELETE PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL (DCSAA) POSITIONS (2)

2. APPROVE THE RECLASSIFICATION OF SELECTED PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL (DCSAA) POSITIONS (4)

3. APPROVE CHANGE OF TITLES FOR SELECTED PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL (DCSAA) POSITIONS (4)

4. ESTABLISH AND CLASSIFY PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL (DCSAA) POSITIONS (5)

5. APPROVE RECLASSIFICATIONS AND CHANGE OF TITLES FOR SELECTED PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL (DCSAA) PERSONNEL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, effective July 15, 2005:

1. delete the following Professional and Technical (DCSAA) positions:

a. Manager II, Data Systems, DCSAA, pay grade 38
b. Coordinator I, Maintenance Information Systems Management, DCSAA, pay grade 40;

2. approve the reclassifications of selected Professional and Technical (DSCAA) positions:

Current Title	Current Pay Grade	New Title	New Pay Grade
Chemist	36	Chemist	38
Coordinator I, Technology Contracts	40	Coordinator II, IT Contracts	41
Coordinator II, Payment Processing	41	Coordinator III, IT Payment Processing	42
Supervisor I, Computer Education	43	Supervisor II, Technology Learning Services	44

3. approve change of titles for selected Professional and Technical (DCSAA):

a. Network Analyst I, DCSAA, pay grade 41, to Network Analyst, DCSAA, pay grade 41
b. Coordinator II, Systems Education, DCSAA, pay grade 41, to Coordinator II, Technology Learning, DCSAA, pay grade 41
c. District Supervisor, Payroll, DCSAA, pay grade 45, to Director, Payroll, DCSAA, pay grade 45
d. Senior Budget Analyst, DCSAA, pay grade 45, to Budget Director, DCSAA, pay grade 45

4. establish and classify the following Professional and Technical (DCSAA) positions:

a. Budget Supervisor, DCSAA, pay grade 44
b. Supervisor I, Data Control, DCSAA pay grade 43
c. Coordinator III, Internet Technology Services, DCSAA, pay grade 42
d. Coordinator III, Enterprise Communications, DCSAA, pay grade 42
e. Senior Network Analyst, DCSAA, pay grade 42;

5. approve reclassifications and change of titles for selected Professional and Technical (DCSAA) personnel:

D-9 ESTABLISH AND CLASSIFY ADMINISTRATIVE POSITION (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, establish and classify the following administrative positions:

1. District Supervisor, Instructional Support (Bilingual Parent Outreach Program), MEP, pay grade 21;

2. Supervisor, School Operations, MEP, pay grade 21

D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: MAY 23 - JUNE 15, 2005

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 953.

D-21 APPOINTMENTS AND LATERAL ASSIGNMENTS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT, PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR THE 2005-2006 SCHOOL YEAR (revised 2)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the recommendations as set forth in the agenda item for appointments and lateral transfers to be effective July 14, 2005, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the item.

D-22 APPOINTMENTS AND ASSIGNMENTS OF PERSONNEL NEW TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICT (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, effective July 14, 2005, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, appoint:

2. Ms. Maria Lapadula to the open budgeted position of Coordinator III, Systems and Programs, DCSAA pay grade 42, Assessment and Data Analysis;

3. Mr. Jose I. Cortada to the open budgeted position of Coordinator III, Operational Accounting, DCSAA pay grade 42, Division of General Accounting;

4. Mr. Todd M. Saunders to the open budgeted position of Coordinator II, Site Acquisition and Leasing, DCSAA pay grade 41, Facilities Planning; and

5. Ms. Jesana Gonzalez to the open budgeted position of Manager III, Cost and Business Services, DCSAA pay grade 39, Office of the Controller.

D-30 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
OSSIE RANDLE, JR. - TEACHER
MELROSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective August 4, 2005, the School Board suspend Mr. Ossie Randle, Jr., Teacher at Melrose Elementary School, for 30 workdays without pay.

D-45 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-4C-1.021, FINGERPRINTING OF ALL EMPLOYEES PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Rule 6Gx13-4C-1.021, Fingerprinting of All Employees Prior to Employment and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective July 13, 2005.

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

E-1 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR MAY 2005

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Monthly Financial Report for May 2005.

E-13 AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE PROPOSED TENTATIVE BUDGET AND MILLAGE LEVIES FOR 2005-06 (revised)

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

1. advertise a proposed operating millage levy of 6.184 mills, a proposed capital outlay millage levy of 2.000 mills, and a proposed debt service levy of .491 mills, subject to certification of the State Required Local Effort Millage Levy.

2. advertise the Tentative Budget (see Attachment A of agenda item);

3. advertise the listing and description of capital projects to be funded from the 2005-06 Capital Millage Levy (see Attachment B of agenda item);

4. modify the advertised State Required Local Effort Millage Levy pursuant to official notification by the Commissioner of Education; and

5. amend for the purpose of advertisement portions of the Florida Education Finance Program (FEFP) pursuant to official notification by the Commissioner of Education.

E-25 REQUEST FOR BID, BANK LINE OF CREDIT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the release of the attached Request For Bid, for an amount up to $200,000,000 line of credit, with an initial amount of $100,000,000, subject to School Board approval, before the transaction with the successful bank(s) is completed.

E-36 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH VARIOUS AGENCIES, FOR THE SERVICE OF SNACKS/MEALS FOR PARTICIPANTS HOUSED IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS’ FACILITIES FROM AUGUST 19, 2005 THROUGH AUGUST 18, 2006

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent of Schools to enter into contractual agreements with the various agencies for the Department of Food and Nutrition to provide snacks/meals for participants housed in Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ facilities from August 19, 2005 to August 18, 2006.

E-106 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE TENTATIVE BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 2006

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, tentatively approve for planning purposes, the following schedule of Board meeting dates for the period January - December 2006: January 18, February 15, March 15, April 18 (Regular Meeting/Attendance Boundary Public Hearing), May 10, June 14, July 12, August 2 (Regular Meeting/First Budget Public Hearing), September 13 (Regular Meeting/Second Budget Public Hearing), October 11, November 21 (Organization Meeting/Regular Meeting), and December 13. The final listing of meeting dates for 2006 will be established by the Board at the 2005 Organization Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 22, 2005.

E-141 REQUEST APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL AWARD ON TERM CONTRACT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, APPROVE the supplemental award on the following term contract, inasmuch as the estimated requirements, previously awarded by the Board, will be exceeded before the contract term expires:

Contract No. 187-CC07 – DIESEL FUEL FOR SCHOOLS, SOUTH OF FLAGLER STREET (TANK WAGON DELIVERY), is to purchase, at a firm service charge with escalation/de-escalation of diesel fuel #2 prices based on the OPIS average prices, quantities, as may be required, of diesel fuel #2, for various schools, during the term of the bid, effective September 21, 2003, through September30, 2005.

This supplemental award is requested due to steady increases in diesel fuel prices. In June 2004, the OPIS average price for diesel fuel #2 was $1.0641 and one year later, the OPIS average price for this type of fuel has escalated to $1.5305. Last contract usage averaged $4,493.06 per month, while this year’s usage has averaged $6,071.78 per month. The supplemental amount requested is based on the average monthly expenditure, times the twenty-four (24) month contract period, minus the original award amount.

Fund Source	0100 - General
M/WBE Eligibility	None

1. MACMILLAN OIL COMPANY OF FLORIDA
2955 EAST 11 AVENUE
HIALEAH, FL 33013
OWNER: AMANCIO ALONSO, PRESIDENT

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $121,435.60
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $60,003.47

E-142 TERMINATE AWARD OF ITEMS 1, 1A, 1B AND 1C ON CONTRACT NO. 057-DD01 – STUDENT DESKS

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

1. TERMINATE award of Items 1, 1A, 1B and 1C on Contract No. 057-DD01 – STUDENT DESKS, to purchase, student desks, for Stores and Mail Distribution Stock, and Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment, effective July13, 2005, as follows:

C.A.J. & ASSOCIATES, INC.
807 TYLER STREET
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33019
OWNER: TERRY L. JOHNSON, PRESIDENT (WF)

2. Require that C.A.J. & Associates, Inc. lose eligibility to transact new business with the Board for a periodoffourteen(14) months pursuant to Board Rule 6Gx13- 3C-1.08 -- Performance and Payment Security, Declining a Bid Award, and Bonding Qualifications, effective July13,2005.

E-143 REJECT BID NO. 002-EE08 – MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT CATALOG DISCOUNT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Bid No. 002-EE08 – MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT CATALOG DISCOUNT, to permit rebidding, using revised specifications.

E-144 AWARD BID NO. 052-EE07 – VEHICLE LIFT SYSTEMS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 052-EE07 – VEHICLE LIFT SYSTEMS, to purchase, at a firm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of vehicle lift systems, for the Department of Transportation, Vehicle Maintenance, during the term of the bid, effective July 13, 2005, through June 30, 2007, as follows:

1. AUTO EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC.
P.O. BOX 889
JOHNS ISLAND, SC 29457
OWNER: JOHN H. BURT, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the estimated amount of $204,692.

E-145 AWARD BID NO. 071-EE03 – CAFETERIA PAPER AND PLASTIC SUPPLIES III

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 071-EE03 – CAFETERIA PAPER AND PLASTIC SUPPLIES III, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of cafeteria paper and plastic supplies, for the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the bid, effective July 13, 2005, through February 18, 2006, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. A.G.E. PAPER & ALUMINUM PRODUCTS, INC.
226 WEST 23 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33010  ESTIMATE $1,024,733
OWNER: GRISELL MUTTER, PRESIDENT

2. ALL FLORIDA PAPER, INC.
6301 N.W. 37 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33147  ESTIMATE $38,450.86
OWNER: ARMANDO CACERES, PRESIDENT (HM)

3. CALICO INDUSTRIES, INC.
9045 JUNCTION DRIVE
ANNAPOLIS JUNCTION, MD 20701 ESTIMATE $114,070
OWNER: FRANK JARET, PRESIDENT

4. CENTRAL POLY CORPORATION
18 DONALDSON PLACE
LINDEN, NJ 07036 ESTIMATE $27,180
OWNER: ANDREW HOFFER, PRESIDENT

5. DAVIDA INTERNATIONAL, INC.
8015 N.W. 64 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166 ESTIMATE $27,284.50
OWNER: BERTA SAVARIEGO, PRESIDENT (HM)

6. EDWARD DON & COMPANY
2200 S.W. 45 STREET
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33312 ESTIMATE $119,197.60
OWNER: STEVEN R. DON, PRESIDENT

7. EMF ENTERPRISES
10490 N.W. 26 STREET, SUITE 101A
MIAMI, FL 33172 ESTIMATE $58,039
OWNER: ELIZABETH M. FERNANDEZ (HF)

8. JERRY'S VACUUM & JANITORIAL SUPPLIES
945 NORTH 14 STREET
LEESBURG, FL 34748 ESTIMATE $1,470
OWNER: JERRY DAVID HOFFMAN, PRESIDENT

9. SERV-PAK CORPORATION
5844 DAWSON STREET
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33023-1916 ESTIMATE $18,336
OWNER: JOEL MAHLER, PRESIDENT

10. SHORE DISTRIBUTION RESOURCES, INC.
18 MANITOBA WAY
MARLBORO, NJ 07746 ESTIMATE $10,920
OWNER: HARVEY SHORE, PRESIDENT

SECONDARY

1. A.G.E. PAPER & ALUMINUM PRODUCTS, INC.
226 WEST 23 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33010
OWNER: GRISELL MUTTER, PRESIDENT

2. ALL FLORIDA PAPER, INC.
6301 N.W. 37 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33147
OWNER: ARMANDO CACERES, PRESIDENT (HM)

3. CALICO INDUSTRIES, INC.
9045 JUNCTION DRIVE
ANNAPOLIS JUNCTION, MD 20701-2005
OWNER: FRANK JARET, PRESIDENT

4. DADE PAPER COMPANY
9601 N.W. 112 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33178
OWNER: LENNY GENET, PRESIDENT

5. DAVIDA INTERNATIONAL, INC.
8015 N.W. 64 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: BERTA SAVARIEGO, PRESIDENT (HM)

6. EMF ENTERPRISES
10490 N.W. 26 STREET, SUITE 101A
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: ELIZABETH FERNANDEZ (HF)

7. JERRY’S VACUUM & JANITORIAL SUPPLIES, INC.
945 NORTH 14 STREET
LEESBURG, FL 34748
OWNER: JERRY DAVID HOFFMAN, PRESIDENT

8. SERV-PAK CORPORATION
5844 DAWSON STREET
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33023-1916
OWNER: JOEL MAHLER, PRESIDENT

9. SHORE DISTRIBUTION RESOURCES, INC.
18 MANITOBA WAY
MARLBORO, NJ 07746
OWNER: HARVEY SHORE, PRESIDENT

10. SYSCO FOOD SERVICES OF SOUTH FLORIDA
12500 SYSCO WAY
MEDLEY, FL 33178
OWNER: JULIE SWAN, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

11. UNISOURCE
8150 N.W. 76 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: AL DRAGONE, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

12. U. S. FOODSERVICE, INC.
LAKELAND DIVISION (MUTUAL)
330 NORTH INGRAHAM AVENUE
LAKELAND, FL 33802-0330
OWNER: LARRY BENJAMIN, C.E.O.

13. Reject Items 18, 19, 20, 21, 34, 35, 37, 38, 47, 52,53, 55 and 56.

14. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $1,439,680.96.

E-146 AWARD BID NO. 106-EE10 – COMMERCIAL LEASING OF PAVED-PARKING FACILITIES AT SOUTH POINTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 106-EE10 – COMMERCIAL LEASING OF PAVED- PARKING FACILITIES AT SOUTH POINTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, to establish a contract, for the commercial leasing of the paved-parking facilities, at South Pointe Elementary School, 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:

ROSS PARKING SYSTEMS, INC.
P.O. BOX 45-3533
MIAMI, FL 33245
OWNER: ENRIQUE ROSENDE, PRESIDENT

Only Bid Received @ Annual Lease Rate of $30,199.

E-147 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND COGNOS CORPORATION, PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 100-DD04 – ONLINE ANALYTICAL PROCESSING/BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE SYSTEM 2004

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AUTHORIZE the Superintendent to enter into a contractual services agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and Cognos Corporation, pursuant to Request for Proposals No. 100-DD04 – ONLINE ANALYTICAL PROCESSING/BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE SYSTEM 2004, to provide a web- based, simple-to-use interface that permits teachers and administrators to access reports, build queries and analyze information from the District’s enterprise data warehouse, effective July 13, 2005, through July 30, 2009, as follows:

1. COGNOS CORPORATION
15 WAYSIDE ROAD
BURLINGTON, MA 01803
OWNER: KEVIN P. SHONE
SENIOR CORPORATE COUNSEL/SECRETARY

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the budgeted amount of $785,000.

E-148 REJECT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 043-EE10 – TEENAGE PARENT PROGRAM (TAPP) CHILDCARE SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WHO MEET LEGISLATIVE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE 2005-2006 SCHOOL YEAR

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Request for Proposals No. 043-EE10 – TEENAGE PARENT PROGRAM (TAPP) CHILDCARE SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WHO MEET LEGISLATIVE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE 2005-2006 SCHOOL YEAR, to permit rebidding, using revised specifications.

E-149 AWARD BID NO. 067-EE01 – METAL-DETECTION PROGRAM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 067-EE01 – METAL-DETECTION PROGRAM, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of metal-detection services, for secondary schools, during the term of the bid, effective July 13, 2005, through July 12, 2007, as follows:

1. SAFETY TEAM CORP., INC.
3600 SOUTH STATE ROAD 7, SUITE 201
MIRAMAR, FL 33023 ESTIMATE $229,025.15
OWNER: VITAL MILORD, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $229,025.15.

E-180 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – REGION CENTER I ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS, JUNE 2005

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Internal Audit Report –Region Center I Elementary Schools, June 2005.

E-181 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – REGION CENTER I SECONDARY SCHOOLS, JUNE 2005

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Internal Audit Report –Region Center I Secondary Schools, June 2005.

E-182 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – SELECTED SCHOOLS, JUNE 2005

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Internal Audit Report –Selected Schools, June 2005.

E-183 EXTERNAL AUDITS OF COMMUNITY-BASED AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the audit reports of the organizations listed in the agenda item.

E-200 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULES: FINAL READING 6Gx13-3D-1.021, INTERNAL FUND/SCHOOL ACTIVITIES – SPECIFIC PROCEDURES AND 6Gx13–5C-1.061, MANAGEMENT OF FUNDS/SCHOOL ACTIVITIES – INTERNAL FUND ACCOUNTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Rule 6Gx13-3D-1.021, Internal Fund/School Activities - Specific Procedures, and 6Gx13–5C-1.061, Management of Funds/School Activities – Internal Fund Accounts, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rules with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective July 13, 2005.

E-201 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL READING – 6Gx13-3D-1.05, INVENTORY – EQUIPMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Rule, 6Gx13-3D-1.05, Inventory – Equipment, and the document, Manual of Property Control Procedures, which is incorporated by reference and is part of this rule; and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective July 13, 2005.

E-202 PROPOSED PROMULGATION OF NEW SCHOOL BOARD RULE: (revised)

INITIAL READING 6Gx13-8C-1.101, TYPES OF MEETINGS – NOTICE REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES FOR PUBLICATION

PROPOSED REPEAL OF SCHOOL BOARD RULES: INITIAL READING

6Gx13- 8C-1.08, BOARD MEETINGS--TYPES AND PURPOSES;
6Gx13- 8C-1.09, BOARD MEETINGS--DATE, TIME AND PLACE;
6Gx13- 8C-1.10, SPECIAL BOARD MEETINGS; AND
6Gx13- 8C-1.14, BOARD MEETINGS--CONFERENCE-TYPE DISCUSSIONS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent and the Board Attorney to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Act to promulgate new School Board Rule 6Gx13-8C-1.101, Types of Meetings – Notice Requirements and Procedures for Publication; and to repeal School Board Rules 6Gx13-8C-1.08, Board Meetings—Types and Purposes, 6Gx13-8C-1.09, School Board Meetings—Date, Time and Place, 6Gx13-8C-1.10, Special Board Meetings, and 6Gx13-8C-1.14, Board Meetings—Conference-Type Discussions.

E-203 PROPOSED PROMULGATION OF NEW SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-8C-1.031, DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETINGS NOTICES/ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PROCEDURES FOR PUBLICATION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent and the Board Attorney to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to promulgate new School Board Rule 6Gx13-8C-1.031, District Advisory Committee Meetings Notices/Announcements and Procedures for Publication.

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

F-1 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 05-044, THE HAVEN CENTER, INC., LOCATED AT 11175 SW 80 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. 05-044, The Haven Center, Inc., located at 11175 SW 80 Street, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $70,236.20.

F-2 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 05-040, JOHN AND CHARLENE COKER, LOCATED AT 16380 SW 288 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. 05-040, John and Charlene Coker, located at 16380 SW 288 Street, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $56,394.70.

F-3 VOLUNTARY MONETARY DONATION IN ADDITION TO EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES AS ALLOWED FOR UNDER THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT, IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 05-117, DOM USA HOMESTEAD AND SOUTH DADE INVESTMENTS, LLC, LOCATED SOUTH OF 224 STREET AND WEST OF SW 112 AVENUE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a voluntary monetary donation in connection with Miami-Dade County Application No. 05-117, DOM USA Homestead and South Dade Investments, LLC, located south of SW 224 Street and west of SW 112 Avenue, over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $4,653.80.

F-4 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 04-447, KENNETH AND NANCY GRAVES, LOCATED SOUTH OF SW 288 STREET AND WEST OF SW 187 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. 04-447, Kenneth and Nancy Graves, located south of SW 288 Street and west of SW 187 Avenue, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $115,693.

F-5 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 04-432, PENINSULA EUREKA, LLC, ET AL, LOCATED AT 15275 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. 04-432, Peninsula Eureka, LLC, et al, located at 15275 SW 184 Street, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $183,269.

F-6 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A GRANT OF EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY FOR PRIMARY LEARNING CENTER “H-1”, ON THE CAMPUS OF AUBURNDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 3255 SW 6 STREET, MIAMI

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and the Secretary to execute a Grant of Easement Agreement with Florida Power & Light Company, for Primary Learning Center “H-1”, located on the campus of Auburndale Elementary School, as described in the agenda item.

F-7 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND EXECUTE A JOINT-USE AGREEMENT FOR PORTIONS OF COUNTRY CLUB OF MIAMI PARK AND STATE SCHOOL “NN-1”, (RELIEF FOR LAKE STEVENS AND LAWTON CHILES MIDDLE SCHOOLS) LOCATED AT NW 75 PLACE AND MIAMI GARDENS DRIVE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A BUS ACCESS ROAD ACROSS THE PARK SITE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations with Miami-Dade County and execute a Joint-Use Agreement for portions of Country Club of Miami Park and State School “NN-1”, under substantially the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item, including construction by the District of a bus access road and a small parking lot on the Park. Should the District and County be unable to reach a successful conclusion to these negotiations, this issue will be brought back to the Board for direction at a subsequent Board meeting.

F-8 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI FOR USE OF A PORTION OF BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 13100 NW 12 AVENUE, NORTH MIAMI, AS A CITY PARK

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute a lease agreement with the City of North Miami for use of a portion of Benjamin Franklin Elementary School as a City park, substantially in conformance with the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item.

F-9 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR THE COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT OF A BOARD-OWNED PARKING LOT, LOCATED AT 1370 NE 2 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA, AND ISSUE SAME TO ALL INTERESTED PROPOSERS

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

1. finalize a Request for Proposal for the commercial development of a Board-owned parking lot located at 1370 NE 2 Avenue, Miami, Florida, with RFP criteria to conform, substantially, to the terms noted in the agenda item, and issue same to all interested Proposers;

2. bring the results of the RFP, along with a recommendation for further action, to the Board at a future Board meeting for comment and direction; and

3. approve the Selection Committee listed in the agenda item to evaluate proposals submitted.

F-20 AUTHORITY TO AMEND THE CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION BUDGET (revised)

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

1. adjust the capital budget in the amount of $2,422,945; and

2. make the changes to the five-year facilities work program resulting from these budget adjustments.

F-21 AUTHORIZATION TO GRANT A WATER MAIN EASEMENT LOCATED AT KEY BISCAYNE COMMUNITY SCHOOL SITE AT 150 W. MCINTYRE STREET, KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PROJECT NO. A0701

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the execution of the water main easement at the Key Biscayne Community School site, Project No. A0701, in favor of Miami-Dade County.

F-22 ADDITIONAL CONSTRUCTION CONNECTION CHARGES REQUIRED BY MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE LAMAR LOUISE CURRY MIDDLE SCHOOL SITE, PROJECT NO. A0733

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize a not-to-exceed payment of $13,706.53 to the Miami-Dade County Water and Sewer Department for construction connection charges for the Lamar Louise Curry Middle School site, Project No. A0733, which is included in the construction budget.

F-23 ADDITIONAL CONSTRUCTION CONNECTION CHARGES REQUIRED BY MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE JOHN A. FERGUSON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL SITE, PROJECT NO. A0748

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize a not-to-exceed payment of $540.00 to the Miami-Dade County Water and Sewer Department for construction connection charges for the John A. Ferguson High School site, Project No. A0748, which is included in the construction budget.

F-24 AUTHORIZATION TO GRANT A WATER MAIN EASEMENT LOCATED AT EUGENIA B. THOMAS SCHOOL SITE AT 5950 NW 114 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA, IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, PROJECT NO. A0825S0071CM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the execution of the water main easement at the Eugenia B. Thomas Elementary School site, Project No. A0825S0071CM, in favor of Miami-Dade County.

F-25 AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WASTEWATER FACILITIES TO SERVICE THE PALMETTO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE, PROJECT NO. B01007

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute an agreement with Miami-Dade County and the execution of relevant conveyance documents for the provision of wastewater services for planned improvements at the Palmetto Elementary School site, Project No. B01007, at an approximate cost not to exceed $120,330, which is included in the construction contract.

F-26 AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER FACILITIES TO SERVICE THE RONALD W. REAGAN/DORAL HIGH SCHOOL SITE, PROJECT NO. A0744

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

1. execute an agreement with Miami-Dade County and include the execution of relevant conveyance documents for the provision of water and wastewater services for planned improvements at the Ronald W. Reagan/Doral Senior High School site, Project No. A0744, at an approximate cost of $150,000 which is included in the construction contract; and

2. pay a not-to-exceed amount of $64,404.11 to the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department for construction connection charges, which is not included in the construction contract, but is included in the construction budget.

F-27 AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER FACILITIES TO SERVICE THE STATE SCHOOL “NN-1” SCHOOL SITE (RELIEF FOR LAKE STEVENS AND LAWTON CHILES MIDDLE SCHOOLS), PROJECT NO. A0726

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

1. execute an agreement with Miami-Dade County and include the execution of relevant conveyance documents for the provision of water and wastewater services for planned improvements at the State School “NN-1” school site (Relief for Lake Stevens and Lawton Chiles Middle schools), Project No. A0726, at an approximate cost of $343,000 which is included in the construction contract; and

2. pay a not-to exceed amount of $100,754.82 to the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department for construction connection charges, which is not included in the construction contract, but is included in the construction budget.

F-28 AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER FACILITIES TO SERVICE THE MIAMI JACKSON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL SITE, PROJECT NO. A0799

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

1. execute an agreement with Miami-Dade County and include the execution of relevant conveyance documents for the provision of water and wastewater services for planned improvements at the Miami Jackson Senior High School site, Project No. A0799, at an approximate cost of $340,200 which is included in the construction contract; and

2. pay a not-to-exceed $62,721.35 to the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department for construction connection charges, which is not included in the construction contract, but is included in the construction budget.

F-29 COMMISSIONING OF STOBS BROS. CONSTRUCTION CO., AS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM FOR THE NEW ADDITION AT OJUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. A0821

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of Stobs. Bros. Construction Co. as Construction Management (CM) at-Risk firm for the New Addition at Ojus Elementary, Project No. A0821, for the following considerations:

1. a negotiated lump sum fee of $55,000 for pre-construction services, which represents approximately .75% of the construction cost;

2. other terms and conditions as set forth in the agenda item; and

3. upon completion of the pre-construction services, the CM At-Risk firm shall negotiate a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for the construction of the project. Staff will then submit the negotiated GMP for Board approval.

F-30 COMMISSIONING OF BROWN & BROWN ARCHITECTS, AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER FOR STRUCTURAL REPAIRS AT MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. A01087 (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Brown & Brown Architects as Architect/Engineer for structural repairs at Miami Senior High School, Project No. A01087, as follows:

1. a lump sum fee of $150,000 for Basic Services; and

2. additional terms and conditions as set forth in the agenda item.

F-31 APPROVE THE ADDITION OF THE RC GROUP, INC., AS MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DESIGNATED SPECIALIST TO THE ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING AGREEMENT WITH ARCHITEKNICS, INC., 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, approve the addition of The RC Group, Inc., as mechanical/electrical engineering designated specialist to the architectural/engineering agreement with Architeknics, Inc., for single and multi-story prototype buildings to increase capacity to relieve overcrowding at various locations.

F-32 COMMISSIONING OF COASTAL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, 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 Coastal Construction Company, 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;

2. other terms and conditions as set forth in the agenda item; and

3. 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.

F-33 COMMISSIONING OF HEWETT-KIER CONSTRUCTION, 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 Hewett-Kier Construction, 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 service;

2. other terms and conditions as set forth in the agenda item; and

3. 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.

F-34 COMMISSIONING OF JASCO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, 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 Jasco Construction Company, 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;

2. other terms and conditions as set forth in the agenda item; and

3. 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.

F-35 AWARD TO PAVARINI CONSTRUCTION CO. (SE), INC.
PROJECT NO. A01017
DESIGN-BUILD – NEW SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
STATE SCHOOL “CCC1”
SOUTH DADE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL REPLACEMENT
28401 SW 167 AVENUE, HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to award Project No. A01017, Design-Build – New Senior High School, State School “CCC1” – South Dade Senior High School Replacement, on the basis of Base Bid and Alternate Nos. 2 and 3 in the amount of $79,622,000 to the low bidder:

Pavarini Construction Co. (SE), Inc.
14750 NW 77 Court, Suite 220
Miami Lakes, Florida 33016

F-37 RENEWAL OF CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH WEISS & WOOLRICH CONTRACTING CO., INC.
PROJECT NO. JOC05-C12-A
JOB ORDER CONTRACT/05-CENTRAL 12
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS
ORIGINAL CONTRACT NO. JOC05-C12

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to renew the contractual agreement with Weiss and Woolrich Contracting Co., Inc.,, Contract No. JOC 05-C12-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 February 17, 2006, whichever occurs first.

F-39 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
(CHANGE ORDER NO. 10)
PROJECT NO. A0748
DESIGN-BUILD, STATE SCHOOL “PPP”
JOHN A. FERGUSON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
15900 SW 56 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order (Change Order No. 10) on Project No. A0748, Design-Build, State School “PPP”, John A. Ferguson Senior High School for an additional cost of $33,675.

F-40 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
(CHANGE ORDER NO. 1)
PROJECT NO. A0809A
ROOF REPLACEMENT
EMERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
8001 SW 36 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order, (Change Order No. 1) on Project No. A0809A, Roof Replacement, Emerson Elementary School for a credit of $40,030 and approve a time extension of 180 days.

F-41 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
(CHANGE ORDER NO. 1)
PROJECT NO. A0809B
ROOF REPLACEMENT
BENT TREE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
4861 SW 140 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order, (Change Order No. 1) on Project No. A0809B, Roof Replacement, Bent Tree Elementary School for an additional cost of $13,338 and approve a time extension of 188 days.

F-42 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
(CHANGE ORDER NO. 1)
PROJECT NO. A0809C
ROOF REPLACEMENT
BANYAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
3060 SW 85 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order (Change Order No. 1) on Project No. A0809C, Roof Replacement, Banyan Elementary School for an additional cost of $22,687 and approve a time extension of 188 days.

F-43 CHANGE ORDER NO. 3
PROJECT NO. A0793
NEW CONSTRUCTION - RENOVATION
GEORGE T. BAKER AVIATION
3275 NW 42 AVENUE, MIAMI SPRINGS, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 3 on Project No. A0793, New Construction – Renovation, George T. Baker Aviation for an additional cost of $85,170 and approve a time extension of 7 days.

F-44 CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. A0806
PROTOTYPE PRIMARY LEARNING CENTER (PLC)
“H1” AT AUBURNDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
3255 SW 6 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A0806, Prototype Primary Learning Center (PLC), “H1” at Auburndale Elementary School for an additional cost of $41,903 and approve a time extension of 30 days.

F-45 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
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, confirm Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A01109, Modular Classroom Addition (12-Pack), Claude Pepper Elementary School for an additional cost of $34,930.

F-46 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. 00138900
MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION (14-Pack)
BOWMAN FOSTER ASHE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
6601 SW 152 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 1 on Project No. 00138900, Modular Classroom Addition (14PK), Bowman Foster Ashe Elementary School for an additional cost of $12,762.

F-47 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. 00139200
MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION
CARIBBEAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
11990 SW 200 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 1 on Project No. 00139200, Modular Classroom Addition, Caribbean Elementary School for an additional cost of $35,745.

F-48 AWARD TO MCM CORPORATION PROJECT NO. A081 1 DESIGN-BUILD - NEW SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STATE SCHOOL "WWW RELIEF FOR MIAMI SPRINGS SENIOR WEST 18~~ AVENUE, BETWEEN WEST 38TH STREET AND 41ST STREET, HIALEAH, FLORIDA (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to award Project No. A0811, Design/Build - New Senior High School, State School "WWW", on the basis of Base Bid in the amount of $50,860,000 to the sole bidder:

MCM Corporation
6201 SW 70th Street
Miami, FL 33143

F-70 PREQUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION

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

1. renew the prequalification certificates for contractors as indicated in the agenda item; and

2. approve the increase in Advanced Roofing, Inc.’s prequalification single bid limit.

F-100 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-7D-1.05, PREQUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION

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 6Gx13-7D-1.05, Prequalification of Contractors for Educational Facilities Construction.

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

G-1 PROVISION OF DEFENSE COUNSEL TO INDIVIDUAL DEFENDANTS IN THE LITIGATION MATTER OF: ROSE BAREFIELD-COX v. SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FL, ET AL , Circuit Court Case No. 05-11840-CA-11

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Office of the School Board Attorney to provide for the defense of the individual named defendants, in the case of Rose Barefield Cox v. The School Board of Miami-Dade County, FL, et al, Circuit Court Case No. 05-11840-CA-11.

G-2 APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT, THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. RAYMOND COCKRUM, II, DOAH CASE NO. 04-2158

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Settlement Agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and Raymond Cockrum to resolve in its entirety DOAH Case No. 04-2158.

G-3 PROMULGATION OF NEW SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-4A-1.33, PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES FILING COMPLAINTS COVERED BY FLORIDA WHISTLE-BLOWER’S ACT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Act to promulgate new School Board Rule 6Gx13-4A-1.33, Procedures for Employees Filing Complaints Covered by Florida’s Whistle-Blower’s Act.

G-4 VIRGINIA BRADFORD v. THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA - SBC 05- 286

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, enter a final order in the case of Virginia Bradford v. The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, SBC 05-286 denying her request for a hearing for the reasons set forth in the agenda item and in the manner set forth in the proposed order.

G-5 SUSAN ROTHSTEIN v. THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA - SBC 05- 288 (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, enter a final order in the case of Susan Rothstein v. The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, SBC 05- 288 denying her request for a hearing for the reasons and in the manner set forth in the proposed final order.

G-6 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM G-6, KEITH SHARlCK v. THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA - SBC 05-290 (withdrawn)

G-7 APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT, SANDRA WELCH v. THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA - E.E.O.C. CHARGE NO. 150-2003-00701

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve and confirm the settlement agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida and Sandra Welch, E.E.O.C. Charge No. 150-2003-00701, in which Sandra Welch will resign her employment and receive $25,000 in consideration.

G-8 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-8C-1.17, CITIZEN APPEARANCES–BOARD MEETINGS (revised)

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 6Gx13-8C-1.17, Citizen Appearances–Board Meetings.

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

H-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.

ADJOURNMENT

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