A. SUPERINTENDENT’S PRIORITY ITEMS

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

• Update on Opening of Schools
• Update on Harvard Summer Professional Development Program

A-2 RATIFICATION OF 2004-2005 ADDENDUM TO THE 2003-2006 LABOR CONTRACT BETWEEN THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE UNITED TEACHERS OF DADE (replaced)

A-3 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM A-3 - REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD APPROVE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF RECESS FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 MINUTES, NOT TO EXCEED 20 MINUTES, AT LEAST THREE TIMES A WEEK IN GRADES PRE-KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 5

A-5 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECEIVE THE COMPENDIUM REPORT ENTITLED, TERMS OF ENGAGEMENT: STUDENT-CENTERED EXEMPLARS OF SECONDARY SCHOOL REFORM PRINCIPLES IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the compendium report entitled, Terms of Engagement: Student-Centered Exemplars of Secondary School Reform Principles in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

A-6 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (USDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE SMALLER LEARNING COMMUNITIES PROGRAM AND ENTER INTO SEPARATE ANNUAL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH THE NATIONAL ACADEMY FOUNDATION; AMERICA’S CHOICE®; THE MIAMI MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND PLANETARIUM; AND THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE YEARS EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2005, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2010

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

1. accept a grant award from the United States Department of Education (USDOE) for funding under the Smaller Learning Communities Program in the amount of $11,000,000, for the grant period of September 1, 2005, through June 30, 2010;

2. enter into separate contractual agreements, not to exceed the amount of $950,000, for the grant period of September 1, 2005, through June 30, 2010, with:

a. National Academy Foundation in the amount of $100,000 annually for a period of five years;

b. America’s Choice® in the amount of $25,000 annually for a period of five years;

c. Miami Museum of Science and Planetarium in the amount of $25,000 for a period of one year; and

d. University of Miami in the amount of $60,000 annually for a period of five years;

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

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

A-7 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS PROTOTYPE SCHOOL PROGRAM UPDATE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept the Miami-Dade County Public Schools Prototype School Program update report.

A-8 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND THE SUPERINTENDENT DISCUSS AND ADOPT THE MUTUALLY AGREED UPON PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES FOR THE 2005-2006 YEAR (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and the Superintendent discuss and adopt mutually-agreed upon performance objectives for the 2005-2006 year as it relates to:

A-9 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO SUSPEND SCHOOL BOARD RULE 6Gx13-5C-1.031, DRESS CODE, SECTION V, PART A, FOR A PILOT PROGRAM TO IMPLEMENT A MANDATORY SCHOOL UNIFORM PROGRAM IN "F" SECONDARY SCHOOLS, SPECIFICALLY HOMESTEAD AND MIAMI EDISON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS (added)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, suspend School Board Rule 6Gx13- 5C-1.031, Dress Code, Section V, Part A, for a pilot program to implement a mandatory school uniform program at "F" secondary schools, specifically Homestead and Miami Edison senior high schools.

B. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

B-1 NEW BUSINESS: BOARD MEMBERS

B-2 PROVIDING FOR AN INDEPENDENT AND EFFECTIVE WATCHDOG (revised 2 )

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIRMAN FRANK J. BOLAÑOS: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1. Conduct a School Workshop to:

a. discuss how comparable organizations detect and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse;

b. determine the appropriate model to fulfill these functions for M-DCPS; and

c. define the necessary qualifications needed to implement the selected model.

2. Renew the employment contracts of the investigators, support personnel and clerical of the MDCPS-OIG for an additional 60 days.

3. DELETED

B-3 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ADOPT THE RECOMMENDATIONS ISSUED IN THE JULY 18^TH 2005 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY GRAND JURY REPORT (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to adopt the following recommendations issued in the July 18^th, 2005, Miami-Dade County Grand Jury Report:

1. Seek legislative action, specifically amending section 1012.56 (2) (b) Florida Statutes creating felony violations for applicants and teachers who knowingly try to fraudulently obtain and/or maintain teacher positions;

2. Implement a verification system which ensures the legitimacy of documents and transcripts presented;

3. Impose a ban on fraudulent organizations and establish a pre-approved list of courses, programs, and accredited colleges and universities by which an individual can attain their certification and recertification; and

4. Administrative action should be taken on teachers who knowingly submitted false academic credits for the purpose of certification or recertification.

B-4 AUTHORIZATION TO CREATE A SCHOOL BOARD CONCURRENCY TASK FORCE TO PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF 2005 GROWTH MANAGEMENT LEGISLATION (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the creation of a School Board Concurrency Task Force to provide recommendations for the implementation of 2005 growth management legislation, as it relates to school- concurrency. Membership would include, but not be limited to, two members of the School Board and up to two representatives from the following organizations: Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners, the Miami-Dade County League of Cities, the Builders Association of South Florida and the Latin Builders Association. Staff from the South Florida Regional Planning Council will be invited to attend and participate. The Superintendent will appoint District staff to provide support to the Task Force.

B-5 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 05-36 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING OFFICE DEPOT FOR ITS NATIONAL BACKPACK DONATION DAY PROGRAM

ACTION PROPOSED BY EVELYN LANGLIEB GREER: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve Resolution No. 05-36 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Office Depot for its National Backpack Donation Day Program.

B-9 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 05-35 RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF DISTRICT EMPLOYEE AND COMMUNITY COUNCILMAN BILLY T. HESTER FOR HIS COMMITMENT AND DEDICATION TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 05-35 recognizing the life of District employee and Community Councilman Billy T. Hester for his commitment and dedication to Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

B-10 EFFICIENCY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION TO ELIMINATE THE MANAGEMENT SELECTION ADVISORY COMMITTEE

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

1. eliminate the Management Selection Advisory Committee as a standing Board Committee; and

2. thank the members of the Management Selection Advisory Committee for a job well done.

B-11 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, CLASSIFY THE REQUIRED POSITIONS TO ESTABLISH THE OFFICE OF TRANSCRIPT ANALYSIS AND APPROVE ONGOING TRAINING SESSIONS FOR TEACHERS’ CONTINUING EDUCATION

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. ROBERT B. INGRAM: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, classify the required positions to establish the Office of Transcript Analysis and approve expansion of ongoing local training sessions for teachers’ continuing education for professional certification and recertification purposes.

B-12 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO ESTABLISH A SCHOOL TRUANCY HOTLINE

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. ROBERT B. INGRAM: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent of Schools to identify, implement and advertise a school truancy hotline.

B-13 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO ESTABLISH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AS A “FOSTER CARE AND ADOPTION FRIENDLY WORKPLACE,” AND TAKE ACTIONS TO IMPROVE THE COORDINATION AND DELIVERY OF SERVICES TO FOSTER CHILDREN THROUGHOUT THE DISTRICT

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to:

1. develop a plan to make Miami-Dade County Public Schools a “Foster Care and Adoption Friendly Workplace”;

2. identify a number of experienced foster parents to advise and assist the school district in developing the plan;

3. submit the plan to the Board for approval no later than December 2005;

4. support the development of an inter-agency agreement between Our Kids, Inc., the Department of Children of Families, and Miami-Dade County Public Schools that will ensure that the needs of dependent children attending public schools within Miami-Dade are addressed;

5. submit the agreement to the Board for approval no later than February 2006; and

6. research the availability of grants and federal funding to improve the delivery of services to children in foster care.

B-14 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY EVALUATE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF GIFTED PROGRAMS AND ADDRESS THE SHORTAGE OF ENDORSED AND CERTIFIED TEACHERS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to:

1. authorize an evaluation of the implementation of gifted education K-12 programs;

2. evaluate curriculum for gifted programs to ensure a differential curriculum unique to this program;

3. develop a plan to ensure that teachers of the gifted complete the required courses for endorsement in gifted education; and

4. develop a plan to encourage teachers of the gifted to obtain ESOL certification.

B-15 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FORMULATE AN ENERGY SAVINGS PLAN (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to formulate an energy savings plan to be presented to the Board at the October 19, 2005 School Board Meeting.

B-16 REPORT ON THE SELECTION PROCESS FOR THE SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY (revised replacement 2 )

B-17 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO INITIATE RULEMAKING AT THE SEPTEMBER 7, 2005 SCHOOL BOARD MEETING TO CODIFY THE DECISIONS MADE AT THE UPCOMING WORKSHOP REGARDING THE OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL (OIG) OR ITS SUCCESSOR; AND, ON AN INTERIM BASIS, ALIGN THE OIG UNDER THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS AND ENSURE THAT THE OIG ACTIVITIES, FINDINGS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS ARE SUBMITTED TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1. direct the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking at the September 7, 2005 School Board meeting, to codify the decisions made at the upcoming workshop regarding the Office of Inspector General (OIG) or its successor;

2. direct the Superintendent to temporarily align the functions and role of an OIG under the Office of Management and Compliance Audits until the newly-defined office is staffed, effective September 1, 2005; and

3. temporarily ensure that the activities, findings, and recommendations emanating from the OIG function within the Office of Management and Compliance Audits are submitted to the School Board Audit Committee for assurance that said Office is Providing an unbiased central point for promoting accountability and integrity, until the new structure is implemented.

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

C-1 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE APPLICATION TO CONVERT ADA MERRITT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TO A K-8 CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the application to convert Ada Merritt Elementary School to a K-8 Center.

C-4 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL TO RELOCATE STUDENTS AT PINECREST PREPARATORY ACADEMY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, grant approval of the temporary second campus of Pinecrest Preparatory Academy, to be located at 18491 SW 134 Avenue, Miami, FL, commencing with the 2005-2006 school year.

C-6 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL TO TERMINATE THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR BRIDGE ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF BRIDGE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, terminate the charter school contractual agreement with Bridge Academy, Inc., on behalf of Bridge Academy Charter School, effective ab initio (from the beginning).

C-30 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DONATION OF AN INKJET COLOR PRINTER AND EDUCATIONAL SOFTWARE FROM THE LEXMARK CORPORATION FOR THE ART EDUCATION PROGRAM IN EACH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept the donation of an inkjet printer and educational software from the Lexmark Corporation for the art education program in each school.

The annual cost to each school will average $100.00 per year for replacement printer cartridges. Funds are available for this purpose in the school’s materials and supplies budget.

C-31 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE SOUTH FLORIDA WORKFORCE BOARD, INC., FROM JULY 1, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 30, 2006, TO PROVIDE A STAY-IN-SCHOOL PROGRAM IN EIGHT SELECTED MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS (revised)

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

Superintendent to:

1. enter into a cooperative agreement with South Florida Workforce Board, Inc., from July 1, 2005, through March 30, 2006, to provide a Stay-in-School Program in eight selected Miami-Dade County Public Schools; and

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

There is no exchange of funds.

C-32 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE OVERTOWN YOUTH CENTER, INC. (OYC), TO PROVIDE MENTORING SERVICES FOR SELECTED STUDENTS, 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 cooperative agreement with the Overtown Youth Center, Inc. (OYC), to provide mentoring services for selected students, effective July 1, 2005, through June 30, 2006; and

2. extend the cooperative agreement annually for a maximum of two additional one-year periods, through June 30, 2008.

There is no exchange of funds.

C-33 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE 2005–2006 BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE MIAMI-DADE COALITION FOR COMMUNITY EDUCATION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the 2005–2006 Board of Trustees of the Miami-Dade Coalition for Community Education.

C-40 REPORT - STUDENT VOTER REGISTRATION FOR 2004-2005

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the 2004-2005 Student Voter Registration Report.

C-50 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
CASE NO: SM-193 (2004-2005) DOB: 11-30-87

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-193 (2004-2005), furnished under separate cover to Board Members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign the student to an alternative education program for his/her tenure in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

C-51 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 07
CASE NO: SM-195 (2004-2005) DOB: 04-13-92

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-195 (2004-2005), furnished under separate cover to Board Members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2004-2005 school year, 2005 summer session, and the 2005-2006 school year;

2. provide educational services in an opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and

3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools, if approved by School Operations.

C-52 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08
CASE NO: SM-196 (2004-2005) DOB: 12-26-90

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-196 (2004-2005), furnished under separate cover to Board Members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2004-2005 school year, 2005 summer session, and the 2005-2006 school year;

2. provide educational services in an opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and

3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools, if approved by School Operations.

C-53 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 11
CASE NO: SM-201 (2004-2005) DOB: 08-30-88

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-201 (2004-2005), furnished under separate cover to Board Members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign the student to an alternative education program for his/her tenure in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

C-54 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
CASE NO: SM-204 (2004-2005) DOB: 10-24-89

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-204 (2004-2005), furnished under separate cover to Board Members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2004-2005 school year, 2005 summer session, and the 2005-2006 school year;

2. provide educational services in an opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and

3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools, if approved by School Operations.

C-55 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 10
CASE NO: SM-205 (2004-2005) DOB: 09-17-88

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-205 (2004-2005), furnished under separate cover to Board Members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign the student to an alternative education program for his/her tenure in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

C-70 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO RECEIVE FUNDS AND DONATIONS OF GOODS AND SERVICES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,800,000, FROM SOUTH FLORIDA AFTER-SCHOOL ALL-STARS, INC. (SFASAS) THROUGH THE MIDDLE SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM, FROM JULY 1, 2005, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2006

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to receive funds and donations in an amount not to exceed $2,800,000 from South Florida After-School All-Stars, Inc. (SFASAS), from July 1, 2005, through June 30, 2006.

C-71 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO TWO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, CHILD CARE FOOD PROGRAM, ADMINISTERED BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, TO PROVIDE BREAKFAST, LUNCH, AND AFTERNOON SNACKS TO BABIES AND TODDLERS AT COPE CENTER NORTH AND DOROTHY M. WALLACE COPE CENTER SOUTH

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

1. enter into two contractual agreements with the State of Florida, Department of Health, Child Care Food Program, administered by the United States Department of Agriculture, from October 1, 2005, through September 30, 2006;

2. provide breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks to babies and toddlers whose parents are in attendance at COPE Center North and Dorothy M. Wallace COPE Center South; and

3. receive reimbursements for these services in an amount not to exceed $300,000, of which each center will be the recipient of fifty percent of the funds issued.

C-72 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH JOHNSON & WALES UNIVERSITY UNDER THE FLORIDA WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with Johnson & Wales University under the Florida Work Experience Program, effective August 17, 2005, through August 17, 2006, whereby:

1. Johnson & Wales University will reimburse the salaries of its students, in an amount not to exceed $32,400; and

2. Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) will fund FRS/FICA retirement costs, in an amount not to exceed $6,146.

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

C-73 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI DADE COLLEGE (MDC) UNDER THE FLORIDA WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with Miami Dade College (MDC) under the Florida Work Experience Program, effective August 17, 2005, through August 17, 2006, whereby:

1. MDC will reimburse the salaries of college students, in an amount not to exceed $85,000; and

2. Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) will fund FRS/FICA retirement costs, in an amount not to exceed $16,125.

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

C-80 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO RECEIVE A GRANT AWARD FROM THE GOVERNOR’S FAMILY LITERACY INITIATIVE (GFLI) THROUGH A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE EDUCATION FUND TO ENHANCE THE AVOCADO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAM

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

1. receive a grant award from the Governor’s Family Literacy Initiative (GFLI) through a contractual agreement with The Education Fund to enhance the Adult Education and Family Literacy Program at Avocado Elementary School in the amount of $50,000, for the grant period of July 1, 2005, through June 30, 2006;

2. enter into an agreement with The Education Fund to act as the fiscal agent for the grant award;

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) UNDER THE LEARN AND SERVE AMERICA SCHOOL-BASED 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) under the Learn and Serve America School-Based Program in the amount of $20,000, for the grant period of September 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-82 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT SEVEN GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL FEDERAL GRANT PROGRAM AND ENTER INTO SEPARATE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH A CHILD’S JOURNEY, INC., ON BEHALF OF A CHILD’S JOURNEY CHARTER SCHOOL; CHARTER ON THE BEACH MIDDLE SCHOOL, INC., ON BEHALF OF CHARTER ON THE BEACH MIDDLE SCHOOL; LAWRENCE ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF LAWRENCE ACADEMY; OXFORD ACADEMY OF MIAMI, INC., ON BEHALF OF OXFORD ACADEMY OF MIAMI; SUNSHINE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL, INC., ON BEHALF OF SUNSHINE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL; THE CHARTER SCHOOL AT WATERSTONE, INC., ON BEHALF OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL AT WATERSTONE; AND UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY OF SOUTH FLORIDA CHARTER SCHOOLS, INC., ON BEHALF OF TRANSITIONAL LEARNING ACADEMY

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

1. accept seven grant awards from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Public Charter School Federal Grant Program in the amount of $2,100,000, for the grant period of April 26, 2005, through September 30, 2008;

2. enter into separate contractual agreements in the total amount of $2,013,613, for the contract period of April 26, 2005, through September 30, 2008, with:

a. A Child’s Journey, Inc., on behalf of A Child’s Journey Charter School in the amount of $287,659, grant period May 6, 2005, through September 30, 2008;

b. Charter on the Beach Middle School, Inc., on behalf of Charter on the Beach Middle School, in the amount of $287,659, grant period May 13, 2005, through September 30, 2008;

c. Lawrence Academy, Inc., on behalf of Lawrence Academy, in the amount of $287,659, grant period May 26, 2005, through September 30, 2008;

d. Oxford Academy of Miami, Inc., on behalf of Oxford Academy of Miami, in the amount of $287,659, grant period May 13, 2005, through September 30, 2008;

e. Sunshine Academy Charter School, Inc., on behalf of Sunshine Academy Charter School, in the amount of $287,659, grant period April 26, 2005, through September 30, 2008;

f. The Charter School at Waterstone, Inc., on behalf of The Charter School at Waterstone, in the amount of $287,659, grant period May 13, 2005, through September 30, 2008; and

g. United Cerebral Palsy of South Florida Charter Schools, Inc., on behalf of Transitional Learning Academy, in the amount of $287,659, grant period May 10, 2005, through September 30, 2008;

3. 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

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-83 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT OF 2001, TITLE III: LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION FOR LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENT AND IMMIGRANT STUDENTS

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 No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, Title III: Language Instruction for Limited English Proficient and Immigrant Students, in the approximate amount of $8,253,800, for the grant period July 1, 2005, through June 30, 2006;

2. redirect appropriations in the amount of $35,114, from the ESOL non-salary budget, to fund thirty percent (30%) of the project director’s salary. The appropriation for this item is included in the General Fund of the 2005-2006 Adopted Budget;

3. extend this program 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-84 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE WILLIAM F. GOODLING EVEN START FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAM AT D.A. DORSEY EDUCATIONAL CENTER

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 William F. Goodling Even Start Family Literacy Program at D.A. Dorsey Educational Center, in the approximate amount of $301,000, 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-85 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT TWO GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE, DIVISION OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS, FOR FUNDING THE NEXT GEN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

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

1. accept two grant awards from the Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, for funding the Next Gen International Film Festival in the total amount of $27,644:

• Cultural Support Grant, in the amount of $15,695, for the grant period of July 1, 2005, through June 30, 2006;
• Arts in Education Grant, in the amount of $11,949, for the grant period of August 15, 2005, through June 15, 2006;

2. extend these programs 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-86 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING THE FLORIDA DIAGNOSTIC AND LEARNING RESOURCES SYSTEM (FDLRS)-SOUTH, UNDER THE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT (IDEA), PART B, SUPPORT SERVICES; IDEA, PART B, PRESCHOOL; AND GENERAL REVENUE FUNDS; AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA

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 Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System (FDLRS)-South under:

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Part B, Support Services, in the amount of $1,436,870;

IDEA, Part B, Preschool, in the amount of $254,240; and

General Revenue Funds, in the amount of $113,083, for the total amount of $1,804,193 for the grant period of July 1, 2005, through August 31, 2006;

2. enter into a contractual agreement with The School Board of Monroe County, Florida, in the amount of $175,000, for the grant period effective July 1, 2005, through August 31, 2006;

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-100 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13- 1C-1.15, FUNDS—SOLICITING FROM STUDENTS AND SCHOOL BOARD AUTHORIZATION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended Board Rule 6Gx13- 1C-1.15, Funds—Soliciting from Students and School Board Authorization, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, effective August 17, 2005.

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

D-1 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO UPDATE THE DISTRICT MASTER PLAN FOR INSERVICE EDUCATION (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to update the Miami-Dade County Public Schools Master Plan for Inservice Education 2004-2009 by adding 20 new components.

D-3 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT AN ADD-ON CERTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR DRIVER EDUCATION ENDORSEMENT TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR APPROVAL

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-5 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS ANNUAL SAFETY-TO-LIFE INSPECTION DOCUMENTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the Miami-Dade County Public Schools Annual Safety-to-Life Inspection Documents.

D-7 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) MODIFYING PROVISIONS OF THE LABOR CONTRACT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (M-DCPS) AND THE UNITED TEACHERS OF DADE (UTD) RELATING TO ADDRESSING THE INSTRUCTIONAL DAY FOR TEACHERS AND STUDENTS IN THE PRE-KINDERGARTEN ESE HALF-DAY DELIVERY MODEL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) modifying provisions of the M-DCPS/UTD labor contract regarding the instructional day for teachers and students in the Pre-Kindergarten ESE Half-Day Delivery Model and providing teachers additional compensation for the extra instructional time in lieu of their regular planning/preparation time.

D-8 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) MODIFYING PROVISIONS OF THE LABOR CONTRACT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (M-DCPS) AND THE UNITED TEACHERS OF DADE (UTD) RELATING TO ADDRESSING THE CRITICAL SHORTAGE OF SPEECH/LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) modifying provisions of the M-DCPS/UTD labor contract to provide retention and recruitment compensation incentives to address the critical staff shortage of Speech/Language Pathologists.

D-9 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) MODIFYING PROVISIONS OF THE LABOR CONTRACT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (M-DCPS) AND THE UNITED TEACHERS OF DADE (UTD) RELATING TO ADDRESSING THE CRITICAL SHORTAGE OF INTERPRETERS FOR THE DEAF OR HARD-OF-HEARING

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) modifying provisions of the M-DCPS/UTD labor contract to provide retention and recruitment compensation incentives to address the critical staff shortage of Interpreters for the Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing.

D-10 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) MODIFYING PROVISIONS OF THE LABOR CONTRACT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (M-DCPS) AND THE UNITED TEACHERS OF DADE (UTD) RELATING TO THE CONTINUED IMPLEMENTATION OF THE “ENHANCING EDUCATION THROUGH TECHNOLOGY (EETT)” - PART I GRANT IN FIFTY SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) modifying provisions of the M-DCPS/UTD labor contract to facilitate the continued implementation of the “Enhancing Education through Technology (EETT)” Part 1 Grant in fifty schools.

The appropriation for this item is included in the Other Federal Programs (Contracted Programs) fund of the 2004-2005 Tentative Adopted Budget.

D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: JUNE 16 - JULY 27, 2005 (revised)

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 954.

D-21 ESTABLISH AND CLASSIFY MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL (MEP) AND DADE COUNTY SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS’ ASSOCIATION (DCSAA) POSITIONS (revised)

APPOINTMENTS AND LATERAL ASSIGNMENTS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT, PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR 2005-2006

RECOMMENDED: That effective August 17, 2005, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, effective August 18, 2005, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the agenda item, appoint:

1. Ms. Stacey D. Bobo to the open budgeted position of Assistant Superintendent, Elementary, MEP pay grade 25, Office of Curriculum, Instruction and School Improvement, effective August 1, 2005;

2. Mr. Peter Shulman to the open budgeted position of Executive Director, Budget and Operations, MEP pay grade 22, Business Operations;

3. Mr. Ron Steiger to the open budgeted position of Executive Director, Budget and Operations, MEP pay grade 22, Business Operations, and

4. Ms. Inez J. Wilkes to the open budgeted position of Supervisor II, Operational Accounting, DCSAA pay grade 44, Office of the Controller.

5. Mr. Edgardo L. Reyes to the open budgeted position of District Supervisor, Instructional Support, Bilingual K-12, MEP pay grade 21, Bilingual Programs, and

6. Ms. lvis Barba to the open budgeted position of Specialist, Real Property, DCSAA pay grade 39, Governmental Affairs and Land Use.

Salary Range
25	99,998 - 136,389
22	72,842 - 117,526
44	59,437 - 102,962

D-23 JOB DESCRIPTIONS UPDATE FOR ADMINISTRATIVE AND PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL POSITIONS

RECOMMENDED: That effective August 17, 2005, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1. Delete the following MEP positions:

a. Citizen Information Coordinator, MEP pay grade 18

b. Executive Director, Assessment, DCSAA pay grade 47

2. Approve changes to minimum qualifications for the following MEP and DCSAA positions:

a. Administrative Director, Personnel Support Programs, MEP pay grade 24, Personnel Support Programs

b. Building Official, MEP pay grade 24, Building Code Compliance

c. Administrative Director, Professional Development, MEP pay grade 24, Professional Development

d. District Director, Professional Standards, MEP pay grade 23, Professional Standards

e. Executive Director, Performance Improvement, MEP pay grade 22, Strategic Planning

f. Executive Director, National Board Certified Teachers, MEP pay grade 22, Professional Development

g. Instructional Supervisor, Community Education and School-Age Childcare, MEP pay grade 21, School Operations/Community Education and School-Age Childcare

h. Director I, Long Range Planning, DCSAA pay grade 45, Strategic Planning

i. Director, Hospitality Services, DCSAA pay grade 45, School Facilities

j. Registered Architect/Engineer, DCSAA pay grade 43, Educational Facilities Compliance

4. Approve changes of titles for MEP positions:

a. Assistant Superintendent, Full Service Schools and ABC, MEP pay grade 25, to Assistant Superintendent, School Operations, MEP pay grade 25

b. Region Center Superintendent, MEP pay grade 25, to Regional Superintendent, MEP pay grade 25

c. Assistant Superintendent Secondary, Curriculum and Instruction, MEP pay grade 25, to Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction, MEP pay grade 25

d. Assistant Superintendent Instructional Support, School Improvement, MEP pay grade 25, to Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction, MEP pay grade 25

e. Assistant Superintendent Instructional Support, Curriculum, Instruction and School Improvement, MEP pay grade 25, to Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction, MEP pay grade 25

f. Assistant Superintendent, Pre-K, MEP pay grade 25, to Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction, MEP pay grade 25

g. Region Center Director, Advocacy, MEP pay grade 24, to Regional Administrative Director, MEP pay grade 24

h. Region Center Director, Curriculum, MEP pay grade 24, to Regional Administrative Director, MEP pay grade 24

i. Region Center Director, Business/Personnel, MEP pay grade 24, to Regional Administrative Director, MEP pay grade 24

j. District Director, Performance Improvement, MEP pay grade 23, to District Director, Strategic Planning, MEP pay grade 23

k. Executive Director, Performance Improvement, MEP pay grade 22, to Executive Director, Strategic Planning, MEP pay grade 22

l. Client Liaison, MEP pay grade 21, to Director, Technology Solutions, MEP pay grade 21

D-24 ADOPT THE HIGH, OBJECTIVE UNIFORM STATE STANDARD OF EVALUATION (HOUSSE) OPTION FOR EXPERIENCED TEACHERS TO MEET THE HIGHLY QUALIFIED REQUIREMENTS OF THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT OF 2001 (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt the High, Objective Uniform State Standard of Evaluation (HOUSSE) option for experienced teachers to meet the highly qualified requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001.

D-25 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO TEACH OUT-OF-FIELD FOR THE PERIOD OF MARCH 29, 2005 THROUGH AUGUST 2, 2005

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve instructional personnel assigned to teach out-of-field for the period of March 29, 2005 through August 2, 2005.

D-35 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
ROBERT E. YOUNG - HEAD CUSTODIAN
HUBERT O. SIBLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective August 17, 2005, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr.Robert E. Young, Head Custodian, at Hubert O. Sibley Elementary School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

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 18, 2005 THROUGH AUGUST 17, 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 for participants housed in Miami-Dade County Public Schools facilities from August 18, 2005 to August 17, 2006.

E-66 BOILER AND MACHINERY INSURANCE COVERAGE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize renewal of its Boiler and Machinery Insurance coverage, with Hartford Steam Boiler Insurance and Inspection Company (HSB)(A.M. Best A+X), through Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., effective September 13, 2005, at an annual premium of $96,132, based upon a rate of .00198387/$100 value times total insured values of $4,845,679,559, for a three-year term, with the rate remaining constant for the three-year term as long as the loss ratio remains at 30% or less.

E-67 FLEXIBLE BENEFITS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2006 (revised)

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

1. approve the following monthly rates and enter into contracts with the following companies contained within the Board’s Flexible Benefits Program, for a three-year term, effective January 1, 2006 through December 31, 2008, subject to cancellation provisions, whereby the Board may cancel its contracts with a 60-day advance written notice, including agreed to benefit modifications, changes, terms and conditions:

E-68 PROPOSED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT - JORGE GOUGH, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF JAIME GOUGH, MARIA GOUGH, INDIVIDUALLY AND JORGE GOUGH, INDIVIDUALLY v. THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, CLAIM NO: 00074-141806-66-01 (added)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Settlement Agreement and Stipulation For Agreed Florida Claims Bill reached with the Law Offices of Gregg Schwartz, P.A. in the case of Jorqe Gouqh, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Jaime Gouqh, Maria Gouah, individually and Jorqe Gouqh, individually v. The School Board of Miami-Dade County. Florida, Claim No. 000074-141806-GB-01.

E-141 AWARD BID NO. 119-EE11 – FIRE-SUPPRESSION SYSTEM RETROFIT AND ADDITIONAL SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 119-EE11 – FIRE-SUPPRESSION SYSTEM RETROFIT AND ADDITIONAL SERVICES, to establish a contract, with pre-approved vendors, to purchase fire-suppression system retrofit and additional services, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective August 17, 2005, through June 30, 2007, as follows:

1. ABA FIRE D.B.A. A-1 FIRE EQUIPMENT COMPANY
3619 N.W. 2 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33127
OWNER: EARL SPEIGEL, PRESIDENT

2. SIMPLEX GRINNELL
10550 COMMERCE PARKWAY
MIRAMAR, FL 33025
OWNER: DEAN SEAVERS, PRESIDENT

3. TRIANGLE FIRE, INC.
7720 N.W. 53 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: RAQUEL CANO, PRESIDENT

4. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $1,300,000.

E-142 TERMINATE AWARD CONTRACT NO. 021-EE10 – COMMERCIAL LEASING OF PAVED-PARKING FACILITIES AT FIENBERG/FISHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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

1. terminate Contract No. 021-EE10 – COMMERCIAL LEASING OF PAVED-PARKING FACILITIES AT FIENBERG/FISHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, effective August 17, 2005;

2. authorize the Board Attorney to initiate legal action against Gold Star, Inc., d.b.a. Gold Star Parking, Inc., of Miami Beach, Florida, to recover money due and owing the District; and

3. require that Gold Star, Inc., d.b.a. Gold Star Parking, Inc., lose eligibility to transact new business with the Board for a period of fourteen (14) months pursuant to Board Rule 6Gx13-3C-1.08 -- Performance and Payment Security, Declining a Bid Award, and Bonding Qualifications.

E-143 PARTIAL AWARD BID NO. 039-EE08 – MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, PARTIAL AWARD Bid No. 039-EE08 – MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of musical instruments, for the Division of Life Skills and Special Projects and various locations, during the term of the bid, effective August 17, 2005, through August 16, 2006, as follows:

1. INTERSTATE MUSIC
13819 WEST NATIONAL AVENUE
NEW BERLIN, WI 53151 ESTIMATE $20,178
OWNER: MICHAEL CASCIO, PRESIDENT

2. KEYBOARD WORLD
1360 ST. CHARLES AVENUE
ROSLYN, PA 19001 ESTIMATE $55,010.10
OWNER: MARLENE REPKA, PRESIDENT

3. MIAMI MUSICAL DEPOT
9020 N.W. 8 STREET, #219
MIAMI, FL 33172 ESTIMATE $3,298
OWNER: LUIS GOMEZ

4. MUSIC ARTS ENTERPRISES
3301 DAVIE BOULEVARD
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33312 ESTIMATE $1,400
OWNER: MIKE KATZ, C.E.O.

5. MUSIC MAN, INC.
2309 NORTH DIXIE HIGHWAY
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33407 ESTIMATE $110,228
OWNER: DOROTHY JARVIS, PRESIDENT

6. NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL MUSIC COMPANY
1181 U.S. ROUTE 22, BOX 1130
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ 07092 ESTIMATE $109,140.34
OWNER: RAYMOND BENEDETTO, PRESIDENT

7. SAM ASH® MUSIC CORPORATION
278 DUFFY AVENUE
P.O. BOX 9047
HICKSVILLE, NY 11802 ESTIMATE $37,442.23
OWNER: PAUL J. ASH, PRESIDENT

8. STAR MUSIC COMPANY, INC.
1322 ASSEMBLY STREET
COLUMBIA, SC 29201 ESTIMATE $6,940
OWNER: MANUEL LIFCHEZ

9. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $343,636.67.

E-144 AWARD BID NO. 061-EE10 – RELOCATION OF FURNITURE, FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 061-EE10 – RELOCATION OF FURNITURE, FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT, at firm unit prices, for the relocation, assembly and installation of new and existing office and school classroom furniture and specified fixtures and equipment, duringthe term of the bid, effective August 17, 2005, through August 16, 2007, as follows:

1. BELTMANN GROUP, INC.
3039 NORTH ANDREWS AVENUE EXT.
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33064
OWNER: RICHARD FERGUSON, VICE PRESIDENT

2. DANIEL MOVING SYSTEMS, INC.
5600 N.W. 32 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33142
OWNER: PAUL MAY, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

3. JOHN’S MOVING, INC.
18353 N.E. 4 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33179
OWNER: RUSSELL TATE

4. MORALES MOVING AND STORAGE COMPANY, INC.
2121 N.W. 1 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33127
OWNER: RENE MORALES, PRESIDENT

5. PURYEAR, INC.
P.O. BOX 013940
MIAMI, FL 33101-3940
OWNER: JONATHAN DOTSON
VICE PRESIDENT OPERATIONS

6. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $2,000,000.

E-145 AWARD BALANCE BID NO. 084-EE11 – FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD BALANCE Bid No. 084-EE11 – FIRE EXTINGUISHERS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of fire extinguishers, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective August 17, 2005, through June 30, 2007, as follows:

1. TRIANGLE FIRE, INC.
7720 N.W. 53 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: RAQUEL CANO, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $141,069.80.

E-146 AWARD BID NO. 097-EE06 – IRRIGATION SYSTEM REPLACEMENT AND GENERAL REPAIRS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 097-EE06 – IRRIGATION SYSTEM REPLACEMENT AND GENERAL REPAIRS, to establish a contract, with pre-approved vendors, to furnish all labor, supervision, equipment and materials necessary, to perform replacement and general repairs ofirrigation systems at Miami-Dade County Public Schools facilities, during theterm of the bid, effective August17,2005, through August 16, 2006, as follows:

1. KENDALL SPRINKLER SERVICE, INC.
17900 S.W. 216 STREET
HOMESTEAD, FL 33170
OWNER: MARTHA ORMES, SECRETARY

2. SUPERIOR LANDSCAPING & LAWN SERVICE, INC.
2200 N.W. 23 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33142
OWNER: ORLANDO OTERO, PRESIDENT

3. VILA & SON LANDSCAPING
13901 N.W. 118 AVENUE
MEDLEY, FL 33178
OWNER: JUAN CARLOS VILA, PRESIDENT (HM)

4. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $250,000.

E-147 REJECT BID NO. 133-EE08 – SALE OF USED STATE-ADOPTED TEXTBOOKS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Bid No. 133-EE08 – SALE OF USED STATE-ADOPTED TEXTBOOKS.

E-148 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OR DESIGNEE TO AMEND EXISTING RELEVANT CONTRACTS TO INCLUDE LANGUAGE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE JESSICA LUNSFORD ACT (2005)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AUTHORIZE the Superintendent or designee to amend existing relevant contracts, to include language in compliance with the provisions of The Jessica Lunsford Act (2005).

E-202 PROPOSED PROMULGATION OF NEW SCHOOL BOARD RULE:

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

PROPOSED REPEAL OF SCHOOL BOARD RULES: FINAL 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 DISCUS-SIONS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt new School Board Rule 6Gx13- 8C-1.101, Types of Meetings – Notice Requirements and Procedures for Publication;and 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, effective August 17, 2005.

E-203 PROPOSED PROMULGATION OF NEW SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL 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, adopt new School Board Rule 6Gx13- 8C-1.031, District Advisory Committee Meetings Notices/Announcements and Procedures for Publication, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective August 17, 2005.

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

F-1 RENEWAL AND AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE SUBLEASE AGREEMENT WITH U.S. PARKING & ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR 175 PARKING SPACES, LOCATED AT 1444 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD, MIAMI

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

1. renew the sublease agreement with U.S. Parking & Associates, Inc., for 175 parking spaces, located at 1444 Biscayne Boulevard, at an annual rental amount of $79,695. The term of the renewal option period will commence October 1, 2005, and will end September 30, 2006; and

2. authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute an amendment to the sublease agreement with U.S. Parking & Associates, Inc., to provide the District with one additional one-year option period from October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007, with the annual rental rate to remain unchanged at $79,695. All other terms and conditions of the sublease agreement will remain unchanged.

F-2 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH EVERGLADES COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC., FOR CLASSROOM SPACE FOR USE BY THE MIGRANT EDUCATION PROGRAM, LOCATED AT 38000 SW 193 AVENUE, FLORIDA CITY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute a lease agreement with Everglades Community Association, Inc., for classroom space for use by the Migrant Education Program, located at 38000 SW 193 Avenue, Florida City, substantially in conformance with the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item.

F-3 REQUEST TO NEGOTIATE THE TERMS OF AGREEMENTS WITH FLORIDA MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY (FMU) AND MIAMI- DADE COUNTY (C0UNTY)FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF ALL ACADEMY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL ADJACENT TO JAN MANN OPPORTUNITY SCHOOL AND THE FMU CAMPUS, AND FOR THE RELOCATION OF THE NORTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER (revised)

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

1. negotiate the terms and conditions of agreements with Florida Memorial University (FMU) and Miami-Dade County (County), for the development of an all academy senior high school adjacent to Jan Mann Opportunity School and the FMU campus, and for the relocation of the North Transportation Center;

2. negotiate with FMU the terms and conditions of a partnership that will facilitate the construction and subsequent operation of an approximate 800-seat all academy senior high school, as described above in more detail, including ancillary facilities such as a running track; and

3. prepare the necessary legal instruments to accomplish the goals specified in the agenda item, for presentation to the School Board at a subsequent meeting.

F-20 AUTHORITY TO AMEND THE CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION BUDGET

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

1. adjust the capital budget in the amount of $1,935,051; and

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

F-21 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 “Y-1” SCHOOL SITE (RELIEF FOR JACK D. GORDON, GILBERT L. PORTER AND OLIVER HOOVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS), PROJECT NO. A01030

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 “Y-1” School site (Relief for Jack D. Gordon, Gilbert L. Porter and Oliver Hoover Elementary Schools), Project No. A01030, at an approximate cost of $85,770 which is included in the construction contract; and

2. authorize a not-to-exceed payment of $46,020.13 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-22 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 “YY-1” SCHOOL SITE - RELIEF FOR REDLAND, RICHMOND HEIGHTS, HAMMOCKS AND HERBERT A. AMMONS MIDDLE SCHOOLS, PROJECT NO. A01019

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 “YY-1” School site - Relief for Redland, Richmond Heights, Hammocks and Herbert A. Ammons Middle Schools Project No. A01019, at an approximate cost of $175,000 which is included in the construction contract; and

2. authorize a not-to-exceed payment of $156,212.15 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-23 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE THE ABSOLUTE BILL OF SALE FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF THE WATER FACILITIES AT THE NORTH MIAMI BEACH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL SITE – MODULAR BUILDING IN FAVOR OF THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH, PROJECT NO. 00137900

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute the Absolute Bill of Sale for the water facilities at the North Miami Beach Senior High School site – Modular Building, Project No. 00137900, in favor of the City of North Miami Beach.

F-24 COMMISSIONING OF HEWETT-KIER CONSTRUCTION, INC., AS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (CM) AT-RISK FIRM FOR THE NEW MIDDLE LEARNING CENTER AT FRANK C. MARTIN ELEMENTARY, PROJECT NO. A01093

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 the New Middle Learning Center at Frank C. Martin Elementary, Project No. A01093, for the following considerations:

1. a negotiated lump sum fee of $72,000 for pre-construction services, which represents approximately 0.68% of the estimated construction cost of $10.6 million; and

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

F-25 COMMISSIONING OF SUFFOLK CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., AS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (CM) AT-RISK FIRM FOR THE NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROTOTYPE PROJECTS AT THE FOLLOWING THREE SITES:

• STATE SCHOOL “U-1” (PROJECT NO. A0820): TO BE LOCATED AT N.W. 194 STREET & 79TH AVENUE (RELIEF FOR JOELLA C. GOOD ELEMENTARY, CHARLES D. WYCHE ELEMENTARY & PALM SPRINGS NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS)

• STATE SCHOOL “V-1” (PROJECT NO. A0823): TO BE LOCATED AT N.W. 92 AVENUE & 119TH STREET (RELIEF FOR ERNEST R GRAHAM ELEMENTARY & BEN SHEPPARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS)

• STATE SCHOOL “A-1” (PROJECT NO. A01125): TO BE LOCATED AT U.S. HIGHWAY 1 & S.W. 243RD STREET (RELIEF FOR NARANJA ELEMENTARY, WILLIAM CHAPMAN ELEMENTARY & REDLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of Suffolk Construction Company, Inc., as Construction Management (CM) At-Risk firm for the new Elementary School prototype projects at three sites (State School “U-1”, Project No. A0820, State School “V-1”, Project No. A0823, and State School “A-1”, Project No. A01125), as follows:

1. a total lump sum fee of $255,500 for pre-construction services for all three prototype projects, which represents approximately 0.47% of the estimated construction cost of $55.0 million for the three projects; and

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

F-26 COMMISSIONING OF PIRTLE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY AS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (CM) AT-RISK FIRM FOR THE NEW K-8 CENTER PROTOTYPE PROJECTS AT THE FOLLOWING THREE SITES:

• STATE SCHOOL “D” (PROJECT NO. A0798): TO BE LOCATED AT N.E. 211 STREET & 26TH AVENUE (RELIEF FOR VIRGINIA A. BOONE/HIGHLAND OAKS ELEMENTARY, MADIE IVES ELEMENTARY & HIGHLAND OAKS MIDDLE SCHOOLS)

• STATE SCHOOL “CC-1” (PROJECT NO. A01031): TO BE LOCATED AT S.W. 124 AVENUE & 242ND STREET - PALM GLADES (RELIEF FOR PINE VILLA ELEMENTARY, REDLAND ELEMENTARY, NARANJA ELEMENTARY, REDLAND MIDDLE & MAYS MIDDLE SCHOOLS)

• STATE SCHOOL “DD-1” (PROJECT NO. A01089): TO BE LOCATED AT S.W. 280 STREET & 150TH AVENUE - MANDARIN LAKES (RELIEF FOR IRVING AND BEATRICE PESKOE ELEMENTARY, LEISURE CITY K-8 CENTER & W. CHAPMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of Pirtle Construction Company, as Construction Management (CM) At-Risk firm for the new K-8 Center prototype projects at three sites (State School “D”, Project No. A0798, State School “CC-1”, Project No. A01031, and State School “DD-1”, Project No. A01089), as follows:

1. a total lump sum fee of $277,000 for pre-construction services for all three prototype projects, which represents approximately 0.44% of the estimated construction cost of $63.0 million for the three projects; and,

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

F-27 COMMISSIONING OF JAMES A. CUMMINGS, INC., AS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (CM) AT-RISK FIRM FOR THE NEW MIDDLE SCHOOL PROTOTYPE PROJECTS AT THE FOLLOWING THREE SITES:

• STATE SCHOOL “MM-1” (PROJECT NO. A0725): TO BE LOCATED AT N.W. 92 AVENUE & 119TH STREET (RELIEF FOR JOSE MARTI MIDDLE & HENRY H. FILER MIDDLE SCHOOLS)

• STATE SCHOOL “UU-1” (PROJECT NO. A01020): TO BE LOCATED AT S.W. 26 STREET (CORAL WAY) & 152ND AVENUE (RELIEF FOR PAUL W. BELL MIDDLE, W.R. THOMAS MIDDLE & HOWARD A. DOOLIN MIDDLE SCHOOLS)

• STATE SCHOOL “PP-1” (PROJECT NO. A01026): TO BE LOCATED AT N.E. 207 STREET & 2ND AVENUE (RELIEF FOR NORLAND MIDDLE & PARKWAY MIDDLE SCHOOLS)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of James A. Cummings, Inc., as Construction Management (CM) At-Risk firm for the new Middle School prototype projects at three sites (State School “MM-1”, Project No. A0725, State School “UU-1”, Project No. A01020, and State School “PP-1”, Project No. A01026), as follows:

1. a total lump sum fee of $260,000 for pre-construction services for all three prototype projects, which represents approximately 0.44% of the estimated construction cost of $59.0 million for the three projects; and

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

F-28 COMMISSIONING OF JASCO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., AS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (CM) AT-RISK FIRM FOR THE NEW EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER (ECC) PROTOTYPE PROJECTS AT THE FOLLOWING THREE SITES:

• ECC-1 (PROJECT NO. 00170000): TO BE LOCATED AT N.W. 194 STREET & 79 AVENUE (RELIEF FOR JOELLA C. GOOD ELEMENTARY & CHARLES D. WYCHE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS)

• ECC-2 (PROJECT NO. 00170100): TO BE LOCATED AT S.W. 119 AVENUE & 2 STREET ON THE CAMPUS OF MARJORY STONEMAN DOUGLAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (RELIEF FOR MARJORY STONEMAN DOUGLAS ELEMENTARY & WESLEY MATTHEWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS)

• ECC-3 (PROJECT NO. 00170200): TO BE LOCATED AT S.W. 45 STREET & 157TH AVENUE (RELIEF FOR JANE S. ROBERTS K-8 CENTER, ETHEL KOGER BECKHAM ELEMENTARY & DR. BOWMAN FOSTER ASHE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of Jasco Construction Company, Inc., as Construction Management At-Risk firm for the new Early Childhood Center (ECC) prototype projects at three sites (ECC-1, Project No. 00170000, ECC-2, Project No. 00170100, and ECC-3, Project No. 00170200), as follows:

1. a total lump sum fee of $150,000 for pre-construction services for all three prototype projects, which represents approximately 1.25% of the estimated construction cost of $12.0 million for the three projects; and

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

F-29 COMMISSIONING OF M.C. HARRY & ASSOCIATES, INC., AS PROJECT ARCHITECT/ENGINEER FOR THE NEW PE TRACK AND PHASE I OF THE ADDITIONS, REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS AT MIAMI CENTRAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. A01013

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission M.C. Harry & Associates, Inc., as Project Architect/Engineer for the new PE Track and Phase I of the Additions, Remodeling and Renovations at Miami Central Senior High School, Project No. A01013, under the following terms and conditions:

1. a lump sum fee of $1,267,500 for A/E basic services; and

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

F-30 APPROVE THE ADDITION OF CSA SOUTHEAST, INC., AS CIVIL/STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS, TO THE AGREEMENT WITH ARCHITEKNICS, INC., FOR ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING SERVICES 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 CSA Southeast, Inc., as civil/structural engineers, to the Agreement with Architeknics, Inc., for architectural/engineering services for single and multi-story prototype buildings to increase capacity to relieve overcrowding at various locations.

F-31 COMMISSIONING OF JAMES A. CUMMINGS, INC., AS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM FOR STATE SCHOOL “JJJ” (RELIEF SCHOOL FOR BARBARA GOLEMAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL), PROJECT NO. A0742

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of James A. Cummings, Inc., as Construction Management At-Risk firm for State School “JJJ” (Relief school for Barbara Goleman Senior High), Project No. A0742, as follows:

1. a lump sum fee of $320,000 for pre-construction services, which represents approximately 0.48% of the estimated construction cost of $66.0 million for this project; and

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

F-32 AWARD TO JCI INTERNATIONAL, INC.
PROJECT NO. A0830
RENOVATIONS - FIRE SPRINKLER / LIFE SAFETY
MIAMI CAROL CITY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
3422 NW 187 STREET, OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, award Project No. A0830, Renovations - Fire Sprinkler / Life Safety, Miami Carol City Senior High School, on the basis of Base Bid in the amount of $1,504,000 to the low bidder:

JCI International, Inc.
12315 SW 132 Court
Miami, Florida 33186

F-33 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP) (replacement)

PIRTLE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
PROJECT NO. A0799
STATE SCHOOL “SSS” - REPLACEMENT
MIAMI JACKSON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
1751 NW 36 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

F-34 BID AWARD (replacement)
PROJECT NO. A0804
DESIGN-BUILD, NEW FACILITY AT
CENTRAL WEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER
13775 NW 6 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33182

F-35 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENT PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 111-EE10 – COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT OF A BOARD-OWNED PARKING LOT

F-36 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. BB999960
DISTRICT-WIDE SAFETY-TO-LIFE
HOMESTEAD MIDDLE SCHOOL
650 NW 2 AVENUE, HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order, Change Order No. 1 on Project No. BB999960, District-wide Safety-to-Life, Homestead Middle School, for an additional cost of $80,685 and approve a time extension of 585 days.

F-37 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 4
PROJECT NO. LP0024
DESIGN-BUILD – RENOVATION OF SCIENCE CLASSROOMS
HOMESTEAD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
2351 SE 12 AVENUE, HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order, Change Order No. 4 on Project No. LP0024, Design-Build – Renovation of Science Classrooms, Homestead Senior High School, for an additional cost of $27,391 and approve a time extension of 103 days.

F-38 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. 00136900
MODULAR BUILDINGS (12-PK)
AMERICAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
18350 NW 67 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 1 on Project No. 00136900, Modular Buildings (12-PK), American Senior High School for an additional cost of $6,602.

F-39 CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. A01109
MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION (12-PK)
CLAUDE PEPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
14550 SW 96 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A01109, Modular Classroom Addition (12-PK), Claude Pepper Elementary School for an additional cost of $14,478.

F-40 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A0825S3141
MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION (12-PK)
MEADOWLANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
4280 W 8 AVENUE, HIALEAH, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A0825S3141, Modular Classroom Addition (12-PK), Meadowlane Elementary School for an additional cost of $20,943 and approve a time extension of 30 days.

F-41 CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. BB999966
DISTRICT-WIDE FIRE SAFETY UPGRADE
HIALEAH-MIAMI LAKES SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
7977 W 12 AVENUE, HIALEAH, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 2 on Project No. BB999966, District-wide Fire Safety Upgrade, Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High School for an additional cost of $39,566.

F-42 CHANGE ORDER NO. 5
PROJECT NO. A0527A0527A
ADDITION, REMODELING, RENOVATIONS AND PORTABLE RELOCATION
THOMAS JEFFERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
525 NW 147 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Change Order No. 5 on Project No. A0525A0527A, Addition, Remodeling, Renovations and Portable Relocation, Thomas Jefferson Middle School for a time extension of 321 days.

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Rule 6Gx13-7D-1.05, Prequalification of Contractors for Educational Facilities Construction and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, effective August 17, 2005.

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

G-1 PROMULGATION OF NEW SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-4A-1.33, PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES FILING COMPLAINTS COVERED BY FLORIDA’S WHISTLE-BLOWER’S ACT (withdrawn)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt new School Board Rule 6Gx13-4A-1.33, Procedures for Employees Filing Complaints Covered by Florida’s Whistle-Blower’s Act, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective August 17, 2005.

G-2 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-8C-1.17, CITIZEN APPEARANCES–BOARD MEETINGS (withdrawn)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Rule 6Gx13-8C-1.17, Citizen Appearances–Board Meetings, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective August 17, 2005.

G-3 PROPOSED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT – CRISAL CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. v. THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, Case No. 03-12504 CA (PHILLIS WHEATLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PROJECT A0654)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the settlement reached at mediation with Crisal Construction Co., Inc. and International Fidelity Insurance Company in the case of Crisal Construction Co., Inc. v. The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, Case No. 03-12504 CA 13.

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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