1:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION

SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS

STUDENT PERFORMANCE: (added)

• Olympia Heights Elementary School Chorus

RECOGNITIONS: (added)

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: October 4, 10, 13 and 20, 2005

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: October 19, 2005 Board Meeting

REGULAR PUBLIC HEARING AT APPROXIMATELY 6:30 P.M.

A. SUPERINTENDENT’S PRIORITY ITEMS

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

A-2 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO PILOT THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL (MEP) INCENTIVE PLAN AT 24 SELECTED SCHOOLS, AND WITH SIX REGIONAL SUPERINTENDENTS AND THIRTEEN MEMBERS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT’S CABINET

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to conduct the MEP Incentive Plan Pilot Study with 24 selected schools, six Regional Superintendents and thirteen members of the Superintendent’s Cabinet for a period of six months from January 2006 through June 2006. Appropriations for this project have been budgeted in the 2005-2006 General Fund Budget and will be rolled over to the 2006-2007 budget for payment.

A-3 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO:
(replaced 2 - Attachment B)

1. ESTABLISH HEALTHY BEVERAGES AND FOOD GUIDELINES FOR ALL FOOD SALES BEFORE, DURING, AND 1 HOUR AFTER SCHOOL AS OUTLINED IN ATTACHMENT A

2. MANDATE PE AT ALL ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOLS

3. IMPLEMENT FITNESS LIFESTYLE DESIGN COURSE AT ALL UN-SERVED HIGH SCHOOLS

4. ESTABLISH A MIDDLE SCHOOL ATHLETICS/ACTIVITY COORDINATOR SUPPLEMENT

5. COMMIT TO HOLD THE DIVISION OF SCHOOL ATHLETICS/INDIVIDUAL SCHOOL ATHLETIC PROGRAMS HARMLESS FOR ANY REVENUE LOST FROM CHANGE IN FOOD SALES GUIDELINES

6. DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH LITERACY CURRICULUM TO ENSURE THAT STUDENTS MEET THE NATIONAL HEALTH EDUCATION STANDARDS

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

1. Establish Healthy Beverages and Food Guidelines for all food sales before, during, and 1 hour after school as outlined in Attachment A

2. Mandate PE at all elementary/middle schools

3. Implement Fitness Lifestyle Design course at all un-served high schools

4. Establish a Middle School Athletics/Activity coordinator supplement

5. Commit to hold the Division of School Athletics/individual school Athletic programs harmless for any revenue lost from change in food sales guidelines

6. Develop and implement a comprehensive Health Literacy curriculum to ensure that students meet the national health education standards

A-4 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE EXCLUSIVE BARGAINING AGENTS FOR EMPLOYEES RELATING TO THE MAKE-UP OF LOST WORK DAYS DUE TO THE IMPACT OF HURRICANES KATRINA, RITA AND WILMA (replaced)

A-5 ADOPTION OF EMERGENCY RULES: (revised)

6Gx13- ER 2005-2006, NO. 1, ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL CALENDAR, 2005-2006

6Gx13- ER 2005-2006, NO. 2, ADULT/VOCATIONAL EDUCATION SCHOOL CALENDAR, 2005-2006

6Gx13- ER 2005-2006, NO. 3, SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT ZONE SCHOOL CALENDAR, 2005-2006

6Gx13- ER 2005-2006, NO. 4, JUVENILE JUSTICE EDUCATION EXTENDED YEAR CALENDAR, 2005-2006

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt Emergency Rules 6Gx13- ER 2005-2006, No. 1, Elementary and Secondary School Calendar, 2005-2006; 6Gx13- ER 2005-2006. No. 2, Adult/Vocational Education School Calendar, 2005-2006; 6Gx13- ER 2005-2006. No. 3, School Improvement Zone School Calendar, 2005-2006; and 6Gx13- ER 2005-2006, No. 4, Juvenile Justice Education Extended Year School Calendar, 2005-2006, to be effective December 4, 2005.

B. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

B-1 NEW BUSINESS: BOARD MEMBERS

B-2 EMERGENCY PREPARATION & PROTOCOL (revised 2)

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

B-3 EFFICIENCY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION TO ELIMINATE THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT ADVISORY PANEL (ITMAP) (revised 2)

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

1. eliminate the Information Technology Management Advisory Panel (ITMAP); and

2. thank the members of the Information Technology Management Advisory Panel (ITMAP) for a job well done.

B-4 HURRICANE PAYROLL FOR HOURLY EMPLOYEES

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: Direct the Superintendent to review the labor contracts and Board rules and submit a recommendation to the Board at its February 15, 2006 School Board meeting as to the appropriate action to be taken regarding compensation for hourly employees during future periods of time when an emergency has been declared.

B-5 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZE FLAMINGO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AS THE RECIPIENT OF THE OUTSTANDING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM AND THE SPORTS SOCIETY OF MIAMI FOR ITS SUPPORT AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO OUR SCHOOLS (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognize Flamingo Elementary School as the recipient of the Outstanding Elementary School Physical Education Program and the Sports Society of Miami for its support and contributions to our schools.

B-6 EFFICIENCY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION TO ELIMINATE THE SUMMER SERVICES COMMITTEE (revised)

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

1. eliminate the Summer Services Committee; and

2. thank the members of the Summer Services Committee for a job well done.

B-7 EFFICIENCY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION TO ELIMINATE THE DADE-MONROE TEACHER EDUCATION CENTER COUNCIL (withdrawn)

B-8 EFFICIENCY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION TO ELIMINATE THE EARLY CHILDHOOD TASK FORCE (revised)

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

1. eliminate the Early Childhood Task Force; and

2. thank the members of the Early Childhood Task Force for their membership.

B-9 PROCLAMATION FOR DANTE B. FASCELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (replaced)

ACTION PROPOSED BY ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 05-49 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Dante B. Fascell Elementary School and its principal, Estela Santiago, for the school's participation in Nova Southeastern University's Education Express IV Bus Tour.

B-10 PROCLAMATION FOR MR. ERICH RIVERO OF MIAMI KILLIAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL AND THE JAZZ BAND (replaced)

ACTION PROPOSED BY ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 05-50 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Erich Rivero of Miami Killian Senior High School for his leadership of the school's concert jazz band.

B-11 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA AUTHORIZE PAYMENT FOR THIRTY WORKDAYS TO ASSISTANT BOARD ATTORNEYS WHOSE CONTRACTS WERE NOT RENEWED (added - Good Cause)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize payment for 30 workdays to the five assistant Board Attorneys whose contracts were not renewed.

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

C-1 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH JACKSON CONSULTING TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES THAT SUPPORT RESEARCH-BASED LITERACY PRACTICES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $72,690, EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 17, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 1, 2006

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

1. enter into a contractual agreement with Jackson Consulting to provide professional development services that support research-based literacy practices, in an amount not to exceed $72,690, effective November 17, 2005, through March 1, 2006; and

2. grant an exception to Board Rule 6Gx13-3F-1.021, based on specific expertise, pending approval by the Professional Services Contract Committee.

The appropriation for this item will be included in the Other Federal Programs Fund (Contracted Program Fund).

C-2 APPROVAL OF 2005 - 2006 SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLANS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the 2005-2006 School Improvement Plans.

C-3 APPROVAL OF 2005-2006 EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP ROSTERS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the 2005-2006 Educational Excellence School Advisory Council Membership Rosters.

C-20 AWARD BID NO. 007-FF02 – DIPLOMAS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 007-FF02 – DIPLOMAS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of diplomas, for various schools, during the term of the bid, effective November 16, 2005, through November 30, 2007, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. HERFF JONES, INC.
2502 NORTH STATE
P.O. BOX 707
IOLA, KS 66749
OWNER: ROBERT S. POTTS
C.E.O./PRESIDENT/CHAIRMAN

ALTERNATE

2. BALFOUR COMPANY
4707 140 AVENUE NORTH, #217
CLEARWATER, FL 33762
OWNER: GREG FENLON, PRESIDENT

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $288,960.

C-21 AWARD BID NO. 009-FF10 – DELIVERY OF TESTING MATERIALS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 009-FF10 – DELIVERY OF TESTING MATERIALS, to purchase, at a firm unit price, services, as may be required, for the pickup and delivery of testing materials, for all school locations, during the term of the bid, effective December 1, 2005, through November 30, 2007, as follows:

1. COMET COURIER CORP.
8600 N.W. 72 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166 ESTIMATE $382,336.50
OWNER: STEVEN SELTZER, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $382,336.50.

C-30 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT A DONATION OF SEVEN ACCESS DINGHYS FROM THE AVENTURA MARKETING COUNCIL TO TEACH STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES TO SAIL INDEPENDENTLY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a donation of seven access dinghys from the Aventura Marketing Council to be used to teach students with disabilities to sail independently.

No local funds are required.

C-70 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS TO LEASE FACILITIES FOR THE 2005-2006 GRADUATION REHEARSALS AND EXERCISES AND TO PAY FOR ANCILLARY SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH GRADUATION

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

1. enter into contractual agreements with the following sites for graduation rehearsals and exercises, May 23 through May 26, 2006:

• Miami-Dade County Auditorium

• Miami-Dade College-Kendall

• Miami Beach Convention Center

• Jackie Gleason Theater of the Performing Arts

• University of Miami Convocation Center

• Gusman Center for the Performing Arts

• Florida International University Pharmed Arena

• Florida International University Wertheim Center

• Florida International University Graham Center

• Joseph Caleb Community Center

• University of Miami James L. Knight Center – Ashe Auditorium

• Signature Gardens

2. enter into agreements for indemnification of the graduation sites listed in the agenda item; and

3. authorize payment for charges incurred to lease the facilities and to pay for ancillary services associated with graduation, e.g., stagehands, electricians, ushers, police/security personnel, parking and parking attendants, and the rental of audio-visual equipment, plants, chairs, pianos, and crowd control dividers, at a total cost not to exceed $240,000.

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

C-78 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD THROUGH A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE 5000 ROLE MODELS OF EXCELLENCE PROJECT, INC., FOR FUNDING PROGRAM PERSONNEL AND PROGRAM EXPANSION FOR THE 5000 ROLE MODELS OF EXCELLENCE PROJECT

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

1. accept a grant award through a contractual agreement with the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project, Inc. for funding, in the amount of $250,000, program personnel and program expansion for the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project for the grant period of November 17, 2005, through June 30, 2006;

2. 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

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-79 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT THIRTEEN CONTINUATION GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING THE COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL REFORM (CSR) CONTINUATION PROGRAM AND ENTER INTO SEPARATE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH BISCAYNE RESEARCH GROUP, INC., ASPIRA OF FLORIDA, INC., DOWNTOWN MIAMI CHARTER, INC., MATER ACADEMY, INC., AND ROSA PARKS CHARTER SCHOOL, INC.

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

1. accept thirteen continuation grant awards from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding the Comprehensive School Reform (CSR) Continuation Program in the total amount of $1,443,000, for the grant period of July 1, 2005, through June 30, 2006, for the following schools:

a. American Senior High, in the amount of $111,000;

b. ASPIRA of Florida, Inc., in the amount of $111,000;

c. Biscayne Gardens Elementary, in the amount of $111,000;

d. Campbell Drive Middle, in the amount of $111,000;

e. Charles R. Drew Elementary, in the amount of $111,000;

f. Downtown Miami Charter, Inc., in the amount of $111,000;

g. Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High, in the amount of $111,000;

h. Liberty City Elementary, in the amount of $111,000;

i. Mater Academy, Inc. (2 schools), in the amount of $222,000;

j. North Dade Middle, in the amount of $111,000;

k. Rosa Parks Charter School, Inc., in the amount of $111,000; and

l. Dr. Henry W. Mack/West Little River Elementary, in the amount of $111,000;

2. enter into separate contractual agreements in the total amount of $595,000, for the grant period of July 1, 2005, through June 30, 2006, with the following entities:

a. ASPIRA of Florida, Inc., in the amount of $111,000;

b. Downtown Miami Charter, Inc., in the amount of $111,000;

c. Mater Academy, Inc., in the amount of $222,000;

d. Rosa Parks Charter Schools, Inc., in the amount of $111,000; and

e. Biscayne Research Group, Inc., in the amount of $5,000, for each of the eight individual schools for a total of $40,000;

3. retain funds from each grant in an amount not to exceed the annually negotiated indirect cost rate, as approved by the FLDOE, as allowed.

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

5. 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-80 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT TWO GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING THE SUCCEED FLORIDA, CRUCIAL PROFESSIONAL, NURSING PROGRAM AT MIAMI LAKES EDUCATIONAL CENTER

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 $427,500, for funding the SUCCEED Florida, Crucial Professional, Nursing 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 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 THE FLORIDA COMMUNITY SERVICE GRANT - TV 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) for funding the Florida Community Service Grant - TV Program, in the amount of $557,675, 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-82 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING THE RADIO READING SERVICES FOR THE BLIND–FM 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) for funding the Radio Reading Services for the Blind-FM Program in the amount of $45,323, 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-83 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING THE FLORIDA COMMUNITY SERVICE GRANT - FM 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) for funding the Florida Community Service Grant - FM Program in the amount of $106,614, 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-84 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING (CPB) FOR FUNDING THE TELEVISION COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM FOR WLRN-TV

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

1. accept a grant award from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) for funding the Television Community Service Program for WLRN-TV in the amount of $1,194,220, for the grant period of October 1, 2005, through September 30, 2007;

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

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

C-85 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING (CPB) FOR FUNDING THE TELEVISION INTERCONNECTION FOR WLRN-TV

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

1. accept a grant award from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) for funding the Television Interconnection for WLRN-TV in the amount of $23,819, for the grant period of October 1, 2005, through September 30, 2006;

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

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

C-86 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING (CPB) FOR FUNDING THE RADIO COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM FOR WLRN-FM

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

1. accept a grant award from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) for funding the Radio Community Service Program for WLRN-FM in the amount of $371,489, for the grant period of October 1, 2005, through September 30, 2007;

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

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

C-88 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE UNITED STATES Department of Education (USDOE) FOR FUNDING THE SAFE SCHOOLS/HEALTHY STUDENTS INITIATIVE AND ENTER INTO SEPARATE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH MIAMI COALITION FOR A SAFE AND DRUG-FREE COMMUNITY; DRUG FREE YOUTH IN TOWN (DFYIT); DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES CHILDREN’S PSYCHIATRIC CENTER; ART OF LIVING; NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR VICTIMS ASSISTANCE (NOVA); PROJECT ALERT; AND ETR ASSOCIATES

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 the Safe Schools/Healthy Students Initiative in the amount of $1,797,643, for the grant period of October 1, 2005, through September 30, 2006;

2. enter into separate contractual agreements with:

a. Miami Coalition for a Safe and Drug-Free Community, in the amount of $10,000;

b. Drug Free Youth in Town (DFYIT), in the amount of $1,650;

c. Department of Children and Families Children’s Psychiatric Center, in the amount of      $75,000;

d. Art of Living, in the amount of $55,000;

e. National Organization for Victims Assistance (NOVA), in the amount $5,000;

f. Project ALERT, in the amount of $21,949.50; and

g. ETR Associates, in the amount of $21,949.50;

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-89 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT TWO GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE FLORIDA LEARN AND SERVE AMERICA SCHOOL-BASED PROGRAM AT BOOKER T. WASHINGTON AND WILLIAM H. TURNER TECHNICAL ARTS SENIOR HIGH 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) for funding under the Florida Learn and Serve America School-Based Program in the total amount of $11,205, for the grant period of September 1, 2005, through August 31, 2006, at the following schools:

a. Booker T. Washington Senior High School, in the amount of $1,500;

b. William H. Turner Technical Arts High School, in the amount of $9,705;

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 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-90 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING THE TECH PREP PROGRAM UNDER THE CARL D. PERKINS VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION ACT

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 TECH Prep Program under the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Educational Act, in the amount of $351,843, 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-91 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (USDOE) FOR FUNDING THE THREE T’S: TECHNOLOGY, TRAINING, AND TEACHING PROJECT AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH COGNITIVE CONCEPTS, INC.

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 The Three T’s: Technology, Training and Teaching Project, in the amount of $248,000, for the grant period of September 20, 2005, through July 19, 2006;

2. enter into a contractual agreement with Cognitive Concepts, Inc., in the approximate amount of $237,798, for the period of November 17, 2005, through July 19, 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-92 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT EIGHTEEN 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 THE GOVERNING BOARDS OF THE RECIPIENT CHARTER SCHOOLS

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

1. accept eighteengrant awards from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Public Charter School Federal Grant Program in the total amount of $4,755,884, for grant periods beginning with June 15, 2005, through September 30, 2008 as specified in the item;

2. enter into separate contractual agreements with the governing boards of the recipient charter schools, in the total amount of $4,755,884 for the contract periodsspecified below:

a. Acting for All, Inc., on behalf of Academy of Arts and Minds, in the amount of $200,000 grant period July 29, 2005, through July 31, 2006;

b. Archimedean Academy, Inc., on behalf of Archimedean Middle Conservatory, in the amount of $300,000, grant period July 1, 2005, through September 30, 2008;

c. Balere, Inc., on behalf of Balere Language Academy, in the amount of $200,000, grant period August 3, 2005, through July 31, 2006;

d. Doral Academy High School, Inc., on behalf of Doral Performing Arts and Entertainment Academy, in the amount of $300,000, grant period July 1, 2005, through September 30, 2008;

e. Florida School for Integrated Academics and Technologies, Inc., on behalf of School for Integrated Academies and Technologies, in the amount of $200,000, grant period July 29, 2005, through July 31, 2006;

f. Liceo ENLACE Miami! Charter Academy Inc., on behalf of Liceo ENLACE Miami! Charter Academy, in the amount of $300,000, grant period July 1, 2005, through September 30, 2008;

g. Life Skills Center Dade County, Inc., on behalf of Life Skills Center Miami-Dade County, in the amount of $300,000, grant period June 15, 2005, through September 30, 2008;

h. Mater Academy, Inc., on behalf of Mater Academy East Charter Middle School, in the amount of $300,000, grant period July 1, 2005, through September 30, 2008;

i. Mater Academy, Inc., on behalf of Mater Performing Arts and Entertainment Academy, in the amount of $300,000, grant period July 1, 2005, through September 30, 2008;

j. Miami Community Charter School, Inc., on behalf of Miami Community Charter School, in the amount of $200,000, grant period July 29, 2005, through July 31, 2006;

k. Mosaic Bilingual Academy, Inc., on behalf of Mosaic Bilingual Academy, in the amount of $300,000, grant period July 1, 2005, through September 30, 2008;

l. Renaissance Charter School, Inc., on behalf of Renaissance Middle Charter School, in the amount of $300,000 grant period July 1, 2005, through September 30, 2008;

m. Sandor Wiener School of Opportunity, Inc., on behalf of Sandor Wiener School of Opportunity, South, in the amount of $300,000, grant period July 1, 2005, through September 30, 2008;

n. Spirit City Academy, Inc., on behalf of Spirit City Academy, in the amount of $300,000 grant period July 14, 2005, through September 30, 2008;

o. Sweetwater Education, Inc., on behalf of Atlantic Science Academy, in the amount of $300,000 grant period July 1, 2005, through September 30, 2008;

p. United Cerebral Palsy of South Florida Charter Schools, Inc., on behalf of Early Beginnings Academy – Civic Center, in the amount of $170,297 grant period July 1, 2005, through September 30, 2008; and

q. United Cerebral Palsy of South Florida Charter Schools, Inc., on behalf of Early Beginnings Academy – North Shore, in the amount of $185,587 grant period July 1, 2005, through September 30, 2008;

r. Cooperative Charter School, Inc., on behalf of Cooperative Charter School, in the amount of $300,000 grant period July 1, 2005, through September 30, 2008;

3. retain funds from each grant in an amount not to exceed the annually negotiated indirect cost rate, as approved by the FLDOE, as allowed.

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

5. 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-93 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION TO FUND THE MINORITY SUBSTANCE ABUSE/HIV/HEPATITIS STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK PROGRAM

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

1. accept a grant award from the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration for funding the Minority Substance Abuse/HIV/Hepatitis Strategic Framework Program, in the amount of $254,320 annually, for a total of $1,271,600, for the five-year grant period of September 30, 2005, through September 29, 2010;

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-94 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING THE LEARNING FOR LIFE CHARACTER EDUCATION PROGRAM AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH LEARNING FOR LIFE, INC.

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 Learning for Life Character Education Program in the amount of $400,000, for the grant period of July 1, 2005, through June 30, 2006;

2. enter into a contractual agreement with Learning for Life, Inc., in the amount of $400,000, for the contract period of July 1, 2005, through June 30, 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-95 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT FOUR CONTINUATION GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY LITERACY ACT AND ENTER INTO SEPARATE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH MIAMI BEACH POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE; FANM AYISYEN NAN MIYAMI, INC.; GATROU GROUP, LLC.; AND OPA-LOCKA FRONT PORCH/NORTH DADE REVITALIZATION COUNCIL

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

1. accept four continuation grant awards from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act, in the total amount of $200,000, for the grant period of July 1, 2005, through June 30, 2006:

a. Senior Adult Learner (Continuation), in the amount of $50,000;

b. Middle School Literacy (Continuation), in the amount of $50,000;

c. Community Technology (Continuation), in the amount of $50,000; and

d. Front Porch Opa-locka (Continuation), in the amount of $50,000;

2. enter into separate contractual agreements in the total amount of $18,800, for the grant period of July 1, 2005, through June 30, 2006 with:

a. Opa-locka Front Porch North Dade Revitalization Council, in the total amount of $5,000;

b. Miami Beach Police Athletic League, in the total amount of $8,500;

c. Fanm Ayisyen Nan Miyami, Inc., in the total amount of $1,650; and

d. Gatrou Group, LLC., in the total amount of $3,650;

3. extend these programs and contractual agreements as authorized through official notifications 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.

C-96 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT SEVEN CONTINUATION GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING THE SEVEN 21^ST CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER PROGRAMS (CCLC) AND ENTER INTO SEPARATE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH MATER ACADEMY, INC.; FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY, INC.; ARTS FOR LEARNING MIAMI; MAXIM HEALTHCARE SERVICES, INC.; ROBERT ROOTS; TRAINING UNLIMITED; CITY OF MIAMI; YOUNG MEN’S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION (YMCA) OF GREATER MIAMI; LEGAL SERVICES OF GREATER MIAMI, INC.; AND BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF GREATER MIAMI

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

1. accept seven continuation grant awards from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding the seven 21^st Century Community Learning Center Programs in the total amount of $2,396,600, for the grant period of July 1, 2005, through June 30, 2006:

a. Charles R. Drew Elementary School, in the amount of $121,600;

b. Florida International Academy A Charter School, in the amount of $210,000;

c. Holmes Elementary School, in the amount of $275,000;

d. Little Liberty Community Learning Center, in the amount of $440,000;

e. Miami Jackson Adult Education Center, in the amount of $335,000;

f. Mater Academy East and Mater Academy High Charter School, in the amount of $140,000; and

g. Science Engineering Communication Math Enhancement (SECME), in the amount of $875,000;

2. enter into separate contractual agreements in the total amount of $632,214, for the grant period of July 1, 2005, through June 30, 2006 with:

a. Robert Roots, in the amount of $40,000;

b. City of Miami, in the amount of $40,164;

c. Young Men’s Christian Association of Greater Miami, in the amount of $95,850;

d. Arts for Learning Miami, in the amount of $20,000;

e. Legal Services of Greater Miami, Inc., in the amount of $25,200;

f. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Miami, in the amount of $17,500;

g. Arts for Learning Miami, in the amount of $20,000;

h. Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc., in the amount of $18,000;

i. Training Unlimited, in the amount of $5,500;

j. Florida International Academy, Inc., on behalf of Florida International Academy A Charter School, in the amount of $210,000; and

k. Mater Academy, Inc., on behalf of Mater Academy East and Mater Academy High Charter School, in the amount of $140,000;

3. retain funds from each grant in an amount not to exceed the annually negotiated indirect cost rate, as approved by the FLDOE, as allowed.

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

5. 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-97 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT TWO GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING THE SUCCEED FLORIDA, CAREER AND PROFESSIONAL ACADEMIES AT MIAMI EDISON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

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

1. accept two grant awards from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE), for funding the SUCCEED Florida, Career and Professional Academies at Miami Edison Senior High School, in the total amount of $320,000, for the grant period of 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 program; and

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

C-98 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE TOMMY HILFIGER CORPORATE FOUNDATION, INC., FOR FUNDING THE MIAMI LEADERSHIP AND DESIGN SEMINAR TRAINING PROJECT FOR STUDENTS AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH TRAINING UNLIMITED

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

1. accept a grant award from the Tommy Hilfiger Corporate Foundation, Inc., for funding the Miami Leadership and Design Seminar Training Project For Students in the total amount of $25,000, for the grant period of September 9, 2005, through June 30, 2006;

2. enter into a contractual agreement with Training Unlimited in the total amount of $14,000, for the period of September 9, 2005, through June 30, 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-99 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM HEWLETT-PACKARD FOR FUNDING THE HP TECHNOLOGY FOR TEACHING LEADERSHIP GRANT PROGRAM

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

1. accept a grant award from the Hewlett-Packard Company for funding the HP Technology for Teaching Leadership Grant Program for equipment and professional development valued at approximately $57,000, for Carol City Elementary School, for the grant period of July 1, 2005, through July 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.

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

D-1 REQUEST TO ACCEPT THE FINDINGS OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM EVALUATION PROTOCOL DISTRICT REPORT

RECOMMEND: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept the findings of the Florida Department of Education Professional Development System Evaluation Protocol district report.

D-10 APPROVAL OF PERSONAL LEAVE
ANA RIVAS LOGAN

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, grant a personal leave of absence to Ms. Ana Rivas Logan for a one-year period, effective November 16, 2005.

D-11 APPROVAL OF PERSONAL LEAVE
MARTIN KARP

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, grant a personal leave of absence to Dr. Martin Karp for a one-year period, effective November 16, 2005.

D-12 ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATIONS - DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PROGRAM (DROP) LISTING 15

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept the resignations from employment of those Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) participants, included in DROP Listing 15, as of the dates indicated on the listing.

D-13 RATIFICATION OF 2005-2006 ADDENDUM TO THE 2003-2006 CONTRACT BETWEEN THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, LOCAL 1184 (replaced)

D-14 2005-2006 MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL (MEP) SALARY PLAN RECOMMENDATIONS

1. Approve the 2005-2006 Managerial Exempt Personnel General Salary Increase

2. Approve the 2005-2006 Managerial Exempt Personnel Salary Schedules

3. Approve Salary Adjustments for Designated Regional Center Directors and Principals

4. Authorize a Supplement for Assistant Principals and Vice Principals of Designated Senior High Schools

5. Authorize a Doctorate Pay Increment for School Site MEP Personnel Who Hold or Obtain a Doctoral Degree

6. Authorize Five Percent (5%) Salary Adjustment for Reclassification of Positions

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, do the following, effective July 1, 2005:

1. Approve a salary increase of 3% not to exceed the maximum of the pay range, for MEP employees in an active pay status on the date of Board approval and who meet eligibility criteria as defined in Section B of the Manual of Procedures for Management Exempt Personnel.

2. Approve the revised MEP Salary Schedules.

3. Approve salary adjustments for designated Regional Center Directors and Principals consistent with their years of position experience.

4. Authorize a $4,000 supplement to those Senior High School Assistant Principals and Vice Principals at designated senior high schools and who provide evening and weekend services on a regular basis in support of academic, athletic and other extra-curricular activities.

5. Authorize Doctorate Pay Increment of $2,500 for those school site MEP personnel who hold or obtain a Doctoral Degree from an accredited institution of higher learning in areas that directly impact teaching and learning.

6. Authorize an increase in compensation for a reclassification of a position to a higher pay grade from 2% to 5%.

D-15 AUTHORIZE THE 2005-2006 CONFIDENTIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL SALARY SCHEDULE AND SALARY INCREASE

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

1. eligible employees to advance one step effective July 1, 2005;

2. an increase of $1080 to the top step of the salary schedule; and

3. the 2005-2006 Confidential Exempt Personnel Salary Schedule.

D-16 AUTHORIZE THE 2005-2006 SALARY SCHEDULE AND SALARY INCREASE FOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS TO SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

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

1. eligible employees to advance one step effective July 1, 2005;

2. an increase of $1080 to the top step of the salary schedule; and

3. the 2005-2006 Salary Schedule for Administrative Assistants to School Board Members.

D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: OCTOBER 1 - 19, 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 957.

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

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

RECOMMENDED: That effective November 16, 2005, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1. establish and classify the following MEP and DCSAA positions:

a. K-8 Center Principal, MEP pay grade P2, School Operations

b. Senior Enterprise Exchange Engineer, DCSAA pay grade 43, Information Technology     Services

c. Enterprise Exchange Engineer, DCSAA pay grade 41, Information Technology Services

d. Enterprise Exchange Analyst, DCSAA pay grade 39, Information Technology Services,

e. Coordinator I, Fire Prevention, DCSAA, pay grade 40, District Inspections, Operations and     Emergency Management

2. approve the recommendations as set forth in the agenda item for appointments and lateral transfers to be effective November 17, 2005, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the item.

SALARY RANGE
P1 AP (12 month) AP (10 month)	78,000 - 117,526 68,330 - 105,649 61,200  -  93,386	26 25 24 23 22 21 20	103,996 - 161,071 99,998 - 136,389 96,000 - 127,435 81,792 - 122,270 72,842 - 117,526 67,291 - 110,404 62,162 - 101,322	43 41	56,602 - 98,053 51,349 - 89,230

D-23 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO TEACH OUT-OF-FIELD FOR THE PERIOD OF SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2005

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve instructional personnel assigned to teach out-of-field for the period of September 27, 2005 through October 31, 2005.

D-30 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
TERNEACE L. HALL – BUS AIDE
NORTHEAST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective November 16, 2005, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Terneace L. Hall, Bus Aide, at Northeast Transportation Center, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-31 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
KATIELYA E. LARCK – BUS AIDE
NORTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective November 16, 2005, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Katielya E. Larck, Bus Aide, at North Transportation Center, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-32 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
DEANDREA S. WASHINGTON – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTHEAST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective November 16, 2005, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Deandrea S. Washington, School Bus Driver, at Northeast Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

D-38 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ACCEPT AND SUPPORT THE MIAMI-DADE SCHOOLS POLICE DEPARTMENT’S CIVIL CITATION PROGRAM INTENDED TO ENSURE ELIGIBLE FIRST AND SECOND TIME JUVENILE OFFENDERS THAT COMMIT IDENTIFIED MISDEMEANOR OFFENSES ARE PROPERLY ASSESSED AND RECEIVE APPROPRIATE INTERVENTION SERVICES IN LIEU OF ARREST

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept and support the Miami-Dade Schools Police Department’s Civil Citation Program intended to ensure eligible first and second time juvenile misdemeanor offenders, not actively enrolled in any other diversion program, that commit identified offenses, be properly assessed and receive appropriate intervention services in lieu of arrest as authorized by Florida State Statutes.

D-39 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH CITIZEN’S CRIME WATCH OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, INCORPORATED

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with Citizen’s Crime Watch of Miami-Dade County, Incorporated for the amount of $114,000.

The appropriation for this item is included in the General Fund of the 2005-06 Adopted Budget.

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

E-1 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 2005

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

E-2 NON-EXPENDABLE PERSONAL PROPERTY INVENTORY REPORTS FOR JULY, AUGUST, AND SEPTEMBER 2005

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Non-Expendable Personal Property Inventory Deletions containing 3,067 items with a depreciated cost of $261,835 and Recoveries containing 18 items with a depreciated cost of $33,344 to update the records as indicated in July, August, and September 2005 reports.

E-25 REIMBURSEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 05-48 AUTHORIZING REIMBURSEMENT OF ELIGIBLE EXPENSES FROM FUTURE CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION OR OTHER TAX EXEMPT OBLIGATIONS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 05-48 setting forth the Board’s intention to reimburse itself from proceeds of Certificates of Participation or other Tax Exempt Obligations for previously incurred eligible expenses.

E-66 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO RELEASE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) #019-FF10, MEDICAL BENEFITS, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, WELLNESS, AND PRESCRIPTION DRUG PROGRAMS (revised)

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

1. authorize the Superintendent of Schools to issue Request For Proposal (RFP) # 019-FF10, Medical Benefits, Behavioral Health, Wellness, and Prescription Drug Programs; and

2. approve the Ad-Hoc Committee.

E-141 REQUEST APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL AWARDS ON TERM CONTRACTS

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

(1)

Contract No. 077-DD06 – TREE TRIMMING AND FENCE LINE CLEARING, is to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of tree trimming and fence line clearing, for Maintenance Operations, during the term of the contract, effective July 14, 2004, through January 13, 2006. This supplemental award is requested due to increased usage resulting from hurricane activity. The average monthly usage during the previous contract period, February 9, 2003, through May 9, 2004, was $29,873, while the usage during the current contract period averaged $83,042 per month. Maintenance Operations utilizes the services on this contract for preparation prior to a storm and cleanup afterwards. Pending requisitions prior to Hurricane Wilma have been identified, which total $334,825. An additional $400,000 is included as a direct result of services required due to Hurricane Wilma.

Fund Source	0100 - General
M/WBE Eligibility	Female African-American Male

 

 

PRIMARY

1. FLORIDA COAST SERVICES, INC.
6664 SWEET MAPLE LANE
BOCA RATON, FL 33433
OWNER: DONNA M. MULGREW, PRESIDENT (WF)

ALTERNATE

2. TROMPEX CORPORATION
13380 S.W. 131 STREET, SUITE 126
MIAMI, FL 33186
OWNER: TIM OKOINYAN, PRESIDENT (AM)

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $364,775.00
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $880,850.63
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $975,419.95

(2)

Contract No. 015-DD05 – AUDIO VISUAL, TELEVISION, RADIO AND MISCELLANEOUS STUDIO EQUIPMENT, is to establish acontract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may berequired, of audio visual, television, radio and miscellaneous studio equipment, for use by various Miami-Dade County public schools and various departments, during the term of the contract, effective April 15, 2004, through April 14, 2006. This supplemental award is requested due to an increased use of the bid by schools and departments. This is a first-time bid with firm fixed prices. The items on this bid are purchased using the District’s shopping cart, enabling accurate tracking of expenditures and quantities. Purchases of televisions, VCR/DVD players, and projectors have exceeded the estimated quantities due to the favorable pricing on the bid. In addition, QZAB anticipates a purchase of 243 additional projectors, as well as other audio-visual items. This year’s usage averaged $98,972 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	Various
M/WBE Eligibility	Hispanic Male

 

 

1. ADVANCED MICRO SERVICES
12036 S.W. 132 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33186
OWNER: ALAIN AGRAMONTE, PRESIDENT

2. AFFORDABLE COMPUTER PRODUCTSS
3204 SKYLANE DRIVE, SUITE 5
CARROLLTON, TX 75006
OWNER: CHARLES P. MORRIS, PRESIDENT

3. B & H PHOTO VIDEO, INC.
420 NINTH AVENUE
NEW YORK, NY 10001
OWNER: HERMAN SCHRIEBER, PRESIDENT

4. CUSTOM COMPUTER SPECIALISTS, INC.
70 SUFFOLK COURT
HAUPPAUGE, NY 11788
OWNER: GREGORY GALDI, PRESIDENT

5. LONG’S ELECTRONICS, INC.
2630 5 AVENUE SOUTH
IRONDALE, AL 35210-1240
OWNER: JAMES N. LONG, PRESIDENT

6. PYRAMID SCHOOL PRODUCTS
6510 NORTH 54 STREET
TAMPA, FL 33610-1908
OWNER: JOHN O. MILLER

7. SCHOOL SPECIALTY, INC.
100 PARAGON PARKWAY
MANSFIELD, OH 44903
OWNER: DAVID J. VANDER ZANDEN, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

8. SOUTHERN BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
1801 SOUTH PERIMETER ROAD, SUITE 120
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33309
OWNER: TOM JOHNSON, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

9. TRANSWORLD SERVICES, INC.
2025 N.W. 102 AVENUE, NO. 101
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: JUAN DEMIGUEL, PRESIDENT (HM)

10. TROXELL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
11767 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY, NO. 146
MIAMI, FL 33156
OWNER: JIM TROXELL, PRESIDENT

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $1,786,309.75
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $825,836.07

(3)

Contract No. 032-CC07 – DIESEL FUEL (LOW SULFUR) NORTH OF FLAGLER STREET – TRANSPORT DELIVERY, is to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit service charge with escalation/de-escalation diesel fuel prices, based on the OPIS average rack prices, quantities, as may be required, of diesel fuel, for the Department of Transportation, Vehicle Maintenance, during the term of the contract, effective January 12, 2005, through January 11, 2006. This supplemental award is requested due to steady increases in diesel fuel prices. Last contract usage averaged $207,409.65 per month, while this year’s usage has averaged $276,546.20 per month. The supplemental amount requested is based on the average monthly expenditure, times the twelve (12) month contract period, minus the original award amount.

Fund Source	0100 - General
M/WBE Eligibility	None

 

 

1. TRUMAN ARNOLD COMPANIES
2386 CLOWER STREET, B-200
SNELLVILLE, GA 30078
OWNER: TRUMAN ARNOLD, C.E.O.

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $2,488,915.80
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $829,638.60

E-142 REPORT PURCHASES MADE WITHIN GUIDELINES OF BOARD RULE 6Gx13-3C-1.10 – PURCHASE APPROVAL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the report of purchases made within guidelines of Board Rule 6Gx13-3C-1.10 -- Purchase Approval.

E-143 TERMINATE THE AWARD OF ITEMS 1A THROUGH 5C ON CONTRACT NO. 058-DD01 – ARMED AND UNARMED SECURITY GUARDS

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

1. TERMINATE the award of Items 1A through 5C, onContract No. 058-DD01 – ARMED AND UNARMED SECURITY GUARDS, effective November 16, 2005, as follows:

CORPORATE PROTECTION SECURITY GROUP, INC.
2510 N.W. 97 AVENUE, SUITE 100
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: JULIAN DAVID GONZALEZ, PRESIDENT

2. Not implement the prescribed default provision, as noted in Board Rule 6Gx13-3C-1.08 – Performance and Payment Security, Declining a bid Award and Bonding Company Qualifications, on Corporate Protection Security Group, Inc.

E-144 TERMINATE AWARD OF ITEMS 51 AND 60 ONCONTRACT NO. 085-DD08 – ART SUPPLIES

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

1. TERMINATE the award of Items 51 and 60 on Contract No. 085-DD08 – ART SUPPLIES, effective November 16, 2005, as follows:

STANDARD STATIONERY SUPPLY COMPANY
2251 SOUTH FOSTER AVENUE
WHEELING, IL 60090
OWNER: DAVID WILSON, PRESIDENT

2. Not implement the prescribed default provision, as noted in Board Rule 6Gx13-3C-1.08 -- Performance and Payment Security, Declining aBid Award and Bonding Company Qualifications, Standard Stationery Supply Company.

E-145 TERMINATE CONTRACT NO. 099-DD07 – BRAKE DRUMS AND BRAKE-LINING KITS

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

1. TERMINATE the award of Contract No. 099-DD07 – BRAKE DRUMS AND BRAKE-LINING KITS, effective November 16, 2005, as follows:

PRIMARY

TOTAL TRUCK PARTS, INC.
7270 N.W. 43 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166 ESTIMATE $492,468.12
OWNER: MARC KAROON, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

POWER BRAKE EXCHANGE
2050 N.W. 23 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33142
OWNER: JOHN A. KENNEDY, C.E.O.

2. Not implement the prescribed default provision, as noted in Board Rule 6Gx13-3C-1.08 -- Performance and Payment Security, Declining a Bid Award and Bonding Company Qualifications, on Total Truck Parts, Inc. and Power Brake Exchange.

E-146 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND BERRIER ASSOCIATES, PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 022-FF10 – PUBLIC OPINION SURVEY – ADULT/VOCATIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AUTHORIZE the Superintendent or designee, to enter into a contractual services agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and Berrier Associates, pursuant to Request For Proposals No. 022-FF10 – PUBLIC OPINION SURVEY – ADULT/VOCATIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS, to provide a survey to assess the public’s opinion of and engagement with Miami-Dade County Public Schools adult/vocational education programs, for the Office of Public Relations, effective November 16, 2005, as follows:

1. BERRIER ASSOCIATES
711 MONTGOMERY AVENUE, SECOND FLOOR
NARBERTH, PA 19072
OWNER: ROBERT J. BERRIER, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the estimated amount of $47,500.

E-147 TERMINATE AND RE-AWARD CONTRACT NO. 061-EE10 – RELOCATION OF FURNITURE, FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT

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

1. TERMINATE the award of Items 1 through 14 on Contract No. 061-EE10 - RELOCATION OF FURNITURE, FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT, effective November 16, 2005, as follows:

BELTMANN GROUP
3039 N. ANDREWS AVE. EXTENSION
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33064
OWNER: RICHARD FERGUSON, GENERAL MANAGER

2. RE-AWARD Items 1 through 14 on Contract No. 061-EE10 - RELOCATION OF FURNITURE, FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT, effective November 16, 2005, through August 16, 2007, as follows:

JOHN MOVING, INC.
18353 N.E. 4^TH COURT
MIAMI, FL 33179
OWNER: RUSSELL L.TATE

3. Not implement the prescribed default provision, as noted in Board Rule 6Gx13-3C-1.08 -- Performance and Payment Security, Declining a Bid Award and Bonding Company Qualifications, on Beltmann Group.

E-148 REJECT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 130-EE10 – PUBLIC OPINION SURVEY OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Request For Proposals No. 130-EE10 – PUBLIC OPINION SURVEY OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, to permit rebidding.

E-149 AWARD BID NO. 101-EE02 – PLASTIC CAN LINERS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 101-EE02 – PLASTIC CAN LINERS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of plastic can liners, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective November 16, 2005, through November 15, 2007, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. ALL AMERICAN POLY
40 TURNER PLACE
PISCATAWAY, NY 08854
OWNER: JACK KLEIN, PRESIDENT

2. PABCO INDUSTRIES, INC.
166 FRELINGHUYSEN AVENUE
NEWARK, NJ 07114
OWNER: LINDA SHERMAN, MANAGING MEMBER (WF)

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

FIRST ALTERNATE

4. DISTRICT HEALTHCARE AND JANITORIAL SUPPLY, INC.
10302 N.W. SOUTH RIVER DRIVE, BAY #24
MEDLEY, FL 33178
OWNER: PERNELL WILLIAMS (AM)

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

6. PABCO INDUSTRIES, LLC
166 FRELINGHUYSEN AVENUE
NEWARK, NJ 07114-1694
OWNER: LINDA SHERMAN, MANAGING MEMBER (WF)

SECOND ALTERNATE

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

8. INTERBORO PACKAGING CORPORATION
114 BRACKEN ROAD
MONTGOMERY, NY 12549-2600
OWNER: EDITH JEREMIAS, PRESIDENT (WF)

9. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $2,534,964.

E-150 REJECT BID NO. 115-EE01 – CABINETRY AND INCIDENTAL MILLWORK

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Bid No. 115-EE01 – CABINETRY AND INCIDENTAL MILLWORK, to permit rebidding.

E-151 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND GREENBERG TRAURIG, P.A. AND THE KNOX FIRM, JOINTLY, PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 003-FF10 – DEBT COUNSEL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AUTHORIZE the Superintendent or designee, to enter into a contractual services agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and Greenberg Traurig, P.A. and The Knox Firm, jointly, pursuant to Request For Proposals No. 003-FF10 – DEBT COUNSEL, to provide legal services, primarily related to the District’s issuance of tax exempt debt, including but not limited to the issuance of Certificates of Participation, General Obligation Bonds and Tax Anticipation Notes, effective December 1, 2005, through November 30, 2008, as follows:

1. GREENBERG TRAURIG, P.A./THE KNOX FIRM 1221 Brickell AvenueMiami, FL 33131 OWNER: CESAR ALVAREZ, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase services as per the fee schedule (Attachment A)

E-152 AWARD BID NO. 015-FF02M/WBE – FLOOR FINISH

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 015-FF02M/WBE – FLOOR FINISH, to purchase, at a firm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of floor finish, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective November 17, 2005, through November 16, 2007, as follows:

PRIMARY

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

FIRST ALTERNATE

2. SECO SUPPLIES, INC.
445 GRAND BAY DRIVE
KEY BISCAYNE, FL 33149
OWNER: SYBIL J. PULVER, PRESIDENT (WF)

SECOND ALTERNATE

3. TOTAL CONNECTION, INC.
20451 N.W. 2 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33169
OWNER: JOE ORUKOTAN, PRESIDENT (AM)

4. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $926,899.20.

E-200 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULES: INITIAL 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, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend 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 the pages to the document Manual of Internal Fund Accounting for Elementary and Secondary Schools, which is incorporated by reference and made part of this rule.

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

F-1 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 05-072, CENTURY HOMESTEAD LLC, LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SW 115 AVENUE AND SW 228 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. 05-072, Century Homestead LLC, located at the southwest corner of SW 115 Avenue and SW 228 Street, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $54,176.

F-3 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 05-184, MARCOS CENTURION, LOCATED AT 11605 SW 95 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. 05-184, Marcos Centurion, located 11605 SW 95 Street, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $6,388.

F-4 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 05-074, PARKS BANKS AND JESSE AND PAUL WHITE, LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SW 189 AVENUE AND SW 320 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. 05-074, Parks Banks and Jesse and Paul White, located at the northwest corner of SW 189 Avenue and SW 320 Street, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $148,070.

F-5 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 2004-113, WONDERLY SOUTH DADE, LLC, LOCATED WEST OF THE NORTHWEST INTERSECTION OF SW 162 AVENUE AND SW 328 STREET, HOMESTEAD, 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 Application No. 2004-113, Wonderly South Dade LLC., located west of the northwest intersection of SW 162 Avenue and SW 328 Street, Homestead, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $31,200.

F-6 AUTHORIZATION TO DEDICATE A PORTION OF VACANT BOARD-OWNED LAND LOCATED AT SW 157 AVENUE BETWEEN SW 45 STREET AND SW 44 TERRACE, MIAMI, TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY PURPOSES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute the necessary documents to dedicate vacant land to Miami-Dade County for a right-of-way purposes, as described in the agenda item.

F-7 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A GRANT OF EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT FOR RONALD W. REAGAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (STATE SCHOOL “FFF”), LOCATED AT 8600 NW 107 AVENUE, DORAL

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 and Light for Ronald W. Reagan Senior High School (State School “FFF”), as described in the agenda item.

F-8 RENEWAL AND AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA EAST COAST RAILWAY COMPANY FOR 25 FACULTY PARKING SPACES BEHIND THE DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 4001 NE 2 AVENUE, MIAMI

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the renewal of the lease agreement with Florida East Coast Railway Company for 25 faculty parking spaces behind the Design and Architecture Senior High School, for the period of December 18, 2005 through December 17, 2006, and execution of an amendment to the lease agreement to establish a new annual rental rate of $4,650. All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement will remain unchanged.

F-9 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A THIRD LEASE AMENDMENT WITH HOSANNA COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH FOR USE OF THE PARKING FACILITIES AT OLINDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 5536 NW 21 AVENUE, MIAMI

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute a third lease amendment with Hosanna Community Baptist Church for use of the parking facilities at Olinda Elementary School, in order to change the date by which the Church must secure a CO from December 13, 2005 to December 13, 2006. All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement will remain unchanged.

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

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

1. adjust the capital budget in the amount of $32,852,911; and

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

F-21 AUTHORIZATION TO GRANT A WASTEWATER LINE EASEMENT LOCATED AT NORTH DADE MIDDLE SCHOOL SITE AT 1840 NW 157 STREET, MIAMI DADE, FLORIDA IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, PROJECT NO. KV0583

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the execution of the wastewater main easement at the North Dade Middle School site, Project No. KV0583, in favor of Miami-Dade County.

F-22 AMEND THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER FACILITIES TO SERVICE RONALD W. REAGAN/DORAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL SITE, PROJECT NO. A0744

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute an amendment to the previously authorized agreement with Miami-Dade County for the temporary provision of wastewater services for planned improvements at the Ronald W. Reagan/Doral Senior High School site Project No. A0744, at an approximate cost of $316,754.

F-23 AUTHORIZATION TO EXERCISE THE SECOND-YEAR OPTION OF THE FOUR-YEAR AGREEMENTS WITH POST, BUCKLEY, SCHUH & JERNIGAN, INC. (d/b/a PBS&J), CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC., ADA ENGINEERING, INC., AND PACO GROUP, INC., AS CONSULTANTS TO PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULING SERVICES UNDER THE SAME TERMS AND CONDITIONS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent, or his designee, to exercise the second-year option with Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc. (d/b/a PBS&J), Construction Management Services, Inc., A.D.A. Engineering, Inc., and PACO Group, Inc., to provide consulting services for Construction Scheduling under the same terms and conditions with a 2.77% CPI increase adjustment to the negotiated hourly rates.

F-24 COMMISSIONING OF JASCO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., AS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM FOR THE RENOVATIONS AND REMODELING PROJECT AT MIAMI LAKES EDUCATIONAL CENTER, PROJECT NO. A0815

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 the Renovations and Remodeling Project at Miami Lakes Educational Center – Project No. A0815, for the following consideration:

1. a total lump sum fee of $37,750 for pre-construction services, which represents approximately 1.12% of the estimated construction cost of $3.38 million; and

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

F-25 COMMISSIONING OF HARPER AIKEN PARTNERS, INC., AS PROJECT ARCHITECT/ENGINEER FOR THE RENOVATIONS, REMODELING AND ADDITIONS AT NORTH HIALEAH ELEMENTARY, PROJECT NO. A0750D

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Harper Aiken Partners, Inc., as Project Architect/Engineer for the Renovations, Remodeling and Additions at North Hialeah Elementary, Project No. A0750D, as follows:

1. a lump sum fee of $563,340 for Basic Services; and

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

F-26 COMMISSIONING OF GILI-McGRAW ARCHITECTS, LLP, AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER FOR THE POOL AND POOL DECK REPAIRS AT MAST ACADEMY, PROJECT NO. B01009

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Gili-McGraw Architects, LLP, as Architect/Engineer for the Pool and Pool Deck Repairs at MAST Academy, Project #B01009, as follows:

1. a lump sum fee of $140,500 for Basic Services; and

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

F-27 AUTHORIZATION TO EXERCISE THE SECOND-YEAR OPTION OF THE FOUR-YEAR AGREEMENTS WITH POST, BUCKLEY, SCHUH & JERNIGAN, INC. (d/b/a PBS&J), PACO GROUP, INC. CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC., ADA ENGINEERING, INC., AND COST MANAGEMENT, INC., AS CONSULTANTS TO PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATING SERVICES UNDER THE SAME TERMS AND CONDITIONS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent, or his designee, to exercise the second-year option with Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc. (d/b/a PBS&J), PACO Group, Inc., Construction Management Services, Inc., A.D.A. Engineering, Inc., and Cost Management, Inc., to provide consulting services for Construction Cost Estimating under the same terms and conditions with a 2.77% CPI increase adjustment to the negotiated hourly rates.

F-28 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
HEWETT-KIER CONSTRUCTION, INC.
PROJECT NO. A01131
MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION
CENTENNIAL MIDDLE SCHOOL
8601 SW 212 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the GMP for Hewett-Kier Construction, Inc., Project No. A01131, Modular Classroom Addition, Centennial Middle School, in the total amount of $11,771,364 which includes building cost, site cost and a contingency in the amount of $1,070,124.

F-29 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
HEWETT-KIER CONSTRUCTION, INC. AT
ERNEST R GRAHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
7330 WEST 32 AVENUE, HIALEAH, FLORIDA FOR
PROJECT NO. A01105
MODULAR CLASSROOM BUILDINGS AND
PROJECT NO. 00270501
RENOVATIONS TO EXISTING FACILITY AND SITE IMPROVEMENTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the GMPs for Hewett-Kier Construction, Inc., Project No. A01105, Modular Classroom Addition and Project No. 00270501, Renovations to Existing Facility and Site Improvements at Ernest R Graham Elementary School, in the amounts of $6,943,000 with contingency of $631,182 and $3,538,500 with contingency of $321,681, respectively.

F-30 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
VEITIA PADRON, INC. AT
HENRY M. FLAGLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
5222 NW 1 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA FOR
PROJECT NO. 00140500
MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION AND
PROJECT NO. 00209203
RENOVATIONS TO EXISTING FACILITY
AND SITE IMPROVEMENTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the GMPs for, Project No. 00140500, Modular Classroom Addition and Project No. 00209203, Renovations to Existing Facility and Site Improvements at Henry M. Flagler Elementary School, in the amounts of $6,004,958 with contingency of $545,905 and $4,055,068 with contingency of $368,643, respectively.

F-31 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
VEITIA PADRON, INC.
PROJECT NO. 00178200
MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION
MIAMI PALMETTO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
7460 SW 118 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the GMP for Veitia Padron, Inc., Project No. 00178200, Modular Classroom Addition, Miami Palmetto Senior High School, in the total amount of $ 8,565,888 which includes building cost, site cost and a contingency in the amount of $ 778,717.

F-32 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
COASTAL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY AT
KENSINGTON PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
711 NW 30 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA FOR
PROJECT NO. 00147000
MODULAR CLASSROOM BUILDINGS AND
PROJECT NO. 00147001
RENOVATIONS TO EXISTING FACILITY AND SITE IMPROVEMENTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the GMPs for Coastal Construction Company, Project No. 00147000, Modular Classroom Addition and Project No. 00147001, Renovations to Existing Facility and Site Improvements at Kensington Park Elementary School, in the amount of $5,495,073 with contingency of $499,552 and $3,949,375 with contingency of $419,036, respectively.

F-33 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP) (revised)
PIRTLE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
AT
ROCKWAY MIDDLE SCHOOL
9393 SW 29 TERRACE, MIAMI, FLORIDA
FOR
PROJECT NO. A01134
MODULAR CLASSROOM BUILDINGS
AND
PROJECT NO. 00212402
RENOVATIONS TO EXISTING FACILITY AND SITE IMPROVEMENTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the GMPs for Pirtle Construction Company, Project No. A01134, Modular Classroom Addition and Project No. 00212402, Renovations to Existing Facility and Site Improvements, at Rockway Elementary School, in the amounts of $9,300,000 with contingency of $845,454 and $3,945,554 with contingency of $358,687, respectively.

F-34 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
CENTEX CONSTRUCTION, LLC AT
JOHN I. SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
10415 NW 52 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA FOR
PROJECT NO. 00177600
MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION AND
PROJECT NO. 00177601
RENOVATIONS TO EXISTING FACILITY AND SITE IMPROVEMENTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the GMPs for Centex Construction, LLC, Project No. 00177600, Modular Classroom Addition and Project No. 00177601, Renovations to Existing Facility and Site Improvements at John I. Smith Elementary School, in the amount of $5,549,775 with contingency of $504,525 and $1,287,080 with contingency of $117,007, respectively.

F-35 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
COASTAL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
PROJECT NO. 00178100
MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION
PINECREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
10250 SW 57 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

F-36 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 3
PROJECT NO. A0750C
MEDIA CENTER ADDITIONS/RENOVATIONS
MAE M. WALTERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
650 W 33 STREET, HIALEAH, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order, Change Order No. 3 on Project No. A0750C, Media Center Additions/Renovations, Mae M. Walters Elementary School for an additional cost of $63,437 and approve a time extension of 14 days.

F-37 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A0825S3661
MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION
NATURAL BRIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1650 NE 141 STREET, NORTH MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A0825S3661, Modular Classroom Addition, Natural Bridge Elementary School for an additional cost of $36,014 and approve a time extension of 45 days.

F-38 CHANGE ORDER NO. 4
PROJECT NO. A0793
NEW CONSTRUCTION - RENOVATION
GEORGE T. BAKER AVIATION
3275 NW 42 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 4 on Project No. A0793, New Construction – Renovation, George T. Baker Aviation for an additional cost of $46,143.

F-39 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 (revised)
PROJECT NO. A0751
DESIGN-BUILD K-8 SCHOOL
STATE SCHOOL “QQ1” @ FIU NORTH SITE (K-8) - RELIEF FOR
NORTH MIAMI MIDDLE, W.J. BRYAN ELEMENTARY AND
NATURAL BRIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
15000 BAY VISTA BOULEVARD, NORTH MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A0751, Design-Build K-8 School, State School “QQ1” @ FIU North Site (K-8) - Relief for North Miami Middle, W.J. Bryan Elementary and Natural Bridge Elementary Schools for an additional cost of $299,070 and approve a time extension of 149 days.

F-50 FINAL RENEWAL OF CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH HEWETT-KIER CONSTRUCTION, INC.
JOB ORDER CONTRACT (JOC)
DETAILED REPAIRS AND CONSTRUCTION TASKS FOR MAINTENANCE
(ORIGINAL CONTRACT NO. JOC03C4)
FIRST RENEWAL CONTRACT NO. JOC03C4A
FINAL RENEWAL CONTRACT NO. JOC03C4B

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to renew the contractual agreement with Hewett-Kier Construction, Inc., Contract No. JOC03-C4-B, in conformance with Article 14 of the contract, for a period of one year, commencing on the date the current contract meets the maximum value, or on November 19, 2005 whichever occurs first.

F-51 EXTENSION OF CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH WEISS & WOOLRICH SOUTHERN ENTERPRISES, INC., PROJECT NO. BB0642A ROOFING TERM CONTRACT 2004-2005: VARIOUS LOCATIONS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to extend the contractual agreement with Weiss & Woolrich Southern Enterprises, Inc., commencing November 16, 2005, for a period of one year or $5,000,000, whichever occurs first.

F-60 AWARD BID NO 125-EE10 – FENCE PARTS (SUPPLY ONLY)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 125-EE10 – FENCE PARTS (SUPPLY ONLY), to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of fence parts (supply only), for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective November 17, 2005, through November 16, 2006, as follows:

1. US WHOLESALE PIPE & TUBE, INC.
3351 GRAND BLVD.
HOLIDAY, FL 34690 ESTIMATE $116,929.68
OWNER: STEVEN DELOACHE, REGIONAL MANAGER

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $116,929.68.

F-61 AWARD BID NO. 127-EE10 – FURNISH AND INSTALL FENCE AND GATES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 127-EE10 – FURNISH AND INSTALL FENCE AND GATES, to furnish and install, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of chain-link fences, gates, accessories, and related services, at any Miami-Dade County Public Schools location, for Maintenance Operations, during the term of the bid, effective December 11, 2005, through December 10, 2006, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. GOMEZ & SON FENCE
420 N.W. 120 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33182
ESTIMATE $561,050.61
OWNER: CARIDAD GOMEZ, PRESIDENT (HF)

SECONDARY

2. RONALD M. GIBBONS, INC.
1301 N.W. 198 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33169 ESTIMATE $1,010,452.80
OWNER: RONALD M. GIBBONS, PRESIDENT(AM)

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $1,010,452.80.

F-62 AWARD BID NO. 017-FF10 – COMMERCIAL LEASING OF PAVED-PARKING FACILITIES AT FIENBERG/FISHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (REBID)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 017-FF10 – COMMERCIAL LEASING OF PAVED-PARKING FACILITIES AT FIENBERG/FISHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (REBID), to establish a contract for the commercial leasing of the paved-parking facilities, at Fienberg/Fisher Elementary School, effective for one (1) year with a one (1) year extension option. The contract will commence upon obtaining any and all necessary licenses, permits, use approval or other approval(s), as required by the City of Miami Beach as follows:

1. KEY PARKING SERVICES, INC.
541 JEFFERSON AVENUE
MIAMI BEACH, FL 33139 ESTIMATE $102,000
OWNER: MICHAEL D’ALESSANDRO
PRESIDENT/TREASURER

F-63 AWARD BID NO. 064-EE09 – GREASE TRAP, SEPTIC TANK AND STORM DRAIN PUMP-OUT AND REPAIR SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 064-EE09 – GREASE TRAP, SEPTIC TANK AND STORM DRAIN PUMP-OUT AND REPAIR SERVICES, to establish a contract, with a primary and an alternate vendor, to furnish, at firm unit prices, all labor, supervision, materials, equipment and transportation necessary to perform pump-out service and repair grease traps, septic tanks and storm drains, at various Miami-Dade County Public Schools facilities, for Regulatory Compliance, duringthe term of the bid, effective November 16, 2005, through November 15, 2006, as follows:PRIMARY

1. ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE SYSTEMS, INC.
12650 N.W. SOUTH RIVER DRIVE
MEDLEY, FL 33178 ESTIMATE $610,750
OWNER: GABRIEL A. POU, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

2. CARLOS RIVERO PLUMBING & SEPTIC TANK CONTRACTOR, INC.
10360 S.W. 34 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33165 ESTIMATE $627,950
OWNER: JAVIER RIVERO, PRESIDENT

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase required services not to exceed the estimated amount of $627,950.

F-70 PREQUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION

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

1. approve the prequalification of new applicants and renewal of existing certifications for contractors, as indicated in the agenda item;

2. approve the increases in SA Consultants, LLC prequalification limits; and

3. deny Zurqui Construction Services, Inc.’s request to increase its single prequalification limit.

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

G-1 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. ANTHONY C. BROOKS - DOAH CASE NO. 04-4478

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, enter an order accepting the Administrative Law Judge’s Recommended Order in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Anthony C. Brooks - DOAH Case No. 04-4478, rescinding Mr. Brooks’ thirty (30) day suspension and awarding Mr. Brooks salary and benefits that accrued during the suspension, together with interest at the statutory rate.

G-2 SCHOOL BOARD AUTHORIZATION OF PROPOSED CONTRACTS FOR DEPUTY BOARD ATTORNEY AND ASSOCIATE BOARD ATTORNEYS (replaced org. chart)

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

1. Authorize contracts with Marylin Batista-McNamara as Deputy School Board Attorney; Laura Pincus, Esquire, as Senior Associate Attorney – Academic Programs and Compliance; Luis M. Garcia, Esquire, as Senior Associate Attorney – Administrative/Regulatory Compliance and Governance; Melinda L. McNichols, Esquire, as Associate Attorney – Administrative/Regulatory Compliance and Governance; Stephen Shochet, Esquire, as Senior Associate Attorney – Business Operations/Construction; Kimberly Hall, Esquire, as Associate Attorney – Business Operations/Contracts/Real Estate; Jean Marie Middleton, Esquire, as Senior Associate Attorney – Personnel; and Ana I. Segura, Esquire, as Associate Attorney – Personnel.

2. Approve job descriptions as submitted.

3. Authorize consulting contract with Randall D. Burks, B.A., M.Ed., Ph.D., J.D.

G-3 PROPOSED ENACTMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13–8A-1.07, OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL (revised)

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 6Gx13-8A-1.07, Office of Inspector General.

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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11.16.05