Excerpts from Unofficial Minutes of the November 16, 2005 Board Meeting

APPROVED Bid Opening Lists of October 4, 10, 13, and 20, 2005.

APPROVED Minutes of the October 19, 2005 School Board meeting.

108,145 A-1 HEARD The Superintendent’s Informational Reports to the Board on selected topics.

108,146 A-2 AUTHORIZED The Superintendent to conduct the MEP Incentive Plan Pilot Study with 24 selected schools, six Regional Superintendents, and 13 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.

108,147 A-3 AUTHORIZED The Superintendent to establish Healthy Beverages and Food Guidelines for all food sales before, during, and one hour after school as outlined in Attachment A; mandate PE at all elementary/ middle schools; implement Fitness Lifestyle Design course at all un-served high schools; establish a Middle School Athletics/Activity coordinator supplement; commit to hold the Division of School Athletics/individual school athletic programs harmless for any revenue lost from change in food sales guidelines; and develop and implement a comprehensive Health Literacy curriculum to ensure that students meet the national health education standards.

108,148 A-4 APPROVED* The proposed Memoranda of Understanding modifying provisions of the labor contracts with the exclusive bargaining agents for the five labor unions to facilitate the implementation of the revised calendars to make up lost workdays due to hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Wilma.

* As amended, to not use Presidents’ Day [February 20, 2006] as a makeup day.

108,149 A-5 ADOPTED* The following Emergency School Board 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.

* As amended, to conform with the amendment in Item A-4 , not to use Presidents’ Day [February 20, 2006] as a makeup day.

108,150 B-1 DISCUSSED New Business: Board members.

108,151 B-2 DIRECTED* The Chairman to consult with other elected officials and emergency response agencies, including FEMA and the American Red Cross, to identify best practices and cost-sharing opportunities; and directed the Superintendent to provide a report to the Board by February 15^th to consider, if appropriate, additional measures or changes in emergency preparations and response, including, but not limited to, items narrated in the agenda item.

* Amended, as reflected above.

108,152 B-3 ELIMINATED The Information Technology Management Advisory Panel (ITMAP); and thanked the members of the Information Technology Management Advisory Panel (ITMAP) for a job well done.

108,153 B-4 DIRECTED 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.

108,154 B-5 RECOGNIZED 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.

108,155 B-6 ELIMINATED The Summer School Ad Hoc Committee; and thanked the members of the Summer School Ad Hoc Committee for a job well done.

******** B-7 WITHDREW Request to eliminate the Dade-Monroe Teacher Education Center Council.

108,156 B-8 ELIMINATED The Early Childhood Task Force; and thanked the members of the Early Childhood Task Force for their membership.

108,157 B-9 APPROVED Resolution No. 05-49 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Dante B. Fascell Elementary School and its principal, Ms. Estela Santiago, for the school’s participation in Nova Southeastern University’s Education Express IV Bus Tour.

108,158 B-10 APPROVED 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.

108,159 B-11 DENIED Request to authorize payment for 30 workdays to the five assistant Board Attorneys whose contracts were not renewed.

108,160 C-1 AUTHORIZED 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 granted an exception to Board Rule 6Gx13-3F-1.021, based on specific expertise, pending approval by the Professional Services Contract Committee.

108,161 C-2 APPROVED The 2005-2006 School Improvement Plans.

108,162 C-3 APPROVED The 2005-2006 Educational Excellence School Advisory Council Membership Rosters.

108,163 C-20 AWARDED Bid No. 007-FF02 – Diplomas, to Herff Jones, Inc. (Primary), and Balfour Company (Alternate), effective November 16, 2005 through November 30, 2007.

108,164 C-21 AWARDED Bid No. 009-FF10 – Delivery of Testing Materials, to Comet Courier Corp., effective December 1, 2005 through November 30, 2007.

108,165 C-30 AUTHORIZED The acceptance of a donation of seven access dinghies from the Aventura Marketing Council to be used to teach students with disabilities to sail independently.

108,166 C-70 AUTHORIZED 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

Other actions as delineated in the Official Agenda.

108,167 C-78 AUTHORIZED The acceptance of 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; and other actions as delineated in the Official Agenda.

108,168 C-79 AUTHORIZED The acceptance of 13 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 various schools as delineated in the Official Agenda; entered into separate contractual agreements in the total amount of $595,000, for the grant period of July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006, with various entities as delineated in the Official Agenda; and other actions therein.

108,169 C-80 AUTHORIZED The acceptance of 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; and other actions as delineated in the Official Agenda.

108,170 C-81 AUTHORIZED The acceptance of 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; and other actions as delineated in the Official Agenda.

108,171 C-82 AUTHORIZED The acceptance of 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; and other actions as delineated in the Official Agenda.

108,172 C-83 AUTHORIZED The acceptance of 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; and other actions as delineated in the Official Agenda.

108,173 C-84 AUTHORIZED The acceptance of 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; and other actions as delineated in the Official Agenda.

108,174 C-85 AUTHORIZED The acceptance of 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; and other actions as delineated in the Official Agenda.

108,175 C-86 AUTHORIZED The acceptance of 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; and other actions as delineated in the Official Agenda.

108,176 C-88 AUTHORIZED The acceptance of 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; entered into separate contracts with various agencies as delineated in the Official Agenda; and other actions therein.

108,177 C-89 AUTHORIZED The acceptance of 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: Booker T. Washington Senior High School, in the amount of $1,500; and William H. Turner Technical Arts High School, in the amount of $9,705; and other actions as delineated in the Official Agenda.

108,178 C-90 AUTHORIZED The acceptance of 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; and other actions as delineated in the Official Agenda.

108,179 C-91 AUTHORIZED The acceptance of 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; and other actions as delineated in the Official Agenda.

108,180 C-92 AUTHORIZED The acceptance of 18 grant 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 June 15, 2005 through September 30, 2008, as specified in the item; entered into separate contractual agreements with the governing boards of the recipient charter schools, as delineated in the Official Agenda, in the total amount of $4,755,884, for the contract periods specified; and other actions as delineated in the Official Agenda.

108,181 C-93 AUTHORIZED The acceptance of 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; and other actions as delineated in the Official Agenda.

108,182 C-94 AUTHORIZED The acceptance of 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; entered 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; and other actions as delineated in the Official Agenda.

108,183 C-95 AUTHORIZED The acceptance of 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;

entered 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; and other actions as delineated in the Official Agenda.

108,184 C-96 AUTHORIZED The acceptance of 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; and entered 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 of Greater Miami; Legal Services of Greater Miami, Inc.; and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Miami; and other actions as delineated in the Official Agenda.

108,185 C-97 AUTHORIZED The acceptance of 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; and other actions as delineated in the Official Agenda.

108,186 C-98 AUTHORIZED The acceptance of 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; and other actions as delineated in the Official Agenda.

108,187 C-99 AUTHORIZED The acceptance of 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; and other actions as delineated in the Official Agenda.

108,188 D-1 ACCEPTED The findings of the Florida Department of Education Professional Development System Evaluation Protocol district report.

108,189 D-10 GRANTED A personal leave of absence to Ms. Ana Rivas Logan for a one-year period, effective November 16, 2005.

108,190 D-11 GRANTED A personal leave of absence to Dr. Martin Karp for a one-year period, effective November 16, 2005.

108,191 D-12 ACCEPTED 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.

108,192 D-13 RATIFIED The 2005-2006 Addendum to the labor contract with the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Local 1184, effective July 1, 2005.

108,193 D-14 APPROVED 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; approved the revised MEP Salary Schedules; approved salary adjustments for designated Regional Center Directors and Principals consistent with their years of position experience; authorized 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 extracurricular activities; authorized 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; and authorized an increase in compensation for a reclassification of a position to a higher pay grade from 2% to 5%.

108,194 D-15 AUTHORIZED Eligible Confidential Exempt Personnel to advance one step effective July 1, 2005; an increase of $1080 to the top step of the salary schedule; and approved the 2005-2006 Confidential Exempt Personnel Salary Schedule.

108,195 D-16 AUTHORIZED Eligible employees [Administrative Assistants to School Board Members] to advance one step effective July 1, 2005; an increase of $1080 to the top step of the salary schedule; and approved the 2005-2006 Salary Schedule for Administrative Assistants to School Board Members.

108,196 D-20 APPROVED The instructional and noninstructional appointments, reassignments, leaves, and separations as included in Personnel Action Listing 957.

108,197 D-21 AUTHORIZED The establishment and classification of various MEP and DCSAA positions, as delineated in the Official Agenda; and approved 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 noted throughout the item.

108,198 D-23 APPROVED The instructional personnel assigned to teach out-of-field for the period of September 27, 2005 through October 31, 2005.

108,199 D-30 AUTHORIZED The suspension of, and initiated dismissal proceedings against Ms. Terneace L. Hall, Bus Aide at Northeast Transportation Center, effective at the close of the workday on November 16, 2005, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

108,200 D-31 AUTHORIZED The suspension of, and initiated dismissal proceedings against Ms. Katielya E. Larck, Bus Aide, at North Transportation Center, effective at the close of the workday on November 16, 2005, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

108,201 D-32 AUTHORIZED The suspension of Ms. Deandrea S. Washington, School Bus Driver at Northeast Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, effective at the close of the workday on November 16, 2005, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

108,202 D-38 ACCEPTED 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.

108,203 D-39 AUTHORIZED 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.

108,204 E-1 RECEIVED The Monthly Financial Report for September 2005.

108,205 E-2 APPROVED 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.

108,206 E-25 APPROVED 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.

108,207 E-66 AUTHORIZED* The issuance of Request For Proposal #019-FF10, Medical Benefits, Behavioral Health, Wellness, and Prescription Drug Programs; and approved the Ad-Hoc Committee.

* Amended to add the following language to Section II-B, Carrier Specifications:

“M-DCPS will also consider innovative/creative group medical, pharmacy, behavioral health and wellness arrangements that are in compliance with all applicable Florida Statutes and insurance regulations.”

108,208 E-141 APPROVED The supplemental award on term contracts, as delineated in the Official Agenda.

108,209 E-142 RECEIVED The report of purchases made within guidelines of Board Rule 6Gx13-3C-1.10 -- Purchase Approval.

108,210 E-143 TERMINATED The award of items 1A through 5C, onContract No. 058-DD01 – Armed and Unarmed Security Guards, effective November 16, 2005, with Corporate Protection Security Group, Inc.

108,211 E-144 TERMINATED The award of items 51 and 60 on ContractNo.085-DD08 – Art Supplies, effective November 16, 2005, with Standard Stationery Supply Company.

108,212 E-145 TERMINATED The award of Contract No. 099-DD07 – Brake Drums and Brake-Lining Kits, effective November 16, 2005, with Total Truck Parts, Inc., and Power Brake Exchange.

108,213 E-146 AUTHORIZED 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.

108,214 E-147 TERMINATED The award of items 1 through 14 on Contract No. 061-EE10 - Relocation of Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment, effective November 16, 2005, with Beltmann Group; and re-awarded same to John Moving, Inc., effective November 16, 2005 through August 16, 2007.

108,215 E-148 REJECTED Request For Proposals No. 130-EE10 – Public Opinion Survey of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to permit rebidding.

108,216 E-149 AWARDED Bid No. 101-EE02 – Plastic Can Liners, to various vendors as delineated in the Official Agenda, effective November 16, 2005 through November 15, 2007.

108,217 E-150 REJECTED Bid No. 115-EE01 – Cabinetry and Incidental Millwork, to permit rebidding.

108,218 E-151 AUTHORIZED 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.

108,219 E-152 AWARDED Bid No. 015-FF02M/WBE – Floor Finish, to various vendors as delineated in the Official Agenda, effective November 17, 2005 through November 16, 2007.

108,220 E-200 AUTHORIZED The initiation of 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.

108,221 F-1 AUTHORIZED The acceptance of 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.

108,222 F-3 AUTHORIZED The acceptance of 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.

108,223 F-4 AUTHORIZED The acceptance of 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.

108,224 F-5 AUTHORIZED The acceptance of 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.

108,225 F-6 AUTHORIZED The execution of the necessary documents to dedicate vacant land to Miami-Dade County for a right-of-way purposes, as described in the agenda item.

108,226 F-7 AUTHORIZED The execution of 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.

108,227 F-8 AUTHORIZED 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.

108,228 F-9 AUTHORIZED The execution of 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.

108,229 F-20 AUTHORIZED An adjustment to the capital budget, in the amount of $32,852,911; and changes to the five-year facilities work program resulting from these budget adjustments.

108,230 F-21 AUTHORIZED The execution of the wastewater main easement at the North Dade Middle School site, Project No. KV0583, in favor of Miami-Dade County.

108,231 F-22 AUTHORIZED The execution of 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.

108,232 F-23 AUTHORIZED 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.

108,233 F-24 COMMISSIONED 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.

108,234 F-25 COMMISSIONED Harper Aiken Partners, Inc., as Project Architect/ Engineer for the Renovations, Remodeling and Additions at North Hialeah Elementary, Project No. A0750D.

108,235 F-26 COMMISSIONED Gili-McGraw Architects, LLP, as Architect/Engi-neer for the Pool and Pool Deck Repairs at MAST Academy, Project #B01009.

108,236 F-27 AUTHORIZED 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.

108,237 F-28 APPROVED 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.

108,238 F-29 APPROVED 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.

108,239 F-30 APPROVED 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.

108,240 F-31 APPROVED 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.

108,241 F-32 APPROVED 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.

108,242 F-33 APPROVED 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.

108,243 F-34 APPROVED 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.

108,244 F-35 APPROVED The GMPs for Coastal Construction Company, Project No. 00178100, Modular Classroom Addition, and Project No. 00178101, Renovations to Existing Facility and Site Improvements at Pinecrest Elementary School, in the amount of $5,515,000 with contingency of $501,364, and $7,555,000 with contingency of $686,818, respectively.

108,245 F-36 CONFIRMED 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 approved a time extension of 14 days.

108,246 F-37 CONFIRMED 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.

108,247 F-38 CONFIRMED Change Order No. 4 on Project No. A0793, New Construction – Renovation, George T. Baker Aviation, for an additional cost of $46,143.

108,248 F-39 CONFIRMED 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 approved a time extension of 149 days.

108,249 F-50 AUTHORIZED The renewal of 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.

108,250 F-51 AUTHORIZED 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.

108,251 AWARDED Bid No. 125-EE10 – Fence Parts (Supply Only), to U.S. Wholesale Pipe & Tube, Inc., effective November 17, 2005 through November 16, 2006.

108,252 F-61 AWARDED Bid No. 127-EE10 – Furnish and Install Fence and Gates, to Gomez & Son Fence, and Ronald M. Gibbons, Inc., effective December 11, 2005 through December 10, 2006.

108,253 F-62 AWARDED Bid No. 017-FF10 – Commercial Leasing of Paved-Parking Facilities at Fienberg/ Fisher Elementary School (Rebid), to Key Parking Services, Inc., effective for one year, with a one-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.

108,254 F-63 AWARDED Bid No. 064-EE09 – Grease Trap, Septic Tank and Storm Drain Pump-Out and Repair Services, to Environmental Performance Systems, Inc., and Carlos Rivero Plumbing & Septic Tank Contractor, Inc., effective November 16, 2005 through November 15, 2006.

108,255 F-70 APPROVED The prequalification of new applicants and renewal of existing certifications for contractors, as indicated in the agenda item; approved the increases in SA Consultants, LLC, prequalification limits; and denied Zurqui Construction Services, Inc.’s request to increase its single prequalification limit.

108,256 G-1 ENTERED 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.

108,257 G-2 AUTHORIZED Contracts with Marylin Batista-McNamara, Esquire, 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; approved job descriptions as submitted; and authorized consulting contract with Randall D. Burks, B.A., M.Ed., Ph.D., J.D.

108,258 G-3 AUTHORIZED The initiation of rulemaking proceedings, in accordance with the Administrative Act, to promulgate new School Board Rule 6Gx13-8A-1.07, Office of Inspector General.

Adjourned

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