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School Board of Miami-Dade County Public Schools
MEETING AGENDA

March 15 , 2006

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AGENDA SECTION

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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Miami, Florida

OFFICIAL AGENDA

MARCH 15, 2006 CONFERENCE SESSION 10:00 A.M.
REGULAR BOARD MEETING 1:00 P.M.
REGULAR PUBLIC HEARING

PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK TO AN AGENDA ITEM listed for this meeting and/or the REGULAR PUBLIC HEARING, to be heard immediately following the conclusion of the regular agenda, but no later than approximately 6:30 P.M., should submit a written request to the Superintendent of Schools, 1450 N.E. Second Avenue, Room 158, Miami, Florida 33132, NO LATER THAN 4:30 P.M., MONDAY, MARCH 13, 2006.

Speakers List / Supplemental List will generally be posted on Tuesday PM or Wednesday AM prior to the meeting.

Pursuant to Board Rule 6Gx13-8C-1.17, a person not scheduled in advance to speak on a non-agenda topic must submit, either before or during the regularly scheduled meeting, a written request to the Chair. The request must state the person's name, address and subject. Board members present at the meeting must vote by a majority for the person to be heard.

The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, seeks public input and participation. However, the public purpose is not served when citizens become disorderly or disrupt the meeting. Accordingly, the Chair may order the removal from any School Board meeting of any person interfering with the expeditious or orderly process of the meeting provided the Chair has first issued a warning that continued interference with the orderly processes of the meeting will result in removal. Any law enforcement authority or a sergeant-at-arms designated by Chair shall remove any person ordered removed pursuant to this section §1001.372 (3), Fla.Stat.
The published agenda is available for review on the Internet at: [https://www.dadeschools.net].

10:00 A.M.

CONFERENCE SESSION - ATTENDANCE BOUNDARIES

1:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION

SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS

STUDENT PERFORMANCE:

  • Coral Reef Senior High School Concert Chorus

RECOGNITION:

  • National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts Winners

BOARD MEMBER RESOLUTIONS

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

PUBLIC SPEAKERS TO AGENDA ITEMS

Individuals who wish to address the Board on topics which are on the February 15, 2006 meeting agenda will be heard at this time in accordance with School Board Rule 6Gx13-8C-1.17, Citizen Appearances.

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: February 7, 9, 16, 21, 23 and 28, 2006

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: February 15, 2006 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

  • Update on Opening of Legislative Session
  • Update on FCAT Testing
A-2 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FORM AN EDUCATION COMPACT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to form an Education Compact between Miami-Dade County Public Schools and the City of Coral Gables.

A-3 ACCEPT THE LEADING EDUCATIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE DEMONSTRATION SCHOOLS (LEADS) PILOT PROGRAM PLAN TO INCREASE THE BUDGETARY AND OPERATIONAL AUTONOMY AT SELECTED SCHOOLS (revised 2)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept the Leading Educational and Administrative Demonstration Schools (LEADS) pilot program plan to increase the budgetary and operational autonomy at selected schools.

A-4 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS’ 2005 UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN FINAL REPORT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ 2005 United Way Campaign Final Report.

A-5 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO IMPLEMENT THE DISTRICT-WIDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE SUMMER HEAT 2006 AND AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS RELATED TO THE DELIVERY OF SPECIALIZED SERVICES (revised 2)

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

1. implement the district-wide Professional Development initiative Summer HEAT 2006;

2. enter into contractual agreements with universities identified for the delivery of the five (5) institutes listed on page 2 of the Board Item in an amount not to exceed $372,500;

3. enter into contractual agreements with The College Board in an amount not to exceed $138,000 and with the Council for Educational Change in an amount not to exceed $175,000;

4. grant exception to Board Rule 6Gx13- 3F-1.021, for The College Board based on the fact that they are the sole source provider for the services; and

5. grant exception to Board Rule 6Gx13- 3F-1.021, for the Council for Educational Change based on the specific expertise of the contractors.

The appropriation for this item is included in the General Fund 2006-2007 budget and Other Federal Programs Fund (Contracted Program Fund) for 2005-2006.

B. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

B-1 NEW BUSINESS: BOARD MEMBERS

B-3 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF CREATING A PILOT PROGRAM THAT INCORPORATES BABY CARE (0 TO 3 YEARS) FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT AT SCHOOL SITES AND DISTRICT BUILDINGS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to examine the feasibility of a pilot program that incorporates a fee-based baby care service for children 0-3 years at school sites and district buildings for district employees and to report the results by the May 10, 2006 Board Meeting.

B-4 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY CREATING A “SCHOOL AUTONOMY MODEL” COMPARING AN EQUAL NUMBER OF HIGH AND LOW PERFORMING SCHOOLS WITH A FOCUS ON LEADERSHIP, SCHOOL BASED AUTONOMY AND ACCOUNTABILITY BOTH EDUCATIONALLY AND FISCALLY

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to conduct a feasibility study creating a “school autonomy model” comparing an equal number of high and low performing schools focusing on leadership, school based autonomy and accountability both educationally and fiscally.

B-6 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 06-17 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROCLAIMING APRIL AS CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT PREVENTION MONTH IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY’S PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE-CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 06-17 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, proclaiming April as Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month in Miami-Dade County’s public schools.

B-7 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 06-19 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROCLAIMING APRIL 2006 AS SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA MONTH IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 06-19 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, proclaiming the month of April 2006 as School Library Media Month in Miami-Dade County Public Schools, recognizing the positive relationship between school libraries and student achievement.

B-8 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL RECOGNIZING APRIL 23 THROUGH APRIL 30, 2006 AS DAYS OF REMEMBERANCE OF THE VICTIMS OF THE HOLOCAUST TO BE OBSERVED IN ALL OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY'S PUBLIC SCHOOLS (replacement)

B-9 GUIDELINES FOR ORGANIZATION AND OPERATION OF CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEES TO THE SCHOOL BOARD (withdrawn)

B-10 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, JOIN THE AMERICAN HISPANIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION OF DADE (AHEAD) IN PROMOTING FERIA OLÉ AND DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENCOURAGE ALL MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO PARTICIPATE IN FERIA OLÉ ON SATURDAY, APRIL 22, 2006

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, join the American Hispanic Educators Association of Dade (AHEAD) in promoting Feria OLÉ and Direct the Superintendent to encourage all Miami-Dade County public schools to participate in Feria OLÉ on April 22, 2006.

B-11 HOSPITALITY CAREER EXPLORATION CONFERENCE (withdrawn)

B-12 TAKING A STAND AGAINST BULLYING ( revised replacement)

NOTICE OF MEETING OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS

OF THE

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD FOUNDATION, INC.

A meeting of the Miami-Dade County School Board Foundation, Inc. (The “Foundation”) will be held on Wednesday, March 15, 2006 immediately following the “B” items of the meeting of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida.

Agenda Items are:

A. CALL TO ORDER

B. CLOSE AGENDA

C. PURPOSE OF MEETING

1. Election of Additional Officers:

Deputy Superintendent – Assistant Secretary in addition to Vice President and Treasurer

Chief Financial Officer – Assistant Secretary

2. Consideration of Resolution 06-02 authorizing approval and execution of the ground leases between The School Board and The School Board Foundation and related documentation for the issuance of up to $65,000,000 aggregate principal amount of Certificates of Participation, Impact Fees, Series 2006C

D. OTHER BUSINESS AND ADJOURNMENT

B-13 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 06-21 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, CONGRATULATING THE MIAMI NORLAND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLVIKINGS AS THE CLASS 6 STATE BOYS BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS (revised - Good Cause)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. ROBERT B. INGRAM: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution 06-21 of The School Board of Miami- Dade County, Florida, congratulating the Miami Norland Senior High School Vikings as the Class 6A state boys basketball champions.

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

C-1 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS WITH NONPROFIT/FOR PROFIT AGENCIES IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO ADJUDICATED, INCARCERATED, OR AT-RISK STUDENTS, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2006, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2007

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into cooperative agreements with the following agencies to provide educational and related services, effective July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2007:

1. Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation of Miami-Dade County;

2. private, non-profit agencies: Catholic Services, Inc.; CHARLEE of Miami-Dade County, Inc.; The Family & Child Enrichment, Inc.; Here’s Help North; The Public Health Trust/Jackson Memorial Hospital; His House, Inc.; Children’s Home Society, Inc.; Miami Bridge, Inc.; Citrus Health Network, Inc.; The Village; TROY Community Academy; Baptist Health System of South Florida; Miami Children’s Hospital; Bay Point Schools, Inc., WINGS for Life South Florida, and PACE Center for Girls/Dade;

3. private, for-profit agency: Premier Behavioral Solutions, Inc.; and

4. extend the cooperative agreements for a maximum of two additional one-year periods.

There is no exchange of funds.

C-10 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE RENEWAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH ASPIRA OF FLORIDA, INC., ON BEHALF OF ASPIRA EUGENIO MARIA DE HOSTOS YOUTH LEADERSHIP CHARTER SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, grant approval of the renewal contract with ASPIRA of Florida, Inc., on behalf of ASPIRA Eugenio Maria de Hostos Youth Leadership Charter School, for a term of five years, commencing in 2006-2007 and through the conclusion of the 2010-2011 school year.

C-20 REJECT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 109-EE04 – COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND SCHOOL-AGE CHILDCARE MANAGEMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Request For Proposals No. 109-EE04 – COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND SCHOOL-AGE CHILDCARE MANAGEMENT, to permit issuance of a new Request For Proposals, using revised specifications.

C-21 REJECT REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENT, PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 059-FF10 – KIOSKS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Request For Proposals No. 059-FF10 – KIOSKS, to permit reissuing of the Request For Proposals, using amplified specifications and expanded mailing list.

C-30 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO A BROADCAST TOWER AGREEMENT WITH THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, INCLUDING AN ASSOCIATED SUBLEASE FOR LAND LOCATED AT MCTYRE PARK FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW COMMUNICATIONS TOWER (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to negotiate and enter into a broadcast tower agreement with The Board of County Commissioners of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and The Board of County Commissioners of Broward County, Florida, including a sublease agreement with Broward County Board of Commissioners, effective March 15, 2006, subject to the terms and conditions as stipulated in this item, effective March 15, 2006.

C-40 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ESTABLISH AND IMPLEMENT THE VOLUNTARY PREKINDERGARTEN SUMMER PROGRAM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to establish and implement the Voluntary Prekindergarten Summer Program as mandated by Florida State Statute 1002.61; from June 2, 2006, through July 31, 2006, for approximately 2,920 students at 57 schools.

No local funds are required.

C-41 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH JACKSON CONSULTING, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $85,460, TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES THAT SUPPORT RESEARCH-BASED LITERACY PRACTICES, EFFECTIVE MARCH 27, 2006, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2006

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

1. enter into a contractual agreement with Jackson Consulting to provide professional development services that support research-based literacy practices, in an amount not to exceed $85,460, effective March 27, 2006, through June 30, 2006; and

2. grant an exception to Board Rule 6Gx13- 3F-1.021, for Jackson Consulting as Otherwise Determined by the Committee.

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

C-50 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 12
CASE NO: SM-32 (2005-2006) DOB: 03-13-88

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-32 (2005-2006), furnished under separate cover to Board Members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign the student to an alternative education program for his/her tenure in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

C-51 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
CASE NO: SM-35 (2005-2006) DOB: 01-28-91

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-35 (2005-2006), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2005-2006 school year, 2006 summer session, and the 2006-2007 school year;

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

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

C-70 PROPOSED NAMING OF STATE SCHOOL Y1 - RELIEF FOR JACK D. GORDON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND DR. GILBERT L. PORTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, name State School Y1 Norma Butler Bossard Elementary School, a relief school for Jack D. Gordon Elementary School and Dr. Gilbert L. Porter Elementary School.

C-71 PROPOSED NAMING OF STATE SCHOOL YY1 - RELIEF FOR HAMMOCKS MIDDLE SCHOOL AND RICHMOND HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, name State School YY1 Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School, a relief school for Hammocks Middle and Richmond Heights Middle schools.

C-72 PROPOSED OPENING AND CLOSING TIMES FOR NON-SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT ZONE SITES AND SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT ZONE SITES: ELEMENTARY, K-8 CENTERS, MIDDLE, AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS, FOR THE LAST THREE DAYS OF SCHOOL FOR NON-ZONE SITES – MAY 24, 25, AND 26, 2006, AND FOR THE LAST THREE DAYS OF SCHOOL FOR ZONE SITES – MAY 26, 30, AND 31, 2006 (revised 2)

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

1. approve for May 24, 25, and 26, 2006, a reduction of the school day for non-School Improvement Zone sites:

• elementary schools to five (5) hours and 15 minutes;

• K-8 Centers to five (5) hours and 15 minutes;

• middle schools to five (5) hours and 30 minutes;

• senior high schools to four (4) hours and 30 minutes;

2. approve for May 26, 30, and 31, 2006, a reduction of the school day in all School Improvement Zone sites:

• elementary schools and the K-8 Centers to six (6) hours and 15 minutes;

• middle schools to a minimum of six (6) hours and 40 minutes;

• senior high schools to five (5) hours and 30 minutes; and

3. authorize the Superintendent to make any special adjustments necessary due to unique circumstances in particular schools.

C-80 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM HEALTH FOUNDATION OF SOUTH FLORIDA FOR FUNDING THE HEALTHY EATING/HEALTHY CHOICES PROGRAM AT THE DAVID LAWRENCE JR. K-8 CENTER

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

1. accept a grant award from the Health Foundation of South Florida for funding the Healthy Eating/Healthy Choices Program at David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Center, in the total amount of $27,000, for the grant period of December 5, 2005, through December 31, 2006;

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

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

C-81 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM MIAMI-DADE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO FUND THE PARENT ACADEMY (TPA), AND TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES (revised)

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

1. accept a grant award from Miami-Dade County Department of Human Services to fund The Parent Academy, in the amount of $25,000, 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;

3. approve a resolution authorizing the execution of a contractual agreement with the Miami-Dade County Department of Human Services in the amount of $25,000, to provide the related services; and

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

C-82 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO INITIATE RULEMAKING PROCEEDINGS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ADMINISTRATIVE ACT TO PROMULGATE A NEW SCHOOL BOARD RULE THAT WOULD ESTABLISH, AMONG OTHER GUIDELINES, A MONETARY THRESHOLD FOR THE REPORTING OF GRANT AWARDS TO THE SCHOOL BOARD

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 a new School Board Rule that would establish, among other guidelines, a monetary threshold for the reporting of grant awards to the School Board.

C-83 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH OUR KIDS OF MIAMI-DADE/MONROE, INC., TO DELIVER TUTORIAL SERVICES TO SELECTED CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE CURRENTLY RESIDING IN GROUP HOMES LOCATED WITHIN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with Our Kids of Miami-Dade/Monroe, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $72,900, to deliver tutorial services to dependent children currently residing in group homes located within Miami-Dade County as part of a pilot program, for the period of March 20, 2006 through May 20, 2006.

C-100 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13- 5B-1.04, PROMOTION, PLACEMENT, AND GRADUATION - GRADES K- 12 AND ADULT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended Board Rule 6Gx13- 5B-1.04, Promotion, Placement, and Graduation – Grades K-12 and Adult, and the document, Student Progression Plan 2005-2006, which is incorporated by reference and is part of this rule, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective March 15, 2006.

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

D-10 APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT, THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND ROBERT YOUNG AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME), LOCAL 1184 - - AAA CASE No. 32 390 00731 05

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Settlement Agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AFSCME and Robert Young to resolve in its entirety AAA Case No. 32 390 00731 05.

D-19 AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTOA CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND TEACHER QUALITY RESOURCES, PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 070-FF10 – PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF AN INSTRUCTIONAL ASSESSMENT AND APPRAISAL SYSTEM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AUTHORIZE the Superintendent of Schools to negotiate and enter into a contractual services agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and Teacher Quality Resources, LLC, pursuant to Request For Proposals No. 070-FF10 – PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF AN INSTRUCTIONAL ASSESSMENT AND APPRAISAL SYSTEM, for the development of an assessment and appraisal system for all instructional personnel, including but not limited to classroom teachers, school psychologists, guidance counselors, media specialists, teachers on special assignment and curriculum specialists effective March 15, 2006, as follows:

1. Teacher Quality Resources, LLC
P.O. BOX 519
WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23187
OWNER: JENNIFER HINDMAN, PH.D. MANAGING PARTNER

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

D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: JANUARY 20 - FEBRUARY 16, 2006 (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the instructional and non-instructional appointments, reassignments, leaves, and separations as included in Personnel Action Listing 961.

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the recommendations as set forth in the agenda item for appointments and lateral transfers to be effective March 16, 2006, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the item.

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

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

1. Ms. Jennifer N. Brown to the recommended open budgeted position of Executive Director Civil Rights Compliance, MEP pay grade 22, Office of Civil Rights Compliance;

2. Ms. Rafaela Landin to the open budgeted position of Supervisor Performance Improvement, DCSAA pay grade 43, School Quality Improvement;

3. Mr. Evelio E. Astray-Caneda, III to the open budgeted position of Investigator CIU, DCSAA pay grade 42, Civilian Investigative Unit;

4. Mr. Oscar M. Calvino to the open budgeted position of Systems Analyst I, DCSAA pay grade 39, Systems and Programming Services;

5. Mr. Hector Gonzalez to the open budgeted position of District Web Editor, DCSAA pay grade 35, Internet and Technology Training;

6. Mr. Michael H. Araica to the open budgeted position of District Web Editor, DCSAA pay grade 35, Internet and Technology Training; and

7. Mr. Raimundo Delgado to the open budgeted position of Supervisor II Stores and Distribution, DCSAA pay grade 44, Stores and Mail Distribution.

8. Ms. Sheila R. Jackson to the open budgeted position of Budget Supervisor, DCSAA pay grade 44, Financial OperationslBudget, and

9. Mr. William E. Toth to the open budgeted position of Budget Supervisor, DCSAA pay grade 44, Financial OperationslBudget

D-23 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO TEACH OUT-OF-FIELD FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 31, 2006 THROUGH FEBRUARY 27, 2006

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve instructional personnel assigned to teach out-of-field for the period of January 31, 2006 through February 27, 2006.

D-24 JOB DESCRIPTIONS UPDATE FOR ADMINISTRATIVE AND PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL POSITIONS

RECOMMENDED: That effective March 16, 2006, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve changes to minimum qualifications for the following MEP and DCSAA positions:

a. Executive Director, Title I Administration, MEP pay grade 22, Title I Administration

b. Director, Community Outreach, MEP pay grade 21, Office of Community Services

c. Supervisor, Regional Center, MEP pay grade 21, Regional Center

d. District Supervisor, Parent Outreach, DCSAA pay grade 45, Title I Administration

e. Administrative Assistant I, DCSAA pay grade 34, Title I Administration

D-25 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE VISITING INTERNATIONAL FACULTY (VIF) PROGRAM TO RECRUIT INTERNATIONAL TEACHERS IN HIGH NEED AREAS (revised)

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

1. authorize the Superintendent to enter into an agreement with Visiting International Faculty (VIF) Program to recruit international teachers in high need areas, effective February 16, 2006 through June 30, 2009, with fees paid by The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, not to exceed $11,880 per participant, for the 1st year and $11,430 for years 2 and 3, for up to 100 teachers.

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

The appropriation for this item will be included in the 2006-2007 General Fund.

D-26 WITHDRAWL OF AGENDA ITEM D-26 - CONTRACTUAL EMPLOYMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO INDIVIDUAL SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER

D-27 CALENDAR FOR SUBMITTING NOMINATIONS FOR PERSONNEL APPOINTMENTS FOR THE 2006-2007 SCHOOL YEAR

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt, pursuant to §1012.22 and §1012.33, Florida Statutes, the calendar for submitting nominations for personnel appointments for the 2006-2007 school year.

D-28 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A COLLABORATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND TEACH FOR AMERICA, INC. FOR THE TEACH FOR AMERICA PROGRAM FOR THE 2006-2007, 2007-2008 AND 2008-2009 SCHOOL YEARS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a collaborative agreement between Miami-Dade County Public Schools and Teach For America, Inc., for the 2006-2007, 2007-2008, and 2008-2009 school years, at a cost not to exceed $684,750 over the three-year period.

D-45 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6GX13-5A.1.10, ATTENDANCE AREAS 2005-2006

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 Board Rule 6Gx13-5A-1.10, Attendance Areas 2005-2006.

D-46 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 4D-1.022, MANUAL OF PROCEDURES FOR MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL

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- 4D-1.022, Manual of Procedures for Managerial Exempt Personnel, Section B, Compensation System, and Appendix D, Managerial Exempt Job Codes, Titles and Pay Grades of the document, Manual of Procedures for Managerial Exempt Personnel (MEP), which is incorporated by reference and a part of this rule.

D-47 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 4A-1.213, CODE OF ETHICS

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- 4A-1.213, Code of Ethics.

D-55 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
MERCY ALVAREZ – SENIOR RETIREMENT CLERK
LEAVE/RETIREMENT/UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION

RECOMMENDED: That effective March 15, 2006, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Mercy Alvarez, Senior Retirement Clerk, Leave/Retirement/Unemployment Compensation, for 30 workdays without pay.

D-56 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
RICHARD A. BORRAS – MICROSYSTEMS TECHNICIAN
RUBEN DARIO MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective March 15, 2006, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Richard A. Borras, Microsystems Technician, at Ruben Dario Middle School, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

D-57 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
ROBERT S. BOUNDY - TEACHER
NAUTILUS MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective March 15, 2006, the School Board suspend Mr. Robert S. Boundy, Teacher at Nautilus Middle School, for 30 workdays without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-58 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
JANICE BROWN – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective March 15, 2006, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Janice Brown, School Bus Driver, at North Transportation Center, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-59 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
JORGE L. CISNEROS - TEACHER
HIALEAH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective March 15, 2006, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Jorge L. Cisneros, Teacher at Hialeah Senior High School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-60 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
JERONE R. LEE - TEACHER
BOOKER T. WASHINGTON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective March 15, 2006, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Jerone R. Lee, Teacher at Booker T. Washington Senior High School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-61 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
SERINA L. MCCRAY – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTHWEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective March 15, 2006, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Serina L. McCray, School Bus Driver, at Northwest Transportation Center, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-63 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
SAMUEL N. SMITH – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
JOHN SCHEE TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective March 15, 2006, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Samuel N. Smith, School Bus Driver, at John Schee Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

D-64 ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION
RANDOLPH R. STRAUGHTER - GROUNDSKEEPER
WILLIAM TURNER TECHNICAL ARTS HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective March 15, 2006, at the close of the workday, the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept the resignation of Mr. Randolph R. Straughter, Groundskeeper, at William Turner Technical Arts High School.

D-65 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
ANTHONY D. WILLIAMS - TEACHER
MIAMI NORLAND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective March 15, 2006, the School Board suspend Mr. Anthony D. Williams, Teacher at Miami Norland Senior High School, for 30 workdays without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-66 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEES WITH ANNUAL CONTRACTS CONCERNING TRANSACTIONS WITH MOVING ON TOWARD EDUCATION AND TRAINING, INC. (MOTET) (replacement)

D-67 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEES WITH CONTINUING CONTRACTS CONCERNING TRANSACTIONS WITH MOVING ON TOWARD EDUCATION AND TRAINING, INC. (MOTET) (revised replacement)

D-68 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEES WITH PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS CONCERNING TRANSACTIONS WITH MOVING ON TOWARD EDUCATION AND TRAINING, INC. (MOTET) (revised replacement)

D-69 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
RAYMOND L. BENNETT - POOL TEMPORARY INSTRUCTOR
NORLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL

RE: TRANSACTIONS WITH MOVING ON TOWARD EDUCATION AND TRAINING, INC. (MOTET) (replacement)

D-70 DEMOTION OF EMPLOYEE
JAIRO GARZON – DIRECTOR
HOSPITALITY SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That effective March 15, 2006, at the close of the workday, the School Board demote Mr. Jairo Garzon as Director, at Hospitality Services, to Coordinator III, at Food and Nutrition, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

E-1 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR JANUARY 2006

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Monthly Financial Report for January 2006.

E-25 REQUEST FOR BID, FORWARD INTEREST RATE SWAP PROGRAM (revised 2)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution 06-22 authorizing the issuance of bids and execution of up to $197,830,000 aggregate notional amount of interest rate swaps pursuant to the District's Forward Interest Rate Swap Program.

E-26 ISSUANCE OF UP TO $65 MILLION CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION, SERIES 2006C, IMPACT FEES RESOLUTION 06-14 AND APPOINTMENT OF UNDERWRITING TEAM

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

1. approve Resolution 06-14 authorizing the issuance of up to $65 million Certificates of Participation to fund the construction projects listed on this item; and

2. assign the proposed Underwriting Team chosen from the Approved Underwriters List.

E-27 RESOLUTIONS 06-15 AND 06-16 AUTHORIZING RE-MARKETING OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS SERIES 1997 AND JOINT SALE WITH RE-MARKETING OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS SERIES 1996

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

1. approve Resolution 06-15 amending the original 1997 GO Bonds Resolution 96-23, and

2. approve Resolution 06-16 authorizing the re-marketing of the 1997 GO Bonds and amending and supplementing Resolution 05-29 authorizing the joint sale of the 1996 and 1997 GO Bonds re-marketing.

E-36 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO SPONSOR THE SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN 2006

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to submit an application to the Florida Department of Education to sponsor the Summer Food Service Program for Children 2006.

E-66 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO RELEASE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) #088-FF10, BLOODBORNE PATHOGEN TRAINING AND HEPATITIS B VACCINATION PROGRAM

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

1. authorize the Superintendent of Schools to issue Request For Proposals (RFP) #088-FF10, Bloodborne Pathogens and Hepatitis B Vaccination Program; and

2. approve the Ad-Hoc Committee.

E-141 REQUEST APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL AWARD ON TERM CONTRACT

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

Contract No. 138-CC09 – EPOXY FLOORING: FURNISH AND INSTALL (DISTRICT-WIDE), is to purchase, at firm prices, quantities, as may be required, to furnish and install seamless epoxy flooring, at schools and facilities of Miami-Dade County Public Schools, for Maintenance Operations, during the term of the contract, effective April 22, 2005, through April 21, 2006. This supplemental award is requested due to increased usage. Last term monthly usage averaged $28,191.51, while this year’s usage averaged $35,502.24, plus projects anticipated for this contract period, totaling $148,901.

Fund Source M/WBE Eligibility

Various None

1. DURA FLOOR, INC.
D.B.A. DURA BOND COMPANY
142 N.W. 29 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33127
OWNER: WILLIAM CANARY, PRESIDENT

2. TRIDENT SURFACING, INC.
5399 N.W. 161 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33014
OWNER: JOSE DIAZ, PRESIDENT

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $372,127.96
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $148,901.00

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 BALANCE AWARD BID NO. 094-EE05 – ART & SPECIALTY PAPER

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, BALANCEAWARD Bid No. 094-EE05 – ART & SPECIALTY PAPER, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of art & specialty paper, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective March 16, 2006, through December 13, 2006, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. STANDARD STATIONERY SUPPLY COMPANY
2251 SOUTH FOSTER AVENUE
WHEELING, IL 60090 ESTIMATE $203,440
OWNER: DAVID WILSON, PRESIDENT

SECONDARY

2. AFP INDUSTRIES, INC.
7436 S.W. 48 STREET
SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33155 ESTIMATE $220,694.60
OWNER: VIVIAN C. CASTELLANOS, PRESIDENT (HF)

PRIMARY

3. WINDTREE ENTERPRISES, INC.
4100
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33077 ESTIMATE $57,758
OWNER: LESLIE B. FRANKEL, PRESIDENT

4. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $278,452.60.

E-144 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM E-144, AWARD BID NO. 105-EE01 – FURNITURE/OUTDOOR

E-145 AWARD BID NO. 032-FF07 – PETROLEUM PRODUCTS – OIL, LUBES, GREASES AND DERIVATIVES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 032-FF07 – PETROLEUM PRODUCTS – OIL, LUBES, GREASES AND DERIVATIVES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of petroleum products - oil, lubes, greases and derivatives, for the Department of Transportation, Vehicle Maintenance, during the term of the bid, effective March 15, 2006, through February 28, 2007, as follows:

1. BV OIL COMPANY
7950 N.W. 58 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: ALEX VARAS, PRESIDENT

2. BLAYLOCK OIL COMPANY
724 SOUTH FLAGLER AVENUE
HOMESTEAD, FL 33030
OWNER: L. H. BLAYLOCK, CHAIRMAN

3. SANTEX CORPORATION
14780 S.W. 136 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33196
OWNER: GONZALO SANTANA, PRESIDENT

4. Reject Items 1A and 12 A

5. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $395,104.

E-146 AWARD BID NO. 033-FF02 – RENTAL AND CLEANING OF DUST MOPS AND MATS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 033-FF02 – RENTAL AND CLEANING OF DUST MOPS AND MATS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of rental and cleaning of dust mops and mats, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective April 10, 2006, through October 9, 2007, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. UNIFIRST CORPORATION
500 S.W. 13 TERRACE
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33069
OWNER: RONALD CROATTI, C.E.O.

ALTERNATE

2. ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES, A DIVISION OF ARAMARK UNIFORM & CAREER APPAREL GROUP, INC.
160 ALI BABA AVENUE
OPA-LOCKA, FL 33054
OWNER: DAVID MICHAELSON, VICE PRESIDENT

3. Reject Items 8 and 9.

4. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $351,802.44.

E-200 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 3B-1.01, INVESTMENT OF FUNDS - PRINCIPLES

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- 3B-1.01, Investment of Funds - Principles, and the document, Deposit and Investment Policies for School Board Funds, which is incorporated by reference and made part of this rule.

E-201 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 3A-1.012, PROCEDURES FOR WARRANTS AND ELECTRONIC TRANSFER OF BOARD FUNDS (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend School Board Rule 6Gx13- 3A-1.012, Procedures for Warrants and Electronic Transfer of Board Funds, and to promulgate the new document, Debt Management Policies, to be incorporated by reference and made part of this rule.

E-202 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-3E-1.26, ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE WRITE-OFFS

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 6Gx13-3E-1.26, Accounts Receivable Write-offs.

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

F-1 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH LAND USE APPLICATION NO. 9 OF THE APRIL 2005 CYCLE TO AMEND the Miami-dade county Comprehensive Development Master Plan, EDUARDO REYES, LOCATED BETWEEN SW 38 STREET AND SW 40 STREET (BIRD ROAD), AND BETWEEN SW 84 AVENUE AND THEORETICAL SW 85 AVENUE, PROVIDING FOR A MONETARY DONATION IN ADDITION TO EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES AS ALLOWED FOR UNDER THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a Declaration of Restrictions in connection with Land Use Application No. 9, Eduardo Reyes, located between SW 38 Street and SW 40 Street (Bird Road), and between SW 84 Avenue and theoretical SW 85 Avenue, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $20,595.

F-2 AUTHORIZATION TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY OF A REQUEST BY TUSCAN PLACE II LIMITED PARTNERSHIP FOR EXEMPTION OF EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES IN CONNECTION WITH TUSCAN VIEW ELDERLY HOUSING PROJECT, LOCATED AT 670 NW 6 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recommend approval to Miami-Dade County of the request for exemption from Educational Facilities Impact Fees for Tuscan Place II Limited Partnership, in connection with a proposed affordable housing project for the elderly, located at 670 NW 6 Street, Miami, Florida.

F-3 RECEIVE THE FINAL REPORT ON THE EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEE REVIEW AND FORWARD TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR IMPLEMENTATION (revised)

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

1. receive the Final Report on the Educational Facilities Impact Fee Review, and forward same to Miami-Dade County with a recommendation for implementation;

2. upon the adoption of a new Ordinance by the County, authorize staff to discontinue the current process governed by Item F-7, approved by the Board on April 13, 2005, with the exception of retaining the ability to dialogue with developers for the opportunity to seek and donations in-lieu of impact fees, in connection with large- scale residential developments; and

3. direct the Superintendent to continue to work with stakeholders, in the areas of affordable housing, as an incentive for teacher recruitment, and explore possible incentives for residential development in areas where schools are projected to continue to be under-enrolled.

F-4 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH 4141 DESIGN CORP., FOR USE OF APPROXIMATELY 14,344 SQUARE FEET OF SPACE, LOCATED AT 4141 NE 2 AVENUE, FOR THE DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to finalize negotiations and execute a lease amendment with 4141 Design Corp., to add an additional 3,300 square feet of space to the demised premises (for a total of 14, 344 square feet) and pay the cost to improve the new area at a “not-to-exceed” price established by the District, extend the lease term for the period of May 1, 2006 through April 30, 2011, at an annual lease rate of $258,192 for the first year of the five-year term, plus any additional building ownership/operating expenses, and other terms and conditions, as noted in the agenda item.

F-5 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO EXECUTE A LEASE EXTENSION WITH THE HOMESTEAD HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR THE CONTINUED PLACEMENT OF PORTABLE CLASSROOMS AT THE REDLAND LABOR CAMP, LOCATED AT 29355 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY, AND SOUTH DADE LABOR CAMP, LOCATED AT 13600 SW 312 STREET, FOR THE MIGRANT CHILD PROGRAM, FOR THE PERIOD ENDING JUNE 30, 2006

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute a lease extension with the Homestead Housing Authority for the continued placement of portable classrooms at the Redland Labor Camp, located at 29355 South Dixie Highway, and South Dade Labor Camp, located at 13600 SW 312 Street, for the Migrant Child Program, for the period ending June 30, 2006.

F-20 AUTHORITY TO AMEND THE CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION BUDGET

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

1. adjust the capital budget in the amount of $3,113,709; and

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

F-21 AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WATER FACILITIES TO SERVICE THE CORAL REEF ELEMENTARY (MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION) SCHOOL SITE, PROJECT NO. 00289600

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute an agreement with Miami-Dade County and the execution of relevant conveyance documents for the provision of water services for planned improvements at the Coral Reef Elementary (Modular Classroom Addition) School site, Project No. 00289600, at an approximate cost of $57,500, which is included in the construction contract.

F-22 AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WATER FACILITIES TO SERVICE THE CORAL TERRACE ELEMENTARY (MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION) SCHOOL SITE, PROJECT NO. 00177900

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

1. execute an agreement with Miami-Dade County and include the execution of relevant conveyance documents for the provision of water services for planned improvements at the Coral Terrace Elementary (Modular Classroom Addition) School site, Project No. 00177900, at an approximate cost of $120,000, which is included in the construction contract; and

2. authorize a payment not to exceed $5,137.32 to the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department for construction connection charges, which is not included in the construction contract, but is included in the construction budget.

F-23 AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WATER FACILITIES TO SERVICE THE HOWARD DRIVE ELEMENTARY (MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION) SCHOOL SITE, PROJECT NO. 00178400

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute an agreement with Miami-Dade County and the execution of relevant conveyance documents for the provision of water services for planned improvements at the Howard Drive Elementary School site, Project No. 00178400, at an approximate cost of $112,000, which is included in the construction contract.

F-24 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A GRANT OF EASEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WATER FACILITIES TO SERVICE THE JOHN I. SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE (MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION), PROJECT NO. 00177600

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute the Grant of Easement Agreement with Miami-Dade County and the execution of relevant conveyance documents for the provision of water services for the planned improvements at the John I. Smith Elementary School site (Modular Classroom Addition), Project No. 00177600, at an approximate cost of $35,000, which is included in the construction contract.

F-25 AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WATER FACILITIES TO SERVICE THE KENSINGTON PARK ELEMENTARY (MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION) SCHOOL SITE, PROJECT NO. 00147000

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute an agreement with Miami-Dade County and the execution of relevant conveyance documents for the provision of water services for planned improvements at the Kensington Park Elementary (Modular Classroom Addition) School site, Project No. 00147000, at an approximate cost of $148,000, which is included in the construction contract.

F-26 AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER FACILITIES TO SERVICE THE PERRINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE, (MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION), PROJECT NO. 00178300

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute an agreement with Miami-Dade County and the execution of relevant conveyance documents for the provision of water and wastewater services for planned improvements at the Perrine Elementary School site (Modular Classroom Addition), Project No. 00178300, at an approximate cost of $262,500, which is included in the construction contract.

F-27 AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER FACILITIES TO SERVICE THE SOUTH MIAMI K-8 CONVERSION (MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION) SCHOOL SITE, PROJECT NO. A01107

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute an agreement with Miami-Dade County and the execution of relevant conveyance documents for the provision of water and wastewater services for planned improvements at the South Miami Elementary K-8 Conversion (Modular Classroom Addition) School site, Project No. A01107, at an approximate cost of $1,242,000, which is included in the construction contract.

F-28 AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER FACILITIES TO SERVICE THE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER NO. 1 (ECC1) TO RELIEVE JOELLA C. GOOD AND CHARLES DAVID WYCHE JR. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITES, PROJECT NO. 00170000

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute an agreement with Miami-Dade County and the execution of relevant conveyance documents for the provision of water and wastewater services for planned improvements at the Early Childhood Center No. 1 ( ECC-1) to relieve Joella C. Good and Charles D. Wyche school sites, Project No. 00170000, at an approximate cost of $110,400, which is included in the construction contract.

F-29 AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WATER FACILITIES TO SERVICE THE DEVON AIRE K-8 CONVERSION (MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION) SCHOOL SITE, PROJECT NO. 00140600

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute an agreement with Miami-Dade County and the execution of relevant conveyance documents for the provision of water services for planned improvements at the Devon Aire K-8 conversion (Modular Classroom Addition) School site, Project No. 00140600, at an approximate cost of $87,300, which is included in the construction contract.

F-30 AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WATER FACILITIES TO SERVICE FRANK C. MARTIN K-8 CONVERSION SCHOOL SITE, PROJECT NO. A01093

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

1. execute an agreement with Miami-Dade County and include the execution of relevant conveyance documents for the provision of water services for planned improvements at the Frank C. Martin K-8 Conversion School site, Project No. A01093, at an approximate cost of $128,700 which is included in the construction contract; and

2. authorize a payment not to exceed $31,054.56 to the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department for construction connection charges, which is not included in the construction contract, but is included in the construction budget.

F-31 AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WATER FACILITIES TO SERVICE THE KINLOCH PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE (ADDITION), PROJECT NO. A01004

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute an agreement with Miami-Dade County and the execution of relevant conveyance documents for the provision of water services for planned improvements at the Kinloch Park Elementary School site (Addition), Project No. A01004, at an approximate cost of $106,250, which is included in the construction contract.

F-32 COMMISSIONING OF SKANSKA USA BUILDING, INC., AS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM FOR THE PARTIAL REPLACEMENT PROJECT AT HOLMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (A RE-USE OF THE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER PROTOTYPE AND ADDITIONAL NEW PAVILIONS), PROJECT NO. 00223400

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Skanska USA Building, Inc., as Construction Management (CM) At-Risk firm for the partial replacement project at Holmes Elementary (a re-use of the Early Childhood Center Prototype and Additional New Pavilions), Project No. 00223400, for the following consideration:

1. a total lump sum fee of $71,825, for pre-construction services; and

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

F-33 COMMISSIONING OF JASCO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY AS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM FOR DEFERRED MAINTENANCE PACKAGE #7, GENERAL REPAIRS AND REHABILITATION AT BUNCHE PARK ELEMENTARY, PROJECT NO. 00258100; CAROL CITY ELEMENTARY, PROJECT NO. 00258300; AND NATHAN YOUNG ELEMENTARY, PROJECT NO. A01119

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of Jasco Construction Company, as Construction Management at-Risk firm for Deferred Maintenance Package #7, General Repairs and Rehabilitation at Bunche Park Elementary, Project No. 00258300; Carol City Elementary, Project No. 00258300; and Nathan Young Elementary, Project No. A01119 under the following considerations:

1. A total lump sum fee of $65,000 for pre-construction services;

  • Bunche Park Elementary $33,242
  • Carol City Elementary $ 8,609
  • Nathan Young Elementary $23,149

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

F-35 COMMISSIONING OF HEWETT-KIER CONSTRUCTION, INC., AS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM FOR DEFERRED MAINTENANCE PACKAGE #8, GENERAL REPAIRS AND REHABILITATION AT AMERICAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. 00257800

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of Hewett-Kier Construction, Inc., as Construction Management at-Risk firm for Deferred Maintenance Package #8, General Repairs and Rehabilitation at American Senior High School, Project No. 00257800, for the following considerations:

1. A total lump sum fee of $78,500 for pre-construction services; and

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

F-36 COMMISSIONING OF AVART, INC., AS PROJECT ARCHITECT/ENGINEERS, FOR DEFERRED MAINTENANCE PACKAGE #9, GENERAL REPAIRS AND REHABILITATION AT MIAMI PALMETTO SENIOR HIGH, PROJECT NO. 00264300

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Avart, Inc., as Project Architect/Engineers for Deferred Maintenance Project Package #9, General Repairs and Rehabilitation, Miami Palmetto Senior High, Project No. 00264300, as follows:

1. a lump sum basic services fee of $455,000; and

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

F-38 COMMISSIONING OF NAC CONSTRUCTION, INC., AS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM FOR DEFERRED MAINTENANCE PACKAGE #11, RENOVATION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS AT THENA CROWDER ELEMENTARY, PROJECT NO. 00261800; TOUSSAINT L’OUVERTURE ELEMENTARY, PROJECT NO. 00266500; AND MORNINGSIDE ELEMENTARY, PROJECT NO. 00261500

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of NAC Construction, Inc., as Construction Management at-Risk firm for Deferred Maintenance Package #11, Renovation, Maintenance and Repairs at Thena Crowder Elementary, Project No. 00261800; Toussaint L’ouverture Elementary, Project No. 00266500; and Morningside Elementary, Project No. 00261500; under the following considerations:

1. A total lump sum fee of $29,500 for pre-construction services;

  • Thena Crowder Elementary $ 5,392
  • Toussaint L’ouverture Elementary $14,153
  • Morningside Elementary $ 9,955

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

F-39 COMMISSIONING OF SBLM ARCHITECTS, P.A., AS PROJECT ARCHITECT/ENGINEERS FOR DEFERRED MAINTENANCE PACKAGE #14, GENERAL REPAIRS AND REHABILITATION AT MIAMI SUNSET SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. 00264500

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission SBLM Architects, P.A. as Project Architect/Engineers for Deferred Maintenance Package #14, General Repairs and Rehabilitation at Miami Sunset Senior High School, Project No. 00264500, as follows:

1. a lump sum basic services fee of $ 339,430; and

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

F-40 COMMISSIONING OF BDI CONSTRUCTION COMPANY AS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM FOR DEFERRED MAINTENANCE PACKAGE #14, GENERAL REPAIRS AND REHABILITATION AT MIAMI SUNSET SENIOR HIGH, PROJECT NO. 00264500

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of BDI Construction Company, as Construction Management at-Risk firm for Deferred Maintenance Package #14, General Repairs and Rehabilitation at Miami Sunset Senior High, Project No. 00264500, for the following considerations:

1. a negotiated lump sum fee of $38,000 for pre-construction services; and

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

F-42 COMMISSIONING OF JCI INTERNATIONAL, INC. AS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM FOR DEFERRED MAINTENANCE PACKAGE #18, GENERAL REPAIRS AND REHABILITATION AT FLAMINGO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. 00259100

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of JCI International, Inc., as Construction Management at-Risk firm for Deferred Maintenance Package #18, General Repairs and Rehabilitations at Flamingo Elementary School, Project No. 00259100, under the following considerations:

1. a negotiated lump sum fee of $42,670 for pre-construction services; and

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

F-43 AUTHORIZATION TO EXERCISE THE THIRD-YEAR OPTION OF THE FOUR-YEAR AGREEMENTS WITH THE ARCHITECTURAL PARTNERSHIP, INC., PEREZ & PEREZ ARCHITECTS PLANNERS, INC., LAURA M. PEREZ & ASSOCIATES, INC., EDWARDS & KELCEY, INC., BROWN & BROWN ARCHITECTS, KVH ARCHITECTS P.A., AND A.C.A.I. ASSOCIATES, INC., AS ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING PROJECTS CONSULTANTS (A/EPC) FOR PROJECTS OF UP TO $1 MILLION EACH 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 third-year option of the four-year agreements with The Architectural Partnership, Inc., Perez & Perez Architects Planners, Inc., Laura M. Perez & Associates, Inc., Edwards & Kelcey, Inc., Brown & Brown Architects, KVH Architects P.A., and A.C.A.I. Associates, Inc., as Architectural/Engineering Projects Consultants (A/EPC) for projects of up to $1 million each under the same terms and conditions.

F-46 AUTHORIZATION TO EXERCISE THE THIRD-YEAR OPTION OF THE AGREEMENTS WITH F. R. ALEMAN & ASSOCIATES, INC., WEIDENER SURVEYING & MAPPING, P.A., J. BONFILL & ASSOCIATES, INC., AND E. R. BROWNELL & ASSOCIATES, INC., TO PERFORM LAND SURVEYING CONSULTANT SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent, or his designee, to exercise the third-year option of the four-year agreements with F. R. Aleman & Associates, Inc., Weidener Surveying & Mapping, P.A., J. Bonfill & Associates, Inc., and E. R. Brownell & Associates, Inc., to perform land surveying consultant services under the same terms and conditions with a 4.68% CPI increase adjustment to the negotiated General Land and Engineering Surveying Services Fees.

F-47 AUTHORIZATION TO EXERCISE THE SECOND ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF AGREEMENTS WITH EVANS ENVIRONMENTAL & GEOSCIENCES, MACTEC ENGINEERING AND CONSULTING, INC. (FORMERLY LAW ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.), NUTTING ENGINEERING OF FLORIDA, INC., PROFESSIONAL SERVICE INDUSTRIES, INC., AND PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERNG & INSPECTION COMPANY, INC., TO PERFORM GEOTECHNICAL/CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS TESTING AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to exercise the second one-year extension of agreements with Evans Environmental & Geosciences, MACTEC Engineering and Consulting, Inc., Nutting Engineering of Florida, Inc., Professional Service Industries, Inc., and Professional Engineering & Inspection Company, Inc., to perform geotechnical / construction materials testing and environmental assessment services under the same terms and conditions.

F-50 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
HEWETT-KIER CONSTRUCTION, INC.
PROJECT NO. A01084
REMODELING, RENOVATIONS AND ADA UPGRADES
MIAMI CORAL PARK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
8865 SW 16 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the GMP for Hewett-Kier Construction, Inc., Project No. A01084, Remodeling, Renovations and ADA Upgrades, Miami Coral Park Senior High School, in the total amount of $5,686,403 which includes building cost, site cost and a contingency in the amount of $568,640.

F-51 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
JAMES A. CUMMINGS, INC.
PROJECT NO. A074201
SITE PREPARATION
(RELIEF SCHOOL FOR BARBARA GOLEMAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL) - STATE SCHOOL “JJJ”
INTERSECTION OF HIALEAH GARDENS BOULEVARD AND STATE ROAD 25, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the GMP for James Cummings, Inc., Project No. A074201, Site Preparation, State School “JJJ” to relieve Barbara Goleman Senior High School, in the total amount of $12,111,268 which includes site cost and a contingency in the amount of $452,000.

F-53 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
ZURQUI CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC.
PROJECT NO. LP0040
REMODELING AND RENOVATION
ALLAPATTAH MIDDLE SCHOOL
1331 NW 46 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the GMP for Zurqui Construction Services, Inc., Project No. LP0040, QZAB Remodeling and Renovations at Allapattah Middle School, in the total amount of $2,063,443 which includes a contingency in the amount of $94,653.

F-54 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
HEWETT-KIER CONSTRUCTION, INC.
PROJECT NO. A01093
K-8 CONVERSION (NEW MLC) AT
FRANK C. MARTIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
14250 BOGGS DRIVE, RICHMOND HEIGHTS, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the GMP for Hewett-Kier Construction, Inc., Project No. A01093, K-8 Conversion, New (MLC) at Frank C. Martin Elementary School, in the total amount of $ 14,165,114 which includes building cost, site cost and a contingency in the amount of $ 674,529.

F-55 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. 00138300
12 PACK - CLASSROOM MODULAR CONSTRUCTION
DAVID FAIRCHILD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
5757 SW 45 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order, Change Order No. 1 on Project No. 00138300, 12 Pack - Classroom Modular Construction, David Fairchild Elementary School for a credit of $338,901.

F-56 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A01108
MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION (12-PK)
REDONDO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
18480 SW 304 STREET, HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order, Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A01108, Modular Classroom Addition (12-PK), Redondo Elementary School for a credit of $132,439 and approve a time extension by 7 days.

F-57 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. 00138000
MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION
SEMINOLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
121 SW 78 PLACE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order, Change Order No. 1 on Project No. 00138000, Modular Classroom Addition, Seminole Elementary School for a credit of $111,132.

F-58 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A0825W4391
MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION (12-PK)
IRVING & BEATRICE PESKOE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
29035 SW 144 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order, Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A0825W4391, Modular Classroom Addition (12-PK), Irving & Beatrice Peskoe Elementary School for a credit of $110,046.

F-59 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A0698CM
REMODELING/RENOVATIONS
BOOKER T. WASHINGTON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
1200 NW 6 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order, Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A0698CM, Remodeling/Renovations, Booker T. Washington Senior High School for a credit of $100,903.

F-60 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. 00139100
MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION (14-PK)
CAMPBELL DRIVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
15790 SW 307 STREET, LEISURE CITY, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order, Change Order No. 1 on Project No. 00139100, Modular Classroom Addition (14-PK), Campbell Drive Elementary School for a credit of $76,076.

F-61 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. 00138700
MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION (10-PK)
SNAPPER CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
10151 SW 64 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order, Change Order No. 1 on Project No. 00138700, Modular Classroom Addition (10-PK), Snapper Creek Elementary School for a credit of $49,908.

F-62 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A0825W2901
MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION (12-PK)
LEISURE CITY K-8 CENTER
14950 SW 288TH STREET, HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order, Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A0825W2901, Modular Classroom Addition (12-PK), Leisure City K-8 Center for a credit of $21,667 and approve a time extension of 29 days.

F-63 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. A0825W6761
MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION AND MISCELLANEOUS
IMPROVEMENTS
REDLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL
16001 SW 248 STREET, HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order, Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A0825W6761, Modular Classroom Addition and Miscellaneous Improvements, Redland Middle School for a credit of $6,146.

F-64 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A0825W0161
MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION (14-PK)
AVOCADO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
16969 SW 294 STREET, HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order, Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A0825W0161, Modular Classroom Addition (14-PK), Avocado Elementary School for a credit of $48.

F-65 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 4
PROJECT NO. BB0557
DESIGN BUILD - NEW ADDITION AND REMODELING
MIAMI PALMETTO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
7460 SW 118TH STREET, VILLAGE OF PINECREST, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order, Change Order No. 4 on Project No. BB0557, Design Build - New Addition and Remodeling, Miami Palmetto Senior High School for an additional cost of $29,469.

F-66 EXTENSION OF CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH
WEISS & WOOLRICH SOUTHERN ENTERPRISES, INC.

PROJECT NO. BB0642C
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 March 15, 2006, for a period of one year or $5,000,000, whichever occurs first.

F-67 RENEWAL OF CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH
WEISS AND WOOLRICH, CONTRACTING CO., INC.
PROJECT NO. JOC05-C12B
JOB ORDER CONTRACT 05-CENTRAL 12
FACILITIES OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE
ALL REGIONS OF THE M-DCPS FACILITIES OPERATIONS
(ORIGINAL CONTRACT NO. JOC05-C12)
FIRST RENEWAL CONTRACT NO. JOC05C12A

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to renew the contractual agreement with Weiss & Woolrich Contracting Co., Inc., Contract No. JOC 05-C12A, 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 July 13, 2006 whichever occurs first.

F-68 CONSENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE SETTLEMENT OF AN ASBESTOS RELEASE VIOLATION AT GEORGE T. BAKER AVIATION SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute the Consent Agreement between Miami-Dade County and The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, for the Settlement of an Asbestos Release Violation at George T. Baker Aviation School, and authorize Staff to retrofit the necessary number of School buses, pursuant to fully complying with the Terms and Conditions of the executed Consent Agreement.

F-69 AWARD BID NO. 055-FF10 – REINFORCED CONCRETE AND RELATED SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 055-FF10 – REINFORCED CONCRETE AND RELATED SERVICES, to supply and install, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of reinforced concrete and related services, for Maintenance Operations, during the term of the bid, effective April 17, 2006, through April 16, 2007, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. INLAND ENGINEERING CONTRACTORS, INC.
6595 N.W. 36 STREET, SUITE 307
MIAMI, FL 33166 ESTIMATE $1,272,021.70
OWNER: JOHN M. BANDOS, PRESIDENT

SECONDARY

2. RUSSELL BUILDING MOVERS, INC.
7150 N.W. 77 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33166 ESTIMATE $2,121,045.50
OWNER: KEITH R. KLEPPINGER, PRESIDENT

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $2,121,045.50

F-70 PREQUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the prequalification of new applicants and renewal of existing certifications for contractors, as indicated in the agenda item.

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

G-1 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v.JUAN J. PEREZ and ISMAEL PEREZ - DOAH Case No. 05-1913 and DOAH Case No. 05-1914

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, enter an order accepting the Administrative Law Judges Recommended Order in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Juan J. Perez and Ismael Perez - DOAH Case Nos. 05-1913 and 05-0914.

G-2 Supply Chain Concepts v. Miami-Dade County School Board and School Food Service Systems, Inc. –DOAH Case No. 05-4571-BID

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, enter an order adopting the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge dismissing the bid protest in the case of Supply Chain Concepts v. Miami-Dade County School Board and School Food Service Systems, Inc., DOAH Case No. 05-4571-BID.

G-3 STATUS REPORT FOR THE SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY’S OFFICE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida accept the report.

G-4 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-8C-1.23, SCHOOL BOARD COMMITTEE STRUCTURE (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt the amended School Board Rule 6Gx13- 8C-1.23, School Board Committee Structure, and authorize the Superintendent to file the amended rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective March 15, 2006.

G-5 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 3F-1.01, CONTRACTS AND DOCUMENTS, APPROVAL BY SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Act to amend School Board Rule 6Gx13- 3F-1.01, Contracts and Documents – Approval by School Board Attorney.

G-6 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 7E-1.02, EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES - NAMING (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 amend School Board Rule 6Gx13- 7E-1.02, Educational Facilities – Naming.

G-7 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR THE POSITION OF SENIOR ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY REAL ESTATE AND PLANNING (replacement)

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Act to amend School Board Rule 6Gx13 - 8C-1.17, Citizen Appearances-Board Meetings.

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

H-1 CORRESPONDENCE, REPORTS, AND OTHER INFORMATION

Individual Board members may present correspondence addressed to them, reports from various committees on which they serve as School Board Liaison, and other education-related information of interest to the public. This item is pre-taped and will be aired upon conclusion of the Board meeting.

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