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Excerpts of Unofficial Meeting Minutes

March 15, 2006

The School Board publishes MINUTES of its meetings as soon as possible after each meeting. The EXCERPTS from the latest meeting are provided below as an unofficial review of the actions taken. Citizens may arrange to review the official minutes by calling the Department of Information Services at 995-1126.

THE SCHOOL BOARD OF DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA

1450 Northeast Second Avenue

Miami, Florida 33132

Excerpts from Unofficial Minutes of the March 15, 2006 Board Meeting

10 a.m. Conference Session DISCUSSED Attendance Boundaries for 2006-2007.

APPROVED Bid Opening Lists of February 7, 9, 16, 21, 23, and 28, 2006.

APPROVED Minutes of the February 15, 2006 School Board meeting, as corrected.

108,585 A-1 HEARD The Superintendent’s Informational Reports to the Board on selected topics.

108,586 A-2 AUTHORIZED The Superintendent to form an Education Compact between Miami-Dade County Public Schools and the City of Coral Gables.

108,587 A-3 ACCEPTED The Leading Educational and Administrative Demonstration Schools (LEADS) pilot program plan to increase the budgetary and operational autonomy at selected schools.

108,588 A-4 RECEIVED The Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ 2005 United Way Campaign Final Report.

108,589 A-5 AUTHORIZED The Superintendent to implement the districtwide Professional Development initiative Summer HEAT 2006, and to enter into contractual agreements related to the delivery of specialized services, as delineated in the Official Agenda.

108,590 B-1 DISCUSSED New Business: Board Members.

108,591 B-3 DIRECTED* The Superintendent to examine the feasibility of a pilot program that incorporates a fee-based baby care quality early care education program service for children infants and toddlers 0-3 years at school sites and district buildings for district employees, and to report the results by the May 10, 2006 Board meeting.

* Amended, as reflected above.

108,592 B-4 FAILED To 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.

108,593 B-6 APPROVED 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.

108,594 B-7 APPROVED 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.

108,595 B-8 APPROVED The recognition of April 23 through April 30, 2006, as Days of Remembrance of the Victims of the Holocaust to be observed in all of Miami-Dade County’s public schools.

******** B-9 WITHDREW Guidelines for organization and operation of Citizen Advisory Committees to the School Board.

108,596 B-10 AGREED To join the American Hispanic Educators Association of Dade (AHEAD) in promoting Feria OLÉ, and directed the Superintendent to encourage all Miami-Dade County public schools to participate in Feria OLÉ on April 22, 2006.

********* B-11 WITHDREW Hospitality Career Exploration Conference.

108,597 B-12 DIRECTED The Superintendent and staff to add the simulation game “Bully” to the list of prohibited software and restrict access from district school computers; and approved Resolution No. 06-20, requesting, among other things, that the Board engage manufacturers of violent interactive videogames and request that they reduce all violence in videogames directed towards minor children, and that the Board request that the manufacturer of the videogame, entitled “Bully,” not release this videogame to the public or that local retailers prohibit its sale to minors, and inform parents on the potential harmful effects to children of playing interactive videogames containing violence.

108,598 B-13 APPROVED Resolution No. 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.

108,599****HELD A meeting of The Board of Directors of The Miami-Dade County School Board Foundation, Inc., and took the following action:

· Elected Ms. Ofelia San Pedro, Deputy Superintendent for Business Operations, to serve as Assistant Secretary in addition to Vice President and Treasurer; and Mr. Martin Berkowitz, Chief Financial Officer, to serve as Assistant Secretary.

· Approved Resolution No. 06-02, authorizing approval 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.

108,600 C-1 AUTHORIZED The Superintendent to enter into cooperative agreements with the agencies delineated in the Official Agenda to provide educational and related services, effective July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007.

108,601 C-10 APPROVED 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.

108,602 C-20 REJECTED 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.

108,603 C-21 REJECTED Request For Proposals No. 059-FF10 – Kiosks, to permit reissuing of the Request For Proposals, using amplified specifications and expanded mailing list.

108,604 C-30 AUTHORIZED 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.

108,605 C-40 AUTHORIZED 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.

108,606 C-41 AUTHORIZED The Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with Jackson Consulting to provide professional development services that support research-based literacy practices, in an amount not to exceed $85,460, effective March 27, 2006, through June 30, 2006.

108,607 C-50 EXPELLED The student specified in the supplemental material SM-32 (2005-2006).

108,608 C-51 EXPELLED The student specified in the supplemental material SM-35 (2005-2006).

108,609 C-70 APPROVED The recommendation to name State School Y1 “Norma Butler Bossard Elementary School,” a relief school for Jack D. Gordon Elementary and Dr. Gilbert L. Porter Elementary schools.

108,610 C-71 APPROVED The recommendation to name State School YY1, “Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School,” a relief school for Hammocks Middle and Richmond Heights Middle schools.

108,611 C-72 APPROVED The proposed opening and closing times [as delineated in the Official Agenda] 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; and authorized the Superintendent to make any special adjustments necessary due to unique circumstances in particular schools.

108,612 C-80 AUTHORIZED The acceptance of 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.

108,613 C-81 AUTHORIZED The acceptance of 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.

108,614 C-82 AUTHORIZED The initiation of 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.

108,615 C-83 AUTHORIZED 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.

108,616 C-100 ADOPTED 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 authorized the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective March 15, 2006.

108,617 D-10 APPROVED 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.

108,618 D-19 AUTHORIZED* The Superintendent 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; and authorized Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the estimated amount not to exceed of $300,000.

* Amended, as reflected above.

108,619 D-20 APPROVED The instructional and non-instructional appointments, reassignments, leaves, and separations as included in Personnel Action Listing 961.

108,620 D-21 APPROVED 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.

108,621 D-22 APPROVED The appointments and assignments of various personnel new to the school district, as delineated in the Official Agenda.

108,622 D-23 APPROVED The instructional personnel assigned to teach out-of-field for the period of January 31, 2006 through February 27, 2006.

108,623 D-24 APPROVED Changes to minimum qualifications for the following MEP and DCSAA positions:

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

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

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

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

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

108,624 D-25 AUTHORIZED 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 first year, and $11,430 for years two and three, for up to 100 teachers.

********* D-26 WITHDREW Request to contractually employ an Administrative Assistant to individual School Board member.

108,625 D-27 ADOPTED The calendar for submitting nominations for personnel appointments for the 2006-2007 school year, pursuant to §1012.22 and §1012.33, Florida Statutes.

108,626 D-28 AUTHORIZED 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.

108,627 D-45 AUTHORIZED The initiation of rulemaking proceedings, in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, to amend Board Rule 6Gx13-5A-1.10, Attendance Areas 2005-2006.

108,628 D-46 AUTHORIZED The initiation of 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.

108,629 D-47 AUTHORIZED The initiation of rulemaking proceedings, in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, to amend School Board Rule 6Gx13-4A-1.213, Code of Ethics.

108,630 D-55 AUTHORIZED The suspension of Ms. Mercy Alvarez, Senior Retirement Clerk, Leave/Retirement/Unemployment Compensation, for 30 workdays without pay, effective at the close of the workday on March 15, 2006.

108,631 D-56 AUTHORIZED The suspension of Mr. Richard A. Borras, Microsystems Technician, at Ruben Dario Middle School, for 30 calendar days without pay, effective at the close of the workday on March 15, 2006, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

108,632 D-57 AUTHORIZED The suspension of Mr. Robert S. Boundy, Teacher at Nautilus Middle School, for 30 workdays without pay, effective at the close of the workday on March 15, 2006, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

108,633 D-58 AUTHORIZED The suspension of, and initiated dismissal pro-ceedings against Ms. Janice Brown, School Bus Driver at North Transportation Center, effective at the close of the workday on March 15, 2006, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

108,634 D-59 AUTHORIZED The suspension of, and initiated dismissal proceedings against Mr. Jorge L. Cisneros, Teacher at Hialeah Senior High School, effective at the close of the workday on March 15, 2006, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

108,635 D-60 AUTHORIZED The suspension of, and initiated dismissal proceedings against Mr. Jerone R. Lee, Teacher at Booker T. Washington Senior High School, effective at the close of the workday on March 15, 2006, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

108,636 D-61 AUTHORIZED The suspension of, and initiated dismissal proceedings against Ms. Serina L. McCray, School Bus Driver at Northwest Transportation Center, effective at the close of the workday on March 15, 2006, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

108,637 D-63 AUTHORIZED The suspension of Mr. Samuel N. Smith, School Bus Driver, at John Schee Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, effective at the close of the workday on March 15, 2006, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

108,638 D-64 ACCEPTED The resignation of Mr. Randolph R. Straughter, Groundskeeper at William Turner Technical Arts High School, effective at the close of the workday on March 15, 2006.

108,639 D-65 AUTHORIZED The suspension of Mr. Anthony D. Williams, Teacher at Miami Norland Senior High School, for 30 workdays without pay, effective at the close of the workday on March 15, 2006, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

108,640 D-66 TERMINATED The employment contract for the instructional employees [with annual contracts], as delineated in the Official Agenda, effective March 17, 2006 at the close of the workday, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested. These employees are rendered ineligible for future employment with the District.

108,641 D-67 TERMINATED The employment contract for the instructional employee [with continuing contracts] as delineated in the Official Agenda, effective March 17, 2006 at the close of the workday, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested. This individual is rendered ineligible for future employment with the District.

108,642 D-68 TERMINATED The employment contract of the employees [with Professional Service Contracts], as delineated in the agenda item, effective March 17, 2006 at the close of the workday, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested. These individuals are rendered ineligible for future employment with the District.

108,643 D-69 TERMINATED The employment contract of the employee [Pool Temporary Instructor], as delineated in the Official Agenda, effective March 17, 2006 at the close of the workday, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested. This individual is rendered ineligible for future employment with the District.

108,644 D-70 DEMOTED Mr. Jairo Garzon at Hospitality Services, to Coordinator III, at Food and Nutrition, effective at the close of the workday on March 15, 2006, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

108,645 E-1 RECEIVED The Monthly Financial Report for January 2006.

108,646 E-25 APPROVED Resolution No. 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.

108,647 E-26 APPROVED Resolution No. 06-14, authorizing the issuance of up to $65 million Certificates of Participation to fund the construction projects listed in this item; and assigned the proposed Underwriting Team chosen from the Approved Underwriters List.

108,648 E-27 APPROVED Resolution No. 06-15, amending the original 1997 GO Bonds Resolution 96-23; and Resolution No. 06-16, authorizing the remarketing of the 1997 GO Bonds and amending and supplementing Resolution No. 05-29, authorizing the joint sale of the 1996 and 1997 GO Bonds remarketing.

108,649 E-36 AUTHORIZED The submission of an application to the Florida Department of Education to sponsor the Summer Food Service Program for Children 2006.

108,650 E-66 AUTHORIZED The issuance of Request For Proposals (RFP) #088-FF10, Blood-borne Pathogens and Hepatitis B Vaccination Program; and approved the Ad-Hoc Committee.

108,651 E-141 APPROVED The supplemental award on Contract No. 138-CC09 – Epoxy Flooring: Furnish and Install (Districtwide), effective April 22, 2005 through April 21, 2006, as delineated in the Official Agenda.

108,652 E-142 RECEIVED The report of purchases made within guidelines of Board Rule 6Gx13-3C-1.10 -- Purchase Approval.

108,653 E-143 AWARDED Balance of Bid No. 094-EE05 – Art & Specialty Paper, to vendors as delineated in the Official Agenda, effective March 16, 2006 through December 13, 2006.

********* E-144 WITHDREW Request to award Bid No. 105-EE01 – Furniture/Outdoor, to Preeminence, effective March 15, 2006 through March 14, 2007.

108,654 E-145 AWARDED Bid No. 032-FF07 – Petroleum Products – Oil, Lubes, Greases and Derivatives, to various vendors as delineated in the Official Agenda, effective March 15, 2006 through February 28, 2007.

108,655 E-146 AWARDED Bid No. 033-FF02 – Rental and Cleaning of Dust Mops and Mats, to Unifirst Corporation and Aramark Uniform Services, effective April 10, 2006 through October 9, 2007.

108,656 E-200 AUTHORIZED The initiation of 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.

108,657 E-201 AUTHORIZED The initiation of 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 the promulgation of the new document, Debt Management Policies, to be incorporated by reference and made part of this rule.

108,658 E-202 AUTHORIZED The initiation of rulemaking proceedings, in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, to amend School Board Rule 6Gx13-3E-1.26, Accounts Receivable Write-offs.

108,659 F-1 AUTHORIZED The acceptance of 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.

108,660 F-2 RECOMMENDED 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.

108,661 F-3 RECEIVED The Final Report on the Educational Facilities Impact Fee Review, and authorized the forwarding of same to Miami-Dade County with a recommendation for implementation; and other actions as delineated in the Official Agenda.

108,662 F-4 AUTHORIZED The Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute an amendment, as delineated in the Official Agenda, 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.

108,663 F-5 AUTHORIZED The execution of 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.

108,664 F-20 AUTHORIZED An adjustment to the capital budget in the amount of $3,113,709, and changes to the five-year facilities work program resulting from these budget adjustments.

108,665 F-21 AUTHORIZED The execution of 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.

108,666 F-22 AUTHORIZED The execution of an agreement with Miami-Dade County and the inclusion of 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 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.

108,667 F-23 AUTHORIZED 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.

108,668 F-24 AUTHORIZED The execution of 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.

108,669 F-25 AUTHORIZED The execution of 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.

108,670 F-26 AUTHORIZED The execution of 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.

108,671 F-27 AUTHORIZED The execution of 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.

108,672 F-28 AUTHORIZED The execution of 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.

108,673 F-29 AUTHORIZED The execution of 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.

108,674 F-30 AUTHORIZED The execution of 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 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.

108,675 F-31 AUTHORIZED The execution of 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.

108,676 F-32 COMMISSIONED 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 a total lump sum fee of $71,825, for pre-construction services; and other terms and conditions as set forth in the agenda item.

108,677 F-33 COMMISSIONED 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, for a total lump sum fee of $65,000 for pre-construction services; and other terms and conditions as set forth in the agenda item.

108,678 F-35 COMMISSIONED 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 a total lump sum fee of $78,500 for pre-construction services; and other terms and conditions as set forth in the agenda item.

108,679 F-36 COMMISSIONED Avart, Inc., as Project Architect/Engineers for Deferred Maintenance Project Package #9, General Repairs and Rehabilitation, Miami Palmetto Senior High, Project No. 00264300, for a lump sum basic services fee of $455,000; and additional terms and conditions as set forth in the agenda item.

108,680 F-38 COMMISSIONED 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; for a total lump sum fee of $29,500 for pre-construction services; and other terms and conditions as set forth in the agenda item.

108,681 F-39 COMMISSIONED 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, for a lump sum basic services fee of $ 339,430; and additional terms and conditions as set forth in the agenda item.

108,682 F-40 COMMISSIONED 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 a negotiated lump sum fee of $38,000 for preconstruction services; and other terms and conditions as set forth in the body of the agenda item.

108,683 F-42 COMMISSIONED 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, for a negotiated lump sum fee of $42,670 for preconstruction services; and other terms and conditions as set forth in the agenda item.

108,684 F-43 AUTHORIZED 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 for projects of up to $1 million each under the same terms and conditions.

108,685 F-46 AUTHORIZED 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.

108,686 F-47 AUTHORIZED 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.

108,687 F-50 APPROVED 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.

108,688 F-51 APPROVED 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.

108,689 F-53 APPROVED 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.

108,690 F-54 APPROVED 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.

108,691 F-55 CONFIRMED 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.

108,692 F-56 CONFIRMED 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 approved a time extension by 7 days.

108,693 F-57 CONFIRMED Final Change Order, Change Order No. 1 on Project No. 00138000, Modular Classroom Addition, Seminole Elementary School, for a credit of $111,132.

108,694 F-58 CONFIRMED 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.

108,695 F-59 CONFIRMED Final Change Order, Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A0698CM, Remodeling/Renova-tions, Booker T. Washington Senior High School for a credit of $100,903.

108,696 F-60 CONFIRMED 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.

108,697 F-61 CONFIRMED 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.

108,698 F-62 CONFIRMED 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 approved a time extension of 29 days.

108,699 F-63 CONFIRMED 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.

108,700 F-64 CONFIRMED Final Change Order, Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A0825W0161, Modular Classroom Addition (14-PK), Avocado Elementary School, for a credit of $48.

108,701 F-65 CONFIRMED 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.

108,702 F-66 AUTHORIZED An extension to 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.

108,703 F-67 AUTHORIZED Renewal of 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.

108,704 F-68 AUTHORIZED The execution of 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 authorized staff to retrofit the necessary number of School buses, pursuant to fully complying with the Terms and Conditions of the executed Consent Agreement.

108,705 F-69 AWARDED Bid No. 055-FF10 – Reinforced Concrete and Related Services, to Inland Engineering Contractors, Inc., and Russell Building Movers, Inc., effective April 17, 2006 through April 16, 2007.

108,706 F-70 APPROVEDThe prequalification of new applicants and renewal of existing certifications for contractors, as indicated in the agenda item.

108,707 G-1 ENTERED 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.

108,708 G-2 ENTERED 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.

108,709 G-3 RECEIVED* The Status Report for the School Board Attorney’s Office.

*Amended, to change the word “accept,” to receive in the recommendation.

108,710 G-4 ADOPTED The amended School Board Rule 6Gx13-8C-1.23, School Board Committee Structure, and authorized the Superintendent to file the amended rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective March 15, 2006.

108,711 G-5 AUTHORIZED The initiation of 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.

108,712 G-6 AUTHORIZED* The initiation of rulemaking proceedings, in accordance with the Administrative Act, to amend School Board Rule 6Gx13-7E-1.02, Educational Facilities – Naming.

* Amended the new language in Section C, No. 3, on Page 3 of 4 of the Board Rule to read as follows: “an additional Board member to be designated by the Board member in whose district the school or facility to be named or renamed is located.”

108,713 G-7 APPOINTED Ms. Ana R. Craft, Esq. to the open, budgeted position of Senior Associate Attorney, Real Estate and Planning, Office of the School Board Attorney, effective April 1, 2006, upon completion of background check, at an annual salary of $150,000, through March 31, 2008.

108,714 G-8 AUTHORIZED*The initiation of rulemaking proceedings, in accordance with the Administrative Act, to amend School Board Rule 6Gx13-8C-1.17, Citizen Appearances-Board Meetings.

* Amended Section I on Page 1 of the Board Rule to read as follows: “...Except as noted in Section III., IV., and V. below ... at approximately 6:30 p.m. the time of the public hearing.”

Adjourned

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