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School Board of Miami-Dade County Public Schools
MEETING AGENDA

October 11, 2006

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

OFFICIAL AGENDA

OCTOBER 11, 2006 REGULAR BOARD MEETING 1:00 P.M.
 REGULAR PUBLIC HEARING (Approximately) 6:30 P.M.

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, OCTOBER 9, 2006.

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

Citizens who wish to speak on matters not on the agenda, or on agenda items that appear on the consent agenda, will be heard at the public hearing held at approximately 6:30 p.m. during the regularly scheduled Board 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: [http://www.dadeschools.net].

1:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION

SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS

STUDENT PERFORMANCE:

- Charles R. Drew Middle School Dance Ensemble performing “Mariachi”

SPECIAL RECOGNITION:

- Technology Student Association State Winners
- Five Star School Award

BOARD MEMBER RESOLUTIONS

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: September 7, 2006

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: September 13, 2006 Board Meeting

REGULAR PUBLIC HEARING SPEAKERS AND/OR SPEAKERS TO CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS WILL BE HEARD AT APPROXIMATELY 6:30 P.M.

A. SUPERINTENDENT’S PRIORITY ITEMS

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

  • Ms. Rose Diamond, Chief Facilities Officer, Office of School Facilities – Recipient of “Outstanding Women in Construction Award,” National Association of Women in Construction, Miami Chapter
  • Update on the Gifted Program
  • Update on School Security

A-2 ANNUAL UPDATE TO THE SCHOOL BOARD AND SUPERINTENDENT ON AUDIT COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the Audit Committee Chairman’s Annual Update.

A-3 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD RECEIVE THE PROPOSED REVISED 2005-2008 DISTRICT STRATEGIC PLAN (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the prorosed Revised 2005-2008 District Strategic Plan.

A-4 ADOPTION OF THE PROPOSED 2007 STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE PROGRAMS (revised)

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

1. adopt the proposed 2007 State and Federal Legislative Programs; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to advocate the best interest of the District on issues at both the state and federal levels that may have impending fiscal, local control, and/or governance impact on Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ District operations, but does not have major policy implications, provided such issues are reported to the Board.

A-5 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA: (withdrawn)

B. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

B-1 NEW BUSINESS: BOARD MEMBERS

B-3 REQUEST FOR UPDATE AND REVIEW OF ATTENDANCE BOUNDARY PROCESS (revised)

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

1. direct the Superintendent to review the process of establishing school attendance boundaries in order to create a countywide boundary process that aligns all school boundaries with current and foreseeable shifts in student population growth, with the mandate of Class Size Reduction and with the impact of the 70,000 new student stations being completed in the District; and

2. request that the Superintendent report to the Board at the November 2006 meeting as to such review and make such recommendations as are appropriate to ensure the creation this school year of school attendance boundaries that reflect current and foreseeable shifts in student population growth, the mandate of Class Size Reduction and the impact of the 70,000 new student stations being completed in the District.

B-5 REQUEST THAT THE SUPERINTENDENT REVIEW GUIDELINES FOR THE CONTRACTING AND EVALUATION OF OUTSIDE VENDORS THAT PROVIDE SERVICES THROUGH THE DISTRICT’S ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to review guidelines for the contracting and evaluation of outside vendors that provide services through the District’s Alternative Education program and that these guidelines be presented to the School Board at the December 13, 2006 School Board meeting.

B-6 REQUEST THAT THE SUPERINTENDENT DEVELOP CENTRALIZED GUIDELINES FOR THE SCHOOL BOARD’S APPROVAL IN THE FORM OF A PROTOCOL MANUAL FOR THE CONDUCT OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CEREMONIES, PROGRAMS, DEDICATIONS, RECEPTIONS AND OTHER EVENTS

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to develop centralized guidelines in the form of a Protocol Manual for the Conduct of Miami-Dade County Public Schools Ceremonies, Programs, Dedications, Receptions and other Events for approval and School Board adoption at the December 13, 2006 meeting.

B-7 RECONVENE THE AD HOC MULTILINGUAL TASK FORCE

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to:

1. review the Ad Hoc Multilingual Task Force following the configuration of representatives previously established;

2. explore the feasibility of making a foreign language a requirement starting from kindergarten through grade 12;

3. present to the School Board, at its meeting of April 18, 2007, a status report on implementation of the new action plan.

B-8 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE OF THE EXCESSIVE WEIGHT IN STUDENTS’ BACKPACKS

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

1. address the issue of the excessive weight in student backpacks; and

2. report back to the Board with recommendations.

B-9 APPROVAL OF A ONE-YEAR PILOT PROGRAM FOR BOARD MEMBER LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1. direct the Superintendent to prepare a comprehensive list of all appointed/elected positions no later than October 30, 2006; and

2. approve a one-year pilot program for leadership opportunities based upon rotation, seniority, interest and expertise.

B-10 PERSONNEL INVESTIGATION REPORTS FOR THE YEARS 2004-2005 AND 2005-2006

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

1. provide Personnel Investigation Reports for school years 2004-2005 and 2005-2006, from the Office of Professional Standards, the Civilian Investigative Unit, and the Office of Civil Rights and Diversity Compliance, to include the nature of the cases, findings, timeliness, gender and ethnicity; and

2. submit the reports at the December 2006 Board meeting.

B-11 ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION OF THE SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, evaluate and assess the performance of the School Board Attorney at the November 21, 2006, School Board meeting or at a special School Board meeting to be held in November 2006.

B-12 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO CONDUCT INSPECTIONS OF ALL CONDUITS AND PIPING SUPPORTS IN “FINGER” PLAN DESIGN SCHOOLS IN THE ENTIRE DISTRICT (revised)

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

1. conduct inspections of all conduits and piping supports in “Finger” plan schools in the entire District, preferably by Electrical Trace Masters,

2. report back to the Board with the findings.

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

C-1 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE EXCEL ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF EXCEL ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL (withdrawn)

C-2 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH FORT LAUDERDALE HOSPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC, TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND RELATED SERVICES FOR ONE STUDENT WITH DISABILITIES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,660,EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 12, 2006, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2007

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with Fort Lauderdale Hospital Management, LLC, to provide educational and related services for one student with disabilities, in an amount not to exceed $50,660, effective October 12, 2006, through June 30, 2007.

The appropriation for this item is included in the General Fund of the 2006-2007 Adopted Budget.

C-20 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH UNITED WAY OF MIAMI-DADE (UWMD) CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE TO ESTABLISH A COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIP TO ELEVATE THE QUALITY OF EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION, EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 12, 2006, TO BE REVIEWED ANNUALLY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with United Way of Miami-Dade (UWMD) Center for Excellence to establish a collaborative partnership to elevate the quality of early care and education, effective October 12, 2006, to be reviewed annually.

No local funds are required.

C-22 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN ARTICULATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY (FIU) AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE CONTINUATION OF THE ONGOING PROGRAM PARTNERSHIP IN ACADEMIC COMMUNITIES

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

1. enter into an Articulation Agreement between Florida International University (FIU) and The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, for the support of the continuation of the ongoing program Partnership in Academic Communities; and

2. make this agreement binding for five years pending annual review.

The appropriation for this item is included in the General Fund of the 2006-2007 Adopted Budget.

C-30 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE SHERATON MIAMI MART HOTEL TO PROVIDE SERVICES RELATED TO THE 2008 FRANCISCO R. WALKER MIAMI-DADE COUNTY DISTRICT TEACHER OF THE YEAR RECOGNITION CEREMONY ON JANUARY 30, 2007

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with the Sheraton Miami Mart Hotel to provide services related to the 2008 Francisco R. Walker Miami-Dade County District Teacher of the Year Recognition Ceremony on January 30, 2007, in an amount not to exceed $45,000.

C-70 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH JOHNSON & WALES UNIVERSITY UNDER THE FLORIDA WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM, EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 27, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 27, 2007

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with Johnson & Wales University under the Florida Work Experience Program, effective September 27, 2006, through September 27, 2007, whereby:

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

2. Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) will fund FRS/FICA retirement costs, in an amount not to exceed $6,762.

The appropriation for this item is included in the General Fund of the 2006-2007 Adopted Budget.

C-71 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COLLEGE (MDC) UNDER THE FLORIDA WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM, EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 27, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 27, 2007

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with Miami-Dade College (MDC) under the Florida Work Experience Program, effective September 27, 2006, through September 27, 2007, whereby:

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

2. Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) will fund FRS/FICA retirement costs, in an amount not to exceed $17,740.

The appropriation for this item is included in the General Fund of the 2006-2007 Adopted Budget.

C-72 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO TWO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, CHILD CARE FOOD PROGRAM, ADMINISTERED BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, TO PROVIDE BREAKFAST, LUNCH, AND AFTERNOON SNACKS TO BABIES AND TODDLERS AT COPE CENTER NORTH AND DOROTHY M. WALLACE COPE CENTER SOUTH EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2007

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

1. enter into two contractual agreements with the State of Florida, Department of Health, Child Care Food program, administered by the United States Department of Agriculture, from October 1, 2006, through September 30, 2007;

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

3. receive reimbursements for these services, of which each center will be the recipient of fifty percent of the funds issued; and

4. authorize the renewal of this contract for three successive one (1) year periods, and authorize the Superintendent to execute these annual contracts, so long as they contain the same terms and conditions as the 2006-2007 contract associated with this Item, and the renewals are at no cost to the Board.

C-73 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC., TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR AN EDUCATIONAL SPECIALIST TO COUNSEL STUDENTS AND COORDINATE IDENTIFIED PROGRAMS OPERATED BY LINDSEY HOPKINS TECHNICAL EDUCATION CENTER AT GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC., EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 12, 2006, THROUGH JUNE 29, 2007

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

1. enter into a contractual agreement with Goodwill Industries of South Florida, Inc., to provide funding for an educational specialist to counsel students and coordinate identified programs operated by Lindsey Hopkins Technical Education Center at Goodwill Industries of South Florida, Inc., effective October 12, 2006, through June 29, 2007; and

2. receive reimbursement of expenditures for the salary and fringe benefits for the educational specialist.

C-80 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT OF 2001, TITLE X, EDUCATION FOR HOMELESS CHILDREN AND YOUTH PROGRAM

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

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE), for funding under the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, Title X, Part A, Education for Homeless Children and Youth Program, in the amount of $120,000, for the grant period of July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2007;

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

3. retain funds from the grant in an amount not to exceed the annually negotiated indirect cost rate, as allowed and approved by the FLDOE; 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 ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING THE READING FIRST PROGRAM AT SELECTED ELIGIBLE SCHOOLS

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

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE), for funding under The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, the Reading First Program in the total amount of $10,443,131, for the grant period of July 1, 2006, through August 30, 2007;

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

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

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

C-83 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TO RECEIVE FUNDS FOR THE SKILLS FOR ACADEMIC, VOCATIONAL AND ENGLISH STUDIES (SAVES) ADULT REFUGEE PROJECT

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

1. enter into a contractual agreement with the Florida Department of Children and Families to receive funds in the amount of $7,700,000, for the Skills for Academic, Vocational and English Studies (SAVES) Adult Refugee Project for the contract period of August 14, 2006, through August 13, 2008;

2. retain funds from the contract in an amount not to exceed the annually negotiated indirect cost rate as allowed and approved by the Florida Department of Education;

3. extend this contractual agreement as authorized through official notification from the contracting agency in order to complete the goals of the program; and

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

C-84 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE EARLY CHILDHOOD INITIATIVE FOUNDATION TO RECEIVE FUNDS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PK-3 READY SCHOOLS INITIATIVE

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

1. enter into a contractual agreement with the Early Childhood Initiative Foundation to receive funds for the implementation of the PK-3 Ready Schools Initiative in the amount of $200,000, for the period of July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2007;

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

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

C-85 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT SEVENTEEN (17) CONTINUATION GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY LITERACY ACT FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE FAMILY LITERACY SERVICES AT AVOCADO, ETHEL KOGER BECKHAM, FLAMINGO, GOLDEN GLADES, GERTRUDE EDELMAN/SABAL PALM, HUBERT O. SIBLEY, KENSINGTON PARK, MIAMI PARK, OAK GROVE, WESLEY MATTHEWS, AND WEST HOMESTEAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS; CORAL WAY AND M.A. MILAM K-8 CENTERS; HIALEAH HIGH, MIAMI BEACH, AND SOUTH DADE ADULT EDUCATION CENTERS; AND LINDSEY HOPKINS TECHNICAL CENTER AND ENTER INTO SEPARATE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH GATROU GROUP, INC. AND RENAISSANCE LEARNING, INC.

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

1. accept seventeen (17) continuation grant awards from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act for the Comprehensive Family Literacy services at Avocado, Ethel Koger Beckham, Flamingo, Gertrude Edelman/Sabal Palm, Golden Glades, Hubert O. Sibley, Kensington Park, Miami Park, Oak Grove, Wesley Matthews, and West Homestead elementary schools; Coral Way and M.A. Milam K-8 centers; Hialeah High, Miami Beach and South Dade adult education centers; and Lindsey Hopkins Technical Center, in the amount of $1,223,877, for the grant period of July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2007;

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

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

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

C-86 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) UNDER THE CLEAN SCHOOL BUS USA PROGRAM AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA DETROIT DIESEL ALLISON

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

1. accept a grant award from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Clean School Bus USA Program in the amount of $171,000, for the grant period of October 1, 2006, through September 30, 2007;

2. enter into a contractual agreement with the Florida Detroit Diesel Allison, in the amount of $169,000 for the period effective October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007;

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

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

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

C-88 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING THE LEARNING FOR LIFE CHARACTER EDUCATION PROGRAM AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH LEARNING FOR LIFE, INC.

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

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding the Learning for Life Character Education Program in the amount of $460,000, for the grant period of July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2007;

2. enter into a contractual agreement with Learning for Life, Inc., in the amount of $460,000, for the contract period of July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2007;

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

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

C-89 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (USDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE TRANSITION TO TEACHING PROGRAM FOR PROJECT CREATING A TEACHING COMMUNITY (CTC) AND ENTER INTO SEPARATE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH MIAMI DADE COLLEGE AND LEARNING POINT ASSOCIATES

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

1. accept a grant award from the United States Department of Education, for funding the Project Creating a Teaching Community (CTC) in the total amount of $1,477,501, for the grant period of October 1, 2006, through September 30, 2011;

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

3. enter into separate contractual agreements in the total amount of $530,195, for the grant period of October 1, 2006, through September 20, 2011 with:

a. Miami Dade College, in the total amount of $330,195; and

b. Learning Point Associates, in the total amount of $200,000;

4. 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

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

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

D-1 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND MATHEMATICA POLICY RESEARCH, INC., TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SECOND YEAR OF A U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FUNDED STUDY ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF TEACHER INDUCTION PROGRAMS AND ACCEPT FUNDING FROM MATHEMATICA POLICY RESEARCH, INC., TO SUPPORT SALARIES FOR CURRICULUM SUPPORT SPECIALISTS PARTICIPATING IN THE STUDY (revised)

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

1. approve the proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Miami-Dade County Public Schools and Mathematica Policy Research, Inc., to participate in the second year of a study funded by the U.S. Department of Education to examine the impact of teacher induction programs;

2. accept funding from Mathematica Policy Research, Inc., in the amount of $339,614.00, to support Curriculum Support Specialists providing induction services related to the study during the period of August 10, 2006, through June 30, 2007; and

3. direct Financial Operations to establish appropriations in the amounts provided or as amended by the funding agency; such appropriations to be reported to the Board. No district funds will be expended.

D-2 REQUEST PERMISSION TO AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE SOUTHERN REGIONAL EDUCATION BOARD FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 12, 2006, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2007, TO DELIVER SPECIALIZED TRAINING AND SUPPORT THROUGH THE HIGH SCHOOLS THAT WORK (HSTW) PROGRAM AT MIAMI EDISON, MIAMI CENTRAL AND MIAMI JACKSON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS AS PART OF THE CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN

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

1. authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contract in an amount not to exceed $104,940 with the Southern Regional Education Board for the period of October 12, 2006, through June 30, 2007, to deliver specialized training and support through the High Schools That Work (HSTW) program at Miami Edison, Miami Central and Miami Jackson senior high schools as part of the correction action plan; and

2. grant an exception to School Board Rule 6Gx13-3F-1.021 in light of the fact that SREB is the sole source of the HSTW model.

The appropriation for this item is included in Contracted Programs for 2006-2007.

D-3 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE MIAMI MUSEUM OF SCIENCE CENTER FOR INTERACTIVE LEARNING FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 12, 2006, THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2007, TO MODIFY THE PD3 CLASSROOM WALKTHROUGH TOOL TO ALIGN WITH NEWLY ADOPTED FLORIDA SUNSHINE STATE STANDARDS FOR READING AND LANGUAGE ARTS (revised)

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

1. authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement in an amount not to exceed $202,664 with the Miami Museum of Science Center for Interactive Learning for the period of October 12, 2006, through February 28, 2007, to modify the PD3 Classroom Walkthrough tool to support the new Florida Sunshine State Standards for Reading and Language Arts in grades K-12; and

2. grant an exception to School Board Rule 6Gx13-3F-1.021 as otherwise determined by the committee, based on the fact that the Miami Museum of Science developed the PD3 tool and the proposed contract will align the tool with the new Sunshine State Standards in reading and language arts and expand its application across grades K-12.

The appropriation for this item is in Contracted Programs for 2006-2007.

D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: AUGUST 18 - SEPTEMBER 19, 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 968.

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

APPOINTMENTS AND LATERAL ASSIGNMENTS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT, PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR 2006-2007

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 11, 2006, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

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

a. Administrative Director, Ready Schools, MEP pay grade 24, Curriculum and Instruction

b. Project Coordinator, Transition to Teaching, MEP pay grade 18, Instructional Recruitment

2. approve the recommendations as set forth in the agenda item for appointments and lateral transfers to be effective October 12, 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 effective October 12, 2006 or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, appoint:

D-23 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO TEACH OUT-OF-FIELD FOR THE PERIOD OF AUGUST 29, 2006 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 25, 2006

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve instructional personnel assigned to teach out-of-field for the period of August 29, 2006 through September 25, 2006.

D-24 JOB DESCRIPTIONS UPDATE FOR MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL (MEP) AND/OR PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL POSITIONS

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 11, 2006, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1. approve changes to minimum qualifications for the following MEP and DCSAA positions:

a. District Director, Strategic Planning, MEP pay grade 23, Chief of Staff

b. Manager III, Site Documentation, DCSAA pay grade 39, Department of Document Control, Capital Budgets and/or Capital Improvement Projects

2. approve title change for the following MEP position:

a. Executive Director, Fingerprint Unit, MEP pay grade 22, Miami-Dade Schools Police Department

D-30 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
ARNEITA R. WILLIS – BUS AIDE
NORTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 11, 2006, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Arneita R. Willis, Bus Aide, at North Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

D-31 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
LIDUVINA GARCIA – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
CENTRAL WEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 11, 2006, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Liduvina Garcia, School Bus Driver, at Central West Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

D-32 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
ERIC A. MOSS - TEACHER
MIAMI LAKES EDUCATIONAL CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 11, 2006, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Eric A. Moss, Teacher at Miami Lakes Educational Center, for 30 workdays without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-33 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
ALFREDO A. REGUEIRA - PARAPROFESSIONAL
MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 11, 2006, the School Board suspend Mr. Alfredo A. Regueira, Paraprofessional at Miami Senior High School, for 30 workdays without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-34 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
JAD ABDO – FENCE INSTALLER
REGIONAL MAINTENANCE CENTER IV

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 11, 2006, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Jad Abdo, Fence Installer, at Regional Maintenance Center IV, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-35 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
SONYA THOMAS-DEVOE – FOOD SERVICE MANAGER
CHARLES R. DREW MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 11, 2006, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Sonya Thomas-Devoe, Food Service Manager at Charles R. Drew Middle School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-36 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE WITH CONTINUING CONTRACT CONCERNING TRANSACTIONS WITH MOVING ON TOWARD EDUCATION AND TRAINING, INC. (MOTET) (replacement)

D-37 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE WITH ANNUAL CONTRACT CONCERNING TRANSACTIONS WITH MOVING ON TOWARD EDUCATION AND TRAINING, INC. (MOTET) (replacement)

D-38 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
JULIO C. NAVARRETE - EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
OFFICE OF CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLIANCE (replacement)

D-45 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 5A-1.10, ATTENDANCE AREAS 2006-2007

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- 5A-1.10, Attendance Areas 2006-2007.

D-46 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 5A-1.08, STUDENT TRANSFERS (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- 5A-1.08, Student Transfers.

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

E-1 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR JULY AND AUGUST 2006

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

E-13 CERTIFICATION FOR 2006-2007 CLASSROOMS FOR KIDS PROGRAM AND APPROVAL OF PROJECT ALLOCATION LIST

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the submission of the required certification for the 2006-2007 appropriation for Classrooms for Kids Program and the project allocation list detailing the capital project to be funded from this program.

E-36 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECEIVE A REPORT ON THE FEASIBILITY OF IMPLEMENTING A PILOT ON-LINE MEAL PAYMENT SYSTEM AND PAYMENT-BY-PHONE FOR PARENTS TO USE TO PAY FOR STUDENT MEALS AND AUTHORIZE THE USE OF THE PARENT ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (PAMS) SYSTEM AS A PILOT PROGRAM FOR ACCEPTING ON-LINE AND PAYMENT-BY-PHONE FOR STUDENT MEALS DISTRICTWID

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

1. receive the feasibility report of implementing a pilot on-line meal payment system and payment-by-phone for parents to use to pay for student meals; and

2. authorize the use of the PAMS System districtwide as a pilot program for accepting on-line and payment-by-phone for student meals for the 2006/2007 school year only.

E-66 RENEWAL OF MEDICAL CONSULTING SERVICES CONTRACT WITH CONCENTRA INTEGRATED SERVICES, INC.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize renewal of its contract with Concentra Integrated Services, Inc., pursuant to the provisions of RFP # 59-CC10, for an additional two- year term, effective November 1, 2006 through October 31, 2008 with all terms and conditions of the renewal contract to remain the same as expiring, with fees of $260/hour subject to a maximum fee per case of $5,000.

E-67 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) 094-FF10, ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES—SECTION 125 FLEXIBLE BENEFITS PROGRAM AND ENROLLMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, award Request For Proposal (RFP) 094-FF10, Administrative Services—Section 125 Flexible Benefits Program and Enrollment to Fringe Benefits Management Company (FBMC), effective January 1, 2007 for a three-year term, subject to the following pricing structure:

Contract Period
Fee Structure
1-1-07 to 6-30-07
$6.12/employee/month
7-1-07 to 6-30-08
$6.42 to $6.72 per employee/month, subject to received commissions for Universal Life and Long Term Care coverages.
7-1-08 to 6-30-09
5% increase from actual rate determined for period of 7-1-07 to 6-30-08.
7-1-09 to 12-31-09
5% increase from actual rate determined for period of 7-1-08 to 6-30-09.

E-68 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO RELEASE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) 006-GG10 FOR CASUALTY ACTUARIAL SERVICES

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

1. authorize the Superintendent to release Request For Proposal (RFP) 006-GG10 For Casualty Actuarial Services; and

2. approve the Ad-Hoc Insurance Committee.

E-69 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO IMPLEMENT A PORTFOLIO BUILDER’S RISK INSURANCE PROGRAM FOR NEW AND EXISTING FACILITIES AS PART OF THE DISTRICT’S CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION PLAN

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

1. purchase a Portfolio Builder’s Risk Insurance Program consisting of all risk, replacement cost, property insurance coverage for facilities under construction as part of the district’s Five Year Capital Plan from Lexington Insurance Company (A.M. Best A+ XV), through Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., effective October 12, 2006, for a three year term, with limits of coverage of $50,000,000 per occurrence subject to Named Windstrom sublimits of $25,000,000 per occurrence/$50,000,000 policy annual aggregate, subject to a Named Windstorm deductible of 5% of affected values per location/$25,000,000 minimum per loss deductible, and a per loss deductible of $50,000 for perils other than those subject to the Named Windstorm deductible, and limits for interior water damage of $2,500,000, subject to a per occurrence deductible of $100,000, with premium rates of $1.0479/$100 of annual expenditures for new capacity construction and $0.5849/$100 of annual expenditures for other than new capacity construction, subject to annual audit of actual expenditures for policy years 2006-2007; 2007-2008; and 2008-2009, inclusive of a non-cancellable clause for the three year term, with 50% of the three year term premium being due and payable if the Board were to cancel the policy;

2. authorize payment of the State of Florida Citizen’s Property Insurance Corporation required assessment (currently 6.84%, subject to change) and any other required assessments or fees for premiums due for the Portfolio Builder’s Risk Insurance Program for the three year policy term;

3. amend its construction contracts and documents to reflect the existence of the district’s Portfolio Builder’s Risk Insurance Program, including the creation of a per loss deductible of $50,000, regardless of the peril to be borne by the contractor:

4. authorize insurance consulting fees to be paid to the Board’s insurance consulting firm of Siver Insurance Consultants, Inc. to assist in modifying existing standard district construction contracts, review issued policies and premium billings, and provide other required professional services and advise on the district’s Portfolio Builder’s Risk Insurance Program with consulting fees of $150/hour, with annual expenditures not to exceed $50,000 per policy year; and

5. authorize all payments, including deposit and audit premiums and applicable consulting expenses to be paid from the Board’s Capital Outlay Budget for fiscal years 2006-2007, 2007-2008; and 2008-2009.

E-141 REQUEST APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL AWARD ON TERM CONTRACTS

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

(1)

Contract No. 082-EE01 – FURNITURE: TABLES, BOOKS DISPLAYERS AND LECTERNS, is to purchase, at firm unitprices, quantities, as may berequired, of furniture, for Stores and Mail Distribution, during the term of the contract, effective June 15, 2005, through December 14, 2006. This supplemental award is requested due to increased requirements for furniture by various District departments, including Stores and Mail Distribution, Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment, and the Office of School Facilities - Construction Services. Various initiatives, including the District’s 20,000 new student work-station project, and Capital Improvement’s 50 ongoing construction projects for new school openings, renovations, and upgrades have increased the utilization of this contract. The planned contract usage was estimated to be $112,219 per month, while the actual usage for the past year has averaged $244,328 per month. This supplemental amount is based upon the average monthly expenditures for the requesting departments during the remaining two months of the contract.

Fund Source 0100 - General
M/WBE Eligibility Hispanic Female

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

2. ALLIED PLASTIC COMPANY, INC.
P. O. BOX 3125T
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32206
OWNER: GREGORY BERGER

3. ERNIE MORRIS ENTERPRISES
232 NORTH MAIN STREET
BUSHNELL, FL 33513
OWNER: RONALD E. MORRIS

4. GAYLORD BROS.
P.O. BOX 4901
SYRACUSE, NY 13221
OWNER: JOHN WALL

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $374,000
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $488,656

(2)

Contract No. 127-EE10 – FURNISH AND INSTALL FENCE & GATES, is to furnish and install chain-link fences, gates, accessories, and related services, at Miami-Dade County Public Schools locations, during the term of the contract, effective December 11, 2005, through December 10, 2006. The average monthly usage on this contract is $97,264. This supplement is required to initiate projects identified by Maintenance Operations, which will be scheduled prior to the expiration of the contract. The projects are estimated to total $435,197.

Fund Source Various
M/WBE Eligibility Hispanic Female

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

2. RONALD M. GIBBONS, INC.
1301 N.W. 198 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33179
OWNER: RONALD M. GIBBONS, PRESIDENT

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $1,010,452.80
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $435,197.00

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 ASSIGNMENT OF ROUTES CONTRACT NO. 145-BB07 – SCHOOL-BUS ROUTES FOR APPROVED PRIVATE SCHOOL-BUS COMPANIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, APPROVE the assignment of routes as follows:

AIR B SCHOOL BUS TRANSPORTATION, INC.
6241 S.W. 16 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: SHAILY BUSTAMANTE, DIRECTOR

E-144 REJECT BID NO. 043-FF05 – MARKER BOARDS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Bid No. 043-FF05 – MARKER BOARDS, to permit rebidding, using revised specifications.

E-145 BALANCE AWARD BID NO. 088-EE03 – A LA CARTE PROGRAM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, BALANCE AWARD Bid No. 088-EE03 – A LA CARTE PROGRAM, to purchase and deliver, at firmunit prices, quantities, as may be required, of fresh food items, delivered for the a la carte program, for the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the bid, effective October 11, 2006, through December 29, 2007, as follows:

1. THE STANDARD COMPANIES, INC.
640 MAGAZINE STREET
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70130
OWNER: WILLIAM B. REILY, JR.

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $918,530.83.

E-146 REJECT BID NO. 108-EE05 – SCIENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Bid No. 108-EE05 – SCIENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES, to permit rebidding.

E-147 AWARD BID NO. 119-FF04 – COMPUTER LOCKDOWNS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 119-FF04 – COMPUTER LOCKDOWNS, to purchase and install, at a firm discount off list, quantities, as may be required, of computer-locking devices and mounting equipment, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective October 11, 2006, through June 30, 2008 as follows:

1. ADVANCED BUSINESS COMPUTERS, INC.
1523 N.W. 89 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: VIVIAN KLEIN, C.E.O.

2. BUSINESS MACHINE SECURITY
510 WEST CENTRAL, SUITE D
BREA, CA 92821
OWNER: TONYA UMBERG, C.E.O.

3. C&C INTERNATIONAL COMPUTERS & CONSULTANTS, INC.
7777 NORTH DAVIE ROAD EXTENSION, SUITE B200
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33024
OWNER: CECELIA JAMES, C.F.O. (AF)

4. MODCOMP SYSTEMS & SOLUTIONS, INC.
1500 S POWERLINE ROAD
DEERFIELD BEACH, FL 33442
OWNER: ALEXANDER LUPINETTI, C.E.O

5. PJI ENTERPRISES, INC.
1121 N.E. 211 TERRACE
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL 33179
OWNER: PHILIP JAMES

6. PRIME SYSTEMS/DIRECTRON.COM
10402 HARWIN DRIVE
HOUSTON, TX 77036
OWNER: MICHAEL CHANG, PRESIDENT

7. UNITED DATA TECHNOLOGIES
8825 N.W. 21 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33127
OWNER: ENRIQUE FLECHES, PRESIDENT

8. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $678,000.

E-148 REPORT OF SCHOOL BOARD AUCTION OF SEPTEMBER 7, 2006

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RECEIVE the report of the auction of September 7, 2006, surplus/obsolete vehicle results.

E-149 BALANCE AWARD BID NO. 112-EE06 – LAWN EQUIPMENT, POWER

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, BALANCE AWARD Bid No. 112-EE06 – LAWN EQUIPMENT, POWER, to purchase, at firmunit prices, quantities, as may be required, of power lawn equipment, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective October 11, 2006, through August 1, 2007, as follows:

1. AL’S LAWNMOWER SALES & SERVICE, INC.
18131 S.W. 98 AVENUE ROAD
MIAMI, FL 33157 ESTIMATE $5,599.75
OWNER: JORGE MASSO (WF)
SECRETARY/TREASURER

2. BEST EQUIPMENT & REPAIR, INC.
12390 S.W. 131 AVENUE
MIAMI,