1:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION

SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS

STUDENT PERFORMANCE:

- Norland Middle School/Center for the Arts "Celebrating the Life of Ms. Athalie Range" (revised)

BOARD MEMBER RESOLUTIONS

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: October 3, 5, 17, 19 and 31, 2006

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: October 11, 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 (revised)

• Young Women’s Preparatory Academy
• Miami Business Forum Support
• Update on Corrective Action Schools

A-2 REPORT ON UNITED TEACHERS OF DADE (UTD) NEGOTIATIONS (replacement)

B. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

B-1 NEW BUSINESS: BOARD MEMBERS

B-2 BOARD MEMBER SALARIES FOR 2006-2007

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIRMAN AGUSTIN J. BARRERA: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, in accordance with Florida Statutes, Section 1001.395, consider the salary recommendation provided by the Florida School Board Association, and adopt a salary not to exceed $40,887, to be effective November 21, 2006 through November 20, 2007.

B-3 STUDENT LITERACY ACTIVITIES FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH (revised 2)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recommend the Superintendent of Schools and/or designee to implement a student literacy activity, contest and celebration for use during African-American History Month (February 2007).

B-5 DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO EVALUATE THE EFFICIENCY OF THE DISTRICT'S TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT PROCESS AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO STREAMLINE IT

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to evaluate the efficiency of the District's travel reimbursement process and bring a report back to the Board with recommendations to streamline the system by February 2007.

B-6 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 06-61 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING IBILEY SCHOOL UNIFORMS AND EDDY AND LELAINE BAREA FOR THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND ITS STUDENTS (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. ROBERT B. INGRAM: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 06-61 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Ibiley School Uniforms and Eddy and Lelaine Barrea for their generous support of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and its students.

B-7 DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO SUPPORT AND EXPAND THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE “DREAM IN GREEN ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGE” IN ONE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL PER REGIONAL CENTER (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,Florida, direct the Superintendent to support and expand the implementation of the “Dream in Green Environmental Challenge” in one senior high school per Regional Center and report back to the Board at the February 2007 School Board meeting.

B-8 RESOLUTION OF THE TASK FORCE ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND COMPENSATION TRUST

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. EVELYN LANGLIEB GREER: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to work with the Task Force as follows:

To create a Blue Ribbon Committee consistent with the outline attached to the agenda item, the mission of which will be to create and operate the Miami-Dade Schools Workforce Housing Foundation for the purpose of facilitating the acquisition of affordable housing for the employees of the District.

B-9 REVIEW OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENT IN MIDDLE SCHOOL AND IMPACT ON MUSIC AND ART ELECTIVES (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. EVELYN LANGLIEB GREER: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, request that the Superintendent:

1. Review the unintended impact of the Wellness Program requirements on the ability of students to take music, art and other elective courses and advise the Board at the January meeting of any modifications or revisions that the Superintendent recommends to the Wellness Program to remedy the impact of the program's requirements on music, art and other electives.

B-10 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 06-64 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT A DONATION OF $66,478.45 FROM THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF JENNIFER BETH TURKEN, DAUGHTER OF ROBERT AND DANA TURKEN, TO FUND THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF NEW PRIMARY PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT ALONG WITH A FUND TO ESTABLISH A PERPETUAL STUDENT AWARD TO BE AWARDED YEARLY TO DESERVING STUDENTS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to:

1. accept a donation of $66,478.45 from the family and friends of Jennifer Beth Turken for the purchase and installation of new Primary playground equipment purchased from Advanced Recreational Concepts, LLC to be installed at North Beach Elementary School; and

2. establish a trust account to enable a perpetual award to be given each year at North Beach Elementary School in memory of Jennifer Beth Turken.

B-11 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO DONATE SURPLUSED EQUIPMENT FROM THE MARINE SERVICE TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM AT MIAMI LAKES EDUCATIONAL CENTER TO THE SHAKE-A-LEG FOUNDATION (revised)

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

1) Declare the equipment from the Marine Service Technology Program at Miami Lakes Educational Center as described in the list attached hereto to be surplus property; and

2) Authorize the sale of this surplus equipment to the Shake-A-Leg Foundation at the price of $1.00.

B-12 PROPOSED PROMULGATION OF NEW SCHOOL BOARD RULE: EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS AND FINGERPRINTING OF ALL EMPLOYEES

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. ROBERT B. INGRAM: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, request that the Superintendent initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to promulgate a new School Board Rule entitled Employment Standards and Fingerprinting of All Employees.

NOTICE MEETING OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD FOUNDATION, INC. A meeting of the Miami-Dade County School Board Foundation, Inc. (The “Foundation”) will be held on Tuesday, November 21, 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 Officers 2. Acceptance of Transmittal of Annual Budget and Audited Financial Statement 3. Consideration of Resolution 06-04 for Certificates of Participation (COP), Series 2006-QZAB 4. Consideration of Resolution 06-05 for forward refunding of Series 1998A and 1998C COP’s by issuance of Certificates of Participation, Series 2008A 5. Consideration of Resolution 06-06 for advance refunding of Series, 2001C COP’s by issuance of Certificates of Participation, Series 2006D D. Other Business and Adjournment

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

C-1 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH EASTER SEALS MIAMI-DADE, INC., TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND RELATED SERVICES TO STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $124,902, EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 22, 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 Easter Seals Miami-Dade, Inc., to provide educational and related services to a maximum of 25 students with disabilities, in an amount not to exceed $124,902, effective November 22, 2006, through June 30, 2007.

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

C-2 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER (CDC), SOUTH MIAMI HOSPITAL, TO PROVIDE AUDIOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS FOR PRESCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN IN COLLABORATION WITH THE FLORIDA DIAGNOSTIC AND LEARNING RESOURCES SYSTEM–SOUTH (FDLRS-SOUTH), EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 22, 2006, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2007

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a cooperative agreement with the Child Development Center (CDC), South Miami Hospital, to provide approximately eight (8) audiological evaluations for preschool-age children in collaboration with the Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System-South (FDLRS-South), effective November 22, 2006, through June 30, 2007.

No local funds are required.

C-3 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD ESTABLISH THE A BUSINESS-COMMUNITY SCHOOL EVALUATION COMMITTEE

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

1. establish the A Business-Community School Evaluation Committee;

2. appoint members recommended by the Superintendent of Schools to the A Business-Community School Evaluation Committee; and

3. that the Superintendent will transmit to the Board the names of those identified to serve on the Committee, once the membership has been established.

C-5 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH TINA PELLETIER CONSULTING IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $69,500 FOR THE PERIOD OF DECEMBER 18, 2006, THROUGH AUGUST 17, 2007, TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES THAT SUPPORT IMPLEMENTATION OF EFFECTIVE LITERACY STRATEGIES AND DATA ANALYSIS (revised)

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 $69,500, with Tina Pelletier Consulting for the period of December 18, 2006, through August 17, 2007, to deliver professional development services that will support implementation of effective literacy strategies and data analysis; and

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

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

C-6 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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, grant approval of the first amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with The EXcel Academy, Inc., on behalf of EXcel Academy Charter School to increase the grade level configuration from kindergarten through grade two to kindergarten through grade five, commencing with the 2006-2007 school year and throughout the term of the contract, which expires on June 30, 2011, and concludes in the 2010-2011 school year.

C-7 APPROVAL OF 2006-2007 SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLANS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the 2006-2007 School Improvement Plans.

C-8 APPROVAL OF 2006-2007 EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP ROSTERS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the 2006-2007 Educational Excellence School Advisory Council Membership Rosters.

C-20 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT FUNDS THROUGH A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF MIAMI-DADE/MONROE (ELCMD/M) TO PROVIDE SUBSTITUTE COVERAGE FOR COMMUNITY EDUCATION FEE-SUPPORTED AND TITLE I PRE-KINDERGARTEN TEACHERS TO ADMINISTER THE LEARNING ACCOMPLISHMENT PROFILE-DIAGNOSTIC (LAP-D) AND THE DEVEREUX EARLY CHILDHOOD ASSESSMENT INSTRUMENTS TO ALL MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL VOLUNTARY PRE-KINDERGARTEN (VPK) STUDENTS

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

1. accept funds through a contractual agreement with the Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade/Monroe (ELCMD), in an amount not to exceed $95,000, to provide substitute coverage for Community Education Fee-Supported and Title I pre-kindergarten teachers effective November 21, 2006, through June 30, 2007; and

2. direct Financial Operations to establish revenues and appropriations not to exceed $95,000; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the School Board.

No local funds are required.

C-30 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE SHERATON MIAMI MART HOTEL IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $40,000, TO PROVIDE SERVICES RELATED TO THE EDUCATION AWARDS CEREMONY (THE EDDIES)

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 in an amount not to exceed $40,000, to provide services related to The Education Awards Ceremony (The Eddies).

C-31 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $47,000, WITH THE CHILDREN’S PSYCHIATRIC CENTER (CPC), INC., A COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION, FOR THE CONTRACT PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 22, 2006, THROUGH MAY 25, 2007, AND GRANT AN EXCEPTION TO SCHOOL BOARD RULE 6GX13-3F-1.021

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

1. enter into a contractual agreement in an amount not to exceed $47,000, with The Children’s Psychiatric Center (CPC), Inc., for the contract period of November 22, 2006, through May 25, 2007; and

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

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

C-50 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08
CASE NO: SM-5 (2006-2007) DOB: 10-03-92

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-5 (2006-2007), 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 2006-2007 school year, 2007 summer session, and the 2007-2008 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-51 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 07
CASE NO: SM-6 (2006-2007) DOB: 07-12-94

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-6 (2006-2007), 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 2006-2007 school year, 2007 summer session, and the 2007-2008 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-52 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 11
CASE NO: SM-7 (2006-2007) DOB: 04-12-89

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-7 (2006-2007), 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-70 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS TO LEASE FACILITIES FOR THE 2006-2007 GRADUATION REHEARSALS AND EXERCISES AND TO PAY FOR ANCILLARY SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH GRADUATION

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

1. enter into contractual agreements with the following sites for graduation rehearsals and exercises, May 29, 2007, through June 1, 2007:

• Miami-Dade County Auditorium

• Miami Beach Convention Center

• Jackie Gleason Theater of Performing Arts

• University of Miami BankUnited Center

• Gusman Center for the Performing Arts

• Florida International University Pharmed Arena

• Florida International University Wertheim Center

• Florida International University Graham Center

• Carnival Center for Performing Arts

• Joseph Caleb Community Center

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

• Signature Gardens;

2. enter into agreements for indemnification of the graduation sites listed above; and

3. authorize payment for charges incurred to lease the facilities and to pay for ancillary services associated with graduation, e.g., stagehands, electricians, ushers, non-Miami-Dade School Police personnel, parking and parking attendants, and the rental of audio-visual equipment, plants, chairs, pianos, and crowd control dividers, at a total cost not to exceed $275,000.

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

C-80 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE CENTER FOR CIVIC EDUCATION (CCE) FORFUNDING THE SCHOOL VIOLENCE PREVENTION DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM

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

1. enter into a Memorandum of Agreement to accept a grant award from the Center for Civic Education (CCE) for funding the School Violence Prevention Demonstration Program, in the amount of $65,000, for the grant period of May 1, 2006, through April 30, 2007;

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

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

C-81 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT TWO GRANT AWARDS FROM THE CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING (CPB) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE COMMUNITY SERVICE GRANT PROGRAM

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

1. accept two grant awards from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) for funding under the:

a. Television Community Service Program in the amount of $1,269,336, for the grant period of October 1, 2006, through September 30, 2008; and

b. Radio Community Service Program in the amount of $361,704, for the grant period of October 1, 2006, through September 30, 2008;

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

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

C-82 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT THREE GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE SUCCEED FLORIDA, CRUCIAL PROFESSIONALS PROGRAM

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

1. accept three grant awards from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) in the total amount of $262,480, for funding under the SUCCEED Florida, Crucial Professionals Program for the grant period of July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2007, for the:

a. Miami Edison Senior High School, Health and Medical Professions Academy, in the amount of $56,000;

b. Miami Edison Senior High School, Academy of Information Technology, in the amount of $56,000; and

c. Miami Lakes Educational Center, Post-secondary Health Science Programs, in the amount of $150,480;

2. retain funds from the grants 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-83 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (USDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND CRISIS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

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

1. accept a grant award from the United States Department of Education (USDOE) for funding under the Emergency Response and Crisis Management Program 2006 in the amount of $204,269, for the grant period of September 1, 2006, through March 1, 2008;

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-84 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A CONTINUATION GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE WILLIAM F. GOODLING EVEN START FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAM (CONTINUATION) FOR PROJECT EXCEL AT ETHEL KOGER BECKHAM AND ZORA NEALE HURSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

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

1. accept a continuation grant award from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the William F. Goodling Even Start Family Literacy Program (continuation) for Project EXCEL at Ethel Koger Beckham and Zora Neal Hurston Elementary Schools, in the amount of $485,000, 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; and

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

C-85 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (USDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE FOREIGN LANGUAGE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, PROJECT BILINGUAL EDUCATION THROUGH MANDARIN INSTRUCTION (BETMI), AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

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

1. accept a grant award from the United States Department of Education (USDOE), for funding under the Foreign Language Assistance Program, Project Bilingual Education Through Mandarin Instruction (BETMI), in the total amount of $741,953, for the grant period of September 15, 2006, through September 14, 2009;

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

3. enter into a contractual agreement with Florida International University for an amount not to exceed $100,600, to provide professional development and curriculum support for the grant period of September 15, 2006, through September 14, 2009;

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-86 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (USDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE SMALLER LEARNING COMMUNITIES PROGRAM AND ENTER INTO SEPARATE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH THE NATIONAL ACADEMY FOUNDATION; NATIONAL LITERACY PROJECT FOR IMPLEMENTING LITERACY ACROSS THE CURRICULUM, NORTHWESTERN REGIONAL EDUCATIONAL LABORATORY (NWREL); AND THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI

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

1. accept a grant award from the United States Department of Education (USDOE) for funding under the Smaller Learning Communities Program in the amount of $9,157,115 for the grant period of October 1, 2006, through September 30, 2011;

2. enter into separate contractual agreements, not to exceed the amount of $950,000, for the grant period of September 1, 2006, through June 30, 2011, with:

a. National Academy Foundation in the amount of $100,000 annually for a period of five years;

b. Northwestern Regional Educational Laboratory in the amount of $25,000 annually for a period of five years;

c. National Literacy Project in the amount of $25,000 for a period of one year; and

d. University of Miami in the amount of $80,000 annually for a period of five years;

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

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

C-88 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT NINE CONTINUATION GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY LITERACY ACT

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

1. accept nine continuation grant awards from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act, in the total amount of $4,121,456, for the grant period of July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2007:

a. Adult Geographical (Continuation), in the amount of $1,879,173;

b. English Literacy & Civics Education (Continuation), in the amount of $527,128;

c. English Literacy & Civics Education (Continuation), in the amount of $1,390,155;

d. Corrections Education (Continuation), in the amount of $75,000;

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

f. Front Porch Riverside (Continuation), in the amount of $50,000;

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

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

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

2. retain funds from the grants 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 programs; and

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

C-89 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING TO SUPPORT THE TEENAGE PARENT 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 to support the Teenage Parent Program, in the amount of $250,000, for the period of July 1, 2006, though 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; and

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

C-90 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT A DONATION OF FIFTEEN (15) ACCESS DINGHIES FROM THE AVENTURA MARKETING COUNCIL TO THE DIVISION OF STUDENT SERVICES, PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM, TO TEACH STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES TO SAIL INDEPENDENTLY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a donation of fifteen (15) access dinghies from the Aventura Marketing Council to the Division of Student Services, Physical Education program, to teach students with disabilities to sail independently.

C-91 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT A DONATION OF FOUR HUNDRED THIRTY (430) AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS (AED’S) FROM THE PARENT HEART WATCH ORGANIZATION TO PLACE IN SENIOR HIGH, MIDDLE, AND ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a donation of four hundred thirty (430) AEDs from the Parent Heart Watch Organization to place in senior high, middle, and elementary schools.

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

D-1 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE COUNCIL FOR EDUCATIONAL CHANGE IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000 FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 22, 2006, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2006, TO DESIGN AND DEVELOP ONLINE LEARNING MODULES TO SUPPORT IMPLEMENTATION OF THE STUDENT TEACHER SUPPORT TEAM MODEL (ST2) IN CRITICAL NEED SCHOOLS

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 $50,000, with the Council for Educational Change for the period of November 22, 2006, through December 31, 2006, to design and develop four online learning modules that will support implementation of the Student Teacher Support Team Model (ST2) in 31 critical need schools; and

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

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

D-10 REQUEST TO ADD POSITION TO THE SENIOR MANAGEMENT SERVICE CLASS (SMSC) OF THE FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the inclusion of the position of Assistant Superintendent, Special Projects, into the Senior Management Service Class of the Florida Retirement System, effective December 1, 2006.

D-11 APPROVAL OF PERSONAL LEAVE
MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, grant a personal leave of absence to Ms. Ana Rivas Logan for a one-year period, effective November 16, 2006.

D-12 APPROVAL OF PERSONAL LEAVE
DR. MARTIN KARP

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, grant a personal leave of absence to Dr. Martin Karp for a one-year period, effective November 16, 2006.

D-13 ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATIONS - - DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PROGRAM (DROP) LISTING 17

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept the resignations from employment of those Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) participants, included in DROP Listing 17, as of the dates indicated on the listing.

D-14 APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT - - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND JANICE SCOTT BROWN AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME), LOCAL 1184 - - AAA CASE No. 32 390 00236 06

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Settlement Agreement in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida adv. AFSCME and Janice Scott Brown, AAA Case No. 32 390 00236 06.

D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: SEPTEMBER 20 - OCTOBER 12, 2006

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 969.

D-21 ESTABLISH AND CLASSIFY MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL (MEP) AND DADE COUNTY SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS’ ASSOCIATION (DCSAA) POSITIONS (revised 3)

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

RECOMMENDED: That effective November 21, 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/or DCSAA positions:

a. Enterprise Resource Planning Project Management Officer, MEP pay grade 25, Business Operations

b. Executive Director, Community Services, MEP pay grade 22, Community Services

c. Manager II, Loss Prevention, DCSAA pay grade 38, Office of Risk and Benefits Management

2. approve the recommendations as set forth above for appointments and lateral transfers to be effective November 22, 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 November 22, 2006 or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, appoint:

1. Mr. Greg A. Mohr to the open budgeted position of Project Manager II, Environmental Program Management, DCSAA pay grade 43, Facilities Operations, Maintenance

2. Mr. Jorge A. Rodriguez to the open budgeted position of Project Manager II, DCSAA pay grade 43, Capital Improvement Project

3. Ms. Vanessa Y. Gomez to the open budgeted position of Buyer, DCSAA pay grade 40, Procurement Management Services

4. Ms. Gladys Forero-Beltran to the open budgeted position of Buyer, DCSAA pay grade 40, Procurement Management Services

5. Ms. Maite Jimenez to the open budgeted position of Staff Auditor II, DCSAA pay grade 39, Management and Compliance Audits, effective November 6, 2006

6. Ms. Tenaye F. Arneson to the open budgeted position of Staff Auditor II, DCSAA pay grade 39, Management and Compliance Audits, effective November 20, 2006, and

7. Mr. Andres D. Mayobre to the open budgeted position of Enterprise Resource Planning Project Management Officer, MEP pay grade 25, Business Operations.

8. Dr. Patricia Penn Dixon to the open budgeted position of Administrative Director, Professional Development, MEP pay grade 24, Office of Professional Development, effective upon completion of background check.

D-23 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO TEACH OUT-OF-FIELD FOR THE PERIOD OF SEPTEMBER 25, 2006 THROUGH OCTOBER 30, 2006

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve instructional personnel assigned to teach out-of-field for the period of September 25, 2006 through October 30, 2006.

D-24 JOB DESCRIPTIONS UPDATE FOR MEP AND/OR PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL POSITIONS

RECOMMENDED: That effective November 21, 2006, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1. approve changes to minimum qualifications and title change for the following MEP and/or DCSAA positions:

a. District Director, Leadership Development, MEP pay grade 23, Professional Development

b. Director I, Science Engineering Mathematics Aerospace Academy (SEMAA), MEP pay grade 21, Secondary-Curriculum and Instruction

c. Supervisor II, Property Accounting, DCSAA pay grade 44, Division of General Accounting

d. Supervisor II, Site Acquisition/Leasing and Inter-governmental Coordination, DCSAA pay grade 44, Facilities Planning

2. Approve changes to minimum qualifications for the following MEP and/or DCSAA positions:

a. District Director, Administrative Staffing, MEP pay grade 23, Administrative/Professional and Technical Staffing

b. Technical Operations Coordinator, DCSAA pay grade 43, Division of Media Programs

D-25 CONTRACTUAL EMPLOYMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS TO INDIVIDUAL SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER (revised)

D-30 SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE
WANDA A. PHILLIPS – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective November 21, 2006, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Wanda A. Phillips, School Bus Driver, 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 WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE
MATTIE R. TRENT – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
SOUTHWEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective November 21, 2006, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Mattie R. Trent, School Bus Driver, at Southwest Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

D-32 SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE
LINA G. KREY - TEACHER
PONCE DE LEON MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective November 21, 2006, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Lina G. Krey, Teacher at Ponce de Leon Middle School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-33 SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE
LARRY C. BUTTS – SECURITY MONITOR
MIAMI BEACH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective November 21, 2006, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Larry C. Butts, Security Monitor at Miami Beach Senior High School, for 30 workdays without pay.

D-34 SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE
LINDA F. DAVIS – PARAPROFESSIONAL II - BEHAVIORAL
PARKVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective November 21, 2006, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Linda F. Davis, Paraprofessional II - Behavioral at Parkview Elementary School, for 10 workdays without pay.

D-35 SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE
KAREN D. EVANS – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
CENTRAL EAST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective November 21, 2006, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Karen D. Evans, School Bus Driver at Central East Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

D-36 SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE
ROXANNE S. TATE – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
SOUTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective November 21, 2006, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Roxanne S. Tate, School Bus Driver at South Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

D-37 SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE
SUSAN M. DEVERY - TEACHER
PARKVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective November 21, 2006, the School Board suspend Ms. Susan M. Devery, Teacher at Parkview Elementary School, for 20 workdays without pay.

D-40 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH CITIZEN’S CRIME WATCH OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, INCORPORATED, IN THE AMOUNT OF $114,000, FROM NOVEMBER 1, 2006 THROUGH NOVEMBER 1, 2007

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with Citizen’s Crime Watch of Miami-Dade County, Incorporated, in the amount of $114,000, from November 1, 2006 through November 1, 2007.

The appropriation for this item is included in the General Fund of the 2006-07 Adopted Budget.

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended Board Rule 6Gx13- 5A-1.10, Attendance Areas 2006-2007, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective November 21, 2006.

D-46 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13- 5A-1.08, STUDENT TRANSFERS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended Board Rule 6Gx13- 5A-1.08, Student Transfers, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective November 21, 2006.

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

E-1 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 2006

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

E-2 NON-EXPENDABLE PERSONAL PROPERTY INVENTORY REPORTS FOR JULY, AUGUST, AND SEPTEMBER 2006

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Non-Expendable Personal Property Inventory Deletions containing 2,340 items with a depreciated cost of $1,479,551 and Recoveries containing 4 items with a depreciated cost of $4,640 to update the records as indicated in July, August, and September 2006 reports.

E-25 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $2,599,392 QUALIFIED ZONE ACADEMY BONDS (QZAB) IN THE FORM OF CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION (COP), SERIES 2006-QZAB UNDER RESOLUTION 06-60

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution #06-60 authorizing the issuance of Certificates of Participation, Series 2006-QZAB in the amount of $2,559,392.

E-26 REQUEST FOR BID, BANK LINE OF CREDIT UP TO $220 MILLION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the release of the attached Request For Bid, for an amount up to $220,000,000 line of credit, subject to School Board approval, before the transaction with the successful bank(s) is completed.

E-27 RESOLUTION 06-62 AUTHORIZING UP TO $250,000,000 REFUNDING CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION (COP) TO REFUND CERTAIN SERIES 1998A AND 1998C COPs ON A FORWARD SETTLEMENT BASIS AND RESOLUTION 06-63 AUTHORIZING UP TO $18,060,000 REFUNDING COPs TO ADVANCE REFUND CERTAIN OUTSTANDING SERIES 2001C COPs

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

1. approve Resolution 06-62 authorizing up to $250,000,000 refunding Certificates of Participation to refund certain outstanding Series 1998A and 1998C COPs on a forward settlement basis, and Resolution 06-63 authorizing $18,060,000 refunding Certificates of Participation to advance refund certain outstanding Impact Fee Series 2001C COPs; and

2. designate the proposed financing team.

E-86 AUDITOR GENERAL REPORT NO. 2007-015, ANNUAL REPORT ON SIGNIFICANT FINDINGS AND FINANCIAL TRENDS IN CHARTER SCHOOL AND CHARTER TECHNICAL CAREER CENTER AUDIT REPORTS PREPARED BY INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2005 (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Auditor General Report No. 2007-015, Annual Report on Significant Findings and Financial Trends In Charter School and Charter Technical Career Center Audit Reports Prepared By Independent Certified Public Accountants for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2005.

E-87 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR SIX (6) CHARTER SCHOOLS FISCAL YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2006 AND 2005 (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Audited Financial Statements of six (6) charter schools Fiscal Years ended June 30, 2006 and 2005 identified above.

E-88 WITHRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM E-88, INVESTIGATION OF ALLEGATIONS OF IMPROPRIETY MATER ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL(S) AND ACADEMICA CORPORATION (withdrawn)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Investigation of Allegations of Impropriety Mater Academy Charter School(s) and Academica Corporation.

E-89 AUDITOR GENERAL REPORT NO. 2007-036, REPORT ON REVIEW OF CHARTER SCHOOL, CHARTER TECHNICAL CAREER CENTER, AND DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD AUDITOR REPORT PREPARED BY INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2005 (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Auditor General Report No. 2007-036, Report On Review of Charter School, Charter Technical Career Center, and District School Board Auditor Report Prepared By Independent Certified Public Accountants For The Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2005.

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. 139-CC06 - PAINT: FLORIDA SCHOOL PLANT MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (FSPMA) APPROVED, is to purchase paint, from the Florida School Plant Management Association approved paint list, for Maintenance Operations and Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the contract, effective January 14, 2006, through January 13, 2007, and also establishes a list of pre-qualified vendors who participate in the quotation process for projects, as the need arises. Maintenance Operations indicated that the number of ongoing projects has expanded, resulting in a 33% increase. Last contract usage averaged $2,638 per month, while this year’s usage has averaged $7,842 per month. The supplemental amount requested is based on the average monthly expenditure, times the twelve (12) month contract period, minus the original award amount.

Fund Source	0100 - General
M/WBE Eligibility	Hispanic Male - No Dollar Amount

1. BERRY’S PAINT, WALLPAPER AND FLOORING, INC.
896 NORTH HOMESTEAD BOULEVARD
HOMESTEAD, FL 33030
OWNER: ROGER K. BERRY, C.E.O.

2. CARIBBEAN PAINT COMPANY, INC.
5295 N.W. 79 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: GEORGE F. SIXTO, PRESIDENT

3. COLOR WHEEL PAINT MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
8866 S.W. 40 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33165
OWNER: STEVEN K. STRUBE, PRESIDENT

4. DURON, INC.
10406 TUCKER STREET
BELTSVILLE, MD 20704
OWNER: ROBERT FEINBERG, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.

5. JRV PAINTS CORPORATION
D.B.A. TROPICOLOR CENTER
10470 S.W. 72 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33173
OWNER: GERARDO R. DE ARMAS, PRESIDENT (HM)

6. MILLER PAINT AND WALLPAPER DECORATING CENTER, INC.
16507 N.E. 6 AVENUE
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL 33162
OWNER: DAVID MILLER, PRESIDENT

7. STEIN PAINT COMPANY
545 WEST FLAGLER STREET
MIAMI, FL 33130
OWNER: WENDY STEIN TURNER, VICE PRESIDENT

8. THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY
(MIAMI DISTRICT OFFICE)
1200 N.W. 78 AVENUE, SUITE 401
MIAMI, FL 33126
OWNER: CHRIS CONNERS, PRESIDENT

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $73,102.92
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $23,527

(2)

Contract No. 095-FF10 – PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES FOR A READING ACADEMY FOR TEACHERS OF STUDENTS IN GRADES 6-12, is for the development and delivery of a reading academy for teachers of students in grades 6-12, who struggle with reading. The contract was awarded by the Board on May 10, 2006, effective June 1, 2006, through May 30, 2007, for an amount not to exceed $214,860. The proposal submitted by the consultant, Consortium On Reading Excellence, Inc. (CORE), includes a provision for additional services, site and district-wide coaching and mentoring to help build an in-district, sustainable system fostering local capacity. The Office of Curriculum, Instruction and School Improvement has determined a need to access these additional services and has obtained a services agreement in the amount of the supplement requested.

Currently, there are less than 500 certified teachers in reading at high school levels; however, data indicates that the greatest needs are in the areas of reading and writing. As Curriculum, Instruction and School Improvement reviews how to best assist and monitor the implementation of the interventions (READ 180 and Language!) and elicit instruction in intensive and intensive-plus classes, there is a sense of urgency to provide on-site support and ongoing professional development in the area of literacy. CORE will continue its work with secondary teachers and coaches, by assisting them in effective instruction through modeling of lessons, site-based practice, data analysis, training sessions, and structured feedback support.

Fund Source	0420 - Contracted Programs
M/WBE Eligibility	None

CONSORTIUM ON READING EXCELLENCE, INC. (CORE)
2560 NINTH STREET, SUITE 220
BERKELEY, CA 94710
OWNER: MARK SIMMONS, C.O.O.

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $214,860
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $177,510

(3)

Contract No. 076-EE09 – ELECTRICAL SIGNAGE: SUPPLY, INSTALL AND REPAIR, is to purchase the supply and installation of electronic marquee signs, at various school sites, during the term of the contract, effective February 15, 2006, through February 14, 2007. This supplemental award is requested due to unanticipated increased usage. Subsequent to Hurricane Wilma, this contract was utilized to repair and replace electronic marquee signs throughout the District. Currently, there are pending requisitions totaling $124,419. The supplemental amount requested is based on the average monthly expenditure of $57,598.63, times the twelve (12) month contract period, minus the original award amount, plus additional pending projects.

Fund Source	0100 - General
M/WBE Eligibility	None

1. ACOLITE CLAUDE UNITED SIGN COMPANY, INC.
540 WEST 83 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33014
OWNER: PAUL J. YESBECK, PRESIDENT

2. ALL TROPICAL SIGNS AND SERVICES, INC.
7675 WEST 2 COURT
HIALEAH, FL 33014
OWNER: ALEC BLOTNICK, PRESIDENT

3. ANIMATED DISPLAY SYSTEMS, INC.
D.B.A. AD SYSTEMS
10030 AMBERWOOD ROAD, #9
FORT MYERS, FL 33913
OWNER: JAMES C. THOMAS, PRESIDENT

4. ART SIGN COMPANY, INC.
835 N.W. 6 AVENUE
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33311
OWNER: JOSEPH C. DILLARD, PRESIDENT

5. BENGIS SIGNS, INC.
7447 N.W. 48 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: JOEL SERKES, PRESIDENT

6. ECONOMY SIGNS
7220 N.W. 1 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33150
OWNER: ROLDAN ISERN, JR., PRESIDENT

7. GAMMA TECH ENTERPRISES, INC.
20725 N.E. 16 AVENUE, #A-33
MIAMI, FL 33179
OWNER: LAURA HAZEL

8. J.M. STEWART CORPORATION
2201 CANTU COURT, SUITE 218
SARASOTA, FL 34232
OWNER: EBSCO INDUSTRIES
J.T. STEPHENS, PRESIDENT

9. ROBSON CORPORATION
2231 WHITFIELD PARK LOOP
SARASOTA, FL 34243
OWNER: GARY F. DINSDALE, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $500,000.00
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $234,183.58

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. 123-EE01 – FILE CABINETS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, BALANCE AWARD Bid No. 123-EE01 – FILE CABINETS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of file cabinets, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective November 21, 2006, through September 12, 2008, as follows:

1. GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC.
560 SAWGRASS CORPORATION PARKWAY
SUNRISE, FL 33325 ESTIMATE $57,921
OWNER: JOEL APPEL, C.E.O.

2. THOMAS RUFF SOUTH FLORIDA
3201 COMMERCE PARKWAY
MIRAMAR, FL 33025 ESTIMATE $184,025.50
OWNER: ADRIANA BYLSMA, C.E.O.

3. YOUR OFFICE, INC.
6193 ROCKWAY ISLAND ROAD, #306
TAMARAC, FL 33319 ESTIMATE $90,400
OWNER: LEROY A. WATKINS, PRESIDENT

4. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $332,346.50.

E-144 AWARD BID NO. 063-FF03 – FROZEN PIZZA PRODUCTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 063-FF03 – FROZEN PIZZA PRODUCTS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of frozen pizza products, for the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the bid, effective November 21, 2006, through November 2, 2007, as follows:

1. NARDONE BROTHERS BAKING COMPANY
420 NEW COMMERCE BOULEVARD
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, PA 18706
OWNER: VINCENT J. NARDONE, PRESIDENT

2. CONAGRA FOODS, INC.
1910 FAIR ROAD
SIDNEY, OH 45365
OWNER: GARY M. RODKIN, C.E.O.

3. GIORGIO’S FOODS, INC.
P.O. BOX 96
TEMPLE, PA 19560
OWNER: JOHN MAJEWSKI, PRESIDENT

4. SCHWAN’S FOOD SERVICE, INC.
115 WEST COLLEGE DRIVE
MARSHALL, MN 56258
OWNER: PAT MCCOY, CORPORATE OFFICER

5. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $7,689,348.

E-145 AWARD BID NO. 075-FF03 – ASSORTED, NON-CARBONATED BEVERAGES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 075-FF03 – ASSORTED, NON-CARBONATED BEVERAGES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of assorted, non-carbonated beverages, for the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the bid, effective November 21, 2006, through November 2, 2007, as follows:

1. M & B PRODUCTS, INC.
8601 HARNEY ROAD
TAMPA, FL 33637
OWNER: DALE MCCLELLAN, PRESIDENT

2. VELDA FARMS, LLC
402 SOUTH KENTUCKY AVENUE, SUITE 500
LAKELAND, FL 33801
OWNER: JAMES E. GREEN, VICE PRESIDENT OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS

3. Reject Items 11, 12 and 13

4. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $7,469,360.33.

E-146 BALANCE AWARD BID NO. 083-FF02 – VACUUM CLEANERS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, BALANCE AWARD Bid No. 083-FF02 – VACUUM CLEANERS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of vacuum cleaners, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective November 21, 2006, through September 12, 2007, as follows:

1. IDEAL SUPPLY, INC.
4321 N.E. 12 TERRACE
OAKLAND PARK, FL 33334 ESTIMATE $42,700
OWNER: JORGE MANRESA, PRESIDENT (HM)

2. REX CHEMICAL CORPORATION
2270 N.W. 23 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33142 ESTIMATE $29,625.75
OWNER: BEATRIZ GRANJA, PRESIDENT (WF)

3. UNISOURCE WORLDWIDE, INC.
4151 WOODCOCK DRIVE
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32207 ESTIMATE $19,796
OWNER: ALLAN DRAGONE, C.E.O.

4. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $92,121.75.

E-147 AWARD BID NO. 135-FF07 – VEHICLE TOWING

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 135-FF07 – VEHICLE TOWING, to purchase, at afirm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of vehicle towing services, for the Department of Transportation, Vehicle Maintenance, during the term of the bid, effective November 21, 2006, through October 31, 2007, as follows:

1. DOWNTOWN TOWING COMPANY
2418 NORTH MIAMI AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33127
OWNER: DAGMAR DEL ROSAL, PRESIDENT

2. EXCALIBUR TOWING SERVICE CORPORATION
14294 S.W. 142 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33186
OWNER: MARIA C. CREGO, TREASURER (HM)

KAUFF’S OF MIAMI, INC.
2435 ALI BABA AVENUE
OPA-LOCKA, FL 33054
OWNER: FRANCIS GEOFFREY RUSSELL, C.E.O.

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $132,000.

E-148 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO EXTEND CONTRACT WITH THE NTI GROUP, INC., TO DELIVER MESSAGES TO PARENTS AND STAFF OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOR TWO YEARS (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND the contract with The NTI Group, Inc., to deliver messages to parents and staff of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for a period of one year, effective January 16, 2007, through January15, 2009, at a cost of $930,800 annually.

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

F-1 PROPOSED SETTLEMENT WITH AVENTURA BELLAGIO, LLC, PERTAINING TO THE DISTRICT’S ACQUISITION OF APPROXIMATELY 4.6 ACRES AS PART OF AN ASSEMBLAGE OF PROPERTIES TO SITUATE STATE SCHOOL “D”, RELIEF FOR VIRGINIA BOONE HIGHLAND OAKS ELEMENTARY, MADIE IVES ELEMENTARY AND HIGHLAND OAKS MIDDLE SCHOOLS, IN CONNECTION WITH THE EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. AVENTURA BELLAGIO, LLC, CASE NO. 04-11406-CA (08)

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

1. approve and authorize settlement withAventura Bellagio, LLC, pertaining to the District’s acquisition of approximately 4.6 acres, the last parcel in an assemblage of six properties to situate State School “D”, relief for Virginia Boone Highland Oaks Elementary, Madie Ives Elementary and Highland Oaks Middle schools, in connection with the Eminent Domain proceedings of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Aventura Bellagio, LLC, Case No. 04-11406-CA (08). The settlement amount is $7,000,000, inclusive of all attorney’s fees and costs; and

2. authorize transfer of $4,950,000 (the $7,000,000 settlement amount, less the $2,050,000 initial deposit) from 0331 5660 9217 2803 7400 to 0331 5660 0231 2796 7400 (Project A0798).

F-2 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION No. 2005-336, SOLID OAKS, LLC, LOCATED AT 14752 NE 6 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 Application No. 2005-336, Solid Oaks, LLC, located at 14752 NE 6 Avenue, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $35,004.

F-3 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM F-3
AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE A JOINT USE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS FOR ALL PARK SITES AND SCHOOL SITES LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS (withdrawn)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute a Joint Use Agreement with the City of Miami Gardens for all park sites and school sites located within the City of Miami Gardens, under substantially the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item.

F-4 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE A USE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH FOR THE USE OF FLAMINGO PARK, LOCATED AT 1435 MICHIGAN AVENUE, BY MIAMI BEACH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to finalize negotiations and execute a use agreement with the City of Miami Beach for the use of Flamingo Park baseball and softball facilities for Miami Beach Senior High School, substantially in conformance with the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item. The agreement shall be for a five-year term, commencing with the 2006-07 baseball season and ending with the 2010-11 baseball season, at an initial annual rental amount of $15,600, and a 4% annual increase thereafter.

F-5 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A FOURTH LEASE AMENDMENT WITH HOSANNA COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH FOR USE OF THE PARKING FACILITIES AT OLINDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 5536 NW 21 AVENUE, MIAMI

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute a fourth lease amendment with Hosanna Community Baptist Church for use of the parking facilities at Olinda Elementary School, in order to change the date by which the Church must secure a CO from December 13, 2006 to December 13, 2007. All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement will remain unchanged.

F-6 RENEWAL OF THE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH INNER CITY YOUTH OF SOUTH FLORIDA, FOR USE OF THE PLAYFIELD AREA AT LILLIE C. EVANS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 1895 NW 75 STREET, MIAMI

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the renewal of the lease agreement with Inner City Youth of South Florida, for use of the playfield area at Lillie C. Evans Elementary School, at an annual rental rate of $1.00. The term of the renewal option period will commence December 1, 2006, and will end November 30, 2007. All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement will remain unchanged.

F-7 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM F-7
AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA EAST COAST RAILWAY COMPANY FOR 25 FACULTY PARKING SPACES BEHIND THE DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 4001 NE 2 AVENUE, MIAMI (withdrawn)

F-8 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A GRANT OF EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY, FOR BOARD-OWNED LAND AT PARKWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 1320 NW 188 STREET, NORTH MIAMI BEACH, TO PROVIDE POWER TO THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH WELLFIELD

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute a Grant of Easement Agreement with Florida Power and Light Company for Board-owned land at Parkway Elementary School, to provide power to a City of North Miami Beach wellfield pumphouse, as described in the agenda item.

F-9 APPROVAL OF AN EXCEPTION TO THE STANDARD SITE SIZE FOR STATE SCHOOL “BB1” (RUTH K. BROAD/BAY HARBOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND HIGHLAND OAKS MIDDLE SCHOOL RELIEF)

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

1. approve the exception to the standard site size for State School “BB1” as described in the agenda item; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to submit to the State of Florida Department of Education the Board-approved site exception.

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 $13,322,006; and

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

F-21 AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND AND VACATE THE GRANT OF EASEMENT OF AN EXISTING COUNTY-OWNED WATER LINE AT THE MADIE IVES COMMUNITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL K-8 CONVERSION SITE, PROJECT NO. A0729

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute a Grant of Easement and vacate a portion of existing County-owned water main easement in order to facilitate the construction of the proposed Addition at the Madie Ives Community Elementary School K-8 Conversion site, Project No. A0729.

F-22 AUTHORIZATION TO GRANT A WATER LINE EASEMENT LOCATED AT MIAMI KILLIAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL SITE AT 10655 SW 97 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADECOUNTY,PROJECT NO. A0855

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the execution of the water line easement at the Miami Killian Senior High School site, Project No. A0855, in favor of Miami-Dade County.

F-23 AUTHORIZATION TO GRANT A WATER LINE EASEMENT LOCATED AT ERNEST R GRAHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE AT 7330 WEST 32 AVENUE, HIALEAH, FLORIDA IN FAVOR OF THE CITY OF HIALEAH, PROJECT NO. A01105

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the execution of the water line easement at the Ernest R Graham Elementary School site, Project No. A01105, in favor of the City of Hialeah.

F-24 AUTHORIZATION TO GRANT A WATER LINE EASEMENT LOCATED AT HIALEAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE AT 550 EAST 8 STREET, HIALEAH, FLORIDA IN FAVOR OF THE CITY OF HIALEAH, PROJECT NO. A0772

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the execution of the water line easement at the Hialeah Elementary School site, Project No. A0772, in favor of the City of Hialeah.

F-25 AUTHORIZATION TO GRANT A WATER LINE EASEMENT LOCATED AT PALM SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE AT 6304 EAST FIRST AVENUE, HIALEAH, FLORIDA IN FAVOR OF THE CITY OF HIALEAH, PROJECT NO. 00177300

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the execution of the water line easement at the Palm Springs Elementary School site, Project No. 00177300, in favor of the City of Hialeah.

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 PALM SPRINGS NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE, PROJECT NO. A01001

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 wastewater services for planned improvements at the Palm Springs North Elementary School site, Project No. A01001, at an approximate cost of $87,000, which is included in the construction contract.

F-27 COMMISSIONING OF CORZO CASTELLA CARBALLO THOMPSON SALMAN, PA, THE ARCHITECTURAL PARTNERSHIP, INC., AND SBLM ARCHITECTS, PC, AS SPECIAL PROJECTS CONSULTANTS (SPC) - ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES FOR MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS UP TO $1.0 MILLION EACH FOR A FOUR-YEAR TERM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Corzo Castella Carballo Thompson Salman, PA, The Architectural Partnership, Inc, and SBLM Architects, PC as Special Projects Consultant (SPC) - Architectural Design Services for Miscellaneous Projects up to $1.0 Million each for a four-year term commencing on November 21, 2006, through November 20, 2010, as follows:

1. Negotiated fees based on the schedules of fees, as described in the agenda item; and

2. other Terms and Conditions as set forth in the agenda item and the Agreement.

F-28 COMMISSIONING OF AVART, INC., AS SPECIAL PROJECTS CONSULTANTS (SPC) - CIVIL ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS UP TO $1.0 MILLION EACH FOR A FOUR-YEAR TERM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firms of Avart, Inc., as Special Projects Consultant (SPC) – Civil Engineering Design Services for Miscellaneous Projects of up to $1.0 million each for a four-year term commencing on November 21, 2006, through November 20, 2010, as follows:

1. Negotiated fees based on the schedules of fees, as described in the agenda item; and

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

F-29 COMMISSIONING OF ARVELO & ASSOCIATES, INC., AND M. HAJJAR & ASSOCIATES, INC., AS SPECIAL PROJECTS CONSULTANTS (SPC) - STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS OF UP TO $1.0 MILLION EACH FOR A FOUR-YEAR TERM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firms of Arvelo & Associates, Inc., and M. Hajjar & Associates, Inc., as Special Projects Consultants (SPC) – Structural Engineering Design Services for Miscellaneous Projects of up to $1.0 million each for a four-year term commencing on November 21, 2006, through November 20, 2010, as follows:

1. Negotiated fees based on the schedules of fees, as described in the agenda item; and

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

F-30 COMMISSIONING OF LANDERA ASSOCIATES, PA, AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD FOR RE-ROOFING TERM BID, AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS, PROJECT NO. 00390000

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Landera Associates, PA, as Architect/Engineer of Record for Re-Roofing Term Bid at Various Locations as follows:

1. a lump sum fee of $ 22,000 for the Re-roofing Term Bid Manual A/E services and supporting services as listed on the Fee Schedule in the agenda item; and

2. the Scope and all the Terms and Conditions as set forth in the agenda item.

F-31 REPLACEMENT OF DESIGNATED SPECIALIST – STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS IN THE AGREEMENT WITH SBLM ARCHITECTS, PC AS PROJECT ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD FOR DEFERRED MAINTENANCE PACKAGE #26, GENERAL REPAIRS AND REHABILITATION AT BISCAYNE GARDENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROJECT NO. A01023

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the replacement of Designated Specialist – Structural Engineers, Desimone Consulting Engineers, PLLC, with Bliss & Nyitray, Inc., to perform structural engineering services for Deferred Maintenance Package #26, General Repairs and Rehabilitation at Biscayne Gardens Elementary School, Project No. A01023 and authorize the Superintendent to provide written notification of this action to the Project Architect/Engineers, SBLM Architects, P.A.

F-32 COMMISSIONING OF MCM CORP. AS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM FOR RUTH K. BROAD/BAY HARBOR ELEMENTARY K-8 CONVERSION, PROJECT NO. 00223100

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of MCM Corp., as Construction Management at-Risk firm for Ruth K. Broad/Bay Harbor Elementary K-8 Conversion, Project No. 00223100, for the following considerations:

1. A total lump sum fee of $85,000 for pre-construction services; and

2. The project scope and the Terms and Conditions, items 1 through 7, as set forth in the agenda item.

F-33 COMMISSIONING OF JAMES B. PIRTLE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., D/B/A PIRTLE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, AS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM FOR NEW STATE SCHOOL “E-1” (TO RELIEVE NORTH MIAMI, BISCAYNE GARDENS, AND OAK GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS, AND TO REPLACE NORTH MIAMI MIDDLE SCHOOL), A RE-USE OF THE K-8 PROTOTYPE, PROJECT NO. 00253000

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of James B. Pirtle Construction Company, Inc., d/b/a Pirtle Construction Company, as Construction Management at-Risk firm for New State School “E-1” (to relieve North Miami, Biscayne Gardens, and Oak Grove elementary schools, and to replace North Miami Middle School), a re-use of the K-8 Prototype, Project No. 00253000, as follows:

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

2. the Project Scope and the Terms and Conditions, items 1 through 7, as set forth in the agenda item.

F-34 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
SKANSKA USA BUILDING, INC.
PROJECT NO. A0101301
PHASES II OF THE NEW ADDITIONS, REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS PROJECT AT
MIAMI CENTRAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
1781 NW 95 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA (replacement)

F-35 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
JASCO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.
PROJECT NO. A01002
REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS PROJECT
PALM SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL
1025 WEST 56 STREET, HIALEAH, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the GMP for Jasco Construction Company, Inc., for the remodeling and renovations project at Palm Springs Middle School, Project No. A01002, in the total amount of $3,738,033, which includes a contingency in the amount of $244,544.

F-36 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
G.T. MCDONALD ENTERPRISES, INC.
PROJECT NO. 00305805
RENOVATIONS AND GENERAL REPAIRS
YOUNG MEN’S PREPARATORY ACADEMY AT THE
BUENA VISTA COMPLEX
3001 NW 2^nd AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA (replacement)

F-37 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
VEITIA PADRON, INC.
PROJECT NO. 00140102
K-8 CONVERSION (PROTOTYPE ADDITION)
SITE PREPARATION PACKAGE
MIAMI LAKES K-8 CENTER
14250 NW 67 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

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

1. approve the GMP for Veitia Padron, Inc., Project No. 00140102, K-8 Conversion (Prototype Addition) - Site Preparation Package, Miami Lakes K-8 Center, in the total amount of $6,332,449 which includes site cost and a contingency in the amount of $584,958; and

2. accept the additive Alternate No. 1 for additional street work contingent upon agreement by The Town of Miami Lakes to reimburse the District in the amount of $214,890 which includes off-site costs and a contingency in the amount of $10,255; and

3. transfer funds in the amount of $5,000,000 from Program 0001- Undistributed Capital Contingency and $311,314 from Program 2801 - Reserves Impact Fees Northwest to Program 1203 - Portable Improvements.

F-38 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. A0785
NEW MEDIA CENTER
BRENTWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
3101 NW 191 STREET, OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order, Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A0785, New Media Center, Brentwood Elementary School, for an additional cost of $57,918 and approve a time extension of 14 days.

F-39 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A0847
WINDOW REPLACEMENT AND MINOR RENOVATIONS
LENORA BRAYNON SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
4700 NW 12 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order, Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A0847, Window Replacement and Minor Renovations, Lenora Braynon Smith Elementary School, for an additional cost of $138,394 and approve a time extension of 290 days.

F-40 CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. A0855
DESIGN-BUILD FOR A NEW ADDITION
MIAMI KILLIAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
10655 SW 97 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A0855, Design-Build for a New Addition, Miami Killian Senior High School, for an additional cost of $13,072.

F-41 CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. A0772
DESIGN-BUILD
ADDITIONS, REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS
HIALEAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
550 EAST 8 STREET, HIALEAH, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A0772, Design-Build-Additions, Remodeling and Renovations, Hialeah Elementary School, for an additional cost of $23,438 and approve a time extension of 17 days.

F-42 CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. A0854
DESIGN-BUILD FOR A NEW ADDITION
SOUTHWEST MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
8855 SW 50 TERRACE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A0854, Design-Build for a New Addition, Southwest Miami Senior High School, for an additional cost of $26,666.

F-43 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A01003
HISTORIC RESTORATION AND STRUCTURAL REPAIRS
PONCE DE LEON MIDDLE SCHOOL
5801 AUGUSTO STREET, CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A01003, Historic Restoration and Structural Repairs, Ponce de Leon Middle School, for an additional cost of $32,805.

F-44 CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. A01004
CLASSROOM ADDITION
KINLOCH PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
4275 NW 1 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A01004, Classroom Addition, Kinloch Park Elementary School, for an additional cost of $187,886.

F-50 SECOND RENEWAL OF CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH BMA CONSTRUCTION, INC.
CONTRACT NO. JOC04-C7-B
JOB ORDER CONTRACT
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS
ORIGINAL CONTRACT NO. JOC04-C7
FIRST RENEWAL NO. JOC04-C7-A

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to renew the contractual agreement with BMA Construction, Inc., Contract No. JOC04-C7-B, in conformance with Article 14 of the contract, for a period of one year, effective October 20, 2006.

F-51 SECOND RENEWAL OF CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH FHP TECTONICS CORP.,
d/b/a F. H. PASCHEN, S.N. NIELSON & ASSOCIATES
CONTRACT NO. JOC04-C6-B
JOB ORDER CONTRACT
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS
ORIGINAL CONTRACT NO. JOC04-C6
FIRST RENEWAL NO. JOC04-C6-A

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to renew the contractual agreement with FHP Tectonics Corp, d/b/a/ F.H. Paschen, S.N. Nielsen & Associates ,Contract No. JOC04-C6-B, in conformance with Article 14 of the contract, for a period of one year, effective October 20, 2006.

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. LISSA NAPPIER, DOAH CASE NO. 06-1755

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, take one of the following actions in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Lissa Nappier, DOAH Case No. 06-1755:

1. Adopt the Recommended Order of the Administrative Law Judge in its entirety as its Final Order; or

2. Adopt the Exceptions to the Recommended Order filed on behalf of the Superintendent and enter a Final Order consistent with those Exceptions.

G-2 PROPOSED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT, ROVEL CONSTRUCTION, INC. v. THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FL, CIRCUIT COURT CASE NO. 05-24668-CA-22

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into the Settlement Agreement with Rovel Construction, Inc. for the settlement of all claims in the case of Rovel Construction, Inc. v. The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, Case No. 05-24668-CA-22, Circuit Court, Miami-Dade County, Florida.

G-3 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR THE POSITION OF ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY, ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, appoint Ms.Mary S. Lawson to the contracted position of Associate Attorney, Academic Programs, Office of the School Board Attorney, effective January 8, 2007, upon completion of background check, at an annual salary of $120,000.00 through January 7, 2009.

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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