1:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION
SPECIAL ORDERS
OF BUSINESS
STUDENT PERFORMANCE:
- Miami
Northwestern Senior High School singer
BOARD MEMBER RESOLUTIONS
AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA
CONSENT AGENDA
APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: December 5, 7, 12, and 19, 2006
APPROVAL
OF BOARD MINUTES: December 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 (revised)
- Presentation of Frederick Douglass Elementary School’s
Male Leaders of Tomorrow (M-LOT) Program
- Update on Student Mobility
- Update on Graduation/Dropout Rates
- Update on Vocational Adult Education Highway to Success
- Update on Schools Without PTA/PTSA
- Superintendent's Annual Meetings and Community Workshops
A-2 AUTHORIZE THE
SUPERINTENDENT TO FORM AN EDUCATION COMPACT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC
SCHOOLS AND THE CITY OF DORAL
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade
County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to form an Education Compact
between The City of Doral and Miami-Dade County Public Schools.
A-3 RATIFICATION
OF THE 2006-2009 SUCCESSOR CONTRACT BETWEEN THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC
SCHOOLS AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES,
LOCAL 1184 (revised replacement)
A-4 WITHDRAWAL OF BOARD AGENDA ITEM A-4, RATIFICATION
OF THE 2006-2009 SUCCESSOR CONTRACT BETWEEN THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC
SCHOOLS AND THE DADE COUNTY SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS’ ASSOCIATION
B. OFFICE OF
SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS
B-1 NEW BUSINESS: BOARD MEMBERS
B-3 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 06-68
HONORING REPRESENTATIVE EDWARD B. BULLARD FOR HIS COMMITMENT AND DEDICATION TO
THE RESIDENTS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND TO THE STUDENTS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. ROBERT B. INGRAM: That The School Board of Miami-Dade
County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 06-68 honoring Representative Edward B.
Bullard for his commitment and dedication to the residents of Miami-Dade County
and to the students of Miami-Dade County Public Schools.
B-4 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 06-67 OF THE
SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROCLAIMING INTENT TO PARTICIPATE
IN 212.12 F.S. CLASSROOM TECHNOLOGY PURCHASES AND TRAINING (revised)
ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade
County, Florida, hereby declare and proclaim its desire to be a recipient of
the funds derived from the donated sales tax collection fee and pledges to use
the funds for the specific purposes of enhancing classroom technology and
providing technology training for its teachers.
B-9 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 06-69 OF THE
SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROCLAIMING THE THIRD FRIDAY IN
FEBRUARY AS “WOMAN’S HEART DAY” TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF HEART DISEASE
PREVENTION AMONG WOMEN IN ALL MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. EVELYN LANGLIEB
GREER: That The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 06-69 of The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorsing the third Friday in February as “Women’s
Heart Day” to increase awareness of heart disease among women in all Miami-Dade
County Public Schools and authorizing administrative actions to foster related
activities.
B-10 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. XX-XX OF THE
SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE 50TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF MYRTLE GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (withdrawn)
B-11 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 07-03 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY,
FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING RANDY LANNARD SHANNON FOR HIS OUTSTANDING SPORTSMANSHIP
AND EXCELLENT PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS IN FOOTBALL (withdrawn)
ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. ROBERT B. INGRAM: That The School Board of Miami-Dade
County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 07-03 of The School Board of Miami-Dade
County, Florida, honoring Randy Lannard Shannon for his outstanding
sportsmanship and excellent professional standards in football.
B-12 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 06-70 OF THE
SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING JANUARY 28, 2007 AS “EL
DIA DE JOSÉ MARTÍ” FOR ALL HIS CONTRIBUTIONS
ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, approve Resolution No. 06-70 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, recognizing January 28, 2007, as “El Dia de José Martí” for all his
contributions.
B-13 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 07-01 OF THE
SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING JANUARY 18, 2007 AS “EL
DÍA DE RUBÉN DARÍO” FOR ALL HIS CONTRIBUTIONS
ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, approve Resolution No. 07-01 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, recognizing January 18, 2007, as “El Día de Ruben Darío” for all his
contributions.
B-14 SETTING OF BOARD MEMBER’S ANNUAL SALARY
ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA TABARES
HANTMAN: That The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida, revisit the annual salary adopted for School Board
members on November 21, 2006, and replace the current salary with the annual
salary of $40,887 recommended by the Florida School Boards Association.
B-15 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
JOIN IN PROMOTING THE COLLEGE FAIR AND DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENCOURAGE
ALL MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE “2007 MIAMI NATIONAL
COLLEGE FAIR” ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2007
ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA TABARES
HANTMAN: That The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida, join in promoting the College Fair and direct the
Superintendent to encourage all Miami-Dade County Public Schools to participate
in the “2007 Miami National College Fair” on February 18, 2007.
B-16 PROVIDE A REPORT ON PROCEDURES FOR ACCESSING PUBLIC
RECORDS
ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA TABARES
HANTMAN: That The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to provide a report on
the procedures for accessing public records and documents by various entities,
members of the public and School Board Members by the February 2007 School
Board meeting.
B-17 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 07-04 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENDORSING FEBRUARY 2007 AS NATIONAL BLACK HISTORY MONTH TO BE CELEBRATED IN ALL OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY'S PUBLIC SCHOOLS (Good Cause)
B-18 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ACCEPT THE TOWN OF MIAMI LAKES' DONATION OF $20,000 FOR HIALEAH-MIAMI LAKES ADULT AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION CENTER AND RECOGNIZE THE TOWN'S COMMITMENT TO THE RESIDENTS OF OUR COMMUNITY (revised Good Cause)
C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY
ENGAGEMENT
C-1 REQUEST
SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR THE EXCEL ACADEMY,
INC., ON BEHALF OF EXCEL ACADEMY MIDDLE CHARTER SCHOOL AND AUTHORIZATION TO
NEGOTIATE A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A TERM OF FIVE YEARS (revised)
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1.
approve the charter school application for The EXcel Academy, Inc., on behalf of EXcel Academy Middle Charter
School; and
2.
authorize the Superintendent to negotiate a charter school contractual
agreement for a term of five years, commencing with the 2007-2008 school year
and through the conclusion of the 2011-2012 school year, which reflects the
contents of the application as approved by the School Board.
C-2 REQUEST
SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR THE EXCEL ACADEMY,
INC., ON BEHALF OF EXCEL ACADEMY MIDDLE CHARTER SCHOOL, NORTH AND AUTHORIZATION
TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A TERM OF FIVE YEARS (revised)
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1. approve the charter school application
for The EXcel Academy, Inc., on behalf
of EXcel Academy Middle Charter School, North; and
2. authorize the Superintendent to
negotiate a charter school contractual agreement for a term of five years,
commencing with the 2007-2008 school year and through the conclusion of the
2011-2012 school year, which reflects the contents of the application as
approved by the School Board.
C-20 REQUEST
AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH
SOUTHLAND MALL; OCWEN FEDERAL BANK FSB; SOUTHLAND MALL MERCHANTS
ASSOCIATION/MARKETING FUND; AND GUMBERG ASSET MANAGEMENT CORP., TO
HOLD THE FIFTY-THIRD ANNUAL SOUTH FLORIDA REGIONAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIR
FROM JANUARY 26, 2007, THROUGH FEBRUARY 2, 2007
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to
enter into a cooperative agreement with the Southland Mall; Ocwen Federal Bank
FSB; Southland Mall Merchants Association/Marketing Fund; and Gumberg Asset
Management Corp., to hold the fifty-third annual South Florida Regional Science
and Engineering Fair from January 26, 2007, through February 2, 2007.
No
local funds are required.
C-22 RECEIVE
THE REPORT OF THE REVIEW OF THE UNINTENDED IMPACT OF THE WELLNESS PROGRAM
REQUIREMENTS ON THE ABILITY OF STUDENTS TO TAKE MUSIC, ART, AND OTHER ELECTIVE
COURSES
RECOMMENDED: That The School
Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1.
receive the analysis of data of the unintended impact of the District’s
Wellness Policy requirements on the ability of students in grades 6-8 to take
music, art, and other electives; and
2.
implement the recommended revisions as outlined in the agenda item.
C-50 EXPULSION
OF STUDENT GRADE: 10
CASE NO: SM-18
(2006-2007) DOB: 07-22-87
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental
material SM-18 (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-51 EXPULSION
OF STUDENT GRADE: 11
CASE NO: SM-19 (2006-2007) DOB: 09/11/90
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental
material SM-19 (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-52 EXPULSION
OF STUDENT GRADE: 10
CASE NO: SM-22 (2006-2007) DOB: 01-11-91
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental
material SM-22 (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-81 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT a GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL
FEDERAL GRANT 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 Public Charter School Federal Grant Program in the total
amount of $51,800, for the grant
period of July 21, 2006, through December 31, 2006;
2.
disburse grant funds in the total amount of $51,206, to Sunshine
Academy Charter School, Inc., on behalf of Sunshine Academy Charter School, in
the amount of $51,206, for the grant period July 21, 2006, through
December 31, 2006;
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 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-100 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD
RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 5B-1.04,
PROMOTION, PLACEMENT, AND GRADUATION-GRADES K-12 AND ADULT
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- 5B-1.04, Promotion,
Placement, and Graduation - Grades K-12 and Adult, and the document, Student Progression Plan 2005-2006,
which is incorporated by reference and is part of this rule.
D. SCHOOL
SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY
D-1 REQUEST THAT THE
SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA APPROVE THE DISTRICT PLAN, IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $405,000, TO COMPLY WITH FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 1003.03
IMPLEMENTING TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR TEACHERS PARTICIPATING IN TEAM TEACHING
AS AN OPTION TO MEET CLASS SIZE REDUCTION REQUIREMENTS
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1. approve
the district plan to comply with Florida Statutes Section 1003.03, in an amount
not to exceed $405,000, implementing training requirements for teachers
participating in team teaching as an option to meet class size reduction
requirements;
2. authorize
the Office of Professional Development to expand its existing partnership with
BeaconEducator in order to provide access to the online course for teachers
participating in team teaching; and
3. authorize
the Office of Professional Development to continue exploring additional options
to be implemented during the 2007-2008 school year.
The appropriation for this item is included in the Adopted Budget of
Other Contracted Programs.
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 Enterprise Resource
Planning Project Management Officer into the Senior Management Service Class of
the Florida Retirement System, effective February 1, 2007.
D-11 2006-2009 CONFIDENTIAL EXEMPT
PERSONNEL SALARY PLAN RECOMMENDATIONS (revised)
1.
APPROVE THE
2006-2009 CONFIDENTIAL EXEMPT
PERSONNEL SCHEDULE
2.
APPROVE THE
CONFIDENTIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL SALARY INCREASES FOR 2006-2007, 2007-2008, AND
2008-2009
3.
APPROVE
ADDITIONAL COMPENSATORY BENEFITS
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize:
1.
the 2006-2009
Confidential Exempt Personnel Salary Schedule;
2.
eligible
employees to advance one step effective
July 1, 2006, and provide a three (3%) increase to employees on the top step as of June 30, 2006.
3.
eligible
employees to advance one step effective July 1, 2007 and provide a four percent
(4%) increase to employees on the top step as of June 30, 2007;
4.
eligible
employees to advance one step effective July 1, 2008 and provide a four percent
(4%) increase to employees on the top step as of June 30, 2008; and
5.
additional
compensatory benefits as follows:
- minimum of
five percent (5%) salary increase upon upward reclassification;
- $275
supplement for Professional Secretary Program;
- $1100
supplement for National Certified Professional Secretary Examination;
- reimbursement
for twelve (12) college credits per fiscal year, effective 2007-2008;
- $3500 salary
differential for employees classified as Executive Assistant to the
Superintendent; and
- promotional
increase upon temporary appointment to position vacated by incumbent on
Board-approved leave, effective 2007-2008.
D-12 AUTHORIZE THE 2006-2007 SALARY
SCHEDULE AND SALARY INCREASE FOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS TO SCHOOL BOARD
MEMBERS (revised)
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize:
1. eligible
employees to advance one step effective
July 1, 2006.
2. an
increase of three percent (3%) to employees on the top step as of School Board approval.
3. the
2006-2007 Salary Schedule for Administrative Assistants to School Board
Members.
D-13 RATIFICATION OF THE 2007
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE
FLORIDA STATE LODGE, FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Health Insurance
Plan (2007) Memorandum of Understanding with the Florida State Lodge, Fraternal
Order of Police.
D-14 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) MODIFYING PROVISIONS OF THE LABOR CONTRACT
BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (M-DCPS) AND THE UNITED TEACHERS OF
DADE (UTD) RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ASSISTANCE AND INTERVENTION PLANS
FOR SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS DESIGNATED WITHIN THE SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT ZONE
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the proposed Memorandum
of Understanding (MOU) modifying provisions of the M-DCPS/UTD labor contract to
facilitate the implementation of the M-DCPS School Improvement Zone Enhancement
Program.
D-15 2006-2009 MANAGERIAL
EXEMPT PERSONNEL (MEP) SALARY PLAN RECOMMENDATIONS (revised)
1. APPROVE
THE 2006-2007 MANAGERIAL EXEMPT
PERSONNEL SALARY INCREASE AND SALARY SCHEDULES
2. AUTHORIZE
THE DOCTORATE PAY INCREMENT FOR NON-SCHOOL SITE MEP PERSONNEL WHO HOLD OR
OBTAIN A DOCTORAL DEGREE
3. APPROVE
THE RECLASSIFICATION OF THE ADULT SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
4. APPROVE
THE 2007-2008 MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL SALARY INCREASE AND SALARY SCHEDULES
5. APPROVE
THE 2008-2009 MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL SALARY INCREASE AND SALARY SCHEDULES
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1. approve
a six percent (6%) salary increase for Managerial Exempt Personnel (MEP)
employees; the new base salaries for employees in MEP pay grades P1, P2, P3,
S1, S2, S3 and pay grade 24 shall be increased by an additional $3,000 and MEP
pay grades VP, AP and pay grades 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, and 25 shall be
increased by an additional $1,500, not to exceed the maximum of the pay range,
for MEP employees who meet the eligibility criteria; and the corresponding
2006-2007 MEP Salary Schedules, effective January 12, 2007.
2. authorize
the Doctorate Pay Increment of $2,500 for those non-school site MEP personnel
who hold or obtain a Doctoral Degree from an accredited institution of higher
learning in areas that directly impact teaching and learning in the classroom
and in areas relevant to their current working assignment, effective July 1,
2006.
3. approve
the reclassification of the Principal, Adult Education, MEP, pay grade P1 to
MEP, pay grade P2, effective July 1, 2006.
4. approve
a six percent (6%) salary increase for Managerial Exempt Personnel employees;
the new base salaries for eligible employees in MEP pay grades P1, P2, P3, S1,
S2, S3 and pay grade 24 shall be increased by an additional $3,000 and MEP pay
grades VP, AP and pay grades 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, and 25 shall be increased
by an additional $1,500, not to exceed the maximum of the pay range, for MEP
employees who meet the eligibility criteria; and the corresponding 2007-2008
MEP Salary Schedules, effective the starting payroll period for the first
paycheck in December 2007.
6.
approve a four
percent (4%) salary increase for Managerial Exempt Personnel (MEP) employees,
not to exceed the maximum of the pay range, for MEP employees who meet the
eligibility criteria; and the corresponding 2008-2009 MEP Salary Schedule,
effective July 1, 2008.
D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION
LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS,
LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: NOVEMBER 16 -
DECEMBER 7, 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 971.
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 2006, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, The School Board
of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
D-22 APPOINTMENTS AND ASSIGNMENTS OF
PERSONNEL NEW TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICT
RECOMMENDED: That
effective January 18, 2007 or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, The
School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, appoint:
1. Ms. Katherine B. James
to the open budgeted position of Executive Director District Budget, MEP pay
grade 22, Financial Operations/ Budget
2. Mr. Nikolai P. Vitti
to the open budgeted position of Knowledge Management Officer, MEP pay grade
20, Office of the Superintendent, effective February 1, 2007
3. Mr. Lawrence A. Hill
to the open budgeted position of Coordinator III Roofing, DCSAA pay grade 42,
Facilities Operations, Maintenance
4. Mr. Bryan F. Castro
to the open budgeted position of Coordinator Construction, DCSAA pay grade 40,
Facilities Operations, Maintenance
5. Myriam Gonzalez to
the open budgeted position of Deduction Control Officer, DCSAA pay grade 42,
Payroll Department.
D-23 REQUEST
FOR APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO TEACH OUT-OF-FIELD FOR THE
PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 28, 2006 THROUGH DECEMBER 23, 2006
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, approve instructional personnel assigned to teach out-of-field for the
period of November 28, 2006 through December 23, 2006.
D-30 ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION
LISA C. HUYLER - TEACHER
CARRIE P. MEEK/WESTVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept the resignation of Ms.
Lisa C. Huyler, Teacher at Carrie P. Meek/Westview Elementary School, effective
as of January 5, 2007.
D-31 SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND
INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE, BRADY BROCKWAY – TEACHER, HORACE
MANN MIDDLE SCHOOL
RECOMMENDED: That
effective January 17, 2007, at the close of the workday, the School Board
suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Brady
Brockway, Teacher at Horace Mann Middle, pending the outcome of a hearing, if
requested.
D-32 SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF
EMPLOYEE
TARRA L.
KELLEY – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTH
TRANSPORTATION CENTER
RECOMMENDED: That
effective January 17, 2007, at the close of the workday, the School Board
suspend Ms. Tarra L. Kelley, 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-33 SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF
EMPLOYEE
DOROTHY N.
JONES – BUS AIDE
JOHN SCHEE
TRANSPORTATION CENTER
RECOMMENDED: That
effective January 17, 2007, at the close of the workday, the School Board
suspend Ms. Dorothy N. Jones, Bus Aide, at John Schee Transportation Center,
for 15 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or
grievance/arbitration process, if requested.
D-34 SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND
INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE, SHANEEN L. SINGLETON – TEACHER, EDISON
PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
RECOMMENDED: That
effective January 17, 2007, at the close of the workday, the School Board
suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Shaneen L.
Singleton, Teacher at Edison Park Elementary School, pending the outcome of a
hearing, if requested.
D-35 SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND
INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE, HENRY V. RILEY – SCHOOL SECURITY
MONITOR, MIAMI PALMETTO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
RECOMMENDED: That
effective January 17, 2007, at the close of the workday, the School Board
suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Henry V.
Riley, School Security Monitor, at Miami Palmetto Senior High School, pending
the outcome of a hearing, if requested.
D-36 SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND
INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE, JAMES E. MOORE – CUSTODIAN, PALM
SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL
RECOMMENDED: That
effective January 17, 2007, at the close of the workday, the School Board
suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. James E.
Moore, Custodian at Palm Springs Middle School, pending the outcome of a
hearing, if requested.
D-37 SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND
INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE, RAYMOND GAMBLE - HEAD CUSTODIAN, NATHAN
B. YOUNG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
RECOMMENDED: That
effective January 17, 2007, at the close of the workday, the School Board
suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Raymond
Gamble, Head Custodian at Nathan B. Young Elementary School, pending the
outcome of a hearing, if requested.
D-38 SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND
INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE, AMY M. UTRERA – SCHOOL CLERK II, SUNSET
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
RECOMMENDED: That
effective January 17, 2007, at the close of the workday, the School Board
suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Amy M.
Utrera, School Clerk II at Sunset Elementary School, pending the outcome of a
hearing, if requested.
D-39 ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION
AARON E.
TRESVANT - LEAD CUSTODIAN
KELSEY PHARR
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept the resignation of Mr.
Aaron E. Tresvant, Lead Custodian at Kelsey Pharr Elementary School, effective
as of January 5, 2007.
D-45 PROPOSED
PROMULGATION OF NEW SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-4C-1.022,
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS AND FINGERPRINTING OF ALL EMPLOYEES
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 promulgate a new School Board Rule 6Gx13-4C-1.022, Employment Standards and Fingerprinting of
All Employees.
D-46 PROPOSED EARLY DISMISSAL DATES
AND EVENINGSDESIGNATED FOR PARENT-TEACHER
CONFERENCE SESSIONS
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
approve the
Early Dismissal dates in the second
semester, 2006-2007 school year recommended by the School Calendar Ad Hoc
Committee for Afternoon and Evening Parent-Teacher Conference Sessions, as
stipulated in the Contract between Miami-Dade County Public Schools and the
United Teachers of Dade, 2006-2009.
D-47 PROPOSED REPEAL OF SCHOOL BOARD
RULES: INITIAL READING (revised)
6Gx13-6A-1.02,
ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL CALENDAR – 2006-2007, EFFECTIVE JUNE 30, 2007
6Gx13-6A-1.021, EDISON SCHOOLS, INC.
– HENRY E. S. REEVES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CALENDAR – 2004-2005, EFFECTIVE MARCH 14, 2007
6Gx13-6A-1.022, EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR
CALENDAR - 2002-2003, EFFECTIVE MARCH 14, 2007
6Gx13-6A-1.023,
JUVENILE JUSTICE EDUCATION EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR – 2006-2007, EFFECTIVE
AUGUST 9, 2007
6Gx13-6A-1.024,
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT ZONE SCHOOL CALENDAR – 2006-2007, EFFECTIVE JUNE 30, 2007
6Gx13-6C-1.02,
ADULT/VOCATIONAL EDUCATION SCHOOL CALENDAR – 2006-2007, EFFECTIVE JULY 28, 2007
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, authorize the Superintendent and the Board Attorney to initiate
rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to
repeal School Board Rules:
1. 6Gx13-6A-1.022, Extended School
Year Calendar - 2002-2003; 6Gx13-6A-1.021, Edison Schools, Inc. – Henry
E. S. Reeves Elementary School Calendar – 2004-2005, to be effective March 14,
2007;
2. 6Gx13-6A-1.02, Elementary and
Secondary School Calendar - 2006-2007; 6Gx13-6A-1.024, School
Improvement Zone School Calendar – 2006-2007, to be effective June, 30, 2007;
3. 6Gx13-6C-1.02, Adult/Vocational
Education School Calendar – 2006-2007, to be effective July 28, 2007; and
4. 6Gx13-6A-1.023, Juvenile Justice Education Extended School Year
Calendar – 2006-2007, to be effective August 9, 2007.
D-48 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF SCHOOL
CALENDARS FOR THE 2007-2008 SCHOOL YEAR:
ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL CALENDAR –
2007-2008, WITH A START DATE OF AUGUST 20, 2007;
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT ZONE SCHOOL CALENDAR –
2007-2008, WITH A START DATE OF AUGUST 9, 2007;
ADULT/VOCATIONAL EDUCATION SCHOOL CALENDAR –
2007- 2008, WITH A START DATE OF AUGUST 20, 2007
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida:
1. approve the Elementary and Secondary School
Calendar – 2007-2008, with a start date of August 20, 2007; the School
Improvement Zone School Calendar – 2007-2008, with a start date of August 9,
2007, and the Adult/Vocational Education School Calendar – 2007-2008, with a
start date of August 20, 2007; and
2. authorize the Superintendent to request
a waiver for the School Improvement Zone School Calendar – 2007-2008 start date
of August 9, 2007.
E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY
AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
E-1 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR
NOVEMBER 2006
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, receive and file the Monthly Financial Report for November 2006.
E-46 REQUEST
AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DONATION FROM THE HURRICANE EDUCATION LEADERSHIP PROGRAM FOR EQUIPMENT TO BE USED IN AN
AFTER SCHOOL FORENSIC PROJECT SPONSORED BY THE TIGER WOODS LEARNING CENTER AND
INTEL (revised)
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the
Superintendent to accept a donation from HELP for equipment to be used in an
after school forensic project sponsored by the Tiger Woods Learning Center and
Intel.
No local funds are required.
E-141 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-142 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE
AND ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND DELL MARKETING, L.P.; HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY;
LENOVO (UNITED STATES); AND LEXMARK INTERNATIONAL, INC., PURSUANT TO REQUEST
FOR PROPOSALS NO. 085-FF04 –
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY HARDWARE
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, AWARD, Request For Proposals No. 085-FF04 – REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO
NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE SCHOOL
BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND DELL MARKETING, L.P.; HEWLETT-PACKARD
COMPANY; LENOVO (UNITED STATES); AND LEXMARK INTERNATIONAL, INC., PURSUANT TO
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 085-FF04 –
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY HARDWARE to establish a contract, to provide Information
Technology hardware (computers, servers, laptops, tablets, printers, etc.) to
Miami-Dade County Public Schools (District) administrative offices and school
sites, during the term of the proposal, effective January 17, 2007, through
January 16, 2011, as follows:
1. DELL MARKETING, L.P.
ONE DELL WAY, RR8-06
ROUND ROCK, TX 78682
OWNER: KEVIN B. ROLLINS, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.
2. HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY
4512 CONEFLOWER CT. NW
ACWORTH, GA 30102
OWNER: MARK HURD, C.O.B/PRESIDENT/C.E.O.
3. LENOVO (UNITED STATES)
3039 CORNWALLIS RD.
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC 27709
OWNER: WILLIAM J. AMELIO, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.
4. LEXMARK INTERNATIONAL, INC.
740 NEW CIRCLE ROAD
LEXINGTON, KY 40550
OWNER: PAUL J. CURLANDER, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.
E-143 REQUEST
AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS
BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND COMMUNITY HEALTH OF
SOUTH DADE, INC. AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY FAMILY HEALTH CENTER, INC., PURSUANT
TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 108-FF10 – HEALTH AGENCIES/PROFESSIONALS TO
PROVIDE ON-SITE HEALTH SERVICES TO STUDENTS ATTENDING C.O.P.E. CENTER NORTH AND
DOROTHY M. WALLACE C.O.P.E. CENTER
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, AUTHORIZE the
Superintendent of Schools to negotiate and enter into contractual services
agreements between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and
Community Health of South Dade, Inc. and Economic Opportunity Family Health
Center, Inc., pursuant to Request For Proposals No. 108-FF10 – HEALTH
AGENCIES/PROFESSIONALS TO PROVIDE ON-SITE HEALTH SERVICES TO STUDENTS ATTENDING
C.O.P.E. CENTER NORTH AND DOROTHY M. WALLACE C.O.P.E. CENTER, to provide
on-site, comprehensive health services to approximately 280 teen parents and
their infants/toddlers at C.O.P.E. Center North, and approximately 175 teen
parents and their infants/toddlers at Dorothy M. Wallace C.O.P.E. Center,
effective January 17, 2007, through January 16, 2008, as follows:
1. COMMUNITY
HEALTH OF SOUTH DADE, INC.
10300 S.W. 216 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33190
OWNER: BRODES H. HARTLEY, JR. (AM)
PRESIDENT/C.E.O.
2. ECONOMIC
OPPORTUNITY FAMILY HEALTH CENTER, INC.
700 S. ROYAL POINCIANA BOULEVARD, SUITE 300
MIAMI SPRINGS, FL 33166
OWNER: ANNIE R. NEASMAN, RN, MS
PRESIDENT/C.E.O.
Highest Rated Proposals
3. Authorize
Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the not-to-exceed amount of
$403,552.
E-144 AWARD BID NO. 002-GG07 – DISPOSAL
OF HAZARDOUS/ NON-HAZARDOUS WASTE, AND PHOTO WASTE AND CHEMICALS
RECOMMENDED: That The
School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 002-GG07 – DISPOSAL OF HAZARDOUS/NON-HAZARDOUS
WASTE, AND PHOTO WASTE AND CHEMICALS, to purchase, at a firm unit price,
quantities, as may be required, of disposal services of hazardous/non-hazardous
waste, and photo waste and chemicals, for the Office of District
Inspection, Operations and Emergency Management, during the term of the bid,
effective January 17, 2007, through December 31, 2007, as follows:
PRIMARY
1. PERMA-FIX OF FORT LAUDERDALE, INC.
3701 S.W. 47 AVENUE, #109
DAVIE, FL 33314
OWNER: DR. LOUIS CENTOFANTI,
PRESIDENT
ALTERNATE
2. CLIFF BERRY, INC.
P.O. BOX 13079
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33316
OWNER: CLIFF BERRY II,
PRESIDENT
PRIMARY
3. EQ FLORIDA, INC.
7202 EAST 8 AVENUE
TAMPA, FL 33619
OWNER: MICHAEL FERRANTINO, JR.,
C.E.O.
ALTERNATE
4. PERMA-FIX OF FORT LAUDERDALE, INC.
3701 S.W. 47 AVENUE, #109
DAVIE, FL 33314
OWNER: DR. LOUIS CENTOFANTI,
PRESIDENT
5. Authorize Procurement Management
Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $444,160.
E-145 AWARD
BID NO. 012-GG04 - WIRING, TELECOMMUNICATION (FURNISH AND INSTALL, VOICE AND
DATA)
RECOMMENDED: That The
School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 012-GG04 – WIRING,
TELECOMMUNICATION (FURNISH AND INSTALL, VOICE AND DATA), to furnish materials
and labor to install wiring for voice and data systems and to provide underground
conduit and raceway in schools and other buildings, for Information Technology
Services, during the term of the bid, effective February 1, 2007, through June
30, 2009, as follows:
GROUP
I – WIRING AND CONDUIT
1. TELECOM ENGINEERING
CONSULTANTS, INC.
8880 N.W. 15 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: VALENTINE SELLATI SR., PRESIDENT/C.O.B.
2. STRUCTURED CABLING
SOLUTIONS, INC.
12349 S.W. 53 STREET, SUITE 202
COOPER CITY, FL 33330
OWNER: RAYMOND YOUNG, PRESIDENT
3. UNITED DATA TECHNOLOGIES
8825 N.W. 21 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: ENRIQUE FLECHES, PRESIDENT
4. ASE TELECOM & DATA,
INC.
8545 N.W. 29 STREET
DORAL, FL 33122
OWNER: JUAN F. PEREZ, PRESIDENT
5. MIAMI BUSINESS
TELEPHONE, CORP.
4933 S.W. 74 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: NESTOR COLLANTES, PRESIDENT (HM)
GROUP II – TRENCHING AND BORING
6. MASTEC
NORTH AMERICA, INC.
7221 E. DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BOULEVARD
TAMPA, FL 33619
OWNER: JORGE MAS, CHAIRMAN
7. STRUCTURED
CABLING SOLUTIONS, INC.
12349 S.W. 53 STREET, SUITE 202
COOPER CITY, FL 33330
OWNER: RAYMOND YOUNG, PRESIDENT
8. TROPICAL COMMUNICATIONS,
INC.
6937 N.W. 82 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: WILLIAM F. DEVIERNO, PRESIDENT
9. TELECOM ENGINEERING
CONSULTANTS, INC.
8880 N.W. 15 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: VALENTINE SELLATI SR., PRESIDENT/C.O.B.
10. JADE
COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
5071 SOUTH STATE ROAD 7
BUILDING 7, UNIT 701
DAVIE, FL 33314
OWNER: SERGE LEBLANC, PRESIDENT
11. Authorize
Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of
$6,805,430.
E-146 AWARD
BID NO. 013-GG04 – WIRELESS NETWORKS TELECOMMUNICATION (FURNISH AND INSTALL)
RECOMMENDED: That The
School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 013-GG04 – WIRELESS
NETWORKS TELECOMMUNICATION (FURNISH AND INSTALL), to survey, engineer, project
manage, furnish, install and maintain, and repair wireless connections, for
Information Technology Services, during the term of the bid, effective February
1, 2007, through June 30, 2009, as
follows:
GROUP I – WIRELESS
EQUIPMENT AND LABOR
1. JDL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
6475 CITY WEST PARKWAY
EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55344
OWNER: THOMAS J. LAPPING, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.
2. TELECOM ENGINEERING
CONSULTANTS, INC.
8880 N.W. 15 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: VALENTINE SELLATI SR., PRESIDENT/C.O.B.
3. UNITED DATA TECHNOLOGIES
8825 N.W. 21 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: ENRIQUE FLECHES, PRESIDENT
4. MORSE COMMUNICATIONS,
INC.
395 EAST DRIVE
MELBOURNE, FL 32904
OWNER: ANNETTE COSTELLO, PRESIDENT
5. STRUCTURED CABLING
SOLUTIONS, INC.
12349 S.W. 53 STREET, SUITE 202
COOPER CITY, FL 33330
OWNER: RAYMOND YOUNG, PRESIDENT
GROUP II – SITE SURVEY AND PROJECT
MANAGEMENT
6. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
CENTER CORPORATION
7276 N.W. 58 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: MARGARET MORRIS, PRESIDENT
7. TRIDENT TELECOM, INC.
13832 S.W. 142 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33186
OWNER: ROBERT A. PRICE, PRESIDENT
8. TELECOM ENGINEERING
CONSULTANTS, INC.
8880 N.W. 15 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: VALENTINE SELLATI SR., PRESIDENT/C.O.B.
9. UNITED DATA TECHNOLOGIES
8825 N.W. 21 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: ENRIQUE FLECHES, PRESIDENT
10. MORSE COMMUNICATIONS,
INC.
395 EAST DRIVE
MELBOURNE, FL 32904
OWNER: ANNETTE COSTELLO, PRESIDENT
11. Authorize
Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of
$2,000,000.
F. FACILITIES
AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM
F-1 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF
RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH ZONING APPLICATION NO. 2005-351B, BLUE PALMS
DEVELOPMENT, LLC, LOCATED AT 16385 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD, 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 Zoning Application No.
2005-351B, Blue Palms Development, LLC, located at 16385 Biscayne Boulevard,
for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational
facilities impact fees in the amount of $86,581.
F-2 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS
IN CONNECTION WITH ZONING APPLICATION NO. 2006-042, ERNESTO MENDEZ, LOCATED AT
8851 NW 170 STREET, 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 Zoning Application No.
2006-0042, Ernesto Mendez, located at 8851 NW 170 Street, for the provision of
a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees
in the amount of $101,140.
F-3 RECEIVE
REPORT FROM THE SCHOOL BOARD CONCURRENCY TASK FORCE AND ADOPT RECOMMENDATIONS
FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF SCHOOL CONCURRENCY, AS MANDATED BY 2005 GROWTH MANAGEMENT
LEGISLATION
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida:
1. receive the Report
from the School Board Concurrency Task Force and adopt the recommendations
therein for the implementation of school concurrency; and
2. direct the Superintendent
to finalize the required amendments to the Interlocal Agreement for Public
School Facility Planning in Miami-Dade County necessary to incorporate the
school concurrency element, and bring an item to the Board for its
consideration and adoption.
F-4 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A
STATE-FUNDED SUBGRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,000, TO ASSIST IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF A
DRAFT PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITIES ELEMENT, IN ORDER TO FACILITATE THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF PUBLIC SCHOOL CONCURRENCY
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the
Superintendent to execute a State-funded Subgrant Agreement with the State of
Florida, Department of Community Affairs, in the amount of $25,000, to assist
in the development of a sample Public School Facilities Element, under the
terms and conditions set forth in the agenda item.
F-5 AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW THE JOINT USE AGREEMENT WITH
TELEMUNDO NETWORK, INC., FOR USE OF A 241-SPACE PARKING LOT AT J.W. JOHNSON
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 735 WEST 23 STREET, HIALEAH
RECOMMENDED: That The School
Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorizerenewal of the Joint Use Agreement with Telemundo Network, Inc., for the
use of a 241-space parking lot located at J.W. Johnson Elementary School, at a
rental rate of $45,043.02 for the term commencing April 10, 2007, and ending
April 9, 2008, and $46,844.74 for the term commencing April 10, 2008 and ending
April 9, 2009. All other terms and conditions of the Joint Use Agreement will
remain unchanged.
F-6 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
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-19 AMENDMENT TO THE
AGREEMENT WITH C.S.A. SOUTHEAST, INC., TO REFLECT THE COMPANY’S NAME CHANGE TO
CAP GOVERNMENT, INC.
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
approve the amendment to the agreement dated August 2, 2006 with C.S.A.
Southeast, Inc. to provide Building Code Consultant Review and Inspection
Services, as follows:
1. reflect the
company’s name and address change and transfer all future contractual obligations from C.S.A. Southeast, Inc., to
C.A.P. Government, Inc.; and
2. all other terms
and conditions shall remain in force.
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 $4,842,969; and
2. make the changes to the five-year facilities work program
resulting from these budget adjustments.
F-21 AUTHORIZATION
TO GRANT A WATER LINE EASEMENT LOCATED AT PINECREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE AT
10250 SW 57 AVENUE, PINECREST, FLORIDA, IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, PROJECT
NO. 00178100
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the execution of the
water line easement at the Pinecrest Elementary School site, Project No.
00178100, in favor of Miami-Dade County.
F-22 AUTHORIZATION TO
EXERCISE THE THIRD-YEAR OPTION OF THE FOUR-YEAR AGREEMENTS WITH BASULTO &
ASSOCIATES, INC., AND JOHNSON, AVEDANO, LOPEZ, RODRIGUEZ AND WALEWSKI
ENGINEERING GROUP, INC., AS SPECIAL PROJECTS CONSULTANTS (SPC) FOR MECHANICAL
ENGINEERING SERVICES UNDER THE SAME TERMS AND CONDITIONS
RECOMMENDED: That The School
Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent, or his
designee, to exercise the third-year option with Basulto & Associates,
Inc., and Johnson, Avedano, Lopez, Rodriguez and Walewski Engineering Group,
Inc., as Special Projects Consultants to perform Mechanical Engineering
services under the same terms and conditions.
F-23 AUTHORIZATION TO
EXERCISE THE THIRD-YEAR OPTION OF THE FOUR-YEAR AGREEMENTS WITH BASULTO &
ASSOCIATES, INC., LIVS ASSOCIATES, AND THE RC GROUP CONSULTING ENGINEERS AS
SPECIAL PROJECTS CONSULTANTS (SPC) FOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING SERVICES UNDER
THE SAME TERMS AND CONDITIONS
RECOMMENDED: That The School
Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent, or his
designee, to exercise the third-year option with Basulto & Associates,
Inc., LIVS Associates, and The RC Group Consulting Engineers, as Special
Projects Consultants (SPC) to perform Electrical Engineering services under the
same terms and conditions.
F-24 AUTHORIZATION TO
EXERCISE THE THIRD-YEAR OPTION OF THE AGREEMENTS WITH PARSONS BRINCKERHOFF CONSTRUCTION
SERVICES, INC., SOARES DA COSTA CONTRACTOR, INC., AND URS CORPORATION SOUTHERN
TO PROVIDE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, authorize the Superintendent, or his designee, to exercise the
third-year option with Parsons Brinckerhoff Construction Services, Inc., Soares
Da Costa Contractor, Inc., and URS Corporation to provide Program Management
Support Services under the terms and conditions as per the original contract
until such time the fees and terms are renegotiated and a request to amend the
agreements is submitted to the Board for approval.
F-25 COMMISSIONING
OF URS CORPORATION SOUTHERN AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD FOR HVAC EQUIPMENT
AND CONTROLS REPLACEMENT PROJECTS AT:
• CENTENNIAL
MIDDLE, PROJECT NO. 00376200
• CITRUS
GROVE MIDDLE, PROJECT NO. 00376300
• HIGHLAND
OAKS MIDDLE, PROJECT NO. 00376400
• MIAMI
LAKES MIDDLE, PROJECT NO. 00339600
• W.R.
THOMAS MIDDLE, PROJECT NO. 00376100
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission URS Corporation
Southern as Architect/Engineer of Record for the HVAC Equipment and Controls
Replacement at Centennial (00376200), Citrus Grove (00376300), Highland Oaks
(00376400), Miami Lakes (00339600) and W. R. Thomas (00376100) middle schools
as follows:
1. a
lump sum fee of $ 408,000 for A/E basic services; and
2. the
Project Scope and all the Terms and Conditions as set forth in the agenda item.
F-26 COMMISSIONING
OF SKANSKA USA BUILDING, INC., AS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM FOR NEW
ADDITIONS, RENOVATIONS AND HISTORICAL RESTORATION AT MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. 00176800
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of Skanska USA Building, Inc.,
as Construction Management at-Risk firm for New Additions, Renovations and
Historical Restoration at Miami Senior High School, Project No. A00176800, as
follows:
1. a total lump sum fee of $540,000 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-27 COMMISSIONING OF
JAMES B. PIRTLE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., D/B/A PIRTLE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY,
AS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM FOR NEW STATE SCHOOL “P-1”, (TO RELIEVE EUGENIA
B. THOMAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL), A RE-USE OF THE K-8 PROTOTYPE, PROJECT NO. 00252700
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 “P-1”
(to relieve Eugenia B. Thomas Elementary School), a re-use of the K-8
Prototype, Project No. 00252700, as follows:
1. a total lump sum re-use
fee of $69,250 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-28 TERMINATION OF DESIGN-BUILD
CONTRACT WITH GENERAL CONTRACTORS & CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, INC.
(G.C.C.M., INC.), PROJECT NO. A0774,
DESIGN-BUILD ADDITION OF A NEW AUDITORIUM, WILLIAM H. TURNER TECHNICAL ARTS
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, 10151 NW 19 Avenue, Miami, Florida
RECOMMENDED: That The School
Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1. terminate the
contract with G.C.C.M., Inc. for Project No. A0774, Design-Build Addition of a
New Auditorium, William H. Turner Technical Arts Senior High School; and
2. call upon the
Surety, Great American Insurance Company, to honor its obligations under the
Public Construction Performance and Guarantee Bond to either remedy the default
or breach of G.C.C.M., Inc., or take charge of the project and complete the
contract or any remedial work required under the contract at its own expense.
F-29 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM
PRICE (GMP)
PIRTLE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
PROJECT NO. 00138600
MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION (12-PACK)
WILLIAM LEHMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
10990 SW 113 PLACE, MIAMI, FLORIDA
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1. approve
the GMP for Pirtle Construction Company, Project No. 00138600, Modular
Classroom Addition, William Lehman Elementary School, in the total amount of
$2,674,587 which includes building cost, site cost and a contingency in the
amount of $127,361, contingent upon approval of the lease amendment by The
Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners; and
2. authorize
staff to expend $40,500 for Art in Public Places in a manner compliant with the
amended lease agreement.
F-30 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM
PRICE (GMP)
BETANCOURT CASTELLON ASSOCIATES, INC.
PROJECT NO. A01001-01
NEW BASKETBALL/VOLLEYBALL COURTS AND
DEMOLITION OF EXISTING HARD COURTS
PALM SPRINGS NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
17615 N.W. 82 AVENUE, HIALEAH, FL 33015
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the GMP for Betancourt
Castellon Associates, Inc., for the new basketball/volleyball courts and
demolition of existing hard courts project at Palm Springs North Elementary
School, Project No. A01001-01, in the total amount of $259,167, which includes
a contingency in the amount of $23,560.
F-31 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM
PRICE (GMP)
MCM CORPORATION
PROJECT NO. A01112-02
FOUNDATION PACKAGE
STATE SCHOOL “BB-1” NEW K-8 CENTER AT THE CITY
OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH
(TO RELIEVE RUTH K. BROAD/BAY HARBOR
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND HIGHLAND OAKS MIDDLE SCHOOL)
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the GMP for MCM
Corporation, for the foundation package at State School “BB-1” New K-8 Center
at the City of Sunny Isles Beach (to relieve Ruth K. Broad/Bay Harbor
Elementary and Highland Oaks Middle School), Project No. A01112-02, in the
total amount of $1,896,350, which includes a contingency in the amount of
$168,888.
F-32 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO.
00156900
MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION – 14 PK
LAWTON CHILES MIDDLE SCHOOL
8190 NW 197 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, confirm Final Change Order, Change Order No. 1 on Project No.
00156900, Modular Classroom Addition – 14 PK, Lawton Chiles Middle School, for
a credit of $189,002.
F-33 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 4
PROJECT NO. A01030
STATE SCHOOL "Y-1"
NORMA BUTLER BOSSARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
15950 SW 144 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, approve Final Change Order, Change Order No. 4 on Project No. A01030,
State School "Y-1", Norma Butler Bossard Elementary School, for an
additional cost of $178,105.
F-34 CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. 00140200
MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION
PALM LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
7450 WEST 16 AVENUE, HIALEAH, FLORIDA
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, confirm/approve Change Order No. 2 on Project No. 00140200, Modular
Classroom Addition, Palm Lakes Elementary School, for an additional cost of
$276,064.
F-35 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. 00178101
RENOVATIONS TO EXISTING FACILITY AND SITE
IMPROVEMENTS
PINECREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
10250 SW 57 AVENUE, PINECREST, FLORIDA
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, approve Change Order No. 1 on Project No. 00178101, Renovations to
Existing Facility and Site Improvements, Pinecrest Elementary School, for an
additional cost of $385,236.
F-50 EXTENSION OF
ASBESTOS CONSULTING & TESTING SERVICES CONTRACT WITH ATC ASSOCIATES, INC.
FOR ALTERNATE/QUALITY CONTROL SERVICES
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
extend the asbestos consulting and testing services agreement for
alternate/quality control services, with ATC Associates, Inc., for an
additional term not to exceed six (6) months, starting January 16, 2007, under
the same terms and conditions.
F-51 EXTENSION OF
ASBESTOS CONSULTING & TESTING SERVICES CONTRACT WITH ENHEALTH ENVIRONMENTAL
SERVICES, INC. FOR REGIONS 1, 3, & 5
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
extend the asbestos consulting and testing services agreement for Regions 1, 3,
& 5, with EnHealth Environmental Services, Inc., for an additional term not
to exceed six (6) months, starting January 16, 2007, under the same terms and
conditions.
F-52 EXTENSION OF
ASBESTOS CONSULTING & TESTING SERVICES CONTRACT WITH EE&G/EMSL, A JOINT
VENTURE, FOR REGIONS 2, 4, & 6
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
extend the asbestos consulting and testing services agreement for Regions 2, 4,
& 6, with EE&G/EMSL, a joint venture, for an additional term not to
exceed six (6) months, starting January 16, 2007, under the same terms and
conditions.
G. SCHOOL
BOARD ATTORNEY
G-1 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AGREE UPON
THE SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY’S PERFORMANCE GOALS & INITIATIVES FOR CALENDAR
YEAR 2007 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BOARD ATTORNEY’S EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
RECOMMENDED: That The School
Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, agree upon and approve the amended
performance goals for the School Board Attorney for calendar year 2007 in
accordance with her employment contract.
G-2 THAT
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVE THE PROPOSED ANNUAL
SALARY INCREASES FOR STAFF ATTORNEYS
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board
of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the recommended annual salary increase
of four percent (4%) to the following staff attorneys and amend their contracts
to reflect said salary increase: Ana
Craft; Kimberly Hall; Mindy McNichols; Laura Pincus; Ana Segura; and Steve
Shochet.
G-3 APPROVAL OF
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT, THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v.
BRANDON THURSTON - DOAH CASE NO. 06-3511
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept and approve the Settlement
Agreement in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Brandon Thurston, DOAH Case No. 06-3511.
G-4 RN EXPERTISE, INC. v. THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
SCHOOL BOARD, DOAH CASE NO. 06-2653BID
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade
County, Florida, take one of the following actions in the case of RN
Expertise, Inc. v. The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, DOAH
Case No. 06-2653BID:
1. Adopt the Recommended Order of the Administrative Law Judge
in its entirety as its Final Order, and thereby
dismissing Petitioner’s protest and awarding the contract pursuant to ITB No.
056-FF10 to Mercy Hospital Laboratory; or
2. Adopt the Exceptions to the Recommended Order filed on
behalf of the Petitioner and enter a Final Order consistent with those
Exceptions.
G-5 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. CYNTHIA THOMPSON, DOAH Case No. 06-2761
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida enter a
Final Order accepting the Administrative Law Judge’s Recommended Order in the
case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Cynthia Thompson,
DOAH Case No. 06-2861, exonerating Ms. Thompson of all charges brought against
her in these proceedings, reinstating her as a paraprofessional with back pay, together with interest
thereon at the statutory rate, and benefits that accrued, if any due, during
the period of her suspension.
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
ADJOURNMENT
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