The School Board publishes MINUTES of its meetings as soon as possible after each meeting. The EXCERPTS from the latest meeting are provided below as an unofficial review of the actions taken. Citizens may arrange to review the official minutes by calling the Department of Information Services at 995-1126.
AGENDA
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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Miami, Florida
APPROVED Bid Opening Lists of November 2,
5, 10,
17, 19,
24; December 1,
3, 8,
and 10, 1998.
APPROVED Minutes of the December 9, 1998 School Board meeting.
96,110 A-1 APPROVED Resolution No. 99-01, honoring Mr. Reno Cocchi for his tireless work and many contributions to exceptional student education in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.
96,111 B-1 DISCUSSED New Business -- Board members.
96,112 B-2 APPROVED Resolution No. 98-57, honoring José Martí, an educator and the martyred symbol of Cuban aspirations to independence, during a community celebration dedicated to his memory, January 28, 1999 - José Martí Day.
96,113 B-3 AMENDED The School Board’s 1999 Legislative Program to include the requirement of Florida’s public universities to include fine arts in GPA calculations.
96,114 C-1 AUTHORIZED The Superintendent to hold a 10 a.m. School Board Conference Session on student achievement and progress toward narrowing the achievement gap, February 10, 1999.
96,115 C-2 AUTHORIZED A contractual agreement with Boston College, in an amount not to exceed $75,000, for the purpose of conducting the Third International Mathematics and Science Study - Replication benchmarking assessment in Miami-Dade County Public Schools in the spring of 1999, for approximately 1,000 eighth grade students.
96,116 C-3 AUTHORIZED A cooperative agreement with the Cutler Ridge Mall General Partnership, for the purpose of holding the South Florida Science and Engineering Fair at the Cutler Ridge Mall, February 15-20, 1999.
96,117 C-4 AUTHORIZED The Superintendent to proceed with two potential amendments to Florida's Charter School Legislation, Section 228.056, F.S., regarding the application deadline, and the quality of charter school personnel.
96,118 C-11 AUTHORIZED A contractual agreement with Miami Cerebral Palsy Residential Services, Inc., Miami, Florida, to provide educational and related services for one exceptional student, from January 14 through June 30, 1999, at a cost not to exceed $14,015.
96,119 C-12 AUTHORIZED A contractual agreement with the Radisson Mart Plaza Hotel to provide services related to the district Teacher of the Year Recognition Ceremony, in an amount not to exceed $18 per person.
96,120 C-13 RECEIVED The Educational Excellence School Advisory Council Membership Rosters, 1998-99.
96,121 C-14 ACCEPTED The terms proposed by the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration, regarding Homestead Aviation Project No. 04-49-04021.
96,122 C-35 AUTHORIZED Expulsion of the student specified in SM-19 (98/99).
96,123 C-36 AUTHORIZED Expulsion of the student specified in SM-21 (98/99).
96,124 C-37 AUTHORIZED Expulsion of the student specified in SM-23 (98/99).
96,125 C-38 AUTHORIZED Expulsion of the student specified in SM-26 (98/99).
96,126 C-39 AUTHORIZED Expulsion of the student specified in SM-31 (98/99).
96,127 C-40 AUTHORIZED Expulsion of the student specified in SM-41 (98/99).
96,128 C-41 AUTHORIZED Expulsion of the student specified in SM-42 (98/99).
96,129 C-42 AUTHORIZED Expulsion of the student specified in SM-43 (98/99).
96,130 C-43 AUTHORIZED Expulsion of the student specified in SM-44 (98/99).
96,131 C-44 AUTHORIZED Expulsion of the student specified in SM-46 (98/99).
96,132 D-1 AUTHORIZED The Superintendent to enter into contracts with various facilities (as delineated in the Official Agenda) for the 1999 senior high school graduation rehearsals, exercises, and associated costs of auxiliary services, at a cost not to exceed $133,000.
96,133 D-2 APPROVED The out-of-country field trip to Paris, France, for students at Miami Beach Senior High School, April 1-10, 1999.
96,134 D-3 APPROVED The out-of-country field trip to Athens, Greece, for students at MAST Academy, March 31 through April 10, 1999.
96,135 D-4 APPROVED The out-of-state field trip to Fayetteville, North Carolina, for students at Homestead Senior High School, February 4-7, 1999.
96,136 D-5 APPROVED The out-of-state field trip to Gilford, New Hampshire, for students at Miami Sunset Senior High School, February 6-13, 1999.
96,137 D-6 APPROVED The out-of-country field trip to San Juan and Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, for students at Paul Bell Middle School, April 2-9, 1999.
96,138 D-7 APPROVED The out-of-country field trip to Russia, Belarus, and Azerbaijan, for students at Arvida Middle, Coral Gables Senior High, MAST Academy, Miami Senior High, Miami Springs Senior High, Miami Southridge Senior High, and Southwest Miami Senior High schools, March 29 through April 29, 1999.
96,139 D-8 APPROVED The out-of-state field trip to Bowling Green, Kentucky, for students at Miami Northwestern Senior High School, February 10-13, 1999.
96,140 D-9 APPROVED The out-of-country field trip to Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas, for students at MAST Academy, January 26-31, 1999.
96,141 E-1 APPROVED The instructional and noninstructional appointments, reassignments, leaves, and separations as included in Personnel Action Listing 875.
96,142 E-2 APPROVED The recommendations set forth (in the Official Agenda) for appointments and lateral transfers, to be effective January 14, 1999, or as soon there-after as can be facilitated.
96,143 E-3 APPOINTED Ms. Aileen Ramirez-Boucle to the open, budgeted position of Specialist, Real Property Development and Acquisition, MAPP Pay Grade 39, 12 months, and assigned her to the Division of Governmental Affairs and Land Use Policy, effective January 14, 1999, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.
96,144 E-4 APPOINTED Ms. Ailsa J. Simon to the open, budgeted position of Supervisor I, Contractor Prequalification, MAPP Pay Grade 43, 12 months, and assigned her to Facilities Compliance, effective January 14, 1999, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.
96,145 E-5 APPOINTED Ms. Rose E. Canal to the open, budgeted position of Coordinator II, Substance Education, MAPP Pay Grade 41, 12 months, and assigned her to the Division of Student Services, effective January 14, 1999, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.
96,146 E-6 APPOINTED Ms. Silvia Monzo to the open, budgeted position of Administrative Assistant I, MAPP Pay Grade 34, 12 months, and assigned her to Transportation Operations, effective January 14, 1999, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.
96,147 E-7 APPROVED The Memo of Understanding regarding life insurance benefits for specified employees in the AFSCME Bargaining Unit, effective January 1, 1999.
96,148 E-8 ACCEPTED The resignations from employment of those Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) participants included in DROP Listing 2, as of the dates indicated.
96,149 E-9 AUTHORIZED The suspension of, and initiated dismissal proceedings against Ms. Charlotte A. Linder, Bus Aide, Central East Transportation, effective at the close of the workday on January 13, 1999, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.
96,150 E-10 ACCEPTED The resignation of Mr. Warren L. Hamm, Custodian, Coral Gables Senior High School, effective at the close of the workday on January 13, 1999.
96,151 E-11 AUTHORIZED The suspension of, and initiated dismissal proceedings against Ms. Christine Cunningham, Treasurer, Lindsey Hopkins Technical Education Center, effective at the close of the workday on January 13, 1999, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.
96,152 E-12 AUTHORIZED The suspension of Ms. Gwendolyn Tillman, Bus Driver, Southwest Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days, effective at the close of workday on January 13, 1999, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.
96,153 E-13 AUTHORIZED The suspension of Ms. Sylvia Rodriguez, Teacher at Tropical Elementary School, for 30 workdays, effective at the close of the workday on January 13, 1999, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.
96,154 E-14 AUTHORIZED The suspension of Mr. James L. Kelly, Teacher at Homestead Middle School, for 30 workdays, effective at the close of the workday on January 13, 1999, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.
96,155 E-15 AUTHORIZED The suspension of Ms. Elli M. Vargas, Teacher at Carol City Elementary School, for 30 workdays, effective at the close of workday on January 13, 1999, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.
96,156 F-1 AUTHORIZED The Superintendent to serve as the duly appointed representative of the School Board to sign all grant application forms and assurances for grant applications being submitted to federal, state, local, private and public entities.
96,157 F-2 AUTHORIZED The acceptance of a grant award from the Toshiba America Foundation, in the amount of $4,862, for funding the Pass it On Project at Coral Gables Senior High School, from January 4 – June 30, 1999.
96,158 G-1 APPROVED The School Infrastructure Thrift (SIT) award application; authorized the Chair to sign the application on behalf of the Board; and authorized submission of the application to the SMART Schools Clearinghouse.
96,159 G-11 RECEIVED The Monthly Financial Report for November 1998.
96,160 G-21 AUTHORIZED The issuance of the Request for Qualifications for Arrangement of Lease/Lease Back Transaction, presented as Exhibit A; approved the Selection Committee presented as Exhibit B; and appointed Board Vice Chair Michael M. Krop to serve on the Selection Committee.
96,161 G-61 APPROVED The supplemental award on Bid #191-VV05 – Padlocks and Exit Devices, effective March 18, 1998 through March 17, 1999, to Ace Lock-smith Company and Southern Lock and Supply.
96,162 G-62 AUTHORIZED The renewal of Bid #108-SS11 Aerial Photography, with Aerial Photography, Inc., effective January 15 through April 14, 1999.
96,163 G-63 AUTHORIZED The renewal of Bid #167-TT03 – Solid Waste Collection, with Waste Management of Dade County, A Division of Waste Management, Inc. of Florida, effective February 1 - April 30, 1999.
96,164 G-64 AUTHORIZED The renewal of Bid #058-VV11-Television Equipment (Miscellaneous) Purchase and Lease/ Purchase, with Transworld Services, Inc., effective January 15 through April 14, 1999.
96,165 G-65 AUTHORIZED The renewal of Bid #138-VV10—Chiller Service Contract, with Weathertrol Maintenance, effective January 14, 1999 through January 13, 2000.
96,166 G-66 AUTHORIZED The renewal of Bid #143-VV11—Film, Polaroid, to HPI International, Inc., effective January 14, 1999 through January 13, 2000.
96,167 G-67 AUTHORIZED The renewal of Bid #165-VV02 –Paneling, Wood, with Home Depot and MCR Lumber and Materials Supply, Inc., effective February 1, 1999 through January 31, 2000.
96,168 G-68 AUTHORIZED The renewal of Bid #171-VV09 – Cap and Gown Rental, with Collegiate Cap and Gown, Division of Herff Jones, Inc., effective February 18, 1999 through February 17, 2000.
96,169 G-69 AWARDED Bid #304-VV02--Pest Control Supplies, to various vendors (as delineated in the Official Agenda), effective January 13, 1999 through January 12, 2000.
96,170 G-70 TERMINATED The award of items 1 through 5 on Bid #307-VV09 – Printing Optical Scanning Sat Forms, effective January 13, 1999, with Reynolds and Reynolds, Inc.; and re-awarded same to National Computer Systems, effective January 13, 1999 through August 25, 1999.
96,171 G-71 TERMINATED The award of Bid #046-XX09 – Floor Finish Remover, effective December 9, 1998, with Industrial Chemical Specialists.
96,172 G-72 REJECTED Bid #087-XX11-Auditory Training Equipment, to permit rebidding using revised specifications.
96,173 G-73 AWARDED Bid #092-XX11 — Photographic Identification System-Hard Card, to Tamperproof I.D. – A Division of Aim Photo Industries, Inc., effective January 13 through September 8, 1999.
96,174 G-74 AUTHORIZED The issuance of a Request for Proposals to obtain the services of a qualified public relations and/or marketing firm to provide opinion research for The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida; and approved the selection committee to evaluate the submitted proposals.
96,175 G-75 AWARDED Request for Proposal #104-XX03 – To Provide Corporate Sponsorship for the Athletic Program of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to Florida Coca-Cola Bottling Company, effective January 13, 1999 through January 12, 2001.
96,176 G-76 REJECTED Bid #107-XX10—Air Cooled Screw Chiller, to permit rebidding using revised specifications.
96,177 G-77 AWARDED Bid #122-XX06--Science Tables, to Mark Products, effective January 13, 1999 through January 12, 2000.
96,178 G-78 AWARDED Bid #126-XX01 – Safes, Combination, to Locks Company, effective January 13, 1999 through January 31, 2000.
96,179 G-79 AWARDED Bid #138-XX04 – Computer Equipment Service and Repair (On-Site), to various vendors (as delineated in the Official Agenda), effective February 1, 1999 through June 30, 2000.
96,180 G-80 AWARDED Bid #139-XX06 – Science Equipment and Supplies, Catalog Discount, to various vendors (as delineated in the Official Agenda), effective January 13, 1999 through January 12, 2000.
96,181 G-81 REJECTED Bid #143-XX07- Propane Gas, to permit re-bidding using revised specifications.
96,182 G-82 AWARDED Bid #144-XX07--#2 Diesel Fuel for Schools – South of Flagler Street (Tank Wagon Deliveries), to Land and Sea Petroleum, Inc., effective February 26, 1999 through February 25, 2000.
96,183 G-83 AWARDED Bid #145-XX02 – Wastewater Treatment: Red-land Middle School, to Pollution Elimination Corp. d/b/a Pelco, effective January 13, 1999 through January 12, 2000.
96,184 G-84 AWARDED Bid #146-XX02--Soil, Mix, to various vendors (as delineated in the Official Agenda), effective January 13, 1999 through January 12, 2000.
96,185 H-1 DIRECTED The Superintendent to return to the School Board, within 60-90 days, with amended cost-neutral Mutual Aid Agreements and standard operating procedures, in accordance with the following directions given by the School Board:
****** H-21 WITHDREW Request to review and make appointments to the Joint Miami-Dade County School Board/Board of County Commissioners School Overcrowding Task Force.
****** H-22 WITHDREW Request to execute a purchase and sale agreement for the acquisition of certain lands adjacent to the State School "EEE" site.
96,186 H-23 AUTHORIZED The acceptance of a Declaration of Restrictions for Application No. 97-191, Lowell and Betty Dunn, for a voluntary contribution in addition to educational facilities impact fees, under the terms and conditions set forth.
96,187 H-24 AUTHORIZED The acceptance of a Declaration of Restrictions for Application No. 98-380, Camile Gilbert, Trustee, for a voluntary contribution in addition to educational facilities impact fees, under the terms and conditions set forth.
96,188 H-25 AUTHORIZED A credit of Educational Facilities Impact Fees for Related Club West, in the amount of $158,617.
96,189 H-26 AUTHORIZED The renewal of the lease agreement with Miami-Dade County for the use of a 179-space parking lot for District staff and visitors, at an annual rental rate not to exceed $58,533. The term of the renewal period will commence April 4, 1999, and will end April 3, 2000. All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement will remain unchanged.
96,190 H-27 AUTHORIZED The renewal of the lease agreement with Tradezone Expo Associates for space for the Records and Forms Management Department Warehouse, at an annual rental amount not to exceed $106,762.24, commencing May 1, 1999, and ending April 30, 2000. All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement will remain unchanged.
96,191 H-28 AUTHORIZED Execution of the necessary documents to complete the dedications for the encumbered land adjacent to the Willie P. Porter Primary Learning Center.
96,192 J-1 AUTHORIZED Execution of the Absolute Bill of Sale for waste-water facilities at the Southwest Senior High School site in favor of Miami-Dade County.
96,193 J-2 CONFIRMED Change Order No. 16 on Project No. A-0317-20, DrywalI/Lath Plaster, Miami Edison Middle School, for an extra cost of $27,944 and a time extension of 412 days.
96,194 J-3 CONFIRMED Change Order No. 5 on Project No. A-0317-21, Ceramic and Quarry Tile, Miami Edison Middle School, for a credit of $166,247 and a time extension of 440 days.
96,195 J-4 CONFIRMED Change Order No. 4 on Project No. A-0317-23, Hardwood Flooring, Miami Edison Middle School, for a credit of $5,400 and a time extension of 412 days.
96,196 J-5 CONFIRMED Change Order No. 6 on Project No. A-0317-24, Carpet and Flooring, Miami Edison Middle School, for a credit of $123,275 and a time extension of 412 days.
96,197 J-6 CONFIRMED Change Order No. 8 on Project No. A-0317-25, Paint and Wall Finishes, Miami Edison Middle School, for a credit of $15,360 and a time extension of 229 days.
96,198 J-7 CONFIRMED Final Change Order No. 10 on Project No. A-0317-36, Fire Protection, Miami Edison Middle School, for a credit of $32,162 and a time extension of 239 days.
96,199 J-8 CONFIRMED Change Order No. 10 on Project No. A-0317-37, Plumbing, Miami Edison Middle School, for an extra cost of $15,404.
96,200 J-9 CONFIRMED Change Order No. 11 on Project No. A-0317-38, Electrical & Telecommunications, Miami Edison Middle School, for an extra cost of $3,441 and a time extension of 345 days.
96,201 J-10 CONFIRMED Change Order No. 5 on Project No. A-0426, Additions, Remodeling and Renovations, Greynolds Park Elementary School, for an extra cost of $63,177.
96,202 J-11 CONFIRMED Change Order No. 3 on Project No. A-0531, Additions, Renovations, and Remodeling, Sabal Palm Elementary School, for an extra cost of $39,754 and a time extension of 27 days.
96,203 J-12 CONFIRMED Change Order No. 6 on Project No. A-0568, Additions, Renovations and Remodeling, Key Biscayne Elementary School, for an extra cost of $147,224 and a time extension of 82 days.
96,204 J-13 APPROVED Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A-0662 through A-0667, Full Service Relocatables, Various Sites, for a time extension of 83 days.
96,205 J-14 APPROVED Change Order No. 1 on Project No. KV-0059/ A-0471-A, Design Criteria for Design-Build, Miami Palmetto Senior High School, for a time extension of 42 days.
96,206 J-15 CONFIRMED Final Change Order No. 3 on Project No. SK-0048, New Egress Stair and Interior Modifications, Miami Edison Senior High School, for an extra cost of $2,958.
96,207 J-16 CONFIRMED Change Order No. 1 on Project No. 0001-KS, Roof Repair and Replacement, Charles R. Hadley Elementary, for an extra cost of $3,045 and a time extension of 32 days.
96,208 J-17 CONFIRMED Change Order No. 1 on Project No. 0005-BB, Design-Criteria for Window Replacement, Sunset Elementary School, for an extra cost of $19,755.
96,209 J-18 COMMISSIONED The firm of James A. Cummings, Inc., to provide Construction Management At-Risk services for State School "A" (a new elementary school).
96,210 J-19 AUTHORIZED The construction of a new K-8 facility near Florida International University’s north campus; negotiations with the City of North Miami regarding the leasing of the necessary acreage; the issuance of a Request for Qualifications for the selection of a design criteria professional to prepare design criteria bidding packages; and the issuance of a Request for Qualifications for the selection of design-build firms to design and construct the new K-8 facility.
96,211 J-20 TERMINATED The contract with Consolidated Builders Enterprises, Inc., Project No. A-0522, Nathan Young Elementary School; and authorized the Superintendent to make demand upon the Surety in accordance with the contract and bond to complete the work.
96,212 K-1 ACCEPTED The resignation of Nelson Alfaro, Custodian at Coral Gables Senior High School, effective January 7, 1999.
96,213 K-20 AUTHORIZED The initiation of rulemaking proceedings, in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, to amend Board Rule 6Gx13-5B-1.061, Rank In Class-- Grade Point Average.
96,214 K-21 AUTHORIZED The initiation of rulemaking proceedings, in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, to amend Board Rule 6Gx13-1B-1.031, Guidelines for the Establishment of Educational Excellence Councils, as Required by Blueprint 2000.
96,215 K-22 AUTHORIZED The initiation of rulemaking proceedings, in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, to amend Board Rule 6Gx13-8C-l.064, Adjudicatory Proceedings.
96,216 K-23 ADOPTED New Board Rule 6GX13-6A-1.272, Religious Expression in Public Schools, and authorized the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective January 13, 1999.
96,217 K-24 ADOPTED Amended
Board Rule 6GX13-1C-1.153, Blood Collection Drive--Soliciting from Students
in Schools, and authorized the Superintendent to file the rule with The School
Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective January 13, 1999.
Adjourned
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