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B-10 REQUEST FOR
APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 99-23 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING REV. G. DAVID HORTON FOR HIS 20 YEARS OF
CONCERN AND TOIL, FOR HIS NEVER ENDING DEDICATION TO THE GOALS OF HIS
PROFESSION, AND FOR HIS TIRELESS EFFORTS ON BEHALF OF MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE PEOPLE OF THIS COMMUNITY
For 20 years Rev. G. David Horton has provided dedicated service
and leadership to this community. As pastor of the Greater New Bethel
Missionary Baptist Church, he has provided the proper guidance
necessary for many hundreds to lead fulfilling and unselfish lives.
His upstanding family is evidence of his great teachings. During the
entire month of July, the community will celebrate Rev. Horton’s
great achievements. On August 1, 1999, the celebration will culminate
at a ceremony with his congregation.
ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. ROBERT B. INGRAM: That The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 99-23 of The
School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Rev. G. David
Horton for his 20 years of concern and toil, for his never ending
dedication to the goals of his profession, and for his tireless
efforts on behalf of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and the people
of this community.
K-3 PROVISION OF DEFENSE
COUNSEL TO ALBA ALLISON IN THE CASE OF LILLIAN D. BERTOT V. ALBA
ALLISON, Circuit Court Case No. 99-14688 CA 09
The above styled lawsuit was filed in the State Court of the
Eleventh Judicial Circuit in and for Miami-Dade County, Florida and
served on July 8, 1999 on Alba Allison, Foreign Language Chairperson
at Miami Jackson Senior High School. The lawsuit alleges that
Defendant made defamatory remarks about Plaintiff, a former coworker,
and thus impeded Plaintiffs attempts to gain employment with the
School Board.
We do not believe that the lawsuit has merit and are requesting that
the School Board, pursuant to the authority vested in it under
$230.234, Florida Statutes (1997), authorize a legal defense for Ms.
Allison.
This item does not appear on the published Agenda. There is good
cause to vary from the Agenda because a response to the Complaint is
required prior to the next regularly scheduled School Board
Meeting.
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
authorize the Office of the School Board Attorney to provide for the
defense of Alba Allison in the case of Lillian D. Bertot v. Alba
Allison, Circuit Court Case No. 99-4688 CA 09
K-4 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. MICHAEL EXELBERT - CASE NO.
(Unassigned)
By letter received in the Office of School Board Clerk on July 7,
1999, a request for hearings was filed on behalf of administrator
Michael Exelbert to contest the non-reappointment of his contract as
principal and various actions purportedly taken as to his
constitutional property and liberty interests.
The Office of the School Board Attorney is recommending that the
School Board grant in part and deny in part, the request for
administrative hearings as set forth in the proposed order submitted
under separate cover.
There is good cause to vary from the agenda because School Board Rule
6Gx13-K-1.064, section II D3, provides that a request for hearing be
granted or denied within fifteen (15) calendar days of receipt. The
deadline expires on July 22, 1999, prior to the Board’s
regularly scheduled August meeting. This item does not appear on the
published agenda.
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, enter its final order in The School Board of Miami-Dade
County, Florida v. Michael Exelbert, Case No. (Unassigned), granting
in part and denying in part, the Request for Administrative Hearings
filed on behalf of Mr. Exelbert in the manner set forth in the
proposed order.
1. Approve the proposed realignment of selected district offices;
2. Delete the following administrative positions:a. Chief Officer, Legislative and Labor Relations and Governmental Affairs, MAPP pay grade 54;
b. Labor Attorney, MAPP pay grade 50;
c. Assistant Superintendent, Professional Development and Career Advancement, MAPP pay grade 50;
B-2
(formerly B-7)
REQUEST FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO PREPARE A REPORT OUTLINING CURRENT
AND FUTURE DISTRICT ACTIONS TO IMPROVE ACHIEVEMENT IN THE FLORIDA
COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT TEST
The Florida Department of Education’s School Accountability
Report has created an emergency climate in our community as it
relates to student achievement in the Florida Comprehensive
Assessment Test (FCAT). Inasmuch as the community at large, but
particularly parents, expect The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, to provide the leadership in raising student achievement, it
is hereby requested that the Superintendent be directed to develop
and transmit to the Board Members a report that includes:
ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PEREZ: That The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to develop and
transmit to the Board Members a district plan for the improvement of
student achievement in the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test.
B-3
(formerly
B-2) DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURE
FOR SYSTEMATIC BOARD REVIEW AND RENEWAL OF CHARTER SCHOOL
CONTRACTS
To insure that all students under the authority of the Miami-Dade
County Public School Board receive the best possible education, it is
proposed that the Superintendent shall establish a procedure which
charter schools will be reviewed annually, with the results presented
to this Board. Additionally, a systematic procedure shall be
established to allow this board adequate time to review contract
renewal requests. These procedures shall include, but not limited to,
the following provisions:
ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PEREZ: That The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent of Schools to
establish procedures for the review and renewal of charter school
contracts consistent with the provisions set forth above.
B-7
(formerly B-4)
AUDIT OF TEEN-PREGNANCY PREVENTION PROGRAMS AND
EARLY-EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Adolescent pregnancy rates are declining, reports the Health and
Human Service National Center for Health Statistics. In Florida, for
example, the birthrate among 15-through-l9-year-old girls has fallen
from 68 per 1000 girls to 61, but there is still a need for further
reductions. Fifty percent of adolescents with children become
pregnant again within two years of the baby’s birth, according
to a University of Maryland study. The study adds that in 1996, 22
percent of births to adolescent mothers were repeat births, i.e. a
second or third child. The study also found that an adolescent mother
who returns to school after the first birth is less likely to have a
repeat birth.
ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board
of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent of Schools
to - bring back to the Board a report on this district’s
approach to combating teen pregnancy and its efforts to provide
quality early-childhood education in agreement with the intent stated
above.
C-11 REQUEST FOR
CONFIRMATION OF A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WHEREBY MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
PUBLIC SCHOOLS WILL RECEIVE FUNDS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$66,425, FROM MIAMI-DADE COMMUNITY COLLEGE WHICH WILL ALSO PROVIDE
SERVICES TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS GRADUATES PARTICIPATING
IN THE SUMMER MENTORSHIP INSTITUTE FROM JUNE 28, 1999 THROUGH AUGUST
13,1999
STRATEGIC PLANNING GOAL: II -STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT /PREPARATION FOR POST SECONDARY EXPERIENCES
A joint-venture Summer Mentorship Institute (SMI) will be
conducted this summer, in collaboration with the Florida Department
of Juvenile Justice (DJJ), Miami-Dade Community College/North Campus
(M-DCC/N), and Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS), to assist
75 high schools graduates in obtaining the life skills they need to
be productive, responsible employees. This joint venture has been in
effect since 1997 for a total of two years.
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
confirm a contractual agreement whereby Miami-Dade County Public
Schools will receive funds, in an amount not to exceed $66,425, from
Miami-Dade Community College which will also provide services to
Miami-Dade County Public Schools graduates participating in the
Summer Mentorship Institute from June 28, 1999 through August 13,
1999.
No local funds are required.
C-13 REQUEST FOR
APPROVAL OF THE 1999 - 2000 BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE MIAMI-DADE
COALITION FOR COMMUNITY EDUCATION
STRATEGIC PLANNING GOAL: IX - COMMUNITY/ HOME/PARENT/SCHOOL/BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS
The Miami-Dade Coalition for Community Education is a Florida
not-for-profit corporation which complies with the terms set forth in
School Board Rule 6Gx13- 1 B-l .08, School Board Direct-Support
Organizations. The mission of the coalition is to provide resources
through adult and community education programs which will assist
pre-kindergarten through adult public school students in Miami-Dade
County. Annual School Board approval of the Board of Trustees is
required as per Board Rule.
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, approve the 1999-2000 Board of Trustees of the Miami-Dade
Coalition for Community Education.
C-15 REQUEST
AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO RENEW A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT
WITH PARTNERS FOR AMERICAN VOCATIONAL EDUCATION, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $153,000, FROM JULY 15,1999 THROUGH AUGUST 30,200O
STRATEGIC PLANNING GOAL: IX - COMMUNITY/ HOME/PARENT/SCHOOL/BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS
The Partners for American Vocational Education (PAVE), an
education and training foundation, in collaboration with Miami-Dade
County Public Schools, has developed and implemented a post secondary
curriculum in residential construction at William H. Turner Technical
Arts High School. The program, a component of the training network
sponsored by the National Association of Home Builders and PAVE, is
based upon nationally recognized industry standards, and graduates
are certified as skilled workers.
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, authorize the Superintendent to renew a contractual
agreement with the Partners for American Vocational Education, in an
amount not to exceed $153,000, from July 15, 1999 through August
30,2000, to provide a six-month training program in residential
construction for 30 post secondary students.
The appropriation for this item will be included in the General Fund
of the 1999-2000 Tentative Budget to be recommended for adoption on
July 26, 1999.
E-6 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
SPECIALIST, REAL PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT
AND ACQUISITION
The following recommendation is made in accordance with the
Miami-Dade County Public Schools/Dade County Schools
Administrators’ Association labor contract. This open budgeted
position is due to the promotion of the incumbent. Ms. Vivian G.
Villaamil, currently a Data Input Specialist, is recommended for
appointment to the open, budgeted position of Specialist, Real
Property and Acquisition, pay grade 39. Ms. Villaamil received a
Bachelor of Arts Degree from Florida International University, Miami,
Florida, and a Juris Doctor Degree from the University of Miami,
Florida. From 1984 to 1995, Ms. Villaamil was Vice-President,
Co-Owner, Administrator and Chief Closer for Riviera Title Company,
Miami, Florida. Since 1995 to the present, Ms. Villaamil has been
employed by Miami-Dade County Public Schools as a Paraprofessional
and a Data Input Specialist, her current position.
This recommendation is the direct result of the Board-approved
advertisement and selection process.
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
appoint Vivian G. Villaamil, to the open budgeted position of
Specialist, Real 1 Property Development and Acquisition, pay grade
39,12 months, and assign to Governmental Affairs and Land Use Policy
and Acquisition, effective July 15, 1999, or as soon thereafter as
can be facilitated.
E-15 DISMISSAL OF
EMPLOYEE
HECTOR PEREZ - TEACHER
G.W. CARVER MIDDLE SCHOOL
On June 30, 1999, the Superintendent of Schools sent the following
letter to Mr. Hector Perez:
I am exercising my responsibility as Superintendent of Schools and
recommending to The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, at
its scheduled meeting of July 14,1999, that the School Board suspend
you and initiate dismissal proceedings against you from your current
position as Teacher at G.W. Carver Middle School, effective at the
close of the workday July 14, 1999, for just cause, including, but
not limited to, misconduct office, violation of School Board Rule
6Gx13-4A-1.21, Responsibilities and Duties, and conviction of a crime
involving moral turpitude, upon such conviction. This action is taken
in accordance with Sections 230.03(2), 230.23(5)(f), 231.36(l)(a),
231.36(6)(a), and 447.209, Florida Statutes.
If you wish to contest your suspension and dismissal, you must
request a hearing in writing within 15 calendar days of the receipt
of notice of the Board action, in which case, formal charges will be
filed and a hearing will be held before an administrative law
judge.
RECOMMENDED: That effective July 14, 1999, at the close of the
workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings
against Mr. Hector Perez, Teacher at G.W. Carver Middle School,
pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.
G-1 AUTHORIZATION TO
ADVERTISE PROPOSED TENTATIVE BUDGET AND MILLAGE LEVIES FOR
1999-2000
Florida Statutes require that the Superintendent submit a tentative
budget and millage levy recommendation to the Board no later than 24
days after certification of the tax roll or by July 24, 1999.
Statutes also prescribe that each school board shall advertise its
intent to adopt a tentative budget and millage levy within 29 days of
certification of the tax roll or by July 29, 1999. Not less than 2
days or more than 5 days thereafter, the district shall hold a public
hearing on the tentative budget and millage levy. The School Board
must advise the property appraiser of its proposed millage rates
within 35 days of certification of the roll or by August 4, 1999.
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida authorize the Superintendent to:
1. advertise a proposed operating millage levy of 6.709 mills, a proposed capital outlay millage levy of 2.000 mills, and a proposed debt service levy of .990 mills, subject to certification of the State Required Local Effort Millage Levy and the Supplemental Discretionary Millage Levy;
2. advertise the Tentative Budget (Attachment A) including such changes directed at the Board meeting of July 14;
3. advertise the listing and description of capital projects to be funded from the 1999-2000 Capital Millage Levy (Attachment B), including such changes directed at the Board meeting of July 14;
4. modify the advertised State Required Local Effort Millage Levy and the Supplemental Discretionary Millage Levy pursuant to official notification by the Commissioner of Education;
5. amend for the purpose of advertisement the State portion of the Florida Education Finance Program (FEFP) pursuant to official notification by the Commissioner of Education.
G-64 RENEWAL OF BID
#066-VV07 - WELDING GASES
The purpose of this bid, opened on September 25, 1997, was to
establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities,
as may be required, of welding gases, for various schools and
departments. The terms of agreement, as contained in the subject bid,
awarded by the Board on November 5, 1997, and renewed on October 7,
1998, provided, that by mutual agreement between the successful
vendor and The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, the
contract may be renewed for two (2) additional one (1) year periods,
and, if needed, ninety (90) days beyond the expiration date of the
current contract period. The contract is currently in its first
renewal period. The awardee has agreed to renew, for the final ninety
(90) day renewal period, by letter, on file. It is considered to be
in the best interest of the Board to renew this bid, for an
additional ninety (90) day renewal period, at the current prices, to
provide continuity of service. Staff is in the process of reviewing
and revising the bid specifications.
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade, County,
Florida, RENEW Bid #066-VV07 - WELDING GASES, to establish a
contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be
required, of welding gases, for various schools and departments,
during the term of the bid, effective August 1, 1999, through October
31, 1999, as follows:
1. PRAXAIR DISTRIBUTION SOUTHEAST
P-0. BOX 3287
TEQUESTA, FL 33469 ESTIMATE $4,738.56
OWNER: DOUGLAS B. PORTER, PRESIDENT
Total Low Unit Price: Items 1 through 15, and 16 through 30.
Item 1 - Rental of Acetylene, in a 10 cubic feet “MC" cylinder @ $4 per cylinder.
H-11 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) MODIFYING PROVlSlONS OF THE LABOR CONTRACT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (MDCPS) AND THE UNITED TEACHERS OF DADE (UTD) RELATING TO IMPLEMENTATION OF THE FLORIDA COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT TEST (FCAT) ENHANCEMENT INITIATIVE STRATEGIC
PLANNING GOAL: VIII - PROFESSIONAL STAFF AND PRACTICES
The current labor contract between Miami-Dade County Public
Schools (MDCPS) and the United Teachers of Dade (UTD) include
provisions pertaining to teaching conditions, paraprofessional duties
and responsibilities and salary for instructional personnel and
paraprofessionals.
RECOMMENDATION: That The School Board of Dade County, Florida
approve the proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) modifying
provisions of the MDCPS/UTD labor contract to facilitate the
implementation of the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT)
Enhancement Initiative.
(Revised-Replacement)
I-9 PRE-QUALIFICATION OF
CONTRACTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION
On December 9,1998, The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida
adopted School Board Rule 6Gx13-7D-1.05, Pre-Qualification of
Contractors for Educational Facilities Construction. This rule was
created pursuant to Section 235.31 of the Florida Statutes and State
Requirements for Educational Facilities (1997), which require school
districts to pre-qualify contractors prior to their bidding on school
work. This new law became effective July I, 1998.
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, approve the above list of contractors for pre-qualification,
and authorize staff to Revised issue a certificate to each
contractor, certifying pre-qualification for a period of one (1)
year.
J-4 AWARD TO J.V.
CONSTRUCTION CORP.
PROJECT NO. A-071 3
DESIGN-BUILD FOR S/S “LL-1” AT
HORACE MANN MIDDLE SCHOOL SITE
8950 NW 2”d Avenue, Miami, Florida
Eighteen Design/Build contractors responded to the Request for
Qualifications and six were selected for invitation to bid on the
design criteria.
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida
award Project No. A-071 3, Design-Build for S/S “LL-1” at
Horace Mann Middle School Site, on the basis of Base Bid in the
amount of $4,045,620 to the low bidder:
J.V. Construction Corp.
7035-E SW 47’h Street
Miami, FL 33155
1)reaffirm the Superintendent’s prescribed practice of bringing to the Board for majority vote all matters that have budget impact and all other matters that lead to policy decisions; and
2)conduct a survey of the District Office staff to assess the climate in which they work.
B-9 INCLUDE REQUEST IN
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS STATE LEGISLATIVE PACKAGE FOR THE
MANDATORY DRUG TESTING OF MIDDLE AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AS
AN ANNUAL REQUIREMENT FOR ENTRY INTO SCHOOL
The proliferation of drug abuse among adolescents, across the
State of Florida, continues to pose serious threats to the health,
safety and well-being of the victims, their families, and the
surrounding community. Although the Miami-Dade County Public Schools
district has led the State in a range of programs which address drug
abuse, gaps remain in the efforts to ensure that students are
certifiably drug free when they enter school at the beginning of each
year.
ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. PEREZ: That The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to include a
request in the Miami-Dade County Public Schools State legislative
package for the mandatory drug testing of middle and senior high
school students as an annual requirement for entry into
school.
(Revised-Replacement)
E-2 APPOINTMENTS AND LATERAL
ASSIGNMENTS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT, PROFESSIONAL, AND TECHNICAL
PERSONNEL FOR 1999-2000
The following recommendations are made in accordance with Board Rules
6Gxl3-4A-1.1 6, 6Gx13-4A-1.161, and the Miami-Dade County Public
Schools/Dade County Schools Administrators’ Association labor
contract.
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, approve the recommendations as set forth above for
appointments and lateral transfers, to be effective, July 15, 1999,
or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.
E-3 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
COORDINATOR, CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
The following recommendation is made in accordance with the
Miami-Dade County Public Schools/Dade County Schools
Administrators’ Association labor contract.
This open budgeted position is due to the resignation of the
incumbent.
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, appoint Ms. Matilde E. Reves to the open, budgeted position
of Coordinator, Construction Management, pay grade 40, 12 months, and
assign to the Office of Facilities Planning and Construction,
effective July 15, 1999, or as soon thereafter as can be
facilitated.
E-8 APPOINT AND
ASSIGN:
COMMUNICATION ANALYST I
The following recommendation is made in accordance with the
Miami-Dade County Public Schools/Dade County Schools
Administrators’ Association labor contract.
This open budgeted position is due to the promotion of the
incumbent.
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, appoint Ms. Janis L. Tavlor, currently a Network Data
Communication Specialist, to the open, budgeted position of
Communication Analyst I, pay grade 39, 12 months, and assign to the
Office of Information Technology, effective July 15, 1999, or as soon
thereafter as can be facilitated.
E-9 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER,
SYSTEMS AND PROGRAMS
The following recommendation is made in accordance with the
Miami-Dade County Public Schools/Dade County Schools
Administrators’ Association labor contract. This open budgeted
position is due to the promotion of the incumbent. Ms. lvette M.
Pasarin, currently a Project Manager, Payroll, pay grade 43, Office
of Information Technology, is recommended for appointment to the
open, budgeted position of Senior Project Manager, Systems and
Programs, pay grade 44, Office of Information Technology. Ms. Pasarin
received a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree from Florida
International University, Miami, Florida. Since 1984 to the present,
Ms. Pasarin has been employed by Miami-Dade County Public Schools as
a Project Manager, Payroll, her current position.
This recommendation is the direct result of the Board-approved
advertisement and selection process.
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, appoint Ms. lvette M. Pasarin, currently a Project Manager,
Payroll, pay grade 43, to the open budgeted position of Senior
Project Manager, Systems and Programs, pay grade 44, 12 months, and
assign to the Office of Information Technology, effective July
15,1999, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated
E-12 APPOINT AND
ASSIGN:
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER
The following recommendation is made in accordance with the
Miami-Dade County Public Schools/Dade County Schools
Administrators’ Association labor contract.
This open budgeted position is due to the restructuring of the Bureau
of Facilities Operations approved by the Board at its meeting of
April 14, 1999, Agenda Item E-3.
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, appoint Mr. Claudius A. Carneoie, currently a Coordinator,
Construction Maintenance, pay grade 40, to the open budgeted position
of Environmental Engineer, pay grade 44, 12 months, and assign to the
Bureau of Facilities Operations, effective July 15, 1999, or as soon
thereafter as can be facilitated.
E-13 APPOINT AND
ASSIGN:
COORDINATOR I, (5)
TRADES
The following recommendations are made in accordance with the
Miami-Dade County Public Schools/Dade County Schools
Administrators’ Association labor contract.
These open budgeted positions are due to the restructuring of the
Bureau of Facilities Operations approved by the Board at its meeting
of April 14, 1999, Agenda Item E-3.
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, appoint:
1. Mr. Frank A. Breitunq to the open, budgeted position of Coordinator I, Trades, pay grade 40, 12 months, and assign to the Bureau of Facilities Operations, effective July 15, 1999, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated;
2. Mr. Misael Guerra, to the open, budgeted position of Coordinator I, Trades, pay grade 40, 12 months, and assign to the Bureau of Facilities Operations, effective July 15, 1999, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated;
3. Mr. Nick Hernandez to the open, budgeted position of Coordinator I, Trades, pay grade 40, 12 months, and assign to the Bureau of Facilities Operations, effective July 15, 1999, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated;
4. Mr. Ronald M. Johnson to the open, budgeted position of Coordinator I, Trades, pay grade 40, 12 months, and assign to the Bureau of Facilities Operations, effective July 15, 1999, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated; and
5. Mr. Edmund C. Willis to the open, budgeted position of Coordinator I, Trades, pay grade 40, 12 months, and assign to the Bureau of Facilities Operations, effective July 15, 1999, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.
E-14 APPOINT AND
ASSIGN:
COORDINATOR, CONSTRUCTION MAINTENANCE
The following recommendation is made in accordance with the
Miami-Dade County Public Schools/Dade County Schools
Administrators’ Association labor contract.
This open budgeted position is due to the restructuring of the Bureau
of Facilities Operations approved by the Board at its meeting of
April 14, 1999, Agenda Item E-3.
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, appoint Mr. Thomas A. Grove, currently an Area General
Foreperson, Zone Mechanics, South Central Maintenance Satellite, to
the open budgeted position of Coordinator, Construction Maintenance,
pay grade 40, 12 months, and assign to the Bureau of Facilities
Operations, effective July 15, 1999, or as soon thereafter as can be
facilitated.
G-63 SUBJECT: REQUEST
AUTHORIZATION TO MAKE PURCHASES, OVER $100,000, UTILIZING OTHER
GOVERNMENT BIDS
The following purchases over $100,000, utilizing other government
bids, issued within the guidelines of Board Rule 6Gx13- 3C-1 .10 --
Purchase Approval, allow purchases using contracts established by
Miami-Dade County, Florida; public agencies within the State, other
city or county governmental agencies, other school boards, and
community colleges or state university system cooperative bid
agreements, when such purchases are in the best interest of the
Board. Purchases over $100,000 require prior Board approval.
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management
to utilize State of Florida Contract #250-050-97-l, to purchase
computers, effective July 14, 1999, as follows:
1. INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES
101 NORTH MONROE STREET, SUITE 750
TALLAHASSEE, FL 32301
MARK HOLT, CLIENT REPRESENTATIVE
One (I) AS/400 mainframe computer @ $58,611.75.
One (I) @ $52,118.60.
G-65 RENEWAL OF BID
#238-VV02 - TREE TRIMMING AND FENCE LINE CLEARING
The purpose of this bid, opened on June 16, 1998, was to
establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities,
as may be required, of tree trimming and fence line clearing
services, for the Bureau of Facilities Operations. The terms of
agreement, as contained in the subject bid, awarded by the Board on
August 26, 1998, provided, that by mutual agreement between the
successful vendors and The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, the contract may be renewed for one (1) additional one (1)
year period, and, if needed, ninety (90) days beyond the expiration
date of the current contract period. The contract is currently in its
initial year, The primary vendor, Florida Coast Services, Inc., has
agreed to renew for a ninety (90) day renewal period, by letter, on
file. The secondary vendor, Maria Del Caribe, Inc., elected not to
renew. It is considered to be in the best interest of the Board to
renew this bid, for an additional ninety (90) day renewal period, at
the current continuity of service during this period. Staff is in the
process of bid.
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, prices,
to provide developing a new Florida, RENEW Bid #238-VV02 - TREE
TRIMMING AND FENCE LINE CLEARING, to purchase, at firm unit prices,
quantities, as may be required, of tree trimming and fence line
clearing services, for the Bureau of Facilities Operations, during
the term of the bid, effective August 26, 1999, through November 25,
1999, as follows:
G-66 TERMINATE AWARD OF
ITEMS 27 THROUGH 38 ON BID #257-VV05 - CIRCUIT BREAKERS
This bid was awarded by the Board on July 22, 1998, to establish
a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be
required, of circuit breakers, for Maintenance Materials Management
stock. Items 27 through 38 were awarded to Electrical Supplies, Inc.,
of Miami Florida. Subsequent to the award, the awardee failed to
perform in accordance with the terms and conditions of the bid. Based
on the failure of this vendor to perform, it is recommended that the
award of these items be terminated, and that the vendor lose
eligibility to transact new business with the Board for a period of
fourteen (14) months, pursuant to Board Rule 6Gx13- 3C-1.08 -
Performance and Payment Security, Declining A Bid Award, And Bonding
Company Qualifications. These items will be purchased, as the need
arises, pursuant to Board Rule 6Gx13- 3C-1.1 1 1 - Bidding
Process-Competitive Bidding Requirements, which describes the
procedures and guidelines to be used for bidding based on the
estimated dollar expenditure.
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
TERMINATE the award of Items 27 through 38 on Bid #257-VV05 - CIRCUIT
BREAKERS, effective July 14, 1999, as follows:
G-67 RENEWAL OF BID
#266-VV07 - CHARTER BUS SERVICE IN AND OUT OF COUNTY
The purpose of this bid, opened on April 16, 1998, was to
establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities,
as may be required, of charter bus service, in and out of county, for
various schools and departments. The terms of agreement, as contained
in the subject bid, awarded by the Board July 8, 1998, provided, that
by mutual agreement between the successful vendors and The School
Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, the contract may be renewed for
three (3) additional one (1) year periods. The contract is currently
in its initial year. The awardees, except for Trans Florida Limousine
Service, Inc., of Hollywood, Florida, who has gone out of business,
have agreed to renew for the first one (1) year renewal period, by
letter, on file. The items awarded to Trans Florida Limousine
Service, Inc. will be handled by the alternate vendors. It is
considered to be in the best interest of the Board to renew this bid,
for an additional one (1) year period, at the current prices, to
benefit from fixed prices during the next twelve (12) months, since
the Bureau of Labor Statistics data, indicate that wages and
salaries, including fringe benefits, have risen an average of
3.5%.
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, RENEW Bid #266-VV07 - CHARTER BUS SERVICE IN AND OUT OF
COUNTY, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be
required, of charter bus service, in and out of county, for various
schools and departments, during the term of the bid, effective July
23, 1999, through July 22, 2000, as follows:
G-68 RENEWAL OF BID
#286-VV07 - TRANSPORTATION FOR SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS
The purpose of this bid, opened on June 11, 1998, was to
establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities,
as may be required, of transportation services for special needs
students, for the Transportation Department. The terms of agreement,
as contained in the subject bid, awarded by the Board on August 26,
1998, provided, that by mutual agreement between the successful
vendors and The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, the
contract may be renewed for two (2) additional one (1) year periods.
The contract is currently in its initial year, The awardees have
agreed to renew, for an additional one (1) year period, by letter, on
file, with the exception of Health Trans, of North Miami, Florida who
did not respond to the renewal request. It is considered to be in the
best interest of the Board to renew this bid, for an additional one
(1) year period, at the current prices, to provide continuity of
service. The Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows that wages and
salaries, including fringe benefits, have risen an average of 3.5%.
The estimated dollar expenditure is based on the actual current
number of students requiring this service, times the daily rate,
times 180 school days, plus a 10% contingency.
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
RENEW Bid #286-VV07 - TRANSPORTATION FOR SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS, to
purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of
transportation services for special needs students, for the
Transportation Department, during the term of the bid, effective
August 26, 1999, through August 25, 2000, as follows:
G-69 RENEWAL OF BID
#068-XX09 - PRINTING AND DISTRIBUTION - ADULT VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS
The purpose of this bid, opened on September 1, 1998, was to
establish a contract to purchase, at a firm unit price, quantities,
as may be required, of printing and distribution of adult vocational
programs, for the Office of Applied Technology, Adult and Career
Education. The terms of agreement, as contained in the subject bid,
awarded by the Board on November 18, 1998, provided, that by mutual
agreement between the successful vendor and The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida, the contract may be renewed for one (I)
additional one (I) year period, and, if needed, ninety (90) days
beyond the expiration date of the current contract period. The
contract is currently in its initial year. The awardee has agreed to
renew, for the final ninety (90) day renewal period, by letter, on
file. It is considered to be in the best interest of the Board to
renew this bid, for an additional ninety (90) day renewal period, at
the current prices, to provide continuity of service during this
period. Staff is in the process of revising the specifications and
issuing a bid.
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
RENEW Bid #068-XX09 - PRINTING AND DISTRIBUTION - ADULT VOCATIONAL
PROGRAMS, to purchase, at a firm unit price, quantities, as may be
required, of printing and distribution of adult vocational programs,
including distribution, for the Office of Applied Technology, Adult
and Career Education, during the term of the bid, effective September
1, 1999, through November 30, 1999, as follows:
G-76 REJECTION OF
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL #222-XX10 - PROVIDE PUBLIC OPINION RESEARCH FOR
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
The purpose of this request for proposal opened on May 13, 1999,
was to establish a contract, to provide comprehensive opinion
research and analysis, on public education and related issues, at a
firm price, for The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida. Of 36
vendors sent proposal forms or card notices of this advertised
proposal, 4 responded, with 2 proposals meeting specifications and 2
no proposals. Inasmuch as the proposals received exceed the budget
allocation, the recommendation reflects that all proposals received
be rejected to permit rebidding, using revised specifications.
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
REJECT Request for Proposal #222-XX10 - PROVIDE PUBLIC OPINION
RESEARCH FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, to permit rebidding,
using revised specifications.
G-79 AWARD OF BID
#236-XX03 - FOOD ITEMS: FROZEN AND REFRIGERATED
The purpose of this bid, opened on June 3, 1999, is to establish
a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be
required, of frozen and refrigerated food items, for use in the Food
Service Program of the Department of Food and Nutrition. This is a
term bid which states that the Board may purchase quantities, as may
be required, at the unit price bid, but is not obligated to purchase
any guaranteed amount. Of 214 vendors sent bid forms or card notices
of this advertised bid, 50 responded, with 35 bids meeting
specifications (includes 7 bids meeting individual item
specifications, but not all item specifications; not all vendors bid
all items) and 15 no bids.
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade, County,
Florida, AWARD Bid #236-XX03 - FOOD ITEMS: FROZEN AND REFRIGERATED,
to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of
frozen and refrigerated food items, for use in the Food Service
Program of the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of
the bid, effective August 21, 1999, through February 4, 2000, as
follows:
G-82 AWARD OF BID
#261-XX07 - DIESEL FUEL (LOW SULFUR) SOUTH OF FLAGLER STREET -
TRANSPORT DELIVERY
The purpose of this bid, opened on June 8, 1999, is to establish
a contract, to purchase, at a firm service charge, including
escalation/de-escalation provisions for diesel prices and taxes,
quantities, as may be required, of diesel fuel (low sulfur), for the
Transportation Department. This is a term bid which states that the
Board may purchase quantities, as may be required, at the unit price
bid, but is not obligated to purchase any guaranteed amount. Of 74
vendors sent bid forms or card notices of this advertised bid, 15
responded, with 10 bids meeting specifications and 5 no bids.
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
AWARD Bid #26 1 -XX07 - DIESEL FUEL (LOW SULFUR) SOUTH OF FLAGLER
STREET - TRANSPORT DELIVERY, to purchase, at a firm service charge,
including escalation/de-escalation provisions for diesel prices and
taxes, quantities, as may be required, of diesel fuel (low sulfur),
for the Transportation Department, during the term of the bid,
effective July 14, 1999, through July 13, 2000, as follows:
PRIMARY
1. MACMILLAN OIL COMPANY OF FLORIDA, INC.
2955 EAST 11 AVENUE
HIALEAH, FLORIDA 33013 ESTIMATE $1,320,071.48
OWNER: AMANCIO ALONSO, PRESIDENT
Total Low Unit Price: Items 1 through 4.
Item 1 - Diesel Fuel #2, South Transportation @ $.01300 per gallon service charge.
G-86 AWARD OF BID
#273-XX05 - CIRCUIT BREAKERS
The purpose of this bid, opened on June 22, 1999, is to establish a
contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be
required, of circuit breakers, for Maintenance Materials Management
stock. This is a term bid which states that the Board may purchase
quantities, as may be required, at the unit price bid, but is not
obligated to purchase any guaranteed amount. Of 33 vendors sent bid
forms or card notices of this advertised bid, 13 responded, with 1 1
bids meeting specifications (not all vendors bid all items), 1
non-responsive bid (no original signature) and 1 no bid.
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
AWARD Bid #273-XX05 - CIRCUIT BREAKERS, to purchase, at firm unit
prices, quantities, as may be required, of circuit breakers, for
Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid,
effective July 14, 1999, through August 31, 2000, as follows:
PRIMARY1. RAY’S ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES, INC.
2023 OPA-LOCKA BOULEVARD
OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA 33054 ESTIMATE $31,588.97
OWNER: VALTY RAYMORE, PRESIDENT (AM)
Total Low Unit Price:
All Items.
Group I
Items 1 through 7 - ITE Circuit Breakers.
Item 1 - 20 AMP, 1 pole, @ $9.68 Each. 120/240 volts, bolt on Item 2 - 20 AMP, 2 pole, @ $20.95 Each.
G-90 AWARD OF BID
#Ol l-ZZ03 - FRESH DELIVERED PIZZA, A LA CARTE
The purpose of this bid, opened on June 24, 1999, is to establish
a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be
required, of fresh delivered pizza, for the a la carte program at
secondary schools only, for the Department of Food and Nutrition.
This is a term bid which states that the Board may purchase
quantities, as may be required, at the unit price bid, but is not
obligated to purchase any guaranteed amount. Of 162 vendors sent bid
forms or card notices of this advertised bid, 19 responded, with 16
bids meeting specifications (not all vendors bid all items), 1
non-responsive bid (vendor is currently suspended) and 2 no bids.
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, AWARD Bid #0l l-2203 - FRESH DELIVERED PIZZA, A LA CARTE, to
purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of
fresh delivered pizza, for the a la carte program at secondary
schools only, for the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the
term of the bid, effective August 20, 1999, through August 19, 2000,
as follows:
Item 1 - Whole large pizza: cheese, thin crust, delivered.
Item 2 - Whole large pizza: cheese, thick crust, delivered.
Item 3 - Whole large pizza: sausage, thin crust, delivered.
Item 4 - Whole large pizza: sausage, thick crust, delivered.
Item 5 - Whole large pizza: pepperoni, thin crust, delivered.
Item 6 - Whole large pizza: pepperoni, thick crust, delivered.
G-91 AWARD OF BID
#016-2205 - UPGRADE COMPONENTS FOR WSE ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM
The purpose of this bid, opened on July 8, 1999, is to establish a
contract, to purchase, at firm prices, upgrade components for WSE
Access Control Systems, for the Bureau of Facilities Operations. Of
11 vendors sent bid forms or card notices of this advertised bid, 8
responded, with 8 bids meeting specifications.
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, AWARD Bid #016-2205 - UPGRADE COMPONENTS FOR WSE,
ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM to purchase, at firm prices, upgrade
components for WSE Access Control Systems, for the Bureau of
Facilities Operations, effective July 14, 1999, as follows:
1. BEST ACCESS SYSTEM
5425 RAINES ROAD, SUITE 11
MEMPHIS, TENESSEE 38115 $76,857
OWNER: RUSSELL C. BEST, PRESIDENT, C.E.0.
Total Low Bid: Items 1 through 3.
Item 1- 818SX Access Control Unit @ $3,535 each.
Item 2 - 808/804 Conversion E-Prom @ $221 each.
Item 3 - 2814A Proximity Readers @ $236 each.
2. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests,
if any.
H-2 REQUEST FOR
AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE LAW FIRM OF MARINO & WALSH
TO PROVIDE CONTRACT LEGAL SERVICES SPECIFIC TO THE OPERATIONS OF THE MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY SCHOOL POLICE DEPARTMENT
The Miami-Dade County Police Department is the fourth-largest
police force in Miami-Dade County, Florida. As issues have developed
unique to the department, a need for continuing legal advice has
arisen to address issues that include the following:
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida:
1. authorize the Superintendent to contract with the law firm of Marino & Walsh to provide “as-needed” legal advice to the M-DCPS Police Department on legal matters dealing with the department, pursuant to the terms of their proposal and subsequent contract, including the use of the attorneys at a rate of $125 per billable hour, and $60 per hour for paralegal services, plus related expenses pursuant to the School Board’s reimbursable schedule, as it applies to all contracted defense attorneys, effective July 15, 1999 to July 15, 2000, with annual expenditures not to exceed $90,000;
2. authorize the Superintendent to extend the contract for two additional one-year terms, upon the same terms and conditions. The appropriation for this contract will be included in the 1999-2000 tentative budget, which will be brought back to the Board for adoption on July 26, 1999.
H-42 AUTHORIZATION
TO
EXECUTE A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH TRACT 14 LAND CO., OSCAR
ALTMAN, AND ACT REALTY, INC., FOR LAND FOR STATE SCHOOL “PPP” AND TRACT 14 LAND CO., FOR LAND FOR STATE SCHOOL
“VVl” AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO NEGOTIATE FOR TBlE PURCHASE OF
A 10 ACRE ELEMENTARY SITE
At its May 12, 1999 meeting, the Board authorized staff to
negotiate for the purchase of a 60 acre vacant parcel located at S.W.
56 Street and theoretical S.W. 162 Avenue. Acquisition of this
acreage is intended for the construction of State School “PPP” to provide relief to G. Holmes Braddock Senior High.
Additionally, at its June 23, 1999 meeting, the Board authorized
staff to negotiate for the purchase of a 30 acre vacant parcel,
located at the southwest corner of S.W. 47 Street and S.W. 157
Avenue. Acquisition of this acreage is intended for the construction
of State School “VVl” to provide relief for Paul W. Bell
and W. R. Thomas Middle Schools (see attached location
map).(Revised
Replacement)
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
authorize:
1. the Superintendent or his designee to execute a purchase and sale agreement for the purchase of the subject parcels at a price of $116,500 per acre for the proposed sites for State Schools “W 1” and “PPP” and under the terms and conditions set forth above;
2. the payment of environmental assessments related to the purchase of the subject parcel; and
3. authorize the Superintendent or his designee to secure appraisals, surveys and environmental assessments for certain lands within Miami-Dade County, Florida, as described above and to negotiate for the purchase of same.
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