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AGENDA SECTION

PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK TO AN AGENDA ITEM listed for this meeting and/or the PUBLIC HEARING, to be conducted immediately following the conclusion of the regular agenda, should submit a written request to the Superintendent of Schools, 1450 N.E. Second Avenue, Room 158, Miami, Florida 33132, NO LATER THAN 4:30 P.M., MONDAY, JANUARY 10, 2000.

1:00 P.M.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION

SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS:

RECOGNITIONS:

• SUNSPRA Awards
• First Annual discovery youth Science Challenge Award

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: November 2, 4, 9, 10, 15, 16, 18, 23, 30; and December 2, 1999

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: December 8, 1999

AGENDA ITEMS RESERVED FOR CONSIDERATION

PUBLIC HEARING

A. SUPERINTENDENT’S PRIORITY ITEMS

A-1 REPORT OF THE RESULTS OF THE MIAMI SPRINGS TOWN HALL MEETING REGARDING THE CONVERSION OF SPRINGVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TO A K-8 CENTER


B. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS NEW BUSINESS AND ACTION ITEMS


B-1 NEW BUSINESS: BOARD MEMBERS

Individual Board members may present any new business for information and/or discussion.

B-2 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF HIALEAH POLICE DEPARTMENT TO OPEN A CENTER FOR OUTDOOR SUSPENSION TO ACCOMMODATE STUDENTS WHO HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED FROM SCHOOL TO PROVIDE THEM WITH EDUCATIONAL AND COUNSELING SERVICES, FROM JANUARY 13, 2000 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2000

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a cooperative agreement with the City of Hialeah Police Department to open a Center for Outdoor Suspension to accommodate students who have been suspended from school to provide them with educational and counseling services, from January 13, 2000 through June 30, 2000. There will be no cost to the district.

B-3 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, NAMING G. HOLMES BRADDOCK "DEAN AND OFFICIAL HISTORIAN" OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD

ACTION PROPOSED BY MRS. MORSE: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution 00-01 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, naming G. Holmes Braddock "Dean and Official Historian of the School Board".

B-4 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 99-46 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENDORSING FEBRUARY 2000 AS NATIONAL BLACK HISTORY THEME MONTH TO BE CELEBRATED IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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

1. approve Resolution No. 99-46 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, supporting the recognition of February 2000 as Black History Theme Month; and
2. direct the Superintendent to encourage staff, students, parents, and the community-at-large to observe Black History Theme Month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.

B-5 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION BY THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO SUPPORT AND PARTICIPATE IN THE FIFTH ANNUAL NATIONAL AFRICAN AMERICAN PARENT INVOLVEMENT DAY (NAAPID), MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2000

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

1. authorize support of and participation in the Fifth Annual National African American Parent Involvement Day (NAAPID), Monday, February 14, 2000, with local organizations; and
2. direct the Superintendent to encourage all schools to promote and participate in the National African American Parent Involvement Day (NAAPID) Monday, February 14, 2000.

B-6 DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO CONDUCT A STUDY COMPARING THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (M-DCPS) SUBSTITUTE TEACHER PROGRAM, INCLUDING ADMISSION AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS, TO THAT OF OTHER LARGE DISTRICTS AND RECOMMEND TO THE BOARD MEASURES TO ENHANCE OUR CURRENT PROGRAM

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. PÉREZ: That The Superintendent of Schools be directed to conduct a study comparing the M-DCPS Substitute Teacher Program, including admission and training requirements, to that of other large districts and recommend to the Board measures to enhance our current program.

B-7 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 99-49, SUPPORTING THE PUBLIC SCHOOL MODERNIZATION ACT OF 1999 TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION

B-8 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHEDULE A BOARDMANSHIP RETREAT FOR THE SCHOOL BOARD, SUPERINTENDENT AND INTERESTED PUBLIC TO DISCUSS THE GOVERNANCE AND ADMINISTRATION OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

B-9 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 00-03 PROPOSED BY DEMETRIO PÉREZ, JR. OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING JOSÉ MARTÍ, CUBA'S GREATEST EDUCATOR, HERO, POET, STATESMAN, AND MARTYRED REVOLUTIONARY, DURING A COMMUNITY CELEBRATION DEDICATED TO HIS MEMORY ON JOSÉ MARTÍ DAY, JANUARY 28, 2000

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. PÉREZ, JR.: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve resolution No. 00-03 proposed by Demetrio Pérez, Jr., The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring José Martí, Cuba's greatest educator, hero, poet, statesman, and martyred revolutionary, during a community celebration dedicated to his memory on José Martí Day, January 28, 2000.


C. DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT: EDUCATION


C-1 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (MDCPS) AND CUTLER RIDGE MALL, GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, INC., FOR THE FORTY-SIXTH ANNUAL SOUTH FLORIDA REGIONAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIR, FROM FEBRUARY 13, 2000 THROUGH FEBRUARY 18, 2000

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a cooperative agreement with the Cutler Ridge Mall General Partnership, Inc., for the purpose of holding the South Florida Science and Engineering Fair at the Cutler Ridge Mall, February 13, 2000 through February 18, 2000. There is no exchange of funds for the execution of this cooperative agreement.

C-12 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FROM AGENCIES TO PROVIDE COST RECOVERY MEDICAID FEE-FOR-SERVICE, FROM JULY 1, 2000 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2001

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

1. authorize the Superintendent to issue a Request for Proposals from agencies to provide cost recovery Medicaid Fee-For-Services, from July 1, 2000 through June 30, 2001; and
2. approve the selection committee to evaluate proposals submitted.

The appropriation for this item will be included in the 2000-2001 Tentative Budget to be recommended for adoption in July 2000.

C-13 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE MIAMI-DADE/MONROE WORK AND GAIN ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY (WAGES) COALITION FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY WORK EXPERIENCE FOR 300 WAGES PARTICIPANTS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,000, FROM JANUARY 13, 2000 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2000

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with the Miami-Dade/Monroe Work and Gain Economic Self-Sufficiency (WAGES) Coalition for Miami-Dade County Public Schools to provide community work experience for 300 WAGES participants, in an amount not to exceed $100,000, from January 13, 2000 through June 30, 2000. No local funds are required.

C-14 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT COUNCIL OF SOUTH FLORIDA TO PROVIDE A STAY-IN-SCHOOL PROGRAM IN SELECTED PUBLIC SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS, FROM FEBRUARY 1, 2000 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2000

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a cooperative agreement with the Training and Employment Council of South Florida to provide a Stay-in-School Program in selected public senior high schools, from February 1, 2000 through June 30, 2000. No additional local funds are required.

C-15 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH JOBS FOR MIAMI TRAINING ACADEMY FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $646,306, FROM JANUARY 3, 2000 THROUGH JANUARY 2, 2001

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with Jobs for Miami Training Academy for a total amount not to exceed $646,306, from January 3, 2000 through January 2, 2001, with the funding for the 2000-2001 school year contingent upon state appropriations. The appropriation for this item is included in the General Fund of the 1999-2000 Adopted Budget.

C-30 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 10
CASE NO.: SM-61 (1999/2000) DOB: 08/08/83

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-61 (1999/2000), 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-31 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 10
CASE NO.: SM-62 (1999/2000) DOB: 12/27/81

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-62 (1999/2000), 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-32 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 07
CASE NO.: SM-68 (1999/2000) DOB: 01/16/86

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-68 (1999/2000), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 1999/2000 school year, the 2000 summer session, and the 2000/2001 school year;2. provide educational services in the opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and
3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools if approved by the Bureau of Adult/Vocational, Alternative Education and Dropout Prevention.

C-33 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 07
CASE NO.: SM-71 (1999/2000) DOB: 06/03/87

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-71 (1999/2000), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 1999/2000 school year, the 2000 summer session, and the 2000/2001 school year;
2. provide educational services in the opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and
3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools if approved by the Bureau of Adult/Vocational, Alternative Education and Dropout Prevention.

C-34 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 06
CASE NO.: SM-72 (1999/2000) DOB: 09/08/84

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-72 (1999/2000), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 1999/2000 school year, the 2000 summer session, and the 2000/2001 school year;
2. provide educational services in the opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and
3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools if approved by the Bureau of Adult/Vocational, Alternative Education and Dropout Prevention.

C-35 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 10
CASE NO.: SM-78 (1999/2000) DOB: 06/05/83

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-78 (1999/2000), 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-36 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
CASE NO.: SM-80 (1999/2000) DOB: 05/11/85
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-80 (1999/2000), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 1999/2000 school year, the 2000 summer session, and the 2000/2001 school year;
2. provide educational services in the opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and
3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools if approved by the Bureau of Adult/Vocational, Alternative Education and Dropout Prevention.

C-37 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 06
CASE NO.: SM-83 (1999/2000) DOB: 02/10/87
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-83 (1999/2000), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 1999/2000 school year, the 2000 summer session, and the 2000/2001 school year;
2. provide educational services in the opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and
3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools if approved by the Bureau of Adult/Vocational, Alternative Education and Dropout Prevention.

C-38 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08
CASE NO.: SM-85 (1999/2000) DOB: 12/30/84
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-85 (1999/2000), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 1999/2000 school year, the 2000 summer session, and the 2000/2001 school year;
2. provide educational services in the opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and
3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools if approved by the Bureau of Adult/Vocational, Alternative Education and Dropout Prevention Programs.

C-39 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 10
CASE NO.: SM-91 (1999/2000) DOB: 12/17/82

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-91 (1999/2000), 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-40 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 10
CASE NO.: SM-92 (1999/2000) DOB: 08/12/82

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-92 (1999/2000), 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.


E. DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT: PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT AND SERVICES


E-1 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NONINSTRUC-TIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: NOVEMBER 3 - DECEMBER 1, 1999

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the instructional and noninstructional appointments, reassignments, leaves, and separations as included in Personnel Action Listing 887.

E-2 APPOINTMENTS, LATERAL ASSIGNMENTS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT, PROFESSIONAL, AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR 1999-2000

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the recommendations as set forth for appointments and lateral transfers, to be effective January 13, 2000 or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.

E-3 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
SENIOR AUDITOR, INTERNAL AUDITS

E-4 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
STAFF SPECIALIST COMPLIANCE

E-5 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
SENIOR SYSTEMS ANALYST I

E-6 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
SENIOR PROGRAMMER ANALYST I,
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION

E-7 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
PROJECT SUPERVISOR I,
SYSTEMS AND PROGRAMMING SERVICES

E-8 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
ALLIESTEAN REESE - DATA INPUT SPECIALIST
WILLIAM H. TURNER TECHNICAL ARTS HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective January 12, 2000, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Alliestean Reese, Data Input Specialist at William H. Turner Technical Arts High School for 10 workdays.

E-9 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
BETTY J. HOOD - SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
SOUTHWEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective January 12, 2000, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Betty J. Hood, School Bus Driver, at Southwest Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

E-10 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
ANNET R. HODGE - SECRETARY II
WEST HOMESTEAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective January 12, 2000, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Annet R. Hodge, Secretary II, at West Homestead Elementary School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

E-11 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
LES JACKSON -TEACHER
CORAL GABLES SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective January 12, 2000, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Les Jackson, Teacher at Coral Gables Senior High School, for 30 workdays.

E-12 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE

E-13 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
RAYMOND IZQUIERDO - TEACHER
SHENANDOAH MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective January 12, 2000, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Raymond Izquierdo, Teacher at Shenandoah Middle School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

E-14 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE


G. CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER: FINANCIAL AFFAIRS


G-1 AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT A PROPOSAL FOR THE K-3 CLASS SIZE REDUCTION APPROPRIATION TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

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

1) Approve the revised prototype facilities lists for a Primary Learning Center, Elementary Learning Center, Elementary, and K-8 school;
2) Authorize the Superintendent of Schools to submit the 1999 Proposal for Specific Class Size Reduction Projects in Kindergarten Through Grade Three to the Florida Department of Education; and
3) Adopt as its goal to fund and maintain the 1:20 teacher student ratio for the proposed projects included in the program.

G-11 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR NOVEMBER 1999

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Monthly Financial Report for November 1999.

G-61 REPORT OF PURCHASES MADE WITHIN GUIDELINES OF BOARD RULE 6Gx13- 3C-1.10

P.O. DATE	P.O. NO.	VENDOR	AMOUNT
11/12/99	L01776689	HARRIS CORPORATION BROADCAST GROUP P.O. BOX 4290 – DEPT. 660 QUINCY, IL 62305 OWNER: PHILLIP FARMER, C.E.O.	$ 10,216.00

G-62 REPORT OF PURCHASES MADE UTILIZING OTHER GOVERNMENT BIDS

P.O. DATE	P.O. NO.	VENDOR	AMOUNT
11/15/9	9 F01743849	FISHER SCIENTIFIC ATTENTION: SCIENCE DEPARTMENT 485 S. FRONTAGE ROAD BURR RIDGE, IL 60521	$ 23,132.30
11/15/99	F01743850	FISHER SCIENTIFIC ATTENTION: SCIENCE DEPARTMENT 485 S. FRONTAGE ROAD BURR RIDGE, IL 60521	$ 12,630.97
11/15/99	F01755408	FISHER SCIENTIFIC ATTENTION: SCIENCE DEPARTMENT 485 S. FRONTAGE ROAD BURR RIDGE, IL 60521	$ 14,327.32
11/15/99	F01737395	WEST MANOR MUSIC 831 E. GUNHILL ROAD BRONX, NY 10467	$ 16,502.00
11/15/99	F01737531	M & M MUSIC LTD. P. O. BOX 2277 1839 NORMAN DRIVE VALDOSTA, GA 31604	$ 14,192.00
11/15/99	F01765796	BINDLEY WESTERN DRUG 2600 TITAN ROW ORLANDO, FL 32809	$ 12,256.00
11/05/99	G01754196	SNAP ON TOOLS CORPORATION 9985 N.W. 130 STREET HIALEAH GARDENS, FL 33018	$ 12,392.70
11/23/99	G01767116	PEOPLES GAS SYSTEM, INC. TECO 2300 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD MIAMI, FL 33137	$ 40,153.57
09/24/99	L01763433	EXPRESS RADIO, INC. 10850 WILES ROAD CORAL SPRINGS, FL 33076	$ 14,833.50

G-63 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE OTHER ENTITY BIDS FOR PURCHASES OVER $100,000

G-64 RENEWAL OF BID #128-VV03 – DAIRY PRODUCTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid #128-VV03 – DAIRY PRODUCTS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of dairy products, for use in the Food Service Program, of the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the bid, effective February 1, 2000, through April 30, 2000, as follows:

1. VELDA FARMS, INC.
501 N.E. 181 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33162 EST. $1,899,038.00
OWNER: ROB COTTET, PRESIDENT
2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $1,899,038. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-65 RENEWAL OF BID #142-VV01M/WBE – ARMED SECURITY GUARD SERVICES III

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade, County, Florida, RENEW Bid #142-VV01M/WBE – ARMED SECURITY GUARD SERVICES III, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of armed security guards, at various locations, during the term of the bid, effective February 1, 2000, through January 31, 2001, as follows:

1. DELAD SECURITY, INC. 6600 N.W. 27 AVENUE, A-6 MIAMI, FL OWNER: DELE OLADUNNI (AM)	EST. $1,246,596.88
2. GABRIEL SECURITY CORPORATION, INC. 6600 N.W. 27 AVENUE, #109 MIAMI, FL 33147 OWNER: ADEBOLA G. ADEIFE, PRESIDENT (AM)	EST. $1,927,109.88
3. VANGUARD SECURITY, INC. 9600 N.W. 38 STREET, #300 MIAMI, FL 33178 OWNER: REBECCA SHOPAY (HF)	EST. $1,225,047.12
4. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $4,398,753.88. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-66 RENEWAL OF BID #304-VV02 – PEST CONTROL SUPPLIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade, County, Florida, RENEW Bid #304-VV02 – PEST CONTROL SUPPLIES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of pest control supplies, for the Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective January 13, 2000, through January 12, 2001, as follows:

1. AFP INDUSTRIES, INC. 4436 S.W. 74 AVENUE MIAMI, FL 33155 OWNER: VIVIAN CASTELLANOS, PRESIDENT (HF)	EST. $ 13,855.89
2. SECO SUPPLIES, INC. 1290 S.W. 41 STREET MIAMI, FL 33155 OWNER: SYBIL J. PULVER, PRESIDENT/OWNER (WF)	EST. $ 100,100.81
3. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $113,956.70. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-67 CORRECTION OF AWARD OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL #062-XX10 – SPORTS MEDICINE PROGRAM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, CORRECT the award of Request For Proposal #062-XX10 – SPORTS MEDICINE PROGRAM, to establish a contract, to obtain professional services of qualified individuals or agencies in the field of sports medicine, to provide a comprehensive sports medicine program of injury prevention, physical screening examinations, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation. These services are for individuals who participate in the district’s interscholastic athletic programs, for the Division of Full Service Schools and Health Related Services, during the term of the proposal, effective July 22, 1998, through July 30, 2000, as follows:

1. HEALTH SOUTH DOCTOR’S HOSPITAL
5000 UNIVERSITY DRIVE
CORAL GABLES, FL 33146 EST. $ 280,460.00
OWNER: LINCOLN S. MENDEZ, C.E.O.
2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $280,460. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-68 AWARD OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL #213-XX03 – TO PROVIDE TRAVEL AGENCY SERVICES TO THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA

G-69 TERMINATE AWARD OF ITEM #6 ON BID #228-XX09M/WBE – VACUUM CLEANERS

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

1. TERMINATE the award of item 6 - on Bid #228-XX09 –VACUUM CLEANERS, effective January 12, 2000, as follows:
WANDA’S, INC.
P.O. BOX 013734
MIAMI, FL 33101 EST. $ 10,574.08
OWNER: WANDA F. RAMBO,
PRESIDENT/OWNER/C.E.O. (AF)
2. Accept payment of liquidated damages in the amount of $100, from Wanda’s Inc., of Miami, Florida, for item 6.

G-70 BALANCE OF AWARD OF BID #272-XX05 – DRINKING COOLERS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #272-XX05 – DRINKING COOLERS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of drinking coolers, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective January 17, 2000, through October 31, 2000, as follows:

1. GRAYBAR ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC. 2111 N.W. 22 AVENUE MIAMI, FL 33142 OWNER: C.L. HALL, DIRECTOR	EST. $ 38,390.00
2. HUGHES SUPPLY, INC. 1400 N.W. 110 AVENUE MIAMI, FL 33172 OWNER: A. HALL JR., PRESIDENT	EST. $ 24,337.00
3. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $62,727. The award shall be made subject the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-71 AWARD OF BID #276-XX09 –UNIFORMS, BAND, FOR VARIOUS SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #276-XX09 – UNIFORMS, BAND, FOR VARIOUS SCHOOLS, to purchase, at firm prices, band uniforms, for various schools, effective January 12, 2000, as follows:

1. FECHHEIMER BAND UNIFORM COMPANY 122 STRIBLING SAN ANTONIO, TX 78204 OWNER: JIM CALDWELL, PRESIDENT	$ 29,200.14
2. STANBURY UNIFORMS P.O. BOX 100, STANBURY INDUSTRIAL DRIVE BROOKFIELD, MO 64628 OWNER: GARY ROBERTS, PRESIDENT	$ 98,677.45
3. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-72 AWARD OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL #290-XX10 – CREDIT CARD PAYMENT RECONCILIATION SOFTWARE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Request For Proposal #290-XX10 – CREDIT CARD PAYMENT RECONCILIATION SOFTWARE, to establish a contract, at a firm price, to obtain the services of an agency to design a software program to automate the procurement credit card reconciliation process for Miami-Dade County Public Schools, for the Office of Accounting, effective January 12, 2000, as follows:

1. WRIGHT RESOURCES, INC.
P.O. BOX 26192
TAMPA, FL 33603 $ 62,870.00
OWNER: LESLIE J. WRIGHT, PRESIDENT
2. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of proposal protests, if any.

G-73 BALANCE OF AWARD OF BID #013-ZZ04 – PRINTERS, COMPUTER

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #013-ZZ04 – PRINTERS, COMPUTER, to purchase, at firm discounts, quantities, as may be required, of computer printers, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective January 12, 2000, through October 19, 2000, as follows:

1. AZARAT MARKETING GROUP, INC. 1750 TIGERTAIL AVENUE MIAMI, FL, 33133 OWNER: TONY OPARA, PRESIDENT (AM)

2. COMARK GOVERNMENT EDUCATION SALES, INC. 218 EAST ORANGE AVENUE LAKE WALES, FL 33853 OWNERS: PHIL CORCORAN AND CHUCK WOLANDE

3. DATA RESOURCE GROUP 3998 F.A.U. BLVD., SUITE 100 BOCA RATON, FL 33431 OWNER: CRAIG MARTIN

4. DELL MARKETING, L.P. ONE DELL WAY ROUND ROCK, TX 78682 OWNER: MICHAEL DELL, C.E.O.

5. DIGITECH, INC. 5703 NORTH ANDREWS WAY FT. LAUDERDALE, FL 33309 OWNER: MICHAEL MEDIPOR, PRESIDENT

6. EXECUTIVE SOURCE, INC. 200 N. DENNING DRIVE, SUITE 9 WINTER PARK, FL 32789 OWNER: RAY BAZZI

7. IBM CORPORATION 6301 N.W. 5 WAY FT. LAUDERDALE, FL 33309 OWNER: LOU GESTNER, C.E.O.

8. INACOM INFORMATION SYSTEMS 8601 DUNWOOD PLACE, SUITE 538 ATLANTA, GA 30350 OWNER: GERALD A. GAGLIARDI, C.E.O.

9. MACROLAND 611 S. FREDERICK AVENUE GATHERSBURG, MD 20877 OWNER: OSCAR BONA

10. SOFTWARE HOUSE INTERNATIONAL 6101 PALM TRACE DRIVE, SUITE 106 DAVIE, FL 33314 OWNER: THAI LEE, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

11. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any

G-74 AWARD OF BID #023-ZZ10 – REMOVAL, REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR OF CHILLED WATER SUCTION LINES

G-75 AWARD OF BID #027-ZZ09 – PRINTING AND DISTRIBUTION OF ADULT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #027-ZZ09 – PRINTING AND DISTRIBUTION OF ADULT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, 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, during the term of the bid, effective January 12, 2000, through January 11, 2001, as follows:

1. THE MIAMI HERALD PUBLISHING COMPANY
ONE HERALD PLAZA
MIAMI, FL 33132 EST. $ 554,280.00
OWNER: JOSEPH NATOLI, PRESIDENT
2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $554,280. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-76 AWARD OF BID #029-ZZ02 – WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES: OPERATE AND MAINTAIN

G-77 AWARD OF BID #033-ZZ02 – PAINT: APPROVED NON-STOCK

G-78 PARTIAL AWARD OF BID #043-ZZ04 – COMPUTERS: CLASSROOM/ ADMINISTRATIVE AND SERVERS

G-79 AWARD OF BID #054-ZZ03 – RECYCLING SERVICES FOR PAPER, STEEL, ALUMINUM AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS

G-80 AWARD OF BID #063-ZZ07 – INDUSTRIAL/TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES

G-81 AWARD OF BID #080-ZZ07 – GASOLINE - SOUTH OF FLAGLER STREET (TRANSPORT DELIVERY)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #080-ZZ07 – GASOLINE - SOUTH OF FLAGLER STREET (TRANSPORT DELIVERY), to purchase, at a firm service charge, with escalation/de-escalation fuel charges based on the Oil Price Information Service (OPIS) average price, quantities, as may be required, of gasoline, for the Department of Transportation, during the term of the bid, effective January 12, 2000, through January 11, 2001, as follows:

1. PETROLEUM TRADERS CORPORATION
7110 POINTE INVERNESS WAY
FORT WAYNE, IN 46804-7928 EST. $ 267,864.80
OWNER: MICHAEL HIMES, PRESIDENT
2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $267,864.80. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-82 REJECTION OF BID # 084-ZZ10– RADON TESTING, PHASES I AND II

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Bid #084-ZZ10 – RADON TESTING, PHASES I AND II, to permit rebidding, using revised specifications.

G-83 AWARD OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL #092-ZZ04 – PAY TELEPHONES

G-84 AWARD OF BID #097-ZZ01 – MONEY COUNTING MACHINES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #097-ZZ01 – MONEY COUNTING MACHINES, to purchase, at a firm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of money counting machines, for various schools, during the term of the bid, effective January 12, 2000, through January 11, 2001, as follows:

1. COIN, CURRENCY & DOCUMENT SYSTEMS, INC.
6065 N.W. 167 STREET, SUITE B-4
MIAMI, FL 33015 EST. $ 82,335.00
OWNER: LARRY BUSCHOW
2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $82,335. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-85 AWARD OF BID #101-ZZ03 – STORAGE OF FROZEN AND REFRIGERATED COMMODITIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #101-ZZ03 – STORAGE OF FROZEN AND REFRIGERATED COMMODITIES, to establish a contract, at firm unit prices, for the storage of federally donated frozen and refrigerated commodity food items for use in the Food Service Program of the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the bid, effective January 12, 2000, through January 11, 2001, as follows:

1. SOUTHEAST FROZEN FOODS COMPANY, L.P.
D/B/A THE AMERICAN LOGISTICS GROUP
18770 N.E. 6 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33179 EST. $ 404,630.54
|OWNER: JACKSON HOLE INVESTMENTS ACR, L.P.

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $404,630.54. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-86 AWARD OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL #108-ZZ10 – ACCOUNTS PAYABLE REVIEW

G-87 AWARD OF BID #110-ZZ09 – PRINTING OF ORAL LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY BOOKS

G-88 AWARD OF BID #112-ZZ07 – DIESEL FUEL, NORTH OF FLAGLER STREET

G-89 AWARD OF BID #113-ZZ07 – GASOLINE, NORTH OF FLAGLER STREET

G-90 REPORT OF SCHOOL BOARD AUCTION OF NOVEMBER 2, 1999

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RECEIVE the report of the auction of November 2, 1999, surplus vehicles and equipment auction results.

G-91 AWARD OF BID #135-ZZ04 – WIRELESS LOCAL NETWORK SYSTEM


H. DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS


H-11 REQUEST TO AMEND THE SCHOOL BOARD’S 2000 LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM TO INCLUDE AMENDING STATE STATUES RELATING TO ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, amend its 2000 Legislative Program to include amending states statues relating to attendance requirements.


I. DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT: MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY


I-1 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH LIBERTY CITY CHARTER SCHOOL, FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND NUTRITION TO PROVIDE SNACKS FOR PARTICIPANTS IN THE AFTER SCHOOL CARE PROGRAM FROM JANUARY 13, 2000 THROUGH AUGUST 15, 2000

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with Liberty City Charter School, for the Department of Food and Nutrition to provide snacks for participants in the after school care program from January 13, 2000 through August 15, 2000.

I-2 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT AN IN-KIND DONATION FROM WMYM RADIO DISNEY TO SUPPORT THE JUST READ CAMPAIGN AND PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL AVENUE FOR PUBLIC SERVICE PROGRAMMING FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept an in-kind donation from WMYM Radio Disney to support the Just Read campaign and provide and additional avenue for public service programming for Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

I-3 REVIEW OF EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP ROSTERS 1999-2000

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Educational Excellence School Advisory Council Membership Rosters 1999-2000.

J. CHIEF FACILITIES OFFICER: FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION


J-1 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH RLC, LTD., FOR A PROPERTY FOR THE SOUTH DADE ADULT EDUCATION CENTER

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 property at a price of $1,526,012.50 for the South Dade Adult Education Center, under the terms and conditions set forth above;
2. the payment of environmental assessments and survey related to the purchase of the subject property; and
3. the payment of title insurance at an estimated cost of $7,000.

J-2 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH DAVID LEON AND CYNTHIA PAEZ, FOR A PROPERTY FOR THE EXPANSION OF HIALEAH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

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 property at a price of $99,000 for the expansion of Hialeah Senior High School, under the terms and conditions set forth above;
2. the payment of environmental assessments and survey related to the purchase of the subject property; and
3. the payment of title insurance at an estimated cost of $1,100.

J-3 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS FOR APPLICATION NO. 99-2/LAND USE AMENDMENT 3, ST. FRANCIS PROPERTY, FOR A VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTION IN ADDITION TO EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the acceptance of a Declaration of Restrictions for Application No. 99-2/Land Use Amendment 3, St. Francis Property, for a voluntary contribution in addition to educational facilities impact fees, under the terms and conditions set forth.

J-4 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS FOR APPLICATION NO. 99-413, TAMIAMI KENDALL INVESTMENTS, FOR A VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTION IN ADDITION TO EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County. Florida, authorize the acceptance of a Declaration of Restrictions for Application No. 99-413, Tamiami Kendall Investments, for a voluntary contribution in addition to educational facilities impact fees, under the terms and conditions set forth.

J-5 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS FOR APPLICATION NO. 99-356, Z & M PROPERTIES, L.L.C., FOR A VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTION IN ADDITION TO EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the acceptance of a Declaration of Restrictions for Application No. 99-356, Z & M Properties, L.L.C., for a voluntary contribution in addition to educational facilities impact fees, under the terms and conditions set forth.

J-6 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH STEVEN BOREK FARMS FOR THE USE OF BOARD-OWNED LAND FOR AGRICULTURAL PURPOSES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute a lease agreement with Steven Borek Farms, for the use of Board-owned land for agricultural purposes, at an annual rental amount of $3,412.50, and under the terms and conditions set forth.

J-7 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A JOINT OPERATING AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR THE USE OF A PORTION OF DEVON AIRE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR VEHICULAR PARKING

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute a Joint Operating Agreement with Miami-Dade County for the use of a portion of Devon Aire Elementary School for vehicular parking, under the terms and conditions set forth.

J-8 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A SECOND LEASE MODIFICATION WITH BISCAYNE INVESTMENT CORPORATION FOR THE USE OF PARKING SPACES IN THE 1444 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD BUILDING GARAGE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute a second lease modification with Biscayne Investment Corporation, to reduce the number of parking spaces in the 1444 Biscayne Boulevard Building garage from 200 to 150, at a monthly rental amount of $4,200, and under the terms and conditions set forth, subject to the Board's approval of the lease for administrative space at the 1444 Biscayne Boulevard Building.

J-9 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH BISCAYNE MANAGEMENT CORPORATION FOR SPACE AT THE 1444 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD BUILDING

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute a lease agreement with Biscayne Management Corporation, for approximately 9,985 square feet of office space in the 1444 Biscayne Boulevard Building for District staff, at a rental rate of $18 per square foot (approximately $179,730 annually), and under the terms and conditions set forth.

J-10 COMMISSIONING OF SPILLIS CANDELA & PARTNERS, INC. FOR THE FIRST PHASE OF THE DESIGN FOR A NEW VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (S/S "QQQ") AND A NEW VEHICLE PARKING GARAGE, PROJECT #A-0745

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of Spillis Candela & Partners, Inc. to perform architectural/engineering services for the first phase of the new visual and performing arts senior high school (S/S "QQQ") and a new vehicle parking garage for the following considerations:

1) lump sum fee of $114,500 for developing the first phase of the project which consists, but is not limited to the following: a) analysis of the District's downtown sites; b) scope definition program for the school, garage and administrative offices; c) development of comprehensive urban master plan; and d) review and recommendations of proposed construction delivery methods, schedules and budgets;
2) additional lump sum fees of $3,000 for parking consultant, $12,000 for traffic consultant and $10,000 for cost consultant, were also negotiated; and
3) Professional Liability insurance will be required for the second phase of the project.

J-11 RENEWAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH RONALD J. DORRIS FOR THE MIGRANT PROGRAM OFFICE SPACE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the renewal of the lease agreement with Ronald J. Dorris for the Migrant Program Office space at an annual rental amount not to exceed $20,684.79. The term of the renewal period will commence June 1, 2000, and will end May 31, 2001. All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement will remain unchanged.

J-12 RENEWAL OF JOINT USE AGREEMENT WITH TELEMUNDO NETWORK, INC., FOR USE OF A PARKING LOT LOCATED AT J. W. JOHNSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the renewal of the joint use agreement with Telemundo Network, Inc., for use of a parking lot located at the J. W. Johnson Elementary School site, at an annual rental rate of $22,873.07 for the first year of the renewal period and $23,787.99 for the second year of the renewal period. The term of the renewal period will commence April 10, 2000, and will end April 9, 2002. All other terms and conditions of the joint use agreement will remain unchanged.

J-13 RENEWAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH OMNI PARKING, INC., FOR THE USE OF PAVED PARKING FACILITIES AT FIENBERG/FISHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the renewal of the lease agreement with Omni Parking, Inc., for the use of paved parking facilities at Fienberg/Fisher Elementary School, at an annual rental rate of $107,100. The term of the renewal option period will commence March 1, 2000 and will end February 28, 2001. All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement will remain unchanged.

J-26 APPROVAL OF GMP (GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE)
PROJECT NO. A0630-CM
REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS
ADA MERRITT ANCILLARY FACILITY
600 SW 3^rd Street, Miami, Florida

J-27 APPROVAL OF GMP (GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE)
PROJECT NO. A0586-CM
NEW SCHOOL
ADA MERRITT ANCILLARY FACILITY
600 SW 3^rd Street, Miami, Florida

J-28 APPROVAL OF GMP (GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE)
PROJECT NO. A0525-CM
ADDITIONS, REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS
SOUTH MIAMI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
6800 SW 80^th Street, Miami, Florida

J-29 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR THE SELECTION OF ONE OR MORE FIRMS TO PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION CLAIMS ANALYSIS SERVICES

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

1. authorize the Superintendent to issue Request for Proposals (RFP) for the selection of one or more firms for construction claims analysis services; and
2. approve the selection committee that will review the proposals for subsequent submission to the Superintendent and the school Board for approval.

J-30 COMMISSIONING OF FRANKEL & ASSOCIATES, INC., AS DESIGN CRITERIA PROFESSIONAL (DCP) FOR THE ADDITION OF A NEW AUDITORIUM AT WILLIAM H. TURNER TECHNICAL ARTS SCHOOL, PROJECT #A-0774

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of Frankel & Associates, Inc. to prepare and administer the design criteria package for the addition of a new auditorium at William H. Turner Technical Arts School for the following considerations:

1. a lump sum basic fee of $131,600, which represents 4.62% of the construction cost for services at William H. Turner Technical Arts School;
2. an additional lump sum fee not to exceed $8,000 was negotiated for traffic engineering study services;
3. at the Board's option, the DCP will provide 62 site visits for a fee of $15,500 for the duration of the construction process;
4. the multiplier for hourly compensation was limited to 2.45 for extra work; and
5. the Project Architect will maintain at least a $500,000 blanket Professional Liability insurance policy.

J-31 TERMINATION OF CONTRACT
PROJECT NO. A-0354
ADDITIONS, REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS
HIALEAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
550 E. 8^th Street, Hialeah, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, terminate the contract with Jessla Construction Corporation at Hialeah Elementary School, Project No. A-0534 and call upon the surety to complete the project and assess liquidated damages as provided for by contract.

J-32 AWARD TO BUADE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. (W)
PROJECT NO. A0514
ADDITION, REMODELING AND RENOVATION
MELROSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
3050 NW 35 Street, Miami, Florida

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

a) authorize staff to complete and submit a survey exception, if required, to the Commissioner of Education at the Florida Department of Education; and
b) award Project No. A-0514, Addition, Remodeling and Renovation, Melrose Elementary School, on the basis of Base Bid in the amount of $1,330,000 to the low bidder: Buade Construction Company, Inc., 12177 SW 131st Avenue, Miami, Florida 33186.

J-33 AWARD TO PINO-FONTICIELLA CONSTRUCTION CORP.
PROJECT NO. A0712 (REBID)
ADDITION AT PALM SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL (S/S BB-1)
1025 West 56^th Street, Hialeah, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, award Project No. A-0712, Addition at Palm Springs Middle School (S/S BB-1), on the basis of Base Bid in the amount of $5,058,140 to the low bidder: Pino-Fonticiella Construction Corp., 11400 West Flagler Street, Miami, Florida 33144.

J-34 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 8
PROJECT NO. A-0317-22
ACOUSTICAL CEILINGS
MIAMI EDISON MIDDLE SCHOOL
6101 NW 2 Avenue, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 8 on Project No. A-0317-22, Acoustical Ceilings, Miami Edison Middle School for an extra of $25,000.

J-35 CHANGE ORDER NO. 5
PROJECT NO. A-0335
NEW CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATIONS
MYRTLE GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
3125 NW 176 Street, Opa-Locka, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 5 on Project No. A-0335, New Construction and Renovations, Myrtle Grove Elementary School for an extra of $28,361.

J-36 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 8
PROJECT NO. A-0350
RENOVATIONS AND REMODELING
WEST MIAMI MIDDLE SCHOOL
7525 S.W. 24 Street, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 8 on Project No. A-0350, Renovations and Remodeling, West Miami Middle School for an extra of $3,887.

J-37 CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. A-0358
NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
STATE SCHOOL "D-1"
University Park Campus, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A-0358, New Elementary School, State School "D-1" for an extra of $69,530.

J-38 CHANGE ORDER NO. 7
PROJECT NO. A-041 3
ADDITIONS, RENOVATIONS AND REMODELING
MADIE IVES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
20770 N.E. 14 Avenue, North Miami Beach, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 7 on Project No. A-0413, Additions, Renovations and Remodeling, Madie Ives Elementary School for an extra of $925.

J-39 CHANGE ORDER NO. 10
PROJECT NO A-0426
ADDITIONS, REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS
GREYNOLDS PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1536 N.E. 179 Street, North Miami Beach, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 10 on Project No. A-0426, Additions, Remodeling and Renovations, Greynolds Park Elementary School for an extra of $39,261.

J-40 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A-0533
MEDIA CENTER ADDITION, ADMINISTRATION. REMODELING AND
CLASSROOM UPGRADE
WEST LITTLE RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
2450 N.W. 84 Street, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A-0533, Media Center Addition, Administration. Remodeling And Classroom Upgrade, West Little River Elementary School for an extra of $137,605.

J-41 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A-0534
ADDITION, REMODELING AND RENOVATION
HIALEAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
550 East 8 Street, Hialeah, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/ approve Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A-0534, Addition, Remodeling and Renovation, Hialeah Elementary School for an extra of $9,508 and a time extension of 3 days.

J-42 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A-0687
NEW SCHOOL
MLC "DD" LEISURE CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
14950 SW 288 Street, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A-0687, New School, MLC "DD" Leisure City Elementary School for an extra of $189,820.

J-43 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. 0001-KV
ROOF REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT
CYPRESS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
5400 S.W. 112 Court, Miami, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/ approve Final Change Order No. 1 on Project No. 0001-KV, Roof Repair and Replacement, Cypress Elementary School for an extra of $23,804 and a time extension of 277 days.

J-44 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. 0002-BB
ROOF REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT
VINELAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
8455 S.W. 119 Street, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/ approve Final Change Order No. 1 on Project No. 0002-BB, Root Repair And Replacement, Vineland Elementary School for a credit of $7,955 and a time extension of 48 days.


K. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY


K-1 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. THESLIE SESSIONS DOAH CASE NO. 98-3885

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt the Recommended Order of the Administrative Law Judge in DOAH Case No. 98-3885, affirming the suspension of Theslie Sessions, dismissing her from all employment with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, as of August 26, 1998, and denying her any claim for back pay.

K-2 PROVISION OF DEFENSE COUNSEL FOR GREATER MIAMI ATHLETIC CONFERENCE, W. WAYNE STORY, AND ROGER C. CUEVAS IN THE CASE OF MARIST BROTHERS OF THE SCHOOLS, INC. v. THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, et. al., UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT CASE No. 99-3258.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Office of the School Board Attorney to provide outside counsel for the defense of the Greater Miami Athletic Conference, W. Wayne Story and Roger C. Cuevas in the case of Marist Brothers of the Schools, Inc., v. The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, et. al., United States District Court Case No. 99-3258.

K-20 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL READING6Gx13-3B-1.061, SNACKS AND BEVERAGES - SELLING

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Rule 6Gx13-3B-1.061, Snacks and Beverages - Selling, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective January 12, 2000.

K-21 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-6A-1.47, CHARTER SCHOOLS

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 Board Rule 6Gx13-6A-1.47, Charter Schools.

K-22 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-6A-1.331, PROCEDURES FOR PROVIDING SPECIAL EDUCATION FOR EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS

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

1. adopt amended School Board Rule 6Gx13-6A-1.331, Procedures for Providing Special Education for Exceptional Students, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective January 12, 2000; and
2. authorize the Superintendent to submit the document, Amendment to the Special Programs and Procedures for Exceptional Students Effective Dates: 1999-2000, to the Florida Department of Education for approval.

L. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS CORRESPONDENCE, REPORTS AND OTHER INFORMATION


L-1 CORRESPONDENCE, REPORTS AND OTHER INFORMATION

Individual Board members may present correspondence addressed to them, reports from various committees on which they serve as School Board liaison, and other education related information of interest to the public.

This item is pre-taped and will be aired upon conclusion of the Board meeting.

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