The School Board publishes MINUTES of its meetings as soon as possible after each meeting. The EXCERPTS from the latest meeting are provided below as an unofficial review of the actions taken. Citizens may arrange to review the official minutes by calling the Department of Information Services at 995-1126.
*** APPROVED Bid Opening Lists of November 2,
4, 9,
10, 15,
16, 18,
23, 30;
and December 2, 1999.
*** APPROVED Minutes of the December 8, 1999 School Board
meeting.
******* A-1 WITHDREW Report of the results of
the Miami Springs Town Hall Meeting regarding the conversion of
Spring-view Elementary School to a K-8 Center.
98,081 B-1
DISCUSSED New Business: Board members.
98,082 B-2
AUTHORIZED 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.
98,083 B-3 APPROVED
Resolution 00-01, naming G. Holmes Braddock "Dean and Official
Historian of the School Board".
98,084 B-4 APPROVED
Resolution No. 99-46, supporting the recognition of February 2000 as
Black History Theme Month; and directed the Superintendent to
encourage staff, students, parents, and the community-at-large to
observe Black History Theme Month with appropriate programs,
ceremonies, and activities.
98,085 B-5
AUTHORIZED Support of and participation in the Fifth Annual
National African- American Parent Involvement Day (NAAPID), Monday,
February 14, 2000, with local organizations; and directed the
Superintendent to encourage all schools to promote and participate in
the NAAPID, Monday, February 14, 2000.
98,086 B-6 DIRECTED
The Superintendent 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 its current program.
98,087 B-7
APPROVED Resolution No. 00-02, supporting federal government
initiatives that provide locally controlled funding for school
construction and renovation.
98,088 B-8
AUTHORIZED The scheduling of a Boardsmanship Retreat for the
School Board, Superintendent of Schools, and interested public
citizens to discuss the governance and administration of Miami-Dade
County Public Schools.
98,089 B-9 APPROVED
Resolution No. 00-03, 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.
98,090 C-1
AUTHORIZED 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 13-18, 2000. There is no exchange
of funds for the execution of this cooperative agreement.
98,091 C-12
AUTHORIZED The issuance of a Request for Proposals from agencies
to provide cost recovery Medicaid Fee-For-Services, from July 1, 2000
through June 30, 2001; and approved the selection committee to
evaluate proposals submitted.
98,092 C-13
AUTHORIZED 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 through June 30, 2000. No local funds are required.
98,093 C-14
AUTHORIZED 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
through June 30, 2000. No additional local funds are required.
98,094 C-15
AUTHORIZED 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.
98,095 C-30
AUTHORIZED Expulsion of the student specified in SM-61
(1999/2000).
98,096 C-31
AUTHORIZED Expulsion of the student specified in SM-62
(1999/2000).
98,097 C-32
AUTHORIZED Expulsion of the student specified in SM-68
(1999/2000).
98,098 C-33
AUTHORIZED Expulsion of the student specified in SM-71
(1999/2000).
98,099 C-34
AUTHORIZED Expulsion of the student specified in SM-72
(1999/2000).
98,100 C-35 AUTHORIZED
Expulsion of the student specified in SM-78 (1999/2000).
98,101 C-36
AUTHORIZED Expulsion of the student specified in SM-80
(1999/2000).
98,102 C-37 AUTHORIZED
Expulsion of the student specified in SM-83 (1999/2000).
98,103 C-38
AUTHORIZED Expulsion of the student specified in SM-85
(1999/2000).
98,104 C-39
AUTHORIZED Expulsion of the student specified in SM-91
(1999/2000).
98,105 C-40 AUTHORIZED
Expulsion of the student specified in SM-92 (1999/2000).
98,106 E-1
APPROVED The instructional and non instructional appointments,
reassignments, leaves, and separations as included in Personnel
Action Listing 887.
98,107 E-2
APPROVED The recommendations as set forth for appointments and
lateral transfers, to be effective January 13, 2000, or as soon
thereafter as can be facilitated.
98,108 E-3
APPOINTED Mr. Michael A. Hernandez to the open, budgeted position
of Senior Auditor, pay grade 40, 12 months, and assigned him to
Management and Compliance Audits, effective January 13, 2000, or as
soon thereafter as can be facilitated.
98,109 E-4
APPOINTED Ms. Standra N. Ivey to the open, budgeted position of
Staff Specialist Compliance, MEP pay grade 18, 12 months, and
assigned her to Equal Educational and Employment Opportunity,
effective January 13, 2000, or as soon thereafter as can be
facilitated.
98,110 E-5 APPOINTED
Mr. Henry L. Houston to the open, budgeted position of Senior
Systems Analyst I, pay grade 41, 12 months, and assigned him to the
Office of Information Technology, effective January 13, 2000, or as
soon thereafter as can be facilitated.
******* E-6 WITHDREW Request to appoint and assign Senior
Programmer Analyst I, Workforce Development Education.
98,111 E-7
APPOINTED Mr. Lawrence B. Grubbs to the open, budgeted position
of Project Supervisor I, pay grade 41, 12 months, and assigned him to
the Office of Information Technology, effective January 13, 2000, or
as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.
98,112 E-8
AUTHORIZED The suspension of Ms. Alliestean Reese, Data Input
Specialist at William H. Turner Technical Arts High School, for 10
workdays, effective at the close of the workday on January 12,
2000.
98,113 E-9
AUTHORIZED The suspension of Ms. Betty J. Hood, School Bus Driver
at Southwest Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days, effective
at the close of the workday on January 12, 2000, pending the outcome
of a hearing, if requested.
98,114 E-10
AUTHORIZED The suspension of, and initiated dismissal proceedings
against Ms. Annet R. Hodge, Secretary II at West Homestead Elementary
School, effective at the close of the workday on January 12, 2000,
pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.
98,115 E-11
AUTHORIZED The suspension of Mr. Les Jackson, Teacher at Coral
Gables Senior High School, for 30 workdays, effective at the close of
the workday on January 12, 2000.
98,116 E-12
AUTHORIZED The suspension of, and initiated dismissal proceedings
against Mr. Gregory Warren, Teacher at South Hialeah Elementary
School, effective at the close of the workday on January 12, 2000,
pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.
98,117 E-13
AUTHORIZED The suspension of, and initiated dismissal proceedings
against Mr. Raymond Izquierdo, Teacher at Shenandoah Middle School,
effective at the close of the workday on January 12, 2000, pending
the outcome of a hearing, if requested.
******** E-14 WITHDREW Dismissal of employee.
98,118 E-15
AUTHORIZED The deletion of the managerial exempt position of
Chief of Police, MEP pay grade 22; the establishment and
classification of the managerial exempt position of Investigative
Unit Commander, MEP pay grade 22; the lateral assignment of Ms.
Vivian H. Monroe, currently Chief of Police, MEP pay grade 22, to the
newly established and classified position of Investigative Unit
Commander, MEP pay grade 22; and the establishment and classification
of the contracted position of Chief of Police, Miami-Dade County
Public Schools.
98,119 E-16 WAIVED
The membership of the Interview and the Review committees found
in Section II, D and F, School Board Rule 6Gx13-4A-1.16, Assignment,
Transfer, and Appointment-Non-School Site Administrative Positions,
for the contracted position of Chief of Police, Miami-Dade County
Public Schools; and authorized the proposed membership of the
Interview and the Review committees for the contracted position of
Chief of Police, Miami-Dade County Public Schools.
98,120 G-1
APPROVED The revised prototype facilities lists for a primary
learning center, elementary learning center, elementary, and K-8
school; authorized the submission of the 1999 Proposal for Specific
Class Size Reduction Projects in Kindergarten Through Grade Three, to
the Florida Department of Education; and adopted as its goal to fund
and maintain the 1:20 teacher student ratio for the proposed projects
included in the program.
98,121 G-11
RECEIVED The Monthly Financial Report for November 1999.
98,122 G-61
RECEIVED The report of purchases made within guidelines of Board
Rule 6Gx13-3C-1.10.
98,123 G-62
RECEIVED The report of purchases made utilizing other government
bids.
98,124 G-63
AUTHORIZED The Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to
utilize Miami-Dade County, Florida Bid #5755-2/01-1-OEM Parts and
Repair for G.E. Communication Equipment, to purchase 270 Ericsson 800
MHz EDAC mobile radios for new school buses for the Department of
Transportation, for a total amount of $212,625.
98,125 G-64
AUTHORIZED The renewal of Bid #128-VV03 - Dairy Products, with
Velda Farms, Inc., effective February 1 through April 30, 2000.
98,126 G-65
AUTHORIZED The renewal of Bid #142-VV01M/WEB - Armed Security
Guard Services III, with various vendors as delineated in the
Official Agenda, effective February 1, 2000 through January 31,
2001.
98,127 G-66
AUTHORIZED The renewal of Bid # 304-VV02 - Pest Control Supplies,
with AFP Industries, Inc. and Seco Supplies, Inc., effective January
13, 2000 through January 12, 2001.
98,128 G-67
AUTHORIZED Correction of the award of Request For Proposal
#062-XX10 - Sports Medicine Program, to Health South Doctor's
Hospital, effective July 22, 1998 through July 30, 2000.
******** G-68 WITHDREW The request to award of Request For
Proposal #213-XX03 - To Provide Travel Agency Services to The School
Board Of Miami-Dade County, Florida.
98,129 G-69
TERMINATED The award of Item 6 on Bid #228-XX09 - Vacuum
Cleaners, effective January 12, 2000, to Wanda's, Inc.
98,130 G-70 AWARDED
Bid #272-XX05 - Drinking Coolers, to Graybar Electric Company, Inc.,
and Hughes Supply, Inc., effective January 17 through October 31,
2000.
98,131 G-71 AWARDED
Bid #276-XX09 - Uniforms, Band, for Various Schools, to Fechheimer
Band Uniform Company and Stanbury Uniforms, effective January 12,
2000.
98,132 G-72 AWARDED
Request for Proposal #290-XX10 - Credit Card Payment Reconciliation
Software, to Wright Resources, Inc., effective January 12, 2000.
98,133 G-73 AWARDED
Bid #013-ZZ04 Printers, Computer, to various vendors as delineated in
the Official Agenda, effective January 12 - October 19, 2000.
98,134 G-74 AWARDED
Bid #023-ZZ10 - Removal, Replacement and Repair of Chilled Water
Suction Lines, to Sparta Insulation Company, effective January 12,
2000.
98,135 G-75 AWARDED
Bid #027-ZZ09 - Printing and Distribution of Adult Educational
Programs, to The Miami Herald Publishing Company, effective January
12, 2000 through January 11, 2001.
98,136 G-76
AWARDED Bid #029-ZZ02 - Wastewater Treatment Facilities: Operate
and Maintain, to Hand Utilities, Inc., and Pollution Elimination
Corporation, effective January 13, 2000 through February 29,
2001.
98,137 G-77
AWARDED Bid #033-ZZ02 - Paint: Approved Non-Stock, to various
vendors as delineated in the Official Agenda, effective January 12
through December 31, 2000.
98,138 G-78
AWARDED Bid #043-ZZ04 Computers: Classroom/Administrative and
Servers, to various vendors as delineated in the Official Agenda,
effective January 12 through October 19, 2000.
******** G-79 WITHDREW Request to award Bid #054-ZZ03 -
Recycling Services for Paper, Steel, Aluminum, and Miscellaneous
Items.
98,139 G-80 AWARDED
Bid #063-ZZ07 - Industrial/Technology Education Equipment and
Supplies, to various vendors as delineated in the Official Agenda,
effective January 12, 2000 through January 11, 2001.
98,140 G-81 AWARDED
Bid #080-ZZ07 - Gasoline: South of Flagler Street (Transport
Delivery), to Petroleum Traders Corporation, effective January 12,
2000 through January 11, 2001.
98,141 G-82
REJECTED Bid #084-ZZ10 - Radon Testing, Phases I and II, to
permit rebidding using revised specifications.
98,142 G-83
AWARDED Request for Proposal #092-ZZ04 - Pay Telephones, to TCG
Public Communications, Inc., effective January 12, 2000 through
January 11, 2005.
98,143 G-84 AWARDED
Bid #097-ZZ01 - Money-Counting Machines, to Coin, Currency &
Document Systems, Inc., effective January 12, 2000 through January
11, 2001.
98,144 G-85 AWARDED
Bid #101-ZZ03 - Storage of Frozen and Refrigerated Commodities, to
Southeast Frozen Foods Company, L.P., effective January 12, 2000
through January 11, 2001.
98,145 G-86
AWARDED Request For Proposal #108-ZZ10 - Accounts Payable Review,
to Loder Drew and Associates, effective January 12, 2000.
98,146 G-87
AWARDED Bid #110-ZZ09 - Printing of Oral Language Proficiency
Booklets, to Eagle Lithographers, Inc., effective January 12, 2000
through January 11, 2001; and required that CDS Printing and
Graphics, Inc., of Miami, Florida, lose eligibility to transact new
business with the Board for a period of 14 months, pursuant to Board
Rule 6Gx13-3C-1.08 - Performance and Payment Security, Declining a
Bid Award, and Bonding Company Qualifications, effective January 12,
2000.
98,147 G-89
AWARDED Bid #113-ZZ07 - Gasoline, North of Flagler Street
(Transport Delivery), to Coastal Refining and Marketing, Inc.
(Primary), and Truman Arnold Companies (Secondary), effective January
12, 2000 through January 11, 2001.
98,148 G-90
RECEIVED The report of the auction of November 2, 1999, surplus
vehicles and equipment auction results.
98,149 G-91
REJECTED Bid #135-ZZ04 - Wireless Local Network System, to permit
rebidding, using revised specifications.
98,150 H-11
AMENDED The School Board's 2000 Legislative Program to include
amending state statues relating to attendance requirements.
98,151 I-1
AUTHORIZED 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
through August 15, 2000.
98,152 I-2 AUTHORIZED
The acceptance of an in-kind donation from WMYM Radio Disney to
support the Just Read campaign, and to provide an additional avenue
for public service programming for Miami-Dade County Public
Schools.
98,153 I-3 RECEIVED
The Educational Excellence School Advisory Council Membership
Rosters, 1999-2000.
98,154 J-1
AUTHORIZED The execution of a purchase and sale agreement with
RLC, Ltd., for a property for the South Dade Adult Education Center
[located at 109 N.E. 8th Street, Homestead, Florida].
98,155 J-2
AUTHORIZED The execution of a purchase and sale agreement with
David Leon and Cynthia Paez, for a property [located at E. First
Avenue and between E. 47 Street and E. 48 Street] for the
expansion of Hialeah Senior High School.
98,156 J-3 AUTHORIZED
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.
98,157 J-4
AUTHORIZED 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.
98,158 J-5 AUTHORIZED
The acceptance of a Declaration of Restrictions for Application
No. 99-356, Z&M Properties, LLC, for a voluntary contribution in
addition to educational facilities impact fees, under the terms and
conditions set forth.
98,159 J-6
AUTHORIZED The execution of 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.
98,160 J-7
AUTHORIZED The execution of 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.
98,161 J-8 AUTHORIZED
The execution of 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.
98,162 J-9
AUTHORIZED The execution of 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.
98,163 J-10
COMMISSIONED 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 .
98,164 J-11
AUTHORIZED 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.
98,165 J-12
AUTHORIZED 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.
98,166 J-13
AUTHORIZED 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 WITHDREW Request for approval of Guaranteed
Maximum Price, Project No. A0630-CM Remodeling and Renovations, Ada
Merritt Ancillary Facility.
******** J-27 WITHDREW Request for approval of Guaranteed
Maximum Price, Project No. A0586-CM, New School, Ada Merritt
Ancillary Facility.
******** J-28 WITHDREW Request for approval of Guaranteed
Maximum Price, Project No. A0525-CM, Additions, Remodeling And
Renovations, South Miami Elementary School.
98,167 J-29
AUTHORIZED The issuance of Request for Proposals for the
selection of one or more firms for construction claims analysis
services; and approved the selection committee that will review the
proposals for subsequent submission to the Superintendent and the
School Board for approval.
98,168 J-30
COMMISSIONED 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.
98,169 J-31
TERMINATED The contract with Jessla Construction Corporation at
Hialeah Elementary School, Project No. A-0534, and authorized the
surety to complete the project and assess liquidated damages as
provided by contract.
98,170 J-32
AUTHORIZED The completion and submission of a survey exception,
if required, to the Commissioner of Education at the Florida
Department of Education; and awarded Project No. A-0514, Addition,
Remodeling and Renovation, Melrose Elementary School, to Buade
Construction Company, Inc.
98,171 J-33 AWARDED
Project No. A-0712, Addition at Palm Springs Middle School (S/S
BB-1), to Pino-Fonticiella Construction Corp.
98,172 J-34
CONFIRMED Final Change Order No. 8 on Project No. A-0317-22,
Acoustical Ceilings, Miami Edison Middle School, for an extra of
$25,000.
98,173 J-35 CONFIRMED
Change Order No. 5 on Project No. A-0335, New Construction and
Renovations, Myrtle Grove Elementary School, for an extra of
$28,361.
98,174 J-36
CONFIRMED Final Change Order No. 8 on Project No. A-0350,
Renovations and Remodeling, West Miami Middle School, for an extra of
$3,887.
98,175 J-37 CONFIRMED
Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A-0358, New Elementary School,
State School "D-1", for an extra of $69,530.
98,176 J-38
CONFIRMED Change Order No. 7 on Project No. A-0413, Additions,
Renovations and Remodeling, Madie Ives Elementary School, for an
extra of $925.
98,177 J-39
CONFIRMED Change Order No. 10 on Project No. A-0426, Additions,
Remodeling and Renovations, Greynolds Park Elementary School, for an
extra of $39,261.
98,178 J-40
CONFIRMED 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.
98,179 J-41
CONFIRMED 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 three days.
98,180 J-42
CONFIRMED Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A-0687, New School,
MLC "DD" Leisure City Elementary School, for an extra of
$189,820.
98,181 J-43
CONFIRMED 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.
98,182 J-44
CONFIRMED Final Change Order No. 1 on Project No. 0002-BB, Roof
Repair and Replacement, Vineland Elementary School, for a credit of
$7,955 and a time extension of 48 days.
98,183 K-1
ADOPTED 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.
98,184 K-2 AUTHORIZED
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.
98,185 K-20 ADOPTED
The amended School Board Rule 6Gx13-3B-1.061, Snacks and Beverages -
Selling, and authorized the Superintendent to file the rule with The
School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective January
12, 2000.
******** K-21 WITHDREW Request to amend BR 6Gx13-6A-1.47.
98,186 K-22 ADOPTED
The amended School Board Rule 6Gx13-6A-1.331, Procedures for
Providing Special Education for Exceptional Students, and authorized
the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective January 12, 2000; and
authorized 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.
Adjourned
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