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AGENDA ITEMS WITHDRAWN
AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA:
B-3 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO CONDUCT A STUDY, BY SURVEYING CONSUMERS
SUCH AS THE MEDIA AND ACTIVE CITIZENS, OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE CITIZENS
INFORMATION CENTER IN DISSEMINATING INFORMATION TO INTERESTED PARTIES
Details of this item are forthcoming.
E-16 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
This dismissal is due to, but not limited to, conduct unbecoming a School
Board employee, immorality, misconduct in office, and conviction of crime involving
moral turpitude. Details of this Board Agenda Item will be made available prior
to the Board meeting of February 9, 2000.
E-17 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
This dismissal is due to, but not limited to, conduct unbecoming a School
Board employee, immorality, misconduct in office, and conviction of crime involving
moral turpitude. Details of this Board Agenda Item will be made available prior
to the Board meeting of February 9, 2000.
E-18 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
This dismissal is due to,
but not limited to, conduct unbecoming a School Board employee, immorality,
misconduct in office, and conviction of crime involving moral turpitude. Details
of this Board Agenda Item will be made available prior to the Board meeting
of February 9, 2000.
J-25 APPROVAL OF GMP (GUARANTEED
MAXIMUM PRICE)
PROJECT NO. A0630-CM
ADDITIONS AND RENOVATIONS
ADA MERRITT ANCILLARY FACILITY
600 SW 3rd Street, Miami, Florida
Bids were received by the Construction Management Firm, Walbridge Aldinger,
on January 26, 2000.
The GMP analysis and recommendation will be presented to Board Members, the
Recording Secretary to the Board and placed on file in the Citizen Information
Center prior to the meeting of February 9, 2000.
J-26 APPROVAL OF GMP (GUARANTEED
MAXIMUM PRICE)
PROJECT NO. A0586-CM
NEW SCHOOL
ADA MERRITT ANCILLARY FACILITY
600 SW 3rd Street, Miami, Florida
Bids were received by the Construction Management Firm, Walbridge Aldinger,
on January 26, 2000.
The GMP analysis and recommendation will be presented to Board Members, the
Recording Secretary to the Board and placed on file in the Citizen Information
Center prior to the meeting of February 9, 2000.
AGENDA ITEMS ADDED
AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA:
B-5
DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO (1) REQUIRE 72 HOUR ADVANCE NOTICE IN WRITING TO
BOARD MEMBERS OF ANY PROFESSIONAL SENIOR STAFF MEETINGS AT WHICH MEMBERS OF STAFF
WILL BE DISCUSSING ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON THE SCHOOL BOARD PUBLIC AGENDAS, AND
(2) THAT THE SUPERINTENDENT BE AUTHORIZED TO WAIVE THE 72 HOUR REQUIREMENT ONLY
UPON WRITTEN CERTIFICATION, IMMEDIATELY PUBLISHED TO THE MEMBERS, THAT A MEETING
CONVENED WITH LESS THAN 72 HOURS NOTICE WAS NECESSARY FOR THE PROPER ADMINISTRATION
OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Members of the Miami-Dade County, Florida, School Board, governing one of
the largest School Districts in the nation, are required to be prepared to discuss
and vote on a myriad of issues at each regularly scheduled meeting that often
involve complex and detailed matters. In order to be as fully prepared as possible
to make public policy decisions on issues affecting the District’s administration,
and the quality of education of our children, it is desirable to afford every
opportunity available for the Members to obtain as much information as possible
on which to base these decisions.
ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PEREZ That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, direct the Superintendent to:
1. Provide Board members with written notice of the time, date and place of professional senior staff meetings at which agenda items will be discussed, at least 72 hours prior to said meeting; and
2. That the Superintendent, or his/her designee, be authorized to convene meetings with less than 72 hours notice only upon written certification, immediately published to the Board Members, that the timing of the meeting was necessary for the proper administration of the District’s business. This certification should include relevant information on the time, date and place of the meeting.
B-6 NEWS MEDIA RELATIONS
On the first page of the Media List of Miami-Dade County Public Schools,
September 1999, there is a message from the Deputy Superintendent of Schools
on News Media Relations. It states: II . . . maintaining a good working relationship
with the news media is important. Such a relationship can pay off in added opportunities
to communicate the many good things happening in [our] schools and in
times of crises, can give you a greater opportunity to have your side of the
story told.”
ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MICHAEL KROP: That the Superintendent return to
the Board at the meeting of March 15, 2000 with a recommendation to establish
the position of a facilitator for members of the press and others seeking valid
information; and further, return to the Board with his recommendation of an
individual to fill the position no later than the board meeting of May 17, 2000.
E-25 DEMUTUALIZATION OF METROPOLITAN
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
On September 28, 1999, MetLife’s Board of Directors voted unanimously
to adopt a plan to convert MetLife from a mutual insurance company to a stock
insurance company. This process is often referred to as demutualization. This
process will allocate 100 percent of the stock of the company at the time of
demutualization to eligible policyholders to be paid in the form of stock, cash
or policy credits. The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida was notified
in January, 2000 that it is an eligible policyholder.
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1. vote for demutualization of Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (MetLife) to convert from a mutual company to a stock company; and
2 . approve the election to receive cash for 256,258 shares of common stock, valued at the price at which the common stock is sold to the public at the initial public offering (IPO).
1. Provide Board members with written notice of the time, date and place of scheduled professional staff meetings at which agenda 7 items will be discussed, at least 72 hours prior to said meeting; and
2. That the Superintendent, or his/her designee, be authorized to convene meetings with less than 72 hours notice only upon written certification, immediately published to the Board Members, that the timing of the meeting was necessary for the proper administration of the District’s business. This certification should include relevant information on the time, date and place of the meeting.
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E-2 APPOINTMENTS AND LATERAL ASSIGNMENTS
OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT, PROFESSIONAL, AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR l999-2000
The following recommendations are made in accordance with Board Rules 6Gxl3-4A-l.
l6,6Gx13-4A-1.161, and the Miami-Dade County Public Schools/Dade County Schools
Administrators’ Association labor contract.
Considerations for reassignments of managerial exempt, professional, and technical
personnel were predicated upon an intensive review of information by the appropriate
administrators and the Superintendent of Schools.
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, February 10,2000, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.
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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 6Gx13-4A-l.l6, 6Gx13-4A-1.161, and the
Miami-Dade County Public Schools/Dade County Schools Administrators’ Association
labor contract.
Considerations for reassignments of managerial exempt, professional, and technical
personnel were predicated upon an intensive review of information by the appropriate
administrators and the Superintendent of Schools.
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, January 13, 2000, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.
E-15 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
RAQUEL C. CEASON - SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
SOUTHWEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER
On January 26,2000, the Superintendent of Schools sent the following letter
to Ms. Raquel C. Ceason:
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 February 9,2000, that the School Board suspend you and initiate dismissal
proceedings against you from your current position as School Bus Driver at Southwest
Transportation Center, effective at the close of the workday, February 9, 2000,
for just cause, including, but not limited to, nonperformance and deficient
performance of job responsibilities, violation of School Board Rules, 6Gx13-4A-1.21,
Responsibilities and Duties, and 6Gx13-3E-1 .I 0, Transportation-Specific Procedures,
specifically Zero Tolerance for failure to conduct post-trip inspections. This
action is taken in accordance with Sections 230.03(2), 230.23(5)(f), 231.3605,
and 447.209, Florida Statutes. Revise
RECOMMENDED: That effective February 9, 2000, at the close of the workday,
that School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Raquel
C. Ceason, School Bus Driver, at Southwest Transportation Center, pending the
outcome of a hearing, if requested.
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E-15 ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION
Subsequent to the January 26, 2000, notification to Ms. Raquel C. Ceason,
from the Superintendent of Schools, that she would be recommended for dismissal
on February 9, 2000, for just cause, including but not limited to, nonperformance
and deficient performance of job responsibilities, violation of School Board
Rule 6Gx13-4A-1.21,
Responsibilities and Duties. Ms. Ceason has submitted a resignation from the
Miami-Dade County Public Schools, effective January 24, 2000. Upon consultation
with the School Board Attorney, the Office of Professional Standards recommends
that the resignation be accepted as achieving the objectives sought by the School
Board in this case. Acceptance of the resignation does not alter the following
effects of the employment termination:
RECOMMENDED: That effective February 9, 2000, at the close of the workday,
the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida accept the resignation of Ms.
Raquel C. Ceason, School Bus Driver, at Southwest Transportation Center.
J-1 AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A DECLARATION
OF RESTRICTIONS AND NECESSARY AGREEMENTS FOR APPLICATION NO. 99-3/LAND USE AMENDMENT
NO. 6, SUCHMAN REAL ESTATE COMPANY, FOR THE PROVISION OF LAND FOR A FUTURE MIDDLE
SCHOOL SITE WITH A PORTION AS A VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTION IN ADDITION TO EDUCATIONAL
FACILITIES IMPACT FEES
Suchman Real Estate Company, is requesting a land use change from agriculture
to low density residential and industrial and office for 127.87 acres located
west of S.W. 157 Avenue and south of S.W. 136 Street (see attached location
map). The proposed 500-unit single family residential development is consistent
with the Miami-Dade County Comprehensive Development Master Plan (CDMP) and
is within the current Urban Development Boundary.
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize
the Superintendent to:
1) negotiate a Declaration of Restrictions for Application No. 99-3, Land Use Amendment No. 6, Suchman Real Estate Company, for the provision of a H-acre site within the proposed development, of which six acres will be a donation over and above impact fees; and
2) negotiate necessary agreements for the balance of the acreage (nine acres) to be purchased by the District at a purchase price equal to the average of the fair market values of the property in its “as is” condition at the time of property transfer, as established by two District-commissioned appraisals. Prior to property transfer, an agenda item for the purchase agreement will be presented to the Board for its consideration.
J-2 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A
LEASE AGREEMENT WITH TEMPLE ISRAEL OF GREATER MIAMI, INC., FOR USE OF BOARD-OWNED
LAND FOR EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL PURPOSES
The Board, at its meeting of December 8, 1999, authorized the Superintendent
or his designee to negotiate a lease agreement with Temple Israel of Greater
Miami, Inc. (Temple Israel), for use of the former Miramar Elementary School
property. In addition, the Superintendent was directed to bring the fully negotiated
lease agreement back to the Board for review and authorization. Based on this
direction., this negotiated a lease agreement with Temple Israel that includes
the following terms and conditions:
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize
the Superintendent or his designee to execute a lease agreement with Temple
Israel of Greater Miami, Inc., for the use of Board-owned land for educational
and recreational purposes, at an annual rental amount of $1, and under the terms
and conditions set forth above.
J-27 COMMISSIONING OF POST, BUCKLEY,
SCHUH & JERNIGAN CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC. TO PERFORM COST ESTIMATING,
SCHEDULING & DOCUMENT COORDINATION SERVICES
Staff has completed the selection process for consultants to perform Cost Estimating,
Scheduling & Document Coordination Services.
Seven (7) firms applied and six (6) firms were interviewed by the A/E Service
Committee. Of these six (6) firms, three (3) firms were selected as follows:
Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan Construction Services, Inc.
Construction Estimating Services, Inc.
Construction Management Services, Inc.
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1) commission the firm of Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan Construction Services, Inc. to perform Cost Estimating, Scheduling & Document Coordination Services for a two
(2) year term, commencing February 18, 2000 and expiring February 17, 2002, for the negotiated provisions; 2) the agreement provides for cancellation by the Board with or without cause, upon thirty (30) days written notice to consultant. The consultant may terminate the agreement only with cause upon thirty (30) days written notice to the Board; and
3) the total billings under this contract are not to exceed $300,000 per year, without obligation by the Board to expend any specific amount
J-30 COMMISSIONING OF SPILLIS CANDELA
& PARTNERS, INC. TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES COMPLIANCE OFFICER/UNIFORM
BUILDING CODE INSPECTOR (EFCO/UBCI) SERVICES
Staff has completed the selection process for EFCO/UBCI consultant. Five (5)
firms applied and five (5) firms were interviewed by the A/E Service Committee.
Of these five (5) firms, four (4) were selected as follows:
Spillis Candela & Partners, Inc.
Wolfberg Alvarez & Partners
Bermello, Ajamil & Partners, Inc.
* Ronald E. Frazier & Associates, P.A.* previously commissioned
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1) commission the firm of Spillis Candela & Partners, Inc. to provide Educational Facilities Compliance Officer/Uniform Building Code Inspector (EFCO/UBCI) services for the Board during the period of February 18, 2000 through February 17, 2002; and
2) the EFCO/UBCI will maintain at least a $1,000,000 Professional Liability Insurance Policy during the duration of the agreement, plus three (3) years after the acceptance any of the projects assigned to the EFCO/UBCI
J-32
APPROVAL OF AN EXCEPTION TO THE STANDARD SITE SIZE FOR LAWTON CHILES MIDDLE
SCHOOL, SHADOWLAWN ELEMENTARY AND STATE SCHOOL GGG
Florida Statutes require that educational facilities be adequate in size to
meet the educational needs of the students to be served. Pursuant to s.235.19
Florida Statute, as amended by the 1995 Legislature, the Florida Department
of Education recommends standard site sizes for educational plants. Exceptions
to recommended site sizes are allowed, provided the Board, by a two-thirds majority,
recommends the site and finds that it can provide an appropriate and equitable
educational program on such site.
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
(1) approve the exception to the existing site size for the educational facilities referenced herein; and
(2) authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Commissioner of Education at the Florida Department of Education, the Board-approved site exceptions for the educational facilities referenced herein.
J-35
APPROVAL OF GMP (GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE)
PROJECT NO. A0525-CM
ADDITIONS, REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS
SOUTH MIAMI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
6800 SW 60th Street, Miami, Florida
At its meeting of October 17, 1998, the Board commissioned Church and Tower,
Inc.,. as CM-at-Risk for South Miami Elementary School. This contract provides
for design phase services and presentation to the Board at the completion of
design of a Guaranteed Maximum Price for construction.
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve
GMP for Project No. A0525-CM, Additions, Remodeling and Renovations, South Miami
Elementary School in the amount of $2,684,329, which includes the amount of
$84,329 for contingency, to the CM-at-Risk:
Church St. Tower, Inc.
3155 NW 77th Avenue
Miami, Florida 33122
J-39 CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. A-0534
ADDITION, REMODELING AND RENOVATION
HIALEAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
550 East 8 Street, Hialeah, Florida
This request for change in the construction contract includes one item for the
School Board’s confirmation. Attachment A presents a description of the
item, the cause for the change, the effect upon the contract, and the action
recommended to the Board. This item is presented to the Board for confirmation
as required by State Statute.
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm
Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A-0534, Addition, Remodeling And Renovation,
Hialeah Elementary School for a credit of $346,626 and a time decrease of 71
days. This work will be performed by a different contractor.
J-44 AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH PEACOCK/COURTNEY
ARCHITECTS, P.A. TO DECREASE THEIR ROLE DURING BIDDING AND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION
FOR THE ADDITIONS, REV’S’ 1 REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS PROJECT AT
MIAMI LAKES 4 MIDDLE SCHOOL PROJECT # A-0530
The firm of Peacock/Courtney Architects, P.A. are the original A/E’s commissioned
by the Board to perform architectural/engineering services for the additions,
remodeling and renovations project at Miami Lakes Middle School. The project
is presently bidding via a Construction Management At-Risk method.
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve
the amendment to the agreement with Peacock/Courtney Architects, P.A. to decrease
their role during bidding and II construction administration for the additions,
remodeling and renovations project at Miami Lakes Middle School, for the following
considerations:
1) negotiated fees as stated above;
2) all other terms and conditions of the Agreement remain the same; and
3) authorize the Superintendent to provide written notification of this action to Peacock/Courtney Architects, P.A.
K-20 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE:
INITIAL READING 6Gx13-64.02, PHILOSOPHY AND GOALS
This item is submitted for consideration by the School Board as a result of
recommendations by the Task Force on Career Education/School-to-Work. Revisions
reflect the belief that all students should develop saleable skills and be life-long
learners. Attached are the Notice of Intended Action and the rule proposed for
amendment. Changes from the current rule are indicated by underscoring words
to be added and . . v words to be deleted.
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 6Gx13-6-I .02, Philosophy and
Goals.
K-21 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL
BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 3D-1.021, INTERNAL FUNDS-SPECIFIC PROCEDURES
This item is submitted for consideration by the Board to amend School Board
Rule 6Gx13-Accounting for Elementary Schools and the Manual of Internal Accounting
for Secondary Schools, which are incorporated by reference and are a part of
this rule, to modify established policies and procedures, and to authorize principals
to reallocate unspent Internal Funds balances to school-related projects not
funded through tax funds.
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, appoint
Ms. Euqenia Sanchez de Fuentes to the open, budgeted position of Budget Analyst,
pay grade 43, 12 months, and assign to the Office of Budget Management, effective
February 10, 2000, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.
AGENDA ITEMS REPLACED
AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA:
E-3
APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
SUPERVISOR, TELECOMMUNICATIONS
The following recommendation is made in accordance with Board Rule 6Gx13-4A-1.16.
This open budgeted position is open due to the promotion of the incumbent.
Mr. Michael Knost , currently a Senior Telecommunications Analyst, pay grade 41,
Office of Information Technology, is recommended for appointment to the open,
budgeted position of Supervisor, Telecommunications, MEP pay grade 20, Office
of Information Technology. Mr. Knost received an Associate of Science Degree in
Electrical Engineering from Miami Dade Community College, Miami, Florida. From
1987 to 1996, Mr. Knost was employed by BellSouth Telecommunications, Inc., Miami,
Florida. From 1996 to 1998, Mr. Knost was the owner of MiRo Industries, Inc.,
Miami, Florida. Since 1998 to the present, Mr. Knost has been employed by Miami-Dade
County Public Schools as a Senior Telecommunications Analyst, his current position.
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, appoint
Mr. Michael Knost, currently a Senior Telecommunications Analyst, pay grade 41,
to the open budgeted position of Supervisor, Telecommunications, MEP pay grade
20, 12 months, and assign to the Office of Information Technology, effective February
10,2000, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.
E-4 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
BUDGET ANALYST
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 lateral reassignment of the incumbent.
Ms. Eugenia Sanchez de Fuentes is recommended for appointment to the open, budgeted
position of Budget Analyst, pay grade 43, Office of Budget Management. Ms. Sanchez
de Fuentes received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Accounting and a Master of Arts
Degree in Accounting from St. Thomas University, Miami, Florida. From 1986 to
1993, Ms. Sanchez de Fuentes was employed by Storer Cable Communications, Inc.,
Miami, Florida, as a Senior Tax Accountant. Since 1993 to the present, Ms. Sanchez
de Fuentes has been employed by American Bankers Insurance Group, Miami, Florida,
as a Senior Tax Accountant, her current position.
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, appoint
Ms. Euqenia Sanchez de Fuentes to the open, budgeted position of Budget Analyst,
pay grade 43, 12 months, and assign to the Office of Budget Management, effective
February 10, 2000, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.
E-5 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 conversion of a budgeted position.
Ms. Aileen Ramirez-Boucle, currently a Coordinator II, Site Planning, pay grade
41, is recommended for appointment to the open, budgeted position of Coordinator,
Construction Management, pay grade 40, Office of Capital Improvement Projects.
Ms. Ramirez-Boucle received a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree and a
Master of Science Degree from Florida International University, Miami, Florida.
From 1997 to 1999, Ms. Ramirez-Boucle was employed by the Florida Department of
Transportation, Miami, Florida. Since 1999 to the present, Ms. Ramirez-Boucle
has been employed by Miami-Dade County Public Schools as a Coordinator II, Site
Planning, her current position.
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, appoint
Ms. Aileen Ramirez-Boucle, currently a Coordinator II, Site Planning, pay grade
41, to the open, budgeted position of Coordinator, Construction Management, pay
grade 40 (career redirection), 12 months, and assign to the Office of Capital
Improvement Projects, effective February 10, 2000, or as soon thereafter as can
be facilitated.
E-9 RECOMMENDATION FOR INCREASE IN
HOURLY FEE FOR CONTRACTED WORKERS’ COMPENSATION DEFENSE COUNSEL
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, moved from being fully insured,
including defense costs for workers’ compensation claims, to becoming a State
of Florida approved self-insured employer in 1974. Since then, the Board has paid
claims, including wage replacement, medical care and defense costs out of its
general fund, while purchasing excess coverage to respond in the event of a catastrophic
claim.
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1. increase the hourly fee for Workers’ Compensation legal defense from its present rate for law services of $75/hour to $90/hour, effective March 1,2000, with all other fees for workers’ compensation defense, including paraprofessionals and law clerks to remain at $50/hour; and
2 . authorize staff to develop new legal services contracts, reflective of this rate for current and future firms who provide workers’ compensation defense, subject to a cancellation provision whereby the Board can cancel the contract at any time.
E-10 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO
ISSUE A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) TO SEEK PROPOSALS FOR A TERMINAL LEAVE
RETIREMENT PLAN
Miami-Dade County Public Schools has been made aware of various school districts
within the State of Florida who have implemented a “terminal leave retirement
plan”, consisting of an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) qualified 401(a)
program that permits government employers to pay special forms of compensation,
such as employee sick pay and annual leave, in a tax-advantaged manner. Staff
would like to explore its ability to establish a similar program by seeking
information from companies which could offer such a program through the construction
of an IRS qualified 401 (a) program, as well as utilizing the Board’s existing
403(b) program.
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve
the issuance of a Request For Information (RFI) regarding the possible implementation
of a Terminal Leave Retirement Plan by utilizing IRS qualified 401(a) and 403(b)
investment programs.
E-19 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
SAMUEL P. NEAL - CUSTODIAN
MIAMI SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
On February 7,2000, the Superintendent of Schools sent the following letter
to Mr. Samuel P. Neal:
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 February 9,2000, that the School Board suspend you and initiate dismissal
proceedings against you from your current position as Custodian at Miami Springs
Elementary School, effective at the close of the workday, February 9, 2000,
for just cause, including, but not limited to excessive absenteeism, violation
of School Board rules 6Gx13-4A-1.2a Responsibilities and Duties, and 6Gx13-4-1.08,
Violence in the Workplace, deficient performance and gross insubordination.
This action is taken in accordance with Sections 230.03(2), 230.23(5)(f), 231.3605,
and 447.209, Florida Statutes.
RECOMMENDED: That effective February 9, 2000, at the close of the workday,
the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Samuel
P. Neal, Custodian at Miami Springs Elementary, pending the outcome of a hearing,
if requested.
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E-19 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
SAMUEL P. NEAL - CUSTODIAN
MIAMI SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
On February 4,2000, the Superintendent of Schools sent the following letter
to Mr. Samuel P. Neal:
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 February 9,2000, that the School Board suspend you and initiate dismissal
proceedings against you from your current position as Custodian at Miami Springs
Elementary School, effective at the close of the workday, February 9, 2000,
for just cause, including, but not limited to, violation of School Board rules
6Gx13-4A-1.21, Responsibilities and Duties, and 6Gx13-4-I .08, Violence in the
Workplace, deficient performance and gross insubordination. This action is taken
in accordance with Sections 230.03(2), 230.23(5)(f), 231.3605, and 447.209,
Florida Statutes.
RECOMMENDED: That effective February 9, 2000, at the close of the workday,
the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Samuel
P. Neal, Custodian at Miami Springs Elementary, pending the outcome of a hearing,
if requested.
E-20 TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
OF INSTRUCTIONAL EMPLOYEE FOR FAILURE TO REMEDIATE PERFORMANCE DEFICIENCIES
DURING THE 90-CALENDAR DAY PERFORMANCE PROBATION
The following instructional employee has been notified by the Superintendent
of Schools that he has failed to satisfactorily correct identified performance
deficiencies during his 90-Calendar Day Performance Probation:
Mr. John Bullard, IV
Olinda Elementary School
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, terminate the employment contract
of the above referenced instructional employee, effective February 9, 2000,
at the close of the workday, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.
E-23 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
GREGORY SCHMIDT -TEACHER
DIVISION OF LIFE SKILLS
On February 2, 2000, the Superintendent of Schools sent the following letter
to Mr. Gregory Schmidt:
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 February 9,2000, that the School Board suspend you, for 30 workdays, effective at the close of the workday, February 9,2000, for just cause, including, but not limited to, misconduct in office, gross insubordination, violation of School Board Rules 6Gx13-4-1.08, Violence in the Workplace, and 6Gx13-4A-1.21, Responsibilities and Duties. 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.
RECOMMENDED: That effective February 9, 2000, at the close of the workday,
the School Board suspend Mr. Gregory Schmidt, Teacher at Division of Life Skills,
for 30 workdays.
E-24 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR
SELECTED TEACHERS FROM MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO PARTICIPATE IN LANGUAGE
AND CULTURE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS IN JULY 2000, AT LA UNIVERSIDAD COMPLUTENSE
DE MADRID, LA UNIVERSIDAD DE SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA, AND LA UNIVERSIDAD DE SALAMANCA,
IN SPAIN
The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) and the Ministry of Education and
Culture of Spain (MECS) have invited selected teachers from Miami-Dade County
Public Schools (M-DCPS) to participate in language and culture educational study
programs in July 2000, at La Universidad Complutense de Madrid and La Universidad
de Santiago de Compostela, in Spain. Fifteen teachers throughout the State will
be awarded full scholarships to participate in these programs at highly recognized
universities in Spain. However, because of Miami-Dade County Public Schools’
commitment to quality bilingual and multicultural education, the FDOE and MECS
have approved the allocation of 20 full scholarships for M-DCPS teachers.
G-82 AWARD OF -BID #089-2207 - AUTOBODY
REPAIRS - CARS, LIGHT AND MEDIUM TRUCKS
The purpose of this bid, opened on January 11, 2000, is to establish a contract,
to purchase, at firm unit ‘prices, quantities, as may be required, of autobody
repairs, of cars, light and medium trucks, for the Department of Transportation.
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 60 vendors sent bid forms or card notices of this advertised bid,
15 responded, with 8 bids meeting specifications, 2 non-responsive bids (did
not sign bidder qualification form) and 5 no bids.
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD,
Bid #089-2207 - AUTOBODY REPAIRS - CARS, LIGHT AND MEDIUM TRUCKS, to purchase,
at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of autobody repairs, of
cars, light and medium trucks, for the Department of Transportation, during
the term of the bid, effective February 9, 2000, through February 8, 2001, as
follows:
G-86 AWARD OF BID #100-2203 -
FRESH DELIVERED SUBMARINE SANDWICHES, A LA CARTE
The purpose of this bid, -opened on January 6, 2000, is to establish a contract,
to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of fresh delivered
submarine sandwiches, for use in 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 141 vendors
sent bid forms or card notices of this advertised bid, 18 responded, with 18
bids meeting specifications.
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD,
Bid #100-2203 - FRESH DELIVERED SUBMARINE SANDWICHES, A LA CARTE, to purchase,
at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of fresh delivered submarine
sandwiches, for use in the a la carte program at secondary schools only, for
the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the bid, effective
February 9, 2000, through February 8, 2001, as follows:
G-91 PARTIAL AWARD OF BID #I 18-2203
- FOOD ITEMS: FROZEN AND REFRIGERATED
The purpose of this bid, opened on January 11, 2000, 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 216 vendors sent bid forms or card notices
of this advertised bid, 69 responded, with 47 bids meeting specifications, (includes
12 bids meeting individual item specifications, but not all item specifications;
not all vendors bid all items) and 22 no bids.
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade, County, Florida, AWARD
Bid #118-2203 - 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 February 9, 2000, through February 8,
2001, as follows:
G-94 AWARD OF BID #I 32-ZZIO -
CHILLER SERVICE CONTRACTS
The purpose of this bid, opened on January 20, 2000, is to establish a contract,
to provide, at firm unit prices, all labor, material and equipment, to furnish
monthly air-conditioning chiller maintenance service, including water treatment,
for Maintenance and Operations. 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 100 vendors sent bid forms or
card notices of this advertised bid, 11 responded, with 7 bids meeting specifications
(includes 1 bid meeting individual item specifications, but not all item specifications;
not all vendors bid all items) and 4 no bids.
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD
Bid #I 32-ZZI 0 - CHILLER SERVICE CONTRACTS, to provide, at firm unit prices,
all labor, material and equipment, to furnish monthly air-conditioning chiller
maintenance service, including water treatment, for Maintenance and Operations,
during the term of the bid, effective March 1, 2000, through February 28, 2001,
as follows:
1. COOL BREEZE AIR CONDITIONING CORPORATION
13120 S.W. 130 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33186 ESTIMATE $373,372
OWNER: FRANK CROWLEY, PRESIDENT
Total Low Unit Price: Items 7 through 12A, 15 through 21A, 48 through 63A, and 76 through 80A.
G-95 REJECTION OF BID #133-ZZI0
- IRRIGATION SYSTEM REPAIR SERVICE CONTRACT (REBID)
The purpose of this bid, opened on January 5, 2000, was to establish a contract,
to install, repair and/or modify; at firm unit prices, irrigation systems and
related components, for Maintenance and Operations. 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 23 vendors
sent bid forms or card notices of this advertised bid 7 responded, with 5 regular
bids and 2 no bids.
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT
Bid #I33-ZZI0 - IRRIGATION SYSTEM REPAIR SERVICE CONTRACT (REBID), to enable
staff to review the estimate and specifications, to permit rebidding.
G-97 AWARD OF BID #088-2207 -
AUTOBODY REPAIRS - HEAVY-DUTY TRUCKS, VANS AND BUSES
The purpose of this bid, opened on January 11, 2000, is to establish a contract,
to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of autobody
repairs, of heavy-duty trucks, vans and buses, for the Department of Transportation.
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 55 vendors sent bid forms or card notices of this advertised bid,
12 responded, with 6 bids meeting specifications, 1 non-responsive bid (no manual
signature) and 5 no bids.
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD,
Bid #088-2207 - AUTOBODY REPAIRS - HEAVY-DUTY TRUCKS, VANS AND BUSES, to purchase,
at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of autobody repairs, of
heavy-duty trucks, vans and buses, for the Department of Transportation, during
the term of the bid, effective February 9, 2000, through February 8, 2001, as
follows:
K-22 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD
RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-4D-1.022, MANUAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL PROCEDURES
This item is submitted for consideration by the Board to amend this rule,
and to revise the document, Manual of Procedures for Managerial Exempt Personnel
(MEP), which is incorporated by reference and is a part of this rule. Changes
to the document delineates procedures for managerial exempt personnel including
employment policies and guidelines.
Attached are the Notice of Intended Action, the amended rule, and the pages
to the document, Manual of Procedures for Manaqerial Exempt Personnel (MEP),
which is incorporated by reference and is a part of this rule proposed for amendment.
Changes from the current rule are indicated by underscoring words to be added
and words to be deleted.
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:
1. amend School Board Rule 6Gx13-4D-I .022, Manual of Procedures for Managerial Exempt Personnel; and
2 . accept the amendments to the document, Manual of Procedures for Manaqerial Exempt Personnel (MEP).
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