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The agenda for regular meetings is published on the Wednesday prior to the Board meeting. The summary agenda will normally be posted here on the Thursday preceding the meeting. Revisions will generally be posted on Friday, and Tuesday PM prior to the meeting.

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, March 13, 2000.

10:00 A.M.

CONFERENCE SESSION Attendance Boundary Areas, 2000-2001

1:00 P.M.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION

SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS:

RECOGNITIONS: • National Intel Science Talent Search Winners
• Post Secondary Counselor of the Year Award

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: December 7, 9, 14, 1999; January 5, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25; February 1, 8 and 15, 2000

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: February 9, 2000

AGENDA ITEMS RESERVED FOR CONSIDERATION

PUBLIC HEARING


A. SUPERINTENDENT’S PRIORITY ITEMS


A-1 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS 1999 UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN FINAL REPORT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the Miami-Dade County Public Schools 1999 United Way Campaign Final Report, presented by the Bureau of Community Services.


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 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 00-10 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ACKNOWLEDGING THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE ANNUAL PROUD PEACE AWARDS AS WELL AS THE IMPORTANCE AND EFFECTIVENESS OF THE PROUD PROGRAM IN REDUCING VIOLENCE

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. INGRAM: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 00-10 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, acknowledging the significance of the annual PROUD Peace Awards as well as the importance and effectiveness of the PROUD Program in reducing violence.

B-3 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 00-09 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROCLAIMING THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 2000, AS "TAKE OUR CHILDREN TO WORK DAY," IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. INGRAM: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 00-09 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, proclaiming Thursday, April 27, 2000, as "Take Our Children to Work Day," in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

B-4 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 00-11 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AT THE REQUEST OF MR. DEMETRIO PÉREZ, JR., MS., SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER, ENDORSING PAN AMERICAN DAY, APRIL 14, 2000, AND PAN AMERICAN WEEK, APRIL 9-14, 2000, TO BE CELEBRATED IN ALL OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY'S PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. PÉREZ, JR.: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve resolution No. 00-11 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, at the request of Mr. Demetrio Perez, Jr., M.S., School Board Member, endorsing Pan American Day, April 14, 2000, and Pan American Week, April 9-14, 2000, to be celebrated in all of Miami-Dade County's public schools.

B-5 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 00-12 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AT THE REQUEST OF MR. DEMETRIO PÉREZ, JR., M.S., SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER, PROCLAIMING SOLIDARITY WITH NICARAGUAN FAMILIES AFFECTED BY THE IMPENDING EXPIRATION OF THE NICARAGUAN ADJUSTMENT AND CENTRAL AMERICAN RELIEF ACT (NACARA)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. PÉREZ, JR.: Request for approval of resolution No. 00-12 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, at the request of Mr. Demetrio Perez, Jr., M.S., School Board Member, proclaiming solidarity with Nicaraguan families affected by the impending expiration of the Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act (NACARA).

B-6 REVIEW OF EXISTING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS THAT ADDRESS STANDARDS OF ETHICAL CONDUCT FOR STAFF AND EXPAND THE PROGRAM FOR ALL EMPLOYEES OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS DURING THE 2000-2001 SCHOOL YEAR

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. PÉREZ: That the Superintendent of Schools review existing professional development programs that address standards of ethical conduct for staff and expand the program for all employees in Miami-Dade County Public Schools during the 2000-2001 school year, at a cost not to exceed $40,000.

B-7 SELECTION CRITERIA COMMITTEE

B-8 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT, IN COOPERATION WITH THE UNITED TEACHERS OF DADE (UTD), A SCHOOL RECOGNITION PROGRAM TO HONOR SCHOOLS THAT SHOW IMPROVEMENT ON DISTRICT AND STATE TESTING PROGRAMS, AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $8,000

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. PÉREZ, JR.: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to develop and implement, in cooperation with the United Teachers of Dade (UTD), a School Recognition Program to honor schools that show improvement on district and state testing programs, at a cost not to exceed $8,000. The appropriations for this item will be included in the 2000-2001 Tentative Budget to be recommended for adoption in July 2000.

B-9 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AT THE REQUEST OF MR. DEMETRIO PÉREZ, JR., M.S., SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER, ENDORSE THE VOLUNTEER MIAMI 2000 HIGH SCHOOL FAIR, MARCH 22, 2000

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. PÉREZ, JR.: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, at the request of Mr. Demetrio Pérez, Jr., M.S., School Board Member, endorse the Volunteer Miami 2000 High School Fair, March 22, 2000.

B-10 SIGNAGE ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. INGRAM: That the Superintendent of Schools direct staff to explore, in conjunction with appropriate staff of Miami-Dade County, the feasibility of amending pertinent ordinances to control the location of commercial outdoor advertising such that it is compatible with school-sites.

B-11 DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO PROVIDE THE BOARD A REPORT ITEMIZING FIRE SAFETY DEFICIENCIES IN EACH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL AND A PLAN ON HOW THEY WILL BE REMEDIED WITHIN THE NEXT 30 DAYS, OR CONTESTED, IF MITIGATING CIRCUMSTANCES EXIST

B-12 REQUEST TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES TO PERIODICALLY REVIEW AND REVISE SCHOOL BOARD RULE 6Gx13-6A-1.47, CHARTER SCHOOLS, TO INCORPORATE AMENDMENTS REFLECTING THE LEGISLATION AS WELL AS PROCEDURES AND/OR MECHANISMS THAT STRENGTHEN CHARTER SCHOOL ACCOUNTABILITY

B-13 INCLUSION OF A MECHANISM TO PROVIDE STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO ATTEND SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMS WITH STUDENTS FROM DIFFERENT RACIAL AND ETHNIC BACKGROUNDS

B-14 FIRE CODE INSPECTIONS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. KROP: That staff meet as soon as possible with representatives from interested municipalities to discuss the state fire codes under which we operate, and how they differ -if at all- from local municipal codes. The purpose of this meeting would be to enlighten all parties and clarify the responsibilities of each entity. To facilitate the meeting, the State will be asked to assign an official who is familiar with fire code standards as they are applicable to public schools.


C. DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT: EDUCATION


C-1 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 00-08 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENDORSING MARCH 13-17, 2000, AS "SCHOOL SOCIAL WORK WEEK" IN ALL MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 00-08 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorsing March 13-17,2000, as "School Social Work Week" in all Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

C-2 SUBMISSION OF CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION WITH RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO NEGOTIATE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR THE 2001-2002 SCHOOL YEAR

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

1. approve the Hialeah Gardens Language Immersion Charter School application and authorize the negotiation of a 15-year charter school contractual agreement for the 2001-2002 through 2015-2016 school years; and
2. authorize the Superintendent to negotiate with the approved applicant the charter school contractual agreement which reflects the content of the application, as approved by the School Board, and in compliance with Florida Statutes and State Board of Education Rule, such charter school contractual agreement to be submitted for School Board consideration at a subsequent meeting, at which time there will be a public hearing to provide for community input.

C-3 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF TH E COMPREHENSIVE MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE PLAN ENTITLED "MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE LITERACY- BRIDGES TO THE WORKPLACE"

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

1. approve the Comprehensive Mathematics and Science Plan entitled "Mathematics and Science Literacy - Bridges to the Workplace"; and
2. direct the Superintendent to submit budget proposals for this plan as part of the 2000-2001 budget cycle.

C-4 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ESTABLISH A BIOMEDICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL AGRICULTURE TECHNOLOGY MAGNET PROGRAM AT JOHN F. KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL BEGINNING IN THE 2000-2001 SCHOOL YEAR

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

1. authorize the Superintendent to establish a Biomedical and Environmental Agriculture Technology magnet program at John F. Kennedy Middle School beginning in the 2000-2001 school year; and
2. authorize the Superintendent to include an increase in the operating budget of the magnet programs to fund this program at $197,050 for implementation in the 2000-2001 school year; $162,107 in the 2001-2002 school year; and $170,117 for the 2002-2003 and subsequent school years.

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

C-11 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS/AGENCIES TO PROVIDE COUNSELING SERVICES IN 19 PROGRAMS FOR EMOTIONALLY HANDICAPPED STUDENTS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $560,250, 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 for mental health professionals/agencies to provide counseling services in 19 programs for emotionally handicapped students, in an amount not to exceed $560,250, 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-12 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY ASSOCIATION OF MIAMI, INC., TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $39,130, FROM MARCH 16,2000 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2000

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with United Cerebral Palsy Association of Miami, Inc., to provide educational-services to exceptional students, in an amount not to exceed $39,130, from March 16, 2000 through June 30-2000. The appropriation for this item is included in the General Fund of the 1999-2000 Adopted Budget.

C-21 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE DELTA EDUCATION, HEALTH AND CULTURAL INITIATIVE (PROJECT VISION), IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $98,687, TO INCREASE OPPORTUNITIES AND DEVELOP ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMMING FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS, FROM MARCH 16, 2000 THROUGH DECEMBER 15, 2000

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with the Delta Education, Health and Cultural Initiative (Project Vision), in an amount not to exceed $98,687, to increase opportunities and develop alternative programming for children and adults in the Carol City area of Miami-Dade County, from March 16, 2000 through December 15, 2000. The appropriation for this item is included in the General Fund of the 1999-2000 Adopted Budget.

C-30 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
CASE NO.: SM-105 (1999/2000) DOB: 01/30/85

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-105 (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-31 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 10
CASE NO.: SM-123 (1999/2000) DOB: 07/20/82

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-123 (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: 11
CASE NO.: SM-130 (1999/2000) DOB: 08/06/82

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-130 (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-33 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 10
CASE NO.: SM-132 (1999/2000) DOB: 12/03/81

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-132 (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-34 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 07
CASE NO.: SM-133 (1999/2000) DOB: 05/28/85

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-133 (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: 07
CASE NO.: SM-182 (1999/2000) DOB: 03/31/87

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-182 (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-36 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08
CASE NO.: SM-137 (1999/2000) DOB: 05/21/86

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-137 (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: 09
CASE NO.: SM-139 (1999/2000) DOB: 01/17/83

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-139 (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-38 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08
CASE NO.: SM-140 (1999/2000) DOB: 07/22/84

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-140 (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-39 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 07
CASE NO.: SM-143 (1999/2000) DOB: 10/30/84

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-143 (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-40 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08
CASE NO.: SM-146 (1999/2000) DOB: 11/11/84

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-146 (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-41 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 06
CASE NO.: SM-183 (1999/2000) DOB: 082387

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-183 (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-42 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 06
CASE NO.: SM-147 (1999/2000) DOB: 10/13/87

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-147 (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-43 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 10
CASE NO.: SM-150 (1999/2000) DOB: 11/18/82

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-150 (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-44 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 07
CASE NO.: SM-154 (1999/2000) DOB: 10/16/87

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-154 (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-45 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
CASE NO.: SM-156 (1999/2000) DOB: 09/22/82

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-156 (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-46 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 07
CASE NO.: SM-157 (1999/2000) DOB: 11/04/85

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-157 (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-47 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08
CASE NO.: SM-168 (1999/2000) DOB: 01/29/86

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-168 (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-48 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 11
CASE NO.: SM-170 (1999/2000) DOB: 05/12/83

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-170 (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-49 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 10
CASE NO.: SM-171 (1999/2000) DOB: 03/13/83

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-171 (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-50 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 07
CASE NO.: SM-172 (1999/2000) DOB: 12/11/86

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-172 (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-51 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 10
CASE NO.: SM-175 (1999/2000) DOB: 04/23/82

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-175 (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-52 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
CASE NO.: SM-176 (1999/2000) DOB: 11/07/84

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-176 (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-53 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 07
CASE NO.: SM-177 (1999/2000) DOB: 12/114/85

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-177 (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-54 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08
CASE NO.: SM-178 (1999/2000) DOB: 01/29/85

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-178 (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.

D. DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT: SCHOOL OPERATIONS


D-1 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR STUDENTS TO TRAVEL OUT-OF-COUNTRY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the out-of-country field trip to Austria and Germany for students enrolled at Charles R. Drew Middle School, March 31, 2000 through April 9, 2000.

D-2 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR STUDENTS TO TRAVEL OUT-OF-COUNTRY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the out-of-country field trip to San Juan/Ponce, Puerto Rico, for students enrolled at North Dade Middle School, March 30, 2000 through April 4, 2000.

D-3 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR STUDENTS TO TRAVEL OUT-OF-COUNTRY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the out-of-country field trip to Italy, Austria, Switzerland, and Germany for students enrolled at South Dade Senior High School, March 30, 2000 through April 8, 2000.

D-4 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR STUDENTS TO TRAVEL OUT-OF-COUNTRY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the out-of-country field trip to London, England and Paris, France, for students at the School for Advanced Studies, April 26, 2000 through May 4, 2000.

D-5 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR STUDENTS TO TRAVEL OUT-OF-COUNTRY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the out-of-country field trip to Spain and France, for students at Miami Senior High School, March 30, 2000 through April 8, 2000.

D-6 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR STUDENTS TO TRAVEL OUT-OF-STATE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the out-of-state field trip to Birmingham, Alabama, for students at Jack D. Gordon Elementary School, May 7, 2000 through May 9, 2000.

D-7 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DONATION OF AUTOMATED ELECTRONIC DEFIBRILLATORS FROM ARVIDA REALTY SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept a donation of eight automated electronic defibrillators (AED) from Arvida Realty Services for selected senior high schools, and authorize solicitation of funds from agencies and corporations to provide AED's for all senior high schools in the district.

D-8 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR STUDENTS TO TRAVEL OUT-OF-COUNTRY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the out-of-country field trip to Italy and Greece for students at Miami Southridge Senior High School, March 31, 2000 through April 8, 2000.


E. DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT: PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT AND SERVICES


E-1 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NONINSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: JANUARY 5 - FEBRUARY 1, 2000

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 889.

E-2 APPOINTMENTS AND 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, March 16, 2000, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.

E-3 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ESTABLISH AND CLASSIFY THE CONTRACTED POSITION OF MEDIA RELATIONS OFFICER

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, effective March 16, 2000, establish and classify the contracted position of Media Relations Officer, with an annual salary range between $77,860 to $113,100.

E-4 1. ESTABLISH AND CLASSIFY MANAGERIAL EXEMPT POSITION
2. DELETE PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL POSITION
3. ESTABLISH AND CLASSIFY PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL POSITION

RECOMMENDED: That effective March 16, 2000, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1. Establish and classify the managerial exempt position of District Director, WLRN Educational Services, MEP pay grade 23;
2. Delete the professional and technical position of Supervisor I, Radio/TV Engineering, pay grade 43: and
3. Establish and classify the professional and technical position of Director of Integrated Media Services Engineering, pay grade 46.

E-5 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST,
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY AND MEDIA SUPPORT SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County. Florida, appoint Mr. David M. Shulman, to the open budgeted position of Instructional Support Specialist, MEP pay grade 20, 12 months, and assign to the Division of Instructional Technology and Media Support, effective March 16, 2000, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.

E-6 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
COORDINATOR
RECORDS AND FORMS MANAGEMENT

E-7 APPOINT AND ASSIGN (LATERAL):
COORDINATOR,
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT FACILITIES PLANNING

RECOMMENDED; That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, laterally assign Mr. Michael Krtausch, currently a Coordinator I, Trades, pay grade 40, Asbestos Management, to the open, budgeted position of Coordinator, Construction Management, pay grade 40, 12 months, and assign to Facilities Planning, effective March 16 2000, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.

E-8 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
MANAGER II (2)
COMMUNITY SCHOOL FISCAL SERVICES

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

1. Ms. Karen L. Hargreaves to the open, budgeted position of Manager II, Community School Fiscal Services, pay grade 38, and assign to the Division of Community Education, effective March 16, 2000, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated; and
2. Ms. Carlena M. Mitchell to the open, budgeted position of Manager II, Community School Fiscal Services, pay grade 38. and assign to the Office of Workforce Development, effective March 16, 2000, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.

E-9 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
COMMUNICATION ANALYST I (4)

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

1. Mr. Oscar G. Ledee to the open, budgeted position of Communication Analyst I, pay grade 39, 12 months, and assign to the Office of Information Technology, effective March 16, 2000, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated;
2 Mr. Jose A. Rojo to the open, budgeted position of Communication Analyst I, pay grade 39, 12 months, and assign to the Office of Information Technology, effective March 16, 2000, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated;
3. Mr. Michael Zambrano to the open, budgeted position of Communication Analyst I, pay grade 39, 12 months, and assign to the Office of Information Technology, effective March 16, 2000. or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated; and
4. Mr. Patrick Schneider to the open, budgeted position of Communication Analyst I, pay grade 39, 12 months, and assign to the Office of Information Technology, effective March 16, 2000. or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.

E-10 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
COORDINATOR, CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (2)
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS

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

1. Mr. Joaquin M. Ceballos to the open, budgeted position of Coordinator, Construction Management, pay grade 40, 12 months, and assign to Facilities Planning and Construction, effective March 16, 2000. or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated; and
2. Mr. Juan C. Salinas to the open, budgeted position of Coordinator, Construction Management, pay grade 40, 2 months, and assign to Facilities Planning and Construction, effective March 16, 2000, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.

E-11 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT - CHIEF OF POLICE, MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

E-12 APPOINTMENT OF PERSONNEL TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT OR EXTENDED ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR 2000-2001

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, effective July 1, 2000, approve nominations of the instructional personnel whose names appear on Appointment List 1 for professional service contract, subject to reduction-in-force procedures, in accordance with state statutes, collective bargaining provisions, and Miami-Dade County School Board rules.

E-13 APPOINTMENT OF INSTRUCTIONAL SUPERVISORS, ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS AND PRINCIPALS TO ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR 2000-2001

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, effective July 1, 2000, approve nominations of instructional supervisors, assistant principals, and principals whose names appear on Appointment List 2 for annual contract, subject to reduction-in-force procedures in accordance with state statutes and Miami-Dade County School Board rules.

E-14 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO EXTEND THE CURRENT CONTRACT WITH PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS TO PROVIDE CASUALTY ACTUARIAL SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida extend the contract with the firm of PriceWaterhouseCoopers (previously Coopers & Lybrand) to perform casualty actuarial analyses, as stipulated in RFP 234-TT-10, for a two-year period at a fee of $11,500 for actuarial analysis to be completed as of June 30, 2000, and $11,500 for the actuarial analysis to be completed as of June 20, 2001. The appropriation for this item is included in the General Fund of The 1999-2000 Adopted Budget.

E-15 STUDENT ACCIDENT AND FOOTBALL ACCIDENT INSURANCE

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

1. renew its student accident insurance program, pursuant to the terms and conditions of RFB #298-RR-10, to ITT Hartford Life Insurance Company (A.M. Best A++ XI), through School Insurance of Florida, lnc., Orlando, Florida, for a one-year period, effective the first day of the fall term for the 2000-2001 school year, through the first day of the 2001-2002 school year, with an additional one-year renewal authorized if the rates, coverages, terms and conditions do not change, not to exceed two years, or the first day of the fall term for the 2002-2003 school year at the following rates:

LOW OPTION
SCHOOL TIME ONLY COVERAGE (K-6): $ 6.00
SCHOOL TIME ONLY COVERAGE (7-12): $ 9.00
HIGH OPTION
SCHOOL TIME ONLY COVERAGE (K-6); $11.00
SCHOOL TIME ONLY COVERAGE (7-12): $20.00
LOW OPTION
24-HOUR COVERAGE $31.00
HIGH OPTION
24-HOUR COVERAGE $50.00
OPTIONAL DENTAL $ 2.00

2. award its football accident insurance program, pursuant to the terms and conditions of Bid #298-RR-10, to Legion Insurance Company (A.M. Best A VIII), through McKinley Financial Services, Inc. for an initial one-year term, effective the first day of fall football practice for the 2000-2001 school year, at the fall season rate of $99.00 per enrolled student, and the spring season rate of $20.00 per enrolled student, with an additional one-year renewal authorized if the rates, coverages, terms and conditions do not change, not to exceed two years or the first day of the fall season football practice for the 2002-2003 school year; and

3. authorize expenditures for the Board subsidy for fall and spring seasons football premium with the Board paying $69 and the athlete paying $30, equaling the total fall premium of $99 per enrolled athlete, and the Board paying $10 and the athlete paying $10, equating the total spring premium of $20 per enrolled athlete, funding for this contribution to be taken from the football insurance budget (Fund 0100, Object 5321, Location 9112, Program 9883, Function 7730).

E-16 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
SUSAN E. DOWDA - EXECUTIVE SECRETARY I
MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS, CORAL REEF SATELLITE

RECOMMENDED: That effective March 15, 2000, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Susan E. Dowda, Executive Secretary I, Maintenance and Operations, Coral Reef Satellite, pending the outcome of a hearing if requested.

E-17 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
RAYMOND S. DURANT - HEAD CUSTODIAN
PONCE DE LEON MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective March 15, 2000, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Raymond B. Durant, Head Custodian, Ponce de Leon Middle School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

E-18 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
DANIEL M. FRANCIA - TEACHER
HIALEAH-MIAMI LAKES SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective March 15, 2000, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Daniel M. Francia, Teacher at Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High School, for 20 workdays.

E-19 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
HAYWARD TAYLOR - SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
SOUTHWEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective March 15, 2000, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Hayward Taylor, School Bus Driver, at Southwest Transportation Center, for 30 workdays, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

E-20 TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS OF INSTRUCTIONAL EMPLOYEES FOR FAILURE TO SATISFACTORILY CORRECT PERFORMANCE DEFICIENCIES DURING THE 90-CALENDAR DAY PERFORMANCE PROBATION AND GROSS INSUBORDINATION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, terminate the employment contract of Ms Carole L. Abril, Miami Carol City Senior High School, and Ms. Priscilla G. Kruize, Gulfstream Elementary School, instructional employees, effective March 15, 2000, at the close of the workday, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

E-21 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
WILNITA L. RIGGINS - SCHOOL SECURITY MONITOR
JOHN I. SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective March 15, 2000, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Wilnita L. Riggins, School Security Monitor, John I. Smith Elementary School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

E-22 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
GIOVANNI CASTRO - SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
CENTRAL WEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective March 15,2000, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Giovanni Castro, School Bus Driver, Central West Transportation Center, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

E-23 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
JOSE H. MARTINEZ - PATROL OFFICER
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL POLICE

RECOMMENDED: That effective March 15, 2000, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Jose H. Martinez, Patrol Officer, Miami-Dade County School Police, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.


F. DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT: FEDERAL AND GRANTS ADMINISTRATION


F-1 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH THE PUBLIC HEALTH TRUST OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO FUND THE DENTAL CLINIC AT LINDSEY HOPKINS TECHNICAL EDUCATION CENTER AND AT ROBERT MORGAN VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE, REIMBURSABLE COST PERIOD, OCTOBER 1, 1999 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2000

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into contractual agreements with the Public Health Trust of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to fund the dental clinic at Lindsey Hopkins Technical Education Center, in the amount not to exceed $130,000, and at Robert Morgan Vocational Technical Institute, in the amount not to exceed $55,000, reimbursable cost period, October 1, 1999 -September 30, 2000.

F-2 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING THE 1999-2000 IDEA, PART B, SPECIAL PROJECT: FLORIDA INCLUSION NETWORK, MARCH 16, 2000 - AUGUST 31, 2000

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to:

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education, in the amount of $250,000, for funding the 1999-2000 IDEA, Part B, Special Project: Florida Inclusion Network, March 16, 2000 - August 31, 2000; and
2. Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

F-3 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY, CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF TEACHING AND LEARNING, TO IMPLEMENT THE BEACH STUDENT HEALTH CLUB GRANT, REIMBURSABLE COST PERIOD, JANUARY 26, 2000 - JUNE 15, 2000

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-bade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to:

1. enter into a contractual agreement with Florida State University, Center for the Study of Teaching and Learning, to implement the Beach Student Health Club Grant, reimbursable cost period, January 26, 2000 - June 2000; and
2. Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

F-4 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING THE EVEN START FAMILY LITERACY GRANT, REIMBURSABLE COST PERIOD, OCTOBER 1, 1999 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2000

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to:

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education, in the amount of $123,138, for funding the Even Start Family Literacy Grant, reimbursable cost period, October 1, 1999- September 30, 2000; and
2. Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

F-5 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOICE OPEN ENROLLMENT GRANT PROGRAM, REIMBURSABLE COST PERIOD, NOVEMBER 15, 1999 - JUNE 30, 2000

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to:

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education, in the amount of $950,000, for funding under the Public School Choice Open Enrollment Grant Program, reimbursable cost period, November 15,1999 - June 30, 2000; and
2. Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

F-6 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND THE FLORIDA EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION FOR FUNDING THE PROJECT COMPUTERS 2000 GRANT AT PHILLIS WHEATLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, FEBRUARY 29, 2000-SEPTEMBER 30, 2000

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a grant award, in the form of computers, software, and Florida Educational Technology Conference registrations, from the Florida Department of Education and the Florida Educational Technology Corporation for funding the Project Computers 2000 Grant at Phillis Wheatley Elementary School, February 29, 2000 - September 30, 2000.

F-7 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE WALTON FAMILY FOUNDATION, INC., FOR FUNDING THE SCHOOL REFORM PLANNING INITIATIVE, REIMBURSABLE COST PERIOD, MARCH 1, 2000 - DECEMBER 31, 2000

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to:

1. accept a grant award from The Walton Family Foundation, Inc., in the amount of $33,355, for funding the School Reform Planning Initiative, reimbursable cost period, March 1, 2000 - December 31, 2000; and
2. Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

G. CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER: FINANCIAL AFFAIRS


G-1 RESOLUTION NO. 1, 1999-00 CAPITAL OUTLAY FUNDS BUDGET

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 1, 1999-00 Capital Outlay Funds Budget, (1) recognizing new revenues, (2) amending appropriations, and (3) documenting changes in object codes, as described and summarized.

G-2 RESOLUTION NO. 1, 1999-00 DEBT SERVICE FUNDS BUDGET

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 1, 1999-00 Debt Service Funds Budget, (1) recognizing changes in revenue and transfers in from other funds, and (2) amending appropriations.

G-11 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR JANUARY 2000

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Monthly Financial Report for January 2000.

G-61 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL AWARDS ON TERM BIDS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, APPROVE the supplemental awards on the following term bids, inasmuch as the estimated requirements, previously awarded by the Board, will be exceeded before the bid terms expire:

Bid #151-VV10M/WBE – FURNISH AND INSTALL FENCE AND GATES, to establish a contract, at firm unit prices, to furnish and install chain link fences, gates, accessories, and related services, at any Miami-Dade County Public Schools location, for Maintenance and Operations, during the term of the bid, effective May 13, 1999, through May 12, 2000. This supplemental award is requested due to increased requests by school and region administrations, for fencing of school sites. Maintenance and Operations has identified twelve (12) projects district-wide, totaling $156,136, requiring immediate attention.

Fund Source: Various
M/WBE Eligibility: Hispanic Female

1. GOMEZ AND SON FENCE
10805 N.W. 22 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: CARIDAD GOMEZ

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $210,949.10
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $ 0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $156,136.00

Bid #211-VV11 – SCHOOL BUS RADIO SYSTEM LEASE/ PURCHASE, to establish a contract, to lease/purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of school bus radio systems, for the Department of Transportation, during the term of the bid, effective April 15, 1998, through April 14, 2000. This supplemental award is requested due to increased usage resulting from the addition of Stores and Mail Distribution and Maintenance Materials Management vehicles. The company providing the service to these vehicles was sold and the frequencies used, discontinued. The supplemental amount requested is based on the average monthly expenditure amount needed to provide this service to these additional vehicles.

Fund Source: 0100-General
M/WBE Eligibility: None

1. CLASSIC VENTURES DIVERSIFIED, INC.
D/B/A RAPID COMMUNICATIONS
1461 BANKS ROAD
MARGATE, FL 33063
OWNER: DOUGLAS SINCLAIR, PRESIDENT

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $250,560.00
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $ 0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $ 17,280.00

Bid #015-XX02 – FERTILIZER, to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of fertilizer, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective September 7, 1999, through August 31, 2000. This supplemental award is requested due to fertilization cycles of senior high school athletic fields. Last contract usage averaged $602.64, per month, while this year’s usage has averaged $1,612.50, per month. The supplemental amount requested is based on the increased number of scheduled fertilization cycles, for high school athletic fields, from two (2) cycles to four (4) cycles, per year.

Fund Source:0100-General
M/WBE Eligibility: None

1. SUNNILAND CORPORATION
P.O. BOX 8001
SANFORD, FL 32772-8001
OWNER: THOMAS W. MOORE, PRESIDENT

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $ 6,600.00
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $ 0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $ 14,520.00

Bid #138-XX04 – COMPUTER EQUIPMENT SERVICE AND REPAIR (ON-SITE), to establish a contract, to provide, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of on-site computer equipment service and repair, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective February 1, 1999, through June 30, 2000. This supplemental award is requested due to higher than anticipated usage, resulting from various types of computer equipment out of warranty. This is a first time bid with no previous service history. The monthly usage has averaged approximately $28,087. The supplemental amount requested is based on the average monthly expenditure amount, times the sixteen (16) month contract period, minus the original award amount.

Fund Source: 0100-General
M/WBE Eligibility: None

1. DALY COMPUTER
7-1 METROPOLITAN COURT
GAITHERSBURG, MD 20878
OWNER: RYAN T. YU, PRESIDENT

2. KOMPUTER KINGDOM, INC.
4836 VICTOR STREET
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32207
OWNER: JAY DAVIS

3. R.S. COMPUTER SALES, INC.
2700 S.W. 3 AVENUE, SUITE 2F
MIAMI, FL 33129
OWNER: RICHARD SHELLOW, PRESIDENT

4. SCANTRON SERVICE GROUP
2020 SOUTH 156 CIRCLE
OMAHA, NE 68130-2585
OWNER: DAVID CONWAY, PRESIDENT

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $360,000.00
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $ 0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $ 89,392.00

Bid #174-XX06 – CLASSROOM MATERIALS CATALOG DISCOUNT, to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm discounts, quantities, as may be required, to establish a contract, of classroom materials, for various schools, during the term of the bid, effective April 14, 1999, through August 31, 2000. This supplemental award is requested due to a sixteen (16) month contract period. Last contract usage averaged $169,764.85, per month, while this year’s usage has averaged $192,205.14, per month. The supplemental amount requested is based on the average monthly expenditure amount, times the sixteen (16) month contract period, minus the original award amount.

Fund Source: Various
M/WBE Eligibility: Female – No Dollar Amount
Hispanic Female – No Dollar amount

1. ABC SCHOOL SUPPLY, INC.
3312 NORTH BERKELEY LAKE ROAD
DULUTH, GA 30096
OWNER: CARL ANDERSON, PRESIDENT

2. ACE EDUCATIONAL SUPPLIES, INC.
5595 SOUTH UNIVERSITY DRIVE
DAVIE, FL 33328
OWNER: RICHARD LUDWIG, PRESIDENT

3. AFP INDUSTRIES, INC.
4436 S.W. 74 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: VIVIAN CASTELLANOS, PRESIDENT (HF)

4. ALBANESI EDUCATIONAL CENTER
708 NORTH MACARTHUR BOULEVARD
IRVING, TX 75061
OWNER: FRANCO ALBANESI, OWNER

5. AMERICAN EAGLE
D/B/A TEACHER’S DISCOVERY
2741 PALDAN DRIVE
AUBURN HILLS, MI 48326
OWNER: BRUCE MCWILLIAMS, PRESIDENT

6. AMFAK, INC.
3160 S.W. 22 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33145
OWNER: EDWARD CANN, PRESIDENT

7. A.W. PELLER AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
P.O. BOX 106
HAWTHORNE, NJ 07507-0106
OWNER: ALLEN W. PELLER

8. BECKLEY CARDY, A SCHOOL SPECIALTY COMPANY
100 PARAGON PARKWAY
MANSFIELD, OH 44903
OWNER: MEZZANINE LENDING ASSOCIATION, I.

9. BEST LABS
6541-44 STREET NORTH, SUITE 6005
PINELLAS PARK, FL 33781
OWNER: RAY-O-VAC

10. BMI EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
P.O. BOX 800
DAYTON, NJ 08810-0800
OWNER: JERRY WAGNER, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

11. BRUCE A. ITHIER, LEPIDOPTERIST
P.O. BOX 392
BOLIVAR, PA 15923
OWNER: BRUCE A. ITHIER

12. BSN SPORTS
P.O. BOX 7726
DALLAS, TX 75209
OWNER: JOHN WALKER, PRESIDENT

13. CARLEX, INC.
P.O. BOX 81786
ROCHESTER, MI 48308
OWNER: EVA HANNA, PRESIDENT

14. CENTRAL AUDIO VISUAL, INC.
1212 SOUTH ANDREWS AVENUE
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33316
OWNER: MICHAEL S. LEVER, PRESIDENT

15. CHILDCRAFT EDUCATION CORPORATION
P.O. BOX 3239
LANCASTER, PA 17604-3239
OWNER: RON SUCHODOLSKI, PRESIDENT

16. CLASSIC SCHOOL PRODUCTS
174 SEMORAN COMMERCE PLACE
SUITE A-106
APOPKA, FL 32703
OWNER: CHARLOTTE SELTZER, PRESIDENT

17. COMMUNITY PRODUCTS LLC
D/B/A COMMUNITY PLAYTHINGS
P.O. BOX 255
FARMINGTON, PA 15437
OWNER: CHRISTIAN P. DOMER, PRESIDENT

18. CUISENAIRE COMPANY OF AMERICA, INC.
P.O. BOX 5026-10 BANK STREET
WHITE PLAINS, NY 10602
OWNER: PETER JOVANOVICH, PRESIDENT

19. DELTA EDUCATION, INC.
P.O. BOX 3000
NASHUA, NH 03061
OWNER: STEPHAN KOHLER, PRESIDENT

20. DEMCO, INC.
P.O. BOX 7488
MADISON, WI 53707
OWNER: ED MUIR, PRESIDENT

21. DICK BLICK COMPANY
P.O. BOX 26
ALLENTOWN, PA 18105
OWNER: BOB BUCHSBAUM, C.E.O.

22. DIDAX EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
395 MAIN STREET
ROWLEY, MA 01969
OWNER: BRIAN SCARLET, PRESIDENT

23. DRAGO – NEWTON SCHOOL EQUIPMENT
P.O. BOX 4868
HIALEAH, FL 33014
OWNER: MARK GURMAN, PRESIDENT

24. EARLY SCHOOL MATERIALS COMPANY
P.O. BOX 727
LAFAYETTE, OR 97127
OWNER: J.M. ROCKWOOD

25. EDUCATORS OUTLET
P.O. BOX 397
TIMNATH, CO 80547
OWNER: ROBERT BOND, PRESIDENT

26. ELLISON EDUCATIONAL EQUIPMENT, INC.
25862 COMMERCENTRE DRIVE
LAKE FOREST, CA 92630-8804
OWNER: LISA CORCORAN, PRESIDENT

27. ERNIE MORRIS ENTERPRISES, INC.
P.O. BOX 818
BUSHNELL, FL 33513
OWNER: ERNEST MORRIS, PRESIDENT

28. ETA
620 LAKEVIEW PARKWAY
VERNON HILLS, IL 60061
OWNER: DENNIS GOLDMAN, PRESIDENT

29. GAIL W. BAUMAN
5435 BRANDY CIRCLE
FORT MYERS, FL 33919
OWNER: GAIL BAUMAN

30. GAYLORD BROTHERS
A DIVISION OF THE CROXDON COMPANY, INC.
P.O. BOX 4901
SYRACUSE, NY 13221-4901
OWNER: MORRIS H. BERGREEN, PRESIDENT

31. GET SMART
P.O. BOX 56-1987
MIAMI, FL 33256-1987
OWNER: CAROLE BERNSTEIN, PRESIDENT (WF)

32. GEYER INSTRUCTIONAL AIDS COMPANY, INC.
P.O. BOX 10060
FORT WAYNE, IN 46850
OWNER: FRED L. GEYER, PRESIDENT

33. HELEN GILMORE, INC.
D/B/A HELEN GILMORE LEARNING CENTER
P.O. BOX 19015
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33416-9015
OWNER: HELEN GILMORE, PRESIDENT

34. HIGHSMITH, INC.
W5527 HIGHWAY 106
FORT ATKINSON, WI 53538
OWNER: DUNCAN HIGHSMITH, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

35. IT’S ELEMENTARY
P.O. BOX 1151
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55440-1151
OWNER: PAUL GRIFFITH, PRESIDENT

36. J. L. HAMMETT COMPANY
2050 POSTAL WAY
DALLAS, TX 75212
OWNER: RICHMOND HOLDEN, JR., PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

37. THE JULIANA GROUP, INC.
7 DRAYTON STREET, SUITE 208
SAVANNAH, GA 31401
OWNER: DAVID K. LERCH

38. LAKESHORE LEARNING MATERIALS
2695 EAST DOMINGUEZ STREET
CARSON, CA 90749
OWNER: LAKESHORE EQUIPMENT COMPANY

39. KAPLAN COMPANIES, INC.
P.O. BOX 609
LEWISVILLE, NC 27023
OWNER: HAL KAPLAN, PRESIDENT

40. MAR*CO PRODUCTS, INC.
1443 OLD YORK ROAD
WARMINSTER, PA 18974
OWNER: ARDEN MARTENE, PRESIDENT

41. MATRIX DATA CORPORATION
21555 DRAKE ROAD
CLEVELAND, OH 44136
OWNER: VI OCRANE, PRESIDENT

42. MICHAEL OLAF COMPANY
P.O. BOX 1162
ARCATA, CA 95518
OWNER: SUSAN STEPHENSON

43. MODERN CURRICULUM, INC.
4350 EQUITY DRIVE
P.O. BOX 2649
COLUMBUS, OH 43216-2649
OWNER: CAITLIN ROTCHFORD

44. MPI SCHOOL & INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES
P.O. BOX 24155
LANSING, MI 48909
OWNER: DAVID MCSHERRY, PRESIDENT

45. NASCO
901 JANESVILLE AVENUE
P.O. BOX 901
FORT ATKINSON, WI 53538-0901
OWNER: RICHARD CIURCZAK, PRESIDENT

46. NIENHUIS MONTESSORI U.S.A., INC.
320 PIONEER WAY
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94041
OWNER: NIENHUIS MONTESSORI

47. ORIENTAL TRADING COMPANY, INC.
P.O. BOX 2050
OMAHA, NE 68103-2050
OWNER: TERRY MATANACE, PRESIDENT

48. FRANK PAXTON AND COMPANY
D/B/A PAXTON - PATTERSON
1003A GREENTREE EXECUTIVE CAMPUS
MARLTON, NJ 08053
OWNER: A. WENDT, PRESIDENT

49. PRIORITY MONTESSORI MATERIALS
3920 ‘P’ ROAD
PAONIA, CO 81428
OWNER: RUTH A. PRYOR

50. PRUFROCK PRESS, INC.
P.O. BOX 8813
WACO, TX 76714
OWNER: JOEL MCINTOSH

51. PYRAMID SCHOOL PRODUCTS
6510 NORTH 54 STREET
TAMPA, FL 33810-1994
OWNER: LAWRENCE A. MILLER, PRESIDENT

52. QUEEN OFFICE SUPPLIES, INC.
19 WEST 23 STREET, #903
NEW YORK, NY 10011
OWNER: CAROLYN WIXMAN, PRESIDENT (WF)

53. QUILL CORPORATION
100 SCHELTER ROAD
LINCOLNSHIRE, IL 60069
OWNER: JACK MILLER, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

54. REAL-WAY, INC.
D/B/A REAL-WAY SCHOOL SUPPLY
18699 S.W. 107 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33157
OWNER: VALERIE FRANK, PRESIDENT

55. REPLICAS BY TYSON
P.O. BOX 159
COVINGTON, OH 45318-0159
OWNER: FREDERICK J. TYSON, PRESIDENT

56. RHYTHM BAND INSTRUMENTS, INC.
P.O. BOX 126
FORT WORTH, TX 76101-6126
OWNER: BOB BERGIN, PRESIDENT

57. SAX ARTS & CRAFTS
2405 SOUTH CALHOUN ROAD
NEW BERLIN, WI 53151
OWNER: RICHARD NAGEL, PRESIDENT

58. SCHOOL SPECIALTY
101 ALMGREN DRIVE
P.O. BOX 3004
AGAWAM, MA 01001-8004
OWNER: DAVID KRUPCZAK, PRESIDENT

59. SCHOOL STUFF, INC.
8595 COLLEGE PARKWAY
FORT MYERS, FL 33919
OWNER: MICHELLE LATORRE, PRESIDENT

60. STECK – VAUGHN COMPANY
P.O. BOX 26015
AUSTIN, TX 78759
OWNER: RICHARD BLUMENTHAL, PRESIDENT

61. SPORTIME LLC
ONE SPORTIME WAY
ATLANTA, GA 30340
OWNER: GENESIS DIRECT

62. T.F.H. (U.S.A.), LTD.
4537 GIBSONIA ROAD
GIBSONIA, PA 15044
OWNER: KATE MAXIN, U.S. MANAGER

63. THINKING WORKS
P.O. BOX 468
ST. AUGUSTINE, FL 32085
OWNER: SANDRA PARKS

64. U.S. GAMES
BOX 117028
CARROLLTON, TX 75011-7028
OWNER: JOHN WALKER, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

65. U.S. TOY COMPANY, INC.
D/B/A CONSTRUCTIVE PLAYTHINGS
13201 ARRINGTON ROAD
GRANDVIEW, MO 64030
OWNER: MICHAEL KLEIN, PRESIDENT

66. VARON & ASSOCIATES INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
2801 S.W. 71 TERRACE, SUITE 1014
DAVIE, FL 33314
OWNER: EDGAR VARON, PRESIDENT

67. VERNON LIBRARY SUPPLIES, INC.
2851 COLE COURT
NORCROSS, GA 30071
OWNER: SHAI REBKIN, PRESIDENT

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $2,349,308.06
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $ 0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $ 725,974.18

Bid #197-XX09 – GLOVES, LATEX, to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of latex gloves, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective June 23, 1999, through June 22, 2000. This supplemental award is requested due to increased usage. Last contract usage averaged $13,807.50, per month, while this year’s usage has averaged $18,197.75, per month. The supplemental amount requested is based on the average monthly expenditure amount, times the twelve (12) month contract period, minus the original award amount.

Fund Source: 0100-General
M/WBE Eligibility: African American Male

1. DISTRICT HEALTHCARE AND JANITORIAL SUPPLIES, INC.
10302 N.W. SOUTH RIVER DRIVE, BAY 24
MEDLEY, FL 33178
OWNER: PERNELL WILLIAMS (AM)

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $191,730.00
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $ 0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $ 26,643.00

G-62 REPORT OF PURCHASES MADE WITHIN GUIDELINES OF BOARD RULE 6Gx13- 3C-1.10

G-63 REPORT OF PURCHASES MADE UTILIZING OTHER GOVERNMENT BIDS

G-64 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE OTHER ENTITY BIDS, FOR PURCHASES OVER $100,000

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to utilize the following contracts:

1. State of Florida Contract #070-001-99-1 -AUTOMOBILES AND LIGHT TRUCKS, to purchase cargo vans, for Maintenance and Operations, for a total amount of $397,480.
2. State of Florida Contract #765-900-99-1 - TRACTORS, MOWERS, AND CUTTERS, to purchase a cab tractor, for Maintenance and Operations, for a total amount of $157,485.

G-65 RENEWAL OF BID #176-VV10 – ROOFING SUPPLIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid #176-VV10 – ROOFING SUPPLIES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of roofing supplies, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective March 18, 2000, through June 17, 2000, as follows:

1. BRADCO SUPPLY CORPORATION
2751 N.W. 73 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33147 EST. $ 285.00
OWNER: BARRY SEGAL, PRESIDENT

2. SUNNILAND CORPORATION
8601 N.W. 81 ROAD, SUITE 13
MEDLEY, FL 33166 EST. $ 2,550.00
OWNER: THOMAS W. MOORE, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

3. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $2,835.

G-66 RENEWAL OF BID #179-VV10 – AUCTION SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid #179-VV10 – AUCTION SERVICES, to establish a contract, at a firm percentage charge, in the form of a buyer’s premium, to provide all necessary labor, materials and equipment, to conduct auctions for the sale of all supplies and/or equipment determined to be surplus or obsolete, for The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, during the term of the bid, effective April 1, 2000, through March 31, 2001, as follows:

1. NATIONAL AUCTION COMPANY
1325 SOUTH CONGRESS AVENUE, SUITE 204
BOYNTON BEACH, FL 33426
OWNER: GEORGE RICHARDS, PRESIDENT

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

G-67 RENEWAL OF BID #211-VV11 - SCHOOL BUS RADIO SYSTEM LEASE PURCHASE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid #211-VV11 – SCHOOL BUS RADIO SYSTEM LEASE PURCHASE, to lease/purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of school bus radio systems, for the Department of Transportation and the Division of Materials Management, during the term of the bid, effective April 15, 2000, through April 14, 2002, as follows:

1. CLASSIC VENTURES DIVERSIFIED, INC.
D/B/A RAPID COMMUNICATIONS
BANKS ROAD
MARGATE, FL 33063 EST. $292,010.00
OWNER: DOUG SINCLAIR, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $292,010.

G-68 TERMINATE AWARD OF ITEMS 21 THROUGH 23 ON BID #157-XX09 – TOOLS, SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT, CUSTODIAL II

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

1. TERMINATE the award of items 21 through 23 on Bid #157-XX09 - TOOLS, SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT, CUSTODIAL II, effective March 15, 2000, as follows:
CALICO INDUSTRIES, INC.
9045 JUNCTION DRIVE
P.O. BOX 2005
ANNAPOLIS JUNCTION, MD 20701-2005
OWNER: FRANK JARET EST. $ 5,252.28

2. Accept payment of liquidated damages in the amount of $205.52, from Calico Industries, Inc., of Annapolis Junction, Maryland, for items 21 through 23.

3. Retain Calico Industries, Inc., of Annapolis Junction, Maryland, as an active vendor, for other items awarded on Bid #157-XX09 – Tools, Supplies and Equipment, Custodial II.

G-69 RENEWAL OF BID #183-XX09 – PRINTING OF STUDENT CASE MANAGEMENT FORMS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid #183-XX09 – PRINTING OF STUDENT CASE MANAGEMENT FORMS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of student case management forms, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective April 1, 2000, through March 31, 2001, as follows:

1. PRECEPT BUSINESS PRODUCTS, INC.
5330 N.W. 161 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33014
OWNER: PAUL CABRA, PRESIDENT EST. $ 93,780.00

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $93,780.

G-70 PARTIAL AWARD OF BID #210-XX01 – FURNITURE, TABLES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #210-XX01 – FURNITURE, TABLES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of tables, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective March 15, 2000, through March 14, 2001, as follows:

1. ALLIED PLASTICS COMPANY, INC.
P.O. BOX 3125
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32206 EST. $103,827.10
OWNER: GREG BERGER, PRESIDENT

2. VIRCO MFG. CORPORATION
HIGHWAY 65 SOUTH
P.O. BOX 5000
CONWAY, AR 72032 EST. $ 19,965.00
OWNER: ROBERT A. VIRTUE, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.

3. Reject item 14 – Table, folding, 48" round.

4. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $123,792.10. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-71 AWARD OF BID #252-XX10 – AIR CONDITIONERS – WINDOW AND WALL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #252-XX10 - AIR CONDITIONERS - WINDOW AND WALL, to purchase, at firm prices, window and wall mount air conditioners, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, effective March 15, 2000, as follows:

1. FRIEDRICH AIR CONDITIONING COMPANY
P.O. BOX 1540
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78295-1540 $538,075.00
OWNER: RICHARD H. WARD, PRESIDENT

2. The award amount shall not exceed $538,075. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-72 TERMINATE AND RE-AWARD OF BID #281-XX02 – UNDERGROUND PETROLEUM STORAGE TANKS: REMOVAL AND CLEANUP

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1. TERMINATE the award of items 1 through 13 on Bid #281-XX02 – UNDERGROUND PETROLEUM STORAGE TANKS: REMOVAL AND CLEANUP, effective March 15, 2000, as follows:

ENGINEERED ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS, INC.
129 S.W. 15 STREET
DEERFIELD BEACH, FL 33441
OWNER: JOSEPH N. ZIEGLER, PRESIDENT

2. RE-AWARD Items 1 through 13 - on Bid #281-XX02 – UNDERGROUND PETROLEUM STORAGE TANKS: REMOVAL AND CLEANUP, effective March 15, 2000, through September 30, 2001, to the second and third low bidders, as follows:

PRIMARY
ALPHA ENGINEERS CORPORATION
1460 N.W. 107 AVENUE, SUITE N
MIAMI, FL 33172 EST. $41,218.75
OWNER: ROLANDO R. H. SANTOS, PRESIDENT (HM)

ALTERNATE
FLORIDA METRO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.
140 S.W. 1 AVENUE
DANIA BEACH, FL 33004-3632
OWNER: DANISE A. STEINER, PRESIDENT

3. Require that Engineered Environmental Solutions, Inc., of Deerfield Beach, Florida, lose eligibility to transact new business with the Board for a period of fourteen (14) months, pursuant to Board Rule 6GX13-3C-1.08 - Performance And Payment Security, Declining A Bid Award, And Bonding Company Qualifications, effective March 15, 2000.

4. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $41,218.75. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-74 AWARD OF BID #017-ZZ03 - BEVERAGES: NON-CARBONATED

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #017-ZZ03 – BEVERAGES: NON-CARBONATED, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of non-carbonated beverages, for use in senior high schools, for the Food Service Program of the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the bid, effective March 15, 2000, through March 14, 2001, as follows:

1. BOTTLING GROUP, LLC.
D/B/A THE PEPSI BOTTLING GROUP
7777 N.W. 41 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: Craig Weatherup, C.E.O.

2. FLORIDA COCA – COLA BOTTLING COMPANY
16569 S.W. 117 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33177
OWNER: M. Douglas Ivester, Chairman, Board of Directors/C.E.O.

3. HOPCO FOOD SERVICE MARKETING
3111 DE LEON STREET
TAMPA, FL 33609
OWNER: THOMAS SCHREIBER, PRESIDENT

4. LUNA VEND DISTRIBUTING
608 PACKARD COURT
SAFETY HARBOR, FL 34695
OWNER: JAMES J. COX, PRESIDENT

5. SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE SYSTEMS
501 N.E. 183RD STREET
MIAMI, FL 33179
OWNER: STEPHEN GREENE

6. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $1,832,200. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-74 AWARD OF BID #018-ZZ03 – FRESH DELIVERED SPECIALTY FOOD ITEMS, A LA CARTE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #018-ZZ03 – FRESH DELIVERED SPECIALTY FOOD ITEMS, A LA CARTE, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of fresh delivered specialty foods, 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 March 15, 2000, through March 14, 2001, as follows:

1. BIG WILL’S RIBS AND THINGS
762 N.W. 183 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33169
OWNER: BRENDA C. MILBRY

2. J & D MANAGEMENT CORPORATION
811 WEST 49 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33012
OWNER: DANIEL M. YAGODA,
VICE-PRESIDENT/SECRETARY

3. SHAKER’S CONCH HOUSE, INC.
5330 N.W. 17 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33147
OWNER: HUDGON MILBRY, PRESIDENT

4. THE RESTAURANT GROUP OF SOUTH FLORIDA, LLC.
19501 N.E. 10 AVENUE, BAY C
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL 33179
OWNER: RONALD L. OWENS, PRESIDENT

5. Reject item 4 – Assorted burrito, bulk.

6. Require that 786 Pak Subway Enterprises, Inc., of Hialeah, Florida, lose eligibility to transact new business with the Board for a period of fourteen (14) months, pursuant to Board Rule 6Gx13-3C-1.08 -- Performance And Payment Security, Declining A Bid Award, And Bonding Company Qualifications, effective March 15, 2000.

7. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $125,427.60. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-75 AWARD OF BID #067-ZZ01 – CASH REGISTERS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #067-ZZ01 – CASH REGISTERS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of cash registers, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective March 15, 2000, through March 14, 2001, as follows:

1. PCS REVENUE CONTROL SYSTEMS, INC.
560 SYLVAN AVENUE
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, NJ 07632 EST. $337,097.50
OWNER: ABE HALPERN, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $337,097.50. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-76 REJECTION OF AWARD OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL #165-ZZ10 – COST RECOVERY AGENT MEDICAID FEE FOR SERVICE PROGRAM JULY 1, 2000 – JUNE 30, 2001

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Request For Proposal #165-ZZ10 – COST RECOVERY AGENT MEDICAID FEE FOR SERVICE PROGRAM JULY 1, 2000 - JUNE 30, 2001, to permit rebidding, using revised specifications.

G-77 BALANCE OF AWARD OF BID #075-ZZ05M/WBE – BALLASTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #075-ZZ05M/WBE – BALLASTS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of ballasts, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective March 15, 2000, through February 8, 2001, as follows:

1. MERCEDES ELECTRIC SUPPLY, INC.
8550 N.W. SOUTH RIVER DRIVE
MIAMI, FLORIDA 33166 EST. $ 37,722.27
OWNER: MERCEDES C. LAPORTA, PRESIDENT (WF)

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $37,722.27. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-78 AWARD OF BID #076-ZZ02M/WBE – FLOOR TILES AND SUPPLIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #076-ZZ02M/WBE – FLOOR TILES AND SUPPLIES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of floor tiles and supplies, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effectiveMarch15, 2000, through February 28, 2001, as follows:

1. PURYEAR, INC.
P.O. BOX 013940
MIAMI, FL 33101 EST. $138,063.57
OWNER: ALBERT E. DOTSON, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O. (AM)

2. Reject items 5 and 6.

3. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $138,063.57. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-79 AWARD OF BID #102-ZZ06 – INSTALLATION OF FERAL BIRD DETERRENT NETTING

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #102-ZZ06 – INSTALLATION OF FERAL BIRD DETERRENT NETTING, to furnish and install, at a firm price, feral bird deterrent netting, at North Miami Middle School, for the Department of Safety, Environment and Hazards Management, effective March 15, 2000, as follows:

1. BUG BUSTERS, INC.
14055 S.W. 142 AVENUE, SUITE 40
MIAMI, FL 33186 $11,571.00
OWNER: LEON T. CARANTI, PRESIDENT

2. The award amount shall not exceed $11,571. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-80 AWARD OF BID #115-ZZ06 – DRAFTING EQUIPMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #115-ZZ06 – DRAFTING EQUIPMENT, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of drafting equipment, for various schools, during the term of the bid, effective March 15, 2000, through March 14, 2001, as follows:

1. MIDWEST SHOP SUPPLIES, INC.
P.O. BOX 3717
SIOUX CITY, IA 51102 EST. $127,140.00
OWNER: LINDA FLOM (WF)

2. PACIFIC ENGINEERING AND INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY, INC.
804 WEST 1700 SOUTH
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84104 EST. $ 6,611.00
OWNER: BILL L. DEPASCUALE, PRESIDENT

3. REPRO PRODUCTS, INC.
4651 S.W. 51 STREET, #802
DAVIE, FL 33314 EST. $ 1,390.00
OWNER: HARRY GOEDMAKERS, PRESIDENT

4. SATCO SUPPLY
2021 WEST COUNTY ROAD, C-2
ST. PAUL, MN 55113 EST. $ 18,574.92
OWNER: PETER FIELD, PRESIDENT

5. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $153,715.92. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-81 AWARD OF BID #123-ZZ07 – FURNISH AND INSTALL AUTOMOTIVE SPRAY BOOTH

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #123-ZZ07 – FURNISH AND INSTALL AUTOMOTIVE SPRAY BOOTH, to furnish and install, at a firm price, an automotive spray booth, for Homestead Job Corps Center, effective March 15, 2000, as follows:

1. SIDNEY BOBBIT ASSOCIATES, INC.
D/B/A SBA, INC.
371 GEES MILL BUSINESS PARKWAY, #300
CONYERS, GA 30013 $ 82,030.00
OWNER: JOHN G. KIRKLEY

2. The award amount shall not exceed $82,030. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-82 REJECTION OF BID #124-ZZ03 – SMOKED SAUSAGE, A LA CARTE

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

1. REJECT Bid #124-ZZ03 – SMOKED SAUSAGE, A LA CARTE, to permit rebidding.

2. Accept payment of liquidated damages in the amount of $927 (check on file), from Dutch Packing Company, Inc., of Miami, Florida, for item 1 – beef smoked sausage.

G-83 AWARD OF BID #126-ZZ02 – GREASE TRAP, SEPTIC TANK AND STORM DRAIN PUMPOUT AND REPAIR SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #126-ZZ02 – GREASE TRAP, SEPTIC TANK AND STORM DRAIN PUMPOUT AND REPAIR SERVICES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of pumpout and repair of grease traps, septic tanks, and storm drains, for Maintenance and Operations, during the term of the bid, effective March 15, 2000, through February 28, 2001, as follows:

1. F.A. JOHNSON, INC.
4700 POWERLINE ROAD
OAKLAND PARK, FL 33309 EST. $ 206,750.00
OWNER: ARCHIBALD B. CAMERON, PRESIDENT

2. POLLUTION ELIMINATION CORPORATION
D/B/A PELCO
10762 S.W. 188 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33157 EST. $ 219,920.00
OWNER: JAMES F. BARLOW, PRESIDENT

3. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $426,670. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-84 AWARD OF BID #128-ZZ06 – PEST CONTROL SERVICES – FOOD SERVICE AND HOME ECONOMICS LABORATORIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #128-ZZ06 – PEST CONTROL SERVICES – FOOD SERVICE AND HOME ECONOMICS LABORATORIES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of pest control services, for school cafeterias and family and consumer science laboratories, during the term of the bid, effective March 15, 2000, through March 14, 2001, as follows:

1. EL TORO EXTERMINATOR OF FLORIDA, INC.
1460 N.W. 107 AVENUE, UNIT 1
MIAMI, FL 33172 EST. $146,436.00
OWNER: ALEJANDRO PEREZ, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $146,436. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-85 REJECTION OF BID #130-ZZ07 – AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE PLATFORM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Bid #130-ZZ07 – AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE PLATFORM, to permit rebidding, using revised specifications.

G-86 AWARD OF BID #140-ZZ06 – SCIENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES, CATALOG DISCOUNT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #140-ZZ06 – SCIENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES CATALOG DISCOUNT, to purchase, at firm discounts, quantities, as may be required, of science equipment and supplies, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective March 15, 2000, through March 14, 2001, as follows:

1. ACORN NATURALISTS
P.O. BOX 2423
TUSTIN, CA 92781-2423
OWNER: JENNIFER RIGBY, PRESIDENT

2. ARMSTRONG MEDICAL INDUSTRIES, INC.
575 KNIGHTSBRIDGE PARKWAY
P.O. BOX 700
LINCOLNSHIRE, IL 60069-0070
OWNER: WARREN G. ARMSTRONG, C.E.O./TREASURER

3. BASIC SCIENCE SUPPLIES, INC.
P.O. BOX 45
NORTH TONAWANDA, NY 14120-0045
OWNER: JOHN MANGRUM, PRESIDENT

4. CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY COMPANY
2700 YORK ROAD
BURLINGTON, NC 27215
OWNER: LARRY GROSS, PRESIDENT

5. CLEARVUE/EAV, INC.
6465 NORTH AVONDALE AVENUE
CHICAGO, IL 60631-1996
OWNER: MARK E. VENTLING, PRESIDENT

6. CONNECTICUT VALLEY BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY COMPANY, INC.
P.O. BOX 326
SOUTHAMPTON, MA 01073
OWNER: ROBERT M. LOHR, PRESIDENT

7. DELTA EDUCATION, INC.
P.O. BOX 3000
NASHUA, NH 03061
OWNER: STEFAN KOHLER, PRESIDENT

8. DENOYER-GEPPERT INTERNATIONAL
5225 RAVENSWOOD AVENUE
CHICAGO, IL 60640
OWNER: RICHARD GILBERT, PRESIDENT

9. EDMUND SCIENTIFIC COMPANY
101 EAST GLOUCESTER PIKE
BARRINGTON, NJ 08007
OWNER: NORMAN EDMUND

10. ETA
620 LAKEVIEW PARKWAY
VERNON HILLS, IL 60061
OWNER: JANE WOLDENBERG

11. FISHER SCIENCE EDUCATION
485 SOUTH FRONTAGE ROAD
BURR RIDGE, IL 60521
OWNER: DAVID DELLAPENTA, PRESIDENT

12. FLINN SCIENTIFIC, INC.
P.O. BOX 219
BATAVIA, IL 60510
OWNER: LAWRENCE FLINN, PRESIDENT

13. FLORIDA TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS, INC.
P.O. BOX 1805
BUSHNELL, FL 33513
OWNER: DANIEL D. WHITE, PRESIDENT

14. FREY SCIENTIFIC
A DIVISION OF SCHOOL SPECIALTY
100 PARAGON PARKWAY
MANSFIELD, OH 44903
OWNER: DAVE VANDERZANDEN, PRESIDENT

15. HACH COMPANY
P.O. BOX 389
LOVELAND, CO 80539-0608
OWNER: ELMAR ILLEK, PRESIDENT

16. HUMIDAIRE INCUBATOR COMPANY, INC.
217 WEST WAYNE STREET
P.O. BOX 9
NEW MADISON, OH 45346-0009
OWNER: WM. DOUGLAS RICHARDSON, PRESIDENT

17. KAPLAN COMPANIES, INC.
P.O. BOX 609
LEWISVILLE, NC 27023
OWNER: HAL KAPLAN, PRESIDENT

18. LAB-AIDS, INC.
17 COLT COURT
RONKONKOMA, NY 11779
OWNER: MORTON FRANK, C.E.O.

19. MARK PRODUCTS
14218 S.W. 135 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33186
OWNER: CARL DE MARIA, PRESIDENT

20. MICRO OPTICS OF FLORIDA, INC.
181 WEST PROSPECT ROAD
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33309
OWNER: MARK FOSBENDER, PRESIDENT

21. MUSEUM PRODUCTS COMPANY
84 ROUTE 27
MYSTIC, CT 06355
OWNER: GRACE BANNISTER, SECRETARY/TREASURER

22. NADA SCIENTIFIC, LTD.
39 BUTTERNUT STREET
P.O. BOX 1336
CHAMPLAIN, NY 12919
OWNER: AHMED DASSI, PRESIDENT
23. NASCO INTERNATIONAL, INC.
901 JANESVILLE AVENUE
P.O. BOX 901
FORT ATKINSON, WI 53538-0901
OWNER: GENEVE CORPORATION

24. NEBRASKA SCIENTIFIC
3823 LEAVENWORTH STREET
OMAHA, NE 68105
OWNERS: HOWARD EPSTEIN AND PETER BRODKEY

25. NEO/SCI CORPORATION
P.O. BOX 22729
ROCHESTER, N.Y. 14692-2729
OWNER: KURT GELKE, PRESIDENT

26. NEW SVE, INC.
D/B/A SVE AND CHURCHILL MEDIA
6677 NORTH NORTHWEST HIGHWAY
CHICAGO, IL 60631
OWNER: MARK E. VENTLING, PRESIDENT

27. PARCO SCIENTIFIC COMPANY
P.O. BOX 189
VIENNA, OH 44473
OWNER: BRIAN MARTORANA, PRESIDENT

28. PASCO SCIENTIFIC
10101 FOOTHILLS BOULEVARD
ROSEVILLE, CA 95747
OWNER: PAUL STOCKSTAD, PRESIDENT

29. PITSCO, INC.
1002 EAST ADAMS
P.O. BOX 1708
PITTSBURG, KS 66762
OWNER: DR. HARVEY DEAN, PRESIDENT

30. RESOLUTION TECHNOLOGY
26000 AVENUE AEROPUERTO, #22
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA 92675
OWNER: ROBERT T. BOWERS

31. SARGENT-WELCH
P.O. BOX 5229
BUFFALO GROVE, IL 60089-5229
OWNER: BEN CRUM, PRESIDENT

32. SCIENCE KIT, INC.
777 EAST PARK DRIVE
TONAWANDA, NY 14150
OWNER: RANDY BURKARD, PRESIDENT

33. SEO ENTERPRISES, INC.
P.O. BOX 5745
LAKELAND, FL 33813
OWNER: THOMAS LUDWICK

34. SOUTHERN SCIENTIFIC, INC.
83 EUCLID AVENUE
P.O. BOX 368
MCKENZIE, TN 38201-1907
OWNER: SYBIL W. KING, PRESIDENT

35. SUMMIT LEARNING, INC.
P.O. BOX 493
FORT COLLINS, CO 80522
OWNER: DEAN WEBBER
36. VERNIER SOFTWARE AND TECHNOLOGY
8565 S.W. BEAVERTON HIGHWAY
PORTLAND, OR 97225-2429
OWNER: DAVID VERNIER, PARTNER

37. WARD’S NATURAL SCIENCE ESTABLISHMENT, INC.
P.O. BOX 92912
ROCHESTER, NY 14692-9012
OWNER: KURT D. GELKE, PRESIDENT

38. WENOC MEDICAL RESOURCES
20022 N.W. 62 PLACE
MIAMI, FL 33015
OWNER: WILLIE I. CONE, JR., PRESIDENT (AM)

39. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $1,191,329.08. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-87 REPORT OF SCHOOL BOARD AUCTION OF DECEMBER 7, 1999

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RECEIVE the report of the auction of December 7, 1999, surplus equipment auction results.

G-88 AWARD OF JOB ORDER CONTRACT/99-PORTABLES NORTH (CONTRACT #JOC99-PNORTH)
REJECTION OF JOB ORDER CONTRACT/99-PORTABLES SOUTH (CONTRACT #JOC99-PSOUTH)

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

1. Award JOB ORDER CONTRACT/99-PORTABLES NORTH (CONTRACT #JOC99-PNORTH), on the basis of the weighted factor of 1.4300, effective March 15, 2000, through March 14, 2001, as follows:
TRAN CONSTRUCTION, INC.
150 N.W. 73 STREET
MIAMI, FLORIDA 33150
OWNER: HENRY T. LOUDEN, PRESIDENT
2. Reject JOB ORDER CONTRACT/99-PORTABLES SOUTH (CONTRACT #JOC99-PSOUTH).
3. Authorize the Superintendent to extend the maximum value of the contract for an additional $1,000,000, if required, as specified in the contract document.

I. DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT: MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY


I-1 PRE-QUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION

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

1) approve the above list of contractors for pre-qualification, and authorize staff to issue a certificate to each contractor, certifying pre-qualification for a period of one (1) year.
2) declare Trintec Construction, Inc. as not eligible for pre-qualification at this time, and authorize the Superintendent to officially inform the contractors of such ineligibility.

I-2 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ALLOW MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO SUPPORT THE "JUNGLE WALK FOR KIDS" ON SATURDAY, APRIL 15, 2000, AT MIAMI METRO ZOO, AND ADVERTISE THE EVENT THROUGH ELECTRONIC MAIL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to allow Miami-Dade County Public Schools to support the "Jungle Walk for Kids" on Saturday, April 15, 2000, at Miami Metro Zoo, and advertise the event through electronic mail. There will be no cost to the district.

I-3 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE RADISSON MART PLAZA HOTEL TO PROVIDE SERVICES RELATED TO THE DISTRICT OFFICE EMPLOYEE/PARAPROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR RECOGNITION CEREMONY, MAY 4, 2000, AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $26 PER PERSON

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with the Radisson Mart Plaza Hotel to provide services related to the district Office Employee/Paraprofessional of the Year Recognition Ceremony on May 4, 2000, at a cost not to exceed $26 per person. The appropriation for this item is included in the Trust and Agency Fund of the 1999-2000 Adopted Budget. There will be no cost to the district.


J. CHIEF FACILITIES OFFICER: FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION


J-1 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH HIALEAH CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, INC., FOR USE OF PARKING FACILITIES BY SOUTH HIALEAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami -Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute a lease agreement with the Hialeah Church of the Nazarene, Inc., for use of parking facilities for South Hialeah Elementary School, at an annual rental amount of $3,600, and under the terms and conditions set forth.

J-2 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A LEASE AMENDMENT WITH THE MIAMI SHORES/BARRY UNIVERSITY "CONNECTED LEARNING COMMUNITY" (CLC), INC., FOR USE OF SIX BOARD-OWNED PORTABLE CLASSROOMS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute a lease amendment with the Miami Shores/Barry University "Connected Learning Community" (CLC), Inc., for the use of six Board-owned portables, at an annual rental amount of $32,400, and under the terms and conditions set forth.

J-3 REIMBURSEMENT TO THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI FOR THE USE OF SOUTH MIAMI PARK

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the payment of $14,986.78 to the City of South Miami, for the use of South Miami Park, for the period of October 1, 1999, through September 30, 2000.

J-4 GRANTS OF UTILITY EASEMENTS AT A FUTURE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE LOCATED AT S.W. 144 STREET AND S.W. 160 AVENUE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the release of the final plat for the future elementary school site located at S.W. 144 Street and S.W. 160 Avenue (Suchman school site), and for the Chair and Secretary to execute a grant of easement agreement with Florida Power and Light Company, for the provision of easements as described, in consideration for waivers of water and sewer connection charges at both the Suchman school site and the Lawton Chiles Middle school site.

J-5 GRANT OF EASEMENT TO FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY AT THE PALM SPRINGS NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and the Secretary to execute a grant of easement agreement with Florida Power and Light Company, for the provision of an easement as described, on the Palm Springs North Elementary School site.

J-6 JOINT USE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF HIALEAH GARDENS FOR THE JOINT USE OF A PARK SITE ADJACENT TO HIALEAH GARDENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize an additional $25,000 in funds (in a total amount not to exceed $75,000), for the construction of a tot-lot and jogging path on Golden Eagle Park, adjacent to Hialeah Gardens Elementary School.

J-7 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A SETTLEMENT AND RELEASE AGREEMENT WITH CCJ INVESTMENTS, INC., FOR PRIMARY LEARNING CENTER "H"

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute a Settlement and Release Agreement with CCJ Investments, Inc., for the resolution of all claims associated with Primary Learning Center "H," and under the terms and conditions set forth.

J-8 AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND THE AGREEMENT WITH LUCKY START, LTD., FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PRIMARY LEARNING CENTER "U" AS A CONTRIBUTION IN-LIEU-OF IMPACT FEES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute an amendment to the existing agreement and support an amendment, if necessary, to the Declaration of Restrictions with Lucky Start, Ltd., which provided for the construction of primary Learning Center "CU" as a contribution in-lieu-of impact fees, to provide for a substantial completion by December 16, 2000.

J-25 AWARD TO JV CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION
PROJECT NO. A0527/A0527-A
ADDITION, REMODELING, RENOVATION AND PORTABLE RELOCATION
THOMAS JEFFERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
525 NW 147 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. A0527/A0527-A, Addition, Remodeling, Renovation and Portable Relocation, Thomas Jefferson Middle School on the basis of Base Bid in the amount of $2,913,000 to the low bidder: JV Construction Corporation, 035-E SW 47 Street, Miami, Florida, 33155.

J-26 MODIFICATION OF PROJECT ARCHITECT'S CONTRACT REGARDING ERRORS AND OMISSIONS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize staff to revise architectural contracts for capital construction projects to contain a provision permitting the Board to recover 15 percent of costs attributed to omissions on the part of the architect.

J-27 AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF HIALEAH AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WATER FACILITIES TO SERVICE THE MIAMI DOUGLAS MACARTHUR NORTH SCHOOL SITE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute an agreement with the City of Hialeah and the execution of relevant conveyance documents for the provision of water services for planned improvements at the Miami Douglas MacArthur North School site, at an approximate cost of $70,000 which is included in the construction contract.

J-28 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE THE ABSOLUTE BILL OF SALE FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF WATER FACILITIES AT THE ROYAL PALM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute the Absolute Bill of Sale for water facilities at the Royal Palm Elementary School site in favor of Miami-Dade County.

J-29 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE THE ABSOLUTE BILL OF SALE FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF WASTEWATER FACILITIES AT THE MADIE IVES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute the Absolute Bill of Sale for wastewater facilities at the Madie Ives Elementary School site in favor of Miami-Dade County.

J-30 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE THE ABSOLUTE BILL OF SALE FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF WATER FACILITIES AT THE SEMINOLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County. Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute the Absolute Bill of Sale for water facilities at the Seminole Elementary School site in favor of Miami-Dade County.

J-31 AUTHORIZATION TO GRANT A WATER LINE EASEMENT LOCATED AT THE ADDITION AT THE EVERGLADES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the execution of the water line easement at the Addition at Everglades Elementary School site in favor of Miami-Dade County.

J-32 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE THE ABSOLUTE BILL OF SALE FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF WATER AND WASTEWATER FACILITIES AT THE CUTLER RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida. authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute the Absolute Bill of Sale for water and wastewater facilities at the Cutler Ridge Elementary School site in favor of Miami-Dade County.

J-33 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE THE ABSOLUTE BILL OF SALE FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF WATER FACILITIES AT THE CRESTVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE IN FAVOR OF THE CITY or NORTH MIAMI BEACH

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida. authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute the Absolute Bill of Sale for water facilities at the Crestview Elementary School site in favor of the City of North Miami Beach.

J-34 AUTHORIZATION TO GRANT A WATER LINE EASEMENT LOCATED AT THE ADDITION AT THE CRESTVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE IN FAVOR OF THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County. Florida, authorize the execution of the water line easement at the addition at Crestview Elementary School site in favor of the City of North Miami Beach

J-35 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE THE ABSOLUTE BILL OF SALE FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF WATER AND WASTEWATER FACILITIES AT THE GULFSTREAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute the Absolute Bill of Sale for water and wastewater facilities at the Gulfstream Elementary School site in favor of Miami-Dade County.

J-36 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE THE ABSOLUTE SILL OF SALE FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF WATER AND WASTEWATER FACILITIES AT THE GLORIA FLOYD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida. authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute the Absolute Bill of Sale for water and wastewater facilities at the Gloria Floyd Elementary School site in favor of Miami-Dade County.

J-37 COMMISSIONING OF JAMES B. PIRTLE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., AS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (CM) AT-RISK FIRM FOR THE REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS PHASE FOR CONVERTING BOOKER T. WASHINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL INTO A SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, PROJECT #A-0698-CM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, com-mission the firm of James B. Pirtle Construction Company, Inc., to provide Construction Management (CM) At-Risk services for the remodeling and renovations phase for converting Booker T. Washington Middle School into a senior high school for the following considerations:

1. lump sum fee of $96,000, which represents approximately 1.42% of the construction cost; and
2. authorize the Superintendent to provide written notification of this action to James S. Pirtle Construction Company, Inc.

J-38 COMMISSIONING OF GILLER & GILLER, INC., TO PERFORM ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE ADDITIONS, REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS PROJECT AT NORTH BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PROJECT #A-0775

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida. commission the firm of Giller & Giller, Inc., to perform architectural/engineering services for the additions, remodeling and renovations project at North Beach Elementary School, with an estimated construction cost of $4,163,758 for the following considerations:

1) lump sum basic fee of $313,799, which represents 7.54% of the construction cost;
2) additional lump sum fees were negotiated as follows: a) $5,000 for a traffic engineering study; b) $16,760 for reproduction of Board requested contract documents; c) $2,000 for an acoustical consultant; d) $5,000 for as-built documentation; e) $10,600 for scope verification and engineering assessment report; and f) at the Board's option the firm of Giller & Giller, Inc. will provide 175 visits for a fee of $35,925 for the construction process;
3) the multiplier for hourly compensation was limited to 2.45 for extra work; and
4) the Project Architect will maintain at least a $1,000,000 project-specific Professional Liability Insurance Policy, for which the A/E will be reimbursed up to a maximum of $15,276.

J-39 COMMISSIONING OF GILl-McGRAW ARCHITECTS, INC., TO PERFORM ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE ADDITIONS, REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS PROJECT AT BISCAYNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PROJECT #A-0776

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of Gili-McGraw Architects, Inc., to perform architectural/engineering services for the additions, remodeling and renovations project at Biscayne Elementary School, with an estimated construction cost of $3,526,063 for the following considerations:

1) lump sum basic fee of $238,850, which represents 6.77% of the construction cost;
2) additional lump sum fees were negotiated as follows; a) $5,000 for a traffic engineering study; b) $16,760 for reproduction of Board requested contract documents; c) $7,500 for scope verification and engineering assessment report; and d} at the Board's option the firm of Gili- McGraw Architects, Inc., will provide 120 visits for a fee of $24,750 for the construction process;
3) the multiplier for hourly compensation was limited to 2.45 for extra work; and
4) the Project Architect will maintain at least a $1,000,000 project-specific Professional Liability Insurance Policy, for which the A/E will be reimbursed up to a maximum of $16,000.

J-40 COMMISSIONING OF A.D.A. ENGINEERING, INC. AS SPECIAL PROJECTS CONSULTANT (SPC)-CIVIL ENGINEERING SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of A.D.A. Engineering, inc., to provide Special Projects Consultant (SPC) services primarily civil engineering in nature, for the Board, during a period of two (2) years commencing March 16, 2000 through March 15, 2002.

J-41 COMMISSIONING OF AVART, INC., AS SPECIAL PROJECTS CONSULTANT (SPC)-CIVIL ENGINEERING SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of AVART, Inc., to provide Special Projects Consultant (SPC) services primarily civil engineering in nature, for the Board, during a period of two (2) years commencing March 18, 2000 through March 17, 2002.

J-42 COMMISSIONING OF WINGERTER LABORATORIES, INC., AS MATERIALS TESTING LABORATORY TO PERFORM GEOTECHNICAL/CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS TESTING AND CONSULTING SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of Wingerter Laboratories, Inc., to perform geotechnical/construction materials testing and consulting services for a term of two (2) years. commencing March 16, 2000 through March 15, 2002, based on the negotiated unit prices as included in fee Schedule "A".

J-43 AWARD TO WEISS & WOOLRICH SOUTHERN ENTERPRISES, INC.
PROJECT NO. BB-0505
ROOFING TERM CONTRACT - 2000/2001
VARIOUS LOCATIONS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Dade County, Florida, award Project No. BB-0505, Roofing Term Bid, on the basis of Base Bid not to exceed the maximum of $1,500,000 low, responsive bidder: Weiss & Woolrich Southern Enterprises, Inc., 1431 SW 30th Avenue, Deerfield Beach, Florida 33442.

J-44 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 8
PROJECT NO. A-0413
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. 8 on Project No. A-0413, Additions, Renovations and Remodeling, Madie Ives Elementary School for an extra of $30,000.

J-45 CHANGE ORDER NO. 5
PROJECT NO. A-0418
ADDITIONS, RENOVATIONS AND REMODELING
SOUTH HIALEAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
265 EAST 5 STREET, HIALEAH, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 5 on Project No. A-0418, Additions, Renovations and Remodeling, South Hialeah Elementary School for an extra of $37,569 and a time extension of 84 days.

J-46 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 7
PROJECT NO. A-0462
ADDITIONS AND RENOVATIONS
HIALEAH MIAMI LAKES SENIOR
7977 WEST 12 AVENUE, HIALEAH, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 7 on Project No. A-0462, Additions and Renovations, Hialeah Miami Lakes Senior for a credit of $3,500.

J-47 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A-0565
ADDITION AND REMODELING
ARVIDA MIDDLE SCHOOL
10900 SW 127 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A-0565, Addition and Remodeling. Arvida Middle School for an extra of $64,692 and a time extension of 62 days.

J-48 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A-0586-A-CM
EMERGENCY ROOFING REPLACEMENT
ADA MERRITT ANCILLARY SCHOOL
660 SW 3 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A-0586-A-CM, Emergency Roofing Replacement, Ada Merritt Ancillary Facility for an extra of $90,243 and a time extension of 20 days.

J-49 CHANGE ORDER NO. 7
PROJECT NO A-0592
MAINTENANCE/MATERIALS WAREHOUSE AND OFFICES
12525 NW 28 AVENUE, OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Change Order No. 7 on Project No. A-0592, Maintenance/Materials Warehouse and Offices, for an extra of $92,647 and a time extension of 35 days.

J-50 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A-0599
RENOVATION OF SECOND FLOOR
MIAMI SUNSET SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
13125 SW 72 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A-0599, Renovation of Second Floor, Miami Sunset Senior High School for an extra of $45,240.

J-51 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 6
PROJECT NO A-0648
ADDITION, RENOVATION AND REMODELING
HOWARD DRIVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
7750 SW 136 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 6 on Project No. A-0648, Addition, Renovation and Remodeling, Howard Drive Elementary School for a credit of $1,640.

J-52 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A-0684
NEW SCHOOL
MLC "AA" M.A. MILAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
6020 WEST 16 AVENUE, HIALEAH, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A-0684, New School, MLC "AA" M.A. Milam Elementary School for an extra of $79,815.

J-53 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A-0685
NEW SCHOOL
MLC "BB" EVERGLADES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
8375 SW 16 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A-0685, New School, MLC "BB" Everglades Elementary School for an extra of $69,639.

J-54 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A-0686
NEW SCHOOL
MLC "CC" KENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
9300 SW 79 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/ approve Change Order No 1 on Project No. A-0686, New School, MLC "CC" Kenwood Elementary School for an extra of $55,064 and a time extension of 60 days.

J-55 CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. A-0687
NEW SCHOOL
MLC "DD" LEISURE CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
14950 SW 288 STREET, HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County Florida, confirm Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A-0687, New School, MLC "DD" Leisure City Elementary School for an extra of $30,115.

J-56 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE PURCHASE OF GE CAPITAL MODULAR MOBILE OFFICE AND INSTRUCTIONAL UNITS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize payment to GE Capital Modular in the amount of $109,668 for the purchase of 7 mobile office and instructional units.

K. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

K-1 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. VERONICA COOPER, SCHOOL BOARD CASE NO. DH 98-016-RUBIO

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida adopt the Recommended Order of the Hearing Officer in School Board Case No. DH 98-016-RUBIO, affirming the suspension of Veronica Cooper, dismissing her from all employment with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, as of April 14, 1999, and denying her any claim for back pay.

K-20 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: FINAL READING
6Gx13-6-1.02, PHILOSOPHY AND GOALS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Rule 6Gx13-6-1.02, Philosophy and Goals, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective March 15, 2000.

K-21 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: FINAL READING
6Gx13-4D-1.022, MANUAL OF PROCEDURES FOR MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended Board Rule 6Gx13-4D-1.022, Manual of Procedures for Managerial Exempt Personnel, and the document, Manual of Procedures for Managerial Exempt Personnel (MEP), which is incorporated by reference and is a part of this rule, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective March 15, 2000.

K-22 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-3D-1.021, INTERNAL FUNDS--SPECIFIC PROCEDURES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Rule 6Gx13-3D-1.021, Internal Funds-Specific Procedures, the documents, the Manual of Internal Accounting for Elementary Schools, and the Manual of Internal Accounting for Secondary Schools, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County Florida, to be effective March 15, 2000.

K-23 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6GX13-8C-1.15, AGENDA--REGULAR AND SPECIAL MEETINGS

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 School Board Rule 6Gx13-8C-1.15, Agenda--Regular and Special Meetings.

K-24 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULES: INITIAL READING
6Gx13-6A-I.02, ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL CALENDAR
6Gx13-6C-I.02, APPLIED TECHNOLOGY, ADULT AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION SCHOOL CALENDAR

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-l.02, Elementary and Secondary School Calendar - 1999-2000, and Board Rule 6Gx13-6C-1.02, Adult/Vocational Education School Calendar - 1999-2000, for the 2000-2001 school year.

K-25 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING
6Gx13-8D-1.01, COMPREHENSIVE DISTRICTWIDE PLANNING

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 6Gx13-8D-1.01, Comprehensive Districtwide Planning, by amending the document, Promoting Continuous School Quality Improvement - 2000-2001 - A Manual for Implementing Florida's High-Quality Education System in Miami-Dade County Public Schools, which is incorporated by reference and is a part of this rule.

K-26 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING
6Gx13-5A-1.10, ATTENDANCE AREAS 1999-2000

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 6Gx13-5A-1.10, Attendance Areas 1999-2000.

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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