MEETING AGENDA

April 12, 2000

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AGENDA SECTION

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

1:00 P.M.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION

SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS:

RECOGNITIONS:

• Siemens Foundation Advanced Placement Awards
• Florida Assistant Principal of the Year 2000

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: March 15, 2000

AGENDA ITEMS RESERVED FOR CONSIDERATION

PUBLIC HEARING



A. SUPERINTENDENT’S PRIORITY ITEMS

A-1 SCHEDULE A DATE FOR A CONFERENCE SESSION CONCERNING FIRE SAFETY CODE COMPLIANCE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, schedule a Conference Session on Fire Safety Code Compliance on Wednesday, May 17, 2000, at 10:00 a.m., in the School Board Administration Building Auditorium, to discuss the extent of fire safety code violations and the associated costs to remedy the violations.

A-2 RECOGNITION OF PACES PRINCIPAL PROGRAM LEADERS FOR COLLEGIAL EFFORTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognize the PACES Principal Program Leaders for service to the District and assistance to their colleagues in providing professional development for this district initiative.

A-3 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ESTABLISH A JOINT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SCHOOLS PLANNING COMMITTEE WITH LOCAL COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES AND ISSUE REQUESTS FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE ESTABLISHMENT OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SCHOOLS

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

1. authorize the Superintendent to establish a Professional Development Schools Planning Committee, which will consist of M-DCPS staff, representatives from the Dade Association of School Administrators (DASA), representatives from the United Teachers of Dade (UTD), and representatives from local colleges, universities, and interested schools;
2. authorize the Superintendent to issue Requests for Participation in the joint development of professional development school sites to local colleges and universities, and interested schools; and
3. direct the Superintendent to provide the Board with a report outlining professional development school collaborations proposed during the 2000-2001 school year.

There is no cost to the district as a result of this item.

A-4 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH BARRY UNIVERSITY, FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY, AND NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR SELECTED MANAGERIAL EXEMPT EDUCATIONAL LEADERS TO EARN A DOCTOR OF EDUCATION DEGREE IN EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND SUPERVISION

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

1. authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with Barry University to provide a Doctor of Education in Educational Administration and Supervision program for a maximum of 25 selected managerial exempt employees beginning in August 2000 through June 2003 for a total three-year cost of $310,500;
2. authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with Florida International University to provide a Doctor of Education in Educational Administration and Supervision program for a maximum of 25 selected managerial exempt employees beginning in August 2000 through June 2004 for a total four-year cost of $243,750; and
3. authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with Nova Southeastern University to provide a Doctor of Education in Educational Administration and Supervision program for a maximum of 32 selected managerial exempt employees beginning in August 2000 through June 2003 for a total three-year cost of $485,760.

The appropriation for this item is included in the District Tuition Reimbursement Account and the Personnel Management and Services budget.

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 FIRE SAFETY VIOLATIONS

B-3 INSPECTOR GENERAL

B-4 EMPLOYEES ON LEAVE

B-5 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 00-13 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE RECOGNITION OF MAY 2000 AS ASIAN-PACIFIC AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH, AND AUTHORIZE ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS TO FOSTER RELATED ACTIVITIES

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

1. approve Resolution No. 00-13 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, supporting the recognition of May 2000 as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month; and
2. direct the superintendent to encourage staff, students, parents, and the community-at-large to observe Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.

B-6 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 00-15 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE RECOGNITION OF MAY 2000 AS HAITIAN HERITAGE/CULTURE MONTH, AND AUTHORIZE ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS TO FOSTER RELATED ACTIVITIES

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

1. approve Resolution No. 00-15 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, supporting the recognition of May 2000 as Haitian Heritage/Culture Month; and
2. direct the superintendent to encourage staff, students, parents, and the community-at-large to observe Haitian Heritage/Culture Month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.

B-7 BUSINESS COMMUNITY COOPERATION IN OBTAINING STATE AND FEDERAL FUNDING

B-8 BURGER KING PROPERTY


C. DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT: EDUCATION

C-1 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY TO COVER THE COST OF TUITION FOR UP TO 100 TEACHERS CURRENTLY PARTICIPATING IN THE PROJECT READS MASTER'S DEGREE PROGRAM, AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $164,450, FROM MAY 8, 2000 THROUGH AUGUST 30, 2001

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with Florida International University to cover the cost of tuition for up to 100 teachers currently participating in the Project READS master's degree program, at a cost not to exceed $164,450, from May 8, 2000 through August 30, 2001.

A partial appropriation for this item is available from the 1999-2000 Adopted Budget. The remainder of the appropriation in the amount of $95,000 will be included in the 2000-2001 Tentative Budget to be recommended for adoption in July 2000.

C-2 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO IMPLEMENT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR THE 2000 SUMMER SCHOOL SESSION FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS - JULY 6, 2000 THROUGH AUGUST 2, 2000, AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS -JULY 6, 2000 THROUGH AUGUST 16, 2000

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

1. authorize the proposed allocation formulas for the 2000 summer session, including designated supplementary programs, and authorize the Superintendent to implement the programs subject to any additional adjustments necessary to balance the overall 2000 - 2001 operating budget;
2. authorize the Superintendent to enter into contractual agreements with universities and agencies identified for delivering of Outreach and Special Programs;
3 provide summer programs, pending Legislative funding, to all eligible pupils pursuant to the established caps, the allocation plan, and including the opening of centers during summer 2000;
4. approve the budget summary for fiscal year 2000-2001, thereby authorizing Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the General Fund for the 2000 summer program; and
5. authorize the Superintendent to implement changes as necessary to the Summer Program in the event that the legislature reduces summer funding from the amount funded for 1999.

C-3 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO HOST THE EIGHTH ANNUAL INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE ENTITLED TECHNOLOGY 2000: BUILDING ON A SOLID FOUNDATION; AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH THE MIAMI BEACH CONVENTION CENTER AND ITS REQUIRED SUBCONTRACTORS WITH AN ESTIMATED COST OF $75,000 BASED ON THE 1999-2000 EXPENDITURES

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

1. host the Eighth Annual Instructional Technology Conference entitled Technology 2000: Building on a Solid Foundation; and
2. enter into contractual agreements with the Miami Beach Convention Center and its required subcontractors for Wednesday and Thursday, September 20 and 21, 2000, to provide facilities and services for the conference with an estimated cost of $75,000 based on the 1999-2000 expenditures.
The appropriation for this item will be included in the Trust and Agency Fund of the 2000-2001 Tentative Budget to be recommended for adoption in July 2000. No local funds are required.

C-4 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH HOUGHTON MIFFLIN COMPANY TO PROVIDE TRAINING ON SOAR TO SUCCESS, A RESEARCH-BASED READING INTERMEDIATE INTERVENTION PROGRAM, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $53,900, APRIL 17-18, 2000

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

1. authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with Houghton Mifflin Company to provide training on Soar to Success, a research-based reading intermediate intervention program, in an amount not to exceed $53,900, April 17-18, 2000; and
2. grant an exception to School Board Rule 6Gx13-3F-1.021

The appropriation for this item is included in the 1999-2000 budget of Federal Programs and Grants Administration and Exceptional Student Education and Psychological Services.

C-5 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 00-06 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF APRIL 2000 AS SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA MONTH IN ALL MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 00-06 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, proclaiming the month of April 2000 as School Library Media Month, Connecting Families Through Reading in all Miami-Dade County public schools.

C-11 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,200 FROM THE DADE-MONROE REGIONAL COMPREHENSIVE SYSTEM OF PERSONNEL DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP, TO PROVIDE SUBSTITUTES FOR A MAXIMUM OF 20 TEACHERS TO ATTEND THE LINKING FORCES IX CONFERENCE, MAY 4-5, 2000

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept funds in the amount of $3,200 from the Dade-Monroe Regional Comprehensive System of Personnel Development Partnership, to provide substitutes for a maximum of 20 teachers to attend the Linking Forces IX Conference, May 4-5, 2000. No local funds are required.

C-12 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS WITH REDLANDS CHRISTIAN MIGRANT ASSOCIATION HEAD START AND THE HEAD START DIVISION OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY TO SERVE PREKINDERGARTEN CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES, FROM JULY 1, 2000 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2001

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

1. enter into cooperative agreements with Redlands Christian Migrant Association Head Start and the Head Start Division of the Miami-Dade County Community Action Agency to develop interagency agreements to serve preschool children with disabilities, from July 1, 2000 through June 30, 2001; and
2. renew this cooperative agreement annually on a continuing basis. No local funds are required.

C-21 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS, DESIGNED FOR OUTSIDE AGENCIES WISHING TO OPERATE ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS STUDENTS AND TO APPROVE THE SELECTION COMMITTEE

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

1. authorize the Superintendent to issue a Request for Proposals, designed for outside agencies wishing to operate alternative programs for Miami-Dade County Public Schools students; and
2. approve the establishment of a selection committee which will review the proposals.

C-30 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 10
CASE NO.: SM-145 (1999/2000) DOB: 04/18/83

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-145 (1999/2000), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign the student to an alternative education program for his/her tenure in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

C-31 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 07
CASE NO.: SM-148 (1999/2000) DOB: 08/03/87

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-148 (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-32 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
CASE NO.: SM-185 (1999/2000) DOB: 05/20/84

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-185 (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-33 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 07
CASE NO.: SM-187 (1999/2000) DOB: 12/24/86

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-187 (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-34 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 07
CASE NO.: SM-188 (1999/2000) DOB: 12/19/86

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-188 (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-35 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08
CASE NO.: SM-236 (1999/2000) DOB: 12/26/85

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-236 (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-36 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08
CASE NO.: SM-192 (1999/2000) DOB: 11/21/85

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-192 (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-37 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 06
CASE NO.: SM-196 (1999/2000) DOB: 09/09/87

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-196 (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-38 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
CASE NO.: SM-197 (1999/2000) DOB: 05/07/84

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-197 (1999/2000), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 1999/2000 school year, the 2000 summer session, and the 2000/2001 school year;
2. provide educational services in the opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and
3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools if approved by the Bureau of Adult/Vocational, Alternative Education and Dropout Prevention Programs.

C-39 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 11
CASE NO.: SM-202 (1999/2000) DOB: 04/09/81

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-202 (1999/2000), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign the student to an alternative education program for his/her tenure in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

C-40 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
CASE NO.: SM-203 (1999/2000) DOB: 11/03/83

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-203 (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-41 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 06
CASE NO.: SM-215 (1999/2000) DOB: 12/22/86

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-215 (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-42 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
CASE NO.: SM-223 (1999/2000) DOB: 05/11/85

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-223 (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.

D. DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT: SCHOOL OPERATIONS


D-1 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DONATION FROM SCHOOLFIRST FOUNDATION, INC.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept a donation from SchoolFirst Foundation, Inc., for Biscayne Elementary School.

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 Costa Rica for students at Frank C. Martin Elementary School, April 27, 2000 through May 1, 2000.

D-3 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 Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee for students enrolled at Miami Shores Elementary School, May 1, 2000 through May 3, 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 Canada for students at Frank C. Martin Elementary School, April 27, 2000 through May 1, 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 France for students at Sunset Elementary School, April 25, 2000 through May 7, 2000.

D-6 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 Germany for students at Sunset Elementary School, May 12, 2000 through May 28, 2000.

D-7 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 for students at Sunset Elementary and Coral Way Elementary schools, April 27, 2000 through May 11, 2000.


E. DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT: PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT AND SERVICES


E-1 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NONINSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: FEBRUARY 2 - 29, 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 890.

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, April 13, 2000, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.

E-3 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT - PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER

E-4 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
BUSINESS MANAGER, INTERNAL FUND

E-5 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
COORDINATOR I, TRANSPORTATION OPERATIONS

E-6 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
COORDINATOR II, OPERATIONS AND TRAINING

E-7 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
PROGRAMMER I, SYSTEMS AND PROGRAMMING SERVICES (5)

E-8 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
SENIOR PROGRAMMER ANALYST II

E-9 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
SPECIALIST, REAL PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT AND ACQUISITION

E-10 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
SUPERVISOR II, TITLE I EDUCATIONAL PLANNING

E-11 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
SYSTEMS ANALYST l, SYSTEMS AND PROGRAMMING SERVICES

E-12 APPOINTMENT OF INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF MEMBERS TO ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR 2000-2001

RECOMMENDED: That, pursuant to Florida Statute 230.23(5)(a)(b), The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, effective July 1, 2000, approve nominations of the instructional staff members whose names appear on Appointment List 3 for annual contract, subject to contract provisions and reduction-in force procedures, in accordance with state statutes, collective bargaining provisions, and Miami-Dade County School Board rules.

E-13 ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATIONS - - DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PROGRAM (DROP) LISTING 4

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept the resignations from employment of those Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) participants, included in DROP Listing 4 as of the dates indicated.

E-14 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO UPDATE THE DISTRICT MASTER PLAN FOR INSERVICE EDUCATION 1999-20004

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to update the Miami-Dade County Public Schools Master Plan for Inservice Education, 1999-2004, by adding 49 new components and revising 21 components.

E-15 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO DISTRIBUTE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP), GROUP HEALTHCARE PREFERRED PROVIDER (PPO) PROGRAM

E-16 RENEWAL OF BOARD'S PROPERTY INSURANCE PROGRAM

E-18 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
ARNOLD W. COLLIER - CUSTODIAN
WHISPERING PINES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective April 12, 2000 at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Arnold W. Collier, Custodian, Whispering Pines Elementary School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

E-19 TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT OF INSTRUCTIONAL EMPLOYEES FOR FAILURE TO REMEDIATE PERFORMANCE DEFICIENCIES DURING THE 90-CALENDAR DAY PERFORMANCE PROBATION

E-20 DISMISSAL or EMPLOYEE
QUECHELL S. KING - SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
SOUTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective April 12, 2000, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Quechell S. King, School Bus Driver, South Transportation Center, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

E-21 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
ENRIQUE CORDOVES - MATERIALS ACQUISITION & TRANSPORT SPECIALIST I
MAINTENANCE MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

RECOMMENDED: That effective April 12.2000, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Enrique Cordoves, Material Acquisition & Transport Specialist I, Maintenance and Material Management, pending the outcome of a hearing if requested.

E-22 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE


F. DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT: FEDERAL AND GRANTS ADMINISTRATION


F-1 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY LITERACY ACT, REIMBURSABLE COST PERIOD, DECEMBER 15, 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 $50,000, for funding under the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act, reimbursable cost period, December 15, 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-2 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING THE VIRTUAL INSTRUCTIONAL PARTNERS PROJECT UNDER THE ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY LITERACY ACT, REIMBURSABLE COST PERIOD, DECEMBER 15, 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 $95,464, for funding the Virtual Instructional Partners Project under the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act, reimbursable cost period, December 15, 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-3 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, FOR FUNDING PROJECT RIGHT BEGINNINGS UNDER THE STATE GENERAL REVENUE READING INITIATIVE, SECTION 232.245(5) FLORIDA STATUTES, REIMBURSABLE COST PERIOD, JULY 1, 1999 - DECEMBER 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 $235,000, for funding Project Right Beginnings under the State General Revenue Reading Initiative, Section 232.245(5) Florida Statutes, reimbursable cost period, July 1, 1999 - 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.

F-4 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING A SENIOR ADULT LEARNER PROJECT UNDER THE ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY LITERACY ACT, REIMBURSABLE COST PERIOD, DECEMBER 15, 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 $50,000, for funding a Senior Adult Learner Project under the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act, reimbursable cost period, December 15,1999 - 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 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING THE 1999-2000 NEW AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOLS UNDER THE PERFORMANCE INDICATOR SYSTEMS GRANT, REIMBURSABLE COST PERIOD, SEPTEMBER 24,1999 - AUGUST 24, 2000

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

1. accept a grant award from the United States Department of Education, in the amount of $9,000, for funding the 1999-2000 New American High Schools under The Performance Indicator Systems Grant, reimbursable cost period, September 24, 1999 -August 24, 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 FUNDS FROM AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE SOUTH FLORIDA EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING CONSORTIUM FOR FUNDING AS A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR DISLOCATED WORKERS, REIMBURSABLE COST PERIOD, DECEMBER 1, 1999 - JUNE 30, 2000

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

1. accept funds from and to enter into a contractual agreement with the South Florida Employment and Training Consortium, in the amount of $71,900, for funding as a Service Provider for dislocated workers, reimbursable cost period, December 1, 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-7 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING THE EXTENDED ACCESS TO LIBRARY MEDIA SERVICES GRANT, REIMBURSABLE COST PERIOD, FEBRUARY 14, 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 $44,190, for funding the Extended Access to Library Media Services Grant, reimbursable cost period, February 14, 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.

G. CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER: FINANCIAL AFFAIRS


G-11 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 2000

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

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

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

Bid #228-XX09M/WBE – VACUUM CLEANERS, to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of vacuum cleaners, for various schools, during the term of the bid, effective September 8, 1999, through September 7, 2000. This supplemental award is requested due to increased usage. Vacuums are being purchased by individual schools and Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment, for new school openings. Last contract usage averaged $3,426.52 per month, while this year’s usage has averaged $6,164.31 per month. The supplemental amount requested is based on the average monthly expenditure, times the twelve (12) month contract period, minus the original award amount, plus $9,047.42 in pending requisitions.

Fund Source - 0100-General

M/WBE Eligibility - African American Male - Female - Hispanic Female - African American Female

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

2. CORAL SPRINGS VACUUM
2534 UNIVERSITY DRIVE
CORAL SPRINGS, FL 33065
OWNER: SUSAN HENRY (WF)

3. DISTRICT HEALTHCARE AND JANITORIAL SUPPLY, INC.
10302 N.W. SOUTH RIVER DRIVE, BAY #24
MEDLEY, FL 33178
OWNER: PERNELL WILLIAM (AM)

4. RELIABLE CUSTODIAL MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES
8034 WILES ROAD, SUITE 146
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: AGNES OYEWALE (AF)

5. SECO SUPPLIES
P.O. BOX 490983
KEY BISCAYNE, FL 33149
OWNER: SYBIL J. PULVER (WF)

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $ 41,118.28
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $ 0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $ 36,985.88

Bid #105-XX05 – ELECTRICAL WIRING DEVICES, to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of electrical wiring devices, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective June 23, 1999, through August 31, 2000. The requested supplement includes increased usage by Maintenance and Operations, E-Rate purchases. Last contract usage averaged $3,584.07 per month, while this year’s stock usage has averaged $12,505 per month, plus $41,518.77 in planned E-rate projects for classrooms and offices.

The supplemental amount requested is based on the average monthly expenditure, times the thirteen (13) month contract period, plus the E-Rate stock requirement, minus the original award amount.

Fund Source - 0100-General

M/WBE Eligibility - Female - African American Male

1. RAY’S ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES, INC.
2023 OPA-LOCKA BOULEVARD
OPA-LOCKA, FL 33054
OWNER: VALTY RAYMORE (AM)

2. MERCEDES ELECTRIC SUPPLY, INC.
8550 N.W. SOUTH RIVER DRIVE
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: MERCEDES C. LAPORTA (WF)

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $ 101,799.62
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $ 0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $ 104,043.77

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 State of Florida Contract #070-001-99-1 - AUTOMOBILES AND LIGHT TRUCKS, to purchase trucks, for Maintenance and Operations, for a total amount of $116,574.

 G-65 RENEWAL OF BID #162-TT02 – WASTE REMOVAL, OILY RAGS AND OIL FILTERS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid #162-TT02 – WASTE REMOVAL, OILY RAGS AND OIL FILTERS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of oily rags and oil filter waste removal, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective August 1, 2000, through July 31, 2001, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. CLIFF BERRY, INC.
851 ELLER DRIVE
P.O. BOX 13079
PORT EVERGLADES STATION
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33316 EST. $ 5,945.94
OWNER: CLIFF BERRY, SR., CHAIRMAN

PRIMARY

2. ATLANTIC INDUSTRIAL SERVICES, INC.
FORMERLY R.S. ENVIRONMENTAL
1411 N.W. 13 AVENUE
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33069 EST. $ 1,132.56
OWNER: ENVIROSYSTEMS, INC.

ALTERNATE

3. MAGNUM ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
1280 N.E. 48 STREET
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33064
OWNER: AL DIMARIA, C.E.O.

ALTERNATE

4. PERMA-FIX OF FORT LAUDERDALE, INC.
3701 S.W. 47 AVENUE, SUITE 109
DAVIE, FL 33314
OWNER: DR. LOUIS CENTOFANTI
C.E.O./CHAIRMAN/PRESIDENT

5. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $7,078.50.

G-66 RENEWAL OF BID #163-TT02 – WASTE REMOVAL, HAZARDOUS PHOTOGRAPHIC MATERIAL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid #163-TT02 – WASTE REMOVAL, HAZARDOUS PHOTOGRAPHIC MATERIAL, to purchase, at a firm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of waste removal for hazardous photographic material, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective August 1, 2000, through July 31, 2001, as follows:

1. CHEMICAL POLLUTION CONTROL
A DIVISION OF PHILIP SERVICES
3428 S.W. 15 STREET
DEERFIELD BEACH, FL 33442 EST. $ 2,948.77
OWNER: PHILIP EPSTEIN, DIRECTOR OF IMAGING

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $2,948.77.

G-67 RENEWAL OF BID #165-TT02 – WASTE REMOVAL, HAZARDOUS SCHOOL-RELATED MATERIAL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid #165-TT02 – WASTE REMOVAL, HAZARDOUS SCHOOL- RELATED MATERIAL, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of hazardous school-related waste removal, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective August 1, 2000, through July 31, 2001, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. USL CITY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES OF FLORIDA, INC.
7202 EAST 8 AVENUE
TAMPA, FL 33619 EST. $ 51,035.35
OWNER: W. GREGORY ORR, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $51,035.35.

 G-68 RENEWAL OF BID #151-VV10M/WBE – FURNISH AND INSTALL FENCE AND GATES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid #151-VV10M/WBE — FURNISH AND INSTALL FENCE AND GATES, to furnish and install, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of 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, 2000, through August 12, 2000, as follows:

1. GOMEZ AND SON FENCE
10805 N.W. 22 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33172 EST. $100,901.00
OWNER: CARIDAD GOMEZ (HF)

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $100,901.

 G-69 RENEWAL OF BID #174-VV10 - CARPET AND FLOOR TILE, NORTH OF FLAGLER STREET (SUPPLY AND INSTALL)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid #174-VV10 – CARPET AND FLOOR TILE, NORTH OF FLAGLER STREET (SUPPLY AND INSTALL), to supply and install, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of carpet and floor tile, north of Flagler Street, for Maintenance and Operations, during the term of the bid, effective April 15, 2000, through July 14, 2000, as follows:

1. AMION ENTERPRISES INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
14295 S.W. 142 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33186 EST. $176,411.66
OWNER: MIGUEL AMION, SR., PRESIDENT (AM)

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $176,411.66.

 G-70 RENEWAL OF BID #175-VV10M/WBE – CARPET AND FLOOR TILE, SOUTH OF FLAGLER STREET (SUPPLY AND INSTALL)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid #175-VV10M/WBE – CARPET AND FLOOR TILE, SOUTH OF FLAGLER STREET (SUPPLY AND INSTALL), to supply and install, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of carpet and floor tile, south of Flagler Street, for Maintenance and Operations, during the term of the bid, effective April 15, 2000, through July 14, 2000, as follows:

1. AMION ENTERPRISES INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
14295 S.W. 142 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33186 EST. $182,196.92
OWNER: MIGUEL AMION, SR., PRESIDENT (AM)

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $182,196.92

 G-71 RENEWAL OF BID #234-VV06 – ADMINISTRATION OF HEPATITIS "B" VACCINE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid #234-VV06 – ADMINISTRATION OF HEPATITIS "B" VACCINE, to purchase, at firm unit prices, services, as may be required, for the administration of Hepatitis "B" vaccine, for the Office of Professional Standards, during the term of the bid, effective May 1, 2000, through April 30, 2001, as follows:

1. PENTAGON HEALTHCARE SERVICES, INC.
15155 N.W. 7 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33169 EST. $ 54,825.00
OWNER: EARNIE P. NEAL,
PRESIDENT/TREASURER (AM)

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $54,825.

 G-72 RENEWAL OF BID #138-XX04 – COMPUTER EQUIPMENT SERVICE AND REPAIR (ON-SITE)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid #138-XX04 – COMPUTER EQUIPMENT SERVICE AND REPAIR (ON-SITE), 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 July 1, 2000, through June 30, 2001, as follows:

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

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

3. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $100,000.

 G-73 RENEWAL OF BID #151-XX02 – LOT CLEARING/DEBRIS REMOVAL, SOUTH OF FLAGLER

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid #151-XX02 – LOT CLEARING/DEBRIS REMOVAL, SOUTH OF FLAGLER, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of lot clearing and debris removal service, for various locations, south of Flagler Street, during the term of the bid, effective May 12, 2000, through May 11, 2001, as follows:

1. ARMENTEROS ENTERPRISES
P.O. BOX 652724
MIAMI, FL 33265 EST. $ 53,460.00
OWNER: LAZARO ARMENTEROS, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $53,460.

G-74 RENEWAL OF BID #152-XX02M/WBE – LOT CLEARING/DEBRIS REMOVAL, NORTH OF FLAGLER

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid #152-XX02M/WBE – LOT CLEARING/DEBRIS REMOVAL, NORTH OF FLAGLER, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of lot clearing and debris removal service, for various locations, north of Flagler Street, during the term of the bid, effective May 12, 2000, through May 11, 2001, as follows:

1. KEMP SERVICES, INC./ALLSTATE SECURITY
P.O. BOX 471614
MIAMI, FL 33247 EST. $ 50,000.00
OWNER: ADEOLA C. ADERINOKUN,
PRESIDENT (AM)

2. Grant an exception to the requirement for awarding term bids and requesting supplemental awards approved by the Board on January 22, 1997

3. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $50,000.

 G-75 RENEWAL OF BID #153–XX03 – SOLID WASTE COLLECTION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid #153-XX03—SOLID WASTE COLLECTION, to provide, at firm unit prices, solid waste collection services, at various Miami-Dade County Public Schools locations, during the term of the bid, effective May 1, 2000, through April 30, 2001, as follows:

1. WASTE MANAGEMENT OF DADE COUNTY
A DIVISION OF WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC. OF FLORIDA
2125 N.W. 10 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33127 EST. $3,152,292.39
OWNER: JAMES E. O’CONNOR, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $3,152,292.39.

 G-76 RENEWAL OF BID #154–XX02 – LAWN EQUIPMENT, POWER

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid #154-XX02 – LAWN EQUIPMENT, POWER, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of power lawn equipment, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective April 14, 2000, through July 13, 2000, as follows:

1. DEGEN’S TURF & GARDEN, INC.
3912 SOUTH STATE ROAD 7
MIRAMAR, FL 33023 EST. $ 6,883.67
OWNER: TERRY E. ANGELOTTI, PRESIDENT

2. HOMESTEAD MOWER CENTER, INC.
1000 NORTH FLAGLER AVENUE
HOMESTEAD, FL 33030 EST. $ 13,767.35
OWNER: TED WILLIAMS, PRESIDENT

3. NORTH MIAMI LAWNMOWER, INC.
855 N.E. 130 STREET
NORTH MIAMI, FL 33161 EST. $ 3,309.20
OWNER: LINDA SKINNER

4. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $23,960.22.

 G-77 RENEWAL OF BID #169-XX07 – GLASS, AUTOMOTIVE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade, County, Florida, RENEW Bid #169-XX07 – GLASS, AUTOMOTIVE, to purchase, at a firm discount, quantities, as may be required, of automotive glass repairs, for the Department of Transportation and Vehicle Maintenance, during the term of the bid, effective May 12, 2000, through May 11, 2001, as follows:

1. CHARLIE’S AUTO GLASS, INC.
7051 S.W. 12 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33144 EST. $ 12,713.88
OWNER: MIRIAM MARKS, SECRETARY/DIRECTOR

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $12,713.88.

 G-78 RENEWAL OF BID #175-XX10 – STRIPWOOD FLOORING: REPAIR, REPLACE, AND REFINISH

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid #175-XX10 – STRIPWOOD FLOORING: REPAIR, REPLACE, AND REFINISH, to repair, replace, and refinish, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of stripwood flooring, for Maintenance and Operations, during the term of the bid, effective April 14, 2000, through April 13, 2001, as follows:

1. TRIDENT SURFACING, INC.
5399 N.W. 161 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33014 EST. $171,708.24
OWNER: JOSE M. DIAZ, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $171,708.24.

 G-79 RENEWAL OF BID #205-XX06 – FIRST AID SUPPLIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid #205-XX06 – FIRST AID SUPPLIES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of first aid supplies, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective May 12, 2000, through May 11, 2001, as follows:

1. AMFAK, INC.
3160 S.W. 22 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33145 EST. $ 40,074.00
OWNER: EDWARD J. CARON, PRESIDENT

2. BIOMEDICAL INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
4896 S.W. 74 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33155 EST. $ 291.00
OWNER: JUAN BORGES, PRESIDENT

3. BRANCHES MEDICAL, INC
3652 N.W. 16 STREET
LAUDERHILL, FL 33311 EST. $ 1,562.00
OWNER: CYNTHIA REED,
PRESIDENT (AM)

4. DISTRICT HEALTHCARE AND JANITORIAL SUPPLY, INC.
10302 N.W. SOUTH RIVER DRIVE, BAY #24
MEDLEY, FL 33178 EST. $ 4,445.00
OWNER: PERNELL WILLIAMS,
C.E.O./PRESIDENT (AM)

5. GLINTON SALES, INC.
827 N.W. 62 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33150 EST. $ 6,132.00
OWNER: LEW GLINTON, MANAGER (AM)

6. MICRO BIO-MEDICS, INC.
8930 WESTERN WAY, SUITE 5
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32256 EST. $ 8,343.00
OWNER: BRUCE HABOR, PRESIDENT

7. NATIONAL HEALTH SUPPLY COMPANY
P.O. BOX 737-2, SOUTH STREET
GARDEN CITY, NY 11530 EST. $ 1,071.00
OWNER: STANLEY SAFT, PRESIDENT

8. OMEGA GROUP, INC.
7875 S.W. 40 STREET, SUITE 211
MIAMI, FL 33155 EST. $ 10,519.00
OWNER: MARCEL LECOURS, PRESIDENT

9. PHARMED GROUP
3075 N.W. 107 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33172 EST. $ 22,120.00
OWNER: CARLOS DE CESPEDES,
CHAIRMAN/C.E.O. (HM)

10. UNITED HEALTH SUPPLIES, INC.
P.O. BOX 33958
LAS VEGAS, NV 89133 EST. $ 8,370.00
OWNER: JOANNE BERMAN, PRESIDENT

11. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $102,927.

 G-80 AWARD OF BID #223-XX11 – AUDITORY AND AUGMENTATIVE EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES, CATALOG DISCOUNT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #223-XX11 – AUDITORY AND AUGMENTATIVE EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES, CATALOG DISCOUNT, to purchase, at firm discounts, quantities, as may be required, of auditory and augmentative equipment and accessories, for various schools and departments, during the term of the bid, effective April 12, 2000, through April 11, 2001, as follows:

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

2. DYNAVOX SYSTEMS, INC.
2100 WHARTON STREET
PITTSBURGH, PA 15203
OWNER: TILDEN BENNETT, PRESIDENT

3. PHONIC EAR, INC.
3880 CYPRESS DRIVE
PETALUMA, CA 94954
OWNER: WILLIAM DEMANT A/S DENMARK

4. SONOVATION, INC.
D/B/A AVR SONOVATION
7636 EXECUTIVE DRIVE
EDEN PRAIRIES, MN 55344
OWNER: AVR COMMUNICATIONS, LTD., PARENT COMPANY

5. TELE-ACOUSTICS, INC.
P.O. BOX 1635
TITUSVILLE, FL 32781
OWNER: BARBARA DESHLER, PRESIDENT

6. Reject Items 4, 6 and 7.

7. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $405,672. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

 G-81 TERMINATE AND RE-AWARD OF BID #242-XX05 – ELECTRICAL RACEWAYS AND FITTINGS

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

1. TERMINATE the award of items 1 through 42 onBid#242-XX05 – ELECTRICAL RACEWAYS AND FITTINGS, effective April 12, 2000, as follows:

PRIMARY

GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
G.E. SUPPLY DIVISION
1000 N.W. 33 STREET
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33064 EST. $ 41,253.66
OWNER: JACK WELSH, C.E.O.

2. RE-AWARD Items 1 through 42 on Bid #242-XX05 – ELECTRICAL RACEWAYS AND FITTINGS, effective April 12, 2000, through August 31, 2000, to the second low bidder, as follows:

PRIMARY

REXEL CONSOLIDATED ELECTRICAL SUPPLY
5701 N.W. 35 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33142 EST. $ 57,598.02
OWNER: JOHN BURKE, PRESIDENT

SECONDARY

MERCEDES ELECTRIC SUPPLY, INC.
8550 N.W. SOUTH RIVER DRIVE
MIAMI, FL 33166 EST. $ 59,309.90
OWNER: MERCEDES C. LAPORTA, PRESIDENT (WF)

3. Require that General Electric Company, G. E. Supply Division, of Pompano Beach, Florida, lose eligibility to transact new business with the Board, for a period of fourteen (14) months, pursuant to Rule 6Gx13- 3C-1.08 -- Performance And Payment Security, Declining A Bid Award, And Bonding Company Qualifications, effective April 12, 2000.

4. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $57,598.02.

 G-82 AWARD OF BID #256-XX10 – PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS – BUS DRIVERS, NORTH OF FLAGLER STREET

 G-83 RENEWAL OF BID #258-XX02 – WASTEWATER TREATMENT – CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid #258-XX02 – WASTEWATER TREATMENT - CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of wastewater treatment chemicals and supplies, for Maintenance and Operations, during the term of the bid, effective July 1, 2000, through June 30, 2001, as follows:

1. CHEMGARD, INC.
1062 SOUTH BATESVILLE ROAD
P.O. BOX 25061
GREENVILLE, SC 29616-0061 EST. $ 57.75
OWNER: WILLIAM C. SMITH, PRESIDENT

2. SOUTH FLORIDA WATER CONSULTANTS
P.O. BOX 432824
MIAMI, FL 33243-2824 EST. $ 21,278.40
OWNER: JOHN C. MERCER

3. SOUTHERN WATER CONSULTANTS, INC.
P.O. BOX 1230
DECATUR, AL 35602 EST. $ 2,974.07
OWNER: JOHN P. PETERS, PRESIDENT

4. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $24,310.22.

 G-84 AWARD OF BID #099-ZZ03 – MILK AND DAIRY PRODUCTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #099-ZZ03 – MILK AND DAIRY PRODUCTS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of milk and dairy products, for use in the Food Service Program of the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the bid, effective May 1, 2000, through August 15, 2001, as follows:

1. VELDA FARMS, LLC
501 N.E. 181 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33162 EST. $12,264,316.62
OWNER: JAMES E. GREEN, VICE-PRESIDENT

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $12,264,316.62. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

 G-85 AWARD OF BID #103-ZZ09 – PRINTING EQUIPMENT

 G-86 AWARD OF BID #104-ZZ01 – SCHOOL/OFFICE FURNITURE, CATALOG DISCOUNT BID

 G-87 BALANCE OF AWARD OF BID #118-ZZ03 – FOOD ITEMS: FROZEN AND REFRIGERATED

 G-88 PARTIAL AWARD OF BID #119-ZZ03 – CAFETERIA PAPER AND PLASTIC SUPPLIES

 G-89 REJECTION OF BID #120-ZZ09 – PRINTING OF SCHOOL DISTRICT MAPS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Bid #120-ZZ09 – PRINTING OF SCHOOL DISTRICT MAPS, to permit rebidding, using revised specifications.

 G-90 PARTIAL AWARD OF BID #144-ZZ06 – ART SUPPLIES

 G-91 REJECTION OF BID #145-ZZ05 – TWO-PIECE FILE STORAGE BOXES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Bid #145-ZZ05 – TWO-PIECE FILE STORAGE BOXES, to permit rebidding, using revised specifications.

 G-92 AWARD OF BID #160-ZZ04 – COMPUTER NETWORK INTEGRATION SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #160-ZZ04 – COMPUTER NETWORK INTEGRATION SERVICES, to provide, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of computer network integration services, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective April 12, 2000, through April 11, 2001, as follows:

1. C & C INTERNATIONAL
7777 NORTH DAVIE ROAD, EXT. B100
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33024
OWNER: WILLIAM JAMES, PRESIDENT (AM)

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

3. ERT GROUP, INC.
5703 NORTH ANDREWS WAY
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33309
OWNER: MICHAEL MEDIPOR, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

4. VIRTUCOM, INC.
2060 EAST EXCHANGE PLACE, SUITE 228
TUCKER, GA 30084
OWNER: JENNY TANG, PRESIDENT

5. WYSIWYG ENTERPRISES
7260 N.W. 58 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: MARGARET MORRIS, PRESIDENT

6. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $100,000. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

 

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, 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.

 I-2 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT - AUDIT OF THE INTERNAL FUNDS OF SELECTED REGION Ill SCHOOLS, MARCH 2000, PRESENTED BY THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County. Florida, receive and file the Internal Audit Report - Audit of the Internal Funds of Selected Region Ill Schools, March 2000, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

 I-3 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT - AUDIT OF THE INTERNAL FUNDS OF SELECTED SCHOOLS, MARCH 2000, PRESENTED BY THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Internal Audit Report - Audit of the Internal Funds of Selected Schools, March 2000, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

 I-4 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT - CURRENT STATUS REPORT AS OF FEBRUARY 2000 ON INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT - REVIEW OF CONSTRUCTION CONSULTING CONTRACTS AND OTHER CONSULTING CONTRACTS, MAY 1998

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Current Status Report as of February 2000 on Internal Audit Report - Review of Construction Consulting Contracts and Other Consulting Contracts, May 1998, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

 I-5 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO SPONSOR THE SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN 2000

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to submit an application to the Florida Department of Education to sponsor the Summer Food Service Program for Children 2000.

 I-6 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH FAIRCHILD TROPICAL GARDENS FOR $15,000

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter in a contractual agreement with Fairchild Tropical Gardens for $15,000, for environmental activities and curriculum materials for students for the remainder of the 1999-2000 school year.

 I-7 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECEIVE A DONATION OF $32,000 FROM THE METROPOLITAN DADE COUNTY FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT TO OFFER TEACHER TRAINING, OVER A FOUR YEAR PERIOD, FOR THE RISK WATCH PROGRAM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept a donation of $32,000 from Metropolitan Dade County Fire Rescue to implement training for an injury prevention program for Pre-K to 4^th grade, over a four year period.


J. CHIEF FACILITIES OFFICER: FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION


J-1 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS FOR APPLICATION NO. 00-32, KENDALL INDUSTRIAL PARK, LTD., FOR A VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTION IN ADDITION TO EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the acceptance of a Declaration of Restrictions for Application No. 00-32, Kendall Industrial Park, Ltd., for a voluntary contribution in addition to educational facilities impact fees, under the terms and conditions set forth.

 J-2 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR LAND FOR USE BY THE 500 ROLE MODELS OF EXCELLENCE ACADEMY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute a lease agreement with Miami-Dade County for land for use by the 500 Role Models of Excellence Academy, at an annual rental amount of $1, and under the terms and conditions set forth.

 J-3 RENEWAL OF LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI FOR THE USE OF SIX CITY OF MIAMI PARKS

RECOMMENDED That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the renewal of the license agreement with the City of Miami for the use of six City of Miami parks, with the Board to reimburse the City for 60% of its actual costs. The term of the renewal option period will commence October 1, 2000, and will end September 30, 2001. All other terms and conditions of the license agreement will remain unchanged.

 J-4 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEE MONIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute an Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement between Miami-Dade County and The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, Relating to Educational Facilities Impact Fee Monies, under the terms and conditions set forth.

 J-5 AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE FOR THE PURCHASE OF LAND FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF STATE SCHOOL "D"

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to secure surveys and environmental assessments for certain lands within Miami-Dade County, Florida, as described and to negotiate for the purchase of same.

 J-25 AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER FACILITIES TO SERVICE THE DORAL MIDDLE SCHOOL SITE (STATE SCHOOL "JJ")

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute an agreement with Miami-Dade County and the execution of relevant conveyance documents for the provision of water and wastewater services for planned improvements at the Doral Middle School site (State School "JJ"), at an approximate cost of $265,900, ($62,000 of which is not included in the construction contract).

 J-26 AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WASTEWATER FACILITIES TO PROVIDE SERVICE TO THE OPA-LOCKA ELEMENTARY 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 Opa-Locka and the execution of relevant conveyance documents for the provision of wastewater services for the Opa-Locka Elementary School site at a cost of $56,500.

 J-27 AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER FACILITIES TO SERVICE THE LAWTON CHILES MIDDLE SCHOOL SITE (STATE SCHOOL "LL")

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute an agreement with Miami-Dade County and the execution of relevant conveyance documents for the provision of water and wastewater services for planned improvements at the Lawton Chiles Middle School site (State School "LL"), at an approximate cost of $26,000.

 J-28 COMMISSIONING OF HARPER PARTNERS, INC., AS DESIGN CRITERIA PROFESSIONAL (DCP) FOR THE ADDITIONS AT SKYWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL; STATE SCHOOL "WW", PROJECT #A-0718

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of Harper Partners, Inc., to prepare and administer design criteria package for Skyway Elementary School, State School "WW" for the following considerations:

1) lump sum fee of $196,300, which represents 3.02% of the construction cost;
2) additional lump sum fees for the following consulting services: a) $9,500 for traffic engineering, b) $10,000 for food service consultant, and c) $20,000 for layout and coordination of all furniture, fixture and equipment;
3) at the Board's option, the DCP will provide 92 site visits for a fee of $21,700;
4) the multiplier for hourly compensation was limited to 2.45 for extra work; and
5) 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 $16,500.

 J-29 COMMISSIONING OF CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATING SERVICES, INC TO PERFORM COST ESTIMATING, SCHEDULING & DOCUMENT COORDINATION SERVICES

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

1) commission the firm of Construction Estimating Services, Inc., to perform Cost Estimating, Scheduling & Document Coordination Services for a two (2) year term, commencing April 15, 2000 and expiring April 14, 2002, for the negotiated provisions;
2) the agreement provides for cancellation by the Board with or without cause, upon thirty (30) days written notice to consultant. The consultant may terminate the agreement only with cause upon thirty (30) days written notice to the Board; and
3) the total billings under this contract are not to exceed $300,000 per year, without obligation by the Board to expend any specific amount.

 J-30 COMMISSIONING OF BERMELLO-AJAMIL & PARTNERS, INC., TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES COMPLIANCE OFFICER/UNIFORM BUILDING CODE INSPECTOR (EFCO/UBCI) SERVICES

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

1) commission the firm of Bermello-Ajamil & Partners, Inc., to provide Educational Facilities Compliance Officer/Uniform Building Code Inspector (EFCO/UBCI) services for the Board during the period of April 13, 2000 through April 12, 2002; and
2) the EFCO/UBCI will maintain at least a $1,000,000 Professional Liability Insurance Policy during the duration of the agreement, plus three (3) years after the acceptance of any of the projects assigned to the EFCO/UBCI.

 J-31 COMMISSIONING OF SHRUM, ALl & ASSOCIATES, INC., AS SPECIAL PROJECTS CONSULTANT (SPC)-ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of Shrum, ALI & Associates, Inc., to provide Special Projects Consultant (SPC) services primarily architectural in nature, for the Board, during a period of two (2) years commencing April 13, 2000 through April 12, 2002.

 J-32 AWARD TO CRISAL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.
PROJECT NO. A0491/A0491-A
OTC / ESE SUITE ADDITIONS, REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS
CITRUS GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL
2153 NW 3 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. A0491/A0491-A, OTC/ESE Suite Additions, Remodeling, and Renovations, Citrus Grove Middle School on the basis of Base Bid and Alternate No. 1 in the amount of $1,440,000 to the low bidder: Crisal Construction Company, Inc., 4661 SW 71^st Avenue, Miami, Florida 33155.

 J-33 REJECT ALL BIDS
PROJECT NO. BB-0505
ROOFING TERM CONTRACT - 2000/2001
VARIOUS LOCATIONS

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

a) reject the contract on Project No. BB-0505, Roofing Term Bid, because the low, responsive bid significantly exceeds the construction budget; and
b) direct the Superintendent to review the bid documents in order to reflect updated needs of the district and authorize rebidding of the project.

 J-34 AWARD TO F & L CONSTRUCTION. INC.
PROJECT NO. JOC00-CENTRAL II
JOB ORDER CONTRACT/ MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS
ALL REGIONS OF THE DISTRICT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, award Project No. JOC00-CENTRAL II, Job Order Contract/Main-tenance and Operations, effective May 8, 2000, on the basis of the weighted factor of 1.0101 to the successful bidder: F & L Construction, Inc., 8095 West 21^st Lane, Hialeah, Florida, 33016.

 J-35 AWARD TO JV CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION
PROJECT NO. A0595
NEW GYM
MIAMI DOUGLAS MCARTHUR NORTH
13835 NW 97 AVENUE, 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. A0595, New Gym, Miami Douglas MacArthur North on the basis of Base Bid in the amount of $1,998,000 to the low, responsive bidder: JV Construction Corporation, 7035-E SW 47th Street, Miami, Florida 33155.

 J-36 AWARD TO VEITIA PADRON, INC.
PROJECT NO. A0373
ADDITIONS, REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS
FLAGAMI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
920 SW 76 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

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

a) authorize staff to complete and submit a survey exception, if required, to the Commissioner of Education at the Florida Department of Education: and
b) award Project No. A-0373, Additions, Remodeling and Renovations, Flagami Elementary School, on the basis of Base Bid in the amount of $1,245,000 to the low, responsive bidder: Veitia Padron, Inc., 4444 SW 71st Avenue, Suite 101B, Miami, Florida 33155.

 J-37 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 3
PROJECT NO. 0005-BB
WINDOW REPLACEMENT
SUNSET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
5120 SW 72 ST, SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 3 on Project No. 0005-BB, Window Replacement, Sunset Elementary School for a credit of $1,499.

 J-38 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A-0430-A-CM
NEW A/C FOR AUDITORIUM
RIVIERA MIDDLE SCHOOL
10301 SW 48 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A-0430-A-CM, New A/C for Auditorium, Riviera Middle School for a credit of $3,745.

 J-39 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO 11
PROJECT NO. A-0459
ADDITIONS, RENOVATIONS AND REMODELING
MIAMI SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
51 PARK STREET, MIAMI SPRINGS, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/ approve Final Change Order No. 11 on Project No. A-0459, Additions, Renovations and Remodeling, Miami Springs Elementary School for an extra of $272, and a time extension of 67 days.

 J-40 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 4
PROJECT NO. A-0486
ADDITIONS AND RENOVATIONS
CAMPBELL DRIVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
15790 SW 307 STREET, LEISURE CITY, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Final Change Order No. 4 on Project No. A-0486, Additions and Renovations, Campbell Drive Elementary School for an extra of $562, and a time extension of 85 days.

 J-41 CHANGE ORDER NO. 14
PROJECT NO. A-0507
NEW HIGH SCHOOL - DESIGN/BUILD
DR. MICHAEL M. KROP SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
1410 NE 215 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 14 on Project No. A-0507, New High School - Design/Build, Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior High School for an extra of $49,640.

 J-42 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A-0524
ADDITIONS, REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS
VINELAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
8455 SW 119 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A-0524, Additions, Remodeling And Renovations, Vineland Elementary School for an extra of $113,216, and a time extension of 71 days.

 J-43 CHANGE ORDER NO. 3
PROJECT NO. A-0534
ADDITION, REMODELING AND RENOVATION
HIALEAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
550 EAST 8 STREET, HIALEAH, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Change Order No. 3 on Project No. A-0534, Addition, Remodeling and Renovation, Hialeah Elementary School for an extra of $135,470.

 J-44 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 8
PROJECT NO. A-0563
ADDITIONS, RENOVATIONS AND REMODELING
L.C. EVANS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1895 NW 75 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 8 on Project No. A-0563, Additions, Renovations And Remodeling, L. C. Evans Elementary School for a credit of $1,000.

 J-45 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A-0574
LEASE-PURCHASE DEVELOPMENT FIRM
FELIX VARELA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
S.W. 96^TH STREET & 152^ND AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/ approve Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A-0574, Lease-Purchase Development Firm, Felix Varela Senior High School for an extra of $269,290.

 J-46 CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. A-0586-A-CM
EMERGENCY ROOFING REPLACEMENT
ADA MERRlTT ANClLLARY FACILITY
660 S.W. 3 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A-0586-A-CM, Emergency Roofing Replacement, Ada Merritt Ancillary Facility for an extra of $18,662 and a time extension of 7 days.

 J-47 CHANGE ORDER NO. 8
PROJECT NO. A-0592
MAINTENANCE/MATERIALS WAREHOUSE AND OFFICES
12525 N.W. AVENUE, OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 8 on Project No. A-0592, Maintenance/ materials Warehouse And Offices, MDCPS Maintenance/ materials and Facilities for an extra of $183,394.00, and a time extension of 51 days.

 J-48 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 7
PROJECT NO. A-0621 A,B,C,D
DESIGN BUILD PRIMARY LEARNING CENTER
VARIOUS (4) SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Final Change Order No. 7 on Project No. A-0621 A,B,C,D, Design Build Primary Learning Center, Various (4) Schools for a credit of $53,346 and a time extension of 59 days.

 J-49 CHANGE ORDER NO. 5
PROJECT NO. A-0622
ADDITION, RENOVATION AND REMODELING
SHENANDOAH MIDDLE SCHOOL
1950 SW 19 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 5 on Project No. A-0622, Addition, Renovation and Remodeling, Shenandoah Middle School for an extra of $5,076.

 J-50 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A-0655
ADDITION, REMODELING AND RENOVATION
EMERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
8001 SW 36 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A-0655, Addition, Remodeling And Renovation, Emerson Elementary School for an extra of $13,427.

 J-51 PROTOTYPE FACILITIES LISTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve and adopt the proposed prototype lists to be utilized for future facilities.


K. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY


K-1 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. CYNTHIA ROLLINS NO. SH 99-002 CAIN

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, enter its Final Order in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Cynthia Rollins, Case No. SH 99-002 CAIN, adopting the Hearing Officer’s Recommended Order affirming the thirty day suspension without pay of Cynthia Rollins, as its Final Order.

 K-2 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. ADDIE WEST - DOAH CASE NO. 99-1441

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt the recommended order of the Administrative law Judge in DOAH Case No. 99-1441, affirming the suspension without pay of Addie West, dismissing her from all employment with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, as of March 17, 1999, and denying any claim for back pay.

 K-3 LILLIAM RANGEL-DIAZ AND ADOLFO DIAZ, JR. V THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, CASE NO. 00-325 (1999/00)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, enter its order in Case No. 00-325 (1999/00) denying the Request for Due Process Hearing filed by Lilliam Rangel-Diaz and Adolfo Diaz, Jr., as unauthorized by §230.23(4)(m)5, Fla. Stat., as set forth in the proposed order.

 K-20 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-6A-1.021, EDISON PROJECT - HENRY E. S. REEVES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CALENDAR 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 6Gx13-6A-1.021, Edison Project - Henry E. S. Reeves Elementary School Calendar - 1999-2000.

 K-21 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-7D-1.05, PREQUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS FOR EDUCATION FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION

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 6Gx13-7D-1.05, Prequalification of Contractors for Educational Facilities Construction.


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.

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