MEETING AGENDA

August 23, 2000

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PUBLIC HEARING

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, AUGUST 21, 2000.

1:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION

SCHOOL BOARD CHAIR'S SPECIAL RECOGNITION

SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS:

RECOGNITIONS:	•	Vocational Award Winners
	•	Presidential Award for Excellence in Science and Math

SPECIAL RECOGNITION:

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Miami-Dade Delegation

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: June 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29; July 6, 11, 13 and 20, 2000

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: July 19 and 24, 2000

AGENDA ITEMS RESERVED FOR CONSIDERATION

PUBLIC HEARING

A. SUPERINTENDENT’S PRIORITY ITEMS

A-1 RATIFICATION OF THE LABOR CONTRACT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE UNITED TEACHERS OF DADE

A-2 RATIFICATION OF THE AMENDMENT TO LABOR CONTRACT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE DADE COUNTY SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS’ ASSOCIATION

A-3 SUPERINTENDENT’S REALIGNMENT OF SELECTED DISTRICT OFFICES

1. APPROVE PROPOSED REALIGNMENT OF SELECTED DISTRICT OFFICES
2. DELETE MANAGERIAL EXEMPT POSITIONS
3. ESTABLISH AND CLASSIFY MANAGERIAL EXEMPT POSITIONS
4. DELETE PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL POSITIONS
5. ESTABLISH AND CLASSIFY PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL POSITIONS
6. APPROVE LATERAL TRANSFERS
7. APPOINT AND ASSIGN

A-4 PLAN OF ACTION TO STAFF KEY SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS

A-5 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 5B-1.04, PROMOTION, PLACEMENT, AND GRADUATION – GRADES K-12 AND ADULT

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- 5B-1.04, Promotion, Placement, and Graduation—Grades K-12 and Adult, by amending the document, Pupil Progression Plan 2000-2001, which is incorporated by reference and is a part of this rule.

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 TO ACCEPT THE TECHNOLOGY AND LEARNING PROFILE AND DEVELOP A PLAN TO ACT ON THE FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. KROP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept the report entitled Technology and Learning: 1999 District Profile, and direct the Superintendent to develop a District-wide plan for the use of educational technology in our classrooms.

B-3 PARTICIPATION OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE NATIONAL 'WALK OUR CHILDREN TO SCHOOL DAY' ON WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 4, 2000

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, join in promoting student pedestrian safety and direct the Superintendent to encourage all Miami-Dade County public schools to participate in the national ‘Walk Our Children to School Day’ on October 4, 2000.

B-4 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 00-16 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING MR. CLIFFORD F. LAGUERRE FOR HIS ADVOCACY OF STUDENT CONFLICT RESOLUTION PROGRAMS AND HIS LEADERSHIP ROLE IN IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACTIVITIES OF THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON MULTICULTURAL PROGRAMS (ACMP) AND THE ANNUAL PROUD PEACE AWARDS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. INGRAM: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 00-16 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Mr. Clifford F. LaGuerre for his advocacy of student conflict resolution programs and his leadership role in implementation of the activities of the Advisory Committee on Multicultural Programs (ACMP) and the annual Proud Peace Awards.

B-5 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 00-24 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA BESTOWING UPON
G. HOLMES BRADDOCK THE TITLE OF HONORARY MEMBER OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY

B-6 DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO INVESTIGATE THE FEASIBILITY OF PROVIDING NECESSARY FUNDING FOR FULL IMPLEMENTATION OF PROGRAMS IN MEDIATION, PEACE, TOLERANCE, AND VIOLENCE PREVENTION; AND SUBMIT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SCHOOL BOARD CONSIDERATION AT THE SEPTEMBER BOARD MEETING

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

1. investigate the feasibility of providing necessary funding for full implementation of programs in mediation, peace, tolerance, and violence prevention; and
2. submit recommendations for School Board consideration at the September Board meeting.

B-7 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 00-23 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING BELLSOUTH MOBILITY AS A DEDICATED DADE PARTNER AND RECIPIENT OF THE 1999-2000 CASEY AWARD

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. INGRAM: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 00-23 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing BellSouth Mobility as a dedicated Dade Partner and recipient of the 1999-2000 Casey Award.

C. DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT: EDUCATION

C-1 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH TIME FOR KIDS TO PROVIDE FREE TIME FOR KIDS SUBSCRIPTIONS TO ALL FIFTH GRADE STUDENTS IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOR THE 2000-2001 SCHOOL YEAR

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a cooperative agreement with TIME For Kids to provide free TIME For Kids subscriptions to all fifth grade students in Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the 2000-2001 school year. No local funds are required.

C-2 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE 2000-2001 SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLANS, INCLUDING APPLICABLE WAIVER DOCUMENTS AND BUDGETS FOR TITLE I-FUNDED SCHOOLS AND APPROVAL OF THE ASSISTANCE AND INTERVENTION PLANS THAT MODIFY SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLANS FOR SCHOOLS FAILING TO MEET MINIMUM STATE CRITERIA, AS REQUIRED BY THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

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

1. approve the individual School Improvement Plans of all schools;
2. approve waiver documents and budgets for Title l Funded schools;
3. approve Assistance and Intervention Plans that modify the School Improvement Plan for schools tailing to meet minimum state criteria as required by the Florida Department of Education; and
4. authorize schools to implement the School Improvement Plans beginning in August 2000 and maintain the plans in force until new, modified, or continuing plans have been accepted by the School Board.

C-3 REQUEST FOR BOARD APPROVAL TO AMEND THE PINECREST PREPARATORY ACADEMY CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT TO POSTPONE ITS OPENING FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Pinecrest Preparatory Academy charter school contractual agreement, as amended, to postpone its opening for a period of one year. The term of the contract shall cover five years commencing on the first day of the 2001-2002 school year, and ending on June 30, 2006.

C-4 REQUEST FOR BOARD APPROVAL TO AMEND THE ROSA PARKS COMMUNITY SCHOOL/OVERTOWN CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT BEGINNING WITH THE 2000-2001 SCHOOL YEAR

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Rosa Parks Community School/Overtown contractual agreement beginning with the 2000-2001 school year, as amended, to change the location of the charter school from 900 Northwest Seventh Avenue, Miami, Florida 33136 to 245 Northwest Eighth Street, Miami, Florida 33136.

C-5 REQUEST FOR BOARD APPROVAL TO AMEND THE ROSA PARKS COMMUNITY SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT BEGINNING WITH THE 2000-2001 SCHOOL YEAR

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Rosa Parks Community School contractual agreement beginning with the 2000-2001 school year, as amended, to change the location of the charter school from 255 Northeast Second Drive, Homestead, Florida 33030 to 220 Washington Avenue, Homestead, Florida 33030.

C-6 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $82,000 FROM THE "TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN" FOUNDATION, TO DEFRAY THE COSTS OF HIRING TWO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS STAFF MEMBERS FOR THE MONITORING OF OVER 700 POTENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS, FOR THE REIMBURSABLE COST PERIOD FROM JULY 1, 2000 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2001

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

1. accept funds in the amount of $82,000 from the "Take Stock in Children" Foundation to fund one educational specialist position and one career specialist position for the purpose of monitoring the program: and
2. approve an approximate amount of $23,518 to cover fringe benefits for the two positions.

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

C-10 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH CHILDREN'S PSYCHIATRIC CENTER, INC., TO OPERATE A DAY TREATMENT PROGRAM FOR EMOTIONALLY HANDICAPPED ADOLESCENTS, FROM AUGUST 24, 2000 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2001

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a cooperative agreement with Children's Psychiatric Center, Inc., to operate a day treatment program for emotionally handicapped adolescents in grades seven and eight, from August 24, 2000 through June 30, 2001. There is no exchange of funds for this agreement. 

C-11 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT, WHEREBY GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC., WILL PROVIDE FUNDING FOR AN EDUCATIONAL SPECIALIST TO COUNSEL STUDENTS AND COORDINATE IDENTIFIED PROGRAMS OPERATED BY LINDSEY HOPKINS TECHNICAL EDUCATION CENTER AT GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF FLORIDA, INC., IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $89,946, FROM AUGUST 24, 2000 THROUGH AUGUST 9, 2001

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement, whereby Goodwill Industries of South Florida, Inc., will provide funding for an educational specialist to counsel students and coordinate identified programs operated by Lindsey Hopkins Technical Education Center at Goodwill Industries of South Florida, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $89,946, from August 24, 2000 through August 9, 2001. No local funds are required.

C-12 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH JOHNSON & WALES UNIVERSITY UNDER THE FLORIDA WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM, WHEREBY JOHNSON & WALES UNIVERSITY WILL REIMBURSE THE SALARIES OF COLLEGE STUDENTS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $32,400, AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS WILL COVER FIRST FICA RETIREMENT COSTS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $6,467, FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2000 THROUGH JUNE 1, 2001

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with Johnson & Wales University under the Florida Work Experience Program, whereby Johnson & Wales University will reimburse the salaries of college students, in an amount not to exceed $32,400, and Miami-Dade County Public Schools will cover FRS/FICA retirement costs in an amount not to exceed $6,467, from September 1, 2000 through June 1, 2001. The appropriation for this item will be included in the 2000-2001 Tentative. Budget to be recommended for adoption in September 2000.

C-13 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD, IN THE AMOUNT OF $18,000; AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH TO UNDERWRITE COMMUNITY AND ADULT EDUCATION FEES FOR MIAMI BEACH FAMILIES WITH LOW OR MODERATE INCOMES WHO ENROLL IN CLASSES AT FIENBERG/FISHER ADULT AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION CENTER, FROM OCTOBER 1, 2000 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2001

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a grant award in the amount of $18,000; and enter into a contractual agreement with the City of Miami Beach, Department of Economic Development, to underwrite community and adult education fees for Miami Beach families with low or moderate incomes who enroll in classes at Fienberg/Fisher Adult and Community Education Center, from October 1, 2000 through September 30, 2001. No local funds are required.

C-14 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND DESIGN TO CONTINUE A PRE-APPRENTICE RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICAL WIRING PROGRAM AT MIAMI-DOUGLAS MACARTHUR SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL SOUTH, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $33,042, RETROACTIVE FROM JULY 1, 2000 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2001

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

1. authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with Florida International University College of Engineering and Design to continue a Pre-apprentice Residential Electrical Wiring Program at Miami-Douglas MacArthur Senior High School South, at a cost not to exceed $33,042, retroactive from July 1, 2000 through June 30, 2001; and
2. grant an exception to Board Rule 6Gx13- 3F-1.021.

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

C-30 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08
CASE NO.: SM-234 (1999/2000) DOB: 02/12/86

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM- 234 (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 and Dropout Prevention Programs. 

C-31 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
CASE NO.: SM-315 (1999/2000) DOB: 07/09/84

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM- 315 (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 and Dropout Prevention Programs.

C-32 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 07
CASE NO.: SM-353 (1999/2000) DOB: 12/04/85

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM- 353 (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 and Dropout Prevention Programs.

C-33 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
CASE NO.: SM-388 (1999/2000) DOB: 11/18/85

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM- 388 (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 and Dropout Prevention Programs.

C-34 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08
CASE NO.: SM-394 (1999/2000) DOB: 08/01/86

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM- 394 (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 and Dropout Prevention Programs.

C-35 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 11
CASE NO.: SM-401 (1999/2000) DOB: 02/18/83

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-401 (1999/2000), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign the student to an alternative education program for his/her tenure in Miami-Dade County Public Schools. 

C-36 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
CASE NO.: SM-407 (1999/2000) DOB: 03/12/85

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM- 407 (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 and Dropout Prevention Programs.

C-37 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08
CASE NO.: SM-408 (1999/2000) DOB: 09/24/84

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM- 408 (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 and Dropout Prevention Programs. 

C-38 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 10
CASE NO.: SM-412 (1999/2000) DOB: 07/28/84

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM- 412 (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 and Dropout Prevention Programs. 

C-39 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08
CASE NO.: SM-414 (1999/2000) DOB: 12/10/84

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM- 414 (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 and Dropout Prevention Programs. 

C-40 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 07
CASE NO.: SM-415 (1999/2000) DOB: 02/27/84

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-415 (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: 07
CASE NO.: SM-416 (1999/2000) DOB: 06/25/86

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-416 (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 and Dropout Prevention Programs.

C-42 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
CASE NO.: SM-423 (1999/2000) DOB: 05/06/84

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-423 (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-43 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 07
CASE NO.: SM-424 (1999/2000) DOB: 06/09/87

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM- 424 (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 and Dropout Prevention Programs. 

C-44 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
CASE NO.: SM-427 (1999/2000) DOB: 01/14/84

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-427 (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-45 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08
CASE NO.: SM-432 (1999/2000) DOB: 12/02/85

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM- 432 (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 and Dropout Prevention Programs. 

C-46 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 07
CASE NO.: SM-435 (1999/2000) DOB: 08/05/86

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM- 435 (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 and Dropout Prevention Programs.

D. DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT: SCHOOL OPERATIONS

D-1 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF OUT-F-COUNTY/OUT-OF-STATE FIELD TRIPS FOR THE 2000-2001 SCHOOL YEAR

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the attached list of out-of-county/out-of-state field trips for the 2000-2001 school year, for use in conjunction with School Board Rule 6Gx13- 6A-1.22, Field Trips.

D-2 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO IMPLEMENT A SPECIFIC DRESS CODE FOR GLADES MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County Florida, authorize the school dress code for Glades Middle School, which extends beyond School Board Rule 6Gx13- 5C-1.031, to be implemented during the 2000-2001 school year.

D-3 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ACCEPT A DONATION OF $133,597 FROM THE MIAMI HEAT TO OPERATE AN AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM ENTITLED THE HEAT ACADEMY AT PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND LITTLE RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR 100 STUDENTS AT EACH SCHOOL DURING THE 2000-2001 SCHOOL YEAR

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida accept a donation of $133,597 from the Miami HEAT to operate an after-school program, The HEAT Academy, at Paul Laurence Dunbar Elementary School and Little River Elementary School for 100 students at each school during the 2000-2001 school year.

E. DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT: PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT AND SERVICES

E-1 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NONINSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS JUNE 7 - JULY 18, 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 894.

E-2 APPOINTMENTS AND LATERAL ASSIGNMENTS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT, PROFESSIONAL, AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR 2000-2001

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the recommendations as set forth above for appointments and lateral transfers, to be effective August 24, 2000, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.

E-3 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
DIRECTOR, DEVELOPMENT AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS

E-4 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
DISTRICT DIRECTOR, GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS

E-5 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
COORDINATOR I, TRADES 

E-6 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
DIRECTOR OF INTEGRATED MEDIA SERVICES ENGINEERING

E-7 RECLASSIFICATION OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT (MEP) POSITIONS

E-8 RECLASSIFICATION OF PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL POSITIONS (DCSAA)

E-9 REVIEW OF RACE/ETHNICITY DESIGNATIONS AND CHANGES

E-10 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
EDWARD COHEN -TEACHER
HOMESTEAD MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective August 23, 2000, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Edward Cohen, Teacher at Homestead Middle School. pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested. 

E-11 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
JULIAN A. ARUCAS -TEACHER
MIAMI NORTHWESTERN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective August 23, 2000, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Dr. Julian A. Arucas, Teacher at Miami Northwestern Senior High School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested. 

E-13 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
LATRASHUA D. JENNINGS - SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
SOUTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective August 23, 2000, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Latrashua D. Jennings, School Bus Driver, South Transportation Central, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested. 

E-14 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
CHARLES L. BRYANT - SECURITY MONITOR
HOMESTEAD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective August 23, 2000, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Charles L. Bryant Security Monitor at Homestead Senior High School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested 

E-16 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
PAMELA M. POYSER - SECRETARY II
OPERATIONS & RECORDS

RECOMMENDED: That effective August 23, 2000, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Pamela Poyser, Secretary II, at Operations & Records, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

E-17 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
WILLIAM BROWN - CUSTODIAN
CORAL REEF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective August 23, 2000, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. William Brown, Custodian, at Coral Reef Senior High School, pending the outcome of a hearing if requested 

E-18 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
VAUGHN R. MARSHALL - TEACHER
EDUCATIONAL ALTERNATIVE OUTREACH PROGRAMS

RECOMMENDED: That effective August 23, 2000, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Vaughn R Marshall, Teacher at Educational Alternative Outreach Programs, for 30 workdays. 

E-19 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
DEBORAH A. BELCHER - TEACHER
SANTA CLARA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective August 23, 2000, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Deborah A. Belcher, Teacher at Santa Clam Elementary School, for 30 workdays. 

E-20 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
BRIAN K. CHAPPELL - TEACHER
BOOKER T. WASHINGTON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective August 23, 2000, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Brian K. Chappell, Teacher at Booker T. Washington Senior High School, for 30 workdays.

E-21 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
SONIA M. FANDINO - FIELD OPERATIONS SPECIALIST
CENTRAL EAST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective August 23, 2000, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Sonia M. Fandino, Field Operations Specialist, at Central East Transformation Center, for 10 workdays 

E-22 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
ALBERTA WHITE - FOOD SERVICE MANAGER II
TREASURE ISLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective August 23, 2000, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Alberta White, Food Service Manager II, at Treasure Island Elementary School, pending the outcome of a hearing if requested.

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 IMPROVING AMERICA'S SCHOOLS ACT OF 1994, TITLE VII, PART C: FEDERAL EMERGENCY IMMIGRANT EDUCATION PROGRAM, EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2000 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2001

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 $6,362,709, for funding under the Improving America's Schools Act of 1994, Title VII, Part C: Federal Emergency Immigrant Education Program, effective October 1, 2000 through September 30, 2001;
2. extend this grant award, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if it is deemed necessary in order to complete the scope of the project; and
3. 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 FAMILY LITERACY AND READING EXCELLENCE (FLARE) PROGRAM, LOCAL READING INITIATIVE, UNDER THE READING EXCELLENCE ACT; AND TO ENTER INTO INDIVIDUAL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH CONTRACTORS TO IMPLEMENT THE PROGRAM, EFFECTIVE AS OF JUNE 1, 2000 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2002

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 $1,499,792, for funding the Family Literacy and Reading Excellence (FLARE) Program. Local Reading Initiative, under the Reading Excellence Act; and to enter into individual contractual agreements, in an amount not to exceed $88,400 each, with Electronic Education; The Wright Group; CEI Essential Learning; International Learning System; and Failure Free Reading, effective as of June 1, 2000 through June 30, 2002;
2. extend this grant award, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if it is deemed necessary in order to complete the scope of the project;
3. renew these contractual agreements, upon mutual agreement, in the amount approved by the funding agency; and
4. 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 UNDER THE HOMELESS CHILDREN AND YOUTH GRANT PROGRAM, EFFECTIVE AS OF JULY 1, 2000 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2001

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 $65,000, for funding under the Homeless Children and Youth Grant Program, effective as of July 1, 2000 through June 30, 2001;
2. extend the grant award, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary, in order to fully expend the grant award and thus complete the scope of the project; and
3. 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 A COMMUNITY SERVICE GRANT FOR WLRN-TV, EFFECTIVE AS OF JULY 1, 2000 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2001

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 $572,000, for a Community Service Grant for WLRN-TV, effective as of July 1, 2000 through August 31, 2001;
2. extend this grant award, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary, in order to fully expend the grant award and thus complete the scope of the project; and
3. 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 A COMMUNITY SERVICE GRANT FOR WLRN-FM_, EFFECTIVE AS OF JULY 1, 2000 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2001

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 $110,662, for a Community Service Grant for WLRN-FM, effective as of July 1, 2000 - August 31, 2001;
2. extend this grant award, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary, in order to fully expend the grant award and thus complete the scope of the project; and
3. 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 FOR A RADIO READING SERVICE GRANT FOR WLRN-FM, EFFECTIVE AS OF JULY 1, 2000 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2001

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 $45,323, for a Radio Reading Service Grant for WLRN-FM, effective as of July 1, 2000 through August 31, 2001;
2. extend this grant award, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary, in order to fully expend the grant award and thus complete the scope of the project; and
3. 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 THE LATIN AMERICAN PUBLIC TELEVISION PROGRAMMING GRANT FOR WLRN-TV, EFFECTIVE AS OF JULY 1, 2000 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2001

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 $78,339, for the Latin American Public Television Programming Grant for WLRN-TV, effective as of July 1, 2000 through August 31, 2001;
2. extend this grant award, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary, in order to fully expend the grant award and thus complete the scope of the project; and
3. Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

F-8 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE UNDER THE COOPERATIVE STATE RESEARCH, EDUCATION EXTENSION SERVICE, FOR FUNDING AN AGRISCIENCE AWARENESS PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY, EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1,2000 THROUGH AUGUST 31,2001

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 Agriculture under the Cooperative State Research, Educational Extension Service, in the amount of $30,000, for funding an Agriscience Awareness Program in partnership with Florida A&M University, effective September 1, 2000 through August 31, 2001;
2. extend this grant award, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if it is deemed necessary in order to complete the scope of the project; and
3. Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board. 

F-9 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE, FOR FUNDING UNDER THE BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP ACT, 1998, EFFECTIVE AS OF MARCH 1, 1999 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2004

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 Justice Assistance, Bureau of Justice Assistance, in the amount of $18,117, for funding under the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Act, 1998, effective as of March 1, 1999 through September 30, 2004;
2. extend this grant award, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if it is deemed necessary in order to complete the scope of the project; and
3. Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board. 

F-10 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND ENTER INTO INDIVIDUAL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH CONTRACTORS TO IMPLEMENT THE COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL REFORM DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM, EFFECTIVE AS OF JANUARY 1, 2000 THROUGH 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 $1,188,864 and enter into individual contractual agreements with the following contractors in an amount not to exceed $50,000 per school: MicroSociety, Inc.; CoNect Schools; Ventures Education Systems Corporation; The Lightspan Partnership, Inc.; Breakthrough to Literacy; School Action Research; Core Knowledge Foundation; and Montessori; to implement the Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration Program, effective as of January 1, 2000 through December 31, 2000;
2. extend this grant award and contractual agreements, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary, in order to fully expend the grant award and thus complete the scope of the project; and
3. Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board. 

F-11 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE JOBS FOR FLORIDA'S GRADUATES, EFFECTIVE AS OF JULY 1, 2000 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2001

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

1. accept a grant award from and enter into a contractual agreement with the Jobs for Florida's Graduates, in the amount of $1,280,000, effective as of July 1, 2000 through June 30, 2001;
2. extend this grant award and contractual agreement, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary, in order to fully expend the grant award and thus complete the scope of the project; and
3. Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

F-12 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING THE TECH PREP PROGRAM, EFFECTIVE AS OF JULY 1, 2000 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2001

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 $211,280, for funding the TECH Prep Program, effective as of July 1, 2000 through June 30, 2001;
2. extend this grant award, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if it is deemed necessary in order to complete the scope of the project; and
3. Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board. 

F-13 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS FOR FUNDING THE INTERDISCIPLINARY ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY PROJECT, EFFECTIVE AS OF JULY 1, 2000 THROUGH JUNE 6, 2001

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

1. accept a grant award from the National Endowment for the Arts, in the amount of $50,000, for funding the Interdisciplinary Arts and Technology Project, effective as of July 1, 2000 through June 6, 2001;
2. extend this grant award, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if it is deemed necessary in order to complete the scope of the project; and
3. Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

F-14 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM CHASE MANHATTAN BANK FOR FUNDING THE CHASE ACTIVE LEARNING PROJECT AT RUTH OWENS KRUSE' EDUCATIONAL CENTER, EFFECTIVE AUGUST 31, 2000 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2001

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

1. accept a grant award from Chase Manhattan Bank, in the amount of $5,000, for funding the Chase Active Learning Project at Ruth Owens Kruse' Educational Center, effective August 31, 2000 through June 30,2001;
2. extend this grant award, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if it is deemed necessary in order to complete the scope of the project; and
3. Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

F-15 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM BANK OF AMERICA FOR FUNDING THE TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN PROGRAM, EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2000 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2001

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

1. accept a grant award from Bank of America, in the amount of $10,000, for funding the Take Stock in Children Program, effective September 1, 2000 through June 30, 2001;
2. extend this grant award, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if it is deemed necessary in order to complete the scope of the project; and
3. Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

F-16 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO SUPPORT THE DIGITAL TRANSITION MATCHING GRANT FOR WLRN, EFFECTIVE AS OF JULY 1, 2000 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2003

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 $1,392,857 for the Digital Transition Matching Grant for WLRN, effective as of July 1, 2000 through August 31, 2003:
2. extend this grant award, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary, in order to fully expend the grant award and thus complete the scope of the project; and
3. Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

The appropriation for the matching requirement is included in the proposed 2000-2001 Budget under Fund 0390, Program 0821, Function 7400, Object 5630. 

F-17 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING THE SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT UNDER TITLE I, PL 103-382, EFFECTIVE AS OF JULY 1, 2000 - JUNE 30, 2001

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 $3,361,298, for funding the School Improvement Project under Title I, PL 103-382, effective as of July 1, 2000 through June 3, 2001;
2. extend the grant award, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary, in order to fully expend the grant award and thus complete the scope of the project; and
3. Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

F-18 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH METROPOLITAN DADE COUNTY, HEAD START DIVISION OF THE COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY, TO OPERATE FOUR PREKINDERGARTEN PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS ELIGIBLE FOR TITLE I SERVICES, EFFECTIVE AS OF JULY 1, 2000 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2001

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a cooperative agreement with Metropolitan Dade County, Head Start Division of the Community Action Agency, to operate four prekindergarten programs for students eligible for Title I services, effective as of July 1, 2000 through June 30, 2001.

The appropriation for this cooperative agreement is included in the 2000-2001 Title I budget under Program 4105.

G. CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER: FINANCIAL AFFAIRS

G-21 APPOINTMENT OF UNDERWRITERS, SERIES 2000 AND SERIES 2001 CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION (COPs)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, appoint the firms listed above and in the specific roles noted to conduct the sale of the Certificates of Participation, Series 2000 and 2001.

G-61 APPROVE 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 #015-ZZ04 – COMPUTER PERIPHERAL PARTS AND SUPPLIES, CATALOG DISCOUNT, to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm educational discounts, quantities, as may be required, of computer peripherals parts and supplies, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective October 20, 1999, through October 19, 2000. This supplemental award is requested due to higher than anticipated usage, resulting from various types of computer parts and supplies needed for repair and upgrades of existing equipment. This is a first time bid and no history of past purchases was available to determine more accurate estimated bid quantities. The monthly usage has averaged approximately $316,182.12, due to the amount of aging equipment requiring replacement or repair, and equipment for new schools. The supplemental amount requested is based on the average monthly expenditure, times the twelve (12) month contract period, minus the original award amount, includes an additional ten (10) percent for the opening of new schools.

Fund Source	--	Various African American Female
	--	African American Male
	--	Hispanic Female
M/WBE Eligibility	--	No Dollar Amount
	--	No Dollar Amount
	--	No Dollar Amount

Bid #025-ZZ04 – SECURITY LOCKING DEVICES: COMPUTERS AND VARIOUS EQUIPMENT, to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm educational discounts, quantities, as may be required, of security locking devices, for computers and various equipment, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective October 20, 1999, through October 19, 2000. This supplemental award is requested due to higher than anticipated usage as a result of new schools and the replacement of obsolete equipment.

The monthly usage has averaged approximately $83,875.17. The supplemental amount requested is based on the average monthly expenditure, times the twelve (12) month contract period, minus the original award amount, plus an additional $96,530, to cover purchases for new schools, during September and October.

 

Fund Source	--	Various
M/WBE Eligibility	--	None

Bid #030-ZZ04 – ON-SITE SERVICE FOR TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT, to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of on-site service for maintenance and repair of various items of telephone equipment, for the Office of Information Technology, during the term of the bid, effective October 20, 1999, through October 19, 2000. This supplemental award is requested due to higher than anticipated usage for telephone system upgrades and add-ons. This is a first time bid and no history of past purchases was available to determine more accurate estimated bid quantities. This year’s usage has averaged $90,585.68. The supplemental amount requested is based on the average monthly expenditure, times the twelve (12) month contract period, minus the original award amount.

 

Fund Source	--	Various
M/WBE Eligibility	--	None

Bid #037-ZZ06 – FITNESS EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES, CATALOG DISCOUNT/MARKUP, to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm educational discounts/markups, quantities, as may be required, of fitness equipment and supplies, for various schools, during term of the bid, effective November 17, 1999, through November 16, 2000. This supplemental award is requested due to increased usage by existing and new schools including Felix Varela Senior High School, Lawton Chiles Middle School and Doral Middle School. Last contract usage averaged $4,185.11, per month, while this year’s usage has averaged $5,388.78, per month. The supplement amount requested is based on the average monthly expenditure, times the twelve (12) month contract period, minus the original award amount.

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

 

Bid #075-ZZ05M/WBE – BALLASTS, to establish a contract, 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 February 9, 2000, through February 8, 2001. This supplemental award is requested due to increased usage necessary to correct deficiencies, at various school locations, as determined by Fire Marshall inspections, and reports. The supplemental amount requested is based on projected usage provided by the Department of Materials Planning and Control.

Fund Source	--	0100 – General
M/WBE Eligibility	--	Female - $200,951.73

Bid #078-ZZ06 – PHYSICAL EDUCATION/ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES, CATALOG DISCOUNT, to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm educational discounts, quantities, as may be required, of physical education/athletic equipment and supplies, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective December 8, 1999, through December 7, 2000. This supplemental award is requested due to increased usage by existing and new schools including Felix Varela Senior High School, Lawton Chiles Middle School and Doral Middle School. Last contract usage averaged $18,863.68, per month, while this year’s usage has averaged $25,308.54, 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.

Fund Source	--	Various
M/WBE Eligibility	--	Hispanic Male

Bid #079-ZZ06 – MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES, CATALOG DISCOUNT, to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm educational discounts, quantities, as may be required, of medical equipment and supplies, for various locations, during the term of the bid effective, December 8, 1999, through December 7, 2000. This supplemental award is requested due to increased use by schools and departments. Last contract usage averaged $19,064.67 per month, while this year’s usage has averaged $26,825.26 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 an additional $9,000.88 to purchase two human patient simulators, for medical magnet programs, and 23 defibrillators for athletic programs.

Fund Source	--	Various
M/WBE Eligibility	--	Hispanic Male African-American Male

Bid #140-ZZ06 – SCIENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES, CATALOG DISCOUNT, to establish a contract, 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.

This supplemental award is requested due to increased usage by existing and new schools, including Felix Varela Senior High School, Lawton Chiles Middle School and Doral Middle School. It is anticipated that an additional $956,248 will be needed to cover additional requirements until the end of the contract period.

Fund Source	--	0100 – General
M/WBE Eligibility	--	African American Male – No Dollar Amount

 

Bid #061-XX07 – ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS (OEM) PARTS FOR SCHOOL BUSES, to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of (OEM) parts for school buses, for the Department of Transportation/Vehicle Maintenance, during the term of the bid, effective October 25, 1999, through October 24, 2000. This supplemental award is requested due to the purchase of non-stock parts applied to this bid. Last contract usage averaged $52,846.07 per month, while this year’s usage has averaged $70,215.37 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.

 

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

G-62 REPORT 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. The School Board of Palm Beach County, Florida, Bid #00C-10K – TERM CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF FOOD AND SUPPLIES FOR SCHOOL CAFETERIAS, to purchase margarine, for the Food Service Program of the Department of Food and Nutrition, for a total amount of $211,250.97.
2. The State of Florida Contract #730-650-99-1 - TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT – PRIVATE AUTOMATIC BRANCH EXCHANGE, to purchase tele-phone private automatic branch exchange (PBX) equipment, for 90 middle, senior high and vocational schools, for the Office of Information Technology, for a total amount of $1,602,390.

G-65 APPROVE PAYMENT TO CDE RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, INC.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, APPROVE payment to CDE Research Associates, Inc., in the amount of $39,985.20, for reimbursement of professional services rendered for the Professional Assessment and Comprehensive Evaluation System (PACES) pilot program, for the Office of Professional Standards, during the 1999-2000 school year.

G-66 RENEW BID #283-VV01 – METAL DETECTION PROGRAM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid #283-VV01—METAL DETECTION PROGRAM, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of metal detection services, for secondary schools, during the term of the bid, effective September 1, 2000, through August 31, 2001, as follows:

1. VANGUARD SECURITY, INC.
9600 N.W. 38 STREET, 3^rd Floor
MIAMI, FL 33178 EST. $ 142,308.41
OWNER: REBECCA SHOPAY
CORPORATE SECRETARY/TREASURER (HF)

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $142,308.41.

G-67 RENEW BID #225-XX09M/WBE – CUSTODIAL FLOOR MACHINES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid #225-XX09M/WBE—CUSTODIAL FLOOR MACHINES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of custodial floor machines, for various schools, during the term of the bid, effective October 20, 2000, through October 19, 2001, as follows:

1. REX CHEMICAL
2270 N.W. 23 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33142 EST. $ 389,202.00
OWNER: BETTY GRANJA BERUVIDES, PRESIDENT (WF)

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $389,202.

G-68 RENEW BID #293-XX01 – DELIVERY OF TESTING MATERIALS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid #293-XX01—DELIVERY OF TESTING MATERIALS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, services, as may be required, for the pickup and delivery of testing materials, for all school locations, during the term of the bid, effective September 1, 2000, through August 31, 2001, as follows:

1. SUNSHINE STATE MESSENGER SERVICE, INC.
6775 N.W. 15 AVENUE
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33309 EST. $ 94,033.76
OWNER: RICHARD NUZZOLESE

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $94,033.76.

G-69 AWARD BID #134-ZZ09 – LED MESSAGE BOARD, FURNISH AND INSTALL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #134-ZZ09 – LED MESSAGE BOARD, FURNISH AND INSTALL, to purchase, at a firm price, a LED message board sign with installation, for Miami Central Senior High School, effective August 23, 2000, as follows:

1. ECONOMY SIGNS MANUFACTURING COMPANY
50 N.W. 73 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33150 $ 17,522.10
OWNER: ROLDAN ISERN JR., PRESIDENT

2. The award amount shall not exceed $17,522.10. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any. 

G-70 AWARD BID #190-ZZ05 – CLASSROOM SUPPLIES, CATALOG DISCOUNT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #190-ZZ05 – CLASSROOM SUPPLIES, CATALOG DISCOUNT, to purchase, at firm discounts, quantities, as may be required, of classroom supplies, for various schools, during the term of the bid, effective September 1, 2000, through August 31, 2001, as follows:

1. A.W. PELLER & ASSOCIATES, INC.
116 WASHINGTON AVENUE
HAWTHORN, NJ 07507
OWNER: ALLEN W. PELLER

2. ABC/DRAGO, INC.
3312 NORTH BERKELEY LAKE ROAD
DULUTH, GA 30096-9419
OWNER: CARL ANDERSON, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

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

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

5. ALBANESI EDUCATIONAL CENTER
1914 WALNUT PLAZA
CARROLLTON, TX 75006
OWNER: FRANCO ALBANESI

6. AMERICAN GUIDANCE SERVICE, INC. (AGS)
4201 WOODLAND ROAD
CIRCLE PINES, MN 55014
OWNER: LARRY RUTKOWSKI, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

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

8. CARLEX, INC.
1545 WEST HAMLIN ROAD
ROCHESTER HILLS, MI 48309
OWNER: AVA M. HANNA, PRESIDENT

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

10. CHILDCRAFT EDUCATION CORPORATION
2920 OLD TREE DRIVE
LANCASTER, PA 17603
OWNER: RONALD E. SUCHODOLSKI, PRESIDENT

11. CLASSIC SCHOOL PRODUCTS (TOOLS FOR TEACHING)
174 SEMORAN COMMERCE PLACE, SUITE A106
APOPKA, FL 32703
OWNERS: CHARLOTTE SELTZER, PRESIDENT
CARL SELTZER, VICE-PRESIDENT

12. COMMUNITY PRODUCTS, LLC
D.B.A. RIFTON EQUIPMENT AND COMMUNITY PLAYTHINGS
P.O. BOX 255
FARMINGTON, PA 15437
OWNER: CHRISTIAN P. DOMER, PRESIDENT

13. CREATIVE PUBLICATIONS, INC.
2 PRUDENTIAL PLAZA, SUITE 1175
CHICAGO, IL 60419
OWNER: JOANNE SCHILLER, PRESIDENT

14. DALE SEYMOUR PUBLICATIONS, INC.
299 JEFFERSON ROAD
PARSIPPANY, NJ 07054
OWNER: CAITLIN C. ROTCHFORD, PRESIDENT

15. DANDY LION PUBLICATIONS
3563 SUELDO, SUITE L
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401
OWNERS: DIANNE AND MICHAEL DRAZE

16. DEMCO, INC.
P.O. BOX 7488
MADISON, WI 53707-7488
OWNER: JOHN E. WALL, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD

17. DICK BLICK COMPANY
P.O. BOX 26
ALLENTOWN, PA 18105
OWNER: STAN METZENBERG, STOCKHOLDER

18. EARLY CHILDHOOD DIRECT
P.O. BOX 369
LANDISVILLE, PA 17538
OWNER: SCHOOL SPECIALTY, INC.

19. ELLISON EDUCATIONAL EQUIPMENT, INC.
25862 COMMERCENTRE DRIVE
LAKE FOREST, CA 92630-8804
OWNERS: LADORNA AND ROBERT J. EICHENBERG CO-CHAIRS

20. ETA/CUISINAIRE
500 GREENVIEW COURT
VERNON HILLS, IL 60061
OWNER: JANE WOLDENBURG

21. FLAGHOUSE
601 FLAGHOUSE DRIVE
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ 07604
OWNER: GEORGE CARMEL, PRESIDENT

22. GET SMART
11751 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY
MIAMI, FL 33156 (WF)
OWNER: CAROLE BERNSTEIN, PRESIDENT

23. GEYER INSTRUCTIONAL AIDS COMPANY
P.O. BOX 10060
FORT WAYNE, IN 46850
OWNERS: FRED L. GEYER JR., PRESIDENT
PAULINE C. GEYER, TREASURER

24. HELEN GILMORE, INC.
HELEN GILMORE LEARNING CENTER
510 WEST LANTANA ROAD
LANTANA, FL 33462
OWNER: DR. HELEN M. GILMORE, PRESIDENT

25. HIGHSMITH, INC.
P.O. BOX 800
FORT ATKINSON, WI 53538
OWNERS: DUNCAN HIGHSMITH, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.
HUGH HIGHSMITH, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD

26. IT’S ELEMENTARY!
P.O. BOX 1151
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55440-1151
OWNER: PAUL GRIFFITHS, PRESIDENT

27. JELD-WEN, INC.
D.B.A. PAXTON/PATTERSON
5719 WEST 65 STREET
CHICAGO, IL 60638
OWNER: R.C. WENDT, PRESIDENT

28. KAPLAN COMPANIES, INC.
1310 LEWISVILLE-CLEMMONS ROAD
LEWISVILLE, NC 27023
OWNER: HAL KAPLAN, PRESIDENT

29. MAR*CO PRODUCTS, INC.
1443 OLD YORK ROAD
WARMINSTER, PA 18974
OWNERS: ARDEN MARTENZ, PRESIDENT
CAMEON FUNK, VICE PRESIDENT

30. MATRIX DATA CORPORATION
21555 DRAKE ROAD
CLEVELAND, OH 44136
OWNER: VI OGRINC, PRESIDENT

31. MIAMI INTERNATIONAL CHESS ACADEMY
5880 S.W. 8 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33144
OWNER: BLAS J. LUGO, PRESIDENT

32. MICHAEL OLAF COMPANY
65 ERICSON COURT
ARCATA, CA 95521
OWNER: SUSAN STEPHENSON

33. MIDWEST TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
P.O. BOX 3717
SIOUX CITY, IA 51102
OWNER: LINDA A. FLOM, C.E.O. (WF)

34. MONTESSORI SERVICES
836 CLEVELAND AVENUE
SANTA ROSA, CA 95401
OWNERS: JANE CAMPBELL, PRESIDENT GUY CAMPBELL, VICE PRESIDENT

35. MPI
P.O. BOX 24155
LANSING, MI 48909
OWNERS: DAVID MCSHERRY, PRESIDENT

36. NANMAR SERVICES, INC.
9949 N.W. 89 AVENUE, SUITE 18
MEDLEY, FL 33178
OWNER: ARCENIO GONZALEZ, PRESIDENT

37. NASCO
901 JANESVILLE AVENUE
FORT ATKINSON, WI 53538-0901
OWNER: GENEVI CORPORATION

38. NIENHUIS MONTESSORI USA, INC.
320 PIONEER WAY
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94041
OWNER: NIENHUIS MONTESSORI

39. OFFICE DEPOT
13794 N.W. 4 STREET, SUITE 200
SUNRISE, FL 33325
OWNER: DAVID I. FUENTE, C.E.O.

40. ORIENTAL TRADING COMPANY, INC.
5455 SOUTH 90 STREET
OMAHA, NE 68127
OWNER: TERRY WATANABE, PRESIDENT

41. PCI EDUCATIONAL PUBLISHING COMPANY
P.O. BOX 34270
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78265-4270
OWNER: JEFF MCLANE, PRESIDENT

42. PRUFROCK PRESS, INC.
100 NORTH 6 STREET, SUITE 400
WACO, TX 76701
OWNER: JOEL MCINTOSH

43. QUEEN OFFICE SUPPLIES, INC.
119 WEST 23 STREET, ROOM 903
NEW YORK, NY 10011
OWNER: CAROLYN WIXMAN, PRESIDENT (WF)

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

45. RAINTREE STECK VAUGHN
P.O. BOX 26015
AUSTIN, TX 78755
OWNER: STECK VAUGHN PUBLISHING CORPORATION

46. REAL-WAY, INC.
D.B.A. REAL-WAY SCHOOL SUPPLY
18699 S.W. 107 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33157
OWNER: GEORGE F. FRONK, DIRECTOR

47. RUTH A. PRYOR
D.B.A. PRIORITY MONTESSORI MATERIALS
3920 'P' ROAD
PAONIA, CO 81428
OWNER: RUTH A. PRYOR

48. S & S WORLDWIDE, INC.
75 MILL STREET
COLCHESTER, CT 06415
OWNER: STEPHEN SCHWARTZ, PRESIDENT

49. SAX ARTS & CRAFTS
P.O. BOX 510710
NEW BERLIN, WI 53151
OWNER: DICK NAGEL, PRESIDENT

50. SCHOOL SPECIALTY
P.O. BOX 3004
AGAWAM, MA 01001
OWNER: DANIEL SPALDING, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.

51. SCHOOL STUFF, INC.
8595 COLLEGE PARKWAY
FORT MYERS, FL 33919
OWNERS: MICHELLE LATORRE, PRESIDENT
CHARLIE LATORRE, VICE PRESIDENT

52. SPECTRUM EDUCATIONAL SUPPLIES, INC.
7711 WELBORN STREET, SUITE 111
RALEIGH, NC 27615
OWNER: BRETT CALDWELL, PRESIDENT

53. SPORT SUPPLY GROUP, INC.
D.B.A. US GAMES
P.O. BOX 3256
MAPLE GLEN, PA 19002
OWNER: EMERSON RADIO, INC.

54. SUMMIT LEARNING, INC.
P.O. BOX 493
FORT COLLINS, CO 80522
OWNER: CLIFFORD THYGESEN, C.E.O.

55. TEACHER’S DISCOVERY
2676 PALDAN DRIVE
AUBURN HILLS, MI 48326
OWNER: BRUCE MCWILLIAMS, PRESIDENT

56. TFH (USA) LTD.
4537 GIBSONIA ROAD
GIBSONIA, PA 15044
OWNER: TONY TIDNARSH, DIRECTOR

57. THE PROPHET CORPORATION
D.B.A. GOPHER SPORT
P.O. BOX 998
OWATONNA, MN 55060-0998
OWNER: JOEL C. JENNINGS, C.E.O.

58. U.S. TOY COMPANY, INC.
D.B.A. CONSTRUCTIVE PLAYTHING
13201 ARRINGTON ROAD
GRANDVIEW, MO 64030
OWNER: FRANCES GERSHON, CEO

59. VALIANT, INC.
55 RUTA COURT
SOUTH HACKENSACK, NJ 07606
OWNER: SHELDON GOLDSTEIN, PRESIDENT

60. VERNON LIBRARY SUPPLIES, INC.
2851 COLE COURT
NORCROSS, GA 30071
OWNERS: SHAI ROBKIN, PRESIDENT
JUDY ROBKIN, SECRETARY

61. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $3,783,298.33. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-71 AWARD BID #202-ZZ11 – PORTABLE RADIO COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES, CATALOG DISCOUNT II

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #202-ZZ11 – PORTABLE RADIO COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES, CATALOG DISCOUNT II, to purchase, at firm discounts, quantities, as may be required, of portable radio communications equipment and supplies, for use by various schools and departments, during the term of the bid, effective August 23, 2000, through August 22, 2001, as follows:

1. COOPER-GENERAL CORPORATION
175 FOUNTAINEBLEAU BOULEVARD, #1-K
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: JOHN FRESCO, PRESIDENT (HM)

2. EXPRESS RADIO, INC.
10850 WILES ROAD
CORAL SPRINGS, FL 33076
OWNER: GENE R. FRUEHLING, PRESIDENT

3. FIRST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
234 BLOUNTSTOWN HIGHWAY
TALLAHASSEE, FL 32304
OWNER: CHARLES C. LIVINGSTON, JR., PRESIDENT

4. FLORIDA RADIO RENTAL, INC.
2700 DAVIE ROAD
DAVIE, FL 33314
OWNER: DAVID PEDERSEN, VICE PRESIDENT

5. Reject items 1 through 3, 6 through 14, 16 through 25, 27, 28, and 31 through 57.

6. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $463,453. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-72 AWARD BID #203-ZZ07 – AUTOMOTIVE WHEEL ALIGNMENT EQUIPMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #203-ZZ07 – AUTOMOTIVE WHEEL ALIGNMENT EQUIPMENT, to purchase, at firm prices, automotive wheel alignment equipment, for Robert Morgan Vocational Technical Institute, effective August 23, 2000, as follows:

1. HEAFNER·ITCO TIRES AND PRODUCTS
7485 N.W. 79 STREET
MEDLEY, FL 33166 $ 23,671.00
OWNER: DICK JOHNSON, PRESIDENT

2. The award amount shall not exceed $23,671. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-73 AWARD BID #209-ZZ09 – PRINTING EQUIPMENT, VARIOUS (REBID)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #209-ZZ09 – PRINTING EQUIPMENT, VARIOUS (REBID), to purchase, at firm prices, printing equipment, for various schools and departments, effective August 23, 2000, as follows:

1. A & W WORLDWIDE, INC.
D.B.A. MACHINESMART.COM
40-10 BELL BOULEVARD
BAYSIDE, NY 11361 $ 11,565.00
OWNER: DAVID GENTILE, C.E.O.

2. AUTOMATED BUSINESS MACHINES, INC.
4824 N.W. 167 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33014 $ 1,180.00
OWNER: ALAN MANDEL, PRESIDENT

3. BADGER GRAPHIC SALES, INC.
P. O. BOX 46
KAUKAUNA, WI 54130 $ 3,395.00
OWNER: JOSEPH TAUGNER, PRESIDENT

4. CLINTON MACHINE AND SUPPLY
450 N.W. 27 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33127 $ 26,740.12
OWNER: WILCOX AND GIBBS, INC.

5. RISO, INC.
4601 SHERIDAN STREET, SUITE 100
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33021 $ 20,389.00
OWNER: DANIEL S. WEIL, PRESIDENT/CEO

6. VALLEY LITHO SUPPLY
1047 HAUGEN AVENUE
RICE LAKE, WI 54868 $ 22,289.00
OWNER: BILL BABINEAU, PRESIDENT

7. The award amount shall not exceed $85,558.12. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-74 REJECT BID #222-ZZ02 – WINDOW GUARDS (FURNISH AND INSTALL)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Bid #222-ZZ02—WINDOW GUARDS (FURNISH AND INSTALL), to permit rebidding.

G-75 AWARD BID #255-ZZ07 – FORK LIFT TRUCKS (REBID)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #255-ZZ07 – FORK LIFT TRUCKS (REBID), to purchase, at firm prices, fork lift trucks, for various schools and departments, effective August 23, 2000, as follows:

1. NATIONWIDE LIFT TRUCKS, INC.
3900 NORTH 28 TERRACE
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33020 $ 20,599.00
OWNER: ARTHUR R. CONTE, PRESIDENT/TREASURER

2. W. B. BRUNGART EQUIPMENT
16500 N.W. 54 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33014 $ 10,105.00
OWNER: KENNETH BROWN, PRESIDENT

3. The award amount shall not exceed $30,704. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-76 RENEW BID #003-XX03 – STORAGE AND DELIVERY OF FROZEN PIZZA AND PASTA PRODUCTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid #003-XX03 – STORAGE AND DELIVERY OF FROZEN PIZZA AND PASTA PRODUCTS, to establish a contract, for the storage and delivery of frozen pizza and pasta products, for the Food Service Program of the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the bid, effective September 1, 2000, through December 1, 2000, as follows:

1. FOOD DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS OF FLORIDA, INC.
18770 N.E. 6 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33179 EST. $ 56,431.23
OWNER: MARGARET E. CRAVEN, VICE-PRESIDENT/SECRETARY/TREASURER

2. SOUTHEAST FROZEN FOODS COMPANY, L.P.
D.B.A. THE AMERICAN LOGISTICS GROUP
18770 N.E. 6 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33179 EST. $ 9,958.45
OWNER: JACKSON HOLE INVESTMENTS ACR, L.P.

3. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $66,389.68.

G-77 RENEW BID #009-ZZ03 – CUBAN BREAD AND PASTRIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid #009-ZZ03—CUBAN BREAD AND PASTRIES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of various items of Cuban bread and pastries, for the Food Service Program of the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the bid, effective September 1, 2000, through August 31, 2001, as follows:

1. PASTRY EXPRESS, INC.
2298 WEST 78 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33016 EST. $ 27,676.65
OWNER: JAVIER GONZALEZ, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $27,676.65.

G-78 AWARD BID #188-ZZ03 – VENTLESS HOOD FRYERS (SUPPLY AND INSTALL)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #188-ZZ03—VENTLESS HOOD FRYERS (SUPPLY AND INSTALL), to supply and install, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of ventless hood fryers, for the Food Service Program of the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the bid, effective August 23, 2000, through August 22, 2001, as follows:

1. FESCO
17852 N.E. 5 AVENUE
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL 33162 EST. $ 173,700.00
OWNER: JUDITH MERRITT (WF)

2. LACE FOOD SERVICE CORPORATION
P.O. BOX 652953
MIAMI, FL 33265 EST. $ 169,925.00
OWNER: LUIS H. FERNANDEZ, PRESIDENT (HM)

3. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $343,625. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-79 AWARD BID #233-ZZ07 – WALK-IN STEP VAN

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #233-ZZ07 – WALK-IN STEP VAN, to purchase, at a firm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of walk-in step vans, for the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the bid, effective August 23, 2000, through August 22, 2001, as follows:

1. PALM PETERBILT-GMC TRUCKS, INC.
2441 SOUTH STATE ROAD 7
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL 33317-6999 EST. $ 104,800.74
OWNER: VICTOR WEIGER, CHAIRMAN

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $104,800.74. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-80 AWARD BID #211-ZZ02 – PLUMBING FIXTURES AND SUPPLIES, CATALOG DISCOUNT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #211-ZZ02 – PLUMBING FIXTURES AND SUPPLIES, CATALOG DISCOUNT, to purchase, at firm discounts/markups, quantities, as may be required, of plumbing fixtures and supplies, for Maintenance and Operations, during the term of the bid, effective August 23, 2000, through August 22, 2001, as follows:

1. LAWRENCE PLUMBING SUPPLY COMPANY
31 S.W. 57 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33144
OWNER: JOSEPH M. LAWRENCE, PRESIDENT

2. LEHMAN PIPE AND PLUMBING SUPPLY
230 N.W. 29 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33127
OWNER: DENNIS J. LEHMAN, PRESIDENT

3. Reject Items 1, 2, 8, 11, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 24, 25, 27, 32, 33, 34, 37, 38, 42, 43, 44, 46, 48, 54, 55, 56, 58, 59, 60, 62 and 64.

4. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $65,000. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-81 AWARD BID #241-ZZ10M/WBE – FURNISH AND INSTALL FENCE AND GATES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #241-ZZ10M/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 August 23, 2000, through August 22, 2001, as follows:

1. SUN COAST FENCE COMPANY, INC.
2200 S.W. 59 AVENUE
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33023 EST. $ 244,352.21
OWNER: MARISELA PALMER, PRESIDENT (HF)

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $244,352.21. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-82 AWARD BID #254-ZZ10 – FABRICATE AND INSTALL EXHAUST HOODS FOR PHOTO LAB

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #254-ZZ10 – FABRICATE AND INSTALL EXHAUST HOODS FOR PHOTO LAB, to establish a contract, at a firm price, to fabricate and install exhaust hoods, in the photography lab, at South Miami Middle School, for Maintenance and Operations, effective August 23, 2000, as follows:

1. DEMARIA HOLDINGS, INC.
D.B.A. MARK PRODUCTS
14218 S.W. 136 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33186 $ 31,500.00
OWNER: ALBERT DEMARIA, PRESIDENT

2. The award shall not exceed $31,500. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-83 RENEW BID #022-ZZ02M/WBE – CAULKING

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid #022-ZZ02M/WBE—CAULKING, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of caulking, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective November 1, 2000, through October 31, 2001, as follows:

1. BISCAYNE ELECTRIC AND HARDWARE DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
1140 N.W. 159 DRIVE
MIAMI, FL 33169 EST. $ 16,958.53
OWNER: VICKI SPELTON, PRESIDENT (WF)

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $16,958.53.

G-84 RENEW BID #032-ZZ02 – PLASTIC LAMINATE SHEETS (REBID)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid #032-ZZ02—PLASTIC LAMINATE SHEETS (REBID), to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of plastic laminate sheets, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective October 1, 2000, through September 30, 2001, as follows:

1. WILSONART INTERNATIONAL, INC.
1331 N.W. 82 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33126 EST. $53,768.82
OWNER: WILLIAM R. REEB, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $53,768.82. 

G-85 RENEW BID #034-ZZ02M/WBE – CEILING TILE SUPPLIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid #034-ZZ02M/WBE—CEILING TILE SUPPLIES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of ceiling tile supplies, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective December 1, 2000, through November 30, 2001, as follows:

1. SUPERIOR INTERIOR SYSTEMS, INC.
20328 N.E. 16 PLACE
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL 33179 EST. $ 109,850.32
OWNER: MARY COOPER, PRESIDENT/C.E.O. (WF)

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $109,850.32.

G-86 RENEW BID #035-ZZ02 – SIDING/ROOFING PANELS - METAL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid #035-ZZ02—SIDING/ROOFING PANELS - METAL, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of metal siding/roofing panels, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, and Maintenance and Operations, during the term of the bid, effective December 1, 2000, through November 30, 2001, as follows:

1. METAL SALES MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
7110 STUART AVENUE
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32254 EST. $ 144,966.21
OWNER: V. T. MORRIS, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $144,966.21.

G-87 RENEW BID #050-ZZ02 – DOORS: WOOD (REBID)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid #050-ZZ02 - DOORS: WOOD (REBID), to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of wood doors, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective October 20, 2000, through October 19, 2001, as follows:

1. FARREY’S WHOLESALE HARDWARE COMPANY, INC
1850 N.E. 146 STREET
NORTH MIAMI, FL 33181 EST. $ 265,275.76
OWNER: J. F. FARREY, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $265,275.76.

G-88 RENEW BID #095-ZZ02 – PLASTIC LAMINATE SHEETS I (REBID)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid #095-ZZ02 - PLASTIC LAMINATE SHEETS I (REBID), to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of plastic laminate sheets, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective October 1, 2000, through September 30, 2001, as follows:

1. WILSONART INTERNATIONAL, INC.
1331 N.W. 82 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33126 EST. $ 21,518.46
OWNER: WILLIAM R. REEB, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $21,518.46.

G-89 AWARD BID #218-ZZ05M/WBE – ELECTRICAL BOXES AND ENCLOSURES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #218-ZZ05M/WBE – ELECTRICAL BOXES AND ENCLOSURES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of electrical boxes and enclosures, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective September 1, 2000, through August 31, 2000, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. MERCEDES ELECTRIC SUPPLY, INC.
8550 N.W. SOUTH RIVER DRIVE
MIAMI, FL 33166 EST. $ 29,082.69
OWNER: MERCEDES C. LAPORTA, PRESIDENT (WF)

SECONDARY

2. RICHARD ELECTRIC SUPPLY COMPANY, INC.
7281 N.W. 8 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33126
OWNER: GLADYS ESPALLARGAS (HF)
SECRETARY/TREASURER

3. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $29,082.69. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-90 AWARD BID #240-ZZ10 – AIR CONDITIONERS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #240-ZZ10 - AIR CONDITIONERS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of air conditioners, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective September 10, 2000 through September 9, 2001, as follows:

1. WEATHERTROL MAINTENANCE CORPORATION
7250 N.E. 4 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33138 EST. $ 65,824.00
OWNER: ISIDRO C. BORJA, PRESIDENT (HM)

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $65,824. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-91 AWARD BID #253-ZZ02 – PRIVACY LATTICE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #253-ZZ02 – PRIVACY LATTICE, to purchase, at a firm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of privacy lattice, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective August 23, 2000, through September 30, 2001, as follows:

1. THE HOME DEPOT
7797 WEST FLAGLER STREET
MIAMI, FL 33144 EST. $ 31,405.92
OWNER: TONY BROWN, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $31,405.92. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-92 RENEW BID #041-XX01 - MAIL SORTING SERIVCE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid #041-XX01—MAIL SORTING SERVICE, to purchase, mail sorting service, at a fixed percentage rebate of the resulting postage savings from the metering, presorting, and comingling of outgoing mail of the District, during the term of the bid, effective September 1, 2000, through August 31, 2001, as follows:

1. ARROWMAIL PRESORT COMPANY, INC.
8345 N.W. 74 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166 EST. $ 66,000.00
OWNER: RAUL ESCHARTE, VICE PRESIDENT

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $66,000.

G-93 AWARD BALANCE BID #144-ZZ06 – ART SUPPLIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #144-ZZ06 – ART SUPPLIES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of art supplies, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective August 23, 2000, through April 11, 2001, as follows:

1. AXNER COMPANY, INC.
P.O. BOX 621484
OVIEDO, FL 32765 EST. $ 24,651.00
OWNER: HOWARD AXNER, PRESIDENT

2. PYRAMID SCHOOL PRODUCTS
6510 NORTH 54 STREET
TAMPA, FL 33610-1994 EST. $ 6,441.60
OWNER: JOHN O. MILLER, VICE PRESIDENT

3. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $31,092.60. The award shall be subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-94 AWARD BID #196-ZZ09M/WBE – PAPER GOODS, CUSTODIAL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #196-ZZ09M/WBE – PAPER GOODS, CUSTODIAL, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of custodial paper goods, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective August 23, 2000, through August 22, 2001, as follows:

1. EMF ENTERPRISES
P.O. BOX 650104
MIAMI, FL 33265 EST. $ 137,520.00
OWNER: ELIZABETH M. FERNANDEZ (HF)

2. MIRITECH INTERNATIONAL, INC.
16011 S.W. 154 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33187 EST. $ 344,736.00
OWNER: TITOE MIRIKI, PRESIDENT (AM)

3. TOTAL CONNECTION, INC.
6955 N.W. 186 STREET, #501
MIAMI, FL 33055 EST. $ 604,728.00
OWNER: JOSEPH ORUKOTAN, PRESIDENT (AM)

4. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $1,086,984. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-95 AWARD BID #197-ZZ09 – FLOOR FINISH REMOVER

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #197-ZZ09—FLOOR FINISH REMOVER, to purchase, at a firm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of floor finish remover, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective August 23, 2000, through August 22, 2001, as follows:

1. CAESAR CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING, INC.
P.O. BOX 971996
MIAMI, FL 33197 EST. $ 163,680.00
OWNER: RON H. STEVENS, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $163,680. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-96 PARTIAL AWARD BID #204-ZZ06 – PAPER: ART, DRAWING AND CLASSROOM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #204-ZZ06—PAPER: ART, DRAWING AND CLASSROOM, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of art, drawing and classroom paper, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective August 23, 2000, through August 22, 2001, as follows:

1. INTEGRITY SCHOOL SUPPLIES
7823 AYLESFORD LANE
LAUREL, MD 20707-5549 EST. $ 152,101.87
OWNER: IVIN LEE

2. PYRAMID SCHOOL PRODUCTS
6510 NORTH 54 STREET
TAMPA, FL 33610-1994 EST. $ 75,335.19
OWNER: JOHN O. MILLER, VICE PRESIDENT

3. STANDARD STATIONERY SUPPLY COMPANY
2251 FOSTER AVENUE
WHEELING, IL 60090 EST. $ 1,671.40
OWNER: DAVID WILSON, TREASURER

4. WINDTREE ENTERPRISES, INC.
P.O. BOX 810700
BOCA RATON, FL 33481-0700 EST. $ 18,493.70
OWNER: LESLIE B. FRANKEL, PRESIDENT

5. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $247,602.16. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-97 AWARD BID #248-ZZ02M/WBE – HERBICIDE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #248-ZZ02M/WBE – HERBICIDE, to purchase, at a firm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of herbicide, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective August 23, 2000, through August 31, 2001, as follows:

1. BLITZ’N ENTERPRISES
P.O. BOX 551102
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32255-1102 EST. $ 85,662.50
OWNER: LINDA HARRINGTON (WF)

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $85,662.50. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-98 RENEW BID #305-VV10 – RENTAL OF PORTABLE SANITATION UNITS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid #305-VV10—RENTAL OF PORTABLE SANITATION UNITS, to rent, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of portable sanitation units, for various School Board locations, during the term of the bid, effective September 9, 2000, through September 8, 2001, as follows:

1. ABLE SANITATION, INC.
7451 N.W. 63 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166 EST. $ 28,990.00
OWNER: STANFORD FREEDMAN, PRESIDENT

2. A.E.S. PORTABLE SANITATION, INC.
6229 MIRAMAR PARKWAY
MIRAMAR, FL 33023 EST. $ 6,523.28
OWNER: RENE L. GUERRA, PRESIDENT

3. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $35,513.28.

G-99 RENEW BID #015-ZZ04 – COMPUTER PERIPHERAL PARTS AND SUPPLIES, CATALOG DISCOUNT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid #015-ZZ04 – COMPUTER PERIPHERAL PARTS AND SUPPLIES, CATALOG DISCOUNT, to purchase, at firm educational discounts, quantities, as may be required, of computer peripheral parts and supplies, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective October 20, 2000, through October 19, 2001, as follows:

1. ABC COMPUTERS, INC.
8145 N.W. 33 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33122
OWNER: LILIAN S. KRAZIEM, PRESIDENT (HF)

2. ABLENET, INC.
1081-10 AVENUE, S.E.
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55414-1312
OWNER: CHERYL VOLKMAN, PRESIDENT

3. ADVANCED MICRO SERVICES
12455 S.W. 42 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33175
OWNER: ALAIN AGRAMONTE, PRESIDENT

4. A PLUS COMPUTER SERVICE, INC.
6187 N.W. 167 STREET, H34
MIAMI, FL 33015
OWNER: RUDY JACKSON, PRESIDENT

5. APRICOT OFFICE SUPPLIES AND FURNITURE
386 N.E. 191 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33179
OWNER: MARLENE BERNARD, TREASURER (AF)

6. AZARAT MARKETING CORPORATION
1750 TIGERTAIL AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33133
OWNER: TONY OPARA, PRESIDENT (AM)

7. CDW GOVERNMENT, INC.
230 NORTH MILWAUKEE AVENUE
VERNON HILLS, IL 60061
OWNER: GREG ZEMAN

8. CENTRAL AUDIO VISUAL, INC.
1212 SOUTH ANDREWS AVENUE
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33316
OWNER: MICHAEL S. LEVER, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

9. CENTRAL DATA COMPUTER CENTERS, INC.
6055 GRISSOM PARKWAY
TITUSVILLE, FL 32780
OWNER: KANDY CRUNK, PRESIDENT/CEO

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

11. COMPULAB, INC.
7340 S.W. 48 STREET, #107
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: VICENTE VAZQUEZ, PRESIDENT

12. COMPUNET, INC.
6600 N.W. 27 AVENUE, W105
MIAMI, FL 33147
OWNER: ALVIN T. SMITH, PRESIDENT

13. COMPUTER ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.
7418 S.W. 48 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: DAN SCIPIONE, PRESIDENT

14. CUSTOM FIT, INC.
4425 BROOKFIELD CORPORATE DRIVE, SUITE 800
CHANTILLY, VA 20151-4019
OWNER: STEPHEN L. MILLS
JARRAN LEE, VICE PRESIDENT

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

16. EARTHWALK COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
10262 BATTLEVIEW PARKWAY
MANASSAS, VA 20109-2336
OWNER: EVAN MCCONNELL, CHAIRMAN
MARGARTET MCCONNELL, PRESIDENT

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

18. EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF HAVAS INTERACTIVE, INC.
1550 EXECUTIVE DRIVE
ELGIN, IL 60123
OWNER: JOHN CROWLEY

19. G.I. TECH, INC.
469 ATLANTIC AVENUE
EAST ROCKAWAY, NY 11518
OWNER: HANA ARAD, PRESIDENT

20. GALLOWAY OFFICE SUPPLIES
6802 S.W. 81 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33143
OWNER: JAIME TOURAL, PRESIDENT

21. GENESIS MEMORY, INC.
27134B PASEO ESPADA, #201
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA 92675
OWNER: JEAN MOLNAR, PRESIDENT

22. GRAYBAR ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC.
2111 N.W. 22 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33142
OWNER: CARL HALL, PRESIDENT

23. INTERWORLD COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES, INC.
D.B.A. I.C.E., INC.
9400 N.W. 25 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: CHRISTOPHER SELLATI, COB/DIRECTOR

24. J-TECH INDUSTRIES, INC.
381 NORTH KROME AVENUE, SUITE 200
HOMESTEAD, FL 33030
OWNER: JEFFREY A. MILLER, PRESIDENT

25. MACCENTER
3343 WEST COMMERCIAL BOULEVARD, SUITE 100
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33309
OWNER: MICHAEL J. FRANCE

26. MATRIX DATA CORPORATION
21555 DRAKE ROAD
CLEVELAND, OH 44136
OWNER: VI OGRINC, VICE PRESIDENT

27. MEGABYTE INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
5610 WEST SLIGH AVENUE, SUITE 106
TAMPA, FL 33634
OWNER: MARK E. LINDSAY, PRESIDENT

28. MICROWAREHOUSE, INC.
47 WATER STREET
SOUTH NORWALK, CT 06854
OWNER: PETER GODFREY
JEROME YORK, C.E.O.

29. MONARCH ELECTRONICS, INC.
P.O. BOX 414941
MIAMI BEACH, FL 33141-0941
OWNER: MARVIN STUART, PRESIDENT

30. MULTIPLE ZONES (P.C. ZONE, MAC ZONE, LEARNING ZONE)
707 SOUTH GRADY WAY
RENTON, WA 98055
OWNER: PHIL LALJE
31. MYL-MICRO DATA TECHNOLOGY
12387 N.E. 6 AVENUE
NORTH MIAMI, FL 33161
OWNER: MYLRICK F. LAPOINTE

32. N-SYNCH TECHNOLOGIES
8 VANDERBILT, SUITE 101
IRVINE, CA 92618
OWNER: TIMOTHY R. BURKE, PRESIDENT

33. OFFICE EXPRESS SUPPLY, INC.
10701 N.W. 89 AVENUE
HIALEAH GARDENS, FL 33018
OWNER: TOMAS FUENTES, PRESIDENT

34. PERSONAL COMPUTER PROVIDER
10850 N.E. 11 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33161
OWNER: PIERRE E. BATRAVIL, PRESIDENT

35. POMEROY COMPUTER RESOURCES
5773 N.W. 158 STREET
MIAMI LAKES, FL 33014
OWNER: DAVID POMEROY, C.E.O.

36. PRE-OWNED ELECTRONICS, INC.
125 MIDDLESEX TURNPIKE
BEDFORD, MA 01730
OWNER: KEVIN J. BLIGH

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

38. SOUTHERN COMPUTER REPAIR
2990 GATEWAY DRIVE, SUITE 500A
NORCROSS, GA 30071
OWNER: ROBERT MCMILLAN

39. SUNCO ELECTRONICS
16150 N.W. 40 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33054-6262
OWNER: EDDIE MORRISON, PRESIDENT

40. UNITED DATA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
7212 N.W. 56 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: GERARD AMARO

41. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $4,500,000. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-100 RENEW BID #025-ZZ04 – SECURITY LOCKING DEVICES: COMPUTERS AND VARIOUS EQUIPMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid #025-ZZ04 – SECURITY LOCKING DEVICES: COMPUTERS AND VARIOUS EQUIPMENT, to provide and install, at firm educational discounts, quantities, as may be required, of security locking devices, for computers and various equipment, during the term of the bid, effective October 20, 2000, through October 19, 2001, as follows:

1. ADVANCED BUSINESS COMPUTERS, INC.
1523 N.W. 89 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: MICHAEL L. KLEIN

2. ADVANCED MICRO SERVICES
12455 S.W. 42 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33175
OWNER: ALAIN AGRAMONTE

3. COMARK GOVERNMENT & EDUCATION SALES, INC.
218 EAST ORANGE AVENUE
LAKE WALES, FL 33853-3734
OWNERS: PHIL CORCORAN, CHAIRMAN
CHUCK WOLANDE, PRESIDENT

4. COMPU-GARD, INC.
P.O. BOX 469
SWANSEA, MA 02777
OWNER: PETER G. LEITE, PRESIDENT

5. DALY COMPUTERS, INC.
7-1 METROPOLITAN COURT
GAITHERSBURG, MD 20878
OWNERS: RYAN T. YU, PRESIDENT
JANNAN LEE, VICE PRESIDENT

6. LOGICAL BUSINESS SYSTEMS, INC.
6840 S.W. 28 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: BENNETT A. TRAVAR, PRESIDENT

7. MICRO SECURITY SOLUTIONS, INC.
15931 N.W. 49 AVENUE
MIAMI LAKES, FL 33014
OWNER: STEPHEN DE MOLINA, PRESIDENT

8. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $1,107,152. 

G-101 RENEW BID #030-ZZ04 – ON-SITE SERVICE FOR TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid #030-ZZ04 – ON-SITE SERVICE FOR TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of on-site service for maintenance and repair, of various items of telephone equipment, for the Office of Information Technology, during the term of the bid, effective October 20, 2000, through October 19, 2001, as follows:

1. SPRINT-FLORIDA, INC.
1520 LEE STREET
FORT MYERS, FL 33901
OWNER: WILLIAM ESREY, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.

2. TELECOM ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS, INC.
9400 N.W. 25 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: VALENTINE SELLATI, SR., C.O.B.

3. GTE COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION
7701 ANDERSON ROAD
TAMPA, FL 33634
OWNER: CHUCK LEE

4. SPRINT-FLORIDA, INC.
1520 LEE STREET
FORT MYERS, FL 33901
OWNER: WILLIAM ESREY, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.

5. TELECOM ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS, INC.
9400 N.W. 25 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: VALENTINE SELLATI, SR., C.O.B.

6. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $1,195,700.

G-102 RENEW BID #048-ZZ02 – WASTE REMOVAL, HAZARDOUS BIO-MEDICAL MATERIAL (REBID)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid #048-ZZ02 – WASTE REMOVAL, HAZARDOUS BIO-MEDICAL MATERIAL (REBID), to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of bio-medical hazardous material waste removal, for the Department of Energy, Communication and Recycling Programs, during the term of the bid, effective December 1, 2000, through November 30, 2001, as follows:

1. BFI MEDICAL WASTE SYSTEM
14374 COMMERCE WAY
MIAMI LAKES, FL 33016 EST. $26,531.73
OWNER: MARK MILLER/C.E.O.

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $26,531.73.

G-103 AWARD BID #065-ZZ01M/WBE – CALCULATORS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #065-ZZ01M/WBE—CALCULATORS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of calculators, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective August 23, 2000, through August 22, 2001, as follows:

1. AFP INDUSTRIES, INC.
4436 S.W. 74 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33155 EST. $ 441,897.65
OWNER: VIVIAN C. CASTELLANOS, PRESIDENT (HF)

2. Reject items 1 through 10.

3. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $441,897.65. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-104 AWARD BID #173-ZZ01M/WBE – FURNITURE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #173-ZZ01M/WBE – FURNITURE, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of furniture, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective August 23, 2000, through August 22, 2001, as follows:

1. AFP INDUSTRIES, INC.
4436 S.W. 74 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33155 EST. $ 129,679.78
OWNER: VIVIAN C. CASTELLANOS, PRESIDENT (HF)

2. EMF ENTERPRISES
P.O. BOX 650104
MIAMI, FL 33265 EST. $ 30,552.00
OWNER: ELIZABETH M. FERNANDEZ (HF)

3. SECO SUPPLIES, INC.
P.O. BOX 490983
KEY BISCAYNE, FL 33149 EST. $ 202,695.80
OWNER: SYBIL J. PULVER, PRESIDENT (WF)

4. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $362,927.58. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-105 AWARD BID #178-ZZ06 – INFANT CAR SEATS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #178-ZZ06—INFANT CAR SEATS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of infant car seats, for the Teenage Parent Program, during the term of the bid, effective August 23, 2000, through August 22, 2001, as follows:

1. GRACO CHILDREN’S PRODUCTS, INC.
DIVISION OF NEWELL RUBBERMAID
9600 VALLEY VIEW ROAD
MACEDONIA, OH 44056-2096 EST. $4,708.80
OWNER: DARRELL SANDERS, PRESIDENT

2. RAGOLD CORPORATION
P. O. BOX 49224
LOS ANGELES, CA 90049 EST. $5,940.90
OWNER: ROBERT A. GOLD, PRESIDENT

3. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $10,649.70. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-106 AWARD BID #187-ZZ06 – KILN, SERVICE AND REPAIRS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #187-ZZ06—KILN, SERVICE AND REPAIRS, to service and repair kilns, at firm unit prices, as required, for various school locations, during the term of the bid, effective August 23, 2000, through August 22, 2001, as follows:

1. C AND F WHOLESALE CERAMICS, INC.
3241 EAST 11 AVENUE
HIALEAH, FL 33013 EST. $ 16,935.00
OWNER: CANDACE CREWS, PRESIDENT (WF)

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $16,935. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any 

G-107 AWARD BID #214-ZZ01 – CHAIRS, LIBRARY AND CLASSROOM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #214-ZZ01 – CHAIRS, LIBRARY AND CLASSROOM, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of library and classroom chairs, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective August 23, 2000, through August 22, 2001, as follows:

1. AFP INDUSTRIES, INC.
4436 S.W. 74 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33155 EST. $ 76,428.40
OWNER: VIVIAN C. CASTELLANOS, PRESIDENT (HF)

2. VIRCO MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
HIGHWAY 65 SOUTH
CONWAY, AR 72032 EST. $ 384,929.40
OWNER: ROBERT A. VIRTUE, CHAIRMAN

3. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $461,357.80. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-108 AWARD BID #219-ZZ07 – ON-SITE REFUELING OF VEHICLES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #219-ZZ07 – ON-SITE REFUELING OF VEHICLES, to purchase, at a firm service charge, quantities, as may be required, of on-site refueling of vehicles, for various departments, during the term of the bid, effective October 1, 2000, through September 30, 2001, as follows:

1. MACMILLAN OIL COMPANY OF FLORIDA, INC.
2955 EAST 11 AVENUE
HIALEAH, FL 33013 EST. $ 446,977.15
OWNER: AMANCIO ALONSO, PRESIDENT

2. C & M OIL COMPANY, INC.
3675 N.W. 58 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33142 EST. $1,658,698.63
OWNER: LUIS FERNANDEZ, PRESIDENT

3. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $2,105,675.78. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-109 AWARD BID #224-ZZ07 – AUTOMOTIVE BATTERIES AND ACCESSORIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #224-ZZ07—AUTOMOTIVE BATTERIES AND ACCESSORIES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of automotive batteries and accessories, for various departments, during the term of the bid, effective August 23, 2000, through August 22, 2001, as follows:

1. EXIDE CORPORATION
11311 INTERCHANGE CIRCLE SOUTH
MIRAMAR, FL 33025 EST. $ 124,947.70
OWNER: ARTHUR M. HAWKINS, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

2. BATTERY SALES, INC.
12275 N.E. 13 AVENUE
NORTH MIAMI, FL 33161 EST. $ 1,395.35
OWNER: STEPHEN O. STEPHENS, PRESIDENT

3. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $126,343.05. 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 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO INVOLVE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN A COUNTYWIDE CANNED FOOD DRIVE, SPONSORED BY DAILY BREAD FOOD BANK, INC., FROM OCTOBER 16, 2000 THROUGH NOVEMBER 1, 2000

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to involve Miami-Dade County Public Schools in a countywide canned food drive, sponsored by Daily Bread Food Bank, Inc., from October 16, 2000 through November 1, 2000.

I-3 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH VARIOUS AGENCIES, FOR THE SERVICE OF SNACKS/MEALS FOR PARTICIPANTS HOUSED IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS' FACILITIES FROM AUGUST 28, 2000 THROUGH AUGUST 27, 2001.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent of Schools to enter into a contractual agreement with the various agencies for the Department of Food and Nutrition to provide snacks/meals for participants housed in Miami-Dade County Public Schools' facilities from August 28, 2000 to August 27, 2001.

I-4 REPORT: SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLANS, 1999-2000, SCHOOLS NOT MAKING ADEQUATE PROGRESS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Report: School lmprovement Plans. 1999-2000. Schools Not Making Adequate Progress.

J. CHIEF FACILITIES OFFICER: FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION

J-1 EXTENSION OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THOMAS R. POST AND PAYMENT OF PARKING SURCHARGE TO THE CITY OF MIAMI FOR THE USE OF A PARKING LOT FOR DISTRICT STAFF AND VISITORS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the extension of the lease agreement with Thomas R. Post, for use of a parking lot for District staff and visitors, at a monthly lease rate of $2,036.25 and monthly parking surcharge payment of $407.25 (total annual amount of $29,322), for the period of September 1, 2000 through August 31, 2001. All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement will remain unchanged.

J-2 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF A BROADCAST TOWER FOR WLRN

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute a lease agreement with the State of Florida for a 50% interest in property necessary for the construction and operation of a broadcast tower for WLRN, with an annual administrative fee of $300, and under the terms and conditions set forth.

J-3 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A LEASE AMENDMENT WITH MCCRORY DESIGN ASSOCIATES, LTD., FOR THE USE OF 25 PARKING SPACES FOR THE DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute a lease amendment with McCrory Design Associates, Ltd., to provide 25 parking spaces for the Design and Architecture Senior High School, at an annual rental rate of $7,500 ($625 monthly), and under the terms and conditions set forth.

J-4 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A PERMIT AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR USE OF VACANT LAND FOR THE PLACEMENT OF ONE BOARD-OWNED PORTABLE CLASSROOM FOR USE BY THE MIGRANT CHILD PROGRAM AT ROYAL COLONIAL MOBILE HOME ESTATES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute a permit agreement with Miami-Dade County, for use of vacant land for placement of one Board-owned Migrant Child Program portable classroom, at an annual rental amount of $1, and under the terms and conditions set forth.

J-5 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-6 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR A PROPERTY FOR THE NORTHEAST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

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

1. the Superintendent or his designee to execute a purchase and sale agreement for the purchase of the subject property at a price of $3,175,000, for the Northeast Transportation Center, under the terms and conditions set forth; and
2. the payment of environmental assessments related to the purchase of the subject property.

J-7 AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE FOR THE PURCHASE OF A WAREHOUSE FACILITY FOR THE RECORDS AND FORMS MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT

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

1) authorize the Superintendent or his designee to secure surveys and environmental assessments for the purchase of a warehouse facility located at 2740 N.W. 104 Court for the records and forms management department within Miami-Dade County, Florida, as described; and to negotiate for the purchase of same;
2) In the event negotiations are unsuccessful, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to secure surveys and environmental assessments for the purchase of a warehouse facility located at 2000 N.W. 96 Avenue for the records and forms management department within Miami-Dade County, Florida, as described; and to negotiate for the purchase of same.

J-25 RENEWAL OF CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH TRAN CONSTRUCTION, INC.
JOB ORDER CONTRACT (JOC)
DETAILED REPAIRS AND CONSTRUCTION TASK FOR MAINTENANCE
(ORIGINAL CONTRACT NO. JOC99-CENTRAL 1)
RENEWAL CONTRACT NO. JOC99A-CENTRAL 1

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent to renew the contractual agreement with Tran construction, Inc., contract No. JOC99A-Central II with revised Adjustment Factors, commencing on the date that the current contract meets the maximum value or on August 24, 2000, whichever occurs first. 

J-26 CHANGE ORDER NO. 7
PROJECT NO. A-0335
NEW CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATIONS
MYRTLE GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
3125 N.W. 176 STREET, OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 7 on Project No. A-0335, New Construction and Renovations, Myrtle Grove Elementary School for an extra of $7,672.

J-27 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 8
PROJECT NO. A-0429
ADDITIONS, RENOVATIONS AND REMODELING
NORLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL
1235 NW 192 TERRACE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 8 on Project No. A-0429, Additions, Renovations and Remodeling, Norland Middle School for a credit of $19,205.

J-28 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 7
PROJECT NO. A-0432
ADDITIONS, REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS
SEMINOLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
121 SW 78 PLACE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Final Change Order No. 7 on Project No. A-0432, Additions, Remodeling and Renovations, Seminole Elementary School for a credit of $59,687 and a time extension of 288 days.

J-29 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A-0499
ADDITION, REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS
GLADES MIDDLE SCHOOL
9451 SW 64 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A-0499, Addition, Remodeling and Renovations, Glades Middle School for an extra of $95,999 and a time extension of 57 days. 

J-30 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
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 Final Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A-0524, Additions, Remodeling and Renovations, Vineland Elementary School for an extra of $113,678 and a time extension of 80 days. 

J-31 CHANGE ORDER NO. 3
PROJECT NO. A-0532
ALTERATION AND ADDITION
PARKVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
17631 NW 20 AVENUE, OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 3 on Project No. A-0532, Alteration and Addition, Parkview Elementary School for an extra of $8,123.

J-32 CHANGE ORDER NO. 6
PROJECT NO. A-0537
ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS
PALM SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
6304 EAST FIRST AVENUE, HIALEAH, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Change Order No. 6 on Project No. A-0537, Alterations and Additions, Palm Springs Elementary School for an extra of $9,348 and a time extension of 32 days. 

J-33 CHANGE ORDER NO. 3
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/approve Change Order No. 3 on Project No A-0565, Addition and Remodeling, Arvida Middle School for an extra of $80,989 and a time extension of 40 days. 

J-34 CHANGE ORDER NO. 9
PROJECT NO. A-0587
NEW FACILITY
BISCAYNE NATURE CENTER
4000 CRANDON PARK BOULEVARD, KEY BISCAYNE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Change Order No. 9 on Project No. A-0587, New Facility, Biscayne Nature Center for an extra of $13,491 and a time extension of 21 days. 

J-35 CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. A-0617
NEW FACILITY
PLC "L" MIAMI LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL RELIEF
14250 NW 67 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A-0617, New Facility, PLC "U' Miami Lakes Elementary School Relief for an extra of $10,993 and a time extension of 52 days. 

J-36 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A-0619
PRIMARY LEARNING CENTER
PLC "M" @ MADIE IVES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
20770 NE 14 AVENUE, NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Change Order No 1 on Project No. A-0619, Primary Learning Center, PLC "M" Madie Ives Elementary School for an extra of $12,082 and a time extension of 12 days.

J-37 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A-0670
ADDITIONS, REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS
WESTVIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL
1901 N.W. 127 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A-0670, Additions, Remodeling and Renovations, Westview Middle School for an extra of $60,337. 

J-38 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A-0693
DESIGN CRITERIA FOR DESIGN-BUILD
LAWTON CHILES MIDDLE SCHOOL
8190 NW 197 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A-0693, Design Criteria for Design-Build, Lawton Chiles Middle School for an extra of $21,608.

J-39 CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. A-071 1
MIDDLE SCHOOL ADDITION "JJ-1"
ADDITION @ PONCE DE LEON MIDDLE SCHOOL(SS "JJ-1")
5801 AUGUSTO STREET, CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A-0711, Middle School Addition "JJ-1", Addition @ Ponce De Leon Middle School (SS "JJ-1") or an extra of $15,042.

J-40 CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. B-0040
VARIOUS RENOVATIONS
J.W. JOHNSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
735 WEST 23 STREET, HIALEAH, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Change Order No. 2 on Project No. BB-0040, Various Renovations, J.W. Johnson Elementary School for a time extension of 35 days. 

J-41 AWARD TO G.C.C.M., INC.
PROJECT NO. KV0523
DESIGN-BUILD - WINDOW REPLACEMENT
SOUTH HIALEAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
265 EAST 5 STREET, HIALEAH, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, award Project No. KV-0523, Design-Build, window Replacement, South Hialeah Elementary School, on the basis of Base Bid in the amount of $ 753,155 to the sole bidder: G.C.C.M., Inc., 7390 SW 116 Terrace, Miami, Florida 33156. 

J-42 APPROVAL OF GMP (GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE)
PROJECT NO. A-0343-CM
ADDITIONS AND RENOVATIONS
HENRY H. FILER MIDDLE SCHOOL
531 WEST 29 STREET, HIALEAH, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve GMP for Project No. A-0343-CM, Additions and Renovations, Henry H. Filer Middle School, in the amount of $2,735,640, which includes a contingency in the amount of $131,844.

J-43 NAMING OF SCHOOLS

K. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

K-1 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA V. IMAN ABD AL-QUDDUS, DOAH CASE NO. 98-4624

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida adopt the Recommended Order of the Administrative Law Judge in DOAH Case No. 98-4624, affirming the suspension of Iman Abd Al-Quddus, dismissing her from all employment with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, as of October 7, 1998, and denying her any claim for back pay.

K-20 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13- 3E-1.1O, TRANSPORTATION - SPECIFIC PROCEDURES PROPOSED PROMULGATION OF NEW SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13- 3E-1.102, TRANSPORTATION - ZERO TOLERANCE

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

1. adopt amended School Board Rule 60x13- 3E1.10, Transportation - Specific Procedures, and the document, Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Department of Transportation, School Bus Transportation Rules and Policies Manual;
2. repeal the document, Safe Driver Plan, which is incorporated by reference and part of Board Rule 6Gx13- 3E-1.10;
3. adopt new document, Handbook for School Bus Drivers, Aides and Operations Staff, to be incorporated into Board Rule 6Gx13- 3E-1.10; and
4. adopt new School Board Rule 6Gx13- 3E-1.102, Transportation - Zero Tolerance. 

K-21 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 3B-1.01, INVESTMENT OF FUNDS--PRINCIPLES

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- 3B-1.01 Investment of Funds--Principles, by amending the document Deposit and Investment Policies for School Board Funds, which is incorporated by reference and is a part of this rule.

K-22 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-4D-1.102, EARLY RETIREMENT PLAN - INVESTMENT POLICIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend Board Rule 6Gx13 4D-1.102 Early Retirement Plan - Investment Policies.

K-23 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 5A-1.08, STUDENT TRANSFERS

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 60x13- 5A-1.08, Student Transfers.

K-24 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 6A-1.25, AUTHORIZED STUDENT FEES IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend Board Rule 6Gx13- 6A-1.25, Authorized Student Fees in Secondary Schools.

K-25 PROPOSED PROMULGATION OF NEW BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13- 6A-1.023, JUVENILE JUSTICE EDUCATION EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR, 2000-2001

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt new Board Rule 6Gx13- 6A-1.023, Juvenile Justice Education Extended School Year Calendar, 2000-2001, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective August 23, 2000.

K-26 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 6A-1.47, CHARTER SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend Board Rule 6Gx13- 6A-1.47, Charter Schools.

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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