CHANGES TO MEETING AGENDA
AS OF 09-15-00

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AGENDA ITEMS WITHDRAWN AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA:

C-11 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO INCREASE THE COST OF THE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH OMBUDSMAN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES LTD., IN THE AMOUNT OF $181,782, FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $958,184, TO PROVIDE AN ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM FOR 240 STUDENTS, RETROACTIVE TO JULY 1, 2000 THROUGH JUNE 30,200l

On June 21, 2000, The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorized the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with Ombudsman Educational Services, Ltd., to provide alternative educational services, at a cost not to exceed $776,402. Authorization is requested to increase the cost of the contractual agreement in an amount of $181,782 for a total amount not to exceed $958,184, to reflect an increased value of FTE, retroactive to July 1, 2000 through June 30,2001, which includes the 2000 summer school session.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to increase the cost of the contractual agreement with Ombudsman Educational Services, Ltd., in the amount of $181,782, for a total amount not to exceed $958,184, to provide an alternative program for 240 students, retroactive to July 1, 2000 through June 30, 200l.

E-19 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE

This suspension is due to, but not limited to, violation of School Board Rule 6GX13-4A-1.21.

G-71 AWARD BID #024-AA10 - ADMINISTRATION OF HEPATITIS “B” VACCINE

The purpose of this bid, opened on August 29, 2000, is to establish a contract, to purchase services, at firm unit prices, as may be required, for the administration of Hepatitis “B” Vaccine, for the Office of Professional Standards. This is a term bid which states that the Board may purchase quantities, as may be requked, at the unit price bid, but is not obligated to purchase any guaranteed amount. Of 46 vendors sent bid forms or card notices of this advertised bid, 5 responded, with 2 bids meeting specifications, I non-responsible bid and 2 no bids.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #024-AA10 - ADMINISTRATION OF HEPATITIS “B” VACCINE, to purchase services, at firm unit prices, as may be required, for the administration of Hepatitis “B” Vaccine, for the Office of Professional Standards, during the term of the bid, effective September 13, 2000, through September 12, 2001, as follows:

Replaced Item Withdrawn

J-5 AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE FOR THE PURCHASE OF LAND FOR FUTURE EDUCATIONAL USE

The District has been approached by the owner of the property located at 8290 SW 120 Street, Miami, Florida, with an offer to pursue negotiations for the purchase of the property (see attached location map). The property is approximately 10.18 acres and is currently improved with a paint testing facility. This site may be suitable for land-banking purposes if it can be secured at a reduced purchase price.

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

Revised Item Withdrawn


AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA:

J-10 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR A PROPERTY FOR THE NORTHEAST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

At its February 10, 1999 meeting, the Board authorized staff to negotiate for the purchase of a bus storage and maintenance facility, located at 5901 N. W. 27 Avenue, Miami, Florida (see attached location map).

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 $3,100,000, for the Northeast Transportation Center, under the terms and conditions set forth above; and

K-3 RESOLUTION OF THE CASE OF JOHNSON ET. AL. v. THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT CASE NO. 98-3017-CIV-JORDAN

In December, 1998, the School Board was sued in the above-referenced case. The federal court trial in this matter was scheduled to commence on September 25, 2000. On August 30, 2000, the School Board made an Offer of Judgment. The Plaintiffs accepted the Offer of Judgment.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the payment of the School Board’s Offer of Judgment in the amount of $200,000 to resolve in its entirety the case of Johnson et. al. v. The School Board of Miami-Dade Countv, Florida, U.S.D.C. Case No. 98-3017-CIV-JORDAN. This authorization of payment releases the School Board from all claims made by all Plaintiffs including damages, attorneys’ fees and costs.


AGENDA ITEMS REVISED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA:

B-5 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO PRODUCE A VIDEO ENTITLED “TO TOUCH A COMMUNITY”

Authorization is requested for the Division of Community Education, in collaboration with the Miami-Dade Coalition for Community Education, to produce a video entitled “To Touch a Community.”

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. G. HOLMES BRADDOCK: That The School Board of Miami-Dade, County, Florida, approve the production of a video entitled “To Touch a Community,” by the Division of Community Education, in collaboration with the Miami-Dade Coalition for Community Education.

B-6 ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 00-26 ENDORSING FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF DISTRICT SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENTS (FADSS) POSITION STATEMENT REGARDING FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES UNDERLYING THE FLORIDA EDUCATION FINANCE PROGRAM OR ANY NEWLY CREATED FUNDING FORMULA

The 2000 Legislature established the Task Force on Public School Funding to examine and make recommendations to the Governor and the Legislature on the funding of public schools. Final recommendations are due by February 1, 2002. Effective June 30, 2004, the Florida Educational Finance Program (FEFP) is repealed.

ACTION PROPOSED BY MRS. MANTY SABATfiS MORSE: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt Resolution No. 00-26 endorsing the position statement of the Florida Association of District School Superintendents (FADSS) regarding fundamental principles which must be retained in the Florida Education Finance Program.

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

The following recommendations are made in accordance with Board Rules 6Gx13-4A-1.16, 6Gxl3-4A-1.161, and the Miami-Dade County Public Schools/Dade County Schools Administrators’ Association labor contract.

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 September 14, 2000, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.

E-11 ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION

Subsequent to the August 29, 2000, notification to Ms. Deshonna N. Hall, from the Superintendent of Schools, that she would be recommended for dismissal on September 13, 2000, for just cause, including, but not limited to, excessive absenteeism, non-performance of job responsibilities, and violation of School Board Rule 6Gx13-4A-1.21, Responsibilities and Duties.
Ms. Hall has submitted a resignation from the Miami-Dade County Public Schools, effective September 13, 2000.

RECOMMENDED: That effective September 13, 2000, at the close of the workday, the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida accept the resignation of Ms. Deshonna N. Hall, Bus Aide, at North Transportation Center.

E-16 ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION

Subsequent to the August 29, 2000, notification to Ms. Carolyn E. Mills, from the Superintendent of Schools, that she would be recommended for dismissal on September 13, 2000, for just cause, including, but not limited to, excessive absenteeism, non-performance of job responsibilities, and violation of School Board Rule 6Gx13-4A-1.21, Responsibilities and Duties, Ms. Mills has submitted a resignation from the Miami-Dade County Public Schools, effective September 13, 2000.

RECOMMENDED: That effective September 13, 2000, at the close of the workday, the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida accept the resignation of Ms. Carolyn E. Mills, School Bus Driver, at North Transportation Center.

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E-16 ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION

Subsequent to the August 29, 2000, notification to Ms. Carolyn E. Mills, from the Superintendent of Schools, that she would be recommended for dismissal on September 13, 2000, for just cause, including, but not limited to, excessive absenteeism, non-performance of job responsibilities, and violation of School Board Rule 6Gxl3-4A-1.21, Responsibilities and Duties. Ms. Mills has submitted a resignation from the Miami-Dade County Public Schools, effective September 13, 2000.

RECOMMENDED: That effective September 13, 2000, at the close of the workday, the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida accept the resignation of Ms. Carolyn E. Mills, School Bus Driver, at North Transportation Center.

E-17 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
TONY A. BRINSON - CUSTODIAN
ALLAPATTAH MIDDLE SCHOOL

On August 29, 2000, the Superintendent of Schools sent the following letter to Mr. Tony A. Brinson:

RECOMMENDED: That effective September 13, 2000, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Tony A. Brinson, Custodian, at Allapattah Middle School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

G-61 APPROVE SUPPLEMENTAL AWARDS ON TERM BIDS

The purpose of this request is to obtain prior approval of 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.

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.

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

On December 9,1998, The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida adopted School Board Rule 6Gx13-7D-1.05, Pre-Qualification of Contractors for Educational Facilities Construction. This rule was created pursuant to Section 235.31 of the Florida Statutes and State Requirements for Educational Facilities (1997), which require school districts to pre-qualify contractors prior to their bidding on school work. This new law became effective July 1, 1998.

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.

J-4 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR THE USE OF RECREATIONAL FACILITIES AT WEST LITTLE RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Due to an increasing need to provide public recreational facilities, Miami-Dade County (County) has approached the District with a request to establish a lease agreement for a portion of the playfield area at West Little River Elementary School during non-school hours (see attached location map).

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 the use of recreational facilities at West Little River Elementary School, at an annual rental rate of $1, and under the terms and conditions set forth above.

J-5 AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE FOR THE PURCHASE OF LAND FOR FUTURE EDUCATIONAL USE

The District has been approached by the owner of the property located at 8290 SW 120 Street, Miami, Florida, with an offer to pursue negotiations for the purchase of the property (see attached location map). The property is approximately 10.18 acres and is currently improved with a paint testing facility. This site may be suitable for land-banking purposes if it can be secured at a reduced purchase price.

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

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J-5 AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE FOR THE PURCHASE OF LAND FOR FUTURE EDUCATIONAL USE

The District has been approached; by Hicks Enterprise Unlimited, owner of the property located at 8290 SW 120 Street, Miami, Florida with an offer to pursue negotiations for the purchase of the property (see attached location map). The property is approximately 10.18 acres and is currently improved with a paint testing facility. The Superintendent for Region V has determined that the site could be used as an elementary school to relieve Vineland and Palmetto Elementary Schools.

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

J-6 AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE FOR THE PURCHASE OF LAND FOR A FUTURE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE

The District has identified a vacant site within Miami-Dade County that is available for purchase. The site is approximately 15 acres in size and is located at theoretical NW 201 Street and theoretical NW 79 Avenue (see attached location map). The Superintendent for Region I expects the site to be used in the near future as an elementary school to relieve Palm Springs North Elementary (PSNE). Based on the 2000-2001 opening of schools membership, PSNE is at 166% of permanent utilization. Information complied by Miami-Dade County Department of Planning and Zoning project a population increase of 29% over the next five years.

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


AGENDA ITEMS REPLACED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA:

A-2 1. AUTHORIZE THE 2000-2001 SALARY SCHEDULE FOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

2. AUTHORIZE SALARY INCREASE

It is recommended that the 2000-2001 Salary Schedule for Administrative Assistant to School Board Members be authorized effective July 1, 2000. Incumbents will be placed on the Salary Schedule at a step that provides a 5.0% increase.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, effective July 1, 2000:

1. authorize the recommended 2000-2001 Salary Schedule for Administrative Assistant to School Board Members; and
2 . authorize incumbents to receive a 5.0% increase in salary.


A-3 1. AUTHORIZE THE 2000-2001 CONFIDENTIAL EXEMPT SALARY SCHEDULE

2. AUTHORIZE SALARY INCREASE

Pursuant to Board Rule 6Gx13-4D-1.023, it is recommended that the 2000-2001 Confidential Exempt Salary Schedule be authorized. Incumbents will be placed on the 2000-2001 Salary Schedule at a step that provides a 5.0% increase effective July 1, 2000.

A-4 1. AUTHORIZE THE 2000-2001 MANAGERIAL EXEMPT (MEP) SALARY SCHEDULE

2. AUTHORIZE SALARY INCREASE

Pursuant to Board Rule 6Gx13-4D-1.022, it is recommended that the Miami-Dade County School Board authorize the 2000-2001 (MEP) Salary Schedule for managerial exempt employees. Incumbents will receive a 5.0% salary increase for the 2000-2001 fiscal year.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, effective July 1, 2000:

1. authorize the recommended 2000-2001 MEP Salary Schedule; and
2 . authorize incumbents to receive a 5.0% increase in salary.

A-6 ADOPTION OF FIVE-YEAR FACILITIES WORK PROGRAM REQUIRED BY S.235.185, FLORIDA STATUTES

During the October 1997 Special Session, the Florida Legislature created section 235.185, Florida Statutes, which requires each district to adopt a five-year facilities work program. The format of the work program has been promulgated by the Smart Schools Clearinghouse which was also established by the Legislature.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida adopt the Five-Year Facilities Work Program as required by s.235.185, Florida Statutes.

A-7 FINAL ADOPTION OF THE 2000-01 BUDGET

On July 24, 2000, the Board tentatively adopted the 2000-01 budget following the first public hearing on the budget as prescribed by Chapter 200, Florida Statutes. That tentative adopted budget included proposed millage rates, projected revenues and recommended appropriations for 2000-01 for the General Fund, Debt Service Funds, Capital Outlay Funds, Special Revenue Funds and Trust & Agency Funds.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt the 2000-01 Annual Budget which consists of the revenues and appropriations delineated on the official state budget forms and including any amendments approved by the Board following the public hearing on September 13, 2000.

B-2 REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE MANDATORY AIR CONDITIONING FOR ALL FUTURE SCHOOL BUS PURCHASES

During the month of August 2000, staff performed a national survey of selected school districts. The survey indicates that we are the only large school district located in a warm climate that does not provide transportation services to students in air conditioned buses. Additionally, recognizing that the South Florida climate, while enviable, can be uncomfortable due to excessive heat and humidity, the School Board at its July 1, 2000 meeting, directed the Superintendent to conduct a feasibility study of installing air conditioning in all school buses.

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. DEMETRIO PEREZ, JR.: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent of Schools to purchase all future buses with air conditioning.

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B-2 REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE MANDATORY AIR CONDITIONING FOR ALL FUTURE SCHOOL BUS PURCHASES

During the month of August 2000, staff performed a national survey of selected school districts. The survey indicates that we are the only large school district located in a warm climate that does not provide transportation services to students in air conditioned buses. Additionally, recognizing that the South Florida climate, while enviable, can be uncomfortable due to excessive heat and humidity, the School Board at its June 21, 2000 meeting, directed the Superintendent to conduct a feasibility study of installing air conditioning in ail school buses.

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. DEMETRIO PEREZ, JR.: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent of Schools to purchase all future buses with air conditioning.

B-7 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE ALL KINDERGARTEN AND FIRST GRADE STUDENTS WITH A PEDESTRIAN/SCHOOL BUS SAFETY EDUCATION PROGRAM

According to statistics from the University of Florida, Florida Traffic and Bicycle Safety Education Program, young children face the greatest likelihood of death or disability through traffic related injuries than from any other single cause. Students who learn safe traffic and pedestrian safety skills and concepts at an early age are more likely to apply these skills throughout their entire lives.

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to provide all kindergarten and first grade students with a pedestrian/school bus safety education program. No additional funds are required.

E-3 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
DISTRICT SUPERVISOR,
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT (LANGUAGE ARTS)

The following recommendation is made in accordance with Board Rule 6Gx13-4A-1.16. This open budgeted position is due to the retirement of the incumbent.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, appoint Ms. Jodi Bolla, currently an Instructional Support Specialist, Language Arts, MEP pay grade 20, to the open budgeted position of District Supervisor, Instructional Support (Language Arts), MEP pay grade 21, 12 months, and assign to the Division of Language Arts/Reading, effective September 14, 2000, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.

E-4 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPERVISOR,
EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT EDUCATION PROGRAMS (AUTISTIC)

The following recommendation is made in accordance with Board Rule 6Gx13-4A-1.16. This open budgeted position is due to the retirement of the incumbent.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, appoint Ms. Lourdes Camji to the open budgeted position of Instructional Supervisor, Exceptional Student Education Programs (Autistic), MEP pay grade 21, 12 months, and assign to the Office of Exceptional Student Education, effective September 14, 2000, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.

G-1 RESOLUTION NO. 3, 1999-00 GENERAL FUND FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

The Office of Budget Management has completed its review of actual receipts and expenditures through June 30, 2000, and updated entitlement notices from the Department of Education. Based on that review, the following changes to the budget, as amended through the last Board Meeting in June are recommended for approval.

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

a) Adopt Resolution No. 3, 1999-2000 General Fund Final Budget Review;
b) Adopt the Summary of Revenues & Appropriations (page 4) and the Summary of Appropriations by Function (page 9).

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

This Debt Service Resolution will recognize changes in revenues and appropriations -since Resolution No. 1.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 2, 1999-00 Debt Service Funds Budget, (1) recognizing changes in revenues and transfers from other funds, and (2) amending appropriations in the amount of $890,046 as reflected above and on the following schedules.

G-3 RESOLUTlON NO. 3,1999-00 CAPITAL OUTLAY FUNDS BUDGET

This Capital Outlay Resolution will recognize changes in revenues and appropriations since Resolution No. 2.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 3, 1999-00 Capital Outlay Funds Budget, amending revenues and appropriations, and documenting changes among object codes, as described above and summarized on page 5 of 5.

G-4 SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 3, 1999-2000 CONTRACTED PROGRAMS FUND FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

The Special Revenue Funds include the Contracted Programs Fund and the School Food Service Fund. The purpose of this resolution is to make various technical budgeted amendments to the Contracted Programs Fund budget which are required to fully comply with grant terms and/or good accounting practices, as follows:

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

a. adopt Resolution No. 3, 1999-2000 Contracted Programs Fund Final Budget Review, increasing revenues and appropriations by $4,865,865.
b. adopt the Summary of Revenues and Appropriations (page 2) and the Summary of Appropriations by Function (page 4).

G-5 RESOLUTION NO. 2, 1999-2000 FOOD SERVICE FUND FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

The Office of Budget Management and the Office of the Controller have completed a review of food service operations through June 30, 2000. This resolution decreases budgeted revenues and other sources by $3584,790; decreases appropriations by $3,151,025 and decreases fund balance by $433,765 to reflect actual results for the year. Accordingly, it is recommended that budgeted revenues and appropriations be amended as follows:

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 2, 1999-2000 Food Service Fund Final Budget Review, decreasing revenues and other sources by $3,584,790; decreasing appropriations by
$3,151,025, and decreasing ending fund balance by $433,765.

G-6 RESOLUTION NO. 1, 1999-2000 TRUST & AGENCY - EARLY RETIREMENT FUND - FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

In addition to participating in the Florida Retirement System, the School Board established an early retirement plan on July 1, 1984. The plan is non-contributory and is administered by an independent trustee.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt Resolution No. I, 1999-2000 Trust & Agency - Early Retirement Fund - Final Budget Review, increasing budgeted revenues and appropriations by $9,998 as show on the schedule on page 2 of 2.

G-67 AWARD BID #009-AA03 - ROTATING RACK OVEN

The purpose of this bid, opened on August 22, 2000, is to establish a contract, to purchase, at a firm price, a rotating rack oven, for Miami Lakes Educational Center, Culinary Arts Program. Of 55 vendors sent bid forms or card notices of this advertised bid, 7 responded, with 2 bids meeting specifications and 5 no bids.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #009-AA03 - ROTATING RACK OVEN, to purchase, at a firm price, a rotating rack oven, for Miami Lakes Educational Center, Culinary Arts Program, effective September 13, 2000, as follows:

G-69 REJECT BID #127-ZZ03 - FRESH DELIVERED MUFFINS

The purpose of this bid, opened on August 22, 2000, was to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of fresh delivered muffins, for the Department of Food and Nutrition a la carte program. This was a term bid which states that the Board may purchase quantities, as may be required, at the unit price bid, but is not obligated to purchase any guaranteed amount. Of 91 vendors sent bid forms or card notices of this advertised bid, 11 responded, with 11 no bids.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Bid #127-ZZ03 - FRESH DELIVERED MUFFINS.

G-70 AWARD BID #228-2203 - FRESH DELIVERED BAGELS

The purpose of this bid, opened on August 29, 2000, is to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of fresh delivered bagels, for the Food Service Program of the Department of Food and Nutrition a la carte program and fundraisers. This is a term bid which states that the Board may purchase quantities, as may be required, at the unit price bid, but is not obligated to purchase any guaranteed amount. Of 114 vendors sent bid forms or card notices of this advertised bid, 3 responded, with 3 bids meeting specifications.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #228-2203 - FRESH DELIVERED BAGELS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of fresh delivered bagels, for the Food Service Program of the Department of Food and Nutrition a la carte program and fundraisers, during the term of the bid, effective September 13, 2000, through December 12, 2001, as follows:

G-71 AWARD BID #024-AA10 - ADMINISTRATION OF HEPATITIS “B” VACCINE

The purpose of this bid, opened on August 29, 2000, is to establish a contract, to purchase services, at firm unit prices, as may be required, for the administration of Hepatitis “B” Vaccine, for the Office of Professional Standards. This is a term bid which states that the Board may purchase quantities, as may be required, at the unit price bid, but is not obligated to purchase any guaranteed amount. Of 46 vendors sent bid forms or card notices of this advertised bid, 5 responded, with 2 bids meeting specifications, 1 non-responsible bid and 2 no bids.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD B i d #024-AA10 - ADMINISTRATION OF HEPATITIS “B” VACCINE, to purchase services, at firm unit prices, as may be required, for the administration of Hepatitis “B” Vaccine, for the Office of Professional Standards, during the term of the bid, effective September 13, 2000, through September 12, 2001, as follows:

G-73 AWARD BID #263-2203 - FRESH DELIVERED GLAZED DOUGHNUTS

The purpose of this bid, opened on August 22, 2000, is to establish a contract, to purchase, at a firm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of fresh delivered glazed doughnuts, for the Department of Food and Nutrition a la carte program and fundraisers. This is a term bid which states that the Board may purchase quantities, as may be required, at the unit price bid, but is not obligated to purchase any guaranteed amount. Of 123 vendors sent bid forms or card notices of this advertised bid, 4 responded, with 1 bid meeting specifications and 3 no bids.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #263-2203 - FRESH DELIVERED GLAZED DOUGHNUTS, to purchase, at a firm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of fresh delivered glazed doughnuts, for the Department of Food and Nutrition a la carte program and fundraisers, during the term of the bid, effective September 13, 2000, through December 12, 2001, as follows:

G-74 REJECT BID #273-ZZ09 - SANITATION SERVICES AND CLEANING SUPPLY PROGRAM

The purpose of this bid, opened on August 8, 2000, was to establish a contract, to purchase, at a firm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of sanitation and cleaning supply services, for the Department of Food and Nutrition. Of 153 vendors sent bid forms or card notices of this advertised bid, 16 responded, with 5 bids meeting specifications and 11 no bids.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT B i d #273-ZZ09 - SANITATION SERVICES AND CLEANING SUPPLY PROGRAM, to permit rebidding, using revised specifications.

Revised Replacement

G-74 AWARD BID #273-ZZ09 - SANITATION SERVICES AND CLEANING SUPPLY PROGRAM

The purpose of this bid, opened on August 8, 2000, is to establish a contract, to purchase, at a firm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of sanitatior. and cleaning supply services, for the Department of Food and Nutrition.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #273-ZZ09 - SANITATION SERVICES AND CLEANING SUPPLY PROGRAM, to purchase, at a firm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of sanitation and cleaning supply services, for the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the bid, effective September 13, 2000, through September 12, 2001, as follows:

G-79 AWARD BID #015-AA05 - DOOR HARDWARE DISCOUNT BID

The purpose of this bid, opened on August 24, 2000, is to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm discounts, quantities, as may be required, of door hardware, for Maintenance Materials Management stock. This is a term bid which states that the Board may purchase quantities, as may be required, at the firm discount bid, but is not obligated to purchase any guaranteed amount. Of 32 vendors sent bid forms or card notices of this advertised bid, 10 responded, with 9 bids meeting specifications (not all vendors bid all items) and 1 no bid.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD B i d #015-AA05 - DOOR HARDWARE DISCOUNT BID, to purchase, at firm discounts, quantities, as may be required, of door hardware, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective November 1, 2000, through September 12, 2001, for items 1 through 14, and September 13, 2000, through September 12, 2001, for items 15 through 30, as follows:

G-85 TERMINATE AWARD OF ITEMS 7 THROUGH 9 ON BID #142-VV01M/WBE - ARMED SECURITY GUARD SERVICES III (REBID)

This bid was awarded by the Board on December 10, 1997, and renewed on December 9, 1998, and January 12, 2000, to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, services, as may be required, for armed security guards, at various locations.

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

1. TERMINATE the award of items 7 through 9, on Bid #142-VV01M/WBE - ARMED SECURITY GUARD SERVICES III (REBID), effective September 13, 2000, as follows:

G-87 TERMINATE AND RE-AWARD BID #066-ZZ01 - ARMED SECURITY GUARD SERVICES I

This bid was awarded by the Board on December 8, 1999, to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, as may be required, armed security guard services, for the zone between Gratigny Drive and County Line Road.

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

1. TERMINATE the award of items 1 through 3 on Bid #066-ZZ01 - ARMED SECURITY GUARD SERVICES I, effective September 13, 2000, as follows:

G-88 RENEW BID #019-XX03 - FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT II

The purpose of this bid, opened on July 23, 1998, was to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of various items of food service equipment, for use in the Food Service Program of the Department of Food and Nutrition.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid #019-XX03 - FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT II, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of various items of food service equipment, for use in the Food Service Program of the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the bid, effective October 1, 2000, through December 31, 2000, as follows:

K-1 SETTLEMENT OF THE CASE OF JOSEPH BISHOP v. THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT CASE NO. 99-1670-CIV-MIDDLEBROOKS

In June, 1999, the School Board was sued in the above-referenced case. The federal court trial in this matter was scheduled to commence on August 28, 2000. A Court ordered settlement conference was held on August 22, 2000 and, thereafter, a negotiated settlement was reached for Board consideration and approval.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize settlement in the case of Joseph Bishop v. The School Board of Miami-Dade Countv, Florida, U.S.D.C. Case No. 99-1670-CIV-MIDDLEBROOKS, for the sum of $175,000. The settlement will release the School Board from all claims including damages, attorneys’ fees and costs.

 

 
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