UPCOMING MEETING AGENDA

September 13, 2000


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AGENDA SECTION

| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M |


THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Miami, Florida

OFFICIAL AGENDA

SEPTEMBER 13, 2000 REGULAR BOARD MEETING 1:00 P.M.
BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING 5:01 P.M.
REGULAR PUBLIC HEARING

 

PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK TO AN AGENDA ITEM listed for this meeting and/or the REGULAR 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, SEPTEMBER 11, 2000.

PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK AT THE 5:01 P.M. BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING should submit a written request to the Superintendent of Schools, 1450 N.E. Second Avenue, Room 158, Miami, Florida 33132, NO LATER THAN 12:00 NOON, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1999.

The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, seeks public input and participation. However, the public purpose is not served when citizens become disorderly or disrupt the meeting. Accordingly, the Chair may order the removal from any School Board meeting of any person interfering with the expeditious or orderly process of the meeting provided the Chair has first issued a warning that continued interference with the orderly processes of the meeting will result in removal. §230.173, Fla.Stat.

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1:00 P.M.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION

SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS:

RECOGNITIONS:

• Le Grand Concours de Francais 2000 Award Winners

• Comer School Development Program Patrick Daly Memorial Award Winners

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: July 11, 13, 20, 25, 27; August 3, 8, 10 and 15, 2000.

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: August 23, 2000

AGENDA ITEMS RESERVED FOR CONSIDERATION

5:01 P.M. BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING

NOTE: AGENDA ITEMS A-5, A-6 AND A-7 WILL BE VOTED ON BY THE BOARD FOLLOWING THE BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING

PUBLIC HEARING

 

A. SUPERINTENDENT’S PRIORITY ITEMS

A-1 AUTHORIZATION FOR ACCEPTANCE AS THE FIRST SCHOOL DISTRICT TO BE ADOPTED BY THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR MISSING & EXPLOITED CHILDREN, A PRIVATE, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION

RECOMMENDED: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the acceptance as the first district to be adopted by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, a private, nonprofit organization. There is no cost to the district.

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

2. AUTHORIZE SALARY INCREASE

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

2. AUTHORIZE SALARY INCREASE

A-5 FINAL ADOPTION OF MILLAGE LEVY RESOLUTION FOR 2000-01

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, tentatively adopt the millage resolution for 2000-01 for a total of 9.617 mills.

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

A-7 FINAL ADOPTION OF THE 2000-01 BUDGET

A-8 RATIFICATION OF THE LABOR CONTRACT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE DADE COUNTY MAINTENANCE EMPLOYEE COMMITTEE (DCSMEC)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, ratify the labor contract with the Dade County school Maintenance Employee Committee, effective October 1, 1999 through September 30, 2002.

 

B. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS NEW BUSINESS AND ACTION ITEMS

B-1 NEW BUSINESS: BOARD MEMBERS

Individual Board members may present any new business for information and/or discussion.

B-2 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 00-31 AUTHORIZING MANDATORY AIR CONDITIONERS FOR ALL SCHOOL BUSES PURCHASED

B-3 REQUEST FOR ENDORSEMENT OF PROCLAMATION ISSUED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI RECOGNIZING SOUTH MIAMI SENIOR HIGH STUDENT JEANETTE COTO FOR HER WORK TO PREVENT UNDERAGE DRINKING

ACTION PROPOSED BY MRS. MORSE: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse the proclamation issued by The City of South Miami recognizing Jeanette Coto for her work to prevent underage drinking.

B-4 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 00-30 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENDORSING NOVEMBER 14, 2000, AS NATIONAL COMMUNITY EDUCATION DAY, "TURN ON THE LIGHTS 2000," TO BE CELEBRATED IN ALL MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. BRADDOCK: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 00-30 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorsing November 14, 2000, as National Community Education Day, "Turn on the Lights 2000," to be celebrated in all Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

B-5 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTARY VIDEO, "TO TOUCH A COMMUNITY"

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. 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

ACTION PROPOSED BY MRS. 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.

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

 

NOTICE OF MEETING OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS

OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD FOUNDATION, INC.

 

After consideration of the B agenda items, the School Board will recess temporarily. During the recess, the Board members will convene in the Board Auditorium to conduct the annual meeting of the Miami-Dade County School Board Foundation, Inc. It is expected that the Board of Directors will take action with respect to the following:

1. Consideration of Resolution 00-2 Authorizing Execution of:

a) Schedules 2000 QZAB
b) Series 2000-QZAB Supplemental Trust Agreement

2. Such other business as may come before the meeting.

 

C. DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT: EDUCATION

C-1 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ALLOW MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO SUPPORT "VICTORY DAY 2000" ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2000, AT THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FAIR AND EXPOSITION CENTER, AND ADVERTISE THE EVENT THROUGH POSTERS IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to allow Miami-Dade County Public Schools to Support "Victory Day 2000" on Saturday, November 11, 2000, at the Miami-Dade County Fair and advertise the event through posters in Miami-Dade County Public Schools. There will be no cost to the district.

C-2 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 00-27 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENDORSING NOVEMBER 27 - DECEMBER 1, 2000, AS "HIV/AIDS AWARENESS WEEK" IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 00-27 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorsing November 27 – December 1, 2000, as "HIV/AIDS Awareness Week" in Miami Dade County Public Schools.

C-9 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER IN TO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH SUNRISE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND RELATED SERVICES FOR TWO EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $72,450, FROM SEPTEMBER 14, 2000 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2001

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with Sunrise Regional Medical Center to provide educational and related services to two exceptional students, in an amount not to exceed $72,450, from September 14, 2000 through June 30, 2001. 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 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 00-29 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROCLAIMING OCTOBER 15-21, 2000, AS EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT EDUCATION WEEK IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 00-29 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, proclaiming October 15-21, 2000, as Exceptional Student Education Week in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

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, 2001

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

C-30 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: ADULT
BAVADPP CASE NO.: 063AD(99-00) DOB: 12/26/76

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in supplement material BAVADPP Case No. 063AD(99-00), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

C-31 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: ADULT
BAVADPP CASE NO.: 064AD(99-00) DOB: 5/27/83

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in supplement material BAVADPP Case No. 064AD(99-00), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

C-32 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: ADULT
BAVADPP CASE NO.: 065AD(99-00) DOB: 07/16/82

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in supplement material BAVADPP Case No. 065AD(99-00), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

 

D. DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT: SCHOOL OPERATIONS

D-1 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY AND VELASCO-QUINTERO PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES UNDER THE MIAMI-DADE YOUTH CRIME PREVENTION GRANT

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

1. authorize the Superintendent into a contractual agreement in an amount not to exceed $12,848 with Florida International University under the Miami-Dade Youth Crime Prevention International Grant from September 14, 2000 to June 8, 2001.
2. authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement in an amount not to exceed $11,340 with Velasco-Quintero Psychological Services under the Miami-Dade Youth Crime Prevention Grant from September 14, 2000 to June 8, 2001.

D-2 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO IMPLEMENT THE RECOMMENDED ACTION AS FORWARDED IN THE FEASIBILITY STUDY OF INSTALLING AIR CONDITIONING IN ALL MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS BUSES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the Air Conditioning of School Buses Feasibility Study and authorize the Superintendent of Schools to implement the recommended action.

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the out-of-state field trip to New Hyde Park, Long Island, New York, for students at Miami Sunset Senior High School from November 4, 2000 through November 11, 2000.

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the out-of-country field trip to New Brunswick, Canada, for students at Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior High School from October 5, 2000 through October 9, 2000.

 

E. DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT: PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT AND SERVICES

E-1 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NONINSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: JULY 19 - AUGUST 1, 2000

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the instructional and noninstructional appointments, reassignments, leaves, and separations as included in Personnel Action Listing 895.

E-2 APPOINTMENTS, LATERAL ASSIGNMENTS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT, PROFESSIONAL, AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR 2000-20001

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the recommendations as set forth for appointments and lateral transfers, to be effective September 14, 2000 or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.

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

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

E-5 1. AUTHORIZE THE 2000-2001 SALARY SCHEDULE IO

2. AUTHORIZE SALARY INCREASE

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

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

E-6 CONFIRMATION FOR PAYMENT FOR HALF OF THE COMMERCIAL PACKAGE INSURANCE POLICY INSURING BOTH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND MIAMI-DADE COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOR NEW WORLD SCHOOL OF THE ARTS

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

1. authorize the confirmation of payment for a commercial package insurance policy secured by Miami-Dade County Public Schools and Miami-Dade Community College with Hartford Fire Insurance Company (A.M. Best A+XV), through Marsh, Inc., with each entity to pay half of the total annual premium, effective August 1, 2000 to August 1, 2001, with the Board’s share of premium for this renewal of $16, 223.08 with funds to come from the Board’s general liability insurance budget; and
2. authorize two additional one-year renewals, pending Board approval.

E-7 RENEWAL OF BOILER AND MACHINERY INSURANCE COVERAGE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the renewal of its boiler and machinery insurance coverage for the second year of its three year renewal, effective September 13, 2000 to September 13, 2001, with Hartford Steam Boiler and Inspection Insurance Company (A.M. Best A+XV), at an annual premium of $75,000, subject to annual re-rate based upon insured values for the third year renewal and Board approval.

E-8 ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION

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. Sheiler Riggins, Bus Aide, North Transportation Center.

E-9 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
LATHAWN N. HAGGINS - SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
SOUTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective September 13, 2000, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Lathawn N. Haggins, School Bus Driver, at South Transportation Center, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

E-10 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
THEODORE E. ROBERTS - SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective September 13, 2000, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Theodore E. Roberts, School Bus Driver, at North Transportation Center, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

E-11 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
DESHONNA N. HALL - BUS AIDE
NORTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective September 13, 2000, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Deshonna N. Hall, Bus Aide, at North Transportation Center, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

E-12 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
SAMUEL COOK - HEAD CUSTODIAN
OJUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective September 13, 2000, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Samuel Cook, Head Custodian, at Ojus Elementary School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

E-13 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
CLEMENTINE SCOTT - BUS AIDE
SOUTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective September 13, 2000, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Clementine Scott, Bus Aide, South Transportation Center, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

E-14 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
CYNTHIA DELANCY - PART-TIME FOOD SERVICE WORKER II
CORAL REEF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective September 13, 2000, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Cynthia Delancy, Part-time Food Service Worker II, at Coral Reef Senior High School, for 10 workdays.

E-15 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
HOPE L. SPEIGHTS - PART-TIME FOOD SERVICE WORKER II
CORAL REEF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective September 13, 2000, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Hope L. Speights, Part-time Food Service Worker II, at Coral Reef Senior High School, for 10 workdays.

E-16 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
CAROLYN E. MILLS - SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective September 13, 2000, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Carolyn E. Mills, School Bus Driver, at North Transportation Center, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

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

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.

E-18 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
JODI SINGER - TEACHER
NORTH MIAMI BEACH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective September 13, 2000, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Jodi Singer, Teacher at North Miami Beach Senior High School, for 30 days.

E-19 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE

E-20 ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION

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. Erica F. Richardson, Bus Aide, North Transportation Center.

 

F. DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT: FEDERAL PROGRAMS AND GRANTS ADMINISTRATION

F-1 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE DEPARTMENT FOR FUNDING THE CREATING A NETWORK OF SISTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM, EFFECTIVE AS OF 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 and enter into a contractual agreement with the State Department, in the amount of $96,700, for funding the Creating a Network of Sister Schools Program, effective as of September 1, 2000 through August 31, 2001;
2. extend this contractual agreement, 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 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-2 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING THE FLORIDA LEARN AND SERVE AMERICA GRANT PROGRAM, EFFECTIVE AS OF 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 Florida Department of Education, in the total amount of $42,778, for funding under the Florida Learn and Serve America Grant Program, effective as of September 1, 2000 through August 31, 2001;
2. extend these grant awards, 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 projects; 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-3 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT (IDEA), TO FUND IDEA, PART B, DISCRETIONARY SUPPLEMENT, EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 14, 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 $695,198, for funding under the individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), to fund IDEA, Part B, Discretionary Supplement, effective September 14, 2000 – 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 it is 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 FUNDING UNDER THE ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY LITERACY ACT, 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 total amount of $50,000, for funding under the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act, 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-5 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR THE VIRTUAL INSTRUCTIONAL PARTNERS PROJECT UNDER THE ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY LITERACY ACT, 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 total amount of $50,000, for the Virtual Instructional Partners Project under the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act, 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-6 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE RADISSON MART PLAZA HOTEL AND CONVENTION CENTER TO PROVIDE SERVICES RELATED TO THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS TITLE I FALL PARENT CONFERENCE, OCTOBER 6, 2000 THROUGH OCTOBER 7, 2000

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement, in an amount not to exceed $40 per person, with the Radisson Mart Plaza Hotel and Convention Center to provide services related to the Miami-Dade County Public Schools Title I Fall Parent Conference, October 6, 2000 through October 7, 2000.

 

G. CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER: FINANCIAL AFFAIRS

G-1 RESOLUTION NO. 3, 1999-2000 GENERAL FUND FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

G-2 RESOLUTION NO. 2, 1999-2000 DEBT SERVICE FUNDS FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

G-3 RESOLUTION NO. 3, 1999-2000 CAPITAL OUTLAY BUDGET FUNDS FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

G-4 RESOLUTION NO. 3, 1999-2000 CONTRACTED PROGRAMS FUNDS FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

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

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

G-11 APPROVAL OF ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR 1999-2000

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

1. approve the Annual Financial Report for 1999-2000; and
2. authorize the Superintendent to submit the approved report to the Florida Department of Education.

G-12 NON-EXPENDABLE PERSONAL PROPERTY INVENTORY REPORTS FOR APRIL, MAY AND JUNE 2000

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Non-Expendable Personal Property Inventory Deletions containing 4,728 items in the amount of $10,4443,145 and Recoveries containing 57 items in the amount of $137,127 to update the records as indicated in April, May and June 2000 reports.

G-21 CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION (COPs), SERIES 2000A

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution 00-20 authorizing the issuance of up to $108,000,000 in Certificates of Participation under the Master Lease Purchase Agreement, which will be repaid from impact fee collections.

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.

(1)

Bid #076-ZZ02M/WBE – FLOOR TILES AND SUPPLIES, to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of floor tiles and supplies, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective March 15, 2000, through February 28, 2001. This supplemental award is requested due to an increase in the number of Maintenance and Operations portable projects and other special projects. Last contract usage averaged $14,636.05 per month, while this year’s usage has averaged $24,684.85 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

M/WBE Eligibility

-- General African American Male

1.

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

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL

$ 138,063.57
$ 0
$ 158,154.63

(2)

Bid #083-ZZ10 – PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS – BUS DRIVERS, SOUTH OF FLAGLER STREET, to establish a contract, at a firm unit price, to administer physical examinations of bus drivers, south of Flagler Street, for the Department of Transportation, during the term of the bid, effective January 7, 2000, through January 6, 2001. This supplemental award is requested due to increased usage on this bid. These services were awarded to vendors geographically, north and south of Flagler Street. The vendor for the bid, north of Flagler Street, was cited for poor performance and subsequently defaulted by the Board. During this process, employees were instructed to utilize the bid, south of Flagler Street, until an award was made for the north region. This year’s usage has average $3,750 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

M/WBE Eligibility

-- General Hispanic Female

1.

PREVENTIVE MEDICINE TESTING CENTERS, INC.
D.B.A. GLOBAL MRO ™
5201 RAVENSWOOD ROAD, SUITE 121
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33312
OWNER: MARIA E. RODRIGUEZ,
PRESIDENT/C.E.O. (HF)

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL

$ 30,000.00
$ 0
$ 15,000.00

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

P.O. DATE
P.O. NO.
VENDOR
AMOUNT

07/28/00

K00678133

YORK INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
3300 CORPORATE AVENUE, SUITE 114
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33331

$ 21,995.00

G-63 REPORT PURCHASES MADE UTILIZING OTHER GOVERNMENT BIDS

P.O. DATE
P.O. NO.
VENDOR
AMOUNT

06/26/00

A01823202

J.C. WHITE OFFICE FURNITURE
10125 N.W. 19 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: VICKI L. KIRSNER, PRESIDENT

 

$ 10,859.69

07/28/00

K00678359

LEESBURG CONCRETE COMPANY, INC.
2008 GRIFFIN ROAD
LEESBURG, FL 34748
OWNER: LANNIE THOMAS, PRESIDENT

$ 41,621.00

08/02/00

K01842416

DANIEL MOVING SYSTEMS, INC.
5600 N.W. 32 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33142
OWNER: PHILLIP M. DANIEL, PRESIDENT

$ 16,900.00

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 Broward County, Florida, Bid #20-104X – FROZEN DESSERTS (LOW FAT ICE CREAM, ICE CREAM, ETC.), to purchase frozen desserts, for the Department of Food and Nutrition, for a total amount of $160,878.32.
2. The School Board of Broward County, Florida, Bid #98-288T – LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS, to purchase propane gas, for the Division of Energy, Communications and Fiscal Management, for a total amount of $350,000.

G-65 AWARD BID #242-ZZ06 – RHYTHM INSTRUMENTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #242-ZZ06 – RHYTHM INSTRUMENTS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of rhythm instruments, for various schools, during the term of the bid, effective September 13, 2000, through September 12, 2001, as follows:

1. INTERSTATE MUSIC SUPPLY
13819 WEST NATIONAL AVENUE
NEW BERLIN, WI 53151 EST. $ 15.96
OWNER: MIKE CASCIO, PRESIDENT

2. KEYBOARD WORLD
941 NORTH MILITARY TRAIL
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33415 EST. $ 14,733.00
OWNER: MARLENE REPKA, PRESIDENT

3. MUSIC ARTS ENTERPRISES
3301 DAVIE BOULEVARD
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33312 EST. $ 98.00
OWNER: KENNETH KATZ, PRESIDENT

4. RHYTHM BAND INSTRUMENTS, INC.
P.O. BOX 126
FORT WORTH, TX 76101-0126 EST. $ 36,253.30
OWNER: BOB BERGIN, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

5. WHITTAKER MUSIC
2222 BELLFLOWER BOULEVARD
LONG BEACH, CA 90815 EST. $ 11,580.80
OWNER: RAVENE WHITTAKER, VICE PRESIDENT

6. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $62,681.06. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-66 AWARD BID #261-ZZ07 – AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE PLATFORMS (REBID)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #261-ZZ07 – AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE PLATFORMS (REBID), to purchase, at firm prices, aircraft maintenance platforms, for George T. Baker Aviation School, effective September 13, 2000, as follows:

1. TRONAIR, INC.
1740 EBER ROAD
HOLLAND, OH 43528 $ 44,766.00
OWNER: KENNETH BROWN, PRESIDENT

2. The award amount shall not exceed $44,766. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

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

G-68 RENEW BID #039-VV03 – FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT I

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid #039-VV03 – FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT I, 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:

1. FESCO
17852 N.E. 5 AVENUE
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL 33162 EST. $ 17,279.82
OWNER: JUDITH MERRITT (WF)

2. LACE FOODSERVICE CORPORATION
P.O. BOX 652953
MIAMI, FL 33265 EST. $ 174,087.02
OWNER: LUIS H. FERNANDEZ, PRESIDENT (HM)

3. LEE EQUIPMENT COMPANY
1000 PEMBROKE ROAD
HALLANDALE, FL 33009 EST. $ 12,520.67
OWNER: LEE GOODMAN, C.E.O./PRESIDENT

4. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $203,887.51.

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

G-70 AWARD BID #228-ZZ03 – FRESH DELIVERED BAGELS

G-71 AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS #024-AA10 – ADMINISTRATION OF HEPATITIS "B" VACCINE

G-72 AWARD BID #264-ZZ05 – TWO-PIECE FILE STORAGE BOX (REBID)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #264-ZZ05 – TWO-PIECE FILE STORAGE BOX (REBID), to purchase, at a firm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of two-piece file storage boxes, for Records and Forms Management, during the term of the bid, effective September 13, 2000, through September 12, 2001, as follows:

1. AVON CORRUGATED COMPANY
121 N.E. 179 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33162-1016 EST. $ 18,530.00
OWNER: SELWYN CAIN, PRESIDENT

2. Grant an exception to the requirement for awarding term bids and requesting supplemental awards approved by the Board on January 22, 1997.
3. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $18,530. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-73 AWARD BID #263-ZZ03 – FRESH DELIVERED GLAZED DOUGHNUTS

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

G-75 RENEW BID #035-XX10 – ASPHALT PAVING, RESURFACING AND DRAINAGE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid #035-XX10 – ASPHALT PAVING, RESURFACING AND DRAINAGE, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of asphalt paving, resurfacing and drainage, for Maintenance and Operations, during the term of the bid, effective October 21, 2000, through January 20, 2001, as follows:

1. SOUTHEASTERN ENGINEERING CONTRACTORS, INC.
12054 N.W. 98 AVENUE
HIALEAH GARDENS, FL 33018 EST. $ 82,939.53
OWNER: EDUARDO DOMINGUEZ, P.E., PRESIDENT(HM)

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $82,939.53.

G-76 RENEW BID #048-XX10 – REINFORCED CONCRETE AND ASSOCIATED SERVICES (SUPPLY AND INSTALL)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid #048-XX10 – REINFORCED CONCRETE AND ASSOCIATED SERVICES (SUPPLY AND INSTALL), to supply and install, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of reinforced concrete and associated services, for Maintenance and Operations, during the term of the bid, effective October 9, 2000, through January 8, 2001, as follows:

1. INLAND ENGINEERING CONTRACTORS, INC.
6595 N.W. 36 STREET, SUITE 307
MIAMI, FL 33166 EST. $ 65,616.08
OWNER: JOHN M. BANDOS, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $65,616.08.

G-77 AWARD BID #238-ZZ10 – AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #238-ZZ10 – AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT, to purchase, at firm prices, air conditioning equipment, for various Miami-Dade County Public Schools locations, for Maintenance and Operations, effective September 13, 2000, as follows:

1. ADDISON PRODUCTS
C/O JOHN GRAVES AND ASSOCIATES
4610 S.W. 75 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33155 $ 16,948.00
OWNER: DICK DRIGGS, CHAIRMAN

2. ASSOCIATED AIR PRODUCTS, INC.
2125 NORTH COMMERCE PARKWAY
WESTON, FL 33326 $ 46,311.00
OWNER: WALTER C. DICKINSON, PRESIDENT

3. THE TRANE COMPANY
7415 N.W. 19 STREET, SUITE C
MIAMI, FL 33126 $ 61,922.28
OWNER: EMMANUEL A. KAMPOURIS
CHAIRMAN, PRESIDENT, AND C.E.O.

4. The award amount shall not exceed $125,181.28. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-78 AWARD BID #234-ZZ09 – EQUIPMENT REPAIR TAGS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #234-ZZ09 – EQUIPMENT REPAIR TAGS, to purchase, at a firm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of equipment repair tags, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective September 13, 2000, through September 12, 2001, as follows:

1. DODD PRINTERS, INC.
7550 WEST 2 COURT
HIALEAH, FL 33014 EST. $ 1,940.56
OWNER: NATIONWIDE GRAPHICS

2. Accept payment of liquidated damages in the amount of $46.48, from Atlantic Litho-Print, Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, for Item 1 – Equipment repair tag.
3. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $1,940.56. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

 

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

G-80 RENEW BID #020-ZZ09 – SHIRTS AND JACKETS, SCHOOL MONITOR

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid #020-ZZ09 – SHIRTS AND JACKETS, SCHOOL MONITOR, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of school monitor shirts and jackets, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective October 20, 2000, through October 19, 2001, as follows:

1. SCHOOL DAZE UNIFORMS, INC.
500 N.W. 24 STREET, SUITE D
MIAMI, FL 33127 EST. $ 21,230.77
OWNER: RITA LAWHORN, PRESIDENT (AF)

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $21,230.77.

G-81 AWARD BALANCE OF BID #204-ZZ06 – PAPER: ART, DRAWING AND CLASSROOM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD balance of 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 September 13, 2000, through August 22, 2001, as follows:

1. PAPER SOURCE INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
P.O. BOX 667867
MIAMI, FL 33166-9407 EST. $ 22,829.95
OWNER: JAMES TEXIDOR, PRESIDENT

2. PYRAMID SCHOOL PRODUCTS
6510 NORTH 54 STREET
TAMPA, FL 33610-1908 EST. $ 75,027.45
OWNER: JOHN O. MILLER, VICE PRESIDENT

3. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $97,857.40. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-82 AWARD BID #001-AA06 – PAPER: MULTIPURPOSE XEROGRAPHIC I

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #001-AA06 – PAPER: MULTIPURPOSE XEROGRAPHIC I, to establish a pre-approved list of vendors, to purchase quantities, as may be required, of xerographic paper, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective September 13, 2000, through September 12, 2001, as follows:

1. OFFICE DEPOT
13794 N.W. 4 STREET, SUITE 200
SUNRISE, FL 33325
OWNER: WILLIAM SEERING, PRESIDENT

2. THE PAPER CORPORATION
P.O. BOX 599
DES MOINES, IA 50302
OWNER: DEAN L. NIMS, PRESIDENT

3. SOUTHEASTERN PAPER PRODUCTS, INC.
5000 S.W. 75 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: FERNANDO SIMAN, JR., PRESIDENT

4. UNISOURCE WORLDWIDE, INC.
4151 WOODCOCK DRIVE
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32207
OWNER: LEE M. THOMAS, C.E.O.

5. XPEDX ™
AN INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY
P.O. BOX 37889
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32236
OWNER: TOM COSTELLO, PRESIDENT

6. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $904,937.60. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-83 AWARD BID #002-AA06M/WBE – PAPER: MULTIPURPOSE XEROGRAPHIC II

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #002-AA06M/WBE – PAPER: MULTIPURPOSE XEROGRAPHIC II, to establish a pre-approved list of vendors, to purchase quantities, as may be required, of xerographic paper, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective September 13, 2000, through September 12, 2001, as follows:

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

2. THE BEAR GROUP, INC.
18520 N.W 67 AVENUE, #230
MIAMI, FL 33015
OWNER: RAYMOND DUNN, SR., PRESIDENT (AM)

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

4. GLOBAL ASSOCIATES
8034 WILES ROAD, SUITE 125
CORAL SPRINGS, FL 33067
OWNER: AGNES OYEWALE, PRESIDENT (AM)

5. TROMPEX CORPORATION
13380 S.W. 131 STREET, SUITE 126
MIAMI, FL 33186
OWNER: TIM OKOINYAN, PRESIDENT (AM)

6. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $906,010. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-84 RENEW BID #061-XX07 – ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER’S (OEM) PARTS FOR SCHOOL BUSES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid #061-XX07 – ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER’S (OEM) PARTS FOR SCHOOL BUSES, to purchase, at firm discounts/mark-ups, quantities, as may be required, of original equipment manufacturer’s (OEM) parts for school buses, for the Department of Transportation/Vehicle Maintenance, during the term of the bid, effective October 25, 2000, through October 24, 2001, as follows:

1. PALMETTO FORD TRUCK SALES, INC.
7245 N.W. 36 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166 EST. $ 120,489.57
OWNER: H.W. GRANT, PRESIDENT

2. RECHTIEN INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS, INC.
7227 N.W. 74 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33166 EST. $ 806,353.31
OWNER: R.C. RECHTIEN, PRESIDENT

3. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $926,842.88.

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

G-86 RENEW BID #021-ZZ01M/WBE – ARMED SECURITY GUARD SERVICES II

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid #021-ZZ01M/WBE – ARMED SECURITY GUARD SERVICES II, to purchase, at firm unit prices, services, as may be required, of armed security guards, for various schools and departments located between Flagler Street and Coral Way, during the term of the bid, effective October 1, 2000, through September 30, 2001, as follows:

1. GABRIEL SECURITY CORPORATION, INC.
6600 N.W. 27 AVENUE, #109
MIAMI, FL 33147 EST. $187,122.67
OWNER: ADEBOLA G. ADEIFE, PRESIDENT (AM)

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $187,122.67.

G-87 TERMINATE AND REAWARD BID #066-ZZ01 – ARMED SECURITY GUARD SERVICES I

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

G-89 AWARD BID #213-ZZ09 – PRINTING AND BINDING EQUIPMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #213-ZZ09 – PRINTING AND BINDING EQUIPMENT, to purchase, at firm prices, printing and binding equipment, for the Department of Graphics and Materials Production, effective September 13, 2000, as follows:

1. ATLANTIC BINDING AND LAMINATING, INC.
745 SHOTGUN ROAD
SUNRISE, FL 33326 $ 79,200.00
OWNER: VICKI ARONSON, PRESIDENT

2. The award amount shall not exceed $79,200. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-90 AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS #260-ZZ10 – PSYCHIATRIC CONSULTATION SERVICES FOR UP TO 16 SCHOOLS WITH FULL-TIME CLASSES FOR SEVERELY EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED STUDENTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Request For Proposals #260-ZZ10 – PSYCHIATRIC CONSULTATION SERVICES FOR UP TO 16 SCHOOLS WITH FULL-TIME CLASSES FOR SEVERELY EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED STUDENTS, to establish a contract, at a firm price, to obtain the professional services of one or more qualified psychiatrists, to provide on-site psychiatric consultation to assist in the diagnosis and programming of students assigned to full-time programs, for severely emotionally disturbed, in elementary and secondary programs, serving severely emotionally disturbed students and other sites, as needed districtwide, for the Division of Exceptional Student Education, during the term of the proposal, effective October 1, 2000, through June 30, 2001, as follows:

1. THE CHILDREN’S PSYCHIATRIC CENTER, INC.
15490 N.W. 7 AVENUE, SUITE 200
MIAMI, FL 33169 EST. $ 26,000.00
OWNER: STEPHEN J. MAKAR, PRESIDENT

2. LBA MEDICAL OFFICES, INC.
2901 WEST OAKLAND PARK BOULEVARD, SUITE A-20
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33311 EST. $ 23,400.00
OWNER: LOUIS B. ANTOINE, M.D., FAAP, PRESIDENT

3. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $49,400. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

H. DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

H-11 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) REGARDING PROVISIONS OF THE LABOR CONTRACT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (MDCPS) AND THE UNITED TEACHERS OF DADE (UTD) RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF AN EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR OF 250 SCHOOL DAYS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE (DJJ)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the proposed Miami-Dade County Public Schools/United Teachers of Dade memorandum of Understanding authorizing the extended school year for the Department of Juvenile Justice, effective August 25, 2000.

H-12 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AUTHORIZING SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN WAIVERS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the proposed MDCPS/UTD Memorandum of Understanding authorizing School Improvement Plan waivers, effective September 13, 2000.

 

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 FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 00-25 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 9-13, 2000, AS NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH WEEK

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt Resolution No. 00-25 proclaiming the week of October 9-13, 2000, as National School Lunch Week.

I-3 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into contractual agreements with the aforementioned community-based organizations for the amounts indicated. This authorization is contingent on inclusion of adequate funding in the General Fund Budget as adopted.

I-4 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO DESIGNATE OCTOBER 15 – 25, 2000, AS "TRICK-OR-TREAT" FOR UNICEF DAYS; AND ALLOW MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS’ STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN AN ELEMENTARY-WIDE TRICK-OR-TREAT FOR UNICEF DRIVE

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

1) designate October 15 – 25, 2000, as "Trick-or-Treat" for UNICEF Days; and
2) allow Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ students to participate in an elementary-wide trick-or-treat for UNICEF drive.

There will be no cost to the district.

I-5 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO HOST THE MULTILINGUAL SUMMIT – PREPARING FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH THE RADISSON MART PLAZA HOTEL AND ITS REQUIRED SUBCONTRACTORS

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

1. host the one-day Multilingual Summit – Preparing for Economic Development on April 19 and 20, 2001; and
2. enter into contractual agreements with the Radisson Mart Plaza Hotel and required subcontractors to provide facilities and services for the conference with anticipated costs to be approximately $44,000 to be covered by vendors.

The cost of the contracts will be included in the 2000-2001 Trust and Agency account, Program 9858.

 

J. CHIEF FACILITIES OFFICER: FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION

J-1 RENEWAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR USE OF VARIOUS SCHOOL SITES FOR THE OPERATION OF HEAD START CENTERS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the renewal of the lease agreement with Miami-Dade County to allow use of various school sites for the operation of Head Start Centers, at an annual rental rate of $1.00. The term of the renewal option period will commence December 1, 2000, and will end November 30, 2001. All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement will remain unchanged.

J-2 RENEWAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH BISCAYNE MANAGEMENT CORPORATION FOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE SPACE AT THE 1444 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD BUILDING

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the renewal of the lease agreement with Biscayne Management Corporation for 9,985 square feet of administrative office space in the 1444 Biscayne Boulevard Building, at an annual rental amount not to exceed $188,716.50. The term of the option period will commence January 25, 2001, and will end January 24, 2002. All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement will remain unchanged.

J-3 EXTENSION OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH BISCAYNE INVESTMENT CORPORATION FOR 150 PARKING SPACES IN THE 1444 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD BUILDING GARAGE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the extension of the lease agreement with Biscayne Investment Corporation, for use of a parking garage for District staff and visitors, at a monthly rental amount not to exceed $4,200, and an annual rental amount not to exceed $50,200, for the period of November 20, 2000 through November 19, 2001. All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement will remain unchanged.

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

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.

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

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

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

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 above and to negotiate for the purchase of same.

J-7 AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE FOR THE PURCHASE OF LAND FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PRIMARY LEARNING CENTER "R"

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

J-8 GRANT OF EASEMENT TO FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY AT THE FELIX VARELA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL SITE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and the Secretary to execute a grant of easement agreement with Florida Power and Light Company, for the installation of an easement as described, on the Felix Varela Senior High School site.

J-9 GRANT OF EASEMENT TO FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY ON A TRACT OF LAND ADJACENT TO PRIMARY LEARNING CENTER "U"

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

J-25 APPROVAL OF AN EXCEPTION TO THE STANDARD SITE SIZE FOR VARIOUS SCHOOLS

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

1. approve the exception to the existing site size for an Addition @West Miami Middle (S/S CC1) and Booker T. Washington Senior High School; and
2. authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Commissioner of Education at the Florida Department of Education, the Board-approved site exceptions.

J-26 CHANGE ORDER NO. 3
PROJECT NO. A-0574
LEASE - PURCHASE DEVELOPMENT SENIOR HIGH
FELIX VARELA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
SW 96 STREET & 152 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade county, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 3 on Project No. A-0574, Lease-purchase Development Senior High, Felix Varela Senior High School, for an extra of $56,544.

J-27 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 4
PROJECT NO., A-0590
ADDITION, RENOVATION AND REMODELING
WHISPERING PINES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
18929 SW 89 ROAD, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade county, Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 4 on Project No. A-0590, Addition, Renovation and Remodeling, Whispering Pines Elementary School, for a credit of $8,147.

J-28 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 9
PROJECT NO. A-0592
MAINTENANCE/MATERIALS WAREHOUSE AND OFFICES
M-DCPS MAINTENANCE/MATERIALS AND FACILITIES OPERATIONS
12525 NW 28 AVENUE, OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade county, Florida, confirm/approve Change Order No. 9 on Project No. A-0592, Maintenance/Materials Warehouse and offices, M-DCPS Maintenance/Materials and Facilities Operation, for an extra of $46,201 and a time extension of 227 days.

J-29 CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. BB-0022
INTERIOR PAINTING
HIALEAH MIAMI LAKES SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
7977 WEST 12 AVENUE, HIALEAH, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade county, Florida, confirm/approve Change Order No. 2 on Project No. BB-0022, Interior Painting, Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High School, for an extra of $27,120 and a time extension of 38 days.

J-30 AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH DIEZ-MORA ARCHITECTS, INC., TO REFLECT THE COMPANY’S NAME CHANGE TO MORA ARCHITECTURAL PARTNERSHIP, INC., AND TO DECREASE THEIR ROLE DURING CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION FOR THE ADDITIONS, REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS PROJECT AT W.R. THOMAS MIDDLE SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. A-0419

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the amendment to the agreement dated June 8, 1994 with Diez-Mora Architects, Inc., for the additions, remodeling and renovations project at W.R. Thomas Middle School, for the following considerations:

1. to reflect the company’s name change and transfer all future contractual obligations to Mora Architectural Partnership, Inc.;
2. to decrease the A/E’s role during construction administration for the negotiated fees as stated;
3. all other existing terms and conditions shall remain in force; and
4. authorize the Superintendent to provide written notification of this action to Mora Architectural Partnership, Inc.

 

K. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

K-1 JOSEPH BISHOP V. THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA - U.S.D.C. CASE NO. 99-1670-CIV-MIDDLEBROOKS PROPOSED SETTLEMENT

K-2 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA V. BORELLI & ASSOCIATES, ARCHITECTS PLANNERS, P.A. (William H. Turner TECHNICAL ARTS HIGH SCHOOL), CASE NO. 97-3070 CA 15, SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve and authorize settlement by approving the arrangement whereby the Board would be accepting payment of $440,000 and Dayco-Astaldi Construction Company will be accepting $100,000 to be paid by the Defendants in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, v. Borelli & Associates, Architects Planners, P.A., Case No. 97-3070 CA 15.

K-20 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-6A-1.05, EMERGENCY CLOSING OF SCHOOL(S)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt Board Rule 6Gx13-6A-1.05, Emergency Closing of School(s), and authorize the Superintendent file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective September 13, 2000.

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt Board Rule 6Gx13-4D-1.022, Manual of Procedures for managerial Exempt Personnel, and the document, Manual of Procedures for Managerial Exempt Personnel (MEP), which is incorporated by reference and is part of this rule, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective September 13, 2000.

 

L. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS CORRESPONDENCE, REPORTS AND OTHER INFORMATION

L-1 CORRESPONDENCE, REPORTS AND OTHER INFORMATION

Individual Board members may present correspondence addressed to them, reports from various committees on which they serve as School Board liaison, and other education related information of interest to the public. This item is pre-taped and will be aired upon conclusion of the Board meeting.

 

 

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