MEETING AGENDA

October 11, 2000

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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, OCTOBER 9, 2000.

9:00 A.M.

CALL TO ORDER

The School Board will recess for an attorney-client session to discuss the case of Herbert Pate, et al. v. Dade County School Board, et al. It is anticipated this meeting will take approximately one (1) hour. This meeting will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of section 286.011(8), Fla. Stat. The Regular School Board meeting will be convened at 1:00 P.M.

1:00 P.M.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION

SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS:

RECOGNITIONS:	• Council for Exceptional Children Award of Excellence Winner
	• National Job Corps Alpha Award Winners

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: August 17, 22, 24, 29; September 5, 7, 12, 19, and 26, 2000

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: September 13, 2000

AGENDA ITEMS RESERVED FOR CONSIDERATION

PUBLIC HEARING

A. SUPERINTENDENT’S PRIORITY ITEMS

A-1 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION FOR FUNDING THE URBAN SYSTEMIC PROGRAM, EFFECTIVE AS OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2000 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2005; AND TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE ON MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE IMPROVEMENT

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

1. accept a grant award from the National Science Foundation, in the amount of $11,861,380, for funding the Urban System Program, effective of September 1, 2000 through August 31, 2005;
2. establish a task force on mathematics and science improvement;
3. 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 complete the scope of the project; and
4. Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency with such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

A-2 RECOMMENDATION FROM THE TASK FORCE ON ETHICS, THAT THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD ESTABLISH A BLUE RIBBON COMMISSION ON ETHICS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the recommendation of the Task Force on Ethics.

A-3 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 00-42 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENDORSING NOVEMBER 12-18, 2000, AS AMERICAN EDUCATION WEEK, TO BE OBSERVED IN ALL OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY’S PUBLIC SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 00-42 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorsing November 12-18, 2000, as American Education Week, to be observed in all of Miami-Dade County’s public schools.

A-4 JOIN IN THE APPLICATION OF THE HOMELESS ASSISTANCE CENTER TO REMOVE RESTRICTIONS

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

1. authorize the Superintendent to execute the application of the Homeless Assistance Center to eliminate all 13 conditions contained in the Special Exemption that govern the operations of the 1550 North Miami Homeless Assistance Center and
2. authorize the attorneys for the Community Partnership for the Homeless, Inc., to serve as attorneys in fact for the Board, in making statements advocating the elimination of the 13 conditions to the Special Exemption.

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. 00-33 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENDORSING HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH, OCTOBER 2000

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. PÉREZ, JR.: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 00-33 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorsing Hispanic Heritage Month, October 2000.

B-3 DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO PROVIDE A RESPONSE AND A PLAN OF ACTION TO THE FINAL REPORT OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY GRAND JURY, FALL TERM A.D. 1999

B-4 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 00-34 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE RECOGNITION OF OCTOBER 2000 AS ITALIAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE AND CULTURE MONTH, AND AUTHORIZE ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS TO FOSTER RELATED ACTIVITIES

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

1. approve Resolution No. 00-34 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, supporting recognition of October 2000 as Italian-American Heritage and Culture Month; and
2. direct the Superintendent to encourage staff, students, parents, and the community-at-large to observe Italian-American Heritage and Culture Month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.

B-5 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 00-41 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING THE REVEREND JOHN A. FERGUSON FOR HIS OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE COMMUNITY

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. STINSON: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 00-41 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring the Reverend John A. Ferguson for his outstanding leadership and contributions to the community.

B-6 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO AUTHORIZE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SOUTH FLORIDA EXECUTIVE INSTITUTE AT FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

C. DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT: EDUCATION

C-1 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT 20 DIGITAL PIANOS FROM THE YAMAHA CORPORATION TO BE USED IN THE MUSIC SUITE AT WHISPERING PINES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept 20 digital pianos form the Yamaha Corporation to be used in the music suite at Whispering Pines Elementary School. No local funds are required.

C-2 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 00-32 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2000 AS NATIONAL COMPUTER LEARNING MONTH IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 00-32 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, proclaiming the month of October 2000 as National Computer Learning Month in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

C-3 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH CO-NECT, INC., TO EXTEND THE ORIGINAL FEEDERNET GRANT FOR CYPRESS ELEMENTARY, RIVIERA MIDDLE, AND SOUTHWEST MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS AND TO EXPAND THE PROJECT TO G. HOLMES BRADDOCK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $160,000, FROM OCTOBER 12, 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 Conect, Inc., to extend the original FeederNet grant for Cypress Elementary, Riviera Middle, and Southwest Miami Senior High schools, and to expand the project to G. Holmes Braddock Senior High School, in an amount not to exceed $160,000, from October 12, 2000 through June 30, 2001. The appropriation for this item is included in the General Fund of the 2000-2001 Adopted Budget.

C-4 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA MEMORIAL COLLEGE WHEREBY MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS WILL PROVIDE AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$50,000, IN SUPPORT OF THE HEADS UP PROGRAM, FROM OCTOBER 12, 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 Memorial College whereby Miami-Dade County Public Schools will provide an amount not to exceed $50,000, in support of the Heads Up program, from October 12, 2000 through June 30, 2001; and
2. grant an exception to School Board Rule 6Gx13-3F-1.021.

The appropriation for this item is included in the General Fund of the 2000-2001 Adopted Budget.

C-5 REQUEST FOR RENEWED ENDORSEMENT OF OCTOBER 23 - OCTOBER 31, 2000, AS RED RIBBON WEEK IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENCOURAGE CONTINUED DISTRICT AND SCHOOL PARTICIPATION

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

1. renew its endorsement of October 23 - October 31, 2000, as Red Ribbon Week in Miami-Dade County Public Schools; and
2. authorize the Superintendent to encourage continued district and school participation.

C-10 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO AMEND THE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH DADE MARINE INSTITUTE, AT A TOTAL COST NOT TO EXCEED $864,816, RETROACTIVE FROM JULY 1, 2000 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2001

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to amend the contractual agreement with Dade Marine institute, at a total cost not to exceed $864,816, retroactive from July 1, 2000 through June 30, 2001. The appropriation for this item is included in the General Fund of the 2000-2001 Adopted Budget

C-11 CONFIRM A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT COUNCIL OF SOUTH FLORIDA TO EXTEND THE OPERATIONS OF THE WORK AND GAIN ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFIENCY (WAGES) CAREER CENTERS, FROM OCTOBER 1, 2000 THROUGH NOVEMBER 1, 2000

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm a contractual agreement with the Training and Employment Council of South Florida to extend the operations of the Work and Gain Economic Self-Sufficiency (WAGES) Career Service Centers, from October 1, 2000 through November 1, 2000, and for an additional 30 days if necessary. No local funds are required.

C-12 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT, WHEREBY COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS, INC., WILL PROVIDE THREE AMERICORPS MEMBERS TO WORK WITH PARENTS AND CHILDREN ENROLLED IN THE VIRTUAL INSTRUCTIONAL PARTNERS GRANT, AT A COST OF $13,766, FOR THE REIMBURSABLE COST PERIOD OF THE GRANT FROM SEPTEMBER 30, 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, whereby Communities in Schools, Inc., will provide three AmeriCorps members to work with parents and children enrolled in the Virtual Instructional Partners grant, at a cost of $13,766, for the reimbursable cost period of the grant from September 30, 2000 through June 30, 2001; and
2. grant an exception to School Board Rule 6Gx13-3F-1.021.

The appropriation for this item is included in the Contracted Fund of the 2000-2001 Adopted Budget.

C-30 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08
SM-438 (1999-2000) DOB: 09/19/85

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-438 (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 2000 summer session, the 2000-2001 school year and the 2001 summer session;
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: 08
SM-439 (1999-2000) DOB: 12/14/85

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-439 (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 2000 summer session, the 2000-2001 school year and the 2001 summer session;
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: 09
SM-441 (1999-2000) DOB: 08/16/85

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-441 (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 2000 summer session, the 2000-2001 school year and the 2001 summer session;
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: 08
SM-444 (1999-2000) DOB: 04/09/84

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-444 (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.

D. DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT: SCHOOL OPERATIONS

D-1 EXCEPTION TO THE OPENING AND CLOSING HOURS OF SCHOOL FOR SELECTED EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT EDUCATION STUDENTS FOR THE 2000-2001 SCHOOL YEAR AT LAWTON CHILES MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the exception to the opening and closing hours of school for the 2000-2001 school year for selected Exceptional Student Education students at Lawton Chiles Middle School.

E. DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT: PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT AND SERVICES

E-1 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NONINSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: AUGUST 2 – SEPTEMBER 5, 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 896.

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 for appointments and lateral transfers, to be effective October 12, 2000, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.

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

E-4 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
SUPERVISOR I, COMPUTER EDUCATION

E-5 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER,
SYSTEMS AND PROGRAMS

E-6 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
COMMUNICATION ANALYST (2)

E-7 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
ASBESTOS DESIGN SPECIALIST

E-8 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-FIELD TEACHERS FOR INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO TEACH OUT-OF-FIELD IN THE BASIC K-12 PROGRAM, EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT EDUCATION, K-12 VOCATIONAL EDUCATION, AND ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES FOR THE 2000-2001 SCHOOL YEAR, FTE SURVEY 2

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

1. The Out-of-Field Teachers for instructional personnel assigned to teach out of field in the Basic K-12 Program, the Exceptional Student Education Program, the K-12 Vocational Education Program, and English for Speakers of Other Languages Program, for the 2000-2001 school year, FTE Survey 2; and
2. The Procedures Manual for Monitoring Teacher Certification as required by Florida Satute 231.096 and recommended by the Florida Department of Education.

E-9 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT FOR ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT WITH HIP HEALTH PLAN OF FLORIDA

E-10 RESTRUCTURING OF HEALTH PLANS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2002

E-11 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO RESOLVE HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN CLAIM

E-12 ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATIONS – DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PROGRAM (DROP) LISTING 5

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept the resignations from employment of those Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) participants, included in DROP Listing 5, as of the dates indicated.

E-13 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
LESHALLE R. GREEN – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
SOUTHWEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 11, 2000, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Leshalle R. Green, School Bus Driver, at Southwest Transportation Center, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

E-14 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
VICTOR I. ROA – CUSTODIAN
NORTH MIAMI BEACH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 11, 2000, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Victor I. Roa, Custodian, at North Miami Beach Senior High School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

E-15 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
VIRGIL A. BROWN – SECURITY MONITOR
CENTENNIAL MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 11, 2000, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Virgil A. Brown, Security Monitor, Centennial Middle School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

E-16 TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS OF INSTRUCTIONAL EMPLOYEES FOR FAILURE TO SATISFACTORILY CORRECT PERFORMANCE DEFICIENCIES DURING THE 90-CALENDAR DAY PERFORMANCE PROBATION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, terminate the employment contract of Mr. Richard Thomas, Melrose Elementary School, effective October 11, 2000, at the close of the workday, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

E-17 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
COLIN A. KENDREW – T.V. PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN
SOUTHWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 11, 2000, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Colin A. Kendrew, T.V. Production Technician, at Southwood Middle School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

E-18 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
MARITZA VENTA – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
CENTRAL EAST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 11, 2000, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Maritza Venta, School Bus Driver, at Central East Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

E-19 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
VERNELL ROBINSON – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
SOUTHWEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 11, 2000, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Vernell Robinson, School Bus Driver, at Southwest Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

E-20 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
RONNECE V. MCKINNEY – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
CENTRAL EAST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 11, 2000, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Ronnece V. McKinney, School Bus Driver, at Central East Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

E-21 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE

E-22 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE

E-23 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE

E-24 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE

F. DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT: FEDERAL PROGRAMS AND GRANTS ADMINISTRATION

F-1 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY FOR FUNDING THE STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM PARTNERS FOR EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION ADVANCED PLACEMENT HONORS MATHEMATICS PILOT, EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 12, 2000 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2001

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

1. enter into a contractual agreement with Florida International University, in an amount not to exceed $70,000, for funding the State University System Partners for Excellence in Education Advanced Placement Honors Mathematics Pilot, effective October 12, 2000 through June 30, 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 deemed necessary, in order to complete the cope 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 ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE URBAN LEAGUE OF GREATER MIAMI, INC., FOR FUNDING THE CHILD EMPOWERMENT ZONE’S PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT PROJECT, EFFECTIVE AS OF SEPTEMBER 1, 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 the Urban League of Greater Miami, Inc., in the amount of $30,076, for funding the Child Empowerment Zone’s Parental Involvement Project, effective as of September 1, 2000 through June 30, 2001.

F-3 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF MIAMI, INC., TO PROVIDE PROGRAM SERVICES AT THE SIX BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF MIAMI, INC., 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 $64,474 and enter into a contractual agreement with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami, Inc., in the amount of $64,474, to provide Program Services at the six Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami, Inc., effective as of July 1, 2000 through June 30, 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 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 AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE SOUTH FLORIDA EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING CONSORTIUM TO ESTABLISH FOUR ONE-STOP SATELLITE CENTERS, EFFECTIVE AS OF OCTOBER 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 South Florida Employment and Training Consortium, in the amount of $500,000, and enter into a contractual agreement, in the amount of $500,000, to establish four One-Stop Satellite Centers, effective as of October 1, 2000 through June 30, 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 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 with such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

F-5 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING THE MIAMI-DADE AREA CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL ENHANCEMENT, EFFECTIVE AS OF AUGUST 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 $333,043, for funding the Miami-Dade Area Center for Educational Enhancement, effective as of August 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 complete the scope of the project; and
3. Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency with 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 THROUGH THE CARL D. PERKINS VOCATIONAL AND APPLIED TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION ACT FOR FUNDING THE INTEGRATING APPLIED TECHNOLOGY PROJECT, EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 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 through the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology through the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act, in the amount of $75,000, for funding the Integrating Applied Technology Project, effective October 1, 2000 through June 30, 2001;
3. 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 complete the scope of the project; and
4. Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency with such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

G. CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER: FINANCIAL AFFAIRS

G-1 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 00-39, CERTIFYING TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FDOE) REQUIRED ASSURANCES FOR THE APPLICATION AND ISSUANCE OF QUALIFIED ZONE ACADEMY BONDS (QZABs); AND APPROVAL TO FILE APPLICATION FOR QZABs WITH THE FDOE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 00-39, and authorize the Superintendent of Schools to file an application with the Florida Department of Education to authorize the district to issue up to $20 million in QZAB non-interest bearing bonds.

G-2 RESOLUTION NO. 00-38; REQUESTING ISSUANCE BY THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF FLORIDA OF $495,000 OF CAPITAL OUTLAY BONDS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 00-38, requesting the State Board of Education of Florida to issue capital outlay bonds on behalf of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida for the purpose of financing the cost of capital outlay projects described in section 1(b) therein.

G-3 AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT AN AMENDED PROPOSAL FOR THE K-3 CLASS SIZE REDUCTION APPROPRIATION TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

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

1. Authorize the Superintendent of Schools to submit the amended 1999 Proposal for Specific Class Size Reduction Projects in Kindergarten through Grade Three to the Florida Department of Education; and
2. Adopt as its goal to fund and maintain the 1:20 teacher student ratio for the proposed projects included in the program.

G-11 APPROVAL OF ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR JULY AND AUGUST 2000

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

G-12 APPROVAL OF THE FLORIDA EDUCATION FINANCE PROGRAM COST REPORT FOR 1999-2000

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

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

G-21 APPOINT OF SPECIAL TAX AND BOND COUNSEL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, appoint the firms of Greenberg Traurig and McCrary & Associates (African-American owned) to serve as Co-Special Tax Counsel; the firms of Greenberg Traurig and Leibler, Gonzalez & Portuondo, P.A. (Hispanic owned) to serve as TAN/RAN Counsel and Disclosure Counsel, respectively; and the firms of Squire Sanders & Dempsey and Edwards & Carstarphen (African-American, Female owned) to serve as Co-Bond Counsel to the Miami-Dade County School Board. Payment for these Services shall be pursuant to Appendix A.

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 #171-ZZ07 – TRUCKS MISCELLANEOUS, to establish a contract, to purchase, at a firm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of miscellaneous trucks, for Stores and Mail Distribution, during the term of the bid, effective July 19, 2000, through July 18, 2001. This supplemental award is needed inasmuch as Stores and Mail Distribution has requested an additional truck. The supplemental amount requested is based on the actual amount required to purchase the additional truck.

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

1.	GENERAL GMC TRUCK SALES AND SERVICE, INC. 360 SOUTH MILITARY TRAIL WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33415 OWNER: MADELINE DESANTI, PRESIDENT
	ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL THIS SUPPLEMENTAL	$ 87,699 $ 0 $ 29,233

Bid #233-ZZ07 – WALK-IN STEP VAN, to establish a contract, to purchase, at a firm unit prices, 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. This supplemental award is needed inasmuch as Plant Operations has requested six (6) additional vans. The supplemental amount requested is based on the actual amount required to purchase the additional vans.

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

1.	PALM PETERBILT–GMC TRUCKS, INC. 2441 SOUTH STATE ROAD 7 FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33317-6999 OWNER: VICTOR WEIGER, CHAIRMAN
	ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL THIS SUPPLEMENTAL	$ 104,800.74 $ 0 $ 209,601.48

Request For Proposals #126-RR10 – GUARANTEED ENERGY PERFORMANCE CONTRACTING PILOT PROGRAM, to establish a contract, for guaranteed energy performance contracting, for Miami-Dade County Public Schools, during the term of the proposal, effective September 25, 1996, through September 24, 2006. This supplemental award is requested due to the cost of service contracts for schools included in the District’s GEPC pilot program, for a two (2) year period. In order to obtain energy performance guarantee, the contractors must maintain and service equipment installed under the base contract.

Fund Source	--0398
M/WBE Eligibility	--GEPC None

1.	FPL SERVICES 1982 NORTH STATE ROAD 7 MIAMI, FL 33063 OWNER: MANNY RODRIGUEZ, SALES MANAGER
2.	JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC. 200 OAKWOOD LANE HOLLYWOOD, FL 33020 OWNER: MARK FANCHER, BRANCH MANAGER
3.	LANDIS AND GYR, INC. 19501-H N.E. 10 AVENUE MIAMI, FL 33179 OWNER: WILLIAM STEIN, GENERAL MANAGER
	ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL THIS SUPPLEMENTAL	$ 9,500,000 $ 616,581 $ 658,470

Request For Proposals #219-ZZ10 – APPLICANT-OUTSIDE AGENCIES QUALIFIED TO OPERATE ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AT-RISK STUDENTS, to establish a contract, at firm prices, to provide services for children in at-risk alternative education programs, for the Bureau of Adult/Vocational, Alternative and Dropout Prevention Programs, during the term of the proposal, effective July 1, 2000, through June 30, 2001. This supplemental award is requested due to increased value of FTE. The 2000 Legislature passed House Bill 2145, General Appropriations Act FY 2000-2001, specifying that "From the funds provided in Specific Appropriation 78, all juvenile justice students in juvenile justice educational programs shall receive no less than the funds per student in 1998-1999." Therefore, it is necessary to amend the contractual agreements with the affected agencies.

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

1.	ICARE BAY POINT SCHOOLS, INC. 22025 S.W. 87 AVENUE MIAMI, FL 33190 OWNER: DR. MARY LOUISE COLE, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.
2.	OMBUDSMAN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES 1585 NORTH MILWAUKEE AVENUE LIBERTYVILLE, IL 60048 OWNER: JAMES P. BOYLE, PRESIDENT
3.	PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS, INC. 3000 N.W. 32 AVENUE MIAMI, FL 33142 OWNER: GWEN W. SPAIN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
	ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL THIS SUPPLEMENTAL	$ 11,120,394 $ 0 $ 324,962

Bid #013-ZZ04 – PRINTERS, COMPUTER, to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm discounts, quantities, as may be required, of computer printers, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective October 20, 1999, through October 19, 2000. 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	--African American Male – No Dollar Amount

1.	AZARAT MARKETING GROUP, INC. 1750 TIGERTAIL AVENUE MIAMI, FL 33133 OWNER: TONY OPARA, PRESIDENT (AM)
2.	CENTRAL DATA COMPUTER CENTERS, INC. 8855 GRISSOM PARKWAY TITUSVILLE, FL 32780 OWNER: HEIDI BROMM, CONTROLLER
3.	COMARK GOVERNMENT EDUCATION SALES, INC. 218 EAST ORANGE AVENUE LAKE WALES, FL 33853 OWNERS: PHIL CORCORAN/CHUCK WOLANDE
4.	DATA RESOURCE GROUP 3998 F.A.U. BOULEVARD, SUITE 100 BOCA RATON, FL 33431 OWNER: CRAIG MARTIN
5.	DELL MARKETING, L.P. ONE DELL WAY ROUND ROCK, TX 78682 OWNER: MICHAEL DELL, C.E.O.
6.	DIGTECH, INC. 5703 NORTH ANDREWS WAY FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33324 OWNER: MICHAEL MEDIPOR, PRESIDENT
7.	EXECUTIVE SOURCE, INC. 200 NORTH DENNING DRIVE, SUITE 9 WINTER PARK, FL 32789 OWNER: RAY BAZZI
8.	IBM CORPORATION 6301 N.W. 5 WAY FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33309 OWNER: LOU GESTNER, C.E.O.
9.	INACOM INFORMATION SYSTEMS 8601 DUNWOOD PLACE, SUITE 538 ATLANTA, GA 30350 OWNER: GERALD A. GAGLIARDI, C.E.O.
10.	L AND K MICRO SUPPLY, INC. 580 CHARCOT AVENUE SAN JOSE, CA 95131 OWNER: KRISTA KAAN, PRESIDENT
11.	MACROLAND 611 SOUTH FREDERICK AVENUE GAITHERSBURG, MD 20877 OWNER: OSCAR BONA
12.	MEGABYTE INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION 5610 WEST SLIGH AVENUE, SUITE 106 TAMPA, FL 33634 OWNER: MARK LINDSAY, PRESIDENT
13.	POMROY COMPUTER RESOURCES 5773 N.W. 158 STREET MIAMI LAKES, FL 33014 OWNER: DAVE POMEROY
14.	PROSYS INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. 12983 S.W. 132 COURT MIAMI, FL 33186 OWNER: MICHELLE CLERY, PRESIDENT
15.	SOFTWARE HOUSE INTERNATIONAL 6101 PALM TRACE DRIVE, SUITE 106 DAVIE, FL 33314 OWNER: THAI LEE, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.
16.	UNITED DATA TECHNOLOGIES, INC 7212 N.W. 56 STREET MIAMI, FL 33166 OWNER: GERARD AMARO
	ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL THIS SUPPLEMENTAL	$ 2,000,000 $ 1,073,681 $ 280,000

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

P.O. DATE	P.O. NO.	VENDOR	AMOUNT
08/28/00 08/15/00	A0184097 A01840971	GALLOWAY OFFICE SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT COMPANY 6802 S.W. 81 STREET MIAMI, FL 33143 OWNER: JIM TOURAL, PRESIDENT	$ 22,497.50
08/03/00	B00678139	FUCINI ENTERPRISES, INC. 14141 S.W. 142 STREET, BAY #1 MIAMI, FL 33186 OWNER: PETER R. FUCINI, PRESIDENT/SECRETARY	$ 10,400.00
08/18/00 08/21/00 08/22/00	E00678832 E00101286 E00678833A	TAYLOR CONTRACT HARDWARE, INC. 4924 WEST LASALLE STREET TAMPA, FL 33607 OWNER: W. D. TAYLOR, CHAIRMAN	$ 35,456.88
08/11/00	K00679691	ASSOCIATED AIR PRODUCTS, INC. 2125 NORTH COMMERCE PARKWAY WESTON, FL 33326 OWNER: WALTER C. DICKINSON, PRESIDENT	$ 97,825.00

G-63 REPORT OF PURCHASES MADE UTILIZING OTHER GOVERNMENT BIDS

P.O. DATE	P.O. NO.	VENDOR	AMOUNT
06/26/00	A01821521 A01821521 A01821522	J.C. WHITE OFFICE FURNITURE 10125 N.W. 19 STREET MIAMI, FL 33172	$ 86,307.89
07/11/00	A01823093	J.C. WHITE OFFICE FURNITURE 10125 N.W. 19 STREET MIAMI, FL 33172	$ 20,924.17
07/13/00	A01833019	KNOLL, INC. 3930 N.E. 2 AVENUE, SUITE 101 MIAMI, FL 33137	$ 19,042.68
07/13/00	A01808093	CONTEMPORARY INTERIORS, INC. 2626 N.W. 35 STREET OCALA, FL 34475-3342	$ 27,172.69
07/14/00	A01837600	CONTEMPORARY INTERIORS, INC. 2626 N.W. 35 STREET OCALA, FL 34475-3342	$ 27,566.85
07/15/00	A01831828R	J.C. WHITE OFFICE FURNITURE 10125 N.W. 19 STREET MIAMI, FL 33172	$ 18,552.94
08/16/00	A01836276	INDOFF, INC. 1100 CORPORATE SQUARE DRIVE SUITE 150 ST. LOUIS, MO 63132	$ 12,250.00
08/16/00	A00491966	THOMAS W. RUFF AND COMPANY OF FLORIDA, INC. 3201 COMMERCE PARKWAY MIRAMAR, FL 33025	$ 16,128.00
09/22/00	A01823314	D.C. JAEGER CORPORATION 135 NORTH KNOWLES AVENUE WINTER PARK, FL 32789-3851	$ 18,279.00
09/22/00	A01823586	D.C. JAEGER CORPORATION 135 NORTH KNOWLES AVENUE WINTER PARK, FL 32789-3851	$ 19,772.00
09/22/00	A01823608	D.C. JAEGER CORPORATION 135 NORTH KNOWLES AVENUE WINTER PARK, FL 32789-3851	$ 20,293.00
09/22/00	A01823626	D.C. JAEGER CORPORATION 135 NORTH KNOWLES AVENUE WINTER PARK, FL 32789-3851	$ 20,223.00
08/30/00	A01846194	CONTRACT CONNECTIONS 09/22/00 P.O. BOX 848254 PEMBROKE PINES, FL 33084-0254	$ 19,867.18
08/30/00	A01848350	CONTRACT CONNECTIONS 09/22/00 P.O. BOX 848254 PEMBROKE PINES, FL 33084-0254	$ 10,373.00
07/11/00	C01755429	STANDARD COFFEE SERVICE COMPANY 640 MAGAZINE STREET NEW ORLEANS, LA 70130	$ 80,702.49

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

G-65 RENEW BID #103-XX07 – ON-SITE REFUELING (DRIVER EDUCATION VEHICLES)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid #103-XX07 – ON-SITE REFUELING (DRIVER EDUCATION VEHICLES) to purchase, at a firm service charge, with escalation/de-escalation fuel charges, based on the Oil Price Information Service (OPIS) average price, quantities, as may be required, of on-site refueling of Driver Education vehicles, for various schools, during the term of the bid, effective December 19, 2000, through December 18, 2001, as follows:

1. MACMILLAN OIL COMPANY OF FLORIDA, INC.
2955 EAST 11 AVENUE
HIALEAH, FL 33013 ESTIMATE $ 49,500
OWNER: AMANCIO ALONSO, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $49,500.

G-66 RENEW BID #019-ZZ09 – PRINTING OF CLASS SCHEDULES – MIAMI LAKES TECHNICAL EDUCATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid #019-ZZ09 – PRINTING OF CLASS SCHEDULES – MIAMI LAKES TECHNICAL EDUCATION CENTER, to purchase, at a firm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of printing and distribution of class schedules, for Miami Lakes Educational Center, during the term of the bid, effective November 17, 2000, through November 16, 2001, as follows:

1. THE MIAMI HERALD PUBLISHING COMPANY
ONE HERALD PLAZA
MIAMI, FL 33132 ESTIMATE $27,000
OWNER: JOSEPH T. NATOLI, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $27,000.

G-67 REJECT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS #159-ZZ10 – CONSULTING SERVICES FOR EVALUATION, DESIGN, AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DISTRICT’S ELECTRONIC PROCUREMENT SYSTEM

G-68 AWARD BID #193-ZZ07 – FREIGHT VAN TRAILERS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #193-ZZ07 – FREIGHT VAN TRAILERS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of freight van trailers, for Miami Lakes Educational Center, during the term of the bid, effective October 11, 2000, through October 10, 2001, as follows:

1. FRUEHAUF TRAILER SERVICES, INC.
P.O. BOX 3546
MIAMI, FL 33269 ESTIMATE $ 80,732
OWNER: PUBLICLY HELD COMPANY

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $80,732. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-69 REJECT BID #208-ZZ07 – ELECTRONIC TRAINING ENGINE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Bid #208-ZZ07 – ELECTRONIC TRAINING ENGINE, to permit rebidding.

G-70 AWARD BID #272-ZZ02 – VINYL COVERED FOAM WALLS AND FLOORS, FURNISH AND INSTALL (REBID)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #272-ZZ02 – VINYL COVERED FOAM WALLS AND FLOORS, FURNISH AND INSTALL (REBID), to furnish and install, at a firm price, vinyl covered foam walls and floors, at Ruth Owens Krusé Educational Center, for Maintenance and Operations, effective October 11, 2000, as follows:

1. ACOUSTI ENGINEERING COMPANY OF FLORIDA
9330 N.W. 100 STREET
MEDLEY, FL 33178 $ 41,400
OWNER: GEORGE C. VERNER, JR.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

2. The award amount shall not exceed $41,400. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-71 RENEW BID #008-XX03 – DELIVERY OF FROZEN AND REFRIGERATED COMMODITIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid #008-XX03 – DELIVERY OF FROZEN AND REFRIGERATED COMMODITIES, to deliver, at a firm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of frozen and refrigerated commodities, for use in the Food Service Program of the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the bid, effective January 1, 2001, through December 31, 2001, as follows:

1. FOOD DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS OF FLORIDA, INC.
18770 N.E. 6 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33179 ESTIMATE $ 185,387.40
OWNER: MARGARET E. CRAVEN
VICE PRESIDENT/SECRETARY/TREASURER

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $185,387.40.

G-72 RENEW BID #221-XX03 – COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid #221-XX03 – COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of commercial refrigerators and freezers, for use in the Food Service Program of the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the bid, effective October 20, 2000, through October 19, 2001, as follows:

1. FESCO
17852 N. E. 5 AVENUE
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL 33162 ESTIMATE $508,070.20
OWNER: JUDITH MERRITT (WF)

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $508,070.20.

G-73 AWARD BID #231-ZZ03 – FRESH DELIVERED SPECIALTY ITEMS A LA CARTE II

G-74 AWARD BID #266-ZZ03 – FRESH CUBAN BREAD AND PASTRIES II

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #266-ZZ03 – FRESH CUBAN BREAD AND PASTRIES II, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of fresh Cuban bread and pastries, for the Department of Food and Nutrition a la carte program, during the term of the bid, effective October 11, 2000, through August 31, 2001, as follows:

1. H & B IMPORT EXPORT AND DISTRIBUTION, INC.
1393 S.W. 1 STREET - SUITE 430
MIAMI, FL 33135
OWNER: JOSE R. ALFONSO, PRESIDENT (HM)

2. INTERNATIONAL DESSERT PALACE, INC.
1094 ALI-BABA AVENUE
OPA-LOCKA, FL 33054
OWNER: JUAN M. GUERRA, C.E.O.

3. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $89,800. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-75 AWARD BID #267-ZZ03 – BEVERAGES, CARBONATED

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #267-ZZ03 – BEVERAGES, CARBONATED, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of carbonated beverages, for the Department of Food and Nutrition a la carte program, during the term of the bid, effective November 20, 2000, through February 19, 2002, as follows:

1. FLORIDA COCA–COLA BOTTLING COMPANY
16569 S.W. 117 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33177
OWNER: M. DOUGLAS IVESTER, CHAIRMAN
BOARD OF DIRECTORS/C.E.O.

2. GILLY VENDING, INC.
3530 MYSTIC POINT DRIVE, BUILDING 500
APARTMENT #512
AVENTURA, FL 33180
OWNER: GILDA ROSENBERG, PRESIDENT (HF)

3. PEPSI COLA BOTTLERS OF MIAMI
7777 N.W. 41 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: CRAIG WEATHERUP, C.E.O.

4. Reject Items 1b through 7b.

5. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $1,721,800. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-76 AWARD BID #018-AA10 – AIR-CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #018-AA10 – AIR-CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT, to purchase, at a firm price, air-conditioning equipment, for Oak Grove Elementary School, for Maintenance and Operations, effective October 11, 2000, as follows:

1. THE TRANE COMPANY
7415 N.W. 19 STREET, SUITE C
MIAMI, FL 33126 $ 12,850
OWNER: EMMANUEL A. KAMPOURIS
PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

2. The award amount shall not exceed $12,850. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-77 RENEW BID #064-XX05 – ELECTRICAL CONDUIT, COPPER WIRE AND CABLE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid #064-XX05 – ELECTRICAL CONDUIT, COPPER WIRE AND CABLE, to purchase, through spot market purchases, quantities, as may be required, of electrical conduit, copper wire and cable, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective November 1, 2000, through October 31, 2001, as follows:

GROUP I – ELECTRICAL CONDUIT – ITEMS 1 THROUGH 24

1. CED RAYBRO
3590 N.W. 34 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33142
OWNER: KEITH COLBURN

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

3. MANHATTAN ELECTRIC AND LIGHTING SUPPLY
1125/1155 EAST 4 AVENUE
HIALEAH, FL 33010
OWNER: MANUEL LOPEZ, SR., PRESIDENT (HM)

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

5. RICHARD ELECTRIC SUPPLY COMPANY, INC.
7281 N.W. 8 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33126
OWNER: JULIAN FERNANDEZ, PRESIDENT (HF)

GROUP II – ELECTRICAL COPPER WIRE AND CABLE – ITEMS 25 THROUGH 85

6. CED RAYBRO
3590 N.W. 34 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33142
OWNER: KEITH COLBURN

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

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

9. RICHARD ELECTRIC SUPPLY COMPANY, INC.
7281 N.W. 8 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33126
OWNER: JULIAN FERNANDEZ, PRESIDENT (HF)

10. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $238,822.32.

G-78 RENEW BID #272-XX05 – DRINKING COOLERS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid #272-XX05 – DRINKING COOLERS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of drinking coolers, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective November 1, 2000, through October 31, 2001, as follows:

1. GRAYBAR ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC.
2111 N.W. 22 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33142 ESTIMATE $ 74,722.38
OWNER: C. L. HALL, PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR

2. HUGHES SUPPLY, INC.
1400 N.W. 110 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33172 ESTIMATE $ 44,540.39
OWNER: A. HALL, JR., PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR

3. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $119,262.77.

G-79 RENEW BID #028-ZZ05 – LADDERS (REBID)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid #028-ZZ05 – LADDERS (REBID), to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of ladders, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective October 20, 2000, through October 19, 2001, as follows:

1. AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT
12747 49 STREET NORTH
CLEARWATER, FL 33762 ESTIMATE $ 33,960.30
OWNER: VINCENT S. CARONONGAN, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $33,960.30.

G-80 TERMINATE BID #073-ZZ02 – PANELING, WOOD

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

1. TERMINATE the award of Items 1 and 4 on Bid #073-ZZ02 – PANELING, WOOD, effective October 11, 2000, as follows:

UNION CITY BUILDING SUPPLY OF FLORIDA
1170 WEST 29 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33012 ESTIMATE $ 18,015.08
OWNER: ELIO PEREZ, PRESIDENT

2. Accept payment of liquidated damages in the amount of $100 (check on file), from Union City Building Supply of Florida, of Hialeah, Florida, for items 1 and 4.
3. Retain Union City Building Supply of Florida, of Hialeah, Florida, as an active vendor.

G-81 AWARD BID #216-ZZ05 – INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES, CATALOG DISCOUNT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #216-ZZ05 – INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES, CATALOG DISCOUNT, to purchase, at firm discounts, quantities, as may be required, of industrial equipment and supplies, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective October 11, 2000, through October 10, 2001, as follows:

1. ACCREDITED LOCK AND DOOR HARDWARE COMPANY
1161 PATERSON PLANK ROAD
SECAUCUS, NJ 07094
OWNER: RONALD WEAVER, PRESIDENT

2. ACE LOCK AND SECURITY SUPPLY
565 RAHWAY AVENUE
UNION, NJ 07083
OWNER: AVA CHERKES, SECRETARY

3. ACTION BOLT AND TOOL COMPANY
P.O. BOX 12156
212 NEWMAN ROAD
LAKE PARK, FL 33403
OWNER: REINHOLD WÜRTH, C.E.O.

4. ADAPTO PROGROUP
625 EAST 10 AVENUE
HIALEAH, FL 33010
OWNER: RICHARD ELLIOTT, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

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

6. APPLIED INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES
3030 NORTH ANDREWS AVENUE EXTENSION
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33064
OWNER: DAVID L. PUGH, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

7. ARMCHEM INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
3563 N.W. 53 COURT
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33309
OWNER: ANDREW BRAHMS, PRESIDENT

8. ATHURST AMERICA, INC.
D.B.A. METAL SUPERMARKETS
2460 N.W. 17 LANE
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33064
OWNER: BRUCE H. ATYEO, PRESIDENT

9. BISCAYNE ELECTRIC AND HARDWARE DISTRIBUTORS
1140 N.W. 159 DRIVE
MIAMI, FL 33169
OWNER: VICKI SPELTON SECRETARY/TREASURER/ DIRECTOR (WF)

10. BRODHEAD GARRETT
100 PARAGON PARKWAY
MANSFIELD, OH 44903
OWNER: GARETT H. D. REID, PRESIDENT

11. THE C.J. DOWLING COMPANY, INC.
2930A-1 N.W. COMMERCE PARK DRIVE
BOYNTON BEACH, FL 33426
OWNER: JOHN J. DOWLING, VICE PRESIDENT

12. CONDO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY, INC.
3615 EAST 10 COURT
HIALEAH, FL 33013
OWNER: JOSE G. ESPINOLA, PRESIDENT

13. DOUGLAS EQUIPMENT COMPANY
7124 N.W. 72 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: DANTE FONDA, PRESIDENT

14. DURON, INC.
317 NORTH FEDERAL HIGHWAY
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33301
OWNER: ROBERT FEINBERG, CHAIRMAN

15. ELECTRIC IMAGE MEDIA SYSTEMS
3223 N.W. 10 TERRACE, #607
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33309
OWNER: RON WEBER, PRESIDENT

16. ELECTROPOWER UTILITY SALES COMPANY
13552 S.W. 129 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33186
OWNER: IVONNE L. CABRERA, PRESIDENT (WF)

17. FLORIDA BEARINGS, INC.
3164 NORTH MIAMI AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33127
OWNER: BRUCE MARCHETTI, PRESIDENT

18. GRAINGER
2255 N.W. 89 PLACE
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: RICHARD L. LEEYSER, C.E.O.

19. GRAYBAR ELECTRIC
2111 N.W. 22 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33142
OWNER: C. L. HALL, PRESIDENT

20. JADEMAR CORPORATION
10125 N.W. 116 WAY, SUITE 10
MIAMI, FL 33178
OWNER: JOSEPH A. DEMARTINO, JR.
PRESIDENT/TREASURER

21. JOHNSTONE SUPPLY
150 N.W. 176 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33169
OWNER: MARK HICKS, PRESIDENT

22. KLINGSPOR ABRASIVES, INC.
P.O. BOX 2367
HICKORY, NC 28603
OWNER: CHRISTOPH KLINGSPOR, PRESIDENT

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

24. MAINTENANCE WAREHOUSE
P.O. BOX 509055
SAN DIEGO, CA 92150
OWNER: LARRY MARMON, PRESIDENT

25. METER-TREATER, INC.
1349 SOUTH KILLIAN DRIVE
LAKE PARK, FL 33403
OWNER: STANLEY ALLINA, C.E.O./PRESIDENT

26. MIDWEST TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS
2600 BRIDGEPORT DRIVE
SIOUX CITY, IA 51111
OWNER: LINDA A. FLOM, C.E.O. (WF)

27. MSC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY COMPANY
2810 N.W. 79 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33122
OWNER: MITCHELL JACOBSON, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.

28. NORTHERN TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
10576 S.W. 8 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33174
OWNER: DONALD KOTULA, C.E.O.

29. PREMIER FARNELL, LLC.
4500 EUCLID AVENUE
CLEVELAND, OH 44103
OWNER: MORT MANDELL, DEPUTY CHAIRMAN

30. RADIOSHACK.COM, L.P.
300 WEST 3 STREET, SUITE 1300
FORT WORTH, TX 76102-2905
OWNER: LEONARD H. ROBERTS CHAIRMAN/ PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

31. REXEL CONSOLIDATED ELECTRICAL SUPPLY
5701 N.W. 35 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33142
OWNER: GILLES P. GUINCHARD
CHAIRMAN/PRESIDENT

32. SEARS INDUSTRIAL SALES
A DIVISION OF SEARS ROEBUCK AND COMPANY
P.O. BOX 934759
MARGATE, FL 33093
OWNER: ARTHUR C. MARTINEZ, PRESIDENT

33. SECURITY SALES COMPANY
3443 N.W. 107 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33167
OWNER: DENNIS COOPER, PRESIDENT

34. SOUTHERN LOCK AND SUPPLY COMPANY
P.O. BOX 1980
PINELLAS PARK, FL 33777-1667
OWNER: MARVIN CUTSON, C.E.O.

35. SOS METAL PRODUCTS, INC.
2945 EAST TIOGA STREET
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134
OWNER: MILTON SOSKIN, PRESIDENT

36. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $1,4000,000. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-82 AWARD BID #270-ZZ05 – GLASS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #270-ZZ05 – GLASS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of glass, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective October 11, 2000, through October 10, 2001, as follows:

1. COMMERCIAL GLASS, INC.
447 EAST 10 COURT
HIALEAH, FL 33010-5152 ESTIMATE $ 51,056.64
OWNER: JANICE MARINUCCI, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $51,056.64. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-83 PARTIAL AWARD OF BID #003-AA04 – COMPUTERS: CLASSROOM/ADMINISTRATIVE AND SERVERS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #003-AA04 -COMPUTERS: CLASSROOM/ADMINISTRATIVE AND SERVERS, to purchase, at firm discounts/markups, quantities, as may be required, of classroom and administrative computers and servers, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective October 20, 2000, through December 31, 2001, as follows:

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

2. APPLE COMPUTER, INC.
ONE INFINITE LOOP
CUPERTINO, CA 95014
OWNER: STEVE JOBS, C.E.O.

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

4. COMPAQ COMPUTER CORPORATION
20555 S.H. 249, MC590304
HOUSTON, TX 77070-2698
OWNER: MICHAEL D. CAPELLAS, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

5. COMPUSA, INC.
14951 NORTH DALLAS PARKWAY
DALLAS, TX 75240
OWNER: JIM HALPIN, C.E.O.

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

7. DELL MARKETING. L.P.
ONE DELL WAY, RR8-BOX 8706
ROUND ROCK, TEXAS 78682
OWNER: MICHAEL DELL, C.E.O.

8. EDUCATIONAL VISIONS, INC.
8725 ROSWELL ROAD, SUITE 0-306
ATLANTA, GA 30350
OWNER: DAVID LUTHER, C.E.O.

9. EXECUTIVE SOURCE, INC.
3901 SOUTH OCEAN DRIVE, SUITE 15-B
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33019
OWNER: RAY BAZZI

10. GATEWAY COMPANIES, INC.
605 GATEWAY DRIVE
NORTH SIOUX CITY, SD 57049
OWNER: JEFF WEITZEN, C.E.O.

11. IBM CORPORATION
6301 N.W. 5 WAY
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL 33309
OWNER: LEWIS GERSTNER, C.E.O.

12. INTERWORLD COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES, INC.
9400 NW 25 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: CHRISTOPHER SELLATI (HM)
C.O.B./DIRECTOR

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

14. PREMIO COMPUTER, INC.
2186 N.W. 89 PLACE
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: AI-LAN WU, PRESIDENT

15. UNISYS CORPORATION
5201 BLUE LAGOON DRIVE, SUITE 340
MIAMI, FL 33125
OWNER: LAWRENCE A. WEINBACH
CHAIRMAN/PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

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

17. VIRTUCOM, INC.
2060 EAST EXCHANGE PLACE, SUITE 228
TUCKER, GA 30084
OWNER: JENNY T. TANG, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

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

19. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $30,000,000. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-84 REJECT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS #220-ZZ10 – GROUP HEALTH CARE PREFERRED PROVIDER (PPO) PROGRAM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Request For Proposals #220-ZZ10 – GROUP HEALTH CARE PREFERRED PROVIDER (PPO) PROGRAM.

G-85 RENEW BID #028-XX01 – FURNITURE, TABLES AND DESKS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid #028-XX01 – FURNITURE, TABLES AND DESKS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of furniture, tables and desks, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective November 1, 2000, through October 31, 2001, as follows:

1. SUN OFFICE FURNITURE, INC.
8200 N.W. 27 STREET, SUITE 110
MIAMI, FL 33122-1902 ESTIMATE $ 112,236.70
OWNER: IRWIN KIRSNER, PRESIDENT

2. VIRCO MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
HIGHWAY 65 SOUTH, P.O. BOX 5000
CONWAY, AR 72032 ESTIMATE $ 537,043.06
OWNER: DOUGLAS A. VIRTUE
DIRECTOR/VICE PRESIDENT

3. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $649,279.76.

G-86 TERMINATE AND RE-AWARD BID #248-ZZO2M/WBE – HERBICIDE

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

1. TERMINATE the award of item 1 on Bid #248-ZZ02M/WBE – HERBICIDE, effective October 11, 2000, as follows:

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

2. RE-AWARD Item 1 on Bid #248-ZZ02M/WBE – HERBICIDE, effective October 11, 2000, through August 31, 2001, to the third low bidder, as follows:

SECO SUPPLIES, INC.
P.O. BOX 490983
KEY BISCAYNE, FL 33149 ESTIMATE $ 105,985
OWNER: SYBIL J. PULVER, PRESIDENT (WF)

3. Require that Blitz’n Enterprises, of Jacksonville, Florida, lose eligibility to transact new business with the Board for a period of fourteen (14) months, pursuant to Board Rule 6Gx13- 3C-1.08 -- Performance And Payment Security, Declining A Bid Award, And Bonding Company Qualifications, effective October 11, 2000.

4. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $105,985. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-87 RENEW BID #287-XX02 – WASTE REMOVAL, HAZARDOUS/NON–HAZARDOUS INDUSTRIAL MATERIAL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid #287-XX02 – WASTE REMOVAL, HAZARDOUS/NON-HAZARDOUS INDUSTRIAL MATERIAL, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of hazardous/non-hazardous industrial waste removal, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective January 1, 2001, through December 31, 2001, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. CLIFF BERRY, INC.
P.O. BOX 13079
PORT EVERGLADES STATION
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33316 ESTIMATE $ 23,473.16
OWNER: CLIFF BERRY, SR., CHAIRMAN

 

ALTERNATE

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

3. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $23,473.16.

G-88 RENEW BID #080-ZZ07 – GASOLINE, SOUTH OF FLAGLER STREET (TRANSPORT DELIVERY)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid #080-ZZ07 – GASOLINE, SOUTH OF FLAGLER STREET (TRANSPORT DELIVERY), to purchase, at a firm service charge, with escalation/de-escalation fuel charges, based on the Oil Price Information Service (OPIS) average price, quantities, as may be required, of gasoline, transport delivery, south of Flagler Street, for various departments, during the term of the bid, effective January 12, 2001, through January 11, 2002, as follows:

1. PETROLEUM TRADERS CORPORATION
7110 POINTE INVERNESS WAY
FORT WAYNE, IN 46804-7928 ESTIMATE $231,000
OWNER: MICHAEL B. HIMES, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $231,000.

G-89 RENEW BID #112-ZZ07 – DIESEL FUEL, NORTH OF FLAGLER STREET (TRANSPORT DELIVERY)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid #112-ZZ07 – DIESEL FUEL, NORTH OF FLAGLER STREET (TRANSPORT DELIVERY), to purchase, at firm service charges, with escalation/de-escalation fuel charges, based on the Oil Price Information Service (OPIS) average price, quantities, as may be required, of diesel fuel, north of Flagler Street, for various departments, during the term of the bid, effective January 12, 2001, through January 11, 2002, as follows:

1. TRUMAN ARNOLD COMPANIES
2386 CLOWER STREET, D-201
SNELLVILLE, GA 30078 ESTIMATE $ 2,310,640.76
OWNER: TRUMAN ARNOLD, C.E.O.

2. MACMILLAN OIL COMPANY OF FLORIDA, INC.
2955 EAST 11 AVENUE
HIALEAH, FL 33013 ESTIMATE $ 141,936.25
OWNER: AMANCIO ALONSO, PRESIDENT

3. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $2,452,577.01.

G-90 RENEW BID #113-ZZ07 – GASOLINE, NORTH OF FLAGLER STREET (TRANSPORT DELIVERY)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid #113-ZZ07 – GASOLINE, NORTH OF FLAGLER STREET (TRANSPORT DELIVERY), to purchase, at a firm service charge, with escalation/de-escalation fuel charges, based on the Oil Price Information Service (OPIS) average price, quantities, as may be required, of gasoline, transport delivery, north of Flagler Street, for various departments, during the term of the bid, effective January 12, 2001, through January 11, 2002, as follows:

1. TRUMAN ARNOLD COMPANIES
2386 CLOWER STREET, D-201
SNELLVILLE, GA 30078 ESTIMATE $217,283.50
OWNER: TRUMAN ARNOLD, C.E.O.

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $217,283.50.

G-91 CORRECT AWARD OF ITEM 3 ON BID #158-ZZ02 – LAWN EQUIPMENT, POWER

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

1. TERMINATE the award of item 3 on Bid #158-ZZ02 – LAWN EQUIPMENT, POWER, effective October 11, 2000, as follows:

HOMESTEAD MOWER CENTER, INC.
1000 NORTH FLAGLER AVENUE
HOMESTEAD, FL 33030 ESTIMATE $ 8,029.45
OWNER: TED WILLIAMS, PRESIDENT

2. RE-AWARD Item 3 on Bid #158-ZZ02 – LAWN EQUIPMENT, POWER effective October 11, 2000, through July 13, 2001, to the fourth low bidder meeting specifications, as follows:

BEST EQUIPMENT AND REPAIR, INC.
13280 S.W. 120 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33186 ESTIMATE $ 10,945.00
OWNER: LANCE A. COOPER, PRESIDENT

3. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $10,945. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-92 AWARD BID #245-ZZ09 – DUST CONTROL SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #245-ZZ09 – DUST CONTROL SERVICES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of dust control services, for various schools and departments, during the term of the bid, effective October 13, 2000, through October 12, 2001, as follows:

1. AMERICA’S DUST BUSTERS, INC.
222 N.E. 68 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33138 ESTIMATE $136,430.80
OWNER: MANLIO RUIZ
PRESIDENT/GENERAL MANAGER

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $136,430.80. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-93 AWARD BID #246-ZZ11 – COPYING EQUIPMENT, SERVICE AND SUPPLIES

G-94 AWARD BID #024-AA10 – ADMINISTRATION OF HEPATITIS "B" VACCINE

G-95 AWARD BID #252-ZZ07 – CHARTER BUS SERVICE IN AND OUT OF COUNTY

H. DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

H-11 PROVISION OF COUNSEL TO REPRESENT THE SCHOOL BOARD BEFORE THE FLORIDA SUPREME COURT IN THE CASE OF IRA J. PAUL v. MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS-CASE NO. 00-1123

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to secure legal counsel to represent the School Board before the Florida Supreme Court in the matter of Ira J. Paul v. Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Florida Supreme Court Case No. 00-1123 and enter into a contract with Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellot, LLC at a rate not to exceed $135 per hour, for a total cost not to exceed $15,000 for responding to all motions and filing of briefs.

I. DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT: MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the above list of contractors for pre-qualification, and authorize staff to issue a certificate to each contractor, certifying pre-qualification for a period of one (1) year

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

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

I-3 AUDIT PLAN FOR THE 2000-01 FISCAL YEAR FOR THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS, SEPTEMBER 2000, PRESENTED BY THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Audit Plan for the 2000-01 Fiscal Year for the Office of Management and Compliance Audits, September 2000, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits

I-4 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO INVOLVE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN TWO COUNTYWIDE CANNED FOOD DRIVES; DECEMBER 8, 2000 AND MARCH 15, 2001; AND DESIGNATE BOTH DAYS AS "KIDS SHARE DAYS" ON BEHALF OF SOUTH FLORIDA FOOD RECOVERY, INC.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent to involve Miami-Dade County Public Schools in two countywide canned food drives; December 8, 2000 and March 15, 2001; and designate both days as "Kids Share Days" on behalf of South Florida Food Recovery, Inc.

I-5 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE RADISSON MART PLAZA HOTEL TO PROVIDE SERVICES RELATED TO THE DISTRICT PRINCIPAL/ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR RECOGNITION CEREMONY ON JANUARY 12, 2001

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with the Radisson Mart Plaza Hotel to provide services related to the district Principal/Assistant Principal of the Year Recognition Ceremony

J. CHIEF FACILITIES OFFICER: FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION

J-1 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH SAM WU FOR A WAREHOUSE FOR THE REPORDS AND FORMS MANAGEMENT DEPARTMEMT AND TO EXECUTE A SECOND LEASE AMENDMENT WITH TRADEZONE EXPO ASSOCIATES FOR THE RECORDS AND FORMS MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT

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 warehouse at a price of $2,200,000, for the Records and Forms Management Department
2) the payment of environmental assessments related to the purchase of the subject warehouse;
3) the payment of the title insurance at an estimated cost of $12,650; and
4) the Superintendent or his designee to execute a second lease amendment to provide a tenth renewal option with Tradezone Expo Associates for 20,852 square feet of warehouse space for the Records and Forms Management Department at 2700 NW 112 Avenue.

J-2 ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 00-37 DIRECTING THE CONDEMNATION OF CERTAIN LANDS WITHIN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING THERON A NEW SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (STATE SCHOOL "JJJ") SHOULD NEGOTIATIONS FOR PURCHASE OF THE LAND FAIL

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

1. the adoption of Resolution No. 00-37, determining the necessity for and authorizing the acquisition of certain lands within Miami-Dade County, Florida, for the purpose of constructing thereon a new senior high school (State School "JJJ"); and
2. the Board Attorney to proceed with condemnation proceedings as provided under Resolution Number 00-37, should negotiations for purchase of the land fill.

J-3 ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 00-40 DECLARING BOARD OWNED PARCEL LOCATED AT S.W. 272 STREET AND S.W. 132 AVENUE UNSUITABLE FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES, AND AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF SAID PARCEL TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR CONSERVATION UNDER ITS ENVIRONMENTALLY ENDANGERED LANDS PROGRAM

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

1. adopt Resolution No. 00-40 declaring a Board owned parcel located at S.W. 272 Street and S.W. 132 Avenue unsuitable for educational purposes; and,
2. authorize the Board Attorney to prepare and have executed the necessary agreement(s), under the terms and conditions set forth above, for conveyance of the subject parcel to Miami-Dade County for its Environmentally Endangered Lands program.

J-4 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS FOR APPLICATION NO. 00-101, GREENIE PARTNERS, L.P., FOR A VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTION IN ADDITION TO EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the acceptance of a Declaration of Restrictions for Application No. 00-101, Greenie Partners, L.P., for a voluntary contribution in addition to educational facilities impact fees

J-25 APPROVAL OF AN EXCEPTION TO THE STANDARD SITE SIZE FOR MAE M. WALTERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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

(1) approve the exception to the existing site size for Mae M. Walters Elementary; and
(2)authorize the Superintendent or his designee to submit to the Commissioner of Education at the Florida Department of Education, the Board-approved site exception.

J-26 EXTENSION OF AGREEMENT WITH THE GORDIAN GROUP, INC. FOR THE JOB ORDER CONTRACT (JOC) CONSULTING AGREEMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, in accordance with Article Ill of the agreement dated October 22, 1997 between the Gordian Group, Inc. and the Board, exercise the final one year extension option to provide Job Order Contract Services until October 21, 2001, under the same terms and conditions.

J-27 COMMISSIONING OF KALEX CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT, INC. FOR A TWO-YEAR TERM CONTRACT FOR MISCELLANEOUS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (CM) AT-RISK SERVICES FOR PROJECTS WITH AN ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COST UP TO $500,000 EACH

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of Kalex Construction & Development, Inc. for a two-year term contract for miscellaneous Construction Management (CM) At Risk services for projects with an estimated construction cost up to $500,000 each with the maximum construction cost value not to exceed $5,000,000 per year, commencing October 11, 2000 through October 10, 2002.

J-28 COMMISSIONING OF STOBS BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR A TWO-YEAR TERM CONTRACT FOR MISCELLANEOUS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (CM) AT-RlSK SERVICES FOR PROJECTS WITH AN ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COST UP TO $500,000 EACH

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of Stobs Brothers Construction Company for 8 two-year term contract for miscellaneous Construction Management (CM) At-Risk services for projects with an estimated construction cost up to $500,000 each with the maximum construction cost value not to exceed $5,000,000 per year, commencing October 11, 2000 through October 10, 2002.

J-30 COMMISSIONING OF ARCHITECTS INTERNATIONAL, INC. FOR THE FIRST PHASE OF THE DESIGN OF A NEW K-8 FACILITY (S/S "QQ-1") AT A NORTH MIAMI SITE LOCATED NEAR FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY (FIU) NORTH CAMPUS, PROJECT #A-0751

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of Architects International, Inc., to perform services for a new K-8 facility (S/S "QQ-1") at a North Miami site located near (FlU) North Campus for the following considerations:

(1) lump sum fee of $32,000 for developing the first phase of the project which consists, but is not limited to the following: a) analysis of the proposed site; b) comprehensive site/space master plan; and c) initial walk-through with governmental agencies having jurisdiction over the project; and
(2) Professional Liability insurance will be required for the second phase of the project.

J-31 COMMISSIONING OF LUDOVICI & ORANGE CONSULTING ENGINEERS. INC., TO PERFORM LAND SURVEYING CONSULTING SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of Ludovici & Orange Consulting Engineers, Inc., to perform Land Surveying Consulting Services for a three (3) year term, commencing October 11, 2000 and expiring October 10, 2003, with the second and third year being at the Board's option. for following considerations:

1) negotiated terms and conditions as stated;
2) since the second and third years are at the Board's option, each additional year must first be approved and ratified by the Board prior to its commencement;
3) the agreement provides for cancellation by the Board with or without cause, upon thirty (30) days written notice to the firm. The firm may terminate the agreement, only with cause, upon thirty (30) days written notice to the Board; and
4) the total billings under this contract shall not exceed $300,000 per year, without the Board being obligated to expend any specific amount.

J-32 COMMISSIONING OF J.H. MANUCY. INC., TO PERFORM LAND SURVEYING CONSULTING SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of J.H. Manucy, Inc., to perform Land Surveying Consulting Services for a three (3) year term commencing October 11, 2000 and expiring October 10, 2003, with the second and third year being at the Board's option, for following considerations:

1) negotiated terms and conditions as stated above;
2) since the second and third year are at the Board's option, each additional year must first be approved and ratified by the Board prior to its commencement;
3)the agreement provides for cancellation by the Board with or without cause, upon thirty (30) days written notice to the firm. The firm may terminate the agreement, only with cause, upon thirty (30) days written notice to the Board; and
4) the total billings under this contract shall not exceed $300,000 per year, without the Board being obligated to expend any specific amount.

J-33 COMMISSIONING OF E.R. BROWNELL & ASSOCIATES, INC., TO PERFORM LAND SURVEYING CONSULTING SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of E.R. Brownell & Associates, Inc., to perform Land Surveying Consulting Services for a three (3) year term, commencing October 11, 2000 and expiring October 10, 2003, with the second and third year being at the Board's option, for the following considerations:

1) negotiated terms and conditions as stated above;
2) since the second and third years are at the Board's option each additional year must first be approved and ratified by the Board prior to its commencement;
3) the agreement provides for cancellation by the Board with or without cause, upon thirty (30) days written notice to the firm. The firm may terminate the agreement, only with cause, upon thirty (30) days written notice to the Board; and
4) the total billings under this contract shall not exceed $300,000 per year. without the Board being obligated to expend any specific amount.

J-35 AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH EDWARD LEWIS ARCHITECTS, INC. TO BRING TO CURRENT STANDARDS THE CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRA-TION SERVICES FOR THE ADDITIONS, REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS PROJECT AT CITRUS GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PROJECT # A-0491 AND A-0491A

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the amendment to the agreement with Edward Lewis Architects, Inc. to bring to current standard the construction administration (CA) services for the additions, remodeling and renovations project at Citrus Grove Elementary School, for the following considerations:

1) the existing negotiated fees shall remain the same, however, payment distribution for CA services shall be adjusted to reflect services being provided;
2) at the Board's option, the A/E is to conduct 66 site visits. Payments for site visits to be compensated at $250/visit, totaling $16,500. The balance of the original fees for CA service will be compensated on a monthly basis as stipulated in the original agreement;
3) all other terms and conditions of the Agreement remain the same; and
4) authorize the Superintendent to provide written notification of this action to Peacock/Courtney Architects, P.A.

J-36 AWARD TO WEISS & WOOLRICH SOUTHERN ENTERPRISES, INC., PROJECT NO. 0019-KS
ROOF REPLACEMENT
MIAMI DOUGLAS MacARTHUR SOUTH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
11035 SW 84 Street. Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, award Project No. 0019-KS, Roof Replacement, Miami Douglas MacArthur South Senior High School, on the basis of Base Bid in the amount of $795,000 to the low bidder: Weiss & WooIrich Southern Enterprises, Inc., 1431 SW 30th Avenue, Deerfield Beach, Florida 33442.

J-37 AWARD TO NATIONAL ROOFING CO., INC./SOUTH FLORIDA, INC.
PROJECT NO. 0025-KS
ROOF REPLACEMENT
FAIRLAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
444 SW 60 Avenue, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida award Project No. 0025-KS, Roof Replacement, Fairlawn Elementary School, on the basis of Ease Bid in the amount of $767,000 to the low bidder: National Roofing Co., Inc./South Florida, Inc., 528 SE 32^nd Street, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33316.

J-39 AWARD TO UNLIMITED ROOFING SERVICES, INC.
PROJECT NO. BB-0200
ROOF REPLACEMENT
POINCIANA PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
6745 NW 23 Avenue, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, award Project No. BB-0200, Roof Replacement, Poinciana Park Elementary School, on the basis of Base Bid in the amount of $633,000 to the low bidder: Unlimited Roofing Services, Inc., 1824 NW 21st Terrace, Miami, Florida 33142.

J-40 AWARD TO UNLIMITED ROOFING SERVICES, INC.
PROJECT NO. BB-0506
ROOF REPLACEMENT
NATHAN B. YOUNG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
14120 NW 24 Avenue, Opa-Locka, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, award Project No. BB-0506, Root Replacement. Nathan B. Young Elementary School, on the basis of Base Bid in the amount of $388,000 to the low bidder: Unlimited Roofing Services, Inc., 1824 NW 21 Terrace, Miami. Florida 33142.

J-41 CHANGE ORDER NO. 5
PROJECT NO. K0358
NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
FINLAY, DR. CARLOS J. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
851 SW 117 Avenue, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Change Order No. 5 on Project No. A-0358, New Elementary School, Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary School for an extra of $41,932 and a time extension of 29 days.

J-42 CHANGE ORDER NO 1
PROJECT NO. A-0480
NEW ADDITION AND RENOVATIONS
BRENTWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
3101 NW 191 Street, Opa-Locka, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A-0480, New Addition and Renovation, Brentwood Elementary School for an extra of $30,022.

J-43 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A-0514
ADDITION, REMODELING AND RENOVATION
MELROSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
3050 N.W. 35 Street, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A-0514, Addition, Remodeling and Renovation, Melrose Elementary School for an extra of $25,498 and a time extension of 41 days.

J-44 CHANGE ORDER NO. 4
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/approve Change Order No. 4 on Project No. A-0532, Alteration and Addition, Parkview Elementary School for an extra of $13,595 and a time extension of 23 days.

J-45 CHANGE ORDER NO. 4
PROJECT NO. A-0534
ADDITION, REMODELING AND RENOVATION
HIALEAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
550 East S Street, Hialeah, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Change Order No. 4 on Project No. A-0534, Addition, Remodeling and Renovation, Hialeah Elementary School for an extra of $116,546 and a time extension of 10 days

J-46 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A-0692
DESIGN BUILD
DORAL MIDDLE SCHOOL (SS "JJ")
NW 50 Street and 112 Avenue, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A-0692, Design Build, Dora Middle School (SS "JJ") for an extra of $93,172 and a time extension of 16 days.

J-47 CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. A-0702
NEW PROTOTYPICAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
EUGENIA B. THOMAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
NW 114 Avenue and NW 58 Street, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A-0702, New Prototypical Elementary School, Eugenia B. Thomas Elementary School for an extra of $42,506.

J-48 CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO- A-0706
STATE SCHOOL "NN"
S/S "NN" @ G. W. CARVER MIDDLE SCHOOL SITE
4901 Lincoln Drive, Coral Gables, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A-0706, State School "NN", S/S "NN" @ G.W. Carver Middle School Site for an extra of $2,536.

J-50 REQUEST TO DECLARE EMERGENCY AND WAIVE BIDDING PROCEDURES FOR SAFETY TO LIFE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

J-51 COMMISSIONING OF GILl McGRAW ARCHITECTS, INC. TO ITS REUSE PROTOTYPE DESIGN CRITERIA FOR TWO PRIMARY LEARNING CENTERS (PLC) AT AUBURNDALE ELEMENTARY (PLC B1) AND BRENTWOOD ELEMENTARY (PLC Dl), PROJECT #A-0783; A-0784

J-52 CHANGE ORDER NO. 6
PROJECT NO A-0615
DESIGN-BUILD PRIMARY LEARNING CENTER
PLC "K" WJ BRYAN ELEMENTARY RELIEF
12175 NE 12 Court, North Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 6 on Project No. A-0615, Design-Build Primary Learning Center, PLC "K" W.J. Bryan Elementary Relief for a credit of $17,724.

J-53 CHANCE ORDER NO. 6
PROJECT NO. A-0638
DESIGN-BUILD PRIMARY LEARNING CENTER
PLC "S" JACK D. GORDON ELEMENTARY RELIEF
15001 SW 127 Avenue, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 6 on Project No. A-0638, Design-Build Primary Learning Center, PLC "S" Jack D. Gordon Elementary Relief for a credit of $420.

J-54 CHANGE ORDER NO. 6
PROJECT NO. A-O639
DESIGN-BUILD PRIMARY LEARNING CENTER
PLC "T" JACK D. GORDON ELEMENTARY RELIEF
15551 SW 142 Avenue, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 6 on Project No. A-0639, Design-Build Primary Learning Center, PLC "T" Jack D. Gordon Elementary Relief for a credit of $8,875.

J-55 CHANGE ORDER NO. 6
PROJECT NO. A-0660
DESIGN-BUILD PRIMARY LEARNING CENTER
PLC "V" BEN SHEPPARD ELEMENTARY RELIEF
5601 WEST 24 Avenue, Hialeah, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. S on Project No A-0660, Design-Build Primary Learning Center, PLC "V" Ben Sheppard Elementary. Relief for a credit of $10,304.

J-56 CHANGE ORDER NO. 6
PROJECT NO. A-0636
DESIGN-BUILD PRIMARY LEARNING CENTER
PLC "Q" GILBERT L. PORTER ELEMENTARY RELIEF
15751 SW 112 Street. Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board at Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 8 on Project No. A-0636, Design-Build Primary Learning Center, PLC "Q" Gilbert L. Porter Elementary Relief for a credit of $13,872.

K. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

K-1 PROVISION OF LEGAL DEFENSE FOR STEVE GALLON, III, AND WILLIAM E. CLARKE, III, IN THE CASE OF JULIAN ANTONIO ARUCAS v. THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DDE COUNTY, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT CASE NO.
00-2558-CIV-SEITZ

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Office of the School Board Attorney to provide for the legal defense of Steve Gallon, III, and William E. Clarke, III, in the case of Julian Antonio Arucas v. The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, U.S.D.C. Case No. 00-2558-CIV-SEITZ.

K-2 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. ROSA O. DARLING – DOAH CASE NO. 99-4943

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, enter its final order in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Rosa O. Darling, accepting the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge in DOAH Case No. 99-4943 or accepting the exceptions set forth in Respondent’s Exceptions to Recommend Order, filed on behalf of the employee on September 11, 2000.

K-3 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. CAROLE ABRIL – DOAH CASE NO. 00-1142

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt the recommended order of the Administrative Law Judge in DOAH Case No. 00-1142, terminating the employment of Carole Abril with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, as of March 15, 2000, and denying any claim for back pay.

K-4 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. YVONNE M. WEINSTEIN – DOAH CASE NO. 99-5125

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, enter its final order in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Yvonne M. Weinstein, accepting the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge in DOAH Case No. 99-5125 or accepting the exceptions set forth in Respondent’s Exceptions to Recommend Order, filed on behalf of the employee on September 26, 2000.

K-5 D.S. v. THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA CIRCUIT COURT CASE NO. 00-16711 CA 11

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the School Board Attorney to enter into a settlement agreement in D.S. v. The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, Circuit Court Case No. 00-16711 CA 11, to provide $25,000 in attorney’s fees with appropriate releases as to all past, pending, and future claims arising out of the issues in this case.

K-20 PROPSOED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-6A-1.47, CHARTER SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended Board Rule 6Gx13- 6A-1.47, Charter Schools, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective October 11, 2000

K-21 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-5B-1.04, PROMOTION, PLACEMENT, AND GRADUATION-GRADES K-12 AND ADULT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended Board Rule 6Gx13- 5B-1.04, Promotion, Placement, and Graduation-Grades K-12 and Adult, and the document, Pupil Progression Plan 2000-2001, which is incorporated by reference and is a part of this rule, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective October 11, 2000.

K-22 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-3B-1.01, INVESTMENT OF FUNDS--PRINCIPLES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended Board Rule 6Gx13-3B-1.01, Investment of Funds—Principles, and the document, Deposit and Investment Policies for School Board Funds, which is incorporated by reference and is a part of this rule, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective October 11, 2000.

K-23 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-4D.1.102, EARLY RETIREMENT PLAN – INVESTMENT POLICIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida adopt amended Board Rule 6Gx13-4D-1.102, Early Retirement Plan-Investment Policies and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida to be effective October 11, 2000 .

K-24 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-5A-1.08, Student Transfers

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida adopt amended Board Rule 6Gx13-5A-1.08, Student Transfers, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida to be effective October 11, 2000.

K-25 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-6A-1.25, AUTHORIZED STUDENT FEES IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida adopt amended Board Rule 6Gx13-6A-1.25, Authorized Student Fees in Secondary Schools, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida to be effective October 11, 2000.

K-26 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING6Gx13-6A-1.161, INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

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-1.161, Interscholastic Athletics-Senior High School, and the document, Athletic Manual, which is incorporated by reference and is a part of this rule

K-27 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-1C-1.02, LEGAL SERVICES FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE BOARD

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 6Gx13-1C-1.02, Legal Services for Employees of the Board.

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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