MEETING AGENDA

November 15, 2000


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

OFFICIAL AGENDA

NOVEMBER 15, 2000 REGULAR BOARD MEETING 1:00 P.M.

PUBLIC HEARING

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1:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION

SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS:

RECOGNITIONS:

Parent Involvement Award

Year 2000 National School Plant Manager of the Year Award

SPECIAL RECOGNITION: • Miami-Dade County Mayor Alex Penelas

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: September 28; October 5 and 10, 2000

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: October 11, 2000

AGENDA ITEMS RESERVED FOR CONSIDERATION

PUBLIC HEARING

 

A. SUPERINTENDENT’S PRIORITY ITEMS

A-1 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BONUS PAYMENTS FOR OUTSTANDING TEACHERS IN "D" AND "F" SCHOOLS AND ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLS SERVING VIOLENT AND DISRUPTIVE YOUTH

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the award of bonus payments to outstanding eligible teachers in "D" and "F" Schools and Alternative Schools serving violent and disruptive youth, as mandated by the 2000 Florida Legislature.

 

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 ESTABLISHING AN ETHICS ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO DRAFT BYLAWS FOR THE PROPOSED ETHICS COMMISSION

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

1) establish a seven member Ethics Advisory Committee to the School Board and appoint two members to this committee;
2) reconvene the Miami-Dade County Public Schools Task Force Committee for the purpose of appointing five members to the Ethics Advisory Committee; and,
3) have the newly appointed seven member Ethics Advisory Committee draft recommended bylaws for the proposed Ethics Commission to be presented to the Board as recommendations by the March Board meeting.

B-3 REQUEST TO REVIEW THE DUTIES OF THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS AND THE CHIEF AUDITOR

B-4 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 00-45 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, IN SUPPORT OF THE GULFSTREAM MILE RUN TO BE HELD ON FEBRUARY 17, 2001, AT GULFSTREAM PARK, FLORIDA

ACTION PROPOSED BY MRS. MORSE: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 00-45 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, in support of the Gulfstream Mile Run to be held on February 17, 2001, at Gulfstream Park, Florida.

B-5 DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO CONDUCT A STUDY DETERMINING THE COST AND FEASIBILITY OF BROADCASTING SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS AS AN AUDIOFILE ON THE INTERNET

B-6 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 00-44 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING FRANK C. MARTIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AS THE FIRST FULLY-AUTHORIZED INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE PRIMARY YEARS PROGRAMME (SIC) IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA, AND THE FOURTH IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. KAPLAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 00-44 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Frank C. Martin Elementary School as the first fully-authorized International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (sic) in the State of Florida, and the fourth in the United Stated States of America.

 

C. DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT: EDUCATION

C-1 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AMENDED 2000-2001 SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLANS TO ALIGN WITH BOARD RULE FOR "A," "B," AND "C" SCHOOLS CHANGING GRADE LEVELS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the 2000-2001 School Improvement Plans amended to align with Board rule for "A," "B," and "C" schools changing grade levels.

C-2 REQUEST FOR BOARD APPROVAL TO AMEND AN AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND THE STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM FOR THE GOVERNANCE OF THE NEW WORLD SCHOOL OF THE ARTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the amended agreement with Miami-Dade Community College and the State University System for the governance of the New World School of the Arts.

C-3 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT A DONATION OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS FROM VH1/SAVE THE MUSIC FOR THE BAND PROGRAM AT THOMAS JEFFERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a donation of musical instruments from VH1/SAVE THE MUSIC for the band program at Thomas Jefferson Middle School. No local funds are required.

C-4 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT 50 NEW GATEWAY COMPUTERS FROM QUEPASA.COM FOR USE AT PALM SPRINGS NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept 50 new Gateway computers from quepasa.com for use at Palm Springs North Elementary School. No local funds are required.

C-5 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF MIAMI-DADE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (MDCC) TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED SERVICES FOR THE "TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN" (TSIC) PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM; AND TO ACCEPT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $455,381 FROM MDCC, TO DEFRAY THE COST OF HIRING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS STAFF TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR POTENTIAL TSIC SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS, EFFECTIVE FROM JULY 1, 2000 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2001

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

1. enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with the District Board of Trustees of Miami-Dade Community College to provide designated services for the "Take Stock in Children" (TSIC) Partnership Program;
2. accept funds in the amount of $455,381; and
3. allocate one student advocate position, one mentor coordinator position, and two data input specialists for the purpose of providing support services to students in the program.

No local funds are required.

C-10 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OR DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE SOUTH FLORIDA EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING CONSORTIUM WHEREBY MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS WILL PROVIDE TRAINING TO ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS ON A REFERRAL BASIS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,500 PER PARTICIPANT, EFFECTIVE FROM OCTOBER 5, 2000 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2001

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or designee to enter into a contractual agreement with the South Florida Employment and Training Consortium whereby Miami-Dade County Public Schools will provide training to eligible individuals on a referral basis, in an amount not to exceed $2,500 per participant, effective from October 5, 2000 through June 30, 2001. No local funds are required.

C-11 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A PERFORMANCE-BASED CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH PARTNERS FOR AMERICAN VOCATIONAL EDUCATION (PAVE), WHEREBY THE AGENCY WILL PROVIDE EMPLOYER-BASED, CUSTOMIZED TRAINING FOR A COST NOT TO EXCEED $92,700, FROM NOVEMBER 16, 2000 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2001

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a performance-based contractual agreement with Partners for American Vocational Education (PAVE), whereby the agency will provide employer-based, customized training for a cost not to exceed $92,700, from November 16, 2000 through June 30, 2001. The appropriation for this item is included in the General Fund of the 2000-2001 Adopted Budget.

C-12 REPORT ON THE FEASIBILITY OF PROVIDING NECESSARY FUNDING FOR FULL IMPLEMENTATION OF PROGRAMS IN MEDIATION, PEACE, TOLERANCE, AND VIOLENCE PREVENTION

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

1. receive the report on the feasibility of providing necessary funding for full implementation of programs in mediation, peace, tolerance, and violence prevention; and
2. approve Phase I of the plan at a cost not to exceed $175,000, with funding to be provided from the Board’s contingency fund.

C-13 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF HIALEAH POLICE DEPARTMENT TO ADD A NEW CENTER FOR OUTDOOR SUSPENSION, FROM NOVEMBER 16, 2000 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2001

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a cooperative agreement with the City of Hialeah Police Department to add a new Center for Outdoor Suspension, from November 16, 2000 through June 30, 2001. No local funds are required.

C-14 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OR DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE AMER-I-CAN PROGRAM, INC., A NONPROFIT CORPORATION, TO PROVIDE A LIFE MANAGEMENT SKILLS PROGRAM FOR 300 MIDDLE AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL AT-RISK STUDENTS, FROM NOVEMBER 16, 2000 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2001

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or designee to enter into a cooperative agreement with the Amer-I-Can Program, Inc., a nonprofit corporation, to provide a life management skills program for 300 at-risk middle and senior high school students, from November 16, 2000 through June 30, 2001. No local funds are required.

C-15 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 00-46 O THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING CONTINUED APPROPRIATIONS FOR AND DELIVERY OF ADULT AND POSTSECONDARY VOCATIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS UNDER THEIR CURRENT STRUCTURE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 00-46 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, supporting continued appropriations for and delivery of adult and postsecondary vocational programs under their current structure.

C-30 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
CASE NO.: SM-452 (1999/00) DOB: 12/24/86

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM- 452 (1999/00), 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 2000/01 school year, the 2001 summer session, and the 2001/02 school year;
2. provide educational services in the opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and
3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools if approved by the Bureau of Adult/Vocational, Alternative and Dropout Prevention Programs.

C-31 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
CASE NO.: SM-453 (1999/00) DOB: 09/23/84

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-453 (1999/00), 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 2000/01 school year, the 2001 summer session, and the 2001/02 school year;
2. provide educational services in the opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and
3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools if approved by the Bureau of Adult/Vocational, Alternative and Dropout Prevention Programs.

C-32 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 11
CASE NO.: SM-15 (2000/01) DOB: 06/20/84

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-15 (2000/01), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign the student to an alternative education program for his/her tenure in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

C-33 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 10
CASE NO.: SM-17 (2000/01) DOB: 11/20/81

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-17 (2000/01), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign the student to an alternative education program for his/her tenure in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

C-34 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: ADULT
BAVADPP CASE NO.: 001AD (00/01) DOB: 09/17/70

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in supplemental material BAVADPP Case No. 001AD (00/01), 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 COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH DADE COUNTY AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER (AHEC) PROGRAM, INC. TO PROVIDE MEDICAL SERVICES FROM NOVEMBER 16, 2000 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2002

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a cooperative agreement with Dade County Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Program, Inc. to provide medical services for students enrolled at Madison and Westview middle schools from November 16, 2000 through June 30, 2002. There is no exchange of funds for these services.

 

E. DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT: PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT AND SERVICES

E-1 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NONINSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: SEPTEMBER 6 – OCTOBER 11, 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 897.

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the recommendations as set forth above for appointments and lateral transfers, to be effective November 16, 2000, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.

E-3 APPOINTMENT AND ASSIGN:
DISTRICT DIRECTOR,
MEDIA PROGRAMS

E-4 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
BUSINESS MANAGER,
REGIONAL VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL CENTER

E-5 APPOINTMENT AND ASSIGN:
COORDINATOR III,
GENERAL ACCOUNTING

E-6 APPOINTMENT AND ASSIGN:
NETWORK ANALYST I

E-7 APPOINTMENT AND ASSIGN:
SUPERVISOR II,
OFFICE OF THE CONTROLLER

E-8 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE MIAMI MUSEUM OF SCIENCE, FLORIDA TECHNOLOGY TRAINER ENHANCEMENT CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a Personnel Assignment Agreement with the Miami Museum of Science for:

1. Ms. Mara Hernandez, from November 16, 2000 through June 30, 2001; and
2. full reimbursement of salary and fringe benefits to be provided by the Museum of Science.

E-9 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY AND THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS FROM NOVEMBER 16, 2000 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2001

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

1. authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with Florida International University to provide professional development programs from November 16, 2000 through June 30, 2001 at a cost not to exceed $60,000;
2. authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with the University of Miami to provide professional development programs from November 16, 2000 through June 30, 2001 at a cost not to exceed $24,000,
3. grant an exception to School Board Rule 6Gx13-3F-1.021.

The appropriations for these items are included in the General Fund of the 2000-2001 Adopted Budget, and the Title II-Eisenhower Professional Development Program budget.

E-10 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW NON-OWNED AIRCRAFT LIABILITY POLICY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, renew its Non-Owned Aviation Liability Insurance Policy with National Union Fire Insurance Company (AIG) (A++XV), through Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., Miami, Florida, effective December 10, 2000, based upon an annual minimum premium of $7,100. The appropriation for the Non-Owned Aircraft Liability Insurance is included in the 2000-2001 General Liability Premium Account of the Adopted Budget.

E-11 ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION

RECOMMENDED: That effective November 15, 2000, at the close of the workday, the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept the resignation of Ms. Carolyn F. Johnson, School Bus Driver, at South Transportation Center.

E-12 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
JOEL A. WILLIAMS – HEAD CUSTODIAN
SKYWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective November 15, 2000, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Joel A. Williams, Head Custodian, at Skyway Elementary School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

E-13 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
ARNOLD B. ALBURY, JR. – SCHOOL SECURITY MONITOR
ROBERT RENICK EDUCATIONAL CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective November 15, 2000, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Arnold B. Albury, Jr., School Security Monitor, at Robert Renick Educational Center, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

E-14 AUTHORIZATION TO CONTRACT WITH AN EXECUTIVE SEARCH FIRM FOR THE SELECTION OF THE CHIEF FACILITIES OFFICER AND THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the use of an executive search organization to conduct a national search for the positions of Chief Facilities Officer and Chief Financial Officer, with funding to be provided by Personnel Management and Services.

 

F. DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT: FEDERAL AND GRANTS ADMINISTRATION

F-1 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT THREE FAMILIES AS EDUCATORS GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING FAMILY LITERACY PROJECTS UNDER THE ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY LITERACY ACT AT MIAMI BEACH ADULT AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION CENTER, ROBERT MORGAN VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE, AND NORTH MIAMI BEACH COMMUNITY EDUCATION CENTER 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 three Families as Educators grant awards from the Florida Department of Education, for funding family literacy projects under the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act at Miami Beach Adult and Community Education Center in the amount of $35,535; Robert Morgan Vocational Technical Institute in the amount of $50,000; and North Miami Beach Community Education Center in the amount of $41,828, 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 deemed necessary, in order to complete the scope of the project; and
3. Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency, such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

F-2 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING THE PREKINDERGARTEN/KINDERGARTEN READING PROGRAM, AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH ELECTRONIC EDUCATION TO IMPLEMENT THE WATERFORD EARLY READING PROGRAM, EFFECTIVE AS OF JULY 1, 2000 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2001

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

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education, in the amount of $425,000, for funding the Prekindergarten/Kindergarten Reading Program, and enter into a contractual agreement with Electronic Education, in an amount not to exceed $403,410, to implement the Waterford Early Reading Program, effective as of July 1, 2000 through June 30, 2001;
2. extend this grant award and contractual agreement, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary, in order to 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-3 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE DIRECT INSTRUCTION READING CURRICULUM GRANT PROGRAM, EFFECTIVE AS OF JULY 1, 2000 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2001

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

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education, in the amount of $2,324,903, for funding under the Direct Instruction Reading Curriculum Grant Program, effective as of July 1, 2000 through June 30, 2001;
2. extend this grant award, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if it is deemed necessary in order to complete the scope of the project; and
3. Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amount approved by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

F-4 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO CONTINUE PROVIDING COUNTYWIDE EDUCATIONAL CABLE TELEVISION SERVICES, EFFECTIVE AS OF OCTOBER 1, 2000 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2001

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

1. renew a contractual agreement with Miami-Dade County, in the amount of $522,000, to continue providing county-wide educational cable television services, effective as of October 1, 2000 through September 30, 2001;
2. renew this contractual agreement, upon mutual agreement, in the amount approved by the funding agency; 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 COMMUNITY SERVICE TELEVISION PROGRAMMING GRANT AWARD FROM THE CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING FOR SCHOOL BOARD TELEVISION STATION WLRN-TV, EFFECTIVE AS OF OCTOBER 1, 2000 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2002

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

1. to accept a Community Service Television Programming grant award, in the amount of $965,773, from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting for School Board Television Station WLRN-TV, effective as of October 1, 2000 through September 30, 2002;
2. extend this grant award, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary, in order to fully expend the grant award and thus complete the scope of the project; and
3. Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

F-6 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A RADIO COMMUNITY SERVICE GRANT AWARD FROM THE CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING FOR SCHOOL BOARD RADIO STATION WLRN-FM, EFFECTIVE AS OF OCTOBER 1, 2000 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2002

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

1. to accept a Radio Community Service Grant award, in the amount of $238,271, from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting for School Board Radio Station WLRN-FM, effective as of October 1, 2000 through September 30, 2002;
2. extend this grant award at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary, in order to fully expend the grant award and thus complete the scope of the project; and
3. Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

F-7 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A SATELLITE INTERCONNECTION GRANT AWARD FROM THE CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING FOR SATELLITE INTERCONNECTION FOR SCHOOL BOARD TELEVISION STATION WLRN-TV, EFFECTIVE AS OF OCTOBER 1, 2000 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2001

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

1. to accept a Satellite Interconnection Grant award, in the amount of $12,779, from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting for Satellite Interconnection for School Board Television Station WLRN-TV, effective as of October 1, 2000 through September 30, 2001;
2. extend this grant award, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary, in order to fully expend the grant award and thus complete the scope of the project; and
3. Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

F-8 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING THE ALL ABOARD MENTORING PROGRAM AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CHILDREN’S PSYCHIATRIC CENTER, INC., TO PROVIDE PROGRAM SERVICES, EFFECTIVE AS OF JULY 1, 2000 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2001

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

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education, in the amount of $400,000, for funding the All Aboard Mentoring Program and enter into a contractual agreement with the Children’s Psychiatric Center, Inc., in the amount of $400,000, to provide program services, effective as of July 1, 2000 through June 30, 2001;
2. extend this grant award and contractual agreement, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary, in order to fully expend the grant award and thus complete the scope of the project; and
3. Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

F-9 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING THE FAILURE FREE READING AND BRIDGES PROGRAM AND ENTER INTO SEPARATE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT SYSTEMS, INC., AND JOSEPH FRANCES LOCKAVITCH ENTERPRISES 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 $528,000, for funding Failure Free Reading and Bridges program and enter into separate contractual agreements with Intellectual Development Systems, Inc., and Joseph Frances Lockavitch Enterprise, in the amounts of $240,000 respectively, effective as of July 1, 2000 through June 30, 2001;
2. extend this grant award and the two separate contractual agreements, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary, in order to fully expend the grant award and thus complete the scope of the project; and
3. Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

F-10 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH SYLVAN LEARNING SYSTEMS, INC., FOR THE DELIVERY OF INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES TO STUDENTS ENROLLED IN NON-PUBLIC SCHOOLS WHO GENERATE TITLE I FUNDING

 

G. CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER: FINANCIAL AFFAIRS

G-11 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 2000

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

G-12 NON-EXPENDABLE PERSONAL PROPERTY INVENTORY REPORTS FOR JULY, AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER 2000

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Non-Expendable Personal Property Inventory Deletions containing 2,121 items in the amount of $3,803,456 and Recoveries containing 11 items in the amount of $43,651 to update the records as indicted in July, August and September 2000 reports.

G-21 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 00-43 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR APPROVAL OF AUTHORIZATION FOR SCHOOL BOARD INTERNAL FUNDS TO BE DEPOSITED AT QUALIFIED DEPOSITORIES AND AUTHORIZATION TO SIGN RELATED DOCUMENTS AS REQUIRED BY THE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 00-43, Approval of Authorization for School Board Internal Funds to be Deposited at Qualified Depositories and Authorization to Sign Related Documents as Required by the Florida Administration Code, authorizing:

1) the opening of individual school internal funds accounts at School approved depositories; and
2) the Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Assistance Treasurer to sign on behalf of the District in accordance with Chapter 280, Florida Statues, and the Florida Administrative Code.

G-22 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH BLOOMBERG, L.P., FOR FINANCIAL/INVESTMENT INFORMATION SERVICES

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

1) authorize the Superintendent or designee to enter into an agreement with Bloomberg, L.P., to provide real-time financial information services at a cost not to exceed $22,500 per annum; and
2) grant an exception to School Board Rule 6Gx13-3F-1.021.

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 #100-ZZ03 – FRESH DELIVERED SUBMARINE SANDWICHES, to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of fresh delivered submarine sandwiches, for the Department of Food and Nutrition a la carte program, during the term of the bid, effective February 9, 2000, through February 8, 2001. The Department of Food and Nutrition anticipates increased usage, due to the inclusion of food products into the National School Lunch Program. The supplemental amount requested is based on the anticipated monthly expenditure of $16,050.44, times the twelve (12) month contract period, minus the original award amount.

Fund Source

-- 0410

M/WBE Eligibility

-- Food Service None

1.

BATISTA CORPORATION
D.B.A. BLIMPIE
328 CRANDON BOULEVARD, #109
KEY BISCAYNE, FL 33149
OWNER: EDWARD BATISTA, PRESIDENT

2.

BLIMPIE SUBS AND SALADS
6729 MAIN STREET
MIAMI LAKES, FL 33014
OWNER: GARY BANDRINGA, PRESIDENT

3.

GRINDER MAESTROS, INC.
14629 S.W. 42 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33185
OWNER: JORGE MILIAN, PRESIDENT

4.

HBB ENTERPRISES
13350 N.W. 27 AVENUE
OPA-LOCKA, FL 33054
OWNER: HARRY NORTON, II

5.

JD’S PIZZERIA
6828 N.W. 169 STREET
MIAMI LAKES, FL 33015
OWNER: JAMES EMERY, PRESIDENT

6.

JD’S PIZZERIA III, INC.
1620 N.E. 205 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33179
OWNER: SCOTT K. WHITEHURST, PRESIDENT

7.

JAMISON COMPANY, INC.
13980 S.W. 139 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33186
OWNER: STRATTON M. JAMISON, PRESIDENT

8.

MSLS ENTERPRISES, INC.
D.B.A SUBWAY
8447-A S.W. 24 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: MORRIS LADAR, MANAGER

9.

MIAMI LAKES, INC.
D.B.A. SUBWAY
15416 N.W. 77 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33106
OWNER: MAROOF RASHEED, PRESIDENT

10.

MIAMI SUBS
784 N.E. 70 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33138
OWNER: JOSE ROCHA, PRESIDENT

11.

MIAMI SUBS CORPORATION
6300 N.W. 31 AVENUE
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL 33309
OWNER: DONALD PERLYN, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

12.

MOSHLA, INC.
D.B.A. SUBWAY
7379 S.W 40 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: MORRIS LADAR, MANAGER

13.

SPECIAL EVENTS FOOD GROUP
4034 NORTH 30 AVENUE
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33020
OWNER: NANCY L. RIESER, OWNER/MANAGER

14.

SUBWAY
180 CRANDON BOULEVARD, #108
KEY BISCAYNE, FL 33149
OWNER: LUIS E. DELGADO

15.

SUBWAY 1577, INC.
7 N.W. 183 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33169
OWNER: JOAQUIN ROSAS-FLORES, PRESIDENT

16.

SUBWAY 19711, INC.
3300 WEST 84 STREET, BAY 20
HIALEAH, FL 33018
OWNER: ANTHONY RIVERA, PRESIDENT

17.

SUBWAY AT KENDALL GATE, INC.
12046 S.W. 88 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33186-2002
OWNER: LEE BOROWSKY

18.

TONY AND JEAN ENTERPRISES, INC.
6210 N.W. 6 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33150
OWNER: ANTHONY RIVERA, PRESIDENT

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL

$ 358,137.00
$ 0
$ 160,000.00

(2)

Bid #063-ZZ07 – INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES, to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm discounts, quantities, as may be required, of industrial/technology education equipment and supplies, for various schools and departments, during the term of the bid, effective January 12, 2000, through January 11, 2001. This supplemental award is requested due to higher than anticipated usage, inasmuch as this is a first time bid with no previous history. The EST. on the bid was based on an average usage of $116,666.67 (from the annual expenditure report by vendor), per month, while the actual usage has averaged $155,555.56 per month. The supplemental amount requested is based on the average monthly expenditure, times the twelve (12) month contract period, minus the original award amount.

Fund Source

-- Various Female

M/WBE Eligibility

-- No Dollar Amount

1.

ANSWERMATIC DIVISION ZOOM TECHNOLOGY
TAUNTON AVENUE, SUITE 304
WEST BERLIN, NJ 08091
OWNER: JACK MAGOOLAGHAM, VICE PRESIDENT

2.

ATLANTIC AUTO SUPPLIERS, INC.
141 N.E. 24 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33137
OWNER: JOSE SUAREZ, PRESIDENT

3.

D.C. JAEGER CORPORATION
135 NORTH KNOWLES AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33137
OWNER: DONALD C. JAEGER, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.

4.

FLORIDA TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS, INC.
P.O. BOX 1805
BUSHNELL, FL 33513
OWNER: DANIEL D. WHITE, PRESIDENT

5.

FREY SCIENTIFIC/BRODHEAD GARRETT
A DIVISION OF SCHOOL SPECIALTY
100 PARAGON PARKWAY
MANSFIELD, OH 44903
OWNER: DIANN D. WHITE, PRESIDENT

6.

HOLMQUIST EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANTS, INC.
3315 SILVERPOND DRIVE
PLANT CITY, FL 33567-2722
OWNER: STEPHANIE KAYE HOLMQUIST, PRESIDENT

7.

MLCS LTD.
P.O. BOX 4053
RYDAL, PA 19046
OWNER: MERLE LEVY, PRESIDENT

8.

MEGATECH CORPORATION
555 WOBURN STREET
TEWKSBURY, MA 01876
OWNER: VAHAN V. BASMAJIAN

9.

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

10.

MODERN SCHOOL SUPPLIES
P.O. BOX 958
HARTFORD, CT 06143
OWNER: DANIEL SHOHAW, PRESIDENT

11.

PAXTON/PATTERSON
5719 WEST 65 STREET
CHICAGO, IL 60638
OWNER: R.C. WEST, PRESIDENT

12.

PITSCO INNOVATIVE EDUCATION
1002 EAST ADAMS
PITTSBURG, KS 66762
OWNER: HARVEY R. DEAN, PRESIDENT

13.

RCR TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
P.O. BOX 2650
MELBOURNE, FL 32902
OWNER: LUCY BONVILLE

14.

R.T. JOHNSON COMPANY, INC.
P.O. BOX 963
ORANGE PARK, FL 32067
OWNER: RICHARD T. JOHNSON, PRESIDENT

15.

SNAP-ON TOOLS
15745 S.W. 146 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33177
OWNER: WILLIAM CORNORY, C.E.O.

16.

TECHNICAL TRAINING AIDS, INC.
1791 BLOUNT ROAD, SUITE 905
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33069
OWNER: VINCE RANDAZZO

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL

$1,400,000.00
$ 0
$ 466,666.72

(3)

Bid #146-XX02 – SOIL MIX, to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of soil mix, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective January 13, 2000, through January 12, 2001. This supplemental award is requested in order to process pending requisitions. Last contract usage average $1,477,20 per month, while this year’s usage has averaged $3,515.22 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 None

1.

AUSTIN TUPLER TRUCKING, INC.
8518 S.W. 8 STREET
DAVIE, FL 33144
OWNER: AUSTIN TUPLER

2.

BANNERMAN LANDSCAPING, INC.
901 N.W. 143 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33168
OWNER: PAUL BANNERMAN, PRESIDENT

3.

METRO TRUCKING COMPANY
2225 WEST 78 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33016
OWNER: GREGORY A. MARTIN, PRESIDENT

4.

SUNSHINE TRUCKING CORPORATION
8646 S.W. 109 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33156
OWNER: BENJAMIN FLORES, PRESIDENT

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL

$ 32,043.00
$ 0
$ 10,139.64

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

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

08/22/00

B00678934

ALARM AND ELECTRONICS, INC.
13973 S.W. 140 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33186
OWNER: RUSSELL B. JONES, PRESIDENT

$ 39,874.00

G-63 REPORT PURCHASES MADE UTILIZING OTHER GOVERNMENT BIDS

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

08/01/00

B01840556

MERCURY TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL, LP
4317-L FORTUNE PLACE
WEST MELBOURNE, FL 32904

$ 10,000.00

08/15/00
08/15/00
08/15/00
08/16/00

B00679244
B00679571
B00679574
B00679573

MALLARD SYSTEMS
1395 N.W. 17 TH AVENUE, SUITE 115
DELRAY BEACH, FL 33445

$ 14,806.00

09/01/00

D01850774

MODIS
2101 WEST COMMERCIAL BOULEVARD
SUITE 4500
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33309

$ 25,000.00

09/05/00

D01845251

AT&T WIRELESS SERVICES
P.O. BOX 628201
ORLANDO, FL 32862

$ 25,000.00

09/20/00

D01852726

MOORE NORTH AMERICA, INC.
13680 N.W. 5 STREET, SUITE 130
SUNRISE, FL 33325-6234

$ 24,999.00

09/26/00

G01853171

PRIDE ENTERPRISES
AVON PARK DIVISION
P.O. BOX 728
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33309

$ 90,000.00

09/26/00

G01853172

PRIDE ENTERPRISES
FURNITURE REFURBISHING
10800 EVANS ROAD
POLK CITY, FL 33868

$ 90,000.00

09/15/00

J01853190

SANITECH SYSTEMS, INC.
302 PALM DRIVE
PLANT CITY, FL 33556

$ 86,496.00

09/29/00

J00492355

XPEDX
INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY
55-95 COMMON WEALTH AVENUE
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32254

$ 60,883.20

10/03/00

K00680456

LEESBURG CONCRETE COMPANY, INC.
2008 GRIFFIN ROAD
LEESBURG, FL 34748

$ 17,796.00

10/03/00

K00103349
K00103443

FRIEDRICH AIR CONDITIONING COMPANYP.O. BOX 1540
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78295-1540

$ 97,368.00

09/20/00
09/21/00

K01844048
K01844060
K01844056
K01844089
K01844974
K01845093

DANIEL MOVING SYTEMS, INC.
5600 N.W. 32 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33142

$ 14,448.00

10/03/00

K01820506
K01822188

HORSEPOWER ELECTRIC, INC.
8105 WEST 20 AVENUE
HIALEAH, FL 33014

$ 77,080.00

08/01/00

L01843886
L01843903

MINOLTA BUSINESS SYSTEM, INC.
7825 N.W. 148 STREET
MIAMI LAKES, FL 33016

$ 47,970.58

08/15/00

L01843273

XEROX CORPORATION
15150 N.W. 79 COURT
MIAMI LAKES, FL 33016

$ 53,520.00

09/06/00

L01841812

RCR TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
P.O. BOX 2650
MELBOURNE, FL 32902

$ 33,900.00

09/07/00

L01846407

XEROX CORPORATION
15150 N.W. 79 COURT
MIAMI LAKES, FL 33016

$ 11,004.00

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. State of Florida Contract #070-001-99-1 – AUTOMOBILES AND LIGHT TRUCKS, to purchase police vehicles, for the Miami-Dade County Public Schools Police, for a total amount of $222,893.
2. Miami-Dade County, Florida, Bid #0741-4/98-4 – SECURITY GUARD SERVICE, to provide security guard services, at various locations, for a total amount of $400,000.

G-65 RENEW BID #086-ZZ06 – WRESTLING MATS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid #086-ZZ06 – WRESTLING MATS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of wrestling mats, for various schools, during the term of the bid, effective December 8, 2000, through December 7, 2001, as follows:

1. ACME UTILITY PRODUCTS, INC.
P.O. BOX 880007
BOCA RATON, FL 33488-0007 EST. $ 285.00
OWNER: PEARL LADIN, PRESIDENT

2. CHEAP CHARLIE’S WRESTLING SUPPLIES
5355 S.W. 99 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33165-7132 EST. $ 32,635.80
OWNER: CHARLIE ZIES, PRESIDENT

3. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $32,920.80.

G-66 TERMINATE AND RE-AWARD BID #212-ZZ09 – PRINTING OF CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT BOOKS

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

1. TERMINATE the award of Items 1 and 2, on Bid #212-ZZ09 – PRINTING OF CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT BOOKS, effective November 15, 2000, as follows:

PRECEPT BUSINESS PRODUCTS, INC.
5330 N.W. 161 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33014 EST. $ 61,010.31
OWNER: PAUL CABRA, PRESIDENT

2. RE-AWARD Items 1 and 2, on Bid #212-ZZ09 – PRINTING OF CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT BOOKS, effective November 15, 2000, through July 18, 2001, to the third low bidder, as follows:

SOLO PRINTING, INC.
7860 N.W. 66 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166 EST. $ 84,278.24
OWNER: MANUEL HERNANDEZ, PRESIDENT

3. Require that Precept Business Products, Inc., of Miami, 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 November 15, 2000.

4. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $84,278.24. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-67 AWARD BID #016-AA06 – OPTICAL EQUIPMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #016-AA06 - OPTICAL EQUIPMENT, to purchase, at firm prices, optical equipment, for William Turner Technical Arts Senior High School, effective November 15, 2000, as follows:

1. EYE SOLUTIONS, INC.
221 N.W. 64 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33126 $ 24,800.00
OWNER: JULIO C. MORALES, PRESIDENT

2. The award amount shall not exceed $24,800. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-68 AWARD BID #030-AA03 – MOBILE MILK COUNTERS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #030-AA03 – MOBILE MILK COUNTERS, to purchase, at a firm price, mobile milk counters, for Booker T. Washington Senior High School, effective November 15, 2000, as follows:

1. FESCO
17852 N.E. 5 AVENUE
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL 33162 $ 13,066.77
OWNER: JUDITH MERRITT (WF)

2. The award amount shall not exceed $13,066.77. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-69 AWARD BID #041-AA02 – WINDOW GUARDS, FURNISH AND INSTALL (REBID)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #041-AA02 – WINDOW GUARDS, FURNISH AND INSTALL (REBID), to furnish and install, at a firm price, window guards, for Naranja Elementary School, effective November 15, 2000, as follows:

1. HURRICANE WINDOW AND SCREEN
8515 S.W. 129 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33156 $ 11,968.45
OWNER: HISHAM AL-JAMAL, VICE PRESIDENT

2. The award amount shall not exceed $11,968.45. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-70 AWARD BID #011-AA02 – RECYCLING SERVICES OF PAPER, STEEL, ALUMINUM AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS (REBID)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #011-AA02 – RECYCLING SERVICES FOR PAPER, STEEL, ALUMINUM AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS (REBID), to establish a contract, for the collection and recycling of paper products, from schools and other locations, at no cost to the Board, during the term of the bid, effective November 15, 2000, through November 14, 2002, as follows:

1. ATLANTIC PAPER, INC.
7700 N.W. 79 PLACE
MIAMI, FL 33136
OWNER: ENRIQUE BELLO, PRESIDENT
2. Reject Items 3 through 7.

3. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase collection and recycling services, of paper products, at no cost to the Board. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-71 REJECT BID #230-ZZ03 – SOFT SERVE YOGURT MIX WITH DISPENSER

G-72 BALANCE AWARD BID #252-ZZ07-CHARTER BUS SERVICE, IN AND OUT OF COUNTY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #252-ZZ07 -- CHARTER BUS SERVICE, IN AND OUT OF COUNTY, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of charter bus service, in and out of county, for various schools and departments, during the term of the bid, effective November 15, 2000, through October 10, 2001, as follows:

1. AMERICAN BUS LINES
11077 N.W. 36 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33167
OWNER: THOMAS A. MATTHEWS, PRESIDENT

2. CITI LIMIT TRANSPORTATION AND TOURS, INC.
P.O. BOX 292184
DAVIE, FL 33329-2184
OWNER: RASHELLE ROWE, PRESIDENT

3. DAVIS TOURS, INC.
P.O. BOX 16147
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33318
OWNER: JAMES L. DAVIS, PRESIDENT

4. ELITE BUS TOURS, INC.
11021 N.W. 14 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33167
OWNER: WILLIAM W. COOPER, PRESIDENT (AM)

5. FLORIDA TRAILS, INC.
D.B.A. ANNETT BUS LINES
130 MADRID DRIVE
SEBRING, FL 33870
OWNER: ERIC ANNETT, PRESIDENT

6. GALAXY VACATIONS
3550 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD, SUITE 710
MIAMI, FL 33137
OWNER: RAQUEL C. PORTA DE BENAVIDES
PRESIDENT/VICE PRESIDENT
SECRETARY/TREASURER

7. HIGHWAY CHARTER BUS SERVICE
165 N.W. 15 STREET
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33060
OWNER: RALPH GRISSETT

8. MCR HOLDINGS, INC.
D.B.A. FIFTH AVENUE BUS AND LIMO SERVICE
2550 S.W. 30 AVENUE
HALLANDALE, FL 33009
OWNER: ROBERT JOSEPH
PRESIDENT/TREASURER/SECRETARY

9. TIPPETT TRAVEL, INC.
MARIE’S CHARTER BUS/COACH U.S.A.
3095 SOUTH MILITARY TRAIL
LAKE WORTH, FL 33463
OWNER: MARIE L. TIPPETT, GENERAL MANAGER

10. QUALITY TRANSPORT SERVICES, INC.
650 N.W. 27 AVENUE
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33311
OWNER: KATHY HERRING
PRESIDENT/SECRETARY/ TREASURER

11. TRANS FLORIDA LIMOUSINE SERVICE, INC.
350 JEFFERSON STREET
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33019
OWNER: ROBERTA MOHAMED, PRESIDENT

12. TRAVELWAYS OF FLORIDA CHARTER BUSING, INC.
P.O. BOX 1106
DANIA, FL 33004
OWNER: DAVID BOUCHER, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

G-73 AWARD BID #256-ZZ03M/WBE – FOOD ITEMS: DRY GROCERY

G-74 AWARD BID #257-ZZ03 – FOOD ITEMS: DRY GROCERY

G-75 AWARD BID #051-AA03 – FROZEN PIZZA AND PASTA PRODUCTS

G-76 RENEW BID #106-ZZ02 – TREE TRIMMING AND FENCE LINE CLEARING

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid #106-ZZ02 – TREE TRIMMING AND FENCE LINE CLEARING, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of tree trimming and fence line clearing, for Maintenance and Operations, during the term of the bid, effective February 9, 2001, through February 8, 2002, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. FLORIDA COAST SERVICES, INC.
P.O. BOX 6574
DELRAY BEACH, FL 33484 EST. $ 340,487.40
OWNER: DONNA M. MULGREW
PRESIDENT/VICE PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

1. ONE TWO TREE, INC.
2950 S.W. 71 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: MARC TERWILLIGER, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $340,487.40.

G-77 RENEW BID #116-ZZ02 – SOD: FURNISH AND INSTALL NORTH OF FLAGLER (REBID)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid #116-ZZ02 – SOD: FURNISH AND INSTALL NORTH OF FLAGLER (REBID), to furnish and install, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of sod, for Maintenance and Operations, during the term of the bid, effective February 9, 2001, through February 8, 2002, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. JACKIE’S PARKER SOD COMPANY, INC.
7600 S.W. 87 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33173 EST. $ 206,095.03
OWNER: RICHARD PAGLIARULO

ALTERNATE

2. W.S. SOD AND LANDSCAPING, INC.
2160 N.W. 24 STREET
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33311
OWNER: WILLIE STEELE, PRESIDENT (AM)

3. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $206,095.03.

G-78 AWARD BID #033-AA02 – FIRE ALARM SERVICES CONTRACT

G-79 RENEW BID #126-ZZ02 – GREASE TRAP, SEPTIC TANK AND STORM DRAIN PUMP OUT AND REPAIR SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid #126-ZZ02 – GREASE TRAP, SEPTIC TANK AND STORM DRAIN PUMP OUT AND REPAIR SERVICES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of pump out and repair of grease traps, septic tanks and storm drains, for Maintenance and Operations, during the term of the bid, effective March 1, 2001, through February 28, 2002, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. F.A. JOHNSON, INC.
4700 POWERLINE ROAD
OAKLAND PARK, FL 33309 EST. $ 426,670.00
OWNER: ARCHIBALD B. CAMERON, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

2. A TO Z STATEWIDE PLUMBING, INC.
2215 S.W. 58 TERRACE
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33023
OWNER: JOHN DRISCOLL, PRESIDENT

3. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $469,337.

G-80 RENEW BID #085-XX05 – METAL PRODUCTS, SHEETS, ANGLES AND BARS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid #085-XX05 – METAL PRODUCTS, SHEETS, ANGLES AND BARS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of metal products, sheets, angles and bars, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective December 9, 2000, through March 8, 2001, as follows:

1. MCKINSEY STEEL AND SUPPLY OF FLORIDA, INC.
817 N.W. 5 AVENUE
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33311 EST. $ 15,763.95
OWNER: WARREN G. THOMAS, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $15,763.95.

G-81 RENEW BID #076-ZZ02M/WBE – FLOOR TILES AND SUPPLIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid #076-ZZ02M/WBE – FLOOR TILES AND SUPPLIES, 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 1, 2001, through February 28, 2002, as follows:

1. PURYEAR, INC.
P.O. BOX 013940
MIAMI, FL 33101 EST. $ 301,668.97
OWNER: ALBERT E. DOTSON, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O. (AM)

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $301,668.97.

G-82 AWARD BID #269-ZZ02 – FIRE ALARM COMPONENTS AND PERIPHERALS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #269-ZZ02 – FIRE ALARM COMPONENTS AND PERIPHERALS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of fire alarm components and peripherals, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective December 1, 2000, through November 30, 2001, as follows:

1. A 1 SECURITY SUPPLY
2858 STIRLING ROAD
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33020 EST. $ 45,827.90
OWNER: ROSE LOPEZ DE MESA, PRESIDENT

2. BISCAYNE HAVANA FIRE AND SAFETY
975 HIALEAH DRIVE
HIALEAH, FL 33010 EST. $ 2,215.70
OWNER: DALLAS CHRANS, PRESIDENT

3. CODE PLUS SYSTEMS, INC.
19311 STERLING DRIVE
MIAMI, FL 33157 EST. $ 476.00
OWNER: PETER HORDERN, PRESIDENT

4. DIVERSIFIRE SYSTEMS, INC.
13830 N.W. 19 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33054 EST. $ 47,152.25
OWNER: LINDA L. HALL, PRESIDENT (WF)

5. ENGINEERING SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY, INC.
2400 WEST 84 STREET, SUITE 9
HIALEAH, FL 33016 EST. $ 5,128.20
OWNER: ENRIQUE A. BORJA, PRESIDENT

6. FLORIDA STATE FIRE AND SECURITY, INC.
3921 S.W. 47 AVENUE, #1004
DAVIE, FL 33314 EST. $ 740.30
OWNER: DONALD LANGBERG, PRESIDENT

7. HI-RISE SAFETY SYSTEMS, INC.
6900 S.W. 21 COURT
DAVIE, FL 33317 EST. $ 9,106.20
OWNER: EDWARD WHARTON, PRESIDENT

8. LIFE/SAFETY SYSTEMS, INC.
13014 S.W. 85 AVENUE ROAD
MIAMI, FL 33156-6502 EST. $ 9,489.50
OWNER: JOHN J.J. QUINN, PRESIDENT

9. MIAMI FIRE EQUIPMENT, INC.
150 S.W. 27 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33135 EST. $ 3,281.20
OWNER: PHILIP DEVILLE, PRESIDENT

10. SIEMENS CERBERUS DIVISION
3371 EXECUTIVE WAY
MIRAMAR, FL 33025 EST. $ 62,610.90
OWNER: OSKAR K. RONNER, CHAIRMAN

11. SIMPLEX TIME RECORDER COMPANY
3801 COMMERCE PARKWAY
MIRAMAR, FL 33025 EST. $ 74,096.00
OWNER: EDWARD G. WATKINS/PRESIDENT/CHAIRMAN

12. Items 107 and 108 – Awarded to the three vendors bidding total low unit price, for both items. EST. $ 30,912.68

DIVERSIFIRE SYSTEMS, INC.
13830 N.W. 19 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33054
OWNER: LINDA L. HALL, PRESIDENT (WF)

HI-RISE SAFETY SYSTEMS, INC.
6900 S.W. 21 COURT
DAVIE, FL 33317
OWNER: EDWARD WHARTON, PRESIDENT

MIAMI FIRE EQUIPMENT, INC.
50 S.W. 27 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33135
OWNER: PHILIP DEVILLE, PRESIDENT

13. Reject Item 102 – Detector, smoke, 2-wire.

14. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $291,036.83. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-83 AWARD BID #271-ZZ05 - DOOR HARDWARE AND SECURITY DEVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #271-ZZ05 – DOOR HARDWARE AND SECURITY DEVICES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of door hardware and security devices, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective November 25, 2000, through November 24, 2001, as follows:

1. ACE LOCK AND SECURITY SUPPLY
565 RAHWAY AVENUE
UNION, NJ 07083 EST. $ 54,824.40
OWNER: AVA CHERKES, SECRETARY

2. MAYFLOWER SALES CO, INC.
614 BERGEN STREET
BROOKLYN, NY 11238 EST. $ 349,201.60
OWNER: WILLIAM SWETOW, PRESIDENT

3. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $404,026. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-84 AWARD BID #022-AA02 – SOIL MIX

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #022-AA02 – SOIL MIX, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of soil mix, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective January 13, 2001, through January 31, 2002, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. AUSTIN TUPLER TRUCKING, INC.
8518 S.W. 8 STREET, SUITE 105
MIAMI, FL 33144 EST. $37,447.10
OWNER: AUSTIN W. TUPLER, PRESIDENT

FIRST ALTERNATE

2. BLACK VELVET TOPSOIL, INC.
7005 S.W. 139 PLACE
MIAMI, FL 33183
OWNER: JOSEPH K. SIRGANY, PRESIDENT (HM)

SECOND ALTERNATE

3. THOMAS MAINTENANCE SERVICE, INC.
17200 S.W. 137 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33177
OWNER: MELVIN C. THOMAS, PRESIDENT (AM)

4. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $37,447.10. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-85 RENEW BID #050-XX04 – WIRING, TELECOMMUNICATION (FURNISH AND INSTALL - VOICE AND DATA)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid #050-XX04 – WIRING, TELECOMMUNICATION (FURNISH AND INSTALL - VOICE AND DATA), to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of telecommunications wiring and installation, for the Office of Information Technology, during the term of the bid, effective April 1, 2001, through March 31, 2003, as follows:

1. ELECTRIC POWER & SERVICE OF DADE COUNTY, INC.
2125 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD, SUITE 302
MIAMI, FL 33137
OWNER: CLIFTON VAUGHN, PRESIDENT

2. VERIZON SELECT SERVICES, INC.
(FORMERLY GTE COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
7701 ANDERSON ROAD
TAMPA, FLORIDA 33634
OWNERS: CHARLES LEE, C.E.O.
IVAN SEIDENBERG, C.E.O.

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

4. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $5,931,013.

G-86 AWARD BID #047-AA04 – WIRELESS DATA NETWORKS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #047-AA04 – WIRELESS DATA NETWORKS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of wireless data networks, for the Office of Information Technology, during the term of the bid, effective November 15, 2000, through March 31, 2003, as follows:

1. EDUTEK EDUCATION SOLUTIONS, INC.
3499 N.W. 97 BOULEVARD, SUITE 11
GAINESVILLE, FL 32606
OWNER: HARRY SLAUGHTER, PRESIDENT

2. SENIOR NETWORKS, INC.
P.O. BOX 522200
MIAMI, FL 33152
OWNER: DANIEL F. SUAREZ, PRESIDENT

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

4. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $800,000,000. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-87 AWARD BID #049-AA04 – NETWORK CONNECTIVITY DEVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #049-AA04 – NETWORK CONNECTIVITY DEVICES, to purchase, at firm discounts, quantities, as may be required, of network connectivity devices, for the Office of Information Technology, during the term of the bid, effective July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002, as follows:

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

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

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

4. GRAYBAR
2125 N.W. 22 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33142
OWNER: C. L. HALL, PRESIDENT

5. IBM CORPORATION
1 ALHAMBRA PLAZA, 8 FLOOR
CORAL GABLES, FL 33134
OWNER: LOUIS V. GERSTNER, JR., CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.

6. JPK MICRO SUPPLY, INC.
15304 EAST VALLEY BOULEVARD
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91746
OWNER: CHUANFU LU

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

8. POMEROY COMPUTER RESOURCES
5773 N.W. 158 STREET
PEMBROKE PINES, FL 33028
OWNER: DAVID POMEROY, C.E.O.

9. SENIOR NETWORKS, INC.
P.O. BOX 522200
MIAMI, FL 33152
OWNER: DANIEL F. SUAREZ, PRESIDENT

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

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

12. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $1,929.817. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-88 RENEW BID #058-ZZ09 – PAPER, LASER PRINTER

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid #058-ZZ09 – PAPER, LASER PRINTER, to purchase, at a firm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of laser printer paper, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective December 8, 2000, through December 7, 2001, as follows:

1. STANDARD REGISTER
1551 SAWGRASS CORPORATE PARKWAY, #100
SUNRISE, FL 33323 EST. $ 296,450.00
OWNER: PETER REDDING, C.E.O.

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $296,450. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-89 CORRECT RENEWAL OF BID #015-ZZ04 – COMPUTER PERIPHERAL PARTS AND SUPPLIES, CATALOG DISCOUNT

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

1. QUEST GENERAL CORPORATION
1000 EAST ATLANTIC BOULEVARD, SUITE 201-G
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33060
OWNER: CLYDE CARRYL, PRESIDENT (AM)

G-90 RENEW BID #029-ZZ02 – WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES – OPERATE AND MAINTAIN

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid #029-ZZ02 – WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES – OPERATE AND MAINTAIN, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of wastewater treatment, for South Regional Transportation Center, Maintenance and Operations – South Satellite, Redland Elementary, Redland Middle, Pinecrest Elementary and South Miami Senior High Schools, during the term of the bid, effective March 1, 2001, through February 28, 2002, as follows:

1. HAND UTILITIES, INC.
1628 GREEN ACRES CIRCLE, I-102
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL 34952 EST. $ 93,317.40
OWNER: MARIE HAND, VICE PRESIDENT

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $93,317.40.

G-91 RENEW BID #033-ZZ02 – PAINT: APPROVED NON-STOCK

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid #033-ZZ02 – PAINT: APPROVED NON-STOCK, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of pre-approved non-stock paint, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective January 1, 2001, through March 31, 2001, as follows:

1. BERRY’S PAINT, WALLPAPER, AND FLOORING, INC.
896 NORTH HOMESTEAD BOULEVARD
HOMESTEAD, FL 33030
OWNER: ROGER K. BERRY, C.E.O.

2. CARIBBEAN PAINT COMPANY, INC.
5295 N.W. 79 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: GEORGE F. SIXTO, PRESIDENT (HM)

3. CROSSCO AMERICA MIAMI PAINT CENTRE
5883 N.W. 37 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33142
OWNER: EDUARDO BLANCO (HM)

4. JOHNSON PAINTS, INC.
D.B.A FLEX BON
7845 S.W. 40 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: SAMUEL V. JOHNSON, PRESIDENT

5. M.A. BRUDER AND SONS, INC.
600 REED ROAD
BROOMALL, PA 19008
OWNER: THOMAS A. BRUDER, JR.

6. MILLER PAINT CENTERS
16507 N.E. 6 AVENUE
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL 33162
OWNER: DAVE MILLER, PRESIDENT

6. STEIN PAINT COMPANY
545 WEST FLAGLER STREET
MIAMI, FL 33130
OWNER: WENDY TURNER, SECRETARY

7. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $33,679.

G-92 RENEW BID #079-ZZ06 – MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES, CATALOG DISCOUNT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid #079-ZZ06 – MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES, CATALOG DISCOUNT, to purchase, at firm discounts, quantities, as may be required, of medical equipment and supplies, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective December 8, 2000, through December 7, 2001, as follows:

1. AERO PRODUCTS CORPORATION
D.B.A. AMERICAN LA FRANCE MEDIC MASTER
P.O. BOX 1707
SANFORD, FL 32772-1707
OWNER: SCOTT BARNES, PRESIDENT

2. ARMSTRONG MEDICAL INDUSTRIES, INC.
575 KNIGHTSBRIDGE PARKWAY
LINCOLNSHIRE, IL 60069
OWNER: WARREN G. ARMSTRONG, C.E.O./PRESIDENT

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

4. COOPER-GENERAL CORPORATION
175 FONTAINEBLEAU BOULEVARD, SUITE 1-K
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: JOHN M. FRESCO, PRESIDENT (HM)

5. CRITIKON, LTD
461 S.W. 178 WAY
PEMBROKE PINES, FL 33029
OWNER: GORDIE NYE, PRESIDENT

6. F & R MEDICAL SALES
18505 S.W. 104 AVENUE, BAY #10
MIAMI, FL 33157
OWNER: FELIX SCAVELLA, PRESIDENT (AM)

7. GEORGIA FIRST AID COMPANY, INC.
P.O. BOX 666024
MARIETTA, GA 30066
OWNER: LORI MARKLEY, VICE PRESIDENT/SECRETARY

8. MEDCO SCHOOL FIRST AID
MASUNE FIRST AID AND SAFETY
500 FILLMORE AVENUE
TONAWANDA, NY 14151
OWNER: JOHN GREENBERGER, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

9. MEDICAL EDUCATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
6000 FRUITVILLE ROAD
SARASOTA, FL 34232
OWNER: LOU ORBERNDORF, PRESIDENT

10. MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, INC.
ONE MEDLINE PLACE
MUNDELEIN, IL 60060-4486
OWNERS: CHARLIE AND ANDY MILLS

11. MICRO BIO-MEDICS, INC.
SOUTHERN DIVISION
8930 WESTERN WAY, SUITE 5
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32256
OWNER: BRUCE HABOR, PRESIDENT

12. NATIONAL HEALTH SUPPLY COMPANY
P.O. BOX 737-2 SOUTH STREET
GARDEN CITY, NY 11530
OWNER: STANLEY SAFT, PRESIDENT

13. NEVADA CAPITAL GROUP, INC.
2200 DICKERSON ROAD
RENO, NV 89503
OWNER: MARNI B. EDGE, PRESIDENT

14. PHARMED GROUP CORPORATION
3075 N.W. 107 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: CARLOS M. DE CESPEDES, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.

15. S & S WORLDWIDE
75 MILL STREET
COLCHESTER, CT O6415
OWNER: STEVEN SCHWARTZ, PRESIDENT
16. SCHOOL HEALTH CORPORATION
865 MUIRFIELD DRIVE
HANOVER PARK, IL 60103
OWNERS: ROBERT AND NANCY CORMACK

17. WENOC MEDICAL RESOURCES
20022 N.W. 62 PLACE
MIAMI, FL 33015
OWNER: WILLIE J. CONE, JR.
MANAGER/PRESIDENT (AM)

18. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $386,162.33.

G-93 REJECT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS #159-ZZ10 – CONSULTING SERVICES FOR EVALUATION, DESIGN, AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DISTRICT’S ELECTRONIC PROCUREMENT SYSTEM

 

H. DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

H-1 AWARD OF CONTRACTS TO FPL SERVICES AND SIEMENS BUILDING TECHNOLOGIES, INC. FOR PHASE II OF THE DISTRICT’S GUARANTEED ENERGY PERFORMANCE CONTRACTING PROGRAM

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

1. award contracts to FPL Services and Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. for phase II of the district’s G award contracts to FPL Services and Siemens EPC Program for a term of 10 years;
2. implement annual service agreements for ECM equipment as specified in the contracts; and
3. modify, as necessary, the GEPC Program scope in order to enhance the program’s benefits to the school district.

Funds in the amount of $14.2 million are available for these contracts in a designated GEPC Program budget (fund 0398, object 5680, location 9218, program 0606, function 7400).

H-11 CONTRACT WITH ECKERT SEAMANS CHERIN & MELLOTT, LLC

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, employ the law firm of Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC to represent the Board’s interests in arbitration and unfair labor practice proceedings, and in such other cases as may be assigned by the Chief Officer of Legislative and Labor Relations, with compensation not to exceed $75,000 at an hourly rate of $150 per hour.

 

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, 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 Internal Audit Report – Audit of the Internal Funds of Selected Region VI Schools, September 2000, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits

I-3 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – AUDIT OF INVENTORIES AS OF JUNE 30, 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 Inventories as of June 30, 2000, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

I-4 EXTERNAL AUDIT REPORTS OF CHARTER SCHOOLS AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, PRESENTED BY THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida receive and file the audit reports of the charter schools and the other organizations listed above, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

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 TEACHER OF THE YEAR RECOGNITION CEREMONY ON FEBRUARY 22, 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 Teacher of the Year Recognition Ceremony. There will be no cost to the district.

 

J. CHIEF FACILITIES OFFICER: FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION

J-1 AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND THE AGREEMENT WITH LUCKY START, LTD., FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PRIMARY LEARNING CENTER "U" AS A CONTRIBUTION IN-LIEU-OF IMPACT FEES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute an amendment to the Agreement and to support a companion to the Declaration of Restrictions with Lucky Start, Ltd., as may be needed, to provide for the substantial completion of Primary Learning Center "U", by February 15, 2001.

J-2 RENEWAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA EAST COAST RAILWAY COMPANY FOR PARKING AT THE DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the renewal of the lease agreement with Florida East Coast Railway Company for parking spaces at the Design and Architecture Senior High School, at an annual rental amount of $3,700. The term of the renewal option period will commence December 18, 2000, and will end December 17, 2001. All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement will remain unchanged.

J-3 RENEWAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI FOR LAND FOR BICYCLE STORAGE, PORTABLE CLASSROOMS, AND PLAYGROUND AT NORTH MIAMI MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the renewal of the lease agreement with the City of North Miami for land for bicycle storage, portable classrooms, and playground at North Miami Middle School, at an annual rental rate of $1.00. The term of the renewal option period will commence November 22, 2000, and will end November 21, 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 USE OF THE PLAYFIELD AREA AT MIAMI DOUGLAS MACARTHUR SOUTH SENIOR HIGH 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 use of the playfield area at Miami Douglas MacArthur South Senior High School, at an annual rental amount of $1, and under the terms and conditions set forth, and cancel the current lease agreement with Miami-Dade County effective with the commencement date of the new lease.

J-5 REIMBURSEMENT TO THE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP FOR HOMELESS, INC., FOR THE BOARD’S PROPORTIONAL SHARE OF OPERATIONAL EXPENSES AT THE HOMESTEAD HOMELESS ASSISTANCE CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize an annual payment of $76,416, payable in 12 monthly installments of $6,368, to the Community Partnership for Homeless, Inc., for the Board’s proportional share of operational expenses at the Homestead Homeless Assistance Center for the period of July 15, 2000 to July 14, 2001.

J-6 REIMBURSEMENT TO THE CITY OF MIAMI FOR MAINTENANCE COSTS AT SIX PARK/SCHOOL SITES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize payment of $188,688 to the City of Miami for 60% of actual maintenance and utility costs incurred for the use of six City of Miami park/school sites for the period of April 1, 2000 through September 30, 2000.

J-7 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A PERMIT AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR THE USE OF A.D. BARNES PARK LEISURE ACCESS CENTER FOR SPACE FOR THE SOUTHWEST MIAMI ADULT EDUCATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute a permit agreement with Miami-Dade County for the use of the A.D. Barnes Park Leisure Access Center, in an annual amount not to exceed $13,000, and under the terms and conditions set forth.

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute an agreement with Miami-Dade County and the execution of relevant conveyance documents for the provision of water and wastewater services for planned improvements at the addition at the Shenandoah Middle School site (State School "HH"). at an approximate cost of $133,000, which is included in the construction contract.

J-26 AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER FACILITIES TO SERVICE THE ADDITION AT THE HORACE MANN MIDDLE SCHOOL SITE (STATE SCHOOL "LL-1")

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute an agreement with Miami-Dade County and the execution of relevant conveyance documents tar the provision of water and wastewater services for planned improvements at the addition at the Horace Mann Middle School site (State School "LL-1"), at an approximate cost of $592,390, which is included in the construction contract.

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute an agreement with Miami-Dade County and the execution of relevant conveyance documents for the provision of water and wastewater services for planned improvements at the addition at the Kinloch Park Middle School site (State School "MM"), at an approximate cost of $70,000, which is included in the construction contract.

J-28 AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND THE SCHOOL BOARD or MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER FACILITIES TO SERVICE THE ADDITION AT THE G. W. CARVER MIDDLE SCHOOL SITE (STATE SCHOOL "NN")

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute an agreement with Miami-Dade County and the execution of relevant conveyance documents for the provision of water and wastewater services for planned improvements at the addition at the G.W. Carver Middle School site (State School "NN"), at an approximate cost of $34,000, which is included in the construction contract.

J-29 AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMl-DADE COUNTY AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER FACILITIES TO SERVICE THE HERBERT O. SIBLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE (STATE SCHOOL "X")

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute an agreement with Miami-Dade County and the execution of relevant conveyance documents for the provision of water and wastewater services for planned improvements at the Herbert 0. Sibley School site (State School "X"), at an approximate cost of $314,973, which is included in the construction contract.

J-30 AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WATER FACILITIES TO SERVICE THE SOUTH MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL SITE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute an agreement with Miami-Dade County and the execution of relevant conveyance documents for the provision of water services for planned improvements at the South Miami Senior High School site, at an approximate cost of $141000 which is included in the construction contract.

J-31 AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER FACILITIES TO SERVICE THE BOOKER T. WASHINGTON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL SITE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute an agreement with Miami-Dade County and the execution of relevant conveyance documents for the provision of water and wastewater services for planned improvements at the Booker T. Washington Senior High School site, at an approximate cost of $183,450, which is included in the construction contract.

J-32 AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF HIALEAH AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WATER FACILITIES TO SERVICE THE STATE SCHOOL "GGG" SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL SITE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute an agreement with Miami-Dade County and the execution of relevant conveyance documents for the provision of water and wastewater services for planned improvements at the State School "GGG" Senior High School site, at an approximate cost of $114,449, which is included in the construction contract.

J-33 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE THE ABSOLUTE BILL OF SALE FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF WATER FACILITIES AT THE BISCAYNE GARDENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE IN FAVOR OF THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute the Absolute Bill of Sale for water facilities at the Biscayne Gardens Elementary School site in favor of the City of North Miami Beach

J-34 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE THE ABSOLUTE BILL OF SALE FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF WASTEWATER FACILITIES AT THE MIAMI GARDENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute the Absolute Bill of Sale for wastewater facilities at the Miami Gardens Elementary School site in favor of Miami-Dade County.

J-35 AUTHORIZATION TO GRANT A SEWER PUMP STATION EASEMENT LOCATED AT THE OPA-LOCKA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITS IN FAVOR OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the execution of the pump station easement at the Opa-Locka Elementary School site in favor of the City of Opa-Locka.

J-36 AWARD TO WEISS & WOOLRICH SOUTHERN ENTERPRISES, INC.
PROJECT NO. 0050-BB
ROOF REPLACEMENT- SITE DRAINAGE AND
STRUCTURAL ENHANCEMENT
CORAL TERRACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
6801 SW 24 Street, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida award Project No. 0050-SB, Root Replacement, Site Drainage and Structural Enhancement, Coral Terrace Elementary School, on the basis of Base Sid in the amount of $385,000 to the low bidder: Weiss & Woolrich Southern Enterprises, Inc., 1431 SW 30TH Avenue, Deerfield Beach, Florida 33442.

J-37 APPROVAL OF GMP (GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE)
PROJECT NO. A0352--CM
EMERGENCY FIRE ALARM SYSTEM
MIAMI CAROL CITY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
3422 NW 187 Street, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve GMP for Project No. A0352-CM, Emergency Fire Alarm System, Miami Carol City Senior High School, in the amount of $409,914 which includes a contingency in the amount of $36,546 to: 3D/International, Inc., 5040 NW 7th Street, Suite 680, Miami, Florida 33126.

J-38 AWARD TO TJ BUILDERS CORPORATION
PROJECT NO. A-0521
ADDITIONS, REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS
LUDLAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
6639 SW 74 Street, South Miami, Florida

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

a) authorize staff to complete and submit a survey exception, if required, to the Commissioner of Education at the Florida Department of Education; and
b) award Project No. A-0521, Additions, Remodeling and Renovations, Ludlam Elementary School on the basis of Base Bid In the amount of $1,071,000 to the low bidder: TJ Builders Corporation, 14521 SW 71st Lane, Miami, Florida 33183.

J-39 REJECT ALL BIDS
PROJECT NO. 0026-KS
ROOF REPLACEMENT
TRANSPORTATION CENTER NORTHEAST
5901 NW 27 Avenue, Miami, Florida

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

a) reject the sole bid on Project No. Project No 0026-KS, Roof Replacement, Transportation Center Northeast, because it significantly exceeds the construction budget; and
b) direct the Superintendent to review the bid documents and advertise rebidding of the project.

J-40 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 15
PROJECT NO. A-0507
NEW HIGH SCHOOL DESIGN/BUILD
DR. MICHAEL M. KROP SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
1410 NE 215 Street, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/ approve Final Change Order No. 15 on Project No. A-0507, New High School - Design/Build Dr, Michael M. Krop Senior High School for an extra of $124,237.

J-41 CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. A-0533
MEDIA CENTER ADDITION, ADMINISTRATIVE REMODELING AND
CLASSROOM UPGRADE
WEST LITTLE RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
2450 NW 84 Street, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/ approve Change Order No, 2 on Project No. A-0533, Media Center Addition, Administrative Remodeling and Classroom Upgrade, West Little River Elementary School for an extra of $91,174 and a time extension of 30 days.

J-42 CHANGE ORDER NO. 5
PROJECT NO. A-0534
ADDITION, REMODELING AND RENOVATION
HIALEAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
550 East 8 Street, Hialeah, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/ approve Change Order No. 5 on Project No, A-0534, Addition, Remodeling and Renovation, Hialeah Elementary School for an extra of $111,861 and a time extension of 42 days.

J-43 CHANGE ORDER NO. 3
PROJECT NO. A-0573
NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CHRISTINA M. EVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
6251 SW 99 Street, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 3 on Project No. A-0573, New Elementary School, Christina M. Eve Elementary School for an extra of $25,707.

J-44 CHANGE ORDER NO. 4
PROJECT NO. A-0574
LEASE-PURCHASE DEVELOPMENT SENIOR HIGH
FELIX VARELA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
15255 SW 96 Street, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board at Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Change Order No. 4 on Project No. A-0574, Lease-Purchase Development Senior High, Felix Varela Senior High School for an extra of $82,624 and a time extension of 24 days.

J-45 CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. A-0599
RENOVATION OF SECOND FLOOR
MIAMI SUNSET SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
13125 SW 72 Street, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/ approve Change Order No, 2 on Project No. A-0699, Renovation of Second Floor, Miami Sunset Senior High School for an extra of $39,736 and a time extension of 34 days.

J-46 CHANGE ORDER NO 2
PROJECT NO. A-0651
ADDITION, REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS
LORAH PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
5180 NW 31 Avenue, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/ approve Change Order No. 2 on Project No A-0651, Addition, Remodeling and Renovations, Lorah Park Elementary School for an extra of $49,500 and a time extension of 9 days.

J-47 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. BB-0137
ROOF REPLACEMENT AND SITE DRAINAGE
FLAMINGO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
701 East 33 Street, Hialeah, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/ approve Final Change Order No, 1 on Project No. BB-0137, Roof Replacement and Site Drainage, Flamingo Elementary School for a credit of $1,400 and a time extension of 31 days.

J-48 COMMISSIONING OF PRECISION ENGINEERING & SURVEYING, INC., TO PERFORM LAND SURVEYING CONSULTING SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm at Precision Engineering & Surveying, lnc., to perform Land Surveying Consulting Services for a three (3) year term, commencing November 15, 2000 and expiring November 14, 2003, with the second and third years being at the Board's option for the following considerations:

1) negotiated terms and conditions as stated;
2) since the second end 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-49 COMMISSIONING OF J. BONFILL & ASSOCIATES INC., TO PERFORM LAND SURVEYING CONSULTING SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of J. Bonfill & Associates, lnc., to perform Land Surveying Consulting Services for a three (3) year term, commencing November 15,2000 and expiring November 14, 2003, with the second and third years being at the Board's option, for the 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-50 COMMISSIONING OF WOLFBERG ALVAREZ & PARTNERS FOR THE FIRST PHASE OF THE HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) SYSTEM UPGRADES FOR THE GYMNASIUMS AT MIAMI CORAL PARK SENIOR, MIAMI SENIOR AND SOUTHWEST MIAMI SENIOR, PROJECTS # A-0800A; A-0800B; AND A-0800C

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of Wolfberg Alvarez & Partners to perform architectural/ engineering services for the first phase of the Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system upgrades for the gymnasiums at Miami Coral Park Senior, Miami Senior and Southwest Miami Senior for the following considerations:

(1) lump sum fee of $34,748 (11,582.67 per school) for developing a final scope definition program (first phase) at each of the above referenced facilities;
(2) the multiplier tar hourly compensation was limited to 2.45 for extra work previously approved by staff; and
(3) professional liability insurance will be required for the second phase of the project.

J-51 COMMISSIONING OF M.C. HARRY & ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR THE FIRST PHASE OF THE HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) SYSTEM UPGRADES FOR THE GYMNASIUMS AT MIAMI BEACH SENIOR, MIAMI CAROL CITY SENIOR AND MIAMI CENTRAL SENIOR, PROJECTS #A-0801A; A-0801B; AND A-0801C

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of M.C. Harry & Associates, Inc. to perform architectural/ engineering services for the first phase of the Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system upgrades for the gymnasiums at Miami Beach Senior, Miami Carol City Senior, and Miami Central Senior, for the following considerations:

(1) lump sum fee of $34,688 ($11,562.50 per school) for developing a final scope definition program (first phase) at each of the above referenced facilities;
(2) the multiplier for hourly compensation was limited to 2.45 for extra work previously approved by staff; and
(3) professional liability insurance will be required for the second phase of the project.

J-52 JOIN IN THE APPLICATION OF THE HOMELESS ASSISTANCE CENTER, INC., LOCATED AT 1550 NORTH MIAMI AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA, 33136, TO THE CITY OF MIAMI, TO REMOVE RESTRICTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

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

1) authorize the Superintendent to execute the application of the Homeless Assistance Center, Inc., to eliminate all 13 conditions contained in the Special Exemption that governs the operations of the 1550 North Miami Ave., Miami, Florida, 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.

 

K. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

K-1 EMPLOYMENT OF PAMELA YOUNG CHANCE AS ASSISTANT BOARD ATTORNEY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve and authorize the execution of an employment agreement with Pamela Young Chance as Assistant Board Attorney for the period November 28, 2000 through June 30, 2001, at an annual salary of $48,000.

K-2 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. WILNITA L. RIGGINS – DOAH CASE NO. 00-1204

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt the recommended order of the Administrative Law Judge in DOAH Case No. 00-1204, dismissing Wilnita L. Riggins from all employment with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, as of March 15, 2000, and denying any claim for back pay.

K-3 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-4 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. RHONDA I. FERGUSON – DOAH CASE NO. 99-007

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt the recommended order of the Hearing Officer in Case No. 99-007, affirming the suspension of Rhonda I. Ferguson without pay, and dismissing her from all employment with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida.

K-5 PROVISION OF LEGAL DEFENSE FOR CLIFTON LEWIS IN THE CASE OF VIOLET BLANTON v. THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA AND CLIFTON LEWIS, CASE NO. 00-28299 CA 08

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 Clifton Lewis in the case of Violet Blanton V. The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida and Clifton Lewis, Case No. 00-28299 CA 08.

K-20 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-1C-1.02, LEGAL SERVICES FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE BOARD

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended Board Rule 6Gx13-1C-1.02, Legal Services, Payment of Judgments, and Insurance/Self-Insurance Programs for Officers, Employees, and Agents of the Board, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective November 15, 2000.

K-21 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-6A-1.161, INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept amended Board Rule 6Gx13-6A-1.161, Interscholastic Athletics-Senior High School, and the document interscholastic Athletic Manual, 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 November 15, 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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