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AGENDA ITEMS WITHDRAWN
AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA:
C-3 SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION TO CONVERT AN EXISTING
PUBLIC SCHOOL TO A CHARTER SCHOOL WITH A RECOMMENDATION FOR DENIAL
Miami-Dade County Public Schools received an application to convert Henry E. S. Reeves Elementary School to a charter school.
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, deny the Henry E. S. Reeves Elementary School application to convert to a charter school.
C-4 SUBMISSION OF CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATIONS WITH RECOMMENDATIONS FOR DENIAL
Miami-Dade County Public Schools received charter school applications from individuals and/or organizations from the community. These applications were submitted to the Charter School Review Committee on November 17, 2000, as established in School Board Rule 6Gx13- 6A-1.47, Charter Schools.
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APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
STAFF SPECIALIST,
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION (ADULT/DENTAL PROGRAMS)
The following recommendation is made in accordance with Board Rule 6Gx13- 4A-1.16.
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APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR,
MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The following recommendation is made in accordance with Board Rule 6Gx13-4A-1.16.
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APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
BUDGET ANALYST
The following recommendation is made in accordance with the Miami-Dade County Public Schools/Dade County School Administrators’ Association labor contract.
G-76 AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS #048-AA11 - TO PROVIDE TRAVEL AGENCY SERVICES TO THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
The purpose of this Request For Proposals, opened on October 10, 2000, is to establish a contract, to provide travel agency services, as needed, to The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida.
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Request For Proposals #048-AA11 - TO PROVIDE TRAVEL AGENCY SERVICES TO THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, to establish a contract, to provide travel agency services, as needed, to The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, during the term of the proposal, effective January 16, 2001, through January 15, 2002, as follows:
1. LORRAINE TRAVEL BUREAU, INC.
377 ALHAMBRA CIRCLE
CORAL GABLES, FL 33134-5003
OWNER: JACK R. GUITERAS, P.C.E. (HM)Highest Rated Proposal
G-78 AWARD BID #057-AA09 - SANITATION SERVICES AND CLEANING SUPPLY PROGRAM (REBID)
The purpose of this bid, opened on November 16, 2000, is to establish a contract, to purchase, at a firm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of sanitation services and cleaning supply program, for the Department of Food and Nutrition.
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #057-AA09 - SANITATION SERVICES AND CLEANING SUPPLY PROGRAM (REBID), to purchase, at a firm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of sanitation services and cleaning supply program, for the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the bid, effective December 13, 2000, through December 12, 2001, as follows:
1 . PORTIONPAC CHEMICAL CORPORATION
D.B.A. SFS SOLUTIONS
400 NORTH ASHLAND AVENUE
CHICAGO, IL 60622 ESTIMATE $457,460
OWNER: MARVIN KLEIN, PRESIDENT
Low Unit Price: Item 1 - Sanitation service @ $.0089 per meal.
J-2 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS FOR APPLICATlON NO. 00-222, GEFEN, INC., FOR A VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTION IN ADDITION TO EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES
Gefen Inc., (applicant), is requesting a special exception to permit a residential development in a BU-IA District on 2.93 acres located East of N.W. 75 Place and South of N.W. 186 Street (see attached location map). The proposed development of 72 units has been deemed by the County to be consistent with the Miami-Dade County Comprehensive Development Master Plan (CDMP) and is within the current Urban Development Boundary
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the acceptance of a Declaration of Restrictions for Miami-Dade County Application No. 00-222, Gefen, Inc. for a voluntary contribution in addition to educational facilities impact fees, under the terms and conditions set forth above.
The 2001 State and Federal Legislative Programs were compiled Tom responses and recommendations forwarded to the Office of Legislative and Labor Relations by School Board Members, the Superintendent and staff, interested citizen groups and community agencies, and employee organizations.
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
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5. adopt its 2001 State and Federal Legislative Programs as amended;
6. continue to participate in the South Florida Consortium of School Boards and select a member to serve as the Board’s representative; and
7. continue to participate in the Citizen’s Coalition for Public Schools and select a member to serve as the Board’s representative.
E-2 APPOINTMENTS AND LATERAL ASSIGNMENTS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT, PROFESSIONAL, AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR 2000-2001
The following recommendations are made in accordance with Board Rules 6Gx13-4A-1.16, 6Gx13-4A-1.161, and the Miami-Dade County Public Schools/Dade County Schools Administrators’ Association labor contract.
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the recommendations as set forth above for appointments and lateral transfers, to be effective December 14, 2000, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.
E-18 ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION
Subsequent to the November 29, 2000, notification to Dr. William E. Hayes from the Superintendent of Schools, recommending for dismissal on December 13, 2000, for immorality, misconduct in office, conviction of a crime involving moral turpitude upon conviction, excessive absences, and violation of School Board Rule 6Gx13-4A-1.21, Responsibilities and Duties, Dr. Hayes has submitted a letter of resignation from the Miami-Dade County Public Schools, effective December 13, 2000.
RECOMMENDED: That effective December 13,2000, at the close of the workday, the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida accept the resignation of Dr. William E. Hayes, Psychologist at Region IV Operations.
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E-18 ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION
Subsequent to the November 29, 2000, notification to Mr. Daniel J. Vassello from the Superintendent of Schools, recommending dismissal on December 13, 2000, for just cause, including, but not limited to, immorality, misconduct in office, and violation of School Board Rules 6Gx13-1B-l ,011, Parental Involvement, 6Gx13-4-1.09, Employee-Student Relationships, 6Gx13-4A-1.21, Responsibilities and Duties, and 6Gx13-6A-1.22. Field Trips, Mr. Vassello has submitted a letter of resignation from the Miami-Dade County Public Schools, effective December 13, 2000.
RECOMMENDED: That effective December 13, 2000, at the close of the workday, the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida accept the resignation of Mr. Daniel J. Vassello, Teacher at Citrus Grove Middle School.
E-19 ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION
Subsequent to the November
29, 2000, notification to Mr. Daniel J. Vassello from the Superintendent of
Schools, recommending dismissal on December 13, 2000, for just cause, including,
but not limited to, immorality, misconduct in office, and violation of School
Board Rules 6Gx13-
1B-l .0l1, Parental Involvement, 6Gx13-4-1.09, Employee-Student Relationships,
6Gx13-4A-1.21, Responsibilities and Duties, and 6Gx13-6A-1.22,
Field Trips, Mr. Vassello has submitted a letter of resignation from the Miami-Dade
County Public Schools, effective December 13, 2000.
RECOMMENDED: That effective December 13, 2000, at the close of the workday, the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida accept the resignation of Mr. Daniel J. Vassello, Teacher at Citrus Grove Middle School.
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E-19 ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION
Subsequent to the November 29, 2000, notification to Dr. William E. Hayes from the Superintendent of Schools, recommending for dismissal on December 13, 2000, for immorality, misconduct in office, conviction of a crime involving moral turpitude upon conviction, excessive absences, and violation of School Board Rule 6Gxl3-4A-1.21, Responsibilities and Duties, Dr. Hayes has submitted a letter of resignation from the Miami-Dade County Public Schools, effective December 13, 2000.
RECOMMENDED: That effective December 13, 2000, at the close of the workday, the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida accept the resignation of Dr. William E. Hayes, Psychologist at Region IV Operations.
I-2 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO CONDUCT A PILOT PROGRAM FOR 26 SCHOOLS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SPECIAL ASSISTANCE PROVISION 2 PROGRAM OF THE NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH AND BREAKFAST PROGRAM
The Federal Government in 1980 through The National School Lunch and Breakfast Program (NSLBP) authorized school districts to participate in the Special Assistance Provision 2 Program. The Superintendent of Schools requests authorization to conduct a pilot program for 26 schools to participate in the Provision 2 project.
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent of Schools to conduct a pilot program for 26 schools to participate in The Provision 2 Program of The National School Lunch and Breakfast Program.
J-4 GRANT OF EASEMENT TO BROWARD COUNTY AT THE WLRN BROADCAST TOWER SITE
Miami-Dade County Public Schools (Board) and the Florida Educational Television Commission (State of Florida), each owns one-half interest in a 17.1 acre parcel of land located at 5200 S.W. &34 Street in Broward County, Florida.
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and the Secretary to execute a grant of easement agreement with Broward County, for the provision of an easement as described above, on the WLRN Broadcast Tower site.
J-30 COMMISSIONING OF SPILLIS CANDELA & PARTNERS, INC., AS DESIGN CRITERIA PROFESSIONAL (DCP) FOR A NEW MIDDLE LEARNING CENTER (STATE SCHOOL "FF") ADDITION AT KEY BISCAYNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROJECT #A-0701.
The firm of Spillis Candela & Partners, Inc., was previously selected on January 25,1999, as Design Criteria Professional (DCP) to prepare design criteria packages for prototypical elementary, middle and senior high schools.
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida commission the firm of Spillis Candela & Partners, Inc., to prepare and administer the design criteria package for the new Middle Learning Center (State School "FF") at Key Biscayne Elementary School for the following considerations:
1) a lump sum basic fee of $252,500, which represents 3.60% of the construction cost:
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J-30 COMMISSIONING OF SPILLIS CANDELA & PARTNERS, INC., AS DESIGN CRITERIA PROFESSIONAL (DCP) FOR A NEW MIDDLE LEARNING CENTER (STATE SCHOOL "FF") ADDITION AT KEY BISCAYNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROJECT #A-0701
The firm of Spillis Candela & Partners, Inc., was previously selected on January 25, 1999, as Design Criteria Professional (DCP) to prepare design criteria packages for prototypical elementary, middle and senior high schools.
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida commission the firm of Spillis Candela & Partners, Inc., to prepare and administer the design criteria package for the new Middle Learning Center (State School "FF") at Key Biscayne Elementary School for the following considerations:
1) a lump sum basic fee of $252,500, which represents 3.60% of the construction cost;
J-31 COMMISSIONING OF PJB ASSOCIATES, P.A., TO PERFORM ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR A NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (STATE SCHOOL "C") PROJECT #A-0759
The firm of PJB Associates, P.A., has been selected as Project Architect to perform architectural/engineering services for a new elementary school (State School "C", 1,060 student stations, approximately 82,283 sq. ft.) located at N.W. 160 Street and 79 Avenue, by re-using their prototype elementary school design for State School "A".
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of PJB Associates, P.A., to perform architectural/engineering services for a new elementary school (State School "C") for the following considerations:
1) a lump sum basic fee of $274,921, which represents approximately 2.75% of the estimated construction cost of $1 0,000,000;
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J-31 COMMISSIONING OF PJB ASSOCIATES, P.A., TO PERFORM ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR A NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (STATE SCHOOL "C") PROJECT #A-0759
The firm of PJB Associates, P.A., has been selected as Project Architect to perform architectural/engineering services for a new elementary school (State School "C", 1,060 student stations) located at N.W. 160 Street and 79 Avenue, by re-using their prototype elementary school design for State School "A",
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of PJB Associates, P.A., to perform architectural/engineering services for a new elementary school (State School "C") for the following considerations:
1) a lump sum basic fee of $274,921, which represents approximately 2.75% of the estimated construction cost of $1 0,000,000;
J-32 COMMISSIONING OF REYNOLDS, SMITH AND HILLS, INC., AS DESIGN CRITERIA PROFESSIONAL (DCP) FOR STATE SCHOOL "Z-l" AT MIAMI HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROJECT # A-0779
The firm of Reynolds, Smith and Hills, Inc. has been selected as design criteria professional (DCP) to re-use their prototype elementary school design criteria package for State School "Z-l "(620 student stations), at Miami Heights Elementary School,
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida commission the firm of Reynolds, Smith and Hills, Inc., to prepare and administer the design criteria package for State School "Z-l " at Miami Heights Elementary School for the following considerations:
1) a lump sum basic fee of $156,000 which represents 2.97% of the construction cost;
J-33 RENEWAL OF CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH F & L CONSTRUCTION, INC. JOB ORDER CONTRACTS (JOC) DETAILED REPAIRS AND CONSTRUCTION TASKS RENEWAL #I CONTRACT NO. JOC00-AI-l (ORIGINAL CONTRACT NO. JOC99-AI)
The School Board approved the award of F & L Construction, Inc. for Job Order Contracting (JOC) Services on December 8, 1999. The original contract contains an option-to-renew provision for two (2) additional one year periods. Design & Construction is requesting authorization to renew the contractual agreement, as provided for in Article 14 of the General Conditions, within 30 days after the contract expiration date.
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent to renew the contractual agreement with F & L Construction, Inc., Contract No. JOC00-AI-l, with revised Adjustment Factors, commencing on December 8, 2000.
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J-33 COMMISSIONING OF REYNOLDS, SMITH AND HILLS, INC., AS DESIGN CRITERIA PROFESSIONAL (DCP) FOR STATE SCHOOL "Z-I" AT MIAMI HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROJECT # A-0779
The firm of Reynolds, Smith and Hills, Inc. has been selected as design criteria professional (DCP) to re-use their prototype elementary school design criteria package for State School "Z-I "(620 student stations, approximately 47,247 sq. ft. at Miami Heights Elementary School,
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida commission the firm of Reynolds, Smith and Hills, Inc., to prepare and administer the design criteria package for State School "Z-l" at Miami Heights Elementary School for the following considerations:
1) a lump sum basic fee of $156,000 which represents 2.97% of the construction cost;
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K-20 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13- 6A-1.161, INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, announced on October 11, 2000; its intention to amend School 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, at the meeting of November 15, 2000.
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt 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 December 13, 2000.
According to School Board Rule 6Gx13-5D-1.021, "The Superintendent of Schools shall establish such procedures as are necessary to provide for cooperative efforts in the area of school health services and for implementation of statutes pertaining to health programs to be provided in the schools."
ACTION PROPOSED BY DEMETRIO PEREZ, JR., M.S.: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to:
1. require an electrocardiogram (EKG) as part of the sports physical examination for student athletes, effective 2001-2002 school year, at an additional estimated cost of $1,125,000, which equates to $75 for administration and interpretation of an EKG for approximately 15,000 student athletes; and
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APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
BUDGET ANALYST (2)
The following recommendations are made in accordance with the Miami-Dade County Public Schools/Dade County School Administrators’ Association labor contract.
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, appoint:
1. Ms. Dorothea Payton to the open budgeted position of Budget Analyst, pay grade 43, 12 months, and assign to the Office of Budget Management, effective December 14, 2000, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated; and
2. Mr. Manuel E. Reves to the open budgeted position of Budget Analyst, pay grade 43, 12 months, and assign to the Office of Budget Management, effective December 14, 2000, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.
Withdrawn Item Replaced
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APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
DIRECTOR I, TECHNICAL SERVICES
The following recommendation is made in accordance with the Miami-Dade County PublicSchools/Dade County School Administrators’ Association labor contract.
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, appoint Mr. Thomas T. Sims, currently a Supervisor I, Network Services, pay grade 43, to the open budgeted position of Director I, Technical Services, pay grade 45, 12 months, and assign to the Office of Information Technology, effective December 14, 2000, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.
E-12 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO CONTRACT WITH NEWLY ESTABLISHED LAW FIRMS FOR WORKERS’ COMPENSATION DEFENSE
The law firm of Daniels, Kashtan & Fornaris, P.A. has been under contract with the School Board to provide workers’ compensation defense since 1991. Effective November 1, 2000, changes within the firm occurred whereby a partner of the firm has begun practicing only workers’ compensation defense by developing a separate firm, and a previous firm associate working on Board files has left and started his own firm. Both attorneys, while with Daniels, Kashtan, & Fornaris, P.A., provided credible service to the Board, and it is recommended that each be allowed to continue to provide workers’ compensation defense coverage under the new firm’s names.
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1. cancel its present contract with the law firm of Daniels, Kashtan & Fornaris, P.A., effective November 1, 2000; and
G-79 AWARD OF BID #063-AA03 - STORAGE AND DELIVERY OF FROZEN PIZZA AND PASTA PRODUCTS
The purpose of this bid, opened on November 21, 2000, is to establish a contract, at firm unit prices, for the storage and delivery of frozen pizza and pasta products for the Food Service Program of the Department of Food and Nutrition.
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida AWARD Bid #063-AA03 - STORAGE AND DELIVERY OF FROZEN PIZZA AND PASTA PRODUCTS, to establish a contract, at firm unit prices, for the storage and delivery of frozen pizza and pasta products for the Food Service Program of the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the bid, effective December 13, 2000, through December 31, 2001, as follows:
1. FOOD DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS OF FLORIDA, INC.
18770 N.E. 6 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33179 ESTIMATE $71,324.45
OWNER: MARGARET E. CRAVEN
VICE PRESIDENT, SECRETARY/TREASURER
G-80 AWARD BID #076-AA11 - FIRE ALARM SERVICES CONTRACT II (REBID)
The purpose of this bid, opened on November 30, 2000, is to establish a contract, at firm unit prices, to provide all labor, material and equipment necessary to test, service, inspect, repair and maintain fire alarm systems at various locations, for the Office of Facilities Operations.
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #076-AA11 - FIRE ALARM SERVICES CONTRACT II, to establish a contract, at firm unit prices, to provide all labor, material and equipment necessary to test, service, inspect, repair and maintain fire alarm systems at various locations, for the Office of Facilities Operations, during the term of the bid, effective January 1, 2001, through December, 31, 2002, as follows:
1 . SIMPLEX TIME RECORDER
COMPANY
3801 COMMERCE PARKWAY
MIRAMAR, FL 33025-9998 ESTIMATE $2,170,669
OWNER: EDWARD G. WATKINS, CHAIRMAN OF THE
BOARD AND PRESIDENT
G-82 REJECT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS #155-ZZ10 - IMPLEMENTATlON OF INTERACTIVE VOICE RESPONSE SYSTEM (REBID)
The purpose of this Request For Proposals, opened on March 30, 2000, was to establish a contract, at a firm price, to design and implement an Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system. The system was to provide internal and external users with self-service financial and non-financial related information, for the Office of the Controller.
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Request For Proposals #155-ZZ10 - IMPLEMENTATION OF INTERACTIVE VOICE RESPONSE SYSTEM (REBID), to permit rebidding, using revised specifications.
J-35 AWARD TO TARAFA CONSTRUCTION, INC. PROJECT NO. A0788 BROADCAST TOWER AND TRANSMITTER BUILDING WLRN - CHANNEL 17 172 NE 15th Street, Miami, Florida
Six Design/Build contractors responded to the Request for Qualifications and four were selected for invitation to bid on the design criteria.
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
a) waive forfeiture of F & L Construction, Inc’s Bid Bond;
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J-35 AWARD TO TARAFA CONSTRUCTION, INC. PROJECT NO. A0788 BROADCAST TOWER AND TRANSMITTER BUILDING WLRN - CHANNEL 17 172 NE 15th Street, Miami, Florida
Six Design/Build contractors responded to the Request for Qualifications and four were selected for invitation to bid on the design criteria.
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
a) waive forfeiture of F & L Construction, Inc’s Bid Bond; and
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