CHANGES TO MEETING AGENDA
AS OF 07-11-01

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The School Board publishes complete and summary versions of its meeting agendas. Changes to the summary agenda for the next Board meeting are provided below.

The complete agenda may be reviewed by visiting the Citizen Information Center in room 158 of the School Board Administration Building, 1450 N.E. 2nd Avenue, weekdays between 8:00 am and 4:30 p.m.. Telephone 995-1128.

 
AGENDA ITEMS WITHDRAWN AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA:

C-6 REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO SEEK FUNDING UNDER THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FUNDS, APPROPRIATION 131-A FOR ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLS PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS

Details of this Board Agenda item will be made available prior to the Board meeting of July 11, 2001.

D-4 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO EXECUTE A JOINT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR THE INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC SAFETY DEVICES FOR VARIOUS NEW AND EXPANDED EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES TO COMPLY WITH OFF-SITE REQUIREMENTS

Miami-Dade County Public Schools (School District), pursuant to Section 235.193, F.S., is required to provide site plans for review by the appropriate local government having jurisdiction, in connection with proposed new and expanded educational facilities.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize a Joint Participation Agreement with Miami-Dade County for the design and installation of traffic safety devices to meet the off-site requirements as determined by the site plan (DIG) review process at various new and expanded educational facilities, for an amount not to exceed $2,000,000, from July 12, 2001 through July 12, 2002.

D-27 APPROVAL OF GMP (GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE)
PROJECT NO. A0707-M
NEW SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
STATE SCHOOL "HHH" AT ROBERT MORGAN TECHNICAL
EDUCATION CENTER
18180 SW 122 Avenue, Miami, Florida

At its meeting of April 14, 1999 the Board commissioned Turner Construction Company as CM-at-Risk for State School "HHH". This contract provides for construction services to the Board and a Guaranteed Maximum Price for construction.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve GMP for Project No. A0707-CM, New Senior High School, State School "HHH" at Robert Morgan Technical Education Center, in the amount of $ 34,558,552, which includes a contingency in the amount of $1,645,645.

D-61 REJECT ALL BIDS
PROJECT NO. KV0021
ROOF REPLACEMENT
REDLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL
16001 SW 248 Street, Homestead, Florida

The construction budget for this project is $1,742,300. The Base Bid of the low, responsive bidder is 8.5% over the budget.

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

a) reject the responsive bid on Project No. KV0021, Roof Replacement, Redland Middle School because it exceeds the construction budget; and
b) direct the Superintendent to review the bid documents and authorize rebidding of the project.

E-5 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
COORDINATOR III,
SYSTEMS AND PROGRAMS

The following recommendation is made in accordance with the Miami-Dade County Public Schools/Dade County School Administrators’ Association labor contract.

E-14 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE

This dismissal is due to, but not limited to, conduct unbecoming a School Board employee, misconduct in office.

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA:

AGENDA ITEMS REVISED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA:

OFFICIAL AGENDA - July 11, 2001

B-26 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULES: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-3E-1.102, TRANSPORTATION - ZERO TOLERANCE; 6Gx13-3E-1.10, TRANSPORTATION - SPECIFIC PROCEDURES

This item is submitted for consideration of the School Board to amend School Board Rule 6Gx13-3E-1.102, Transportation - Zero Tolerance. The purpose of this amendment is to ensure that school bus drivers always perform post-trip inspections and also to ensure that no student is left on a school bus.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend School Board Rule 6Gx13-3E-1.102, Transportation - Zero Tolerance and School Board Rule 6Gx13-3E-1.10, Transportation - Specific Procedures.

C-4 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT A DONATION OF 30 COMPUTERS FROM DELL COMPUTER CORPORATION AND MICROSOFT IN ADDITION TO COURSEWARE AND PROGRAM MATERIALS FOR A+ CERTIFICATION THROUGH THE DELL ACADEMY PROGRAM

Dell Computer Corporation and Microsoft have offered to donate 30 computers to Miami-Dade County Public Schools. In addition, Dell is donating the Dell ,Academy program delivered and managed by JES & Co., a non-profit education organization. Students who complete the Dell Academy will have the opportunity to become A+ certified, as well as Dell-certified.

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

1.  accept a donation of 30 computers, courseware and program materials for A+ certification through the Dell Academy program from Dell Computer Corporation and Microsoft, and Microsoft software for Booker T. Washington Senior High School; and

D-3 REVIEW OF FINAL PLANS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF ADDITIONAL PARKING OF MIAMI PALMETTO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL BY THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST AND AMENDMENT TO LEASE AGREEMENT TO REFLECT A REDUCTION IN NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES

At its March 14, 2001 meeting, the Board authorized the district to enter into a lo-year lease agreement with the Village of Pinecrest (Village) for the construction of a minimum of 175 parking spaces on a approximate 1.7-acre site east of Miami Palmetto in accordance with District criteria. The Board shall have the option to purchase the property at any time during the lease term based on a pre-established schedule. In addition, the Village is actively pursuing vacating the intervening right-of-way located on S.W. 74 Avenue (approximately .7 acres), please see attached location map.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize a parking plan to contain a maximum of 166 parking spaces on the subject 1.7-acre site located to the east of Miami Palmetto Senior High School and authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute an amendment to -Exhibit "B" of the lease agreement to reflect a parking lot consisting of 166 parking spaces.

D-29 CHANGE ORDER NO. 13
PROJECT NO. A-0244/A-0381
ADDITION OF EXPRESSIVE ARTS CENTER, REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS
C.R. DREW ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS
1775/l 801 NW 60 Street, Miami, Florida

This request for change in the construction contract includes twenty-six items for the School Board’s confirmation and consideration. Attachment A presents a description of the items, the cause for the change, the effect upon the contract, and the action recommended to the Board.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Change Order No. 13 on Project No. A-0244/A-0381, Addition Of Expressive Arts Center, Remodeling And Renovations, C.R. Drew Elementary and Middle Schools for an extra of $11,063 and a time extension of 298 days.

D-31 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A0595
NEW GYMNASIUM
MIAMI DOUGLAS MACARTHUR NORTH
13835 NW 97 Avenue, Hialeah, Florida

This request for change in the construction contract includes six items for the School Board’s confirmation and consideration. Attachment A presents a description of the items, the cause for each change, the effect upon the contract, and the action recommended to the Board.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Final Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A0595, New Gymnasium, Miami Douglas MacArthur North for a credit of $1,599,541 and a time extension of 177 days.

E-2 APPOINTMENTS AND LATERAL ASSIGNMENTS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT, PROFESSIONAL, AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR 2001-2002

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 School 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 July 12, 2001, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the principals, to be effective July 6, 2001, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.

E-9 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN ELECTRONIC PORTFOLIO SYSTEM FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS NEW TEACHERS

As the fourth largest public school district in the country, and given the formidable shortages of fully certified and qualified teachers, the number of new teachers hired, whether from traditional teacher preparation programs or from non-education backgrounds, is increasing dramatically.

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

1. authorize the Superintendent to issue a Request for Proposals for the development of an electronic portfolio system for Miami-Dade County Public Schools new teachers; and

2 . approve the selection committee that will review the proposals for subsequent submission to the School Board for approval.

G-1 AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE PROPOSED TENTATIVE BUDGET AND MILLAGE LEVIES FOR 2001-02

Florida Statutes require that the Superintendent submit a tentative budget and millage levy recommendation to the Board no later than 24 days after certification of the tax roll or by July 24, 200l.

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

1) advertise a proposed operating millage levy of 6.675 mills, a proposed capital outlay millage levy of 2.000 mills, and a proposed debt service levy of .848 mills, subject to certification of the State Required Local Effort Millage Levy and the Supplemental Discretionary Millage Levy;

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

On December 9, 1998, The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopted School Board Rule 6Gx13-7D-1.05, Pre-Qualification of Contractors for Educational Facilities Construction.

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

a)  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.

b) declare Unlimited Roofing Services, Inc. as not eligible for pre-qualification at this time and authorize the Superintendent to officially inform the contractor of such ineligibility.

I-11 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE 2001-2002 BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE MIAMI-DADE COALITION FOR COMMUNITY EDUCATION

The Miami-Dade Coalition for Community Education is a Florida not-for-profit corporation that complies with the terms set forth in School Board Rule 6Gx13-1B-l.08, School Board Direct-Support Organizations.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the 2001-2002 Board of Trustees of the Miami-Dade Coalition for Community Education.

AGENDA ITEMS REPLACED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA:

A-3 SCHOOL INFRASTRUCTURE THRIFT PROGRAM (SIT) STATUS REPORT

On May 16, 2001, The Miami-Dade County School Board directed staff to provide the Board with a report of the SIT awards including the status of additional SIT award applications.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida receive the SIT report.

C-5 APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR NORTH COUNTY CHARTER SCHOOL FOR A PERIOD OF TEN YEARS COMMENCING ON THE FIRST DAY OF THE 2001-2002 SCHOOL YEAR

The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approved the charter school application from the Miami-Dade Charter Foundation at the School Board meeting of December 13, 2000, and authorized the Superintendent to negotiate charter school contractual agreements for each school, with the applicant.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the charter school contractual agreement with North County Charter School, for a period of ten years, commencing on the first day of the 2001-2002 school year.

D-25 AWARD TO HEWETT-KIER CONSTRUCTION, INC.
PROJECT NO. A0723 I A0723A
STATE SCHOOL ADDITION "FF-1" AT
BROWNSVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL
4899 NW 24 Avenue, Miami, Florida

Fourteen Design/Build contractors responded to the Request for Qualifications and six were selected for invitation to bid on the design criteria.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida award Project No. A0723 / A0723A. New State School Addition "FF-1" at Brownsville Middle School, on the basis of Base Bid in the amount of $ 7,535,OOO to the low bidder:

Hewett-Kier Construction, Inc.
345 1 NW 14* Avenue
Pompano Beach, Florida 33064

D-26 AWARD TO MEXAL CORP.
PROJECT NO. A0477
ADDITIONS / RENOVATIONS / REMODELING
AMERICAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
18350 NW 67 Avenue, Miami, Florida

The construction budget for this project is $2,823,176. The Base Bid of the low bidder is 8.4% over the budget.

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. A0477, Additions, Renovations, and Remodeling, American Senior High School, on the basis of Base Bid in the amount of $3,061,262 to the low bidder:

Mexal Corp.
4908A SW 72 Avenue
Miami, Florida 33155

E-6 CONTRACT EMPLOYMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO INDIVIDUAL SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER

Mr. Frank J. Cobo, Member of The School Board of Miami-Dade-County, Florida, recommends that Ms. Marta Gomez-Chen be contractually employed as his Administrative Assistant.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, contractually employ Ms. Marta Gomez-Chen as Administrative Assistant to School Board Member, Mr. Frank J. Cobo, effective July 12, 2001, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.

E-13 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
JOHN SHAW, JR. -SECURITY MONITOR
MIAMI DOUGLAS MACARTHUR SENIOR SOUTH

On July 9, 2001, the Superintendent of Schools sent the following letter to Mr. John Shaw, Jr.:

RECOMMENDED: That effective July 11, 2001, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. John Shaw, Jr., Security Monitor, Miami Douglas MacArthur Senior South, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

G-80 PARTIAL AWARD AND CORRECTION OF AWARD ITEM 17 BID NO. 079-AA03 - CAFETERIA PAPER AND PLASTIC SUPPLIES

The purpose of this bid, opened on March 8, 2001, is to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of various items of cafeteria paper and plastic supplies, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 079-AA03 - CAFETERIA PAPER AND PLASTIC SUPPLIES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of various items of cafeteria paper and plastic supplies, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective July 11, 2001, through June 19, 2002, as follows:

1. A.G.E. PAPER AND ALUMINUM PRODUCTS, INC.
226 WEST 23 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33010 ESTIMATE $54,359.25
OWNER: GRISELL MUTTER, PRESIDENT

G-81 AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 154-AA10 -PRE-KINDERGARTEN EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WHO MEET LEGISLATIVE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE 2001 - 2002 SCHOOL YEAR

The purpose of this Request For Proposals, opened on June 12, 2001, is to establish a contract, to provide pre-kindergarten services, at firm prices, for approximately 2000 at-risk, four-year-old children who qualify for free lunch and have parent(s)/guardian(s) who are working and/or participating in the WAGES (Work and Gain Economic Sufficiency) Programs, for the Division of Early Childhood Programs.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Request For Proposals No. 154-AA10 - PRE-KINDERGARTEN EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WHO MEET LEGISLATIVE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE 2001 - 2002 SCHOOL YEAR, to provide pre-kindergarten services, at firm prices, for approximately 2000 at-risk, four-year-old children who qualify for free lunch and have parent(s)/guardian(s) who are working and/or participating in the WAGES (Work and Gain Economic Sufficiency) Programs, for the Division of Early Childhood Programs, during the term of the proposal, effective July 11, 2001, through June 30, 2002, as follows:

1. FAMILY CENTRAL, INC.
15910 N.W. 57 AVENUE
MIAMI LAKES, FL 33014 ESTIMATE $1,200,000
BARBARA A. WEINSTEIN, ED.D, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

Highest Rated Proposal:

Provide Pre-kindergarten Services for 150 children, 
6 hours per day @ $3,200 yearly, per child.

G-82 AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 169-AA10 - BLOOD COLLECTION DRIVE PROGRAM

The purpose of this Request For Proposals, opened on June 14, 2001, is to designate a blood center to collect blood donations, from students and staff, at Miami-Dade County Public Schools facilities, for the Bureau of Community Services.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Request For Proposals No. 169-AA10 - BLOOD COLLECTION DRIVE PROGRAM, to designate a blood center to collect blood donations, from students and staff, at Miami-Dade County Public Schools facilities, for the Bureau of Community Services, during the term of the proposal, effective August 22, 2001, through August 21, 2004, as follows:

1 . COMMUNITY BLOOD CENTERS OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC.
1700 NORTH STATE ROAD 7
LAUDERHILL, FL 33313
OWNER: CHARLES ROUAULT, M.D.
PRESIDENT C.E.0.

Highest Rated Proposal

withdrawn replacement

G-82 AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 169-AA10 - BLOOD COLLECTION DRIVE PROGRAM

The purpose of this Request For Proposals, opened on June 14, 2001, is to designate a blood center to collect blood donations, from students and staff, at Miami-Dade County Public Schools facilities, for the Bureau of Community Services.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Request For Proposals No. 169-AA10 - BLOOD COLLECTION DRIVE PROGRAM, to designate a blood center to collect blood donations, from students and staff, at Miami-Dade County Public Schools facilities, for the Bureau of Community Services, during the term of the proposal, effective August 22, 2001. through August 21, 2004, as follows:

1. COMMUNITY BLOOD CENTERS OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC.
1700 NORTH STATE ROAD 7
LAUDERHILL, FL 33313
OWNER: CHARLES ROUAULT, M.D.
PRESIDENT/C.E.0.

Highest Rated Proposal

G-83 AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 180-AA10 - EXTERNAL AUDITING SERVICES OF THE EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES

The purpose of this Request For Proposals, opened on June 12, 2001, is to establish a contract, to obtain the services of a public accounting firm, to perform an audit of the records of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, relating to the Educational Facilities Impact Fees, established by the Interlocal Agreement between Miami-Dade County and the School Board.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Request For Proposals No. 180-AA10 - EXTERNAL AUDITING SERVICES OF THE EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES, to obtain the services of a public accounting firm, to perform an audit of the records of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, relating to the Educational Facilities Impact Fees, established by the Interlocal Agreement between Miami-Dade County and the School Board, during the term of the proposal, effective July 11, 2001, through June 30, 2003, as follows:

G-84 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE OTHER ENTITY BIDS FOR PURCHASES OVER $100,000

Authorization is requested to utilize the Miami-Dade County, Florida, Bid No. 4907-2/03-ORT-SW - PLAYGROUND AND PARK EQUIPMENT: FURNISH, DELIVER AND/OR INSTALL, which expires on February 28, 2603, to purchase outdoor lounge and patio furniture for Capital Improvements Closed Campus 2001/2002 Projects.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management, to utilize the Miami-Dade County, Florida, B i d N o . 4907-2/03-ORT-SW - PLAYGROUND AND PARK EQUIPMENT: FURNISH, DELIVER AND/OR INSTALL, to purchase outdoor lounge and patio furniture for Capital Improvements Closed Campus 2001/2002 Projects, for a total amount of $232,842.94.

H-2 REQUEST FOR CONFIRMATION OF THE SUPERINTENDENT’S EXTENSION OF THE CONTRACT WITH THE LAW FIRM OF GREENBERG TRAURIG FROM JULY 1, 200l TO JUNE 30, 2002

The nature of the work programs and activities of the Office of Legislative and Labor Relations require the use of specialized legal services for labor law related legal proceedings and day-to-day legal advice and counsel.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida confirm the Superintendent’s extension of the contract with the law firm of Greenberg Traurig, effective July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002, to represent the Board’s interests in arbitration and unfair labor practice proceedings, and in such other cases as may be assigned by the Administrative Director of Legislative and Labor Relations, with compensation not to exceed $75,000 at an hourly rate of $150 per hour.

revised replacement

H-2 REQUEST FOR CONFIRMATION OF THE SUPERINTENDENT’S EXTENSION OF TEE CONTRACT WITH THE LAW FIRM OF GREENBERG TRAURIG FROM JULY 1, 2002 TO JUNE 30, 2002

The nature of the work programs and activities of the Office of Legislative and Labor Relations require the use of specialized legal services for labor law related legal proceedings and day-to-day legal advice and counsel.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida confirm the Superintendent’s extension of the contract with the law firm of Greenberg Traurig, effective July 1, 200l through June 30, 2002, to represent the Board’s interests in arbitration and unfair labor practice proceedings, and in such other cases as may be assigned by the Administrative Director of Legislative and Labor Relations, with compensation not to exceed $75,000 at an hourly rate of $150 per hour. 

K-4 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO EXPLORE THE FEASIBILITY OF HAVING FRAMED PORTRAITS OF GEORGE WASHINGTON, "THE FATHER OF OUR COUNTRY," AND WHOEVER IS THE CURRENT PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, AS WELL AS A COPY OF THE PREAMBLE OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION DISPLAYED IN THE OFFICE OF EACH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL

Teaching students about our nation’s history and political heritage is an important responsibility of our schools.

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. BETSY H. KAPLAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to explore the feasibility of having framed portraits of George Washington, "The Father of Our Country," and whoever is the current President of the United States, as well as a copy of the Preamble to the United States Constitution displayed in the office of each Miami-Dade County Public School.

K-6 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO DIRECT THE TASK FORCE ON OVERCROWDING TO INCLUDE, IN ITS REPORT, AN EVALUATION OF THE CONCEPT OF BUILDING SMALLER SCHOOLS ON SMALLER SITES

The well-documented benefits of small class size, as well as the adverse ‘effects of classroom overcrowding on student achievement and safety, make overcrowding one of the most urgent problems that this Board must attempt to solve.

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR MARTA PEREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to direct the Task Force on Overcrowding to include, in its report to the Board, an evaluation of the small schools on small sites concept.

K-7 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO PROVIDE THE BOARD WITH A REPORT LISTING ALL CURRICULAR/INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY CORRELATED TO THE COMPETENCY BASED CURRICULUM AND/OR THE SUNSHINE STATE STANDARDS

The mission of the Miami-Dade County School Board is to "support the improvement of student achievement, strengthening instructional leadership, by launching innovative systemic initiatives, and by disseminating resources that enhance curriculum and instruction."

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR MARTA PEREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent of Schools to provide the Board with a report listing all curricular/instructional programs that are not specifically correlated to the Competency Based Curriculum and/or Sunshine State Standards.

K-9 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO TAKE THE NECESSARY STEPS TO ESTABLISH AN INTERNAL PROCESS TO REVIEW PROPOSALS FROM TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIERS FOR PLACEMENT OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT ON SCHOOL BOARD-OWNED LAND

To ensure that future placement of telecommunication facilities on School Board-owned property takes into consideration the interests of both the School District and of the surrounding affected communities, it would be appropriate and desirable to revisit and revise the existing process to better address all pertinent factors. At a minimum, revisions should provide for a more deliberate and careful review of the following elements: