MEETING AGENDA

July 11, 2001

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PUBLIC HEARING

PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK TO AN AGENDA ITEM listed for this meeting and/or the PUBLIC HEARING, to be conducted immediately following the conclusion of the regular agenda, should submit a written request to the Superintendent of Schools, 1450 N.E. Second Avenue, Room 158, Miami, Florida 33132, NO LATER THAN 4:30 P.M., MONDAY, JULY 9, 2001.

1:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION

SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS:

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: May 31; June 5, 7,14, 19 and 26, 2001

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: May 16, 2001 (Amended), June 20, 2001

AGENDA ITEMS RESERVED FOR CONSIDERATION

PUBLIC HEARING

A. SUPERINTENDENT’S PRIORITY ITEMS

A-1 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO EXPLORE THE FEASIBILITY OF APPLYING TO THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO ENTER INTO A PERFORMANCE CONTRACT FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO BE ESTABLISHED AS A CHARTER SCHOOL DISTRICT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, explore the feasibility of applying to the State Board of Education to enter into a performance contract establishing the District as a charter school district.

A-2 HIGHLIGHTS OF THE STANFORD ACHIEVEMENT TEST, NINTH EDITION (SAT-9), GRADES 2 AND 3

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the Highlights of the Stanford Achievement Test, Ninth Edition (SAT-9), Grades 2 and 3.

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

B. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

B-1 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. PAMELA K. PORTILLO – DOAH CASE NO. 00-1416

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. Pamela K. Portillo, DOAH Case No. 00-1416, adopting the Administrative Law Judge's Recommended Order affirming the suspension and dismissal of Pamela K. Portillo, as its Final Order.

B-2 PROPOSED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT JCI INTERNATIONAL, INC. v. THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI- DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, Circuit Court Case No. 99-20944 CA 05

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into the Settlement Agreement in the case of JCI International, Inc. v. The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, Circuit Court Case No. 99-20944 CA 05, for the payment of $175,000 to JCI International, Inc., in settlement of all claims.

B-3 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. CHARLIE L. BRADLEY – DOAH CASE NO. 99-5005

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, grant the Respondent a 15-day extension of time to file exceptions to the Administrative Law Judge's Recommended Order in The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida V. Charlie L. Bradley, DOAH Case No. 99-5005, up to and including July 5, 2001.

B-4 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. DONNA GOWERS, CASE NO. SBC: 01-432 (AA)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, enter its final order in The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Donna Gowers, Case No. SBC: 01-432 (AA), denying the Second Petition for Hearing filed on behalf of Ms. Gowers in the manner set forth in the proposed order.

B-20 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-6A-1.46, MAGNET PROGRAMS/SCHOOLS

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 6Gx13-6A-1.46, Magnet Programs/Schools.

B-21 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-6C-1.03, ADMISSION TO ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM—GUIDELINES

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 6Gx13-6C-1.03, Admission to Adult Education Program—Guidelines.

B-22 PROPOSED PROMULGATION OF NEW SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING, 6Gx13-4C-1.063, COMPLIANCE WITH COPYRIGHT LAWS AND “FAIR USE” GUIDELINES

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 promulgate new School Board Rule 6Gx13- 4C-1.063, Compliance with Copyright Laws and “Fair Use” Guidelines.

B-23 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-5D-1.08, MAINTENANCE OF APPROPRIATE STUDENT BEHAVIOR

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend Board Rule 6Gx13-5D-1.08, Maintenance of Appropriate Student Behavior, by amending the documents, Code of Student Conduct Elementary and the Code of Student Conduct Secondary, which are incorporated by reference and are a part of this rule.

B-24 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-3D-1.021, INTERNAL FUNDS—SPECIFIC PROCEDURES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend Board Rule 6Gx13-3D-1.021, Internal Funds—Specific Procedures, by amending sections of the Manual of Internal Accounting for Elementary Schools and the Manual of Internal Accounting for Secondary Schools, which are incorporated by reference and are a part of this rule.

B-25 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-5C-1.031, DRESS CODE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend Board Rule 6Gx13-5C-1.031, Dress Code.

B-26 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULES: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-3E-1.102, TRANSPORTATION – ZERO TOLERANCE, 6Gx13- 3E-1.110, TRANSPORTATION – SPECIFIC PROCEDURES

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

C. DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT: EDUCATION

C-1 ACCEPT A DONATION OF MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE KITS ENTITLED BUILD UP: A TOOLKIT FOR LEARNING FROM THE ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS OF AMERICA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami‑Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a donation of mathematics and science kits entitled Build Up: A Toolkit for Learning from the Associated General Contractors of America. No local funds are required.

C-2 BOARD APPROVAL TO AMEND THE AMENDED DORAL ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the amendment to the amended Doral Academy charter school contractual agreement beginning with the 2001-2002 school year to:

1. increase the overall enrollment from up to 900 students to up to 1,250 students; and
2. add an additional location for grades 6-8 at 11100 NW 27 Street, Miami, Florida 33172.

C-3 APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR NORTHEAST ACADEMY FOR A PERIOD OF TEN YEARS COMMENCING ON THE FIRST DAY OF THE 2001-2002 SCHOOL YEAR

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

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

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

1.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; and
2.place the computers and the Dell Academy Program at Miami Southridge Senior High School.

No local funds are required.

C-5 CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR NORTH COUNTY CHARTER SCHOOL

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

C-11 ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH BARRY UNIVERSITY TO PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR 15 K-12 TEACHERS TO EARN A MASTER OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT EDUCATION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to enter into a contractual agreement with Barry University to provide an opportunity for a maximum of 15 Miami-Dade County Public Schools teachers in the K-12 program to earn a Master of Science Degree in Exceptional Student Education, with specialization in Emotional Disturbance and Autism, from September 1, 2001 through August 30, 2003, for a total cost not to exceed $151,200.

The appropriation for this item will be included in the 2001-2002 Tentative Budget to be recommended for adoption in July 2001.

C-12 APPROVAL OF THE 2001-2002 WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION PROGRAM FEE SCHEDULE AND TO ESTABLISH A STANDARDIZED STUDENT PAYMENT POLICY

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

1. approve the 2001-2002 Workforce Development Education Program fee schedule; and
2. authorize the Superintendent to calculate and implement the 2001-2002 Workforce Development Education fee.

No local funds are required.

C-30 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 06
CASE NO.: SM-342 (2000/01) DOB: 11/15/88

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-342 (2000/01), 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: 06
CASE NO.: SM-343 (2000/01) DOB: 09/05/88

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-343 (2000/01), 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: 10
CASE NO.: SM-344 (2000/01) DOB: 12/28/84

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-344 (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: 09
CASE NO.: SM-345 (2000/01) DOB: 09/12/85

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-345 (2000/01), 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-34 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 07
CASE NO.: SM-349 (2000/01) DOB: 08/08/87

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-349 (2000/01), 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-35 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 07
CASE NO.: SM-355 (2000/01) DOB: 11/22/86

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-355 (2000/01), 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-36 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 06
CASE NO.: SM-359 (2000/01) DOB: 10/16/88

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-359 (2000/01), 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-37 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 06
CASE NO.: SM-360 (2000/01) DOB: 11/08/88

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-360 (2000/01), 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-38 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
CASE NO.: SM-361 (2000/01) DOB: 11/13/85

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-361 (2000/01), 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-39 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
CASE NO.: SM-367 (2000/01) DOB: 05/19/83

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-367 (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-40 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 11
CASE NO.: SM-371 (2000/01) DOB: 08/11/81

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-371 (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-41 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 07
CASE NO.: SM-375 (2000/01) DOB: 07/20/88

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-375 (2000/01), 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-42 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 12
CASE NO.: SM-377 (2000/01) DOB: 07/29/83

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-377 (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-43 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 07
CASE NO.: SM-379 (2000/01) DOB: 10/14/85

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-379 (2000/01), 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-44 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08
CASE NO.: SM-380 (2000/01) DOB: 07/09/87

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-380 (2000/01), 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-45 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08
CASE NO.: SM-381 (2000/01) DOB: 06/11/86

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-381 (2000/01), 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-46 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08
CASE NO.: SM-382 (2000/01) DOB: 06/16/85

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-382 (2000/01), 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-47 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
CASE NO.: SM-383 (2000/01) DOB: 05/30/86

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-383 (2000/01), 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-48 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 10
CASE NO.: SM-386 (2000/01) DOB: 08/02/80

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-386 (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-49 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 10
CASE NO.: SM-389 (2000/01) DOB: 01/24/85

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-389 (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-50 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08
CASE NO.: SM-402 (2000/01) DOB: 11/09/86

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-402 (2000/01), 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-51 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 07
CASE NO.: SM-403 (2000/01) DOB: 07/03/87

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-403 (2000/01), 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-52 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 07
CASE NO.: SM-405 (2000/01) DOB: 05/08/88

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-405 (2000/01), 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-53 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 07
CASE NO.: SM-407 (2000/01) DOB: 10/15/87

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-407 (2000/01), 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-55 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: ADULT
BAVADPP CASE NO.: 08AD (00/01) DOB: 06/11/82

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in supplemental material BAVADPP Case No. 08AD (00/01), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

C-56 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: ADULT
BAVADPP CASE NO.: 09AD (00/01) DOB: 12/06/84

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in supplemental material BAVADPP Case No. 09AD (00/01), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

D. CHIEF FACILITIES OFFICER: FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION

CONSTRUCTION

D-1 GRANT OF EASEMENT TO BELLSOUTH TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC., AT THE ERNEST R GRAHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and the Secretary to execute a grant of easement agreement with BellSouth Telecommunications, Inc., in consideration of a payment of $9,000 for the installation of a Fiber Optic Cabinet on the northeast boundary of the Ernest R Graham Elementary School site.

D-2 GRANT OF EASEMENT TO BELLSOUTH TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC., AT THE HIALEAH MIDDLE SCHOOL SITE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and the Secretary to execute a grant of easement agreement with BellSouth Telecommunications, Inc., in consideration of a payment of $9,000 for the installation of a Fiber Optic Cabinet on the northwest boundary of the Hialeah Middle School site.

D-3 REVIEW OF FINAL PLANS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF ADDITIONAL PARKING FOR MIAMI PALMETTO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL BY THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize a parking plan to contain a maximum of 165 parking spaces on the subject 1.7-acre site located to the east of Miami Palmetto Senior High School.

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

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 (DIC) 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-5 EXTENSION OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THOMAS R. POST AND PAYMENT OF PARKING SURCHARGE TO THE CITY OF MIAMI FOR THE USE OF A PARKING LOT FOR DISTRICT STAFF AND VISITORS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the extension of the lease agreement with Thomas R. Post, for use of a parking lot for District staff and visitors, at a monthly lease rate of $2,036.25 ($24,435 annually) and monthly parking surcharge payment of $407.25 ($4,887 annually), for a total of $29,322 for the period of September 1, 2001 through August 31, 2002. All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement will remain unchanged.

D-6 RENEWAL OF PERMIT AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR THE PLACEMENT OF ONE BOARD-OWNED PORTABLE CLASSROOM FOR USE BY THE MIGRANT CHILD PROGRAM AT ROYAL COLONIAL MOBILE HOME ESTATES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the renewal of the permit agreement with Miami-Dade County for the placement of one Board-owned Migrant Child Program portable classroom, at an annual rental amount of $1.00. The term of the renewal option period will commence September 1, 2001, and will end August 31, 2002. All other terms and conditions of the permit agreement will remain unchanged.

D-7 RENEWAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH PARAMOUNT PROPERTY DEVELOPERS, INCORPORATED, FOR SPACE FOR THE SOUTH DADE ADULT CENTER ANNEX

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the renewal of the lease agreement with Paramount Property Developers, Incorporated, for space for the South Dade Adult Center Annex, at an annual rental amount not to exceed $130,942.30. The term of the renewal option period will commence October 1, 2001, and will end September 30, 2002. All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement will remain unchanged.

D-8 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A JOINT USE AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR THE USE OF HIGHLAND OAKS PARK BY HIGHLAND OAKS MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute a Joint Use Agreement with Miami-Dade County for use of Highland Oaks Park by Highland Oaks Middle School, at no rent, and under the terms and conditions set forth.

D-25 BID RECOMMENDATION
PROJECT NO. A0723 / A0723A
NEW STATE SCHOOL ADDITION “FF-1” AT
BROWNSVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL
4899 NW 24 Avenue, Miami, Florida

D-26 BID RECOMMENDATION
PROJECT NO. A0477
ADDITIONS / RENOVATIONS / REMODELING
AMERICAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
18350 NW 67 Avenue, Miami, Florida

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

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-28 COMMISSIONING OF ARCHITECKNICS ARCHITECTS & PLANNERS TO PERFORM ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE RE-ROOFING PROJECTS AT EMERSON, BENT TREE, AND BANYAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of Architecknics Architects & Planners to perform architectural/engineering services for the re-roofing projects at Emerson, Bent Tree, and Banyan elementary schools for a combined estimated construction cost of $2,777,900 for the following considerations:

1) lump sum fee of $160,000, which represents approximately 5.76% of the construction cost;
2) additional lump sum fees for a) $8,000 for site assessment/verification process; and b) $9,600 for reproduction of Board requested contract documents;
3) at the Board’s option, the A/E will provide 309 site visits for a fee of $69,525 for the duration of the construction process;
4) the multiplier for hourly compensation was limited to 2.45 for extra work; and
5) the Project Architect will maintain at least a $500,000 Professional Liability Insurance Policy.

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
1775/1801 NW 60 Street, Miami, Florida

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-30 CHANGE ORDER NO. 7
PROJECT NO. A-0358
NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
DR. CARLOS J. FINLAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
851 SW 117 Avenue, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 7 on Project No. A-0358, New Elementary School, Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary School for an extra of $83,706.

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

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 $1,615,236 and a time extension of 177 days.

D-32 CHANGE ORDER NO. 4
PROJECT NO. A-0705
DESIGN BUILD
S/S "MM" @ KINLOCH PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL SITE
4340 NW 3 Street, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/ approve Change Order No. 4 on Project No. A-0705, Design Build, S/S "MM" @ Kinloch Park Middle School Site for a credit of $6,164 and a time extension of 185 days.

D-33 CHANGE ORDER NO. 4
PROJECT NO. A-0706
DESIGN BUILD
S/S "NN" @ G.W. CARVER MIDDLE SCHOOL SITE
4901 LINCOLN DRIVE, CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/ approve Change Order No. 4 on Project No. A-0706, Design Build, S/S "NN" @ G.W. Carver Middle School Site for an extra of $4,018 and a time extension of 175 days.

D-34 CHANGE ORDER NO. 5
PROJECT NO. A-0711
DESIGN BUILD
S/S "JJ-1" @PONCE DE LEON MIDDLE SCHOOL SITE
5801 Augusto Street, Coral Gables, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/ approve Change Order No. 5 on Project No. A-0711, Design Build, S/S "JJ-1" @Ponce De Leon Middle School Site for an extra of $7,546 and a time extension of 187 days.

D-35 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. KV9999-18
SAFETY-TO-LIFE
MAE WALTERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
650 West 33 Street, Hialeah, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 1 on Project No. KV9999-18, Safety-to-Life, Mae Walters Elementary School for an extra of $25,684.

MAINTENANCE

D-60 RENEWAL OF CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH
RENAISSANCE BUILDERS & CONSTRUCTORS, INC.
JOB ORDER CONTRACT (JOC)
DETAILED REPAIRS AND CONSTRUCTION TASK FOR
MAINTENANCE
(ORIGINAL CONTRACT NO. JOC99-NORTH CENTRAL-M/WBE)
(1^st RENEWAL CONTRACT NO. JOC99A-NORTH CENTRAL-M/WBE)
2^nd RENEWAL CONTRACT NO. JOC99B-NORTH CENTRAL-M/WBE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to renew the contractual agreement with Renaissance Builders & Constructors, Inc., Contract No. JOC99B-NORTH CENTRAL-M/WBE, with revised Adjustment Factors, commencing on the date that the current contract meets the maximum value or on August 24, 2001, whichever occurs first.

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

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. DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT: PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT AND SERVICES

E-1 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NONINSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: MAY 10 – JUNE 6, 2001

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 905.

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 for appointments and lateral transfers, to be effective July 12, 2001, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.

E-3 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
BUYER, PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT (2)

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

1.Ms. Donna F. Denson to the open, budgeted position of Buyer, pay grade 39, and assign to the Division of Procurement Management, effective July 12, 2001, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated; and
2.Mr. Gregory A. Jackson to the open, budgeted position of Buyer, pay grade 39, and assign to the division of Procurement management, effective July 12, 2001, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.

E-4 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
COORDINATOR I,
CONSTRUCTION (ROOFING)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, appoint Mr. Ivan Jose Gonzalez, to the open, budgeted position of Coordinator I, Construction (Roofing), Pay Grade 40, and assign to Maintenance and Operations, effective July 12, 2001, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.

E-5 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
COORDINATOR,
SYSTEMS AND PROGRAMMING

E-6 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO INDIVIDUAL SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER

E-7 REQUEST FOR RENEWAL OF WLRN RADIO AND TELEVISION INSURANCE COVERAGES

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

1. approve extension of the Broadcaster's package policy with Vigilant Insurance Company (CHUBB), pursuant to authorization received at the Board meeting of may 17, 2000, effective July 1, 2001 to July 15, 2001, with a pro-rated premium of $702 for the 15 day extension;
2. approve renewal of the Broadcaster's package policy with Vigilant Insurance Company (CHUBB), A.M. Best A++XV, for specified limits of liability and coverages, effective July 15, 2001 to July 1, 2001, with a premium of $20,016 for that policy period, with the ability to renew for one additional year at a current annual premium of $20,807; and
3. confirm the renewal of the commercial excess umbrella coverage with Federal Insurance Company (CHUBB), A.M. Best ++XV, effective July 1, 2001, as authorized at the Board meeting of may 17, 2000, at a flat annual premium of $1,560, with the ability to renew for one additional year at the current annual premium.

E-8 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA HIGH SCHOOL

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

1. Mr. John R. Myers to serve as a teacher from July 12, 2001 through June 30, 2002, renewable annually, pending Board approval; and
2. full reimbursement for salary and fringe benefits to be provided by The Florida High School.

No local funds are required.

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

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.

E-10 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
ROBERTA PHILLIPS – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTHWEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective July 11, 2001, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Roberta Phillips, School Bus Driver, at Northwest Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

E-11 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
GENEVA WASHINGTON – COOK I
MELROSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective July 11, 2001, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Geneva Washington, Cook I, at Melrose Elementary School, for 10 working days, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

E-12 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
ARMAND B. PETIT – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
SOUTHWEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective July 11, 2001, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Armand B. Petit, School Bus Driver, at Southwest Transportation Center, for 30 working days, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

E-13 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE

E-14 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE

F. DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT: FEDERAL PROGRAMS AND GRANTS ADMINISTRATION

F-1 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE MAGNET SCHOOLS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM; PROJECT CYCLE: JULY 1, 2001 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2004

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

1. accept a grant award from the United States Department of Education, in the amount of $3,776,145, for funding under the Magnet Schools Assistance Program; Project Cycle: July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2004;
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-2 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING A BASIC ALLOCATION GRANT UNDER THE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT (IDEA), PART B; AND UNDER IDEA, GENERAL REVENUE FOR THE MULTIAGENCY NETWORK FOR STUDENTS WITH SEVERE EMOTIONAL DISTURBANCE; PROJECT CYCLE: JULY 12, 2001 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2002

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 for funding a basic allocation grant under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Part B, in the amount of $123,616; and under IDEA, General Revenue, in the amount of $36,440, for a total amount of $160,056, for the Multiagency Network for Students with Severe Emotional Disturbance; Project Cycle: July 12, 2001 through August 31, 2002;
2. extend these grant awards, 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-3 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING THE CENTER OF EXCELLENCE IN HEALTH SCIENCE EDUCATION AT WILLIAM H. TURNER TECHNICAL ARTS HIGH SCHOOL; PROJECT CYCLE: MAY 18, 2001 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2001

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

1. accept a grant award in the amount of $25,500, from the Florida Department of Education, for funding the Center of Excellence in Health Science Education at William H. Turner Technical Arts High School; Project Cycle: May 18, 2001 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 fully expend the grant award and thus complete the scope of the project; and
3. Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

F-4 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE IMPROVING AMERICA’S SCHOOLS ACT, 1994, TITLE II EISENHOWER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM; PROJECT CYCLE: JULY 12, 2001 THROUGH JULY 31, 2002

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 $3,019,744, for funding under the Improving America’s Schools Act, 1994, Title II Eisenhower Professional Development Program; Project Cycle: July 12, 2001 through July 31, 2002;
2. extend the 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-5 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM BELLSOUTH FOUNDATION FOR FUNDING THE POWER TO LEARN GRANT PROGRAM; PROJECT CYCLE: MAY 7, 2001 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 1, 2003

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

1. accept a grant award from the BellSouth Foundation, in the amount of $250,000, for funding under the Power to Learn Grant Program; Project Cycle: May 7, 2001 through September 1, 2003;
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 GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE GOVERNOR’S MENTORING INITIATIVE PROGRAM; PROJECT CYCLE: MAY 1, 2001 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2002

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 $59,200, for funding under the Governor’s Mentoring Initiative Program; Project Cycle: May 1, 2001 through March 31, 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 GRANT AWARDS FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE 21st CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTERS PROGRAM; PROJECT CYCLE: JUNE 1, 2001 THROUGH MAY 31, 2004

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

1. accept grant awards from the United States Department of Education, in the total amount of $1,493,090, for funding under the 21^st Century Community Learning Centers Program; Project Cycle: June 1, 2001 through May 31, 2004;
2. extend these grant awards, 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 amount 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 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OFFICE OF JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY PREVENTION, FOR FUNDING A COMPREHENSIVE GANG MODEL; AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI; PROJECT CYCLE: MARCH 1, 2001 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2002

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

1. accept a grant award from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, for funding a Comprehensive Gang Model, in the amount of $150,000; and to enter into a contractual agreement with the University of Miami in an amount not to exceed $55,672; Project Cycle: March 1, 2001 through February 28, 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.

G. CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER: FINANCIAL AFFAIRS

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

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

1. advertise a proposed operating millage levy of 6.682 mills, a proposed capital outlay millage levy of 2.000 mills, and a proposed debt service levy of .882 mills, subject to certification of the State Required Local Effort Millage Levy and the Supplemental Discretionary Millage Levy:
2. advertise the Tentative Budget;
3. advertise language required by HB 1545 which requires, under specified conditions, that a district increase the percentage of total operating expenditures used for K-12 instruction and instructional staff training;
4. advertise the listing and description of capital projects to be funded from the 2001-02 Capital Millage Levy;
5. modify the advertised State Required Local Effort Millage Levy and the Supplemental Discretionary Millage Levy pursuant to official notification by the Commissioner of Education;
6. amend, for the purpose of advertisement, the State portion of the Florida Education Finance Program (FEFP) pursuant to official notification by the Commissioner of Education.

G-11 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR MAY 2001

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Monthly Financial Report for May 2001.

G-21 APPOINTMENT OF SUNTRUST BANK TO PROVIDE TRUST AND CUSTODIAL SERVICES TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL EARLY RETIREMENT PLAN

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, reappoint SunTrust Bank to provide trust and custodial services to the Supplemental Early Retirement Plan for a one-year period ending June 30, 2002 at an estimated cost of up to $45,000.

G-22 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL, UNDERWRITERS, MASTER LEASE CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION IMPACT FEES, SERIES 2001C

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

a. approve the Request for Proposal for selection of underwriters (presented as Exhibit A);
b. approve the Selection Committee (presented as Exhibit B); and
c. authorize the Chair to appoint a School Board member to participate in the Selection Committee.

G-61 REQUEST APPROVAL OF 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 No. 202-ZZ11 – PORTABLE RADIO COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES, CATALOG DISCOUNT II, to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm discounts, quantities, as may be required, of portable radio communications equipment and accessories, for various schools and departments, during the term of the bid, effective August 23, 2000, through August 22, 2001. This was a first time bid. The original award was based on estimated usage of $38,621 per month. This supplemental award is requested due to actual usage of approximately $50,882 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.

(2)

Bid No. 283-VV01 – METAL DETECTION PROGRAM, to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of metal detection services for secondary schools, during the term of the bid, effective September 1, 2000, through August 31, 2001. This supplemental award is requested in order to cover summer school and implement two service teams in lieu of one, during this period. Last contract usage averaged $10,780.94 per month, while this year’s usage has averaged $13,224.93 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.

G-62 REPORT PURCHASES MADE UTILIZING OTHER GOVERNMENT BIDS

 G-63 AWARD BID NO. 170-AA06 – STRING INSTRUMENTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 170-AA06 – STRING INSTRUMENTS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of string instruments, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective July 11, 2001, through July 10, 2002, as follows.

1. SOUTHWEST STRINGS
1721 SOUTH CHERRYBELL STREET AVENUE
TUCSON, AZ 85713 EST. $ 45,283.00
OWNER: CELTA GODFREY SHEPPARD
VICE PRESIDENT

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $45,283.

G-64 RENEW BID NO. 004-XX03 – BAKERY ITEMS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 004-XX03 – BAKERY ITEMS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of various bakery items, for use in the Food Service Program of the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the bid, effective August 20, 2001, through November 19, 2001, as follows:

1. INTERSTATE BRANDS CORPORATION
D.B.A HOLSUM BAKERS OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
8700 N.W. 77 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33166 EST. $ 901,470.83
OWNER: CHARLES A. SULLIVAN
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD/C.E.O.

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $901,470.83.

G-65 AWARD BID NO. 146-AA05 – ELECTRICAL RACEWAY AND FITTINGS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 146-AA05 – ELECTRICAL RACEWAY AND FITTINGS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of electrical raceway and fittings, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective September 1, 2001, through August 31, 2002, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. CED/RAYBRO
3590 N.W. 34 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33142 EST. $ 81,559.20
OWNER: KEITH COLBURN

SECONDARY

2. MERCEDES ELECTRIC SUPPLY, INC.
8550 N.W. SOUTH RIVER DRIVE
MIAMI, FL 33166-7427
OWNER: MERCEDES C. LAPORTA, PRESIDENT (WF)

3. Reject Item 10 - Cover, raceway, two-piece surface metal.

4. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $81,559.20.

G-66 RENEW BID NO. 032-ZZ02 – PLASTIC LAMINATE SHEETS (REBID)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 032-ZZ02—PLASTIC LAMINATE SHEETS (REBID), to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of plastic laminate sheets, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective October 1, 2001, through September 30, 2002, as follows:

1. WILSONART INTERNATIONAL, INC.
1331 N.W. 82 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33126 EST. $ 22,919.73
OWNER: WILLIAM R. REEB, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $22,919.73.

G-67 RENEW BID NO. 095-ZZ02 – PLASTIC LAMINATE SHEETS I (REBID)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 095-ZZ02 - PLASTIC LAMINATE SHEETS I (REBID), to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of plastic laminate sheets, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective October 1, 2001, through September 30, 2002, as follows:

1. WILSONART INTERNATIONAL, INC.
1331 N.W. 82 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33126EST. $ 13,745.60
OWNER: WILLIAM R. REEB, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $13,745.60.

G-68 BALANCE AWARD BID NO. 072-AA05 – CLASSROOM SUPPLIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 072-AA05 – CLASSROOM SUPPLIES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of classroom supplies, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective July 11, 2001, through April 17, 2002, as follows:

1. AFP INDUSTRIES, INC.
4436 S.W. 74 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33155 EST. $ 24,818.00
OWNER: VIVIAN C. CASTELLANOS, PRESIDENT (HF)

2. PYRAMID SCHOOL PRODUCTS
6510 NORTH 54 STREET
TAMPA, FL 33610-1908 EST. $ 44,841.00
OWNER: JOHN O. MILLER, VICE PRESIDENT

3. SMITH OFFICE AND COMPUTER SUPPLY
1009 SOUTH 21 AVENUE
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33020EST. $ 7,650.00
OWNER: DAVID LEVY, PRESIDENT

4. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $77,309.

G-69 TERMINATE AWARD OF ITEM 36 ON BID NO. 168-ZZ09 – TOOLS, SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT, CUSTODIAL

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

1. TERMINATE the award of item 36 on Bid No. 168-ZZ09 – TOOLS, SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT, CUSTODIAL, effective July 11, 2001, as follows:

GRAINGER INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY
2255 N.W. 89 PLACE
MIAMI, FL 33172 EST. $ 4,573.80
OWNER: RICHARD L. KEYSER, C.E.O.

2. Not implement the prescribed default provision, as noted in Board Rule 6Gx13-3C-1.08, Performance And Payment Security, Declining A Bid Award, And Bonding Company Qualifications, on Grainger Industrial Supply, of Miami, Florida.

3. Retain Grainger Industrial Supply, of Miami, Florida, as an active vendor, for other items awarded on Bid No. 168-ZZ09 – TOOLS, SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT, CUSTODIAL.

G-70 AWARD BID NO. 148-AA05 – OFFICE SUPPLIES CATALOG DISCOUNT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 148-AA05 – OFFICE SUPPLIES CATALOG DISCOUNT, to purchase, at firm discounts, quantities, as may be required, of office supplies, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective August 1, 2001, through July 31, 2003, as follows.

1. APRICOT OFFICE SUPPLIES AND FURNITURE, INC.
386 N.E. 191 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33179
OWNER: MARLENE BERNARD, TREASURER (AF)

2. BEST WHOLESALE OFFICE PRODUCTS
9821 N.W. 80 AVENUE, #5E
HIALEAH GARDENS, FL 33016
OWNER: JOSE TERZADO, PRESIDENT

3. BOISE CASCADE OFFICE PRODUCTS
5400 N.W. 163 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33014
OWNER: CHRISTOPHER C. MILLIKEN, PRESIDENT

4. CORPORATE EXPRESS
18000 STATE ROAD 9
MIAMI, FL 33162
OWNER: ROBERT KING, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

5. GALLOWAY OFFICE SUPPLIES
6802 S.W. 81 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33143
OWNER: JIM TOURAL, PRESIDENT

6. OFFICE DEPOT
13794 N.W. 4 STREET, SUITE 200
SUNRISE, FL 33325
OWNER: BRUCE NELSON, C.E.O.

7. OFFICE EXPRESS SUPPLIES, INC
10701 N.W. 89 AVENUE
HIALEAH GARDENS, FL 33018 (HM)
OWNER: TOMAS FUENTES, PRESIDENT

8. SKAGSETH-BYRANT, INC.
D.B.A. SKAGS OFFICE PRODUCTS
6535 N.W. 84 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: LYNN MCDERMOTT

9. SMITH OFFICE AND COMPUTER SUPPLY
1009 S. 21 AVENUE
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33020
OWNER: DAVID M. LEVY, PRESIDENT

10. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $3,479,292.96.

G-71 AWARD BID NO. 173-AA07 – SAFETY RESTRAINTS - TRANSPORTING

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 173-AA07 – SAFETY RESTRAINTS – TRANSPORTING, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of safety restraints, for various schools and departments, during the term of the bid, effective July 11, 2001, through July 10, 2002, as follows:

1. FIRST CLASS COACH AND EQUIPMENT
88 EAST BROAD STREET
WINTER GARDEN, FL 34787EST. $ 68,210.00
OWNER: SCOTT T. FEWELL, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $68,210.

G-72 AWARD BID NO. 192-AA11 – FULL COLOR COPIERS, DIGITAL DUPLICATORS, DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL DEVICES AND DOCUMENT IMAGING SYSTEMS CATALOG DISCOUNT, PART II

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 192-AA11 – FULL COLOR COPIERS, DIGITAL DUPLICATORS, DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL DEVICES AND DOCUMENT IMAGING SYSTEMS CATALOG DISCOUNT, PART II, to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm discounts, quantities, as may be required, of full color copiers, digital duplicators/multifunctional devices, and document imaging systems, for various schools and departments, during the term of the bid, effective July 11, 2001, through April 17, 2002, as follows:

1. BARLOP, INC.
8376 N. W. 68 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: JOSE A. LOPEZ, PRESIDENT (HM)

2. BENCHMARK BUSINESS SYSTEMS
3901 S.W. 47 AVENUE, SUITE 407
DAVIE, FL 33314
OWNER: SHAWN MEIMAN, PRESIDENT

3. MIAMI OFFICE SYSTEMS, INC.
2686 WEST 84 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33016
OWNER: LUIS GONZALEZ, PRESIDENT

4. RISO, INC.
300 ROSEWOOD DRIVE, SUITE 210
DANVERS, MA 01923
OWNER: DANIEL S. WEIL, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

5. XEROX CORPORATION
15150 N.W. 79 COURT
MIAMI LAKES, FL 33016
OWNER: PAUL ALLAIRE, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.

6. Reject items 1, 3 through 10, 13, 15, 16, 18, 19, 21 through 25, 28 through 31, 33 and 34.

7. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $400,000.

G-73 TERMINATE AWARD OF ITEMS 1A THROUGH 1C, 4, 5A THROUGH 5C, AND 6 ON BID NO. 305-VV10 – RENTAL OF PORTABLE SANITATION UNITS

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

1. TERMINATE the award of items 1A through 1C, 4, 5A through 5C, and 6 on Bid No. 305-VV10 – RENTAL OF PORTABLE SANITATION UNITS, effective July 11, 2001, as follows:

A.E.S. PORTABLE SANITATION, INC.
11050 N.W. 36 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33167EST. $ 6,523.28
OWNER: RENE L. GUERRA, PRESIDENT

2. Require that A.E.S. Portable Sanitation, 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 July 11, 2001.

G-74 RENEW BID NO. 173-ZZ01M/WBE – FURNITURE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 173-ZZ01M/WBE — FURNITURE, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of furniture, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective August 23, 2001, through August 22, 2002, as follows:

1. AFP INDUSTRIES, INC.
4436 S.W. 74 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33155 EST. $ 109,739.30
OWNER: VIVIAN C. CASTELLANOS, PRESIDENT

2. SECO SUPPLIES, INC.
P.O. BOX 490983
KEY BISCAYNE, FL 33149 EST. $ 269,228.30
OWNER: SYBIL J. PULVER, PRESIDENT (WF)

3. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $378,967.60.

G-76 RENEW BID NO. 224-ZZ07 – AUTOMOTIVE BATTERIES AND ACCESSORIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 224-ZZ07 — AUTOMOTIVE BATTERIES AND ACCESSORIES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of automotive batteries and accessories, for various departments, during the term of the bid, effective August 23, 2001, through August 22, 2002, as follows:

1. EXIDE CORPORATION
11311 INTERCHANGE CIRCLE SOUTH
MIRAMAR, FL 33025 EST. $ 120,760.76
OWNER: ARTHUR M. HAWKINS, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $120,760.76.

G-76 TERMINATE VENDOR BID NO. 252-ZZ07 – CHARTER BUS SERVICE, IN AND OUT OF COUNTY

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

1. TERMINATE vendor Bid No. 252-ZZ07 – CHARTER BUS SERVICE, IN AND OUT OF COUNTY, effective July 11, 2001, as follows:

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

2. Require that Quality Transport Services, Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, 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 July 11, 2001.

G-77 RENEW BID NO. 215-XX03—FRUIT JUICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 215-XX03 – FRUIT JUICES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of various items of fruit juices, for use in the Food Service Program of the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the bid, effective August 20, 2001, through August 19, 2002, as follows:

1. M & B PRODUCTS, INC.
8601 HARNEY ROAD
TAMPA, FL 33637 EST. $3,247,153.18
OWNER: DALE MCCLELLAN, PRESIDENT

2. SUNKIST/VITALITY FOODSERVICE
P.O. BOX 9000
ZEPHYRHILLS, FL 33539 EST. $ 79,750.00
OWNER: RON FRUMP, PRESIDENT

3. VELDA FARMS, INC.
501 N.E. 181 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33162EST. $ 710,791.47
OWNER: SUIZA FOODS CORPORATION

4. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $4,037,694.65.

G-78 RENEW BID NO. 006-ZZ03 – FRESH DELIVERED HAMBURGERS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 006-ZZ03 – FRESH DELIVERED HAMBURGERS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of fresh delivered hamburgers, for the a la carte program at secondary schools only, for the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the bid, effective August 21, 2001, through October 20, 2001, as follows:

1. ALBEEANN COOPERATION
D.B.A. MCDONALD’S
10750 S.W. 67 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33156
OWNER: ANTHONY A. GREENWOOD, PRESIDENT

2. E.C. MANAGEMENT CORPORATION
P.O. BOX 432720
SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33243-2720
OWNER: EMILIO CABRERA, JR., PRESIDENT

3. COMBO ENTERPRISES, INC.
D.B.A. MCDONALD’S
10750 S.W. 67 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33156
OWNER: ANTHONY A. GREENWOOD, PRESIDENT

4. EASTLAND ENTERPRISES
D.B.A. CHECKERS
14360 MARK DRIVE
LARGO, FL 33774
OWNER: DONNA J. SIMS, PRESIDENT

5. FIRST LEG CORPORATION
D.B.A. MCDONALD’S
10750 S.W. 67 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33156
OWNER: ANTHONY A. GREENWOOD, PRESIDENT

6. MAEWOOD FOODS
D.B.A. MCDONALD’S
10750 S.W. 67 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33156
OWNER: ANTHONY A. GREENWOOD, PRESIDENT

7. MCDONALD’S RESTAURANT #0756
1101 WEST 49 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33012
OWNER: JACK GREENBERG, CHAIRMAN/CEO

8. MCDONALD’S RESTAURANT #0792
6150 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY
MIAMI, FL 33143
OWNER: JACK GREENBERG, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.

9. MCDONALD’S RESTAURANT #1108
30335 SOUTH FEDERAL HIGHWAY
MIAMI, FL 33030
OWNER: JACK GREENBERG, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.

10. MCDONALD’S RESTAURANT #1167
12647 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY
MIAMI, FL 33156
OWNER: JACK GREENBERG, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.

11. MCDONALD’S RESTAURANT #1724
18250 N.W. 27 AVENUE
CAROL CITY, FL 33056
OWNER: JACK GREENBERG, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.

12. MCDONALD’S RESTAURANT #1819
1016 WEST FLAGLER STREET
MIAMI, FL 33130
OWNER: JACK GREENBERG, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.

13. MCDONALD’S RESTAURANT #3817
7155 WEST 4 AVENUE
HIALEAH, FL 33014
OWNER: JACK GREENBERG, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.

14. MCDONALD’S RESTAURANT #5003
16701 N.W. 67 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33014
OWNER: JACK GREENBERG, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.

15. MCDONALD’S RESTAURANT #5543
11207 S.W. 152 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33156
OWNER: JACK GREENBERG, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.

16. MCDONALD’S RESTAURANT #6204
4686 N.W. 183 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33054
OWNER: JACK GREENBERG, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.

17. MCDONALD’S RESTAURANT #6431
10530 WEST FLAGLER STREET
MIAMI, FL 33174
OWNER: JACK GREENBERG, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.

18. MCDONALD’S RESTAURANT #6862
1660 WEST 68 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33016
OWNER: JACK GREENBERG, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.

19. MCDONALD’S RESTAURANT #7147
3200 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY
MIAMI, FL 33313
OWNER: JACK GREENBERG, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.

20. MCDONALD’S RESTAURANT #7230
11500 S.W. 88 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33176
OWNER: JACK GREENBERG, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.

21. MCDONALD’S RESTAURANT #7297
330 WEST 29 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33012
OWNER: JACK GREENBERG, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.

22. MCDONALD’S RESTAURANT #10408
6700 BIRD ROAD
MIAMI, FL 33156
OWNER: JACK GREENBERG, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.

23. MCDONALD’S RESTAURANT #10537
425 S.E. 1 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33034
OWNER: JACK GREENBERG, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.

24. MCDONALD’S RESTAURANT #12326
5995 WEST 24 AVENUE
HIALEAH, FL 33016
OWNER: JACK GREENBERG, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.

25. MCDONALD’S RESTAURANT #14782
1148 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY
MIAMI, FL 33134
OWNER: JACK GREENBERG, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.

26. MCDONALD’S RESTAURANT #18489
3355 WEST 80 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33016
OWNER: JACK GREENBERG, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.

27. MCDONALD’S RESTAURANT #18490
2201 N.E. 163 STREET
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL 33160
OWNER: JACK GREENBERG, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.

28. MERLEANT CORPORATION
D.B.A. MCDONALD’S
10750 S.W. 67 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33156
OWNER: ANTHONY A. GREENWOOD, PRESIDENT

29. MCFOOD MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC.
T/A MCDONALD’S #2263
4961 S.W. 74 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: ANGEL R. RODRIGUEZ, PRESIDENT

30. RICONED, INC.
D.B.A. BURGER KING #17
12790 N.W. 7 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33168
OWNER: MARY MURPHY, C.E.O.

31. STICK CORPORATION
D.B.A. MCDONALD’S
10750 S.W. 67 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33156
OWNER: ANTHONY A. GREENWOOD, PRESIDENT

32. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $210,653.60.

G-79 RENEW BID NO. 011-ZZ03 – FRESH DELIVERED PIZZA, A LA CARTE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 011-ZZ03 – FRESH DELIVERED PIZZA, A LA CARTE, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of fresh delivered pizza, for the a la carte program at secondary schools, for the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the bid, effective August 20, 2001, through August 19, 2002, as follows:

1. A & S DARRING ENTERPRISES, INC., II
6105 N.W. 7 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33127
OWNER: STEPHANIE DARRING, PRESIDENT (AF)

2. A & S DARRING ENTERPRISES, INC., II
6105 N.W. 7 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33127
OWNER: STEPHANIE DARRING, PRESIDENT (AF)

3. AMBAR DJ INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
D.B.A. ROMANO’S PIZZA
110 NORTH HOMESTEAD BOULEVARD
HOMESTEAD, FL 33034
OWNER: SERGIO ALEMAN, PRESIDENT

4. CELEAM, INC.
D.B.A. DOMINO’S PIZZA
1715 WAKEEMA DRIVE
MIAMI, FL 33133
OWNER: CESAR ANDRADE, PRESIDENT

5. DOMINO’S PIZZA, INC.
1499 WEST PALMETTO PARK ROAD, SUITE 212
BOCA RATON, FL 33486
OWNER: DAVID A. BRANDON, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.

6. FESTIVE PIZZA, LTD.
D.B.A. PAPA JOHN’S PIZZA
13905 WEST DIXIE HIGHWAY
NORTH MIAMI, FL 33161
OWNER: DON LAWRENCE, PRESIDENT

7. J.D.’S PIZZERIA
6828 N.W. 169 STREET
MIAMI LAKES, FL 33015
OWNER: MARY EMERY, SECRETARY

8. J.D.’S PIZZERIA III, INC.
1620 N.E. 205 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33179
OWNER: DIANE L. WHITEHURST, OFFICER

9. JERRY & JOE’S PIZZA
4799 PALM AVENUE
HIALEAH, FL 33012
OWNER: ENRIQUE CRUZ, PRESIDENT

10. LA PIZZA NOSTRA CORPORATION
12519 WEST OKEECHOBEE ROAD
HIALEAH GARDENS, FL 33018
OWNER: SONIA GALEIRAS
VICE PRESIDENT/SECRETARY

11. LITTLE CAESARS ENTERPRISES, INC.
247 SOUTH STATE ROAD 7
MARGATE, FL 33068
OWNERS: MICHAEL ILLICH, PRESIDENT

12. KONING RESTAURANTS INTERNATIONAL, L.C. (PIZZA HUT)
1000 PARK CENTRE BOULEVARD SUITE 134-136
MIAMI, FL 33169
OWNER: PH INVESTMENTS, LTD.

13. MNP ENTERPRISES, INC.
2800 NORTH 46 AVENUE, #410
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33021
OWNER: KENNETH L. PEYSER, PRESIDENT

14. MIAMI PIZZA, INC.
D.B.A. PAPA JOHN’S
9835 SUNSET DRIVE, #212
MIAMI, FL 33173
OWNER: RENE PRATS, PRESIDENT

15. ROMAN’S PIZZA
391 NORTH ROYAL POINCIANA BOULEVARD
MIAMI SPRINGS, FL 33166
OWNER: JESUS ROMAN

16. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $4,018,421.85.

G-80 BALANCE AWARD BID NO. 079-AA03 – CAFETERIA PAPER AND PLASTIC SUPPLIES

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

G-82 AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 169-AA10 – APPLICANT FOR ADMINISTRATION OF BLOOD COLLECTION DRIVE PROGRAM

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

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

G-85 REJECT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 181-AA10 – CONSULTING SERVICES FOR EVALUATION, DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DISTRICT’S DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND NUTRITION AS IT RELATES TO THE CLOSING OF HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUSES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Request For Proposals No. 181-AA10 – CONSULTING SERVICES FOR EVALUATION, DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DISTRICT’S DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND NUTRITION AS IT RELATES TO THE CLOSING OF HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUSES, to permit staff to pursue alternate solutions, utilizing internal/external resources.

H. DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

H-1 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE TENTATIVE BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 2002

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, tentatively approve for planning purposes, the following schedule of Board meeting dates for the period January-December 2002: January 16, February 13, March 13, April 17, April 24 (attendance boundary hearing only), May 15, June 19, July 10, July 24 (first budget public hearing), August 21, September 11 (regular meeting/second budget public hearing), October 23, November 19 (organization meeting), November 20, and December 11. The final listing of meeting dates for 2002 will be established by the Board at the 2001 organization meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 20, 2001.

H-2 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE LAW FIRM OF GREENBERG & TRAURIG TO REPRESENT THE BOARD'S INTERESTS IN ARBITRATION AND UNFAIR LABOR PRACTICE PROCEEDINGS

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:

a) approve the 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-2 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – AUDIT OF THE INTERNAL FUNDS OF REGION III ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS, JUNE 2001, 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 Region III Elementary Schools, June 2001, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

I-3 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – AUDIT OF THE INTERNAL FUNDS OF REGION III SECONDARY SCHOOLS, JUNE 2001, 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 Region III Secondary Schools, June 2001, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

I-4 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – AUDIT OF THE INTERNAL FUNDS OF SELECTED SCHOOLS AND CENTERS, JUNE 2001, 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 School and Centers, June 2001, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

I-5 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – AUDIT OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION, JUNE 2001, 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 Construction Contract Administration, June 2001, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

I-6 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – REVIEW OF THE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE FUNCTION, JUNE 2001, 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 – Review of the Accounts Payable Function, June 2001, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

I-7 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – REVIEW OF PAYROLL PROCEDURES AT SELECTED OFFICES, JUNE 2001, 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 – Review of the Payroll Procedures at Selected Offices, June 2001, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

I-8 SELECT AUDITS OF ALTERNATIVE OUTREACH CENTERS, 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 alternative outreach centers listed, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

I-9 SUMMARY OF INTERNAL AUDITING ACTIVITIES FOR THE 2000-01 FISCAL YEAR AND PROPOSED AUDIT PLAN FOR THE 2001-02 FISCAL YEAR FOR THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS, JUNE 2001, PRESENTED BY THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Summary of Internal Auditing Activities for the 2000-01 Fiscal Year and Proposed Audit Plan for the 2001-02 Fiscal Year for the Office of Management and Compliance Audits, June 2001, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

I-10 MINORITY/WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM ANNUAL EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2000

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the report: Minority/Women Business Enterprise Program Annual Expenditure Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2000.

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

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.

J. DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT: SCHOOL OPERATIONS

J-1 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DONATION FROM PONCE DE LEON HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1949 FOR PONCE DE LEON MIDDLE COMMUNITY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept a donation from Ponce de Leon High School Class of 1949 for Ponce de Leon Middle Community School.

J-2 EXCEPTION TO THE OPENING AND CLOSING HOURS OF SCHOOL FOR THE 2001-2002 SCHOOL YEAR FOR MIAMI SOUTHRIDGE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL AND NORTH MIAMI BEACH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the exception to the opening and closing hours of school for the 2001-2002 school year for Miami Southridge Senior High School and North Miami Beach Senior High School.

J-3 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS TO OBTAIN SERVICES OF AN ADVERTISING AGENCY THAT WILL SOLICIT SPONSORS TO PROVIDE PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS ON THE INTERIOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS BUSES

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

1. authorize the Superintendent to issue a Request for Proposals to obtain services of an advertising agency that will solicit sponsors to provide public service announcements on the interior of Miami-Dade County Public Schools buses, at no cost to the district; and
2. approve the selection committee.

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

K-1 NEW BUSINESS: BOARD MEMBERS

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

K-2 DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT AND THE BOARD ATTORNEY TO PROVIDE THE BOARD WITH A PLAN OF ACTION AND PROCEDURES FOR REPLACING THE SUPERINTENDENT OR BOARD ATTORNEY IN THE EVENT OF DISABILITY, DISMISSAL OR RESIGNATION

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. HANTMAN: That the Superintendent and the Board Attorney be directed to provide the Board, at its meeting of August 22, 2001, with a plan of action and procedures for replacing the Superintendent or Board attorney in the event of their departure from the school system.

K-3 AUTHORIZATION TO DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO PROVIDE THE BOARD WITH AN UPDATE ON THE PLAN OF ACTION TO STAFF KEY SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS VACATED WITHIN ONE TO THREE YEARS BY THOSE EMPLOYEES IN THE DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PROGRAM (DROP)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to provide an updated report on the plan of action to staff key administrative positions vacated within one to three years by those employees in the Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP), at its meeting of October 24, 2001.

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

K-5 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO INCLUDE, IN THE INFORMATION PROVIDED TO THE BOARD WHEN PURCHASING LAND, A FEASIBILITY STUDY AND COST ANALYSIS OF PURSUING AN EMINENT DOMAIN OPTION

K-6 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO DETERMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF BUILDING SMALLER SCHOOLS ON SMALLER SITES

K-7 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO PROVIDE THE BOARD WITH A REPORT LISTING ALL PROGRAMS THAT ARE IN EXCESS OF THE SUNSHINE STATE STANDARDS

K-8 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO REQUIRE NEWLY HIRED TEACHERS WHO HAVE NOT PASSED A GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST, WHICH IS REQUIRED FOR STATE CERTIFICATION, SUCH AS THE COLLEGE LEVEL ACADEMIC SKILLS TEST (CLAST), TO PARTICIPATE IN TRAINING COURSES OFFERED BY THE TEACHER EDUCATION CENTER, AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. INGRAM: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to require newly hired teachers who have not passed a general knowledge test, which is required for state certification, such as the College Level Academic Skills Test (CLAST), to participate in training courses offered by the Teacher Education Center, as a condition for employment.

K-9 TELECOMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT ON SCHOOL BOARD-OWNED LAND

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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