MEETING AGENDA

August 22, 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, AUGUST 20, 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: June 28; July 3, 10, 12, 17, 19 and 23, 2001

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: July 11 and 23, 2001

AGENDA ITEMS RESERVED FOR CONSIDERATION

PUBLIC HEARING

A. SUPERINTENDENT’S PRIORITY ITEMS

A-1 APPROVAL OF THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE UNITED TEACHERS OF DADE FOR FULL IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROFESSIONAL ASSESSMENT AND COMPREHENSIVE EVALUATION SYSTEM (PACES)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Memorandum of Understanding between Miami-Dade County Public Schools and the United Teachers of Dade for full implementation of the Professional Assessment and Comprehensive Evaluation System (Paces as) as the M-DCPS teacher evaluation system for classroom-based instructional personnel.

A-2 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SCHOOLS PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the Professional Development Schools Planning Committee Report for the 2000-2001 school year.

A-3 REQUEST FOR THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO UTILIZE THE MIAMI-DADE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND THE GREATER MIAMI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE STERLING COUNCIL BLUE-RIBBON COMMISSION IN AN ADVISORY CAPACITY TO ENSURE THAT SCHOOL SYSTEM OPERATIONS CONFORM TO THE HIGHEST BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS OF EFFECTIVENESS, ETHICS, AND EFFICIENCY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to utilize the Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce Sterling Council Blue-Ribbon Commission in an advisory capacity to ensure that school system operations conform to the highest business and professional standards of effectiveness, ethics, and efficiency. No local funds are required.

A-4 PLAN OF ACTION AND PROCEDURES FOR REPLACING THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS OR THE SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY IN THE EVENT OF EITHER OF THEIR DEPARTURE FROM THE SCHOOL SYSTEM

A-5 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PROGRAM FOR YEAR 2002

B. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

B-1 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. EDA R. FERNANDEZ – DOAH CASE NO. 00-1945

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, enter a final order in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Eda R. Fernandez, either accepting the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge, or accepting the exceptions set forth in the employee's Exceptions to the Recommended Order.

B-2 ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. WILLIAM BROWN – DOAH CASE NO. DH 00-002 SPATZ

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida accept the resignation of William Brown, custodian, effective August 22, 2001, at the close of the workday.

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, enter a final order in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Charlie L. Bradley, DOAH Case No. 99-5005, either accepting the recommendation of the Administrative Law judge, or accepting the exceptions set forth in the employee's Exceptions to the Recommended Order.

B-4 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. EDWARD J. COHEN – DOAH CASE NO. 00-3581

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, enter a final order in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Edward J. Cohen, DOAH Case No. 00-3581, adopting the Administrative Law Judge's Recommended Order sustaining the suspension without pay of Edward J. Cohen and terminating his employment contract with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, as of August 23, 2001, and denying any claim for back pay.

B-5 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, v. MARY JANE MCELRATH – DOAH CASE NO. 00-2665

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, enter a final order in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Mary Jane McElrath, DOAH Case No. 00-2665, adopting the Administrative Law Judge's Recommended Order sustaining the suspension without pay of Mary Jane McElrath and terminating her employment with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, as of June 21, 2000, and denying any claim for back pay.

B-6 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. WILNER SAINT JUSTE – DOAH CASE NO. 00-2937

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, enter a final order in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Wilner Saint Juste, DOAH Case no. 00-2937, adopting the Administrative Law Judge's Recommended Order upholding the suspension without pay of Wilner Saint Juste and terminating his professional services contract with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, as of June 21, 2000, and denying any claim for back pay.

B-7 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. ANGELA Y. BUSSEY – DOAH CASE NO.: 01-1678

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, approve the Settlement Agreement in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v, Angela Y. Bussey, DOAH Case No. 01-1678, imposing a thirty-day suspension without pay upon Angela Y. Bussey.

B-21 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-3D-1.021, INTERNAL FUNDS—SPECIFIC PROCEDURES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Rule 6Gx13-3D-1.021, Internal Funds—Specific Procedures and the documents, the Manual of Internal Accounting for Elementary Schools and the Manual of Internal Accounting for Secondary Schools, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective August 22, 2001.

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt new Board Rule 6Gx13-4C-1.063, Compliance with Copyright Laws and “Fair Use” Guidelines, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective August 22, 2001.

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended Board Rule 6Gx13-5D-1.08, Maintenance of Appropriate Student Behavior, and 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, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective August 22, 2001.

B-24 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-6A-1.46, MAGNET PROGRAMS/SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade-County, Florida, adopt amended Board Rule 6Gx13-6A-1.46, Magnet Programs/Schools, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective August 22, 2001.

B-25 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-6C-1.03, ADMISSION TO ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM—GUIDELINES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended Board Rule 6Gx13-6C-1.03, Admission to Adult Education Program—Guidelines, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective August 22, 2001.

B-26 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULES: FINAL READING6Gx13-3E-1.102, TRANSPORTATION – ZERO TOLERANCE; 6Gx13-3E-1.10, TRANSPORTATION—SPECIFIC PROCEDURES

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

1. adopt amended School Board Rule 6Gx13-3E-1.102, Transportation – Zero Tolerance; and

2. adopt amended School Board Rule 6Gx13-3E-1.10, Transportation – Specific Procedures, and the documents Miami-Dade County Public Schools Department of Transportation School Bus Transportation Rules and Policies Manual and Handbook for School Bus Drivers, Aides and Operations Staff, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rules with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective August 22, 2001.

B-27 PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-5C-1.031, DRESS CODE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt Board Rule 6Gx13-5C-1.031, Dress Code, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective August 22, 2001.

B-28 PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-5D-1.021, SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICES PROGRAM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt Board Rule 6Gx13-5D-1.021, School Health Services Program, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rules with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective August 22, 2001.

B-29 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-2C-1.14, DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AUDITS, STATEMENT OF POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

B-30 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-5B-1.04, PROMOTION, PLACEMENT, AND GRADUATION – GRADESK-12 AND ADULT

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 6Gx13-5B-1.04, Promotion, Placement, and Graduation–Grades K-12 and Adult, and amending the document, Pupil Progression Plan 2000-2001, which is incorporated by reference and is part of this rule.

C. DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT: EDUCATION

C-1 REPORT - STUDENT VOTER REGISTRATION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the 2000-2001 Student Voter Registration Report.

C-2 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH RIVERDEEP, INC. FOR MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE, AND LANGUAGE ARTS SOFTWARE, HARDWARE, TRAINING, AND SUPPORT FOR GRADES 4-10, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,300,000, FROM AUGUST 23, 2001 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2004

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

1. authorize the Superintendent or his designee to enter into a contractual agreement with Riverdeep, Inc. for mathematics, science, and language arts software, hardware, training, and support for grades 4-10, in an amount not to exceed $1,300,000, from August 23, 2001 through June 30, 2004; and

2. grant an exception to School Board Rule 6Gx13-3F-1.021.

The appropriation for this item is included in the 2001-2002 Tentative Adopted Budget.

C-3 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ALLOW DISTRIBUTION OF VICTORY FOR YOUTH EMERGENCY SMART CARDS TO STUDENTS IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to allow distribution of Victory for Youth Emergency Smart Cards to students in Miami-Dade County Public Schools. No local funds are required.

C-4 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE MIAMI-DADE SCHOOL READINESS COALITION, FROM AUGUST 23, 2001 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2002

C-11 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR PARTNERS TO SEEK FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FDOE) FUNDS PROVIDED UNDER APPROPRIATION 131-A. (ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLS/PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS), FROM JULY 1, 2001 - JUNE 30, 2002

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

1. authorize the Superintendent to issue a Request for Proposals for partners to seek FDOE funds provided under Appropriation 131-A, from July 1, 2001 - June 30, 2002; and

2. approve a selection committee to evaluate the submitted proposals.

C-12 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER, SOUTH MIAMI HOSPITAL, TO PROVIDE PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL EVALUATIONS FOR PRESCHOOL-AGE STUDENTS IN COLLABORATION WITH FDLRS-SOUTH, FROM AUGUST 23, 2001 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2002

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to enter into a cooperative agreement with The Child Development Center, South Miami Hospital, to provide psychoeducational evaluations for preschool-age students in collaboration with FDLRS-South, from August 23, 2001 through June 30, 2002. There is no exchange of funds for this agreement.

C-13 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH FAMILY CENTRAL, INC., IN COLLABORATION WITH FDLRS-SOUTH TO PROVIDE PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL EVALUATIONS FOR PRESCHOOL-AGE STUDENTS, FROM AUGUST 23, 2001 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2002

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to enter into a cooperative agreement with Family Central, Inc., in collaboration with FDLRS-South to provide psychoeducational evaluations for preschool-age students, from August 23, 2001 through June 30, 2002. There is no exchange of funds for this agreement.

C-14 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH READING, MATH AND LEARNING CENTERS, INC., D/B/A ALLISON ACADEMY TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND RELATED SERVICES FOR ONE EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $15,050, FROM AUGUST 23, 2001 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2002

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to enter into a contractual agreement with Reading, Math and Learning Centers, Inc., d/b/a Allison Academy to provide educational and related services to one exceptional student, in an amount not to exceed $15,050, from August 23, 2001 through June 30, 2002. The appropriation for this item is included in the General Fund of the 2001-2002 Tentative Adopted Budget.

C-30 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 06
CASE NO.: SM-387 (2000/01) DOB: 04/26/89

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-387 (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: 07
CASE NO.: SM-410 (2000/01) DOB: 09/28/87

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-410 (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: 11
CASE NO.: SM-413 (2000/01) DOB: 03/15/84

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-413 (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: 11
CASE NO.: SM-414 (2000/01) DOB: 01/13/84

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-414 (2000/01), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign the student to an alternative education program for his/her tenure in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

C-34 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 11
CASE NO.: SM-415 (2000/01) DOB: 06/27/84

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-415 (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-35 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
CASE NO.: SM-423 (2000/01) DOB: 04/04/85

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-423 (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-36 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08
CASE NO.: SM-431 (2000/01) DOB: 05/11/86

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-431 (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-432 (2000/01) DOB: 09/13/88

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-432 (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: 10
CASE NO.: SM-433 (2000/01) DOB: 06/27/84

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-433 (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-39 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 07
CASE NO.: SM-434 (2000/01) DOB: 02/05/87

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-434 (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-40 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08
CASE NO.: SM-437 (2000/01) DOB: 04/21/86

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-437 (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-41 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08
CASE NO.: SM-439 (2000/01) DOB: 10/16/86

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-439 (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: 10
CASE NO.: SM-441 (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-441 (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: 11
CASE NO.: SM-443 (2000/01) DOB: 02/22/83

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-443 (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-44 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 11
CASE NO.: SM-444 (2000/01) DOB: 02/01/84

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-444 (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-45 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 06
CASE NO.: SM-445 (2000/01) DOB: 01/04/88

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-445 (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: 09
CASE NO.: SM-452 (2000/01) DOB: 07/07/85

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-452 (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: 08
CASE NO.: SM-455 (2000/01) DOB: 10/26/86

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-455 (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: 08
CASE NO.: SM-459 (2000/01) DOB: 06/25/87

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-459 (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-49 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
CASE NO.: SM-461 (2000/01) DOB: 06/27/86

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-461 (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-50 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08
CASE NO.: SM-466 (2000/01) DOB: 01/05/87

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-466 (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: 06
CASE NO.: SM-471 (2000/01) DOB: 07/17/89

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-471 (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: 09
CASE NO.: SM-473 (2000/01) DOB: 09/07/84

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-473 (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.

D. CHIEF FACILITIES OFFICER: FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION

CONSTRUCTION

D-1 AUTHORIZATION TO PROFFER A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO ALLOW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF LAMAR LOUISE CURRY MIDDLE SCHOOL (STATE SCHOOL VV-1) AND A FUTURE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (STATE SCHOOL W-1)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute the Declaration of Restrictions for the construction of Lamar Louise Curry Middle School (State School VV-1) and a future elementary school (State School W-1).

D-2 AWARD TO SBR JOINT VENTURE
PROJECT NO. A0733
STATE SCHOOL “V V-1" - LAMAR LOUISE CURRY MIDDLE SCHOOL
A NEW MIDDLE SCHOOL
SW 47 Street and 157 Avenue, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida award Project No. A0733, Design-Build, State School AV V-1@, Lamar Louise Curry Middle School, on the basis of Base Bid and Alternate Nos. 1 and 2 in the amount of $14,730,500 to the low bidder: SBR Joint Venture, 1100 NW 72^nd Avenue, Miami, Florida 33126.

D-3 RENEWAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH OCWEN FEDERAL BANK, F.S.B., FOR SPACE FOR THE OPERATION OF A COMMUNITY EDUCATION CENTER AT THE CUTLER RIDGE MALL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the renewal of the lease agreement with Ocwen Federal Bank, F.S.B., for the use of space for the operation of a Community Education Center at the Cutler Ridge Mall, at an annual rental amount of $1.00. The term of the renewal option period will commence January 12, 2002, and will end January 11, 2003. All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement will remain unchanged.

D-4 EXTENSION OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH BISCAYNE INVESTMENT CORPORATION FOR 150 PARKING SPACES IN THE 1444 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD BUILDING GARAGE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the extension of the lease agreement with Biscayne Investment Corporation, for the use of a parking garage for District staff, at an annual rental amount of $50,400, for the period of November 20, 2001 through November 19, 2002. All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement will remain unchanged.

D-5 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A LEASE AMENDMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER (LITTLE RED SCHOOL HOUSE) AT AMELIA EARHART PARK

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute a lease amendment with Miami-Dade County for the environmental education center (Little Red School House) at Amelia Earhart Park, under the terms and conditions set forth.

D-6 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A PERMIT AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO ALLOW CONTINUED OCCUPANCY AT THE NORTHEAST TRANSPORTATION CENTER THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2001 (ANTICIPATED CLOSING DATE)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute a permit agreement with Miami-Dade County for the continued use of the Northeast Transportation Center for the period commencing on July 1, 2001, and ending on September 30, 2001, at a permit fee of $1.

D-7 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF MIAMI, INC., FOR CLASSROOM SPACE FOR THE D.A. DORSEY EDUCATIONAL CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute a lease agreement with Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Miami, Inc., for the use of classroom space at the rental rates noted below; and under the terms and conditions set forth:

Year 1 = $3.06 per square feet or $17,625.60 Annually

Year 2 = $4.04 per square feet or $23,270.40 Annually

Year 3 = $5.02 per square feet or $28,915.20 Annually

Year 4 = $6.00 per square feet or $34,560.00 Annually

Year 5 = $7.00 per square feet or $40,320.00 Annually

D-8 RENEWAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH BISCAYNE MANAGEMENT CORPORATION FOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE SPACE AT THE 1444 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD BUILDING

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the renewal of the lease agreement with Biscayne Management Corporation for 9,985 square feet of administrative office space in the 1444 Biscayne Boulevard Building, at an annual rental amount not to exceed $195,306.60. The term of the renewal option period will commence January 25, 2002, and will end January 24, 2003. All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement will remain unchanged.

D-9 REIMBURSEMENT TO TRADEZONE EXPO ASSOCIATES FOR THE DISTRICT’S PROPORTIONATE SHARE OF COMMON AREA EXPENSES FOR 2000-01 FOR THE RECORDS AND FORMS MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT WAREHOUSE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize payment of $13,298.78 to Tradezone Expo Associates for the District’s proportionate share of common area expenses for 2000-01 for the Records and Forms Management Department Warehouse.

D-25 FLORIDA STATE AND DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION RELOCATABLE CLASSROOM REQUIREMENTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the selection of a construction management firm and a design criteria professional necessary for the execution of a Districtwide relocatable replacement program.

D-26 COMMISSIONING OF THE RC GROUP, INC., CONSULTING ENGINEERS AS SPECIAL PROJECTS CONSULTANT (SPC)-ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of RC Group, Inc., to provide Special Projects Consultant (SPC) services primarily electrical in nature, for the Board, during a period of two (2) years commencing August 23, 2001 through August 22, 2003.

D-27 COMMISSIONING OF LOUIS J. AGUIRRE & ASSOCIATES, P.A. AS SPECIAL PROJECTS CONSULTANT (SPC)-ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of Louis J. Aguirre & Associates, P.A. to provide Special Projects Consultant (SPC) services primarily electrical in nature, for the Board, during a period of two (2) years commencing August 23, 2001 through August 22, 2003.

D-28 REQUEST AUTHORITY TO AMEND THE EXISTING AGREEMENT WITH POST, BUCKLEY, SCHUH & JERNIGAN CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC. TO INCREASE THE TOTAL ALLOWABLE ANNUAL BILLINGS TO A NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $500,000

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the amendment of the agreement with Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan Construction Services, Inc., to increase the total allowable annual billings to a not-to-exceed amount of $500,000.

D-29 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR THE SELECTION OF ONE OR MORE FIRMS TO PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULING SERVICES

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

1) authorize the Superintendent to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the selection of one or more firms for construction scheduling services; and

2) approve the Selection Committee (as listed in the RFP) that will select the firm(s) for subsequent submission to the Superintendent and the School Board for approval.

D-30 AUTHORIZATION TO GRANT A WATERLINE EASEMENT LOCATED AT THE DORAL MIDDLE SCHOOL SITE IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, grant a waterline easement at the Doral Middle School site to Miami-Dade County, and authorize the execution of the document.

D-31 AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER FACILITIES TO SERVICE THE EUGENIA B. THOMAS (STATE SCHOOL “A”) ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE

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

a) authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute an agreement with Miami-Dade County and include the execution of relevant conveyance documents for the provision of water and wastewater services for planned improvements at the Eugenia B. Thomas (State School “A”) School site, at an approximate cost of $33,000 which is included in the construction contract; and

b) authorize a payment not to exceed of $54,000 to the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department for construction connection charges, which is not included in the construction contract.

D-32 AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER FACILITIES TO SERVICE THE MIAMI LAKES TECHNICAL CENTER SCHOOL SITE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute an agreement with Miami-Dade County and include the execution of relevant conveyance documents for the provision of water and wastewater services for planned improvements for the Miami Lakes Technical Center School site.

D-33 TERMINATION OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH
JV CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION
PROJECT NO. A0713
HORACE MANN MIDDLE SCHOOL
8950 NW 2 Avenue, Miami, Florida

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

a) terminate the contract with JV Construction Corp. for Project No. A0713, Horace Mann Middle School; and

b) require that Hartford Fire Insurance Company of Hartford, Connecticut take over the project and complete the work.

D-34 APPROVAL OF GMP (GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE) FOR TURNER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
PROJECT NO. A0707CM
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-35 CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. A-0712
DESIGN BUILD
S/S "BB1" @ PALM SPRINGS MIDDLE SITE
1025 West 56 Street, Hialeah, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A-0712, Design Build, S/S "BB1" @ Palm Springs Middle Site for an additional cost of $5,409.

D-36 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 10
PROJECT NO. A-0346
ADDITIONS, REMODELING AND RENOVATION
NORTH MIAMI MIDDLE SCHOOL
13105 N.E. 7 Avenue, North Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 10 on Project No. A-0346, Additions, Remodeling and Renovations, North Miami Middle School for a credit of $1,000.

D-37 CHANGE ORDER NO. 8
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. 8 on Project No. A-0358, New Elementary School, Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary School for an additional cost of $42,296.

D-38 CHANGE ORDER NO. 3
PROJECT NO. A-0405
ADDITIONS, REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS
MIAMI LAKES TECHNICAL SENIOR HIGH
5780 NW 158 Street, Hialeah, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Change Order No. 3 on Project No. A-0405, Additions, Remodeling and Renovations, Miami Lakes Technical Senior High School for an additional cost of $224,775 and a time extension of 108 days.

D-39 CHANGE ORDER NO. 3
PROJECT NO. A-0428
ADDITION, REMODELING AND RENOVATION
LAKE STEVENS MIDDLE SCHOOL
18484 NW 48 Place, Carol City, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Change Order No. 3 on Project No. A-0428, Addition, Remodeling and Renovation, Lake Stevens Middle School for a time extension of 112 days.

D-40 CHANGE ORDER NO. 3
PROJECT NO. A-0480
NEW ADDITION AND RENOVATIONS
BRENTWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
3101 NW 191 Street, Opa-Locka, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 3 on Project No. A-0480, New Addition and Renovations, Brentwood Elementary School for an additional cost of $11,947.

D-41 CHANGE ORDER NO. 3
PROJECT NO. A-0514
ADDITION, REMODELING AND RENOVATION
MELROSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
3050 NW 35 Street, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/ approve Change Order No. 3 on Project No. A-0514, Addition, Remodeling and Renovation, Melrose Elementary School for an additional cost of $133,697 and a time extension of 52 days.

D-42 CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. A-0530
ADDITIONS, REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS
MIAMI LAKES MIDDLE SCHOOL
6425 Miami Lakeway North, Miami Lakes, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A-0530, Additions, Remodeling and Renovations, Miami Lakes Middle School for an additional cost of $103,176.

D-43 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 6
PROJECT NO. A-0531
ADDITIONS/REMODELING/RENOVATIONS
SABAL PALM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
17101 NE 7 Avenue, North Miami Beach, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 6 on Project No. A-0531, Additions/ Remodeling/Renovations, Sabal Palm Elementary School for a credit of $33,618.

D-44 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 4
PROJECT NO. A-0565
ADDITION AND REMODELING
ARVIDA MIDDLE SCHOOL
10900 SW 127 Avenue, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/ approve Final Change Order No. 4 on Project No. A-0565, Addition and Remodeling, Arvida Middle School for an additional cost of $111,777 and a time extension of 145 days.

D-45 CHANGE ORDER NO. 3
PROJECT NO. A-0704
DESIGN BUILD
S/S "HH" @ SHENANDOAH MIDDLE SCHOOL SITE
1950 SW 19 Street, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/ approve Change Order No. 3 on Project No. A-0704, Design Build, S/S "HH" @ Shenandoah Middle School Site for a credit of $4,661 and a time extension of 178 days.

MAINTENANCE

D-60 AWARD TO CARIVON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
PROJECT NO. JOC01-CENTRAL 3
JOB ORDER CONTRACT / MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS
ALL AREAS OF THE M-DCPS DISTRICT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, award Contract No. JOC01-CENTRAL 3, Job Order Contract / Maintenance Operations, on the basis of the weighted factor of 1.0225 to the second low bidder: Carivon Construction Company, 12171 SW 131 Avenue, Miami, Florida 33186.

D-61 RENEWAL OF CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH TRAN CONSTRUCTION, INC. JOB ORDER CONTRACT (JOC)
DETAILED REPAIRS AND CONSTRUCTION TASK FOR MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS
(ORIGINAL CONTRACT NO. JOC99-CENTRAL 1)
(1^st RENEWAL CONTRACT NO. JOC99A-CENTRAL 1)
2^nd RENEWAL CONTRACT NO. JOC99B-CENTRAL 1

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to renew the contractual agreement with Tran Construction, Inc., Contract No. JOC99B-CENTRAL 1, 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-62 AWARD TO THERMA SEAL ROOFS, INC.
PROJECT NO. KV0021
ROOF REPLACEMENT
REDLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL
16001 SW 248 Street, Homestead, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida award Project No. KV0021, Roof Replacement, Redland Middle School, on the basis of Base Bid in the amount of $1,615,000 to the low, responsive bidder: Therma Seal Roofs, Inc., 1333 53^rd Street, West Palm Beach, Florida 33407.

D-63 COMMISSIONING OF STOBS BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY AS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (CM) AT-RISK FIRM FOR THE RE-ROOFING PROJECT AT NORTH MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, PROJECT # A-0752-CM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of Stobs Brothers Construction Company to provide Construction Management (CM) at-risk services for the re-roofing project at North Miami Senior High School for the following considerations:

1. lump sum fee of $65,000 for pre-construction services, which represents approximately 1.40% of the construction cost; and

2. upon completion of the pre-construction services, the CM at-risk firm shall negotiate a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for construction of the project. Staff will present the negotiated GMP for Board approval.

E. DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT: PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT AND SERVICES

E-1 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NONINSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: JUNE 7 – JULY 25, 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 906.

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 August 23, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the Assistant Principals, to be effective August 16, 2001.

E-3 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS ALTERNATIVE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM PROPOSAL TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR APPROVAL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to submit the proposed M-DCPS alternative certification program to the Florida Department of Education for review and approval. The appropriation for this item is included in the Title II-Eisenhower Professional Development Program 2001-2002 budget.

E-4 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE MIAMI MUSEUM OF SCIENCE, FLORIDA TECHNOLOGY TRAINER ENHANCEMENT CENTER

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

1. Ms. Mara Hernandez, from August 23, 2001 through June 30, 2002; and

2. full reimbursement of salary and fringe benefits to be provided by the Museum of Science.

E-5 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED TEACHERS OF DADE

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

1. Mr. Thomas V. Gammon to serve as Teacher–Director from August 23, 2001 through June 30, 2002; and

2. full reimbursement of salary and fringe benefits to be provided by the United Teachers of Dade.

E-6 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE DADE PUBLIC EDUCATION FUND FOR THE FAMILYTECH PROGRAM

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

1. Ms. Jennifer Williams for Family Tech from August 23, 2001 through June 30, 2002; and

2. full reimbursement of salary and fringe benefits to be provided by the Dade Public Education Fund.

E-7 REQUEST FOR CONFIRMATION OF AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE CATASTROPHIC ATHLETIC ACCIDENT INSURANCE COVERAGE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize confirmation of the purchase of its catastrophic athletic accident insurance coverage, including excess medical benefits of $5 million and a maximum catastrophic cash benefit of $500,000, with a per incident deductible of $25,000 from Mutual of Omaha (A.M. Best A XIV), through Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., with a two year policy period, with an annual premium of $59,980, effective August 1, 2001, and $61,500, effective August 1, 2002.

E-8 RECOMMENDATION FOR CONTRIBUTION RATES FOR BOARD MEMBERS WHO CHOOSE TO OPT OUT OF FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt a set retirement contribution rate for Board members who elect to not participate in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) equal to the contribution rate for Board members who elect to participate in the FRS, as determined by the State of Florida Division of Retirement to become effective July 1, 2001, at which time all Board members will receive an equal contribution rate of 15.14%, for fiscal year 2001-2002, with future percentage contributions to remain equal for all Board members as determined by the State of Florida in future years.

E-9 CONFIRMATION FOR PAYMENT FOR HALF OF THE COMMERCIAL PACKAGE INSURANCE POLICY INSURING BOTH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND MIAMI-DADE COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOR NEW WORLD SCHOOL OF THE ARTS

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

1. authorize the confirmation of payment for a commercial package insurance policy secured by Miami-Dade County Public Schools and Miami-Dade County Community College with Hartford Fire Insurance Company (A.M. Best A+XV), through Marsh, Inc. with each entity to pay half of the total annual premium, effective August 1, 2001 to August 1, 2002, with the Board's share of premium for the renewal of $17,624.93 with funds to come from the Board's general liability insurance budget; and

2. authorize one additional renewal for policy year 2002-2003.

E-10 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
GERALD A. MERKERSON – TEACHER
HIALEAH MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective August 22, 2001, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Gerald Merkerson, Teacher at Hialeah Middle School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

E-11 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
GEORGE SAMANI – TEACHER
WILLIAM H. TURNER TECHNICAL ARTS HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective August 22, 2001, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. George Samani, Teacher at William H. Turner Technical Arts High School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

E-12 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
MIGUEL A. LOPEZ, JR. – HEAD CUSTODIAN
HOWARD DOOLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective August 22, 2001, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Miguel A. Lopez, Jr., Head Custodian, Howard A. Doolin Middle School, pending the outcome of a hearing or the grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

E-13 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
LINDA HOGGAN – BUS DRIVER
SOUTHWEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective August 22, 2001, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Linda Hoggan, School Bus Driver, Southwest Transportation Center, pending the outcome of a hearing or the grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

E-14 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
CHINETHA JOHNSON – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
SOUTHWEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective August 22, 2001, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Chinetha Johnson, School Bus Driver, Southwest Transportation Center, pending the outcome of a hearing or the grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

E-15 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
LAKISHA J. GODFREY – BUS AIDE
NORTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective August 22, 2001, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Lakisha J. Godfrey, Bus Aide, North Transportation Center, pending the outcome of a hearing or the grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

E-16 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
ALAN T. POLITE – LEAD CUSTODIAN
HIALEAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective August 22, 2001, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Alan T. Polite, Lead Custodian at Hialeah Elementary, for 30 calendar days, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

E-17 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO INDIVIDUAL SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER

E-18 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE – 15 WORKING DAYS
SAMUEL S. BROWN, JR. – ELECTRICIAN II JOURNEY PERSON
SOUTH CENTRAL MAINTENANCE SATELLITE

RECOMMENDED: That effective August 22, 2001, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Samuel S. Brown, Jr., Electrician II Journey Person, at South Central Maintenance Satellite for 15 working days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

F. DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT: FEDERAL PROGRAMS AND GRANTS ADMINISTRATION

F-1 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR A COMMUNITY SERVICE GRANT FOR WLRN-TV; PROJECT CYCLE: JULY 1, 2001 THROUGH AUGUST 30, 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 $556,581, for a Community Service Grant for WLRN-TV; Project Cycle: July 1, 2001 through August 30, 2002;

2. extend this grant award, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary, in order to fully expend the grant 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 A COMMUNITY SERVICE GRANT FOR WLRN-FM; PROJECT CYCLE: JULY 1, 2001 THROUGH AUGUST 30, 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 $107,779, for a Community Service Grant for WLRN-FM; Project Cycle: July 1, 2001 through August 30, 2002;

2. extend this grant award, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary, in order to fully expend the grant award and thus complete the scope of the project; and

3. Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

F-3 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR A RADIO READING SERVICES FOR THE BLIND GRANT FOR WLRN-FM; PROJECT CYCLE: JULY 1, 2001 THROUGH AUGUST 30, 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 $45,323, for a Radio Reading Services for the Blind Grant for WLRN-FM; Project Cycle: July 1, 2001 through August 30, 2002;

2. extend this grant award, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary, in order to fully expend the grant award and thus complete the scope of the project; and

3. Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

F-4 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE URBAN LEAGUE OF GREATER MIAMI, INC., FOR FUNDING THE CHILD EMPOWERMENT ZONE’S PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT PROJECT; PROJECT CYCLE: AUGUST 29, 2001 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2002

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with the Urban League of Greater Miami, Inc., in the amount of $36,281, for funding the Child Empowerment Zone’s Parental Involvement Project, Project Cycle: August 29, 2001 through June 30, 2002.

F-5 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF MIAMI, INC., TO PROVIDE PROGRAM SERVICES AT THE SIX BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF MIAMI, INC.; PROJECT CYCLE: JULY 1, 2001 THROUGH JUNE 30, 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 $83,065 and enter into a contractual agreement with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami, Inc., in the amount of $83,065, to provide Program Services at the six Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami, Inc., effective as of July 1, 2001, through June 30, 2001;

2. extend this contractual agreement, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary, in order to fully expend the grant award and thus complete the scope of the project; and

3. Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

F-6 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH LEARNING FOR LIFE, INC., TO PROVIDE PROGRAM SERVICES; PROJECT CYCLE: JULY 1, 2001 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2002

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

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education, in the amount of $310,000 and enter into a contractual agreement with Learning for Life, Inc., to provide program services; Project Cycle: July 1, 2001, through June 30, 2002;

2. extend this grant award and contractual agreement, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency; if deemed necessary, in order to fully expend the grant award and thus complete the scope of the project; and

3. Financial affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

F-7 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH SERVICES, INC., TO PROVIDE SERVICES FOR THE GANG-FREE SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY INITIATIVE; PROJECT CYCLE: AUGUST 23, 2001 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2002

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

1. enter into a contractual agreement with Educational Research Services, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $22,500; to provide services for the Gang-Free Schools and Community Initiative; Project Cycle: August 23, 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.

F-8 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE HOMELESS CHILDREN AND YOUTH GRANT PROGRAM; PROJECT CYCLE: JULY 1, 2001 THROUGH JUNE 30, 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 $115,000, for funding under the Homeless Children and Youth Grant Program; Project Cycle: July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002;

2. extend this 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-9 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN FOUNDATION, TO FUND A FULL-TIME POSITION FOR IDENTIFYING, RECRUITING, TRAINING, AND PLACING MENTORS WITH STUDENTS TO IMPROVE ACHIEVEMENT IN MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; PROJECT CYCLE: AUGUST 23, 2001 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2002

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, authorize the Superintendent to accept a grant award from the Take Stock in Children Foundation, in the amount of $50,000, to fund a full-time position for identifying, recruiting, training and placing mentors with students to improve achievement in mathematics, science and technology; Project Cycle: August 23, 2001 through June 30, 2002.

F-10 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DONATION FROM THE ORACLE HELP US HELP FOUNDATION TO IMPLEMENT THE ORACLE PROMISE PROGRAM AT RUTH OWENS KRUSE EDUCATIONAL CENTER; PROJECT CYCLE: AUGUST 23, 2001 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2002

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

1. accept a donation from the Oracle Help Us Help Foundation of 50 computers and 10 laser printers, in the approximate amount of $25,000, to implement the Oracle Promise program at Ruth Owens Kruse Educational Center; Project Cycle: August 23, 2001 through June 30, 2002;

2. extend this project, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the foundation, if deemed necessary, in order to complete the scope of the project; and

3. Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the funding agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

F-11 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO FUND THE CREATING A NETWORK OF SISTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM; PROJECT CYCLE: AUGUST 10, 2001 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2002

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

1. accept a grant award from and enter into a contractual agreement with the State Department of the United States, in the amount of $146,000, to fund the Creating a Network of Sister Schools program; Project Cycle: August 10, 2001 through June 30, 2002;

2. extend this grant award, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary, in order to 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-12 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE SOUTH FLORIDA EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING CONSORTIUM TO ESTABLISH FIVE ONE-STOP SATELLITE CENTERS; PROJECT CYCLE: JULY 1, 2001 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2003

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

1. accept a grant award from the South Florida Employment and Training Consortium in the amount of $835,000, and enter into a contractual agreement with the South Florida Employment and Training Consortium, to establish five One-Stop Satellite Centers; Project Cycle: July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002;

2. extend this contractual agreement for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency; and

3. Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency with such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

F-13 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT THREE COMPREHENSIVE FAMILY LITERACY CONTINUATION GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR AMERICAN ADULT EDUCATION CENTER; BISCAYNE GARDENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL; AND D.A. DORSEY EDUCATION CENTER, FOR FUNDING FAMILY LITERACY PROJECTS UNDER THE ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY LITERACY ACT; PROJECT CYCLE: JULY 1, 2001 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2002

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

1. accept three Comprehensive Family Literacy Continuation grant awards from the Florida Department of Education for American Adult Education Center, in the amount of $50,000; Biscayne Gardens Community School, in the amount of $49,791; and D.A. Dorsey Education Center, in the amount of $50,000, for funding family literacy projects under the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act; Project Cycle: July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002;

2. extend this grant award, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through notification from the granting agency, if it is deemed necessary in order to complete the scope of the project; and

3. Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency, such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

F-14 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE WALLACE-READER’S DIGEST VENTURES IN LEADERSHIP GRANT PROGRAM FOR FUNDING THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS PERFORMANCE EXCELLENCE PARADIGM; PROJECT CYCLE: AUGUST 23, 2001 THROUGH AUGUST 22, 2003

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

1. accept a grant award from the Wallace-Reader’s Digest Ventures in Leadership grant program, in the amount of $49,000, for funding the Miami-Dade County Public Schools Performance Excellence Paradigm; Project Cycle: August 23, 2001 through August 22, 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-15 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, TO FUND THE 2001-2002 ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES AND SENIOR ADULT LEARNERS PROGRAM; PROJECT CYCLE: JULY 1, 2001 THROUGH JUNE 30, 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 $2,378,232, to fund the 2001-2002 Adults with Disabilities and Senior Adult Learners Program; Project Cycle: July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002; and

2. Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency, such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

F-16 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A CONTINUATION GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, FOR THE MIAMI-DADE AREA CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL ENHANCEMENT; PROJECT CYCLE: AUGUST 1, 2001 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2002

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

1. accept a continuation grant award from the Florida Department of Education, in the amount of $373,168, for continued fundingof the Miami-Dade Area Center for Educational Enhancement; Project Cycle: August 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002;

2. submit the above-referenced grant application to other appropriate funding sources as they become available, and 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-17 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, FOR A CORRECTIONS EDUCATION CONTINUATION GRANT FUNDED UNDER THE ADULT AND FAMILY LITERACY ACT; PROJECT CYCLE: JULY 1, 2001 THROUGH JUNE 30, 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 a Corrections Education Continuation Grant funded under the Adult and Family Literacy Act, in the amount of $50,000; Project Cycle: July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002;

2. Extend this grant award, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary, in order to complete the scope of the project; and

3. Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amount approved by the granting agency with such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

F-18 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, FOR A CORRECTIONS EDUCATION CONTINUATION GRANT FUNDED UNDER THE ADULT AND FAMILY LITERACY ACT; PROJECT CYCLE: JULY 1, 2001 THROUGH JUNE 30, 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 a Corrections Education Continuation Grant funded under the Adult and Family Literacy Act, in the amount of $50,000; Project Cycle: July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002;

2. extend this grant award, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary, in order to complete the scope of the project; and

3. Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency with such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

G. CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER: FINANCIAL AFFAIRS

G-21 CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION (COP's), SERIES 2001C

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution 01-30 authorizing the issuance of up to $47,000,000 in Certificates of Participation, Series 2001C, under the Master Lease Purchase Agreement, which will be repaid from impact fee collection.

G-22 UNDERWRITERS, CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION (COP'S), SERIES 2001C

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

G-63 REPORT PURCHASES MADE UTILIZING OTHER GOVERNMENT BIDS

G-64 REPORT OF SCHOOL BOARD AUCTION OF JUNE 5, 2001

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RECEIVE the report of the auction of June 5, 2001, surplus equipment auction results.

G-65 RENEW BID NO. 283-VV01 – METAL DETECTION PROGRAM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 283-VV01—METAL DETECTION PROGRAM, 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, 2001, through November 30, 2001, as follows:

1.VANGUARD SECURITY, INC.
9600 N.W. 38 STREET, 3^RD FLOOR
MIAMI, FL 33178 EST. $ 49,216.94
OWNER: REBECCA SHOPAY (HF)
CORPORATE SECRETARY/TREASURER

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $49,216.94.

G-66 RENEW BID NO. 187-ZZ06 – KILN, SERVICE AND REPAIRS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 187-ZZ06 – KILN, SERVICE AND REPAIRS, to service and repair, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of kilns, for various school locations, during the term of the bid, effective August 23, 2001, through August 22, 2002, as follows:

1. C AND F WHOLESALE CERAMICS, INC.
3241 EAST 11 AVENUE
HIALEAH, FL 33013 EST. $ 16,935.00
OWNER: CANDACE CREWS, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $16,935.

G-67 RENEW BID NO. 190-ZZ05 – CLASSROOM SUPPLIES, CATALOG DISCOUNT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 190-ZZ05 – CLASSROOM SUPPLIES, CATALOG DISCOUNT, to purchase, at firm discounts, quantities, as may be required, of classroom supplies, for various schools, during the term of the bid, effective September 1, 2001, through August 31, 2002, as follows:

1. A.W. PELLER & ASSOCIATES
116 WASHINGTON AVENUE
HAWTHORNE, NJ 07507
OWNER: ALLEN W. PELLER

2. ABC/DRAGO, INC.
3312 NORTH BERKELEY LAKE ROAD
DULUTH, GA 30096-9419
OWNER: CARL ANDERSON, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.                                               

3. ACE EDUCATIONAL SUPPLIES, INC.
5595 SOUTH UNIVERSITY DRIVE
DAVIE, FL 33328
OWNER: RICHARD LUDWIG, PRESIDENT

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

5. ALBANESI EDUCATIONAL CENTER
1914 WALNUT PLAZA
CARROLLTON, TX 75006
OWNER: FRANCO ALBANESI

6. AMERICAN GUIDANCE SERVICE, INC. (AGS)
4201 WOODLAND ROAD
CIRCLE PINES, MN 55014
OWNER: LARRY RUTKOWSKI, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

7. BMI EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, INC.
P.O. BOX 800
DAYTON, NJ 08810
OWNER: JERRY WAGNER, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

8. CENTRAL AUDIO VISUAL, INC.
1212 SOUTH ANDREWS AVENUE
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33316
OWNER: MICHAEL S. LEVER, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

9. CHILDCRAFT EDUCATION CORPORATION
P.O. BOX 3239
LANCASTER, PA 17604-3239
OWNER: RONALD E. SUCHODOLSKI, PRESIDENT

10. CLASSIC SCHOOL PRODUCTS
174 SEMORAN COMMERCE PLACE
APOPKA, FL 32703
OWNER: CHARLOTTE SELTZER, PRESIDENT

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

12. DANDY LION PUBLICATIONS
3563 SUELDO, SUITE L
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401-7331
OWNERS: DIANNE AND MICHAEL DRAZE

13. DEMCO, INC.
P.O. BOX 7488
MADISON, WI 53707-7488
OWNER: GREG M. LARSON, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

14. DICK BLICK COMPANY
P.O. BOX 26
ALLENTOWN, PA 18105
OWNER: STAN METZENBERG, STOCKHOLDER

15. EARLY CHILDHOOD DIRECT
P.O. BOX 369
LANDISVILLE, PA 17538
OWNER: SCHOOL SPECIALTY, INC.

16. ELLISON EDUCATIONAL EQUIPMENT, INC.
25862 COMMERCENTRE DRIVE
LAKE FOREST, CA 92630-8804
OWNERS: LADORNA AND ROBERT J. EICHENBERG
CO-CHAIRS

17. ETA/CUISENAIRE
500 GREENVIEW COURT
VERNON HILLS, IL 60061
OWNER: JANE WOLDENBURG

18. FLAGHOUSE
601 FLAGHOUSE DRIVE
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ 07604
OWNER: GEORGE CARMEL, PRESIDENT

19. GET SMART
P.O. BOX 56-1987
MIAMI, FL 33256-1987 (WF)
OWNER: CAROLE BERNSTEIN, PRESIDENT

20. GEYER INSTRUCTIONAL AIDS COMPANY
P.O. BOX 10060
FORT WAYNE, IN 46850
OWNER: FRED L. GEYER, PRESIDENT

21. HELEN GILMORE, INC.
D.B.A. HELEN GILMORE LEARNING CENTER
P.O. BOX 19015
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33416-9015
OWNER: HELEN M. GILMORE, PRESIDENT

22. HIGHSMITH, INC.
P.O. BOX 800
FORT ATKINSON, WI 53538-0800
OWNER: HUGH HIGHSMITH, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD

23. IT’S ELEMENTARY!
P.O. BOX 1151
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55440-1151
OWNER: PAUL GRIFFITHS, PRESIDENT

24. KAPLAN COMPANIES, INC.
P.O. BOX 609
LEWISVILLE, NC 27023-0609
OWNER: HAL KAPLAN, PRESIDENT

25. MARCO PRODUCTS, INC.
1443 OLD YORK ROAD
WARMINSTER, PA 18974
OWNER: ARDEN MARTENZ, PRESIDENT

26. MIAMI INTERNATIONAL CHESS ACADEMY
6350 S.W. 4 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33144
OWNER: BLAS J. LUGO, PRESIDENT

27. MICHAEL OLAF COMPANY
65 ERICSON COURT
ARCATA, CA 95521
OWNER: SUSAN STEPHENSON

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

29. MONTESSORI SERVICES
836 CLEVELAND AVENUE
SANTA ROSA, CA 95401
OWNER: JANE CAMPBELL, PRESIDENT

30. MPI
P.O. BOX 24155
LANSING, MI 48909
OWNER: DAVID MCSHERRY, PRESIDENT

31. NASCO
901 JANESVILLE AVENUE
P.O. BOX 901
FORT ATKINSON, WI 53538-0901
OWNER: GENEVI CORPORATION

32. NIENHUIS MONTESSORI USA, INC.
320 PIONEER WAY
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94041
OWNER: NIENHUIS MONTESSORI

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

34. ORIENTAL TRADING COMPANY, INC.
5455 SOUTH 90 STREET
OMAHA, NE 68127
OWNER: TERRY WATANABE, PRESIDENT

35. PCI EDUCATIONAL PUBLISHING COMPANY
P.O. BOX 34270
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78265-4270
OWNER: JEFF MCLANE, PRESIDENT

36. PRUFROCK PRESS, INC.
P.O. BOX 8813
WACO, TX 76714
OWNER: JOEL MCINTOSH

37. QUILL CORPORATION
100 SCHELTER ROAD
LINCOLNSHIRE, IL 60069
OWNER: JACK MILLER, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

38. REAL-WAY, INC.
D.B.A. REAL-WAY SCHOOL SUPPLY
18699 S.W. 107 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33157
OWNER: GEORGE F. FRONK, DIRECTOR

39. RUTH A. PRYOR
D.B.A. PRIORITY MONTESSORI MATERIALS
3920 'P' ROAD
PAONIA, CO 81428
OWNER: RUTH A. PRYOR

40. SAX ARTS & CRAFTS
P.O. BOX 510710
NEW BERLIN, WI 53151
OWNER: RICHARD H. NAGEL, PRESIDENT

41. SCHOOL SPECIALTY
P.O. BOX 3004
AGAWAM, MA 01001
OWNER: DANIEL P. SPALDING, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.

42. SCHOOL STUFF, INC.
8595 COLLEGE PARKWAY
FORT MYERS, FL 33919
OWNER: MICHELLE LATORRE, PRESIDENT

43. SPORT SUPPLY GROUP, INC.
D.B.A. US GAMES
P.O. BOX 3256
MAPLE GLEN, PA 19002
OWNER: EMERSON RADIO, INC.

44. SUMMIT LEARNING, INC.
P.O. BOX 493
FORT COLLINS, CO 80522-0493
OWNER: CLIFFORD THYGESEN, C.E.O.

45. TFH (USA) LTD.
4537 GIBSONIA ROAD
GIBSONIA, PA 15044
OWNER: TONY TIDMARSH, DIRECTOR

46. THE PROPHET CORPORATION
D.B.A. GOPHER SPORT
P.O. BOX 998
OWATONNA, MN 55060-0998
OWNER: JOEL C. JENNINGS, C.E.O.

47. U.S. TOY COMPANY, INC.
D.B.A. CONSTRUCTIVE PLAYTHING
13201 ARRINGTON ROAD
GRANDVIEW, MO 64030
OWNER: MICHAEL KLEIN, PRESIDENT

48. VERNON LIBRARY SUPPLIES, INC.
2851 COLE COURT
NORCROSS, GA 30071
OWNER: SHAI ROBKIN, PRESIDENT

49. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $2,679,563.30.

G-68 REJECT BID NO. 232-ZZ07 – FURNISH AND INSTALL AUTOMOTIVE PAINT SPRAY BOOTH

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Bid No. 232-ZZ07 – FURNISH AND INSTALL AUTOMOTIVE PAINT SPRAY BOOTH, to permit rebidding, using revised specifications.

G-69 AWARD BID NO. 060-AA06 – PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 060-AA06 – PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of percussion instruments, for various schools, during the term of the bid, effective August 22, 2001, through August 21, 2002, as follows:

1. INTERSTATE MUSIC SUPPLY
13819 WEST NATIONAL AVENUE
NEW BERLIN, WI 53151 EST. $ 461.70
OWNER: MIKE CASCIO, PRESIDENT

2. KEYBOARD WORLD
4201 WESTGATE AVENUE, A-3
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33409 EST. $ 43,815.00
OWNER: MARLENE REPKA, PRESIDENT

3. MUSIC MAN, INC.
2309 NORTH DIXIE HIGHWAY
P.O. BOX 8335
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33407 EST. $ 35,388.00
OWNER: DOROTHY D. JARVIS, PRESIDENT

4. NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL MUSIC COMPANY
1181 U.S. ROUTE 22
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ 07092 EST. $ 265.96
OWNER: RAYMOND BENEDETTO, PRESIDENT

5. PANMAN INTERNATIONAL
P.O. BOX 523782
MIAMI, FL 33152 EST. $ 24,170.00
OWNER: COLIN CLARKE

6. SAM ASH MEGASTORES, LLC.
5360 N.W. 167 STREET
MIAMI LAKES, FL 33014 EST. $ 2,570.55
OWNER: JEROME ASH, CHAIRMAN

7. WASHINGTON MUSIC CENTER, INC.
11151 VEIRS MILL ROAD
WHEATON, MD 20902 EST. $ 59,847.00
OWNER: CHARLES L. LEVIN, PRESIDENT

8. Accept payment of liquidated damages in the amount of $10 (check submitted), from Sam Ash Megastores, LLC., of Miami Lakes, Florida, for Item 24 – Cymbal, 14”.

9. Retain Sam Ash Megastores, LLC., of Miami Lakes, Florida, as an active vendor for other items awarded on Bid No. 060-AA06.

10. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $166,518.21.

G-70 AWARD BID NO. 147-AA06 – MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 147-AA06 – MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of musical instruments, for various schools, during the term of the bid, effective August 22, 2001, through August 21, 2002, as follows:

1. CARLTON MUSIC CENTER, INC.
P.O. BOX 1445
WINTER HAVEN, FL 33882-1445EST. $ 108,288.61
OWNER: GLEN CARLTON, PRESIDENT

2. INTERSTATE MUSIC SUPPLY
13819 WEST NATIONAL AVENUE
NEW BERLIN, WI 53151 EST. $ 160,199.00
OWNER: MIKE CASCIO, PRESIDENT

3. M AND M MUSIC, LTD.
P.O. BOX 2286
VALDOSTA, GA 31604 EST. $ 75,956.00
OWNER: T.R. WARREN, PRESIDENT

4. MUSIC MAN, INC.
2309 NORTH DIXIE HIGHWAY
P.O. BOX 8335
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33407 EST. $ 66,589.00
OWNER: DOROTHY D. JARVIS, PRESIDENT

5. NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL MUSIC COMPANY
1181 U.S. ROUTE 22
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ 07092 EST. $ 80,894.00
OWNER: RAYMOND BENEDETTO, PRESIDENT

6. NICK RAIL MUSIC
2801 DE LA VINA STREET
SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105 EST. $ 361.35
OWNER: NICK RAIL, C.E.O.

7. NORTHEAST MUSIC, INC.
855 NEW LOUDON ROAD
LATHAM, NY 12110 EST. $ 630.00
OWNER: JOHN BUTTO, PRESIDENT

8. SAM ASH MEGASTORES, LLC
5360 N.W. 167 STREET
MIAMI LAKES, FL 33014EST. $ 4,464.71
OWNER: JEROME ASH, CHAIRMAN

9. THE WOODWIND AND BRASSWIND
4004 TECHNOLOGY DRIVE
SOUTH BEND, IN 46628EST. $ 44,282.50
OWNER: DENNIS BAMBER, PRESIDENT

10. WASHINGTON MUSIC CENTER, INC.
11151 VEIRS MILL ROAD
WHEATON, MD 20902EST. $ 54,186.00
OWNER: CHARLES L. LEVIN, PRESIDENT

11. WEST MANOR MUSIC
831 EAST GUNHILL ROAD
BRONX, NY 10467EST. $ 15,537.40
OWNER: ELLIOT ROSE

12. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $611,388.57.

G-71 PARTIAL AWARD BID NO. 171-AA06 – PHYSICAL EDUCATION SUPPLIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 171-AA06 – PHYSICAL EDUCATION SUPPLIES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of physical education supplies, for various schools, during the term of the bid, effective August 22, 2001, through August 21, 2002, as follows:

1. CANNON SPORTS
P. O. BOX 11179
BURBANK, CA 91510-1179 EST. $ 5,385.50
OWNER: RAYMOND YU, PRESIDENT

2. DVF SPORTING GOODS COMPANY, INC.
P. O. BOX 3580
WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23187 EST. $ 760.50
OWNER: DENIS FARINA, PRESIDENT

3. GREGG UNITED SPORTS, INC.
P.O. BOX 97008
BOCA RATON, FL 33497-0008 EST. $ 3,258.30
OWNER: MITCH ETKIND, PRESIDENT

4. SPORT SUPPLY GROUP, INC.
D.B.A. BSN SPORTS
P.O. BOX 49
JENKINTOWN, PA 19046 EST. $ 8,182.52
OWNER: EMERSON RADIO, INC.

5. ZIPP SPORTING GOODS
7210 RED ROAD
SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143 EST. $ 4,940.76
OWNER: MARTIN HOCHMAN, PRESIDENT

6. Accept payment of liquidated damages in the amount of $15 (check submitted), from Pro-Grounds Products, of Hialeah, Florida, for Item 26 - Bat, softball, aluminum, 31”.

7. Retain Pro-Ground Products, Inc., of Hialeah, Florida, as an active vendor for other items awarded on Bid No. 171-AA06.

8. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $22,527.58.

G-72 AWARD BID NO. 182-AA06 – COSMETOLOGY FURNITURE, EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES, CATALOG DISCOUNT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 182-AA06 – COSMETOLOGY FURNITURE, EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES, CATALOG DISCOUNT, to purchase, at firm percentage discounts, quantities, as may be required, of cosmetology furniture, equipment and supplies, for various schools, during the term of the bid, effective August 22, 2001, through August 21, 2002, as follows:

1. A B SALON EQUIPMENT
14220 66 STREET NORTH, SUITE E
CLEARWATER, FL 33764
OWNER: CORY LOPOPOLO, PRESIDENT

2. AIR SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
12206 S.W. 130 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33186
OWNER: ELDON WILLICK, PRESIDENT

3. APOPKA BEAUTY AND BARBER SUPPLY, INC.
64 EAST MAIN STREET
APOPKA, FL 32703
OWNER: JAY NAYEE, PRESIDENT

4. HAIR CARE SERVICE CENTER, INC.
1340 STIRLING ROAD
DANIA, FL 33004
OWNER: BARBARA BERMAN, PRESIDENT

5. MORRIS FLAMINGO-STEPHAN, INC.
204 EASTGATE DRIVE
DANVILLE, IL 61834
OWNER: PUBLICLY-OWNED AND TRADED

6. TURTLE WOOD DESIGN
15875 S.W. 3 COURT, #104
PEMBROKE PINES, FL 33027
OWNER: ROGER A. HIRSCHBEIN

7. VELMA JEAN EBRON/EBRON CORPORATION
8230 N.W. 52 STREET
LAUDERHILL, FL 33351
OWNER: VELMA EBRON, PRESIDENT

8. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $44,441.58.

G-73 RENEW BID NO. 218-VV03 – TRAYS AND DINNERWARE: DISPOSABLE, CAFETERIA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW
Bid No. 218-VV03 - TRAYS AND DINNERWARE: DISPOSABLE, CAFETERIA, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of disposable cafeteria trays, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective September 1, 2001, through November 30, 2001, as follows:

1. DADE PAPER AND BAG COMPANY, INC.
D.B.A. DADE PAPER COMPANY
P.O. BOX 523666
MIAMI, FL 33152 EST. $ 412,500.00
OWNER: IRVING GENET
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 $412,500.

G-74 RENEW BID NO. 009-ZZ03 – CUBAN BREAD AND PASTRIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 009-ZZ03 – CUBAN BREAD AND PASTRIES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of various items of Cuban bread and pastries, for the Food Service Program of the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the bid, effective September 1, 2001, through November 30, 2001, as follows:

1. PASTRY EXPRESS, INC.
2298 WEST 78 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33016 EST. $ 10,886.63
OWNER: ANA TRIS, VICE PRESIDENT

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $10,886.63.

G-75 RENEW BID NO. 012-ZZ03 – SNACK CAKE PRODUCTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 012-ZZ03 – SNACK CAKE PRODUCTS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of various items of snack cake products, for the Food Service Program of the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the bid, effective September 1, 2001, through August 31, 2002, as follows:

1. KRISPY KREME DOUGHNUT CORPORATION
590 N.E. 167 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33162EST. $ 248,832.95
OWNER: JOHN N. MCALEER
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT/VICE CHAIRMAN

2. MCKEE FOODS CORPORATION
P.O. BOX 750
COLLEGEDALE, TN 37315-0750EST. $ 123,476.94
OWNER: JACK MCKEE, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

3. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $372,309.89.

G-76 RENEW BID NO. 188-ZZ03 – VENTLESS HOOD FRYERS (SUPPLY AND INSTALL)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 188-ZZ03 – VENTLESS HOOD FRYERS (SUPPLY AND INSTALL), to supply and install, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of ventless hood fryers, for the Food Service Program of the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the bid, effective August 23, 2001, through August 22, 2002, as follows:

1. FESCO
17852 N.E. 5 AVENUE
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL 33162EST. $ 191,070.00
OWNER: JUDITH MERRITT (WF)

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $191,070.

G-77 RENEW BID NO. 207-XX03 – JOBBER SERVICE: DRY GROCERY ITEMS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 207-XX03 – JOBBER SERVICE: DRY GROCERY ITEMS, to establish a contract, at a firm percentage markup, to provide the services of a jobber, including the ordering, storage and delivery, of dry grocery items, for use in the Food Service Program of the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the bid, effective September 1, 2001, through August 31, 2002, as follows:

1. SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE SYSTEMS, INC.
(FORMERLY DON GREENE POULTRY, INC.)
501 N.E. 183 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33179 EST. $1,190,930.40
OWNER: STEPHEN GREENE, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $1,190,930.40.

G-78 RENEW BID NO. 208-XX03 – JOBBER SERVICE: FROZEN AND REFRIGERATED FOOD PRODUCTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 208-XX03 – JOBBER SERVICE: FROZEN AND REFRIGERATED FOOD PRODUCTS, to establish a contract, at a firm percentage markup, to provide the services of a jobber, including the ordering, storage and delivery, of frozen and refrigerated food products, for use in the Food Service Program of the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the bid, effective September 1, 2001, through August 31, 2002, as follows:

1. SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE SYSTEMS, INC.
(FORMERLY DON GREENE POULTRY, INC.)
501 N.E. 183 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33179 EST. $2,104,019.72
OWNER: STEPHEN M. GREENE, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $2,104,019.72.

G-79 RENEW BID NO. 266-ZZ03 – FRESH CUBAN BREAD AND PASTRIES II

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 266-ZZ03 – FRESH CUBAN BREAD AND PASTRIES II, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of fresh Cuban bread and pastries, for the Department of Food and Nutrition a la carte program, during the term of the bid, effective September 1, 2001, through August 31, 2002, as follows:

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

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

3. Grant an exception to the requirement for awarding term bids and requesting supplemental awards approved by the Board on January 22, 1997.

4. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $89,800.

G-80 RENEW BID NO. 025-XX10 – CHILLER SERVICE CONTRACTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 025-XX10 – CHILLER SERVICE CONTRACTS, to provide all labor, material and equipment, for monthly air-conditioning chiller service, including water treatment, at forty-three (43) school locations, for Maintenance, during the term of the bid, effective September 1, 2001, through August 30, 2002, as follows:

1. COOL-BREEZE AIR CONDITIONING CORPORATION
4748 S.W. 74 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33155 EST. $ 285,160.00
OWNER: FRANK CRAWLEY, PRESIDENT

2. WEATHERTROL MAINTENANCE CORPORATION
7250 N.E. 4 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33138 EST. $ 156,948.00
OWNER: ISIDRO C. BORJA, PRESIDENT (HM)

3. YORK INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
3300 CORPORATE AVENUE – SUITE 114
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33331 EST. $ 80,112.00
OWNER: M. R. YOUNG

4. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $522,220.

G-81 RENEW BID NO. 241-ZZ10M/WBE – FURNISH AND INSTALL FENCE AND GATES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 241-ZZ10M/WBE—FURNISH AND INSTALL FENCE AND GATES, to furnish and install, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of chain link fences, gates, accessories, and related services, at any Miami-Dade County Public Schools location, for Maintenance, during the term of the bid, effective August 23, 2001, through August 22, 2002, as follows:

1. SUN COAST FENCE COMPANY, INC.
2200 S.W. 59 AVENUE
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33023 EST. $ 136,645.00
OWNER: MARISELA PALMER, PRESIDENT (HF)

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $136,645.

G-82 REJECT BID NO. 220-AA10 – INSTALLATION OF BARRIER NET (TURNKEY) (REBID)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Bid No. 220-AA10 – INSTALLATION OF BARRIER NET (TURNKEY) (REBID), to permit rebidding, using revised specifications.

G-83 REJECT BID NO. 225-AA10 – SHEET METAL FABRICATION EQUIPMENT REPAIR (REBID)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Bid No. 225-AA10 – SHEET METAL FABRICATION EQUIPMENT REPAIR (REBID), to permit rebidding, since no bids were received.

G-84 RENEW BID NO. 022-ZZ02M/WBE – CAULKING

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 022-ZZ02M/WBE—CAULKING, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of caulking, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective November 1, 2001, through October 31, 2002, as follows:

1. BISCAYNE ELECTRIC AND HARDWARE DISTRIBUTORS
1140 N.W. 159 DRIVE
MIAMI, FL 33169 EST. $ 15,140.15
OWNER: VICKI SPELTON, PRESIDENT (WF)

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $15,140.15.

G-85 RENEW BID NO. 035-ZZ02 – SIDING/ROOFING PANELS - METAL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 035-ZZ02—SIDING/ROOFING PANELS - METAL, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of metal siding/roofing panels, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective December 1, 2001, through November 30, 2002, as follows:

1. METAL SALES MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
7110 STUART AVENUE
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32254EST. $ 144,803.21
OWNER: V. T. MORRIS, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $144,803.21.

G-86 RENEW BID NO. 050-ZZ02 – DOORS: WOOD (REBID)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 050-ZZ02 – DOORS: WOOD (REBID), to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of wood doors, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective October 20, 2001, through October 19, 2002, as follows:

1. FARREY’S WHOLESALE HARDWARE COMPANY, INC.
1850 N.E. 146 STREET
NORTH MIAMI, FL 33181 EST. $ 138,020.78
OWNER: J.F. FARREY, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $138,020.78.

G-87 TERMINATE AWARD OF ITEM 1 ON BID NO. 052-AA02 – PANELING, WOOD

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

1. TERMINATE the award of item 1 on Bid No. 052-AA02 – PANELING, WOOD, effective August 22, 2001, as follows:

UNION CITY BUILDING SUPPLY OF FLORIDA
1170 WEST 29 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33012 EST. $ 31,045.44
OWNER: ELIO PEREZ, PRESIDENT

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 Union City Building Supply of Florida, of Hialeah, Florida, since they were not at fault.

G-88 RENEW BID NO. 240-ZZ10 – AIR CONDITIONERS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 240-ZZ10 – AIR CONDITIONERS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of air conditioners, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective September 10, 2001, through September 9, 2002, as follows:

1.WEATHERTROL MAINTENANCE CORPORATION
7250 N.E. 4 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33138 EST. $ 231,658.00
OWNER: ISIDRO C. BORJA, PRESIDENT (HM)

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $231,658.

G-89 RENEW BID NO. 270-ZZ05 – GLASS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 270-ZZ05 – GLASS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of glass, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective October 11, 2001, through October 10, 2002, as follows:

1. COMMERCIAL GLASS, INC.
447 EAST 10 COURT
HIALEAH, FL 33010-5152 EST. $ 47,760.50
OWNER: JANICE MARINUCCI, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $47,760.50.

G-90 AWARD BID NO. 142-AA05 – LAMPS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 142-AA05 – LAMPS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of lamps, for Stores and Mail Distribution and Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective September 8, 2001, through September 7, 2002, as follows:

1. MERCEDES ELECTRIC SUPPLY, INC.
8550 N.W. SOUTH RIVER DRIVE
MIAMI, FL 33166-7427EST. $ 194,671.46
OWNER: MERCEDES C. LAPORTA, PRESIDENT (WF)

2. MIDWAY ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES
P.O. BOX 4683
HIALEAH, FL 33014EST. $ 27,880.61
OWNER: MARK HICKS, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $222,552.08.

G-91 REJECT BID NO. 148-ZZ09 – PRINTING – OPTICAL SCANNING GRADE REPORTING FORMS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Bid No. 148-ZZ09 – PRINTING – OPTICAL SCANNING GRADE REPORTING FORMS, to permit rebidding, using revised specifications.

G-92 AWARD BID NO. 143-AA05 – ELECTRICAL CONDUIT FITTINGS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 143-AA06 – ELECTRICAL CONDUIT FITTINGS, to purchase at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of electrical conduit fittings, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective September 1, 2001, through August 31, 2002, as follows:

1. C.E.D./RAYBRO
3590 N.W. 34 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33142 EST. $ 66,276.13
OWNER: KEITH COLBURN

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $66,276.13.

G-93 AWARD BID NO. 144-AA05 – CIRCUIT BREAKERS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 144-AA05 – CIRCUIT BREAKERS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of circuit breakers, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective September 1, 2001, through August 31, 2002, as follows:

1. MIAMI BREAKER, INC.
7340 S.W. 45 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33155EST. $ 33,102.78
OWNER: FEDERICO ANSELMETTI, PRESIDENT (HM)

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $33,102.78.

G-94 AWARD BID NO. 145-AA05 – ELECTRICAL WIRING DEVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 145-AA05 – ELECTRICAL WIRING DEVICES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of electrical wiring devices, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective September 1, 2001, through August 31, 2002, as follows:

1. PARAMOUNT ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
7915 N.W. 60 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166 EST. $ 24,129.26
OWNER: DARIO M. BORGES, PRESIDENT/C.E.O. (HM)

2. REXEL/CONSOLIDATED
5701 N.W. 35 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33142EST. $ 96,936.07
OWNER: ALAIN REDHEVIL, PRESIDENT

3. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $121,065.33.

G-95 AWARD BID NO. 193-AA02 – HOLLOW METAL DOORS AND FRAMES - STOCK ITEMS (REBID)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 193-AA02 – HOLLOW METAL DOORS AND FRAMES – STOCK ITEMS (REBID), to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of hollow metal doors and frames, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective August 22, 2001, through March 31, 2003, as follows:

1. FIREDOOR CORPORATION
1350 N.W. 74 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33147 EST. $ 279,190.00
OWNER: JAMES R. SCHECHTER, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $279,190.

G-96 AWARD BID NO. 200-AA02M/WBE – CEILING TILE SUPPLIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 200-AA02M/WBE – CEILING TILE SUPPLIES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of ceiling tile supplies, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective December 1, 2001, through November 30, 2002 as follows:

1. SECO SUPPLIES, INC.
POST OFFICE BOX 490983
KEY BISCAYNE, FL 33149 EST. $ 83,615.23
OWNER: SYBIL J. PULVER, PRESIDENT (WF)

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $83,615.23.

G-97 AWARD BID NO. 208-AA02 – SPRINKLERS, LAWN AND TURF (REBID)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 208-AA02 – SPRINKLERS, LAWN AND TURF (REBID), to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of lawn and turf sprinklers, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective September 22, 2001, through September 30, 2002, as follows:

1. BOYNTON PUMP AND IRRIGATION SUPPLY
3314 S. W. 49 WAY, #3
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33314 EST. $ 55,241.59
OWNER: JOHN R. MORRIS, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT

2. LANE SUPPLY SERVICES
POST OFFICE BOX 924010
HOMESTEAD, FL 33092-4010 EST. $ 35,714.41
OWNER: LEWIS JAY LANE

3. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $90,956.

G-98 RENEW BID NO. 206-XX04 – TELEPHONE SERVICE, WIRELESS AND INTEGRATED TWO-WAY RADIO/WIRELESS TELEPHONE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 206-XX04 – TELEPHONE SERVICE, WIRELESS AND INTEGRATED TWO-WAY RADIO/WIRELESS TELEPHONE, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of wireless and integrated two-way radio/wireless telephone service, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective September 8, 2001, through September 7, 2002, as follows:

1. NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
7875 N.W. 15 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33126
OWNER: WILLIAM E. CONWAY, JR.
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD

2. VOICESTREAM WIRELESS
(FORMERLY OMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS MB OPERATIONS, INC.)
15100 N.W. 67 AVENUE, SUITE 207
MIAMI LAKES, FL 33014
OWNER: JOHN STANTON, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.

3. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $546,906.

G-99 AWARD BID NO. 114-AA06 – ART SUPPLIES I

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 114-AA06 – ART SUPPLIES I, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of art supplies, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective August 22, 2001, through April 11, 2002 as follows:

1. AFP INDUSTRIES, INC.
4436 S.W. 74 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33155 EST. $ 3,276.00
OWNER: VIVIAN C. CASTELLANOS, PRESIDENT (HF)

2. DICK BLICK ART MATERIALS
P.O. BOX 1267
GALESBURG, IL 61402 EST. $ 30,724.46
OWNER: BOB BUCHSBAUM, C.E.O.

3. INTEGRITY SCHOOL SUPPLIES
7823 AYLESFORD LANE
LAUREL, MD 20707-5549 EST. $ 8,378.70
OWNER: IVIN LEE

4. PYRAMID SCHOOL PRODUCTS
6510 NORTH 54 STREET
TAMPA, FL 33610-1908 EST. $ 249,112.59
OWNER: JOHN O. MILLER, VICE PRESIDENT

5. SAX ARTS AND CRAFTS
P.O. BOX 510710
NEW BERLIN, WI 53151 EST. $ 16,097.07
OWNER: RICHARD NAGEL, PRESIDENT

6. SMITH OFFICE AND COMPUTER SUPPLY
1009 SOUTH 21 AVENUE
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33020 EST. $ 8,717.50
OWNER: DAVID LEVY, PRESIDENT

7. STANDARD STATIONERY SUPPLY COMPANY
2251 FOSTER AVENUE
WHEELING, IL 60090 EST. $ 32,490.00
OWNER: WILLIAM WILSON, PRESIDENT

8. WINDTREE ENTERPRISES, INC.
P.O. BOX 810700
BOCA RATON, FL 33481-0700 EST. $ 33,493.50
OWNER: LESLIE B. FRANKEL, PRESIDENT

9. Accept payment of liquidated damages, in the amount of $252 (check submitted), from Pyramid School Products, of Tampa, Florida, for Item 42 – Glue, white.

10. Retain Pyramid School Products, of Tampa, Florida, as an active vendor, for other items awarded on Bid No. 114-AA06.

11. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $382,289.82.

G-100 RENEW BID NO. 224-XX09 – GERMICIDAL DETERGENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW
Bid No. 224-XX09 – GERMICIDAL DETERGENT, to purchase, at a firm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of germicidal detergent, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective August 25, 2001, through November 24, 2001, as follows:

1. BEST JANITORIAL AND SUPPLIES, INC.
3290 N.W. 29 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33142 EST. $ 38,396.16
OWNER: PEDRO M. DIAZ, PRESIDENT (HM)

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $38,396.16.

G-101 AWARD BID NO. 141-AA09M/WBE – TOWELS, BATH

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 141-AA09M/WBE – TOWELS, BATH, to purchase, at a firm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of bath towels, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective August 22, 2001, through August 21, 2002, as follows:

1. DISTRICT HEALTHCARE AND JANITORIAL SUPPLY, INC.
10302 N.W. SOUTH RIVER DRIVE, BAY #24
MEDLEY, FL 33178 EST. $ 78,920.00
OWNER: PERRY WILLIAMS (AM)
SECRETARY/TREASURER

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $78,920.

G-102 AWARD BID NO. 161-AA09M/WBE – GLOVES – ALL LATEX

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 161-AA09M/WBE – GLOVES – ALL LATEX, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of gloves, all latex, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective August 22, 2001, through August 21, 2002, as follows:

1. DISTRICT HEALTHCARE AND JANITORIAL SUPPLY, INC.
10302 N.W. SOUTH RIVER DRIVE, BAY #24
MEDLEY, FL 33178 EST. $ 31,125.00
OWNER: PERRY WILLIAMS (AM)
SECRETARY/TREASURER

2. RELIABLE CUSTODIAL MAINTENANCE AND SUPPLIES
2000 BANKS ROAD, #201J
MARGATE, FL 33063EST. $ 69,960.00
OWNER: AGNES OYEWALE (AF)

3. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $101,085.

G-103 AWARD BID NO. 174-AA09M/WBE – FLOOR FINISH

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 174-AA09M/WBE – FLOOR FINISH, to purchase, at a firm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of floor finish, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective August 22, 2001, through August 21, 2002, as follows:

1. SECO SUPPLIES, INC.
P.O. BOX 490983
MIAMI, FL 33149EST. $ 227,707.20
OWNER: SYBIL J. PULVER, PRESIDENT (WF)

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $227,707.20.

G-104 AWARD BID NO. 204-AA07 – TRANSPORTATION FOR SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 204-AA07 – TRANSPORTATION FOR SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of transportation for special needs students, for the Department of Transportation, during the term of the bid, effective August 26, 2001, through August 25, 2002, as follows:

1. HANDI-VAN, INC.
55 N.W. 119 STREET
NORTH MIAMI, FL 33168
OWNER: MASI NEFF, PRESIDENT

2. ZUNI TRANSPORTATION, INC.
23635-A SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY
MIAMI, FL 33032
OWNER: EXZUN L. HIDALGO, PRESIDENT (HM)

3. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $421,150.

G-105 RENEW BID NO. 048-ZZ02 – WASTE REMOVAL, HAZARDOUS BIO-MEDICAL MATERIAL (REBID)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 048-ZZ02 – WASTE REMOVAL, HAZARDOUS BIO-MEDICAL MATERIAL (REBID), to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of bio-medical hazardous material waste removal, for the Department of Energy, Communication and Recycling Programs, during the term of the bid, effective December 1, 2001, through November 30, 2002, as follows:

1. BFI MEDICAL WASTE SYSTEMS
14374 COMMERCE WAY
MIAMI LAKES, FL 33016EST. $ 9,657.91
OWNER: MARK MILLER, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $9,657.91.

G-106 RENEW BID NO. 065-ZZ01M/WBE – CALCULATORS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 065-ZZ01M/WBE – CALCULATORS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of calculators, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective August 23, 2001, through November 22, 2001, as follows:

1. AFP INDUSTRIES, INC.
4436 S.W. 74 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33155 EST. $ 64,343.96
OWNER: VIVIAN C. CASTELLANOS, PRESIDENT (HF)

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $64,343.96.

G-107 RENEW BID NO. 178-ZZ06 – INFANT CAR SEATS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 178-ZZ06 – INFANT CAR SEATS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of infant car seats, for the Teenage Parent Program, during the term of the bid, effective August 23, 2001, through November 22, 2001, as follows:

1. GRACO CHILDREN’S PRODUCTS, INC.
DIVISION OF NEWELL RUBBERMAID
9600 VALLEY VIEW ROAD
MACEDONIA, OH 44056-2096 EST. $ 10,405.20
OWNER: DARRELL SANDERS, PRESIDENT

2. RAGOLD CORPORATION
P. O. BOX 49224
LOS ANGELES, CA 90049 EST. $ 13,125.32
OWNER: ROBERT A. GOLD, PRESIDENT

3. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $23,530.52.

G-108 RENEW BID NO. 202-ZZ11 – PORTABLE RADIO COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES, CATALOG DISCOUNT II

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 202-ZZ11 – PORTABLE RADIO COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES, CATALOG DISCOUNT II, to purchase, at firm discounts, quantities, as may be required, of portable radio communications equipment and accessories, for use by various schools and departments, during the term of the bid, effective August 23, 2001, through August 22, 2002, as follows:

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

2. EXPRESS RADIO, INC.
10850 WILES ROAD
CORAL SPRINGS, FL 33076
OWNER: GENE R. FRUEHLING, PRESIDENT

3. FIRST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
234 BLOUNTSTOWN HIGHWAY
TALLAHASSEE, FL 32304
OWNER: CHARLES C. LIVINGSTON, JR., PRESIDENT

4. FLORIDA RADIO RENTAL, INC.
2700 DAVIE ROAD
DAVIE, FL 33314
OWNER: DAVID PEDERSEN, VICE PRESIDENT

5. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $679,731.

G-109 RENEW BID NO. 219-ZZ07 – ON-SITE REFUELING OF VEHICLES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 219-ZZ07 – ON-SITE REFUELING OF VEHICLES, to purchase, at a firm service charge, quantities, as may be required, of on-site refueling of vehicles, for various departments, during the term of the bid, effective, October 1, 2001, through September 30, 2002, as follows:

1. C AND M OIL COMPANY, INC.
3675 N.W. 58 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33142 EST. $1,829,837.17
OWNER: LUIS FERNANDEZ, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $1,829,837.17.

G-110 RENEW BID NO. 024-AA10 – ADMINISTRATION OF HEPATITIS “B” VACCINE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 024-AA10 – ADMINISTRATION OF HEPATITIS “B” VACCINE, to purchase services, at firm unit prices, as may be required, for the administration of Hepatitis “B” vaccine, for the Office of Professional Standards, during the term of the bid, effective October 11, 2001, through October 10, 2002, as follows:

1. PREVENTIVE MEDICINE TESTING CENTERS, INC.
D.B.A. GLOBAL MRO ™
5201 RAVENSWOOD ROAD, #121
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33312 EST. $ 159,000.00
OWNER: MARIA E. RODRIGUEZ, PRESIDENT/C.E.O. (HF)

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $159,000.

G-111 REJECT BID NO. 043-AA01 – CABINETS, FILING

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Bid No. 043-AA01 – CABINETS, FILING.

G-112 AWARD BID NO. 044-AA01 – MOBILE CAFETERIA TABLES (REBID)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 044-AA01 – MOBILE CAFETERIA TABLES (REBID), to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of mobile cafeteria tables, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective August 22, 2001, through August 21, 2002, as follows:

1. SCHOOLHOUSE PRODUCTS, INC.
P.O. BOX 1388
PALM HARBOR, FL 34682 EST. $ 612,320.00
OWNER: WALTER POSUSTA, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $612,320.

G-113 BALANCE AWARD BID NO. 129-AA02 – LAWN EQUIPMENT, POWER

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 129-AA02 – LAWN EQUIPMENT, POWER, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of power lawn equipment, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective August 22, 2001, through July 13, 2002, as follows:

1. NORTH MIAMI LAWNMOWER, INC.
855 N.E. 130 STREET
NORTH MIAMI, FL 33161 EST. $ 16,061.60
OWNER: LINDA F. SKINNER, VICE PRESIDENT

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $16,061.60.

G-114 REJECT BID NO. 194-AA06 – INFANT CAR SEATS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Bid No. 194-AA06 – INFANT CAR SEATS, to permit rebidding, with an expanded mailing list.

G-115 AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 198-AA10 – EVALUATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAM (REBID)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Request For Proposals No. 198-AA10 – EVALUATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAM (REBID), to establish a contract, with an independent professional, at a firm price, to evaluate the International Education Program, for the Division of Bilingual Education and World Languages/Office of Evaluation and Research, effective August 22, 2001, as follows:

1. EMILY ARCIA
5333 COLLINS AVENUE, #1401
MIAMI BEACH, FL 33140$ 21,900.00
OWNER: EMILY ARCIA, PRESIDENT

2. The award amount shall not exceed $21,900.

G-116 PARTIAL AWARD BID NO. 138-AA01 – SCHOOL/OFFICE FURNITURE CATALOG DISCOUNT BID

G-117 AWARD BID NO. 202-AA01 – DELIVERY OF TESTING MATERIALS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 202-AA01 — DELIVERY OF TESTING MATERIALS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, services, as may be required, for the pickup and delivery of testing materials, for all school locations, during the term of the bid, effective September 1, 2001, through August 31, 2002, as follows:

1. SUNSHINE STATE MESSENGER SERVICE, INC.
6775 N.W. 15 AVENUE
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33309 EST. $ 141,501.23
OWNER: RICHARD NUZZOLESE, C.E.O.

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $141,501.23.

G-118 AWARD BID NO. 203-AA01 – MAIL SORTING SERVICE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 203-AA01 – MAIL SORTING SERVICE, to establish a contract, at a fixed percentage rebate on the resulting postage savings, for the metering, presorting and commingling of the outgoing mail of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, during the term of the bid, effective August 22, 2001, through August 31, 2002, as follows:

1. ARROWMAIL PRESORT COMPANY, INC.
8345 N.W. 74 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166EST. $ 55,625.00
OWNER: RAUL ESCHARTE, VICE PRESIDENT

2.Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $55,625.

G-119 BALANCE AWARD BID NO. 079-AA03 – CAFETERIA PAPER AND PLASTIC SUPPLIES

G-120 REJECT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 196-AA10 – TIME AND ATTENDANCE AUTOMATION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Request For Proposals No. 196-AA10 – TIME AND ATTENDANCE AUTOMATION, to permit rebidding.

G-121 AWARD BID NO. 205-AA10 – COOLING TOWER WATER SUB-METERING PROGRAM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 205-AA10 – COOLING TOWER WATER SUB-METERING PROGRAM, to establish a contract, at firm unit prices, for the installation of cooling tower water sub-meters at selected Miami-Dade County Public Schools facilities for the sole purpose of obtaining credit for water that does not enter the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department (MDWSD) sewer system, related to the Miami-Dade County Public Schools Utilities Cost Containment Program, effective August 22, 2001, as follows:

1. A AND M MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS, INC.
7495 N.W. 7 STREET, #1
MIAMI, FL 33126 $ 18,710.00
OWNER: MIGUEL RODRIGUEZ, PRESIDENT (HF)

2. A TO Z STATEWIDE PLUMBING, INC.
2215 S.W. 58 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33023 $ 25,280.00
OWNER: JOHN DRISCOLL, PRESIDENT

3. LARRY SWANSON PLUMBING
1000 LUGO AVENUE
CORAL GABLES, FL 33156 $ 41,850.00
OWNER: LARRY SWANSON

4. Reject Item 33 – Miami Sunset Senior, Item 39 – Redland Middle, Item 60 – Miami Northwestern Senior, Item 61 – William Turner Technical, Item 69 – David Fairchild Elementary, Item 77 – Olympia Heights Elementary, and Item 86 – South Miami Senior.

5. The award amount shall not exceed $85,840.

G-122 AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 221-AA10 – DEVELOPMENT OF AN ETHICS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AND TO PROVIDE ETHICS TRAINING

G-123 APPROVE PAYMENT

G-124 REJECT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 223-AA10 – TRAVEL CREDIT CARD PROGRAM (REBID)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Request For Proposals No. 223-AA10 – TRAVEL CREDIT CARD PROGRAM (REBID), to permit rebidding.

G-125 AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 224-AA10 – COLLECTION AGENCY SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Request For Proposals No. 224-AA10 – COLLECTION AGENCY SERVICES, to establish a contract, at a fixed contingent fee, to collect the District’s outstanding delinquent accounts receivable balances, owed by current or prior employees and outside agencies, for the Office of the Controller, during the term of the proposal, effective August 25, 2001, through August 24, 2002, as follows:

NCO FINANCIAL SYSTEMS, INC.
515 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE
FORT WASHINGTON, PA 19034
OWNER: WILLIAM L. ALLEN, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT

G-126 AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 227-AA10 – PRE-KINDERGARTEN EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WHO MEET LEGISLATIVE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE 2001-2002 SCHOOL YEAR (II)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Request For Proposals No. 227-AA10 — PRE-KINDERGARTEN EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WHO MEET LEGISLATIVE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE 2001-2002 SCHOOL YEAR (II), to provide pre-kindergarten services, at firm prices, for approximately 800 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 August 22, 2001, through June 30, 2002, as follows:

1. MIAMI-DADE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
CHILD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION
1701 N.W. 30 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33125 EST. $2,903,200.00
STEVE SHIVER, COUNTY MANAGER

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $2,903,200.

H. DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

H-1 REQUEST TO AMEND THE SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION FOR THE EXTENSION OF THE CONTRACT WITH THE LAW FIRM OF GREENBERG TRAURIG FROM JULY 1, 2001 TO JUNE 30, 2002

I. DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT: MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY

I-1 PREQUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION

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

a) approve the above list of contractors for prequalification and authorize staff to issue a certificate to each contractor, certifying prequalification for a period of one (1) year.

b) declare BRC Construction Co. as not eligible for prequalification at this time and authorize the Superintendent to officially inform the contractor of such ineligibility.

I-2 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH VARIOUS AGENCIES, FOR THE SERVICE OF SNACKS/MEALS FOR PARTICIPANTS HOUSED IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS' FACILITIES FROM AUGUST 27, 2001 THROUGH AUGUST 26, 2002

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent of Schools to enter into a contractual agreement with the various agencies for the Department of Food and Nutrition to provide snacks/meals for participants housed in Miami-Dade County Public Schools' facilities from August 27, 2001 to August 26, 2002.

I-3 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO INVOLVE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN A COUNTYWIDE CANNED FOOD DRIVE, SPONSORED BY DAILY BREAD FOOD BANK, INC., FROM OCTOBER 15, 2001 THROUGH NOVEMBER 16, 2001

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to involve Miami-Dade County Public Schools in a countywide canned food drive, sponsored by Daily Bread Food Bank, Inc., from October 15, 2001 through November 16, 2001.

J. DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT: SCHOOL OPERATIONS

J-1 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - MIAMI-DADE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE HEARING SCREENING SERVICES FOR STUDENTS ENROLLED IN GRADE LEVELS REQUIRED BY STATE STATUTE AND SCHOOL BOARD RULE, SEPTEMBER 1, 2001 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2002

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with the Florida Department of Health - Miami-Dade County Public Schools to receive hinds to provide hearing screening services for students enrolled in grade levels required by state statute and School Board rule from September 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002. The appropriation for this Item is included in the General Fund of the 2001-2002 Tentative Budget.

J-2 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-COUNT/OUT-OF-STATE FIELD TRIPS FOR THE 2001-2002 SCHOOL YEAR

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the attached list of out-of-county/out-of-state field trips for the 2001-2002 school year, for use in conjunction with School Board Rule 6Gx13-6A-1.22, Field Trips.

J-3 REQUEST FOR A PILOT TEST PROGRAM TO INVESTIGATE THE FEASIBILITY OF PARTICIPATING IN THE "DRIVERCHECK" SAFETY PROGRAM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County direct the Superintendent of Schools to conduct a pilot test of the "DriverCheck" Safety Program to determine its effectiveness at a cost not to exceed $3,800.

J-4 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ACCEPT A DONATION OF $132,922 FROM THE MIAMI HEAT TO CONTINUE TO OPERATE AN AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM ENTITLED THE HEAT ACADEMY AT PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR AND LITTLE RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS FOR 100 STUDENTS AT EACH SCHOOL, AND TO ESTABLISH THE HEAT ACADEMY PROGRAM FOR 30 STUDENTS AT HORACE MANN MIDDLE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DURING THE 2001-2002 SCHOOL YEAR

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept a donation of $132,922 from The Miami Heat to operate an after-school program entitled The Heat Academy at Paul Laurence Dunbar and Little River elementary schools for 100 students at each school, and for 30 students at Horace Mann Middle Community School during the 2001-2002 school year.

J-5 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOR TIE CONTINUATION OF FULL SERVICE SCHOOLS IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS FROM AUGUST 22, 2001 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2002

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with Miami-Dade County Health Department to utilize funds appropriated by the state to that agency for the continuation of the Full Service Schools initiative in Miami-Dade County Public Schools from August 22, 2001 through June 30, 2002.

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 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO DETERMINE THE STRATEGY FOR COLLABORATING WITH THE FOUNDATION FOR DEMOCRACY IN AFRICA TOWARDS ESTABLISHING SISTER SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS AND STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAMS WITH SCHOOLS IN AFRICA

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. INGRAM: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to determine the strategy for collaborating with the Foundation for Democracy in Africa towards establishing sister school partnerships and student exchange programs with schools in Africa.

K-3 DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO SUGGEST AMENDMENT TO SCHOOL BOARD RULE 6Gx13-3F-1.022, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS FOR INSURANCE OR RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS - POLICY

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to suggest language to amend School Board Rule 6Gx13-3F-1.022, Professional Services Contracts for Insurance or Risk Management Programs - Policy, to comply with, the intent stated in paragraph 5 of the agenda item.

K-4 DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ESTABLISH A COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE ISSUE OF SUMMER SCHOOL FOR THE NEXT SCHOOL YEAR

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

1. create a committee to consider all aspects of establishing an effective summer school program for next year; and

2. present these recommendations to The School Board of Miami-Dade, County, Florida, at its February 13, 2002 meeting.

K-5 DISCUSSION CONCERNING THE ROLE AND AUTHORITY OF THE SCHOOL BOARD AS TRUSTEE/LICENSEE OF WLRN-TV AND WLRN-RADIO AND INTENT TO INITIATE RULEMAKING

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida direct the Superintendent to prepare and provide the following to assist the Board in developing a Board policy on WLRN governance:

1) a report on WLRN-TV and WLRN-Radio, its advisory mechanisms, programming decision making process and the role of the School Board as licensee/trustee; and

2) draft language for a proposed School Board rule on WLRN governance.

K-6 PARTICIPATION OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE NATIONAL 'WALK OUR CHILDREN TO SCHOOL DAY' ON TUESDAY OCTOBER 2, 2001

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, join in promoting student pedestrian safety and direct the Superintendent to encourage all Miami-Dade County public schools to participate in the national "Walk Our Children to School Day" on October 2, 2001.

K-7 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 01-32 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI FOR RECEIVING THE ALL-AMERICAN CITY AWARD

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. COBO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve resolution No. 01-32 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida recognizing the City of South Miami for receiving the All-American City Award.

K-8 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO DEVELOP AN INSTRUCTIONAL IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR HIV/AIDS EDUCATION AT EACH SCHOOL SITE

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. COBO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to develop an instructional implementation plan for HIV/AIDS education at each school site.

K-9 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO HALT THE PROCESS OF RETROFITTING SCHOOL BUSES WITH AIR CONDITIONING

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. KAPLAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent of Schools to:

1. end the process of retrofitting school with air conditioning at an estimated savings of $2,060,972; and

2. halt the implementation of the plan condition the entire Miami-Dade County Schools bus fleet by 2012.

K-10 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 01-34 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO IMMEDIATELY BAN THE SALE OF CHOCOLATE PRODUCTS THAT DO NOT CARRY A "CHILD-FRIENDLY" CHOCOLATE LABEL TO ENSURE THAT OUR CHILDREN ARE NOT PAYING TO SUPPORT THE ENSLAVEMENT OF OTHER CHILDREN. ADDITIONALLY, REQUEST THAT MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS OFFER SUPPORT FOR HOUSE BILL 291-115

K-11 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT INVESTIGATE THE FEASIBILITY OF PILOTING THE SALE COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING SPACE TO BE PLACED ON INTERIOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BUSES

K-12 REQUEST FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION ACADEMIES AS PART OF THE ONE COMMUNITY ONE GOAL® INDUSTRY-FOCUS ACADEMIES IN EACH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

K-13 RECONVENE THE AD HOC MULTILINGUAL TASK FORCE

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

1. reconvene the Ad Hoc Multilingual Task Force following the configuration of representatives previously established;

2. develop a new three year action plan in order to increase opportunities for students to become bilingual and biliterate; and

3. present to the School Board, at its meeting of January 2002, a status report on implementation of the 1998 recommendations and the new three year action plan.

K-14 DISCUSSION OF PROCEDURES FOR CITIZEN APPEARANCES AT SCHOOL BOARD PUBLIC HEARINGS WHEN THE PERSON IS NOT SCHEDULED IN ADVANCE TO SPEAK

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. COBO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to amend Board Rule 6Gx13-8C-1.17, Citizen Appearances - Board Meetings, to permit a person to speak, upon a majority vote of the Board members present at the meeting, provided that person submits a written request demonstrating good cause why the Monday deadline was not met. This written request must be submitted no later than 10:00 a.m. on the day of the Board meeting.

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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