MEETING AGENDA

September 12, 2001

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

OFFICIAL AGENDA

SEPTEMBER 12, 2001 REGULAR BOARD MEETING 1:00 P.M.

PUBLIC HEARING

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11:30 A.M.

CALL TO ORDER

The School Board will recess for an attorney-client session to discuss the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Sanford Land Development, Corp. and Sanford A. Freeman. It is anticipated this meeting will take approximately one (1) hour and will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of section 286.011 (8), Fla. Stat. The regular School Board Meeting will be reconvened at 1:00 p.m.

1:00 P.M.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION

SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS:

RECOGNITIONS: - National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO) Presidential Citation
- National Awards for the Department of Food and Nutrition

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: July 26, 31; August 2, 7, 9, 14 and 21, 2001

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: February 14 (Amended); and August 22, 2001

AGENDA ITEMS RESERVED FOR CONSIDERATION

5:01 P.M.

BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING

NOTE: AGENDA ITEMS G-1, G-2 AND G-3 WILL BE VOTED ON BY THE BOARD FOLLOWING THE BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING

PUBLIC HEARING

A. SUPERINTENDENT’S PRIORITY ITEMS

A-1 AMENDMENT TO THE 2000-2003 LABOR CONTRACT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE UNITED TEACHERS OF DADE

A-2 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)  

A-3 1.     AUTHORIZE THE 2001-2002 SALARY SCHEDULE FOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO SCHOOL BOARD     MEMBERS
2.     AUTHORIZE SALARY INCREASE

A-4 1.     AUTHORIZE THE 2001-2002 CONFIDENTIAL EXEMPT SALARY SCHEDULE
2.     AUTHORIZE SALARY INCREASE

A-5 1.     AUTHORIZE THE 2001-2002 MANAGERIAL EXEMPT (MEP) SALARY SCHEDULE
2.     AUTHORIZE SALARY INCREASE

B. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

B-1 Helena Benitez v. The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida
U.S.D.C. Case No. 00-02201-Civ-Moore
Settlement Agreement

B-20 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-7B-1.02, ARCHITECTURAL, ENGINEERING, AND INSPECTION SERVICES—AUTHORITY OF SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO EMPLOY

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 6Gx13-7B-1.02, Architectural, Engineering, and Inspection Services—Authority of Superintendent of Schools to Employ, and the documents, Procedures for the Selection of Technical Review Services Consultant and Uniform Building Code Inspector, which is incorporated by reference and part of this rule.

B-21 PROPOSED PROMULGATION OF BOARD RULES: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-2C-1.083, EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES PLANNING, SITE SELECTION AND ACQUISITION, AND CONSTRUCTION

PROPOSED REPEAL OF BOARD RULES: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-2C-1.082, CONSTRUCTION COMMITTEES – ESTABLISHMENT AND RESPONSIBILITIES

6Gx13-7B-1.06, SITE SELECTION PROCEDURES

6Gx13-2C-1.15, SCHOOL SITE SELECTION COMMITTEES – ESTABLISHMENT AND RESPONSIBILITIES

B-22 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-2C1.14, DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AUDITS STATEMENT OF POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

B-23 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-8C-1.17, CITIZEN APPEARANCES—BOARD MEETINGS

C. DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT: EDUCATION

C-1 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE MENNINGER FOUNDATION, A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION IN TOPEKA, KANSAS, FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PEACEFUL SCHOOLS PROGRAM AT CYPRESS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND NATURAL BRIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT, FROM OCTOBER 1, 2001 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2002

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a cooperative agreement with the Menninger Foundation, a nonprofit organization in Topeka, Kansas, for the establishment of a Peaceful Schools Program at Cypress Elementary School and Natural Bridge Elementary School from October 1, 2001 – June 30, 2002.

There is no cost to the district for the implementation of this program.

C-2 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 01-36 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA ENDORSING HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH, OCTOBER 2001

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 01-36 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida endorsing Hispanic Heritage Month, October 2001.

C-11 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 01-31 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROCLAIMING OCTOBER 7-13, 2001, AS EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT EDUCATION WEEK IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 01-31 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, proclaiming October 7-13, 2001, as Exceptional Student Education Week in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

C-12 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND TRAINING TO INCARCERATED STUDENTS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $400,000, FROM OCTOBER 1, 2001 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2002

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

1)  Enter into a contractual agreement with the Miami-Dade County Corrections and Rehabilitation Department, from October 1, 2001 to September 30, 2002;

2)  provide education and training to inmates of correctional facilities; and

3)  receive payments for these services in an amount not to exceed $400,000.

C-30 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 11
CASE NO.: SM-474 (2000/2001) DOB: 01/06/83

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-474 (2000/2001), 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-31 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 10
CASE NO.: SM-476 (2000/2001) DOB: 03/26/84

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-476 (2000/2001), 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-32 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 12
CASE NO.: SM-478 (2000/2001) DOB: 07/01/81

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-478(2000/2001), 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: 07
CASE NO.: SM-279 (2000/2001) DOB: 07/20/88

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

1.  expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-479 (2000/2001), 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 remainder of the 2001 summer session and the 2001-2002 school year;

2.  provide educational services in the opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and

3.  following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools if approved by the Bureau of Adult/Vocational, Alternative and Dropout Prevention Programs.

C-34 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08
CASE NO.: SM-480 (2000/2001) DOB: 02/07/86

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

1.  expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-480 (2000/2001), 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 remainder of the 2001 summer session and the 2001-2002 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.

D. CHIEF FACILITIES OFFICER: FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION

CONSTRUCTION

D-1 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A JOINT USE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH FOR BISCAYNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND DEVELOP A TEMPORARY USE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH FOR TEMPORARY USE OF THE SERVICE ROAD AT MIAMI BEACH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

D-2 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE LEASE AGREEMENTS WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR VACANT BOARD-OWNED LAND FOR PARK PURPOSES (WILD LIME PARK), AND DR. MICHAEL M. KROP SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL AND HERBERT A. AMMONS MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR USE OF COUNTY-OWNED LAND FOR DISTRICT RECREATIONAL PURPOSES

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

1.  authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute a lease agreement with Miami-Dade County for use of vacant Board-owned land located as S.W. 147 Avenue and South Hammocks Boulevard (adjacent to Wild Lime Park), at an annual rental rate of $1, and under the terms and conditions set forth, and cancel the Joint Operating Agreement with Miami-Dade County effective with the commencement date of the new lease; and

2.  authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute lease agreements with Miami-Dade County for the use of County-owned land adjacent to Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior High School (Ives Estates District Park) and Herbert A. Ammons Middle School (Eureka Villas Park), each at an annual rental rate of $1, and under the terms and conditions set forth, and cancel the Joint Operating Agreements with Miami-Dade County effective with the commencement date of the new leases.

D-3 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD APPROVE AN INTERNAL REVIEW PROCESS IN CONNECTION WITH THE PLACEMENT OF TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES ON BOARD-OWNED PROPERTY

D-25 COMMISSIONING OF VEITIA PADRON INCORPORATED TO PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (CM) AT-RISK SERVICES FOR MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS WITH AN ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COST UP TO $500,000 EACH

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of Veitia Padron Incorporated to provide Construction Management (CM) At-Risk services for miscellaneous projects with an estimated construction cost up to $500,000 each. The maximum construction cost value of the contract shall not exceed $5,000,000 per year. The term of this agreement is for a period of two (2) years, commencing October 14, 2001 through October 13, 2003. Since the second year is at the Board’s option, the second year must be approved and ratified by the Board prior to its commencement.

D-26 COMMISSIONING OF TILDEN LOBNITZ COOPER AS SPECIAL PROJECTS CONSULTANT (SPC) – MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of Tilden Lobnitz Cooper to provide Special Projects Consultant (SPC) services, primarily mechanical in nature, for a two (2) year period, commencing August 13, 2001 and expiring August 12, 2003, with the second year being at the Board’s option, for the above negotiated provisions. Since the second year is at the Board’s option, the one year extension must be approved and ratified by the Board prior to its commencement.

D-27 COMMISSIONING OF RODRIGUEZ PETERSON & PORRAS ARCHITECTS, INC., TO PROVIDE DESIGN CRITERIA PROFESSIONAL (DCP) SERVICES FOR THE ADDITIONS AND RENOVATIONS PROJECT AT HIALEAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PROJECT #A0772

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of Rodriguez Peterson & Porras Architects, Inc., to provide design criteria professional (DCP) services for the additions and renovations project at Hialeah Elementary School, for the following considerations:

1)  lump sum fee of $161,400 which represents approximately 5.37% of the construction cost;

2)  an additional lump sum fee of $10,000 was negotiated for reproducing Board requested contract documents;

3)  at the Board’s option, the DCP will provide 91 site visits for a fee of $20,930 for the duration of the construction process.

4)  the multiplier for hourly compensation was limited to 2.45 for extra work; and

5)  the Project Architect will maintain at least a $1,000,000 Project Specific Professional Liability insurance policy, for which the DCP will be reimbursed up to a maximum of $10,000.

D-28 AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER FACILITIES TO SERVICE THE ADDITION AT THE RICHMOND HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL SITE (STATE SCHOOL ‘QQ’)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute an agreement with Miami-Dade County and the execution of relevant conveyance documents for the provision of water and wastewater services for planned improvements at the addition at the Richmond Heights Middle School site (State School “QQ”), at an approximate cost of $38,552 which is included in the construction contract.

D-29 AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WATER FACILITIES TO SERVICE THE PONCE DE LEON MIDDLE SCHOOL SITE (STATE SCHOOL “JJ-1”)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute an agreement with Miami-Dade County and the execution of relevant conveyance documents for the provision of water and wastewater services for planned improvements at the Ponce de Leon Middle School site (State School “JJ-1”).

D-30 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE THE ABSOLUTE BILL OF SALE FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF WASTEWATER FACILITIES AT THE CUTLER RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL SITE IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY

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

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 ROBERT MORGAN TECHNICAL EDUCATIONAL CENTER SITE (STATE SCHOOL “HHH”).

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute an agreement with Miami-Dade County and the execution of relevant conveyance documents for the provision of water and wastewater services for planned improvements at the Robert Morgan Technical Educational Center Site, at an approximate cost of $388,920 which is included in the construction contract.

D-32 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE THE ABSOLUTE BILL OF SALE FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF WATER FACILITIES AT THE CORAL GABLES SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL SITE IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute the Absolute Bill of Sale for water facilities at the Coral Gables Senior High School site in favor of Miami-Dade County.

D-33 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 5
PROJECT NO. A-0498
ADDITIONS/REMODELING/RENOVATIONS
FLAMINGO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
701 East 33 Street, Hialeah, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/ approve Final Change Order No. 5 on Project No. A-0498, Additions/Remodeling/Renovations, Flamingo Elementary School for a credit of $29,596 and a time extension of 33 days.

D-34 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 5
PROJECT NO. A-0532
ALTERATION AND ADDITION
PARKVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
17631 NW 20 Street, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 5 on Project No. A-0532, Alteration and Addition, Parkview Elementary School for a credit of 14,243.

D-35 CHANGE ORDER NO. 4
PROJECT NO. A-0692
DESIGN BUILD
DORAL MIDDLE SCHOOL
NW 50 Street and 112 Avenue, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/ approve Change Order No. 4 on Project No. A-0692, Design Build, Doral Middle School for an additional cost of $100,603.00 and a time extension of 23 days.

D-36 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A0741
DESIGN-BUILD – NEW CONSTRUCTION
S/S "GGG" @ HIALEAH SENIOR HIGH SITE
251 East 47 Street, Hialeah, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/ approve Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A0741, Design-Build – New Construction, S/S "GGG" @ Hialeah Senior High Site for an additional cost of $74,082 and a time extension of 40 days.

D-37 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A0741A
REMODELING OF MEDIA CENTER
HIALEAH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
251 East 47 Street, Hialeah, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A0741A, Remodeling of Media Center, Hialeah Senior High School for an additional cost of $13,963.

D-38 APPROVAL OF GMP (GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE) FOR
JAMES B. PIRTLE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.
PROJECT NO. A-0775C-CM
REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS
NORTH BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
4100 Prairie Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve GMP for James B. Pirtle Construction Company, Inc., Project No. A-0775C-CM, Additions, Remodeling and Renovations, North Beach Elementary School, in the amount of $1,354,479, which includes a contingency in the amount of $47,718.

D-39 APPROVAL OF GMP (GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE) FOR
JAMES B. PIRTLE CONSTRUCTION
PROJECT NO. A-0775B-CM
NEW CONSTRUCTION
NORTH BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
4100 Prairie Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve GMP for James B. Pirtle Construction Company, Inc., Project No. A-0775B-CM, New Construction, North Beach Elementary School, in the amount of $4,212,109, which includes a contingency in the amount of $159,752.

D-40 APPROVAL OF GMP (GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE)
PROJECT NO. A-0776B-CM
SITE/CIVIL PACKAGE
BISCAYNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
800 77 Street, Miami Beach, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve GMP for Project No. A-0776B-CM, Site/Civil Package, Biscayne Elementary School, in the amount of $654,005, which includes a contingency in the amount of $25,154.

D-41 APPROVAL OF GMP (GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE) FOR
3D/INTERNATIONAL
PROJECT NO. A-0776C-CM
HANDICAP RAMP FOR EXISTING PORTABLES
BISCAYNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
800 77 Street, Miami Beach, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve GMP for Project No. A-0776C-CM, Site Civil, Biscayne Elementary School, in the amount of $15,583, which includes a contingency in the amount of $742.

MAINTENANCE

D-60 EXTENSION OF CONTRACT WITH EVANS ENVIRONMENTAL & GEOLOGICAL SCIENCE & MANAGEMENT (EE&G), INC./EMSL ANALYTICAL, INC. (A JOINT VENTURE) FOR ASBESTOS ALTERNATE/QUALITY CONTROL LABORATORY/CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS 1999/2001

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to extend the current contract for Asbestos Alternate/Quality Control Laboratory/Consultant between Evans Environmental & Geological Science & Management (EE&G), Inc./EMSL Analytical, Inc. (A Joint Venture) and the Miami-Dade County Public Schools, under the same terms and conditions as the original contract, for a period of ninety (90) days or until award of the new contract, whichever comes first.

D-61 EXTENSION OF CONTRACT WITH ATC ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR ASBESTOS TECHNICAL CONSULTING AND TESTING SERVICES FOR REGIONS I, III, AND V – 1999/2001 (PRIMARY)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to extend the current contract for Technical Consultant/Testing Services between ATC Associates, Inc., and the Miami-Dade County Public Schools, under the same terms and conditions as the original contract, for a period of ninety (90) days or until award of the new contract, whichever comes first.

D-62 EXTENSION OF CONTRACT WITH E.M. ANALYTICAL, INC., ENHEALTH ENVIRONMENTAL, INC./ADVANCED INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE SERVICES, INC. (A JOINT VENTURE) FOR ASBESTOS TECHNICAL CONSULTING AND TESTING SERVICES FOR REGIONS II, IV, AND VI 1999/2001 (PRIMARY)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to extend the current contract for Technical Consultant/Testing Services, between E.M. Analytical, Inc., Enhealth Environmental, Inc./Advanced Industrial Hygiene Services, Inc. (A Joint venture) and the Miami-Dade County Public Schools, under the same terms and conditions as the original contract, for a period of ninety (90) days, or until award of the new contract, whichever comes first.

E. DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT: PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT AND SERVICES

E-1 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NONINSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: JULY 26 – August 8, 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 907.

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the recommendations as set forth for appointments and lateral transfers, to be effective September 13, 2001 or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.

E-3 RENEWAL OF BOILER AND MACHINERY INSURANCE COVERAGE

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

1.  authorize the renewal of its Boiler and Machinery Insurance coverage for the third year of its three year renewal, effective September 13, 2001 to September 13, 2002, with Hartford Steam Boiler and Inspection Insurance Company (A.M. Best A+XV), through Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., at an annual premium of $80,624; and

2.  authorize staff to begin negotiations with Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company, through Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., for a three year renewal program, with specific recommendations to be brought back to the Board prior to the current coverage expiration of September 13, 2002.

E-4 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
JANICE D. JOSEPH – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTHWEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective September 12, 2001, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Janice D. Joseph, School Bus Driver at Northwest Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

E-5 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
LAWANDA E. CARROLL – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTHEAST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective September 12, 2001, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Lawanda E. Carroll, School Bus Driver at Northeast Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

E-6 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
MERCEDES J. VALDES REGISTRAR
MIAMI PALMETTO ADULT VOCATIONAL CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective September 12, 2001, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Mercedes J. Valdes, Registrar, at Miami Palmetto Adult Vocational Center, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

E-7 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
MELISA PIERRE – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective September 12, 2001, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Melisa Pierre, School Bus Driver, at North Transportation Center, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

E-8 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
DONNA L. REFUSE – BUS AIDE
NORTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective September 12, 2001, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Donna L. Refuse, Bus Aide, at North Transportation Center, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

E-9 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
MITZI Y. BOYNTON – BUS AIDE
SOUTHWEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective September 12, 2001, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Mitzi Y. Boynton, Bus Aide at Southwest Transportation Center, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

E-10 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
SHERRY A. BROWN – BUS AIDE
SOUTHWEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective September 12, 2001, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Sherry A. Brown, Bus Aide, at Southwest Transportation Center, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

E-11 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
CHERYL D. SCOTT – PARAPROFESSIONAL I
CORAL PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective September 12, 2001, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Cheryl D. Scott, Paraprofessional I, at Coral Park Elementary School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

E-12 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
JANICE E. HODGSON – CUSTODIAN
MIAMI PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective September 12, 2001, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Janice E. Hodgson, Custodian, at Miami Park Elementary School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

E-13 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
DEIDRE L. HUSH – ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ASSISTANT
LEISURE CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective September 12, 2001, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Deidre L. Hush, Elementary School Assistant, at Leisure City Elementary School, for 30 calendar days without pay.

E-14 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE

E-15   1.    AUTHORIZE THE 2001-2002 SALARY SCHEDULE IO
  2.    AUTHORIZE SALARY INCREASE

F. DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT: FEDERAL PROGRAMS AND GRANTS ADMINISTRATION

F-1 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, DIVISION OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, FOR FUNDING UNDER THE ADULT EDUCATION SUPPLEMENTAL PROGRAM OF THE ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY LITERACY ACT OF 1998, ND TO ENTER INTO INDIVIDUAL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH THE COALITION OF FLORIDA FARMWORKERS ORGANIZATION, INC.; ONE NATION, INC.; GREATER MIAMI SERVICE CORPS; JAMES E. SCOTT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION; ASPIRA OF FLORIDA, INC.; AND MIAMI-DADE COMMUNITY COLLEGE; PROJECT CYCLE: JULY 1, 2001 THROUGH JUNE 28, 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, Division of Workforce Development, in the amount of $3,995,581, for funding under the Adult Education Supplemental Program of the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act of 1998 and to enter into a contractual agreements with the Coalition of Florida Farmworkers Organization, Inc., in the amount of $93,000; One Nation, Inc., in the amount of $74,000; The Greater Miami Service Corps, in the amount of $62,000; ASPIRA of Florida, Inc., in the amount of $62,000; James E. Scott Community Association, in the amount of $106,000; and Miami-Dade Community College, in the amount of $998,000; Project Cycle: July 1, 2001 through June 28, 2002;

2.  extend this grant award and contractual agreements at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary, in order to fully expend the grant award and 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 ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY FAMILY HEALTH CENTER, INC. AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE PRIMARY TEEN PREGNANCY PREVENTION SERVICES; PROJECT CYCLE: SEPTEMBER 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 Economic Opportunity Family Health Center, Inc., in the amount of $500,000 and enter into a contractual agreement, in an amount not to exceed $500,000 to provide Primary Teen Pregnancy Prevention Services; Project Cycle: September 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002;

2.  extend this grant award and contractual agreement, at no additional cost, for up to one year’s 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 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT A CONTINUATION GRANT AWARD FROM THE STATE OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE ICARE BAY POINT SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE A RESIDENTIAL AFTERCARE PROGRAM; PROJECT CYCLE: SEPTEMBER 15, 2001 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2004

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

1.  accept a continuation grant award from The State of Florida, Department of Juvenile Justice, in the amount of $1,971,000 and enter into a contractual agreement with the ICARE Bay Point Schools, in an amount not to exceed $622,691 annually, to provide a residential aftercare program; Project Cycle: September 15, 2001 through September 14, 2004;

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 complete the scope of the project; and

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

F-4 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING THE BUILDING THE DIGITAL VILLAGE: LEAVING NO CHILD BEHIND PROJECT; PROJECT CYCLE: JULY 6, 2001 THROUGH JULY 31, 2002

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

1.  accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education, in the amount of $744,118, for funding the Building the Digital Village: Leaving No Child Behind Project; Project Cycle: July 6, 2001 through July 31, 2002;

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

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

F-5 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT FIVE COMPREHENSIVE FAMILY LITERACY CONTINUATION GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR MIAMI BEACH ADULT EDUCATION CENTER; NORTH MIAMI BEACH COMMUNITY SCHOOL; THE VIRTUAL INSTRUCTIONAL PARTNERS PROGRAM; THE VIRTUAL SCHOOL PROGRAM, AND WESLEY MATTHEWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL; FOR FUNDING 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 five Comprehensive Family Literacy Continuation grant awards from the Florida Department of Education for Miami Beach Adult Education Center, in the amount of $35,535; North Miami Beach Community School, in the amount of $41,828; the Virtual Instructional Partners Project, in the amount of $50,000; the Virtual Adult Education Center Project, in the amount of $50,000; and Wesley Matthews Elementary School, 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.

G. CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER: FINANCIAL AFFAIRS

G-1 FINAL ADOPTION OF MILLAGE LEVY RESOLUTION FOR 2001-02

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt the millage resolution for 2001-02 for a total of 9.376 mills.

G-2 ADOPTION OF FIVE-YEAR FACILITIES WORK PROGRAM REQUIRED BY S.235.185, FLORIDA STATUTES

G-3 FINAL ADOPTION OF THE 2001-02 BUDGET

G-4 RESOLUTION NO. 3, 2000-01 GENERAL FUND FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

G-5 RESOLUTION NO. 2, 2000-01 DEBT SERVICE FUNDS FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

G-6 RESOLUTION NO. 2, 2000-01 CAPITAL OUTLAY BUDGET FUNDS FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

G-7 RESOLUTION NO. 3, 2001-01 CONTRACTED PROGRAMS FUNDS FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

G-8 RESOLUTION NO. 1, 2000-01 FOOD SERVICE FUND FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

G-11 APPROVAL OF ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR 2000-2001 AND FLORIDA EDUCATIONAL FINANCE PROGRAM COST REPORT FOR 2000-2001

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

1.  approve the Annual Financial Report for 2000-2001 and the Florida Education Finance Program Cost Report for 2000-2001;

2.  authorize the Superintendent to submit the approved reports to the Florida Department of Education.

G-12 NON-EXPENDABLE PERSONAL PROPERTY INVENTORY REPORTS FOR APRIL, MAY AND JUNE 2001

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Non-Expendable Personal Property Inventory Deletions containing 3,286 items in the amount of $6,474,643 and Recoveries containing 19 items in the amount of $41,279 to update the records as indicated in April, May and June 2001 reports.

G-21 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR THE PROVISION OF FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES

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

a)  approve the Request for Proposal for selection of Financial Advisor presented as Exhibit A;

b)  approve the Selection Committee presented as Exhibit B;

c)  authorize the Superintendent to advertise and distribute a Request for Proposal for Financial Advisory Services; and,

d)  authorize the Chair to appoint a School Board member to participate in the Selection Committee.

G-22 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR UNDERWRITERS FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (GOB’s) AND CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION (COP’S)

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

a)  approve the Request for Proposal for GOB’s and COP’S Refundings presented as Exhibit A;

b)  approve the Selection Committee presented as Exhibit B;

c)  authorize the Superintendent to advertise as presented in Exhibit C and distribute a Request for Proposal for GOB’S and COP’s Refundings; and,

d)  authorize the Chair to appoint a School Board member to participate in the Selection Committee for the selection and recommendation process.

G-61 AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 003-BB10 – APPLICANT – OUTSIDE AGENCIES QUALIFIED TO OPERATE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR M-DCPS AT-RISK STUDENTS (II)

G-62 RENEW BID NO. 221-XX03 – COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 221-XX03 – COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of commercial refrigerators and freezers, for use in the Food Service Program of the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the bid, effective October 20, 2001, through October 19, 2002, as follows:

1.  FESCO
17852 N. E. 5 AVENUE
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL 33162 EST. $ 318,342.75
OWNER: JUDITH MERRITT (WF)

2.  Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $409,837.82.

G-63 RENEW BID NO. 231-ZZ03 – FRESH DELIVERED SPECIALTY ITEMS A LA CARTE II

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 231-ZZ03 – FRESH DELIVERED SPECIALTY ITEMS A LA CARTE II, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of fresh delivered specialty food items, for the Department of Food and Nutrition a la carte program, during the term of the bid, effective October 11, 2001, through October 10, 2002, as follows:

1.  RICONED, INC./ BURGER KING NO. 17
12790 N.W. 7 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33168
OWNER: MARY MURPHY, C.E.O.

2.  Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $10,881.75.

G-64 AWARD BID NO. 105-AA03 – BAKERY ITEMS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 105-AA03 – BAKERY ITEMS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of various bakery items, for use in the Food Service Program of the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the bid, effective November 20, 2001, through November 30, 2003, as follows:

1.  INTERSTATE BRANDS CORPORATION – HOLSUM BAKERS
8700 N.W. 77 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33166EST. $4,590,389.30
OWNER: CHARLES A. SULLIVAN
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD/C.E.O.

2.  Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $4,590,389.30.

G-65 AWARD BID NO. 107-AA03 – FRESH DELIVERED HAMBURGERS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 107-AA03 – FRESH DELIVERED HAMBURGERS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of fresh delivered hamburgers, for the a la carte program at secondary schools only, for the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the bid, effective October 21, 2001, through December 31, 2002, as follows:

1.  ALBEEANN CORPORATION
D.B.A. MCDONALD’S NO. 7205
10750 S.W. 67 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33156
OWNER: ANTHONY A. GREENWOOD, PRESIDENT

2.  ARGO MANAGEMENT, INC.
FORMERLY MCFOOD MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC.
4961 S.W. 74 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: ALEX C. RODRIGUEZ, PRESIDENT

3.  BURGER KING NO. 17
12790 N.W. 7 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33168
OWNER: MARY MURPHY, C.E.O.

4.  BURGER KING NO. 17
12790 N.W. 7 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33168
OWNER: MARY MURPHY, C.E.O.

5.  COMBO ENTERPRISE, INC.
10750 S.W. 67 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33156
OWNER: ANTHONY A. GREENWOOD, PRESIDENT

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

7.  EASTLAND ENTERPRISES, INC.
D.B.A. CHECKERS
6692 N.W. 186 STREET
MIAMI LAKES, FL 33015
OWNER: DONNA J. SIMS, PRESIDENT

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

9.  KING’S BEST, INC.
5730 S.W. 100 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33156
OWNER: MARIANELA M. ARAN, PRESIDENT

10.  KING’S BEST, INC.
5730 S.W. 100 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33156
OWNER: MARIANELA M. ARAN, PRESIDENT

11.  MAEWOOD FOOD, INC.
D.B.A. MCDONALD’S NO. 6589
10750 S.W. 67 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33156
OWNER: ANTHONY A. GREENWOOD, PRESIDENT

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

13.  STICKCORPORATION
D.B.A. MCDONALD’S NO. 14768
10750 S.W. 67 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33156
OWNER: ANTHONY A. GREENWOOD, PRESIDENT

14.Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the estimated amount of $842,613.

G-66 RENEW BID NO. 216-ZZ05 – INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES CATALOG DISCOUNT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 216-ZZ05 – INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES CATALOG DISCOUNT, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of industrial equipment and supplies, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective October 11, 2001, through October 10, 2002, as follows:

1.  ACCREDITED LOCK AND DOOR HARDWARE COMPANY
1161 PATERSON PLANK ROAD
SECAUCUS, NJ 07094
OWNER: RONALD WEAVER, PRESIDENT

2.  ACE LOCK AND SECURITY SUPPLY
565 RAHWAY AVENUE
UNION, NJ 07083
OWNER: AVA CHERKES, SECRETARY

3.  ACTION BOLT AND TOOL COMPANY
P.O. BOX 12156
212 NEWMAN ROAD
LAKE PARK, FL 33403
OWNER: REINHOLD WURTH, C.E.O.

4.  ADAPTO PROGROUP
625 EAST 10 AVENUE
HIALEAH, FL 33010
OWNER: RICHARD ELLIOTT, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

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

6.  APPLIED INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES
3030 NORTH ANDREWS AVENUE EXTENSION
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33064
OWNER: DAVID L. PUGH, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

7.  ARMCHEM INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
3563 N.W. 53 COURT
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33309
OWNER: ANDREW BRAHMS, PRESIDENT

8.  ATHURST AMERICA, INC.
D.B.A. METAL SUPERMARKETS
2460 N.W. 17 LANE
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33064
OWNER: BRUCE H. ATYEO, PRESIDENT

9.  BISCAYNE ELECTRIC AND HARDWARE DISTRIBUTORS
1140 N.W. 159 DRIVE
MIAMI, FL 33169
OWNER: VICKI SPELTON, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD/
SECRETARY/DIRECTOR (WF)

10.  THE C.J. DOWLING COMPANY, INC.
2930A-1 N.W. COMMERCE PARK DRIVE
BOYNTON BEACH, FL 33426
OWNER: JOHN J. DOWLING, VICE PRESIDENT

11.  CONDO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY, INC.
3615 EAST 10 COURT
HIALEAH, FL 33013
OWNER: JOSE G. ESPINOLA, PRESIDENT

12.  DOUGLAS EQUIPMENT COMPANY
7124 N.W. 72 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: DANTE FONDA, PRESIDENT

13.  ELECTRIC IMAGE MEDIA SYSTEMS
3223 N.W. 10 TERRACE, #607
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33309
OWNER: RON WEBER, PRESIDENT

14.  ELECTROPOWER UTILITY SALES COMPANY
13552 S.W. 129 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33186
OWNER: IVONNE L. CABRERA, PRESIDENT (WF)

15.  FLORIDA BEARINGS, INC.
3164 NORTH MIAMI AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33127
OWNER: BRUCE MARCHETTI, PRESIDENT

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

17.  GRAYBAR ELECTRIC
2111 N.W. 22 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33142
OWNER: R.A. REYNOLDS, PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR

18.  JADEMAR CORPORATION
10125 N.W. 116 WAY, SUITE 10
MIAMI, FL 33178
OWNER: JOSEPH A. DE MARTINO, JR.
PRESIDENT/TREASURER

19.  JOHNSTONE SUPPLY
150 N.W. 176 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33169
OWNER: MARK HICKS, PRESIDENT

20.  KLINGSPOR ABRASIVES, INC.
P.O. BOX 2367
HICKORY, NC 28601
OWNER: CHRISTOPH KLINGSPOR, PRESIDENT

21.  LEHMAN PIPE AND PLUMBING SUPPLY
230 N.W. 29 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33127
OWNER: DENNIS J. LEHMAN, PRESIDENT

22.  MAINTENANCE WAREHOUSE
P.O. BOX 509055
SAN DIEGO, CA 92150
OWNER: LARRY MARMON, PRESIDENT

23.  METER-TREATER, INC.
1349 SOUTH KILLIAN DRIVE
LAKE PARK, FL 33403
OWNER: STANLEY ALLINA, C.E.O./PRESIDENT

24.  MIDWEST TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS
2600 BRIDGEPORT DRIVE
SIOUX CITY, IA 51111
OWNER: LINDA A. FLOM, C.E.O. (WF)

25.  MSC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY COMPANY
2810 N.W. 79 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33122
OWNER: MITCHELL JACOBSON, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.

26.  NORTHERN TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
10576 S.W. 8 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33174
OWNER: DON KOTULA, C.E.O.

27.  RADIOSHACK.COM, L.P.
300 WEST 3 STREET, SUITE 1300
FORT WORTH, TX 76102-2905
OWNER: LEONARD H. ROBERTS
CHAIRMAN/PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

28.  REXEL CONSOLIDATED ELECTRICAL SUPPLY
5701 N.W. 35 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33142
OWNER: GILLES P. GUINCHARD
CHAIRMAN/PRESIDENT

29.  SEARS INDUSTRIAL SALES
A DIVISION OF SEARS ROEBUCK AND COMPANY
P.O. BOX 934759
MARGATE, FL 33093
OWNER: ALAN LACY
PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR/CHAIRMAN

30.  SECURITY SALES COMPANY
3443 N.W. 107 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33167
OWNER: DENNIS COOPER, PRESIDENT

31.  SOUTHERN LOCK AND SUPPLY COMPANY
P.O. BOX 1980
PINELLAS PARK, FL 33777-1667
OWNER: MARVIN CUTSON, C.E.O.

32.  SOS METAL PRODUCTS, INC.
2945 EAST TIOGA STREET
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134
OWNER: MILT SOSKIN

33.  Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $701,434.08.

G-67 RENEW BID NO. 253-ZZ02 – PRIVACY LATTICE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 253-ZZ02 – PRIVACY LATTICE, to purchase, at a firm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of privacy lattice, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective October 1, 2001, through September 30, 2002, as follows:

1.  THE HOME DEPOT
7797 WEST FLAGLER STREET
MIAMI, FL 33144EST. $ 46,765.88
OWNER: ARTHUR M. BLANK, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

2.  Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $46,765.88.

G-68 AWARD BID NO. 218-AA05 – DOOR HARDWARE DISCOUNT BID

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 218-AA05 – DOOR HARDWARE DISCOUNT BID, to purchase, at firm discounts, quantities, as may be required, of door hardware, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective September 12, 2001, through September 11, 2002, as follows:

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

2.  MAYFLOWER SALES COMPANY, INC.
614 BERGEN STREET
BROOKLYN, NY 11238
OWNER: WILLIAM SWETOW, PRESIDENT

3.  SOUTHERN LOCK AND SUPPLY COMPANY
P.O. BOX 1980
PINELLAS PARK, FL 33780-1980
OWNER: DAVID F. MATTHIES, PRESIDENT

4.  Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $334,085.72.

G-69 PARTIAL AWARD BID NO. 186-AA09 – TOOLS, SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT, CUSTODIAL II

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 186-AA09 – TOOLS, SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT, CUSTODIAL II, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of custodial tools, supplies and equipment, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective September 12, 2001, through September 11, 2002, as follows:

1.  AFP INDUSTRIES, INC.
4436 S.W. 74 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33155 EST. $ 88,748.00
OWNER: VIVIAN C. CASTELLANOS, PRESIDENT (HF)

2.  CALICO INDUSTRIES, INC.
9045 JUNCTION DRIVE
ANNAPOLIS JUNCTION, MD 20701-2005EST. $ 5,094.00
OWNER: FRANK JARET, PRESIDENT

3.  COLONIAL PAPER COMPANY, INC.
P.O. BOX 310
SILVER SPRINGS, FL 34489-0310 EST. $ 8,715.20
OWNER: GAIL TUCK, PRESIDENT (WF)

4.  DADE PAPER AND BAG COMPANY
2323 N.W. 72 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33122 EST. $ 4,816.50
OWNER: IRVING GENET
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD/C.E.O.

5.  PYRAMID SCHOOL PRODUCTS
6510 NORTH 54 STREET
TAMPA, FL 33610-1908 EST. $ 4,577.30
OWNER: JOHN O. MILLER, VICE PRESIDENT

6.  RIDER DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
BOX 126506
HIALEAH, FL 33012 EST. $ 3,654.00
OWNER: JORGE PELAEZ, PRESIDENT (HM)

7.  WEXFORD LABS, INC.
325 LEFFINGWELL AVENUE
KIRKWOOD, MO 63122 EST. $ 80,467.80
OWNER: J. OWEN FLYNN, PRESIDENT

8.  Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount $196,072,80.

G-70 AWARD BID NO. 207-AA09 – SHIRTS AND JACKETS, SCHOOL MONITOR

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 207-AA09 – SHIRTS AND JACKETS, SCHOOL MONITOR, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of school monitor shirts and jackets, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective September 12, 2001, through September 11, 2002, as follows:

1.  ALBERT BOOKER
2040 N.W. 195 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33056 EST. $ 5,607.50
OWNER: ALBERT BOOKER, C.E.O.

2.  SUNSHINE PROMOTIONS AND MARKETING, INC.
1314 CROTON COURT
WESTON, FL 33327 EST. $ 11,499.40
OWNER: ABIGAIL M. TIEFENTHALER, PRESIDENT

3.  Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $17,106.90.

G-71 AWARD BID NO. 168-AA02 – OVERHEAD GARAGE DOOR/FURNISH AND INSTALL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 168-AA02 – OVERHEAD GARAGE DOOR/FURNISH AND INSTALL, to furnish and install, at a firm price, an overhead garage door, for Redland Vehicle Maintenance, effective September 12, 2001, as follows:

1. AMERICAN OVERHEAD DOOR COMPANY, INC.
9101 N.W. 105 CIRCLE
MIAMI, FL 33178 $ 29,529.00
OWNER: JAMES YOUNG, PRESIDENT

2. The award amount shall not exceed $29,529.

G-72 RENEW BID NO. 021-ZZ01M/WBE – ARMED SECURITY GUARD SERVICES II

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 021-ZZ01M/WBE – ARMED SECURITY GUARD SERVICES II, to purchase, at firm unit prices, services, as may be required, of armed security guard services, for various schools and departments for the zone between Flagler Street and Coral Way, during the term of the bid, effective October 1, 2001, through September 30, 2002, as follows:

1.  GABRIEL SECURITY CORPORATION, INC.
16359 N. W. 57 AVENUE
MIAMI LAKES, FL 33014 EST. $ 217,368.75
OWNER: ADEBOLA G. ADEIFE, PRESIDENT (AM)

2.  Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $217,368.75.

G-73 RENEW BID NO. 025-ZZ04 – SECURITY LOCKING DEVICES: COMPUTERS AND VARIOUS EQUIPMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 025-ZZ04 – SECURITY LOCKING DEVICES: COMPUTERS AND VARIOUS EQUIPMENT, to provide and install, at firm educational discounts, quantities, as may be required, of security locking devices, for computers and various equipment, during the term of the bid, effective October 20, 2001, through October 19, 2002, as follows:

1.  ADVANCED BUSINESS COMPUTERS, INC.
1523 N.W. 89 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: VIVIAN KLEIN, C.E.O.

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

3.  COMARK GOVERNMENT EDUCATION SALES, INC.
218 EAST ORANGE AVENUE
LAKE WALES, FL 33853
OWNER: PHIL CORCORAN, CHAIRMAN

4.  COMPU-GARD, INC.
P.O. BOX 469
SWANSEA, MA 02777
OWNER: PETER G. LEITE, PRESIDENT

5.  DALY COMPUTERS, INC.
7-1 METROPOLITAN COURT
GAITHERSBURG, MD 20878
OWNER: RYAN T. YU, PRESIDENT

6.  LOGICAL BUSINESS SYSTEMS, INC.
6840 S.W. 28 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: BENNETT A. TRAVAR, PRESIDENT

7.  MICRO SECURITY SOLUTIONS, INC.
15931 N.W. 49 AVENUE
MIAMI LAKES, FL 33014
OWNER: STEPHEN DE MOLINA, PRESIDENT

8.  Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $706,865.

G-74 RENEW BID NO. 245-ZZ09 – DUST CONTROL SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 245-ZZ09 – DUST CONTROL SERVICES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of dust control services, for various schools and departments, during the term of the bid, effective October 13, 2001, through October 12, 2002, as follows:

1.  AMERICA’S DUST BUSTERS, INC.
222 N.E. 68 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33138  EST. $ 205,897.97
OWNER: MANLIO RUIZ
PRESIDENT/GENERAL MANAGER

2.  Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $205,897.97.

G-75 PARTIAL AWARD BID NO. 138-AA01 – SCHOOL OFFICE FURNITURE CATALOG DISCOUNT BID

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 138-AA01 – SCHOOL OFFICE FURNITURE CATALOG DISCOUNT BID, to purchase, at a firm percentage discount from current manufacturers’ price lists, quantities, as may be required, of new school/office furniture, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective August 22, 2001, through August 21, 2003, as follows:

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

2.  ADAPTO PRO GROUP
625 EAST 10 AVENUE
HIALEAH, FL 33010
OWNER: ROBERT GREGORY, PRESIDENT

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

4.  B AND B FURNITURE INSTALLATION SERVICES, INC.
6508 FLETCHER STREET
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33023-2132
OWNER: BEVERLY N. EMERSON
SECRETARY/TREASURER

5.  BUY-RITE OFFICE FURNITURE
1013 EAST HILLSBORO BOULEVARD
DEERFIELD BEACH, FL 33441
OWNER: E. HENDERSON, PRESIDENT

6.  C.A.J. AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
807 TYLER STREET
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33019
OWNER: TERRY L. JOHNSON, PRESIDENT (WF)

7.  COMMERCIAL OFFICE FURNITURE OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC.
3001 WEST MCNAB ROAD
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33069
OWNER: ROSE GIGLIO, PRESIDENT

8.  CONTEMPORARY INTERIORS, INC.
2626 N.W. 35 STREET
OCALA, FL 34475
OWNER: DAVID SILK, PRESIDENT

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

10.  DEMARIA HOLDING, INC.
D.B.A. MARK PRODUCTS
14218 S.W. 136 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33186
OWNER: ALBERT DEMARIA, PRESIDENT

11.  DESIGNERS SERVICE BUREAU, INC.
15951 S.W. 41 STREET, SUITE 200
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33331
OWNER: JAN STARK, PRESIDENT (WF)

12.  E AND K MARKETING GROUP, INC.
2263 WEST NEW HAVEN AVENUE, #336
WEST MELBOURNE, FL 32904
OWNER: SHARON J. OLSON, PRESIDENT

13.  ENVIRONETICS, INC.
900 EAST INDIANTOWN ROAD
JUPITER, FL 33477
OWNER: JORGE MONTEIRO, PRESIDENT

14.  ERNIE MORRIS ENTERPRISES, INC.
P.O. BOX 818
BUSHNELL, FL 33513
OWNER: RONALD E. MORRIS, PRESIDENT

15.  FLORIDA OFFICE SYSTEMS
6135 N.W. 167 STREET, SUITE E-1
MIAMI LAKES, FL 33015
OWNER: LES GALLOWAY, PRESIDENT

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

17.  HIGHSMITH CONTRACT SALES GROUP, LLC.
WEST 5527 HIGHWAY 106
FORT ATKINSON, WI 53538
OWNER: DUNCAN HIGHSMITH, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

18.  J. C. WHITE OFFICE FURNITURE
10125 N.W. 19 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: VICKI IRWIN, PRESIDENT (WF)

19.  KNOLL, INC.
3930 N.E. 2 AVENUE, SUITE 101
MIAMI, FL 33137
OWNER: KASS BRADLEY, PRESIDENT

20.  KRUEGER INTERNATIONAL, INC.
1330 BELLEVUE STREET
GREEN BAY, WI 54302
OWNER: RICHARD RESCH, PRESIDENT

21.  LEADEX CORPORATION
4731 S.W. 75 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: FRANK J. FONSECA, PRESIDENT (HM)

22.  LIBRARY INTERIOR OF FLORIDA, INC.
20685 N.W. 26 COURT
BOCA RATON, FL 33434
OWNER: HOWARD EKBLAD, PRESIDENT

23.  M. HANSON AND COMPANY, INC.
1626 NORTH FEDERAL HIGHWAY
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33305
OWNER: MARK HANSON, PRESIDENT

24.  NBB OFFICE ENVIRONMENTS
6500 NORTH POWERLINE ROAD
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33309
OWNER: CLEMENTE BEDUSA, PRESIDENT

25.  NEWTON SEATING COMPANY, INC.
P.O. BOX 2858
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32203-2858
OWNER: MICHAEL C. BATES, PRESIDENT

26.  OFFICE DIMENSIONS, INC.
2 N.E. 39 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33137-3630
OWNER: MARK D. STERN, PRESIDENT

27.  OFFICE SYSTEMS OF FLORIDA, INC.
10800 N.W. 103 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33178
OWNER: CHUCK S. WILLIAMS, PRESIDENT

28.  REPUBLIC DRILL
D.B.A. SATCO SUPPLY
2021 WEST COUNTY ROAD, C-2
ST. PAUL, MN 55113
OWNERS: PETER FIELD, PRESIDENT

29.  SCHOOLHOUSE PRODUCTS, INC.
P.O. BOX 1388
PALM HARBOR, FL 34682
OWNER: WALTER POSUSTA, PRESIDENT

30.  SCHOOL SPECIALTY FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT
DIVISION
100 PARAGON PARKWAY
MANSFIELD, OH 44903
OWNER: PUBLICLY HELD COMPANY

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

32.  SPECTRUM INDUSTRIES, INC.
1600 JOHNSON STREET
P.O. BOX 400
CHIPPEWA FALLS, WI 54729-0400
OWNER: DAVID HANCOCK, PRESIDENT

33.  SPLIT ROCK SUPPLY
1014 BERWYN ROAD
ORLANDO, FL 32806
OWNER: MARK BENNETT, VICE PRESIDENT

34.  SUN OFFICE FURNITURE
910 S.W. 2 PLACE
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33069
OWNER: IRWIN KIRSNER, PRESIDENT

35.  TRENDWAY CORPORATION
P.O. BOX 9016
HOLLAND, MI 49422-9016
OWNER: MARK GROULX, PRESIDENT

36.  THOMAS W. RUFF AND COMPANY OF FLORIDA, INC.
3201 COMMERCE PARKWAY
MIRAMAR, FL 33025
OWNER: JACK GORMAN, CHAIRMAN

37.  UNIVERSAL SEATING COMPANY
10421 ST. AUGUSTINE ROAD
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32257
OWNER: BARRY M. SCHUSTER, PRESIDENT

38.  UNIQUE FURNISHINGS, LTD.
13811 U.S. HIGHWAY 19 NORTH
CLEARWATER, FL 33764
OWNER: COLLEEN WESTOVER RABE, PRESIDENT (WF)

39.  VIRCO, INC.
HIGHWAY 65 SOUTH
CONWAY, AR 72032
OWNER: ROBERT VIRTUE, PRESIDENT

40.  Reject items as delineated in the official agenda.

41.  Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $10,568,781.12.

G-76 RENEW BID NO. 001-AA06 – PAPER: MULTIPURPOSE XEROGRAPHIC I

G-77 RENEW BID NO. 002-AA06M/WBE – PAPER, MULTIPURPOSE XEROGRAPHIC II

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 002-AA06M/WBE – PAPER, MULTIPURPOSE XEROGRAPHIC II, to establish a pre-approved list of vendors, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of multipurpose xerographic paper, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective September 13, 2001, through September 12, 2002, as follows:

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

2.  THE BEAR GROUP, INC.
18520 N.W. 67 AVENUE, #230
MIAMI, FL 33015
OWNER: RAYMOND DUNN, SR., PRESIDENT (AM)

3.  DISTRICT HEALTHCARE AND JANITORIAL SUPPLY, INC.
10302 N.W. SOUTH RIVER DRIVE, BAY #24
MEDLEY, FL 33178
OWNER: PERNELL J. WILLIAMS, PRESIDENT/C.E.O. (AM)

4.  GLOBAL ASSOCIATES
8034 WILES ROAD, SUITE 125
CORAL SPRINGS, FL 33067
OWNER: AGNES OYEWALE, PRESIDENT (AM)

5.  Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $4,704.26.

G-78 AWARD BID NO. 001-BB04 – ON-SITE SERVICE FOR TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

G-79 AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 228-AA10 – OUTSIDE AGENCIES TO OPERATE APPLIED TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS FOR LOW-INCOME AND/OR INCARCERATED YOUTH (REBID)

G-80 AWARD BID NO. 231-AA07 – ON-SITE REFUELING OF VEHICLES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 231-AA07 – ON-SITE REFUELING OF VEHICLES, to purchase, at a firm service charge, with escalation/de-escalation fuel charges, based on the Oil Price Information Service (OPIS) average price, 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.  MACMILLAN OIL COMPANY OF FLORIDA
2955 EAST 11 AVENUE
HIALEAH, FL 33013 EST. $ 224,651.94
OWNER: AMANCIO ALONSO, PRESIDENT

2.  Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $224,651.94.

G-81 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE OTHER ENTITY BIDS FOR PURCHASES OVER $100,000

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management, to utilize the Florida Department of Education Bid No. 2001-19, to purchase 152 school buses, for a total amount of $9,998,289.

G-82 APPROVE PAYMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, APPROVE payment to Core Knowledge Foundation, for workshops and educational services rendered to Miami Edison Middle School for a total amount of $17,950.

G-83 REQUEST APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL AWARDS ON TERM BIDS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, APPROVE the supplemental awards on the following term bids, inasmuch as the estimated requirements, previously awarded by the Board, will be exceeded before the bid terms expire.

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Bid No. 176-XX10 – ELEVATOR SERVICE CONTRACT, to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, inspections, repairs and maintenance of elevators and chairlifts for various Miami-Dade County Public Schools locations, for Maintenance, during the term of the bid, effective March 17, 2001, through March 16, 2002. This supplemental award is requested due to unanticipated repairs of the two-way communication systems within the elevator cab for thirty (30) schools, to avoid citations by Miami-Dade County Building Department. Additionally, the elevators located in the School Board Annex Building required replacement of the hydraulic jack cylinder.

Fund Source

- 0100 – General

M/WBE Eligibility

- None

 

1.  THYSSEN KRUPP ELEVATOR CORPORATION
7481 N.W. 66 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: JOHN BRANDT, PRESIDENT
ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL

$ 272,937.46
$ 0
$ 125,000.00

H. DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

H-1 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AUTHORIZING SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN WAIVERS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the proposed MDCPS/UTD Memorandum of Understanding authorizing School Improvement Plan waivers, effective September 12, 2001.

I. DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT: MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY

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

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

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

b)  declare Solo Air Conditioning & Heating, Co. and Zurqui Construction Services, Inc. as not eligible for prequalification at this time and authorize the Superintendent to officially inform the contractors of such ineligibility.

I-2 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH SOUTH FLORIDA INNER CITY GAMES AND FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY FOR EDUCATIONAL SERVICES THROUGH THE MIDDLE SCHOOL ENRICHMENT 21ST CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTERS GRANT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with South Florida Inner City Games for $44,715 and Florida International University for $30,000 for educational services through the Middle School Enrichment 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant, from October 1, 2001 through June 14, 2002. No local funds are required.

I-3 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT A DONATION VALUED AT $400,000, FOR COMPUTERS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT, SOFTWARE, SNACKS, SUPPLIES, CURRICULUM MATERIALS, AND PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS FROM SOUTH FLORIDA INNER CITY GAMES FOR USE IN MIDDLE SCHOOL ENRICHMENT (MSE) AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to a donation valued at $400,000, for computers and related equipment, software, snacks, supplies, curriculum materials, and professional artists from South Florida Inner City Games for use in Middle School Enrichment (MSE) after-school programs and summer camps. No local funds required.

I-4 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 01-35 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 15-19, 2001, AS NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH WEEK

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt Resolution No. 01-35 proclaiming the week of October 15-19, 2001, as National School Lunch Week.

J. DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT: SCHOOL OPERATIONS

J-1 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR STUDENTS TO TRAVEL OUT-OF-STATE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the out-of-state field trip to Whitwell, Tennessee, for students at Palmetto and Southwood middle schools, October 8, 2001 through October 9, 2001.

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 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TAKE ACTION ON THE SUPERINTENDENT’S EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, take action on the Superintendent’s Employment Agreement as follows:

1)  Discuss the Superintendent’s performance;

2)  Determine by majority vote that the Superintendent’s performance is either satisfactory or unsatisfactory;

3)  If the Board’s determination is that the Superintendent’s performance is satisfactory, then give the Superintendent a vote of confidence;

4)  If the Board’s determination is that the Superintendent’s performance is unsatisfactory, then act upon the Superintendent’s Employment Agreement by majority vote to either terminate the Superintendent for unsatisfactory performance or establish prescriptive goals and performance objectives for the Superintendent to achieve during the next succeeding year;

5)  If the Board’s vote is to terminate the Superintendent’s Employment Agreement, then the Board should determine the effective date of termination.

6)  If the Board’s vote is to establish prescriptive goals and performance objectives, the Board must determine the manner for establishing such goals and objectives, either by authorizing the Board Attorney to retain an expert consultant in this area or by determining that the Board will establish at a public meeting its own goals and objectives without a consultant. The Board should also determine the time frame for establishing said goals and objectives.

K-3 PARTICIPATION OF MIAMI-DADE PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN WORLDLINK 2001: GAINING THE GLOBAL EDGE, A 24-HOUR CYBERSPACE SUMMIT ON OCTOBER 23-24, 2001, MARKING UNITED NATIONS DAY

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. KROP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize participation in WORLDLINK 2001: Gaining the Global Edge, a 24-hour cyberspace summit on October 23-24, 2001, making United Nations Day.

K-4 THAT ROBERT MORGAN TECHNICAL ARTS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL BE RENAMED TO ROBERT MORGAN EDUCATIONAL CENTER

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. COBO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, change the name of Robert Morgan Technical Arts Senior High School to Robert Morgan Educational Center.

K-5 REQUEST FOR A FEASIBILITY STUDY TO PILOT A “LEARNING-ON-THE-GO” PROGRAM

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. INGRAM: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to conduct a feasibility study for a pilot program in which educational videos are provided to elementary school children while riding the bus to and from school.

K-6 PROPOSED 2002 LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM OF THE SOUTH FLORIDA CONSORTIUM OF SCHOOL BOARDS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. KAPLAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt the proposed 2002 Legislative Program of the South Florida Consortium of School Boards or modify as deemed appropriate.

K-7 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PARTICIPATE IN THE 2002 FAST TRACT INITIAL MASTER BOARD PROGRAM OFFERED BY THE FLORIDA SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION

K-8 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RESCIND AWARD OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PROGRAM FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2002

K-9 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 01-31 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, COMMENDING MR. ED O’DELL FOR HIS OUTSTANDING SUPPORT IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE CRITICAL INCIDENT RESPONSE TRAINING PLAN VIDEO

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. INGRAM: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 01-31 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commending Mr. Ed O’Dell for his outstanding support in the development of the Critical Incident Response Training Plan Video.

K-10 DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO INCLUDE, IN THE 2002 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITY PACKET, SUPPORT OF LEGISLATION AMENDING CURRENT FLORIDA STATUTES REGARDING CONVERSION CHARTER SCHOOLS

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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