The School Board publishes MINUTES of its meetings as soon as possible after each meeting. The EXCERPTS from the latest meeting are provided below as an unofficial review of the actions taken. Citizens may arrange to review the official minutes by calling the Department of Information Services at 995-1126.

Excerpts from Unofficial Minutes of January 16, 2002  Board Meeting

APPROVED            Minutes of the December 12, 2001 School Board meeting.

101,857            A-1            AUTHORIZED            The Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with the Florida Sterling Council to implement in selected Miami-Dade County Public Schools organizational units, the business navigator portion of the Florida Sterling Criteria for Organizational Performance Excellence, at a cost not to exceed $35,000 from January 17, 2002 through March 1, 2002; and granted an exception to School Board Rule 6Gx13-3F-1.021.

101,858            A-2            AUTHORIZED            The Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with the Florida Sterling Council, as specified in Board-approved grants, to provide services to support the implementation of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools Performance Excellence Paradigm (PEP), at a cost  not to exceed $150,000, from January 17, 2002 through March 31, 2002; and granted an exception to School Board Rule 6Gx13-3F-1.021.

101,859            A-3            RATIFIED                 The Amendment between the Miami-Dade County Public Schools and the Dade County School Maintenance Employee Committee.  This Amendment is effective October 1, 2001 through September 30, 2002.

101,860            A-4            RATIFIED                 The Amendment between the Miami-Dade County Public Schools and the Dade County School Administrators’ Association. This Amendment is effective July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002.

********            A-5            WITHDREW                Request for approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Pay Reduction Plan.

********            A-6            WITHDREW            Request to establish an Efficiency and Competition Committee.

101,861            B-1            ENTERED   Its final order in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Patrick Buday, DOAH Case No. 01-2482, adopting the Administrative Law Judge’s Recommended Order affirming the suspension and dismissal of Patrick Buday, as its final order.

101,862            B-2            AUTHORIZED            The Superintendent to enter into the settlement agreement in the case of John Newmark v. The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, U.S.D.C. Case No. 00-4468-Civ-Moore.  The settlement will release the School Board from all claims including damages, attorneys’ fees and costs.

101,863            B-3            ENTERED   Its final order in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Frank F. Ferguson, DOAH Case No. 01-2112, adopting the Administrative Law Judge’s Recommended Order affirming the suspension and dismissal of Frank F. Ferguson as its final order.

101,864            B-4            AUTHORIZED            The Superintendent to enter into the settlement agreement in the case of Tonya Tarpley v. Miami-Dade County School Board and Carroll E. Williams, U.S.D.C. Case No. 00-3177-CIV-GRAHAM.  The settlement will release the School Board from all claims including damages, attorneys’ fees and costs.

101,865            B-5            APPROVED The settlement agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Ories Rambo, DOAH Case No. 01-4444.

101,866            B-20            AUTHORIZED            The Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings, in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, to amend Board Rule 6Gx13-3E-1.22, Food and Nutrition Service.

101,867            B-21            ADOPTED            Amended Board Rule 6Gx13-5D-1.08, Maintenance of Appropriate Student Behavior, and the document, Procedures for Promoting and Maintaining a Safe Learning Environment, which is incorporated by reference and is part of this rule; and authorized the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective January 16, 2002.

101,868            B-22            ADOPTED            Amended Board Rule 6Gx13-6A-1.26, Instructional Materials and Resources, and authorized the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective January 16, 2002.

101,869            B-23            ADOPTED            Amended Board Rule 6Gx13-6A-1.46, Magnet Programs/Schools, and authorized the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective January 16, 2002.

101,870            B-24            AUTHORIZED            The initiation of rulemaking proceedings, in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, to repeal School Board Rule 6Gx13-5A-1.021, Admission Policy at Henry S. West Laboratory School; and to promulgate new School Board Rule 6Gx13-5A-1.022, Admission to Henry S. West Laboratory School, A Professional Development School.

101,871            B-25            ADOPTED            Amended Board Rule 6Gx13-4D-1.022, Manual of Procedures for Managerial Exempt Personnel, and the document, Manual of Procedures for Managerial Exempt Personnel (MEP), which is incorporated by reference and is a part of this rule, and authorized the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective January 16, 2002.

101,872            B-26            AUTHORIZED            The Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings, in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, to amend Board Rule 6Gx13-8C-1.23, School Board Committee Structure.

101,873            C-1            AUTHORIZED            The Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with Florida International University’s Institute for Workforce Competitiveness (IWC), which will provide external program evaluation technical support services for the One Community One Goal®, South Florida Annenberg Challenge Grant application, in an amount not to exceed $50,000, from January 17, 2002 through December 31, 2002.  The appropriation for this item is included in the 2001-2002 Adopted Budget.

101,874            C-2            AUTHORIZED            The Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with Ms. Josefa L. Carvajales, to provide technical liaison support for the One Community One Goal®, South Florida Annenberg Challenge Grant for Financial Services, in an amount not to exceed $37,000, from January 17, 2002 through June 30, 2002; and granted an exception to School Board Rule 6Gx13-3F-1.021.

101,875            C-3            AUTHORIZED            The Superintendent to participate in a pilot program with Pearson Education in the use of electronic textbooks.  The only cost to the district will be substitute coverage.

101,876            C-4            AUTHORIZED            The Superintendent to enter into a cooperative agreement with the Cutler Ridge Mall General Partnership, Inc., for the purpose of holding the South Florida Science and Engineering Fair at the Cutler Ridge Mall, from February 10, 2002 through February 15, 2002.  No local funds are required.

101,877            C-5            APPROVED                The 2001 – 2002 Educational Excellence School Advisory Council Membership Rosters.  No local funds are required. 

101,878            C-6            AUTHORIZED            The Superintendent to enter into contractual agreement with Scholastic, Inc., to purchase and use the Scholastic Reading Inventory Test as part of the Comprehensive Reading Plan, in an amount not to exceed $595,935, from January 17, 2002 through June 30, 2004.  The appropriation for the May 2002 Scholastic Reading Inventory is included in the 2001-2002 Adopted Budget. Appropriations for subsequent administrations will be included in future budgets. 

101,879            C-11            AUTHORIZED            The Superintendent to issue a Request for Proposals from agencies to provide Respiratory Therapist, Registered Nurse, and Licensed Practical Nurse services for the education of exceptional students, from July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003; and approved a selection committee to evaluate the submitted proposals.

101,880            C-30            AUTHORIZED            The expulsion of the student specified in the supplemental material SM-24 (2001/2002).

101,881            C-31            AUTHORIZED            The expulsion of the student specified in the supplemental material SM-32 (2001/2002).

101,882            C-32            AUTHORIZED            The expulsion of the student specified in the supplemental material SM-46 (2001/2002).

101,883            C-33            AUTHORIZED            The expulsion of the student specified in the supplemental material SM-62 (2001/2002).

101,884            C-34            AUTHORIZED            The expulsion of the student specified in the supplemental material SM-65 (2001/2002).

101,885            C-35            AUTHORIZED            The expulsion of the student specified in the supplemental material SM-68 (2001/2002).

101,886            C-36            AUTHORIZED            The expulsion of the student specified in the supplemental material SM-70 (2001/2002).

101,887            C-37            AUTHORIZED            The expulsion of the student specified in the supplemental material SM-71 (2001/2002).

101,888            C-38            AUTHORIZED            The expulsion of the student specified in the supplemental material SM-75 (2001/2002).

101,889            C-39            AUTHORIZED            The expulsion of the student specified in the supplemental material SM-76 (2001/2002).

101,890            C-40            AUTHORIZED            The expulsion of the student specified in the supplemental material SM-77 (2001/2002).

101,891            C-41            AUTHORIZED            The expulsion of the student specified in the supplemental material SM-79 (2001/2002).

101,892            C-42            AUTHORIZED            The expulsion of the student specified in the supplemental material SM-80 (2001/2002).

101,893            C-43            AUTHORIZED            The expulsion of the student specified in the supplemental material SM-82 (2001/2002).

101,894            C-44            AUTHORIZED            The expulsion of the student specified in the supplemental material SM-87 (2001/2002).

101,895            C-45            AUTHORIZED            The expulsion of the student specified in the supplemental material SM-89 (2001/2002).

101,896            C-46            AUTHORIZED            The expulsion of the student specified in the supplemental material SM-91 (2001/2002).

101,897            C-47            AUTHORIZED            The expulsion of the student specified in the supplemental material SM-92 (2001/2002).

101,898            C-48            AUTHORIZED            The expulsion of the student specified in the supplemental material SM-95 (2001/2002).

101,899            C-49            AUTHORIZED            The expulsion of the student specified in the supplemental material SM-96 (2001/2002).

101,900            C-50            AUTHORIZED            The expulsion of the student specified in the supplemental material SM-100 (2001/2002).

101,901            C-51            AUTHORIZED            The expulsion of the student specified in the supplemental material SM-113 (2001/2002).

101,902            C-52            AUTHORIZED            The expulsion of the student specified in the supplemental material SM-116 (2001/2002).

101,903            C-53            AUTHORIZED            The expulsion of the student specified in the supplemental material SM-118 (2001/2002).

101,904            C-55            AUTHORIZED            The expulsion of the student specified in the supplemental material  BAVADPP  Case No. 007AD(01-02).

********              C-56            WITHDREW                Request to expel the student specified in the supplemental material BAVADPP Case No. 009AD(01-02).

101,905            C-57            AUTHORIZED            The expulsion of the student specified in the supplemental material BAVADPP  Case No. 03AD(01-02).

101,906            C-58            AUTHORIZED            The expulsion of the student specified in the supplemental material BAVADPP  Case No. 06AD(01-02).

101,907            D-1            AUTHORIZED            The Chair and the Secretary to execute a grant of easement agreement with Florida Power and Light Company, as described, at the Richmond Heights Middle School site.

101,908            D-2            AUTHORIZED            The Superintendent, or his designee, to execute a third lease amendment with the Miami Shores/Barry University “Connected Learning Community” (CLC), Inc., for the use of six Board-owned portable classrooms, for an additional one-year period commencing July 1, 2002 and ending June 30, 2003, at an annual rental amount of $35,568, and under the terms and conditions set forth.

101,909            D-3            RATIFIED                    The prior administrative approval of credit of Educational Facilities Impact Fees for Applications (1-30) as delineated in the report labeled Exhibit “A”.

101,910            D-4            AUTHORIZED            The Superintendent to accept conveyance of a 1.7 net acre school site at the northwest corner of N.W. 87^th Avenue and N.W. 164^th Street, as a voluntary contribution over and above impact fees, subject to clear title and payment by the School District of real property taxes in the amount of $6,522.32, if a tax  exemption for that period cannot be obtained from the Miami-Dade County Tax Collector’s office.

101,911            D-26            COMMISSIONED            The firm of James B. Pirtle Construction Company, Inc., to provide Construction Management (CM) At-Risk services for the relocatable classroom replacement project, with an estimated construction cost of $20,000,000 for the considerations delineated in the Official Agenda.

101,912            D-27            COMMISSIONED            The firm of Brown & Brown Architects to perform architectural/engineering services for a new prototypical Primary Learning Center (PLC “Y”) at Marjory Stoneman Douglas Elementary School, with an estimated construction cost of $2,380,000, for the considerations delineated in the Official Agenda.

101,913            D-28            AUTHORIZED            The Superintendent to issue Request for Proposals (RFP) for the selection of one or more firms for cost-estimating services for a two-year term; and approved 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.

101,914            D-29            AUTHORIZED            The Superintendent to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the selection of one or more firms for construction scheduling services; and approved 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.

101,915            D-30            AUTHORIZED            The Chair and Secretary to execute the Absolute Bill of Sale for water and waste-water facilities at the Eugenia Thomas/State School “A” Elementary School site in favor of Miami-Dade County.

101,916            D-31            AUTHORIZED            The Chair and Secretary to execute the Absolute ill of Sale for wastewater facilities at the Melrose Elementary School site in favor of Miami-Dade County.

101,917            D-32            TERMINATED            The contract with JV Construction Corp. for Project No. A-0527/A-0527A, Thomas Jefferson Middle; and required that Hartford Fire Insurance Company of Hartford, Connecticut take over the project and complete the work.

101,918            D-33            APPROVED               Change Order No. 2 on Project No. 0051-BB, Design-Build, Mays Middle School, for a time extension of 656 days.

101,919            D-34            CONFIRMED              Change Order No. 4 on Project No. A-0405, Additions, Remodeling and Renovations, Miami Lakes Technical Senior High School, for an additional cost of $59,491.

101,920            D-35            CONFIRMED            Final Change Order No. 4 on Project No. A-0490, Addition, Renovation and Remodeling, William A. Chapman Elementary School, for a credit of $11,550.

101,921            D-36            CONFIRMED            Final Change Order No. 4 on Project No. A-0536, Additions and Renovations, Miami Gardens Elementary School, for additional cost of $2,298.

101,922            D-37            CONFIRMED            Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A-0544, Addition, Remodeling and Renovation, Norland Elementary School, for an additional cost of $41,144 and a time extension of 156 days.

101,923            D-38            CONFIRMED            Final Change Order No. 3 on Project No. KS-0036, Fire Alarm System Upgrade, Biscayne Elementary School, for an additional cost of $966.

101,924            D-39            CHANGED*              The name of Allapattah Elementary School to Lenora B. Smith Elementary School; and recommended that the name of Miami Douglas MacArthur Senior High School-South not be changed.

*            Amended from Lenora B. Smith Elementary School, to Lenora Braynon Smith Elementary School.

101,925            D-40            AWARDED                Project No. LV9999-39, Fire Alarm System Replacement, Charles R. Hadley Elementary School and Project No. LV9999-44, Fire Alarm System Replacement, Sweetwater Elementary School, on the basis of Base Bid in the amount of $388,593 to the low bidder:  Simplex Time Recorder Company, 3801 Commerce Parkway, Miramar, Florida 33025.

101,926            D-41            AUTHORIZED            The Superintendent to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the selection of one or more firms to provide geotechnical, construction materials testing and environmental assessment services for a two year term; and approved 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.

101,927            D-42            COMMISSIONED            The firm of Turner Construction Company to provide Construction Management (CM) At-Risk services for the districtwide fire safety upgrade project, for the considerations delineated in the Official Agenda.

101,928            D-43            COMMISSIONED            The firm of Wolfberg Alvarez & Partners, as DCP, to perform architectural/engineering services for the relocatable classroom replacement project at various sites throughout the District for the considerations delineated in the Official Agenda.

101,929            D-44            COMMISSIONED            The firm of Spillis Candela DMJM, as DCP, to perform architectural/engineering services for the relocatable classroom replacement project at various sites throughout the District for the considerations delineated in the Official Agenda.

101,930            D-45            COMMISSIONED            The firm of Earl Hagood, Inc. to provide HVAC Test & Balance Services for a two-year period, commencing January 17, 2002 through January 16, 2004, for the stated terms and conditions [in the Official Agenda].  The second year of the contract is at the Board’s option; therefore the one-year extension must be approved and ratified by the Board prior to its commencement.

********            D-46            WITHDREW            Request for authorization to increase the amount of funds for replacement of relocatables.

********            D-47            WITHDREW            Request for authorization to select a design criteria professional for a prototype middle school.

********            D-48            WITHDREW            Request for authorization to select a design criteria professional for a prototype senior high school.

101,931            E-1            APPROVED            The instructional and noninstructional appointments, reassignments, leaves, and separations as included in Personnel Action Listing 911.

101,932            E-2            APPROVED            The recommendation for appointment and lateral transfer, as delineated in the Official Agenda, to be effective January 7, 2002, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.

101,933            E-3            AUTHORIZED            Suspension and the initiation of dismissal proceedings against Ms. Henrietta Dolega, Teacher at William A. Chapman Elementary School, effective at the close of the workday on January 16, 2002, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

101,934            E-4            ACCEPTED            The resignation of Mr. James W. Austin, Custodian at Barbara Hawkins Elementary School, effective at the close of the workday on January 16, 2002.

********            E-5            WITHDREW            Request to accept the resignation of Mr. Christopher L. James, Security Monitor at Biscayne Gardens Elementary School. 

101,935            E-6            AUTHORIZED            The suspension of Ms. Reina M. Torres, School Bus Driver at Central East Transportation Center, for 10 workdays without pay, effective at the close of the workday on January 16, 2002.

101,936            E-7            AUTHORIZED            The suspension of Ms. Zelda R. Oates, School Bus Driver at Northeast Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, effective at the close of the workday on January 16, 2002, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

101,937            E-8            WITHDREW*            Request for suspension and the initiation of dismissal proceedings against Mr. Luis C. Garcia, Director I at Department of Transportation, effective at the close of the workday on January 16, 2002, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

*          Withdrawn during the meeting.  Bargaining agent requested a 30-day extension until the next Board meeting.  The Superintendent stipulated that the affected employee would be on leave without pay until that time.

101,938            E-9            AUTHORIZED            Suspension and the initiation of dismissal proceedings against Mr. Robert C. Seitz, Computer Specialist at North Miami Senior High  School, effective at the close of the workday on January 16, 2002, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

101,939            F-1            AUTHORIZED            The Superintendent to enter into a cooperative agreement with Miami-Dade County, Head Start Division of the Community Action Agency, to operate four prekindergarten programs for students eligible for Title I services, effective as of July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002.  The appropriation for this cooperative agreement is included in the 2001-2002 Title I budget under Program 4905.

101,940            F-2            AUTHORIZED            The acceptance of a grant award from the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners, and the entering into a contractual agreement, in the amount of $3,000, with Miami-Dade County Department of Human Services to implement a behavior modification program; Project Cycle: January 17, 2002 through September 30, 2002; and an extension of same for up to one year, as delineated in the Official Agenda.

101,941            F-3            AUTHORIZED            A contractual agreement with the Institute for School Innovation, Inc., in the amount of $157,867, to receive funding for the Project CHILD Enhancement Program; Project Cycle: January 17, 2002 through June 30, 2003; and an extension of same for up to one year, as delineated in the Official Agenda.

101,942            F-4            AUTHORIZED            The acceptance of a grant award from the Florida Department of Education, in the amount of $50,000, for funding under the Senior Adult Learners Program; Project Cycle: January 30, 2002 through June 30, 2002; and an extension of same for up to one year, as delineated in the Official Agenda.

101,943            F-5            AUTHORIZED            The acceptance of a grant award and the entering into a contractual agreement with Jack-son Memorial Hospital/Public Health Trust of Miami-Dade County, in the amount of $215,000, to fund the dental clinic at Lindsey Hopkins Technical Education Center for $130,000, and at Robert Morgan Educational Center for $85,000; Project Cycle: October 1, 2001 through September 30, 2002; and an extension of same for up to one year, as delineated in the Official Agenda.

101,944            G-1            APPROVED                Resolution No. 01-48, requesting the State Board of Education of Florida to issue capital outlay bonds on behalf of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, for the purpose of financing the cost of capital outlay projects described in Section 1(b) therein.

101,945            G-11            RECEIVED               The Monthly Financial Report for November 2001.

101,946            G-12            AUTHORIZED            The Superintendent to extend the current Procurement Credit Card contract through July 7, 2002.

101,947            G-21            REAPPOINTED       The continuing voting members [Ms. Susan Racher and Mr. Mike Brown] for calendar year 2002; authorized the Superintendent of Schools to appoint the non-voting members to the Investment Advisory Committee; and appointed Board Vice Chair Dr. Michael Krop to participate as a member on the Investment Advisory Committee for calendar year 2002.

101,948            G-22            RECEIVED               The annual report of the activities of the Investment Advisory Committee for 2001.

101,949            G-61            APPROVED            The supplemental awards on the following term bids: Bid No. 088-AA01 – Student Desks; and Bid No. 126-ZZ02 – Grease Trap, Septic Tank and Storm Drain Pump Out and Repair Services, as delineated in the Official Agenda.

101,950            G-62            RECEIVED   The report of purchases made utilizing other government bids, as delineated in the Official Agenda.

101,951            G-63            AUTHORIZED            The termination and re-awarding of Bid No. 109-AA11 – Fire Alarm Services Contract III (Rebid), as delineated in the Official Agenda, effective January 16, 2002.

101,952            G-64            AUTHORIZED            The renewal of Bid No. 106-ZZ02 – Tree Trimming and Fence Line Clearing, as delineated in the Official Agenda, effective February 9, 2002 through February 8, 2003.

101,953            G-65            AUTHORIZED            The renewal of Bid No. 116-ZZ02 – Sod: Supply, Furnish and Install North Of Flagler (Rebid), as delineated in the Official Agenda, effective February 9, 2002 through February 8, 2003.

101,954            G-66            AUTHORIZED            The renewal of Bid No. 008-ZZ03 – Milkshakes, Ice Cream, Ice Milk Products and Fruit Juice Bars, as delineated in the Official Agenda, effective February 13, 2002 through February 12, 2003.

101,955            G-67            AUTHORIZED            The renewal of Bid No. 083-AA02 – Carpet and Supplies, as delineated in the Official Agenda, effective April 1, 2002 through March 31, 2003.

101,956            G-68           REJECTED                Bid No. 020-BB02 – Security Grilles (Supply Only), to permit rebidding, using revised specifications.

101,957            G-69            AWARDED                Bid No. 219-AA05 – Electrical Conduit, Copper Wire and Cable, as delineated in the Official Agenda, effective February 1, 2002 through January 31, 2003.

101,958            G-70            AWARDED                Bid No. 015-BB02M/WBE – Floor Tiles and Supplies, as delineated in the Official Agenda, effective March 1, 2002 through February 28, 2003.

101,959            G-71            AUTHORIZED            The renewal of Bid No. 168-ZZ09 – Tools, Supplies and Equipment, Custodial, as delineated in the Official Agenda, effective February 14, 2002 through February 13, 2003.

101,960            G-72            AUTHORIZED            The renewal of Bid No. 059-AA06 – Pest Control Supplies, as delineated in the Official Agenda, effective February 14, 2002 through     February 13, 2003.

101,961            G-73            AWARDED                Bid No. 031-BB03 – School Cafeteria Tray, Five (5) Compartments, as delineated in the Official Agenda, effective January 16, 2002 through January 15, 2004.

101,962            G-74            AUTHORIZED            The renewal of Bid No. 089-ZZ07 – Auto-Body Repairs - Cars, Light and Medium Trucks, as delineated in the Official Agenda, effective February 9, 2002 through February 8, 2003.

101,963            G-75            AUTHORIZED            The renewal of Bid No. 025-AA07 – Original Equipment Manufacturer’s (OEM) Parts for School Bus Bodies, as delineated in the Official Agenda, effective January 17, 2002 through January 16, 2003.

101,964            G-76            AUTHORIZED            The renewal of Bid No. 100-ZZ03–Fresh Delivered Submarine Sandwiches, A La Carte, as delineated in the Official Agenda, effective February 9, 2002 through February 8, 2003.

101,965            G-77            AUTHORIZED            The renewal of Bid No. 100-XX04 – Pager Rental, as delineated in the Official Agenda, effective February 10, 2002 through May 9, 2002.

101,966            G-78            AUTHORIZED            The renewal of Bid No. 067-ZZ01 – Cash Registers, as delineated in the Official Agenda, effective March 15, 2002 through March 14, 2003.

101,967            G-79            AUTHORIZED            The renewal of Bid No. 039-AA07 – Industrial/Technology Education Equipment and Supplies, Catalog Discount, as delineated in the Official Agenda, effective February 14, 2002 through February 13, 2003.

101,968            G-80            AUTHORIZED            The renewal of Bid No. 055-AA06 – Physical Education/Athletic Equipment and Supplies, Catalog Discount, as delineated in the Official Agenda, effective February 14, 2002 through February 13, 2003.

101,969            G-81            AWARDED            Bid No. 102-AA07 – Personnel Lift, Portable, Aerial, as delineated in the Official Agenda, effective January 16, 2002 through January 15, 2003.

101,970            G-82            AWARDED             Request For Proposals No. 029-BB10 – Evaluation of The Educational Alternative Outreach Program (EAOP) Community-Based Organization Contracted Centers, to Billy F. Birnie, effective January 16, 2002.

101,971            G-83            AWARDED            Bid No. 232-AA09M/WBE – Custodial Floor Machines, as delineated in the Official Agenda, effective January 16, 2002 through January 15, 2003.

101,972            G-84            AUTHORIZED            The renewal of Bid No. 021-AA11 – Aerial Photography, as delineated in the Official Agenda, effective January 17, 2002 through January 16, 2003.

101,973            G-85            AWARDED            Bid No. 027-BB07 – Charter Bus Service In and Out of County, as delineated in the Official Agenda, effective January 16, 2002 through January 15, 2003.

101,974            G-86            AWARDED             Bid No. 226-AA10 – Replace Existing Combination Supply/Exhaust Fan at Redland Middle School, as delineated in the Official Agenda, effective January 16, 2002.

101,975            G-87            AWARDED            Bid No. 016-BB07 – After-School Activities Transportation Service, as delineated in the Official Agenda, effective January 16, 2002 through January 15, 2003.

101,976            G-88            AWARDED             Request For Proposals No. 049-BB10 – Travel Credit Card Program (Rebid), as delineated in the Official Agenda, effective January 16, 2002 through January 15, 2003.

101,977            G-89            AWARDED             Request For Proposals No. 026-BB10 – Evaluation of The Urban Systemic Program, to Educational Instruction Systems, Inc., effective January 16, 2002.

101,978            H-1            APPROVED            The  list of contractors for prequalification, and authorized staff to issue a certificate to each contractor, certifying prequalification for a period of one year.

101,979            I-1            AUTHORIZED            The Superintendent to enter into various contracts [as delineated in the Official Agenda] for graduation exercises, rehearsals, and associated costs of auxiliary services, which include, but are not limited to, stagehands, electricians, ushers, police, audiovisual equipment, plants, chairs, and parking, etc.; and to enter into agreements for indemnification of the graduation sites listed in the Official Agenda.

101,980            I-2            AUTHORIZED            The Superintendent to enter into a cooperative agreement with R. T. Professional Services, Inc., to provide dental practice management services for students at Madison Middle School, from January 16, 2002 through January 16, 2003.  There is no exchange of funds for these services.

101,981            J-1            DISCUSSED            New Business:  Board Members.

101,982            J-2            INSTRUCTED            The Superintendent to explore the feasibility of requesting joint use of certain park lands with the County for primary learning centers, and return with information and a plan of action at the meeting of February 13, 2002.

101,983            J-3            DIRECTED*            The Superintendent to review Board Rule 6Gx13-5D-1.08 – Maintenance of Appropriate Student Behavior and the Secondary Level – Code of Student Conduct; and revise recommend a revision to the rule to allow possession and use of cellular phones in selected areas outside of school buildings during non-school hours as designated by school principals.

*            Amended, as reflected above.

101,984             J-4            REQUESTED            The Superintendent to explore the feasibility of integrating the “WALKSAFE” Pedestrian Safety Program, developed by the University of Miami, Ryder Trauma Center, into the existing Miami-Dade County Public School’s Pedestrian/Bus Safety Education Program.

101,985            J-5            INSTRUCTED*            The Superintendent to initiate rulemaking procedures establishing Noon Friday before the monthly Board meeting as the deadline for Board members and administrative staff to submit the full content of the item they wish to bring to the Board for consideration.

*            Amended, as reflected above.

101,986            J-6            GRANTED                    Permission to accept two Metro K-9 Detector dogs for use by M-DCPS Police at no cost to the system.

101,987            J-7            INSTRUCTED            The Superintendent to conduct a feasibility study on the need of weekly TV and Radio Public Information programs.

101,988            J-8            APPROVED                Resolution No. 02-04 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commending City of North Miami Beach Police Chief William B. Berger, for being elected president of the International Association of Chiefs of Police and for his many contributions to keeping this school district’s facilities, students and employees in North Miami Beach safe.

101,989            J-9            APPROVED                Resolution No. 02-03 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Dr. Nontombi Naomi Tutu for her outstanding leadership and humanitarian efforts.

101,990            J-10            APPROVED            Resolution No. 02-02 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorsing February 2002 as National Black History Month and supporting infusion of African-American history across the curriculum throughout the school year.

101,991            J-11            APPROVED*            Resolution No. 02-01 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Jose Marti, Cuba’s greatest educator, hero, poet, statesman, and martyred revolutionary, during a community celebration dedicated to his memory on Jose Marti Day, January 28, 2002.

*            Amended, to change the date of the celebration from January 28, 2002, to January 25, 2002.

 Adjourned

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