CHANGES TO MEETING AGENDA
AS OF 02-13-02

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

The complete agenda may be reviewed by visiting the Citizen Information Center in room 158 of the School Board Administration Building, 1450 N.E. 2nd Avenue, weekdays between 8:00 am and 4:30 p.m.. Telephone 305-995-1128.

 
AGENDA ITEMS WITHDRAWN AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA:

D-30 COMMISSIONING OF SANTOS/RAIMUNDEZ ARCHITECTS, P.A. AS DESIGN CRITERIA PROFESSIONAL (DCP) FOR- NEW STATE SCHOOL "NNN" (PROTOTYPE) AT SOUTH MlAMl SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, AND SlTE WAIVER
PROJECT # A-0747

RECOMMENDED:  That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida commission the firm of Santos/Raimundez Architects, P.A, as design criteria professional for State School "NNN" (prototype) at South Miami Senior High School, and approve a site waiver, for the following considerations:

1)  a lump sum basic fee of $440,000 which represents approximately 3.40% of the construction cost;

D-31 COMMISSIONING OF REYNOLDS, SMITH AND HILLS, INC., AS DESIGN CRlTERlA PROFESSIONAL (DCP) FOR STATE SCHOOL "YY" AT HOWARD D. MCMILLAN MIDDLE SCHOOL
PROJECT # A-0821

Staff has completed the selection process for three Design Criteria Professionals (DCP) to provide design criteria services for new Elementary, Middle & Senior High School prototypes.

Staff has completed the selection process for three Design Criteria Professionals (DCP) to provide design criteria services for new Elementary, Middle & Senior High School prototypes.

1)  a lump sum basic fee of $240,500 which represents approximately 3.34% of the construction cost;

G-3 RESOLUTION NO. I, 2001-02 CONTRACTED PROGRAMS FUND MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA:

Official Agenda 02/13/02

B-6 INITIATION OF ARBITRATION TO SETTLE CONTROVERSY AND CLAIM FOR MONEY DAMAGES ARISING FROM JOINT USE OF POLO PARK IN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH

The City of Miami Beach (“City”) and The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida (“M-DCPS”), entered into a Joint Use Agreement, dated January 20,1994, to provide and make available recreational programs, activities and facilities at Polo Park for the mutual use and benefit of M-DCPS and the City. The City and M-DCPS are in controversy over a demand by the City for payment of certain costs associated with alleged corrective work the City claims is necessary at Polo Park. The City is requesting M-DCPS to absorb costs for the corrective work in the amount of $270,000.00. M-DCPS is in disagreement with the City’s cost estimate, and the parties have been
unable to negotiate a settlement of the disagreement.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the initiation of arbitration in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association to settle the controversy and claim by the City of Miami Beach for payment of corrective work arising from joint use of Polo Park in the City of Miami Beach.

D-6 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO PAY REAL ESTATE TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS

Staff of the Division of Governmental Affairs, Land Use Policy and Acquisition (Staff) has conducted research relative to outstanding property taxes alleged by Miami-Dade County (County) to be owed by the School District (District) in connection with real estate purchases, spanning the last decade.

1. the Superintendent of Schools or his designee implement steps 1 through 4, as noted above; and to

J-12 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION No. 02-10 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE FLORIDA CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT PROPOSED BY MR. ALEX PENELAS, MAYOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF UNIVERSAL PRE-KINDERGARTEN PROGRAMS

There are 953,181 children in the State of Florida under the age of five. Of those children almost 160,000 live in Miami-Dade County. According to Mayor Penelas’ Universal Pre-kindergarten Whitepaper, 30% of the children in Miami-Dade County entering kindergarten are not ready for school socially, emotionally, and cognitively.

ACTION PROPOSED BY PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
approve Resolution No. 02-10 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, supporting the Florida
Constitutional Amendment proposed by Mr. Alex Penelas, Mayor of Miami-Dade County, Florida, for the
implementation of universal pre-kindergarten programs for all four-year-old children.

J-13 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 02-11 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DESIGNATING MARCH 2002 AS CELTIC-AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH TO BE CELEBRATED IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

The descendants of immigrants from Ireland, Scotland, Wales and Galicia in Spain, as well as others of Celtic ancestry, have a long and distinguished history in the United States. They have made invaluable contributions to this country. Therefore, it is appropriate that the Board adopt the suggested resolution designating March 2002 as Celtic-American Heritage Month to be celebrated in all of Miami-Dade County’s Public Schools. This designation prompts our diverse community to become aware of, recognize and celebrate the many historic, cultural, social, educational and economic contributions, Celtic-Americans have made to the United States.

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 02-l 1 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, designating March 2002 as Celtic-American Heritage Month to be celebrated in all of Miami-Dade County’s public schools.

AGENDA ITEMS REVISED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA:

C-14 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO EXPAND THE PRESENT CONTRACT WITH WOMEN IN NEED OF GREATER STRENGTH (W.I.N.G.S.) FOR LIFE, SOUTH FLORIDA, APPROVED ON THE BOARD MEETING OF JUNE 20, 2001, FROM 20 STUDENTS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $120,680, TO 30 STUDENTS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $145,820; EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 14, 2002 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2002

In compliance with Section 230.23 (4)(c), (j), and (n), Florida Statutes, Miami-Dade County Public Schools Bureau of Adult/Vocational, Alternative and Dropout Prevention Programs and Deborah’s Way, a nonprofit organization in Miami-Dade County, have developed contractual agreements providing educational and related services for school-age students. Since June 2001, the Department of Juvenile Justice has increased allocations for ten additional students to said program. These students will be eligible for funding through the Florida Education Finance Program (FEFP). This program is funded yearly at 95 percent of the earned FTE. Supervision of this program is provided by the principal of the Educational Alternative Outreach Program.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to expand the present contract with Women in Need of Greater Strength (W.I.N.G.S.) for Life, South Florida, for 10 additional students, in an amount not to exceed $25,140, increasing the yearly contract from $120,680 to an amount not to exceed $145,820; effective February 14, 2002 through June 30, 2002.

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

D-5 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH ADMINISTRATIVE SITE PLAN REVIEW APPLICATION NO. 02-01, GULFSIDE DADELAND, LTD. (WILLIAMSON CADILLAC PROPERTY) FOR A CONTRIBUTION IN ADDITION TO EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES 

Introduction
Gulfside Dadeland, Ltd. (Applicant) is requesting an Administrative Site Plan Review for a mixed-use development on a 7.43-acre property currently occupied by Williamson Cadillac (Property). The property is located at the southeast corner of North Kendall Drive and Dadeland Boulevard.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a new Declaration of Restrictions for Administrative Site Plan Review Application No. 02-01, Gulfside Dadeland, Ltd. (Williamson Cadillac Property) for a contribution in addition to educational facilities impact fees, under the terms and conditions set forth above.

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

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

E-3 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO WAIVE THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE INTERVIEW AND THE REVIEW COMMITTEES OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE 6Gxl3-4A-1.16, ASSIGNMENT, TRANSFER, AND APPOINTMENT-NON-SCHOOL SITE ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS; AND AUTHORIZE THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE INTERVIEW AND REVIEW COMMITTEES FOR THE POSITION OF ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR, FOOD AND NUTRITION, MEP PAY GRADE 24

Authorization of the Board is requested to waive Section II-D and F, of School Board Rule 6Gx13-4A-.16, Assignment, Transfer, and Appointment-Non-School Site Administrative Positions, for the position of Administrative Director, Food and Nutrition, MEP pay grade 24.

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

a. waive the membership of the Interview and the Review Committees found in Section II, D and F. School Board Rule 6Gx13-4A-1.16, A s s i g n m e n t , Transfer, and Appointment-Non-School Site Administrative Positions, for the position of Administrative Director, Food and Nutrition, MEP pay grade 24; and

E-5 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-FIELD TEACHERS FOR INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO TEACH-OUT-OF-FIELD IN THE BASIC K-12 PROGRAM, EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT EDUCATION, GIFTED EDUCATION, K-12 VOCATIONAL EDUCATION, AND ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES FOR THE 2001-2002 SCHOOL YEAR, FTE SURVEY 3

State Board of Education Rule 6A-I .0503 F.A.C. requires that instructional personnel assigned to teach out-of-field be approved by the School Board. Although many teachers appearing on the Out-of-Field Report are teaching only one class period out-of-field, Board approval is required by State Statute. All teachers who are teaching out-of-field are being monitored to insure compliance toward receiving appropriate certification within the required timeline.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the list of Out-of-Field Teachers for instructional personnel assigned to teach out-of-field in the Basic K-l 2 Program, the Exceptional Student Education Program, Gifted Education, the K-l 2 Vocational Education Program, and English for Speakers of Other Languages Program, for the 2001-2002 school year, FTE Survey 3.

G-61 REQUEST APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL AWARDS ON TERM BIDS

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

J-5 DIRECT SUPERINTENDENT TO REVIEW SCHOOL BOARD RULES AND LABOR CONTRACT PROVISIONS REGARDING EXTENDED PROFESSIONAL LEAVE WITHOUT PAY TO PROVIDE SPECIFIC GUIDELINES FOR GRANTING AND DENYING PROFESSIONAL LEAVE, AND CONSIDER DENYING EXTENDED PROFESSIONAL LEAVE TO EMPLOYEES WHO REQUEST SAID LEAVE WHILE BEING EMPLOYED WITH OUTSIDE ENTITIES THAT ARE DOING BUSINESS WITH THE SCHOOL BOARD

Board Rule 6Gx13-4E-1.09, states that employees on extended professional leave without -pay may engage "in activities for which no college credit is granted provided it is determined by the Superintendent of Schools or designee that these activities will enhance the employee’s professional competence." However, this rule does not provide specific guidelines forming the basis for granting or denying this type of leave.

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to review School Board Rules and labor contract provisions regarding extended professional leave without pay, and provide recommendations for amending same in order to establish clear guidelines for the granting or denial of extended professional to employees who will be employed with firms doing business with the school district.

AGENDA ITEMS REPLACED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA:

A-1 SUPERINTENDENT’S REORGANIZATION AND RESTRUCTURING OF OFFICES WITHIN THE SCHOOL DISTRICT

revised replacement

A-1 SUPERINTENDENT’S REORGANIZATION AND RESTRUCTURING OF OFFICES WITHIN THE SCHOOL DISTRICT

C-2 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO IMPLEMENT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR THE 2002 SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAM, INCLUDING ALTERNATIVE DELIVERY PILOT SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS K-8 AND
THE COLLABORATIVE PARKS AND RECREATION INITIATIVE, FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS JULY 8, 2002 THROUGH JULY 30, 2002, AND FOR SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS JULY 8, 2002 THROUGH AUGUST 13, 2002

LEGISLATIVE ACTION AND FUNDING FOR THE 2002 SUMMER PROGRAM

Lacking necessary action by the State Legislature, funding of the 2002 Summer School Program is not finalized. The Governor’s budget continues the summer program within the Supplemental Academic Instruction (SAI) Program. The SAI Program permits these funds to be used for an extended school year, after school instruction, tutoring, extended
day, and/or mentoring programs.

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

(1) authorize the implementation of educational programs for the 2002 Summer School Program, including the Alternative Delivery Pilot Summer Camp Programs K-8 and the Collaborative Parks and Recreation Initiative, for elementary schools and middle schools July 8,2002 through July 30,2002, and for senior high schools July
8, 2002 through August 13, 2002;

C-9 REQUEST FOR SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY CHARTER SCHOOL

The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approved the charter school application for Downtown Development Authority Charter School on December 13, 2000, and authorized the Superintendent to negotiate the charter school contractual agreement with the applicant for a term of ten (10) years commencing with the 2002-2003 school year. The Charter School Contract Review Committee met on February 7, 2002, and by a majority vote, made a recommendation for approval of the charter school contractual agreement.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the charter school contractual agreement with Downtown Development Authority Charter School, for a period of ten years, commencing on the first day of the 2002-2003 school year.

E-13 SUSPENSION AND REDIRECTION OF EMPLOYEE
LUIS C. GARCIA - DIRECTOR I  
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

On February 12, 2002, the Superintendent of Schools sent the following letter to Mr. Luis C. Garcia:
I am exercising my responsibility as Superintendent of Schools and recommending to The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, at its scheduled meeting of February 13, 2002, that the School Board suspend you for 30 workdays, and accept your request for career redirection from your current position as Director I at Department of Transportation, to the position of Coordinator I, effective at the close of the workday, February 13, 2002, for just cause, including, but not limited to: misconduct in office; violation of School Board Rule 6Gx13-4A-1.21, Responsibilities and Duties; and violation of M-DCPS Assigned Vehicles Procedures.

RECOMMENDED: That effective February 13, 2002, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Luis C. Garcia for 30 workdays and accept his request for career redirection from his current position as Director I at Department of Transportation to the position of Coordinator I; waiving the right to a hearing.

E-14 DEMOTION OF EMPLOYEE
LOUIS ALLEN, JR. - SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
MIAMI JACKSON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

G-2 RESOLUTION NO. 1, 2001-02 CAPITAL OUTLAY FUNDS MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW

This Capital Outlay Resolution will recognize new revenues, changes to appropriations, and various changes in object codes made since budget adoption.

1. Approve Resolution No. I, 2001-02 Capital Outlay Budget Funds Mid-Year Budget Review, 

(a) recognizing new revenues and other sources, 

(b) amending appropriations, and

(c) documenting changes in object codes, as described above and summarized on page 5 of 6.

G-92 PARTIAL AWARD BID NO. 119-AA11 - AUDIO VISUAL, TELEVISION, RADIO, STUDIO EQUIPMENT, CCTV AND PERIPHERALS - CATALOG DISCOUNT

The purpose of this bid, opened on July 10, 2001, is to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm discounts, quantities, as may be required, of audio visual, television, radio, studio equipment, cctv and peripherals, for various schools and departments. This is a term bid which states that the Board may purchase quantities, as may be required, at the unit price bid, but is not obligated to purchase any guaranteed amount, and was under protest for six months. Of 443 vendors sent bid forms or card notices of this advertised bid, 95 responded with 23 bids meeting specifications (not all vendors bid all items), and 38 no bids.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 119-AA11 - AUDIO VISUAL, TELEVISION, RADIO, STUDIO EQUIPMENT, CCTV AND PERIPHERALS - CATALOG DISCOUNT, to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm discounts, quantities, as may be required, of audio visual, television, radio, studio equipment, cctv and peripherals, for various schools and departments, during the term of the bid, effective February 13, 2002, through February 12, 2003, as follows:

J-11 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 02-08 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENDORSING MARCHAS “MUSIC IN OUR SCHOOLS MONTH” TO BE CELEBRATED IN ALL OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY’S PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Involvement with music, from performance to appreciation, provides valuable experience that broadens students’ understanding, perception and aesthetic sense of the world around them. Additionally, it plays an important part in intellectual development.

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. BETSY H. KAPLAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 02-08 of the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorsing March as "Music in Our Schools Month" to be celebrated in all of Miami-Dade County’s public schools.