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April 17, 2002 The School Board publishes complete and summary versions of its meeting agendas. The summary agenda for the next Board meeting is 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 pm. Telephone 305-995-1128.
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA Miami, Florida OFFICIAL AGENDA APRIL 17, 2002 REGULAR BOARD MEETING 1:00 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK TO AN AGENDA ITEM listed for this meeting and/or the PUBLIC HEARING, to be conducted immediately following the conclusion of the regular agenda, should submit a written request to the Superintendent of Schools, 1450 N.E. Second Avenue, Room 158, Miami, Florida 33132, NO LATER THAN 4:30 P.M., MONDAY, APRIL 15, 2002. Pursuant to Board Rule 6Gx13-8C-1.17, a person not scheduled in advance to speak on a non-agenda topic must submit a written request to the Superintendent of Schools not later than 10:00 a.m. on the day of a regular Wednesday Board Meeting. The request must state the person’s name, address, subject and reason for asking emergency handling of the request, reason demonstrating good cause why the 4:30 p.m. Monday deadline was not met, and Board action requested. Board members present at the meeting must vote by a two-thirds (2/3) majority, for the person to be heard. Speakers List / Supplemental List will generally be posted on Tuesday PM or Wednesday AM prior to the meeting.
1:00 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION
AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: March 5, 7, 19, 21, 26 and 28, 2002 APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: March 13, 2002 AGENDA ITEMS RESERVED FOR CONSIDERATION PUBLIC HEARING
A. SUPERINTENDENT’S PRIORITY ITEMS A-1 UPDATE OF THE PLAN OF ACTION TO STAFF KEY ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the revised report, Plan of Action to Staff Key Administrative Positions. B. EDUCATION SCHOOLS OF CHOICE B-1 REQUEST FOR SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED SITE AND THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR AVENTURA CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL B-2 REQUEST FOR SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR BAYARD RUSTIN CHARTER SCHOOL B-3 REQUEST FOR SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH YOUTH CO-OP CHARTER SCHOOL RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the amendment to the Amended Charter School Contractual Agreement for Youth Co-Op Charter School beginning with the 2002-2003 school year to: 1. increase its enrollment capacity to 525 students; 2. add grades Kindergarten through fifth; and 3. extend the term for an additional 5 years through the 2007- 2008 school year. B-4 REQUEST FOR SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH CORAL REEF MONTESSORI CHARTER SCHOOL RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the amendment to the Amended Charter School Contractual Agreement for Coral Reef Montessori Academy Charter School beginning with the 2002-2003 school year to: 1. increase its enrollment capacity to 500 students; 2. add grades seven and eight; 3. change its location to SW 107 Avenue and 216 Street, Miami, Florida; and 4. change the Grading and Reporting of Students. B-5 REQUEST FOR SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENTS TO THE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS FOR DORAL ACADEMY AND DORAL ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami Dade County, Florida, approve the amendments to the contractual agreements for Doral Academy and Doral Academy High School to provide for enrollment preferences. B-6 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RECEIVE AND APPROVE THE BRIEFING PAPER: THE IMPACT OF PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County Florida, receive and approve the briefing paper: The Impact of Public Charter Schools in Miami-Dade County. EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT EDUCATION AND STUDENT SERVICES B-7 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS WITH REDLANDS CHRISTIAN MIGRANT ASSOCIATION HEAD START, THE HEAD START DIVISION OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY, AND THE HEAD START DIVISION OF THE MICCOSUKEE CORPORATION TO SERVE PREKINDERGARTEN CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES, FROM JULY 1, 2002 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2003 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to: 1. enter into cooperative agreements with Redlands Christian Migrant Association Head Start, the Head Start Division of the Miami-Dade County Community Action Agency, and the Head Start Division of the Miccosukee Corporation to serve preschool children with disabilities, from July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003; and 2. renew the cooperative agreements for up to two additional one-year periods. There is no exchange of funds. B-8 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAMS, PART C, TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO CHILDREN AGES BIRTH THROUGH TWO, FROM JULY 1, 2002 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2003 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to: 1. enter into a cooperative agreement with the Early Intervention Programs, Part C, to provide services to children ages birth through two, from July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003; and 2. renew the cooperative agreement for up to two additional one-year periods. There is no exchange of funds. B-9 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE SPECIALIZED ADOLESCENT CENTER OF CHILDREN’S HOME SOCIETY OF FLORIDA, TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES IN A RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAM, FROM JULY 1, 2002 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2003 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to: 1. enter into a cooperative agreement with the Specialized Adolescent Center of Children’s Home Society of Florida, to provide educational services to exceptional students in a residential treatment program, from July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003; and 2. renew the cooperative agreement for up to two additional one-year periods. There is no exchange of funds. B-10 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT $3,200, FROM THE DADE-MONROE REGIONAL COMPREHENSIVE SYSTEM OF PERSONNEL DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP TO PROVIDE SUBSTITUTE FUNDS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 20 TEACHERS TO ATTEND THE LINKING FORCES XI CONFERENCE, MAY 16-17, 2002 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept $3,200, from the Dade-Monroe Regional Comprehensive System of Personnel Development Partnership for substitute funds for a maximum of 20 teachers to attend the Linking Forces XI Conference, May 16-17, 2002. There is no exchange of funds. B-11 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS WITH CHILDREN’S REHAB NETWORK AND JACKSON INFANT TODDLER CENTER TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES IN PRESCRIBED PEDIATRIC EXTENDED CARE FACILITIES, FROM JULY 1, 2002 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2003 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to: 1. enter into cooperative agreements with the Children’s Rehab Network and Jackson Infant Toddler Center to provide services to children with disabilities in Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care facilities, from July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003; and 2. renew the cooperative agreements for up to two additional one-year periods. There is no exchange of funds. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION B-12 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO PARTICIPATE IN PROJECT R.E.A.L.M. (REALLY EXPLORING AND LEARNING METEOROLOGY) AND TO ACCEPT A DONATION OF WEATHER STATION EQUIPMENT AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FROM FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY (FSU), FROM MAY 1, 2002 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2004 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami‑Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to participate in Project R.E.A.L.M. (Really Exploring and Learning Meteorology) and to accept a donation of weather station equipment and professional development from Florida State University (FSU), from May 1, 2002 through December 31, 2004. No local funds are required. ADULT/VOCATIONAL, ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION B-20 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION TO ESTABLISH A CUSTOMER SERVICE COOPERATIVE TRAINING PROGRAM AT ROBERT MORGAN EDUCATIONAL CENTER, EFFECTIVE APRIL 18, 2002 THROUGH APRIL 18, 2003 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with the Whirlpool Corporation to establish a Customer Service Cooperative Training Program at Robert Morgan Educational Center, effective April 18, 2002 through April 18, 2003. No local funds are required. B-21 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO AMEND SCHOOL BOARD RULE 6Gx13- 6C-1.02, ADULT/VOCATIONAL EDUCATION SCHOOL CALENDAR - 2001-2002, TO REFLECT AN AMENDED BEGINNING/ENDING THIRD TRIMESTER START DATE FOR THE CURRENT SCHOOL YEAR EXPULSIONS B-30 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 06 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida: 1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-212 (2001/2002), 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 2001/2002 school year, the 2002 summer session, and the 2002/2003 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 Office of Adult/Vocational and Alternative Education. B-31 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida: 1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-213 (2001/2002), 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 2001/2002 school year, the 2002 summer session, and the 2002/2003 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 Office of Adult/Vocational and Alternative Education. B-32 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-214 (2001/2002), 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. B-33 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-215 (2001/2002), 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. B-34 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 07 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida: 1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-216 (2001/2002), 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 2001/2002 school year, the 2002 summer session, and the 2002/2003 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 Office of Adult/Vocational and Alternative Education. B-35 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida: 1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-220 (2001/2002), 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 2001/2002 school year, the 2002 summer session, and the 2002/2003 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 Office of Adult/Vocational and Alternative Education. B-36 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-222 (2001/2002), 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. B-37 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-230 (2001/2002), 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. B-38 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida: 1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-232 (2001/2002), 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 2001/2002 school year, the 2002 summer session, and the 2002/2003 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 Office of Adult/Vocational and Alternative Education. B-39 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-233 (2001/2002), 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. B-40 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 11 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-234 (2001/2002), 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. B-41 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida: 1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-241 (2001/2002), 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 2001/2002 school year, the 2002 summer session, and the 2002/2003 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 Office of Adult/Vocational and Alternative Education. TITLE I AND GRANTS B-65 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DONATION FROM THE ORACLE HELP US HELP FOUNDATION TO IMPLEMENT THE ORACLE PROMISE PROGRAM AT SUNSET PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PROJECT CYCLE: APRIL 18, 2002 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2002 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a donation from the Oracle Help Us Help Foundation to implement the Oracle Promise Program at Sunset Park Elementary School, Project Cycle: April 18, 2002 through June 30, 2002. No local funds are required. B-66 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE PEW CHARITABLE TRUSTS FOR FUNDING THE HIGH SCHOOL CIVIC ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVE, PROJECT CYCLE: JULY 1, 2001 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2003 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to: 1. accept a grant award from the Pew Charitable Trusts, in the amount of $100,000, for funding the High School Civic Engagement Initiative, Project Cycle: July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2003; 2. extend this grant award, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary, in order to fully expend the grant award and thus complete the scope of the project; and 3. direct Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board. B-67 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE WASHINGTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR FUNDING TO PROVIDE ASSESSMENT MATERIALS AND TRAINING TO EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT EDUCATION TEACHERS, PROJECT CYCLE: APRIL 18, 2002 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2002 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to: 1.
accept a grant award from the Washington County School District in the
amount of $15,500, for funding to provide alternate assessment materials and
training to exceptional student education teachers, Project Cycle: 2. extend this grant award , at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification of the granting agency, if deemed necessary, in order to fully expend the grant award and thus complete the scope of the project; and 3. direct Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board. B-68 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS FEDERAL GRANT PROGRAM AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH LIBERTY CITY CHARTER SCHOOL; PROJECT CYCLE: OCTOBER 15, 2001 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2002 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to: 1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education, in the total amount of $100,000, for funding under the Public Charter Schools Federal Grant Program and enter into a contractual agreement with Liberty City Charter School, in an amount not to exceed $96,340; Project Cycle: October 15, 2001 through June 30, 2002; 2. extend the grant award and contractual agreement, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary, in order to fully expend the grant award and thus complete the scope of the project; and 3. direct Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board. B-69 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN TO EXPAND THE “BULLY PROOFING YOUR SCHOOL” PROJECT, PROJECT CYCLE: APRIL 18, 2002 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2003 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to: 1. accept a grant award from the National Council of Jewish Women, in the amount of $5,000, to expand the “Bully Proofing Your School” project, Project Cycle: April 18, 2002 through June 30, 2003; 2. extend this grant award, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary, in order to fully expend the grant award and thus complete the scope of the project; and 3. direct Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board. B-70 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE TITLE I PROGRAM MODEL AT SIX PILOT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS, PROJECT CYCLE: APRIL 18, 2002 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2004 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent to implement the Title I Program Model at Six Pilot Schools: Project Cycle: April 18, 2002 through June 30, 2004. No local funds are required. The appropriation for the 2001-2002 portion of this item is included in the Title I budget for the current fiscal year. B-71 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO USE NEW TITLE I FUNDS IN TITLE I ELIGIBLE SCHOOLS TO FUND THE PREKINDERGARTEN PROGRAM FOR AT-RISK CHILDREN RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to use Title I funds to provide prekindergarten programs in Title I eligible schools. SCHOOL OPERATIONS B-75 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR STUDENTS TO TRAVEL OUT-OF-COUNTRY RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the out-of-country field trip to St. Petersburg, Russia for students at New World School of the Arts, from May 25, 2002 through June 2, 2002. C. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY C-1 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. AVERY G. NAIRN, DOAH NO. 01-2483 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, enter its final order in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Avery G. Nairn, DOAH Case No. 01-2483, adopting the Administrative Law Judge’s Recommended Order affirming the suspension without pay and dismissal of Avery G. Nairn. C-2 SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT ASSOCIATION FOR DISABLED AMERICANS, INC., ET AL. v. THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA – UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT CASE NO. 00-00249-CIV-LENARD/TURNOFF RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent to accept and execute the Settlement Agreement in the case of Association for Disabled Americans, Inc., et al. v. The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States District Court Case No. 00-00249-CIV-LENARD/TURNOFF. C-3 SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT ROMA CONSTRUCTION, INC. and FIREMAN’S INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY v. THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA – (Paul Bell Middle School) – Circuit Court, 11th Judicial Circuit, Case No. 97-05265 CA 27 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the Settlement Agreement and acceptance of the payment of $4,497,809.20 as set forth above, in the case of Roma Construction, Inc. and Fireman’s Insurance Company of Newark, New Jersey v. The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, Circuit Court of the 11th Judicial Circuit in and for Miami-Dade County, Florida, Case No. 97-05265 CA 27. C-4 EMPLOYMENT OF HECTOR JAMES MONTALVO AS ASSISTANT BOARD ATTORNEY RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve and authorize the execution of an employment agreement with Hector James Montalvo as Assistant Board Attorney for the period April 18, 2002 through June 30, 2002, at an annual salary of $90,000. BOARD RULES C-20 PROPOSED PROMULGATION OF NEW SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-8C-1.011, ROLE AND AUTHORITY OF THE SCHOOL BOARD AS LICENSEE/TRUSTEE OF WLRN-TV AND WLRN-FM RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt new School Board Rule 6Gx13-8C-1.011, Role and Authority of the School Board as Licensee/Trustee of WLRN-TV and WLRN-FM, and the document, Editorial Integrity Policy and Advisory Mechanisms for WLRN Public Television and Radio, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective April 17, 2002. C-21 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-8C-1.23, SCHOOL BOARD COMMITTEE STRUCTURE RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initial rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend School Board Rule 6Gx13-8C-1.23, School Board Committee Structure. C-22 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx-13-8C-1.16, MINUTES-BOARD MEETINGS RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Rule 6Gx13-8C-1.16, Minutes-Board Meetings, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective April 17, 2002. C-23 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULES: FINAL
READING 6Gx13-6A-1.02, ELEMENTARY AND
SECONDARY SCHOOL CALENDAR, 6Gx13-6C-1.02,
ADULT/VOCATIONAL EDUCATION SCHOOL CALENDAR, RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended Board Rules 6Gx13-6A-1.02, Elementary and Secondary School Calendar, 2002-2003, 6Gx13-6C-1.02, Adult/Vocational Education School Calendar, 2002-2003, 6Gx13-6A-1.021, Edison Schools Inc. – Henry E.S. Reeves Elementary School Calendar, 2002-2003, 6Gx13-6A-1.022, Extended Year School Calendar, 2002-2003, and 6Gx13-6A-1.023, Juvenile Justice Education Extended School Year Calendar, 2002-2003, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rules with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida. C-24 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-2C-1.083, EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES PLANNING, SITE SELECTION AND ACQUISITION, AND CONSTRUCTION RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Rule 6Gx13-2C-1.083, Educational Facilities Planning, Site Selection and Acquisition, and Construction, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective April 17, 2002. D. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS D-1 NEW BUSINESS: BOARD MEMBERS Individual Board members may present any new business for information and/or discussion. D-2 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 02-16 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE RECOGNITION OF MAY 2002 AND EVERY SUBSEQUENT MAY AS ASIAN-PACIFIC AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH, AND AUTHORIZING ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS TO FOSTER RELATED ACTIVITIES IN ALL MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. INGRAM: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 02-16 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, supporting the recognition of May 2002 and every subsequent May as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, and authorizing administrative actions to foster related activities in all Miami-Dade County Public Schools. D-3 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 02-17 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE RECOGNITION OF MAY 2002 AND EVERY SUBSEQUENT MAY AS HAITIAN AMERICAN HERITAGE/CULTURE MONTH AND AUTHORIZING ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS TO FOSTER RELATED ACTIVITIES IN ALL MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. INGRAM: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 02-17 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, supporting the recognition of May 2002 and every subsequent May as Haitian American Heritage/Culture Month, and authorizing administrative actions to foster related activities in all Miami-Dade County Public Schools. D-4 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO REVIEW THE CURRENT PROCUREMENT BIDDING PROCEDURES FOR BOTH REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS AND COMPETITIVE BIDS AND TO PROVIDE A REPORT TO THE BOARD AT THE MAY BOARD MEETING WITH RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPROVEMENTS AND POSSIBLE RULEMAKING AS TO THE MODEL PROCEDURES FOR BIDDING ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to review the current procurement bidding procedures for both requests for proposals and competitive bids and to provide a report to the Board at the May Board meeting with recommendations for improvements and possible rulemaking as to the model procedures for bidding. D-5 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO DEVELOP A PROCESS FOR THE INCLUSION OF AN OFFICIAL SCHOOL BOARD HISTORIAN TO ACCURATELY ARCHIVE SCHOOL BOARD RECORDS ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. INGRAM: Request that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to develop a feasibility study process for the inclusion of an Official School Board Historian to accurately archive School Board records. D-6 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 02-18 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING KRISTI HOUSE FOR ITS OUTSTANDING SOCIAL SERVICE WORK TO HELP ENSURE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF THE CHILDREN OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. INGRAM: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 02-18 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Kristi House for its outstanding social service work to help ensure the health and well-being of the children Miami-Dade County. D-7 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ESTABLISH CORAL WAY ELEMENTARY AS A K-8 CENTER ACTION PROPOSED BY MRS. MORSE: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to change the grade configuration of Coral Way Elementary School from grades K-5 to a K-8 Center upon completion of the construction of the Middle Learning Center. Funds for this project were included in the Five-Year Work Plan approved by the Board on September 12, 2001. No additional funds are being requested. D-8 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 02-19 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE EXEMPLARY EFFORTS OF THE FACULTY AND STAFF OF MIAMI SPRINGS SENIOR HIGH DURING THE 2001-2002 SCHOOL YEAR D-9 EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION AWARDS D-10 FLORIDA COALITION AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE D-11 WLRN-TV/WLRN-FM PROGRAM SELECTION PROCESS D-12 RECOGNITION OF SIMINE HEISE, PRINCIPAL AT MAYA ANGELOU ELEMENTARY E. BUSINESS FACILITIES PLANNING/CONSTRUCTION E-1 AUTHORIZATION TO TERMINATE AN ACCESS EASEMENT RUNNING SOUTHERLY THEN EASTERLY THROUGH A PORTION OF THE SUNSET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Termination of Access Easement which currently encumbers a portion of the Sunset Elementary School site, as discussed, and authorize the execution of said document. E-2 GRANT OF EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY AT THE NORTH BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute a Grant of Easement Agreement with Florida Power & Light Company as described at the North Beach Elementary School site. E-3 AUTHORIZATION TO EXPLORE THE FEASIBILITY OF A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI’S COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) AND THE SCHOOL BOARD FOR DEVELOPMENT AND JOINT USE OF THE BOARD-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 29 NW 13th STREET RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to: 1. further explore a possible collaborative effort with the City of Miami’s CRA for the redevelopment and joint use of the Board-owned property at 29 NW 13th Street; and 2. report back to the Board with findings and recommendations for the Board’s consideration and final action. E-4 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA AFFECTING A PORTION OF THE PARKING LOT AT WEST MIAMI MIDDLE SCHOOL IN ORDER TO FACILITATE THE RECONSTRUCTION OF CORAL WAY AND BRIDGE OVER THE CORAL GABLES CANAL RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the execution of the Temporary Construction Easement Agreement between the School Board and Miami-Dade County by the School Board Chair and the Superintendent of Schools for the temporary use of a portion of the parking lot at West Miami Middle School. E-5 STATUS OF JOINT USE AGREEMENTS WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR THE TROPICAL PARK COMMUNITY CENTER AND THE A.D. BARNES PARK LEISURE ACCESS CENTER FOR USE BY THE SOUTHWEST MIAMI ADULT EDUCATION CENTER, AND PERMIT AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO ALLOW THE CONNECTION OF A FIRE HYDRANT TO A WATER LINE ON THE CAMPUS OF CUTLER RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida: 1. authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute an Annual Permit Agreement with Miami-Dade County for the use of the A.D. Barnes Park Leisure Access Center, for the period commencing December 1, 2001 and until such time as the Joint Use Agreement is finalized and executed, and to execute the Joint Use Agreement for Barnes, both agreements to be at the reduced annual amount of $5,000, and under the terms and conditions set forth; and 2. direct the Superintendent or his designee to investigate continued use by the District of the Tropical Park Community Center and authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute an Annual Permit agreement with Miami-Dade County for use of same, at the reduced annual amount of $6,500, for the period commencing December 1, 2001 and until such time as a permanent solution is reached, under the terms and conditions set forth; and 3. authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute a Temporary Access Agreement with Miami-Dade County to allow the County to use a portion of the Cutler Ridge Elementary School playfield for temporary construction access, for a period not to exceed one year, and under the terms and conditions set forth. CONSTRUCTION E-25 AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WASTEWATER FACILITIES TO SERVICE THE BUNCHE PARK ELEMENTARY AND NORTH DADE MIDDLE SCHOOL SITES, PROJECT NO. KV-0583 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 wastewater services for planned improvements at the Bunche Park Elementary and the North Dade Middle School sites, Project No. KV-0583, at an approximate cost of $468,119, which is included in the CM at Risk construction contract. E-26 AWARD
TO SIMPLEX GRINNELL, LP PROJECT NO. AK9999-02 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida award Project No. AK9999-01, Liberty City Elementary School and Project No. AK9999-02, D.A. Dorsey Educational Center, Fire Alarm System Replacements, on the basis of Base Bid in the amount of $245,100 to the low bidder: Simplex Grinnell, LP, 3801 Commerce Parkway, Miramar, Florida 33025. E-27 AWARD TO
MEXAL CORPORATION RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
E-28 AWARD
TO BDI CONSTRUCTION COMPANY AND PROJECT NO. A-0529 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
E-29 CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 3 on Project No. 0051-BB, Design-Build, Mays Middle School for an additional cost of $23,998. E-30 CHANGE ORDER NO. 5 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Change Order No. 5 on Project No. A-0428, Addition, Remodeling and Renovation, Lake Stevens Middle School for additional cost of $36,052 and a time extension of 30 days. E-31 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 8 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 8 on Project No. A-0522, Additions, Remodeling, and Renovations, Nathan B. Young Elementary School for a credit of $144,283. E-32 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 3 on Project No. A-0599, Renovation Of Second Floor, Miami Sunset Senior High School for an additional cost of $15,289. E-33 CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County Florida, confirm Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A-0691, Design-Build Media Center, Mays Middle School for an additional cost of $11,719. E-34 CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A-0714, Design-Build for Addition at S/S "SS" @ Allapattah Middle Site for a time extension of 139 days. E-35 SCHOOL SIZE RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County Florida, approve the use of the school within a school concept and direct staff to develop new facilities lists for Board approval based on the proposed new school sizes. E-36 ADOPTION OF THE REVISED 2001 FIVE-YEAR FACILITIES WORK PROGRAM RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida adopt the revised Five-Year Facilities Work Program in accordance with provisions of s.235.185 Florida Statutes. E-37 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM
PRICE (GMP) FOR RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the GMP for Pirtle Construction Company, Project No. A-0825-CM, Relocatable Classrooms, Option No. 3, Site-Build the Units with Conventional Construction of 35 classroom units in the amount of $3,500,000 which includes a contingency in the amount of $150,000. This option complies with Florida statutes. E-38 AUTHORITY TO AMEND THE CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION BUDGET E-39 REVISIONS TO PROJECT PRIORITY LIST (PPL) AND AMENDMENT NO. 2, CAPITAL OUTLAY BOND ISSUE – SERIES 1996A AND 1997A RESOLUTIONS RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
E-40 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO AN AMENDMENT OF THE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH E-BUILDER TO UTILIZE THE TEAMBUILDER® INTERNET APPLICATION AND SUPPORTING APPLICATION SERVICE PROVIDER (ASP) SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $25,599 FOR AN 18 MONTH PERIOD RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida: 1. authorize the Superintendent or his designee to enter into an amendment of the contractual agreement with E-Builder to utilize the TeamBuilder® Internet application and supporting Application Service Provider (ASP) services in an amount not to exceed $25,599 for an 18 month period; and 2. grant an exception to School Board Rule 6Gx13-3F-1.021. The appropriation for this item is included in the Capital Budget of the 2001-2002 Adopted Budget. MAINTENANCE E-60 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Change Order No. 1 on Project No. KV0021, Roof Replacement, Redland Middle School for an additional cost of $71,339 and a time extension of 55 days. FOOD SERVICE E-70 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND NUTRITION TO PROVIDE MEALS FOR PARTICIPANTS IN THE CITY’S SUMMER PROGRAM FROM JUNE 17, 2002 THROUGH AUGUST 23, 2002 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent of Schools to enter into a contractual agreement with the City of Miami for the Department of Food and Nutrition to provide meals for participants in the city’s summer program from June 17, 2002 through August 23, 2002. E-71 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO SPONSOR THE SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN 2002 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to submit an application to the Florida Department of Education to sponsor the Summer Food Service Program for Children 2002. F. CHIEF OF STAFF EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES COMPLIANCE F-1 PREQUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the list of contractors for prequalification and authorize staff to issue a certificate to each contractor, certifying prequalification for a period of one (1) year. INTERNAL AUDITS F-2 AUDITOR GENERAL OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA’S REPORT NO. 02-188 - MIAMI-DADE COUNTY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD – A FINANCIAL, OPERATIONAL, AND FEDERAL SINGLE AUDIT REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2001 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida receive and file the Auditor General of the State of Florida’s Report No. 02-188 - Miami-Dade County District School Board - A Financial, Operational, and Federal Single Audit Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2001, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits. F-3 AUDITOR GENERAL OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA’S REPORT – AUDIT OF THE BUDGET AND STAFF ALLOCATION PROCEDURES FOR MIAMI-DADE DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD, JULY 1, 2000 THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2002 F-4 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – AUDIT OF THE INTERNAL FUNDS OF REGION IV ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS, MARCH 2002, PRESENTED BY THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Internal Report – Audit of the Internal Funds of Region IV Elementary Schools, March 2002, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits. F-5 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – AUDIT OF THE INTERNAL FUNDS OF REGION IV SECONDARY SCHOOLS, MARCH 2002, PRESENTED BY THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Internal Report – Audit of the Internal Funds of Region IV Secondary Schools, March 2002, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits. F-6 SELECTED AUDITS OF COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS, PRESENTED BY THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the audit reports of the community-based organizations listed presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits. EVALUATION AND RESEARCH F-11 EVALUATION OF THE COMPREHENSIVE READING PLAN – THIRD INTERIM REPORT: 2000-01 SCHOOL YEAR RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the report Evaluation of the Comprehensive Reading Plan – Third Interim Report: 2000-01 School Year. PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS F-12 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE RECOMMENDED: That effective April 17, 2002, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Isabel V. Montes de Oca, Teacher at Shadowlawn Elementary School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested. F-13 SUSPENSION
OF EMPLOYEE – 30 CALENDAR DAYS RECOMMENDED: That effective April 17, 2002, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Lillian Santana, School Bus Aide at Southwest Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested. F-14 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE RECOMMENDED: That effective April 17, 2002, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Derek Moss, Teacher at Jose De Diego Middle School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested. F-15 SUSPENSION
OF EMPLOYEE – 30 CALENDAR DAYS RECOMMENDED: That effective April 17, 2002, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Mary E. Bell, School Bus Driver at Southwest Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested. F-16 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE RECOMMENDED: That effective April 17, 2002, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Fitzroy D. Salesman, Teacher at Miami Lakes Educational Center, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested. F-17 TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT OF INSTRUCTIONAL EMPLOYEES FOR FAILURE TO CORRECT NOTED PERFORMANCE DEFICIENCIES DURING THE 90-CALENDAR DAY PERFORMANCE PROBATION RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, terminate the employment contract of Miguel A. Delgado, Campbell Drive Middle School, and Micah D. Harrell, Palmetto Middle School, instructional employees, effective April 17, 2002, at the close of the workday, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested. G. CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER: FINANCIAL AFFAIRS G-16 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 2002 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Monthly Financial Report for February 2002. RISK MANAGEMENT G-46 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) #093-BB10, ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES – SECTION 125 FLEXIBLE BENEFITS PROGRAM AND ENROLLMENT PROCUREMENT G-60 REQUEST APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL AWARDS ON TERM BIDS RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, APPROVE the supplemental award on the following term bid, inasmuch as the estimated requirements, previously awarded by the Board, will be exceeded before the bid terms expire. (1) Bid
No. 181-XX03 – SMOKED SAUSAGE, A LA CARTE (REBID), to establish a contract, to
purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of smoked
sausage, for the a la carte program of the Food Service Program, for the
Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the bid, effective June 21, 2001, through June 20, 2002. This
supplemental award is requested due to increased usage, as a result of the
closed campus initiative. Last contract usage averaged $3,645.61 per month,
while this year's usage has averaged $5,362.50 per month. The supplemental
amount requested is based on the average monthly expenditure, times the twelve
(12) month contract period, minus the original award amount, plus a ten percent
(10%) anticipated increase usage.
(2) Bid No. 118-AA11 – SPEECH AND HEARING EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES, CATALOG DISCOUNT, to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm percentage discounts, quantities, as may be required, of speech and hearing equipment and accessories for Exceptional Student Education and various schools, during the term of the bid, effective June 20, 2001, through June 19, 2002. This supplemental award is requested due to higher than anticipated usage, resulting from various speech and hearing devices requested for specific students and new equipment funded with federal grant funds. The monthly usage has averaged approximately $23,808.87, however, the supplemental amount requested is based on the average monthly expenditure amount, times the twelve (12) month contract period, minus the original award amount, plus an additional $163,951. The additional amount is requested to provide equipment for ESE students at F.D.L.R.S South, funded under a specific grant.
G-61 REPORT PURCHASES MADE UTILIZING OTHER GOVERNMENT BIDS
G-62 RENEW BID NO. 082-XX09 – DIPLOMAS RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 082-XX09 – DIPLOMAS, to purchase, at a firm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of diplomas, for various schools and departments, during the term of the bid, effective July 1, 2002, through June 30, 2003, as follows: 1. HERFF
JONES 2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $131,112.77. G-63 AWARD BID NO. 037-BB07 – SINGLE ENGINE AIRCRAFT RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 037-BB07 – SINGLE ENGINE AIRCRAFT, to purchase, at a firm price, two single engine aircrafts, for George T. Baker Aviation School, effective April 17, 2002, as follows: 1. CHRISTIANSEN
AVIATION, INC. 2. The award amount shall not exceed $61,000. G-64 AWARD BID NO. 032-BB03M/WBE – FOOD ITEMS: DRY GROCERY RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 032-BB03M/WBE – FOOD ITEMS: DRY GROCERY, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of various dry grocery food items, for use in the Food Service Program of the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the bid, effective April 17, 2002, through October 16, 2003, as follows: 1. JORDALE PRODUCTS 2. SANTA FE GROUP, INC. 3. WORLDWIDE
FOOD DISTRIBUTORS 4. Reject items 15, 18, 43, and 45 through 49. 5. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $964,613.43. G-65 AWARD BID NO. 075-BB01 – CLOCKS, ELECTRIC RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 075-BB01 – CLOCKS, ELECTRIC, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of electric clocks, for Maintenance and various locations, during the term of the bid, effective May 16, 2002, through November 15, 2003, as follows: 1. AFP
INDUSTRIES, INC. 2. AMERICAN
TIME & SIGNAL 3. NATIONAL
TIME & SIGNAL CORPORATION 4. RAULAND-BORG
CORPORATION OF FLORIDA 5. Authorize Procurement and Material Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $39,936.30. G-66 RENEW BID NO. 095-AA10 – SHEETROCK RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 095-AA10 – SHEETROCK, to purchase, at a firm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of sheetrock, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective May 16, 2002, through May 15, 2003, as follows: 1. MIRON BUILDING PRODUCTS COMPANY, INC. 2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $6,223.42. G-67 RENEW BID NO. 096-AA10 – MAINTAINER, LIFT STATION RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 096-AA10 – MAINTAINER, LIFT STATION, to purchase, at a firm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of maintainer, lift station, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective May 16, 2002, through May 15, 2003, as follows: 1. CAESAR CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING, INC. 2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $5,540.47. G-68 PARTIAL AWARD BID NO. 063-BB08M/WBE – BALLASTS RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 063-BB08M/WBE – BALLASTS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of ballasts, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective April 17, 2002, through October 31, 2003, as follows: 1. PARAMOUNT ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC. 2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $34,634.52. G-69 RENEW BID NO. 050-XX04 – WIRING, TELECOMMUNICATION (FURNISH AND INSTALL - VOICE AND DATA) RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 050-XX04 – WIRING, TELECOMMUNICATION (FURNISH AND INSTALL - VOICE AND DATA), to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of telecommunications wiring and installation, for the Office of Information Technology, during the term of the bid, effective April 1, 2003, through June 30, 2003, as follows: 1. ELECTRIC
POWER & SERVICE OF DADE COUNTY, INC. 2. VERIZON SELECT SERVICES, INC. 3. TELECOM ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS, INC. 4. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $507,234.20. G-70 RENEW BID NO. 047-AA04 –WIRELESS DATA NETWORKS RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 047-AA04 – WIRELESS DATA NETWORKS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of wireless data networks, for the Office of Information Technology, during the term of the bid, effective April 1, 2003, through June 30, 2003, as follows: 1. EDUTEK
EDUCATION SOLUTIONS, INC. 2. SENIOR
NETWORKS, INC. 3. TELECOM
ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS, INC. 4. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $81,429.15. G-71 RENEW BID NO. 072-AA05 – CLASSROOM SUPPLIES RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 072-AA05 – CLASSROOM SUPPLIES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of classroom supplies, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective April 18, 2002, through April 17, 2003, as follows: 1. AFP
INDUSTRIES, INC. 2. PYRAMID
SCHOOL PRODUCTS 3. SMITH OFFICE & COMPUTER SUPPLY 4. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $63,494. G-72 RENEW BID NO. 110-AA09 – PRINTING OF STUDENT CASE MANAGEMENT FORMS RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 110-AA09 – PRINTING OF STUDENT CASE MANAGEMENT FORMS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of the printing of student case management forms, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective May 16, 2002, through May 15, 2003, as follows: 1. BEST FORMS & LABEL PRINTING 2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $67,126.39 G-73 RENEW BID NO. 066-AA07 – AUTOMOTIVE POWER STEERING COMPONENTS, NEW AND REBUILT RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 066-AA07 – AUTOMOTIVE POWER STEERING COMPONENTS, NEW AND REBUILT, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of automotive power steering components, new and rebuilt, for the Department of Transportation, Vehicle Maintenance, during the term of the bid, effective May 16, 2002, through May 15, 2003, as follows: 1. G-CAR,
INC. 2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $9,322.50. G-74 RENEW BID NO. 121-AA07 – VEHICLE TOWING RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 121-AA07 – VEHICLE TOWING, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of vehicle towing, for the Department of Transportation, Vehicle Maintenance, during the term of the bid, effective May 16, 2002, through May 15, 2003, as follows: 1. GALLOWAY
TOWING SERVICE, INC. 2. EXCALIBUR
TOWING SERVICE CORPORATION 3. A-1
REDLAND ECONOMY TOWING OF HOMESTEAD, INC. 4. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $89,202.44. G-75 RENEW BID NO. 150-ZZ11 – PORTABLE RADIO COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES, CATALOG DISCOUNT RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 150-ZZ11 – PORTABLE RADIO COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES, CATALOG DISCOUNT, to purchase, at firm discounts, quantities, as may be required, of portable radio communications equipment and accessories, for use by various schools and departments, during the term of the bid, effective May 17, 2002, through May 16, 2003, as follows: 1. COOPER-GENERAL CORPORATION 2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $542,455. G-76 RENEW BID NO. 026-AA07 – AFTER-MARKET IMPROVEMENTS, MODIFICATIONS AND UPGRADES OF BASE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER (OEM) VEHICLE BODY AND CHASSIS RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 026-AA07 – AFTER-MARKET IMPROVEMENTS, MODIFICATIONS AND UPGRADES OF BASE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER (OEM) VEHICLE BODY AND CHASSIS, to purchase, at firm labor rates and discounts/ markups on materials and equipment, quantities, as may be required, of after-market improvements, modifications and upgrades of base Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) vehicle body and chassis, for Maintenance and the Department of Transportation, during the term of the bid, effective April 18, 2002, through April 17, 2003, as follows: 1. ATLANTIC TRUCK CENTER 2. E.S.E.F.
INCORPORATED 3. MIAMI-DADE TRUCK & EQUIPMENT SERVICE 4. PALM TRUCK CENTERS, INC. 5. RECHTIEN INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS 6. ROWLAND EQUIPMENT, INC. 7. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $46,313.25. G-77 RENEW BID NO. 046-AA11 – FULL COLOR COPIERS, DIGITAL DUPLICATORS, DIGITAL MULTI-FUNCTIONAL DEVICES AND DOCUMENT IMAGING SYSTEMS, CATALOG DISCOUNT BID RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 046-AA11 – FULL COLOR COPIERS, DIGITAL DUPLICATORS, DIGITAL MULTI-FUNCTIONAL DEVICES AND DOCUMENT IMAGING SYSTEMS, CATALOG DISCOUNT BID, to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm discounts, quantities, as may be required, of full color copiers, digital duplicators, digital multi-functional devices and document imaging systems, for various schools and departments, during the term of the bid, effective April 18, 2002, through April 17, 2003, as follows: 1. COPIER DEPOT, INC. 2. COPYCO, INC. 3. COPY CORP, INC. 4. DANKA
OFFICE IMAGING COMPANY 5. HALSEY
& GRIFFITH, INC. 6. IKON
OFFICE SOLUTIONS 7. KH
COPY PRODUCTS CORPORATION 8. MINOLTA
BUSINESS SOLUTIONS 9. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $775,592. G-78 RENEW BID NO. 192-AA11 – FULL COLOR COPIERS, DIGITAL DUPLICATORS, DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL DEVICES AND DOCUMENT IMAGING SYSTEMS CATALOG DISCOUNT, PART II RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 192-AA11 – FULL COLOR COPIERS, DIGITAL DUPLICATORS, DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL DEVICES AND DOCUMENT IMAGING SYSTEMS CATALOG DISCOUNT, PART II, to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm discounts, quantities, as may be required, of full color copiers, digital duplicators, digital multifunctional devices and document imaging systems, for various schools and departments, during the term of the bid, effective April 18, 2002, through April 17, 2003, as follows: 1. BARLOP, INC. 2. BENCHMARK BUSINESS SYSTEMS 3. MIAMI OFFICE SYSTEMS, INC. 4. RISO, INC. 5. XEROX CORPORATION 6. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $68,299.04. G-79 REJECT BID NO. 022-BB07 – SEWING MACHINES AND CABINETS (REBID) RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Bid No. 022-BB07 – SEWING MACHINES AND CABINETS (REBID) to permit rebidding. G-80 CORRECT AWARD BID NO. 034-BB07 – TRUCKS, MISCELLANEOUS RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, CORRECT Bid No. 034-BB07 – TRUCKS, MISCELLANEOUS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of miscellaneous trucks, for various departments, during the term of the bid, effective March 13, 2002, through December 31, 2002, as follows: 1. WORLD FORD PEMBROKE PINES 2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $7,884,193. G-81 AWARD BID NO. 057–BB02 – SOLID WASTE COLLECTION RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 057-BB02—SOLID WASTE COLLECTION, to provide, at firm unit prices, solid waste collection services, at Miami-Dade County Public Schools locations, during the term of the bid, effective May 1, 2002, through April 30, 2003, as follows: 1. UNITED ENVIRONMENTAL WASTE SERVICE 2. WASTE MANAGEMENT OF DADE COUNTY 3. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $3,549,897.32. G-82 AWARD BID NO. 076-BB01 – FURNITURE: OUTDOOR RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 076-BB01 – FURNITURE: OUTDOOR, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of picnic tables, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective April 17, 2002, through April 16, 2003, as follows: 1. VISIONS INNOVATED PRODUCTS, INC. 2. Authorize Procurement and Material Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $303,525. G-83 TERMINATE ITEMS 24, 25 AND 26 ON QUOTE NO. BB4 – FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida: 1. TERMINATE the award of items 24, 25 and 26 on Quote No. BB4 - FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES, effective March 1, 2002, through April 31, 2002, as follows: ALLIED PURVEYORS, INC. CARIBBEAN PRODUCE, INC. MAC EDWARDS PRODUCE & COMPANY, INC. UNIFRESH PRODUCE COMPANY, INC. 2. Not implement the prescribed default provision, as noted in Board Rule 6Gx13- 3C-1.08 -- Performance And Payment Security, Declining A Bid Award, And Bonding Company Qualifications on Allied Purveyors, Inc., of Miami Springs, Florida, Caribbean Produce, Inc., of Hollywood, Florida, Mac Edwards Produce & Company, Inc., of Miami Springs, Florida, and Unifresh Produce Company, Inc., of Pembroke Pines, Florida, since they were not a fault. 3. Retain Allied Purveyors, Inc., of Miami Springs, Florida, Caribbean Produce, Inc., of Hollywood, Florida, Mac Edwards Produce & Company, of Miami Springs, Florida, and Unifresh Produce Company, Inc., of Pembroke Pines, Florida, as active vendors, for other items awarded on Quote BB4 - FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES. G-84 AWARD BID NO. 017-BB07 - AUTOMOTIVE, TRUCK AND BUS PARTS AND ACCESSORIES AND SPECIALIZED REPAIRS G-85 PARTIAL AWARD BID NO. 028-BB04 - COMPUTERS: CLASSROOM/ ADMINISTRATIVE AND SERVERS G-86 AWARD BID NO. 070-BB10 - COMMERCIAL LEASING OF PAVED PARKING FACILITY AT SOUTH POINTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL G-87 AWARD BID NO. 098-BB07 - PETROLEUM PRODUCTS G-88 AUTHORIZATION FOR PAYMENT RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, APPROVE payment to the following vendor: Virtual Learning Systems, for the purchase of curriculum materials for a Train the Trainer workshop, for the Division of Mathematics and Science Education, for a total amount of $24,000. G-89 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE OTHER ENTITY BIDS FOR PURCHASES OVER $100,000 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AUTHORIZE Procurement and Materials Management, to utilize the State of Florida Contract No. 070-001-02-1- AUTOMOBILES AND LIGHT TRUCKS, to purchase pickup trucks, for Maintenance, for a total amount of $522,564. H. PERSONNEL H-1 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NONINSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: FEBRUARY 7 – MARCH 6, 2002 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 914. H-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 above for appointments and lateral transfers, to be effective April 17, 2002, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated. H-3 APPOINTMENT OF INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF MEMBERS TO ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR 2002-2003 RECOMMENDED: That, pursuant to Florida Statute 230.23(5)(a)(b), The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, effective July 1, 2002, approve nominations of the instructional staff members whose names appear on Appointment List 3 for annual contract, subject to contract provisions and reduction-in-force procedures, in accordance with state statutes, collective bargaining provisions, and Miami-Dade County School Board rules. H-4 ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATIONS – DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PROGRAM (DROP) LISTING 8 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept the resignations from employment of those Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) participants, included in DROP Listing 8, as of the dates indicated. H-5 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO INDIVIDUAL SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER H-6 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE GALLUP ORGANIZATION EDUCATION SERVICES DIVISION FOR THE GALLUP PRINCIPAL PERCEIVER PROCESS RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with the Gallup Organization Education Services Division of the Gallup Principal Perceiver Process from April 18, 2002, through April 18, 2003, at a cost not to exceed $21,000; this item will be brought to the Board annually for consideration of contract renewal for re-certification of assessors in the amount not to exceed $21,000 per year. The appropriation for this item is included in the General Fund of the 2001-2002 Adopted Budget. H-7 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO UPDATE THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS MASTER PLAN FOR INSERVICE EDUCATION 1999-2004 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to update the Miami-Dade County Public Schools Master Plan for Inservice Education 1999-2004 by adding 50 new components, revising 32 components and deleting one (1) component. H-8 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO WAIVE THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE INTERVIEW AND THE REVIEW COMMITTEES OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE 6Gx13-4A-1.16, ASSIGNMENT, TRANSFER, AND APPOINTMENT-NON-SCHOOL SITE ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS; AND AUTHORIZE THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE INTERVIEW AND REVIEW COMMITTEES FOR SELECTED MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL (MEP) POSITIONS RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
I. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS CORRESPONDENCE, REPORTS AND OTHER INFORMATION I-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. ADJOURNMENT /nc 04.10.02
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