CHANGES TO MEETING AGENDA

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AGENDA ITEMS WITHDRAWN AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA:

B-15 REQUEST FOR SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR PAUL CEJAS CHARTER SCHOOL
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approved two charter school applications submitted by United Teachers of Dade (UTD)-Edison Schools on December 13, 2000.

RECOMMENDED: Recognizing that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, has previously approved this site and application, it is recommended that the Board grant final approval of the charter school contractual agreement for the Paul Cejas Charter School, for a period of five years, commencing with the 2003-2004 school year.

B-16 REQUEST FOR SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR STANLEY AXLROD CHARTER SCHOOL

The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approved two charter school applications submitted by United Teachers of Dade (UTD)-Edison Schools on December 13, 2000.

RECOMMENDED: Recognizing that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, has previously approved this site and application, it is recommended that the Board grant final approval of the charter school contractual agreement for the Stanley Axlrod Charter School, for a period of five years, commencing with the 2003-2004 school year.

B-17 REQUEST FOR SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR YARO SOJKA CHARTER SCHOOL

The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approved two charter school applications submitted by United Teachers of Dade (UTD)-Edison Schools on December 13, 2000.

RECOMMENDED: Recognizing that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, has previously approved this site and application, it is recommended that the Board grant final approval of the charter school contractual agreement for the Yaro Sojka Charter School, for a period of five years, commencing with the 2003-2004 school year.

B-18 REQUEST FOR SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR ELIZABETH DUFRESNE CHARTER SCHOOL

The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approved two charter school applications submitted by United Teachers of Dade (UTD)-Edison Schools on December 13, 2000.

RECOMMENDED: Recognizing that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, has previously approved this site and application, it is recommended that the Board grant final approval of the charter school contractual agreement for the Elizabeth duFresne Charter School, for a period of five years, commencing with the 2003-2004 school year.

B-19 REQUEST FOR SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR JANET DEAN CHARTER SCHOOL

The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approved two charter school applications submitted by United Teachers of Dade (UTD)-Edison Schools on December 13, 2000.

RECOMMENDED: Recognizing’that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, has previously approved this site and application, it is recommended that the Board grant final approval of the charter school contractual agreement for the Janet Dean Charter School, for a period of five years, commencing with the 2003-2004 school year.

B-20 REQUEST FOR SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR TOBIAS SIMON CHARTER SCHOOL

The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approved two charter school applications submitted by United Teachers of Dade (UTD)-Edison Schools on December 13, 2000.

RECOMMENDED: Recognizing that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, has previously approved this site and application, it is recommended that the Board grant final approval of the charter school contractual agreement for the Tobias Simon Charter School, for a period of five years, commencing with the 2003-2004 school year.

C-4 APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT SOUTH FLORIDA BLOOD BANK INC. v. THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA and COMMUNITY BLOOD CENTER OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC. - DOAH CASE NO. 02-0140 BID

On September 10, 2001 Petitioner, South Florida Blood Bank, Inc., filed its formal protest of the award of Request for Proposal #169-A410, Administration of the Blood Drive Program to the incumbent provider, Community Blood Center of South Florida, Inc.

C-27 PROPOSED PROMULGATION OF NEW SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-2C-1.121, SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES ON BOARD-OWNED SITES

Purpose
The purpose of the proposed Board Rule is to establish a formal process for submission of proposals for telecommunications facilities on Board-Owned sites. In the past, the School Board (Board) approved lease agreements for wireless telecommunications towers (towers) and granted easements for controlled environment vaults (CEVs) and fiber optic cabinets (FOCs) with various telecommunications service providers (service
providers), on an as requested basis.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act to promulgate new School Board Rule
6Gx13-2C-1.121, Submission of Proposals for Telecommunications Facilities on Board-Owned sites.

D-4 REVIEW AND AMEND BOARD RULE 6Gx13-6A-1.47, CHARTER SCHOOLS (K-12), TO REFLECT NEW STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES AND CHANGES IN FLORIDA STATUTE

Miami-Dade County Public Schools has embraced the development of Charter Schools in this school district since the Florida legislature created enabling legislation in 1996.

E-9 UPDATE ON DONATED LENNAR PROPERTY

Information will be distributed to the Board prior to May 15, 2002.

F-12 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS 2001 UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN FINAL REPORT

Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) has concluded its successful 2001 United Way campaign, with total contributions reaching $3,124,978, which is $422,721 more than was raised in the year 2000.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the Miami-Dade Countv Public Schools 2001 United Way Campaign Final Report, presented by the Bureau of Community Services.

F-15 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
TIMOTHY E. IRVIN - SECURITY MONITOR
SOUTH DADE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

On May 2, 2002, the Superintendent of Schools sent the following letter to Mr. Timothy E. Irvin:

RECOMMENDED: That effective May 15, 2002; at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Timothy E. Irvin, Security Monitor, at South Dade Senior High School, pending
the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

G-3 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA SCHOOL SERVICES, INC. TO PROVIDE GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS SERVICES TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
PUBLIC SCHOOLS

The Miami-Dade County School Board has had a tradition of developing and forwarding its own legislative program in the legislative process.

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

1) enter into a contractual agreement with Florida School Services Inc. begjnning July 1, 2002 through October 31, 2002 at a -cost not to exceed $40,000 or $10,000 per month: and

G-107 AWARD BID NO. 119-BB05 - UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY (WLRN), PROVIDE AND INSTALL

The purpose of this bid, opened on April 30, 2002, is to establish a contract, to furnish and install a complete uninterruptible power supply system, including all materials, labor and equipment for WLRN. A recommendation will be presented to the Board prior to its meeting of May 15, 2002.

G-110 AWARD BID NO. 017-BB07 - AUTOMOTIVE, TRUCK AND BUS PARTS, ACCESSORIES AND SPECIALIZED REPAIRS

The purpose of this bid, opened on March 19, 2002, is to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of automotive, truck and bus parts, accessories and specialized repairs, for the Department of Transportation, Vehicle Maintenance. A recommendation will be presented to the Board prior to its meeting of May 15, 2002.

G-111 AWARD BID NO. 098-BB07 - PETROLEUM PRODUCTS - OIL, LUBES, GREASES AND DERIVATIVES

The purpose of this bid, opened on April 2, 2002, is to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of petroleum products, for the Department of Transportation, Vehicle Maintenance. A recommendation will be presented to the Board prior to its meeting of May 15, 2002.

H-3 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR
FOOD AND NUTRITION

On February 13, 2002, The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approved Board Item E-3, which waived the membership of the Interview and the Review Committees found in Section II, D. And F., School Board Rule 6Gx13-4A-1.16, Assignment, Transfer, and Appointment-Non-School Site Administrative Positions, for the selection of a candidate to fill the position of Administrative Director, Food and Nutrition, MEP pay grade 24.

H-6 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
REGION SUPERINTENDENT
REGION IV

This open budgeted position is due to the retirement of the incumbent on June 30, 2002.

H-8 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR
EMPLOYEE SUPPORT PROGRAMS

This open budgeted position is due to the retirement of the incumbent on June 30, 2002.

H-9 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO WAIVE THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE INTERVIEW AND THE REVIEW COMMITTEES OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE6Gx13-4A-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 DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS AND CHIEF EDUCATION OFFICER

Authorization of the Board is requested to waive Section II, Formal Selection Procedures, Items D and F, of School Board Rule 6Gx13-4A-1.16, Assignment, Transfer, and Appointment - Non-School Site Administrative Positions, for the Managerial Exempt Personnel (MEP) position of Deputy Superintendent of Schools and Chief Education Officer, MEP pay grade 28.

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA:

AGENDA ITEMS REVISED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA:

Official Agenda - 05/15/02

B-10 REQUEST FOR SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE APPLICATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH NORTH DADE COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL

The School Board approved the charter school application submitted for North Dade Community Charter School by Chancellor Beacon Academies, on December 12, 2001, and authorized the Superintendent to negotiate a charter school contractual agreement for a term of ten (10) years beginning with the 2002-2003 school year.

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

1. the amended application for North Dade Community Charter School application; and

B-21 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AN ECONOMY OF SCALE MODEL FOR FUTURE CHARTER SCHOOLS REQUESTING A REDUCTION OF THE 5% STATUTORILY-PERMITTED ADMINISTRATIVE FEE

Pursuant to Section 228.056 (14)(e) Florida Statutes, the School District may impose a maximum 5% administrative fee to charter schools for certain administrative and educational services that minimally include: contract management services, FTE and data reporting, exceptional student education administration, test administration, processing of
teacher certificate data, and information services. In addition, the District also monitors all charter schools to ensure full compliance with statutory and contractual requirements.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve an economy of scale model for future charter schools requesting a reduction of the 5% statutorily-permitted administrative fee in exchange for compliance with the five required conditions and stated levels of capacity as reflected below:

B-67 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE FLORIDA MENTOR TEACHER SCHOOL PILOT PROGRAM AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH RYDER ELEMENTARY CHARTER SCHOOL TO IMPLEMENT THE FLORIDA MENTOR TEACHER SCHOOL PILOT PROGRAM, PROJECT CYCLE: JULY 1, 2001 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2002

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

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education, in the amount of $142,500, for funding under the Florida Mentor Teacher School Pilot Program and enter into a contractual agreement with Ryder Elementary Charter School, in the amount of $142,500, to implement the Florida Mentor Teacher School Pilot Program, Project Cycle: July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002. This grant award is accepted in accordance with Florida Statutes 228.056, Charter Schools. This action is not an endorsement of the activities undertaken by charter schools;

B-68 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO CONTINUE PROVIDING COUNTYWIDE EDUCATIONAL CABLE TELEVISION SERVICES AND ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO UPGRADE EQUIPMENT, PROJECT CYCLE: OCTOBER 1, 2001 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2002

In 1983, the Miami-Dade County School Board and Miami-Dade County government entered into a contractual agreement to use WLRN-TV Channel 17 production facilities and personnel to provide technical and programming support to an educational cable television service project.

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

1. renew a contractual agreement with Miami-Dade County Government, in the amount of $522,000, to continue providing countywide educational cable television services; Project Cycle: October 1, 2001 through September 30, 2002;

C-23 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-4A-1.12, ASSIGNMENT, TRANSFER, AND APPOINTMENT

Board Rule 6Gx13-4A-1.12, Assignment, Transfer, and Appointment, sets forth policy and procedures for appointment and assignment of School Board employees, citing as authority federal court orders on desegregation. On June 21, 2001, Judge William P. Dimitrouleas, United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, granted unitary status to Miami-Dade County Public Schools, effective June 30, 2002. Consequently, this rule requires revisions to delete the reliance on desegregation orders. The revision is reflected on the proposed amended rule.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate - rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend School Board Rule 6Gx13-4A-1.12, Assignment, Transfer, and Appointment.

C-26 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-2C-1.083, EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES PLANNING, SITE SELECTION AND ACQUISITION, AND CONSTRUCTION

This item is submitted for consideration by the School Board (Board) to amend the
aforementioned Board Rule to reflect the School Districts achievement of unitary status.

RECOMMENDED: That .-The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend School Board Rule 6Gx13- 2C-1.083, Educational Facilities Planning, Site Selection and Acquisition, and Construction.

D-8 AMEND SCHOOL BOARD RULE 6Gx13-7E-1.02, EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES - NAMING

This item is submitted for consideration by the Board to prevent naming schools or school facilities after any living person.

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent to amend Board Rule 6Gx13-7E-1.02, Educational Facilities - Naming, to prevent naming schools or school facilities after any living person.

E-24 AUTHORITY TO AMEND THE CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION BUDGET

The capital construction budget is being amended to provide additional funding for completion of ongoing projects, to closeout accounts and to transfer unused amounts to central reserves to provide contingencies for future use. Due to extensive termite damage discovered in a project in progress, funding was included for North Beach Elementary window replacement.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida: (1) authorize staff to adjust the capital budget as detailed above, and in the event there are, at the time of transfer, insufficient available funds in a structure from which to transfer the indicated amount, the difference will be provided from Central Contingencies, reserves or other accounts; arid (2) authorize staff to make the changes to the five year facilities work program resulting from these budget adjustments.

E-26 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO EXTEND CURRENT AGREEMENT WlTH CLAIMS CONSULTANT AND TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR THE SELECTION OF ONE OR MORE FIRMS TO
PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION CLAIMS CONSULTING SERVICES UPON EXPIRATION OF EXISTING CONTRACT

The existing construction claims consultant agreement with MIA Consultants will expire on June 20, 2002. The duration of the selection process to commission new consultants will be approximately 120 days.

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

1) extend the existing agreement, due to expire on June 20, 2002, with MIA Consultants until a new consultant(s) is commissioned, for a maximum period of ninety (90) days, with no increase in the not-to-exceed fee established in the agreement;

E-27 COMMISSIONING OF CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATING SERVICES, INC., CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC., GAUDET ASSOCIATES, INC., AND POST BUCKLEY SCHUH & JERNIGAN TO PROVIDE COST ESTIMATING CONSULTING SERVICES

Staff has completed the selection process for consultants to provide cost estimating
consulting services.

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

1) commission the firms of Construction Estimating Services, Construction Management Services, Inc., Gaudet Associates, Inc., and Post Buckley Schuh & Jernigan, to provide cost estimating services for a two-year term, commencing on May 16, 2002 through May 15, 2004, for the above provisions. Since the second year is at the Boards option, the one year extension must be approved and ratified by the Board prior to its commencement;

E-28 COMMISSIONING OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC., GAUDET ASSOCIATES, INC., PACO GROUP, INC., POST BUCKLEY SCHUH & JERNIGAN, AND TO PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION
SCHEDULING SERVlCES

Staff has completed the selection process for consultants to provide construction scheduling services.

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

1) commission the firms of Construction Management Services Inc., Gaudet Associates, Inc., Pace Group, Inc., and Post Buckley Schuh & Jernigan, and to provide construction scheduling services for a two-year term, commencing on May 16, 2002 through May 15, 2004, for the above negotiated provisions. Since the second year is at the Board’s option, the one year extension must be approved and ratified by the Board
prior to its commencement;

E-30 AWARD TO RENAISSANCE BUILDERS & CONSTRUCTORS, INC.
PROJECT NO. JOC02-AN
JOB ORDER CONTRACT
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
ALL REGIONS OF THE DISTRICT

This project has been designated as an open project for all pre-qualified competitive bidders. It also includes minority business enterprise subcontracting assistance levels.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida award Project No. JOC02-AN, Job Order Contract/Design and Construction on the basis of the weighted factor of 1.0750 to the successful bidder:

Renaissance Builders & Constructors, Inc.
1301 West 68”’ Street, Suite E-5
Hialeah, Florida 33015

E-31 AWARD TO TRAN CONSTRUCTION, INC.
PROJECT NO. JOC02-AP
JOB ORDER CONTRACT
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
ALL REGIONS OF THE DISTRICT

This project has been designated as an open project for all pre-qualified competitive bidders. It also includes minority business enterprise subcontracting assistance levels.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida award Project No. JOC02-AP, Job Order Contract/Design and Construction on the basis of the weighted factor of 1.1510 to the successful bidder:

Tran Construction, Inc.
420 Lincoln Road, Suite M-l
Miami Beach, Florida 33139

E-32 RENEWAL OF CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH
H.A. CONTRACTING CORP.
JOB ORDER CONTRACTS (JOC)
DETAILED REPAIRS AND CONSTRUCTION TASKS
FINAL RENEWAL CONTRACT NO. JOC02-AJ-2
(RENEWAL #I CONTRACT NO. JOC01-AJ-1)
(ORIGINAL CONTRACT NO. JOC00-AJ)

The School Board approved the award of H.A. Contracting Corp., located at 9500 NW 12th Street, Bay 1, Miami, Florida 33172 , for Job Order Contracting (JOC) Services on May 17, 2000.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent to renew the contractual agreement with H.A. Contracting Corp., Contract No. JOC02-AJ-2, with revised Adjustment Factors, commencing on the date that the current contract meets the maximum value or on May 17, 2002 whichever occurs first.

E-33 RENEWAL OF CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH
M.A.C. CONSTRUCTION, INC. (W)
JOB ORDER CONTRACTS (JOC)
DETAILED REPAIRS AND CONSTRUCTION TASKS
FINAL RENEWAL CONTRACT NO. JOC02-AK-2
(RENEWAL #I CONTRACT NO. JOCOIAK-1)
(ORIGINAL CONTRACT NO. JOC99-AK)

The School Board approved the award of M.A.C. Construction, Inc., located at 8335 SW 85th Terrace, Miami, Florida 33143, for Job Order Contracting (JOC) Services on May 17, 2000. The original contract contains an option-to-renew provision for two (2) additional one year periods. Design & Construction is requesting authorization to renew the contractual agreement, as provided for in Article 14 of the General Conditions.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent to renew the contractual agreement with M.A.C. Construction, Inc., Contract No. JOC02AK-2, with revised Adjustment Factors, commencing on the date that the current contract meets the maximum value or on May 17, 2002 whichever occurs first.

E-39 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR ONE OR MORE FIRMS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES FOR FIVE-YEAR SURVEY

Miami-Dade County Public Schools is required to submit a five-year survey to the Department of Education by April 2003. Without an approved survey, the District may not spend state funds or local millage capital outlay funds on projects.

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

a) authorize staff to proceed with advertising for professional services as required for the 2003 Miami-Dade County Public Schools Five-Year Survey document, and

b) authorize that the maximum amount may not exceed $400,000.

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E-39 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR ONE OR MORE FIRMS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES FOR FIVE-YEAR SURVEY

Miami-Dade County Public Schools is required to submit a five-year survey to the Department of Education by April 2003. Without an approved survey, the District may not spend state funds or local mileage capital outlay funds on projects.

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

a) authorize staff to proceed with advertising for professional services as required for the 2003 Miami-Dade County Public Schools Five-Year Survey document; and

b) authorize-that the maximum amount may not exceed $400,000.

E-41 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT GRANTS FROM THE MIAMI BUSINESS FORUM, ROYAL CARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL, AND THE DADE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION TO IMPLEMENT OPPAGA RECOMMENDATIONS PERTAINING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MAINTENANCE AT MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE AMOUNT OF $44,500

Miami-Dade County Public Schools has received notification of grants from The Miami Business Forum, in the amount of $25,000, from Royal Caribbean International, in the amount of $10.000, and The Dade Community Foundation, in the amount of $9.500 making a total of $44,500.

E-42 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO PREPARE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR MINOR BUILDING MAINTENANCE, CUSTODIAL SERVICES AND GROUNDS MAINTENANCE AT SELECTED SCHOOL
SITES

At its meeting on April 29,2002, the Miami-Dade Land Acquisition and Facilities Advisory Board (Advisory Board) made recommendations to the School Board and indicated that these were some of the recommendations the Advisory Board would expect the School Board to act on, as provided by law, to enable the Advisory Board to recommend the release of funds held in reserve by the Executive Office of the Governor.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent; or his designee, to prepare a Request for Proposals for a pilot program of minor building maintenance, custodial services
and grounds maintenance to be implemented at selected schools encompassing three feeder patterns, subject to impact bargaining pursuant to the provisions of the applicable labor contracts.

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E-42 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO PREPARE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR MINOR BUILDING MAINTENANCE, CUSTODIAL SERVICES AND GROUNDS MAINTENANCE AT SELECTED SCHOOL SITES

At its meeting April 29, 2002, the Miami-Dade Land Acquisition and Facilities Advisory Board (Advisory Board) approved in concept several conditions that they deemed necessary before the release of PECO funds currently held in reserve.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent, or his designee, to prepare a Request for Proposals for a pilot program of minor building maintenance, custodial services and grounds maintenance to be implemented at selected schools encompassing three feeder patterns.

E-43 REDUCTION OF THE COSTS OF OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE OF PLANT

At its meeting on April 29, 2002, the Miami-Dade Land Acquisition and Facilities Advisory Board (Advisory Board) made recommendations to the School Board and indicated that these were some of the recommendations the Advisory Board would expect the School Board to act on, as provided by law, to enable the Advisory Board to recommend the release of funds held in reserve by the Executive Office of the Governor.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent or his designee to reduce the cost of operations and maintenance of plant by $1 per square foot by June 30, 2003. This will be subject to impact bargaining pursuant to the provisions of the applicable labor contracts prior to implementation of any cost saving measures.

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E-43 REDUCTION OF THE COSTS OF OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE OF PLANT

E-44 AGREEMENT IN CONCEPT TO CONDITIONS FOR RELEASE OF PECO FUNDING WITH MIAMI-DADE LAND ACQUISITION AND FACILITIES ADVISORY BOARD RELATIVE TO SITE ACQUISITION RULE

At its meeting on April 29, 2002, the Miami-Dade Land Acquisition and Facilities Advisory Board (Advisory Board) made recommendations to the School Board and indicated that these were some of the recommendations the Advisory Board would expect the School Board to act on, as provided by law, to enable the Advisory Board to
recommend the release of funds held in reserve by the Executive Office of the Governor.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent to direct staff to modify the rule which governs site acquisition, Rule 6Gx13-2C-1.083, and simplify current procedures .to more closely mirror procedures followed by the private sector within authority provided by Florida Statutes.

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E-44 AGREEMENT IN CONCEPT TO CONDITIONS FOR RELEASE OF PECO FUNDING WITH MIAMI-DADE LAND ACQUISITION AND FACILITIES ADVISORY BOARD RELATIVE TO SITE ACQUISITION RULE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent to direct staff to modify the rule which governs site acquisition, Rule 6Gx13-2C-1.083, and simplify current procedures to more closely mirror procedures followed by the private sector within authority provided by Florida Statutes.

E-60 EXTENSION OF CONTRACT WITH E.M. ANALYTICAL, INC./ENHEALTH ENVIRONMENTAL, INC./ADVANCED INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE SERVICES, INC. (A JOINT VENTURE) FOR ASBESTOS TECHNICAL CONSULTING AND TESTING SERVICES FOR REGIONS II, IV, AND VI - 1999/2001 (PRIMARY)

The School Board, at its meeting of May 12, 1999, awarded a contract for Asbestos Technical Consulting and Testing Services for Regions II, IV, and VI to E.M. Analytical, Inc/EnHealth Environmental, Inc./Advanced Industrial Hygiene Services, Inc. (A Joint Venture).

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent to extend the current contract for Asbestos Technical Consulting and Testing Services, between E.M. Analytical, Inc./EnHealth Environmental, Inc./Advanced Industrial Hygiene Services, Inc. (A Joint Venture) and Miami-Dade County Public Schools from May 16, 2002 until September 15, 2002, for a maximum compensation of $100,000 under the same terms and conditions.

E-61 EXTENSION OF CONTRACT WITH EVANS ENVIRONMENTAL AND GEOLOGICAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT, INC. (EE&G)/EMSL ANALYTICAL, INC. (A JOINT VENTURE) FOR ASBESTOS TECHNICAL CONSULTING AND TESTING SERVICES - 1999/2001 (ALTERNATE/QUALITY CONTROL)

The School Board, at its meeting of May 12, 1999, awarded a contract for Asbestos Technical Consulting and Testing Services, as Alternate/Quality Control firm, to Evans Environmental and Geological Science and Management, Inc.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent to extend the current contract for Asbestos Technical Consulting and Testing Services, between Evans Environmental and Geological Science and Management, Inc./EMSL Analytical, Inc. (A Joint Venture) and Miami-Dade County Public Schools, from May 16, 2002 Until September 15, 2002, for a maximum compensation of $100,000 under the same terms and conditions.

E-62 EXTENSION OF CONTRACT WITH ATC ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR ASBESTOS TECHNICAL CONSULTING AND TESTING SERVICES FOR REGIONS I, Ill, AND V - 1999/2001 (PRIMARY)

The School Board, at its meeting of May 12, 1999, awarded a contract for Asbestos Technical Consulting and Testing Services for Regions I, Ill, and V to ATC Associates, Inc. In order to renew contracts for these consulting services, a Request for Proposals was approved by the Board at its meeting of February 14, 2001, which was issued and advertised, and proposals were received on March 21, 2001.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent to extend the current contract for Asbestos Technical Consulting and Testing Services, between ATC Associates, Inc. and Miami-Dade County Public Schools, from May 16, 2002 until September 15, 2002, for a maximum compensation of $100,000 under the same terms and conditions.

E-63 AWARD TO MC0 ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.
PROJECT NO. ASB/TB-2002-GR-1&2
TERM CONTRACT - 2002-03
GENERAL REMOVAL OF ASBESTOS CONTAINING MATERIALS
REGIONS 1 AND 2 - VARIOUS LOCATIONS

This project has been designated as an open project for all competitive pre-qualified bidders.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida award Project No. ASB/TB-2002-GR-1&2, General Removal of Asbestos Containing Materials, on the basis of Prime Multiplier to the prime bidder:

MC0 Environmental, Inc.
7275 NW 64th Street
Miami, Florida 33166

E-64 AWARD TO SAL’S ABATEMENT CORPORATION PROJECT NO. ASB/TB-2002-GR-3&4 TERM CONTRACT - 2002-03 GENERAL REMOVAL OF ASBESTOS CONTAINING MATERIALS REGIONS 3 AND 4 VARIOUS LOCATIONS

This project has been designated as an open project for all competitive pre-qualified bidders.

RECOMMENDED: That. The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida award Project No; ASB/TB-2002-GR-3&4, General Removal of Asbestos Containing Materials, on the basis of Prime Multiplier to the prime bidder:

Sal’s Abatement Corporation
301 NW 36 Street
Miami, Florida 33127

E-65 AWARD TO DECON ENVIRONMENTAL & ENGINEERING, INC.
PROJECT NO. ASB/TB-2002-GR-5&6
TERM CONTRACT - 2002-03
GENERAL REMOVAL OF ASBESTOS CONTAINING MATERIALS
REGIONS 5 AND 6 VARIOUS LOCATIONS

This project has been designated as an open project for all competitive pre-qualified bidders.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida award Project No. ASB/TB-2002-GR-5&6, General Removal of Asbestos Containing Materials, on ff-& basis of Prime Multiplier to the prime bidder:

Decon Environmental & Engineering, Inc.
2652 NW 31st Avenue
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33311

E-66 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. 0050-BB
ROOF REPLACEMENT, SITE DRAINAGE AND STRUCTURAL ENHANCEMENT
CORAL TERRACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
6801 SW 24 Street, Miami, Florida

This request for change in the construction contract includes five items for the School Board’s confirmation and consideration.

RECOMMENDED: That The School- Board of .Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 1 on Project No. 0050-BB, Roof Replacement, Site Drainage and Structural Enhancement, Coral Terrace Elementary School for additional cost of $8,663 and a time extension of 32 days.

E-67 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. 0019-KS
ROOF REPLACEMENT
MIAMI DOUGLAS MACARTHUR (SOUTH) - ALT/ED
11035 SW 84 Street, Miami, Florida

This request for change in the construction contract includes ten items for the School Board’s confirmation and consideration . Attachment A presents a description of the items, the cause for each change, the effect upon the contract, and the action recommended to the Board.

RECOMMENDED: That The School- Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Final Change Order No. 1 on Project No. 0019-KS, Roof Replacement, Miami Douglas MacArthur (South) - Alt/Ed for additional cost of $43,686 and a time extension of 31 days.

G-31 $42,950,000 REVENUE ANTICIPATION NOTES (RAN), SERIES 2002

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

a) approve Resolution #02-22, authorizing the issuance of RAN Series 2002 and,

b) approve the Cost of Issuance listed on Exhibit A, not to exceed $73,500.

G-46 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) #093-BB10, ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES -SECTION 125 FLEXIBLE BENEFITS PROGRAM AND ENROLLMENT

The Board’s current third party administrative services agreement for Section 125 Flexible Benefits and enrollment expires December 31, 2002 with Fringe Benefits Management Company.

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

1. authorize the Superintendent to issue Request For Proposal (RFP) # 093-BB10, Administrative Services - Section 125 Flexible Benefits Program and Enrollment;

G-80 RENEW BID NO. 177-2207 - RADIATOR, REPAIR AND RECORE

The purpose of this bid, opened on March 23, 2000, was to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of radiator repair and recore, for the Department of Transportation, Vehicle Maintenance.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 177-2207 - RADIATOR, REPAIR AND RECORE, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as Mayo be required, of radiator repair and recore, for the Department of Transportation, Vehicle Maintenance, during the term of the bid, effective May 17, 2002, through May 16, 2003, as follows:

G-87 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE OTHER ENTITY BIDS FOR PURCHASES OVER $100,000

(1)

Authorization is requested to utilize the Prison Rehabilitation and Diversified Enterprises, inc. (PRIDE), to purchase tire recaps, for the Department of Transportation.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AUTHORIZE Procurement and Materials Management, to utilize the following contracts:

1. The Prison Rehabilitation and Diversified Enterprises, Inc. (PRIDE), to purchase tire recaps, for the Department of Transportation, for a total amount of $275,000.

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G-87 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE OTHER ENTITY BIDS FOR PURCHASES OVER $100,000

(1)

Authorization is requested to utilize the Prison Rehabilitation and Diversified Enterprises, Inc. (PRIDE), to purchase tire recaps, for the Department of Transportation. In accordance with Florida Statute 287.042(2), any public agency is permitted to purchase goods or services from the corporation (PRIDE) operating the correctional work programs and is, therefore, exempt from the competitive sealed bid requirements.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AUTHORIZE Procurement and Materials Management, to utilize the following contracts:

G-90 RENEW BID NO. 151-AA01 - ARMED AND UNARMED SECURITY GUARD SERVICES I

The purpose of this bid, opened on March 22, 2001, was to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, services, as may be required, of armed and unarmed security guards, for various locations.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 151-AA01 - ARMED AND UNARMED SECURITY GUARD SERVICES I, to purchase, at firm unit prices, services, as may be required, of armed and unarmed security guards, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective June 1, 2002, through May 31, 2003, as follows:

H-1 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NONINSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: MARCH 7 - APRIL 10, 2002

The Personnel Action Listing numbered 915 consisting of 242 pages, includes the following items:

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H-1 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-lNSTRUCTlONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: MARCH 7 - APRIL lo,2002

The Personnel Action Listing numbered 915 consisting of 242 pages, includes the following items:

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the instructional and non-instructional appointments, reassignments, leaves, and separations as included in Personnel Action Listing 915.

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

The following recommendations are made in accordance with Board Rules 6Gx13-4A-1.15, 6Gx13-4A-1.16, 6Gx13-4A-1.161, and the Miami-Dade County Public Schools/Dade County Schools Administrators’ Association labor contract.

RECOMMENDED: That The School-Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the recommendations as set forth above for assignment and lateral reassignment, to be effective May 16, 2002, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.

AGENDA ITEMS REPLACED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA:

A-1 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 02-25 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROCLAIMING MAY 2002 AS CIVILITY MONTH

As the cornerstone of democracy, Americans have observed certain rules of behavior generally known as civility. Derived from the Latin civiras, meaning city, and civis, meaning citizen, civility is behavior worthy of people living in a community in which the open exchange of public discourse is essential to the democratic system of government.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 02-25 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, proclaiming May 2002 as Civility Month.

A-2 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO NEGOTIATE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE OFFICE OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION INSPECTOR GENERAL

The purpose and intent of this item is to request that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to negotiate a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Florida Department of Education (DOE) Inspector General’s Office providing that the DOE Inspector General’s Office assign an agent to be housed within Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent of Schools to negotiate a Memorandum of Understanding with the Office of the Florida Department of Education inspector General and submit it to the School Board for consideration and approval.

A-3 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, 1) DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO SCHEDULE A WORKSHOP TO DISCUSS LOBBYING PRACTICES, OR 2) DIRECT THE SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY TO RECOMMEND LANGUAGE TO AMEND SCHOOL BOARD RULE 6Gx13-8C-1.21 - LOBBYISTS - TO ESTABLISH ADDITIONAL LOBBYING REGULATIONS

School Board Rule 6Gx13-8C-1.21 - Lobbyist - defines lobbying and establishes a registration requirement as a prerequisite to lobbying. As currently stated, there is no requirement for lobbyists to report expenditures in connection with lobbying and there is no explicit ban on charging contingency fees. Many state and local governments and school districts have more comprehensive policies regulating lobbyist activities.

A-6 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY TO RECOMMEND LANGUAGE RESTRICTING BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN FORMER M-DCPS SENIOR EXECUTIVES AND THE SCHOOL DISTRICT

Currently, School Board Rule 6Gx13-8A1.041 - Conflict of Interest - restricts business relationships between School Board members and the school district upon the vacating of their position. Section II, subsection F, states that:

RECOMMENDATION: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the School Board Attorney to recommend language restricting business relationships between former M-DCPS senior executives and the school district.

C-6 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. SANFORD LAND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION and SANFORD A. FREEDMAN (SANDMAN NURSERY), 11th Circuit, Case No. 01-16471 CA 23

Recent developments in the above litigation have resulted in a settlement proposal which involves
the resale of the Sandman Nursery property to a third party.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the execution of the Contract of Purchase and Sale to sell the property known as Sandman Nursery to Rebuilding Our Community Inc., for $850,000.00, in connection with the subject litigation.

C-25 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-5A-1.081, OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM STUDENT TRANSFERS

School Board rule 6Gx13-5A-1.081, Opportunity Scholarship Program Student Transfers, outlines the policy and procedures when a public school students parent or guardian request and receive an Opportunity Scholarship Program transfer, in accordance with Section 229.0537, Florida Statutes.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend School Board Rule 6Gx13-5A-1.081, Opportunity Scholarship Program Student Transfers.

D-2 REVIEW AND ASSESSMENT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS’ PERFORMANCE

At the School Board meeting of February 13, 2002, I had proposed Agenda Item J-2, Subject: Superintendent of Schools’ 90 Day Review and Assessment.

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, fulfill the condition of the Superintendents contract regarding an evaluation of his performance and provide the opportunity for the Board and the Superintendent to publicly discuss the observations, review and assessments of his performance.

D-5 RECOGNITION OF THE HISTORICAL MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN FLORIDA AND ITS PARTNERSHIP WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS WITH THE “HISTORY MYSTERIES” FOURTH GRADE CURRICULUM

The Historical Museum of Southern Florida has partnered with Miami-Dade County Public Schools since 1974 in exposing the school children of our community to their local history and its diverse communities.

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. FRANK J. BOLAÑOS: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County recognize its valuable partnership with the Historical Museum of Southern Ftorida and direct the Superintendent to continue to collaborate on the dissemination of the “History Mysteries” curriculum for fourth graders.

D-6 COMMEMORATION OF THE 100th ANNIVERSARY OF THE INDEPENDENCE OF CUBA.

The formation of the Republic of Cuba on May 20, 1902 formally recognized the independence of that island nation after thirty years of political and armed struggle.

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. FRANK J. BOLANOS: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County joins the Cuban-American community as it commemorates the 100th anniversary of the independence of Cuba on May 20, 2002.

D-7 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 02-27 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MR. CARL “BUDDY” GOINS, HEAD FOOTBALL COACH AT MIAMI SPRINGS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT

The students, faculty and community of Miami Springs Senior High School and the City of Miami Springs have been fortunate to have had the dedication, commitment and leadership of Carl “Buddy” Goins for 34 of his 43 years with Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. FRANK J. BOLAÑOS: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 02-27 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Mr. Carl “Buddy” Goins, Head Football Coach at Miami Springs Senior High School, on the occasion his retirement.

E-40 NAMING OF SCHOOLS

The Educational Facilities Naming Committee met on May 9, 2002, reviewed all documents submitted for consideration and present the following recommendation:

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida name State School "c", Bob Graham Education Center.

G-1 RESOLUTION NO. 3, 2001-02 GENERAL FUND SPRING BUDGET REVIEW

The Office of Budget Management has completed its review of actual receipts and expenditures through April 27, 2002 and updated entitlement notices from the Department of Education. Based on that review, the following changes to the budget as previously amended on February 13, 2002 are recommended for approval.

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

a. Adopt Resolution No. 3, 2001-02 General- Fund Spring Budget .Review, decreasing revenues and appropriations and reserves by $5,534,904.

b. Adopt the Summary of Revenues and Appropriations and the Summary of Appropriations by Function.

G-2 RESOLUTION NO. 2, 2001.02 CAPITAL OUTLAY FUNDS SPRING BUDGET REVIEW

This Capital Outlay Resolution recognizes new revenues, changes to appropriations,
and various changes in object codes made since Resolution No. 1.

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

1. Approve Resolution No. 2, 2001-02 Capital Outlay Funds Spring Budget Review, (a) recognizing new revenues and other sources, (b) amending appropriations, (c) authorizing staff to adjust the capital budget as detailed above, and in the event there are, at the time of transfer, insufficient available funds in a structure from which to transfer the indicated amount, the difference will be provided from Central Contingencies and (d) documenting changes in object codes, as described above and summarized on
page 6 of 7.

G-48 RENEWAL OF BOARD’S COMPREHENSIVE FIDELITY BONDS AND RELATED
COVERAGES

At the Board meeting of March 13, 2002, the Board authorized the Superintendent to enter into negotiations for renewal of its current comprehensive fidelity bond and related coverages program, through Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., pursuant to the authority granted in State Board Rule 6A-1.012(1I), whereby the Board is authorized to directly negotiate and enter into contracts for insurance, risk management programs, or third party administrators. The procurement of fidelity bonds for school board employees is required, pursuant to the provisions of Section 230.23 (IO)(h). The current program expires May 31, 2002.

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

1. authorize purchase of its Public Official Blanket Bond coverage, covering all employees, except those covered by the Public Official Position Bond coverage, subject to a $50,000 per occurrence deductible, with limits of $25 million per occurrence, with an annual premium of $100,524, to Zurich/Fidelity and Deposit Insurance Company (A.M. Best A+ XV), through Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., for a three-year term, effective June 1, 2002, with premiums for the second and third years (June 1, 2003 - June 1, 2004, and June 1, 2004 - June 1, 2005) to remain at the same annual premium of $100,524, subject to terms and conditions as provided in their quotation:

G-49 RENEWAL OF BOARD’S PROPERTY INSURANCE PROGRAM

At the Board meeting of March 13,2002, the Board authorized Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. to secure and bind maximum available limits of property insurance coverage, with annual premiums for catastrophic, all risk, replacement cost coverage not to exceed $15 million, effective May 1, 2002.

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

1. confirm renewal of its excess all risk, replacement cost property insurance program, through Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., effective May 1, 2002 to May 1, 2003, for total insurance limits of $120,000,000 per occurrence with the following insurance companies and annual premiums:

G-102 RENEW BALANCE IBID NO. 078-AA03 - VENDING MACHINE SERVICE - ACCESS FEE BASED

The purpose of this bid, opened on January 11, 2001, was to establish a contract, at a firm annual access fee per senior high school location, paid to Miami-Dade County Public Schools, to provide vending machine service at thirty-five (35) senior high and vocational schools.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW BALANCE Bid No. 078-AA03 - VENDING MACHINE SERVICE -ACCESS FEE BASED, to establish a contract, at a firm annual access fee per senior high school location, paid to Miami-Dade County Public Schools, to provide vending machine service at
thirty-five (35) senior high and vocational schools, during the term of the bid, effective May 15, 2002, through March 31, 2003, as follows:

G-103 AWARD BID NO. 112-BB03 - DELIVERY OF PREPARED SUMMER -SCHOOL LUNCHES AND SNACKS, WITH BEVERAGES

The purpose of this bid, opened on April 25, 2002, is to establish a contract, to purchase, at a firm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of delivery service of prepared summer-school lunches and snacks, with beverages, for Miami-Dade County Community Action Agency, Head Start Program, through the Department of Food and Nutrition.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 112-BB03 - DELIVERY OF PREPARED SUMMER -SCHOOL LUNCHES AND SNACKS, WITH BEVERAGES, to purchase, at a firm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of delivery service of prepared summer-school lunches and snacks, with beverages, for Miami-Dade County Community Action Agency, Head Start Program, through the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the bid, effective May 15, 2002, through August 23, 2002, as follows:

G-105 REJECT BID NO. 092-BB04 - PAGER RENTAL

The purpose of this bid, opened on April 25, 2002, was to establish a contract, to rent, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of pagers, for the Division of Energy, Communications and Fiscal Management, and Maintenance Operations. Of 32 vendors sent bid forms or card notices of this advertised bid, 2 responded, with 1 regular bid, and 1 bid not meeting specifications.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT BID NO. 092-BBC4 - PAGER RENTAL.

G-106 AWARD BID NO. 079-8605 - FM, DTV TRANSMITTERS, SYSTEMS EQUIPMENT, FURNISH AND INSTALL (TURNKEY)

The purpose of this bid, opened on April 30, 2002, is to establish a contract, to furnish and install, FM and DTV transmitters, and all systems equipment, including all necessary labor, material and equipment, for the Anna Brenner Meyers Educational WLRN Channel 17 transmission tower.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD BID NO. 079-BB05 - FM, DTV TRANSMITTERS, SYSTEMS EQUIPMENT, FURNISH AND INSTALL (TURNKEY), to furnish and install, FM and DTV transmitters, and all systems equipment, including all necessary labor, material and equipment; for- the Anna Brenner Meyers Educational WLRN Channel 17 transmission tower, effective May 15, 2002, as follows:

G-109 AWARD BID NO. 120-BB06 - HOSPITAL EQUIPMENT

The purpose of this bid, opened on May 7, 2002, is to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of hospital equipment, for various locations.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD BID NO. 120-BB06 - HOSPITAL EQUIPMENT, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of hospital equipment, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective May 15, 2002, through May 14, 2003, as follows:

H-4 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
EEEO COMPLIANCE OFFICER (2)
EEEO AND DIVERSITY COMPLIANCE

The following recommendations are made in accordance with the Miami-Dade County Public Schools/Dade County Schools Administrators’ Association contract.

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

1. Ms. Terri A. Chester, currently a Staff Specialist Vocational Education, MEP Pay Grade 18, Lindsey Hopkins Technical Education Center to the open budgeted position of Equal Educational and Employment Opportunity Compliance Officer, Pay Grade 43, 12 months, and assign to the Equal Educational Employment Opportunity and Diversity Compliance office, effective May 16,2002, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated; and

2. Ms. Ana M. Sanchez, currently a Staff Specialist Compliance, Pay Grade 41, Equal Educational Employment Opportunity and Diversity Compliance,-to the open budgeted position of Equal Educational and Employment Opportunity Compliance Officer, Pay Grade 43, 12 months, and assign to the Equal Educational Employment Opportunity and Diversity Compliance office, effective May 16,2002, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.

H-5 RECLASSIFY, APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
CHIEF BUDGET OFFICER
OFFICE OF BUDGET MANAGEMENT

The following recommendation is made in accordance with Board Rule 6Gx13-4A-1.15.

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

1. reclassify the position of Chief Budget Officer, MEP pay grade 26, to Chief Budget Officer, MEP pay grade 25; and

H-7 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT
OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT

The following recommendation is made in accordance with Board Rule 6Gx13-4A-1.15.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, appoint Mr. Alberto Rodriquez, to the position of Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources and Development, MEP Pay Grade 25, 12 months, and assign to the Office of Human Resources and Development, effective May 16, 2002, or as soon thereafter as can be
facilitated :

H-14 ESTABLISH AND CLASSIFY THE CONTRACTED POSITION OF LABOR ATTORNEY

Authorization of the Board is requested to establish and classify the contracted position of Labor Attorney, Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, establish and classify the contracted position of Labor Attorney, Miami-Dade County Public Schools, with an annual salary range between $80,000.00 to
$135,000.00.

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