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MEETING AGENDA

May 15, 2002

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

OFFICIAL AGENDA

MAY 15 , 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, MAY 13, 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.

The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, seeks public input and participation. However, the public purpose is not served when citizens become disorderly or disrupt the meeting. Accordingly, the Chair may order the removal from any School Board meeting of any person interfering with the expeditious or orderly process of the meeting provided the Chair has first issued a warning that continued interference with the orderly processes of the meeting will result in removal. §230.173, Fla. Stat.

The published agenda is available for review on the Internet at: [https://dcps.dade.k12.fl.us].


1:00 P.M.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION

SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: April 2, 9, 16, 23, 25 and 30, 2002

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: April 17 and 24, 2002

AGENDA ITEMS RESERVED FOR CONSIDERATION

PUBLIC HEARING

A. SUPERINTENDENT’S PRIORITY ITEMS

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

A-2 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION INSPECTOR GENERAL’S OFFICE

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

A-4 RESULTS OF THE 2002 LEGISLATIVE SESSION

A-5 REVIEW OF PROFESSIONAL LEAVE FOR EMPLOYMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, provide direction to staff to amend Board Rule 6Gx13-4E- 1.09 (Professional Leave) and Board Rule 6Gx13-4D-1.022 (Manual of Procedures for Managerial Exempt Personnel) to either:

1. prohibit extended professional leave for all outside employment;

OR

2. prohibit extended professional leave for all outside employment except for public sector employment when deemed by the Superintendent of Schools, or designee, to be in the best interest of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools system.

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

B. EDUCATION

B-1 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH HOWARD A. ENGLE, M.D., TO PROVIDE MEDICAL CONSULTATIVE SERVICES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $45,000, FROM JULY 1, 2002 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2003

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

1. authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with Howard A. Engle, M.D., to provide medical consultative services, in an amount not to exceed $45,000, from July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003; and

2. grant an exception to School Board Rule 6Gx13- 3F-1.021.

The appropriation for this item will be included in the 2002-2003 Tentative Budget to be recommended for adoption in July 2002.

B-2 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH THE FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND DESIGN TO CONTINUE A PRE-APPRENTICE RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICAL WIRING PROGRAM AT MIAMI-DOUGLAS MACARTHUR SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL SOUTH, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $33,042, AND BARBARA GOLEMAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $20,803, FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $53,845, FROM JULY 1, 2002 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2003

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

1. authorize the Superintendent to enter into contractual agreements with the Florida International University College of Engineering and Design to continue a Pre-apprentice Residential Electrical Wiring Program at Miami-Douglas MacArthur Senior High School South, in an amount not to exceed $33,042, and Barbara Goleman Senior High School, in an amount not to exceed $20,803, for a total amount not to exceed $53,845, from July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003; and

2. grant an exception to Board Rule 6Gx13- 3F-1.021.

The appropriation for this item will be included in the 2002-2003 Tentative Budget to be recommended for adoption in July 2002.

B-3 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND RELATED SERVICES FOR EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS, IN A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $152,551, FROM JULY 1, 2002 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2003

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into the following contractual agreements with nonpublic schools, in a total amount not to exceed $152,551, to provide educational and related services for exceptional students:

1. Biscayne Institutes of Health and Living, Inc., (Biscayne Academy) Miami, Florida, for a day program for one traumatic brain injured student, from July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003, in an amount not to exceed $93,600;

2. Nobel Learning Solutions (Paladin Academy), Hollywood, Florida, for a day program for one specific learning disabled student, from July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003, in an amount not to exceed $22,420;

3. Reading, Math and Learning Centers, Inc., d/b/a/ Allison Academy, North Miami Beach, Florida, for a day program for one specific learning disabled student, from July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003, in an amount not to exceed $16,450; and,

4. United Cerebral Palsy Association of Miami, Inc., Miami, Florida, for a day program for one profoundly handicapped student, from July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003, in an amount not to exceed $20,081.

The appropriation for this item will be included in the 2002-2003 Tentative Budget to be recommended for adoption in July 2002.

B-4 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI-MAILMAN CENTER FOR CHILD DEVELOPMENT TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES AND SPECIALIZED SPEECH TRAINING FOR DEAF STUDENTS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $426,227, FROM JULY 1, 2002 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2003

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with the University of Miami-Mailman Center for Child Development to provide educational services and specialized speech training for deaf students, in an amount not to exceed $426,227, from July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003. The appropriation for this item will be included in the 2002-2003 Tentative Budget to be recommended for adoption in July 2002.

B-5 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CHILDREN’S MEDICAL SERVICES EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAMS AND FOUR COMMUNITY AGENCIES, TO OPERATE PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES, BIRTH THROUGH AGE TWO, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $4,224,390, FROM JULY 1, 2002 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2003

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into contractual agreements with the Department of Health Children’s Medical Services Early Intervention Programs and four community agencies to operate programs for students with disabilities, birth through age two, in an amount not to exceed $4,224,390, from July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003, as follows:

1. Association for Retarded Citizens of South Florida will serve a maximum of 122 students, in an amount not to exceed $1,307,106;

2. Easter Seals Miami-Dade, Inc., will serve a maximum of 131 students, in an amount not to exceed $1,277,228;

3. University of Miami, Debbie Institute will serve a maximum of 92 students, in an amount not to exceed $779,841; and

4. United Cerebral Palsy Association of Miami, Inc., will serve a maximum of 103 students, in an amount not to exceed $860,215.

The appropriation for this item will be included in the 2002-2003 Tentative Budget to be recommended for adoption in July 2002.

B-6 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT A DONATION OF 36 COMPUTERS, TWO WIRELESS CARTS, TWO PRINTERS, AND THE PERIPHERALS NECESSARY TO ENABLE STUDENTS TO ACCESS THE INTERNET IN A WIRELESS ENVIRONMENT FROM APPLE COMPUTER, INC.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a donation of 36 computers, two wireless carts, two printers, and the peripherals necessary to enable students to access the Internet in a wireless environment from Apple Computer, Inc. No local funds are required.

SCHOOLS OF CHOICE

B-7 AUTHORIZATION TO TERMINATE THE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND SPIRAL TECH ELEMENTARY CHARTER SCHOOL, EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2002

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, terminate the charter school contractual agreement with Spiral Tech Elementary Charter School, effective August 1, 2002 unless by such time the school is in full compliance with their contractual agreement.

B-8 REQUEST FOR SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE LIBERTY CITY CHARTER SCHOOL PROJECT, INC.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the extension of the charter school contractual agreement with Liberty City Charter School Project, Inc. for an additional five years through school year 2008-2009.

B-9 REQUEST FOR SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR EXCELSIOR ACADEMY

RECOMMENDED: Recognizing that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, has previously approved this application, it is recommended that the Board:

1. approve the proposed site; and

2. grant final approval of the charter school contractual agreement with Excelsior Academy, for a period of ten years, commencing with the 2002-2003 school year.

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

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

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

2. the charter school contractual agreement with North Dade Community Charter School for a period of ten years, commencing on the first day of the 2002-2003 school year.

B-11 REQUEST FOR SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE RENEWAL OF THE AMENDED CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH WORK AMERICA, INC.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the following starting with school year 2002-2003:

1. renew the charter school contractual agreement with Work America, Inc. for a five-year period through school year 2007-2008;

2. change the grade configuration from grades four through six to grades kindergarten through eight;

3. increase student enrollment to 600 by year five of the contract;

4. relocate to a facility at 315 West Palm Drive, Florida City, Florida; and

5. change the school name to Rosa Parks Charter School/Florida City.

B-12 REQUEST FOR SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY, INC.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the second amendment to the Amended Charter School Contractual Agreement with Florida International Academy, Inc. beginning with the 2002-2003 school year to:

1. extend the term of the contractual agreement for an additional five years through school year 2007-2008;

2. relocate to 7630 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, Florida 33138;

3. increase its enrollment capacity to 350 students; and

4. modify FTE payments from ten per year to 12 per year.

B-13 REQUEST FOR SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE RENEWAL OF THE AMENDED CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH ASPIRA YOUTH LEADERSHIP CHARTER SCHOOL FOR A 15-YEAR PERIOD

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

1. renew the amended charter school contractual agreement with ASPIRA Youth Leadership Charter School for a 15-year period through the 2016-2017 school year; and

2. increase the enrollment capacity from 300 to 450 students commending with the 2002-2003 school year.

B-14 REQUEST FOR SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR SUNSET HEIGHTS CHARTER SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: Recognizing that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, has previously approved this application, it is recommended that the Board:

1. approve the proposed site; and

2. grant final approval of the charter school contractual agreement with Sunset Heights Charter School, for a period of ten years, commencing with the 2002-2003 school year.

B-15 REQUEST FOR SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR PAUL CEJAS CHARTER SCHOOL

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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:

1. a reduction of 4% for schools with 1,500 or more students;

2. a reduction of 3% for schools with 1,000 and 1,499 students; and

3. a reduction of 2% for schools with 500 and 999 students.

B-22 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING FROM THE FLaRE, FLORIDA LITERACY AND READING EXCELLENCE, CENTER LOCATED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA TO REIMBURSE THE DISTRICT FOR TEACHER SUBSTITUTE FUNDS

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

1. accept funds from the FLaRE Center, located at the University of Central Florida, in the maximum amount of $17,000, for reimbursement of substitute dollars used to provide professional development on research-based effective practices in balanced literacy instruction; and

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

No local funds are required.

ADULT/VOCATIONAL, ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION

B-25 REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT THE DONATION AND RELOCATION OF TWO DC-9 JET ENGINE THRUST REVERSERS FROM INTERNATIONAL AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATES, INC., AND ROADRUNNER TRUCKING, INC., TO BE USED BY STUDENTS IN THE AIRCRAFT POWER PLANT MECHANICS PROGRAM AT GEORGE T. BAKER AVIATION SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a donation of two DC-9 jet engine thrust reversers and their relocation, to be used by students in the Aircraft Power Plant Mechanics program at George T. Baker Aviation School. No local funds are required.

B-26 CONFIRMATION OF THE AUTHORIZATION BY THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT TWELVE ENGINES AND OTHER COMPONENTS FROM GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION AS THEY BECOME AVAILABLE,TO BE USED BY STUDENTS IN THE AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM AT LINDSEY HOPKINS TECHNICAL EDUCATION CENTER, EFFECTIVE MARCH 22, 2002 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2003

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm acceptance of twelve engines and other components from General Motors Corporation, as they become available,to be used by students in the Automotive Technology Program at Lindsey Hopkins Technical Education Center, effective March 22, 2002 through June 30, 2003. No local funds are required.

B-27 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF HOMESTEAD POLICE DEPARTMENT, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $42,075, TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL SECURITY SERVICES AT SOUTH DADE ADULT EDUCATION CENTER, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2002 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2003

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

1. enter into a contractual agreement with the City of Homestead Police Department, in an amount not to exceed $42,075, to provide professional security services at South Dade Adult Education Center, effective July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003; and

2. grant an exception to School Board Rule 6Gx13- 3F-1.021.

The appropriation for this item is contingent upon the amount approved in the General Fund of the 2002-2003 Tentative Budget to be recommended for adoption in July 2002.

EXPULSIONS

B-30 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08
CASE NO: SM-246 (2001/2002) DOB: 01/19/87

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-246 (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: 06
CASE NO: SM-247 (2001/2002) DOB: 12/14/88

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-247 (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: 06
CASE NO: SM-252 (2001/2002) DOB: 01/04/89

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-252 (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-33 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08
CASE NO: SM-257 (2001/2002) DOB: 11/16/86

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-257 (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-34 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08
CASE NO: SM-260 (2001/2002) DOB: 04/04/88

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-260 (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.

GRANTS ADMINISTRATION

B-65 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM WASHINGTON MUTUAL TO FUND THE SCIENCE ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM AT J.R.E. LEE OPPORTUNITY SCHOOL, PROJECT CYCLE: APRIL 11, 2002 THROUGH APRIL 30, 2003

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

1. accept a grant award from Washington Mutual, in the amount of $4,000, to fund the Science Enhancement Program at J.R.E. Lee Opportunity School, Project Cycle: April 11, 2002 through April 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 it is deemed necessary in order to 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-66 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA PARTNERSHIP FOR SCHOOL READINESS, AGENCY FOR WORKFORCE INNOVATION, FOR FUNDING THE EVEN START FAMILY LITERACY CONTINUATION GRANT, PROJECT CYCLE: OCTOBER 1, 2001 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2002

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

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Partnership for School Readiness, Agency for Workforce Innovation, in the amount of $154,962, for funding the Even Start Family Literacy Continuation Grant, Project Cycle: October 1, 2001 through September 30, 2002;

2. extend this grant award, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if it is deemed necessary in order to 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 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;

2. extend this grant award and contractual agreement, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if it is deemed necessary in order to 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 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

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;

2. accept a grant award, in the amount of $350,000, with $67,000 retained by Miami-Dade County Government in reserve, to upgrade equipment;

3. extend this contractual agreement and grant award, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if it is deemed necessary, in order to complete the scope of the project; and

4. 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 TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION ADMINISTRATION AND THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING THE REPLACEMENT OF THE TRANSMITTER FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS RADIO STATION WLRN-FM, PROJECT CYCLE: OCTOBER 1, 2001 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2003

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

1. accept a grant award from National Telecommunications and Information Administration, in the amount of $29,560, and the Florida Department of Education, in the amount of $29,561, for a total of $59,121 for funding the replacement of the transmitter for Miami-Dade County Public Schools radio station WLRN-FM; Project Cycle: October 1, 2001 through March 31, 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 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 ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH BARRY UNIVERSITY TO PROVIDE THE 2002 MIGRANT EDUCATION SUMMER INSTITUTE FOR 40 MIGRANT STUDENTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept the appropriation from the Florida Department of Education, Office of Title I Migrant and enter into a contractual agreement with Barry University to provide the 2002 Migrant Education Summer Institute to 40 migrant students in an amount not to exceed $373, 000. The appropriation for this item is included in the MDCPS Title I Migrant budget for Summer 2002.

SCHOOL OPERATIONS

B-75 STUDY ON THE ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF HAVING DOUBLE SESSIONS, ESPECIALLY IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept the Report on the Potential Impact of Double Sessions in the Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

B-76 AUTHORIZATION TO TEMPORARILY CHANGE SCHOOL HOURS FOR INCOMING NINTH GRADE STUDENTS AT FELIX VARELA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE 2002-03 SCHOOL YEAR

RECOMMENDED: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to temporarily change the school hours for incoming ninth grade students at Felix Varela Senior High School for the 2002-03 school year.

B-77 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE NEWLY ELECTED OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE DADE SCHOOLS ATHLETIC FOUNDATION, INC.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the newly elected officers and Board of Directors of the Dade Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc., for the 2002-2003 fiscal year.

B-78 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - MIAMI-DADE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE HEARING SCREENING SERVICES FOR STUDENTS ENROLLED IN GRADE LEVELS REQUIRED BY STATE STATUTE AND SCHOOL BOARD RULE, SEPTEMBER 1, 2002 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2003

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with the Florida Department of Health - Miami-Dade County Health Department to receive funds to provide hearing screening services for students enrolled in grade levels required by state statute and School Board rule from September 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003. The appropriation for this item will be included in the General Fund of the 2002-2003 Tentative Budget.

C. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

C-1 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. ANGEL GUZMAN - DOAH CASE NO. 01-4264

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida enter a final order in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Angel Guzman, DOAH Case No. 01-4264, adopting the Administrative Law Judge's Recommended Order sustaining the suspension without pay of Angel Guzman and terminating his employment with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, as of October 24, 2001, and denying any claim for back pay.

C-2 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. LIDIA ANN GONZALEZ - DOAH CASE NO.: 01-2414

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, enter a final order in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Lidia Gonzalez, DOAH Case No. 01-2414, adopting the Administrative Law Judge's Recommended Order sustaining the suspension without pay of Lidia Gonzalez and terminating her from all employment with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida.

C-3 APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. SANTO J. DUNN - DOAH CASE NO. 02-0665

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept and approve the settlement agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida and Santo J. Dunn to resolve in its entirety the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Santo J. Dunn, DOAH Case No. 02-0665.

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

C-5 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. SUSAN L. DUERSON - DOAH CASE NO. 01-2579

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida enter a final order in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Susan L. Duerson, DOAH Case No. 01-2579, adopting the Administrative Law Judge’s Recommended Order sustaining the suspension without pay of Susan L. Duerson and terminating her from further employment with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, as of June 20, 2001, and denying any claim for back pay.

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

BOARD RULES

C-20 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING
6Gx13-8D-1.01, COMPREHENSIVE DISTRICTWIDE PLANNING

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- 8D-1.01, Comprehensive Districtwide Planning, by amending the document, School Performance Excellence Planning, A Manual for Implementing Florida’s High-Quality Education System in Miami-Dade County Public Schools, which is incorporated by reference and is a part of this rule.

C-21 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING
6Gx13-6C-1.08, POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION FEES

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- 6C-1.08, Postsecondary Education Fees.

C-22 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-4A-1.01, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT AND ASSIGNMENT

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-1.01, Equal Opportunity Employment and Assignment.

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

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-24 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-5A-1.08, STUDENT TRANSFERS

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-1.08, Student Transfers.

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

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

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.

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

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 promulgate new School Board Rule 6Gx13–2C-1.121, Submission of Proposals for Telecommunications Facilities on Board-Owned sites.

C-28 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-1E-1.021, COOPERATION WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES–SPECIFIC PROCEDURES

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- 1E-1.021, Cooperation with Law Enforcement Agencies–Specific Procedures.

C-29 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: FINAL READING
6Gx13-5A-1.10, ATTENDANCE AREAS 2001-2002

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt Board Rule 6Gx13-5A-1.10, Attendance Areas 2001-2002, as amended, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, with said amendment to be effective July 1, 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 REVIEW AND ASSESSMENT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS’ PERFORMANCE

D-3 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 02-23 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE CHILDREN’S PSYCHIATRIC CENTER, INC. FOR ITS OUTSTANDING ALL-ABOARD TUTORING AND MENTORING PROGRAM

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. COBO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 02-23 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing The Children’s Psychiatric Center, Inc. All-Aboard Tutoring and Mentoring Program.

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

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

D-6 COMMEMORATION OF THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE INDEPENDENCE OF CUBA

D-7 RECOGNITION OF CARL “BUDDY” GOINS, HEAD FOOTBALL COACH AT MIAMI SPRINGS SENIOR HIGH ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT AFTER 43 YEARS WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. PERΙZ: 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 any school or school facility after any living Board member, regardless of whether they are currently serving on the Board or have served previously.

D-9 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 02-26 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING MS. LATRELL REED FOR HER OUTSTANDING ATHLETIC ACCOMPLISHMENT

E. BUSINESS

FACILITIES PLANNING/CONSTRUCTION

E-1 RENEWAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH 225 BUILDING, INC. FOR SPACE FOR THE SCHOOL FOR APPLIED TECHNOLOGY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the renewal of the lease agreement with 225 Building, Inc., for space for the School for Applied Technology, at an annual rental amount not to exceed $213,730. The term of the renewal option period will commence September 23, 2002, and will end September 22, 2003. All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement will remain unchanged.

E-2 RENEWAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH GLADES BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL LEAGUE, INC., FOR THE USE OF THE PLAYFIELD AREA AT GLADES MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the renewal of the lease agreement with Glades Baseball and Softball League, Inc., for use of the playfield area at Glades Middle School, at an annual rental rate of $1.00. The term of the renewal option period will commence July 1, 2002, and will end June 30, 2003. All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement will remain unchanged.

E-3 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A LEASE AMENDMENT WITH FLORIDA GRAND OPERA, INC., FOR USE OF A PARKING LOT FOR DISTRICT STAFF AND VISITORS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the execution of a lease amendment with Florida Grand Opera, Inc., for the use of 125 parking spaces for an additional 6-month period commencing July 1, 2002 and ending December 31, 2002, at a monthly rental rate of $2,866.25, and under the terms and conditions set forth.

E-4 REIMBURSEMENT TO THE CITY OF MIAMI FOR MAINTENANCE COSTS AT SIX CITY PARKS

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

1. authorize payment to the City of Miami for maintenance and utility costs for District use of six City of Miami park sites in the amount of $89,496, for the period of October 1, 2001 through December 31, 2001; and

2. direct staff to continue to pursue a modification to the License Agreement to reduce rent to an amount intended solely to off-set actual expenditures generated by the District’s use of the premises.

E-5 RENEWAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE GREATER MIAMI SERVICE CORPS FOR THE SOUTH DADE PLANT CENTER AND AUTHORIZATION TO INITIATE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR THE POSSIBLE SALE OR LEASE OF THE SOUTH DADE PLANT CENTER

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

1. authorize the renewal of the lease agreement with Greater Miami Service Corps for the South Dade Plant Center, at an annual rental rate of $1.00. The term of the renewal option period will commence July 1, 2002, and will end June 30, 2003. All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement will remain unchanged; and

2. authorize staff to initiate a Request For Proposal (RFP) for the possible sale or lease of the South Dade Plant Center to any entity at current market rate. Results of the RFP are to be brought back to the Board for further direction.

E-6 UPDATE ON APPLICATION FOR CONVEYANCE OF FEDERAL SURPLUS LAND LOCATED AT 13601 S.W. 176 STREET FOR PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES AT A PUBLIC BENEFIT DISCOUNT ALLOWANCE OF 100% AND AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND THE APPLICATION TO MODIFY THE LOCATION FOR THE PROPOSED SCHOOL SITE

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

1) execute an amendment to the original application for conveyance of federal surplus property to the School District at a full benefit discount allowance of 100%, to modify the location of the requested property to one hundred (100) acres in the south and east sections of the referenced surplus property; and

2) continue pursuing the subject property as an option for State School “YY1” or other school and/or District facility.

E-7 AUTHORIZATION TO MODIFY A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS TO ALLOW CELOMADING, S.A. TO EXTEND CONVEYANCE DATE OF A 5.1 ACRE SCHOOL SITE DONATION WITH SITE IMPROVEMENTS AND EXPLORE FEASIBILITY OF AN APPROXIMATE 11.3 ACRE SCHOOL SITE AS A CONTRIBUTION IN-LIEU-OF IMPACT FEES

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

1. modify the existing Declaration of Restrictions to extend conveyance date of a donated 5.1 net acre site located at the northwest corner of SW 149 Avenue and SW 24 Street and completion of related site improvements to January 31, 2003; and

2. explore the feasibility of an 11.3 net acre site as a contribution in-lieu-of impact fees subject to due diligence and further review and action by the Board.

E-8 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A LEASE AMENDMENT AND RENEW THE JOINT OPERATING AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR THE SCIENCE/ZOO MAGNET PROGRAM AT RICHMOND HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL, AND EXECUTE A NEW JOINT USE AGREEEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AT ROYAL GREEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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

1. execute a lease amendment to the Joint Operating Agreement with Miami-Dade County for the use of the Miami MetroZoo for the Science/Zoo Magnet Program, to reduce the annual rental expense from $14,400 to $1, and the utility cost from $7,200 to $4,600, and to renew the agreement for the period of June1, 2002 through May 31, 2007, under the terms and conditions set forth above; and

2. concurrent with a reduction in rent for the Miami MetroZoo to $1 per year, execute a Joint Use Agreement with Miami-Dade County to allow the County to make certain improvements to the campus of Royal Green Elementary School, and use the school playfield for park recreational activities after school hours, at an annual rental rate of $1 and under the terms and conditions set forth above; and

3. if unsuccessful in reducing rent for District use of the Miami MetroZoo to $1, and utility costs to an amount intended solely to off-set actual expenditures generated by the District’s use of the premises by June 31, 2002, report back to the Board.

E-9 UPDATE ON DONATED LENNAR PROPERTY

CONSTRUCTION

E-24 AUTHORITY TO AMEND THE CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION BUDGET

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

1. authorize staff to adjust the capital budget as detailed, 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; and

2. authorize staff to make the changes to the five year facilities work program resulting from these budget adjustments.

E-25 APPROVAL OF AN EXCEPTION TO THE STANDARD SITE SIZE FOR PRIMARY LEARNING CENTER “Y” @ MARJORY STONEMAN DOUGLAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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

1. Approve the exception to the existing site size for PLC “Y” @ Marjory Stoneman Douglas Elementary; and

2. Authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Commissioner of Education at the Florida Department of Education, the Board-approved site exception.

E-26 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO EXTEND CURRENT AGREEMENT WITH 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

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;

2. Authorize the Superintendent to provide written notification of this action to MIA Consultants;

3. Authorize the Superintendent to issue Request for Proposals (RFP) for the selection of one or more firms for construction claims consulting services; and

4. Approve the selection committee that will review the proposals for subsequent submission to the Superintendent and the School Board for approval.

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

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

1. commission the firms of Construction Estimating Services, Inc., Post Buckley Schuh & Jernigan, Gaudet Associates, Inc., and Construction Management Services, Inc., to provide cost estimating 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;

2. provide for cancellation by the Board with or without cause, upon thirty (30) days written notice to consultant. The consultant may terminate the agreement only with cause upon thirty (30) days written notice to the Board; and

3. limit the total billings under this contract to a not-to-exceed fee of $300,000 per year, without obligation by the Board to expend any specific amount.

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

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

1. commission the firms of Paco Group, Inc., Post Buckley Schuh & Jernigan, Gaudet Associates, Inc., and Construction Management Services, Inc., 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;

2. provide for cancellation by the Board with or without cause, upon thirty (30) days written notice to consultant. The consultant may terminate the agreement only with cause upon thirty (30) days written notice to the Board; and

3. limit the total billings under this contract to a not-to-exceed fee of $300,000 per year, without obligation by the Board to expend any specific amount.

E-29 AWARD TO NAC CONSTRUCTION, INC.
PROJECT NO. A-0511
ADDITIONS / RENOVATIONS / REMODELING
KINLOCH PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
4275 NW First Street, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida award Project No. A-0511, Additions / Renovations / Remodeling, Kinloch Park Elementary School, on the basis of Base Bid in the amount of $1,949,000 to the low bidder: NAC Construction, Inc., 9065 SW 87 Avenue #103-B, Miami, Florida 33176.

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

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 68th 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

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-1, 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 #1 CONTRACT NO. JOC01-AJ-1)
(ORIGINAL CONTRACT NO. JOC00-AJ)

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 #1 CONTRACT NO. JOC01-AK-1)
(ORIGINAL CONTRACT NO. JOC99-AK)

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. JOC02-AK-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-34 REJECT ALL BIDS
PROJECT NO. BB-0557
DESIGN BUILD GYM
MIAMI PALMETTO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
7460 SW 118 Street, Pinecrest, Florida

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

a) reject the low, responsive bid on Project No. BB-0557, Design Build, Gym at Miami Palmetto Senior High School because it significantly exceeds the construction budget; and

b) authorize the Superintendent to review the bid documents and advertise rebidding of the project.

E-35 CHANGE ORDER NO. 5
PROJECT NO. A-0692
DESIGN BUILD
DORAL MIDDLE SCHOOL
N.W. 50 Street and 112 Avenue, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 5 on Project No. A-0692, Design Build, Doral Middle School for an additional cost of $11,738.

E-36 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. BB9999-09
EMERGENCY SAFETY-TO-LIFE
GLADES MIDDLE SCHOOL
9451 SW 64 Street, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 2 on Project No. BB9999-09, Emergency Safety-to-Life, Glades Middle School for a credit of $13,521.

E-37 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. BB9999-25
EMERGENCY SAFETY-TO-LIFE
CUTLER RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL
19400 SW 97 Avenue, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 1 on Project No. BB9999-25, Emergency Safety-to-Life, Cutler Ridge Middle School for a credit of $1,388.

E-38 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. BB9999-34
EMERGENCY SAFETY-TO-LIFE
SOUTH DADE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
28401 SW 167 Avenue, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 1 on Project No. BB9999-34, Emergency Safety-to-Life, South Dade Senior High School for a credit of $12,432.

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

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-40 NAMING/RENAMING OF SCHOOL

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

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

1. authorize the Superintendent to accept grants from The Business Forum, Royal Caribbean International, and the Knight Ridder, Inc., in the total amount of $44,500; and

2. enter into a contract with Urban Policy Development to assist the District in implementation of the OPPAGA recommendations in the amount 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

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

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.

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:

a) 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.

MAINTENANCE

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)

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, 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)

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, 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, III, AND V – 1999/2001 (PRIMARY)

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

E-63 AWARD TO MCO 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

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: MCO 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

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

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 the 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

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 MACARTHUR (SOUTH) – ALT/ED
11035 SW 84 Street, Miami, Florida

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 MacArthur (South) – Alt/Ed for additional cost of $43,686 and a time extension of 31 days.

E-68 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. 0025-KS
ROOF REPLACEMENT
FAIRLAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
444 SW 60 Avenue, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Final Change Order No. 1 on Project No. 0025-KS, Roof Replacement, Fairlawn Elementary School for additional cost of $6,597 and a time extension of 21 days.

E-69 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A-0757
ROOF REPLACEMENT
NORTH TWIN LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
625 West 74 Place, Hialeah, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Final Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A-0757, Roof Replacement, North Twin Lakes Elementary School for additional cost of $4,556 and a time extension of 30 days.

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:

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

b) declare Tarafa Construction as not eligible for prequalification at this time and authorize the Superintendent to officially inform contractor of such ineligibility.

EVALUATION AND RESEARCH

F-11 FIRST INTERIM REPORT PREKINDERGARTEN LONGITUDINAL STUDY 1993-2007: GRADE 5 1999-2000 OVERALL SCHOOL OUTCOME ANALYSIS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the report First Interim Report Prekindergarten Longitudinal Study 1993-2007 Grade 5 1999-2000 Overall School Outcome Analysis.

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

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

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

F-13 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
CANDACE L. COPELAND - SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTH REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective May 15, 2002, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Candace L. Copeland, School Bus Driver at North Regional 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
WILLIE MATHIS - LEAD CUSTODIAN
NORTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective May 15, 2002, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Willie Mathis, Lead Custodian, at North Transportation Center, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

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

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.

F-16 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
LISSETTE PELIER - ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ASSISTANT
GREYNOLDS PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective May 15, 2002, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Lissette Pelier, Elementary School Assistant, at Greynolds Park Elementary School, for 20 workdays without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

F-17 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
EDWARD J. STARKS - PARAPROFESSIONAL I
HORACE MANN MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective May 15, 2002, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Edward J. Starks, Paraprofessional I, at Horace Mann Middle School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

F-18 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
MATTHEW A. CARSWELL - CUSTODIAN
HIALEAH-MIAMI LAKES SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective May 15, 2002, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Matthew A. Carswell, Custodian, at Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

F-19 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
KAREN F. HALPERN - TEACHER
GREYNOLDS PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective May 15, 2002, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Karen F. Halpern, Teacher at Greynolds Park Elementary School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

F-20 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
WALFRIDO TORRES - CUSTODIAN
MAE WALTERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective May 15, 2002, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Walfrido Torres, Custodian, at Mae Walters Elementary School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

F-21 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
CAROLYN THOMPSON - TEACHER
BROADMOOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective May 15, 2002, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Carolyn Thompson, Teacher at Broadmoor Elementary School for 22 workdays without pay.

F-22 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
CHRISTINA H. TOMPKINS - TEACHER
ENEIDA M. HARTNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective May 15, 2002, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Christina H. Tompkins, Teacher at Eneida M. Hartner Elementary School for 30 workdays without pay.

F-23 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
JODI SINGER - TEACHER
NORTH MIAMI BEACH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective May 15, 2002, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Jodi Singer, Teacher at North Miami Beach Senior High School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

F-24 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
CHARLES A. ERVIN - CUSTODIAN
SOUTH DADE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective May 15, 2002, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Charles A. Ervin, Custodian, at South Dade Senior High School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

F-27 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
LAVERN E. BENNETT- SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
CENTRAL WEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective May 15, 2002, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Lavern E. Bennett, School Bus Driver at Central West Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

F-28 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
LORNA M. UPTGROW - SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
CENTRAL WEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective May 15, 2002, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Lorna M. Uptgrow, School Bus Driver at Center West Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

G. CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER: FINANCIAL AFFAIRS

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

G-2 RESOLUTION NO. 2, 2001-02 CAPITAL OUTLAY FUNDS SPRING BUDGET REVIEW

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

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

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

2. grant an exception to School Board Rule 6Gx13-3F-1.021.

The appropriation for this item will be included in the 2002-2003 Tentative Budget to be recommended for adoption by the Board in July 2002.

G-16 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR MARCH 2002

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Monthly Financial Report for March 2002.

G-17 NON-EXPENDABLE PERSONAL PROPERTY INVENTORY REPORTS FOR JANUARY, FEBRUARY AND MARCH 2002

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Non-Expendable Personal Property Inventory Deletions containing 3,456 items in the amount of $11,024,771 and Recoveries containing 30 items in the amount of $77,178 to update the records as indicated in January, February and March 2002 reports.

G-18 ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE WRITE-OFF REQUEST

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to remove from the accounting records the outstanding accounts receivable balances totaling $95,530.21 owed by agencies/associations and by individuals.

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.

RISK MANAGEMENT

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

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;

2. approve the Ad-Hoc Committee; and

3. approve the appointment by the Board Chair of a School Board Member to serve on the Ad-Hoc Committee.

G-47 STUDENT ACCIDENT AND FOOTBALL ACCIDENT INSURANCE

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

1. renew its student accident insurance program, pursuant to the terms and conditions of Request for Bid (RFB)# 298-RR-10, to ITT Hartford Life Insurance Company (A.M. Best A++XI), through School Insurance of Florida, Orlando, Florida, for a one-year period, effective the first day of the fall term for the 2002-2003 school year, through the first day of the 2003-2004 school year, with an additional one-year renewal authorized if rates, coverages, terms and conditions do not change, not to exceed two years, coinciding with the first day of the fall term for the 2004-2005 school year, at the following rates:

LOW OPTION

SCHOOL TIME ONLY (K-6): $ 6.00
SCHOOL TIME ONLY (7-12): $ 9.00

HIGH OPTION

SCHOOL TIME ONLY (K-6): $11.00
SCHOOL TIME ONLY (7-12): $20.00

LOW OPTION

24-HOUR $31.00

HIGH OPTION

24-HOUR $50.00

OPTIONAL DENTAL $ 2.00

2. renew its football accident insurance program, pursuant to the terms and conditions of RFB# 298-RR-10, to Life Insurance Company of North America (LINA), a CIGNA Company, through McKinley Financial Services, Inc., for a one-year period, effective the first day of football practice for the 2002-2003 school year, at existing rates of $99.00 per enrolled student for the fall season, and $20.00 per enrolled student for the spring season, at existing benefit schedules;

3. authorize staff to begin working on a Request For Proposal (RFP) for football accident insurance coverage to be brought back to the Board for authorization to release such RFP, with coverage to begin the first day of football practice for the 2003-2004 football season; and

4. authorize expenditures for the Board subsidy for fall and spring football season’s football insurance premium with the Board paying $69 and the athlete paying $30, equaling the total fall football premium of $99 per enrolled athlete, and the Board paying $10 and the athlete paying $10, equaling the total spring premium of $20 per enrolled athlete, funding for this contribution to be taken from the football insurance budget (Fund 0100, Object 5321, Location 9112, Program 9883, Function 7730).

The appropriation for this item will be included in the 2002-2003 Tentative Budget to be recommended for adoption by the Board in July 2002.

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

G-49 RENEWAL OF BOARD’S PROPERTY INSURANCE PROGRAM

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 bids, inasmuch as the estimated requirements, previously awarded by the Board, will be exceeded before the bid terms expire.

(1)

Bid No. 147-AA06 – MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of string instruments, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective August 22, 2001, through August 21, 2002. This supplemental award is requested due to pending requisitions and higher than anticipated usage. Musical instruments are needed to replace worn instruments, as well as to purchase instruments for Booker T. Washington and Hialeah High Schools. Last contract usage has averaged $36,048.85 per month, while this year's usage has averaged $65,328.18 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.

Fund Source  - 0100 - General
M/WBE Eligibility - None

 

1. CARLTON MUSIC CENTER, INC.
P.O. BOX 1445
WINTER HAVEN, FL 33882-1445
OWNER: GLEN CARLTON, PRESIDENT

2. INTERSTATE MUSIC SUPPLY
13819 WEST NATIONAL AVENUE
NEW BERLIN, WI 53151
OWNER: MIKE CASCIO, PRESIDENT

3. M & M MUSIC, LTD.
P.O. BOX 2286
VALDOSTA, GA 31604
OWNER: T.R. WARREN, PRESIDENT

4. MUSIC MAN, INC.
2309 NORTH DIXIE HIGHWAY
P.O. BOX 8335
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33407
OWNER: DOROTHY D. JARVIS, PRESIDENT

5. NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL MUSIC COMPANY
1181 U.S. ROUTE 22
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ 07092
OWNER: RAYMOND BENEDETTO, PRESIDENT

6. NICK RAIL MUSIC
2801 DE LA VINA STREET
SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105
OWNER: NICK RAIL, C.E.O.

7. NORTHEAST MUSIC, INC.
855 NEW LOUDON ROAD
LATHAM, NY 12110
OWNER: JOHN BUTTO, PRESIDENT

8. SAM ASH MEGASTORES, LLC
5360 N.W. 167 STREET
MIAMI LAKES, FL 33014
OWNER: JEROME ASH, CHAIRMAN
9. THE WOODWIND & BRASSWIND
4004 TECHNOLOGY DRIVE
SOUTH BEND, IN 46628
OWNER: DENNIS R. BAMBER, PRESIDENT

10. WASHINGTON MUSIC CENTER, INC.
11151 VEIRS MILL ROAD
WHEATON, MD 20902
OWNER: CHARLES L. LEVIN, PRESIDENT

11. WEST MANOR MUSIC
831 EAST GUNHILL ROAD
BRONX, NY 10467
OWNER: ELLIOT ROSE

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $ 611,388.57
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $ 172,550.59

(2)

Bid No. 170-AA06 – STRING INSTRUMENTS, to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of string instruments, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective July 11, 2001, through July 10, 2002. This supplemental award is requested due to pending requisitions and higher than anticipated usage. String instruments are needed to replace worn instruments, as well as to purchase instruments for Booker T. Washington and Hialeah High Schools. Last contract usage has averaged $1,785.57 per month, while this year's usage has averaged $6,469 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.

1. SOUTHWEST STRINGS
1721 SOUTH CHERRYBELL STREET AVENUE
TUCSON, AZ 85713
OWNER: CELTA GODFREY SHEPPARD, VICE PRESIDENT

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $ 45,283.00
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL 0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $ 32,345.00

G-61 REPORT PURCHASES MADE UTILIZING OTHER GOVERNMENT BIDS

P.O. DATE P.O. NO. VENDOR AMOUNT
03/22/02 G01989523
G01989524		 MIAMI TIRESOLES, INC.
7800 N.W. 103 STREET
HIALEAH GARDENS, FL 33016-2486		 $ 90,000.00
    MARTINO TIRE COMPANY
P.O. BOX 523457 
MIAMI, FL 33152-3457 		$ 90,000.00

 G-62 REPORT OF SCHOOL BOARD AUCTION OF MARCH 12, 2002

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RECEIVE the report of the auction of March 12, 2002, surplus vehicles auction results.

G-63 RENEW BID NO. 201-ZZ06 – BLEACHER REPAIRS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 201-ZZ06 – BLEACHER REPAIRS, to establish a pre-approved list of vendors, to repair and refinish bleachers, at various schools, during the term of the bid, effective June 21, 2002, through September 20, 2002, as follows:

1. CHARRON SPORTS SERVICES, INC.
8533 LIBERTY HIGHWAY
LIBERTY, SC 29657
OWNER: WALTER BRASHIER, SHAREHOLDER

2. CERTIFIED GYM REPAIR, INC.
321 N.E. 2 AVENUE
DELRAY BEACH, FL 33444
OWNER: THOMAS D. MERKEL, PRESIDENT

3. MANUFACTURERS APPLIED RENOVATION SYSTEMS, INC.
105 MILL STREET
CORINTH, NY 12822
OWNER: LOUIS R. MCARTHUR, JR., PRESIDENT

4. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $11,655.07.

G-64 AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 080-BB10 – PROVIDE HYPERTENSION SCREENING FOR GRADE TEN STUDENTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Request For Proposals No. 080-BB10 – PROVIDE HYPERTENSION SCREENING FOR GRADE TEN STUDENTS, to establish a contract, at a firm unit price, to obtain the professional services of qualified agencies, to provide hypertension-screening services to grade ten students, for the Department of Comprehensive Health Services, during the term of the proposal, effective July 1, 2002, through June 30, 2003, as follows:

1. UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE RESEARCH PROGRAM
P.O. BOX 248185
CORAL GABLES, FL 33124-2070 EST. $ 49,970.00
PATRICE G. SAAB, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $49,970.

G-65 RENEW BID NO. 112-AA09 – UNIFORMS, BAND

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 112-AA09 – UNIFORMS, BAND, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of band uniforms, for various schools, during the term of the bid, effective June 20, 2002, through June 19, 2003, as follows:

1. FRUHAUF UNIFORMS, INC.
800 EAST GILBERT
WICHITA, KS 67211
OWNER: FRED FRUHAUF, C.O.B.

2. STANBURY UNIFORMS, INC.
P.O. BOX 100
STANBURY INDUSTRIAL DRIVE
BROOKFIELD, MO 64628
OWNER: GARY F. ROBERTS, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

3. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $365,200.

G-66 RENEW BID NO. 123-AA09 – CAP AND GOWN RENTAL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 123-AA09 – CAP AND GOWN RENTAL, to purchase, at a firm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of cap and gown rental, for various schools, during the term of the bid, effective July 2, 2002, through July 1, 2003, as follows:

1. HERFF JONES, INC.
CAP AND GOWN DIVISION
1000 NORTH MARKET STREET
CHAMPAIGN, IL 61821 EST. $ 208,725.00
OWNER: JAMES W. HUBBARD, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $208,725.

G-67 RENEW REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 155-AA10 – MANAGER TO SUPERVISE AND FACILITATE CHALLENGE ROPES COURSE AT RUTH OWENS KRUSE EDUCATIONAL CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Request For Proposals No. 155-AA10 – MANAGER TO SUPERVISE AND FACILITATE CHALLENGE ROPES COURSE AT RUTH OWENS KRUSE EDUCATIONAL CENTER, to establish a contract, at a firm price, to supervise and facilitate all activities on the ropes course, at Ruth Owens Krusι Educational Center, for the Office of Exceptional Student Education and Student Services, during the term of the proposal, effective July 1, 2002, through June 30, 2003, as follows:

1. EXPERIENTIAL TEAMBUILDING
3070 CALUSA STREET
COCONUT GROVE, FL 33133 EST. $ 36,450.00
OWNER: GREGORY T. AFFLECK

2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $36,450.

G-68 AWARD BID NO. 053-BB06 – AIR-CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 053-BB06 – AIR-CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT, to purchase, at firm prices, air-conditioning equipment, for various schools, effective May 15, 2002, as follows:

1. THE DCI SYSTEMS GROUP, INC.
730 EAST PROSPECT ROAD
OAKLAND PARK, FL 33334 $51,800.00
OWNER: RICHARD LIOTTA, PRESIDENT

2. MIDDLETON & ASSOCIATES, INC.
7316 S.W. 48 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33155 $27,980.00
OWNER: EDWOOD C. SENIZA, PRESIDENT

3. The award amount shall not exceed $79,780.

G-69 RENEW BID NO. 181-ZZ03 – SMOKED SAUSAGE, A LA CARTE (REBID)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 181-ZZ03 – SMOKED SAUSAGE, A LA CARTE (REBID) to purchase, at a firm unit price, 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, 2002, through June 20, 2003, as follows:

1. DUTCH PACKING COMPANY, INC.
4115 N.W. 28 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33142 EST. $ 80,000.00
OWNER: VICTOR RODRIGUEZ, PRESIDENT (HM)

2. Grant an exception to the requirement for awarding term bids and requesting supplemental awards approved by the Board on January 22, 1997.

3. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $80,000.

G-70 RENEW REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 117-AA10 – OUTSIDE AGENCIES THAT CAN PROVIDE TEMPORARY TRADES PEOPLE SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Request For Proposals No. 117-AA10 – OUTSIDE AGENCIES THAT CAN PROVIDE TEMPORARY TRADESPEOPLE SERVICES, to establish a contract, at firm unit prices, for temporary tradespeople services, on an as-needed basis, for Maintenance, during the term of the proposal, effective July 1, 2002, through June 30, 2003, as follows:

1. TRADESMEN INTERNATIONAL
8260 N.W. 27 STREET, SUITE 410
MIAMI, FL 33122
OWNER: JOE WESLEY, PRESIDENT

2. UNION TEMPORARY SERVICES, INC.
P.O. BOX 813847
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33081
OWNER: DYLEE MCNALLY, PRESIDENT (WF)

3. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $2,252,774.

G-71 RENEW REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 158-AA10 – WATER TREATMENT AND CHEMICAL CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Request For Proposals No. 158-AA10 – WATER TREATMENT AND CHEMICAL CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, to establish a contract, at a firm price, to provide water treatment and chemical consultant services, for Maintenance, during the term of the proposal, effective July 1, 2002, through June 30, 2003, as follows:

1. A & E CONSULTANTS, INC.
2215 NORTH 45 AVENUE
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33012 EST. $ 20,000.00
OWNER: ANNE L. SMITH, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $20,000.

G-72 RENEW BID NO. 177-AA10 – MOVING OF RELOCATABLE BUILDINGS (REBID)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 177-AA10 – MOVING OF RELOCATABLE BUILDINGS (REBID), to establish a contract, at firm unit prices, for the moving and installation of relocatable buildings, for Maintenance, during the term of the bid, effective June 20, 2002, through June 19, 2003, as follows:

1. RUSSELL BUILDING MOVERS, INC.
7150 N.W. 77 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33166 EST. $1,832,861.00
OWNER: KEITH R. KLEPPINGER, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $1,832,861.

G-73 AWARD BID NO. 051-BB02 – FOUNDATIONS AND METAL STEPS AND RAMPS FOR RELOCATABLE BUILDINGS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 051-BB02 – FOUNDATIONS AND METAL STEPS AND RAMPS FOR RELOCATABLE BUILDINGS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, foundations and metal steps and ramps for relocatable buildings, for Maintenance Operations, during the term of the bid, effective May 15, 2002, through August 31, 2003, as follows:

1. REDD TEAM MANUFACTURING, A DIVISION OF ALCOA
ENGINEERED PRODUCTS
6587 STATE ROAD 21
P.O. BOX 658
KEYSTONE HEIGHTS, FL 32656 EST. $ 98,817.00
OWNER: VERONICA M. HAGEN, PRESIDENT

2. REJECT Items 1 through 24.

3. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $98,817.

G-74 RENEW BID NO. 136-ZZ10 – FENCE PARTS (SUPPLY ONLY)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 136-ZZ10 – FENCE PARTS (SUPPLY ONLY), to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of fence parts (supply only), for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective May 17, 2002, through May 16, 2003, as follows:

1. ANCHOR FENCE WHOLESALERS
P.O. BOX 3537
HIALEAH, FL 33013 EST. $ 93,282.20
OWNER: OSCAR TORRES, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $93,282.20.

G-75 RENEW BID NO. 085-AA02 – COARSE AGGREGATES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 085-AA02 – COARSE AGGREGATES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of coarse aggregates, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective June 1, 2002, through May 31, 2003, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. AUSTIN TUPLER TRUCKING, INC.
8518 S.W. 8 STREET, SUITE 105
MIAMI, FL 33144 EST. $ 87,040.38
OWNER: AUSTIN W. TUPLER, PRESIDENT

2. FLORIDA SILICA SAND COMPANY, INC.
8500 N.W. 36 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33147 EST. $ 49,548.84
OWNER: JOSEPH DUDLEY, PRESIDENT

3. METRO TRUCKING COMPANY
2225 WEST 78 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33016 EST. $ 4,696.33
OWNER: GREGORY A. MARTIN, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

1. AUSTIN TUPLER TRUCKING, INC.
8518 S.W. 8 STREET, SUITE 105
MIAMI, FL 33144
OWNER: AUSTIN W. TUPLER, PRESIDENT

2. METRO TRUCKING COMPANY
2225 WEST 78 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33016

OWNER: GREGORY A. MARTIN, PRESIDENT

3. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $141,285.55.

G-76 RENEW BID NO. 100-AA10 – CLEANER, COIL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 100-AA10 – CLEANER, COIL, to purchase, at a firm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of coil cleaner, 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.
P.O. BOX 971996
MIAMI, FL 33197 EST. $ 10,623.75
OWNER: RON H. STEVENS, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $10,623.75.

G-77 TERMINATE BID NO. 146-AA05 – ELECTRICAL RACEWAY AND FITTINGS

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

1. TERMINATE the award of Bid No. 146-AA05 – ELECTRICAL RACEWAY AND FITTINGS, effective May 15, 2002, as follows:

PRIMARY

CED/RAYBRO
3590 N.W. 34 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33142 EST. $ 81,559.20
OWNER: KEITH COLBURN

SECONDARY

2. MERCEDES ELECTRIC SUPPLY, INC.
8550 N.W. SOUTH RIVER DRIVE
MIAMI, FL 33166-7427
OWNER: MERCEDES C. LAPORTA, PRESIDENT (WF)

3. Accept payment of liquidated damages in the amount of $100, from CED/Raybro, of Miami, Florida, and Mercedes Electric Supply, Inc., of Miami, Florida, for items 1 through 9, and 11 through 41.

G-78 RENEW BID NO. 152-AA09 – PRINTING OF GRADE BOOK FORMS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 152-AA09 – PRINTING OF GRADE BOOK FORMS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of printing of grade book forms, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective July 1, 2002, through June 30, 2003, as follows:

1. ELAN PUBLISHING COMPANY, INC.
P.O. BOX 683
MEREDITH, NH 03253 EST. $ 17,736.88
OWNER: THOMAS A. POWER, C.E.O.

2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $17,736.88.

G-79 AWARD BID NO. 042-BB09 – PRINTING OF OFFICIAL HALL PASS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 042-BB09 – PRINTING OF OFFICIAL HALL PASS, to purchase, at a firm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of printing of official hall pass, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective May 15, 2002, through November 14, 2003, as follows:

1. AMAZON SERVICES, INC.
7186 S.W. 47 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33155 EST. $ 28,600.00
OWNER: OLGA UCHA, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $28,600.

G-80 RENEW BID NO. 177-ZZ07 – RADIATOR, REPAIR AND RECORE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 177-ZZ07 – RADIATOR, REPAIR AND RECORE, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may 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:

1. ROBERT AUTO RADIATOR CORE MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
3770 EAST 10 COURT
HIALEAH, FL 33013 EST. $ 30,987.00
OWNER: ROBERT ESPINEL, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $30,987.

G-81 RENEW BID NO. 108-AA10 – PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS – BUS DRIVERS, SOUTH OF FLAGLER STREET

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 108-AA10 – PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS – BUS DRIVERS, SOUTH OF FLAGLER STREET, to establish a contract, to administer, at a firm unit price, physical examinations of bus drivers, south of Flagler Street, for the Department of Transportation, during the term of the bid, effective May 16, 2002, through May 15, 2003, as follows:

1. LEGION PARK MEDICAL CENTER
6237 SUNSET DRIVE
SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143 EST. $ 28,800.00
OWNER: DR. NSIDIBE N. IKPE, MEDICAL DIRECTOR

2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $28,800.

G-82 AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 081-BB10 – PROVIDE STATE REQUIRED SCOLIOSIS SCREENING FOR GRADE SEVEN STUDENTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Request For Proposals No. 081-BB10 – PROVIDE STATE REQUIRED SCOLIOSIS SCREENING FOR GRADE SEVEN STUDENTS, to establish a contract, at a firm unit price, to obtain the professional services of qualified individuals or agencies, to provide scoliosis screening services to grade seven students, for the Department of Comprehensive Health Services, during the term of the proposal, effective July 1, 2002, through June 30, 2003, as follows:

1. EASTER SEALS MIAMI-DADE
1475 N.W. 14 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33125 EST. $ 33,000.00
JOAN L. BORNSTEIN PH,D., PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $33,000.

G-83 RENEW REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 200-ZZ10 – COST- RECOVERY AGENT MEDICAID FEE FOR SERVICE PROGRAM JULY 1, 2001 – JUNE 30, 2002 (REBID)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Request For Proposals No. 200-ZZ10 – COST-RECOVERY AGENT MEDICAID FEE FOR SERVICE PROGRAM JULY 1, 2001 – JUNE 30, 2002 (REBID), to establish a contract, at a firm price, to engage a cost-recovery agent, to implement procedures for obtaining reimbursement for services provided to Medicaid eligible students, who are also eligible under the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA), for the Office of Exceptional Student Education and Students Services, during the term of the proposal, effective July 1, 2002, through June 30, 2003, as follows:

1. DELOITTE CONSULTING, LLC
TWO TOWER CENTER BOULEVARD
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 08816 EST. $ 300,000.00
OWNER: ROBERT GRAHAM, PRINCIPAL

2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $300,000.

G-84 AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 085-BB10 – COUNSELING SERVICES IN 20 PROGRAMS WITH FULL-TIME CLASSES FOR EMOTIONALLY HANDICAPPED AND SEVERELY, EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED STUDENTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Request For Proposals No. 085-BB10 – COUNSELING SERVICES IN 20 PROGRAMS WITH FULL-TIME CLASSES FOR EMOTIONALLY HANDICAPPED AND SEVERELY, EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED STUDENTS, to establish a contract, at a firm unit price, to provide weekly group and/or individual counseling to students assigned to full-time programs for the emotionally handicapped, and severely, emotionally disturbed, for the Office of Exceptional Student Education and Student Services, during the term of the proposal, effective July 1, 2002, through June 30, 2003, as follows:

1. BERTHA ABESS CHILDREN'S CENTER, INC.
5801 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD, SUITE 200
MIAMI, FL 33137 $ 63,450.00
CAROLYN JENKINS-JAEGER
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

2. JEWISH COMMUNITY SERVICES OF SOUTH FLORIDA
1790 S.W. 27 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33145 $ 249,165.00
DAVID B. SALTMAN
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

3. MIAMI CONSULTANTS FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
9260 SUNSET DRIVE, SUITE 203
MIAMI, FL 33173 $ 127,575.00
ELAINE S. HOFFMAN, LMFT, PARTNER

4. DARREL W. MILLS, PSY.D.
7600 RED ROAD, SUITE 215
SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143 $ 26,325.00
DARRELL W. MILLS, PSY.D.

5. EUGENE E. MULDAVIN, LCSW
7600 RED ROAD, SUITE 215
SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143 $ 33,660.00
EUGENE E. MULDAVIN, LCSW
PROGRAM DIRECTOR

6. PSYCHSOLUTIONS, INC.
1320 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY, SUITE 1140
CORAL GABLES, FL 33146 $ 144,720.00
ARTHUR BREGMAN, M.D.
MEDICAL DIRECTOR/C.E.O.

7. THE CHILDREN'S PSYCHIATRIC CENTER
15490 N.W. 7 AVENUE, SUITE 200
MIAMI, FL 33169 $ 49,500.00
ROBERT D. NOLAN, PH.D.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

8. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $694,395.

G-85 RENEW REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 260-ZZ10 – PSYCHIATRIC CONSULTATION SERVICES FOR UP TO 16 SCHOOLS WITH FULL-TIME CLASSES FOR SEVERELY, EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED STUDENTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Request For Proposals No. 260-ZZ10 – PSYCHIATRIC CONSULTATION SERVICES FOR UP TO 16 SCHOOLS WITH FULL-TIME CLASSES FOR SEVERELY, EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED STUDENTS, to establish a contract, at a firm price, to obtain the professional services of one or more qualified psychiatrists, to provide on-site psychiatric consultation services. The consultant will assist in the diagnosis and programming of students assigned to full-time elementary and secondary programs, serving severely, emotionally disturbed students and other sites, as needed districtwide, for the Office of Exceptional Student Education and Student Services, during the term of the proposal, effective July 1, 2002, through June 30, 2003, as follows:

1. CHILDREN’S PSYCHIATRIC CENTER, INC.
15490 N.W. 7 AVENUE, SUITE 200
MIAMI, FL 33169 EST. $ 26,000.00
STEPHEN J. MAKAR, PRESIDENT

2. LOUIS B. ANTOINE, M.D.
P.O. BOX 848308
PEMBROKE PINES, FL 33084 EST. $ 23,400.00
OWNER: LOUIS B. ANTOINE, M.D., FAAP, PRESIDENT

3. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $49,400.

G-86 RENEW REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 048-AA11 – TO PROVIDE TRAVEL-AGENCY SERVICES TO THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Request For Proposals No. 048-AA11 – TO PROVIDE TRAVEL-AGENCY SERVICES TO THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, to establish a contract, to provide travel-agency services, as needed, to The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, during the term of the proposal, effective May 16, 2002, through May 15, 2003, as follows:

1. BUSINESS TRAVEL ADVISORS, INC.
3750 N.W. 87 AVENUE
LORRAINE TRAVEL BUREAU, INC.
377 ALHAMBRA CIRCLE
CORAL GABLES, FL 33134-5003
OWNER: JACK R. GUITERAS, PRESIDENT/C.E.O. (HM)

G-87 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 Prison Rehabilitation and Diversified Enterprises, Inc. (PRIDE), to purchase tire recaps, for the Department of Transportation, for a total amount of $275,000.

G-88 RENEW BID NO. 087-AA01 – ARMED AND UNARMED SECURITY GUARD SERVICES III

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 087-AA01 – ARMED AND UNARMED SECURITY GUARD SERVICES III, 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:

1. ART HALL PROTECTION SERVICE, INC.
6600 N.W. 27 AVENUE, SUITE 101
MIAMI, FL 33147 EST. $1,687,949.42
OWNER: ARTHUR HALL, PRESIDENT (AM)

2. GABRIEL SECURITY CORPORATION
16359 N.W. 57 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33014 EST. $1,414,227.90
OWNER: GABRIEL ADEIFE, PRESIDENT/C.E.O. (AM)

3. VANGUARD SECURITY, INC.
9600 N.W. 38 STREET, 3RD FLOOR
MIAMI, FL 33178 EST. $1,459,848.15
OWNER: REBECCA L. SHOPAY (HF)
VICE PRESIDENT

4. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $4,562,025.47.

G-89 AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 086-BB10 – COUNSELING AND CONSULTATION SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES IN THE TOPS PROGRAM FOR SEVERELY, EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED STUDENTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Request For Proposals No. 086-BB10 – COUNSELING AND CONSULTATION SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES IN THE TOPS PROGRAM FOR SEVERELY, EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED STUDENTS, to establish a contract, at a firm unit price, to provide counseling and consultation services for children and their families in the Teaching Outreach Support (TOPS) Program for severely, emotionally disturbed students, for the Office of Exceptional Student Education and Student Services, during the term of the proposal, effective July 1, 2002, through June 30, 2003, as follows:

1. JEWISH COMMUNITY SERVICES OF SOUTH FLORIDA
1790 S.W. 27 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33145 EST. $ 49,000.00
DAVID B. SALTMAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $49,000.

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

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:

1. ART HALL PROTECTION SERVICE, INC.
6600 N.W. 27 AVENUE, SUITE 101
MIAMI, FL 33147 EST. $1,076,852.96
OWNER: ARTHUR HALL, PRESIDENT (AM)

2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $1,076,852.96.

G-91 RENEW REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 153-AA10 – SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT SERVICES FOR THE EDUCATION OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Request For Proposals No. 153-AA10 – SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT SERVICES FOR THE EDUCATION OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES, to establish a contract, with an agency, to provide supported employment services, for the education of students with moderate to severe disabilities, for the Office of Exceptional Student Education and Student Services, during the term of the proposal, effective July 1, 2002, through June 30, 2003, as follows:

1. EASTER SEALS MIAMI-DADE, INC.
1475 N.W. 14 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33125 EST. $ 200,000.00
JOAN L. BORNSTEIN, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $200,000.

G-92 RENEW REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 199-AA10 – TITLE I EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FOR PARTICIPATION OF STUDENTS ENROLLED IN PRIVATE SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Request For Proposals No. 199-AA10 – TITLE I EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FOR PARTICIPATION OF STUDENTS ENROLLED IN PRIVATE SCHOOLS, to establish a contract, to deliver, at a firm price, instructional services in the areas of reading, writing and mathematics, to students enrolled in private schools who generate Title I funding, for Federal Programs and Grants Administration, Title I, during the term of the proposal, effective June 20, 2002, through June 19, 2003, as follows:

1. SYLVAN LEARNING SYSTEMS, INC.
13500 KENDALL DRIVE, SUITE 291
MIAMI, FL 33186 EST. $ 627,000.00
OWNER: DOUGLAS L. BECKER, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.

2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $627,000.

G-93 AWARD BID NO. 038-BB09 – JUMBO-SIZE BATHROOM PAPER PRODUCTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 038-BB09 – JUMBO-SIZE BATHROOM PAPER PRODUCTS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of jumbo-size bathroom paper products, for various schools and departments, during the term of the bid, effective May 15, 2002, through November 14, 2003, as follows:

1. ARMCHEM INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
3563 N.W. 53 COURT
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33309 EST. $ 121,650.00
OWNER: ANDREW BRAHMS, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $121,650.

G-94 AWARD BID NO. 045-BB08 – PAPER: TRANSRITE, PARCHTONE/ PARCHMENT AND MULTIPURPOSE XEROGRAPHY PAPER

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 045-BB08 – PAPER: TRANSRITE, PARCHTONE/ PARCHMENT AND MULTIPURPOSE XEROGRAPHY PAPER, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of transrite, parchtone/parchment and multipurpose xerography paper, for the Department of Graphics and Materials Production, during the term of the bid, effective May 15, 2002, through October 31, 2003, as follows:

1. MAC PAPERS, INC.
5900 N.W 176 STREET
P.O. BOX 172640
MIAMI, FL 33017-2610 EST. $ 159,094.00
OWNER: THOMAS R. MCGEHEE, VICE PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $159,094.

G-95 AWARD BID NO. 050-BB02 – LOT CLEARING AND DEBRIS REMOVAL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 050-BB02 – LOT CLEARING AND DEBRIS REMOVAL, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of lot clearing and debris removal service, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective May 15, 2002, through May 14, 2003, as follows:

1. TROMPEX CORPORATION
13380 S.W. 131 STREET, SUITE 126
MIAMI, FL 33186 EST. $ 82,219.05
OWNER: TIM OKOINYAN, PRESIDENT (AM)

2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $82,219.05.

G-96 AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 067-BB10 – RESPIRATORY THERAPIST, REGISTERED NURSE AND LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Request For Proposals No. 067-BB10 – RESPIRATORY THERAPIST, REGISTERED NURSE AND LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE SERVICES, to establish a contract, to provide, at a firm unit price, Respiratory Therapist, Registered Nurse and Licensed Practical Nurse services, needed as related support services for the education of handicapped students, for whom such services have been identified as necessary to access education, for the Office of Exceptional Student Education and Student Services, during the term of the proposal, effective July 1, 2002, through June 30, 2003, as follows:

1. MAXIM HEALTHCARE SERVICES, INC.
7855 N.W. 12 STREET, SUITE 218
MIAMI, FL 33126 EST. $1,837,500.00
OWNERS: STEPHEN BISCIOTTI
JAMES DAVIS

2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $1,837,500.

G-97 REJECT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 068-BB10 – SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROFESSIONAL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Request For Proposals No. 068-BB10 – SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROFESSIONAL, to permit rebidding, using revised specifications.

G-98 REJECT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 069-BB10 – CHECK- WRITING SYSTEM
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Request For Proposals No. 069-BB10 – CHECK-WRITING SYSTEM, to permit staff to pursue alternate solutions.

G-99 AWARD BID NO. 073-BB06 – MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES, CATALOG DISCOUNT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 073-BB06 – MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES, CATALOG DISCOUNT, to purchase, at firm educational discounts, quantities, as may be required, of medical equipment and supplies, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective May 15, 2002, through December 31, 2003, as follows:

1. AERO PRODUCTS CORPORATION
D.B.A. AMERICAN LA FRANCE MEDIC MASTER
P.O. BOX 1707
SANFORD, FL 32772
OWNER: KAREN HAUN, PRESIDENT

2. ASCENSION
A DIVISION OF AGM CONTAINER CONTROLS, INC.
P.O. BOX 40020
TUCSON, AZ 85717-0020
OWNER: HOWARD N. STEWART, PRESIDENT

3. CENTRAL POLY-CORP
18 DONALDSON PLACE
LINDEN, NJ 07306
OWNER: ANDREW HOFFER, PRESIDENT

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

5. HENRY SCHEIN, INC.
135 DURYEA ROAD, M495
MELVILLE, NY 11747
OWNER: STANLEY M. BERGMAN, PRESIDENT

6. LAERDAL MEDICAL CORPORATION
167 MEYERS CORNERS ROAD
WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY 12590
OWNER: TORE LAERDAL

7. MOORE MEDICAL CORPORATION
389 JOHN DOWNEY DRIVE
P.O. BOX 2740
NEW BRITAIN, CT 06050
OWNER: HEARTLAND ADVISORS

8. OFFSHORE MEDICAL GROUP, INC.
1700 S.W. 57 AVENUE, #218
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: RALF HEYER, PRESIDENT

9. PHARMED GROUP
3075 N.W. 107 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: CARLOS M. DE CESPEDES (HM)
CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.

10. SAMMONS PRESTON
P.O. BOX 5071
BOLINGBROOK, IL 60440
OWNER: ED DONNELLY, PRESIDENT

11. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $274,572.16.

G-100 AWARD BID NO. 084-BB08 – MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT CATALOG DISCOUNT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 084-BB08 – MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT CATALOG DISCOUNT, to purchase, at firm discounts, quantities, as may be required, of musical instruments and related equipment, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective May 15, 2002, through October 31, 2003, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. BOBB'S PIANO SALES & SERVICE, INC.
2512 S.W. 30 AVENUE
HALLANDALE, FL 33009
OWNER: ROBERT D. MESSINGSCHLAGER, PRESIDENT

2. INTERSTATE MUSIC SUPPLY
13819 WEST NATIONAL AVENUE
NEW BERLIN, WI 53151
OWNER: MICHAEL CASCIO, PRESIDENT

3. KEYBOARD WORLD
4201 WESTGATE AVENUE, A-3
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33409
OWNER: MARLENE REPKA, PRESIDENT

4. NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL MUSIC COMPANY
1181 U.S. ROUTE 22, BOX 1130
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ 07092
OWNER: RAYMOND BENEDETTO, PRESIDENT

5. PIANOS PLUS, INC.
11771 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY
MIAMI, FL 33156
OWNER: JOHN B. ROSE, PRESIDENT

6. SAM ASH MUSIC CORPORATION
P.O. BOX 9047
HICKSVILLE, NY 11802-9047
OWNER: PAUL J. ASH, PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR

7. WASHINGTON MUSIC SALES CENTER, INC.
11151 VIERS MILL ROAD
WHEATON, MD 20902
OWNER: CHARLES L. LEVIN, PRESIDENT

SECONDARY

8. COLUMBUS PRO PERCUSSION, INC.
5052 NORTH HIGH STREET
COLUMBUS, OH 43214
OWNER: JAMES RUPP, PRESIDENT

9. INTERSTATE MUSIC SUPPLY
13819 WEST NATIONAL AVENUE
NEW BERLIN, WI 53151
OWNER: MICHAEL CASCIO, PRESIDENT

10. KEYBOARD WORLD
4201 WESTGATE AVENUE, A-3
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33409
OWNER: MARLENE REPKA, PRESIDENT

11. NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL MUSIC COMPANY
1181 U. S. ROUTE 22, BOX 1130
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ 07092
OWNER: RAYMOND BENEDETTO, PRESIDENT

12. SAM ASH MUSIC CORPORATION
P.O. BOX 9047
HICKSVILLE, NY 11802-9047
OWNER: PAUL J. ASH, PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR

13. WASHINGTON MUSIC SALES CENTER, INC.
11151 VIERS MILL ROAD
WHEATON, MD 20902
OWNER: CHARLES L. LEVIN, PRESIDENT

14. Reject Items 18, 25, 28, 37, 39, 40 and 46.

15. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $256,933.92.

G-101 AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 087-BB10 – COUNSELING AND PSYCHIATRIC CONSULTATION SERVICES AT THE ROBERT RENICK EDUCATIONAL CENTER AND RUTH OWENS KRUSE EDUCATIONAL CENTER FOR EMOTIONALLY HANDICAPPED AND SEVERELY, EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED STUDENTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Request For Proposals No. 087-BB10 – COUNSELING AND PSYCHIATRIC CONSULTATION SERVICES AT THE ROBERT RENICK EDUCATIONAL CENTER AND RUTH OWENS KRUSE EDUCATIONAL CENTER FOR EMOTIONALLY HANDICAPPED AND SEVERELY, EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED STUDENTS, to establish a contract, at firm unit prices, to provide weekly group and/or individual counseling and psychiatric consultation to students assigned to the Robert Renick Educational Center and the Ruth Owens Krusι Educational Center, for the Office of Exceptional Student Education and Student Services, during the term of the proposal, effective July 1, 2002, through June 30, 2003, as follows:

1. BERTHA ABESS CHILDREN'S CENTER
10800 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD, SUITE 200
NORTH MIAMI, FL 33161 EST. $ 146,250.00
CAROLYN JENKINS-JAEGER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

2. CHILDREN'S PSYCHIATRIC CENTER, INC.
15490 N.W. 7 AVENUE, SUITE 200
MIAMI, FL 33169 EST. $ 139,500.00
ROBERT D. NOLAN, PH.D., EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

3. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $285,750.

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

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

G-104 AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 088-BB10 – SPORTS MEDICINE PROGRAM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Request For Proposals No. 088-BB10 – SPORTS MEDICINE PROGRAM, to establish a contract, to obtain the professional services of qualified individuals or agencies in the field of sports medicine to provide a comprehensive sports medicine program of injury prevention, physical screening examinations, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation. These services are for individuals who participate in the District's interscholastic athletic programs in the 31 senior high schools and five alternative/special centers, for the Division of Athletics/Activities and Accreditation, during the term of the proposal, effective August 1, 2002, through July 30, 2004, as follows:

1. HEALTH SOUTH DOCTORS' HOSPITAL
5000 UNIVERSITY DRIVE
CORAL GABLES, FL 33146 EST. $ 303,200.00
LINCOLN S. MENDEZ, C.E.O.

2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $303,200.

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

G-106 AWARD BID NO. 079-BB05 - FM, DTV TRANSMITTERS, SYSTEMS EQUIPMENT, FURNISH AND INSTALL (TURNKEY)

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

G-108 AWARD BID NO. 095-BB06 – COMPRESSORS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Request For Proposals No. 095-BB06 – COMPRESSORS, to purchase, at a firm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of compressors, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective May 16, 2002, through May 15, 2003, as follows:

1. FSD GROUP
D.B.A. SAEZ DISTRIBUTORS
9615 N.W. 80 AVENUE
HIALEAH GARDENS, FL 33016 EST. $ 19,678.11
OWNER: PEDRO J. SAEZ(HM)

2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $19,678.11.

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

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

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

G-112 AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 060-BB10 – PROCUREMENT CREDIT CARD PROGRAM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Request For Proposals No. 060-BB10 – PROCUREMENT CREDIT CARD PROGRAM, to establish a contract, with a credit card company, to allow Miami-Dade County Public Schools employees to charge currently authorized expenditures to assigned credit card accounts, for the Office of the Controller, during the term of the proposal, effective May 15, 2002, through July 7, 2005, as follows:

1. MELLON BANK (DE) NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
500 ROSS STREET
PITTSBURGH, PA 15262-0001
MARTIN G. MCGUINN, CHAIRMAN AND C.E.O.

H. PERSONNEL

H-1 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NONINSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: MARCH 7 - APRIL 10, 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 915.

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 May 15, 2002, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.

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

H-4 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
EEEO COMPLIANCE OFFICER (2)
EQUAL EDUCATIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) AND DIVERSITY COMPLIANCE

H-5 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
CHIEF BUDGET OFFICER
FINANCIAL AFFAIRS/BUDGET

H-6 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
REGION SUPERINTENDENT
REGION IV

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

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

H-9 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 THE POSITION OF DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS AND CHIEF EDUCATION OFFICER

H-10 APPOINTMENT OF FULL TIME NON-INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL AND ADMINISTRATORS TO ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR 2002-2003

RECOMMENDED: That, pursuant to Florida Statute 230.33, The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, effective July 1, 2002, approve nominations of staff members whose names appear on Appointment List 4 for annual contract, subject to reduction-in-force procedures, in accordance with state statutes, collective bargaining provisions, and Miami-Dade County School Board rules.

H-11 APPOINTMENT OF PERMANENT PART-TIME PERSONNEL TO ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR 2002-2003

RECOMMENDED: That, pursuant to Florida Statute 230.33, The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, effective July 1, 2002, approve nominations of staff members whose names appear on Appointment List 5 for annual contract, subject to reduction-in-force procedures, in accordance with state statutes, collective bargaining provisions, and Miami-Dade County School Board rules.

H-12 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO WAIVE EXISTING LANGUAGE IN SCHOOL BOARD RULES 6Gx13- 4A-1.161, ASSIGNMENT, TRANSFER, AND APPOINTMENT - SCHOOL SITE ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS AND 6Gx13-4A-1.16, ASSIGNMENT, TRANSFER, AND APPOINTMENT - NON-SCHOOL SITE ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS, FOR THE SUBMISSION OF FINALISTS TO THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS FOR MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL (MEP) POSITIONS

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

a. Waive the existing language in School Board Rule 6Gx13- 4A‑1.161, Assignment, Transfer, and Appointment - School Site Administrative Positions and School Board Rule 6Gx13- 4A‑1.16, Assignment, Transfer, and Appointment - Non-School Site Administrative Positions referring to the submission of finalists to the Superintendent of Schools for Managerial Exempt Personnel (MEP) positions; and

b. authorize the proposed language for the submission of three finalists to the Superintendent of Schools for Managerial Exempt Personnel (MEP) positions.

c. authorize the Superintendent of Schools to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the approved recommendations.

H-13 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT ADD-ON CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS FOR ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (ESOL) ENDORSEMENT, MIDDLE GRADES MATHEMATICS (GRADES 5-9), MATHEMATICS (GRADES 6-12), EARTH/SPACE SCIENCE (GRADES 6-12), READING (GRADES K-12), AND SPANISH (GRADES K-12) TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR CONTINUATION OF APPROVAL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to submit Add-on Certification Programs for English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Endorsement, Middle Grades Mathematics (Grades 5-9), Mathematics (Grades 6-12), Earth/Space Science (Grades 6-12), Reading (Grades K-12), and Spanish (Grades K-12) for continuation of approval by the Florida Department of Education. No additional local funds are needed to continue implementation of these programs.

H-14 ESTABLISH AND CLASSIFY THE POSITION OF LABOR ATTORNEY, LABOR RELATIONS; 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 THE POSITION OF LABOR ATTORNEY

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

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05.08.02

AGENDA SECTION

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