M-DCPS Meeting Minutes

102,468 B-65 AUTHORIZED The acceptance of a grant award from Washington Mutual, in the amount of $4,000, to fund the Science Enhancement Program at JRE Lee Opportunity School, Project Cycle: April 11, 2002 through April 30, 2003; and the extension of same, at no additional cost, for up to one year.

102,469 B-66 AUTHORIZED The acceptance of 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; and the extension of same, at no additional cost, for up to one year.

102,470 B-67 AUTHORIZED The acceptance of 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; authorized 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; and the extension of the grant award and contractual agreement, at no additional cost, for up to one year.

102,471 B-68 AUTHORIZED The renewal of a contractual agreement with Miami-Dade County Government, in the amount of $522,000, to continue providing countywide educational cable television services; the acceptance of a grant award from Miami-Dade County to upgrade equipment, Project Cycle: October 1, 2001 through September 30, 2002; and the extension of same at no additional cost, for up to one year.

102,472 B-69 AUTHORIZED The acceptance of 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; and the extension of same at no additional cost, for up to one year.

102,473 B-70 AUTHORIZED The acceptance of an appropriation from the Florida Department of Education, Office of Title I Migrant, and approved 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.

102,474 B-75 ACCEPTED The Report on the Potential Impact of Double Sessions in the Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

102,475 B-76 AUTHORIZED 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.

102,476 B-77 APPROVED The list of newly elected officers and Board of Directors of the Dade Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc., for the 2002-2003 fiscal year.

102,477 B-78 AUTHORIZED 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.

102,478 C-1 ENTERED 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.

102,479 C-2 ENTERED 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.

102,480 C-3 APPROVED 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 WITHDREW Request for 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.

102,481 C-5 ENTERED 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.

102,482 C-6 AUTHORIZED The execution of the Contract of Purchase and Sale to sell the property known as Sandman Nursery, to Rebuilding Our Community, Inc., for $850,000, in connection with the subject litigation [The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Sanford Land Development Corporation and Sanford A. Freedman (Sandman Nursery), 11^th Circuit, Case No. 01-16471 CA 23]

102,483 C-20 AUTHORIZED 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.

102,484 C-21 AUTHORIZED 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.

102,485 C-22 AUTHORIZED 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.

102,486 C-23 AUTHORIZED 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.

102,487 C-24 AUTHORIZED The Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings, in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, to amend School Board Rule 6Gx13-5A-1.08, Student Transfers.

102,488 C-25 AUTHORIZED The Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings, in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, to amend School Board Rule 6Gx13-5A-1.081, Opportunity Scholarship Program Student Transfers.

102,489 C-26 AUTHORIZED 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 WITHDREW Request to promulgate new School Board Rule 6Gx13–2C-1.121, Submission of Proposals for Telecommunications Facilities on Board-Owned Sites.

102,490 C-28 AUTHORIZED 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.

102,491 C-29 ADOPTED School Board Rule 6Gx13-5A-1.10, Attendance Areas 2001-2002, as amended, and authorized the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, with said amendment to be effective July 1, 2002.

102,492 D-1 DISCUSSED New Business: Board members.

102,493 D-2 FULFILLED The condition of the Superintendent’s contract regarding an evaluation of his performance, and provided the opportunity for the Board and the Superintendent to publicly discuss the observations, review and assessments of his performance.

102,494 D-3 APPROVED 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 WITHDREW Request to review and amend Board Rule 6Gx13-6A-1.47, Charter Schools (K-12), to reflect new strategic objectives and changes in Florida Statute.

102,495 D-5 RECOGNIZED The Board’s valuable partnership with the Historical Museum of Southern Florida; and directed the Superintendent to continue to collaborate on the dissemination of the ‘History Mysteries” curriculum for fourth graders.

102,496 D-6 AGREED To join the Cuban-American community as it commemorates the 100^th anniversary of the independence of Cuba on May 20, 2002.

102,497 D-7 APPROVED Resolution No. 02-27, recognizing Mr. Carl “Buddy” Goins, Head Football Coach at Miami Springs Senior High School, on the occasion of his retirement.

102,498 D-8 FAILED* To authorize the Superintendent to amend Board Rule 6Gx13-7E-1.02, Educational Facilities – Naming, to prevent naming schools or school facilities after any living person.

* Proposal failed 2-7.

102,499 D-9 APPROVED Resolution No. 02-26, honoring Ms. Latrell Reed for her outstanding athletic accomplishment.

102,500 E-1 AUTHORIZED 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.

102,501 E-2 AUTHORIZED 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.

102,502 E-3 AUTHORIZED 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.

102,503 E-4 AUTHORIZED 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 directed 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.

102,504 E-5 AUTHORIZED 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 authorized 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.

102,505 E-6 AUTHORIZED The Superintendent, or his designee, to 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 100 acres in the south and east sections of the referenced surplus property; and to continue pursuing the subject property as an option for State School “YY1” or other school and/or District facility.

102,506 E-7 AUTHORIZED The Superintendent to 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 to 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.

102,507 E-8 AUTHORIZED The Superintendent, or his designee, to execute a lease amendment and renew the Joint Operating Agreement with Miami-Dade County for the use of the Miami MetroZoo for the Science/Zoo Magnet Program; and to execute a new Joint Use Agreement with Miami-Dade County at Royal Green Elementary School.

******** E-9 WITHDREW Request for an update on donated Lennar Property.

102,508 E-24 AUTHORIZED Staff to adjust the capital budget as detailed [in the Official Agenda], 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 to make the changes to the five year facilities work program resulting from these budget adjustments.

102,509 E-25 APPROVED The exception to the existing site size for PLC “Y” at Marjory Stoneman Douglas Elementary; and authorized the Superintendent to submit to the Commissioner of Education at the Florida Department of Education, the Board-approved site exception.

102,510 E-26 AUTHORIZED An extension to 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 days, with no increase in the not-to-exceed fee established in the agreement; and other actions as delineated in the Official Agenda.

102,511 E-27 COMMISSIONED The firms of Construction Estimating Services, Inc., Construction Management Services, Inc., Gaudet Associates, Inc., and Post Buckley Schuh & Jernigan, to provide cost-estimating services for a two-year term, as delineated in the Official Agenda, commencing May 16, 2002 through May 15, 2004.

102,512 E-28 COMMISSIONED The firms of Construction Management Services, Inc., Gaudet Associates, Inc., Paco Group, Inc., and Post Buckley Schuh & Jernigan to provide construction scheduling services for a two-year term, as delineated in the Official Agenda, commencing May 16, 2002 through May 15, 2004.

102,513 E-29 AWARDED 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.

102,514 E-30 AWARDED Project No. JOC02-AN, Job Order Contract/ Design and Construction on the basis of the weighted factor of 1.0750, to the successful bidder: Renaissance Builders & Constructors, Inc., 1301 West 68^th Street, Suite E-5, Hialeah, Florida 33015.

102,515 E-31 AWARDED 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.

102,516 E-32 AUTHORIZED The renewal of 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.

102,517 E-33 AUTHORIZED The renewal of 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.

102,518 E-34 REJECTED 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 authorized the Superintendent to review the bid documents and advertise rebidding of the project. 102,519 E-35 CONFIRMED Change Order No. 5 on Project No. A-0692, Design Build, Doral Middle School, for an additional cost of $11,738.

102,520 E-36 CONFIRMED Final Change Order No. 2 on Project No. BB9999-09, Emergency Safety-to-Life, Glades Middle School, for a credit of $13,521.

102,521 E-37 CONFIRMED Final Change Order No. 1 on Project No. BB9999-25, Emergency Safety-to-Life, Cutler Ridge Middle School, for a credit of $1,388.

102,522 E-38 CONFIRMED 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.

102,523 E-39 AUTHORIZED Staff to proceed with advertising for professional services, as required, for the 2003 Miami-Dade County Public Schools Five-Year Survey document, and authorized that the maximum amount may not exceed $400,000.

102,524 E-40 NAMED State School “C,” Bob Graham Education Center.

102,525 E-41 AUTHORIZED The Superintendent to accept grants from The Miami Business Forum, Royal Caribbean International, and The Dade Community Foundation, in the total amount of $44,500; and authorized a contract with Urban Policy Development to assist the District in implementation of the OPPAGA recommendations, in the amount of $44,500.

102,526 E-42 TABLED* Request for the Superintendent, or his designee, to prepare a Request for Proposals for a pilot program of minor building maintenance, custodial services, and grounds maintenance to be implemented at selected schools encompassing three feeder patterns, subject to impact bargaining, pursuant to the provisions of the applicable labor contracts.

* Tabled until the Board’s special meeting on Thursday, May 23, 2002, at 1:00 p.m., following the Miami-Dade Land Acquisition and Facilities Advisory Board’s meeting.

102,527 E-43 AUTHORIZED* The Superintendent, or his designee, to reduce the cost of operations and maintenance of plant by $1 per square foot by June 30, 2003, contingent upon a Memorandum of Understanding, or an agreement, between the Miami-Dade Land Acquisition and Facilities Advisory Board and the School Board that the reduction to $7.00 per square foot requirement remains constant as long as the Miami-Dade Land Acquisition and Facilities Advisory Board is in existence. This will be subject to impact bargaining, pursuant to the provisions of the applicable labor contracts prior to implementation of any cost-saving measures.

*Amended, as indicated above.

102,528 E-44 AUTHORIZED The Superintendent to direct staff to modify the rule which governs site acquisition, School Board 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. 102,529 E-60 AUTHORIZED The Superintendent to extend the current contract for Asbestos Technical Consulting and Testing Services, between E.M. Analytical, Inc./EnHealth Environmental, Inc./Ad-vanced Industrial Hygiene Services, Inc. (A Joint Venture) and Miami-Dade County Public Schools, from May 16, 2002 until September 15, 2002, for a maximum compensation of $100,000, under the same terms and conditions.

102,530 E-61 AUTHORIZED The Superintendent to extend the current contract for Asbestos Technical Consulting and Testing Services, between Evans Environmental and Geological Science and Management, Inc./EMSL Analytical, Inc. (A Joint venture) and Miami-Dade County Public Schools, from May 16, 2002 until September 15, 2002, for a maximum compensation of $100,000, under the same terms and conditions.

102,531 E-62 AUTHORIZED The Superintendent to extend the current contract for Asbestos Technical Consulting and Testing Services, between ATC Associates, Inc. and Miami-Dade County Public Schools, from May 16, 2002 until September 15, 2002, for a maximum compensation of $100,000, under the same terms and conditions.

102,532 E-63 AWARDED 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 64^th Street, Miami, Florida 33166.

102,533 E-64 AWARDED 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.

102,534 E-65 AWARDED 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 31^st Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33311.

102,535 E-66 CONFIRMED Final Change Order No. 1 on Project No. 0050-BB, Roof Replacement, Site Drainage and Structural Enhancement, Coral Terrace Elementary School, for an additional cost of $8,663 and a time extension of 32 days.

102,536 E-67 CONFIRMED Final Change Order No. 1 on Project No. 0019-KS, Roof Replacement, Miami MacArthur (South) – Alt/Ed., for an additional cost of $43,686 and a time extension of 31 days.

102,537 E-68 CONFIRMED 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.

102,538 E-69 CONFIRMED Final Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A-0757, Roof Replacement, North Twin Lakes Elementary School, for an additional cost of $4,556 and a time extension of 30 days.

102,539 F-1 APPROVED The list of contractors for prequalification and authorized staff to issue a certificate to each contractor, certifying prequalification for a period of one year; declared Tarafa Construction ineligible for prequalification at this time; and authorized the Superintendent to officially inform the contractor of such ineligibility.

102,540 F-11 RECEIVED The First Interim Report Prekindergarten Longitudinal Study 1993-2007 Grade 5 1999-2000 Overall School Outcome Analysis.

******** F-12 WITHDREW Request to receive The Miami-Dade County Public Schools 2001 United Way Campaign Final Report, presented by the Bureau of Community Services.

102,541 F-13 AUTHORIZED The suspension of Ms. Candace L. Copeland, School Bus Driver at North Regional Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, effective at the close of the workday on May 15, 2002, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

102,542 F-14 AUTHORIZED The suspension of, and initiated dismissal proceedings against Mr. Willie Mathis, Lead Custodian at North Transportation Center, effective at the close of the workday on May 15, 2002, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

******** F-15 WITHDREW Request to suspend and dismiss Mr. Timothy E. Irvin, Security Monitor at South Dade Senior High School.

102,543 F-16 AUTHORIZED The suspension of Ms. Lissette Pelier, Elementary School Assistant at Greynolds Park Elementary School, for 20 workdays without pay, effective at the close of the workday on May 15, 2002, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

102,544 F-17 AUTHORIZED The suspension of, and initiated dismissal proceedings against Mr. Edward J. Starks, Paraprofessional I at Horace Mann Middle School, effective at the close of the workday on May 15, 2002, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

102,545 F-18 AUTHORIZED The suspension of, and initiated dismissal proceedings against Mr. Matthew A. Carswell, Custodian at Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High School, effective at the close of the workday on May 15, 2002, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

102,546 F-19 AUTHORIZED The suspension of, and initiated dismissal proceedings against Ms. Karen F. Halpern, Teacher at Greynolds Park Elementary School, effective at the close of the workday on May 15, 2002, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

102,547 F-20 AUTHORIZED The suspension of, and initiated dismissal proceedings against Mr. Walfrido Torres, Custodian at Mae Walters Elementary School, effective at the close of the workday on May 15, 2002, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

102,548 F-21 AUTHORIZED The suspension of Ms. Carolyn Thompson, Teacher at Broadmoor Elementary School, for 22 workdays without pay, effective at the close of the workday on May 15, 2002.

102,549 F-22 AUTHORIZED The suspension of Ms. Christina H. Tompkins, Teacher at Eneida M. Hartner Elementary School, for 30 workdays without pay, effective at the close of the workday on May 15, 2002.

102,550 F-23 AUTHORIZED The suspension of, and initiated dismissal proceedings against Ms. Jodi Singer, Teacher at North Miami Beach Senior High School, effective at the close of the workday on May 15, 2002, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

102,551 F-24 AUTHORIZED The suspension of, and initiated dismissal proceedings against Mr. Charles A. Ervin, Custodian at South Dade Senior High School, effective at the close of the workday on May 15, 2002, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

102,552 F-27 AUTHORIZED The suspension of Ms. Lavern E. Bennett, School Bus Driver at Central West Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, effective at the close of the workday on May 15, 2002, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

102,553 F-28 AUTHORIZED The suspension of Ms. Lorna M. Uptgrow, School Bus Driver at Center West Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, effective at the close of the workday on May 15, 2002, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

102,554 G-1 ADOPTED Resolution No. 3, 2001-02 General Fund Spring Budget Review, decreasing revenues and appropriations and reserves by $5,534,904; and the Summary of Revenues and Appropriations and the Summary of Appropriations by Function.

102,555 G-2 APPROVED Resolution No. 2, 2001-02 Capital Outlay Funds Spring Budget Review, as delineated in the Official Agenda.

******** G-3 WITHDREW A contractual agreement with Florida School Services, Inc.

102,556 G-16 RECEIVED The Monthly Financial Report for March 2002.

102,557 G-17 APPROVED 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.

102,558 G-18 AUTHORIZED The Superintendent to remove from the accounting records the outstanding accounts receivable balances totaling $95,530.21, owed by agencies/associations and by individuals.

102,559 G-31 APPROVED Resolution #02-22, authorizing the issuance of RAN Series 2002; and the Cost of Issuance listed on Exhibit A, not to exceed $73,500.

102,560 G-46 AUTHORIZED* The Superintendent to issue Request For Proposal No. 093-BB10, Administrative Services - Section 125 Flexible Benefits Program and Enrollment; approved the Ad-Hoc Committee; and the appointment by the Board Chair of a School Board Member to serve on the Ad-Hoc Committee.

*The Chair appointed Dr. Marta Pérez to serve on the Ad-Hoc Committee.

102,561 G-47 AUTHORIZED The renewal of the Board’s 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, as further delineated in the Official Agenda.

102,562 G-48 AUTHORIZED The renewal of the Board’s comprehensive fidelity bonds and related coverages, as delineated in the Official Agenda.

102,563 G-49 AUTHORIZED The renewal of the Board’s property insurance program, as delineated in the Official Agenda.

102,564 G-60 APPROVED The supplemental award on the term bids [as delineated in the Official Agenda].

102,565 G-61 RECEIVED The report of purchases made utilizing other government bids, as delineated in the Official Agenda.

102,566 G-62 RECEIVED The report of the School Board auction of March 12, 2002.

102,567 G-63 AUTHORIZED The renewal of Bid No. 201-ZZ06 – Bleacher Repairs, with various vendors as delineated in the Official Agenda, effective June 21, 2002 through September 20, 2002.

102,568 G-64 AWARDED Request For Proposal No. 080-BB10 – Provide Hypertension Screening for Grade Ten Students, to University of Miami, effective July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003.

102,569 G-65 AUTHORIZED The renewal of Bid No. 112-AA09 – Uniforms, Band, with Fruhauf Uniforms, Inc., and Stanbury Uniforms, Inc., effective June 20, 2002 through June 19, 2003.

102,570 G-66 AUTHORIZED The renewal of Bid No. 123-AA09 – Cap and Gown Rental, with Herff Jones, Inc., effective July 2, 2002 through July 1, 2003.

102,571 G-67 AUTHORIZED The renewal of Request For Proposals No. 155-AA10 – Manager to Supervise and Facilitate Challenge Ropes Course at Ruth Owens Kruse Educational Center, with Experiential Teambuilding, effective July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003.

102,572 G-68 AWARDED Bid No. 053-BB06 – Air-Conditioning Equipment, to The DCI Systems Group, Inc., and Middleton & Associates, Inc., effective May 15, 2002.

102,573 G-69 AUTHORIZED The renewal of Bid No. 181-ZZ03 – Smoked Sausage, A La Carte (Rebid) with Dutch Packing Company, Inc., effective June 21, 2002 through June 20, 2003.

102,574 G-70 AUTHORIZED The renewal of Request For Proposals No. 117-AA10 – Outside Agencies That Can Provide Temporary Tradespeople Services, with Tradesmen International, and Union Temporary Service, Inc., effective July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003.

102,575 G-71 AUTHORIZED The renewal of Request For Proposals No. 158-AA10 – Water Treatment and Chemical Consultant Services for Miami-Dade County Public Schools, with A & E Consultants, Inc., effective July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003.

102,576 G-72 AUTHORIZED The renewal of Bid No. 177-AA10 – Moving of Relocatable Buildings (Rebid), with Russell Building Movers, Inc., effective June 20, 2002 through June 19, 2003.

102,577 G-73 AWARDED Bid No. 051-BB02 – Foundations and Metal Steps and Ramps for Relocatable Buildings, to Redd Team Manufacturing, A Division of Alcoa Engineered Products, effective May 15, 2002 through August 31, 2003.

102,578 G-74 AUTHORIZED The renewal of Bid No. 136-ZZ10 – Fence Parts (Supply Only), with Anchor Fence Wholesalers, effective May 17, 2002 through May 16, 2003.

102,579 G-75 AUTHORIZED The renewal of Bid No. 085-AA02 – Coarse Aggregates, with various vendors as delineated in the Official Agenda, effective June 1, 2002 through May 31, 2003.

102,580 G-76 AUTHORIZED The renewal of Bid No. 100-AA10 – Cleaner, Coil, with Caesar Chemical Manufacturing, Inc., effective May 16, 2002 through May 15, 2003.

102,581 G-77 TERMINATED The award of Bid No. 146-AA05 – Electrical Raceway and Fittings, with CED/Raybro, and Mercedes Electric Supply, Inc., effective May 15, 2002.

102,582 G-78 AUTHORIZED The renewal of Bid No. 152-AA09 – Printing of Grade Book Forms, with Elan Publishing Company, Inc., effective July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003.

102,583 G-79 AWARDED Bid No. 042-BB09 – Printing of Official Hall Pass, to Amazon Services, Inc., effective May 15, 2002 through November 14, 2003.

102,584 G-80 AUTHORIZED The renewal of Bid No. 177-ZZ07 – Radiator, Repair and Recore, with Robert Auto Radiator Core Manufacturing Company, Inc., effective May 17, 2002 through May 16, 2003.

102,585 G-81 AUTHORIZED The renewal of Bid No. 108-AA10 – Physical Examinations – Bus Drivers, South of Flagler Street, with Legion Park Medical Center, effective May 16, 2002 through May 15, 2003.

102,586 G-82 AWARDED Request For Proposals No. 081-BB10 – Provide State Required Scoliosis Screening for Grade Seven Students, to Easter Seals Miami-Dade, effective July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003.

102,587 G-83 AUTHORIZED The renewal of Request For Proposals No. 200-ZZ10 – Cost-Recovery Agent Medicaid Fee for Service Program July 1, 2001 to June 30, 2002 (Rebid), with Deloitte Consulting, LLC, effective July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003.

102,588 G-84 AWARDED Request For Proposals No. 085-BB10 – Counseling Services In 20 Programs With Full-Time Classes for Emotionally Handicapped and Severely, Emotionally Disturbed Students, with various vendors as delineated in the Official Agenda, effective July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003.

102,589 G-85 AUTHORIZED The renewal of Request For Proposals No. 260-ZZ10 – Psychiatric Consultation Services For up to 16 Schools With Full-Time Classes for Severely, Emotionally Disturbed Students, with Children’s Psychiatric Center, Inc., and Louis B. Antoine, M.D., effective July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003.

102,590 G-86 AUTHORIZED The renewal of Request For Proposals No. 048-AA11 – To Provide Travel-Agency Services to The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, with Business Travel Advisors, Inc., and Lorraine Travel Bureau, Inc., effective May 16, 2002 through May 15, 2003.

102,591 G-87 AUTHORIZED Procurement and Materials Management to utilize other entity bids for purchases over $100,000, as delineated in the Official Agenda.

102,592 G-88 AUTHORIZED The renewal of Bid No. 087-AA01 – Armed and Unarmed Security Guard Services III, with various vendors as delineated in the Official Agenda, effective June 1, 2002 through May 31, 2003.

102,593 G-89 AWARDED 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 Jewish Community Services of South Florida, effective July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003.

102,594 G-90 AUTHORIZED The renewal of Bid No. 151-AA01 – Armed and Unarmed Security Guard Services I, with Art Hall Protection Service, Inc., effective June 1, 2002 through May 31, 2003.

102,595 G-91 AUTHORIZED The renewal of Request For Proposals No. 153-AA10 – Supported Employment Services for the Education of Students With Disabilities, with Easter Seals Miami-Dade, Inc., effective July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003.

102,596 G-92 AUTHORIZED The renewal of Request For Proposals No. 199-AA10 – Title I Educational Services For Participation of Students Enrolled in Private Schools, with Sylvan Learning Systems, Inc., effective June 20, 2002 through June 19, 2003.

102,597 G-93 AWARDED Bid No. 038-BB09 – Jumbo-Size Bathroom Paper Products, to Armchem International Corporation, effective May 15, 2002 through November 14, 2003.

102,598 G-94 AWARDED Bid No. 045-BB08 – Paper: Transrite, Parchtone/Parchment and Multipurpose Xerography Paper, to Mac Papers, Inc., effective May 15, 2002 through October 31, 2003.

102,599 G-95 AWARDED Bid No. 050-BB02 – Lot Clearing and Debris Removal, to Trompex Corporation, effective May 15, 2002 through May 14, 2003.

102,600 G-96 AWARDED Request For Proposals No. 067-BB10 – Respiratory Therapist, Registered Nurse and Licensed Practical Nurse Services, to Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc., effective July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003.

102,601 G-97 REJECTED Request For Proposals No. 068-BB10 – Substance Abuse Professional, to permit rebidding, using revised specifications.

102,602 G-98 REJECTED Request For Proposals No. 069-BB10 – Check-Writing System, to permit staff to pursue alternate solutions.

102,603 G-99 AWARDED Bid No. 073-BB06 – Medical Equipment and Supplies, Catalog Discount, to various vendors as delineated in the Official Agenda, effective May 15, 2002 through December 31, 2003.

102,604 G-100 AWARDED Bid No. 084-BB08 – Musical Instruments and Related Equipment Catalog Discount, to various vendors as delineated in the Official Agenda, effective May 15, 2002 through October 31, 2003.

102,605 G-101 AWARDED 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 Bertha Abess Children’s Center, and Children’s Psychiatric Center, Inc., effective July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003.

102,606 G-102 AUTHORIZED The renewal of Bid No. 078-AA03 - Vending Machine Service - Access Fee Based, with various vendors as delineated in the Official Agenda, effective May 15, 2002 through March 31, 2003.

102,607 G-103 AWARDED Bid No. 112-BB03 - Delivery of Prepared Summer School Lunches and Snacks, With Beverages, to Food Distribution Systems of Florida, Inc., effective May 15, 2002 through August 23, 2002.

102,608 G-104 AWARDED Request For Proposals No. 088-BB10 – Sports Medicine Program, to HealthSouth Doctors’ Hospital, effective August 1, 2002 through July 30, 2004.

102,609 G-105 REJECTED Bid No. 092-BB04 - Pager Rental.

102,610 G-106 AWARDED Bid No. 079-BB05 - FM, DTV Transmitters, Systems Equipment, Furnish and Install (Turnkey), to Harris Corporation, effective May 15, 2002.

******** G-107 WITHDREW Request to award Bid No. 119-BB05 - Uninterruptible Power Supply (WLRN), Provide and Install.

102,611 G-108 AWARDED Request For Proposals No. 095-BB06 – Compressors, to FSD Group d/b/a Saez Distributors, effective May 16, 2002 through May 15, 2003.

102,612 G-109 AWARDED Bid No. 120-BB06 - Hospital Equipment, to Stryker Medical, in Care of Brad Brelage, effective May 15, 2002 through May 14, 2003.

******** G-110 WITHDREW Request to award Bid No. 017-BB07 - Automotive, Truck and Bus Parts, Accessories and Specialized Repairs.

******** G-111 WITHDREW Request to award Bid No. 098-BB07 - Petroleum Products - Oil, Lubes, Greases and Derivatives.

102,613 G-112 AWARDED Request For Proposals No. 060-BB10 – Procurement Credit Card Program, to Mellon Bank (DE) National Association, effective May 15, 2002 through July 7, 2005.

102,614 H-1 APPROVED The instructional and noninstructional appointments, reassignments, leaves, and separations as included in Personnel Action Listing 915.

102,615 H-2 APPROVED The recommendations as set forth in the Official Agenda, for appointments and lateral transfers, to be effective May 15, 2002.

******** H-3 WITHDREW Request to appoint and assign Administrative Director, Food and Nutrition.

102,616 H-4 APPOINTED Ms. Terri A. Chester and Ms. Ana M. Sanchez to the open, budgeted positions of Equal Educational and Employment Opportunity Compliance Officer, Pay Grade 43, 12 months; and assigned them to the Equal Educational Employment Opportunity and Diversity Compliance Office, effective May 16, 2002, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.

102,617 H-5 APPOINTED Ms. Judith A. Webb to the position of Chief Budget Officer, MEP pay grade 25, 12 months, and assigned her to the Office of Budget Management, effective May 16, 2002, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.

******** H-6 WITHDREW Request to appoint and assign Region Superintendent Region IV.

102,618 H-7 APPOINTED Mr. Alberto Rodriguez to the position of Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources and Development, MEP Pay Grade 25, 12 months, and assigned him to the Office of Human Resources and Development, effective May 16, 2002, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.

******** H-8 WITHDREW Request to appoint and assign Administrative Director, Employee Support Programs.

******** H-9 WITHDREW Request for 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 authorization for the membership of the interview and review committees for the position of Deputy Superintendent of Schools and Chief Education Officer.

102,619 H-10 APPROVED The nominations of staff members whose names appear on Appointment List 4 for annual contract, pursuant to Florida Statute 230.33, subject to reduction-in-force procedures, in accordance with state statutes, collective bargaining provisions, and Miami-Dade County School Board rules, effective July 1, 2002.

102,620 H-11 APPROVED The nominations of staff members whose names appear on Appointment List 5 for annual contract, pursuant to Florida Statute 230.33, subject to reduction-in-force procedures, in accordance with state statutes, collective bargaining provisions, and Miami-Dade County School Board rules, effective July 1, 2002.

102,621 H-12 WAIVED 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.

102,622 H-13 AUTHORIZED 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.

102,623 H-14 AUTHORIZED The establishment and classification of the contracted position of Labor Attorney, Miami-Dade County Public Schools, with an annual salary range between $80,000 to $135,000.

Adjourned

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