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CHANGES TO MEETING AGENDA
AS OF:
September 12 , 2002

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

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AGENDA SECTIONS




AGENDA ITEMS WITHDRAWN AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA:

C-4 ANDRADE GUTIERREZ CONSTRUCTION, INC. v. THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA - CASE NOS. 99-20391 CA 04 and 99-29628 CA 05 (SS "BBB” and SS “CCC”) SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT

COMMITTEE: FACILITIES, PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION

On December 23,1999 and September, 1999, Andrade Gutierrez, a general contractor filed lawsuits in the Miami-Dade County Circuit Court seeking damages in connection with contracts for the construction of State School “BBB” and State School “CCC”.

E-9 AUTHORIZATION TO EFFECTUATE A REDUCTION OF LEASED OFFICE SPACE AND ACHIEVE COST SAVINGS BY NEGOTlATlNG AND EXECUTING A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH BISCAYNE MANAGEMENT CORPORATION FOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE SPACE AT THE 1444 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD BUILDING AND CANCELING THE LEASE AGREEMENT FOR THE 4300 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD BUILDING

COMMITTEE: FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION

District staff is in the process of finalizing the terms and conditions of the agreements. Information will be distributed to the Board prior to September 12, 2002.


AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA:

C-5 ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. ANITRA E.
GRANT, DOAH CASE NO. 02-2708


At its regularly scheduled meeting of June 19, 2002, the School Board took action to suspend and dismiss Anitra E. Grant, a teacher, fi-om all employment with the school system, for just cause including, but not limited to, misconduct in office, gross insubordination, and violation of School Board rules.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida accept the resignation of Anitra E. Grant, a teacher at Shenandoah Middle School, effective as of September 3, 2002.

G-85 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 219-ZZ07 - ON-SITE REFUELING OF VEHICLES

COMMITTEE: FINANCIAL AFFAIRS

The purpose of the bid, opened on July 11, 2000, was to establish a contract, to purchase, at a firm service charge, quantities, as may be required, of on-site refueling of vehicles, for various departments.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 219-ZZ07 - ON-SITE REFUELING OF VEHICLES, to purchase, at a firm service charge, quantities, as may be required, of on-site refueling of vehicles, for various departments, during the term of the contract, effective, October 1, 2002, through September 30, 2003, as follows:


AGENDA ITEMS REVISED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA:

B-22 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE MIAMI-DADECOUNTY CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND TRAINING TOINCARCERATED STUDENTS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$400,000, FROM OCTOBER 1, 2002 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2003

COMMITTEE: COMMUNITY, ADULT AND ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION

Authorization is requested for the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with the Miami-Dade County Corrections and Rehabilitation Department, to provide educational and training services to incarcerated students, from October 1, 2002 to September 30, 2003.

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

1. enter into a contractual agreement with the Miami-Dade County Corrections and Rehabiljtation- Department, from October 1, 2002 to September 30, 2003;

C-2 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. HENRY T. WOJCICKI - DOAH CASE NO. 01-4247

On October 24, 2001, the School Board suspended teacher Henry T. Wojcicki, from his employmentwith The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and initiated dismissal proceedings against him for misconduct in office, gross insubordination and violations of School Board Rules 6Gx13-4A-1.21- Responsibilities and Duties and 6Gx13-5D-1.07, Corporal Punishment-Prohibited.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida enter an order in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Henrv T. Woicicki, DOAH Case No. 01-4247, adopting the Administrative Law-Judge’s Recommended Order sustaining the suspension without pay of Henry T. Wojcicki 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.

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C-2 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA vm HENRY T. WOJCICKI - DOAH CASE NO. 01-4247

On October 24, 2001, the School Board suspended teacher Henry T. Wojcicki, from his employment with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and initiated dismissal proceedings against him for misconduct in office, gross insubordination and violations of School Board Rules 6Gx13-4A-1.21 - Responsibilities and Duties and 6Gx13-5D-1.07, Corporal Punishment-Prohibited.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida enter an order in the case of The School Board of. Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Henry T. Woicicki, DOAH Case No. 01-4247, allowing Respondent to file exceptions on or before September 6, 2002.

C-3 SOUTH FLORIDA BLOOD BANKS, INC. v. THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA and COMMUNITY BLOOD CENTERS OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC. - DOAH CASE NO. 02-0140BID

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida enter a final order in the case of South Florida Blood Banks, Inc. v. The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida and Communitv Blood Centers of South Florida, Inc. - Doah Case No. 02-0140Bid, adopting the Administrative Law Judge’s Recommended Order finding that the evaluation and selection were materially flawed, and that the award to Intervener should be invalidated; and (ii) Respondent should submit the two responses to a new Selection Committee with instructions that it should evaluate the two proposals only on the criteria set forth in the RFP.

C-21 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-X-1.083, EDUCATIONAL FACILlTlES PLANNING, SITE SELECTION AND ACQUISITION, AND CONSTRUCTION

COMMITTEE: LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS AND POLICY DEVELOPMENT

The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, announced on July 10, 2002, its intention to amend School Board Rule 6Gx13-2C-1.083, Educational Facilities Planning, Site Selection and Acquisition, and Construction, at the meeting of August 21, 2002, to accomplish the items listed below, with the understanding that a joint meeting
would be held between the School Board and the Miami-Dade Land Acquisition and Facilities Maintenance Operations Advisory Board, to discuss the rule amendments, as needed.

E-2 RENEWAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR AN OFF-ROAD EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE FACILITY AND MATERIALS WAREHOUSE BY MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT AT 9590 N.W. 27TH AVENUE

COMMITTEE: FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION

Since December 1987, the Board has leased a facility located at 9590 N.W. 27 Avenue, from Miami-Dade County, for use by the Department of Transportation as a vehicle maintenance facility, by Maintenance Operations as an off-road equipment maintenance facility and by Materials Management for a materials warehouse (see location map).

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the renewal of the lease agreement with Miami-Dade County for an off-road equipment maintenance facility by Maintenance Operations and a materials warehouse by Materials Management, at an annual rental rate of $1.00, for the period of December 16, 2002 through December 15, 2017. All other terms and conditions of the lease- agreement will remain unchanged.

E-25 COMMISSIONING OF BROWN AND BROWN ARCHITECTS, KVH ARCHITECTS, AND POST BUCKLEY SCHUH & JERNIGAN, TO PROVIDE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES TO ASSIST THE DISTRICT IN THE PREPARATION OF THE 5-YEAR EDUCATIONAL PLANT SURVEY

COMMITTEE: FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION

Revised Item E-25 was inadvertently issued. Please note that no revisions were made to the original item E-25 since the publication of the original agenda. Item Revised 2 E-25 will correct this oversight.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firms of Brown and Brown Architects, KYH Architects, and Post Buckley Schuh & Jernigan to provide architectural services to assist the District in the preparation of the 5year Educational Plant Survey, for a lump sum basic fee of $1,700 per school facility. Firms will be assigned facilities within two regions each. However, the total fees among all the three firms will not exceed the Board-authorized amount of $400,000.

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E-25 COMMISSIONING OF SPILLIS CANDELA DMJM AS DESIGN CRlTERlA PROFESSIONAL (DCP) FOR THE ADDITION PROJECT AT CORAL GABLES SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT NO. A0810

Staff has completed the selection process for Design Criteria Professionals (DCP) to provide design criteria services for the addition projects at three (3) schools in order to streamline the selection process.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of Spillis Candela DMJM as Design Criteria Professional (DCP) for the addition project at Coral Gables Senior High School, Project No. A0810, for the following consideration:

E-26 COMMISSIONING OF SPILLIS CANDELA DMJM AS DESIGN CRlTERlA PROFESSIONAL (DCP) FOR THE ADDITION PROJECT AT CORAL GABLES SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT NO. A0810

COMMITTEE: FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION

Staff has completed the selection process for Design Criteria Professionals (DCP) to provide design criteria services for the addition projects at three (3) schools in order to streamline the selection process.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of Spillis Candela DMJM as Design Criteria Professional (DCP) for the addition project at Coral Gables Senior High School, Project No. A0810, for the following consideration:

E-32 AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WASTEWATER FACILITES TO SERVICE THE KEY BISCAYNE (STATE SCHOOL “FF”) ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE PROJECT NO. A0701

COMMITTEE: FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION

In order to provide wastewater services to the Key Biscayne Elementary School site, the Board must install and connect a sewer force main and other appurtenances to the existing Miami-Dade County (County) infrastructure (see location map).

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute an agreement with Miami-Dade County and the Village of Key Biscayne and including the execution of relevant conveyance documents for the provision of wastewater services for planned improvements at the Key Biscayne (S/S “FF”) Elementary School site, Project No. A0701, atan approximate cost of $171,697, which is included in the construction contract.

E-33 AWARD TO F & L CONSTRUCTION, INC.
PROJECT NO. A0592C
EMERGENCY STAND-BY GENERATOR
MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS CENTER
12525 NW 28 Avenue, Opa-Locka, Florida 33167

COMMITTEE: FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION

The Project Architect’s final construction cost estimate for this project is $674,000. The construction budget for this project is $600,000. The total of the Base Bid and Alternate NO. 3 of the low bidder is 5.5% under the budget.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida award Project No. A0592C, Emergency Stand-by Generator, Maintenance and Operations Center, on the basis of Base Bid and Deductive Alternate
No. 3 in the amount of $567,000 to the low bidder:

E-62 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A-0758
ROOF REPLACEMENT AND SITE DRAINAGE
NORTH BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
4100 PRARIE AVENUE, MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA

COMMITTEE: BUSINESS SERVICES

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Final Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A-0758, Roof Replacement and Site Drainage, North Beach Elementary 7 School for an additional cost of $17,143 and a time extension of 46 days.

E-63 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 - 199912001 (ALTERNATE/QUALITY CONTROL)

COMMITTEE: BUSINESS SERVICES

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent to extend the current contract for Asbestos Technical Consulting and Testing Services, between Evans Environmental and
Geological Science and Management, Inc./EMSL Analytical, Inc. (A Joint Venture) and Miami-Dade County Public Schools, from September 16, 2002 until January 15, 2003 or until award of the new contracts, under the same terms and conditions.

E-64 EXTENSION OF CONTRACT WlTH E.M. ANALYTICAL, INC./ENHEALTH ENVIRONMENTAL, INC./ADVANCED INDUSTRlAL HYGIENE SERVICES, INC. (A JOINT VENTURE) FOR ASBESTOS TECHNICAL CONSULTING AND TESTING SERVICES FOR REGIONS II, IV, AND VI - 1999/2001 (PRIMARY)

COMMITTEE: BUSINESS SERVICES

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent to extend the current contract for Asbestos Technical Consulting and Testing Services, between E.M. Analytical, Inc./
EnHealth Environmental, Inc./Advanced Industrial Hygiene Services, Inc. (A Joint Venture) and Miami-Dade County Public Schools, from September 16, 2002 until January 15, 2003 or until award of the new contracts, under the same terms and conditions.

E-65 EXTENSION OF CONTRACT WITH ATC ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR ASBESTOS TECHNICALCONSULTING AND TESTING SERVICES FOR REGIONS I, Ill, AND V - 1999/2001 (PRIMARY)

COMMITTEE: BUSINESS SERVICES

The School Board, at its meeting of May 12, 1999, awarded a contract for Asbestos Technical Consulting and Testing Services for Regions I, Ill, and V to ATC Associates, Inc. The contract was for a two (2) year period, commencing on June 20,1999 and ending on June 19, 2001.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent to extend the current contract for Asbestos Technical Consulting and Testing Services, between ATC Associates, Inc. and
Miami-Dade County Public Schools, from September 16, 2002 until January 15, 2003 or until award of the new contracts, under the same terms and conditions.

G-64 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 058-AA03 - FOOD-SERVICE EQUIPMENT, ACCESSORIES AND KITCHENWARE, CATALOG DISCOUNT

COMMITTEE: FINANCIAL AFFAIRS

The purpose of the bid, opened on January 9, 2001, was to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm percentage discounts, quantities, as may be required, of food-service equipment, accessories and kitchenware, for the Department of Food and Nutrition Food Service Program.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 058-AA03 - FOOD-SERVICE EQUIPMENT, ACCESSORIES AND KITCHENWARE, CATALOG DISCOUNT, to purchase, at firm percentage discounts, quantities, as may be required, of food-service equipment, accessories and kitchenware, for the Department of Food and Nutrition Food Service Program, during the term of the contract, effective October 18, 2002, through October 17, 2003, as follows:

H-2 APPOINTMENTS AND LATERAL ASSIGNMENTS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT, PROFESSIONAL, AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR 2002-2003

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florid-a, approve the recommendations as set forth above for appointments and lateral transfers, to be effective September 13, 2002, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the item.

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H-2 APPOINTMENTS AND LATERAL ASSIGNMENTS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT, PROFESSIONAL, AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR 2002-2003

The following recommendations are made in accordance with Board Rules 6Gx13-4A-1.16, 6Gx13-4A-1.1 61, and the Miami-Dade County Public Schools/Dade County Schools Administrators’ Association labor contract.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the recommendations as set forth above for appointments and lateral transfers, to be effective September 13, 2002, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the item.


AGENDA ITEMS REPLACED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA:

A-1 PLAN FOR SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER’S INSTALLATION CEREMONY

COMMITTEE: PERSONNEL SERVICES, MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING

At its August 21, 2002 School Board meeting, the School Board adopted protocol for installation of School Board members.

RECOMMENDED: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, discuss and approve the installation protocol proposed by the Superintendent.

E-5 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A LEASE AMENDMENT AND RENEW THE AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR THE SOUTH DADE SKILLS CENTER

COMMITTEE: FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION

Introduction
Since 1976, the School Board (Board) has leased 41,651 square feet of space located at 28300 S.W. 152 Avenue, for the South Dade Skills Center from Miami-Dade County (County).

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

1. the Superintendent or his designee to execute an amendment to the lease agreement with Miami-Dade County for the South Dade Skills Center, to reduce the annual rental amount from $384,688.17 to $1, with the District to assume responsibility for routine building operations costs estimated at $296,244 and all other major maintenance, as needed, and under the terms and conditions set forth above; and

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E-5 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A LEASE AMENDMENT AND RENEW THE AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR THE SOUTH DADE SKILLS CENTER

COMMITTEE: FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTIOIN

Introduction
Since 1976, the School Board (Board) has leased 41,651 square feet of space located at 28300 S.W. 152 Avenue, for the South Dade Skills Center from Miami-Dade County (County). The County occupies an additional 3,565 square feet of the 45,216 square foot facility, for the operation of its Farm Worker Training Program.

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

1. the Superintendent or his designee to execute an amendment to the lease agreement with Miami-Dade County for the South Dade Skills Center, to reduce the annual rental amount from $384,688.17 to $1, with the District to assume responsibility for routine building operations costs estimated at- $296,244 and all other major maintenance, as needed, and under the terms and conditions set forth above; and

E-6 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH PENTATHLON GROUP, LLC, FOR AN 8.832-ACRE PARCEL AND TO ACCEPT AN ADJACENT 6.168-ACRE PARCEL, LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF S.W. 157 AVENUE AND S.W. 144 STREET, IN CONNECTION WITH
PROPOSED STATE SCHOOL “YYI”

COMMITTEE: FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION

At its August 21, 2002 meeting, the Board authorized staff to negotiate the purchase of an 8.832-acre option parcel located at the northwest corner of S. W. 157 Avenue and S. W. 144 Street, (see attached Board item) adjacent to a 6.168-acre parcel that will be donated by the owner, Pentathlon Group, LLC (Pentathlon), pursuant to a Declaration of Restrictions and subsequent modification thereto.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designesto negotiate for the-- purchase of an approximate 8.8-acre parcel of land located at the northwest corner of SW 157 Avenue and SW 144 Street, for proposed State School “YY 1”, pursuant to negotiating parameters as recommended by the School Site Planning and Construction Committee, and subject to completion of pending due diligence.

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E-6 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH PENTATHLON GROUP, LLC, FOR AN 8.83% ACRE PARCEL AND TO ACCEPT AN ADJACENT 6.1689 ACREPARCEL, LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SW. 157 AVENUE AND S.W. 144 STREET, IN CONNECTION WITH
PROPOSED STATE SCHOOL “YY1”

COMMITTEE: FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION

At its August 21, 2002 meeting, the Board authorized staff to negotiate the purchase of an 8.832-acre option parcel located at the northwest corner of S. W. 157 Avenue and S. W. 144 Street, (see attached Board item) adjacent to a 6.168-acre parcel that will be donated by the owner, Pentathlon Group, LLC (Pentathlon), pursuant to a Declaration of Restrictions and subsequent modification thereto.

E-7 AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE FOR THE PURCHASE OF LAND FOR STATE SCHOOLS “JJJ” AND “MM1”, WITHIN REGION I OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT

COMMITTEE: FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION

Background
In conformance with the School District’s Five-Year Work Program, District staff conducted research to identify viable sites for educational facilities listed as State Schools “JJJ” and “MMI”, pursuant to search parameters established by Region I staff.

RECOMMENDED: That The Schoold Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to negotiate for the purchase of land for State Schools “JJJ” and “MM1 ” within Region I of the School District pursuant to the ranking and negotiating parameters as recommended by the School Site Planning and Construction Committee.

E-8 AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE FOR THE PURCHASE OF LAND FOR STATE SCHOOL “NN1” WITHIN REGION I QF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT

COMMITTEE: FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION

Background
In conformance with the School District’s Five-Year Work Program, District staff conducted research to identify viable sites for an educational facility listed as State School “NN1”, pursuant to search parameters established by Region I staff.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his-designee to negotiate for the purchase of land for State School “NN1” within Region I of the School District pursuant to the ranking and negotiating parameters recommended by the School Site Planning and Construction Committee.

F-17 RATIFICATION OF 2001-2002 AMENDMENT TO THE 2000-2003 LABOR CONTRACT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTYAND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME), LOCAL 1184

COMMITTEE: ACCOUNTABILITY AND COMPLIANCE

Pursuant to the provisions of Florida Statutes, Section 447.403(4)(3), the parties, Miami-Dade County Public Schools and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), Local 1184, reduced to writing an agreement which incorporates those issues agreed to during negotiations and those disputed issues resolved by the School Board at the August 12, 2002 Special Public Hearing.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, ratify the 2001-2002 amendment to the contract (July 1, 2000 through June 30, 2003) with the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), Local 1184. The Amendment will be effective July 1, 2001.

G-2 ADOPTION OF FIVE-YEAR FACILITIES WORK PROGRAM REQUIRED BY S.235.185, FLORIDA STATUTES

COMMITTEE: FINANCIAL AFFAIRS

During the October 1997 Special Session, the Florida Legislature created section 235.185, Florida Statutes, which requires each district to adopt a five-year facilities work program.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida adopt the Five-Year Facilities Work Program as required by s.235.185, Florida Statutes.

G-3 FINAL ADOPTION OF THE 2002103 BUDGET

On July 24, 2002, the Board tentatively adopted the 2002-03 budget following the first public hearing on the budget prescribed by Chapter 200, Florida Statutes.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt the 2002-03 Annual Budget by approving changes from the Tentative Adopted Budget enumerated on pages 2 through 12 and the revenues and appropriations delineated on the official state budget forms and including any amendments approved by the Board
following the public hearing on September 12, 2002.

G-4 RESOLUTION NO. 4, 2001-02 GENERAL FUND FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

COMMITTEE: FINANCIAL AFFAIRS

The Office of Budget Management has completed its review of actual receipts and expenditures through June 30, 2002, and updated entitlement notices from the Department of Education. Based on that review, the following changes to the budget are recommended for approval.

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

a) Adopt Resolution No. 4, 2001-02 General Fund Final Budget Review;
b) Adopt the Summary of Revenues & Appropriations (page 4) and the Summary of Appropriations by Function (page 9).

G-5 RESOLUTION NO. 1, 2001-02 DEBT SERVICE FUNDS FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

COMMITTEE: FINANCIAL AFFAIRS

The purpose of this resolution makes the necessary adjustments to reflect actual results for 2001-02 fiscal year in the Debt Service Fund.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board /of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 1, 2001-02 Debt Service Fund Final Budget Review, (1) recognizing changes in revenue and transfers in from other funds, and (2) amending appropriations.

G-6 RESOLUTION NO. 3, 2001-02 CAPITAL OUTLAY FUNDS FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

COMMITTEE: FINANCIAL AFFAIRS

This Capital Outlay Resolution recognizes new revenues, changes to appropriations, and various changes in object codes made since Resolution No. 2.

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


1. Approve Resolution No. 3, 2001-02 Capital Outlay Funds Final Budget Review, (a) recognizing new revenues and other sources, (b) amending appropriations, (c) authorizing staff to adjust the capital budget as detailed above, and in the event there are, at the time of transfer, insufficient available funds in
a structure from which to transfer the indicated amount, the difference will be provided from Central Contingencies and (d) documenting changes in object codes, Bs described above and summarized on page 5 of 7.

G-7 RESOLUTION NO. 3, 2001-02 CONTRACTED PROGRAMS FUND FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

COMMITTEE: FINANCIAL AFFAIRS
The Special Revenue Funds include the Contracted Programs Fund and the School Food Service Fund. The purpose of this resolution is to make various technical budgeted amendments to the Contracted Programs Fund budget which are required to fully comply with grant terms and/or good accounting practices, as follows:

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

a. adopt resolution No. 3, 2001-02 Contracted Programs Fund Final Budget Review, increasing revenues and appropriations by $569,453; and

G-8 RESOLUTION NO. 1, 2001-02 FOOD SERVICE FUND FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

COMMITTEE: FINANCIAL AFFAIRS

The Office of Budget Management and the Office of the Controller have completed a review of food service operations through June 30, 2002.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board bf Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. I, 2001-02 Food Service Fund Final Budget Review, increasing appropriations by $3,158,040 and decreasing ending fund balance by $1,353,892.

G-9 RESOLUTION NO. 1, 2001-02 MISCELLANEOUS SPECIAL REVENUE - SCHOOL BOARD LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

COMMITTEE: FINANCIAL AFFAIRS

The School Board Law Enforcement Trust Fund was established during 1997-98 when the School Police became involved in issuing traffic/parking citations and receiving forfeited property.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida adopt Resolution No. I, 2001-02 Miscellaneous Special Revenue - School Board Law Enforcement Trust Fund Final Budget Review, decreasing revenues and -appropriations by $4,259 as shown on Page 2 of 2.

G-10 RESOLUTION NO. 1, 2001-02 MISCELLANEOUS SPECIAL REVENUE - SCHOOL BOARD SPECIAL EVENTS FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

COMMITTEE: FINANCIAL AFFAIRS

The Special Events Fund was established during the 1986-87 fiscal year to handle the external funding of community-related/special recognition activities which generate revenues from donations and/or sales of admission tickets.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt Resolution No. 1, 2001-02 Miscellaneous Special Revenue - School Board Special Events Final Budget Review, decreasing revenues and appropriations by $260 shown on Page 2 of 2.

G-11 RESOLUTION NO. 1, 2001-02 FIDUCIARY FUNDS - PENSION TRUST FUND FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

COMMITTEE: FINANCIAL AFFAIRS

In addition to participating in the Florida Retirement System, the School Board established an early retirement plan on July 1, 1984. The plan is non-contributory and is administered by an independent trustee.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board Miami-Dade County, Florida adoptResolution No. 1, the 2001-02 Fiduciary Funds Pension TrustFund Final Budget Review, decreasing revenues and appropriations by $1,812,714 shown on Page 2 of 2.

G-47 RECOMMENDATION FOR AWARD OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) #093-BB10, ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES -SECTION 125 FLEXIBLE BENEFITS PROGRAM AND ENROLLMENT

COMMITTEE: FINANCIAL AFFAIRS

Pursuant to the Board’s approval at the Board meeting of April 17, 2002, RFP 093-BB10, Administrative Services - Section 125 Flexible Benefits Program and Enrollment, was distributed to fourteen vendors, as well as being posted on the Board’s Office of Procurement Management’s web-site where it is distributed to vendors through various bid clearing houses including www.bid.net, www.Governmentbids.com, and www.demandstar.com.

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

1. award its contract for Administrative Services - Section 125 Flexible Benefits Program and Enrollment, pursuant to the provision of Request For Proposal (RFP) 093-BB10, including applicable negotiations, to Fringe Benefits Management Company (FBMC), at a monthly fee of $6.32 per eligible employee for a one-year term, with the ability to extend the contract for at least one additional one-year term, subject to the provisions of RFP 093-BBIO, which was issued for an initial three-year term, with two additional one-year extensions, effective January 1, 2003; and

G-83 AWARD BID NO. 152-BB06 - CHILLER-SERVICE CONTRACTS

COMMITTEE: FINANCIAL AFFAIRS

The purpose of this bid, opened on August 20, 2002, is to establish a contract, to provide all labor, materials and equipment for monthly air-conditioning chiller-service, including water treatment, at forty-three (43) locations, for the
Office of Facilities Operations.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 152-BB06 to provide all labor, - CHILLERSERVICE CONTRACTS, materials and equipment for monthly air-conditioning chiller-service, including water treatment, at forty-three (43) locations, for the Office of Facilities Operations, - during the * term of the bid, effective September 12, 2002, through September 11, 2003, as follows:

G-84 REJECT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 144-BB10 - STATE LEGISLATIVE CONSULTANT

COMMITTEE: FINANCIAL AFFAIRS

The purpose of this Request For Proposals, opened on August 13, 2002, was to establish a contract, for state legislative consulting services, for State Legislative Relations and Budget Planning. This is a term proposal. Of 106 proposers sent proposal forms or card notices of this advertised proposal, 10 responded.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Request For Proposals No. 144-BB10 - STATE LEGISLATIVE CONSULTANT, to permit rebidding, using revised specifications.

H-6 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT - CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DESIGNATE, FINANCIAL AFFAIRS, MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, appoint Mr. Georae M. Burgess to the contracted position of Chief Financial Officer Designate, and assign to the Office of Financial Affairs, effective October 21, 2002, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, at an annual salary of $188,000 through June 30, 2003.




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