Excerpts from Unofficial Minutes of September 12, 2002 Board Meeting

APPROVED Bid Opening Lists of August 1, 8, and 13, 2002.

APPROVED Minutes of the August 21, 2002 School Board meeting.

103,186 A-1 APPROVED The installation protocol for School Board members, proposed by the Superintendent.

103,187 A-2 ACCEPTED Two grant awards--one for $401,786 and one for $723,214--totaling $1,125,000, from the Florida Department of Education for funding the Reading Coaches Model Project in support of the Governor’s Executive Order, Just Read, Florida!; Project Cycle: July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003.

103,188 A-3 ACCEPTED The proposal [as delineated in the Official Agenda] of the Driver Education Task Force designed to restore the Driver Education Program.

103,189 B-1 APPROVED* The amended application submitted by Miami-Dade Charter Schools, Inc., and authorized the Superintendent to negotiate with the approved applicant a maximum of six charter school contractual agreements, each for a term of five years, beginning with the 2003-2004 school year, which reflect the contents of the application, as approved by the School Board. Any pending issues identified by the Miami-Dade County Public Schools Charter School District Review Committee in the recommended application, including minimizing the impact on District schools that are under-enrolled and maximizing the benefit to District schools that are over-enrolled, will be addressed satisfactorily in the development of the charter school contractual agreement. The charter school contractual agreement will be submitted for School Board consideration at a subsequent meeting, at which time a public hearing will be held to provide for community input.

* Amended, to include the underlined language above.

103,190 *** DIRECTED The Board Attorney to research and provide clarification on the subject of a possible conflict of interest in union-owned-and-operated charter schools.

103,191 B-2 APPROVED The Supplemental Academic Instruction (SAI) District Plan 2002– 2003, submitted to the Florida Department of Education.

103,192 B-3 APPROVED Resolution No. 02-36, proclaiming October 6-12, 2002, as Exceptional Student Education Week in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

103,193 B-4 AUTHORIZED A cooperative agreement with Family Central, Inc., in collaboration with FDLRS-South, to provide psychoeducational evaluations for preschool-age students from September 13, 2002 through June 30, 2003; and renew this cooperative agreement for up to two additional one-year periods.

103,194 B-5 AUTHORIZED A cooperative agreement with Parent to Parent of Miami, Inc., to provide parents of children with disabilities information and training from September 13, 2002 through June 30, 2003; and renew this cooperative agreement for up to two additional one-year periods.

103,195 B-6 AUTHORIZED A Memorandum of Understanding with the Cruise Industry Charitable Foundation and the Florida Prepaid College Foundation for the implementation of a scholarship program for 25 Miami-Dade County Public Schools students, in the amount of $100,000.

103,196 B-7 AUTHORIZED A Memorandum of Agreement with the Take Stock in Children Foundation to provide designated services for the Take Stock in Children Partnership Program, effective from August 24, 2002 to August 31, 2003; the acceptance of funds in the total amount of $41,000; and the allocation of one student advocate position for the purpose of providing support services to students in the program.

103,197 B-8 AUTHORIZED Two Memoranda of Agreement with the District Board of Trustees of Miami-Dade Community College to provide designated services for the Take Stock in Children Partnership Program, effective July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2003; the acceptance of funds in the total amount of $228,447; and the allocation of one student advocate position for the purpose of providing support services to students in the program.

103,198 B-9 APPROVED The amended 2002-2003 School Performance Excellence Plans for schools designated as School Performance Grade “F” for two years in a four-year period, as required by the Florida Department of Education.

103,199 B-22 AUTHORIZED A contractual agreement with the Miami-Dade County Corrections and Rehabilitation Department, to provide education and training to incarcerated students, from October 1, 2002 to September 30, 2003.

103,200 B-23 AUTHORIZED Two contractual agreements with the State of Florida, Department of Health, Child Care Food Program, administered by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), to provide breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks to babies and toddlers at COPE Center North and Dorothy M. Wallace Cope Center South, effective October 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003.

103,201 B-24 AUTHORIZED A contractual agreement with H. J. Russell & Company, to provide applied technology, basic skills training and related services for residents of the Scott/Carver area, and to update selected applied technology labs, effective September 13, 2002 through June 30, 2003.

103,202 B-30 AUTHORIZED The expulsion of the student specified in the supplemental material SM-360 (2001/2002).

103,203 B-31 AUTHORIZED The expulsion of the student specified in the supplemental material SM-364 (2001/2002).

103,204 B-32 AUTHORIZED The expulsion of the student specified in the supplemental material SM-365 (2001/2002).

103,205 B-33 AUTHORIZED The expulsion of the student specified in the supplemental material SM-366 (2001/2002).

103,206 B-34 AUTHORIZED The expulsion of the student specified in the supplemental material Case No. 001AD (02/03).

103,207 B-60 AUTHORIZED The acceptance of a grant award from the Florida Department of Education, Division of Workforce Development, in the amount of $3,995,581, for funding under the Adult Education Supplemental Program of the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act of 1998; and the entering into individual contractual agreements, as delineated in the Official Agenda, Project Cycle: July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003.

103,208 B-61 AUTHORIZED The acceptance of a grant award from the Florida Department of Education, in the amount of $75,000, for funding Family Literacy Corrections Education, Project Cycle: July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003, and the extension of this grant award for up to one year.

103,209 B-62 AUTHORIZED The acceptance of three grant awards from the Florida Department of Education, in the total amount of $224,201, for funding the Family Literacy Projects at Miami Beach Adult Education Center, D.A. Dorsey Educational Education Center, and Robert Morgan Educational Center, under the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act; and the entering into a contractual agreement with the Historical Museum of Southern Florida, in an amount not to exceed $6,000, Project Cycle: July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003.

103,210 B-63 AUTHORIZED The acceptance of a grant award from the Florida Department of Education, Division of Workforce Development, in the amount of $1,691,862, for funding under the Adult Education Supplemental Program of the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act of 1998; and the entering into contractual agreements with the Coalition of Florida Farmworkers Organization, Inc., ASPIRA of Florida, Inc., Miami-Dade Community College, Miami Job Corps, and Haitian Women of Miami, to provide English literacy and civic education, Project Cycle: July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003.

103,211 B-64 AUTHORIZED The acceptance of a grant award from the Florida Department of Education, in the amount of $50,000, for funding PAC Success Academies, Project Cycle: July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003.

103,212 B-65 AUTHORIZED The acceptance of a grant award from the Miami-Dade County Health Department, in the amount of $191,820, for funding to provide additional Maternal and Infant Health Services, Project Cycle: October 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003.

103,213 B-66 AUTHORIZED The acceptance of a grant award, in the amount of $24,835, from the Community Foundation Silicon Valley, and the entering into a contractual agreement, in the amount of $24,835, with SERA Learning for the provision of inservice training in conflict resolution and negotiation to alternative schools, Project Cycle: August 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003.

103,214 B-67 AUTHORIZED The acceptance of a grant award from the Florida Department of Education, in the amount of $250,000, for funding the 2002-2003 IDEA, Part B, Special Project: Florida Inclusion Network, Project Cycle: July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003.

103,215 B-68 AUTHORIZED The acceptance of a grant award from the Florida Department of Education, in the amount of $118,737, and the entering into a contractual agreement with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Miami, Inc., in the amount of $118,737, to provide Program Services at the six Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami, Inc., Project Cycle: July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003.

103,216 B-69 AUTHORIZED The acceptance of a grant award from the Florida Department of Education, in the amount of $310,000, and the entering into a contractual agreement in the amount of $310,000 with Learning for Life, Inc., to provide program services, Project Cycle: July, 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003.

103,217 B-70 AUTHORIZED The acceptance of a grant award from the United States Department of Education, in the total amount of $95,131, for funding the Smaller Learning Communities Planning Project, Project Cycle: July 15, 2002 through July 14, 2003.

103,218 B-71 AUTHORIZED The acceptance of a grant award from the Florida Department of Education, Division of Public Schools and Community Education, Office of School Improvement, in the amount of $50,000, to establish a District Service-Learning Initiative, Project Cycle: August 1, 2002 through July 31, 2003.

103,219 B-75 APPROVED The out-of-country field trip to Geneva, Switzerland for students at Coral Reef Senior High School, from October 6-12, 2002.

103,220 C-1 AUTHORIZED The execution of an employment agreement with Denise Wallace as Assistant Board Attorney, for the period September 13, 2002 through June 30, 2003, at an annual salary of $80,000.

103,221 C-2 ENTERED An order in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Henry T. Wojcicki, 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.

103,222 C-3 ENTERED A final order in the case of 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, adopting the Administrative Law Judge’s Recommended Order finding that the evaluation and selection were materially flawed, and that the award to Intervenor should be invalidated. 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.

103,223 *** AGREED By majority vote, to terminate the contract with Community Blood Centers of South Florida, Inc.; authorized the Superintendent to work out a process for dividing the currently scheduled blood drives between Community Blood Centers of South Florida, Inc., and South Florida Blood Banks, Inc. until the RFP is let; and authorized the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with both companies under acceptable terms and conditions.

******** C-4 WITHDREW Request for authorization in settlement agreement regarding Andrade Gutierrez Con-truction, Inc. v. The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, Case Nos. 99-20391 CA 04 and 99-29628 CA O5 (SS “BBB” and SS “CCC”).

103,224 C-5 ACCEPTED The resignation of Anitra E. Grant, teacher at Shenandoah Middle School, effective September 3, 2002.

103,225 C-6 ACCEPTED The resignation of Jodi Singer, teacher at North Miami Beach Senior High School, effective September 6, 2002.

103,226 C-20 AUTHORIZED The initiation of 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.

103,227 C-21 ADOPTED The amended School Board Rule 6Gx13-2C-1.083, Educational Facilities Planning, Site Selection and Acquisition, and Construction, and authorized the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida to be effective September 12, 2002.

103,228 C-22 AUTHORIZED The initiation of rulemaking proceedings, in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, to amend School Board Rule 6Gx13-8C-1.23, School Board Committee Structure.

103,229 D-1 DISCUSSED New Business: Board members.

103,230 D-2 AGREED To encourage all Miami-Dade County public schools to participate in the national “Walk Our Children to School Day,” on October 2, 2002.

103,231 D-3 DENIED* Request for the Superintendent to implement rulemaking procedures to establish a two-year term limit for the positions of Chair and Vice-Chair of the School Board.

* Motion failed 3-6.

103,232 E-1 AUTHORIZED The execution of a Grant of Easement Agreement with Florida Power & Light Company, at the Ada Merritt Elementary School site.

103,233 E-2 AUTHORIZED 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.

103,234 E-3 AUTHORIZED The execution a lease amendment with Miami-Dade County for the environmental education center (Little Red School House) at Amelia Earhart Park, under the terms and conditions set forth [in the Official Agenda].

103,235 E-4 AUTHORIZED A credit of Educational Facilities Impact Fees for Old Cutler Village Apartments, Ltd., up to $170,000, or the total amount of impact fees paid by the Applicant, whichever is less, in connection with the development delineated in the item.

103,236 E-5 AUTHORIZED The execution of 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; and the renewal of same for the term commencing December 1, 2002, and ending November 30, 2003. All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement, other than as set forth, will remain unchanged.

103,237 E-6 AUTHORIZED The execution of a purchase and sale agreement for the purchase of the subject 8.832-acre property [located at the Northwest corner of SW 157 Avenue and SW 144 Street], at a price of $1,545,600 ($175,000 per acre), in connection with proposed State School “YY1,” under the terms and conditions set forth.

103,238 E-7 AUTHORIZED Negotiations 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 recommended by the School Site Planning and Construction Committee.

103,239 E-8 AUTHORIZED Negotiations 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.

******** E-9 WITHDREW Request for authorization to effectuate a reduction of leased office space and achieve cost savings by negotiating 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.

103,240 E-24 AUTHORIZED The Superintendent to adjust the Capital Budget; 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.

103,241 E-25 COMMISSIONED The firms 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, for a lump sum basic fee of $1,700 per school facility. Firms will be assigned facilities within two regions each. The total fees among all the three firms, however, will not exceed the Board-authorized amount of $400,000.

103,242 E-26 COMMISSIONED The firm of Spillis Candela DMJM, as Design Criteria Professional (DCP) for the addition project at Coral Gables Senior High School, for considerations as delineated in the Official Agenda.

103,243 E-27 AUTHORIZED The acceptance of the Settlement Agreement, as proposed, with the Uniform Building Code Inspector (Spillis, Candela and Partners, Inc.) for the Miami Northwestern Senior High School, Project No. A0354A.

103,244 E-28 AUTHORIZED The execution of the water main easement at the Poinciana Park Elementary School site, Project No. A0556, in favor of Miami-Dade County.

103,245 E-29 AUTHORIZED The execution of the Absolute Bill of Sale for the water and wastewater facilities at the Biscayne Nature Center site, Project No. A0587, in favor of Miami-Dade County.

103,246 E-30 AUTHORIZED The execution of the water line easement at the Lawton Chiles Middle School site, Project No. A0693, in favor of Miami-Dade County.

103,247 E-31 AUTHORIZED The execution of relevant conveyance documents for the provision of water services for planned improvements at the Key Biscayne (State School “FF”) Elementary School site, Project No. A0701, at an approximate cost of $130,000, which is included in the construction contract.

103,248 E-32 AUTHORIZED The execution of an agreement with Miami-Dade County and the Village of Key Biscayne, and include the execution of relevant conveyance documents for the provision of wastewater services for planned improvements at the Key Biscayne (State School “FF”) Elementary School site, Project No. A0701, at an approximate cost of $171,697, which is included in the construction contract.

103,249 E-33 AWARDED Project No. A0592C, Emergency Standby 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: F & L Construction, Inc., 8095 West 21 Lane, Hialeah, Florida 33016.

103,250 E-34 CONFIRMED Change Order No. 3 on Project No. A-0497, Additions, Remodeling and Renovations, Fairlawn Elementary School, for an additional cost of $28,829 and a time extension of 24 days.

103,251 E-35 CONFIRMED Final Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A0526B-CM, Roof Repair/Replacement, South Miami Senior High School, for a credit of $3,326.

103,252 E-36 CONFIRMED Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A0654, Additions and Renovations, Phillis Wheatley Elementary School, for an additional cost of $46,791 and a time extension of 45 days.

103,253 E-37 CONFIRMED Change Order No. 5 on Project No. A-0705, Design Build, S/S "MM" @ Kinloch Park Middle School Site, for an additional cost of $20,877 and a time extension of 96 days.

103,254 E-38 CONFIRMED Final Change Order No. 2 on Project No. BB9999-12A/BB0595, Emergency Safety-to-Life Renovations, South Miami Senior High School, for a credit of $17,948.

103,255 E-39 AUTHORIZED The Superintendent to adjust the Capital Budget by transferring $340,526 from Program 0001 – Undistributed Capital Contingency, to Program 2609 – State School “CCC”, Coral Reef Senior High School. The transfer covers this change order, final closeout of FF&E, incomplete punchlist items, and soil percolation remediation; and confirmed Change Order No. 6 on Project NO. A0316, New High School – Design/Build, Coral Reef Senior High School, for an additional cost of $160,306.

103,256 E-40 AUTHORIZED The execution of the Absolute Bill of Sale for the wastewater facilities at the Gladeview Academy School site, Project No. A0547, in favor of Miami-Dade County.

103,257 E-42 AUTHORIZED The formal termination of the contract with Crisal Construction Company for Project No. A0654, Phillis Wheatley Elementary School; and authorized completion of the project through the bonding company, or by such other appropriate method to minimize the time impact and cost to the Board.

103,258 E-61 AWARDED Project No. SPC#2M058, Ernest R Graham Elementary School, Fire Alarm System Replacement, to the low bidder: Kendall Electric, Inc., 6705 SW 145 Street, Miami, Florida 33158.

103,259 E-62 CONFIRMED Final Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A-0758, Roof Replacement and Site Drainage, North Beach Elementary School, for an additional cost of $17,143 and a time extension of 46 days.

103,260 E-63 AUTHORIZED An extension to 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.

103,261 E-64 AUTHORIZED An extension to the current contract for Asbestos Technical Consulting and Testing Services, between E.M. Analytical, Inc./EnHealth Environmental, Inc.,/Advanced Indus-trial 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.

103,262 E-65 AUTHORIZED An extension to 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.

103,263 F-1 APPROVED The list of contractors for prequalification, and authorize staff to issue a certificate to each contractor, certifying prequalification for a period of one year; declared Klean Power Electric, Inc. ineligible for prequalification at this time; and authorized the Superintendent to officially inform the contractor of such ineligibility.

103,264 F-11 AUTHORIZED The suspension of Ms. Mary E. Bell, School Bus Driver, at Southwest Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, effective at the close of the workday on September 12, 2002, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

103,265 F-12 AUTHORIZED The suspension of Mr. Charles S. Mathes, School Bus Driver at Northeast Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, effective at the close of the workday on September 12, 2002, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

103,266 F-13 AUTHORIZED The suspension of Ms. Markeesha S. Williams, School Bus Driver at Northeast Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, effective at the close of the workday on September 12, 2002, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

103,267 F-14 AUTHORIZED The suspension of Ms. Mary N. Demps, Bus Aide at North Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, effective at the close of the workday on September 12, 2002, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

103,268 F-15 AUTHORIZED The suspension of Ms. Temisa C. Brown, School Bus Driver at Southwest Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, effective at the close of the workday on September 12, 2002, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

103,269 F-16 AUTHORIZED A contractual agreement with the Radisson Mart Plaza Hotel to provide services related to the district Teacher-of-the-Year Recognition Ceremony. There will be no cost to the district.

103,270 F-17 RATIFIED The 2001-2002 amendment to the labor 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.

103,271 G-1 ADOPTED The millage resolution for 2002-03 for a total of 9.252 mills.

103,272 G-2 ADOPTED The Five-Year Facilities Work Program, as required by s.235.185, Florida Statutes.

103,273 G-3 ADOPTED 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.

103,274 G-4 ADOPTED Resolution No. 4, 2001-02 General Fund Final Budget Review; the Summary of Revenues & Appropriations (Page 4); and the Summary of Appropriations by Function (Page 9).

103,275 G-5 APPROVED Resolution No. 1, 2001-02 Debt Service Fund Final Budget Review, recognizing changes in revenue and transfers in from other funds, and amending appropriations.

103,276 G-6 APPROVED Resolution No. 3, 2001-02 Capital Outlay Funds Final Budget review, as delineated in the Official Agenda.

103,277 G-7 ADOPTED Resolution No. 3, 2001-02 Contracted Programs Fund Final Budget Review, increasing revenues and appropriations by $569,453; the Summary of Revenues and Appropriations (Page 2), and the Summary of Appropriations by Function (Page 4).

103,278 G-8 APPROVED Resolution No. 1, 2001-02 Food Service Fund Final Budget Review, increasing appropriations by $3,158,040, and decreasing ending fund balance by $1,353,892.

103,279 G-9 ADOPTED Resolution No. 1, 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 [of the agenda item].

103,280 G-10 ADOPTED Resolution No. 1, 2001-02 Miscellaneous Special Revenue – School Board Special Events Trust Fund Final Budget Review, decreasing revenues and appropriations by $260, as shown on Page 2 of 2 [of the agenda item].

103,281 G-11 ADOPTED Resolution No. 1, 2001-02 Fiduciary Funds Pension Trust Fund Final Budget Review, decreasing revenues and appropriations by $1,812,714, as shown on Page 2 of 2 [of the agenda item].

103,282 G-16 APPROVED The Annual Financial Report for 2001-2002 and the Florida Education Finance Program Cost Report for 2001-2002; and authorized the Superintendent to submit the approved reports to the Florida Department of Education.

103,283 G-17 APPROVED The Non-Expendable Personal Property Inventory Deletions containing 5,087 items in the amount of $9,032,915; and Recoveries containing 57 items in the amount of $108,295, to update the records as indicated in the April, May and June 2002 reports.

103,284 G-31 APPROVED The additional payment of $5,640 to Moody’s Investors Services, in order to satisfy the fee due.

103,285 G-46 WITHDREW* Employee Benefits Program for 2003.

* Withdrawn during the meeting, to be considered during a Special School Board meeting in September 2002, date and time to be announced.

103,286 G-47 AWARDED* Request For Proposal #093-BB10, Administrative Services – Section 125 Flexible Benefits Program and Enrollment, to Fringe Benefits Management Company, at a monthly fee of $6.32 per eligible employee for a one-three-year term, with the ability to extend the contract for at least one two additional one-year terms, subject to the provisions of the RFP, which was issued for an initial three-year term, with two additional one-year extensions, effective January 1, 2003. ; and instruct the Superintendent to provide the Board a report no later than the Board meeting of March 2003, outlining the benefits and costs of outsourcing its administrative services contract, as opposed to having such services being provided by district staff.

* Amended, as reflected above.

AGREED By majority consent, that the above amendment would be contingent upon the savings generated by the reduction of the monthly fee from $6.32, to $6.15 per eligible employee over a three-year period, as extensively discussed by members of the Board, staff, and FBMC representative, and as indicated in the correspondence to the Board from FBMC President.

103,287 G-48 AUTHORIZED The purchase of its all risk, replacement cost Boiler and Machinery Coverage with Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company (HSSB)(A.M. Best A+ IV), as delineated in the Official Agenda, for a 3-year period, effective September 13, 2002 to September 13, 2005.

103,288 G-60 APPROVED The supplemental awards on term bids, as delineated in the Official Agenda.

103,289 G-61 RECEIVED The report of purchases made utilizing other government bids.

103,290 G-62 AUTHORIZED The extension of Contract No. 221-XX03 – Commercial Refrigerators and Freezers, to FESCO, effective October 20, 2002 through January 19, 2003.

103,291 G-63 AUTHORIZED The extension of Contract No. 231-ZZ03 – Fresh-Delivered Specialty Items A La Carte II, to Riconed, Inc./Burger King No. 17, effective October 11, 2002 through October 10, 2003.

103,292 G-64 AUTHORIZED The extension of Contract No. 058-AA03 – Food Service Equipment, Accessories and Kitchenware, Catalog Discount, to various vendors as delineated in the Official Agenda, effective October 18, 2002 through October 17, 2003.

103,293 G-65 AUTHORIZED The extension of Contract No. 106-AA03 – Processing of USDA Frozen Beef, Pork, Turkey and Poultry, to various vendors as delineated in the Official Agenda, effective September 30, 2002 through September 29, 2003.

103,294 G-66 REJECTED Bid No. 147-BB10M/WBE – Furnish and Install Fence and Gates, to permit rebidding, using revised specifications.

103,295 G-67 AWARDED Partial Bid No. 102-BB08 Electrical-Lighting Fixtures, to various vendors as delineated in the Official Agenda, effective September 12, 2002 through March 11, 2004.

103,296 G-68 AUTHORIZED The extension of Contract No. 208-AA02 Sprinklers, Lawn and Turf (Rebid), to Boynton Pump & Irrigation Supply, and Lane Supply Services, effective October 1, 2002 through December 31, 2002.

103,297 G-69 AUTHORIZED The extension of Contract No. 216-AA05 Ladders, to American Ladder & Scaffolding, Inc., d/b/a American Industrial Equipment Florida, effective November 14, 2002 through November 13, 2003.

103,298 G-70 AWARDED Bid No. 137-BB07 Diesel Fuel (Low Sulfur) South of Flagler Street - Transport Delivery, to Truman Arnold Companies, effective October 14, 2002 through October 13, 2003.

103,299 G-71 AUTHORIZED The extension of Contract No. 021-ZZ01-M/WBE – Armed Security Guard Services II, to Gabriel Security Corporation, Inc., effective October 1, 2002 through December 31, 2002.

103,300 G-72 AUTHORIZED The extension of Contract No. 216-ZZ05 Industrial Equipment And Supplies, Catalog Discount, to various vendors as delineated in the Official Agenda, effective October 11, 2002 through October 10, 2003.

103,301 G-73 AUTHORIZED The extension of Contract No. 245-ZZ09 Dust-Control Services, to America’s Dust Busters, Inc., effective October 13, 2002 through October 12, 2003.

103,302 G-74 AUTHORIZED The extension of Contract No. 024-AA10 – Administration of Hepatitis “B” Vaccine, to Preventive Medicine Testing Centers, Inc., d/b/a Global MRO™, effective October 11, 2002 through October 10, 2003.

103,303 G-75 AUTHORIZED The extension of Contract No.228-AA10 – Outside Agencies to Operate Applied Technology Programs for Low-Income Adults and/or Incarcerated Youth (Rebid), to various vendors as delineated in the Official Agenda, effective October 1, 2002 through September 30, 2003.

103,304 G-76 AUTHORIZED The extension of Contract No. 231-AA07 – On-Site Refueling Of Vehicles, to MacMillan Oil Company of Florida, effective October 1, 2002 through September 30, 2003.

103,305 G-77 ACCEPTED Request For Qualifications No. 091-BB10 Appraisal and Appraisal-Related Services, for various vendors as delineated in the Official Agenda, effective September 12, 2002 through September 11, 2004.

103,306 G-78 AWARDED Bid No. 118-BB07 Liquefied Petroleum Gas, to Teco Propane, effective September 12, 2002 through September 11, 2007.

103,307 G-79 REJECTED Bid No. 119-BB05 Uninterruptible Power Supply (WLRN), Provide and Install, to permit rebidding, using revised specifications.

103,308 G-80 AWARDED Bid No. 129-BB06 Physical Education Equipment and Supplies, Mats, to Sportexe, Inc., effective September 12, 2002 through September 11, 2003.

103,309 G-81 AUTHORIZED The extension of Contract No. 121-ZZ02 Petroleum Pollution Site Assessment Reports, to Alpha Engineers Corporation, and Environmental Regulatory Compliance, Inc., effective October 1, 2002 through September 30, 2003.

103,310 G-82 AUTHORIZED The extension of Contract No. 281-XX02 Underground Petroleum Storage Tanks: Removal and Cleanup, to Alpha Engineers Corporation, and Florida Metro Construction Company, Inc., effective October 1, 2002 through September 30, 2003.

103,311 G-83 AWARDED Bid No. 152-BB06 - Chiller Service Contracts, to various vendors as delineated in the Official Agenda, effective September 12, 2002 through September 11, 2003.

103,312 G-84 REJECTED Request For Proposals No. 144-BB10 - State Legislative Consultant, to permit rebidding, using revised specifications.

103,313 G-85 AUTHORIZED The extension of Contract No. 219-ZZ07 On-Site Fueling of Vehicles, to C and M Oil Company, Inc., effective October 1, 2002 through September 30, 2003.

103,314 H-1 APPROVED The instructional and non-instructional appointments, reassignments, leaves, and separations as included in Personnel Action Listing 919.

103,315 H-2 APPROVED The recommendations as set forth for appointments and lateral transfers, to be effective September 13, 2002, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with exceptions noted.

103,316 H-3 APPROVED The M-DCPS Paraprofessional Education Program; and authorized implementation of the Paraprofessional Education Program beginning in January 2003.

103,317 H-4 RECOGNIZED The Professional Educators Network of Florida (PEN) as a professional teacher association; and approved voluntary automatic payroll dues deductions for membership in PEN, effective for the 2002-2003 school year.

103,318 H-5 APPOINTED Ms. Judith M. Marte to the open, budgeted position of Budget Analyst, pay grade 43, 12 months, and assigned her to Budget Management, effective September 13, 2002, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.

103,319 H-6 APPOINTED Mr. George M. Burgess to the contracted position of Chief Financial Officer Designate, and assigned him 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.

103,320 H-7 AUTHORIZED A waiver of Section A-2 of School Board Rule 6Gx13-3F-1.021, Professional Services Contracts; and approved the screening committee as set forth in RFP #001-CC10, Executive Search Firm for Selection of Deputy Superintendent of Schools and Chief Education Officer.

103,321 H-8 AUTHORIZED The establishment and classification of the contracted position of Miami-Dade County Public Schools Inspector General; and authorized a waiver of Section II-D and F of School Board Rule 6Gx13-4A-1.16, Assignment, Transfer and Appointment- Non-School Site Administrative Positions to comply with the selection procedures for the M-DCPS Inspector General, stipulated in the Agreement for Intergovernmental Exchange of Public Employees, Between the Florida Department of Education (DOE), Office of Inspector General and the School Board.

Adjourned

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