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AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA:
C-1
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. MICAH
D. HARRELL - DOAH CASE NO. 02-1447
On April 17, 2002, the School Board took action to terminate
Micah D. Harrells professional service contract
of employment due to his failure to remedy his teaching
deficiencies during his ninety (90) calendar day performance
probation period.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida
enter a final order in the case of The School Board
of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Micah D. Harrell, DOAH
Case No. 02-1447, either adopting the recommendation
of the Administrative Law Judge, or adopting the exceptions
set forth in the employees Exceptions to the Recommended
Order.
C-3
APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT SCHMER, INC., D/B/A/POPPY
STREET FOOD PRODUCTS V. GHALTCHI VENDING COMPANY, D/B/A
MAGIC DISTRIBUTING, AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY, FLORIDA, CIRCUIT COURT CASE NO. 99-18711 CA-01
The School Board was served with this lawsuit on
August 10,1999. Plaintiff alleges that the School Boards
agent, Ghaltchi Vending Company d/b/a Magic Distributing,
never paid Plaintiff for the food products it supplied
to the school district.
D-2
REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY,
FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO INCLUDE A CATEGORY
FOR PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT IN THE PRINCIALS EVALUATION
FORM, SO THAT IT WOULD STATE HOW PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT
lS IMPLEMENTED AND ENFORCED
Details of this Board Agenda Item will be made available
prior to the Board meeting of November 20, 2002.
D-5
THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO INITIATE RULE MAKING PROCEEDINGS
TO AMEND SCHOOL BOARD RULE 6GX13-7E-1.03 AS FOLLOWS
AND DELETE SECTION Ill. A. OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE 6GX13-7E-1.02
NEW AND EXISTING EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES-IDENTIFICATION
PLAQUES AND COMMEMORATIVE GIFTS
A.
Purpose - The purpose of this rule is to establish
criteria and procedures for placement of dedication
plaques and the placement of commemorative plaques,
monuments, markers, sculptures, signs, or other improvements
to facilities placed in remembrance of a person or
event, or to enhance and promote the educational purpose.
ACTION
PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School
Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent
to initiate rule making proceedings to amend School
Board rule 6Gx13-7E-1.02 and delete section
III. A. of School Board rule 6GX13-7E-1.02.
G-1
PROPOSAL TO INCREASE THE DISTRICTS CONTINGENCY
RESERVE
COMMITTEE: FINANCIAL AFFAIRS
Agenda Item D-13 was approved by the Board at their
October 23, 2002 meeting directing the Superintendent
to prepare a plan of action for addressing the anticipated
budgetary shortfall primarily associated with the 2002-03
decline in student enrollment and for increasing the
Districts contingency reserve.
G-77
AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 0284X10 - STATE LEGISLATIVE
CONSULTANT (REBID)
COMMITTEE: FINANCIAL AFFAIRS
The purpose of this Request For Proposals, opened on
October 24, 2002, is to establish a contract, for state
legislative consulting services, for Financial Affairs,
A recommendation will be presented to the Board prior
to its meeting of November 20, 2002.
AGENDA
ITEMS ADDED AFTER
PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA:
C-6
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY. FLORIDA v. JOANNE
T. STERN - DOAH CASE NO. 01-3991
On October 24, 2001, the School Board suspended teacher
Joanne T. Stem, from her employment with The School
Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and initiated dismissal
proceedings against her for failure to correct identified
performance deficiencies during her go-calendar day
performance probation.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida
enter an order in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade
Countv, Florida v. Joanne T. Stem, DOAH Case No. 01-3991,
allowing Respondent to file exceptions on or before
November 29, 2002.
D-6
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR CONSTITUTIONAL MANDATE ON CLASS
SIZE
With
the amendment to the Florida Constitution by the citizens
of the state last week, the legislature and local school
districts now have the awesome task of implementing
a class size mandate of historic proportions.
ACTION
PROPOSED BY FRANK J. BOLAÑOS: That The Miami-Dade
County School Board direct the Superintendent to develop
preliminary implementation plan for compliance with
the Florida Constitutions mandate on class size
to be deliberated, reviewed and approved by the Board
prior to the start of the 2003 legislative session.
D-7
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION N0.02-53 OF THE SCHOOL
BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING SENATOR
WILLIAM H. BILL TURNER FOR HIS OUTSTANDING
LEADERSHIP AND HUMANITARIAN EFFORTS
Senator William H. Bill Turner, a former
member and chair of the Dade County School Board, recently
passed away.
ACTION
PROPOSED BY DR ROBERT B. INGRAM: That The School
Board of Miami-Dade County, Norida,
approve Resolution No.0243 of The School Board of Miami-Dade
County, Florida, honoring Senator William H.
Bill Turner for his outstanding leadership
and humanitarian efforts.
D-8
REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY,
FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO DEVELOP A PLAN
TO AMEND THE BUDGET TO SALVAGE THE PARAPROFESSIONAL
PROGRAM
At its October 23, 2002 meeting, the School Board postponed
discussion of this item to allow staff to research potential
funding alternatives that would salvage the paraprofessional
program.
ACTION
PROPOSED BY DR. ROBERT B. INGRAM: That The School
Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, conduct a discussion
on the possibility of salvaging the paraprofessional
program.
AGENDA
ITEMS
REVISED
AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA:
A-2
2003 STATE LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM
COMMITTEE: LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS AND POLICY DEVELOPMENT
Attached is a copy of the proposed State Legislative
Program for the regular 2003 State Legislative Session
scheduled to commence Tuesday, March 4, 2003 and continue
for 60 continuous days concluding on Friday, May 2,
2003, barring any extended sessions or special sessions.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
adopt the proposed 2003 State Legislative Program.
revised
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A-2
2003 STATE LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM
COMMITTEE:
LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS AND POLICY DEVELOPMENT
Attached
is a copy of the proposed State Legislative Program
for the regular 2003 State Legislative Session scheduled
to commence Tuesday, March 4, 2003 and continue for
60 continuous days concluding on Friday, May 2, 2003,
barring any extended sessions or special sessions.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
adopt the proposed 2003 State Legislative Program.
B-60
REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM
SECME, INC., WITH FUNDING FROM THE BILL AND MELINDA
GATES FOUNDATION AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT
WITH SECME, INC., TO ESTABLISH A SCIENCE, MATHEMATICS,
ENGINEERING, AND TECHNOLOGY EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL
PROGRAM, PROJECTCYCLE: NOVEMBER 21, 2002 THROUGH JUNE
30, 2005
COMMITTEE: FEDERAL PROGRAMS AND GRANTS ADMINISTRATION
Authorization is requested for the Superintendent to
accept a grant award, in the amount of $400,000, from
SECME, Inc., with funding from the Bill and Melinda
Gates Foundation and to enter into a contractual agreement
with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to establish
a science, mathematics, engineering, and technology
Early College High School in Miami-Dade County Public
Schools.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
authorize the Superintendent to:
1.
accept a grant award from SECME, Inc., in the amount
of $400,000, with funding from the Bill and Melinda
Gates Foundation, and enter into a contractual agreement
SECME, Inc., to establish a science, mathematics,
engineering, and technology Early College High School
Program, Project Cycle: November 21, 2002 through
June 30, 2005;
C-2
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. BENJAMIN
FULLINGTON - DOAH CASE NO. 02-0664
On
February 13., 2002, the School Board suspended Benjamin
Fullington from his employment with The School Board
of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and initiated dismissal
proceedings against him for non-performance and deficient
performance of job responsibilities; misconduct in office,
immorality; lack of good moral character, and violation
of School Board Rule 6Gx13-4A-1.21-Responsibilities
and Duties.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida
enter a final order in the case of The School Board
of Miami-Dade Countv, Florida v. Benjamin Fullindon,
DOAH Case No. 02-0664, either adopting the recommendation
of the Administrative Law Judge, or adopting the exceptions
set forth in the School Boards Exceptions to the
Recommended Order.
C-4
REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO CONTRACT THE LAW FIRM OF
LEIBOWITZ AND ASSOCIATES, P.A. TO REPRESENT THE BOARD
IN ALL LEGAL MATTERS BEFORE THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS
COMMISSION
COMMITTEE: PERSONNEL SERVICES, MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS
AND MARKETING
The administrative staff of WLRN Public Television and
Radio would like to engage new legal counsel with a
local office to represent the station and School Board
in its media properties (WLRN-TV Channel 17, WLRN-DT
Channel 20, WLRN-FM 91.3,16 ITFS Channels) in all legal
matters before the Federal Communications Commission
(FCC).
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida
contract with the law firm of Leibowitz and Associates,
P.A. to represent the Board in all legal matters before
the Federal Communications Commission, as follows:
revised
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C-4
REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO CONTRACT THE LAW FIRM OF
LEIBOWITZ AND ASSOCIATES, P.A. TO REPRESENT THE BOARD
IN ALL LEGAL MATTERS BEFORE THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS
COMMISSION
COMMITTEE:
PERSONNEL SERVICES, MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING
The
administrative staff of WLRN Public Television and Radio
would like to engage new legal counsel with a local
office to represent the station and School Board in
its media properties (WLRN-TV Channel 17, WLRN-DT Channel
20, WLRN-FM 9 1.3,16 ITFS Channels) in all legal matters
before the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida
contract with the law firm of Leibowitz and Associates,
P.A. to represent the Board in all legal matters before
the Federal Communications Commission, as follows:
D-8
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade
County, Florida, adopt the proposed 2003 State Legislative
Program.
ACTION
PROPOSED BY DR. ROBERT B. INGRAM: That The School
Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, conduct a discussion
on the possibility of salvaging the paraprofessional
program.
E-7
AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A LEASE AMENDMENT AND RENEW
THE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR USE OF
VARIOUS SCHOOL SITES FOR THE OPERATION OF HEAD START
CENTERS
COMMITTEE: FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION
History
Since June 1985, the School Board (Board) has leased
facilities at a number of schools to Miami-Dade County
(County) for the operation of Head Start Centers.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1.
authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute
a lease amendment with Miami-Dade County to provide
utilities to Head Start at no cost, and in conformance
with the other terms and conditions set forth above;
and
E-26
CHANGE ORDER NO. 4
PROJECT NO. A-0557
DESIGN-BUILD FOR CONVERSION
BOOKER T. WASHINGTON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
1200 NW 6 Avenue, Miami, Florida
COMMITTEE: FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION
This request for change in the construction contract
includes eight items for the School Boards confirmation
and consideration.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
confirm/approve Change Order No. 4 on Project No. A-0557
Design-Build for Conversion, Booker T. Washington Senior
High School for a credit of $222,809 and a time extension
of 246 days.
G-31
DIGITAL ASSURANCE CERTIFICATION (DAC) APPOINTMENT FOR
DISCLOSURE SERVICES REQUIRED BY SEC RULE 15c2-12
COMMITTEE: FINANCIAL AFFAIRS
Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC)
Rule 15c2-12 (the Rule) obligates municipal
bond issuers such as the District to comply with financial
disclosure requirements and material events notices.
The Auditor General has advised that compliance with
the Rule will be a part of the future audit procedures.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida
(1)
Authorize the Superintendent or his designee to enter
into an agreement with Digital Assurance Certification
(DAC) to provide disclosure services required by SEC
Rule 15c2-12 on District debt issues and
G-62
SUBJECT: EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 041-2204 - DISTRICT SOFTWARE
LICENSING AND SPECIAL PURCHASING AGREEMENT
COMMITTEE: FINANCIAL AFFAIRS
The purpose of the bid, opened on November 2, 1999,
was to establish a contract, with a maximum of two (2)
vendors as providers/managers of software licensing
agreements for comprehensive educational software, to
various school locations.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
EXTEND Contract No. 041-2204 - DISTRICT SOFTWARE LICENSING
AND SPECIAL PURCHASING AGREEMENT, to establish a contract,
with amaximum of two (2) vendors as providers/managers
of software licensing agreements for comprehensive educational
software, to various school locations, during the term
of the contract, effective December 8, 2002, through
March 7, 2003, as follows:
G-69
AWARD BID NO. 082-BB03 - FROZEN PIZZA, PASTA AND CHEESE
PRODUCTS
COMMITTEE: FINANCIAL AFFAIRS
The purpose of this bid, opened on October 3, 2002,
is to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit
prices, quantities, as may be required, of frozen pizza,
pasta and cheese products, for the Food Service Program
of the Department of Food and Nutrition.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
AWARD Bid No. 082-BB03 - FROZEN PIZZA, PASTA AND CHEESE
PRODUCTS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities,
as may be required, of frozen pizza, pasta and cheese
products, for the Food Service Program of the Department
of Food and Nutrition,
during the term of the bid, effective November 20, 2002,
through October 24, 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, Gx13-4A-1.161,
and the Miami-Dade County Public Schools/Dade County
Schools Administrators Association labor contract.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
approve the recommendations as set forth above for appointments
and lateral transfers, to be effective November 20,
2002, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with
the exception of the effective dates as noted throughout
the item.
revised
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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, Gx13-4A-1.161,
and the Miami-Dade County Public Schools/Dade County
Schools Administrators Association labor contract.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
approve the recommendations as set forth above for appointments
and lateral transfers, to be effective November 20,
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-4
PROPOSED PROMULGATION OF A NEW BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING
6Gx13-3F-1.023, CONTRACTOR DEBARMENT PROCEDURES
COMMITTEE: LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS AND POLICY DEVELOPMENT
This item is submitted for consideration by the Board
to promulgate a new rule to establish procedures for
debarring contractors (including vendors, consultants,
subcontractors and subconsultants) from doing business
with the Board, who are convicted of a criminal offense
(be it a felony or misdemeanor).
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking
proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure
Act to promulgate new Board Rule 6Gx13-3F-1.023,
Contractor Debarment Procedures.
A-5
REQUEST APPROVAL TO PURSUE THE CONVEYANCE TO THE SCHOOL
BOARD OF A 20ACRE TRACT OF LAND FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
OF A SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL IN THE DORAL AREA AT A REDUCED
PRICE, SUBJECT TO COMPLETION OF DUE DILIGENCE AND EXECUTION
OF A CONVEYANCE AGREEMENT
Backqround
On November 14,2002, a press conference was held at
the Miami-Dade County Office of Emergency Management
headquarters in Doral, to announce the intent to convey
a 20-acre site (Site) located at N.W. 107 Avenue
and south of theoretical N.W. 89th Street, to the School
Board (Board) by: 1) Century Builders Group, Inc., Centuty/Ferro
Investment Group, LLC, and Ferro Investment Group, LLL
(collectively referred to hereinafter as Century); and
2) the West Dade Federation of Homeowners Associations,
Inc. (Federation).
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida
authorize the Superintendent to:
1)
pursue the conveyance to the Board of a 20-acre Site
located on the west side of N.W. 107th Avenue and
south of N.W. 89th Street, for construction of a 2,000-student
capacity senior high school, pursuant to the 5-year
work plan (State School FFF), subject
to completion of due diligence on the Site and favorable
results, and review by the School Site Planning and
Construction Committee;
revised
replacement
A-5
REQUEST APPROVAL TO PURSUE THE CONVEYANCE TO THE SCHOOL
BOARD OF A 20-ACRE TRACT OF LAND FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
OF A SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL IN THE DORAL AREA AT A REDUCED
PRICE, SUBJECT TO COMPLETION OF DUE DILIGENCE AND EXECUTION
OF A CONVEYANCE AGREEMENT
Background
On November 14, 2002, a press conference was held at
the Miami-Dade County Office of Emergency Management
headquarters in Doral, to announce the intent to convey
a 20-acre site (Site) located at N.W. 107th Avenue and
south of theoretical N.W. 89th Street, to the School
Board (Board) by: 1) Century Builders Group, Inc., Century/Ferro
Investment Group, LLC, and Ferro Investment Group, LLL
(collectively referred to hereinafter as Century); and
2) the West Dade Federation of Homeowners Associations,
Inc. (Federation).
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida
authorize the Superintendent to:
1)
pursue the conveyance to the Board of a 20-acre Site
located on the west side of N.W. 107th Avenue and south
of N.W. 89th Street, for construction of a 2,000-student
capacity senior high school, pursuant to the 5-year
work plan (State School FFF), subject to
completion of due diligence on the Site and favorable
results, and review by the School Site Planning and
Construction Committee;
D-5
THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO INITIATE RULEMAKING PROCEEDINGS
TO AMEND SCHOOL BOARD RULE 6GX13-7E-1.03 AS FOLLOWS
AND DELETE SECTION Ill. A. OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE 6GX13-7E-1.02
NEW AND EXISTING EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES-IDENTIFICATION
PLAQUES AND COMMEMORATIVE GIFTS
A.
Purpose - The purpose of this rule is to establish
criteria and procedures for placement of dedication
plaques and the placement of commemorative plaques,
monuments, markers, sculptures, signs, or other improvements
to facilities placed in remembrance of a person or
event, or to enhance and promote the educational purpose.
ACTION
PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School
Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent
to initiate rule making proceedings to amend School
Board rule 6Gx13-7E-1.02 and delete section
III. A. of School Board rule 6GX13-7E-1.02.
E-37
AUTHORlZATlON OF PAYMENT TO THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
AS FINAL RESOLUTION IN CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT AND JOINT
USE AGREEMENT
COMMITTEE:
FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION
The
Miami-Dade County School Board entered into two agreements
with the City of Miami Beach dated January 20, 1994.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida
authorize the Superintendent to:
1.
issue payment to the City of Miami Beach in the amount
of eighty-five thousand dollars ($85,000),
revised
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E-37
AUTHORlZATlON OF PAYMENT TO THE CITY OF MIAMl BEACH
AS FINAL RESOLUTION IN CONStRUCTION AGREEMENT AND JOINT
USE AGREEMENT
COMMITTEE: FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION
The Miami-Dade County School Board entered into two
agreements with the City of Miami Beach dated January
20, 1994.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize
the Superintendent to:
1. issue payment to the City of Miami Beach in the
amount of eighty-five thousand dollars ($85,000),
H-3
APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS TO BOARD MEMBERS
Ms. Pet-la Tabares Hantman, Member of The School Board
of Miami-Dade County,Florida, recommends that Ms. Lubby
Navarro be contractually employed as her Administrative
Assistant.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, contractually
employ:
1.
Ms. Lubbv Navarro as Administrative Assistant
to School Board Member, Ms. Perla Tabares Hantman, effective
November 21, 2002, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated;
and
2. Mr. Carlos A. Saladrhas and Ms.
Barbara M. Calderon as Administrative Assistants
to School Board Member, Mr. Agustin J. Barrera, effective
November 19, 2002, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.
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