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December
11, 2002
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AGENDA
SECTIONS
AGENDA
ITEMS
WITHDRAWN
AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA:
B-2
REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO
ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL
UNIVERSITY TO FUND THE COST OF HIRING AN
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR AND A SECRETARY TO FACILITATE THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MIAMI-DADE AREA CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL
ENHANCEMENT (ACEE) GRANT PROGRAM, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $109,108, FROM SEPTEMBER 10, 2002 THROUGH JUNE
30, 2003
COMMITTEE: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION AND SCHOOL
OPERATIONS
Authorization is requested for the Superintendent to
enter into a contractual agreement with Florida International
University (FlU), the primary partner for the Miami-Dade
Area Center for Educational Enhancement (ACEE), in an
amount not to exceed $109,108.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual
agreement with Florida International University to fund
the cost of hiring an associate director and a secretary
to facilitate the implementation of the Miami-Dade Area
Center for Educational Enhancement (ACEE)
grant program, in an amount not to exceed $109,108,
from September 10, 2002 through June 30, 2003.
No local funds are required.
E-3
UPDATE ON COMPLIANCE WITH NEWLY IMPLEMENTED GROWTH MANAGEMENT
LEGISLATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE THE STATE MANDATED
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND ALL NONEXEMPT LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, UNDER THE REGULATIONS OF CHAPTER
1013, FLORIDA STATUTES
COMMITTEE: FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION
At its October 23, 2002 meeting the School Board authorized
the School District to spearhead the development of
an Interlocal Agreement (Agreement) with all nonexempt
local governments and Miami-Dade County as mandated
by the Florida Legislature under Chapter 2002-296, Laws
of Florida (see attached Board Item).
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,. Florida,
authorize the Chair and the Secretary to execute an
Interlocal Agreement with all nonexempt local governments
as noted herein.and Miami-Dade County under the terms
and conditions set forth above.
E-24
REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO
ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL
UNIVERSITY TO FUND THE COST OF HIRING AN
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR AND A SECRETARY TO FACILITATE THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MIAMI-DADE AREA CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL
ENHANCEMENT (ACEE) GRANT PROGRAM, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $109,108, FROM SEPTEMBER 10, 2002 THROUGH JUNE
30, 2003
COMMITTEE: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION AND SCHOOL
OPERATIONS
Authorization is requested for the Superintendent to
enter into a contractual agreement with Florida International
University (Flu), the primary partner for the Miami-Dade
Area Center for Educational Enhancement (ACEE), in an
amount not to exceed $109,108.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida
authorize the Superintendent to:
1)
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 contingencies, reserves or other accounts; and
E-25
APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP) JAMES B.
PIRTLE CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.
PROJECT NO. A0825S2501
PORTABLE CLASSROOMS REPLACEMENT
HOLMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1175 NW 87 Street, Miami, Florida
COMMITTEE: FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION
At its meeting of January 16, 2002, the Board commissioned
James B. Pirtle Construction Co., Inc. as CM-at-Risk
for Holmes Elementary School. This contract provides
for construction services to the Board and a Guaranteed
Maximum Price for construction.
REOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1.
approve the GMP for James B. Pirtle Construction Co.,
Inc., Project No. AO825S2501, Portable Classrooms Replacement,
Holmes Elementary School, in the total amount of $1,306,710
which includes building cost, site cost and a contingency
in the amount of $62,224; and
revised
2
E-33
AUTHORlZATlON TO CHANGE THE K-8 CENTER FORMERLY APPROVED
FROM LILLIE C. EVANS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TO -
JOHN I. SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
10415 NW 52 Street, Miami, Florida
COMMITTEE: FAClLlTlES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION
Due to the consistent
drop of enrollment at Lillie C. Evans Elementary School,
306 students as of 9/21/02, it is recommended that the
K-8 Center previously approved for that location be
changed to John I. Smith Elementary School.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida
authorize the Superintendent to:
1.
change the K-8 Center formerly approved for Lillie
C. Evans Elementary School to John I. Smith Elementary
School;
AGENDA
ITEMS ADDED AFTER
PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA:
B-65
REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT AMENDED GRANT AWARDS
FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING
UNDER THE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS FEDERAL
GRANT PROGRAM AND ENTER INTO SEPARATE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS
WITH ASPIRA EUGENIO MARIA DE HOSTOS YOUTH LEADERSHIP
CHARTER SCHOOL; THE MIAMI DADE CHARTER FOUNDATION, INC.,
ON BEHALF OF NORTH COUNTY CHARTER SCHOOL; THE MIAMI
DADE CHARTER FOUNDATION,
INC., ON BEHALF OF NORTHEAST ACADEMY, PROJECT CYCLE:
AUGUST 19, 2002 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2003
COMMITTEE: FEDERAL PROGRAMS AND GRANTS ADMINISTRATION
At the School Board Meeting of October 23, 2002, the
Board approved acceptance of grant funds in the total
amount of $450,000, ($150,000 per school), under the
Public Charter Schools Grant Program.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
authorize the Superintendent to:
1.
accept the amended grant awards from the Florida Department
of Education, in the total amount of $699,450, for funding
under the Public Charter Schools Federal Grant Program
and enter into separate contractual agreements with
ASPIRA Eugenio Maria De Hostos Youth Leadership Charter
School, in an amount not to exceed $224,875; The Miami
Dade Charter Foundation, Inc., on behalf of North County
Charter School, in an amount not to exceed $244,875;
The Miami Dade Charter Foundation, Inc., on behalf of
Northeast Academy, in an amount not to exceed $224,875
Project Cycle: August 19, 2002 through June 30, 2003;
B-75
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR STUDENTS TO TRAVEL OUT-OF-COUNTRY
COMMITTEE: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION AND SCHOOL
OPERATIONS
A request has been received for students to travel out-of-country.
All arrangements are in accordance with Board Rule 6Gx13-6A-1.22,
Field Trips.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
approve the out-of-country field trip to Toronto and
Ontario, Canada, for students at New World School of
the Arts, from January 8, 2003 through January 12, 2003.
C-3
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT THE SCHOOL
BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY. FLORIDA vs. KAREN HALPERN,
DOAH CASE NO. 02-2125
At its regularly scheduled meeting of May 15, 2002,
the School Board took action to dismiss Karen F. Halpem
from further employment with the School Board for, just
cause, including, but not limited to, gross insubordination,
violation of School Board rules, and misconduct in office.
The employee timely requested a hearing on the matter.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
accept and approve the Settlement Agreement between
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida and Karen
F. Halpem in DOAH Case No. 02-2125.
C-5
PAYMENT FORACCRUED SICKDAYS FORFORMJ3RSUPERINTENDENT
ROGER C. CUEVAS
Effective October 21, 2001, the School Board terminated
the Employment Agreement dated December 11,1996, between
Mr. Roger C. Cuevas and The School Board of Miami-Dade
County, Florida.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida
determine whether the lump sum payment for accrued sick
leave should be released to the former Superintendent,
Mr. Roger C. Cuevas, pursuant to the terms of the Employment
Agreement dated December 11, 1996, as amended.
G-89
EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 104-XX03 - TO PROVIDE CORPORATE
SPONSORSHIP FOR THE ATHLETIC PROGRAM OF THE SCHOOL BOARD
OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
COMMITTEE: FINANCIAL AFFAIRS
The purpose of the Request For Proposals, opened on
November 10, 1998, was to select a sports drink company
that would provide corporate sponsorship for the enhancement
of the Greater Miami Athletic Conference (GMAC) and
the athletic program of The School Board of Miami-Dade
County, Florida.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
EXTEND C o n t r a c t N o . 104-XX03 - TO PROVIDE CORPORATE
SPONSORSHIP FOR THE ATHLETIC PROGRAM OF THE SCHOOL BOARD
OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, to select a sports drink
company that would provide corporate sponsorship for
the enhancement of the Greater Miami Athletic Conference
(GMAC) and the athletic program of the School Board
of Miami-Dade County, Florida, during the term of the
contract, effective January 13, 2003, through January
12, 2004, as follows:
AGENDA
ITEMS
REVISED
AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA:
A-5
REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 02-56 OF THE SCHOOL
BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING CONTINUED
CARL D. PERKINS ACT APPROPRIATIONS
COMMITTEE: LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS AND POLICY DEVELOPMENT
Legislative alerts from the Association for Career and
Technical Education (ACTE) report that the President’s
forthcoming budget submission to Congress may propose
the elimination of funding forthe Carl D. Perkins Act
in order to offset a shortfall in other areas, The elimination
of Carl D. Perkins Act funds would represent a dramatic
cut ($5825,863) in the basic infrastructure of Miami-Dade
County Public Schools (M-DCPS) educational services
for both K-12 and adult students.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
approve Resolution No. 02-56 of The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida, supporting continued Carl
D. Perkins Act appropriations.
C-4
THE SCHOOL BOARD OFMIAMI-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 ofMiami-Dade County, Florida enter
an order in the case of The School Board ofMiami-Dade
Countv. Floridav. Joanne T. Stem, DOAH Case No. 01-3991,
allowing Respondent to tile exceptions on or before
December 12, 2002.
D-4
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 02-45 OF THE
SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING
MERRILL LYNCH FOR ITS VOLUNTEER BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT
AT EDISON PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
COMMITTEE: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION AND SCHOOL
OPERATIONS
Recently, some 190 volunteers from the Merrill Lynch
Miami Americas Complex spent their weekend working to
improve the outer appearance of Edison Park Elementary
School. Participating in the firm’s nationwide
Volunteer Month celebration, these individuals spent
October 19 and 20 at the school working to accomplish
their mission.
ACTION
PROPOSED BY DR. SOLOMON C. STINSON: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
approve Resolution No.02-45 of The School Board of Miami-Dade
County, Florida, honoring Merrill Lynch for its volunteer
beautification project at Edison Park Elementary.
E-4
AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS
IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 02-228, ALLAPATTAH
NURSERY LTD.,, FOR THE PROVISION OF A 9.97-GROSS ACRE
SCHOOL SITE LOCATED ON THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF S.W.
112 AVENUE AND 240 STREET
TO THE SCHOOL BOARD AS A PARTIAL CONTRIBUTION IN-LIEU-OF
EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES, SUBJECT TO DUE DILIGENCE
COMMITTEE: FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION
Introduction
Pursuant to the terms of the Educational Facilities
lmoact Fee Ordinance (Ordinance) and the Interlocal
Agreement (Agreement) the Schbol Board (Board) may accept
contributions in-lieu-of impact fees from developers
if the Board determines that such contributions are
appropriate and desirable.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
authorize the Superintendent to negotiate a Declaration
of Restrictions in connection with Miami-Dade County
Application No. 02-228,
Allapattah Nursery Ltd., for the provision of a 9.97-gross
acre school site as a partial contribution in-lieu-of
educational facilities impact fees, at a discount of
$75,000/acre or 60% of the appraised value, whichever
is less, subject to due diligence. Prior to property
transfer, an agenda item will be presented to the Board
for consideration and action.
E-5
AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATEADECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS
IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 02-111 LANDMARK 107,
LC, ET AL., FOR THE PROVISION OF SIX NET-ACRE SCHOOL
SITE AS A DONATION OVER AND ABOVE EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES
IMPACT FEES OR IN THE EVENT SUITABLE LAND IS UNAVAILABLE
A MONETARY DONATION OF UP TO $800,000 OVER AND ABOVE
EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES
Introduction
Landmark 107 LC, et al., (applicant) is requesting a
zoning change from GU (Interim) and BU-IA (Limited business)
to TND (Traditional Neighborhood Development), on 120
gross acres located at the northeast corner N.W. 58
Street and N.W. 107 Avenue (see attached location map).
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
authorize the Superintendent or his designee to negotiate
a Declaration of Restrictions in connection with Miami-Dade
County Application No.
02-111, Landmark 107 LC, et al. as follows:
1)
provision of a six net-acre school site as a donation
over and above educational facilities impact fees subject
to due diligence. Prior to property transfer, an agenda
item would be presented tothe Board for its consideration,
and action; or
E-6
AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS
IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 02-192 DIAZ LANDSCAPING
AND NURSERY, INC PROVIDING FOR A DEVELOPER BUILT 280~STUDENT
STATION PLC AT PINE VILLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LOCATED
AT 21799 S.W. 117TH COURT, AS A COMBINATION OF A CONTRIBUTION
IN-LIEU-OF EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES AND A
REIMBURSEMENT
COMMITTEE: FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION
Introduction
Pursuant to the terms of the Educational Facilities
Impact Fee Ordinance (Ordinance) and the Interlocal
Agreement (Agreement) the School Board (Board) may accept
contributions in-lieu-of impact fees from developers
if the Board determines that such contributions are
appropriate and desirable.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
authorize the Superintendent to negotiate a Declaration
of Restrictions in connection with Miami-Dade County
Application No. 02-192, Diaz
Landscaping & Nursery, Inc., providing for a developer
built 280-student station PLC at Pine Villa Elementary
School located 21799 SW 117 Court, as a contribution
in-lieu-of educational facilities impact fees, and allowed
reimbursements to the developer, pursuant to previously
established Board Policy and the governing Ordinance.
Prior to any such reimbursements, an agenda item will
be presented to the Board for its review and action.
E-25
APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
JAMES B. PIRTLE CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.
PROJECT NO. A0825S2501-CM
PORTABLE CLASSROOMS REPLACEMENT
HOLMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1175 NW 67 Street, Miami, Florida
COMMlTTEE: FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION
At its meeting of January 16, 2002, the Board commissioned
James B. Pirtle Construction Co., Inc. as CM-at-Risk
for Holmes Elementary School. This contract provides
for construction services to the Board and a Guaranteed
Maximum Price for construction.
REOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1.
approve the GMP for James B. Pirtle Construction Co.,
Inc., Project No. A0825S2501, Portable Classrooms Replacement,
Holmes Elementary School, in the total amount of $1,306,710
which includes building cost, site cost and a contingencjr
in the amount of $62,224; and
E-26
APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
JAMES B. PIRTLE CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.
PROJECT NO. A0825S8571-CM
PORTABLE CLASSROOMS REPLACEMENT
NORLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL
1235 NW192 TERRACE, MIAMI, FL 33189
COMMITTEE: FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION
At its meeting of January 16, 2002, the Board commissioned
James B. Pirtle Construction Co., Inc. as CM-at-Risk
for Norland Middle School. This contract provides for
construction services to the Board and a Guaranteed
Maximum Price for construction.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1.
approve the GMP for James B. Pirtle Construction Co.,
Inc., Project No. A0825S6571, Portable Classrooms Replacement.
Norland Middle School, In the total amount of $1,219,483
which includes building cost, site cost and a contingency
in the amount of $58,071; and
E-27
AUTHORIZATION TO TRANSMIT THE DISTRICT’S PLAN FOR
THE USE OF RELOCATABLE CLASSROOMS TO THE COMMISSIONER
OF EDUCATION
COMMITTEE:
FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION
The 2002 Legislature enacted a statute which requires
that “district school boards submit a plan for
the use of existing relocatables within the five year
work program, to be reviewed and approved by the Commissioner
of Education by January 1, 2003.” Relocatables
that fail to meet standards promulgated by the State
Board of Education after completion of the approved
plan may not be used as classrooms.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida
authorize the Superintendent to transmit the Districts
plan for use of relocatable classrooms to the Commissioner
of Education, and to transmit future plans with the
five year work program.
E-32
CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. LV9999-42
FIRE ALARM REPLACEMENT
SHENANDOAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1023 SW 21 Avenue, Miami, Florida
COMMITTEE: FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION
This request for change in the construction contract
includes one item for the School Board’s confirmation
and consideration. Attachment A presents a description
of the item, the cause for the change, the effect upon
the contract, and the action recommended to the Board.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
confirm/approve Change Order No. 2 on Project No. LV9999-42,
Fire Alarm Replacement, Shenandoah Elementary School
for an additional cost of $43,782 and a time extension
of 11 days.
E-33
AUTHORlZATION TO CHANGE THE K-6 CENTER FORMERLY APPROVED
FROM LILLIE C. EVANS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TO JOHN I. SMITH
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 10415 NW 52 Street, Miami, Florida
COMMlTTEE:
FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION
Due to the consistent drop of enrollment at Lillie C.
Evans Elementary School, 306 students as of ’9/21/02,
it is recommended that the K-8 Center previously approved
for that location be changed to John I. Smith Elementary
School.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida
authorize the Superintendent to:
1.
change the K-8 Center formerly approved for Lillie
C. Evans Elementary School to John I. Smith Elementary
School;
G-31
CERTIFICATE OF PARTICIPATION (AUCTION RATE) SERIES 2002A
AND 20028
COMMITTEE: FINANCIAL AFFAIRS
Resolution 02-46 is attached for the Board’s consideration
authorizing the issue of up to $150,000.000 in Certificates
of Participation Series 2002A and Series 20926. The
Certificates of Participation will be issued at a floating
rate which resets every 35 days through the auction
mechanism.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida
(1)
Approve Resolution 0246 for the issuance of up to $150,000,000
in Certificates of Participation, Series 2002A and 20028
and;
G-60
REQUEST APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL AWARDS ON TERM BIDS
COMMITTEE: FINANCIAL AFFAIRS
The purpose of this request is to obtain prior approval
of supplemental awards on the following term bids, inasmuch
as the estimated requirements, previously awarded by
the Board, will be exceeded before the bids terms expire.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
APPROVE the supplemental awards on the following term
bids, inasmuch as the estimated requirements, previously
awarded by the Board, will be exceeded before the bids
terms expire.
G-64
AWARD BALANCE CONTRACT NO. 089-BBOB - PIANOS
COMMITTEE: FINANCIAL AFFAIRS
The purpose of the bid, opened on April 16, 2002, was
to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices,
quantities, as may be required, of pianos, for various
locations.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
AWARD Balance Contract No. 089-BB08 - PIANOS, to purchase,
at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required,
of pianos, for various locations, during the term of
the contract, effective December 11, 2002, through February
20, 2004, as follows:
G-82
EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 128-AA03 - STORAGE OF DRY, FROZEN
AND REFRIGERATED COMMODITIES
COMMITTEE: FINANCIAL AFFAIRS
The purpose of the bid, opened on March 22, 2001, was
to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices,
quantities, as may be required, of storage services
for dry, frozen and refrigerated commodities, for the
Department of Food and Nutrition Food Service Program.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
EXTEND Contract No. 128-AA03 - STORAGE OF DRY, FROZEN
AND REFRIGERATED COMMODITIES, to purchase, at firm unit
prices, quantities, as may be required, of storage services
for dry, frozen and refrigerated commodities, for the
Department of Food and Nutrition Food Service Program,
during the term of the contract, effective January 1,
2003, through December 31, 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, Florida,
approve the recommendations as set forth above for appointments
and lateral transfers, to be effective December 11,
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-3
A) REQUEST APPROVAL TO ACCEPT THE CONVEYANCE TO THE
SCHOOL BOARD OF AN APPROXIMATE 20-GROSS-ACRE TRACT OF
LAND FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL IN
THE DORAL AREA AT A REDUCED PRICE
B) COMMISSIONING OF SPILLIS CANDELA DMJM, AS DESIGN
CRITERIA PROFESSIONAL (DCP) FOR A NEW SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
(STATE SCHOOL “FFF”) TO BE LOCATED IN THE
DORAL AREA PROJECT #A-O744
A) Approval for Land Conveyance in Dora1 Area for
Senior Hiqh School Facility
At its November 20, 2002 meeting, the School Board (Board)
authorized the Superintendent to pursue the conveyance
to the Board of an approximate 20.gross-acre site (Site)
located on the west side of N.W. 107rh Avenue and south
of N.W. 89th Street (Section 7, Township 53 South, Range
40 East) for construction of a 2,000-student senior
high school (State School FFF), subject to completion
of due diligence and review by the School Site Planning
and Construction Committee (SSPCC).
A-4
AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 028-CC10 -STATE LEGISLATIVE
CONSULTANT (REBID)
COMMITTEE: FINANCIAL AFFAIRS
Given the extremely critical state legislative issues
confronting the District, it is recommended that the
Board approve the execution of a contract with a state
legislative lobbying team formed by Ron Book and Associates,
including Florida School Services, Inc. In addition,
Mr. Rick Rodriguez Pina will join the team under Mr.
Book’s direction.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida
approve the execution of a contract for
State Legislative consulting services with a lobbying
team formed by Ron Book and Associates &om January
1, 2003 through December 31, 2003, at a cost of $295,000
as outlined & the above report.
D-2
REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY,
FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT AND SCHOOL BOARD
ATTORNEY TO INITIATE RULE MAKING PROCEDURES TO AMEND
SCHOOL BOARD RULES 6Gx13-7E-102, EDUCATIONAL
FACILITIES - NAMING AND 6Gx13-7E-1.03,
NEW EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES - IDENTIFICATION PLAQUE
In an effort to clarify by Board rule the established
practice of the school district with regard to the procedure
that is to be followed by plaque donors, it is recommended
that the Board amend the referenced School Board rules.
ACTION
PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: Request that The
School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the
Superintendent and the School Board Attorney to initiate
rule making procedures to amend School Board
rules 6Gx13-7E-1.02. Educational Facilities - Naming
and 6Gx13-7E-1.03, New Educational Facilities -
Identification Plaque.
D-3
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 November 20, 2002 meeting, the School Board postponed
discussion of this item to allow staff to research potential
funding alternatives that would salvage the paraprofessional
program. As we grow closer to the end of the first semester,
it is imperative that the Board discuss this issue.
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.
D-5
THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO
EXPLORE VACATING THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF N.E. 1ST COURT BETWEEN
N.E. 15TH STREET AND N.E. 16TH STREET
There is a general policy by governmental highway and
public works authorities to acquire street right-of-ways
for future needs. This usually takes place as properties
are developed and is accomplished by the dedication of
land on both sides of the potential future streets.
ACTION
PROPOSED BY PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School
Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida authorize the Superintendent to explore vacating
the right-a-way of N.E. 1st Court between N.E. 15th Street
and N.E. 16th Street to be brought back to the Board at
the Board meeting of January 15, 2003 to determine whether
to proceed.
D-8
BOARD RULE 6Gx13-1C-1.06: POLITICS - PARTICIPATION
OF STAFF
The School Board of Miami-Dade County recognizes and encourages
the rights of its employees, as citizens, to be active
members of the democratic society within which we live.
ACTION
PROPOSED BY FRANK J. BOLAÑOS: That the School
Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Board
Attorney to initiate an amendment to Board Rule 6Gx13-1C-1.06:
Politics - Participation of Staff, and presenting it to
the School Board at its next regular meeting.
G-17
FINAL REPORT ON DOLLARS TO THE CLASSROOM ACT FOR 2001-02
COMMITTEE: FINANCIAL AFFAIRS
Pursuant to Section 1011.64, F.S., beginning in fiscal
year 2001-02, the Legislature requires that any school
district that fails to meet state defined minimum academic
performance standards, must increase classroom expenditures
from operating funds.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve
the 2001-02 Final Report on Dollars To The Classroom Act
and authorize the Supertntendent to forward the report
to the Department of
Eduration.
G-81
EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 006-BB03 - FOOD ITEMS: DRY GROCERY
COMMITTEE: FINANCIAL AFFAIRS
The purpose of the bid, opened on September 27, 2001,
was to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit
prices, quantities, as may be required, of dry grocery
food items, for use in the Food Service Program of the
Department of Food and Nutrition.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida EXTEND
Contract No. 006-8803 - FOOD ITEMS: DRY GROCERY, to purchase,
at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of
dry grocery food items, for use in the Food Service Program
of the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term
of the bid, effective December 11, 2002, through March
10, 2003, as follows:
G-86
EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 107-AA03 - FRESH - DELIVERED HAMBURGERS
COMMITTEE: FINANCIAL AFFAIRS
The purpose of the bid, opened on July 26, 2001, was to
establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices,
quantities, as may be required, of fresh-delivered hamburgers,
for the a la carte program at secondary schools only,
for the Department of Food and Nutrition.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND
Contract No. 107-AA03 - FRESH-DELIVERED HAMBURGERS, to
purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required,
of fresh-delivered hamburgers, for the a la carte program
at secondary schools only, for the Department of Food
and
Nutrition, during the term of the contract, effective
January 1, 2003, through December 31, 2003, as follows:
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