MEETING AGENDA

December 11, 2002

THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Miami, Florida

OFFICIAL AGENDA

CONFERENCE SESSION 10:00 AM
December 11, 2002 REGULAR BOARD MEETING 1:00 P.M.

PUBLIC HEARING

PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK TO AN AGENDA ITEM listed for this meeting and/or the PUBLIC HEARING, to be conducted immediately following the conclusion of the regular agenda, should submit a written request to the Superintendent of Schools, 1450 N.E. Second Avenue, Room 158, Miami, Florida 33132, NO LATER THAN 4:30 P.M., MONDAY, December 9, 2002.

Pursuant to Board Rule 6Gx13-8C-1.17, a person not scheduled in advance to speak on a non-agenda topic must submit a written request to the Superintendent of Schools not later than 10:00 a.m. on the day of a regular Wednesday Board Meeting. The request must state the person’s name, address, subject and reason for asking emergency handling of the request, reason demonstrating good cause why the 4:30 p.m. Monday deadline was not met, and Board action requested. Board members present at the meeting must vote by a two-thirds (2/3) majority, for the person to be heard.

Speakers List / Supplemental List will generally be posted on Tuesday PM or Wednesday AM prior to the meeting.

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION

SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: November 5, November 7

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: November 19 and 20, 2002

AGENDA ITEMS RESERVED FOR CONSIDERATION

PUBLIC HEARING

A. SUPERINTENDENT’S PRIORITY ITEMS

A-1 FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM FOR THE FIRST YEAR OF THE 108^TH CONGRESS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, establish priorities for the first year of the 108^th Congress and authorize the Superintendent to formulate its final 2003 Federal Legislative Program.

A-2 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT A DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,000, THREE INSTALLMENTS OF $10,000, FROM SUNSHINE GASOLINE DISTRIBUTORS, INC., CITGO, FOR GASOLINE COSTS FOR THE DRIVER EDUCATION PROGRAM, DECEMBER 12, 2002 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2003

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a donation in the amount of $30,000, three installments of $10,000, from Sunshine Gasoline Distributors, Inc., CITGO, for the Driver Education Program, December 12, 2002 through June 30, 2003.

A-3 REQUEST APPROVAL TO ACCEPT 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

A-4 AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 028-CC10 - STATE LEGISLATIVE CONSULTANT (REBID)

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

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.

B. EDUCATION

B-1 APPROVAL OF 2002 - 2003 EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP ROSTERS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the 2002 - 2003 Educational Excellence School Advisory Council Membership Roster.

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

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.

B-3 SUBMISSION OF A CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY CHILDREN FIRST CHARTER SCHOOL, INC. ON BEHALF OF CHILDREN FIRST CHARTER SCHOOL WITH RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO NEGOTIATE A CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A FIVE-YEAR TERM

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

1. approve the application submitted by Children First Charter School, Inc. on behalf of Children First Charter School; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to negotiate with the approved applicant a five-year charter school contractual agreement, commencing with the 2003-2004 school year, which reflects 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 underenrolled, will be addressed satisfactorily in the development of the charter school contractual agreement. This charter school contractual agreement will be submitted for School Board consideration at a subsequent meeting at which time there will be a public hearing to provide for community input.

B-4 SUBMISSION OF A CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY THE NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY, INC. ON BEHALF OF THE NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY CHARTER ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE WITH RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO NEGOTIATE A CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A TEN-YEAR TERM

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

1. approve the application submitted by Nova Southeastern University, Inc. on behalf of The Nova Southeastern University Charter Academy of Excellence; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to negotiate with the approved applicant a ten-year charter school contractual agreement, commencing with the 2003-2004 school year, which reflects 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 underenrolled, will be addressed satisfactorily in the development of the charter school contractual agreement. This charter school contractual agreement will be submitted for School Board consideration at a subsequent meeting at which time there will be a public hearing to provide for community input.

B-5 SUBMISSION OF A CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY NEW EDUCATION FOR THE WORKPLACE, INC. (NEWCORP) ON BEHALF OF SCHOOL FOR INTEGRATED ACADEMICS AND TECHNOLOGIES (SIATECH) WITH RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO NEGOTIATE A CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A FIVE-YEAR TERM

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

1. approve the application submitted by New Education for the Workplace, Inc. (NEWCorp) on behalf of School for Integrated Academics and Technologies (SIATech); and

2. authorize the Superintendent to negotiate with the approved applicant a five-year charter school contractual agreement, commencing with the 2003-2004 school year, which reflects 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 underenrolled, will be addressed satisfactorily in the development of the charter school contractual agreement. This charter school contractual agreement will be submitted for School Board consideration at a subsequent meeting at which time there will be a public hearing to provide for community input.

B-6 SUBMISSION OF A CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION SUBMITTED FOR WEST HIALEAH ACADEMY WITH RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO NEGOTIATE A CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A TEN-YEAR TERM

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

1. approve the application submitted for West Hialeah Academy; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to negotiate with the approved applicant a ten-year charter school contractual agreement, commencing with the 2003-2004 school year, which reflects 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 underenrolled, will be addressed satisfactorily in the development of the charter school contractual agreement. This charter school contractual agreement will be submitted for School Board consideration at a subsequent meeting at which time there will be a public hearing to provide for community input.

B-7 SUBMISSION OF A CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY MATER ACADEMY, INC. ON BEHALF OF MATER GARDENS ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WITH RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO NEGOTIATE A CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A TEN-YEAR TERM

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

1. approve the application submitted by Mater Academy, Inc. on behalf of Mater Gardens Academy Elementary School; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to negotiate with the approved applicant a ten-year charter school contractual agreement, commencing with the 2003-2004 school year, which reflects 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 underenrolled, will be addressed satisfactorily in the development of the charter school contractual agreement. This charter school contractual agreement will be submitted for School Board consideration at a subsequent meeting at which time there will be a public hearing to provide for community input.

B-8 SUBMISSION OF A CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY MATER ACADEMY, INC. ON BEHALF OF MATER SPRINGS ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WITH RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO NEGOTIATE A CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A TEN-YEAR TERM

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

1. approve the application submitted by Mater Academy, Inc. on behalf of Mater Springs Academy Elementary School; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to negotiate with the approved applicant a ten-year charter school contractual agreement, commencing with the 2003-2004 school year, which reflects 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 underenrolled, will be addressed satisfactorily in the development of the charter school contractual agreement. This charter school contractual agreement will be submitted for School Board consideration at a subsequent meeting at which time there will be a public hearing to provide for community input.

B-9 SUBMISSION OF A CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY MATER ACADEMY, INC. ON BEHALF OF MATER ACADEMY SOUTH CHARTER SCHOOL WITH RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO NEGOTIATE A CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A TEN-YEAR TERM

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

1. approve the application submitted by Mater Academy, Inc. on behalf of Mater Academy South Charter School; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to negotiate with the approved applicant a ten-year charter school contractual agreement, commencing with the 2003-2004 school year, which reflects 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 underenrolled, will be addressed satisfactorily in the development of the charter school contractual agreement. This charter school contractual agreement will be submitted for School Board consideration at a subsequent meeting at which time there will be a public hearing to provide for community input.

B-10 SUBMISSION OF A CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY THE DORAL ACADEMY, INC. ON BEHALF OF DORAL ACADEMY MIDDLE SCHOOL WITH RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO NEGOTIATE A CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A TEN-YEAR TERM

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

1. approve the application submitted by The Doral Academy, Inc. on behalf of Doral Academy Middle School; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to negotiate with the approved applicant a ten-year charter school contractual agreement, commencing with the 2003-2004 school year, which reflects 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 underenrolled, will be addressed satisfactorily in the development of the charter school contractual agreement. This charter school contractual agreement will be submitted for School Board consideration at a subsequent meeting at which time there will be a public hearing to provide for community input.

B-11 SUBMISSION OF A CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY MATER ACADEMY, INC. ON BEHALF OF MATER GARDENS ACADEMY MIDDLE SCHOOL WITH RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO NEGOTIATE A CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A TEN-YEAR TERM

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

1. approve the application submitted by Mater Academy, Inc. on behalf of Mater Gardens Academy Middle School; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to negotiate with the approved applicant a ten-year charter school contractual agreement, commencing with the 2003-2004 school year, which reflects 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 underenrolled, will be addressed satisfactorily in the development of the charter school contractual agreement. This charter school contractual agreement will be submitted for School Board consideration at a subsequent meeting at which time there will be a public hearing to provide for community input.

B-12 SUBMISSION OF A CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY MATER ACADEMY, INC. ON BEHALF OF MATER SPRINGS ACADEMY MIDDLE SCHOOL WITH RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO NEGOTIATE A CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A TEN-YEAR TERM

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

1. approve the application submitted by Mater Academy, Inc. on behalf of Mater Springs Academy Middle School; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to negotiate with the approved applicant a ten-year charter school contractual agreement, commencing with the 2003-2004 school year, which reflects 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 underenrolled, will be addressed satisfactorily in the development of the charter school contractual agreement. This charter school contractual agreement will be submitted for School Board consideration at a subsequent meeting at which time there will be a public hearing to provide for community input.

B-13 SUBMISSION OF A CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY MATER ACADEMY, INC. ON BEHALF OF MATER ACADEMY MIDDLE SCHOOL WITH RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO NEGOTIATE A CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A TEN-YEAR TERM

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

1. approve the application submitted by Mater Academy, Inc. on behalf of Mater Academy Middle School; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to negotiate with the approved applicant a ten-year charter school contractual agreement, commencing with the 2003-2004 school year, which reflects 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 underenrolled, will be addressed satisfactorily in the development of the charter school contractual agreement. This charter school contractual agreement will be submitted for School Board consideration at a subsequent meeting at which time there will be a public hearing to provide for community input.

B-14 SUBMISSION OF A CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY PINECREST ACADEMY, INC. ON BEHALF OF PINECREST PREPARATORY ACADEMY MIDDLE SCHOOL WITH RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO NEGOTIATE A CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A TEN-YEAR TERM

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

1. approve the application submitted by Pinecrest Academy, Inc. on behalf of Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Middle School; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to negotiate with the approved applicant a ten-year charter school contractual agreement, commencing with the 2003-2004 school year, which reflects 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 underenrolled, will be addressed satisfactorily in the development of the charter school contractual agreement. This charter school contractual agreement will be submitted for School Board consideration at a subsequent meeting at which time there will be a public hearing to provide for community input.

B-15 SUBMISSION OF A CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY BALERE, INC. ON BEHALF OF BALERE LANGUAGE ACADEMY WITH RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO NEGOTIATE A CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A TEN-YEAR TERM

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

1. approve the application submitted by Balere, Inc. on behalf of Balere Language Academy; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to negotiate with the approved applicant a ten-year charter school contractual agreement, commencing with the 2003-2004 school year, which reflects 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 underenrolled, will be addressed satisfactorily in the development of the charter school contractual agreement. This charter school contractual agreement will be submitted for School Board consideration at a subsequent meeting at which time there will be a public hearing to provide for community input.

B-16 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH CUTLER RIDGE MALL; T/S DEVELOPMENT, LLC; OCWEN FEDERAL BANK; AND THE CUTLER RIDGE MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION TO HOLD THE FORTY-NINTH ANNUAL SOUTH FLORIDA REGIONAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIR FROM FEBRUARY 7, 2003 THROUGH FEBRUARY 14, 2003

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a cooperative agreement with the Cutler Ridge Mall; T/S Development, LLC; Ocwen Federal Bank; and the Cutler Ridge Merchants Association for the purpose of holding the South Florida Science and Engineering Fair at the Cutler Ridge Mall from February 7, 2003 through February 14, 2003.

No local funds are required.

B-17 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE SCHOOL BOARD OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND RELATED SERVICES FOR AN EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $79,938, EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 12, 2002 THROUGH AUGUST 29, 2003

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with The School Board of Broward County, Florida, to provide educational and related services to an exceptional student, in an amount not to exceed $79,938, effective December 12, 2002 through August 29, 2003.

The appropriation for this item is included in the General Fund of the 2002-2003 Adopted Budget.

B-22 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT A DONATION OF $39,762, FROM PARTNERS FOR AMERICAN VOCATIONAL EDUCATION (PAVE) IN CONJUNCTION WITH LENNAR HOMES, INC., TO SUPPORT THE ACADEMY OF RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION AT WILLIAM H. TURNER TECHNICAL ARTS HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a donation of $39,762 from Partners for American Vocational Education (PAVE) in conjunction with Lennar Homes, Inc., to support the Academy of Residential Construction at William H. Turner Technical Arts High School.

No local funds are required.

B-30 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08
CASE NO: SM-19 (2002/2003) DOB: 10/06/88

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-19 (2002/2003), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2002/2003 school year, the 2003 summer session, and the 2003/2004 school year;

2. provide educational services in the opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and

3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools if approved by the Office of Adult/Vocational and Alternative Education.

B-31 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 07
CASE NO: SM-22 (2002/2003) DOB: 07/23/89

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-22 (2002/2003), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2002/2003 school year, the 2003 summer session, and the 2003/2004 school year;

2. provide educational services in the opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and

3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools if approved by the Office of Adult/Vocational and Alternative Education.

B-32 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
CASE NO: SM-23 (2002/2003) DOB: 06/23/87

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-23 (2002/2003), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2002/2003 school year, the 2003 summer session, and the 2003/2004 school year;

2. provide educational services in the opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and

3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools if approved by the Office of Adult/Vocational and Alternative Education.

B-33 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
CASE NO: SM-27 (2002/2003) DOB: 09/25/86

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-27 (2002/2003), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2002/2003 school year, the 2003 summer session, and the 2003/2004 school year;

2. provide educational services in the opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and

3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools if approved by the Office of Adult/Vocational and Alternative Education.

B-34 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08
CASE NO: SM-31 (2002/2003) DOB: 06/20/88

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-31 (2002/2003), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2002/2003 school year, the 2003 summer session, and the 2003/2004 school year;

2. provide educational services in the opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and

3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools if approved by the Office of Adult/Vocational and Alternative Education.

B-35 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08
CASE NO: SM-36 (2002/2003) DOB: 10/16/87

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-36 (2002/2003), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2002/2003 school year, the 2003 summer session, and the 2003/2004 school year;

2. provide educational services in the opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and

3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools if approved by the Office of Adult/Vocational and Alternative Education.

B-36 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
CASE NO: SM-38 (2002/2003) DOB: 06/05/86

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-38 (2002/2003), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign the student to an alternative education program for his/her tenure in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

B-60 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT AN EQUIPMENT GRANT FROM THE IBM CORPORATION KIDSMART EARLY LEARNING PROGRAM AT DR. CARLOS J. FINLAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PROJECT CYCLE: DECEMBER 12, 2002 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2003

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

1. accept an equipment grant, valued at $34,164, from the IBM Corporation KidSmart Early Learning Program at Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary School, Project Cycle: December 12, 2002 through June 30, 2003;

2. extend this grant program, at no additional cost, for a maximum of one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary, in order to fully expend the grant award and thus complete the scope of the project; and

3. direct Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

B-61 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE DAIRY COUNCIL OF FLORIDA FOR FUNDING THE PILOT EXPANDING BREAKFAST PROGRAM, PROJECT CYCLE: DECEMBER 12, 2002 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2003

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

1. accept a grant award from the Dairy Council of Florida, in the amount of $4,000, for funding the Pilot Expanding Breakfast Program, Project Cycle: December 12, 2002 through June 30, 2003;

2. extend this grant program, at no additional cost, for a maximum of one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary, in order to fully expend the grant award and thus complete the scope of the project; and

3. direct Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

B-62 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH CO-NECT TO IMPLEMENT THE COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL REFORM PROGRAM, PROJECT CYCLE: JULY 2, 2002 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2003

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

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education, in the amount of $136,482.57, and enter into a contractual agreement with Co-nect, in the amount of $65,000, to implement the Comprehensive School Reform Program, Project Cycle: July 2, 2002 through June 30, 2003;

2. extend this grant program, at no additional cost, for a maximum of one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary, in order to fully expend the grant award and thus complete the scope of the project; and

3. direct Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

B-63 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI FOR FUNDING PROJECT READING ENDORSEMENT SUPPORTS SCIENTIFIC UP-TO-DATE LANGUAGE TEACHING STRATEGIES, PROJECT CYCLE: SEPTEMBER 30, 2002 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 29, 2007

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

1. enter into a contractual agreement with the University of Miami, in the amount of $510,000, for funding project Reading Endorsement Supports Scientific Up-to-date Language Teaching Strategies, Project Cycle: September 30, 2002 through September 29, 2007;

2. extend this contractual agreement, at no additional cost, for a maximum of one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary, in order to fully expend the grant award and thus complete the scope of the project; and

3. direct Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency, such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

B-64 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL FEDERAL GRANT PROGRAM AND TO ENTER INTO SEPARATE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH: RYDER SYSTEM CHARTER SCHOOL, INC., ON BEHALF OF RYDER ELEMENTARY CHARTER SCHOOL; THE LIBERTY CITY CHARTER SCHOOL PROJECT, INC., ON BEHALF OF THE LIBERTY CITY CHARTER SCHOOL; AND MATER ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF THE MATER CENTER CHARTER SCHOOL, PROJECT CYCLE: AUGUST 16, 2002 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2003

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

1. accept the grant awards from the Florida Department of Education, in the total amount of $185,000, for funding under the Public Charter School Federal Grant Program and enter into separate contractual agreements with: Ryder System Charter School, Inc., on behalf of Ryder Elementary Charter School, in an amount not to exceed $38,580; The Liberty City Charter School Project Inc., on behalf of The Liberty City Charter School, in an amount not to exceed $67,515; and Mater Academy, Inc., on behalf of The Mater Center Charter School, in an amount not to exceed $72,338, Project Cycle: August 16, 2002 through September 30, 2003;

2. extend these grant programs and contractual agreements, at no additional cost, for a maximum of one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary, in order to fully expend the grant awards and thus complete the scope of the projects; and

3. direct Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency, such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

C. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

C-1 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. MICAH D. HARRELL - DOAH CASE NO. 02-1447

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 employee’s Exceptions to the Recommended Order.

C-2 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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami‑Dade County, Florida, authorize the settlement of 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 for the sum of $112,500. The settlement will release the School Board from all claims including damages, attorney's fees and costs.

C-3 APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA vs. KAREN HALPERN, DOAH CASE NO. 02-2125

C-4 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. JOANNE T. STERN - DOAH CASE NO. 01-3991

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. Joanne T. Stern, DOAH Case No. 01-3991, allowing Respondent to file exceptions on or before December 9, 2002.

C-20 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-7D-1.05, PREQUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Rule 6Gx13-7D-1.05, Prequalification of Contractors for Educational Facilities Construction, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective December 11, 2002.

C-21 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-5B-1.07, STUDENT RECORDS

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 amend School Board Rule 6Gx13- 5B-1.07, Student Records, by amending the document, Student Educational Records, which is incorporated by reference and is a part of this rule.

D. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

D-1 NEW BUSINESS: BOARD MEMBERS

D-2 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO INITIATE RULEMAKING PROCEDURES TO AMEND SCHOOL BOARD RULE 6GX13-7E-1.03 AND DELETE SECTION III OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE 6GX13-7E-1.02

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

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

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.

D-5 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD PROPOSE STREET CLOSING ALONG THE ACCESS ROADS ADJACENT TO THE SCHOOL BOARD BUILDING AND WLRN AND ITS PARKING LOTS

D-6 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO EXPLORE THE FEASIBILITY OF APPROVING A COLLABORATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND TEACH FOR AMERICA, INC., FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE TEACH FOR AMERICA PROGRAM DURING THE 2003 SCHOOL YEAR

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. SOLOMON C. STINSON: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to explore the feasibility of approving a collaborative agreement between Miami-Dade County Public Schools and Teach For America, Inc., for implementation of the Teach For America Program during the 2003-2004 school year.

D-7 STATE LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM INITIATIVE – TAX RELIEF FOR SENIORS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. FRANK J. BOLAÑOS: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the School Board Attorney to provide local and state legislative options effecting tax relief for senior citizens for action by the School Board or inclusion in the 2003 State Legislative Program.

D-8 BOARD RULE 6GX13-1C-1.06: POLITICS – PARTICIPATION OF STAFF

E. BUSINESS

E-1 GRANT OF TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT TO CITY OF HIALEAH GARDENS AND PERMANENT EASEMENT TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND THE CITY OF HIALEAH GARDENS AT THE ERNEST R GRAHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE AND RESERVATION OF SEWER CAPACITY TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR FUTURE EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES

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

1. execute a temporary construction easement with the City of Hialeah Gardens for a portion of the Ernest R Graham Elementary School site, under the specified terms and conditions; and

2. execute a permanent easement with Miami-Dade County and the City of Hialeah Gardens for a portion of the Ernest R Graham Elementary School Site, with the City to reserve sewer capacity in an amount of 45,000 gallons per day for District use anywhere within the City’s boundary or service area for a period not to exceed eight years from the date of full execution of the easement documents, and under the specified terms and conditions.

E-2 REIMBURSEMENT TO THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI FOR THE USE OF SOUTH MIAMI PARK

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the payment of $16,121.50 to the City of South Miami, for the use of South Miami Park by South Miami Middle School, for the period of October 1, 2002 through September 30, 2003.

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

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 and Miami-Dade County under the specified terms and conditions.

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

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 fair market 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 NEGOTIATE A DECLARATION 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

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 to the Board for its consideration, and action; or

2. in the event suitable land is unavailable, the provision of a monetary donation equal to the appraised value of a hypothetical six net-acre site in the Doral area, up to $800,000, over and above educational facilities impact fees.

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 PLC AT PINE VILLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LOCATED AT 21799 S.W. 117^TH COURT, AS A COMBINATION OF A CONTRIBUTION IN-LIEU-OF EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES AND A REIMBURSEMENT

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

1. negotiate a Declaration of Restrictions in connection with Miami-Dade County Application No. 02-192, Diaz Landscaping & Nursery, Inc., providing for a developer built PLC at Pine Villa Elementary School located at 21799 S.W. 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-24 AUTHORITY TO AMEND THE CAPITALCONSTRUCTION BUDGET

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

1. adjust the capital budget as specified, 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

2. make the changes to the five year facilities work program resulting from these budget adjustments.

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 67 Street, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: 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 contingency in the amount of $62,224; and

2. delete an equivalent number of relocatable classroom buildings from the inventory.

E-26 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)

JAMES B. PIRTLE CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.
PROJECT NO. A0825S6571
PORTABLE CLASSROOM REPLACEMENT
NORLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL
1235 NW 192 Terrace, Miami, Florida 33169

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

2. delete an equivalent number of relocatalble classroom buildings from the inventory.

E-27 AUTHORIZATION TO TRANSMIT THE ANNUAL PLAN FOR THE REDUCTION IN USE OF RELOCATABLE CLASSROOMS TO THE COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent to transmit the District’s plan for use of relocatable classrooms to The Commissioner of Education.

E-28 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 5
PROJECT NO. 0051-BB
DESIGN-BUILD
MAYS MIDDLE SCHOOL
11700 SW 216 Street, Goulds, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 5 on Project No. 0051-BB, Design-Build, Mays Middle School for a credit of $755.

E-29 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 4
PROJECT NO. A-0714
DESIGN-BUILD FOR ADDITION AT
ALLAPATTAH MIDDLE SITE (S/S “SS”)
1331 NW 46 Street, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Final Change Order No. 4 on Project No. A-0714, Design-Build For Addition at Allapattah Middle Site (S/S “SS) for a time extension of 211 days.

E-30 CHANGE ORDER NO. 4
PROJECT NO. A-0670
ADDITIONS, REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS
WESTVIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL
1901 NW 127 Street, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Change Order No. 4 on Project No. A-0670, Additions, Remodeling and Renovations, Westview Middle School for an additional cost of $44,833 and a time extension of 15 days.

E-31 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A-0738
ADDITIONS AND RENOVATIONS
S/S “CC1” @ WEST MIAMI MIDDLE SITE
7525 SW 24 Street, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Final Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A-0738, Additions and Renovations, S/S “CC1” @ West Miami Middle Site for an additional cost of $4,760.

E-32 CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. LV9999-42
FIRE ALARM REPLACEMENT
SHENANDOAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1023 SW 21 Avenue, Miami, Florida

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 AUTHORIZATION TO CHANGE THE K-8 CENTER FORMERLY APPROVED FROM LILLIE C. EVANS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 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;

2. submit a request to the Department of Education to amend the Bond resolution to use the funds at John I. Smith Elementary School in lieu of Lillie C. Evans Elementary School;

3. submit a survey recommendation to provide the K-8 Center at John I. Smith Elementary School in lieu of Lillie C. Evans Elementary School;

4. amend the A/E contract to provide design for the K-8 Center at John I. Smith Elementary in lieu of Lillie C. Evans Elementary School; and

5. authorize the revision to the five-year work program and the transfer of funds previously assigned to the K-8 Center at Lillie C. Evans Elementary School to John I. Smith Elementary School pending approval by the Department of Education.

F. CHIEF OF STAFF

F-1 PREQUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the specified contractors for prequalification and authorize staff to issue a certificate to each contractor, certifying prequalification for a period of one (1) year.

F-2 COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2002 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2002 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida.

F-3 KPMG LLP’S AUDIT REPORT: THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, MANAGEMENT LETTER, JUNE 30, 2002

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file KPMG LLP’s Audit Report: The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, Management Letter, June 30, 2002.

F-4 KPMG LLP'S AUDIT REPORT: THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, SINGLE AUDIT REPORTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH OMB (OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET) CIRCULAR A-133, YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2002

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida receive and file KPMG LLP’s Audit Report: The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, Single Audit Reports in Accordance With OMB Circular A-133, Year Ended June 30, 2002.

F-5 AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR EXTERNAL INDEPENDENT AUDITING SERVICES FOR THE FINANCIAL AND COMPLIANCE AUDIT OF THE SCHOOL BOARD'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent of Schools to issue a Request for Proposals for External Independent Auditing Services from certified public accountants for the examination of the School Board's financial statements.

F-6 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – AUDIT OF THE INTERNAL FUNDS OF SELECTED REGION V SCHOOLS, NOVEMBER 2002, PRESENTED BY THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Internal Audit Report – Audit of the Internal Funds of Selected Region V Schools, November 2002, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

F-7 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – AUDIT OF THE INTERNAL FUNDS OF SELECTED REGION II SCHOOLS, NOVEMBER 2002, PRESENTED BY THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Internal Audit Report – Audit of the Internal Funds of Selected Region II Schools, November 2002, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

F-8 AUDIT REPORT OF THE TELEVISION AND RADIO STATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2002, PRESENTED BY THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Audit Report of the Television and Radio Stations for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2002, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

F-9 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT - AUDIT OF THE DADE SCHOOLS ATHLETIC FOUNDATION, INC. FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2002, PRESENTED BY THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Internal Audit Report - Audit of the Dade Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc., for the Fiscal Year Ended June30,2002, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

F-10 EXTERNAL AUDITS OF CHARTER SCHOOLS, PRESENTED BY THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the audit reports of the specified charter schools, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

F-11 GRAU & COMPANY, P.A., CPAs AUDIT REPORT: THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEE FUND, ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, JUNE 30, 2002

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Grau & Company, P.A., CPAs Audit Report: The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, Educational Facilities Impact Fee Fund, Annual Financial Statements, June 30, 2002.

F-12 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH SIGNATURE GARDENS TO PROVIDE SERVICES RELATED TO THE DISTRICT OFFICE EMPLOYEE/PARAPROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR RECOGNITION CEREMONY, APRIL 10, 2003, AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $25 PER PERSON

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with Signature Gardens to provide services related to the district Office Employee/Paraprofessional of the Year Recognition Ceremony on April 10, 2003, at a cost not to exceed $25 per person.

There will be no cost to the district.

F-13 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH RADISSON MART CENTRE TO PROVIDE SERVICES RELATED TO THE DISTRICT SCHOOL VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION CEREMONY, MAY 13, 2003

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with Radisson Mart Centre to provide services related to the District School Volunteer Recognition Ceremony, on May 13, 2003.

There will be no cost to the district.

G. FINANCIAL AFFAIRS

G-16 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR OCTOBER 2002

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Monthly Financial Report for October 2002.

G-17 FINAL REPORT ON DOLLARS TO THE CLASSROOM ACT FOR THE 2001-02

G-31 CERTIFICATE OF PARTICIPATION (AUCTION RATE) SERIES 2002A AND 2002B

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

1. approve Resolution 02-46 for the issuance of up to $150,000,000 in Certificates of Participation, Series 2002A and 2002B and;

2. approve the payment upon a successful completion of the issue of the costs of issuance listed as Exhibit A

G-32 RE-MARKETING OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS SERIES 1993 & SERIES 1994

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

1. approve Resolutions 02-47, 02-49, 02-50, 02-51, 02-52 authorizing the re-marketing of the GO Bonds Series 1993 & Series 1994 and;

2. approve the payment of the Costs of Issuance listed on Exhibit A upon a successful completion of the transaction.

G-46 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) #053-CC10, CASUALTY CLAIMS ADMINISTRATOR AUDIT SERVICES

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

1. authorize the Superintendent to issue Request For Proposal (RFP) #053-CC10, CASUALTY CLAIMS ADMINISTRATOR AUDIT SERVICES;

2. approve the Ad-Hoc Committee; and

3. appoint a School Board Member to serve on the Ad-Hoc Committee.

G-47 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (FRP) #066-CC10, MEDICAL CONSULTING SERVICES AND HEALTH PLAN OMBUDSMAN

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

1. authorize the Superintendent to issue Request For Proposal (RFP) #066-CC10, Medical Consulting Services and Health Plan Ombudsman;

2. approve the Ad-Hoc Committee; and

3. appoint a School Board Member to serve on the Ad-Hoc Committee.

G-60 REQUEST APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL AWARDS ON TERM BIDS

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.

(1)

Bid No. 126-ZZ02 – GREASE TRAP, SEPTIC TANK AND STORM DRAIN PUMP OUT AND REPAIR SERVICES, to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of pump out and repair of grease traps, septic tanks and storm drains, for Maintenance Operations, during the term of the bid, effective March 1, 2002, through February 28, 2003. This supplemental award is requested due to several unanticipated pump outs of septic tanks, lift stations and storm drains and the loss of two Maintenance Operations Division specialty vehicles. Last contract usage averaged $44,109.71 per month, while this year's usage has averaged $66,533 per month. The supplemental amount requested is based on the average monthly expenditure times the twelve (12) month contract period, minus the original award amount.

1. F.A. JOHNSON, INC.
4700 POWERLINE ROAD
OAKLAND PARK, FL 33309
OWNER: ARCHIBALD B. CAMERON, PRESIDENT

2. A TO Z STATEWIDE PLUMBING, INC.
2215 S.W. 58 TERRACE
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33023
OWNER: JOHN DRISCOLL, PRESIDENT

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $587,586.78
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $210,813.22

(2)

Bid No. 071-BB10 – ELEVATOR SERVICE CONTRACT, to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, for the inspection, maintenance and repair of elevators, wheelchair lifts, and/or dumbwaiters located in Miami-Dade County Public Schools, for Maintenance Operations, during the term of the bid, effective March 13, 2002, through March 12, 2003. This supplemental award is requested due to the need to install photo eye sensors on elevators, installed prior to 1978, which will prevent premature closure on crutches and the wheels of wheelchairs.

Additionally, vandalism and improper use of the passenger elevators for freight, have caused the elevators to require additional service.

1. MOWREY ELEVATOR SERVICE, INC.
4518 LAFAYETTE STREET
MARIANNA, FL 32446-4111
OWNER: TIMOTHY S. MOWREY, C.F.O.

2. THYSSEN KRUPP ELEVATOR CORPORATION
7481 N.W. 66 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: JOHN BRANT, PRESIDENT

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $342,779
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $0
THIS SUPPLEMENT $45,000

G-61 REPORT PURCHASES MADE WITHIN GUIDELINES OF BOARD RULE 6Gx13- 3C-1.10 – PURCHASE APPROVAL

The following “Superintendent Authorized Requisition” (SAR) had a purchase order issued within the guidelines of Board Rule 6Gx13-3C-1.10 – Purchase Approval, which states that emergency purchases made in accordance with Board Rule 6Gx13-3C-1.16 – Emergency Purchases, and approved by the Superintendent or his/her designee, will be reported to the Board as soon as possible.

This emergency request was required to install temporary framing of stairway ceiling and arch beam at W. J. Bryan Elementary School. The ceiling area is located in the hallway, which allows for the exit of students in case of fire emergency. This emergency was a safety-to-life situation requiring immediate action.

G-62 REPORT PURCHASES MADE UTILIZING OTHER GOVERNMENT BIDS

The following “Superintendent Authorized Requisitions” (SAR) had a purchase order issued within the guidelines of Board Rule 6Gx13- 3C-1.10 – Purchase Approval, which allows purchases to be made from contracts established by Miami-Dade County, Florida, public agencies within the State, other city or county governmental agencies, other school boards, community colleges or state university system cooperative bid agreements, when such purchases are in the best interest of the School Board due to safety-to-life issues, federally funded requisitions with closing dates out of the established bid cycle, or to maximize economies of scale.

(1)

These items were requested by ITS Budget & Operational Service, to purchase a Packetshaper 8500 up to 200 MB shaping GIG interface, using the State of Florida State Negotiated Agreement Price Schedule (SNAPS) Contract No. 2522714-1, Packeteer Products & Services, which expires on June 11, 2003. This equipment will be used to enhance M-DCPS application performance infrastructure system delivered across the Intranet/extranet, and the internet. This equipment will also reduce the need to deploy a second, costly T1 line at some sites and reduce the Board's liability in downloading copyrighted material.

(2)

This purchase was requested by Management Audits, to perform technical review of infrastructure support for future treasury workstations and other banking communication, using the State of Florida Contract No. 973-561-03-1, for consultant services, which expires on July 17, 2003. Quotations were solicited from various vendors on contract, with Unisys Corporation providing the lowest quote meeting specifications.

G-63 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 027-BB07 – CHARTER BUS SERVICE, IN AND OUT OF COUNTY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 027-BB07 – CHARTER BUS SERVICE, IN AND OUT OF COUNTY, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of charter bus service, in and out of county, for various schools and departments, during the term of the contract, effective January 16, 2003, through January 15, 2004, as follows:

1. BTM TRAVEL GROUP, INC.
D.B.A. BTM CHARTER-TRANSIT MASTERS
8245 N.W. 93 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: RENE GOMES SOUSA, PRESIDENT

2. 7871 INC. BUS LINES
65 N.E. 27 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33137
OWNER: RAY FRIEDHEIM, PRESIDENT

3. ALLIED CHARTER & TOURS, INC.
1201 HAMMONDSVILLE ROAD
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33069
OWNER: JERMAINE ROWE, PRESIDENT

4. CITI LIMIT TRANSPORTATION & TOURS, INC.
760 EAST DAYTON CIRCLE
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33312
OWNER: RASHELLE ROWE, PRESIDENT

5. COACH USA/AMERICAN BUS LINES
3595 N.W. 110 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33167
OWNER: THOMAS MATTHEWS, PRESIDENT

6. ELITE BUS TOURS, INC.
11021 N.W. 14 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33167-4070
OWNER: WILLIAM W. COOPER, PRESIDENT/C.E.O. (AM)

7. FLORIDA NETWORK TOURS, INC.
621 HALLANDALE BEACH BOULEVARD
HALLANDALE, FL 33009
OWNER: SUELY AUERBACH, PRESIDENT

8. SIMPLY THE BEST CHARTERS, INC.
5579 COCONUT BOULEVARD
ROYAL PALM BEACH, FL 33411
OWNER: JAMES A. BEAN, PRESIDENT

(First Annual Extension and Second Year of Contract)

9. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $183,868.60.

G-64 AWARD BALANCE CONTRACT NO. 089-BB08 – PIANOS

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:

1. KAWAI AMERICA CORPORATION
2055 EAST UNIVERSITY DRIVE
COMPTON, CA 90224-9045 ESTIMATE $76,795
OWNER: MASAO YAMAMOTO, PRESIDENT

2. KEYBOARD WORLD
4201 WEST GATE AVENUE
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33415 ESTIMATE $97,567
OWNER: MARLENE REPKA, PRESIDENT

3. PIANOS PLUS, INC.
11771 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY
MIAMI, FL 33156 ESTIMATE $120,861
OWNER: JOHN B. ROSE, PRESIDENT

4. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $295,223.

G-65 AWARD BID NO. 133-BB06 – AIR-CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 133-BB06 – AIR-CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT, to purchase, at firm prices, air-conditioning equipment, for various schools, effective December 11, 2002, as follows:

1. THE DCI SYSTEMS GROUP, INC.
730 EAST PROSPECT ROAD
OAKLAND PARK, FL 33334 $105,520
OWNER: RICHARD LIOTTA, PRESIDENT

2. The award amount shall not exceed $105,520.

G-66 AWARD BID NO. 020-CC07 – FURNISH AND INSTALL SOUND PANELS IN BAND ROOM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 020-CC07 – FURNISH AND INSTALL SOUND PANELS IN BAND ROOM, to purchase, at a firm unit price, sound panels, for the band room, with installation, for Hammocks Middle School, effective December 11, 2002, as follows:

1. REPOR BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION, INC.
1999 N.E. 150 STREET, SUITE 103
NORTH MIAMI, FL 33181 $11,500
OWNER: MICHAEL ROPER, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $11,500.

G-67 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 032-AA10 – REINFORCED CONCRETE AND ASSOCIATED SERVICES (SUPPLY AND INSTALL)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 032-AA10 – REINFORCED CONCRETE AND ASSOCIATED SERVICES (SUPPLY AND INSTALL), to supply and install, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of reinforced concrete and associated services, for Maintenance Operations, during the term of the contract, effective January 17, 2003, through April 16, 2003, as follows:

1. INLAND ENGINEERING CONTRACTORS, INC.
6595 N.W. 36 STREET, SUITE 307
MIAMI, FL 33166 ESTIMATE $229,399
OWNER: JOHN M. BANDOS, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $229,399.

G-68 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 022-AA02 – SOIL MIX

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 022-AA02 – SOIL MIX, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of soil mix, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the contract, effective February 1, 2003, through January 1, 2004, as follows:

1. AUSTIN TUPLER TRUCKING, INC.
8518 S.W. 8 STREET, SUITE 105
MIAMI, FL 33144 ESTIMATE $19,363
OWNER: AUSTIN W. TUPLER, PRESIDENT

2. THOMAS MAINTENANCE SERVICE, INC.
17200 S.W. 137 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33177
OWNER: MELVIN C. THOMAS, PRESIDENT (AM)

3. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $19,363.

G-69 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 035-AA10 – AIR CONDITIONERS, WINDOW AND WALL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 035-AA10 – AIR CONDITIONERS, WINDOW AND WALL, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of window and wall air conditioners, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the contract, effective January 17, 2003, through January 16, 2004, as follows:

1. FRIEDRICH AIR CONDITIONING COMPANY
P.O. BOX 1540
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78295-1540 ESTIMATE $629,534
OWNER: RICHARD H. WARD, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $629,534.

G-70 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 219-AA05 – ELECTRICAL CONDUIT, COPPER WIRE AND CABLE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 219-AA05 – ELECTRICAL CONDUIT, COPPER WIRE AND CABLE, to purchase, at firm unit pirces, quantities, as may be required, of electrical conduit, copper wire and cable, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the contract, effective February 1, 2003, through January 31, 2004, as follows:

1. GRAYBAR ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC.
2111 N.W. 22 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33142
OWNER: R. A. REYNOLDS, PRESIDENT

2. MERCEDES ELECTRIC SUPPLY, INC.
8550 N.W. SOUTH RIVER DRIVE
MIAMI, FL 33166-7427
OWNER: MERCEDES C. LAPORTA, PRESIDENT (WF)

3. MIAMI ELECTRIC SUPPLY
P.O. BOX 44-2089
5742 S.W. 7 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33144
OWNER: RAMON R. MESA, PRESIDENT

4. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $205,790.45.

G-71 AWARD BID NO. 015-CC01 – FIRE-ALARM COMPONENTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 015-CC01 – FIRE-ALARM COMPONENTS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of fire-alarm components, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective December 11, 2002, through December 10, 2004, as follows:

1. DIVERSIFIRE SYSTEMS, INC.
13830 N.W. 19 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33054 ESTIMATE $20,732.59
OWNER: LINDA L. HALL, PRESIDENT (WF)

2. MEADOWLANDS ELECTRONICS
195 ALLWOOD ROAD
CLIFTON, NJ 07012 ESTIMATE $59,979.50
OWNER: KATHRYN KESHENEFF, PRESIDENT

3. PLATINUM WIRE & CABLE, INC.
3301 N.W. 22 TERRACE, SUITE 700F
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33069 ESTIMATE $16,056
OWNER: LARRY BAKER, PRESIDENT

4. SILMAR ELECTRONICS, INC.
1101 N.W. 33 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33172 ESTIMATE $3,197.91
OWNER: JORGE SMITH, PRESIDENT

5. Reject items 31 through 47, 64, 75, and 85 through 91.

6. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $99,966.

G-72 AWARD BID NO. 017-CC09 – DOOR HARDWARE AND SECURITY DEVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 017-CC09 – DOOR HARDWARE AND SECURITY DEVICES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of door hardware and security devices, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective December 11, 2002, through December 10, 2003, as follows:

1. ACE LOCK AND SECURITY SUPPLY
565 RAHWAY AVENUE
UNION, NJ 07083 ESTIMATE $285,135.75
OWNER: AVA CHERKES, SECRETARY

2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $285,135.75.

G-73 REJECT BID NO. 035-CC06 – SPRINKLERS, LAWN AND TURF

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Bid No. 035-CC06 – SPRINKLERS, LAWN AND TURF to permit rebidding, since no bids were received.

G-74 TERMINATE CONTRACT NO. 260-ZZ10 – PSYCHIATRIC CONSULTATION SERVICES FOR UP TO 16 SCHOOLS WITH FULL-TIME CLASSES FOR SEVERELY, EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED STUDENTS

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

1. TERMINATE Contract No. 260-ZZ10 – PSYCHIATRIC CONSULTATION SERVICES FOR UP TO 16 SCHOOLS WITH FULL-TIME CLASSES FOR SEVERELY, EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED STUDENTS, to obtain the professional services of one or more qualified psychiatrists, to provide on-site psychiatric consultation services, for the Office of Exceptional Student Education and Student Services, effective December 11, 2002, as follows:

LOUIS B. ANTOINE, M.D.
P.O. BOX 848308
PEMBROKE PINES, FL 33084
OWNER: LOUIS B. ANTOINE, M.D., FAAP, PRESIDENT

2. Require that Louis B. Antoine, M.D., lose eligibility to transact new business with the Board for a period of fourteen (14) months pursuant to Board Rule 6Gx13-3C-1.08 - Performance and Payment Security, Declining A Bid Award, And Bonding Company Qualifications, effective December 11, 2002.

G-75 TERMINATE CONTRACT NO. 228-AA10 – OUTSIDE AGENCIES TO OPERATE APPLIED TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS FOR LOW-INCOME ADULTS AND/OR INCARCERATED YOUTH

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

1. TERMINATE Contract No. 228-AA10 – OUTSIDE AGENCIES TO OPERATE APPLIED TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS FOR LOW-INCOME ADULTS AND/OR INCARCERATED YOUTH, effective December 11, 2002, as follows:

PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL OF DADE COUNTY, INC.
D.B.A. JOBS FOR MIAMI
7900 N.E. 2 AVENUE, SUITE 600
MIAMI, FL 33138
OWNER: NEILL D. ROBINSON, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

2. Not implement the prescribed default provision, as noted in Board Rule 6Gx13-3C-1.08 - Performance And Payment Security, Declining A Bid Award, And Bonding Company Qualifications, on Private Industry Council of Dade County, Inc., d.b.a. Jobs for Miami.

G-76 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 287-XX02 – WASTE REMOVAL, HAZARDOUS/NON–HAZARDOUS INDUSTRIAL MATERIAL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 287-XX02 – WASTE REMOVAL, HAZARDOUS/NON-HAZARDOUS INDUSTRIAL MATERIAL, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of hazardous/non-hazardous industrial waste removal, for various locations, during the term of the contract, effective January 1, 2003, through December 31, 2004, as follows:

1. CLIFF BERRY, INC.
851 ELLER DRIVE
P.O. BOX 13079
PORT EVERGLADES STATION
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33316 ESTIMATE $29,649.44
OWNER: CLIFF BERRY, SR., CHAIRMAN

2. PERMA-FIX OF FORT LAUDERDALE, INC.
3701 S.W. 47 AVENUE, SUITE 109
DAVIE, FL 33314
OWNER: DR. LOUIS CENTOFANTI
CHAIRMAN/PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

3. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $29,649.44.

G-77 CORRECT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 024-BB10 – OUTSIDE AGENCY TO OPERATE COMMERCIAL VEHICLE DRIVING PROGRAM FOR POST-SECONDARY STUDENTS IN SOUTH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, CORRECT Request For Proposals No. 024-BB10 – OUTSIDE AGENCY TO OPERATE COMMERCIAL VEHICLE DRIVING PROGRAM FOR POST-SECONDARY STUDENTS IN SOUTH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, to establish a contract, at a firm price, to provide commercial vehicle driver training for post-secondary students in South Miami-Dade County, Florida, for the Office of Adult/Vocational and Alternative Education, effective February 13, 2002, through February 12, 2003, as follows:

1. THE COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE SCHOOL, INC.
(THE CDL SCHOOL)
4101 N.W. 27 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33142
OWNER: ALBERT V. HANLEY, III, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $82,517.80.

G-78 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 026-BB10 – EVALUATION OF THE URBAN SYSTEMIC PROGRAM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 026-BB10 – EVALUATION OF THE URBAN SYSTEMIC PROGRAM, to evaluate certain components of the Urban Systemic Program (USP), for the Division of Mathematics and Science Education/Office of Evaluation and Research, effective January 16, 2003, through January 15, 2004, as follows:

1. EDUCATIONAL INSTRUCTION SYSTEMS, INC.
1600 SOUTH BAYSHORE LANE, SUITE 5B
COCONUT GROVE, FL 33133 $10,000
OWNER: DR. WILLIAM F. YOUNKIN, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $10,000.

G-79 CORRECT TERM OF CONTRACT NO. 049-BB10 – TRAVEL CREDIT CARD PROGRAM (REBID)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, CORRECT term of Contract No. 049-BB10 – TRAVEL CREDIT CARD PROGRAM (REBID), with a credit card company, that would allow professional staff to charge currently authorized travel-related expenditures to individually issued credit cards, for the Office of the Controller, effective January 16, 2002, through January 15, 2005, as follows:

1. CITIGROUP DINERS CLUB
8430 WEST BRYN MAWR AVENUE
CHICAGO, IL 60631
OWNER: GERALD C. SMITH
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

G-80 AWARD BID NO. 004-CC01 – ARMED SECURITY GUARDS II

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 004-CC01 – ARMED SECURITY GUARDS II, to purchase, at firm unit prices, as may be required, armed security guard services, for various schools and departments, for the zone between Flagler Street and Coral Way, during the term of the bid, effective January 1, 2003, through March 31, 2004, as follows:

1. CENTRAL SECURITY, INC.
8600 N.W. 53 TERRACE, SUITE 200
MIAMI, FL 33166 ESTIMATE $266,353
OWNER: ALBERT FERNANDEZ, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $266,353.

G-81 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 006-BB03 – FOOD ITEMS: DRY GROCERY

G-82 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 128-AA03 – STORAGE OF DRY, FROZEN AND REFRIGERATED COMMODITIES

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:

1. SOUTHEAST FROZEN FOODS COMPANY, L.P.
D.B.A THE AMERICAN LOGISTICS GROUP
18770 N.E. 6 AVENUE ESTIMATE $339,836.64
MIAMI, FL 33179
OWNER: JACKSON HOLE INVESTMENTS, ACR, L.P.

2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $598,808.03.

G-83 AWARD BID NO. 030-CC07 – GASOLINE, NORTH OF FLAGLER STREET (TRANSPORT DELIVERY)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 030-CC07 – GASOLINE, NORTH OF FLAGLER STREET (TRANSPORT DELIVERY) to purchase, at firm service charges, with escalation/de-escalation fuel charges based on the Oil Price Information Service (OPIS) average price, quantities, as may be required, of gasoline, transport delivery, north of Flagler Street for various departments, during the term of the bid, effective January 12, 2003, through January 11, 2004, as follows:

1. MANSFIELD OIL COMPANY, INC. OF GAINESVILLE
1025 AIRPORT PARKWAY, S.W.
GAINESVILLE, GA 30501-6833 ESTIMATE $198,723.93
OWNER: MICHAEL F. MANSFIELD, SR., PRESIDENT

2. TRUMAN ARNOLD COMPANIES
2386 CLOWER STREET, B-200
SNELLVILLE, GA 30078
OWNER: TRUMAN ARNOLD, C.E.O.

3. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $198,723.93.

G-84 AWARD BID NO. 031-CC07 – GASOLINE, SOUTH OF FLAGLER STREET (TRANSPORT DELIVERY)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 031-CC07 – GASOLINE, SOUTH OF FLAGLER STREET (TRANSPORT DELIVERY) to purchase, at firm service charges, with escalation/de-escalation fuel charges based on the Oil Price Information Service (OPIS) average price, quantities, as may be required, of gasoline, transport delivery, south of Flagler Street for various departments, during the term of the bid, effective January 12, 2003, through January 11, 2004, as follows:

1. TRUMAN ARNOLD COMPANIES
2386 CLOWER STREET, B-200
SNELLVILLE, GA 30078 ESTIMATE $158,909.65
OWNER: TRUMAN ARNOLD, C.E.O.

2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $158,909.65.

G-85 AWARD BID NO. 032-CC07 – DIESEL FUEL, NORTH OF FLAGLER STREET

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 032-CC07 – DIESEL FUEL, NORTH OF FLAGLER STREET, to purchase, at firm service charges, with escalation/de-escalation fuel charges based on the Oil Price Information Service (OPIS) average price, quantities, as may be required, of diesel fuel, north of Flagler Street, for various departments, during the term of the bid, effective January 12, 2003, through January 11, 2004, as follows:

1. TRUMAN ARNOLD COMPANIES
2386 CLOWER STREET, B-200
SNELLVILLE, GA 30078 ESTIMATE $2,285,227.48
OWNER: TRUMAN ARNOLD, C.E.O.

2. MACMILLAN OIL COMPANIES, OF FLORIDA, INC.
2955 EAST 11^TH AVENUE
HIALEAH, FL 33013 ESTIMATE $96,834.43
OWNER: AMANCIO ALONSO, PRESIDENT

3. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $2,382,061.91

G-86 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 107-AA03 – FRESH-DELIVERED HAMBURGERS

G-87 AWARD BID NO. 027-CC10 – FURNISH AND INSTALL FENCE AND GATES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 027-CC10 – FURNISH AND INSTALL FENCE AND GATES, to furnish and install, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of chain link fences, gates, accessories, and related services, at any Miami-Dade County Public Schools location, for Maintenance Operations, during the term of the bid, effective December 11, 2002, through December 10, 2003, as follows:

1. GOMEZ & SON FENCE
420 N.W. 120 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33182 ESTIMATE $321,325.80
OWNER: CARIDAD GOMEZ, PRESIDENT (HF)

2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $321,325.80.

G-88 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 063-AA03 – STORAGE AND DELIVERY OF FROZEN PIZZA AND PASTA PRODUCTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 063-AA03 – STORAGE AND DELIVERY OF FROZEN PIZZA AND PASTA PRODUCTS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of storage and delivery of frozen pizza and pasta products, 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:

1. FOOD DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS OF FLORIDA, INC.
18770 N.E. 6 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33179 ESTIMATE $80,185.86
OWNER: MARGARET E. CRAVEN, VICE PRESIDENT/SECRETARY/TREASURER

2. SOUTHEAST FROZEN FOODS COMPANY, L.P.
D.B.A. THE AMERICAN LOGISTICS GROUP
18770 N.E. 6 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33179 ESTIMATE $94,031.14
OWNER: JACKSON HOLE INVESTMENTS, ACR, L.P.

3. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $174,217.03.

H. PERSONNEL

H-1 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: OCTOBER 17 - 30, 2002

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the instructional and non-instructional appointments, reassignments, leaves, and separations as included in Personnel Action Listing 922.

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

I. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

I-1 CORRESPONDENCE, REPORTS, AND OTHER INFORMATION

ADJOURNMENT

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