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CHANGES
TO MEETING AGENDA
AS OF:
January
15, 2003
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AGENDA
SECTIONS
AGENDA
ITEMS
WITHDRAWN
AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA:
C-23
PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING
6Gx13-1C-1.06, POLITICS - PARTICIPATION OF STAFF
At its meeting of December 11, 2002, the School Board
Attorney was directed to amend the aforementioned School
Board rule in order to address the usage of district e-mail
servers and individual accounts for the purpose of distributing
political communication; employee behavior and/or conduct
at schools serving as precincts on election days; implied
or express use of school children in communicating political
messages to parents and the community; and improper use
by Union representatives of School Board property or e-mail
for the purposes of influencing an election.
G-82
AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 026CC10 -INTERNET-BASED
COLLABORATIVE CONSTRUCTION AND CLAIMS REDUCTION SUPPORT
SERVICES
COMMITTEE: FINANCIAL AFFAIRS
The purpose of this Request For Proposals, opened on November
26, 2002, is to establish a contract, to provide Internet-based
collaborative construction and claims-reduction support
services, for use in connection with the District’s
capital construction program, for Capital Construction
Compliance. This is a term proposal.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade, County, Florida,
AWARD Request For Proposals No. 026-CC10 - INTERNET-BASED
COLLABORATIVE CONSTRUCTION AND CLAIMS REDUCTION SUPPORT
SERVICES, to establish a contract, to provide Internet-based
collaborative construction and claims-reduction
support services, for use in connection with the District’s
capital construction program, for Capital Construction
Compliance, effective January 15, 2003, through January
14, 2005, as follows:
AGENDA
ITEMS ADDED AFTER
PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA:
B-22
REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT
FUNDS FROM THE GOVERNOR’S REVITALIZATION COUNCIL,
FRONT PORCH INITIATIVE, AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT
TO EXTEND THE LITERACY PROGRAM AT RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY
AND COMMUNITY SCHOOL, PROJECT CYCLE: EFFECTIVE JULY 1,
2002 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2003
COMMITTEE: COMMUNITY, ADULT AND ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION
Authorization is requested to accept funds, in the amount
of $23,862, and enter into a contractual agreement with
the Governor’s Revitalization Council, Front Porch
Initiative.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1.
authorize the Superintendent to accept funds, in the amount
of $23,862, from the Governor’s Revitalization Council,
Front Porch Initiative; and
D-9
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 03-05 OF THE SCHOOL
BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE MIAMI
NORLAND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL VIKINGS FOR WINNING THE CLASS
6A STATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
Miami Norland Senior High School’s football team
is the premiere high school football team in Florida.
ACTION
PROPOSED BY DR. ROBERT B. INGRAM: That The
School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
approve Resolution No. 03-05 of The School Board of Miami-Dade
County, Florida, recognizing the Miami Norland Senior
High School Vikings for winning the Class 6A State Football
Championship.
D-10
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 03-08 OF THE SCHOOL
BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FLORIDA, HONORING THE MEMORY
OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., A MAN WHO PLACES IN THE
RANKS OF THE GREATEST AMERICANS
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a man of peace, vision
and national stature whose work continues to have a positive
and profound impact on the people of our great community
and country.
ACTION
PROPOSED BY DR. ROBERT B. INGRAM: That The School
Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
approve Resolution No. 03-08 of The School Board of Miami-Dade
County, Florida, honoring the memory of Dr.
Martin Luther King, Jr.
AGENDA
ITEMS
REVISED
AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA:
B-1
REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ISSUE
A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS TO SELECT ONE OR MORE PROFESSIONAL
MENTAL HEALTH AGENCY(IES) TO PROVIDE
WEEKLY GROUP AND/OR INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING TO IMMIGRANT
AND LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENT STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES
WHO HAVE BEEN AFFECTED BY TRAUMATIC EXPERIENCES, IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $60,000, EFFECTIVE MARCH 12, 2003,
THROUGH JUNE 30, 2003
COMMITTEE: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION AND SCHOOL
OPERATIONS
Authorization is requested for the Superintendent to issue
a Request for Proposals (RFP) to select one or more professional
mental health agency(ies) to provide weekly group and/or
individual counseling to limited English proficient (LEP)
and immigrant students and their families who have been
affected by traumatic experiences.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1.
authorize the Superintendent to issue a Request for Proposals
to select one or more professional mental health agency(ies)
to provide weekly group and/or individual counseling to
limited English proficient and immigrant students and
their families who have been affected by traumatic experiences;
and
C-22
PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING
6Gx13-4C-1.021, FINGERPRINTING OF ALL EMPLOYEES
UPON APPLICATION AND EMPLOYMENT
COMMITTEE: LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS AND.POLICY DEVELOPMENT
This item is submitted for consideration by the School
Board to amend School Board rule 6Gx13-4C-1.021,
Fingerprinting of All Employees Upon Application and Employment,
which sets forth policy and procedures for ensuring that
only individuals of good moral character are employed
by the school system.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize
the Superintendentto initiate rulemaking proceedings in
accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend
School Board Rule
6Gx13-4C-1.021, Fingerprinting of All Employees
Upon Application and Employment.
D-5
REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO AMEND
THE FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM FOR THE FIRST YEAR OF
THE 108TH CONGRESS
The Miami-Dade County School Board approved at its December
11, 2002 meeting the Federal Legislative Program for the
first year of the 108th Congress.
ACTION
PROPOSED BY MR. FRANK J. COBO: That The School Board
of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent
to amend the Federal Legislative Program for the first
year of the 108th Congress to include funding for building
and sustaining the career academy model in Miami-Dade
County Public Schools.
G-31
REFUNDING CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION (COP) SERIES 2003
COMMITTEE: FINANCIAL AFFAIRS
Using a “Multi-Modal Advance Refunding” structure,
the School Board can realize significant Present Value
(PV) savings by refunding certain of its certificates
of participation (COP) Series 1993, Series 1998B and Series
2001A issues. Recent PV savings estimates have been in
the range of 4.0% to 7.0%.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida (l),
Approve Resolution #2003-02 authorizing the issuance of
the Refunding COPS series 2003.
G-60
REQUEST APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL AWARDS ON TERM BIDS
COMMITTEE: FINANCIAL AFFAIRS
The purpose of this request is to obtain prior approval
of a supplemental award on the following term bids, inasmuch
as the estimated requirements, previously awarded by the
Board, will be exceeded before the bids term expires.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, APPROVE
the supplemental award on the following term bids, inasmuch
as the estimated requirements, previously awarded by the
Board, will be exceeded before the bids term expires.
G-81
AWARD BID NO. 003-CC06 - AIR CONDITIONERS
COMMITTEE: FINANCIAL AFFAIRS
The purpose of this bid, opened on November 7, 2002, is
to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices,
quantities, as may be required, of air conditioners,for
Maintenance Materials Management stock.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD
Bid No. 003-CC06 - AIR CONDITIONERS, to purchase, at firm
unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of air conditioners,
for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the
term of the bid, effective January 15, 2003, through
January 14, 2004, 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 January 15, 2003,
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:
C-4
STATE LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM INITIATIVE-PROPOSALS FOR TAX
RELIEF FOR SENIOR CITIZENS
COMMITTEE: LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS AND POLICY DEVELOPMENT
At the Board meeting of December 11, 2002, the School
Board directed the Board Attorney to provide proposals
for State legislative options to provide property tax
relief for senior citizens that would apply to School
District taxes.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize
and direct the Superintendent of Schools, or his designee,
and the School Board Attorney, to pursue initiatives on
behalf of the School Board to effect tax relief for seniors
as follows:
D-3
THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA AUTHORIZE
THE SUPERINTENDENT TO RESEARCH AND PRESENT A STATUS REPORT
TO THE BOARD ON ELECTRONIC MEDIA ALTERNATIVES FOR BROADCASTING
ALL REGULARLY SCHEDULED SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS
On December 11, 2002, The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida held a conference session to discuss and determine
Board policy directives for the broadcasting of School
Board meetings on WLRN-FM 91.3 and WLRN-TV Channel 17.
ACTION
PROPOSED BY PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School
Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida
authorize the Superintendent to research and present a
status report to the Board within 90 days on electronic
media alternatives for broadcasting all regularly scheduled
School Board meetings.
D-7
NON-UNION EMPLOYEE SALARY INCREASES
The School Board of Miami-Dade County recognizes the importance
of appropriate compensation for all employees, who on
a daily basis improve our community by helping educate
our children.
ACTION
PROPOSED BY MR. FRANK J. BOLAÑOS: That The
School Board of Miami-Dade County direct the Superintendent
to draft appropriate language amending appropriate Board
rules and manuals to:
revised
replacement
D-7
NON-UNION EMPLOYEE SALARY INCREASES
The School Board of Miami-Dade County recognizes the importance
of appropriate compensation for all employees, who on
a daily basis improve our community by helping educate
our children.
ACTION
PROPOSED BY MR. FRANK J. BOLAÑOS: That The
School Board of Miami-Dade County direct the Board Attorney
to draft appropriate language amending appropriate Board
rules and manuals to reflect the establishment of the
above priorities for non-union salary increases.
D-8
RECOGNITION OF JOSE MARTI, CUBAN PATRIOT AND STATESMAN
The School Board of Miami-Dade County recognizes the significance
of the life and work of Jose Marti for the people of Cuba
and the Americas on the occasion of the 150th anniversary
of his birth.
ACTION
PROPOSED BY MR. FRANK J. BOLAÑOS: That The
School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, pays tribute
to Jose Marti on the occasion of the 150th anniversary
of his birth and encourages all students, teachers, parents
and staff to participate in a community celebration and
parade in his honor on Friday, January 24th.
E-5
AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT FOR OFFICE
SPACE FOUR THE OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL
COMMITTEE: FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION
At its September 12, 2002 meeting, the School Board (Board)
approved agenda item H-8, authorizing the establishment
and classification of the contracted position of Miami-Dade
County Public Schools Inspector General.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize
the Superintendent or his designee to execute a lease
agreement with Biscayne Management Corporation for 1,770
square feet of office space at the 1444 Biscayne Boulevard
Building for use by the OftIce of Inspector General, at
an annual rental rate of $23,895 for the first year of
the three-year base term, and substantially in conformance
with the terms and conditions set forth above.
G-46
REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
(RFP) #082-CC10, 403(b)/401(a) TERMINAL LEAVE RETIREMENT
PLAN
COMMITTEE: FINANCIAL AFFAIRS
Various school districts within the State of Florida have
implemented a terminal leave retirement plan consisting
of an IRS qualified 401 (a) program that permits government
employers to pay special forms of compensation, such as
employee sick pay and annual leave, in a tax-advantaged
manner in lieu of cash.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
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. authorize the Superintendent to issue Request For
Proposal (RFP)# 082-CC10, 403(b)/401(a) Terminal Leave
Retirement Plan;
G-47
REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE REQUEST FOR INFORMATION
(RFI) #084-CC10, BROKER SELECTION FOR OWNER’S PROTECTIVE
PROFESSIONAL INDEMNITY INSURANCE
COMMITTEE: FINANCIAL AFFAIRS
The Board’s current specifications for insurance required
of design,professionals, including architects and engineers,
mandates project specific professional liability insurance
coverage. As a result of the current insurance market conditions,
this type of coverage is very costly and somewhat unavailable.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1
. authorize the Superintendent to issue Request For Proposal
(RFP)# 084-CC10, Broker Selection For Owner’s Protective
.Professional Indemnity Coverage (OPPI);
G-48
RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING AVAILABLE TERRORISM COVERAGE FROM
CURRENT PROPERTY INSURANCE CARRIERS, MADE AVAILABLE FOR
ADDITIONAL PREMIUM AS A RESULT OF THE TERRORISM RISK INSURANCE
ACT OF 2002
COMMITTEE: FINANCIAL AFFAIRS
As a result of the recently enacted legislation entitled
The Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002, (The Act), Board-purchased
property insurance which contained exclusions for acts of
terrorism must now provide that coverage, subject to restrictions
approved by the Federal Government.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1
. reject the purchase of property coverage for terrorism
offered on a mandatory basis pursuant to the provisions
of The Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002, due to the
fact that the Board currently carries property insurance
for terrorism losses with broader coverage than that offered
as a result of the passage of The Terrorism Insurance
Act of 2002;
G-78
EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 056-AA03 - FOOD ITEMS: FROZEN AND REFRIGERATED
COMMITTEE: FINANCIAL AFFAIRS
The purpose of the bid, opened on December 21, 2000, was
to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices,
quantities, as may be required, of frozen and refrigerated
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. 056-AA03 - FOOD ITEMS: FROZEN AND REFRIGERATED,
to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be
required, of frozen and refrigerated food items, for use
in the Food Service Program of the Department of Food and
Nutrition, during the term of the contract, effective February
14, 2003, through May 13, 2003, as follows:
G-82
AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 026-CC10 - INTERNET-BASED
COLLABORATIVE CONSTRUCTION AND CLAIMS REDUCTION SUPPORT
SERVICES
COMMITTEE: FINANCIAL AFFAIRS
The purpose of this Request For Proposals, opened on November
26, 2002, is to establish a contract, to provide Internet-based
collaborative construction and claims-reduction support
services, for use in connection with the District’s
capital construction program, for Capital Construction Compliance.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade, County, Florida,
AWARD
Request For Proposals No. 026CC10 - INTERNET-BASED COLLABORATIVE
CONSTRUCTION AND CLAIMS REDUCTION SUPPORT SERVICES, to
establish
a contract, to provide Internet-based collaborative construction
and claims-reduction
support services, for use in connection with the District’s
capital construction program, for Capital Construction
Compliance, effective January 15, 2003, - through January
14, 2005, as follows:
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