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March 13, 2003
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AGENDA
SECTIONS
AGENDA
ITEMS
WITHDRAWN
AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA:
B-2
REQUEST FOR SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL
CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY,
INC., ON BEHALF OF CHARTER ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE
COMMITTEE: EDUCATION AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS
On December 11, 2002, the School Board approved a charter
school application submitted by Nova Southeastern University,
Inc.
RECOMMENDED:
Recognizing that The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, has previously approved this application, it
is recommended that the Board grant approval of the:
1.
proposed site; and
B-13
REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO IMPLEMENT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
FOR THE 2003 SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAM, INCLUDING ALTERNATIVE
DELIVERY PILOT SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS, GRADES 1-3 and 6-8,
AND THE COLLABORATIVE PARKS AND RECREATION INITIATIVE
FOR ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS JULY 7,2003
THROUGH AUGUST 1, 2003
COMMITTEE:
EDUCATION AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS LEGISLATIVE ACTION AND
FUNDING FOR THE 2003 SUMMER PROGRAM
Lacking necessary action by the Florida State Legislature,
funding of the 2003 Summer School Program is not finalized.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1.
request authorization to implement educational programs
for the 2003 summer school program, including Alternative
Delivery Pilot Summer Camp Programs, grades 1-3 and 6-8,
and the Collaborative Parks and Recreation Initiative,
for elementary, middle, and senior high schools July 7,
2003 through August 1, 2003;
B-78
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR STUDENTS TO TRAVEL OUT-OF-COUNTRY
COMMITTEE: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION AND SCHOOL
OPERATIONS
A request has been received for students to travel out-of-country.
All arrangements are in accordance with Board Rule 6Gx13-6A-1.22,
Field Trips. Funding for substitutes needed as a result
of classroom teacher participation in this trip will be
provided from the individual school’s budget.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve
the out-of-country field trip to Spain and France for
students at George W. Carver Middle School, from March
27, 2003 through April 8, 2003.
D-20
THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA DIRECT
THE SUPERINTENDENT TO PROVIDE THAT DISTRICT LOBBYING EFFORTS
FIRST BE APPROVED BY THE SCHOOL BOARD
COMMITTEE: LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND
PERSONNEL SERVICES
Details of this Board Agenda Item will be made available
prior to the Board meeting of March 12, 2003.
E-26
BID RECOMMENDATION
PROJECT NOS. A0746/A0746A
DESIGN-BUILD -ADDITIONS, REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS
MIAMI CORAL PARK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
8865 SW 16 Street, Miami, Florida
COMMITTEE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
Staff is in the process of conducting a legal review of
the bids received on December 17, 2002 of the first and
second low bidders.
H-4
AGENDA ITEM H-4 - APPOINTMENT OF PERSONNEL TO PROFESSIONAL
SERVICE CONTRACT OR EXTENDED ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR 2003-2004
The attached agenda item H-4 is being withdrawn as a result
of agenda item H-8 - Revised Calendar for Submitting Pending
Nominations for Personnel Appointments for the 2003-2004
School Year.
RECOMMENDED:
That, pursuant to Florida Statute 1012.22(l)(b), The School
Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, effective July 1,
2003, approve nominations of the instructional personnel
whose names appear on Appointment List 1 for professional
service contract, subject to contract provisions and reduction-in-force
procedures, in accordance with state statutes, collective
bargaining provisions, and Miami-Dade County School Board
rules.
H-5
AGENDA ITEM H-5 - APPOINTMENT OF INSTRUCTIONAL SUPERVISORS,
ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS AND PRINCIPALS TO ANNUAL CONTRACT
FOR 2003-2004
The attached agenda item H-5 is being withdrawn as a result
of agenda item H-8 - Revised Calendar for Submitting Pending
Nominations for Personnel Appointments for the 2003-2004
School Year.
RECOMMENDED:
That, pursuant to Florida Statute 1012.22(1)(b), The School
Board ofMiami-Dade County, Florida, effective July 1,
2003, approve nominations of instructional supervisors,
assistant principals, and principals whose names appear
on Appointment List 2 for annual contract, subject to
the provisions set forth in the annual contract and reduction-in-force
procedures in accordance with state statutes and Miami-Dade
County School Board rules.
AGENDA
ITEMS ADDED AFTER
PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA:
A-7
AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO RESEARCH CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT SERVICES CURRENTLY AVAILABLE NATIONALLY AND
REPORT FINDINGS TO THE BOARD
The intent of this item is to provide the Superintendent
with the authority to research what construction management
services companies exist in the national marketplace today.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize
the Superintendent to research what construction management
services companies exist in the national marketplace today
to determine whether any of these management companies
offer the kind of construction services that may be used
by the District in the
future.
C-2
PROVISION OF DEFENSE COUNSEL TO DR. ALVIN L. BRENNAN IN
THE CASE OF KIM WALTON v. ALVIN BRENNAN, Circuit
Court Case No. 03-2533-CA 04
The above styled lawsuit was filed in the State Court
of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit in and for Miami-Dade
County, Florida and served on February 21, 2003 on Dr.
Alvin Brennan, the Principal at Lake Stevens Middle School.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize
the Office of the School Board Attorney to provide for
the defense of Dr. Brennan in the case of Kim Walton v.
Alvin Brennan, Circuit Court Case
No. 03-2533-CA 04.
AGENDA
ITEMS
REVISED
AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA:
A-4
AMENDMENT TO FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM FOR THE FIRST
YEAR OF THE 108TH CONGRESS TO SUPPORT CHILD NUTRITION
PROGRAMS CONSISTENT WITH RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE AMERICAN
SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE ASSOCIATION, AND AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT
OF SCHOOLS TO ADVOCATE THE BOARD’S BEST INTERESTS
ON ISSUES NEW TO THE FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM THAT
HAVE AN IMMINENT FISCAL IMPACT ON SCHOOL DISTRICT OPERATIONS
BUT DO NOT HAVE MAJOR POLICY IMPLICATIONS, PROVIDED THAT
SUCH ISSUES ARE REPORTED TO THE BOARD AT ITS NEXT MEETING
COMMITTEE: LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND
PERSONNEL SERVICES
The Federal Legislative Program for the first year of
the 108th Congress was adopted by the School Board on
December 11, 2002, and amended on January 15 and February
12, 2003.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1.
amend the Federal Legislative Program for the first year
of the 108th Congress in order to support child nutrition
programs consistent with recommendations of the American
School Food Service Association; and
B-1
REQUEST FOR SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL FOR THE DESIGNATION
OF SELECTED SCHOOLS IN REGION Ill TO BE INCLUDED AS PART
OF THE / CHOOSE! INITIATIVE
COMMITTEE: EDUCATION AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS
On October 23, 2002, the School Board approved Agenda
Item A-5, which accepted a grant award of $14,617,615
from the United States Department of Education for the
implementation of the Voluntary Public School Choice Program
(VPSCP), as authorized under the No Child Left Behind
Act of 2001.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve
the designation of the following schools in Region III
to be included as part of the / Choose! initiative:
B-11
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 03-16 OF THE SCHOOL
BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FLORIDA, ENDORSING APRIL 21-26,
2003; AS “HIV/AIDS AWARENESS WEEK” IN MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT
TO ENCOURAGE CONTINUED DISTRICT AND SCHOOL PARTICIPATION
COMMITTEE: EDUCATION AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS
Permission is sought for District support of HIV/AIDS
Awareness Week. This approval will reemphasize the School
Board’s commitment to the mission and objectives
of HIV/AIDS awareness.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1.
approve Resolution NO. 03-16 proclaiming the week of April
21-26, 2003, as HIV/AIDS Awareness Week in Miami-Dade
County Public Schools; and
C-20
PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL READING
6Gx13-5C-1.031, DRESS CODE
COMMITTEE: LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND
PERSONNEL SERVICES
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, announced
on January 15, 2003 its intention to amend School Board
Rule 6Gx13-5C-1.031, Dress Code, at the meeting
of March 12, 2003, by establishing a time frame to be
used for voting at existing and new schools in order to
be eligible to participate in a mandatory uniform program.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt
amended School Board Rule 6Gx13-X-1.031, Dress
Code, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule
with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to
be effective March 12, 2003.
D-5
REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA;
DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO INITIATE RULEMAKING
PROCEDURES TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY TO RESTRICT GUNS ON MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL GROUNDS
Section 790.115, Florida Statutes (F.S.), Possession of
Weapons at School Property, cross-references Section 790.025(5)
F.S., regarding Possession in Private Conveyance. The
statutes leave the school district responsible for whether
or not to prohibit firearms that are legally stored in
conveyances by individuals 18 years or older (see attachment).
ACTION
PROPOSED BY DR. ROBERT B. INGRAM: That The School
Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent
of Schools to initiate rulemaking procedures to revise
any existing rules or policies to restrict firearms and
weapons on school grounds in accordance with Section 790.111(2)a.3,
Florida Statutes. This will further solidify policies
and measures of the school district to promote a safe
learning environment.
D-6
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 03-20 OF THE SCHOOL
BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, REQUESTING THAT FLORIDA’S
LEGISLATURE AND GOVERNOR SUPPORT THE DIGNITY FOR ALL STUDENTS
ACT THAT WOULD HELP PROTECT FLORIDA’S STUDENTS FROM
DISCRIMINATION AND HARASSMENT AND THAT THE BOARD AMEND
ITS CURRENT LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM ACCORDINGLY
COMMITTEE: EDUCATION AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS
Senator Gwen Margolis and Representative Kenneth Gottlieb
have sponsored a bill requesting that Florida’s legislature
and governor approve the Dignity for All Students Act,
an act that would help ensure that all of Florida’s
students have the opportunity to receive an education
in an environment unimpeded by discrimination and harassment.
Passage of this act will help ensure this and will add
to their well-being.
ACTION
PROPOSED BY MS. BETSY H. KAPLAN: That The School Board
of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No.
03-20 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
requesting that Florida’s legislature and governor
support the Dignity for All Students Act that would protect
Florida’s students from discrimination and harassment
and that the Board amend its current
state legislative program accordingly.
D-7
INCLUSION OF METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MPO)
ROLE IN THE DISTRICT’S EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES PLANNING
PROCESS
COMMITTEE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
It is desirable and in the best interest for the District
to coordinate the planning of new educational facilities
with the planning and construction of transportation projects
to ensure that, wherever possible, adequate road capacity
is available concurrent with the construction of educational
facilities.
ACTION
PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School
Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1.
recognize the importance of the need for coordinating
the planning of new educational facilities with the planning
and construction of transportation projects;
D-9
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 03-18 OF THE SCHOOL
BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA ENDORSING APRIL 27
THROUGH MAY 4 AS DAYS OF REMEMBRANCE OF THE VICTIMS OF
THE HOLOCAUST TO BE OBSERVED IN ALL OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY’S
PUBLIC
SCHOOLS
COMMITTEE: EDUCATION AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS
The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, in accordance
with Congressional mandate (Public Law 96-388, 10/7/80)
will lead the nation in the annual Remembrance of the
Victims of the Holocaust, April 27 through May 4.
ACTION
PROPOSED BY MS. BETSY H. KAPLAN: That The School Board
of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No.
03-18 of The School Board of Miami Dade County, Florida,
endorsing April 27 through May 4 as Days of Remembrance
of the Victims of the Holocaust to be observed in all
of Miami-Dade County’s public schools.
E-8
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COMMENCEMENT OF EMINENT DOMAIN
PROCEEDINGS FOR A f II-ACRE SITE LOCATED AT NW 75 PLACE
AND THEORETICAL NW 185 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA, FOR THE
SITING OF PROPOSED STATE SCHOOL “NN1”
COMMITTEE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
Background
At its September 12, 2002 meeting, the School Board (Board)
authorized the Superintendent to negotiate for the purchase
of land for State School “NN1”, within Region
I of the School District pursuant to the ranking and negotiating
parameters recommended by the School Site Planning and
Construction Committee (SSPCC).
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt
Resolution No. 03-19 authorizing the Superintendent or
his designee to initiate eminent domain proceedings to
acquire a + 11-acre site located at NW 75 Place
and theoretical NW 185 Street, Miami, Florida, for the
siting of proposed State School “NN1” within
Region I, pursuant to the recommendation of the School
Site Planning and Construction Committee.
G75
AWARD BID NO. 034-CC06 - LAWN EQUIPMENT, TURF VAC
COMMITTEE:
BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
The purpose of this bid, opened on December 3, 2002, is
to establish a contract, to purchase, at a firm price,
a turf vacuum, for Traz Powell Stadium.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD
Bid No. 034-CC06 - LAWN EQUIPMENT, TURF VAC, to purchase,
at a firm price, a turf vacuum, for Traz Powell Stadium,
effective March 12, 2003, as follows:
H-2
APPOINTMENTS AND LATERAL ASSIGNMENTS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT,
PROFESSIONAL, AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR 2002-2003
The following recommendations are made in accordance with
Board Rules 6Gx13-4A-1.16, 6Gx13-4A-1.161,
and the Miami-Dade County Public Schools/Dade County Schools
Administrators’ Association labor contract.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve
the recommendations as set forth above for appointments
and lateral transfers, to be effective March 12, 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:
A-1
SUPERINTENDENT’S REORGANIZATION AND RESTRUCTURING
OF SELECTED OFFICES WITHIN THE SCHOOL DISTRICT
RECOMMENDED:
That effective March 13, 2003, or as soon thereafter as
can be facilitated, The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida:
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A-1
SUPERINTENDENT’S REORGANIZATION AND RESTRUCTURING
OF SELECTED OFFICES WITHIN THE SCHOOL DISTRICT
RECOMMENDED:
That effective March 13, 2003, or as soon thereafter as
can be facilitated, The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida:
A-2
APPOINTMENT OF DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS AND CHIEF
EDUCATION OFFICER
At the Board Meeting of October 23, 2002, the School Board
awarded a contract to Performance Executive Search &
Management Consulting, Inc., to conduct a national executive
search for the purpose of identifying and attracting the
most highly qualified candidate for Deputy Superintendent
of Schools and Chief Education Officer.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, appoint
Ms. Mercedes Toural to the open budgeted
position of Deputy Superintendent of Schools and Chief
Education Officer, MEP pay grade 28, 12 months, effective
March 13, 2003, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.
A-5
AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH UNICCO
SERVICE COMPANY TO PROVIDE MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE
OFFICE OF FAClLITlES MAlNTENANCE OPERATIONS (OFO)
COMMITTEE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
For reasons set forth below, it is recommended that the
Board authorize the Superintendent to enter into a two-year
agreement with UNICCO Services Company, at a cost not
to exceed $3,538,200 to commence urgent services for maintenance
management.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize
the Superintendent to:
1.
Enter into an agreement pursuant to RFP #155BB10 with
UNICCO Services Company for a period of two years with
all-inclusive costs not-to-exceed $1,876,896 during
the first year and $1,661,304 during the second year,
with the option to renew for three one-year periods.
Completion of this program is expected to yield a minimum
of a 5% productivity improvement over the next five
years, which is valued at approximately $20,000,000
utilizing the existing workforce;
A-5
AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH UNICCO
SERVICE COMPANY TO PROVIDE MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE
OFFICE OF FACILITIES MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS (OFO)
COMMITTEE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
For reasons set forth below, it is recommended that the
Board authorize the Superintendent to enter into a two-year
agreement with UNICCO Services Company, at a cost not
to exceed $3,538,200 to commence urgent services for maintenance
management.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize
the Superintendent to:
1.
Enter into an agreement pursuant to RFP #155BB10 with
UNICCO Services Company for a period of two years with
all-inclusive costs not-to-exceed $1,876,896 during
the first year and $1,661,304 during the second year,
with the option to renew for three one-year periods.
Completion of this program is expected to yield a minimum
of a 5% productivity improvement over the next five
years, which is valued at approximately $20,000,000
utilizing the existing workforce;
D-2
REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO DEVELOP ADDITIONAL PROCEDURES
TO INCREASE THE PARTICIPATION
OF MINORITY, WOMEN, AND SMALL BUSINESSES
COMMITTEE: LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND
PERSONNEL
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, through
the adoption of the Minority/Women Business Enterprise
(MM/BE) Program, committed to M/WBEs in 1985, that they
would have optimum opportunities to compete for and perform
on district contracts. In 1991, the Board enhanced the
MM/BE Program by incorporating recommendations of a 1990
disparity study.
ACTION
PROPOSED BY DR. ROBERT B. INGRAM: That The School
Board of -Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent
to develop additional procedures that include but are
not limited to implementing a Small Business Program and
prequalifying minority, women, and small businesses according
to business industry/trade,
license type, and product/service, so that such businesses,
through an established rotation system, are assigned work
or invited to bid on work, in order to increase their
participation. These procedures shall not be inconsistent
with existing state statutes and School Board rules.
D-3
REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY
TO ESTABLISH A MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS NEWSPAPER
TO PROMOTE DISTRICT NEWS
COMMITTEE: BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
To share good news and vital information about Miami-Dade
County Public Schools with members of the community at
large, it is proposed that the School Board direct the
Superintendent to conduct a feasibility study on the establishment
of a community newspaper and other appropriate vehicles
dedicated to such a purpose.
ACTION
PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School
Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the
Superintendent of Schools to conduct a feasibility study
to establish a Miami-Dade County Public Schools newspaper
and other appropriate vehicles to promote District news
and report back to the Board by May 2003.
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D-3
REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY
TO ESTABLISH A MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS NEWSPAPER
TO PROMOTE DISTRICT NEWS
COMMITTEE:
BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
To share good news and vital information about Miami-Dade
County Public Schools with members of the community at
large, it is proposed that the School Board direct the
Superintendent to conduct a feasibility study on the establishment
of a community newspaper and other appropriate vehicles
dedicated to such a purpose.
ACTION
PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School
Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent
of Schools to conduct a feasibility study on establishing
a Miami-Dade County Public Schools newspaper and other
appropriate vehicles to promote District news and to report
back to the Board by May 2003.
D-4
REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY
TO CREATE A POSITION FOR A DISTRICT CHESS COORDINATOR
COMMITTEE: BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
Chess has long been recognized as a builder of strong
intellect. Research on the cognitive impact of chess shows
that it spurs growth in pattern recognition, memory awareness
and analysis, and logical thinking.
ACTION
PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School
Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent
to conduct a feasibility study to create a position for
a District chess coordinator and report back to the Board
in May 2003.
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D-4
REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY
TO CREATE A POSITION FOR A DISTRICT CHESS COORDINATOR
COMMITTEE: BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
Chess has long been recognized as a builder of strong
intellect. Research on the cognitive impact of chess shows
that it spurs growth in pattern recognition, memory awareness
and analysis, and logical thinking.
ACTION
PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School
Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent
to conduct a feasibility study to create a position for
a District chess coordinator and report back to the Board
in May 2003.
D-8
REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO CALL A SPECIAL MEETING OF
THE SCHOOL BOARD TO DETERMINE THE BOARD’S
POSITION REGARDING THE MIAMI-DADE LAND ACQUISITION AND
FACILITIES MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS ADVISORY BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS
AND RELATED ISSUES
COMMITTEE: BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
In order to provide direction to the Miami-Dade Land Acquisition
and Facilities Maintenance Operations Advisory Board,
it would be of great benefit to all involved if the School
Board met as an elected body to determine its positions
regarding the Advisory Board’s recommendations.
ACTION
PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School
Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent
to call a special meeting of the School Board to determine
the .Board’s position regarding the Miami-Dade Land
Acquisition and Facilities Maintenance Operations Advisory
Board recommendations and related issues.
D-10
REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
ACCEPT THE TOWN OF MIAMI LAKES’ DONATION OF $67,000
FOR SELECTED REGION I SCHOOLS AND RECOGNIZE THE TOWN’S
COMMITMENT TO STUDENTS’ SUCCESS IN READING
COMMITTEE:
LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND PERSONNEL
SERVICES
The Town Council of the Town of Miami Lakes has demonstrated
its support of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools’
commitment to reading by donating $67,000 to purchase
books for the following schools:
ACTION
PROPOSED BY PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School
Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
authorize the Superintendent to:
1.
accept a donation of $67,000 from the Town of Miami
Lakes for the purchase of reading books at Bob Graham
Education Center for $20,000, Miami Lakes Elementary
School for $20,000, and Miami Lakes Middle School for
$27,000; and
D-12
MOLD, MILDEW, AND WATER INTRUSION COMMITTEE: BUSINESS
AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
The issues of mold, mildew, and water intrusion have become
a major problem nationwide in all different types of buildings
including housing, office buildings, court houses, schools,
etc.
ACTION
PROPOSED BY MR. AGUSTIN J. BARRERA: That The School
Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent
to:
a)
Proceed immediately to identify and employ resources
available to the Board for the correction of mold, mildew
and water intrusion problems.
D-14
FIRE SAFETY DEFICIENCIES
The safety of our children while in school is of utmost
priority in their education.
ACTION
PROPOSED BY MR. FRANK J. BOLAÑOS: That The
School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida direct the
Superintendent to reach compliance with the most serious
of Fire Safety corrections within the next 90 days per
the following timetable:
D-15
REFORMING OUR PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM
The best of bureaucratic systems evolve over time and
continually adapt to the will of the people they are designed
to serve.
ACTION
PROPOSED BY MR. FRANK J. BOLAÑOS: That The
School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida confirm its
interest in the reform initiatives via individual vote
on each of the following:
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REFORMING OUR PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM
The best of bureaucratic systems evolve over time and
continually adapt to the will of the people they are designed
to serve.
ACTION
PROPOSED BY MR. FRANK J. BOLAÑOS: That The
School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida confirm its
interest in the reform initiatives via individual vote
on each of the following:
D-16
LAND ACQUISITION AND FACILITIES OPERATIONS ADVISORY BOARD
The Florida Legislature created the Land Acquisition and
Facilities Advisory Board in 2001 and further extended
its scope in 2002 to include Maintenance Operations, Transportation
and Procurement.
ACTION
PROPOSED BY MR. FRANK J. BOLAÑOS: That The
School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the
Superintendent to:
1.
convene a joint conference session with the Miami-Dade
Land Acquisition and Facilities Operations Advisory Board
to address pending recommendations made by the Advisory
Board and OPPAGA, and
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LAND ACQUISITION AND FACILITIES OPERATIONS ADVISORY BOARD
The Florida Legislature created the Land Acquisition and
Facilities Advisory Board in 2001 and further extended
its scope in 2002 to include Maintenance Operations, Transportation
and Procurement.
ACTION
PROPOSED BY MR. FRANK J. BOLAÑOS: That The
School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida convene a joint
conference session within the next 20 days to address
pending recommendations made by the Miami-Dade Land Acquisition
and Facilities Operations Advisory Board.
D-17
INDENTIFICATION
OF SPECIFIC AREAS OF POLICY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE MIAMI
- DADE LAND ADVISORY BOARD AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI
- DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
As a district we are not efficient in the maintenance
of our schools, this has led to a state of disrepair at
many of our facilities and has created a backlog of maintenance
needs throughout the district.
ACTION
PROPOSED BY AGUSTIN J. BARRERA: Therefore, It
is recommended that the School Board of Miami-Dade
County, Florida direct the Superintendent to prepare
a report to be presented at the April 9th Board Meeting,
on the effects of privatization of the maintenance
of nine schools in our district including but not
limited to . . .
1.
Pros and cons of privatization.
revised
replacement
D-17
INDENTIFICATION OF SPECIFIC AREAS OF POLICY AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE MIAMI - DADE LAND ADVISORY BOARD AND THE SCHOOL
BOARD OF MIAMI - DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
As a district we are not efficient in the maintenance
of our schools, this has led to a state of disrepair at
many of our facilities and has created a backlog of maintenance
needs throughout the district.
ACTION
PROPOSED BY AGUSTIN J. BARRERA: Therefore, It is recommended
that the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida direct
the Superintendent to prepare a report to be presented
at the April 9th Board Meeting, on the effects of privatization
of the maintenance of nine schools in our district including
but not limited to . . .
1.
Pros and cons of privatization.
revised
replacement
D-17
INDENTIFICATION OF SPECIFIC AREAS OF POLICY AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE MIAMI - DADE LAND ADVISORY BOARD AND THE SCHOOL
BOARD OF MIAMI - DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
As a district we are not efficient in the maintenance
of our schools, this has led to a state of disrepair at
many of our facilities and has created a backlog of maintenance
needs throughout the district.
ACTION
PROPOSED BY AGUSTIN J. BARRERA: Therefore, It is recommended
that the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida direct
the Superintendent to initiate the Pilot Programs for
Maintenance as needed to improve the quality and efficiency
of our maintenance program.
D-18
REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO INCREASE
THE CONTINGENCY FUND FOR 2003-04
At its October 22, 2002 meeting, the School Board approved
agenda item Revised Replacement D-13, sponsored by Ms.
Perla Tabares Hantman, directing the Superintendent to
prepare an action plan for addressing the anticipated
budgetary shortfall due to the decline in enrollment at
the beginning of the 02-03 school year, and for
increasing the District’s contingency reserve.
ACTION
PROPOSED BY AGUSTIN J. BARRERA: That The School Board
of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent
to develop a plan to increase the Contingency Fund for
2003-04.
D-19
DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT AND THE SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY
TO REVIEW THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY CONE OF SILENCE ORDINANCE
FOR REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS, REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
AND BIDS, AND RECOMMEND AN APPROPRIATE SCHOOL BOARD RULE
FOR CONSIDERATION
The Miami-Dade County Cone of Silence Ordinance was established
to reduce undue influences upon Request for Proposals,
Request for Qualifications, and bid selection processes
by restricting communication between the vendor, service
provider, bidder, lobbyist, or consultant and district
employees.
ACTION
PROPOSED BY AGUSTIN J. BARRERA: That The School Board
of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
direct the Superintendent and the School Board Attorney
to:
1.
review the Miami-Dade County Cone of Silence Ordinance
for Request for Proposals, Requests for
Qualifications and bids; and
E-9
AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT
WITH FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY FOR A + .80
ACRE PARCEL LOCATED AT 30 NW 43 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA
FOR FUTURE EXPANSION OF KINLOCH PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
COMMITTEE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
Introduction
In accordance with School Board Rule 6Gx13-2C-1.083,
the Site Selection Planning and Construction Committee
(SSPCC), at its March 05, 2003 meeting, recommended that
District staff submit to the School Board (Board) for
approval, a request to execute a purchase and sale agreement
with Florida Power and Light Company (FPL) for a +
.80- acre property (“Subject Site”) located
at 30 NW 43 Avenue, Miami, Florida, at a purchase price
of $700,000 for future expansion of Kinloch Park Elementary
School.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
(1)
authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute
a purchase and sale agreement for the purchase of the
subject + .80-acre property at a price of $700,000
in connection with the proposed future expansion of Kinloch
Park Elementary School, subject to the terms and conditions
set forth above; and
G-47
REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
(RFP) # 053-CC10, CASUALTY CLAIMS ADMINISTRATOR AUDIT
SERVICES
COMMITTEE: BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
At the Board meeting of December 11, 2002, the Board authorized
release of RFP # 053-CC10; Casualty Claims Administrator
Audit Services, to select a firm to complete a comprehensive
audit of self insured workers’ compensation, general
liability, automobile liability, and professional liability
claims.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1.
award its contract for Casualty Claims Administrator Audit
Services, subject to the provision of Request For Proposal
(RFP) # 053-CC10, for a three year term, effective March
13, 2003, with the fee structure for the three year term
to be the negotiated amounts of $82,000, $75,000, and
$75,000 respectively, subject to annual expenses for each
of the three years of $8,000, paid from the Office of
Risk and Benefits Management’s Professional and Technical
Budget, with funding for such expenses to be from the
Board’s self-insured general liability claims account
(0100, 5324, 9112, 8150, 7730); and
H-3
APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
PRINCIPAL, HENRY E. S. REEVES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
The following recommendation is made in accordance with
Board Rule 6Gx13-4A-1.161:
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, appoint
Mr. Gary B. Bartee to the open budgeted
position of Principal, Henry E. S. Reeves Elementary School,
MEP pay grade 22, 12 months, effective March 13, 2003,
or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.
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