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CHANGES
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AS OF:
April 9, 2003
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AGENDA
SECTIONS
AGENDA
ITEMS
WITHDRAWN
AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA:
D-6
REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 03-22 RECOGNIZING MAY
2003 AS HAITIAN HERITAGE/CULTURAL MONTH, AND AUTHORIZE
ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS TO FOSTER RELATED ACTIVITIES
D-7 REQUEST APPROVAL
OF RESOLUTION NO. 03-23 SUPPORTING THE RECOGNITION OF
MAY 2003 AS ASIAN-PACIFIC AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH, AND
AUTHORIZE ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS TO FOSTER RELATED ACTIVITIES
D-11
THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY, FLORIDA DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT AND BOARD ATTORNEY
TO PROVIDE RECOMMENDED REVISIONS TO SCHOOL BOARD RULE
6GXl3- 4D-1.022, MANUAL OF PROCEDURES FOR MANAGERIAL EXEMPT
PERSONNEL (MEP) AND ADMINISTRATOR CONTRACTS
COMMITTEE: LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND
PERSONNEL SERVICES
Managerial exempt personnel (MEP) execute annual contracts
of employment with the School Board. These positions are
also governed by provisions in the MEP Manual.
ACTION
PROPOSED BY PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School
Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida direct the Superintendent
and Board Attorney to do the following:
1)
Review the MEP Manual and MEP contracts for consistency
with the Florida Education Code and with matters concerning
appointments, non-renewals, non-reappointments, reassignments
and cancellations of contract and termination of employment;
E-2
AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A JOINT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT
(JPA) WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR OFF-SITE IMPROVEMENTS
NECESSARY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STATE SCHOOL “Z-l”
AT MIAMI HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (PROJECT No. A-0637)
COMMITTEE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
The
construction of State School “Z-l” requires
off-site improvements along S.W. I I 7th Avenue, as part
of the project. The project, awarded to The Collage Companies
(design/builder), is partially under construction (on-site
improvements) while the off-site improvements design component
is under review.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize
the Superintendent or his designee to execute the Joint
Participation Agreement (JPA) with Miami-Dade County for
off-site improvements directly resulting from the construction
of State School “Z-l” at Miami Heights Elementary
School site.
G-46
RECOMMENDATION FOR AWARD OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)
# 082-CC10, 403(b)401(a) TERMINAL LEAVE RETIREMENT PLAN
COMMITTEE: BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
At
the Board meeting of January 15, 2003, the Board authorized
the release of RFP # 082-CC10, to seek competitive proposals
for a terminal leave retirement plan consisting of an
IRS qualified 401 (a) program which permits governmental
employers to pay special forms of compensation, such as
employee sick pay and annual leave, in a tax-advantaged
manner in lieu of cash.
AGENDA
ITEMS ADDED AFTER
PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA:
A-8 AMENDMENT
TO THE 2003 STATE LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM TO MODIFY THE POSITION
OF THE SCHOOL BOARD RELATED TO PUBLIC EDUCATION CAPITAL
OUTLAY FUNDS
COMMITTEE: LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND PERSONNEL
SERVICES
The State Legislative Program for the regular 2003 State
Legislative Session was adopted by the School Board on November
19, 2002.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, amend
the 2003 State Legislative Program to modify the position
of the School Board related to Public Education Capital
Outlay funds.
B-76
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR STUDENTS TO TRAVEL OUT OF THE
COUNTRY
COMMITTEE: EDUCATION AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS
A request has been received for students to travel out
of the 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 Prince Edward Island,
Canada, for students at Miami Beach Senior High School,
from April 30, 2003 through May 5, 2003.
C-2
JOSEPH H. MATHOS v. THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY,
FLORIDA - SBC 03-222-A
DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMANv. THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY, FLORIDA - SBC 03-222 B
FREDERIC E. CONDE v. THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY,
FLORIDA - SBC 03-223 A
CAROLYN W. BONNER v. THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY,
FLORIDA - SBC 03-223 B
By
petition received in the Office of School Board Clerk
on March 26,2003, requests for hearing were filed on behalf
of administrators Joseph H. Mathos, Dr. Lawrence S. Feldman,
Frederic E. Conde, and Carolyn W. Bonner, to contest their
reassignments as part ofthe District’s reorganization
of March 12, 2003.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, enter
a final order in the cases of Joseph H. Mathos V. The
School Board of Miami-Dade Countv, Florida, Dr. Lawrence
S. Feldman v. The School Board of Miami-Dade Countv, Florida,
Frederic E. Conde v. The School Board of Miami-Dade Countv,
Florida, and Carolvn W. Bonner v. The School Board
of Miami-Dade Countv, Florida, denying the Petitions
for Hearing Affecting
Substantial Interest filed on behalf of these administrators
in the manner set forth in the proposed order.
D-18
DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO CREATE COMMITTEES FOR THE
PURPOSE OF EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDING TO THE BOARD CHANGES
TO THE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT.
COMMITTEE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
Since the inception of the Bond Program in 1988 Miami
Dade County Public Schools’ has constructed ‘xxx’
new schools, ‘xxx’ major additions and renovations
projects, an increase ‘xxx’ new student stations.
ACTION
PLAN PROPOSED BY AGUSTIN J. BARRERA: That The School
Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida direct the Superintendent
to do the following:
D-19
CLASS SIZE REDUCTION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF REMEDIAL PROGRAMS
FOR 2003-2004 SCHOOL YEAR
On March 26, 2003, Agenda Item SP-2, the School Board
authorized the reduction in basic pupil-teacher ratios
by one (1) student district-wide. Additionally, it authorized
a class size of twenty (20) students for remedial programs
of retained 3rd graders.
ACTION
PROPOSED BY MR FRANK J. BOLAÑOS: That The School
Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida rescind actions taken
on March 26, 2003 in regard to Class Size Reduction and
Implementation of Remedial Programs for 2003-2004 School
Year and reconsider those actions at a regular board meeting
following the completion of the Florida Legislature’s
budget and only after appropriate deliberation and analysis
via a board workshop or committee meeting.
G-48
STUDENT ACCIDENT INSURANCE
COMMITTEE: BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
At the Board meeting of May 15, 2002, the Board authorized
renewal of the student accident insurance program, pursuant
to the terms and conditions of Request For Bid (RFB) #
298.RR10, for a one-year period, effective the first day
of the fall term of the 2002-2003 school year, with an
additional one-year renewal authorized for school year
2003-2004, subject to no change in rates, terms, or conditions.
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade
County, Florida, acknowledge the notification of termination
of its student accident insurance coverage provided by
Hartford Life Insurance Company (A.M. Best A++ Xl), through
School Insurance of Florida, or its successor corporation,
and authorize the Superintendent to negotiate a replacement
program for the 2003-2004 school year, with terms, conditions
and premium costs as close to expiring as possible, with
final recommendations to be brought back to the Board
at its meeting of May 14, 2003, including authorization
to begin working on a Request For Proposal (RFP) to be
issued for coverages effective the first day of the 2004-2005
school year.
AGENDA
ITEMS
REVISED
AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA:
A-2
PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE:
INITIAL READING 6Gx13-1B-1.011 PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT
- A HOME-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP
COMMITTEE: LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND
PERSONNEL SERVICES
This item is submitted for consideration by the School
Board to amend, and strengthen School Board rule 6Gx13-
1B-1.011 , Parental Involvement - A Home-School
Partnership, and make it compatible with research-based
best practices.
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 6Gx13-1B-1.011, Parental
Involvement - A Home-School Partnership.
B-60
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE
EWING MARION KAUFFMAN FOUNDATION FOR FUNDING THE MAKING
A JOB PROJECT
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize
the Superintendent to:
1.
accept a grant award from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
for funding the Making a Job Project in the amount of
$27,000 for the grant period of November 1, 2002 through
July 30, 2003;
2. extend this program as authorized through official
notification from the granting agency in order to complete
the goals of the program; and
3.
direct Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in
the amounts approved or as amended by the D-3 granting
agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically
to the Board.
D-3
REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, DEFER PASSING THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT
OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE 6Gx13-8C-1.21 -SCHOOL BOARD-METHODS
OF OPERATION-LOBBYISTS, AND DIRECT THE SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY
TO BRING BACK TO THE BOARD A REVISED RULE THAT ADDRESSES
DISCLOSURE ON THE PART OF THE PRINCIPALS
COMMITTEE: BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
The proposed rule is being considered in order to (as
stated in Section I) “preserve and maintain the integrity
of the government decision making process by creating
public disclosure of expenditures, fees and activities
of persons who engage in efforts to influence the actions
of the School Board and its employees.”
ACTION
PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School
Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, defer passing the
proposed amendment of School Board r u l e 6Gx13-8C-1.21
-School Board -Methods of Operation-Lobbyists, and direct
the School Board Attorney to bring back to the Board a
revised rule that addresses disclosure on the part of
the principals.
D-11
THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA DIRECT
THE SUPERINTENDENT AND BOARD ATTORNEY TO PROVIDE RECOMMENDED
REVISIONS TO SCHOOL BOARD RULE 6GX13-4D-1.022,
MANUAL OF PROCEDURES FOR MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL (MEP)
AND ADMINISTRATOR CONTRACTS
COMMITTEE: LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND
PERSONNEL SERVICES
Managerial exempt personnel (MEP) execute annual contracts
of employment with the School Board. These positions are
also governed by provisions in the MEP Manual.
ACTION
PROPOSED BY PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School
Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida direct the Superintendent
and Board Attorney to do the following:
1)
Review the MEP Manual and MEP contracts for consistency
with the Florida Education Code and with matters concerning
appointments, non-renewals, non-reappointments, reassignments
and cancellations of contract and termination of employment;
D-12
THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA DIRECT
THE SUPERINTENDENT TO PROVIDE A POSITION PAPER ON POSSIBLE
DISTRICT REFORM INITIATIVES AND DIRECT THE BOARD ATTORNEY
TO PROVIDE AN OPINION ON ANY LEGAL IMPLICATIONS ASSOCIATED
WITH IMPLEMENTING THOSE INITIATIVES
ACTION
PROPOSED BY MS.
HANTMAN:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct
the Superintendent to provide a position paper on District
reform initiatives and direct the Board Attorney to provide
an opinion on any legal implications associated with implementing
those initiatives.
D-15
AUTHORIZATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE 2003 STATE LEGISLATIVE
PROGRAM TO ESTABLISH AS A LEGISLATIVE PRIORITY FLEXIBILITY
IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF AMENDMENT 9: CLASS SIZE REDUCTION
COMMITTEE: LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND
PERSONNEL SERVICES
in the general election of November, 2002 the voters of
Florida Approved Constitutional Amendment 9, the Class
Size Reduction Amendment.
ACTION
PROPOSED BY PERLA TABARES HANTMAN:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida,
1.
amend the 2003 State Legislative Program to establish
as a legislative priority of flexibility in the
implementation of Amendment 9: Class Size Reduction; and
D-18
DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO CREATE A BEST PRACTICES COMMITTEE
FOR THE PURPOSE OF
EVALUATING AND RECOMMENDING TO THE BOARD CHANGES TO THE
FACILITIES OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT
COMMITTEE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
Background:
Since the inception of the Bond Program in 1988 the Miami-Dade
Public Schools (District) has successfully completed numerous
new schools as well additions and renovations. Much of
this work was accomplished through MBE/DBE programs.
ACTION
PROPOSED BY AGUSTIN J. BARRERA: That The School Board
of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent
to do the following:
1.
Create a Best Practices Construction and Maintenance Committee
(Committee) to work with District staff and a professional
consultant in the area of educational facilities construction,
as proposed in the, Superintendent’s Agenda Item
A-6, to review current policies and procedures impacting
the construction program, as well as current and projected
staffing and staffing alignments to establish an effective
action plan that will meet the needs of the District in
the area of construction;
E-1
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COMMENCEMENT OF EMINENT DOMAIN
PROCEEDINGS FOR A + 56.2-ACRE SITE LOCATED AT OKEECHOBEE
ROAD AND NW 92 AVENUE, HIALEAH GARDENS, FLORIDA, FOR THE
SITING OF PROPOSED STATE SCHOOL “JJJ”, STATE
SCHOOL “MMI, AND STATE SCHOOL “VI”
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 “JJJ”, and State School
“MMI” within ACCESS Center 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. 03-21 authorizing the Superintendent or
his designee to initiate eminent domain proceedings to
acquire a + 56.2-acre site located at Okeechobee
Road and NW 92 Avenue, Hialeah Gardens, Florida, for the
siting of proposed State School “JJJ”, State
School “MMI” and State School “VI”
within ACCESS Center I, pursuant to the recommendation
of the School Site Planning and Construction Committee.
E-19
COMMISSIONING OF ZYSCOVICH, INC., AS DESIGN CRITERIA PROFESSIONAL
(DCP) FOR A NEW MIDDLE LEARNING CENTER ADDITION AT LINDA
LENTIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 14312 NE 2nd Court, North Miami,
Florida PROJECT NO. A0834
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida commission
the firm of Zyscovich, Inc., to prepare and administer
the design criteria package for the new Middle Learning
Center addition at Linda Lentin Elementary School for
the following considerations:
1)
a lump sum basic fee of $180,456, which represents 3.50%
of the construction cost;
2)
additional lump sum fees were negotiated for the following
services:
a)
$4,500 for subsurface exploration;
b)
$9,800 for traffic engineering;
c)
$6,000 for layout and coordination of all furniture,
fixture and equipment;
d)
$12,000 for printing; and
e)
$5,000 reuse fee;
3)
at the Board’s option, the DCP will provide 120 site visits
for a fee of $30,000 for the duration of the construction
process;
4) the multiplier for hourly compensation was limited
to 2.45 for extra work; and
5) the DCP will maintain at least a $1,000,000 blanket
Professional Liability insurance policy.
F-21
SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
JOSEPH RUSS - CUSTODIAN
SOUTHWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL
On March 19, 2003, the Superintendent of Schools sent the
following letter to Mr. Joseph Russ:
RECOMMENDED:
That effective April 9, 2003, at the close of the workday,
the School Board suspend Mr. Joseph Russ, Custodian, at Southwood
Middle School, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the
outcome of a hearing, if requested.
H-1
PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL
APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: FEBRUARY
6 - MARCH 5, 2003
The Personnel Action Listing numbered 926 consisting of 273
pages, includes the following items:
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
926.
revised
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H-1
PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL
APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: FEBRUARY
6 - MARCH 5, 2003
The Personnel Action Listing numbered 926 consisting of 273
pages, includes the following items:
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
926.
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 April 10, 2003, or as soon
thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the
effective dates as noted throughout the item.
I-1
REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO HOST A TECHNOLOGY LEADERSHIP
SYMPOSIUM FOR PRINCIPALS AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS
WITH SHERATON BISCAYNE BAY
HOTEL AND ITS REQUIRED SUBCONTRACTORS WITH AN ESTIMATED COST
OF $40,000
A wealth of evidence demonstrates that instructional technology
integration is most influenced by a principal’s leadership.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize
the Superintendent to:
1.
host a Technology Leadership Symposium for Administrators;
and
I-2
REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT
WITH FLORIDA VIRTUAL SCHOOL (FLVS) TO FRANCHISE ONLINE COURSES
AND CONDUCT A PILOT PROGRAM
Florida Virtual School (FLVS) is a state-funded online high
school that offers 65 courses for middle and senior high school
students with enrollment surpassing 8,200 students statewide
in 2001-2002.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize
the Superintendent to:
1.
enter into a contractual agreement with the Florida Virtual
School (FLVS) to franchise two online courses from April
10, 2003 to June 30,2004 not to exceed $20,000;
AGENDA
ITEMS
REPLACED
AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA:
A-4
THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVE
THE FINAL ITEM IN THE RECOMMENDATIONS IN THE SUPERINTENDENT’S
REORGANIZATION
At its March 12, 2003 regularly scheduled meeting, the
Board approved agenda item Revised Replacement A-1 Superintendent’s
Reorganization and Restructuring of Selected Offices within
the School District.
RECOMMENDED:
That effective April 10, 2003, or as soon thereafter as
can be facilitated, The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida:
revised
replacement
A-4
THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVE
THE FINAL ITEM IN THE
RECOMMENDATIONS IN THE SUPERINTENDENT’S REORGANIZATION
At its March 12, 2003 regularly scheduled meeting, the
Board approved agenda item Revised Replacement A-1 Superintendent’s
Reorganization and Restructuring of Selected Offices within
the School District.
RECOMMENDED:
That effective April 10, 2003, or as soon thereafter as
can be facilitated, The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida:
A-5
REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO IMPLEMENT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
FOR THE 2003 SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAM
COMMITTEE: EDUCATION AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS 2003 SUMMER
SCHOOL PLANS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
In light of critical budgetary constraints, legislative
mandates, and annual academic and support service needs
of the students of Miami-Dade County Public Schools, plans
and recommendations for the 2003 Summer School Program
have been developed.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1.
authorize implementation of educational programs for the
2003 Summer School Program, under Plan I for selected
students in grades 8, 11, and 12, and the Collaborative
Parks and Recreation Initiative, for elementary, middle,
and senior high schools July 7, 2003 through August 1,
2003; or
revised
replacement
A-5
REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO IMPLEMENT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
FOR THE 2003 SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAM
COMMITTEE: EDUCATION AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS 2003 SUMMER
SCHOOL PLANS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
In light of critical budgetary constraints, legislative
mandates, and annual academic and support service needs
of the students of Miami-Dade County Public Schools, plans
and recommendations for the 2003 Summer School Program
have been developed.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1.
authorize implementation of educational programs for the
2003 Summer School Program, under Plan I for selected
students in grades 8, 11, and 12, and the Collaborative
Parks and Recreation Initiative, for elementary, middle,
and senior high schools July 7, 2003 through August 1,
2003; or
A-6
A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS VW FROM CONSTRUCTION MANAGAGEMENT
CONSULTING FIRMS
OR INDIVIDUALS TO ASSIST IN THE ASSESSMENT OF THE FACILITIES
CONSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT
In order to complement and bring to a successful and meaningful
closure the numerous recent efforts and initiatives focusing
on the School District’s construction program, the
most recent of which was the Construction Retreat, it
is my intent to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for
the purpose of engaging a construction consulting firm
or individual to assist in-house staff in a thorough evaluation
of processes, staffing and staff alignments in the construction
department.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive
and endorse my recommendation for the issuance of a RFP
to construction consulting firms or individuals, to assess
the School District’s construction program as to
processes, staffing and staff alignments.
A-7
THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMl-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA RECEIVE
THE REPORT ON THE PROS AND CONS AND GENERAL EFFECTS OF
PRIVATIZATION OF THE MAINTENANCE OF NINE SCHOOLS IN THE
DISTRICT
COMMITTEE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
At its March 12, 2003 meeting, the School Board (Board)
requested that an analysis be prepared of the pros and
cons of privatization of our maintenance and custodial
functions for nine (9) schools.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive
the report on the pros and cons and general effects of
privatization of nine schools in the district.
D-4
DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO CONDUCT A STUDY
COMPARING THE M-DCPS PROTOTYPE FACILITIES LISTS PROGRAM
REQUIREMENTS WITH THE MINIMUM STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND CORE SPACES AND
RECOMMEND
REVISIONS TO THE BOARD
COMMITTEE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
The purpose and intent of this item
is to request that the School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, direct the Superintendent to conduct a study
comparing the M-DCPS Facilities Program requirements with
the minimum statutory requirements for the construction
of instructional and core spaces and recommend revisions
to the Board.
ACTION
PROPOSED BY MR. AGUSTIN J. BARRERA: That The School
Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, direct the Superintendent of Schools to conduct
a study comparing the M-DCPS Prototype Facilities Lists
program requirements with the minimum statutory requirements
for the construction of instructional and core spaces
and recommend revisions to the Board.
D-5
DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO EVALUATE THE DISTRICT’S
DESIGN STANDARDS AND RECOMMEND REVISIONS TO ACHIEVE COST
SAVINGS
COMMITTEE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
The purpose and intent of this item is to request that
the School Board of ‘Miami-Dade County, Florida,
direct the Superintendent to evaluate the District’s
design standards, identify cost savings measures, and
make recommendations to the Board.
ACTION
PROPOSED BY MR. AGUSTIN J. BARRERA: That The School
Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent
of Schools to evaluate the district’s design standards
and recommend revisions to achieve cost savings.
D-14
IMPROVING SCHOOL SECURITY AND PREPAREDNESS
COMMITTEE: LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS,
PUBLIC RELATIONS AND PERSONNEL SERVICES
In the midst of cautious times, it is imperative that
Miami-Dade Public Schools be prepared and ready to act
during any type of crisis our community might endure,
Equally as important, it is crucial that parents be informed
on the measures that our schools will take to protect
our schoolchildren during any critical incident and what
steps parents should take during such incidents.
ACTION
PROPOSED BY MR. FRANK J. BOLAÑOS: That The
School Board of Miami-Dade County direct the Superintendent
and MDCPS Chief of Police to brief the School Board on
our state of preparedness as a school district and that
each school-site principal disseminate the pertinent details
of their specific critical incident plans to parents at
each school via a letter and information sheet during
the next 30 days. The district will incur all printing
costs.
D-17
PROPOSEDAMENDMENTOFSCHOOLBOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-2C-1.14,
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS
COMMITTEE: BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
Under §1001.42(1 O)(l), Florida Statutes, the School
Board is authorized to employ an internal auditor to perform
ongoing financial verification of the financial records
of the school district.
ACTION
PROPOSED BY SOLOMON C. STINSON: That The School Board
of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent
to:
1)
initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the
Administrative Procedure Act to amend School Board Rule
6Gx13-2C-1.14, Office of Management and Compliance
Audits, to provide that the Office of Management and Compliance
Audits reports to the Audit Committee, the School Board’s
designee; and
D-17
PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING
6Gxl3-2C-1.14, OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE
AUDITS
COMMITTEE: BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
Under §1001.42(1 0)(l), Florida Statutes, the School
Board is authorized to employ an internal auditor to perform
ongoing financial verification of the financial records
of the school district. The statute provides that the
internal auditor shall report directly to the district
school board or its designee. School Board Rule 6Gx13-2C-1.14,
states that the office reports operationally to the, Superintendent
of Schools and administratively to the School Board through
its Audit Committee, the School Board’s designee.
ACTION
PROPOSED BY SOLOMON C. STINSON:That The School Board
of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent
to:
1)
initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the
Administrative Procedure Act to amend School Board Rule
6Gx13-2C-1.14, Office of Management and Compliance
Audits, to provide that the Office of Management and Compliance
Audits reports to the School Board through its Audit Committee,
the School Board’s designee; and
revised
replacement
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PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING
6Gx13-2C-1.14, OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE
AUDITS
ACTION
PROPOSED BY SOLOMON C. STINSON:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize
the Superintendent to:
1)
initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the
Administrative Procedure Act to amend School Board Rule
6Gx13-2C-1.14, Office of Management and Compliance
Audits, to provide that the Office of Management and Compliance
Audits reports to the School Board through its Audit Committee,
the School Board’s designee; and
2)
take necessary action to delete the position of Chief
Auditor from School Board Rule 6Gx13-4D-1.022,
Manual of Procedures for Managerial Exempt Personnel.
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UPDATE REPORT ON FIRE SAFETY COMMITTEE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
Introduction:
At its meeting of March 12, 2003, the School Board (Board)
directed District staff to prepare a report outlining
a plan of action intended to expedite the correction of
fire safety related items in the District’s schools.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct
the Superintendent to complete the activities listed herein
under Short-Term Action Plan, and provide a progress update
to the Board at the July 9, 2003 meeting,
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ESTABLISH AND CLASSIFY THE CONTRACTED POSITION OF CHIEF
ENGINEER, MEDIA PROGRAMS; AND APPOINT AND ASSIGN: CHIEF
ENGINEER, MEDIA PROGRAMS
COMMITTEE: LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND
PERSONNEL SERVICES
Authorization is requested to establish and classify the
contracted position of Chief Engineer, Media Programs.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1.
Establish and classify the contracted position of Chief
Engineer, Media Programs, and
2 . Appoint and assign Mr. Stephen P. Flanaqan to the
open contracted position of Chief Engineer, Media Programs,
effective April 9, 2003, or as soon thereafter as can
be facilitated, at an annual salary of $95,000 through
June 30, 2004.
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ESTABLISH AND CLASSIFY THE CONTRACTED POSITION OF CHIEF
ENGINEER, MEDIA PROGRAMS; AND APPOINT AND ASSIGN: CHIEF
ENGINEER, MEDIA PROGRAMS
COMMITTEE: LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND
PERSONNEL SERVICES
Authorization is requested to establish and classify the
contracted position of Chief Engineer, Media Programs.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1.
Establish and classify the contracted position of Chief
Engineer, Media Programs, and
2. Appoint and assign Mr. Stephen P. Flanagan
to the open contracted position of Chief Engineer, Media
Programs, effective April 9, 2003, or as soon thereafter
as can be facilitated.
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