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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, APRIL 7, 2003.

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.

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The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, seeks public input and participation. However, the public purpose is not served when citizens become disorderly or disrupt the meeting. Accordingly, the Chair may order the removal from any School Board meeting of any person interfering with the expeditious or orderly process of the meeting provided the Chair has first issued a warning that continued interference with the orderly processes of the meeting will result in removal. §230.173, Fla. Stat.

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RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept the report of proposed changes to the K-12 School Allocation Plan.

A-2 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-1B-1.022 PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT – A HOME-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP

A-3 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-8C-1.21, LOBBYISTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Rule 6Gx13-8C-1.21, Lobbyists, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective April 9, 2003

A-4 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVE THE REMAINING RECOMMENDATION ASSOCIATED WITH THE SUPERINTENDENT’S REORGANIZATION

A-5 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO IMPLEMENT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR THE 2003 SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAMS INCLUDING ACADEMIC REMEDIAL AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS, JULY 7, 2003 THROUGH AUGUST 1, 2003; SELECTED SCHOOL-BASED PROGRAMS, JULY 7, 2003 THROUGH AUGUST 12, 2003; AND THE COLLABORATIVE PARKS AND RECREATION INITIATIVE FOR ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS, JULY 7, 2003 THROUGH AUGUST 1, 2003

A-6 A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FROM CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT CONSULTING FIRMS OR INDIVIDUALS TO ASSIST IN THE ASSESSMENT OF THE FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT

B-1 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE EXCEPTIONAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF SOUTH FLORIDA TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND RELATED SERVICES FOR EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $67,779, FROM APRIL 10, 2003 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2003

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with the Exceptional Development Corporation of South Florida, to provide educational and related services for exceptional students, in an amount not to exceed $67,779, from April 10, 2003 through June 30, 2003.

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

B-2 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO HOST THE PROJECT 540 STUDENT LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE FOR STUDENTS AND TEACHER-SPONSORS AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH THE HILTON MIAMI AIRPORT HOTEL AND ITS REQUIRED SUBCONTRACTORS WITH AN ESTIMATED COST OF $16,000

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

1. host the Project 540 Student Leadership Conference for students and teacher-sponsors; and

2. enter into contractual agreements with the Hilton Miami Airport Hotel and its required subcontractors for April 14, 2003, to provide facilities and services for the Project 540 Student Leadership Conference with a cost not to exceed $16,000.

The appropriation for this item is included in the Other Federal Programs (Contracted Programs Fund) of the 2002-2003 Adopted Budget.

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-106 (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 an 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, Alternative and Community Education.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-107 (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.

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-108 (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 an opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-114 (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.

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-115 (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 an opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and

B-35 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: ADULT
OAVACE CASE NO: 004AD(02-03) DOB: 08/16/84

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in supplemental material Case No. 004AD(02‑03), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

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 granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

B-61 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION, FOR FUNDING UNDER COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT #U87/CCU422648-01: IMPROVING THE HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND WELL-BEING OF YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH COORDINATED SCHOOL HEALTH PROGRAMS

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

1. accept a grant award from The United States Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, for funding under Cooperative Agreement #U87/CCU422648-01: Improving the Health, Education, and Well-Being of Young People through Coordinated School Health Programs in the amount of $1,577,530 for the grant period of March 1, 2003 through February 28, 2008;

2. extend this program and Cooperative Agreement 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 granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

B-62 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING THE 21^st CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER PROGRAM AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MATER ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF MATER ACADEMY EAST AND MATER CENTER CHARTER SCHOOLS

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 $175,000 for funding the 21^st Century Community Learning Center Program at Mater Academy East Charter School and Mater Center Charter School;

2. enter into a contractual agreement with Mater Academy, Inc., on behalf of Mater Academy East Charter School and Mater Center Charter Schools in the amount of $170,563 to implement the program, for the grant period of November 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003;

3. approve acceptance of this grant award in accordance with Section 1002.33 Florida Statutes, Charter Schools. This action is not an endorsement of the activities undertaken by charter schools;

4. extend this program and contractual agreement as authorized through official notification from the granting agency in order to complete the goals of the program; and

5. direct Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amount approved or as amended by the granting agency; such appropriation to be reported periodically to the Board.

B-63 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL FEDERAL GRANT PROGRAM AND ENTER INTO SEPARATE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH THE CHARTER SCHOOLS LISTED BELOW

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

1. accept grant awards from the Florida Department of Education in the total amount of $1,650,000 for funding under the Public Charter School Federal Grant Program;

3. extend these programs and contractual agreements as authorized through official notification from the granting agency in order to complete the goals of the programs; and

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the out-of-country field trip to Toronto, Canada, for students at Robert Russa Moton Elementary School, from May 1, 2003 through May 4, 2003.

B-77 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH BERLITZ LANGUAGE CENTER TO PROVIDE SPANISH INSTRUCTION AT PALMETTO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FROM AUGUST 26, 2002 THROUGH JUNE 11, 2003

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

1. enter into a contractual agreement with the Berlitz Language Center to provide Spanish instruction at Palmetto Elementary School at a cost not to exceed $105,416 from August 26, 2002 through June 11, 2003;

2. authorize the Superintendent, upon continued agreement, to renew the contract for three additional one-year periods; and

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

C-1 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. CHARLES M. KEPLER, JR. – DOAH CASE NO. 02-3502

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami- Florida, enter a final order in the case of The School Board of Miami—Dade County, Florida v. Charles M. Kepler, Jr., DOAH Case No. 02-3502, adopting the Administrative Law Judge’s Recommended Order sustaining the suspension without pay of Charles M. Kepler, Jr., and terminating his employment with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, as of August 21, 2002, and denying any claim for back pay.

C-20 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-7B-1.02, ARCHITECTURAL, ENGINEERING, AND INSPECTION SERVICES—AUTHORITY OF SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO EMPLOY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended Board Rule 6Gx13-7B-1.02, Architectural, Engineering, and Inspection Services – Authority of Superintendent of Schools to Employ, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective April 9, 2003.

C-21 PROPOSED PROMULGATION OF NEW BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-8C-1.141, MEETINGS—MEMBER CONFERENCES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt new School Board Rule 6Gx13-8C-1.141, Meetings—Member Conferences, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective April 9, 2003.

C-22 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-2C-1.083, EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES PLANNING, SITE SELECTION AND ACQUISITION, AND CONSTRUCTION

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 6Gx13-2C-1.083, educational Facilities Planning, Site Selection and Acquisition, and Construction.

C-23 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 4D-1.022, MANUAL OF PROCEDURES FOR MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL

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- 4D-1.022, Manual of Procedures for Managerial Exempt Personnel, and to amend Section B, Compensation System, of the document, Manual of Procedures for Managerial Exempt Personnel, which is incorporated by reference and a part of this Board rule.

C-24 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-7B-1.02, ARCHITECTURAL, ENGINEERING, AND INSPECTION SERVICES – AUTHORITY OF SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO EMPLOY

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 6Gx13-7B-1.02, Architectural, Engineering, and Inspection Services—Authority of Superintendent of School to Employ, and to modify the documents, Procedures for the Selection of Architects and Engineering Projects Consultant (APC/EPC), and Procedures for the Selection of Construction, which are incorporated by reference and are a part of this rule.

D-2 DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO INITIATE A PILOT PROGRAM CALLED THE EXECUTIVE PARTNERSHIP, IN COOPERATION WITH THE COALITION OF CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. KROP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to initiate a pilot program called, “The Executive Partnership,” in cooperation with the Coalition of Chambers of Commerce.

D-3 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMEND PROPOSED RULE 6Gx13-8C-1.21-SCHOOL BOARD-METHODS OF OPERATION--LOBBYISTS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, amend proposed rule 6Gx13-8C-1.21-School Board-Methods of Operation-Lobbyists.

D-4 DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO CONDUCT A STUDY COMPARING THE M-DCPS EDUCATIONAL SPECIFICATIONS WITH THE MINIMUM STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF CLASSROOMS AND RECOMMEND REVISIONS TO THE BOARD

D-5 ESTABLISH AN AD HOC COMMITTEE COMPOSED OF CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS AND STAFF TO EVALUATE THE DISTRICT’S DESIGN CRITERIA AND MASTER SPECIFICATIONS, COMPARE THEM TO THE MINIMUM STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS, AND RECOMMEND REVISIONS TO THE BOARD

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-8 CLARIFICATION OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE 6GX13-7E-1.02, EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES – NAMING

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. KROP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Board Attorney to review Board Rule 6Gx13-7E-1.02, Educational Facilities-Naming, and present any advisable revisions for clarity to the Board at the meeting of May 14, 2003.

D-9 REQUEST FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO MANDATE THE INTEGRATION OF THE “WALKSAFE” PEDESTRIAN SAFETY PROGRAM, DEVELOPED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI, RYDER TRAUMA CENTER, INTO THE EXISTING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL’S PEDESTRIAN/BUS SAFETY EDUCATION PROGRAM, GRADES K-5 DISTRICTWIDE

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. COBO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, request the Superintendent to mandate the integration of the “WalkSafe” Pedestrian Safety Program, develop by the University of Miami-Dade County Public School’s Pedestrian/Bus Safety Education Program, grades K-5 districtwide. No local funds are required.

D-10 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO INITIATE A COMPENSATION STUDY FOR MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONAL

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to do the following:

2) Provide recommendations to the Board for a salary schedule for MEP positions at its August 20, 2003 Board meeting.

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

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. 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; and

2) Provide recommended revisions to School Board Rule 6Gx13-4D-1.022, Manual of Procedures for Managerial Exempt Personnel (MEP) and the MEP contracts to allow the Superintendent the authority to make recommendations for appointments, reassignments, non-renewals, non-reappointments, cancellations of contracts and terminations 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-13 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE A STATUS REPORT ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE 2001-2003 AD HOC MULTILINGUAL TASK FORCE

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent of Schools to provide a status report on the implementation of the recommendations of the 2001-2002 Ad Hoc Multilingual Task Force.

D-15 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZE AN AMENDMENT TO THE 2003 STATE LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM TO ADDRESS THE SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE PLAN AND ALTERNATIVES FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF AMENDMENT 9: CLASS SIZE REDUCTION

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. 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

2. support the repeal of 1013.21, Florida Statutes which specifies that by July 1, 2003, student stations in relocatable facilities exceeding 20 years of age and in use by a district during the 1998-99 fiscal year shall be removed.

D-16 AUTHORIZATION TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY TO CONSIDER IMPLEMENTATION OF THE “KNOWLEDGE IS POWER PROGRAM” (KIPP ACADEMY) IN SELECTED DISTRICT OR CHARTER SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to conduct the implementation of the “Knowledge is Power Program” (KIPP Academy) in selected District or charter schools.

D-17 INITIATE RULE MAKING FOR THE REPORTING FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AUDITS

E-1 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COMMENCEMENT OF EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS FOR A + 54-ACRE SITE LOCATED AT OKEECHOBEE ROAD AND NW 92 AVENUE, HIALEAH GARDENS, FLORIDA, FOR THE SITING OF PROPOSED STATE SCHOOL “JJJ”, STATE SCHOOL “MM1”, AND STATE SCHOOL “V1”

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 + 54-acre site located at Okeechobee Road and NW 92 Avenue, Hialeah Gardens, Florida, for the siting of proposed State School “JJJ”, State School MM1” and State School “V1” within Region I, pursuant to the recommendation of the School Site Planning and Construction Committee.

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-1” AT MIAMI HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (PROJECT NO. A-0637) 17661 SW 117 Avenue, Miami, Florida

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-1” at Miami Heights Elementary School site, Project No. A0637.

E-4 RENEWAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH GLADES BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL LEAGUE, INC., FOR THE USE OF THE PLAYFIELD AREA AT GLADES MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the renewal of the lease agreement with Glades Baseball and Softball League, Inc., for use of the playfield area at Glades Middle School, at an annual rental rate of $1.00. The term of the renewal option period will commence July 1, 2003, and will end June 30, 2004. All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement will remain unchanged.

E-6 REPORT ON THE PROS AND CONS AND GENERAL EFFECTS OF PRIVATIZATION OF THE MAINTENANCE OF NINE SCHOOLS IN THE DISTRICT

E-15 COMMISSIONING OF EVANS ENVIRONMENTAL & GEOSCIENCES, LAW ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC., NUTTING ENGINEERS OF FLORIDA, INC., PROFESSIONAL SERVICE INDUSTRIES, INC., AND PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING & INSPECTION COMPANY, INC., TO PERFORM GEOTECHNICAL / CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS TESTING AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT SERVICES FOR A TWO-YEAR TERM CONTRACT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firms of Evans Environmental & Geosciences, Law Engineering and Environmental Services, Inc., Nutting Engineers of Florida, Inc., Professional Service Industries, Inc., and Professional Engineering & Inspection Company, Inc., to perform geotechnical, construction materials testing and environment assessment consulting services for a term of two (2) years, commencing March 12, 2003 through March 11, 2005, based on the negotiated unit prices as included in fee Schedules “A” and “B”.

E-16 COMMISSIONING OF POST BUCKLEY SCHUH & JERNIGAN TO PERFORM ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE FIRE SPRINKLER AND EMERGENCY LIGHTING PROJECT AT MIAMI CAROL CITY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. A0830

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida commission the firm of Post Buckley Schuh & Jernigan to perform architectural/engineering services for the fire sprinkler and emergency lighting project at Miami Carol City Senior High School, with an estimated construction cost of $1,500,000, for the following considerations:

1) a lump sum basic services fee of $127,500, which represents approximately 8.50% of the construction cost;

2) an additional lump sum fee of $5,000 for reproduction of Board requested construction documents;

3) at the Board’s option, the Project Architect will provide 68 site visits for a fee of $17,000 for the duration of the construction process;

4) the multiplier for hourly compensation was limited to 2.45 for extra work; and

5) the Project Architect will maintain at least a $1,000,000 blanket Professional Liability insurance policy.

E-17 COMMISSIONING OF H.J. ROSS ASSOCIATES, INC., AS SPECIAL PROJECTS CONSULTANT (SPC) – MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida commission the firm of H.J. Ross Associates, Inc., to provide Special Projects Consultant (SPC) mechanical engineering services, under the above terms and conditions, for a two (2) year period commencing April 10, 2003 through April 9, 2005. The second year of the agreement is at the Board’s option and therefore must be ratified by the Board prior to its commencement.

E-18 COMMISSIONING OF AVART, INC., AND LIVS ASSOCIATES AS SPECIAL PROJECTS CONSULTANTS (SPC) – STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida commission the firms of Avart, Inc., and LIVS Associates to provide Special Projects Consultant (SPC) structural engineering services, under the above terms and conditions, for a two (2) year period commencing April 10, 2003 through April 9, 2005. The second year of each agreement is at the Board’s option and therefore must be ratified by the Board prior to its commencement.

E-19 COMMISSIONING OF ZYSCOVICH, INC., AS DESIGN CRITERIA PROFESSIONAL (DCP) FOR A NEW MIDDLE LEARNING CENTER ADDITION AT LINDA LENTIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PROJECT #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.

E-20 CHANGE ORDER NO. 5
PROJECT NO. A0405
ADDITIONS, REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS
MIAMI LAKES EDUCATIONAL CENTER
5780 NW 158 Street, Miami Lakes, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 5 on Project No. A0405, Additions, Remodeling and Renovations, Miami Lakes Technical Senior High School for a credit of $73,516.

E-21 CHANGE ORDER NO. 5
PROJECT NO. A0670
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. 5 on Project No. A0670, Additions, Remodeling and Renovations, Westview Middle School for an additional cost of $48,334 and a time extension of 10 days.

E-22 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A0750B
NEW CONSTRUCTION - MEDIA CENTER
LORAH PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
5160 NW 31 Avenue, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A0750B, New Construction - Media Center, Lorah Park Elementary School for an additional cost of $154,360 and a time extension of 104 days.

E-23 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 4
PROJECT NO. A0497
ADDITIONS, REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS
FAIRLAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
444 SW 60 Avenue, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Final Change Order No. 4 on Project No. A0497, Additions, Remodeling and Renovations, Fairlawn Elementary School for an additional cost of $39,499 and a time extension of 120 days.

E-24 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 3
PROJECT NO. A-0499
ADDITION, REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS
GLADES MIDDLE SCHOOL
9451 SW 64 Street, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 3 on Project No. A-0499, Addition, Remodeling and Renovations, Glades Middle School for a credit of $14,450.

E-25 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 11
PROJECT NO. A0587
NEW FACILITY
BISCAYNE NATURE CENTER
4000 Crandon Park Boulevard, Key Biscayne, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 11 on Project No. A0587, New Facility, Biscayne Nature Center for a credit of $205,819.

E-27 AWARD TO HEWETT-KIER CONSTRUCTION, INC.
PROJECT NO. LP0024
DESIGN-BUILD - RENOVATION OF SCIENCE CLASSROOMS
HOMESTEAD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
2351 SE 12 Avenue, Homestead, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, award Project No. LP0024, Design-Build, Renovation of Science Classrooms , Homestead Senior High School on the basis of Base Bid and Deductive Alternate No. 3 in the amount of $1,262,700 to the low bidder: Hewett-Kier Construction, Inc., 3451 NW 14^th Avenue, Pompano Beach, FL 33064.

E-50 INCREASE THE MAXIMUM CONTRACT AMOUNT AND RENEW
CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH TRAN CONSTRUCTION, INC.
JOB ORDER CONTRACT (JOC) DETAILED REPAIRS AND CONSTRUCTION TASK FOR MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS SOUTH CENTRAL AREA OF THE M-DCPS DISTRICT
CONTRACT NO. JOC02-SC
1^st RENEWAL CONTRACT NO. JOC02-SC-A

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

1. increase the maximum value under the contractual agreement with TRAN Construction, Inc., Contract No. JOC02-SC from $1,000,000 to $2,000,000, as allowed under Article 13 of the agreement; and

2. renew the contractual agreement with TRAN Construction, Inc., Contract No. JOC02-SC-A, in conformance with Article 14 of the contract, for a period of one year commencing on the date the current contract meets the maximum value, or on June 19, 2003, whichever occurs first.

E-51 EXTENSION OF TERM CONTRACT WITH MCO ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. FOR GENERAL REMOVAL OF ASBESTOS CONTAINING MATERIALS FOR ACCESS CENTERS 1 AND 2 SCHOOLS / VARIOUS LOCATIONS (CONTRACT NO. ASB/TB-2002-GR/1 & 2)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to extend the current term contract for General Removal of Asbestos Containing Materials in ACCESS Centers 1 and 2 schools, Contract ASB/TB-2002-GR/1 & 2, between MCO Environmental, Inc. and Miami-Dade County Public Schools, under the same terms and conditions, for an additional year from May 17, 2003 until May 16, 2004, provided that new bonds and insurance certificates are submitted accordingly.

E-52 EXTENSION OF TERM CONTRACT WITH SAL’S ABATEMENT CORPORATION FOR COMPENSATION LIMIT AND TERM, FOR GENERAL REMOVAL OF ASBESTOS CONTAINING MATERIALS FOR ACCESS CENTERS 3 AND 4 SCHOOLS / VARIOUS LOCATIONS (CONTRACT NO. ASB/TB-2002-GR/3 & 4)

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

a) the current term contract compensation limit for General Removal of Asbestos Containing Materials in ACCESS Centers 3 and 4 schools, Contract ASB/TB-2002-GR/3 & 4, between Sal’s Abatement Corporation and Miami-Dade County Public Schools, under the same terms and conditions, for an additional $500,000, provided that new bonds and insurance certificates are submitted accordingly.

b) The current term contract for General Removal of Asbestos Containing Materials in ACCESS Centers 3 and 4 schools, Contract ASB/TB-2002-GR/3 & 4, between Sal’s Abatement Corporation and Miami-Dade County Public Schools, under the same terms and conditions, for an additional year from May 17, 2003 until May 16, 2004, provided that new bonds and insurance certificates are submitted accordingly.

E-53 EXTENSION OF TERM CONTRACT WITH DECON ENVIRONMENTAL & ENGINEERING, INC. FOR GENERAL REMOVAL OF ASBESTOS CONTAINING MATERIALS FOR ACCESS CENTERS 5 AND 6 SCHOOLS / VARIOUS LOCATIONS (CONTRACT NO. ASB/TB-2002-GR/5 & 6)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to extend the current term contract for General Removal of Asbestos Containing Materials in ACCESS Centers 5 and 6 schools, Contract ASB/TB-2002-GR/5 & 6, between Decon Environmental & Engineering, Inc. and Miami-Dade County Public Schools, under the same terms and conditions, for an additional year from May 17, 2003 until May 16, 2004, provided that new bonds and insurance certificates are submitted accordingly.

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

F-11 AUTHORIZATION TO GRANT A WATER LINE EASEMENT LOCATED AT JOHN H. SCHEE TRANSPORTATION SITE IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PROJECT NO. A0592B

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the execution of the water line easement at the John H. Schee Transportation Site, Project No. A0592B, in favor of Miami-Dade County.

F-12 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE THE ABSOLUTE BILL OF SALE FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF THE WATER FACILITIES AT THE THENA CROWDER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PROJECT NO. A0653

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute the Absolute Bill of Sale for water facilities at the Thena Crowder Elementary School site, Project No. A0653, in favor of Miami-Dade County.

F-13 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
PATRICIA A. CUMMINGS – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective April 9, 2003, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Patricia A. Cummings, School Bus Driver, at North Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

F-14 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
CAROLYN T. DYE – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
SOUTHWEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective April 9, 2003, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Carolyn T. Dye, School Bus Driver, at Southwest Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

F-15 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
ANNETTE HART – BUS AIDE
CENTRAL EAST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Annette Hart, Bus Aide, at Central East Transportation Center, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

F-16 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
SABRINA L. HENDERSON – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
SOUTHWEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective April 9, 2003, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Sabrina L. Henderson, School Bus Driver, at Southwest Transportation Center, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

F-17 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
MICHELLE KING – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
SOUTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Michelle King, School Bus Driver, at South Transportation Center, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

F-18 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
TANYA D. MITCHELL – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Tanya D. Mitchell, School Bus Driver, at North Transportation Center, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

F-19 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
MARC S. MORGAN – CUSTODIAN
MELROSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Marc S. Morgan, Custodian at Melrose Elementary School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

F-20 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
MICHAEL A. ROBINSON – BUS AIDE
NORTHEAST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective April 9, 2003, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Michael A. Robinson, Bus Aide, at Northeast Transportation Center, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

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 work days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

F-22 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
ROBERT H. SMITH, JR. – PARAPROFESSIONAL
THOMAS JEFFERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective April 9, 2003, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Robert H. Smith, Jr., Paraprofessional, at Thomas Jefferson Middle School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Monthly Financial Report for February 2003.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, appoint Edwards & Carstarphen as special tax co-counsel for the duration of the term assigned to McCrary and Associates, which expires on November 1, 2003.

G-41 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO SPONSOR THE SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN 2003

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to submit an application to the Florida Department of Education to sponsor the Summer Food Service Program for Children 2003.

G-42 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI-FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND NUTRITION TO PROVIDE MEALS FOR PARTICIPANTS IN THE CITY’S SUMMER PROGRAM FROM JUNE 16, 2003 THROUGH AUGUST 15, 2003

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent of Schools to enter into a contractual agreement with the City of Miami for the Department of Food and Nutrition to provide meals for participants in the city’s summer program from June 16, 2003 through August 15, 2003.

G-46 RECOMMENDATION FOR AWARD OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) #082-CC10, 403(b)401(a) TERMINAL LEAVE RETIREMENT PLAN

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., to secure and bind maximum available limits of all risk, replacement cost property insurance coverage, annual premiums not to exceed $22 million, effective May 1, 2003, with payment to be funded from its property insurance budget, with a full report, including confirmation of coverages, carriers, deductibles, costs, terms, and recommendations for other property coverage, including flood, as required by FEMA, to be submitted to the Board at its meeting May 14, 2003.

G-61 AWARD BID NO. 029-CC10 – REINFORCED CONCRETE AND ASSOCIATED SERVICES (SUPPLY AND INSTALL)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 029-CC10 – 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 bid, effective April 17, 2003, through April 16, 2004, as follows:

1. INLAND ENGINEERING CONTRACTORS, INC.
6595 N.W. 36 STREET, SUITE 307
MIAMI, FL 33166
ESTIMATE $893,750
OWNER: JOHN M. BANDOS, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $893,750.

G-62 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE OTHER ENTITY BIDS FOR PURCHASES OVER $100,000

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AUTHORIZE Procurement and Materials Management, to utilize the following contracts:

1. Miami-Dade Community College Contract No. 20017-07 - ARMORED-CAR SERVICE, to purchase armored car services for the Department of Food and Nutrition, for a total amount of $360,000.

2. The School Board of Broward County, Florida, Contract No. 21-076B – MAINLINE (MEATS AND FROZEN, CANNED AND DRY) FOODS FOR CAFETERIAS, to purchase mainline (meats and frozen, canned and dry) food for cafeterias, for the Department of Food and Nutrition, for a total amount of $1,250,000.

3. The State of Florida, Contract No. 973-550-03-1 – Consultant Services – IT (Computer Aid, Inc.), to provide computer-programming services for various system modifications, for Information Technology Services, for a total amount of $122,880.

G-63 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 046-AA11 – FULL-COLOR COPIERS, DIGITAL DUPLICATORS, DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL DEVICES AND DOCUMENT IMAGING SYSTEMS, CATALOG DISCOUNT BID

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 046-AA11 – FULL-COLOR COPIERS, DIGITAL DUPLICATORS, DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL DEVICES AND DOCUMENT IMAGING SYSTEMS, CATALOG DISCOUNT BID, to purchase, at firm discounts, quantities, as may be required, of full color copiers, digital duplicators, digital multifunctional devices and document imaging systems, for various schools and departments, during the term of the contract, effective April 18, 2003, through April 17, 2004, as follows:

1. COPIER DEPOT, INC.
2521 N.W. 74 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33122
OWNER: JOSE DIAZ, PRESIDENT/SECRETARY

2. TOSHIBA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS FLORIDA
14394 COMMERCE WAY
MIAMI LAKES, FL 33016
OWNER: BRENT COLSTON, PRESIDENT

3. COPY CORP, INC.
2861 CORPORATE WAY
MIRAMAR, FL 33025
OWNER: CYRUS JIVEH, PRESIDENT

4. DANKA OFFICE IMAGING COMPANY
3770 PARK CENTRAL BOULEVARD NORTH
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33064
OWNER: P. LANG LOWREY, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.

6. IKON OFFICE SOLUTIONS
490 SAWGRASS CORPORATE PARKWAY
SUNRISE, FL 33325
OWNER: JAMES J. FORESE, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.

7. KH COPY PRODUCTS CORPORATION
D.B.A. TPM OFFICE EQUIPMENT
1314 NORTH DIXIE HIGHWAY
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33020
OWNER: LINDA R. HEIECK, SECRETARY/TREASURER

8. MINOLTA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS
7825 N.W. 148 STREET
MIAMI LAKES, FL 33016
OWNER: YOSHIKATSU OTA, PRESIDENT

9. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $270,368.87.

G-64 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 192-AA11 – FULL-COLOR COPIERS, DIGITAL DUPLICATORS, DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL DEVICES AND DOCUMENT IMAGING SYSTEMS CATALOG DISCOUNT, PART II

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 192-AA11 – FULL-COLOR COPIERS, DIGITAL DUPLICATORS, DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL DEVICES AND DOCUMENT IMAGING SYSTEMS CATALOG DISCOUNT, PART II, to purchase, at firm discounts, quantities, as may be required, of full-color copiers, digital duplicators, digital multifunctional devices and document imaging systems, for various schools and departments, during the term of the contract, effective April 18, 2003, through April 17, 2004, as follows:

1. BARLOP, INC.
8376 N.W. 68 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: JOSE LOPEZ, PRESIDENT (HM)

2. BENCHMARK BUSINESS SYSTEMS
3901 S.W. 47 AVENUE, SUITE 407
DAVIE, FL 33314
OWNER: SHAWN MEIMAN, PRESIDENT

3. MIAMI OFFICE SYSTEMS, INC.
2686 WEST 84 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33016
OWNER: LUIS GONZALEZ, PRESIDENT

4. RISO, INC.
300 ROSEWOOD DRIVE, SUITE 210
DANVERS, MA 01923
OWNER: MICHAEL DOUMES
VICE PRESIDENT/GENERAL MANAGER

5. XEROX CORPORATION
15150 N.W. 79 COURT
MIAMI LAKES, FL 33016
OWNER: ANNE M. MULCAHY, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.

6. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $171,149.88.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 057-BB02 - SOLID-WASTE COLLECTION, to provide, at firm unit prices, solid-waste collection services, at Miami-Dade County Public Schools locations, during the term of the contract, effective May 1, 2003, through April 30, 2004, as follows:

1. UNITED ENVIRONMENTAL WASTE SERVICE
3315 N.W. 46 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33142 ESTIMATE $1,000,598
OWNER: CECIL MILTON, DIRECTOR

2. Grant an exception to the requirement for awarding term bids and requesting supplemental awards approved by the Board on January 22, 1997.

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $1,000,598.

G-66 AWARD BID NO. 069-CC07 – COLLISION-DAMAGE REPAIRS - CARS, LIGHT AND MEDIUM TRUCKS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 069-CC07 – COLLISION-DAMAGE REPAIRS - CARS, LIGHT AND MEDIUM TRUCKS, to purchase, at firm labor rates and parts discounts/markups, quantities, as may be required, of collision-damage repairs for cars, light and medium trucks, for the Department of Transportation, Vehicle Maintenance, during the term of the bid, effective April 9, 2003, through April 8, 2004, as follows:

1. 3 POINTS PAINT & BODY WORK, INC.
3566 N.W. 32 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33142
OWNER: CARLOS ARNEDO, PRESIDENT

2. E.S.E.F. INCORPORATED
7910 W. 25 COURT
HIALEAH, FL 33016-2701
OWNER: PETE V. DELGADO, PRESIDENT/SECRETARY

3. CRONY BODY WORKS, INC.
724 N.W. 21 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33127
OWNER: GEORGE J. FALCON, PRESIDENT

4. GUS PAINT & BODY SHOP, INC.
7150 N.W. 27 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33147
OWNER: TERESA PEDRAYES, PRESIDENT

5. MULHOLLAND INDUSTRIES, INC.
D.B.A. TRUCK CITY BODY COMPANY
10660 N.W. SOUTH RIVER DRIVE
MEDLEY, FL 33178
OWNER: WILLIAM MULHOLLAND, PRESIDENT

6. NAVARRO PAINT & BODY
2390 W. 78 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33016
OWNER: GUADALUPE NAVARRO
PRESIDENT/TREASURER/SECRETARY

7. NUNEZ PAINT & BODY SHOP, INC.
755 N.W. 20 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33127
OWNER: FERNANDO NUNEZ, PRESIDENT

8. PALMETTO FORD TRUCK SALES, INC.
7245 N.W. 36 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: ROBERT G. YGLESIAS, PRESIDENT(HM)

9. WORLD MOTOR CORPORATION
2100 N.W. 25 AVE
MIAMI, FL 33142
OWNER: BENE ESTIGARRIBIA, PRESIDENT

10. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $14,640.25.

G-67 CORRECT, TERMINATE AND RE-AWARD BID NO. 082-BB03 – FROZEN PIZZA, PASTA AND CHEESE PRODUCTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, CORRECT, TERMINATE AND RE-AWARD Bid No. 082-BB03 – FROZEN PIZZA, PASTA AND CHEESE PRODUCTS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of frozen pizza, pasta and cheese products, for the Food Service Program of the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the bid, effective April 9, 2003, through October 24, 2003, as follows:

1. TERMINATE AWARD of Item 4(A) – on Bid No. 082-BB03 – FROZEN PIZZA, PASTA AND CHEESE PRODUCTS, effective April 9, 2003, through October 24, 2003, as follows:

SCHWAN’S FOOD SERVICE
A DIVISION OF SSE FOODS, INC.
115 WEST COLLEGE DRIVE
MARSHALL, MN 56258
OWNER: LENNY PIPPIN, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

2. TERMINATE AWARD Items 5(A), 5(B), 7(A), 7(B) and 8(A) on Bid No. 082-BB03 – FROZEN PIZZA, PASTA AND CHEESE PRODUCTS, effective April 9, 2003, as follows:

MIMMO’S GOURMET PIZZA, INC.
290 S.W. 14 AVENUE
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33069
OWNER: DOMINICK P. DEL POZZO, PRESIDENT

3. RE-AWARD Items 5(A), 5(B), 7(A), 7(B) and 8(A) on Bid No. 082-BB03 – FROZEN PIZZA, PASTA AND CHEESE PRODUCTS, effective April 9, 2003, through October 24, 2003, as follows:

SCHWAN’S FOOD SERVICE
A DIVISION OF SSE FOODS, INC.
115 WEST COLLEGE DRIVE
MARSHALL, MN 56258
ESTIMATE $530,000
OWNER: LENNY PIPPIN, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

SYNDICATED FOOD SERVICE INTERNATIONAL, INC.
D.B.A. ASHVILLE PACKING
362 DEPOT STREET
ASHVILLE, NC 28801
ESTIMATE $336,400
OWNER: NICK PIRGOUSIS, CHAIRMAN

NARDONE BROTHERS BAKING COMPANY, INC.
420 NEW COMMERCE BOULEVARD
WILKES BARRE, PA 18706
ESTIMATE $1,356,000
OWNER: VINCENT J. NARDONE, PRESIDENT

K.T.’S KITCHEN
C/O G.R. ENTERPRISES
6742 N.W. 80 MANOR
PARKLAND, FL 33067
ESTIMATE $143,067.00
OWNER: KATHY TAGGARES, PRESIDENT (WF)

4. Require that Mimmo’s Gourmet Pizza, Inc., of Pompano Beach, Florida, 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 April 9, 2003.

5. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the revised total estimated amount of $2,365,467

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, CORRECT PARTIAL AWARD Bid No. 006-CC03 – FRUIT JUICES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of various fruit juices, for the Food Service Program of the Department of Food and Nutrition, to reflect the correct award period as follows:

1. Item 2 – Apple juice, 4 ounce on Contract No. 006-CC03 FRUIT JUICES, effective March 1, 2003, through May 14, 2004, as follows:

M & B PRODUCTS, INC.
8601 HARNEY ROAD
TAMPA, FL 33637
OWNER: MORGAN DALE MCCLELLAN, PRESIDENT

G-69 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 201-XX10 WATER-BASED FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM SERVICE CONTRACT (REBID)

1. EXTEND CONTRACT No. 201-XX10 – WATER-BASED FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM SERVICE CONTRACT (REBID), to furnish, at firm unit prices, all necessary labor, materials and equipment, to test, service, inspect, repair and maintain, water-based fire protection systems, at various locations, for Maintenance Operations, during the term of the contract, effective April 14, 2003, through July 12, 2003, as follows:

A. A-1 FIRE SPRINKLER CORPORATION
D.B.A. ALL FIRE SERVICES, INC.
504 N.E. 190 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33179
ESTIMATE $61,067.35
OWNER: SHIRLEY PASTERNAK

B. D.P. PLUMBING AND FIRE PROTECTION, INC.
P.O. BOX 170306
HIALEAH, FL 33017
ESTIMATE $61,067.35
OWNER: RUBBEN HOWE, PRESIDENT
VICE PRESIDENT, SECRETARY AND TREASURER

C. FRED MCGILVRAY, INC.
P.O. BOX 522204
MIAMI, FL 33152
ESTIMATE $52,343.43
OWNER: FRED MCGILVRAY, C.E.O.

2. ACCEPT the list of pre-qualified vendors to perform additional services, as per Section 3.2 A.1 of the specifications, for items 26 through 28, 93 through 95, 133 through 135, 159 through 161, and 185 through 187, as follows:

A. A-1 FIRE SPRINKLER CORPORATION
D.B.A. ALL FIRE SERVICES, INC.
504 N.E. 190 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33179

D. FRED MCGILVRAY, INC.
P.O. BOX 522204
MIAMI, FL 33152
OWNER: FRED MCGILVRAY, C.E.O.

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $174,478.13.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 076-CC09– BUILDING MATERIAL: LUMBER, to establish a contract, with pre-qualified vendors, to participate in spot-market purchases of lumber, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective April 9, 2003, through October 8, 2004, as follows:

1. A & B HARDWARE AND LUMBER, INC.
2851 N.W. 27 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33142
OWNER: MARIA B. LLERENA, PRESIDENT (HM)

2. CAUSEWAY LUMBER COMPANY
2601 SOUTH ANDREWS AVENUE
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33316
OWNER: ANGELYN S. WHIDDON

3. DECO TRUSS COMPANY, INC.
13980 S.W. 252 Street
PRINCETON, FL 33032
OWNER: MARIO RAUL ESPINEIRA, SR., PRESIDENT

4. MCR LUMBER AND MATERIALS SUPPLY, INC.
26140 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY
NARANJA, FL 33032
OWNER: JOSE M. ROMERO, JR., PRESIDENT (HM)

5. RIDER DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
1671 WEST 38 PLACE, #1408
HIALEAH, FL 33012
OWNER: JORGE PELAEZ, PRESIDENT (HM)

7. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $555,742.24.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 072-AA05 – CLASSROOM SUPPLIES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of classroom supplies, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the contract, effective April 18, 2003, through April 17, 2004, as follows:

1. PYRAMID SCHOOL PRODUCTS
6510 NORTH 54 STREET
TAMPA, FL 33610-1908
OWNER: JOHN O. MILLER, VICE PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

2. SMITH OFFICE & COMPUTER SUPPLY
1009 SOUTH 21 AVENUE
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33020
OWNER: DAVID M. LEVY, PRESIDENT

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $41,337.12.

G-72 TERMINATE AND RE-AWARD ITEM 1 ON CONTRACT NO. 042-BB09 – PRINTING OF OFFICIAL HALL PASS

1. TERMINATE award item 1 on Contract No. 042-BB09 - PRINTING OF HALL PASS, effective April 9, 2003, as follows:

AMAZON SERVICES, INC.
7186 S.W. 47^TH STREET
MIAMI, FL 33155
ESTIMATE $28,600
OWNER: OLGA UCHA, PRESIDENT

2. RE-AWARD item 1 on Contract No. 042-BB02 - PRINTING OF HALL PASS, effective April 9, 2003, through November 14, 2003, as follows:

PRISON REHABILITATIVE INDUSTRIES AND DIVERSIFIED ENTERPRISES, INC.
12425 28^TH STREET NORTH
ST. PETERSBURG, FL 33176
ESTIMATE $32,760
OWNER: PAMELA JO DAVIS, PRESIDENT

3. Require that Amazon Services, Inc. of Miami, Florida, 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 April 9, 2003.

4. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $32,760.

G-73 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 108-AA10 – PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS – BUS DRIVERS, SOUTH OF FLAGLER STREET

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 108-AA10 – PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS – BUS DRIVERS, SOUTH OF FLAGLER STREET, to administer, at a firm unit price, physical examinations of bus drivers, south of Flagler Street, for the Department of Transportation, during the term of the contract, effective May 16, 2003, through May 15, 2004, as follows:

1. LEGION PARK MEDICAL CENTER
6237 SUNSET DRIVE
SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143
ESTIMATE $31,680
OWNER: DR. NSIDIBE N. IKPE, MEDICAL DIRECTOR

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $31,680.

G-74 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 068-AA07 – AUTOMOTIVE REPAIRS FOR SCHOOL BOARD VEHICLES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 068-AA07—AUTOMOTIVE REPAIRS FOR SCHOOL BOARD VEHICLES, to purchase, at firm labor rates and parts markups/discounts, quantities, as may be required, of automotive repairs for School Board vehicles, for the Department of Transportation, Vehicle Maintenance, during the term of the contract, effective April 18, 2003, through April 17, 2004, as follows:

1. AAALLRIGHT TRANSMISSIONS
15025 N.E. 18 AVENUE
NORTH MIAMI, FL 33181
OWNER: PHILIP SINNREICH, PRESIDENT

2. BEACON AUTOCARE, INC.
8701 N.W. 13 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: DAVID PEREZ, PRESIDENT

3. DADE TRUCK, INC.
7250 N.W. 43 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: ANTHONY S. IERNA, JR., PRESIDENT

4. ELIO’S AUTO ELECTRIC, INC.
3251 N.W. 28 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33142
OWNER: ELIO AVILA, PRESIDENT

5. KIM’S TIRE CORPORATION
7840 N.W. 56 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: JONG S. KIM, PRESIDENT

6. MAER AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE, INC.
14205 S.W. 142 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33186
OWNER: SHERRY MAER, SECRETARY/TREASURER

7. MAROONE DODGE OF MIAMI
21151 N.W. 2 AVENUE (441)
MIAMI, FL 33169
OWNER: JORGE HAIMOVICH, GENERAL MANAGER

8. MURPHY’S TRUCK REBUILDING SERVICE, INC.
2916 NORTH MIAMI AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33127
OWNER: DONALD A. MURPHY, C.E.O.

9. PALMETTO FORD TRUCK SALES, INC.
7245 N.W. 36 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: H. W. GRANT, PRESIDENT

10. RECHTIEN INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS, INC.
7227 N.W. 74 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: RICHARD C. RECHTIEN, PRESIDENT

11. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $7,426.05

G-75 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 072-BB10 – PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS – BUS DRIVERS, NORTH OF FLAGLER STREET

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 072-BB10 – PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS – BUS DRIVERS, NORTH OF FLAGLER STREET, to purchase, at a firm unit price, physical examinations of bus drivers, north of Flagler Street, for the Department of Transportation, during the term of the contract, effective April 12, 2003, through April 11, 2004, as follows:

1. PREVENTIVE MEDICINE TESTING CENTERS, INC.
D.B.A. GLOBAL MROä
5201 RAVENSWOOD ROAD, SUITE 121
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33312
ESTIMATE $30,000
OWNER: MARIA E. RODRIGUEZ, PRESIDENT/C.E.O (HF)

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $30,000.

G-76 AWARD BID NO. 087-CC04 - COMPUTER-EQUIPMENT SERVICE AND REPAIR (ON-SITE)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 087-CC04 – COMPUTER-EQUIPMENT SERVICE AND REPAIR (ON-SITE), to provide, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of on-site computer-equipment service and repair, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective April 9, 2003, through June 30, 2005, as follows:

1. BLM TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
4370 S.W. 36^TH STREET, SUITE 700
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL, 33314
OWNER: RON MEINHARDT, PRESIDENT

2. KOMPUTER KINGDOM, INC.
4836 VICTOR STREET
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32207
OWNER: JAY DAVIS, PRESIDENT

3. USI CORP.
D.B.A. MAC CENTER
3343 W. COMMERCIAL BLVD., SUITE 100
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL 33309
OWNER: MICHAEL FRANCE, C.E.O.

4. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $220,000.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 062-CC09 – MAINTENANCE SERVICE FOR PRINTING EQUIPMENT, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of maintenance service for printing equipment, for Graphics and Materials Production, during the term of the bid, effective April 9, 2003, through April 8, 2004, as follows:

1. KMP ENTERPRISES
D.B.A KENS GRAPHIC REPAIR
10228 N.W. 50^TH STREET
SUNRISE, FL 33351
ESTIMATE $6,216
OWNER: MARY PAOLETTI, PRESIDENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 025-CC04 – PAINTING AND INCIDENTAL WORK, to qualify vendors to furnish all labor, supervision, equipment and materials necessary, to perform painting and incidental work as defined in the attached specifications, at various Miami-Dade County Public Schools facilities, during the term of the bid, effective April 9, 2003, through April 8, 2004, as follows:

1. BERRY'S PAINT, WALLPAPER & FLOORING, INC.
896 N. HOMESTEAD BOULEVARD
HOMESTEAD, FL 33030
OWNER: DENNIS K. BERRY, PRESIDENT

2. CURTIS PAINTING AND WATERPROOFING, INC.
19115 N.W. 11 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33169
OWNER: CURTIS MARROW, PRESIDENT (AM)

3. EPIC CONSTRUCTION, INC.
6845 S.W. 144 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33158
OWNER: WILLIAM HERNANDEZ, PRESIDENT (HM)

4. GFT BUILDERS, INC.
10406 S.W. 186 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33157
OWNER: GEORGE FLYNN, PRESIDENT

5. H.A. CONTRACTING CORP.
9500 N.W. 12 STREET, BAY #1
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: HENRY ANGELO III, PRESIDENT

6. INCLAN PAINTING & WATERPROOFING CORP.
12252 S.W. 128 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33186
OWNER: LUIS INCLAN, PRESIDENT (HM)

7. LISMARC, INC.
16324 S.W. 63 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33193
OWNER: MARCOS HABER, PRESIDENT (HM)

8. M.A.C. CONSTRUCTION, INC.
9500 N.W. 12 STREET, BAY 1B
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: MARY CEAVERS, PRESIDENT (WF)

9. MARIO'S ENTERPRISES PAINTING & WALL
1652 W. 38 PLACE
HIALEAH, FL 33012
OWNER: RITA FERNANDEZ, PRESIDENT (HF)

10. RENAISSANCE BUILDERS & CONSTRUCTION, INC.
1301 WEST 68 STREET, SUITE E5
HIALEAH, FL 33014
OWNER: TALMER RODGERS, PRESIDENT (AM)

11. 3 PHASE PAINTING & DECORATING, INC.
2320 N.W. 66 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33147
OWNER: DEBBIE POWE, PRESIDENT (AF)

12. TROPEX CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC.
459 N.W. 25 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33125
OWNER: JORGE IGLESIAS, PRESIDENT (HM)

13. WEATHER GUARD INDUSTRIES, INC.
1120 NORMANDY DRIVE
MIAMI BEACH, FL 33141
OWNER: ANTONIO DEL CAMPO, PRESIDENT (HM)

14. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $500,000.

H-1 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: FEBRUARY 6 - MARCH 5, 2003

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

H-3 REQUEST TO ADD POSITIONS TO THE SENIOR MANAGEMENT SERVICE CLASS (SMSC) OF THE FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the designation of the positions of Chief Communications Officer, Labor Attorney and Chief Negotiator, Labor Relations, Associate Superintendent, ACCESS Centers, Assistant Superintendent, ACCESS Center (6), Associate Superintendent, Instructional Operations, Associate Superintendent, Management Operations, Assistant Superintendent, Full Service Schools and Attendance Boundary Committee, Assistant Superintendent, School Choice and Parental Options, Assistant Superintendent, Office of Performance Improvement, Assistant Superintendent, Facilities Operations, Maintenance and Planning, and Assistant Superintendent, Office of Intergovernmental Affairs and Grants Administration, into the Senior Management Service Class of the Florida Retirement System, effective May 1, 2003.

H-4 APPOINTMENT OF PERSONNEL TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT OR EXTENDED ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR 2003-2004

RECOMMENDED: That, pursuant to Florida Statute 1012.33(3)(a), 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 APPOINTMENT OF INSTRUCTIONAL SUPERVISORS, ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS AND PRINCIPALS TO ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR 2003-2004

RECOMMENDED: That, pursuant to Florida Statute 1012.22(1)(b), The School Board of Miami-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.

H-6 APPOINTMENT OF INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF MEMBERS TO ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR 2003-2004

RECOMMENDED: That, pursuant to Florida Statute 1012.22(1)(b), The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, effective July 1, 2003, approve nominations of the instructional staff members whose names appear on Appointment List 3 for annual 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-7 APPOINTMENT OF FULL TIME NON-INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL AND ADMINISTRATORS TO ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR 2003-2004

RECOMMENDED: That, pursuant to Florida Statute 1012.22(1)(b), The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, effective July 1, 2003, approve nominations of staff members whose names appear on Appointment List 4 for annual contract, subject to reduction-in-force procedures, in accordance with state statutes, collective bargaining provisions, and Miami-Dade County School Board rules.

H-8 ESTABLISH AND CLASSIFY THE CONTRACTED POSITION OF CHIEF ENGINEER, MEDIA PROGRAMS; AND APPOINT AND ASSIGN: CHIEF ENGINEER, MEDIA PROGRAMS

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

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

2. enter into contractual agreements with Sheraton Biscayne Bay Hotel and its required subcontractors for October 17, 2003, to provide facilities and services for the symposium with a cost not to exceed $40,000.

The appropriation for this item will be included in the 2003-2004 Tentative Budget to be recommended for adoption in July 2003.

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

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;

3. hire two teachers to teach online classes for the 2003-2004 school year, receiving sixth period supplements;

5. amend the contract with FLVS to reflect the additional courses and contract period;

6. amend the district’s 2003 Legislative Program to include the provision to generate FTE for online course offerings; and

The appropriations for this item are included in the General Fund of the 2002-2003 Adopted Budget and will be included in the General Fund of the 2003-2004 Tentative Budget to be recommended for adoption in July 2003.

Individual Board members may present correspondence addressed to them, reports from various committees on which they serve as School Board Liaison, and other education related information of interest to the public. This item is pre-taped and will be aired upon conclusion of the Board meeting.