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AGENDA ITEMS WITHDRAWN AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA:

A-3 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM A-3 - RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE "2+2+1" COMMITTEE AND THE MIAMI-DADE LAND ACQUISITION AND FACILITIES MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS ADVISORY BOARD

As referenced in the attached meeting announcement, a 2+2+1 committee meeting has been scheduled for October 29, 2003 to consider matters relating to recommended ways to streamline the time and cost associated with the construction, repair and maintenance of school facilities; therefore, the attached agenda item is being withdrawn from the October 22, 2003 agenda.

A-6 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA I@M A-6 COMMISSIONING OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BUILDING DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE BUILDING CODE COMPLIANCE REVIEW, PERMITTING AND INSPECTION SERVICES

The attached agenda item A-6 is being withdrawn from the October 22, 2003 Board meeting pending further review. Item will be presented at the November 19th, 2003 Board Meeting.

E-10 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM E-10 - RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE POTENTIAL USE OF PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AS A CONSTRUCTION DELIVERY METHOD

The attached agenda item is being withdrawn from the October 22, 2003 agenda, in order to allow sufficient time for review and input by the Facilities Management School Board Committee.

E-53 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM E-53 - UPDATE ON INDOOR AIR QUALITY ACTION PLAN

The attached agenda item is being withdrawn from the October 22, 2003 agenda so that all pertinent information related to water intrusion and indoor air quality at various facilities may be presented to the Facilities Management School Board Committee for review and input.

F-30 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM F-30 PROVIDING COST ANALYSIS AND REPORT ON CELEBRATION IN HONOR OF THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF JOSE MARTÍ BIRTH

The attached agenda item F-30 is being withdrawn from the October 22, 2003 Board meeting pending further review. There are individual efforts being made at this time to raise the money and therefore I am withdrawing this agenda item for possible consideration at the November 19,2003 Board Meeting.

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C-4 ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA V.
RONNIE I. BERG - DOAH CASE NO. 03-1865

At its regularly scheduled meeting of May 14, 2003, the School Board took action to suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against teacher Ronnie I. Berg for just cause, including immorality, misconduct in office, and violation of School Board rules 6Gx13-4A-1.21- Responsibilities and Duties, 6Gx13-5D.107- Corporal Punishment Prohibited, and 6Gx13-4.109- Employee-Student Relationships.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida accept the resignation of Ronnie I. Berg, teacher at Parkway Elementary, effective as of the close of the workday on October 22, 2003.

D-14 DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO 1) DEVELOP A PLAN OFACTION TO INSPECT CEILINGS AND CERTIFY THAT THEY WERE APPROPRIATELY INSTALLED, AND 2) AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN HOLDING THE RESPONSIBLE PARTY (IES) ACCOUNTABLE

During the weekend of October 11-12, 2003, a soffit located in the Media Room of Southwest Senior High School collapsed crushing furniture and equipment. Fortunately, this occurred on a weekend while the building was not occupied and no injuries resulted.

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida:

1. direct the Superintendent to develop a plan of action to inspect ceilings and certify that they were properly installed; and,

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D-14 DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO I) DEVELOP A PLAN OF ACTION TO INSPECT PREVIOUSLY INSTALLED SOFFITS AND CERTIFY THAT THEY WERE APPROPRIATELY INSTALLED, AND 2) AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN HOLDING THE RESPONSIBLE PARTY (IES) ACCOUNTABLE

During the weekend of October 11-12, 2003, a soffit located in the Media Room of Southwest Senior High School collapsed crushing furniture and equipment. Fortunately, this occurred on a weekend while the building was not occupied and no injuries resulted.

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1. direct the Superintendent to develop a plan of action to inspect previously installed soffits and certify that they were properly installed; and,

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AGENDA ITEMS REVISED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA:

A-4 TO INFORM THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, THAT THE CITY OF MIAMI POLICE DEPARTMENT (MPD) REQUESTED ASSISTANCE FROM THE MIAMI-DADE SCHOOLS POLICE DEPARTMENT BY INVOKING MUTUAL AID. THIS ACTION IS PART OF AN OVERALL EFFORT BY MPD TO ASSEMBLE THE NECESSARY LAW ENFORCEMENT RESOURCES TO ENSURE THAT THE FREE TRADE AREAS OF THE AMERICAS CONFERENCE WILL BE A SAFE AND PEACEFUL EVENT COMMITTEE: EDUCATION AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS

In December 1994, Miami hosted the Summit of the Americas. This event resulted in an agreement to unite the economies of the Western Hemisphere into a single free trade agreement.

RECOMMENDED:     1. That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the information on the overall effort to assemble the necessary law enforcement resources to ensure that the FTAA Ministerial meetings will be safe and peaceful events; and

C-2 SETTLEMENT OF ROBERTO J. CRUZ v. MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD, UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT CASE NO.: 03-21013-CIV-HUCK

This lawsuit was filed in Circuit Court on February 4, 2002, alleging a claim under the Florida Civil Rights Act.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into the Settlement Agreement and pay the sum of $55,000 to Plaintiff in the case of Roberto J. Cruz v. Miami-Dade County School Board, United States District Court Case No.: 03-21013-CIV-HUCK. The settlement will release the School Board from all claims including damages, attorneys' fees and costs.

D-4 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 03-51 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE EFFORTS OF THE FLORIDA SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION TO IMPROVE FUNDING FOR FLORIDA'S PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND TO ESTABLISH THE CREDIBILITY OF PUBLIC EDUCATION

COMMITTEE: BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES

One voice is often drowned out in a crowd, but many voices sounded together to deliver the same message are impossible to ignore.

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve resolution no. 03-51 of the School Board of Miami. Dade County, Florida supporting the efforts of the Florids School Boards Association to improve funding for Florida's public schools and to establish the credibility of public education.

D-5 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ACCEPT AND FUND THE RECOMMENDATIONS OUTLINED IN THE FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR FLORIDA LAW ENFORCEMENT ACCREDITATION FOR THE MIAMI-DADE SCHOOLS POLICE DEPARTMENT

COMMITTEE: EDUCATION AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS

On October 23, 2002, the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorized the Superintendent to examine the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation Process for the Miami-Dade Schools Police Department (MDSPD).

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. ROBERT B. INGRAM: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept and fund the recommendations outlined in the feasibility study for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation for the Miami-Dade Schools Police Department. The actual cost is estimated at $213,397. There will also be anticipated but yet to be identified expenses related to the agency's self- assessment.

D-7 SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT ON SELECTION OF CONSTRUCTION CONSULTANTS AND THE REAL IMPACT OF CONSTRUCTION AND PROCUREMENT REFORM

COMMITTEE: LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND PERSONNEL SERVICES

On August 21, 2002, the School Board acted upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to contract with MIA Consultants for Construction Claims Consulting Services.

ACTION PROPOSED BY FRANK J. BOLAÑOS: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida direct the Superintendent to present a detalled written report at its October 22, 2003 meeting on the selection of construction consulting contracts, including:

1. Rationale for the Superintendent's recommendations

D-12 ENHANCING PUBLIC AWARENESS OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

COMMITTEE: LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND PERSONNEL SERVICES

The timely construction of a new school or the expeditious renovation of an existing one is of critical interest to all stakeholders of our community.

ACTION PROPOSED BY FRANK J. BOLAÑOS: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida direct the Superintendent to develop a user- friendly interface on the dadeschools.net portal where construction information on each new school and major renovation project would be listed including, but not limited to, budget, timetable and progress status. For the purpose of this item, any project which adds student stations or has a project cost of $2 Million will be considered a major renovation.

E-2 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 03- 207, U-HAUL COMPANY OF FLORIDA, LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF S.W. 137 AVENUE AND S.W. 169 TERRACE, PROVIDING FOR A MONETARY DONATION IN ADDITION TO EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES AS ALLOWED FOR UNDER THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT

COMMITTEE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

Background
U-Haul Company of Florida (applicant), is requesting a zoning change from IU-I (Light Industrial) to RU-4L (Limited Apartment House), on 3.24 acres located at the northwest corner of S.W. 137 Avenue and S.W. 169 Terrace (see location map).

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a Declaration of Restrictions in connection with Miami-Dade County Application No. 03-207, U-Haul Company of Florida, located at the northwest corner of S.W. 137 Avenue and S.W. 169 Terrace, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $25,000.

E-5 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH 700 WEST 178TH STREET ASSOCIATES, LLC., AND 212 MIDDLENECK, LLC., AS TENANTS IN COMMON, FOR THE OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL, AND CANCEL THE LEASE AGREEMENT WlTH BISCAYNE MANAGEMENT CORPORATION

COMMITTEE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

Since April 2003, the Board has leased 1,770 square feet of office space, located at 1444 Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 201 (1444 Building), to house the Office of the Inspector General (IG Office).

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to: 1) execute a lease agreement with 700 West 178th Street Associates, LLC., and 212 Middleneck, LLC., as Tenants in Common, subject to resolution of any issues relating to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, for use of 2,622 square feet of office space at the 4770 Biscayne Boulevard Building by the Office of the Inspector General, at an annual rental rate of $47,196, and an amount not to exceed $1,050 for the District's share of building operating expenses for the first year of the five year term, and substantially in conformance with the terms and conditions set forth above; and

E-6 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH PICASSO TOWER, INC., FOR OFFICE SPACE LOCATED AT 2800 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD FOR THE DIVISION OF SCHOOL CHOICE AND PARENTAL OPTIONS

COMMITTEE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

Due to expansion of functions and growth in personnel, the Division of School Choice and Parental Options (School Choice), currently located in suite 237 of the Board- owned Annex facility, is overcrowded and in need of additional office space.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute a lease agreement with Picasso Tower, Inc., subject to the resolution of any issues relating to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, for use of 3,885 square feet of office space located at 2800 Biscayne Boulevard for the Division of School Choice and Parental Options, at an annual rental rate of $69,930 for the first year of the three-year base term, and substantially in conformance with the terms and conditions set forth above.

E-27 CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. A0555
ADDITIONS AND RENOVATIONS
NORTH HIALEAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
4251 East 5 Avenue, Hialeah, Florida

COMMITTEE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

This request for change in the construction contract includes five items for the School Board's confirmation.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A0555, Additions and Renovations, North Hialeah Elementary School for an additional cost of $42,247.

F-1 PREQUALlFlCATlON OF CONTRACTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION

COMMITTEE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

On December 9, 1998, The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopted School Board Rule 6Gx13-7D-1.05, Prequalification of Contractors for Educational Facilities Construction.

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

(a) approve the prequalification or renewal thereof, for contractors as indicated above,

F-14 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF 2003-2004 SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLANS AND ACCOMPANYING DISTRICT ASSISTANCE AND INTERVENTION PLANS FOR SCHOOLS DESIGNATED IN NEED OF IMPROVEMENT UNDER NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND

COMMITTEE: EDUCATION AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS

Under the federal No Child Left Behind Act, Title I schools which have failed to make Adequate Yearly Progress for two consecutive years are designated as in need of improvement by the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) and are required to submit a School lmprovement Plan using the FDOE online template.

RECOMMENDED: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the 2003-2004 School lmprovement Plans and accompanying District Assistance and lntervention Plans for schools designated in need of improvement under the No Child Left Behind Act.

F-18 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS

COMMITTEE: EDUCATION AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS

The following community not-for-profit organizationsprovide services for our schools and students to support student learning and school system priorities. Organizations are assigned under the supewision of a district administrator.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into contractual agreementswith the aforementioned community-based organizations for the amounts indicated. This authorization is contingent on continuation of adequate funding in the General Fund Budget, as adopted.

G-73 REJECT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 025-DD10 - FLEET MAINTENANCE SOFTWARE

COMMITTEE: BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES

The purpose of the Request For Proposals, opened on September 18, 2003, was to establish a contract, at a firm price, to provide a software system, that will enable the Vehicle Maintenance Division to improve the management of its fleet maintenance program, for the Department of Transportation.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Request For Proposals No. 025-DD10 - FLEET MAINTENANCE SOFTWARE, to permit reissuing of Request For Proposals.

H-1 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: AUGUST 7 - SEPTEMBER 17, 2003

The Personnel Action Listing numbered 932 consisting of 800 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 932.

H-7 RECOMMENDATION FOR AWARD FOR REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) #159-CC10, MEDICAL CONSULTING SERVICES AND HEALTH PLAN OMBUDSMAN

COMMITTEE: LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND PERSONNEL SERVICES

The School Board authorized the issuance of the above-referenced RFP at its meeting of May 14, 2003, to seek competitive proposals for its medical consulting and health plan ombudsman contract.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contract with Concentra lntegrated Services, pursuant to the provisions of Request For Proposal (RFP) #159-CC10, Medical Consulting'Services and Health Plan Ombudsman, and the proposal received in response to the RFP from Concentra lntegrated Services, for an initial three year term, effective November 1, 2003, with fees of $260/hour, subject to a maximum fee per case of $5,000, with the ability to extend the contract for an additional two-year period, subject to mutual agreement between the parties and Board approval. Expenses for this contract will be paid from the Board's self- insured liability loss fund.