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AGENDA SECTION

 

THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Miami, Florida

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. Any law enforcement authority or a sergeant-at-arms designated by Chair shall remove any person ordered removed pursuant to this section §1001.372 (3), Fla.Stat.

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A-1 NEW BUSINESS AND REPORTS

A-2 2004 STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE PROGRAMS

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

1. adopt the proposed 2004 State and Federal Legislative Programs; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to advocate the best interests of the district on issues at both the state and federal levels, that may have imminent fiscal, local control, and/or governance impact on school district operations but do not have major policy implications, provided that such issues are reported to the Board.

A-3 RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE “2+2+1” COMMITTEE AND THE MIAMI-DADE LAND ACQUISITION AND FACILITIES MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS ADVISORY BOARD

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

RECOMMENDED: 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 Conference will be a safe and peaceful event.

A-5 PRESENTATION OF FMI REPORT ON ASSESSMENT OF THE FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT

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

A-7 FRINGE BENEFITS PROGRAM FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2004

B. EDUCATION

B-1 REQUEST RENEWED ENDORSEMENT OF OCTOBER 23-31, 2003, AS RED RIBBON WEEK IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, renew its endorsement of October 23-31, 2003, as Red Ribbon Week in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

B-2 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO SUPPORT VICTORY DAY 2003 ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2003, AT BAYSIDE AMPHITHEATER

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to support Victory Day 2003 on Saturday, December 6, 2003, at Bayside Amphitheater.

No local funds are required.

B-3 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION/DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION TO PROVIDE VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION TRANSITION SERVICES TO STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES AT MIAMI EDISON, MIAMI NORTHWESTERN, MIAMI JACKSON, AND BOOKER T. WASHINGTON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $32,000

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

1. authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with the Florida Department of Education/Division of Vocational Rehabilitation to provide two vocational rehabilitation counselors to supply vocational rehabilitation transition services to students with disabilities at Miami Edison, Miami Northwestern, Miami Jackson, and Booker T. Washington Senior High Schools, in an amount not to exceed $32,000, in quarterly payments of $8,000, effective October 23, 2003 through September 30, 2004; and

2. grant an exception to School Board Rule 6Gx13-3F-1.021.

The appropriation for this item is included in the General Fund of 2003-2004 Adopted Budget.

B-4 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN (TSIC) FOUNDATION TO ACCEPT FUNDS IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $89,695, FOR THE BASE SALARY OF TWO STUDENT ADVOCATES, AND TO PROVIDE FRINGE BENEFITS FOR THESE POSITIONS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $26,500

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

1. enter into a contractual agreement with the Take Stock in Children Foundation to accept funds in the total amount of $89,695, for the base salaries of two student advocates, effective August 21, 2003 through June 30, 2004; and

2. provide fringe benefits for these two positions, in an amount not to exceed $26,500.

The appropriation for this item is included in the General Fund of the 2003-2004 Adopted Budget.

B-5 REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE NEWLY ELECTED OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE DADE SCHOOLS ATHLETIC FOUNDATION, INC.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the newly elected officers and Board of Directors of the Dade Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc., for the 2003-2004 school year.

B-6 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE CHRYSALIS CENTER TO PROVIDE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

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

1. enter into a cooperative agreement with The Chrysalis Center to provide mental health services for students enrolled at Miami Park, Poinciana Park, and Toussaint Louverture Elementary Schools, effective October 23, 2003 through June 30, 2004; and

2. extend the cooperative agreement for two additional one-year periods.

There is no exchange of funds.

B-22 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE ALLIANCE FOR HUMAN SERVICES FOR SOCIAL SERVICES PLANNING IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000, EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 1, 2003 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2004, WITH AN OPTION TO CONTINUE SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2005

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

1. authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with the Alliance for Human Services for Social Services Master Plan (SSMP) in an amount not to exceed $50,000, effective November 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004;

2. extend this contractual agreement up to one additional year, in an amount not to exceed $50,000, contingent upon availability of funds, for the period of July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005; and

3. grant an exception to Board Rule 6Gx13-3F-1.021.

The appropriation for this item is included in the General Fund of the 2003-2004 Adopted Budget.

B-23 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND THE CURRENT CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH HOME BUILDERS INSTITUTE TO SERVE BAY POINT SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to amend, at no additional cost, the current contractual agreement with Home Builders Institute, allowing for an extension to serve Bay Point Schools trainees, from October 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004.

The appropriation for this item is included in the General Fund of the 2003-2004 Adopted Budget.

No additional funds are required.

B-24 REQUEST APPROVAL OF FEE INCREASE FOR THE GENERAL EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (GED) TEST

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to approve fee increases as permitted by State Board of Education Rule 6A-6.021(3), for the General Educational Development (GED) test and its subtests, effective January 2, 2004.

No local funds are required.

B-25 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT FUNDS THROUGH A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE MIAMI-DADE SCHOOL READINESS COALITION (M-DSRC) TO PROVIDE SUBSTITUTE COVERAGE FOR COMMUNITY EDUCATION FEE-SUPPORTED AND TITLE I PRE-KINDERGARTEN TEACHERS

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

1. accept funds through a contractual agreement with the Miami-Dade School Readiness Coalition (M-DSRC), in an amount not to exceed $250,862, to provide substitute coverage for Community Education Fee-Supported and Title I pre-kindergarten teachers effective September 16, 2003 through June 30, 2004; and

2. direct Financial Affairs to establish revenues and appropriations not to exceed $250,862; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

No local funds are required.

GRANTS ADMINISTRATION

B-60 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING THE FLORIDA LEARN AND SERVE AMERICA PROGRAM

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 for funding the Florida Learn and Serve America Programin the total amount of $5,100 for the grant period of September 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004;

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 FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING THE FLORIDA LEARN AND SERVE AMERICA PROGRAM

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

4. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education for funding the Florida Learn and Serve America Programin the amount of $26,589 for the grant period of September 1, 2003 through August 31, 2004;

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

6. 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 UNDER THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT OF 2001, TITLE III: LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION FOR LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENT AND IMMIGRANT STUDENTS

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 for funding under the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, Title III: Language Instruction for Limited English Proficient and Immigrant Students in the amount of $7,886,323 for the grant period of October 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004;

2. redirect appropriations in the amount of $32,391 from the ESOL non-salary budget to fund thirty percent (30%) of the project director’s salary. The appropriation for this item is included in the General Fund of the 2003-2004 Adopted Budget;

3. extend this program as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, in order to complete the goals of the program; 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.

B-63 REQUEST 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

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 $800,000, for funding under the Public Charter School Federal Grant Program for the grant period of July 24, 2003 through September 30, 2004;

2. enter into separate contractual agreements with:

a. Downtown Miami Charter School, Inc., on behalf of Downtown Miami Charter School, in an amount not to exceed $193,330;

b. Mater Academy, Inc., on behalf of Mater Academy East Charter School, in an amount not to exceed $193,330;

c. Sandor Wiener School of Opportunity, Inc., on behalf of Sandor Wiener School of Opportunity in an amount not to exceed $193,330; andd. Vankara Academy Charter School, Inc., on behalf of Vankara Academy Charter School, in an amount not to exceed $193,330, for a total of $773,320;

3. approve acceptance of these grant awards 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 these programs and contractual agreements 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 amounts approved by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

B-64 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING THE ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES AND SENIOR ADULT LEARNERS PROGRAM

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 for funding the Adults with Disabilities and Senior Adult Learners Program in the amount of $2,229,829 for the grant period of July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004;

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 by the granting agency, such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

B-65 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF MIAMI, INC.

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 and enter into a contractual agreement with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Miami, Inc., in the amount of $118,270 for the grant period of July 1, 2003 through
June 30, 2004;

2. 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

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-66 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD THROUGH A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA ASSOCIATION FOR CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION, INC., FOR FUNDING THE APPLIED TECHNOLOGY/WORKFORCE EDUCATION GRANT PROGRAM

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

1. accept a grant award through a contractual agreement with the Florida Association for Career and Technical Education, (FACTE) Inc., for funding the Applied Technology/Workforce Education Program in the amount of $100,000 for the grant period of August 29, 2003 through June 30, 2004;

2. 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

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-67 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD THROUGH A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI TO RECEIVE FUNDING FOR THE ATMOSPHERIC AND MARINE-BASED INTERDISCIPLINARY ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCE TRAINING PROGRAM

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

1. accept a grant award through a contractual agreement with the University of Miami to receive funding for approximately eighty percent (80%) of the salary and fringe benefits for the TSA under the Atmospheric and Marine-Based Interdisciplinary Environmental Health Science Training Program in the amount of $103,000 for the grant period effective October 23, 2003 through June 30, 2007;

2. approve the allocation in accordance with the grant guidelines for the balance of approximately twenty percent (20%) of the salary and fringe benefits for the teacher on special assignment funded by Project Globe/IMPACT. The appropriation for this item is included in the Other Federal Programs Fund (Contracted Programs Fund) of the 2003-2004 Adopted Budget;

3. 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

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.

B-68 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY FOR FUNDING THE HEAD-START/PUBLIC SCHOOL TRANSITION PROGRAM

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

1. accept a grant award and enter into a contract with the Metro-Dade County Community Action Agency for funding the Head Start/Public School Transition Program in the amount of $115,000 for the grant period of August 1, 2003 through July 31, 2004;

2. 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

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.

C. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

C-1 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY TO SUBMIT A STATEMENT OF INTEREST WITH THE UNITED STATES ATTORNEY AND THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT IN THE MATTER OF: UNITED STATES v. PASQUALE (“PAT”) TORNILLO, JR., CASE NO. 03-20693-Cr-JORDAN

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to submit the “Statement of Interest” to the U.S. Attorney and the United States District Court in the matter of: United States v. Pascal (“Pat”) Tornillo, Jr., Case No. 03-20693-Cr-Jordan.

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

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.

C-3 CONTRACT WITH OUTSIDE FIRMS FOR LEGAL SERVICES REQUIRED BY THE WATER INTRUSION MOLD AND MILDEW ACTION PLAN

BOARD RULES

C-20 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-5D-1.08 - MAINTENANCE OF APPROPRIATE STUDENT BEHAVIOR

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Rule 6Gx13-5D-1.08, Maintenance of Appropriate Student Behavior, and the documents, Code of Student Conduct – Elementary and Code of Student Conduct - Secondary, which is incorporated by reference and is part of this rule, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective October 22, 2003.

C-21 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-6A-1.47, CHARTER SCHOOLS (K-12)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Rule 6Gx13-6A-1.47, Charter Schools (K-12), and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective October 22, 2003.

C-22 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-5D-1.021, SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICES PROGRAM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Rule 6Gx13-5D-1.021, School Health Services Program, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective October 22, 2003.

C-23 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULES: FINAL READING

6Gx13-6A-1.02, ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL CALENDAR 2003-2004

6Gx13-6C-1.02, ADULT/VOCATIONAL EDUCATION SCHOOL CALENDAR 2003-2004

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

1. adopt amended Board Rule 6Gx13-6A-1.02, Elementary and Secondary School Calendar;

2. adopt amended Board Rule 6Gx13-6C-1.02, Adult/Vocational Education School Calendar; and authorize the Superintendent to file the rules with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective August 5, 2004.

C-24 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULES: FINAL READING

6Gx13-4A-1.32, DISCRIMINATION/HARASSMENT: COMPLAINT PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES;

6Gx13-5D-1.10, DISCRIMINATION/HARASSMENT: COMPLAINT PROCEDURES FOR STUDENTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Rule 6Gx13-4A-1.32, Discrimination/Harassment: Complaint Procedures for Employees, and 6Gx13-5D-1.10, Discrimination/Harassment Complaint Procedures for Students, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rules with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida be effective October 22, 2003.

C-25 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-4A-1.18, ASSIGNMENT -- MEMBERS OF SAME FAMILY

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 6Gx13-4A-1.18, Assignment – Members of Same Family.

C-26 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-2C-1.14, OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS

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-1.14, Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

C-27 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-4A-1.212, CONFLICT OF INTEREST

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Rule 6Gx13-4A-1.212, Conflict of Interest, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective October 22, 2003.

C-28 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-8C-1.23, SCHOOL BOARD COMMITTEE STRUCTURE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Rule 6Gx13-8C-1.23, School Board Committee Structure, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective October 22, 2003.

C-29 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL 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 to Employ, and the documents, Procedures for the Selection of Construction Management Services, which is incorporated by reference and is a part of this rule.

C-30 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-3C-1.10, PURCHASE APPROVAL

D. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

D-1 NEW BUSINESS: BOARD MEMBERS

D-2 STRATEGIES FOR CREATING A HEALTHY SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT: NUTRITION & PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. KROP: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to report to the Board, no later than December 2003, suggested strategies, initiatives and actions necessary to create a healthier school environment in the areas of nutrition and physical activity.

D-3 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 03-48 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENDORSING NOVEMBER 16-22, 2003, AS AMERICAN EDUCATION WEEK, TO BE OBSERVED IN ALL OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY’S PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. KAPLAN: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 03-48 of the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorsing November 16-22, 2003 as American Education Week, to be observed in all of Miami –Dade County’s public schools.

D-4 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA ENDORSE THE FOLLOWING FLORIDA SCHOOL BOARD ASSOCIATION INITIATIVES: PRINCIPAL FOR THE DAY, TAKE YOUR LEGISLATOR TO SCHOOL DAY AND RALLY IN TALLY

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

1) share the district’s experiences with FSBA on Principal for a Day;

2) endorse the following events: Take Your Legislature to School Day (January 26-30, 2004) and Rally in Tally (April 14, 2004); and

3) request the Superintendent to designate a primary contact person for these initiatives and forward their name and contact information to the FSBA office

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

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. 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 the Miami-Dade Schools Police Department.

D-6 ANTI-NEPOTISM RULE

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. BOLAÑOS: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to draft an amendment to Board Rule 6Gx13-4A-1.18, Assignment – Members of Same Family, banning the direct supervision of close relatives in accordance with recommendation of the Miami-Dade County Grand Jury filed on August 7, 2003.

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

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. BOLAÑOS: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to present a detailed written report at its October 22, 2003 meeting on the selection of MIA Consultants for Construction Claims Consulting Services, including:

1. Rationale for the Superintendent’s recommendation

2. Selection criteria used for that recommendation

3. Nature of the administrative oversight of the contract

4. Reasons it took almost a year for formal action

5. Detailed list of all construction and procurement reforms to date

D-8 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 03-50 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL FOR ITS 100 YEARS OF PROVIDING QUALITY EDUCATION TO THE STUDENTS OF OUR COMMUNITY

D-9 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO PREPARE A PLAN OF ACTION TO REDUCE NON-SCHOOL SITE BUDGETS TO BE RE-ALLOCATED FOR EMPLOYEES’ SALARIES AND THE CLASSROOM

ACTION PROPOSED BY MRS. HANTMAN: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to prepare a Plan of Action to reduce non-school site budgets up to three percent each year over the next five years for re-allocation for employees’ salaries and the classroom to be brought back at the
November 19, 2003 Board meeting.

D-10 DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY OF BACKGROUND CHECKS ON SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS

D-11 PUBLIC HEARING

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. BOLAÑOS: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Board Attorney to amend appropriate board rules to allow for a time certain start of 6:30 PM for the monthly public hearing.

D-12 ENHANCING PUBLIC AWARENESS OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. 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 portal project, the Superintendent will determine what constitutes a “major renovation.”

D-13 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 03-49 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE KIWANIS CLUB OF LITTLE HAVANA FOR ITS BACK-TO-SCHOOL PROJECT – PROVIDING BOOK BAGS AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO STUDENTS AT SEVERAL OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY’S PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. BOLAÑOS: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 03-49 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Kiwanis Club of Little Havana for its back-to-school project – providing book bags and book supplies to students.

E. BUSINESS

E-1 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE CENTURY HOMEBUILDERS APPLICATION, LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF S.W. 122 AVENUE AND S.W. 126 STREET, PROVIDING FOR A MONETARY DONATION IN ADDITION TO EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES AS ALLOWED FOR UNDER THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a Declaration of Restrictions in connection with the Century Homebuilders application, located at the southeast corner of S.W. 122 Avenue and S.W. 126 Street, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $50,000.

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

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-3 AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH SHOMA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PRIMARY LEARNING CENTER (PLC “E”) AS A CONTRIBUTION IN-LIEU-OF EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to negotiate and execute an Agreement with Shoma Development Corporation for the construction of a Primary Learning Center (PLC “E”) under the terms and conditions set forth above, and including:

1. establish a revised contribution in-lieu-of impact fee credit to Shoma, based on a value for PLC “E” at $1,800,000 (from $1,500,000), plus the fair market value of the land ($563,000), for a total in impact fee credits of $2,063,000;

2. reimburse Shoma in the amount of $300,000, representing the difference between the original PLC contribution in-lieu-of impact fee value ($1,500,000) and the current established value ($1,800,000);

3. reimburse Shoma for additional school impact fees collected by the County through the issuance of residential building permits, in an amount estimated at $24,000;

4. reimburse Shoma for District-approved changes that will increase the construction cost of PLC “E” by an estimated $46,000 to $65,000; and

5. authorize the Superintendent to amend the Five-Year Capital Work Program, if necessary, to provide sufficient funding for the stipulated capital improvements.

E-4 RENEWAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA GRAND OPERA, INC., FOR USE OF A PARKING LOT LOCATED AT 1411 N.E. 2 AVENUE FOR DISTRICT STAFF AND VISITORS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the renewal of the lease agreement with the Florida Opera, Inc., for use of a parking lot located at 1411 N.E. 2 Avenue, at an annual rate of $32,193.72. The term of the renewal option period will commence January 1, 2004 and will end December 31, 2004. All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement will remain unchanged.

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

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 178 Street Associates, L.L.C., and 212 Middle Neck, L.L.C., as Tenants in Common, for 2,622 square feet of office space at the 4770 Biscayne Boulevard Building for use by the Office of the Inspector General, at an annual rental rate of $47,196 for the first year of the five year term, and substantially in conformance with the terms and conditions set forth above; and

2) cancel the lease agreement with Biscayne Management Corporation for the 1444 Building.

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

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., 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-7 NEW PROTOTYPE FACILITIES LISTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve and adopt the proposed Prototype Facilities Lists to be utilized for future facilities.

E-8 APPROVAL OF AN EXECUTED PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT TO ACQUIRE +.77 ACRES OF VACANT LAND REPRESENTING A PORTION OF A PROPOSED ASSEMBLAGE OF PROPERTIES LOCATED AT THEORETICAL N.E. 210 STREET AND WEST DIXIE HIGHWAY, MIAMI, FLORIDA, FOR STATE SCHOOL “D”

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

E-13 SCHOOL BOARD NOTIFICATION AND CONCURRENCE OF DISTRICT STAFF ACTION IN THE PAYMENT OF REAL ESTATE TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS FOR PRIMARY LEARNING CENTER “T”

E-14 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A NON-EXCLUSIVE USE AGREEMENT WITH THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY FOR THE USE OF BASEBALL FACILITIES FOR MIAMI PALMETTO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

CONSTRUCTION

E-24 AUTHORITY TO AMEND THE CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION BUDGET

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

1) adjust the capital budget as detailed above, and in the event there are, at the time of transfer, insufficient available funds in a structure from which to transfer the indicated amount, the difference will be provided from contingencies, reserves or other accounts; and

2) make the changes to the five-year facilities work program resulting from these budget adjustments.

E-25 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A0528CM
ADDITIONS, REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS
NARANJA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
13990 SW 264 Street, Naranja, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A0528CM, Additions, Remodeling and Renovations, Naranja Elementary School for a time extension of 24 days.

E-26 CHANGE ORDER NO. 5
PROJECT NO. A0530
ADDITIONS, REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS
MIAMI LAKES MIDDLE SCHOOL
6425 Miami Lakeway North, Miami Lakes, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 5 on Project No. A0530, Additions, Remodeling and Renovations, Miami Lakes Middle School for an additional cost of $67,395 and approve a time extension of 45 days.

E-27 CHANGE ORDER NO. 3
PROJECT NO. A0555
ADDITIONS AND RENOVATIONS
NORTH HIALEAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
4251 East 5 Avenue, Hialeah, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 3 on Project No. A0555, Additions and Renovations, North Hialeah Elementary School for an additional cost of $42,247.

E-28 CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. A0592C
EMERGENCY STAND-BY GENERATOR
MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS
12525 NW 28 Avenue, Opa-locka, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A0592C, Emergency Stand-by Generator, Maintenance and Operations for an additional cost of $30,276 and approve a time extension of 62 days.

E-29 CHANGE ORDER NO. 6
PROJECT NO. A0702
NEW PROTOTYPICAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
EUGENIA B. THOMAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
NW 114 Avenue and NW 58 Street, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Change Order No. 6 on Project No. A0702, New Prototypical Elementary School, Eugenia B. Thomas Elementary School for a time extension of 90 days.

E-30 CHANGE ORDER NO. 3
PROJECT NO. A0712
DESIGN BUILD
S/S "BB1" @ PALM SPRINGS MIDDLE SITE
1025 West 56 Street, Hialeah, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 3 on Project No. A0712, Design Build, S/S "BB1" @ Palm Springs Middle Site for an additional cost of $73,357 and approve a time extension of 16 days.

E-31 CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. A0713
DESIGN-BUILD
S/S "LL1" @ HORACE MANN MIDDLE SITE
8950 NW 2 Avenue, El Portal, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A0713, Design-Build, S/S "LL1" @ Horace Mann Middle Site for an additional cost of $23,609.

E-32 CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. A0723A0723A
REMODELING AND RENOVATION
S/S "FF1" @ BROWNSVILLE MIDDLE SITE
4899 NW 24 Avenue, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A0723A0723A, Remodeling and Renovation, S/S "FF1" @ Brownsville Middle Site for an additional cost of $94,928 and a time extension of 126 days.

E-33 CHANGE ORDER NO. 3
PROJECT NO. A0741
DESIGN-BUILD-NEW CONSTRUCTION
S/S "GGG" @ HIALEAH SENIOR HIGH SITE
251 EAST 47 STREET, HIALEAH, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 3 on Project No. A0741, Design-Build-New Construction, S/S "GGG" @ Hialeah Senior High Site for an additional cost of $29,719 and approve a time extension of 88 days.

E-34 CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. A0741A
REMODELING OF MEDIA CENTER
HIALEAH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
251 East 47 Street, Hialeah, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A0741A, Remodeling Of Media Center, Hialeah Senior High School for an additional cost and credit of $14,770 and approve a time extension of 227 days.

E-35 CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
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. 2 on Project No. A0750B, New Construction - Media Center, Lorah Park Elementary School for an additional cost of $139,394 and a time extension of 24 days.

E-36 CHANGE ORDER NO. 4
PROJECT NO. A0759
NEW PROTOTYPICAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BOB GRAHAM EDUCATION CENTER
15901 NW 79 Avenue, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Change Order No. 4 on Project No. A0759, New Prototypical Elementary School, Bob Graham Education Center for a decrease of $6,634.

E-37 CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. A0775CMD
WINDOW REPLACEMENT
NORTH BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
4100 Prairie Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A0775CMD, Window Replacement, North Beach Elementary School for a credit of $95 and a time extension of 30 days.

E-38 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A0793A
DESIGN-BUILD - SAFETY-TO-LIFE PROJECT
GEORGE T. BAKER AVIATION
3275 NW 42 Avenue, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A0793A, Design-Build - Safety-to-Life Project, George T. Baker Aviation for an additional cost of $3,845 and approve a time extension of 38 days.

E-39 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. LV999960
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM REPLACEMENTS
CAMPBELL DRIVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
15790 SW 307 Street, Leisure City, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 2 on Project No. LV999960, Fire Alarm System Replacements, Campbell Drive Elementary School for an additional cost of $15,834.

E-40 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. LV999964
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM UPGRADE/REPLACEMENT
CORPORATE ACADEMY NORTH
3001 NW 2 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 1 on Project No. LV999964, Fire Alarm System Upgrade/Replacement, Corporate Academy North for an additional cost of $12,594.

E-41 COMMISSIONING OF SANTOS/RAIMUNDEZ ARCHITECTS, P.A., AS DESIGN CRITERIA PROFESSIONAL (DCP) FOR THE PROTOTYPE ADDITION PROJECTS AT MIAMI KILLIAN SENIOR HIGH AND SOUTHWEST MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS, PROJECT NO. A0855 AND A0854

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of Santos/Raimundez Architects, P.A., as Design Criteria Professions (DCP) for the prototype addition projects at Miami Killian Senior High (Project No. A0855) and Southwest Miami Senior High (Project No. A0854) schools, under the terms and conditions listed above.

E-42 AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH REYNOLDS, SMITH AND HILLS, INC., TO TRANSFER DESIGN CRITERIA PROFESSIONAL (DCP) SERVICES FROM THE PREVIOUSLY PROPOSED K-8 CONVERSION AT L.C. EVANS ELEMENTARY TO THE K-8 CONVERSION AT EUGENIA B. THOMAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. A0851

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve an amendment to the agreement with Reynolds, Smith and Hills, Inc., to transfer Design Criteria Professional (DCP) services from the previously proposed K-8 conversion at L.C. Evans Elementary school, Project No. A0851, under the above terms and conditions.

E-44 AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH J. BONFILL & ASSOCIATES, INC. AND PRECISION ENGINEERING & SURVEYING, INC. TO EXTEND LAND SURVEY SERVICES

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

1) extend the existing agreements, due to expire on November 15, 2003 with J. Bonfill & associates, Inc. and Precision Engineering & Surveying, Inc., for an additional four (4) month period. All items of the contract would remain the same as in the original agreement; and

2) authorize the Superintendent to provide written notification on of this action to J. Bonfill & Associates, Inc., and Precision Engineering & Surveying, Inc.

E-45 AUTHORIZATION TO EXERCISE THE SECOND YEAR OPTION OF THE AGREEMENT WITH ARCHITEKNICS ARCHITECTS & PLANNERS, CORZO CASTELLA CARBALLO THOMPSON SALMAN, P.A., LANDERA ASSOCIATES, P.A., LIVS ASSOCIATES, AND POST BUCKLEY SCHUH & JERNIGAN, TO PROVIDE ARCHITECTURAL /ENGINEERING PROJECTS CONSULTANT (A/EPC) SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to exercise the second year option of the agreement with Architeknics Architects & Planners, Corzo Castella Carballo Thompson Salman, P.A., Landera Associates, P.A., LIVS Associates, and Post Buckley Schuh & Jernigan, to provide Architectural/Engineering Projects Consultant (A/EPC) Services for miscellaneous projects with an estimated construction cost of up to $500,000 each under the same terms and conditions.

E-46 AUTHORIZATION TO EXERCISE THE SECOND YEAR OPTION OF THE AGREEMENTS WITH KALEX CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT, INC. STOBS BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, TURNER CONSTRUCTION CO., AND ZURQUI CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC., TO PERFORM CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (CM) AT-RISK SERVICES FOR MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS WITH AN ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COST OF UP TO $500,000 EACH

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to exercise the second year option of the agreements with Kalex Construction & Development, Inc., Stobs Brothers Construction Company, Turner Construction Company, and Zurqui Construction Services, Inc., to perform Construction Management (CM) At-Risk Services for miscellaneous projects with an estimated construction cost of up to $500,000 each, under the same terms and conditions.

E-47 AWARD TO MCM CORP.
PROJECT NO. A0701 (REBID)
DESIGN-BUILD – A NEW K-8 CENTER
STATE SCHOOL “FF” @ KEY BISCAYNE COMMUNITY SCHOOL
150 McIntyre Street, Key Biscayne, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, award Project No. A0701 (Rebid), Design-Build, K-8 Center, State School “FF” at Key Biscayne Community School, on the basis of Base Bid in the amount of $8,176,100 to the low bidder:

MCM Corp.
6201 SW 70^th Street, 2^nd Floor
Miami, Florida 33143

E-48 AWARD TO BETANCOURT CASTELLON ASSOCIATES, INC.
PROJECT NO. A0810
DESIGN-BUILD - ADDITION
CORAL GABLES SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
450 Bird Road, Coral Gables, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida award Project No. A0810, Design-Build Addition, Coral Gables Senior High School on the basis of Base Bid in the amount of $6,858,000 to the low bidder:

Betancourt Castellon Associates, Inc.
7765 SW 8^TH Avenue, suite 200
Miami, Florida 33173

MAINTENANCE

E-50 AWARD TO ADVANCED ROOFING, INC.
PROJECT NO. AK0049
ROOF REPLACEMENT
OJUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
18600 W. Dixie Highway, North Miami Beach Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida award Project No. AK0049, Roof Replacement, Ojus Elementary School, on the basis of Base Bid in the amount of $325,825 to the low bidder:

Advanced Roofing, Inc.
1950 NW 22^nd Street
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33311

E-51 RENEWAL OF CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH
RENAISSANCE BUILDERS & CONSTRUCTORS, INC. (AA)
JOB ORDER CONTRACT (JOC)
DETAILED REPAIRS AND CONSTRUCTION TASKS FOR
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS
NORTH CENTRAL REGION OF THE DISTRICT
(ORIGINAL CONTRACT NO. JOC02NC)
1^ST RENEWAL CONTRACT NO. JOC02NC-A

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent to renew the contractual agreement with Renaissance Builders & Constructors, Inc., Contract No. JOC02NCA, with a maximum value of $2,000,000 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 October 22, 2003, whichever occurs first.

E-52 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A0808A
ROOF REPLACEMENT
MADISON MIDDLE SCHOOL
3400 NW 87 Street, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A0808A, Roof Replacement, Madison Middle School for an additional cost of $129,070 and approve a time extension of 30 days.

E-53 UPDATE ON INDOOR AIR QUALITY ACTION PLAN

F. CHIEF OF STAFF

F-1 PREQUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION

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

1. approve the prequalification or renewal thereof, for contractors as indicated above, and

2. deny the request to increase single project prequalification limit for Tran Construction, Inc.

F-2 AUDITOR GENERAL OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA’S REPORT NO. 2004-036, FOOD AND NUTRITION ACTIVITIES FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD, JULY 1, 2001 THROUGH APRIL 30, 2003, PRESENTED BY THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Auditor General of the State of Florida’s Report No. 2004-036 – Food and Nutrition Activities for Miami-Dade County District School Board, July 1, 2001 through April 30, 2003, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

F-3 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – AUDIT OF THE INTERNAL FUNDS OF SELECTED ACCESS CENTER 3 SCHOOLS, SEPTEMBER 2003, PRESENTED BY THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Internal Audit Report – Audit of the Internal Funds of Selected ACCESS Center 3 Schools, September 2003, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

F-4 EXTERNAL AUDITS OF COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS, PRESENTED BY THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the audit reports of the community-based organizations listed, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

F-11 AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER FACILITIES TO SERVICE POINCIANA PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE PROJECT NO. A0556

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board Of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute an agreement with Miami-Dade County and the execution of relevant conveyance documents for the provision of water and wastewater services for planned improvements to Poinciana Park Elementary school site, Project No. A0556, at an approximate cost not to exceed $114,862.00, which is included in the construction contract.

F-12 AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER FACILITIES TO SERVICE THE PLC “D-1” AT BRENTWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE PROJECT NO. A0785

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board Of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute an agreement with Miami-Dade County and the execution of relevant conveyance documents for the provision of water and wastewater services for planned improvements at the PLC “D-1”” at the Brentwood Elementary school site, Project No.A0785, at an approximate cost not to exceed $87,280.00, which is included in the construction contract.

F-13 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO RECEIVE FUNDS AND DONATIONS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $852,444 FROM SOUTH FLORIDA AFTER-SCHOOL ALL-STARS, INC. (FORMERLY SOUTH FLORIDA INNER-CITY GAMES) FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF STAFF SALARIES, FRINGE BENEFITS, ENRICHMENT MATERIALS, SNACKS AND OTHER MATERIALS AND SERVICES FOR SUMMER CAMP ACTIVITIES AND AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS THROUGH THE MIDDLE SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM, FROM JULY 1, 2003 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2004

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to receive funds and donations, in an amount not to exceed $852,444, from South Florida After-School All-Stars from July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004.

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

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

F-15 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF 2003-2004 SCHOOL PERFORMANCE EXCELLENCE PLANS FOR SCHOOLS DESIGNATED AS SCHOOL PERFORMANCE GRADE “A” - “D” THAT ARE NOT DESIGNATED IN NEED OF IMPROVEMENT UNDER THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT, ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOLS, SPECIALIZED EDUCATION CENTERS, AND ADULT/VOCATIONAL CENTERS, INCLUDING BUDGETS FOR TITLE I - FUNDED SCHOOLS

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

1. approve the 2003-2004 School Performance Excellence Plans for schools designated as School Performance Grade “A” - “D” that are not designated in need of improvement under the No Child Left Behind Act, Alternative Education Schools, Specialized Education Centers, and Adult/Vocational Centers, including budgets for Title I - funded schools; and

2. authorize schools to implement the School Performance Excellence Plans after Board approval and maintain the plans in force until new, modified, or continuing plans have been accepted by the School Board.

F-16 REPORT FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT TO DETERMINE AND RECOMMEND PURSUANT TO THE FLORIDA LAW AND SCHOOL BOARD 6Gx13-3C-1.10 1(G), IF THE PURCHASE FROM A CONTRACT AWARDED BY THE PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD CREATING A PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC SERVICES ANNOUNCEMENTS/ADVERTISING IN THE INTERIOR OF SCHOOL BUSES, IS TO THE ECONOMIC ADVANTAGE OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

F-17 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE RADISSON MART PLAZA HOTEL TO PROVIDE SERVICES RELATED TO THE DISTRICT TEACHER OF THE YEAR RECOGNITION CEREMONY ON JANUARY 27, 2004

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with the Radisson Mart Plaza Hotel to provide services related to the district Teacher of the Year Recognition Ceremony. There will be no cost to the district.

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into contractual agreements with 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.

F-19 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
CLARENCE E. CLEAR, II - CUSTODIAN
C.O.P.E. CENTER NORTH

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 22, 2003, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Clarence E. Clear, II, Custodian, at C.O.P.E. Center North, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

F-20 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
KEVIN E. GRACE - PARAPROFESSIONAL
AMERICAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 22, 2003, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Kevin E. Grace, Paraprofessional, at American Senior High School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

F-21 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
DANIEL J. EPSTEIN - TEACHER
TWIN LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 22, 2003, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Daniel J. Epstein, Teacher at Twin Lakes Elementary School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

F-22 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
DENISE L. FOX – SCHOOL BUS AIDE
SOUTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 22, 2003, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Denise L. Fox, Bus Aide, at South Transportation Center, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

F-23 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
MARY N. PEAK – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 22, 2003, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Mary N. Peak, School Bus Driver, at North Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

F-24 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
CORETTA L. BELTON – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
JOHN SCHEE TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 22, 2003, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Coretta L. Belton, School Bus Driver, at John Schee Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

F-25 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
VICKIE TORRENCE – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTHEAST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 22, 2003, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Vickie Torrence, School Bus Driver, at Northeast Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

F-26 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
PATTY M. NANCE – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
SOUTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 22, 2003, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Patty M. Nance, School Bus Driver, at South Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

F-27 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
WENDY C. WADLEY - PARAPROFESSIONAL
ROBERT RENICK EDUCATIONAL CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 22, 2003, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Wendy C. Wadley, Paraprofessional, at Robert Renick Educational Center, for 30 workdays without pay.

F-28 TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT OF INSTRUCTIONAL EMPLOYEE FOR FAILURE TO CORRECT NOTED PERFORMANCE DEFICIENCIES DURING THE 90-CALENDAR DAY PERFORMANCE PROBATIONARY PERIOD

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, terminate the employment contract of the above-referenced instructional employee, effective October 22, 2003, at the close of the workday, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

F-29 ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION OF FUNDS AND IN-KIND SERVICES FROM COMCAST CABLE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami, Dade County, Fla. accept the donation of $25,000 from Comcast, through The Education Fund, for Carol City Elementary in support of Comcast Cares Day on October 4, 2003 in Miami-Dade County, Florida.

F-30 COST ANALYSIS AND REPORT ON CELEBRATION IN HONOR OF THE 150^TH ANNIVERSARY OF JOSÉ MARTÍ’S BIRTHDAY

G. FINANCIAL AFFAIRS

G-1 RESOLUTION NO. 1, 2003-04 GENERAL FUND BUDGET REVIEW

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

a. Adopt Resolution No. 1, 2003-04 General Fund Budget Review, increasing revenues, appropriations and reserves by $8,000,000; and

b. Adopt the Summary of Revenues and Appropriations and the Summary of Appropriations by Function.

G-2 RESOLUTION NO. 1, 2003-04 CAPITAL OUTLAY FUNDS BUDGET

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

1. Approve Resolution No. 1, 2003-04 Capital Outlay Funds Budget, (a) recognizing new revenues, (b) amending appropriations, and (c) documenting changes in object codes, as described above and summarized on page 4; and

2. Authorize changes to the Five-Year Facilities Work Program which result from Resolution No. 1, 2003-04 Capital Outlay Funds Budget.

G-16 APPROVAL OF ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR 2002-2003 AND FLORIDA EDUCATION FINANCE PROGRAM COST REPORT FOR 2002-2003

G-17 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR JULY AND AUGUST 2003

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

G-18 EXTENSION OF CONTRACT TO PERFORM ACCOUNTING RELATED ACTIVITIES IN RELATION TO THE COMPLETION AND RELEASE OF THE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT AND THE COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR-ENDED JUNE 30, 2003

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to extend the contract, at an hourly rate of $120 for a total amount not to exceed $30,720, with Mr. Stanley Corces to perform accounting duties related to the completion of the AFR and CAFR for the fiscal year-ended June 30, 2003.

The appropriation for this item is included in the General Fund of the 2003-2004 Adopted Budget under Fund 0100, Object 5310, Location 9151, Program 7600, Function 7500.

Fund Source	0100 - General
M/WBE Eligibility	None

Fund Source	0100 - General
M/WBE Eligibility	Female - $12,429.80

Fund Source	0100 - General
M/WBE Eligibility	Hispanic Male - No Dollar Amount

P.O. DATE	P.O. NO.	VENDOR	AMOUNT
08/29/03	G02092266	HOMESTEAD TIRE & AUTO SERVICE 406 WASHINGTON AVENUE HOMESTEAD, FL 33030	$50,000

P.O. DATE	P.O. NO.	VENDOR	AMOUNT
09/19/03	B00496385 B00496442	RESPECT OF FLORIDA 2475 APALACHEE PARKWAYSUITE 205 TALLAHASSEE, FL 32301-4946	$37,554