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OFFICIAL AGENDA

JANUARY 14, 2004 REGULAR BOARD MEETING 1:00 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING 6:30 P.M.

 

PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK TO AN AGENDA ITEM listed for this meeting and/or the PUBLIC HEARING, to be conducted AT APPROXIMATELY 6:30 P.M., 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, JANUARY 12, 2004.

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.

Speakers List / Supplemental List will generally be posted on Tuesday PM or Wednesday AM prior to the meeting.

1:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION

SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: December 5, 2003

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: December 10 and 19, 2003

AGENDA ITEMS RESERVED FOR CONSIDERATION

6:30 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING (Approximately)

A. SUPERINTENDENT’S PRIORITY ITEMS

A-1 NEW BUSINESS AND REPORTS

A-2 RATIFICATION OF LABOR CONTRACT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE FLORIDA STATE LODGE, FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, ratify the proposed one year collective bargaining agreement with the Florida State Lodge, Fraternal Order of Police, effective July 1, 2003 through June30, 2004.

A-3 AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 060-DD10 – EXECUTIVE SEARCH FIRM FOR SELECTION OF A SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Request For Proposals No. 060-DD10 – EXECUTIVE SEARCH FIRM FOR SELECTION OF A SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS, to establish a contract, to engage the services of a professional executive search firm to conduct a national search to identify and screen potential candidates for the position of Superintendent of Schools, effective January 14, 2004, as follows:

1. KORN/FERRY INTERNATIONAL
200 SOUTH BISCAYNE BOULEVARD SUITE 4450
MIAMI, FL 33131
OWNER: BONNIE CRABTREE, MANAGING DIRECTOR

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $101,000 (excluding candidate travel-related expenses).

(1) JOINT MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) MODIFYING PROVISIONS OF THE LABOR CONTRACTS BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (M‑DCPS), DADE COUNTY SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS’ ASSOCIATION (DCSAA), AND DADE COUNTY SCHOOL MAINTENANCE EMPLOYEE COMMITTEE (DCSMEC) RELATING TO STAFFING TO SUPPORT DEFERRED MAINTENANCE PROGRAM ADOPTED BY THE BOARD

(2) ESTABLISHMENT AND CLASSIFICATION OF THE DCSAA POSITION OF PROJECT COORDINATOR

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

1) proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) modifying provisions of the M-DCPS/DCSAA/DCSMEC labor contracts to facilitate the implementation of the deferred maintenance program.

2) establishment and classification of the DCSAA position of Project Coordinator.

A-5 STATUS REPORT BY UNICCO

A-6 PROPOSAL FOR REORGANIZATION OF MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT

A-8 STATUS REPORT ON RELEASE OF P.E.CO. FUNDS FROM THE MIAMI-DADE LAND ACQUISITION AND FACILITIES MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS ADVISORY BOARD

A-9 COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2003 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2003 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida.

A-10 REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL FEES OF $31,500 FOR THE EXTERNAL INDEPENDENT AUDITING FIRM OF ERNST & YOUNG, LLP TO PERFORM OUT-OF-SCOPE AUDIT PROCEDURES RELATED TO CONSTRUCTION IN PROGRESS BEGINNING BALANCES AND OTHER RELATED CAPITAL ASSET ACCOUNTS

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

1. authorize payment to Ernst & Young, LLP, for out-of-scope audit procedures related to construction in progress beginning balances and other related capital asset accounts in an amount not-to-exceed $31,500;

2. direct the Superintendent to increase appropriations up to $31,500 from the Board’s contingency.

B. EDUCATION

B-1 RECEIVE THE 2004 STATUS REPORT ON INCREASING THE GRADUATION RATE AND DECREASING THE DROPOUT RATE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to receive the 2004 Status Report on Increasing the Graduation Rate and Decreasing the Dropout Rate.

B-2 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE EIGHTH AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE DORAL ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF THE DORAL ACADEMY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the eighth amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with The Doral Academy, Inc., on behalf of The Doral Academy, to reduce the grade levels from kindergarten through eight to kindergarten through five for the remainder of the 2003-2004 school year.

B-3 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE RENEWAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE DORAL ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF THE DORAL ACADEMY

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

1. the renewal of the charter school contractual agreement with The Doral Academy, Inc., on behalf of The Doral Academy, for a term of 15 years, beginning 2004-2005 through the 2018-2019 school year; and

2. an increase in the charter school enrollment capacity from a minimum of 2,025 to a maximum of 2,200 students.

B-4 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL RENEWAL CONTRACT WITH MATER ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF MATER ACADEMY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the first amendment to the charter school renewal contract with Mater Academy, Inc., on behalf of Mater Academy, to reduce the grade levels from kindergarten through eight to kindergarten through five for the remainder of the 2003-2004 school year and throughout the term of the contract which ends on June 30, 2018.

B-5 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MATER ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF MATER ACADEMY CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the first amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with Mater Academy, Inc., on behalf of Mater Academy Charter Middle School, to increase the enrollment capacity from a minimum of 800 to a maximum of 1,300 students for the remainder of the 2003-2004 school year and throughout the term of the contract, which ends on June 30, 2013.

B-6 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH PINECREST ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF PINECREST PREPARATORY ACADEMY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the third amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with Pinecrest Academy, Inc., on behalf of Pinecrest Preparatory Academy, to reduce the grade levels from kindergarten through eight to kindergarten through five for the remainder of the 2003-2004 school year and throughout the term of the contract, which ends on June 30, 2005.

B-7 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE CHARTER SCHOOL AUTHORITY ON BEHALF OF MIAMI SHORES CHARTER MIDDLE/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: Recognizing that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, has previously approved the charter school application, it is recommended that the Board grant approval of the charter school contractual agreement with Miami Shores Village Charter School Authority on behalf of Miami Shores Charter Middle/Senior High School, for a term of fifteen years, commencing with the 2005-2006 school year and ending on June 30, 2020.

B-8 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR THE MIAMI CHARTER INITIATIVE, INC., ON BEHALF OF SUNSET ACADEMY AND AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A TERM OF FIVE YEARS

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

1. approve the application for The Miami Charter Initiative, Inc., on behalf of Sunset Academy; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to negotiate a charter school contractual agreement for a term of five years, commencing with the 2005-2006 school year through the conclusion of the 2009-2010 school year, which reflects the contents of the application as approved by the School Board.

B-9 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE RENEWAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH RYDER SYSTEM CHARTER SCHOOL, INC., ON BEHALF OF RYDER ELEMENTARY CHARTER SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the renewal of the charter school contractual agreement with Ryder System Charter School, Inc., on behalf of Ryder Elementary Charter School, for a term of 15 years, beginning with the 2004-2005 school year through the 2018-2019 school year.

B-10 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CHARTER SCHOOL ACCOUNTABILITY CENTER AT FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY, TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF AN EVALUATION PLAN

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

1. authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with the Charter School Accountability Center at Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida, in the amount of $25,000, from January 15, 2004 to February 20, 2004, to provide and implement an evaluation plan to assess the effectiveness of the Public School Choice Tool Kit under the Voluntary Public School Choice Mentor Project; and

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

The appropriation for this item is included in the Other Federal Programs (Contracted Programs Fund) of the 2003-2004 Adopted Budget. No local funds are required.

B-11 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE SCHOOL BOARD OF PUTNAM COUNTY ON BEHALF OF THE NORTH EAST FLORIDA EDUCATIONAL CONSORTIUM (NEFEC) REGION II TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND SERVICES TO TITLE I ADMINISTRATION AND SELECTED TITLE I SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with the School Board of Putnam County on behalf of the North East Florida Educational Consortium (NEFEC) Region II Technical Assistance Center to provide technical support and services to Title I Administration, in an amount not to exceed $15,000, from January 15, 2004 through June 30, 2004. The appropriation for this item is included in the Other Federal Programs Fund (Contracted Program Fund) of the Title I budget.

B-22 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into cooperative agreement with Miami Children’s Hospital, Department of Psychiatry Program to provide educational and related services for school-age psychiatric in-patients, effective January 22, 2004 through June 30, 2004.

The appropriation for this item is included in the General Fund of the 2003-2004 Adopted Budget. No exchange of funds is required for this program.

B-23 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS TO LEASE THE DENTAL FACILITY AT LINDSEY HOPKINS TECHNICAL EDUCATION CENTER TO THE DADE COUNTY DENTAL RESEARCH COMMITTEE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into negotiations to lease the dental facility at Lindsey Hopkins Technical Education Center to the Dade County Dental Research Committee.

B-24 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY FAMILY HEALTH CENTER, INC., TO PROVIDE ON-SITE COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH-CARE SERVICES TO STUDENTS WHO ATTEND COPE CENTER NORTH, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $90,000

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

1. enter into a contractual agreement with Economic Opportunity Family Health Center, Inc., to provide on-site comprehensive health-care services to teen parents and their babies/toddlers, at COPE Center North, in an amount not to exceed $90,000, effective January 15, 2004 through January 16, 2005;

2. extend this contractual agreement up to one additional year, in an amount not to exceed $90,000, contingent upon satisfactory performance, and availability of funds, for the period of January 17, 2005 through January 16, 2006; 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 2004-2005 Adopted Budget.

B-25 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE SOUTHLAND MALL; T/S DEVELOPMENT, LLC; OCWEN FEDERAL BANK; AND THE SOUTHLAND MALL MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION TO HOLD THE FIFTIETH ANNUAL SOUTH FLORIDA REGIONAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIR FROM FEBRUARY 6, 2004 THROUGH FEBRUARY 13, 2004.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a cooperative agreement with the Southland Mall and the Southland Mall Merchants Association for the purpose of holding the South Florida Science and Engineering Fair at the Southland Mall from February 6, 2004 through February 13, 2004. No local funds are required.

EXPULSIONS

B-32 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08
CASE NO: SM-43 (2003-2004) DOB: 06-17-89

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-43 (2003-2004), 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 2003-2004 school year, the 2004 summer session, and the 2004-2005 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.

B-33 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
CASE NO: SM-47 (2003-2004) DOB: 09-07-87

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-47 (2003-2004), 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.

B-34 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 10
CASE NO: SM-48 (2003-2004) DOB: 05-31-86

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-48 (2003-2004), 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.

B-35 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
CASE NO: SM-51 (2003-2004) DOB: 12-30-87

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-51 (2003-2004), 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 2003-2004 school year, the 2004 summer session, and the 2004-2005 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.

B-36 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 07
CASE NO: SM-59 (2003-2004) DOB: 08-09-89

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-59 (2003-2004), 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 2003-2004 school year, the 2004 summer session, and the 2004-2005 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.

B-37 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
CASE NO: SM-61 (2003-2004) DOB: 11-11-86

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-61 (2003-2004), 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.

B-38 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: ADULT
OAVACE CASE NO.: 004AD (03-04) DOB: 05/11/84

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in supplemental material Case No.004AD (03-04), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

GRANTS ADMINISTRATION

B-60 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 ARCHIMEDEAN ACADEMY, INC., AND NORTH DADE COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL, INC.

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

1. accept grant awards from the Florida Department of Education for funding under the Public Charter School Federal Grant Program in the total amount of $400,000 for the grant period of July 24, 2003 through September 30, 2004;

2. enter into separate contractual agreements with: Archimedean Academy, Inc., on behalf of Archimedean Academy, in an amount not to exceed $193,330; and North Dade Community Charter School, Inc., on behalf of North Dade Community Charter School, in an amount not to exceed $193,330;

3. approve acceptance of these grant awards in accordance with Florida Statutes, Section 1002.33, 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 programs; 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-61 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE SECONDARY MATHEMATICS COACH MODEL GRANT 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 under the Secondary Mathematics Coach Model Grant Program in the amount of $300,000 for the grant period effective October 30, 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-75 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT A DONATION OF $28,275 FROM AVOCADO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION (PTA) FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF TWO COVERED EXTENSIONS OVER EXISTING WALKWAYS AT AVOCADO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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

1. accept the donation of $28,275 from Avocado Elementary School PTA for the construction of two covered extensions over walkways at the school; and

2. approve the allocation of $6,000 from the Department of Safety and amend the five-year work program toinclude this project.

C. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

C-1 PROVISION OF DEFENSE COUNSEL TO SCHOOL POLICE OFFICE DANIEL RIVERA IN THE CASE OF BURNSIDE v. THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA and DANIEL RIVERA, U.S. DISTRICT COURT CASE NO. 03-22982-CIV-KING

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board Attorney to provide for the defense of Schools Police Office Daniel Rivera in the case of Burnside v. The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida and Daniel Rivera, U.S. District Court Case No. 03-22982-Civ-King.

C-2 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZE SALARY ADJUSTMENTS FOR ATTORNEYS IN THE BOARD ATTORNEY’S OFFICE

BOARD RULES

C-20 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-4A-1.18, ASSIGNMENT -- MEMBERS OF SAME FAMILY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Rule 6Gx13-4A-1.18, Assignment -- Members of Same Family, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective January 14, 2004.

C-21 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULES: INITIAL READING

6Gx13-3D-1.021, INTERNAL FUNDS--SPECIFIC PROCEDURES

6Gx13-5C-1.061, MANAGEMENT OF FUNDS – INTERNAL ACCOUNTS

PROPOSED REPEAL OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE 6Gx13-3D-1.06, SCHOOL ACTIVITIES FUNDS – SPECIFIC PROCEDURES

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:

1) amend School Board Rules, 6Gx13-3D-1.021, Internal Funds - Specific Procedures and 6Gx13-5C-1.061, Management of Funds – Internal Accounts;

2) repeal School Board Rule 6Gx13-3D-1.06, School Activities Funds - Specific Procedures and the documents Manual of Internal Accounting for Elementary Schools and Manual of Internal Accounting for Secondary Schools, which are incorporated by reference and a part of these rules; and

3) promulgate the new document, Manual of Internal Fund Accounting for Elementary and Secondary Schools, to be incorporated by reference and to be made part of these rules.

C-22 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-6A-1.331, PROCEDURES FOR PROVIDING SPECIAL EDUCATION FOR EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS

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

1. adopt amended Board Rule 6Gx13-6A-1.331, Procedures for Providing Special Education for Exceptional Students, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective January 14, 2004; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to submit the document, Special Programs and Procedures for Exceptional Students, Effective Dates: 2000-2001 through 2003-2004 to the Florida Department of Education.

D. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

D-1 NEW BUSINESS: BOARD MEMBERS

D-2 COUNTYWIDE STUDENT POLITICAL FORUM

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. KROP: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to support activities associated with the Countywide Student Political Forum to be held on February 24, 2004.

D-3 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA DETERMINE THE POLICY FOR BOARD MEMBERS, WHEN NOT PHYSICALLY PRESENT, PARTICIPATING AND VOTING AT OFFICIAL MEETINGS AND RATIFY PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION

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

1) Direct the Board Attorney to initiate Rulemaking to either

a) prohibit participation and voting at official meetings by any Board member who is not physically present; or

b) limit participation and voting of physically absent Board members to extraordinary circumstances as determined by a two-thirds vote of the Board members physically present taken at the meeting in question; and

2) Ratify the vote for Chair and Vice Chair taken at the November 18, 2003 Organization meeting.

D-4 REQUEST THE APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION NO. 03-59 FROM THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING DR. HORACIO AGUIRRE, DIRECTOR, DIARIO LAS AMERICAS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 03-59 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Dr. Horacio Aguirre, Director, Diario Las Americas, for his life-long contributions to our world community.

D-5 RECOGNITION OF JOSE MARTI, CUBAN PATRIOT AND STATESMAN, AT EMERSON ELEMENTARY

D-6 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO IDENTIFY SELECT NON-SCHOOL SITE LOCATIONS TO TEST “ZERO-BASED” BUDGETING AS A PILOT PROGRAM FOR THE ANNUAL DISTRICT BUDGET REDUCTIONS

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

1) select at least two non-school site locations or operations for a pilot program to implement zero-based budgeting during the formation of the Fiscal Year 2004-05 budget; and

2) provide report of the results of the pilot program by the School Board meeting of June16, 2004.

D-7 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE BOARD ATTORNEY TO TAKE LEGAL STEPS TO PROVIDE FOR TERM LIMITS FOR SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

D-8 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE BOARD ATTORNEY TO PROVIDE ALTERNATE ELECTION METHODS FOR SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS TO INCLUDE AT-LARGE AND SINGLE MEMBER DISTRICT ELECTIONS AND TAKE NECESSARY LEGAL STEPS FOR ADOPTION OF AN ALTERNATE MODEL, IF APPROPRIATE

D-9 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO UTILIZE IDENTIFIED FUNDS IN THE CAPITAL OUTLAY BUDGET TO ACCELERATE DEFERRED MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to utilize identified funds of $27.7 million from the Capital Outlay Budget to Accelerate Deferred Maintenance Programs.

D-10 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 03-61 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE MIAMI CAROL CITY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM, THE CHIEFS, FOR WINNING THE 2003 FOOTBALL CLASS 6A FLORIDA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. INGRAM: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 03-61 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Miami Carol City Senior High School football team, the Chiefs, for winning the 2003 Football Class 6A Florida State Championship.

D-11 RELEASE OF PECO FUNDS BY THE LAND ACQUISITION AND FACILITIES MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS ADVISORY BOARD

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. BOLAÑOS: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, discuss and take action, as appropriate, on the decisions of the Land Acquisition and Facilities Maintenance Operations Advisory Board.

D-12 STATUS REPORT ON PENDING ITEMS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. BOLAÑOS: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive a report from the Superintendent, discuss and take appropriate action on the following items:

1. Principal’s Survey

2. Classroom Size Reduction Plan

3. AIP Paperwork Reduction

D-13 BUSINESS GUIDELINES

D-14 EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT CAMPAIGN

D-15 RECOGNITION OF JOSE MARTI, CUBAN PATRIOT AND STATESMAN

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. BOLAÑOS: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, pay tribute to Jose Marti on the occasion of the 151^st anniversary of his birth and encourages all students, teachers, parents and staff to participate in a community celebration and parade in his honor on Wednesday, January 28^th.

D-16 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 03-60 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE LATIN BUILDERS ASSOCIATION, INC. FOR ITS CONTRIBUTION OF BICYCLES TO THE CHILDREN OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. INGRAM: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 03-60 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Latin Builders Association, Inc. for its contribution of bicycles to the children of Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

D-17 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 04-02 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENDORSING FEBRUARY 2004 AS NATIONAL BLACK HISTORY MONTH TO BE CELEBRATED IN ALL OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY’S PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. INGRAM: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 04-02 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorsing February 2004 as National Black History Month to be celebrated in all of Miami-Dade County’s Public Schools.

D-18 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 04-03 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MR. TONEE BELL FOR BRINGING THE LEGACY TOUR TO MIAMI

E. BUSINESS

E-1 RENEWAL OF JOINT USE AGREEMENT WITH TELEMUNDO NETWORK, INC., FOR USE OF A PARKING LOT LOCATED AT J.W. JOHNSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the renewal of the joint use agreement with Telemundo Network, Inc., for use of a parking lot located at J.W. Johnson Elementary School, for a two-year period commencing April 10, 2004 and ending April 10, 2006. The annual rental rate shall be $26,758.37 for the period of April 10, 2004, through April 9, 2005 and $27,828.70 for the period of April 10, 2005, through April 9, 2006. All other terms and conditions of the joint use agreement will remain unchanged.

E-2 RENEWAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH OMNI PARKING, INC., FOR USE OF THE PAVED PARKING FACILITIES AT FIENBERG/FISHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the renewal of the lease agreement with Omni Parking, Inc., for use of paved parking facilities at Fienberg/Fishser Elementary School, at an annual rental rate of $133,577.88. The term of the renewal option period will commence March 13, 2004, and will end March 12, 2005. All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement will remain unchanged.

E-3 LEASE EXTENSION WITH McCRORY DESIGN ASSOCIATES, LTD., FOR USE OF PARKING SPACES FOR THE DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the extension of the lease agreement with McCrory Design Associates, Ltd., for use of 25 parking spaces for the Design and Architecture Senior High School, at a monthly rental rate of $625 and an annual rental amount not to exceed $7,500, for the period of May 10, 2004 through May 9, 2007. All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement will remain unchanged.

E-4 GRANT OF EASEMENT AGREEMENT IN FAVOR OF THE FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY, AT LAMAR LOUISE CURRY MIDDLE SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 4700 S.W. 157 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute a Grant of Easement Agreement in favor of the Florida Power and Light Company, as described, at Lamar Louise Curry Middle School.

E-5 ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 03-58 AUTHORIZING THE SUPERINTENDENT TO INITIATE EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS TO ACQUIRE +7.6 ACRES LOCATED BETWEEN N.E. 26 AVENUE AND WEST DIXIE HIGHWAY & BETWEEN N.E. 211 TERRACE AND N.E. 209 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA, TO SITUATE STATE SCHOOL “D”

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt Resolution No. 03-58 authorizing the Superintendent or his designee to initiate eminent domain proceedings to acquire + 7.5 acres, as described, representing the final portion of a proposed assemblage of properties located between N.E. 26 Avenue and West Dixie highway & between N.E. 211 Terrace and N.E. 209 Street, Miami, Florida, to situate State School “D”, pursuant to the recommendation of the School Site Planning and Construction Committee.

E-6 DEDICATION OF BOARD-OWNED LAND TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY ADJACENT TO LAMAR LOUISE CURRY MIDDLE SCHOOL (STATE SCHOOL “VV1”), LOCATED AT 4700 S.W. 157 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute the necessary documents to dedicate Board-owned land to Miami-Dade County for right-of-way adjacent to Lamar Louise Curry Middle School, as described.

E-7 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 03-123 JOSE MILTON TRUST LOCATED AT 18255 N.W. 68 AVENUE, 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. 03-123, Jose Milton Trust located at 18255 N.W. 68 Avenue, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $90,000.

E-8 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A MONETARY DONATION IN ADDITION TO EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES AS ALLOWED FOR UNDER THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH GABLES MARQUIS CONDOMINIUMS, LOCATED AT 3232 CORAL WAY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $6,400, in connection with Gables Marquis Condominiums.

E-9 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A MONETARY DONATION IN ADDITION TO EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES AS ALLOWED FOR UNDER THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 03-238, FARO INVESTMENT, INC., LOCATED WEST OF S.W. 147 AVENUE AND SOUTH OF S.W. 34 STREET

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $2,400, in connection with Miami-Dade County Application No. 03-238, Faro Investment, Inc., located west of S.W. 147 Avenue and south of S.W. 34 Street.

E-10 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 03-209 PALMA FAMILY TRUST, LOCATED SOUTH OF S.W. 208 STREET AND WEST OF S.W. 132 AVENUE, 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. 03-209, Palma Family Trust, et al, located south of S.W. 208 Street and west of S.W. 132 Avenue, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $8,400.

E-11 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 03-162 F.V. CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION, LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF S.W. 280 STREET AND S.W. 132 AVENUE, 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. 03-162, F.V. Construction, Corporation, located at the southwest corner of S.W. 280 Street and S.W. 132 Avenue, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $15,600.

E12 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR THE COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT OF A BOARD-OWNED PARKING FACILITY LOCATED AT 1302 N.E. 2 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to issue a Request for Proposal for the commercial development of a Board-Owned parking facility located at 1302 N.E. 2 Avenue, Miami, Florida, with the results of the RFP, along with a recommendation for further action, to be brought to the Board at a future Board meeting for comment and direction.

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 amounts; and

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

E-25 COMMISSIONING OF THE ARCHITECTURAL PARTNERSHIP, INC., AS DESIGN CRITERIA PROFESSIONAL (DCP) FOR A NEW PROTOTYPE MIDDLE SCHOOL (STATE SCHOOL “NN-1”), PROJECT NO. A0726

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission The Architectural Partnership, Inc., as Design Criteria Professional (DCP) for a new prototype middle school (State School “NN-1”) Project No. A0726, with an estimated total construction cost of $15,794,872, under the following terms and conditions:

1) a lump sum basic services fee of $420,000, which represents approximately 2.65% of the total construction cost;

2) the following not-to-exceed fees were also negotiated: a) $20,000 for a traffic engineering consultant; and b) $10,000 for a food services consultant;

3) an additional lump sum fee of $15,000 for layout and coordination of all furniture, fixture and equipment;

4) at the Board’s option, the DCP will provide the following services during construction: a) up to 124 site visits at a fee of $250/visit; b) a full-time on-site representative, as needed by the Board, at a not-to-exceed rate of $8,500/month; and c) threshold inspections at a not-to-exceed fee of $85,000;

5) the Board shall reimburse the DCP for the cost of reproducing Board requested contract documents;

6) the multiplier for hourly compensation is limited to 2.45 for extra work and the principals’ rate is set at $110/hour;

7) a fee of $5,000 for future re-use of this prototype design; and

8) the DCP shall maintain no less than a $1.0 million professional liability insurance policy with a maximum deductible of $25,000.

E-26 AUTHORIZATION TO EXERCISE THE SECOND YEAR OPTION OF THE AGREEMENT WITH JASCO CONSTRUCTION, INC., TO PERFORM CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (CM) AT-RISK SERVICES FOR MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS WITH AN ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COST OF UP TO $5,000,000 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 agreement with Jasco Construction Company, 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-27 BID AWARD TO WEISS & WOOLRICH CONTRACTING CO., INC.
PROJECT NO. LV0069
HAZARD MITIGATION RETROFIT
AMERICAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
18350 NW 67 Avenue, Miami, FL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida award Project No. LV0069, Hazard Mitigation Retrofit, American Senior High School, on the basis of Base Bid in the amount of $337,989 to the low bidder: Weiss & Woolrich Contracting Co., Inc., 1431 SW 30^th Avenue, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

E-28 BID AWARD
PROJECT NO. A0724A
WINDOW REPLACEMENT AT
L.C. EVANS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1895 NW 75 Street, Miami, Florida

E-29 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. KV0636B
ROAD EXTENSION
LAMAR LOUISE CURRY MIDDLE SCHOOL – S/S “VV-1”
SW 47 Street and 157 Avenue, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 1 on Project No. KV0636B, Road Extension, Lamar Louise Curry Middle School – S/S “VV-1” for an additional cost of $14,788 and approve a time extension of 3 days.

E-30 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 4
PROJECT NO. A0599
RENOVATION OF SECOND FLOOR
MIAMI SUNSET SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
13125 SW 72 Street, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 4 on Project No. A0599, Renovation of Second Floor, Miami Sunset Senior High School for a credit of $5,155.

E-31 CHANGE ORDER NO. 3
PROJECT NO. A0750A
MEDIA CENTER ADDITION
AIR BASE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
12829 SW 272 Street, Homestead, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 3 on Project No. A0750A, Media Center Addition, Air Base Elementary School for an additional cost of $283 and a time extension of 16 days.

E-50 BID AWARD TO WEISS & WOOLRICH
SOUTHERN ENTERPRISES, INC.
PROJECT NO. A0827 (BASE BID A)
ROOF REPLACEMENT
OLIVER HOOVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
9050 Hammocks Blvd., Miami, Florida

and

PROJECT NO. A0828 (BASE BID B)
ROOF REPLACEMENT
CALUSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
9580 Calusa Club Drive W., Miami, Florida

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

1. authorize administration to seek forfeiture of the Bid Bond for Advanced Roofing, Inc.; and

2. award Project No. A0827, Roof Replacement, Oliver Hoover Elementary School, on the basis of Base Bid A in the amount of $736,000; and

3. Project No. A0828, Roof Replacement, Calusa Elementary School, on the basis of Base Bid B in the amount of $527,000 to the low, responsive bidder: Weiss Woolrich Southern Enterprises, Inc.; 1431 SW 30 Avenue, Deerfield Beach, Florida 33442.

F. CHIEF OF STAFF

F-9 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH RADISSON MART CENTRE HOTEL TO PROVIDE SERVICES RELATED TO THE DISTRICT OFFICE EMPLOYEE/ PARAPROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR RECOGNITION CEREMONY ON APRIL 23, 2004

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with the Radisson Mart Centre Hotel to provide services related to the district Office Employee/Paraprofessional of the Year Recognition Ceremony on April 23, 2004 at a cost not to exceed $25 per person. There will be no cost to the district.

F-10 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH SIGNATURE GARDENS TO PROVIDE SERVICES RELATED TO THE DISTRICT SCHOOL VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION CEREMONY ON MAY 12, 2004

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with Signature Gardens to provide services related to the District School Volunteer Recognition Ceremony on May 12, 2004, in an amount not to exceed $25 per person. There will be no cost to the district.

F-11 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
WALTRENNA Y. ABRAMS - PARAPROFESSIONAL
CAROL CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective January 14, 2004, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Waltrenna Y. Abrams, Paraprofessional, at Carol City Middle School, for 30 workdays without pay.

F-12 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
JAMES ALVAREZ - PARAPROFESSIONAL
MIAMI CAROL CITY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective January 14, 2004, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. James Alvarez, Paraprofessional, at Miami Carol City Senior High School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

F-13 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
ANDREW BEASON - TEACHER
LAWTON CHILES MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective January 14, 2004, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Andrew Beason, Teacher at Lawton Chiles Middle School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

F-14 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
JULIAN CAZANAS, JR. - ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
MIAMI LAKES MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective January 14, 2004, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Julian Cazanas, Jr., Assistant Principal, at Miami Lakes Middle School, for 30 workdays without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

F-15 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
HALAINE A. JAMES – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
CENTRAL WEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective January 14, 2004, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Halaine A. James, School Bus Driver, at Central West Transportation Center pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

F-16 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
CHRISTIAN PIERRE-ANTOINE - TEACHER
MORNINGSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective January 14, 2004, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Christian Pierre-Antoine, Teacher at Morningside Elementary School, for 30 workdays without pay.

F-17 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
VONAA G. PRESHA – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective January 14, 2004, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Vonaa G. Presha, School Bus Driver, at North Transportation Center, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

F-18 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
MEKISHIA M. ROLLE – SATELLITE ASSISTANT
HOLMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective January 14, 2004, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Mekishia M. Rolle, Satellite Assistant, at Holmes Elementary School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

G. FINANCIAL AFFAIRS

G-16 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR NOVEMBER 2003

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

PROCUREMENT

G-60 REQUEST APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL AWARDS ON TERM BIDS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, APPROVE the supplemental award on the following term bid, inasmuch as the estimated requirements, previously awarded by the Board, will be exceeded before the bid term expires.

Bid No. 085-AA02 – COARSE AGGREGATES, to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of coarse aggregates, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective June1,2003, through May 31, 2004. This supplemental award is requested due to increased usage. Last contract usage averaged $3,456.11 per month, while this year's usage has averaged $7,921.50 per month. The supplemental amount requested is based on the average monthly expenditure, times the twelve (12) month contract period, minus the original award amount.

1. AUSTIN TUPLER TRUCKING, INC.
8518 S.W. 8 STREET, SUITE 105
MIAMI, FL 33144
OWNER: AUSTIN W. TUPLER, PRESIDENT

2. FLORIDA SILICA SAND COMPANY, INC.
8500 N.W. 36 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33147
OWNER: JOSEPH DUDLEY, PRESIDENT

3. METRO TRUCKING COMPANY
2225 WEST 78 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33016
OWNER: GREGORY A. MARTIN, PRESIDENT

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $54,820.92
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL 0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $40,237.08

G-61 AWARD BID NO. 024-DD06 – HVAC: REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, SUPPLY AND/OR INSTALLATION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 024-DD06 – HVAC: REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, SUPPLY AND/OR INSTALLATION, to establish a contract, with qualified vendors, to furnish all necessary labor, supervision, equipment and materials necessary to perform work as defined in thebidspecification, at various Miami-Dade County Public Schools facilities, during the term of the bid, effective January 14, 2004, through January 13, 2006, as follows:

1. A.C. INDUSTRIAL SERVICE, INC.
268 W. 23 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33010
OWNER: OSCAR ZELEZNIAK, PRESIDENT

2. A & M MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS, INC.
7495 N.W. 7 STREET, BAY 1
MIAMI, FL 33126
OWNER: MIGUEL RODRIGUEZ, PRESIDENT (HF)

3. AAA-RS, INC.
5220 N.W. 72 AVENUE, UNIT 24
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: MICHAEL J. AFFRONTE, PRESIDENT

4. COLTEC ENGINEERING, INC.
12169 S.W. 131 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33186
OWNER: LORENZO FERNANDEZ, PRESIDENT (HM)

5. HILL YORK SERVICE CORPORATION
10750 N.W. 6 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33168
OWNER: ROBERT S. LAFFERTY, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD

6. MOBILE HOME AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING SPECIALIST
2114 PIERCE STREET
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33020
OWNER: BARBARA NOBLE

7. P.E.C.O. ENTERPRISES, INC.
2400 W. 84 STREET, SUITE 12
HIALEAH, FL 33016
OWNER: MERCEDES HERMIDA, PRESIDENT (HF)

8. TEMPTROL AIR CONDITIONING, INC.
4215 S.W. 72 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33155-4510
OWNER: RAY LOPEZ, PRESIDENT (HM)

9. TRANE, A DIVISION OF AMERICAN STANDARD, INC.
7415 N.W. 19 STREET, SUITE C
MIAMI, FL 33126
OWNER: JOHN P. TIGHE, DISTRICT MANAGER

10. TRINITY AIR CONDITIONING COMPANY
13335 S.W. 88 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33176
OWNER: J. BARRIE MCHUGH, MANAGER

11. YORK INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
15712 S.W. 41 STREET, SUITE 10
DAVIE, FL 33331
OWNER: MICHAEL YOUNG, C.E.O., PRESIDENT

12. WEATHERTROL MAINTENANCE CORP
7250 N.E. 4 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33138
OWNER: ISIDRO BORJA, PRESIDENT

13. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $10,000,000.

G-62 AWARD BID NO. 139-CC06 – PAINT: FLORIDA SCHOOL PLANT MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (FSPMA) APPROVED

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 139-CC06 – PAINT: FLORIDA SCHOOL PLANT MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (FSPMA) APPROVED, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of Florida School Plant Management Association approved paints, for Maintenance Operations and Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the termof the bid, effective January 14, 2004, through January 13, 2006, as follows:

1. DURON, INC.
10406 TUCKER STREET
BELTSVILLE, MD 20704
OWNER: ROBERT FEINBERG, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.

2. M.A. BRUDER AND SONS, INC.
970 S.E. 6 AVENUE
DELRAY BEACH, FL 33483
OWNER: THOMAS A. BRUDER, JR., PRESIDENT

3. MILLER PAINT AND WALLPAPER DECORATING CENTER, INC.
16507 N.E. 6 AVENUE
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL 33162
OWNER: DAVID MILLER, PRESIDENT

4. PEGGIE B. SCHULTZ, INC.
D.B.A. O-GEE PAINT COMPANY
6995 BIRD ROAD
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: PEGGIE B. SCHULTZ, PRESIDENT (WF)

5. Pre-Qualify bidders to offer quotes for major paint jobs (Over $3,000):

BERRY'S PAINT, WALLPAPER AND FLOORING, INC.
896 NORTH HOMESTEAD BOULEVARD
HOMESTEAD, FL 33030
OWNER: ROGER K. BERRY, C.E.O.

COLOR WHEEL PAINT MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
8866 S.W. 40 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33165
OWNER: STEVEN K. STRUBE, PRESIDENT

DURON, INC.
10406 TUCKER STREET
BELTSVILLE, MD 20704
OWNER: ROBERT FEINBERG, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.

JRV PAINTS, CORPORATION
D.B.A. TROPICOLOR CENTER
10470 S.W. 72 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33173
OWNER: GERARDO R. DE ARMAS, PRESIDENT (HM)

M.A. BRUDER AND SONS, INC.
970 S.E. 6 AVENUE
DELRAY BEACH, FL 33483
OWNER: THOMAS A. BRUDER, JR., PRESIDENT

MILLER PAINT AND WALLPAPER DECORATING CENTER, INC.
16507 N.E. 6 AVENUE
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL 33162
OWNER: DAVID MILLER, PRESIDENT

NMB PAINTS SALES, INC.
15520 WEST DIXIE HIGHWAY
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL 62-6034
OWNER: J. DAVID CURRY, JR.

PEGGIE B. SCHULTZ, INC.
D.B.A. O-GEE PAINT COMPANY
6995 BIRD ROAD
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: PEGGIE B. SCHULTZ, PRESIDENT

SOMAY PRODUCTS, INC.
4301 N.W. 35 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33142-4382
OWNER: ROSALIE S-B PARKER (WF), CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD

STEIN PAINT COMPANY
545 WEST FLAGLER STREET
MIAMI, FL 33130
OWNER: WENDY STEIN TURNER, VICE PRESIDENT

THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY
(MIAMI DISTRICT OFFICE)
1200 N.W. 78 AVENUE, SUITE 401
MIAMI, FL 33126
OWNER: CHIRIS CONNERS, PRESIDENT

6. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $249,244.75.

G-63 AWARD BID NO. 157-CC06 – SOD, INCIDENTAL MATERIALS AND SERVICES: SUPPLY, FURNISH AND INSTALL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 157-CC06 – SOD, INCIDENTAL MATERIALS AND SERVICES: SUPPLY, FURNISH AND INSTALL, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of sod, for Facilities Operations, during the term of the bid, effective January 14, 2004, through January 13, 2005, as follows:

PRIMARY VENDORS

1. JACKIES PARKER SOD COMPANY, INC.
D.B.A. PARKER SOD LANDSCAPE CENTER
7820 S.W. 170 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33173 ESTIMATE $3,375
OWNER: RICHARD PAGLIARULO, PRESIDENT

2. SUNSET SOD, INC.
9234 S.W. 112 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33176 ESTIMATE $32,720
OWNER: KATHLEEN WEBSTER, PRESIDENT (WF)

3. TROPIC LANDSCAPING AND LAWN MAINTENANCE
17973 S.W. 248 STREET
HOMESTEAD, FL 33031 ESTIMATE $417,210
OWNER: YOLANDA SANTANA, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE VENDORS

4. JACKIES PARKER SOD COMPANY, INC.
D.B.A. PARKER SOD LANDSCAPE CENTER
7820 S.W. 170 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33173
OWNER: RICHARD PAGLIARULO, PRESIDENT

5. SUNSET SOD, INC.
9234 S.W. 112 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33176
OWNER: KATHLEEN WEBSTER, PRESIDENT (WF)

6. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $453,305.

G-64 AWARD BID NO. 002-DD05 – STUDIO LIGHTING & STAGE EQUIPMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 002-DD05 – STUDIO LIGHTING & STAGE EQUIPMENT, to furnish all labor, supervision, equipment and materials necessary to replace and/or repair commercial stage and auditorium lighting, dimming systems and other related equipment and components at various schools, during the termof the bid, effective January 14, 2004, through January13, 2006, as follows:

1. STAGE EQUIPMENT AND LIGHTING, INC.
12250 N.E. 13 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33161
OWNER: VIVIAN GILL, PRESIDENT

2. MIAMI STAGECRAFT, INC.
2855 EAST 11 AVENUE
HIALEAH, FL 33013
OWNER: DONNA MARTIN, SECRETARY

3. MAVCO, INC.
555 N.W. 95 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33150-1957
OWNER: LISA MANN, PRESIDENT

4. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $1,089,000.

G-65 AWARD BID NO. 019-DD04- PRINTERS: COMPUTER

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 019-DD04 – PRINTERS: COMPUTER, to purchase, at firm discounts, quantities, as may be required, of computer printers and supplies, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective January 15, 2004, through January 31, 2006, as follows:

1. ADVANCED BUSINESS COMPUTERS, INC.
1523 N.W. 89 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: VIVIAN KLEIN, C.E.O.

2. ADVANCED MICRO SERVICES
12036 S.W. 132 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33186
OWNER: ALAIN AGRAMONTE, PRESIDENT

3. BLM TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
4370 S.W. 36 STREET, SUITE 700
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33314
OWNER: RON MEONHARDT, PRESIDENT

4. COMPUWIN, INC.
4960 S.W. 72 AVENUE, SUITE 202
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: SHIREEZA KHAN-DASS, PRESIDENT

5. DALY COMPUTERS
22521 GATEWAY CENTER DRIVE
CLARKSBURG, MD 20871
OWNER: RYAN T. YU, PRESIDENT

6. HALSEY & GRIFFITH, INC.
1170 N.W. 163 DRIVE
MIAMI, FL 33169
OWNER: ROBERT L. SIEMON, PRESIDENT

7. INSIGHT PUBLIC SECTOR, INC.
218 EAST ORANGE AVENUE
LAKE WALES, FL 33583
OWNER: COMARK, INC.

8. MCPC
21555 DRAKE ROAD
CLEVELAND, OHIO 44149
OWNER: MIKE TREBILCOCK, PRESIDENT

9. MIAMI DATA PRODUCTS, INC.
1450 CORAL WAY, SUITE 10
MIAMI, FL 33145
OWNER: HERMANN DIEHL, PRESIDENT

10. MONARCH ELECTRONICS, INC.
9301 N.E. 6 AVENUE, C308
MIAMI SHORES, FL 33138
OWNER: MARVIN STUART, PRESIDENT

11. POMEROY IT SOLUTIONS SALES COMPANY, INC.
5773 N.W. 158 STREET
MIAMI LAKES, FL 33014
OWNER: DAVID B. POMEROY, C.E.O.

12. QUESTINGHOUND TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS
3650 NORTH FEDERAL HIGHWAY, SUITE 215
LIGHTHOUSE POINT, FL 33064
OWNER: JOHN BODEN, PRESIDENT

13. TECH DEPOT, INC.
6 CAMBRIDGE DRIVE
TRUMBULL, CT 06611
OWNER: BRUCE E. MARTIN, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

14. TELECOM ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS, INC./TEC-SYSTEMS
9400 N.W. 25 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: VALENTINE SELLATI, C.O.B.

15. TONER CARTRIDGE RECHARGE, INC.
4160 WEST 16 AVENUE, SUITE 211
HIALEAH, FL 33012
OWNER: NINO CLARES-PRIETO, PRESIDENT

16. UNITED DATA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
7212 N.W. 56 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: GERARD AMARO, PRESIDENT

17. USI CORP
D.B.A. MACCENTER
3343 WEST COMMERCIAL BLVD., SUITE 100
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL 33309
OWNER: MICHAEL J. FRANCE, C.E.O.

18. VOLTEXX, INC.
2079 NORTH POWERLINE ROAD, SUITE 2
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33069
OWNER: LEE LEVY, PRESIDENT

19. WYSIWYG, ENTERPRISES
7260 N.W. 58 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: MARGARET MORRIS, PRESIDENT

20. XT SOLUTIONS, INC.
8450 N.W. 7 STREET
PEMBROKE PINES, FL 33024
OWNER: KIMBERLEE RUSK, PRESIDENT

21. Reject Items 5 and 11.

22. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $3,400,000.

H. HUMAN RESOURCES

H-1 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: OCTOBER 30 – DECEMBER 12, 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 935.

H-2 APPOINTMENTS AND LATERAL ASSIGNMENTS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT, PROFESSIONAL, AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR 2003-2004

H-3 APPOINTMENTS AND ASSIGNMENTS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT AND PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR CANDIDATES NEW TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICT

H-4 CONTRACTUAL EMPLOYMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO INDIVIDUAL SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, contractually employ Ms. Georgia Ruiz as Administrative Assistant to School Board Member, Mr. Frank J. Cobo, effective January 5, 2004, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.

H-5 RECLASSIFICATION OF PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL POSITIONS - DADE COUNTY SCHOOLS ADMINISTRATOR’S ASSOCIATION (DCSAA)

1. ESTABLISH AND CLASSIFY PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL (DCSAA) POSITIONS

2. APPROVE PROPOSED RECLASSIFICATIONS OF PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL (DCSAA) PERSONNEL

3. APPROVE CHANGE OF TITLES AND ASSIGN PERSONNEL

H-6 ESTABLISH AND CLASSIFY NEW POSITION CLASSIFICATIONS FOR THE OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL

H-8 ESTABLISH AND CLASSIFY ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS

H-9 1. AUTHORIZE THE 2003-2004 SALARY SCHEDULES FOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS TO SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

2. AUTHORIZE SALARY INCREASES

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

1. the recommended 2003-2004 Salary Schedules for Administrative Assistant to School Board Members; and

2. eligible incumbents to advance one step effective August 21, 2003 and one step effective January 2, 2004.

H-10 1. AUTHORIZE THE 2003-2004 CONFIDENTIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL SALARY SCHEDULES

2. AUTHORIZE SALARY INCREASES

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

1. the recommended 2003-2004 Confidential Exempt Personnel Salary Schedules; and

2. eligible incumbents advance one step effective August 21, 2003 and one step effective January 2, 2004.

H-11 1. AUTHORIZE THE 2003-2004 MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL (MEP) SALARY SCHEDULES

2. AUTHORIZE SALARY INCREASES

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

1. the recommended 2003-2004 Managerial Exempt Personnel (MEP) Salary Schedules; and

2. eligible incumbents to receive a 2% salary increase effective August 21, 2003 and 2% salary increase effective January 2, 2004.

H-12 1. AUTHORIZE THE 2003-2004 SALARY SCHEDULES IO

2. AUTHORIZE SALARY INCREASES

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

1. the recommended 2003-2004 Salary Schedules IO; and

2. eligible incumbents to receive a 2.0% increase in salary effective August 21, 2003 and a 2% increase in salary effective January 2, 2004.

I. COMMUNICATIONS

I-1 REQUEST FOR ACCEPTANCE OF THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY STRATEGIC PLAN FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, 2003-04 - 2005-06 AND APPROVAL OF FOUNDATION PROJECTS WHOSE FUNDING IS ALREADY IDENTIFIED

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

1. accept the recommended District IT Strategic Plan for Miami-Dade County Public Schools, 2003-2004 - 2005-2006, and

2. approve Foundation Projects where a budget has already been secured in the amount of $3,122,700.

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

J. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

J-1 CORRESPONDENCE, REPORTS, AND OTHER INFORMATION

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.

ADJOURNMENT

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01.07.04

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