The
total amount is not to exceed $502,064.00 approved
at the March 17, 2004 Board meeting.
The
appropriation for this item will be included in the
General Fund of the 2004-2005 Tentative Budget to be
recommended for adoption in July 2004.
A-4
REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZE THE
SUPERINTENDENT TO (1) ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH XEROX GLOBAL
SERVICES TO PROVIDE CUSTOMIZED COMPREHENSIVE DIGITAL IMAGING SOLUTIONS IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $18,000; AND (2) IMPLEMENT A PLAN OF ACTION TO ARCHIVE
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING MINUTES FROM 1885 TO THE PRESENT
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1.
authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual
agreement with Xerox Global Services to provide customized
comprehensive digital imaging solutions to archive
School Board meeting minutes from 1885 to the present
in an amount not to exceed $18,000; and
2.
authorize the Superintendent to proceed with the implementation
of a plan of action to archive School Board meeting
minutes, to include staff in the Office of the Board
Recording Secretary to serve as School Board Historian.
Funding
for this item is included in the General Fund of the
2003-2004 Adopted Budget under Program 9419, Function
7200, Object 5310, Location 9011.
A-5
AGREEMENT WITH UNICCO SERVICE COMPANY
B.
EDUCATION
B-1
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS
WITH SEVEN AGENCIES THAT ARE INTERPRETER REFERRAL SERVICE AGENCIES TO PROVIDE
SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETING SERVICES IN PROGRAMS FOR DEAF OR HARD-OF-HEARING
STUDENTS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $500,000
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1.
authorize the Superintendent to enter into contractual
agreements with Accommodating Ideas, Inc.; Center for
Independent Living, Inc.; CODA Link, Inc.; Deaf Services
Bureau; League for the Hard of Hearing; Nationwide
Interpreter Resource, Inc.; and Sign Language Services,
Inc., to provide sign language interpreting services
in programs for deaf or hard-of-hearing students, in
an amount not to exceed $500,000, effective July 1,
2004 through June 30, 2005; and
2.
grant an exception to School Board Rule 6Gx13- 3F-1.021.
The
appropriation for this item will be included in the
2004-2005 Tentative Budget to be recommended for adoption
in July 2004.
B-2
REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD RECEIVE THE REPORT DELINEATING RECOMMENDED STEPS
AND TIMELINE FOR THE CONVERSION OF FRANK C. MARTIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TO A K-8
CENTER
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive
the report delineating the recommended steps and timeline
for the conversion of Frank C. Martin Elementary School
to a K-8 center.
B-3
REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL
CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH ASPIRA OF FLORIDA, INC., ON BEHALF OF ASPIRA EUGENIO
MARIA DE HOSTOS YOUTH LEADERSHIP CHARTER SCHOOL
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve
the second amendment to the charter school contractual
agreement with ASPIRA of Florida, Inc., on behalf of
ASPIRA Eugenio Maria de Hostos Youth Leadership Charter
School to relocate the school to 1910 NE Miami Court,
Miami, Florida 33127, and to increase the enrollment
capacity from a maximum of 300 students to a maximum
of 600 students, commencing with the 2004-2005 school
year and from a maximum of 350 students to a maximum
of 600 students for the remainder of the term of the
contract which ends on June 30, 2006.
B-4
REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL
RENEWAL CONTRACT WITH THE LIBERTY CITY CHARTER SCHOOL PROJECT, INC., ON BEHALF
OF THE LIBERTY CITY CHARTER SCHOOL
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve
the third amendment to the charter school renewal contract
with The Liberty City Charter School Project, Inc.,
on behalf of The Liberty City Charter School to become
a public employer, commencing in the 2005-2006 school
year and throughout the term of the contract which
ends on June 30, 2014.
B-5
REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL
CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, ON BEHALF OF AVENTURA
CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve
the first amendment to the charter school contractual
agreement with the City of Aventura, Florida, on behalf
of Aventura Charter Elementary School to increase the
grade level configuration from kindergarten through
five to kindergarten through eight and to increase
the enrollment capacity from a maximum of 600 students
to a maximum of 900 students, commencing in 2005-2006
and throughout the term of the contract which ends
on June 30, 2018.
B-6
REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL
CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE DOWNTOWN MIAMI CHARTER SCHOOL, INC., ON BEHALF
OF DOWNTOWN MIAMI CHARTER SCHOOL
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve
the third amendment to the charter school contractual
agreement with Downtown Miami Charter School, Inc.,
on behalf of Downtown Miami Charter School to increase
the grade level configuration from kindergarten through
six to kindergarten through seven, commencing in 2004-2005,
and from kindergarten through six to kindergarten through
eight, commencing in 2005-2006 and throughout the term
of the contract which ends on June 30, 2012.
B-7
REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL
CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA SCHOOL FOR INTEGRATED ACADEMICS & TECHNOLOGIES,
INC., ON BEHALF OF SCHOOL FOR INTEGRATED ACADEMICS & TECHNOLOGIES (SIATECH)
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve
the second amendment to the charter school contractual
agreement with Florida School for Integrated Academics & Technologies,
Inc., on behalf of School for Integrated Academics & Technologies
(SIATech) to serve students in grades nine through
twelve, commencing in 2004-2005 and throughout the
term of the contract which ends on June 30, 2008.
B-10
REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FOURTH 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 fourth amendment to the charter school contractual
agreement with Pinecrest Academy, Inc., on behalf of
Pinecrest Preparatory Academy to operate a second campus
located at SW 80 Street and 150 Avenue, Miami, Florida
33193, and to increase the enrollment capacity from
a maximum of 700 students to a maximum of 1,200 students,
commencing in 2004-2005 and throughout the term of
the contract which ends on June 30, 2005.
B-11
REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL
CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH PINECREST ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF PINECREST
PREPARATORY 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 Pinecrest Academy, Inc., on behalf of
Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter Middle School
to operate a second campus located at SW 80 Street
and 150 Avenue, Miami, Florida 33193, commencing in
2004-2005 and throughout the term of the contract which
ends on June 30, 2013.
B-12
REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT
WITH PINECREST ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF PINECREST ACADEMY CHARTER 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 Pinecrest
Academy, Inc., on behalf of Pinecrest Academy Charter
High School, for a term of ten years, commencing with
the 2004-2005 school year and ending on June 30, 2014.
B-15
REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH
SOMERSET ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF SOMERSET ACADEMY CHARTER 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 Somerset
Academy, Inc., on behalf of Somerset Academy Charter
High School, for a term of ten years, commencing
with the 2004-2005 school year and ending on June 30,
2014.
B-17
RECEIVE THE RECOMMENDATIONS REPORT OF THE CLASS SIZE REDUCTION IMPLEMENTATION
TASK FORCE
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive
the Recommendations Report of the Ad Hoc Class Size
Reduction Implementation Task Force.
B-22
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT THE REPORT STRATEGIES, INITIATIVES, AND ACTIONS
NECESSARY TO CREATE A HEALTHIER SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT IN NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL
ACTIVITY
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept
the Strategies, Initiatives, and Actions Necessary
to Create a Healthier School Environment in Nutrition
and Physical Activity, for implementation during
the 2004-2005…school year.
B-23
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH NISSAN NORTH
AMERICA, INC., DESIGNATING ROBERT MORGAN EDUCATIONAL CENTER AS THE NISSAN SATELLITE
TRAINING CENTER FOR SOUTH FLORIDA, AND TO ACCEPT A DONATION OF EQUIPMENT, VEHICLES,
AND CURRICULUM SUPPORT MATERIALS, FROM MAY 3, 2004 THROUGH JUNE 29, 2005
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize
the Superintendent to:
1.
enter into a cooperative agreement with Nissan North
America, Inc., designating Robert Morgan Educational
Center as the Nissan satellite training center for
South Florida from May 3, 2004 to June 29, 2005;
2.
extend the cooperative agreement for a maximum of two
additional one-year periods; and
3.
accept donations of equipment, curriculum support materials,
and vehicles; as they become available, in support
of the Nissan automotive training program.
B-24
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH UNITARY PRODUCTS
GROUP, A DIVISION OF YORK INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION, TO ESTABLISH A FACTORY
SERVICE COOPERATIVE TRAINING PROGRAM WITH THE AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION
TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM AT ROBERT MORGAN EDUCATIONAL CENTER, FROM APRIL 16, 2004
THROUGH JUNE 29, 2005
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize
the Superintendent to:
1.
enter into a cooperative agreement with Unitary Products
Group, A Division of York International Corporation,
establishing a factory service cooperative training
program with the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
Technology program at Robert Morgan Educational Center,
effective April 16, 2004 through June 29, 2005; and
2.
extend the cooperative agreement for a maximum of two
additional one-year periods.
No
exchange of funds is required.
B-25
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO CONSOLIDATE FIENBERG/FISHER
ADULT AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION CENTER WITH MIAMI BEACH ADULT AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION
CENTER
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize
the Superintendent to consolidate Fienberg/Fisher Adult
and Community Education Center with Miami Beach Adult
and Community Education Center, effective July 1, 2004.
B-26
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR A THREE-YEAR EXTENSION OF THE COMPREHENSIVE READING
PLAN (CRP)
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize
the three-year extension of the Comprehensive Reading
Plan (CRP), in an amount not to exceed $3,612,172,
effective June 2004 to June 2007.
The
appropriation for this item will be included in the
General Fund of the 2004-2005 Tentative Budget to be
recommended for adoption in July 2004.
B-27
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH HIGH/SCOPE
EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION TO PROVIDE TRAINING FOR TWENTY (20) CURRICULUM
SUPPORT SPECIALISTS
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1.
authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual
agreement with the High/Scope Educational Research
Foundation to provide training for 20 curriculum support
specialists, at a cost not to exceed $56,940; and
2.
grant an exception to School Board Rule 6Gx13-3F-1.021.
The
appropriation for this item is included in the General
Fund and in the Other Federal Programs Fund (Contracted
Programs Fund) of the 2003-2004 Adopted Budget.
B-32
EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
CASE
NO: SM-101 (2003-2004) DOB: 09-21-87
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel
the student specified in the supplemental material
SM-101 (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-33
EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 9
CASE
NO: SM-102 (2003-2004) DOB: 01-15-87
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel
the student specified in the supplemental material
SM-102 (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: 09
CASE
NO: SM-104 (2003-2004) DOB: 04-21-86
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel
the student specified in the supplemental material
SM-104 (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: 11
CASE
NO: SM-112 (2003-2004) DOB: 02-16-86
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1.
expel the student specified in the supplemental material
SM-112 (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: 06
CASE
NO: SM-116 (2003-2004) DOB: 06-13-90
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1.
expel the student specified in the supplemental material
SM-116 (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-117 (2003-2004) DOB: 07-16-88
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1.
expel the student specified in the supplemental material
SM-117 (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-38
EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
CASE
NO: SM-118 (2003-2004) DOB: 03-11-89
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel
the student specified in the supplemental material
SM-118 (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-39
EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 10
CASE
NO: SM-129 (2003-2004) DOB: 02-06-87
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel
the student specified in the supplemental material
SM-129 (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-40
EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
CASE
NO: SM-140 (2003-2004) DOB: 04-19-88
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1.
expel the student specified in the supplemental material
SM-140 (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-60
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
EDUCATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE EDUCATION FOR HOMELESS CHILDREN AND YOUTH 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 Homeless Children
and Youth Program in the amount of $95,000 for the
grant period of November 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 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 SELECTED 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, for funding under the Public Charter School
Federal Grant Program in the amount of $500,000 for
the grant period of February 16, 2004 through September
30, 2005;
2.
enter into separate contractual agreements with:
a.
The United Property Owners of the 8.5 Square Mile Area,
Inc., on behalf of Las Palmas Charter School, in an
amount not to exceed $241,663, and
b.
Miami Community Charter School, Inc., on behalf of
Miami Community Charter School, in an amount not to
exceed $241,663;
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 program;
and
5.
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 SEQUOIA FOUNDATION FOR
RESEARCH-BASED READING/LANGUAGE ART MATERIALS AND STAFF DEVELOPMENT FROM MONDO
PUBLISHING COMPANY VALUED AT $75,000 TO BE USED BY LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENT
(LEP) AND IMMIGRANT STUDENTS
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize
the Superintendent to accept a grant award from the
Sequoia Foundation for research-based reading/language
arts materials and staff development from Mondo Publishing
Company, valued at $75,000 to be used by limited English
proficient (LEP) and immigrant students.
B-75
PROPOSED NAMING OF SCHOOL
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, change
the name of West Little River Elementary School to
Dr. Henry W. Mack/West Little River Elementary School.
B-76
PROPOSED NAMING OF SCHOOL
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, change
the name of Westview Elementary School to Carrie P.
Meek/Westview Elementary School.
C. SCHOOL
BOARD ATTORNEY
C-1
SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL TO HANDLE ASSIGNED LIABILITY DEFENSE CASES IN LITIGATION
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, retain
the law firm of Angones, McClure and Garcia, P.A. and
authorize substitution of counsel to handle tort actions
and other litigation, and assigned and subject to the
supervision of the Board Attorney, for the fee structure
previously approved by the Board whereby legal defense
is provided at a rate of $90 per hour, with all other
fees, including paralegals and law clerks, at a rate
of $50 per hour, effective April 3, 2004.
BOARD
RULES
C-20
PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-1B-1.032, BI-RACIAL TRI-ETHNIC COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize
the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings
in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act
to amend Board Rule 6Gx13-1B-1.032, Bi-Racial Tri-Ethnic
Committee
C-21
PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULES: INITIAL READING
6GX13-6A-1.021, EDISON SCHOOLS, INC. – HENRY E. S. REEVES
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
6GX13-6A-1.023, JUVENILE JUSTICE EDUCATION EXTENDED SCHOOL
YEAR CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize
the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings
in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act
to amend Board Rules:
1)
6Gx13-6A-1.021, Edison Schools, Inc., - Henry E. S.
Reeves Elementary School Calendar, 2003-2004; and
2)
6Gx13-6A-1.023, Juvenile Justice Education Extended
School Year Calendar, 2003-2004.
C-22
PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-7D-1.05, PREQUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL
FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize
the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings
in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act
to amend Board Rule 6Gx13-7D-1.05, Prequalification
of Contractors for Educational Facilities Construction.
C-23
PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-4D-1.023, CONFIDENTIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL CLASSIFICATION
AND COMPENSATION PLAN
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 Board Rule 6Gx13-4D-1.023, Confidential Exempt
Personnel Classification and Compensation Plan, and
the document, Classification and Compensation Plan
for Confidential Exempt Personnel, which is incorporated
by reference and is a part of this rule.
C-24
PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-4D-1.022, MANUAL OF PROCEDURES FOR MANAGERIAL EXEMPT
PERSONNEL
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize
the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings
in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act
to amend School Board Rule 6Gx13-4D-1.022, Manual
of Procedures for Managerial Exempt Personnel, and
the document, Manual of Procedures for Managerial
Exempt Personnel (MEP), which is incorporated by
reference and a part of this rule.
D. OFFICE
OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS
D-1
NEW BUSINESS: BOARD MEMBERS
D-2
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL FOR RESOLUTION NO. 04-27 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROCLAIMING APRIL AS CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT PREVENTION MONTH
IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY’S PUBLIC SCHOOLS
ACTION
PROPOSED BY MS.
PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That the School Board of Miami-Dade
County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 04-27 of The
School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, proclaiming
April as Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month in
Miami-Dade County’s Public Schools.
D-3
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL FOR RESOLUTION NO. 04-28 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY, FLORIDA, COMMEMORATING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MAY 17,
1954, U. S. SUPREME COURT BROWN VS. BOARD OF EDUCATION DECISION
ACTION
PROPOSED BY DR.
SOLOMON C. STINSON: That the School Board of Miami-Dade
County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 04-28 of The
School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commemorating
the 50th anniversary of the May 17, 1954,
U. S. Supreme Court Brown vs. Board of Education decision.
D-4
REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 04-05 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENDORSING MAY 3-7, 2004, AS “HIV/AIDS AWARENESS WEEK” IN MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENCOURAGE
CONTINUED DISTRICT AND SCHOOL PARTICIPATION
ACTION
PROPOSED BY MR.
FRANK J. COBO: That the School Board of Miami-Dade
County, Florida:
1.
approve Resolution No. 04-05 of The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorsing MAY 3-7, 2004,
as “HIV/AIDS Awareness Week” in Miami-Dade County Public
Schools.
2.
authorize the Superintendent to encourage continued
district and school participation.
No
local funds are required.
D-5
ADOPT THE CODE OF ETHICS AND CORRESPONDING CERTIFICATE AS SET FORTH BY THE
ETHICS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
ACTION
PROPOSED BY DR.
MARTA PÉREZ: Request that The School Board of Miami-Dade
County, Florida, adopt the Code of Ethics and corresponding
Certificate as proposed by the Ethics Advisory Committee
D-6
REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ESTABLISH A CITIZEN’S
ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CAC) AS A COMMITTEE
ACTION
PROPOSED BY MS.
BETSY H. KAPLAN: That the School Board of Miami-Dade
County, Florida, direct the Superintendent:1.
to review existing opportunity for community input;
2.
to assess the need for additional mechanisms; and
3.
to transmit recommendations to the Board in a report
prior to its meeting September 8, 2004.
D-7
THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT
TO INITIATE A “GOOD SAMARITAN COMMUNITIES’ CARING PROGRAM” IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
ACTION
PROPOSED BY MS.
PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That the School Board of Miami-Dade
County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate
a “Good Samaritan Communities’ Caring Program” in grades
K-12 to foster positive behavior and open communication
in an environment that results in safe and nurturing
schools.
Staff
has indicated that no additional local funds would
be required.
D-8
REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT
OF SCHOOLS TO RENEW THE ENDORSEMENT OF FERIA OLÉ AND ENCOURAGE DISTRICT AND
SCHOOL PARTICIPATION
ACTION
PROPOSED BY MR.
FRANK J. COBO: That the School Board of Miami-Dade
County, Florida, direct the Superintendent of Schools
to renew endorsement of Feria Olé, April 24, 2004,
at Emerson Elementary School and encourage continued
District and school participation.
No
local funds are required.
D-9
THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT
TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF INCORPORATING THE “HIGH PERFORMANCE SCHOOLS” CONCEPT
INTO THE SCHOOL DISTRICT’S FACILITIES PROGRAM
ACTION
PROPOSED BY MS.
PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That the School Board of Miami-Dade
County, Florida:
1.
authorize the Superintendent to study the feasibility
of incorporating the “High Performance Schools” concept
into the school district’s facilities program; and
2.
report back to the Board with findings and recommendations
by the October 2004 meeting.
D-10
REQUEST THE APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 04-30 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE NAME CHANGE OF THE MAGNET ARTS PROGRAM AT SOUTH
MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL TO THE CELIA CRUZ CENTER OF THE ARTS OF SOUTH MIAMI
SENIOR HIGH, AND ; DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO ENDORSE THE NAME
CHANGE THROUGH STAFF SUPPORT
ACTION
PROPOSED BY MR.
FRANK J. COBO: That the School Board of Miami-Dade
County, Florida, support the name change of the Magnet
Arts Program at South Miami Senior High School to the
Celia Cruz center of the arts of South Miami Senior
High, and; direct the Superintendent of schools to
endorse the name change through staff support.
D-11
RECOGNITION FOR THE MIAMI DADE COUNTY YOUTH FAIR AND EXPOSITION FOR THEIR CONTINUING
CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STUDENTS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
ACTION
PROPOSED BY DR.
MARTA PÉREZ: Request that The School Board of Miami-Dade
County, Florida, recognize for the Miami Dade County
Youth Fair and Exposition for their continued contributions
to our students and to our community.
D-12
SEVERELY EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED (SED) PROGRAM CLOSINGS
ACTION
PROPOSED BY MR.
FRANK J. BOLAÑOS: That The School Board of Miami-Dade
County:
1.
direct the superintendent and appropriate staff to
continue negotiations with Miami-Dade County for the
continuation of all joint SED centers and to expand
additional resources, if necessary, to ensure continued
service delivery to currently enrolled students.
2.
authorize the Chair to address the County Commission
Chair in writing expressing the School Board’s concerns
and desire to reach a viable solution.
D-13
OPPAGA STATUS REPORT AND INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT OF CAPITAL OUTLAY BUDGET
ACTION
PROPOSED BY MR.
FRANK J. BOLAÑOS: That The School Board of Miami-Dade
County:
1.
present a preliminary written and oral response to
these findings at the April 14th regular
School Board Meeting.
2.
develop an action plan for the recommendations made
by the Audit Committee and OPPAGA for approval by the
School Board at its May 19th meeting.
D-14
AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO EXPLORE THE FEASIBILITY OF PROVIDING AN INCENTIVE
BONUS FOR EARLY COMPLETION IN CONNECTION WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE DORAL
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
ACTION
PROPOSED BY MR.
FRANK J. BOLAÑOS: That the School Board of Miami-Dade
County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to:
1.
explore the feasibility of providing an incentive bonus
for early completion in connection with the construction
of the Doral Senior High School; and
2.
provide a report to the Board with findings and recommendations.
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NOTICE
OF MEETING OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF
THE
MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD FOUNDATION, INC.
After
consideration of the D agenda items at the School
Board Meeting on April 14, 2004, the School Board
will recess temporarily. During the recess, the
Board members will convene in the School Board
Auditorium (1450 N.E. 2nd Avenue)
to conduct a meeting of the Miami-Dade County
School Board Foundation, Inc. It is expected
that the Board of Directors will take action
with respect to the following:
1.
Consideration of Resolution 04-01 (Refunding
Impact Fee COPs),
authorizing
execution of:
a.
Schedule 2004 – COP
b.
Series 2004 – COP Supplemental Trust Agreement
c.
Series 2004 – COP Assignment Agreement
3.
Such other business as may come before the meeting.
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E. BUSINESS
OPERATIONS
E-1
AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION
NO. 03-316, BCG PARTNERS, LLC, LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF S.W. 192
AVENUE AND S.W. 304 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 Miami-Dade County Application No.
03-316, BCG Partners, LLC, located at the southeast
corner of S.W. 192 Avenue and S.W. 304 Street, for
the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over
and above educational facilities impact fees in the
amount of $30,000.
E-2
AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION
NO. 03-335, COLONY APARTMENTS, INC., LOCATED WEST OF THE PALMETTO EXPRESSWAY
AND NORTH OF S.W. 93 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 Miami-Dade County Application No.
03-335, Colony Apartments, Inc., located west of the
Palmetto Expressway and north of S.W. 93 Street, for
provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and
above educational facilities impact fees in the amount
of $43,200.
E-3
AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION
NO. 02-136, JOSE AND MARIA CORTEGUERA, LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF S.W.
144 AVENUE AND S.W. 26 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 Miami-Dade County Application No.
02-136, Jose and Maria Corteguera, located at the northwest
corner of S.W. 144 Avenue and S.W. 26 Street, for the
provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and
above educational facilities impact fees in the amount
of $4,800.
E-4
AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO ALLOW FOR THE
INSTALLATION OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AT GLORIA FLOYD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, AT
NO COST TO THE BOARD
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize
the Superintendent or his designee to execute an agreement
with Miami-Dade County to allow for the installation
of playground equipment at Gloria Floyd Elementary
School, substantially in conformance with the terms
noted above, and at no cost to the Board.
E-5
AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CHALLENGER BASEBALL BOOSTER
CLUB, INC., TO ALLOW FOR THE INSTALLATION OF FIELD LIGHTING FOR THE EXISTING
BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL FIELDS AT G. HOLMES BRADDOCK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, AT NO
COST TO THE BOARD
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize
the Superintendent to execute an agreement with the
Challenger Baseball Booster Club, Inc., to allow for
the installation of field lighting for existing baseball
and softball fields at G. Holmes Braddock Senior High
School, substantially in conformance with the terms
noted above, and at no cost to the Board.
E-6
AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO A JOINT USE AGREEMENT WITH THE TOWN
OF MIAMI LAKES TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS ON THE MIAMI LAKES
MIDDLE PARK/SCHOOL CAMPUS, AND PROVIDE DISTRICT FUNDING FOR A PORTION OF THE
WORK
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1.
authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute
an amendment to the Joint Use Agreement with the Town
of Miami Lakes to allow construction of certain improvements
on the Miami Lakes Middle Park/School campus, and provide
District funding for a portion of the work in an amount
not to exceed $190,000, and substantially in conformance
with the terms and conditions noted. All other terms
and conditions of the Joint Use Agreement will remain
unchanged; and
2.
direct the Superintendent to amend the District Facilities
Work Program to provide funding for the work, as indicated,
in an amount not to exceed $190,000.
E-7
AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A REAL ESTATE EXCHANGE AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY,
FLORIDA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE FORMER HOMESTEAD AIR FORCE BASE (HAFB)
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize
the Superintendent to execute a real estate exchange
agreement with Miami-Dade County, as follows:
1.
the County will convey the 32-acre site, located at
SW 121 Avenue and SW 280 Street to the School Board
via a quitclaim deed, and subject to a Phase II environmental
assessment. The District will in turn release its contingent
rights to the 26-acre site and acknowledge to the DOE
the inclusion of that property in the AFRPA’s EDC conveyance
to the County;
2.
the District will make available to the County approximately
$1.7M for water and sewer improvements within the former
HAFB. This amount includes approximately $400,000 from
a F.E.M.A. grant, to be disbursed through the DCA,
and approximately $1.3M from an economic development
grant, to be disbursed through the EDA. The grant proceeds
will be received by the District as the grantee and
made available to the County, upon receipt of invoices.
The District will retain all responsibility for adherence
to grant requirements and administration; and
3.
in the event the grant proceeds totaling approximately
$1.7M cannot be made available to the County, the
EEL Property located at SW 272 Street and SW 132
Avenue will be declared surplus, pursuant to School
Board
Rule 6Gx13-3B-1.092, and the District will
convey such EEL Property to the County via a quitclaim
deed.
E-8
AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A REVISED COVENANT RUNNING WITH THE LAND REQUIRING
A PORTION OF CORAL GABLES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TO ADHERE TO THE CITY OF CORAL
GABLES HISTORIC PRESERVATION ORDINANCE, ZONING CODE AND COMPREHENSIVE LAND
USE PLAN
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize
the Chair and Superintendent to execute a revised Covenant
Running with the Land requiring a portion of Coral
Gables Elementary School to adhere to the City of Coral
Gables Historic Preservation Ordinance, Zoning Code
and Comprehensive Land Use Plan, as detailed.
E-11
REPORT ON THE PROPOSED HOMESTEAD EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES BENEFITS DISTRICT
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 in the amount of $304,347
as detailed above, and
2.
make the changes to the five-year facilities work program
resulting from these budget adjustments.
E-25
AUTHORIZATION TO EXERCISE THE SECOND YEAR OF THE AGREEMENTS WITH EVANS ENVIRONMENTAL & GEOSCIENCES,
LAW ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC., NUTTING ENGINEERS OF FLORIDA,
INC., PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INDUSTRIES, INC., AND PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING & INSPECTION
COMPANY, INC., TO PERFORM GEOTECHNICAL / CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS TESTING AND
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 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 agreements with Evans Environmental & Geosciences,
Law Engineering and Environmental Services, Inc., Nutting
Engineers of Florida, Inc., Professional Services Industries,
Inc., and Professional Engineering & Inspection
Company, Inc., to perform geotechnical / construction
materials testing and environmental assessment services
as allowed for in said agreements and under the same
terms and conditions.
E-26
COMMISSIONING OF FIRMS TO PROVIDE ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING PROJECT CONSULTING
(A/EPC) SERVICES FOR A FOUR-YEAR TERM FOR MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission
the firms of The Architectural Partnership, Inc., Pérez & Pérez
Architects Planners, Inc., Laura M. Pérez & Associates,
Inc., Edward & Kelcey, Inc., Brown & Brown
Architects, KVH Architects, P.A., and ACAI Associates,
Inc., to provide Architectural/Engineering Projects
Consultant (A/EPC) services for miscellaneous projects
of up to $1.0 million, for four-year term, under the
terms and conditions.
E-27
COMMISSIONING OF LAURA M. PEREZ & ASSOCIATES, INC., TO PROVIDE ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING
SERVICES FOR THE FIRST PHASE OF THE RENOVATIONS & REMODELING PROJECT AT
MIAMI LAKES TECHNOLOGY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. A0815
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission
the firm of Laura M. Perez & Associates, Inc.,
to provide architectural/engineering services for the
first phase of the renovations and remodeling project
at Miami Lakes Technology Senior High School, Project
No. A0815, for the following consideration:
1)
a lump sum fee of $16,480 for developing the first
phase of the project, including, but not limited to,
program update and validation, and development of CADD
drawings;
2)
the A/E will maintain a general practice Professional
Liability insurance policy of no less than $1,000,000,
with a maximum deductible of $25,000 per claim; and
3)
the multiplier for hourly compensation is limited to
2.45 for additional work.
E-29
AUTHORIZATION TO EXERCISE THE SECOND YEAR OF THE AGREEMENTS WITH H.J. ROSS
ASSOCIATES, INC., AS SPECIAL PROJECTS CONSULTANTS (SPC) – MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
SERVICES AND AVART, INC., AND LIVS ASSOCIATES AS SPECIAL PROJECTS CONSULTANTS
(SPC) – STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING 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 agreements with H.J. Ross
Associates, Inc., as Special Projects Consultants (SPC)
– Mechanical Engineering Services and Avart, Inc.,
and LIVS Associates as Special Projects Consultants
(SPC) – Structural Engineering Services as allowed
for in said agreements and under the same terms and
conditions with an estimated construction cost of up
to $300,000.
CONSTRUCTION
E-30
BID AWARD TO HEWETT-KIER CONSTRUCTION, INC.
PROJECT
NO. A0724A (REBID)
WINDOW
REPLACEMENT AT
L.C.
EVANS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1895
NW 75 Street, Miami, Florida
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, award
Project No. A0724A (Rebid), Design-Build, Window Replacement
at L.C. Evans Elementary School, on the basis of Base
Bid in the amount of $956,000 to the low bidder:
Hewett-Kier
Construction, Inc.
3451
NW 14TH Avenue
Pompano
Beach, Florida 33064
E-32
FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 6
PROJECT
NO. A0480
NEW
ADDITION AND RENOVATIONS
BRENTWOOD
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
3101
NW 191 Street, Opa-Locka, Florida
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve
Final Change Order No. 6 on Project No. A0480, New
Addition and Renovations, Brentwood Elementary School
for a time extension of 42 days.
E-33
FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 5
PROJECT
NO. A0514
ADDITION,
REMODELING AND RENOVATION
MELROSE
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
3050
NW 35 Street, Miami, Florida
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm
Final Change Order No. 5 on Project No. A0514, Addition,
Remodeling and Renovation, Melrose Elementary School
for a credit of $794.
E-34
CHANGE ORDER NO. 10
PROJECT
NO. A0569A0570
ADDITIONS
AND RENOVATIONS
AMELIA
EARHART ELEMENTARY / HIALEAH MIDDLE SCHOOL
6027/5987
East 7 Avenue, Hialeah, Florida
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm
Change Order No. 10 on Project No. A0569A0570, Additions
and Renovations, Amelia Earhart Elementary/Hialeah
Middle Schools, for a credit of $55,830.
E-35
FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT
NO. A0656
LEASE
PURCHASE AGREEMENT
HUBERT
O. SIBLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
255
NW 115 Street, Miami, Florida
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve
Final change Order No. 2 on Project No. A0656, Lease
Purchase Agreement, Hubert O. Sibley Elementary School
for an additional cost of $87,338.
E-36
CHANGE ORDER NO. 3
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. 3 on
Project
No. A0750B, New Construction – Media center, Lorah
Park Elementary School for
an additional cost of $68,346 and approve a time
extension of 40 days.
E-42
BID AWARD
PROJECT
NO. SK0049 (REBID)
MUSIC
SUITE AND SAFETY-TO-LIFE
SHADOWLAWN
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
149
NW 49 Street, Miami, Florida
MAINTENANCE
OPERATIONS
E-50
FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
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/approve
Final Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A0808A, Roof
Replacement, Madison Middle School for a credit of
$43,176 and approve a time extension of 144 days.
E-51
FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT
NO. A0808B
ROOF
REPLACEMENT
BUNCHE
PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
16001
Bunche Park School Drive, Opa-Locka, Florida
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve
Final Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A0808B, Roof
Replacement, Bunche Park Elementary School for an additional
cost of $4,468 and approve a time extension of 154
days.
E-52
FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 3
PROJECT
NO. A0808C
ROOF
REPLACEMENT
LIBERTY
CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1855
NW 71 Street, Miami, Florida
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve
Final Change Order No. 3 on Project No. A0808C, Roof
Replacement, Liberty City Elementary School for an
approval of a time extension of 17 days.
E-53
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT
NO. KV0021A
COMPLETION
OF SCOPE FROM KV0021
REDLAND
MIDDLE SCHOOL
15655
SW 248 Street, Miami, Florida
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve
Change Order No. 1 on Project No. KV0021A, Completion
of Scope from KV0021, Redland Middle School for an
additional cost of $38,662 and approve a time extension
of 15 days.
E-54
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF HIALEAH AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY,
FLORIDA, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WATER FACILITIES TO SERVICE THE HIALEAH MIAMI
LAKES SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL SITE PORTABLE CLASSROOM REPLACEMENT PROJECT A0825S7131
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize
the Superintendent or his designee to execute an agreement
with the City of Hialeah and the execution of relevant
conveyance documents for the provision of water services
for planned improvements at the Hialeah Miami Lakes
Senior High School site, Portable Replacement Project,
Project No. A0825S7131 at an approximate cost of $31,000,
which is included in the construction contract.
F. DISTRICT
COMPLIANCE UNITS
F-1
PREQUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION
RECOMMENDED: That
the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve
the prequalification certification, as well as the
renewal of contractors, as indicated.
PROFESSIONAL
STANDARDS
F-2
SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
JANICE
BROWN – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTH
TRANSPORTATION CENTER
RECOMMENDED: That
effective April 14, 2004, at the close of the workday,
the School Board suspend Ms. Janice Brown, 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-3
SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
CHARLES
S. HEPBURN – RADIO ROUTING DISPATCHER
NORTH
TRANSPORTATION CENTER
RECOMMENDED: That
effective April 14, 2004, at the close of the workday,
the School Board suspend Mr. Charles S. Hepburn, at
North Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without
pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration
process, if requested.
F-4
SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
NATHANIEL
THOMPSON – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTHWEST
TRANSPORTATION CENTER
RECOMMENDED: That
effective April 14, 2004, at the close of the workday,
the School Board suspend Mr. Nathaniel Thompson, School
Bus Driver, at Northwest Transportation Center, for
30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of
a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.
F-5
SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
MICHAEL
H. PLUMMER - TEACHER
MADISON
MIDDLE SCHOOL
RECOMMENDED: That
effective April 14, 2004, the School Board suspend
Mr. Michael H. Plummer, Teacher at Madison Middle School,
for 30 workdays without pay, pending the outcome of
a hearing, if requested.
F-6
SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
GLORIA
MILLER – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
SOUTHWEST
TRANSPORTATION CENTER
RECOMMENDED: That
effective April 14, 2004, at the close of the workday,
the School Board suspend Ms. Gloria Miller, School
Bus Driver, at Southwest Transportation Center, for
30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of
a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.
F-7
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 April 14, 2004, at the close of
the workday, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.
F-8
SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
DANIEL
RIVERA – PATROL OFFICER
MIAMI-DADE
SCHOOLS POLICE DEPARTMENT
RECOMMENDED: That
effective April 14, 2004, at the close of the workday,
the School Board suspend Mr. Daniel Rivera, Patrol
Officer, at Miami-Dade Schools Police Department, for
30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of
a hearing, if requested.
F-9
SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
RAFAEL
N. MEJIA – PATROL OFFICER
MIAMI-DADE SCHOOLS POLICE DEPARTMENT
RECOMMENDED: That
effective April 14, 2004, at the close of the workday,
the School Board suspend Mr. Rafael N. Mejia, Patrol
Officer, at Miami-Dade Schools Police Department, for
10 workdays without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing,
if requested.
F-10
DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE, LINDA S. WITT – TEACHER AND
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO RE-EMPLOY IF AND AS APPROPRIATE
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1.
terminate the employment contract of Ms. Linda S. Witt
and dismiss her from her classroom teaching position
with Miami-Dade County Public Schools for good and
sufficient reasons pursuant to Section 1012.33(4)(b);
and
2.
approve the re-employment of Ms. Linda Witt in the
future, pursuant to School Board Rule 6Gx13- 4A-1.30,
in a non-classroom position for which she is qualified,
if a position and vacancy exist and if the employee
applies and is selected for it.
F-11
RESCISSION OF EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
DENISE
M. KOBECK - TEACHER
BISCAYNE
GARDENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
RECOMMENDED: That
effective April 14, 2004, at the close of the workday,
the School Board rescind the employment contract of
Ms. Denise M. Kobeck, Teacher at Biscayne Gardens Elementary
School, because of the revocation of her teaching certificate
by the Education Practices Commission of the State
of Florida.
F-12
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 April 14, 2004, at the close of
the workday, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.
G. FINANCIAL
AFFAIRS
G-16
MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR FEBRUARY 2004
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive
and file the Monthly Financial Reports for February
2004.
G-21
ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept
H&R Block’s donation in the amount of $21,235.18;
and accept future cash donations to be used for District
general purposes from this organization as they become
available.
G-22
REAPPOINTMENTS TO THE INVESTMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida;
1.
reappoint the continuing voting member, Mr. Andres
Bolaños, for calendar year 2004, and authorize the
Superintendent of Schools to appoint the non-voting
members to the Investment Advisory Committee; and
2.
appoint a School Board Member to participate as a member
in the Investment Advisory Committee for one year.
G-23
REFUNDING CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION (COP’S), SERIES 2004A IMPACT FEES –
UP TO $95,000,000
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve
Resolution #04-26 authorizing issuance of the Certificates
of Participation, Impact Fees, Series 2004A.
G-31
REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO RELEASE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) No. 093-DD10,
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES ONLY (ASO) AND STOP LOSS INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR GROUP
HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1.
authorize the Superintendent to issue Request For Proposals
(RFP) No. 093-DD10, Administrative Services Only (ASO)
and Stop Loss Insurance Coverage for Group Health Insurance
Program;
2.
approve the Ad-Hoc Insurance Committee; and
3.
appoint a School Board Member to participate in the
committee.
G-32
RENEWAL OF BOARD’S PROPERTY INSURANCE PROGRAM
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1.
authorize Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., Florida to
secure and bind maximum available limits of all risk,
replacement cost property insurance coverage, not to
exceed $700 million, with annual premiums not to exceed
$22 million, effective May 1, 2004, with payment to
be funded from its property insurance budget, with
a full report, including confirmation of coverage's,
carriers, deductibles, costs, terms, and recommendations
for other property coverage, including flood, as required
by Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), to be
submitted to the Board at its meeting of May 19, 2004;
and
2.
authorize expenditures for travel to London, UK, to
meet with London-based lead underwriters for renewal
terms and conditions, which occurred between February
28, 2004 and March 6, 2004, in an amount of $3,214.11,
caused by the significant devaluation of the U.S. dollar,
resulting in an unanticipated exchange rate, with such
expenditures to come from the Office of Risk and Benefit
Management’s travel budget.
PROCUREMENT
G-60
REQUEST APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL AWARD ON TERM BID
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, APPROVE
the supplemental award on the following term bid, inasmuch
as the estimated requirement, previously awarded by
the Board, will be exceeded before the bid term expires.
Bid
No. 114-CC10 – OUTSIDE AGENCIES QUALIFIED TO OPERATE
ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
AT-RISK STUDENTS, to provide educational services for
children in at-risk alternative education programs,
for the Office of Adult/Vocational, Alternative and
Community Education, during the term of the contract,
effective July 1, 2003, through June 30, 2004. This
supplemental award is requested as a result of an adjustment
in FTE value to accommodate a full enrollment based
on the numbers of 4-8 and9-12 enrolled students at
Adult Mankind Organization - Educational Division,
Inc., The initial award amount was calculated using
the FTE formula for 2002-2003 based on an estimated
enrollment of middle school students and senior high
school students for a combined total enrollment of
650. However, the actual enrollment of senior high
students is higher than originally anticipated. Inasmuch
as the FTE for 2003-2004 is higher for grades 9-12,
additional funds are required.
| Fund
Source |
0100 - General |
| M/WBE Eligibility |
None |
1.
ADULT MANKIND ORGANIZATION - EDUCATIONAL
DIVISION, INC.
4343
WEST FLAGLER, SUITE 300
MIAMI,
FL 33134
OWNER:
GUILLERMO SOMEILLAN
EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR
ORIGINAL
AWARD AMOUNT $2,390,400
PREVIOUS
SUPPLEMENTAL 0
THIS
SUPPLEMENTAL $400,000
G-61
TERMINATE BID NO. 121-BB09 – FLOOR FINISH REMOVER
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1.
TERMINATE Bid No. 121-BB09 – FLOOR FINISH REMOVER, effective
April14, 2004, as follows:
REX
CHEMICAL CORPORATION
2270
N.W. 23 STREET
MIAMI,
FL 33142
OWNER:
BETTY GRANJA, PRESIDENT/C.E.O. (WF)
2.
Not implement the prescribed default provision, as
noted in Board Rule 6Gx13- 3C-1.08 -- Performance
And Payment Security, Declining A Bid Award, And Bonding
Company Qualifications, on Rex Chemical Corporation, of
Miami, Florida.
G-62
REJECT BID NO. 059-CC06 – SUBTERRANEAN AND DRYWOOD TERMITE ERADICATION
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT
Bid No. 059-CC06 – SUBTERRANEAN AND DRYWOOD TERMITE
ERADICATION, to permit rebidding.
G-63
AWARD BID NO. 179-CC06 – STAGE CURTAINS (REPAIR, REPLACE, SUPPLY AND/OR INSTALL)
DISTRICTWIDE
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD
Bid No. 179-CC06 – STAGE CURTAINS (REPAIR, REPLACE,
SUPPLY AND/OR INSTALL) DISTRICTWIDE, to establish a
contract, with pre-qualified vendors, to purchase services,
for the removal and installation of stage curtains
and curtain tracks, for Maintenance Operations, during
the term of the bid, effective April 14, 2004, through
April13, 2005, as follows:
1.
HERITAGE PRODUCT RESOURCES, INC.
207
N.W. 1 AVENUE
MULBERRY,
FL 33860
OWNER:
J. DONNA BRYAN, PRESIDENT
2.
NATIONAL STAGE AND WINDOW
236
SOUTH MILITARY TRAIL
DEERFIELD
BEACH, FL 33442
OWNER:
RANDY SUE STEIN, PRESIDENT
3.
Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase
up to the total estimated amount of $104,500.
G-64
PARTIAL AWARD BID NO. 015-DD05 – AUDIO VISUAL, TELEVISION, RADIO AND MISCELLANEOUS
STUDIO EQUIPMENT
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, PARTIAL
AWARD Bid No. 015-DD05 – AUDIO VISUAL, TELEVISION,
RADIO AND MISCELLANEOUS STUDIO EQUIPMENT, to purchase,
at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required,
of audio visual, television, radio and miscellaneous
studio equipment, for use by various Miami-Dade County
public schools, during the term of the bid, effective
April 15, 2004, through April14, 2006, as follows:
1.
B & H PHOTO VIDEO, INC.
420
NINTH AVENUE
NEW
YORK, NY 10001 ESTIMATE $122,232
OWNER:
HERMAN SCHRIEBER, PRESIDENT
2.
CUSTOM COMPUTER SPECIALISTS, INC.
70
SUFFOLK COURT
HAUPPAUGE,
NY 11788 ESTIMATE $11,064
OWNER:
GREGORY GALDI, PRESIDENT
3.
LONG'S ELECTRONICS, INC.
2630
5 AVENUE SOUTH
IRONDALE,
AL 35210-1240 ESTIMATE $21,050
OWNER:
JAMES N. LONG, PRESIDENT
4.
PYRAMID SCHOOL PRODUCTS
6510
NORTH 54 STREET
TAMPA,
FL 33610-1908 ESTIMATE $49,526.75
OWNER:
JOHN O. MILLER
5.
SOUTHERN BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
3120
REPS MILLER ROAD, SUITE 190
NORCROSS,
GA 30071 ESTIMATE $111,054
OWNER:
TOM JOHNSON, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.
6.
TRANSWORLD SERVICES, INC.
2025
N.W. 102 AVENUE, NO. 101
MIAMI,
FL 33172 ESTIMATE $756,400
OWNER:
JUAN DE MIGUEL (HM)
7.
TROXELL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
11767
SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY, NO. 146
MIAMI,
FL 33156 ESTIMATE $68,758.25
OWNER:
JIM TROXELL, PRESIDENT
8.
Reject: Item 29 - Stereo console.
9.
Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase
up to the total estimated amount of $1,140,085.
G-65
PARTIAL AWARD BID NO. 031-DD01 – CLOCKS, ELECTRIC
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, PARTIAL
AWARD Bid No. 031-DD01 – CLOCKS, ELECTRIC, to purchase,
at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required,
of electric clocks, for Maintenance Operations and
Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term
of the bid, effective April 14, 2004, through October31,
2005, as follows:
1.
AMERICAN TIME AND SIGNAL COMPANY
140
THIRD STREET SOUTH
DASSEL,
MN 55325-0707
OWNER:
JEFF BAUMGARTNER
2.
NDR CORPORATION
3250
N.E. 12 AVENUE
FORT
LAUDERDALE, FL 33334
OWNER:
RONALD BOENDER, PRESIDENT
3.
RIDER DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
1671
WEST 38 PLACE, NO. 1408
HIALEAH,
FL 33012
OWNER:
JORGE PELAEZ, PRESIDENT (HM)
4.
STANDARD STATIONERY SUPPLY COMPANY
2251
S. FOSTER AVENUE
WHEELING,
IL 60090
OWNER:
DAVID WILSON, PRESIDENT
5.
Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase
up to the total estimated amount of $81,000.
G-66
AWARD BID NO. 040-DD06 – CHILLER SERVICE CONTRACTS
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD
Bid No. 040-DD06 – CHILLER SERVICE CONTRACTS, to provide,
at firm unit prices, all labor, material and equipment,
to furnish monthly air-conditioning chiller maintenance
service, including water treatment, for Maintenance
Operations, duringthe term of the bid, effective May
1, 2004, through April 30,2005, as follows:
1.
COOL-BREEZE AIR CONDITIONING CORPORATION
13120
S.W. 130 TERRACE
MIAMI,
FL 33186 ESTIMATE $112,948
OWNER:
FRANK CRAWLEY, PRESIDENT
2.
WEATHERTROL MAINTENANCE CORPORATION
7250
N.E. 4 AVENUE
MIAMI,
FL 33138 ESTIMATE $161,020
OWNER:
ISIDRO C. BORJA, PRESIDENT (HM)
3.
YORK INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
15712
S.W. 41 STREET, SUITE 10
DAVIE,
FL 33331 ESTIMATE $492,122
OWNER:
IAIN CAMPBELL, PRESIDENT
4.
Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase
up to the total estimated amount of $766,090.
G-67
AWARD BID NO. 057-DD01 – STUDENT DESKS
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD
Bid No. 057-DD01 – STUDENT DESKS, to purchase, at firm
unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of student
desks, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, and
Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment, during the term of
the bid, effective April 18, 2004, through April17,
2006, as follows:
1.
C.A.J. & ASSOCIATES, INC.
807
TYLER STREET
HOLLYWOOD,
FL 33019 ESTIMATE $1,157,164
OWNER:
TERRY L. JOHNSON, PRESIDENT (WF)
2.
SCHOOL SPECIALTY, INC.
100
PARAGON PARKWAY
MANSFIELD,
OH 44903 ESTIMATE $428,695
OWNER:
DAVE VANDER ZANDEN, PRESIDENT
3.
Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase
up to the total estimated amount of $1,585,859.
G-68
AWARD BID NO. 113-CC04 – SURVEILLANCE CAMERA SYSTEMS, CLOSED CIRCUIT TELEVISION
H. HUMAN
RESOURCES
H-1
PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL
APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES
AND SEPARATIONS: FEBRUARY 27 - 2004
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 938.
H-2
APPOINTMENTS AND LATERAL ASSIGNMENTS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT, PROFESSIONAL, AND
TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR 2003-2004
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida. approve
the recommendations as set forth above for appointments
and lateral transfers to be effective March 18, 2004,
or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the
exception of the effective dates as noted throughout
the item.
H-3
APPOINTMENTS AND ASSIGNMENTS OF PERSONNEL TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICT
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, appoint
Ms. Catherine A. Hilton to the open, budgeted position
of Buyer, DCSAA pay grade 40, Procurement Management,
effective April 15, 2004, or as soon thereafter as
can be facilitated.
H-4
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO TEACH OUT-OF-FIELD
FOR THE PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 28, 2004 THROUGH MARCH 27, 2004
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve
instructional personnel assigned to teach out-of-field
for the period of February 28, 2004 through March 27,
2004.
H-5
CALENDAR FOR SUBMITTING NOMINATIONS FOR PERSONNEL APPOINTMENTS FOR THE 2004-2005
SCHOOL YEAR
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt,
pursuant to §§1012.22 and 1012.33, Florida Statutes,
the revised calendar for submitting nominations for
personnel appointments for the 2004-2005 school year.
H-6
REQUEST TO ADD POSITION TO THE SENIOR MANAGEMENT SERVICE CLASS (SMSC) OF THE
FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS)
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize
the inclusion of the position of Facilities Construction
Officer into the Senior Management Service Class of
the Florida Retirement System, effective May 1, 2004.
I. COMMUNICATIONS
I-1
REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) TO PROVIDE
A DISTRICT ON-LINE ANALYTICAL PROCESSING (OLAP) TOOL(S) AND APPROVE THE SELECTION
COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1.
authorize the Superintendent to issue a Request for
Proposals (RFP) to provide a district On-Line Analytical
Processing (OLAP) tool(s); and
2.
approve the selection committee that will review the
proposals and make recommendations to the Superintendent
for subsequent submission to the School Board for approval.
I-6
REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY
OF MIAMI FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND NUTRITION TO PROVIDE MEALS FOR PARTICIPANTS
IN THE CITY’S SUMMER PROGRAM FROM JUNE 14, 2004 THROUGH AUGUST 6, 2004
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize
the Superintendent of Schools to enter into a contractual
agreement with the City of Miami for the Department
of Food and Nutrition to provide meals for participants
in the City’s summer program from June 14, 2004 through
August 6, 2004.
I-16
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT
WITH MIAMI-DADE COLLEGE, NORTH CAMPUS SCHOOL OF JUSTICE ASSESSMENT CENTER,
TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT THE PROMOTIONAL PROCESSES FOR THE MIAMI-DADE SCHOOLS
POLICE DEPARTMENT
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1.
authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual
agreement with Miami-Dade College, North Campus School
of Justice Assessment Center, to develop and implement
the promotional processes for the Miami-Dade Schools
Police Department, in an amount not to exceed $88,522.
2.
grant an exception to School Board Rule 6x13-3F-1.021
Professional
Services Contracts.
The
appropriation for this item will be included in the
Security Services Program (General Fund) of the 2004-2005
Preliminary Budget.
MANAGEMENT
AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS
I-22
INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – EXAMINATION OF THE CAPITAL OUTLAY BUDGET DECEMBER 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 – Examination of
the Capital Outlay Budget, December 2003, presented
by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.
I-23
INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – AUDIT OF THE MIAMI-DADE COALITION FOR COMMUNITY EDUCATION,
INC. FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 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 Internal Audit Report – Audit of the Miami-Dade
Coalition for Community Education, Inc. for the Fiscal
Year Ended June 30, 2003, presented by the Office of
Management and Compliance Audits.
I-24
INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – AUDIT OF THE MAGNET EDUCATIONAL CHOICE ASSOCIATION,
INC. (MECA) FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 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 Internal Audit Report – Audit of the Magnet
Educational Choice Association, Inc. (MECA) for the
Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2003, presented by the Office
of Management and Compliance Audits.
I-25
INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – AUDIT OF THE INTERNAL FUNDS OF SELECTED ACCESS CENTER
4 SCHOOLS, MARCH 2004, 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 4 Schools, March, 2004,
presented by the Office of Management and Compliance
Audits.
I-31
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT
WITH THE RADISSON MART PLAZA HOTEL TO PROVIDE SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT’S
ACADEMIC AWARDS CEREMONY ON JUNE 1, 2004
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize
the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement
with the Radisson Mart Hotel to provide services related
to the Superintendent’s Academic Awards Ceremony, June
1, 2004, in an amount not to exceed $35 per person.
There
will be no cost to the district.
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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04.10.04
