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CHANGES TO MEETING AGENDA
AS OF:
June 18, 2004

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AGENDA SECTIONS




AGENDA ITEMS WITHDRAWN AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA:

C-5 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. DANIEL J. EPSTEIN - DOAH CASE NO. 03-4041

The attached Agenda Item C-5 is being withdrawn due to the employee's filing of exceptions at the very last permissible moment.

D-3 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO JOIN WITH OTHER FLORIDA SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO SHARE PROPORTIONATE COSTS OF COMPETENT CONSTITUTIONAL LEGAL RESEARCH ON WHETHER THE STATE OF FLORIDA IS COMPLYING WITH THE CONSTITUTIONAL REQUIREMENT TO ADEQUATELY FUND PUBLIC EDUCATION AND DETERMINE WHETHER LEGAL REMEDIES ARE JUSTIFIED

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. BETSY H. KAPLAN: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent and Board Attorney to join with other Florida school districts to share proportionate costs of competent constitutional legal research on whether the State of Florida is complying with the constitutional requirement to adequately fund public education and determine whether legal remedies are justified.

E-16 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM E-16 - REPORT TO THE BOARD CONCERNING THE FEASIBILITY OF PROVIDING AN INCENTIVE BONUS FOR EARLY COMPLETION IN CONNECTION WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF DORAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

The attached agenda item is being withdrawn from the June 16, 2004 agenda, in order to allow District staff to explore this matter further with the construction contractor for the Doral Senior High School as well as other appropriate parties.

E-25 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM E-25 - APPROVAL OF
GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP) JAMES B. PIRTLE
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
PROJECT NO. A0825S3661CM
MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION
NATURAL BRIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1650 NE 141 STREET, NORTH MIAMI, FLORIDA

The attached Agenda item is being withdrawn from the June 16, 2004 Agenda as updated prices can not be obtained from the Construction Manager prior to the June 16, 2004 Board Meeting.

E-29 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM E-29 -APPROVAL OF
GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP) JAMES B. PIRTLE
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
PROJECT NO. A01006
MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION
TREASURE ISLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
7540 E. TREASURE DRIVE, N. BAY VILLAGE, FLORIDA

The attached Agenda item is being withdrawn from the June 16, 2004 Agenda as updated prices can not be obtained from the Construction Manager prior to the June 16, 2004 Board Meeting.

E-38 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM E-38 - CHANGE ORDER NO. 5 PROJECT NO. A0654 ADDITIONS AND RENOVATIONS PHlLLlS WHEATLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1801 NW 1 PLACE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

E-43 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM E-43 -THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF THE MAGELLAN SYSTEM, HARDWARE, NECESSARY TRAINING AND LABOR BY APPROVING THE RELEASE OF $778,760 ALREADY APPROPRIATED IN FY 2003-2004

The attached agenda item is being withdrawn from the June 16, 2004 agenda, in order to allow time for the new Superintendent, Dr. Rudy Crew to review the item.

G-67 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM G-67, AWARD BID NO. 058-DD01 - ARMED AND UNARMED SECURITY GUARDS

Inasmuch as a notice of protest of award has been received, it is requested that this item be withdrawn at this time.


AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA:

C-9 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA V. JIMMIE ALVIN - DOAH CASE NO. 03-3515

On September 11, 2003, the School Board suspended school security monitor Jimmie Alvin from his employment with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and initiated dismissal proceedings against him for, but not limited to, excessive absenteeism, engaging in an improper employee-student relationship, being convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude and violation of School Board Rules 6Gx13-4A-1.21, Responsibilities and Duties and 6Gx13-4A-1.09, Employee-Student Relationships.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida enter an order accepting the Administrative Law Judge's Recommended Order in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Jimmie Alvin, DOAH Case No. 03-3515.

E-17 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND CITY OF HOMESTEAD FOR THE PURPOSE OF CREATING AN EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES BENEFIT DlCTRlCT IN THE CITY OF HOMESTEAD

COMMITTEE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

Introduction
Since October 2003, the District has been reviewing a request from the City of Homestead (City) and a local developer, M&H Homestead, Ltd. a/k/a Keys Gate Ill Land Trust (Developer), to create an Educational Facilities Benefit District (EFBD), intended to help meet the educational needs to be generated by an anticipated 9,200 new residential units, which will be constructed over the next several years within portions of the City.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to execute an lnterlocal Agreement with Miami-Dade County and the City of Homestead for the purpose of creating an Educational Benefit District in the City of Homestead, under terms and conditions substantially as detailed above.


AGENDA ITEMS REVISED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA:

A-3 REPORT ON ZERO-BASED BUDGETS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE-RELATED OPERATIONS

COMMITTEE: BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES

At the School Board Meeting of January 14, 2004, Agenda Item D-6, brought to the Board by School Board Member, Ms. Perla Tabares Hantman, directed staff to prepare Zero-Based Budgets for two non-school site locations or operations as a pilot program with one of the selections to be Construction-related departments.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the report Zero-Based Budgets for Construction and Maintenance-related Operations.

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A-3 REPORT ON ZERO-BASED BUDGETS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE-RELATED OPERATIONS

COMMITTEE: BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES

At the School Board Meeting of January 14, 2004, Agenda Item D-6, brought to the Board by School Board Member, Ms. Perla Tabares Hantman, directed staff to prepare Zero-Based Budgets for two non-school site locations or operations as a pilot program with one of the selections to be Construction-related departments.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the report Zero-Based Budgets for Construction and Maintenance-related Operations.

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A-3 REPORT ON ZERO-BASED BUDGETS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE-RELATED OPERATIONS

COMMITTEE: BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES

At the School Board Meeting of January 14, 2004, Agenda Item D-6, brought to the Board by School Board Member, Ms. Perla Tabares Hantman, directed staff to prepare Zero-Based Budgets for two non-school site locations or operations as a pilot program with one of the selections to be Construction-related departments.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the report Zero-Based Budgets for Construction and Maintenance-related Operations.

A-6 1. APPROVE THE MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL (MEP) SALARY SCHEDULES

2. AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO IMPLEMENT A PRlNClPAL/ASSlSTANT PRINCIPAL PAY MODEL

COMMITTEE: LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND PERSONNEL SERVICES

In support of the District Strategic Plan, the primary goal of the Office of Human Resources is to attract, retain and motivate qualified employees for Miami-Dade County Public Schools(M-DCPS).

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

1. approve the proposed Managerial Exempt Personnel (MEP) Salary Schedules effective September 10, 2004; and

B-16 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECEIVE AND APPROVE THE 2004 - 2005 CLASS SIZE REDUCTION IMPLEMENTATION ACTION PLAN

COMMITTEE: EDUCATION AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS

At the School Board meeting of May 19, 2004, Mr. Agustin Barrera, Board Member, proposed agenda item D-4 which required the administration to devise a balanced plan of action to ensure that the class size reduction (CSR) requirements for the 2004-2005 school year are being implemented and to report to the Board at its meeting of June 16, 2004.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and approve the proposed 2004 - 2005 Class Size Reduction lmplementation Action Plan.

B-27 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FORTHE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS WITH DESIGNATED NONPROFlT/FOR PROFIT AGENCIES IN MlAMl-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FOR THE 2004 SUMMER SERVICES AND THE 2004-2005 SCHOOL YEAR

COMMITTEE: EDUCATION AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS

In compliance with Sections 1006.07, 1003.51, and 1003.52, Florida Statutes, the Office of Adult/Vocational, Alternative and Community Education, Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS), has developed cooperative agreements with designated governmental agencies, designated private agencies, and nonprofitlfor profit agencies in Miami-Dade County, Florida, to provide educational services for school-age students, including those who are at-risk for the 2004 summer services, and the 2004-2005 school year.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into cooperative agreements with the following, effective July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005:

1. governmental agencies to provide educational services for students at Turner Guilford Knight Detention Center, and Women's Detention Center:

B-30 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH ORGANIZATIONS IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE 2004 SUMMER SERVICES AND THE 2004-2005 SCHOOL YEAR

COMMITTEE: EDUCATION AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS

In compliance with Section 1006.07, Florida Statute, The Office of Adultn/ocational, Alternative and Community Education, Miami-Dade County Public Schools, and the following nonprofit organizations in Miami-Dade County, Florida, have developed contractual agreements to provide educational and related services for school-age students.

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

1. The Adult Mankind Organization, Inc., at a total approximate cost of $2,977,416;

B-31 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH ORGANIZATIONS IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE 2004 SUMMER SERVICES AND THE 2004-2005 SCHOOL YEAR, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2004, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2005

COMMITTEE: EDUCATION AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS

In compliance with Sections 1006.07, and 1003.52, Florida Statutes, the Office of AdulWocational Alternative and Community Education, Miami-Dade County Public Schools, and the following nonprofit organizations in Miami-Dade County, Florida, have developed contractual agreements to provide educational and related services for school-age students who are court adjudicated. The students will be placed at the contracted agencies by the court system.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into contractual agreements with the following organizations; effective July 1, 2004, through June 30, 2005:

1. Baypoint Schools, Inc., at a cost of 95% of FTE for approximately $1,888,516.80;

B-32 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT A DONATION OF SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS VALUED AT $50,000 FROM SCHOOL SPECIALTY, INC., FOR USE BY STUDENTS AND) INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

COMMITTEE: EDUCATION AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS

School Specialty, inc., one of the largest suppliers of school supplies in the country, has offered a donation worth $50,000 in new school supplies and instructional materials for students and instructional staff of Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS).

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a donation of school supplies and instructional materials valued at $50,000 from School Specialty, Inc., for use by students and instructional staff of Miami-Dade County Public Schools. No local funds are required.

B-60 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT OF 2001, TITLE I, PART A, IMPROVING BASIC PROGRAMS OPERATED BY LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AGENCIES

COMMITTEE: EDUCATION AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS

The Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) has requested that Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) submit an application for funding under the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, Title I, Part A for schoolwide and targeted assistance programs for the 2004-2005 school year.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to: 1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education for funding under the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, Title I, Part A in the amount of $128,117,314 for the grant period of July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005;

B-61 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT OF 2001, TITLE I, PART C, EDUCATION OF MIGRATORY CHILDREN PROGRAM

COMMITTEE: EDUCATION AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS

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 Title I, Part C, Education of Migratory Children, in the amount of $1,127,884 for the grant period of July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005;

B-65 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE WILLIAM F. GOODLING EVEN START FAMILY LITERACY GRANT PROGRAM FOR PROJECT EXCEL

COMMITTEE: EDUCATION AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS

Authorization is requested for the Superintendent to accept funds in the amount of $385,000 from the Florida Department of Education to provide educational and social services for preschool children and their parents.

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 William F. Goodling Even Start Family Literacy Grant Program for Project EXCEL in the amount of $385,000 for the grant period of April 1, 2004 through September 30, 2004;

C-4 C.M. v. THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY. FLORIDA D.O.A.H. CASE NO. 04-08133

A request for a due process hearing was filed by the parents of the above-referenced exceptional student.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the School Board Attoniey to enter into a settlement agreement in C.M. v. The School Board of Miami-Dade County. Florida, DOAH Case No. 04-0813E, and authorize the Division of Exceptional Student Education to expend up to $25,000 to contract with a Certified Behavior Analyst to work with C.M. as required by the settlement agreement. The appropriation for this item is included in the General Fund of the 2003-2004 Adopted Budget.

C-23 PROPOSED PROMULGATION OF NEW SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-6A-1.48, K-8 CENTERS

COMMITTEE: LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND PERSONNEL SERVICES

At the School Board Meeting of March 17, 2004, an action proposed by School Board Member, Mr. Frank J. Bolaños and approved by the School Board, directed the Superintendent to develop a School Board rule establishing procedures forthe conversion of a school to a K-8 Center.

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 promulgate School Board Rule 6Gx13-6A-1.48, K-8 Centers.

D-14 ALTERNATIVES TO OUTDOOR SUSPENSION

COMMITTEE: LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND PERSONNEL SERVICES

Administering just punishments is an important part of maintaining a safe learning environment and instilling a sense of accountability in our students' moral development.

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. FRANK J. BOLAÑOS: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to present a feasibility report within ninety days on structured, educational alternatives to outdoor suspension.

E-5 RENEWAL OF THE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR USE OF VARIOUS SCHOOL SITES FOR THE OPERATION OF HEAD START CENTERS

COMMITTEE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

History Since June 1985, the Board has leased facilities at a number of schools to Miami-Dade County (County) for the operation of Head Start Centers.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize renewal of the lease agreement with Miami-Dade County for the use of various school sites for the operation of Head Start Centers, at a total combined annual rental rate of $1.00. The term of the renewal option period will commence July 1, 2004 and will end on June 30, 2005. All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement will remain unchanged

E-12 APPROVAL OF AN EXCEPTION TO THE STANDARD SITE SIZE - FOR STATE SCHOOL "Y1" (JACK D. GORDON COMMUNITY ELEMENTARY/DR. GILBERT L. PORTER ELEMENTARY RELIEF) AND STATE SCHOOL "YY1" (REDLAND MlDDLE/RlCHMOND HEIGHTS MIDDLE/HAMMOCKS MlDDLE/ARVlDA MIDDLE RELIEF)

COMMITTEE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

Florida Statutes require that educational facilities be adequate in size to meet the educational needs of the students to be served.

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

1) approve the exception to the standard site size as enumerated above for proposed State Schools "Y1" and "YY1," ; and

E-14 ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 04-41 AUTHORIZING THE COMMENCEMENT OF FRIENDLY EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS TO ACQUIRE A + 6.6-ACRE SITE LOCATED AT WEST 18 AVENUE AND WEST 41 STREET, HIALEAH, FLORIDA, FOR STATE SCHOOL “WWW” (MIAMI SPRINGS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL RELIEF)

COMMITTEE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

Backqround
Certificates of Participation (COPS) were issued by the District in October 2001 in the amount of $25,000,000 to fund the construction of an addition (State School "WWW) at Miami Springs Senior High School (Miami Springs Senior) to accommodate approximately 1,500 student stations.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, by extraordinary vote: adopt Resolution No. 04-41, authorizing the commencement of friendly eminent domain proceedings to acquire from Frank and Phyllis Bramson, Trustees, a + 6.6-acre site located at West 41 Street and West 18 Avenue, Hialeah, Florida, at a purchase price of $5,755,000, for placement of State School "WWW (Miami Springs Senior High School relief);

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E-14 ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 04-41 AUTHORIZING THE COMMENCEMENT OF FRIENDLY EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS TO ACQUIRE A + 6.6-ACRE SITE LOCATED AT WEST 18 AVENUE AND WEST 41 STREET, HIALEAH, FLORIDA, FOR STATE SCHOOL “WWW” (MIAMI SPRINGS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL RELIEF)

COMMITTEE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

Backqround
Certificates of Participation (COPS) were issued by the District in October 2001 in the amount of $25,000,000 to fund the construction of an addition (State School "WWW) at Miami Springs Senior High School (Miami Springs Senior) to accommodate approximately 1,500 student stations.

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

1) adopt Resolution No. 04-41, authorizing the commencement of friendly eminent domain proceedings to acquire from Frank and Phyllis Bramson, Trustees, a + 6.6-acre site located at West 41 Street and West 18 Avenue, Hialeah, Florida, at a purchase price of $5,755,000, for placement of State School “WWW”;

E-34 AWARD TO SUPERIOR ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS, INC.
PROJECT NO. LV999969
FlRE ALARM SYSTEM REPLACEMENT
JOELLA C. GOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
6350 NW 188 TERRACE, HIALEAH, FLORIDA

And

FlRE ALARM SYSTEM REPLACEMENT
JOE HALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1901 SW 134 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

COMMITTEE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

The Project Architect's final construction cost estimate for Joella C. Good Elementary School is $290.000.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, award Project No. LV999969, Fire Alarm System Replacement, Joella C. Good Elementary School and Project No. LV999972, Fire Alarm System Replacement, Joe Hall Elementary School on the basis of Combined Base Bid in the amount of $420,871 to the low bidder:

Superior Electrical Contractors, Inc.
2151 NW 931d Avenue
Miami. Florida 33172.

E-39 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 6
PROJECT NO. A0704
DESIGN BUILD
STATE SCHOOL "HH" AT SHENANDOAH MIDDLE SITE
1950 SW 19 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

COMMITTEE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

This request for change in the construction contract includes 15 items for the School Board's confirmation and consideration.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirmlapprove Final Change Order No. 6 on Project No. A0704, Design Build, State School "HH" at Shenandoah Middle Site for an additional cost of $20,784 and approve a time extension of 93 days.

E-40 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 6
PROJECT NO. A0705
DESIGN BUILD
STATE SCHOOL "MM" AT KINLOCH PARK MIDDLE SITE
4340 NW 3 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

COMMITTEE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

This request for change in the construction contract includes three items for the School Board's consideration.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Final Change Order No. 6 on Project No. A0705, Design Build, State School "MM" at Kinloch Park Middle Site for a credit of $50,578.

E-41 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 5
PROJECT NO. A0706
DESIGN BUILD
STATE SCHOOL "NN" AT G.W. CARVER MIDDLE SITE
4901 LINCOLN DRIVE, CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA

COMMITTEE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

This request for change in the construction contract includes 11 items for the School Board's confirmation and consideration.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirmlapprove Final Change Order No. 5 on Project No. A0706, Design Build, State School "NN" at G.W. Carver Middle Site for a credit of $70,437 and approve a time extension of 41 days.

E-42 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 7
PROJECT NO. A0711
DESIGN BUILD
STATE SCHOOL "JJI" AT PONCE DE LEON MIDDLE SITE
5801 AUGUST0 STREET, CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA

COMMITTEE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirmlapprove Final Change Order No. 7 on Project No. A0711, Design Build, State School "JJI" at Ponce De Leon Middle Site for an additional cost of $91,887 and approve a time extension of 241 days.

H-1 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: APRIL 30 - MAY 26, 2004

COMMITTEE: LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND PERSONNEL SERVICES

The Personnel Action Listing numbered 940 consisting of 169 pages, includes the following items:

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the instructional and non instructional appointments, reassignments, leaves, and separations as included in Personnel Action Listing 940.

H-2 APPOINTMENTS AND LATERAL ASSIGNMENTS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT, PROFESSIONAL, AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR 2003- 2004 ESTABLISH AND CLASSIFY PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL (DCSAA) POSITION

COMMITTEE: LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND PERSONNEL SERVICES

The following recommendations are made in accordance with Board Rules 6Gx13-4A-1.16, 6Gx13-4A-1.161, and the Miami-Dade County Public Schools/Dade County Schools Administrators' Association labor contract.

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

1. Establish and classify the position of Information Systems Design Control Officer, Office of Management and Compliance Audits, DCSAA pay grade 44, and

H-3 APPOINTMENTS AND ASSIGNMENTS OF PERSONNEL TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICT

COMMIITTEE: LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND PERSONNEL SERVICES

The following recommended appointments reflect assignments of personnel, including Managerial Exempt Personnel (MEP) and professional and technical personnel (DCSAA) to the District.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, appoint effective June 17, 2004, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated with the exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the item:

1. Ms. Arlene S. Shackelford to the open budgeted position of School Board Office Manager, DCSAA pay grade 39, Board Members Office;

H-4 RECLASSIFICATION OF PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL POSITIONS - DADE COUNTY SCHOOLS ADMINISTRATOR'S ASSOCIATION (DCSAA) AND MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL (MEP)

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

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

3. ESTABLISH AND CLASSIFY MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL (MEP) POSITIONS

4. APPROVE PROPOSED RECLASSIFICATIONS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL (MEP)

COMMITTEE: LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND PERSONNEL SERVICES

Procedures for the classification and reclassification of professional and technical positions are outlined in the Miami-Dade County Public SchoolsIDade County Schools ) Administrator's Association (DCSAA) labor contract, in Article XIII, Section 6.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, effective June 17, 2004, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated:

1. Establish and classify the following professional and technical (DCSAA) positions:

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H-4 RECLASSIFICATION OF PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL POSITIONS - DADE COUNTY SCHOOLS ADMINISTRATOR'S ASSOCIATION (DCSAA) AND MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL (MEP)

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

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

3. ESTABLISH AND CLASSIFY MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL (MEP) POSITIONS

4. APPROVE PROPOSED RECLASSIFICATIONS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL (MEP)

COMMITTEE: LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND PERSONNEL SERVICES

Procedures for the classification and reclassification of professional and technical positions are outlined in the Miami-Dade County Public SchoolsIDade County Schools ) Administrator's Association (DCSAA) labor contract, in Article XIII, Section 6.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, effective June 17, 2004, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated:

1. Establish and classify the following professional and technical (DCSAA) positions:


AGENDA ITEMS REPLACED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA:

E-22 COMMISSIONING OF THE ARCHITECTURAL PARTNERSHIP, INC., AS DESIGN CRITERIA PROFESSIONAL (DCP) TO PREPARE A FINAL SCOPE DEFINITION PROGRAM FOR NEW PROTOTYPE SENIOR HlGH STATE SCHOOL "CCCI" (SOUTH DADE SENIOR HlGH REPLACEMENT) PROJECT NO. A01017

COMMITTEE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

Staff has completed the selection process for Design Criteria Professional (DCP) firms to prepare design criteria packages for eleven (11) new prototypical schools listed under the 2003-2004 District Facilities Five-Year Work Program.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission The Architectural Partnership, Inc., to prepare a final scope definition program for new prototype senior high State School "CCCI" (South Dade Senior High Replacement - Project No. A01017) under the following terms and conditions:

1. a lump sum basic services fee of $38,000 to prepare the final scope definition program;

E-23 COMMISSIONING OF POST BUCKLEY SCHUH & JERNIGAN AS DESIGN CRITERIA PROFESSIONAL (DCP) FOR A NEW PROTOTYPE MIDDLE SCHOOL STATE SCHOOL "SSI" RELIEF FOR REDLAND AND HOMESTEAD MIDDLE SCHOOLS TO BE LOCATED AT S.W. 292 STREET & 194 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA PROJECT NO. A01029

COMMITTEE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

Staff has completed the selection process for Design Criteria Professional (DCP) firms to prepare design criteria packages for eleven (11) new prototypical schools listed under the 2003-2004 District Facilities Five-Year Work Program.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Post Buckley Schuh & Jernigan as Design Criteria Professional (DCP) for a new prototype middle school (State School "SSI" - Project No. A01029) to be located at S.W. 292 Street & 194 Avenue, Miami, Florida, under the following terms and conditions:

1) a lump sum basic services fee of $455,000, which represents approximately 2.54% of the total estimated construction cost of $17,917,574;

E-26 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP) FOR
JASCO CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.
PROJECT NO. A0747
CLASSROOM BUILDING ADDITION
SOUTH MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
6856 SW 53 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

COMMITTEE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

At its meeting of March 12, 2003, the Board commissioned JASCO Construction Co., Inc. as CM-at-Risk for South Miami Senior High School.

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

a) transfer from Program 0001 - Undistributed Capital Contingency the amount of $1,429,723 to Program 2693 - South Miami Senior; and

E-27 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
JAMES B. PIRTLE CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.
PROJECT NO. A0799
STATE SCHOOL "SSS"
MIAMI JACKSON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
REPLACEMENT (SITE PACKAGE)
1751 NW 36 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

COMMITTEE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

At its meeting of March 12, 2003 , the Board commissioned James B. Pirtle Construction Co., Inc. as CM-at-Risk firm for State School "SSS" at Miami Jackson Senior High School (Replacement).

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the GMP for James B. Pirtle Construction Co., Inc., Project No. A0799, State School "SSS" at Miami Jackson Senior High School Replacement (Site Package), in the total amount of $405,121 which includes building cost, site cost and a contingency in the amount of $25,000.

E-31 AWARD TO JCI INTERNATIONAL, INC.
PROJECT NO. A0793
NEW CONSTRUCTION - RENOVATION
GEORGE T. BAKER AVIATION SCHOOL
3275 NW 42 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

COMMITTEE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

This project has been designated as an open project for all pre-qualified competitive bidders.

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

a) transfer $463,083, from Program 0001 - Undistributed Capital Contingency to Program 2702 - Baker Aviation Project; and

revised replacement

E-31 AWARD TO JCI INTERNATIONAL, INC.
PROJECT NO. A0793
NEW CONSTRUCTION - RENOVATION
GEORGE T. BAKER AVIATION SCHOOL
3275 NW 42 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

COMMITTEE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

This project has been designated as an open project for all pre-qualified competitive bidders.

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

a) transfer $437,382, from Program 0001 - Undistributed Capital Contingency to Program 2702 - Baker Aviation Project; and

E-33 AWARD TO BETANCOURT, CASTELLON ASSOCIATES, INC.
PROJECT NO. A0854
SOUTHWEST MIAMI SENIOR HlGH SCHOOL
8855 SW 50 TERRACE
MIAMI, FLORIDA
DESIGN-BUILD FOR A NEW ADDITION

AND

PROJECT NO. A0855
MIAMI KlLLlAN SENIOR HlGH SCHOOL
10655 SW 97 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA
DESIGN-BUILD FOR A NEW ADDITION

COMMITTEE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

Thirteen Design-Build contractors responded to the Request for Qualifications and six were selected for invitation to bid on the design criteria.

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

a) transfer excess funds of $1,332,000 to Program 2699 - Location 9128 COP Reserve, Fund 0397;

E-35 AWARD TO SIMPLEX GRINNELL, LLP
PROJECT NO. LV999971
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM REPLACEMENT
DR. GILBERT L. PORTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
15851 SW 112 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33196

And

PROJECT NO. LV999973
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM REPLACEMENT
KENDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
10693 SW 93 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33176

COMMITTEE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

The Project Architect's final construction cost estimate for Dr. Gilbert L. Porter ) Elementary School is $250,000.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, award Project No. LV999971, Fire Alarm System Replacement, Dr. Gilbert L . Porter Elementary School and Project No. LV999973, Fire Alarm System Replacement, Kendale Elementary School on the basis of Combined Base Bid in the amount of $354,518 to the low bidder:

Simplex Grinnell, LLC
10550 Commerce Parkway
Miramar, Florida 33025

E-44 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
TURNER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
PROJECT NO. A0795
SITE WORK
MIAMI BEACH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
2231 PRAIRIE AVENUE, MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA

COMMITTEE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

At its meeting of March 12, 2003, the Board commissioned Turner Construction Company as CM-at-risk for Miami Beach Senior High School.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the GMP for Turner Construction Company, Project No. A0795, Sitework, Miami Beach Senior High School, in the total amount of $130,990 which includes building cost, site cost and a contingency in the amount of $6,237.

E-50 AWARD TO CROSS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
PROJECT NO. ASB&M/TB-2004-GR/1&2
TERM CONTRACT 2004-2005
GENERAL ASBESTOS AND MOLD REMEDIATION
VARIOUS LOCATIONS

COMMITTEE: BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES

This is one of three term contracts for remediation of asbestos and mold containing materials in Miami-Dade County Public Schools' facilities in Access Centers 1&2, 3&4, and 5&6.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida award Project No. ASB&M/TB-2004-GR-1&2, General Asbestos and Mold Remediation, to Cross Environmental Services in the amount of $500,000.

E-51 AWARD TO MCO ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.
PROJECT NO. ASB&M/TB-2004-GR/3&4
TERM CONTRACT 2004-2005
GENERAL ASBESTOS AND MOLD REMEDIATION
VARIOUS LOCATIONS

COMMITTEE: BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES

This is one of three term contracts for remediation of asbestos and mold containing materials in Miami-Dade County Public Schools' facilities in Access Centers 1&2, 3&4, and 5&6.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida award Project No. ASB&M/TB-2004-GR-3&4, General Asbestos and Mold Remediation, to MCO Environmental, Inc. in the amount of $500,000.

E-52 AWARD TO SAL'S ABATEMENT CORPORATION
PROJECT NO. ASB&M/TB-2004-GR/5&6
TERM CONTRACT 2004-2005
GENERAL ASBESTOS AND MOLD REMEDIATION
VARIOUS LOCATIONS

COMMITTEE: BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES

This is one of three term contracts for remediation of asbestos and mold containing materials in Miami-Dade County Public Schools' facilities in Access Centers 1&2, 3&4, and 5&6.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida award Project No. ASB&MITB-2004-GR-5&6. General Asbestos and Mold Remediation, to Salk Abatement Corporation in the amount of $500.000.

F-12 APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR BERMELLO AJAMIL & PARTNERS, INC., BUILDING CODE CONSULTANT, TO PROVIDE BUILDING CODE COMPLIANCE REVIEW AND INSPECTION SERVICES

COMMITTEE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

At the Board meeting of August 20, 2003, pursuant to Agenda ltem F-15, the Board commissioned Bermello Ajamil & Partners, Inc. as one of two Building Code Consultants (BCC) to provide plan reviews and building code inspection servlces for the Board.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the Agreement with the firm of Bermello Ajamil & Partners, Inc., to provide plan reviews and building code inspection services for the Board during the period of September 11, 2003, through September 10, 2006, for an amount not to exceed $750,000 on an annual basis.

F-13 APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR RONALD E. FRAZIER & ASSOCIATES, P.A., BUILDING CODE CONSULTANT, TO PROVIDE BUILDING CODE COMPLIANCE REVIEW AND INSPECTION SERVICES

COMMITTEE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

At the Board meeting of August 20, 2003, pursuant to Agenda ltem F-15, the Board commissioned Ronald E. Frazier & Associates, P.A. as one of two Building Code Consultants (BCC) to provide plan reviews and building code inspection services for the Board.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the Agreement with the firm of Ronald E. Frazier & Associates, P.A., to provide plan reviews and building code inspection services for the Board during the period of September 11, 2003, through September 10, 2006, for an amount not to exceed $750,000 on an annual basis.


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