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MEETING AGENDA

August 18, 2004

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

OFFICIAL AGENDA

August 18, 2004 REGULAR BOARD MEETING 1:00 P.M.

PUBLIC HEARING 6:30 P.M.

 

PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK TO AN AGENDA ITEM listed for this meeting and/or the PUBLIC HEARING, to be conducted at approximately 6:30 P.M., should submit a written request to the Superintendent of Schools, 1450 N.E. Second Avenue, Room 158, Miami, Florida 33132, NO LATER THAN 4:30 P.M., MONDAY, AUGUST 16, 2004.

Pursuant to Board Rule 6Gx13-8C-1.17, a person not scheduled in advance to speak on a non-agenda topic must submit, either before or during the regularly scheduled meeting, a written request to the Chair. The request must state the person’s name, address, subject. Board members present at the meeting must vote by a majority, for the person to be heard.

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

The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, seeks public input and participation. However, the public purpose is not served when citizens become disorderly or disrupt the meeting. Accordingly, the Chair may order the removal from any School Board meeting of any person interfering with the expeditious or orderly process of the meeting provided the Chair has first issued a warning that continued interference with the orderly processes of the meeting will result in removal. Any law enforcement authority or a sergeant-at-arms designated by Chair shall remove any person ordered removed pursuant to this section §1001.372 (3), Fla.Stat.

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1:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION

SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS

RECOGNITIONS:

  •   National Environthon Award Winners
  •   National Science, Engineering, Communication, Mathematics Enhancement Program Award Winners

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: July 6, 13 and August 2, 3, 2004

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: July 14, 2004 and July 28, 2004

AGENDA ITEMS RESERVED FOR CONSIDERATION

PUBLIC HEARING AT APPROXIMATELY 6:30 P.M.

A. SUPERINTENDENT’S PRIORITY ITEMS

A-1 NEW BUSINESS AND REPORTS

A-2 REQUEST FOR THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA TO AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ESTABLISH THE SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT ZONE AND IMPLEMENT A PLAN OF ACTION FOR THE DESIGNATED SCHOOLS

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

1. establish the School Improvement Zone;

2. implement elements of a conceptual plan of action that include:

a. negotiating through a collective bargaining process with the appropriate unions regarding implementation of the plan;

b. submitting the State-mandated report providing evidence of compliance in all areas associated with the implementation of the Assistance Plus, 2004-2005 District Action Plans for F Schools and Repeating F Schools;

c. directing Financial Operations to establish appropriations for funding in an amount to be brought back to the Board for approval;

d. changing of the opening and closing times of the designated schools;

e. extending the number of days in the school year for the designated schools;

f. initiating rulemaking to amend the K-12 school calendar for the designated schools; and
3. modify and submit the final plan to the Board no later than the October Board meeting.

A-3 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF SUPERINTENDENT’S REORGANIZATION AND RESTRUCTURING OF SELECTED DISTRICT OFFICES

1. APPROVE THE PROPOSED REORGANIZATION AND RESTRUCTURING OF SELECTED DISTRICT OFFICES
2. DELETE MANAGERIAL EXEMPT AND CONTRACTED POSITIONS
3.RECLASSIFICATION OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT POSITION
4. ESTABLISH AND CLASSIFY NEW MANAGERIAL EXEMPT POSITIONS
5. APPOINT AND ASSIGN ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL
6. CHANGE OF TITLE
7. RECEIVE ORGANIZATIONAL CHARTS
8. AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO MAKE MINOR PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS IN THE REORGANIZATION, IF NECESSARY, AND REPORT IN WRITING TO THE BOARD

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

1. Approve the proposed reorganization and restructuring of selected district offices;

2. Delete the following Managerial Exempt and Contracted Positions:
a. Deputy Superintendent of Schools, MEP pay grade 28;
b. Chief Facilities Officer (Maintenance) MEP pay grade 26; and
c. Chief Facilities Officer (Construction) MEP pay grade 26
3. Reclassify the following Managerial Exempt Position:
Assistant Superintendent, Office of Intergovernmental Affairs and Grants Administration, MEP pay grade 25, to Associate Superintendent, Office of Intergovernmental Affairs and Grants Administration, MEP pay grade 26
4. Establish and classify the following administrative positions:
a. Deputy Superintendent, Professional Development, MEP pay grade 28
b. Chief Facilities Maintenance and Construction Officer, MEP pay grade 26

5. Appoint and assign administrative personnel effective August 18, 2004, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated with the exception of the effective dates as noted in the item:

a. Irving S. Hamer, Jr., Chief of Staff (Interim), MEP pay grade 26, to Deputy Superintendent, School Improvement, MEP pay grade 28, effective July 26, 2004;
b. Rose Diamond, to Chief Facilities Maintenance and Construction Officer, MEP pay grade 26, effective upon completion of background check; and
c. Alberto M. Carvalho, Assistant Superintendent, Office of Intergovernmental Affairs and Grants Administration, MEP pay grade 25, to Associate Superintendent, Office of Intergovernmental Affairs and Grants Administration, MEP pay grade 26
6. Change of title

Assistant Superintendent, Elementary and Secondary Education, MEP pay grade 25, to Assistant Superintendent, Instructional Support (Elementary/Secondary), MEP pay grade 25

7. Receive the Organizational Charts

8. Authorize the Superintendent to make minor personnel adjustments in the reorganization, if necessary, and report in writing to the Board.

A-4 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) REGARDING PROVISIONS OF THE LABOR CONTRACT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (M‑DCPS) AND THE UNITED TEACHERS OF DADE (UTD) RELATED TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A DISTRICT TEACHER RESERVE POOL (DTRP) FOR THE 2004-2005 SCHOOL YEAR

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the proposed M-DCPS/UTD Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) authorizing the establishment of a District Teacher Reserve Pool (DTRP) for the 2004-2005 school year.

A-5 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) REGARDING PROVISIONS OF THE LABOR CONTRACT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (M‑DCPS) AND THE UNITED TEACHERS OF DADE (UTD) RELATED TO INTERIM TEACHERS (3100s)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the proposed M-DCPS/UTD Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) authorizing adjustments to the salary and benefits for Interim Teachers for the 2004-2005 school year.

A-6 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) REGARDING PROVISIONS OF THE LABOR CONTRACT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (M‑DCPS) AND THE UNITED TEACHERS OF DADE (UTD) RELATED TO EXTENDING THE DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PROGRAM (DROP) TERMINATION DATE FOR CLASSROOM TEACHERS AND THE REHIRING OF RETIRED CLASSROOM TEACHERS FOR THE 2004-2005 SCHOOL YEAR

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the proposed M-DCPS/UTD Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) authorizing the rehiring of retired classroom teachers and extending the DROP termination date for classroom teachers until the end of the 2004-2005 school year.

B. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

B-1 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE TERMINATION OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH CHILDREN FIRST CHARTER SCHOOL, INC., ON BEHALF OF CHILDREN FIRST CHARTER SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the termination of the charter school contractual agreement with Children First Charter School, Inc., on behalf of Children First Charter School.

B-2 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL RENEWAL CONTRACT WITH RYDER SYSTEM CHARTER SCHOOL, INC., ON BEHALF OF RYDER ELEMENTARY CHARTER SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the first amendment to the charter school renewal contract with Ryder System Charter School, Inc., on behalf of Ryder Elementary Charter School to:

1. change the name of the school to Renaissance Elementary Charter School; and

2. remove all provisions for enrollment preferences for the children of employees of Ryder System, Inc., commencing with the 2004-2005 school year and continuing throughout the term of the contract which ends on June 30, 2019.

B-3 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH PINECREST ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF PINECREST ACADEMY CHARTER HIGH 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 Academy Charter High School, to defer the opening of the school for a period of up to two years, and no later than the 2006-2007 school year.

B-4 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH SOMERSET ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF SOMERSET ACADEMY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the third amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with Somerset Academy, Inc., on behalf of Somerset Academy, to open the school at a temporary facility for the 2004-2005 school year.

B-5 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE 8.5 SQUARE MILE AREA, INC., ON BEHALF OF LAS PALMAS CHARTER SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the second amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with The United Property Owners of the 8.5 Square Mile Area, Inc., on behalf of Las Palmas Charter School, to defer the opening of the school for a period of one year until the 2005-2006 school year.

B-6 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE SIXTH AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH CORAL REEF MONTESSORI ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL, INC., ON BEHALF OF CORAL REEF MONTESSORI ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the sixth amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with Coral Reef Montessori Academy Charter School, Inc., on behalf of Coral Reef Montessori Academy, to continue occupying the facility at 10875 SW 186 Street, Miami, Florida 33157 until its permanent facility is ready for occupancy.

B-7 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE TERMINATION OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH SWEET HOME COMMUNITY BUILDERS, INC., ON BEHALF OF SWEET HOME CHARTER SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the termination of the charter school contractual agreement with Sweet Home Community Builders, Inc., on behalf of Sweet Home Charter School.

B-22 REPORT - STUDENT VOTER REGISTRATION FOR 2003-2004

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the 2003-2004 Student Voter Registration Report.

B-23 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT (FPL) COMPANY TO PROVIDE APPLIED TECHNOLOGY TRAINING IN ELECTRIC LINE SERVICE AND REPAIR

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

1. enter into a contractual agreement, which has been reviewed and approved by the Offices of Risk and Benefits Management and the Attorney’s Office, with Florida Power & Light (FPL) Company to provide applied technology training in electric line service and repair, in an amount not to exceed $25,774 effective August 19, 2004 through June 30, 2005;

2. approve applied technology training in electric line service and repair for secondary and post-secondary students at Miami Lakes Educational Center; and

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

The appropriation for this item is included in the General Fund of the 2004-2005 Tentative Adopted Budget.

B-24 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO SUBMIT A PURCHASE OF CHILD CARE SERVICES APPLICATION AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES (CDS), FOR DAYCARE SERVICES PROVIDED BY LINDSEY HOPKINS TECHNICAL EDUCATION CENTER AND MIAMI LAKES EDUCATIONAL CENTER

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

1. submit a Purchase of Child Care Services application and enter into a contractual agreement with Miami-Dade County, Department of Human Services, Division of Child Development Services (CDS), for day-care services provided by Lindsey Hopkins Technical Education Center and Miami Lakes Educational Center, effective August 19, 2004 through June 30, 2005; and

2. receive reimbursements of expenditures in an amount not to exceed $250,000 for services rendered.

B-25 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT A DONATION OF $95,409 FROM THE MIAMI HEAT TO CONTINUE OPERATING AN AFTER-SCHOOL ACADEMIC PROGRAM ENTITLED THE HEAT ACADEMY AT PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR, LITTLE RIVER, AND RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a donation of $95,409 to continue operating The Miami Heat Academy, an after-school academic program, at Paul Laurence Dunbar, Little River, and Riverside Elementary Schools for 100 students at each site during the 2004-2005 school year.

B-26 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT A DONATION OF $172,332 FROM THE YOUNG MEN’S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF GREATER MIAMI (YMCA) FOR SCHOOLS THAT HOUSE AFTER-SCHOOL CARE PROGRAMS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a donation of $172,332 from Young Men’s Christian Association of Greater Miami (YMCA) for schools that house after-school care programs.

No Local funds are required.

B-27 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI DADE COLLEGE (MDC) UNDER THE FLORIDA WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with Miami Dade College (MDC) under the Florida Work Experience Program, whereby MDC will reimburse the salaries of college students, in an amount not to exceed $85,000, and Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) will fund FRS/FICA retirement costs, in an amount not to exceed $14,578, effective August 19, 2004 through June 30, 2005.

The appropriation for this item is included in the General Fund of the 2004-2005 Tentative Adopted Budget.

B-28 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH JOHNSON & WALES UNIVERSITY UNDER THE FLORIDA WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with Johnson & Wales University under the Florida Work Experience Program, whereby Johnson & Wales University will reimburse the salaries of its students, in an amount not to exceed $32,400, and Miami-Dade County Public Schools will fund FRS/FICA retirement costs, in an amount not to exceed $5,557, effective August 19, 2004 through June 30, 2005.

The appropriation for this item is included in the General Fund of the 2004-2005 Tentative Adopted Budget.

B-29 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE CHANGES TO THE GOVERNANCE AGREEMENT FOR THE NEW WORLD SCHOOL OF THE ARTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the approval of the following changes to the Governance Agreement for the New World Schools of the Arts (NWSA):

  • replace the “State University System” throughout the document with “University of Florida,” as one of the three parties to the agreement;
  • add a Dean of the College position, financed directly by Miami Dade College;
  • amend the responsibilities of the provost by adding duties in fund raising, advocating and directing public relations efforts for NWSA; and
  • amend the duties of the provost by eliminating day to day administrative tasks assigned to the new Dean of the College.

No local funds are required.

B-32 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08
CASE NO: SM-286 (2003-2004) DOB: 11-22-88

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-286 (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 2004 summer session and the 2004-2005 school year;

2. provide educational services in an opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and

3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools, if approved by the Office of Adult/Vocational, Alternative and Community Education.

B-33 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08
CASE NO: SM-292 (2003-2004) DOB: 02-13-90

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-292 (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 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-34 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08
CASE NO: SM-301 (2003-2004) DOB: 11-10-88

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-301 (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 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-35 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08
CASE NO: SM-302 (2003-2004) DOB: 10-18-88

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-302 (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 2004 summer session and the 2004-2005 school year;

2. provide educational services in an opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and

3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools, if approved by the Office of Adult/Vocational, Alternative and Community Education.

B-36 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 07
CASE NO: SM-303 (2003-2004) DOB: 07-25-90

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-303 (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 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: 06
CASE NO:SM-306 (2003-2004) DOB: 05-28-92

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-306 (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 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: 07
CASE NO: SM-307 (2003-2004) DOB: 02-06-89

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-307 (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 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-39 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
CASE NO: SM-308 (2003-2004) DOB: 08-18-89

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-308 (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 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-40 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
CASE NO: SM-310 (2003-2004) DOB: 08-23-89

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-310 (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 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-41 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08
CASE NO: SM-318 (2003-2004) DOB: 11-29-88

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-318 (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 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-42 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 10
CASE NO: SM-327 (2003-2004) DOB: 03-26-87

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-327 (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-43 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 07
CASE NO: SM-329 (2003-2004) DOB: 08-01-91

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-329 (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 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 AMENDMENT TO COMMISSION ON ETHICS POLICY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve amendment of the Commission on Ethics Policy.

C. SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT

D. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

D-1 NEW BUSINESS: BOARD MEMBERS

D-2 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13- 4A-1.18, ASSIGNMENT – MEMBERS OF SAME FAMILY

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MICHAEL M. KROP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Rule 6Gx13- 4A-1.18, Assignment – Members of Same Family, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective August 18, 2004.

D-3 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO DO A FORENSIC AUDIT OF THE OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

D-4 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13- 1C-1.10, FUNDS – SOLICITATION OF BY STUDENTS AND SCHOOL ORGANIZATIONS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. FRANK J. COBO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Rule 6Gx13- 1C-1.10, Funds – Solicitation of by Students and School Organizations, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective August 18, 2004.

D-5 ADOPT LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS SUBMITTED TO THE FLORIDA SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION FOR INCLUSION IN THEIR 2005 LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM AND DIRECT THAT THESE PROPOSALS BE INCLUDED IN THE BOARD’S 2005 STATE LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. BETSY H. KAPLAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1. approve the proposals and notify Florida School Boards

Association of such action; and

2. direct that these proposals be included in the Board’s 2005 State Legislative Program.

D-6 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 04-49 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING MS. BETSY H. KAPLAN FOR HER 16 YEARS OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE ON THE BOARD

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MICHAEL M. KROP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 04-49 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Ms. Betsy H. Kaplan for her 16 years of outstanding service on the Board and for her profound impact on all of the people of our community.

D-7 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT AMONG ROYAL CARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL, THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI ROSENTIEL SCHOOL OF MARINE AND ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCE AND THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN SUPPORT OF THE SCIENCE TEACHER RESEARCH PROGRAM

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MICHAEL M. KROP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a cooperative agreement among Royal Caribbean International, the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science and Miami-Dade County Public Schools in support of the Science Teacher Research Program.

Funding for this item can be provided by utilizing existing appropriations in the General Fund of the 2004-2005 Tentative Adopted Budget.

D-8 CODE OF CONDUCT – GROUP SIX VIOLATIONS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. FRANK J. BOLAŃOS: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent and the Code of Student Conduct Review Committee to revise the Code of Student Conduct, including violations as described above as Group VI and punishable by the toughest sanctions including expulsion and pursuing restitution.

D-9 ACCEPT THE 2004 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE FAMILY & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE PER SCHOOL BOARD RULE 6Gx13- 1B-1.011

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTZ PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept the 2004 report and recommendations of the Family & Community Involvement Advisory Committee; and direct the Superintendent to initiate a process or procedures to address the recommendations.

D-10 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO WORK WITH THE ETHICS ADVISORY COMMITTEE (EAC) IN ESTABLISHING AN EAC WEB PAGE LINKED TO THE DISTRICT’S HOMEPAGE, DADESCHOOLS.NET

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTZ PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to work with the Ethics Advisory Committee (EAC) in establishing an EAC web page linked to the District’s homepage, dadeschools.net.

E. BUSINESS, OPERATIONS, FINANCE AND CONSTRUCTION

E-1 EXTENSION OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH BISCAYNE MANAGEMENT CORPORATION FOR 150 PARKING SPACES IN THE 1444 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD BUILDING GARAGE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the extension of the lease agreement with Biscayne Management Corporation, for 150 parking spaces at the 1444 Biscayne Boulevard Building garage, at an annual rental amount of $50,400, for the period of November 20, 2004 through November 19, 2005. All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement will remain unchanged.

E-2 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, AND EXECUTE A REVISED AGREEMENT WITH SHOMA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PRIMARY LEARNING CENTER (PLC “E”) AS A CONTRIBUTION IN-LIEU-OF EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES

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

1. authorize the Superintendent to accept the First Amendment to Declaration of Restrictions from Shoma Development Corporation, in favor of Miami-Dade County, under substantially the terms and conditions set forth above; and

2. authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute a revised Agreement with Shoma Development Corporation for the construction of a Primary Learning Center (PLC “E”), under substantially the terms and conditions set forth above, as a contribution in-lieu-of educational facilities impact fees; and

3. authorize the amendment of the Five-Year Facilities Work Program to provide sufficient funding for the stipulated capital improvements for PLC “E” stipulated at $450,000 (Program 2816), from impact fee reserves (Program 2801) and/or contingency (Program 0001).

E-3 REVIEW OF PROTOTYPE MIDDLE SCHOOL FACILITIES LIST

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to implement Option B and revise the current prototype facilities list to include the “Revisions To Prototype Middle School Facilities List” referenced in Exhibit 1, increasing the student stations from 1,528 to 1,662 and funding the budget shortfall of $2,486,938 for prototypical middle state school “NN-1”.

CONSTRUCTION ITEMS

E-20 AUTHORITY TO AMEND THE CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION BUDGET

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

1) adjust the capital budget in the amount of $72,861; and

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

E-21 AWARD TO VEITIA PADRON, INC.
PROJECT NO. A0834
DESIGN-BUILD
MIDDLE LEARNING CENTER (MLC) ADDITION
LINDA LENTIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
14312 NE 2 Court, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, award Project No. A0834, Design-Build, Middle Learning Center (MLC) Addition, Linda Lentin Elementary School, on the basis of Base Bid in the amount of $6,198,000 to the low bidder:

Veitia Padron, Inc.
4444 SW 71 Avenue
Miami, Florida 33155

E-22 FINAL CHANGE ORDERS FOR COMPLETED PROJECTS:

FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 1:
PROJECT NO. A0265BCM;
RENOVATIONS AT HIALEAH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL,
251 E. 47TH STREET, HIALEAH, FLORIDA

FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 3:
PROJECT NO. A0741A;
REMODELING OF MEDIA CENTER AT HIALEAH
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL,
251 E. 47TH STREET, HIALEAH, FLORIDA

FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 1:
PROJECT NO. A0709;
DESIGN-BUILD, AT CAMPBELL DRIVE MIDDLE SCHOOL SITE (S/S RR),
900 N.E. 23RD AVENUE, HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA

FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 4:
PROJECT NO. A0750B,
NEW CONSTRUCTION (MEDIA CENTER) AT LORAH PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL,
5160 N.W. 31ST AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 2:
PROJECT NO. KV0636B,
ROAD EXTENSION AT LAMAR LOUISE CURRY MIDDLE SCHOOL (S/S VV1),
S.W. 47TH STREET AND S.W. 157TH AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 1:
PROJECT NO. PB999907,
FIRE SAFETY TO LIFE PROJECT AT SKYWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL,
4555 N.W. 106TH TERRACE, MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA

FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 1:
PROJECT NO. SK0018C,
SEWER CONNECTION PROJECT AT CORAL GABLES SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL,
450 BIRD ROAD, CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA

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

1. Final Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A0265BCM, Renovations at Hialeah Senior High School for a credit of $75,854;

2. Final Change Order No. 3 on Project No. A0741A, Remodeling of Media Center at Hialeah Senior High School for an additional cost of $6,499;

3. Final Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A0709, S/S RR at Campbell Drive Middle School, for a time extension of 399 days;

4. Final Change Order No. 4 on Project No. A0750B, Construction of Media Center at Lorah Park Elementary School, for an additional cost of $67,899 and a time extension of 37 days;

5. Final Change Order No. 2 on Project No. KV0636B, Road Extension Project for Lamar Louise Curry Middle School, for an additional cost of $3,763;

6. Final Change Order No. 1 on Project No. PB999907, Safety to Life at Skyway Elementary School, for a time extension of 10 days; and

7. Final Change Order No. 1 on Project No. SK0018C, Sewer Connection Project at Coral Gables Senior High School, for an additional cost of $93,234 and a time extension of 54 days.

E-23 CHANGE ORDERS FOR SUBSTANTIALLY COMPLETED PROJECTS

CHANGE ORDER NO. 1:
PROJECT NO. A0630CM;
NEW SCHOOL AT ADA MERRITT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL;
STATE SCHOOL “B1” AT ADA MERRITT MIDDLE SCHOOL SITE,
660 S.W. 3rd STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

CHANGE ORDER NO. 8:
PROJECT NO. A0748; DESIGN-BUILD,
STATE SCHOOL “PPP”, JOHN A. FERGUSON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL,
15900 S.W. 56th STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

CHANGE ORDER NO. 1:
PROJECT NO. BB999968CM;
DISTRICT-WIDE FIRE SAFETY UPGRADE, MIAMI SUNSET SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL,
13125 S.W. 72nd STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

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

1. Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A0630CM, New School at Ada Merritt Elementary School, State School "B1" at Ada Merritt Middle School Site for a credit of $55,580;

2. Change Order No. 8 on Project No. A0748, Design-Build, State School "PPP", John A. Ferguson High School for additional cost of $145,348 and approve a time extension of 75 days; and

3. Change Order No. 1 on Project No. BB999968CM, District-Wide Fire Safety Upgrade, Miami Sunset Senior High School for an additional cost of $29,824.

E-24 CHANGE ORDERS FOR ON-GOING PROJECTS

CHANGE ORDER NO. 2:
PROJECT NO. A0637;
DESIGN/BUILD, STATE SCHOOL "Z1" AT MIAMI HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL,
17661 S.W. 117TH AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA;

CHANGE ORDER NO. 3:
PROJECT NO. A0697;
REMODELING OF AUDITORIUM, HIALEAH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL,
251 EAST 47 STREET, HIALEAH, FLORIDA 33013;

CHANGE ORDER NO. 3:
PROJECT NO. A0733;
DESIGN/BUILD,
LAMAR LOUISE CURRY MIDDLE SCHOOL STATE SCHOOL (S/S VV1),
S.W. 47TH STREET & 157TH AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA;

CHANGE ORDER NO. 5:
PROJECT NO. A0750A;
MEDIA CENTER ADDITION,
AIR BASE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL,
12829 S.W. 272ND STREET, HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA;

CHANGE ORDER NO. 1:
PROJECT NO. BB999965;
DISTRICT-WIDE FIRE SAFETY UPGRADE,
CORAL GABLES SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL,
450 BIRD ROAD, CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA;

CHANGE ORDER NO. 1:
PROJECT NO. KV999962;
DISTRICT-WIDE FIRE SAFETY UPGRADE,
REDLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL,
16001 S.W. 248TH STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA; AND

CHANGE ORDER NO. 1:
PROJECT NO. LP0024 ;
DESIGN/BUILD - RENOVATION OF SCIENCE CLASSROOMS,
HOMESTEAD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL,
2351 SE 12TH AVENUE, HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA

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

1. Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A0637, Design- Build, State School "Z1" at Miami Heights Elementary School for an additional cost of $1,727 and approve a time extension of 180 days;

2. Change Order No. 3 on Project No. A0697, Remodeling of Auditorium, Hialeah Senior High School for an additional cost of $54,762 and approve a time extension of 18 days;

3. Change Order No. 3 on Project No. A0733, Design-Build, Lamar Louise Curry Middle School for an additional cost of $12,045 and approve a time extension of 85 days;

4. Change Order No. 5 on Project No. A0750A, Media Center Addition, Air Base Elementary School for an additional cost of $43,453 and approve a time extension of 41 days;

5. Change Order No. 1 on Project No. BB999965, District-Wide Fire Safety Upgrade, Coral Gables Senior High School for a credit of $3,290;

6. Change Order No. 1 on Project No. KV999962, District-Wide Fire Safety Upgrade, Redland Middle School for a time extension of 10 days; and

7. Change Order No. 1 on Project No. LP0024, Design- Build - Renovation Of Science Classrooms, Homestead Senior High School for an additional cost of $15,070 and approve a time extension of 15 days.

E-25 AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF INFRASTRUCTURE AS FOLLOWS:

WATER FACILITIES TO SERVICE THE CORAL GABLES SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL SITE - PROJECT NO. A0810

WATER FACILITIES TO SERVICE THE BOB GRAHAM EDUCATION CENTER SITE PORTABLE CLASSROOM REPLACEMENT - PROJECT NO. A0825S0091CM

WATER AND WASTEWATER FACILITIES TO SERVICE PLC “H-1” AT AUBURNDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE - PROJECT NO. A0806

WATER FACILITIES TO SERVICE STATE SCHOOL “Z-1” AT MIAMI HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE - PROJECT NO. A0637

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute agreements and relevant conveyance documents with Miami-Dade County for the provision of water and/or wastewater services, as described below in connection with construction improvements at the following school sites:

1. Coral Gables Senior High School site, Project No. A0810, at an approximate cost not to exceed $69,385, which is included in the construction contract;

2. Bob Graham Education Center, Project No. A0825S0091CM, at a cost not to exceed $32,390, which is included in the construction contract;

3. Auburndale Elementary School, Project No. A0806, at a cost not to exceed $36,000, which is included in the construction contract;

4. Miami Heights Elementary School, Project No. A0637, at a cost not to exceed $13,600, which is included in the construction contract.

E-26 AUTHORIZATION TO GRANT A WATER LINE EASEMENT LOCATED AT NORTH DADE MIDDLE SCHOOL SITE AT 1840 NW 157 STREET, NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA IN FAVOR OF THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH PROJECT NO. KV9999-60

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the execution of the water line easement at the North Dade Middle School Site, Project No. KV9999-60, in favor of City of North Miami Beach.

E-60 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH VARIOUS AGENCIES, FOR THE SERVICE OF SNACKS/MEALS FOR PARTICIPANTS HOUSED IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS’ FACILITIES FROM AUGUST 19, 2004 THROUGH AUGUST 18, 2005

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent of Schools to enter into a contractual agreement with the various agencies for the Department of Food and Nutrition to provide snacks/meals for participants housed in Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ facilities from August 19, 2004 to August 18, 2005.

E-70 REPORT ON PROPOSED MILLAGE RATE AS A PERCENT CHANGE OF THE ROLLED-BACK MILLAGE RATE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept the Report on Proposed Millage Rate As A Percent Change of the Rolled-Back Millage Rate.

E-121 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH DELL TO PROVIDE THE DELL TECHKNOW PROGRAM AT SIX MIDDLE SCHOOLS WITH AN ESTIMATED COST OF $7,500

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a cooperative agreement with Dell to provide the Dell TechKnow program at six middle schools.

The funding for this item is included in the 2004-2005 Budget.

E-122 REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT A DONATION OF 25 COMPUTERS FROM DELL TO BE USED BY STUDENTS AT MIAMI SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a donation of 25 computers from Dell to be used by students at Miami Springs Middle School.

No local funds are required.

E-131 REQUEST APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL AWARD ON TERM BIDS

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

(1)

Bid No. 206-XX04 – TELEPHONE SERVICE, WIRELESS AND INTEGRATED TWO-WAY RADIO/WIRELESS TELEPHONE, to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of wireless and integrated two-way radio/wireless telephone service, for variouslocations, during the term of the bid, effective September 8, 2003, through September 7, 2004. This supplemental award is requested due to increased usage. Last contract usage averaged $39,307.58 per month, while this year's usage has averaged $53,125 per month. The supplemental amount requested is based on the average monthly expenditure, times the twelve (12) month contract period, minus the original award amount. Current expenditures $454,620 divided by eight (8), number of months into contract period, for a current monthly average of $53,125, times twelve (12) to determine the estimated usage for the twelve (12) month term of $637,500. Contract award of$454,620 was subtracted from the estimated expenditure of$637,500 to determine the supplement of $182,880.

Fund Source Various
M/WBE Eligibility None

1. NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
851 TRAFALGAR COURT, SUITE 300e
MAITLAND, FL 32751
OWNER: WILLIAM E. CONWAY, JR.
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD

2. T-MOBIL (FORMERLY OMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS MB OPERATIONS, INC., AND VOICESTREAM WIRELESS CORPORATION
8100 S.W. 10 STREET, SUITE 1000
PLANTATION, FL 33324
OWNER: JOHN STANTON, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $454,620
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL 0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $182,880

(2)

Bid No. 113-CC04 – SURVEILLANCE CAMERA SYSTEMS, CLOSED CIRCUIT (FURNISH AND INSTALL), to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of surveillance camera systems, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective May 19, 2004, through May18, 2005. This supplemental award is requested due to the allocation of additional funds for the installation of surveillance cameras. The supplemental amount requested is based on additional funds identified for 2004-2005. A work plan will be developed through cooperative efforts involving Maintenance Operations, School Operations and the School Police.

Fund Source Various
M/WBE Eligibility None

1. ADT SECURITY SERVICES, INC.
7747 N.W. 48 STREET, #D-160
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: MICHAEL F. SNYDER, PRESIDENT

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

3. ATC INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, INC.
1270 N.W. 165 STREET, SUITE 100
MIAMI, FL 33169
OWNER: VINCENT J. VENTO, C.E.O.

4. BASS-UNITED FIRE & SECURITY SYSTEMS, INC.
1480 S.W. 3 STREET, BAY C-9
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33069
OWNER: BRAD HIGDON, PRESIDENT

5. BRYANT SECURITY CORPORATION
16840 N.E. 19 AVENUE
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL 33162
OWNER: DAVID BENDAVID

6. FLORIDA STATE FIRE & SECURITY, INC.
3921 S.W. 47 AVENUE, SUITE 1004
DAVIE, FLORIDA 33314
OWNER: DONALD LANGBERG, PRESIDENT

7. MUNWAY TECHNOLOGY, INC.
7220 N.W. 36 STREET, SUITE 300
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: MIGUEL A. MUNDARAIN, PRESIDENT

8. QUALITY COMMUNICATIONS FIRE & SECURITY, INC.
3700 S.W. 30 AVENUE
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33312
OWNER: JOHN W. HOOD, JR., DIRECTOR/C.E.O.

9. STRUCTURED CABLING SOLUTIONS, INC.
1777 N.W. 79 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33126
OWNER: RAYMOND YOUNG, PRESIDENT

10. TELECOM ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS, INC.
9400 N.W. 25 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: VALENTINE SELLATI, SR., C.O.B.

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $1,000,000
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL 0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $5,000,000

E-132 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE OTHER ENTITY BIDS FOR PURCHASES OVER $100,000

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AUTHORIZE Procurement Management Services, to utilize The School Board of Palm Beach County, Florida, Contract No. 01C-011F, SUPPORT SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION RELATED TO THE DISCONNECT AND RECONNECT OF PORTABLES (RELOCATABLE CLASSROOM BUILDINGS), at various school sites, for a total amount of $1,200,000.

E-133 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE OTHER ENTITY BIDS FOR PURCHASES OVER $100,000

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AUTHORIZE Procurement Management Services, to utilize Miami-Dade County Public Works Department Contract No. 17, Project No. 671810 - ANNUAL TRAFFIC SIGNAL SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS, to install flasher signals at Eneida Hartner Elementary School and José de Diego Middle School, for the Department of Construction, for a total amount of $371,000.

E-134 AWARD BID NO. 141-CC01 – LAMINATING AND BINDING EQUIPMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 141-CC01 – LAMINATING AND BINDING EQUIPMENT, to purchase, at firm unit prices and discounts off list price, quantities, as may be required, of laminating and binding equipment, for various locations, during the termof the bid, effective August18,2004, through August 17, 2006, as follows:

1. AFP INDUSTRIES, INC.
7436 S.W. 48 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33155 $10,160
OWNER: VIVIAN C. CASTELLANOS, PRESIDENT (HF)

2. ANDALE DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION
2828 N.W. 72 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33122
OWNER: JAIME SANTIAGO

3. GENERAL BINDING CORPORATION
5700 OLD ORCHARD ROAD
SKOKIE, IL 60077 $4,500
OWNER: DENNIS MARTIN, PRESIDENT

4. SCHOOL SPECIALTY
100 PARAGON PARKWAY
MANSFIELD, OH 44903 $39,685.80
OWNER: DAVE VANDER ZANDEN, PRESIDENT

5. STATESIDE PROCUREMENT SERVICES, INC.
1375 N.W. 97 AVENUE, BAY 5
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: LORN GREEN

6. Reject Item 11 - Velobind.

7. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $104,384.80.

E-135 REJECT BID NO. 142-CC01 – LAMINATING AND BINDING SUPPLIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Bid No. 142-CC01 – LAMINATING AND BINDING SUPPLIES, to permit rebidding, using revised specifications.

E-136 AWARD BALANCE OF BID NO. 022-DD02 – TOOLS, SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT, CUSTODIAL IV

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD BALANCE of Bid No. 022-DD02 – TOOLS, SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT, CUSTODIAL IV, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of custodial tools, supplies and equipment, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective August 18, 2004, through July 13, 2005, as follows:

1. CALICO INDUSTRIES, INC.
9045 JUNCTION DRIVE
ANNAPOLIS JUNCTION, MD 20701 ESTIMATE $806.40
OWNER: FRANK JARET, PRESIDENT

2. COLONIAL PAPER COMPANY, INC.
3720 N.E. 33 STREET
OCALA, FL 34479 ESTIMATE $48,438
OWNER: GAIL TUCK, PRESIDENT (WF)

3. DAVIDA, INTERNATIONAL, INC.
8015 N.W. 64 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166 ESTIMATE $12,820.20
OWNER: ALBERTO SAVARIEGO, VICE PRESIDENT (HM)

4. IDEAL SUPPLY, INC.
4321 N.E. 12 TERRACE
OAKLAND PARK, FL 33334 ESTIMATE $17,682
OWNER: JORGE F. MANRESA, PRESIDENT (HM)

5. JERRY'S VACUUM & JANITORIAL SUPPLIES, INC.
945 NORTH 14 STREET
LEESBURG, FL 34748 ESTIMATE $64,500
OWNER: JERRY DAVID HOFFMAN, PRESIDENT

6. PRIDE ENTERPRISES, INC.
12425 28 STREET NORTH
ST. PETERSBURG, FL 33716 ESTIMATE $40,780.80
OWNER: JOHN BRUELS, PRESIDENT

7. PYRAMID SCHOOL PRODUCTS
6510 NORTH 54 STREET
TAMPA, FL 33610-1908 ESTIMATE $4,236
OWNER: JOHN O. MILLER, VICE PRESIDENT

8. RELIABLE CUSTODIAL MAINTENANCE & SUPPLIES
2000 BANKS ROAD, #201J
MARGATE, FL 33063 ESTIMATE $19,660
OWNER: AGNES OYEWALE (AF)

9. REX CHEMICAL CORPORATION
2270 N.W. 23 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33142 ESTIMATE $47,940
OWNER: BEATRIZ GRANJA, PRESIDENT/C.E.O. (WF)

10. UNISOURCE WORLDWIDE, INC.
4151 WOODCOCK DRIVE
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32207 ESTIMATE $9,873.60
OWNER: CHARLES C. TUFANO, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

11. Reject Items 8, 18 and 23.

12. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $266,737.

E-137 AWARD BALANCE OF BID NO. 036-DD06 – LAWN EQUIPMENT, POWER

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD BALANCE of Bid No. 036-DD06 – LAWN EQUIPMENT, POWER, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of power lawn equipment, for various locations, duringthetermof the bid, effective August 18, 2004, through June 15, 2005, as follows:

1. DEGEN'S TURF AND GARDEN, INC.
3912 SOUTH STATE ROAD 7
MIRAMAR, FL 33023 ESTIMATE $194,150
OWNER: TERRY ANGELOTTI, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $194,150.

E-138 REJECT BID NO. 058-DD01– ARMED AND UNARMED SECURITY GUARDS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Bid No. 058-DD01 – ARMED AND UNARMED SECURITY GUARDS, to permit rebidding, using revised specifications.

E-140 AWARD BID NO. 101-DD10 – FENCE PARTS (SUPPLY ONLY)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 101-DD10 – FENCE PARTS (SUPPLY ONLY), to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of fence parts (supply only), for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective August 18, 2004, through August 17, 2005, as follows:

1. U.S. WHOLESALE PIPE AND TUBE, INC.
3351 GRAND BOULEVARD
HOLIDAY, FL 34690 ESTIMATE $96,211.50
OWNER: EDWARD RACHEL, PRESIDENT & C.E.O.

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $96,211.50.

E-141 AWARD BID NO. 103-DD07–COLLISION-DAMAGE REPAIRS-CARS, LIGHT AND MEDIUM TRUCKS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 103-DD07 – COLLISION-DAMAGE REPAIRS - CARS, LIGHT AND MEDIUM TRUCKS, to purchase, at firm labor rates and parts discounts/markups, quantities, as may be required, of collision-damage repairs for cars, and light and medium trucks, forthe Department of Transportation, Vehicle Maintenance, during the termof the bid, effective August 18, 2004, through July 31, 2006, as follows:

1. 3 POINTS PAINT & BODY WORK, INC.
3566 N.W. 32 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33142
OWNER: CARLOS J. ARNEDO, PRESIDENT

2. E.S.E.F. INCORPORATED
7910 WEST 25 COURT
HIALEAH, FL 33016-2701
OWNER: PEDRO V. DELGADO, PRESIDENT

3. CRONY BODY WORKS, INC.
724 N.W. 21 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33127
OWNER: GEORGE J. FALCON, PRESIDENT

4. MULHOLLAND INDUSTRIES, INC.
D.B.A. TRUCK CITY BODY COMPANY
10660 N.W. SOUTH RIVER DRIVE
MEDLEY, FL 33178
OWNER: WILLIAM MULHOLLAND, PRESIDENT

5. NAVARRO PAINT & BODY
2390 WEST 78 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33016
OWNER: GUADALUPE NAVARRO, PRESIDENT

6. NUNEZ PAINT & BODY SHOP, INC.
755 N.W. 20 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33127
OWNER: FERNANDO NUNEZ, PRESIDENT

7. PALMETTO FORD
7245 N.W. 36 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: ROBERT G. YGLESIAS, PRESIDENT

8. WORLD MOTOR CORPORATION
2100 N.W. 25 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33142
OWNER: JORGE L. GONZALEZ (HM), PRESIDENT/CHAIRMAN

9. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $94,680.

E-142 CORRECT, RESCIND, RE-AWARD AND BALANCE OF AWARD ON BID NO. 081-DD03 – VENDING-MACHINE FEE PROGRAM FOR SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS, STUDENT ACCESS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, CORRECT, RESCIND, RE-AWARD AND BALANCE OF AWARD on Bid No.081-DD03 – VENDING MACHINE FEE PROGRAM FOR SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS, STUDENT ACCESS, to provide vending-machine services to all senior and vocational high schools, paid to Miami-Dade County Public Schools, during the term of the bid, effective August18, 2004, through June 30, 2005, as follows:

1. CORRECT AWARD of Item 114 on Bid No. 081-DD03 - VENDING-MACHINE FEE PROGRAM FOR SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS, STUDENT ACCESS, effective August18, 2004, through June 30, 2005, as follows:

GILLY VENDING, INC.
2083 N.E. 160 STREET
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL 33162 ACCESS FEE: $32,500
OWNER: GILDA ROSENBERG, PRESIDENT (HF)

2. RESCINDAWARD of Items 36 and 37 on Bid No. 081-DD03 - VENDING-MACHINE FEE PROGRAM FOR SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS, STUDENT ACCESS, effective August18, 2004, as follows:

INTERSTATE BEVERAGE CORPORATION
1915 WEST 8 AVENUE
HIALEAH, FL 33010 ACCESS FEE: $60,000
OWNER: ALVARO LOZANO, PRESIDENT

3. RE-AWARD Items 36 and 37, on Bid No. 081-DD03 - VENDING-MACHINE FEE PROGRAM FOR SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS, STUDENT ACCESS, effective August18, 2004, through June 30, 2005, as follows:

COCA-COLA ENTERPRISES, INC.
D.B.A. FLORIDA COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY
100 TAMPA OAKS BOULEVARD, SUITE 350
TAMPA, FL 33367 ACCESS FEE: $27,756
OWNER: JOHN R. ALM, PRESIDENT

PEPSI BOTTLING GROUP
7777 N.W. 41 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166 ACCESS FEE: $17,224
OWNER: BOTTLING GROUP HOLDINGS, INC.

4. That Interstate Beverage Corporation, of Hialeah, Florida, lose eligibility to transact new business with the Board for a period of fourteen (14) months, pursuant to Board Rule 6Gx13- 3C-1.08 -- Performance And Payment Security, Declining A Bid Award, And Bonding Company Qualifications, effective August 18, 2004.

5. BALANCE OF AWARD Bid No. 081-DD03 –VENDING-MACHINE FEE PROGRAM FOR SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS, STUDENT ACCESS, effective August 18, 2004, through June 30, 2005, as follows:

SECONDARY

ALL SEASONS SERVICES, INC.
3421 ENTERPRISE WAY
MIRAMAR, FL 33025 ACCESS FEE: $3,400
OWNER: JIM O’CONNOR, C.E.O.

BEST NATIONAL VENDING, INC.
10200 N.W. 25 STREET, SUITE 207
MIAMI, FL 33172 ACCESS FEE: $384,951
OWNER: VIVIAN SUAREZ, PRESIDENT

COCA-COLA ENTERPRISES, INC.
D.B.A. FLORIDA COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY
100 TAMPA OAKS BOULEVARD, SUITE 350
TAMPA, FL 33637 ACCESS FEE: $191,318
OWNER: JOHN R. ALM, PRESIDENT

GESCO MIAMI CORPORATION
430 B. ANSIN BOULEVARD
HALLANDALE, FL 33009 ACCESS FEE: $9,900
OWNER: JEFFREY GESSER, PRESIDENT

GILLY VENDING, INC.
2083 N.E. 160 STREET
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL 33162
ACCESS FEE: $416,500
OWNER: GILDA ROSENBERG, PRESIDENT HF

ICE-CREAM VENDING COMPANY
4723 N.W. 79 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33166 ACCESS FEE: $34,680
OWNER: CARLOS A. EGUEZ, PRESIDENT

ICE-CREAM VENDORS, INC.
5256 N.W. 163 ST
MIAMI, FL 33014 ACCESS FEE: $20,100
OWNER: MILTON KORDISH

MICI VENDING
3960 WEST 6 AVENUE
HIALEAH, FL 33012 ACCESS FEE: $1,800
OWNER: CIRA REVUELTA

PEPSI BOTTLING GROUP
7777 N.W. 41 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166 ACCESS FEE: $352,117
OWNER: BOTTLING GROUP HOLDINGS, INC.

RITEWAY VENDING, INC.
1013 N.W. 31 AVENUE
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33069 ACCESS FEE: $14,605
OWNER: JOHN BASILOWE, PRESIDENT

SUPREME VENDING CORPORATION
800 CLAUGHTON ISLAND DRIVE, NO. 2503
MIAMI, FL 33131 ACCESS FEE: $98,396
OWNER: ALBERT LORENZO, PRESIDENT

VENDING SERVICE SPECIALISTS, INC.
3461 S.W. PALM CITY SCHOOL AVENUE
PALM CITY, FL 33490 ACCESS FEE: $11,100
OWNER: DONNA ANN DODD, PRESIDENT

The revised total estimated annual revenue to the District’s senior and vocational high schools is $2,748,892.

F. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

F-1 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE BOARD TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA, DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, FOR ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida enter into a contract with the State of Florida, Division of Administrative Hearings for DOAH services and travel, from August 19, 2004, through August 18, 2005 in the amount not to exceed $150,000.

F-2 EMPLOYMENT OF DEBORAH S. VERLEY, ESQUIRE, AS ASSISTANT BOARD ATTORNEY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve and authorize the execution of an employment agreement with Deborah S. Verley as Assistant Board Attorney for the period August 19, 2004 through June 30, 2005, at an annual salary of $80,000.00.

F-3 EMPLOYMENT OF PAMELA YOUNG CHANCE, ESQUIRE, AS ASSISTANT BOARD ATTORNEY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve and authorize the execution of an employment agreement with Pamela Young Chance as Assistant Board Attorney for the period August 19, 2004 through June 30, 2005, at an annual salary of $80,000.00.

F-4 APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. PEARLIE WILLIAMS - DOAH Case No. 03-3006

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept and approve the Settlement Agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida and Pearlie Williams to resolve in its entirety DOAH Case No. 03-3006.

F-5 B.B. v. THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO. SBC: 05-011

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, enter its order in Case No. SBC 05-011 denying the Request for Administrative Hearing filed on behalf of B.B., as untimely.

F-6 APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. LAKEISHA SNIPES - DOAH Case No. 03-4760

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept and approve the Settlement Agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida and Lakeisha Y. Snipes to resolve in its entirety DOAH Case No. 03-4760.

F-7 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENGAGE LEGAL SERVICES REQUIRED FOR THE WATER INTRUSION, MOLD AND MILDEW ACTION PLAN AT VARIOUS SCHOOLS

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

1. authorize legal action, including the filing of a lawsuit against responsible parties to recover damages related to design and construction of Eugenia B. Thomas Elementary, the fourth pilot program school; and

2. confirm the Board Attorney’s direction for outside counsel to proceed with investigation and review in preparation for legal action that may include the filing of lawsuits against responsible parties, to recover damages incurred by the Board from water intrusion, mold and mildew related to the design and construction of: Jose de Diego Middle School, Milam Elementary K-8 Center, Leisure City Elementary K-8 Center, Everglades Elementary K-8 Center, Primary Learning Center (“X”) at Palm Springs North Elementary, Kenwood Elementary K-8 Center, and Christina Eve Elementary School.

F-20 PROPOSED PROMULGATION OF NEW SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13- 6A-1.48, K-8 CENTERS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt new School Board Rule 6Gx13- 6A-1.48, K-8 Centers, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective August 18, 2004.

F-21 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13- 6C-1.01, APPLIED TECHNOLOGY (VOCATIONAL) AND ADULT EDUCATION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Rule 6Gx13- 6C-1.01, Applied Technology (Vocational) and Adult Education, repeal the document, Handbook and Procedures Manual for Adult Education, and promulgate the new document, Adult and Applied Technology Education Procedures Manual, to incorporate by reference and be made part of this rule, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective August 18, 2004.

F-22 PROPOSED REPEAL OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6GX13- 6C-1.045, AFFILIATING AGREEMENTS WITH NON-SCHOOL AGENCIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, repeal School Board Rule 6Gx13- 6C-1.045, Affiliating Agreements with Non-School Agencies, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective August 18, 2004.

F-23 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13- 5D-1.021, SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICES PROGRAM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Rule 6Gx13- 5D-1.021, School Health Services Program, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective August 18, 2004.

F-24 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULES: FINAL READING

6GX13- 4D-1.022, MANUAL OF PROCEDURES FOR MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL

6GX13- 4E-1.16, TERMINAL PAY-EXEMPT MANAGERIAL AND CONFIDENTIAL PERSONNEL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Rule 6Gx13- 4D-1.022, Manual of Procedures for Managerial Exempt Personnel, Employee Benefits, of the document, Manual of Procedures for Managerial Exempt Personnel, which is incorporated by reference and a part of this rule, and School Board Rule 6Gx13- 4E-1.16, Terminal Pay-Employee Other Than Instructional or Educational Support Personnel, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rules, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective August 18, 2004.

F-25 PROPOSED PROMULGATION OF NEW SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13- 4C-1.064, POLICY FOR UTILIZATION OF THE E-MAIL SYSTEM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt new School Board Rule 6Gx13- 4C-1.064, Policy for Utilization of the E-mail System, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective August 18, 2004.

F-26 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13- 4C-1.07, TRAVEL EXPENSES -- SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS, SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS, EMPLOYEES, AND OTHER AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended Board Rule 6Gx13- 4C-1.07, Travel Expenses--School Board Members, Superintendent of Schools, Employees, and Other Authorized Personnel, and the document, Travel Policies and Procedures Manual, which is incorporated by reference and is part of this rule, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective August 18, 2004.

F-27 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13- 4D-1.09, PROCEDURES—PAYROLL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended Board Rule 6Gx13- 4D-1.09, Procedures--Payroll, and incorporate by reference and make part of this rule the document, Payroll Processing Procedures Manual, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective August 18, 2004.

F-28 PROPOSED PROMULGATION OF NEW SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 4A-1.213, CODE OF ETHICS

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 new School Board Rule 6Gx13- 4A-1.213, Code of Ethics.

G. ACCOUNTABILITY AND SYSTEMWIDE PERFORMANCE

G-10 PREQUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the prequalification and renewal certifications of contractors, as indicated.

G-11 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO RECEIVE FUNDS AND DONATIONS OF GOODS AND SERVICES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,520,514 FROM SOUTH FLORIDA AFTER-SCHOOL ALL-STARS, INC. FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF STAFF SALARIES, FRINGE BENEFITS, ENRICHMENT MATERIALS, SNACKS AND OTHER MATERIALS AND SERVICES FOR SUMMER CAMP ACTIVITIES AND BEFORE-SCHOOL AND AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS THROUGH THE MIDDLE SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM, FROM JULY 1, 2004 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2005

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to receive funds and donations, in an amount not to exceed $2,520,514, from South Florida After-School All-Stars, Inc., from July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005.

G-12 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
ALEX EMMANUEL – PATROL OFFICER
MIAMI-DADE SCHOOLS POLICE DEPARTMENT

RECOMMENDED: That effective August 18, 2004, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Alex Emmanuel, Patrol Officer, at Miami-Dade Schools Police Department, for 10 working days without pay.

G-13 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
DAVID B. OSTRIN – REFRIGERATION MECHANIC II
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS – CORAL REEF SATELLITE

RECOMMENDED: That effective August 18, 2004, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. David B. Ostrin, Refrigeration Mechanic II, at Maintenance Operations-Coral Reef Satellite, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

G-15 DEMOTION OF EMPLOYEE
ALBERTO R. HERRERO - HEAD CUSTODIAN
LEEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective August 18, 2004, at the close of the workday, the School Board demote Mr. Alberto R. Herrero, Head Custodian, at Leewood Elementary School, to Custodian, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

G-16 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
GLEN J. ROBERTS – SOUND AND COMMUNICATION TECHNICIAN (JOURNEYMAN)
FACILITIES OPERATIONS - MAINTENANCE

RECOMMENDED: That effective August 18, 2004, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Glen J. Roberts, Sound and Communication Technician (Journeyman), at Facilities Operations - Maintenance, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

G-17 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
JIMMIE L. NEAL - CUSTODIAN
HOWARD D. MCMILLAN MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective August 18, 2004, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Jimmie L. Neal, Custodian, at Howard D. McMillan Middle School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

H. INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS AND GRANTS ADMINISTRATION

H-1 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND (NCLB) ACT OF 2001, TITLE V, PART A, INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS

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 (NCLB) Act of 2001, Title V, Part A, Innovative Programs in the tentative amount of $2,495,912 for the grant period of July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005;

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 Operations to establish appropriations in the amounts approved or as amended by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

H-2 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND (NCLB) ACT OF 2001, TITLE II, PART A, TEACHER AND PRINCIPAL TRAINING AND RECRUITING FUND

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 (NCLB) Act of 2001, Title II, Part A, Teacher and Principal Training and Recruiting Fund in the amount of $26,031,199 for the grant period of July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005;

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 Operations to establish appropriations in the amounts approved or as amended by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

H-3 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OFFICE OF JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY PREVENTION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE COMPREHENSIVE GANG MODEL PROGRAM AND ENTER INTO SEPARATE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH COUNSELING AND EDUCATIONAL CONSULTING INCORPORATED AND THE MIAMI-DADE POLICE DEPARTMENT

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

1. accept a grant award from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, for funding under the Comprehensive Gang Model Program in the amount of $500,000 and enter into separate contractual agreements with Counseling and Educational Consulting Incorporated, in the amount of $110,000, and the Miami-Dade Police Department, in the amount of $50,000, for the grant period of June 1, 2004 through March 31, 2006;

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

3. direct Financial Operations to establish appropriations in the amounts approved or as amended by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

H-4 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE HEWLETT-PACKARD (HP) DEVELOPMENT COMPANY FOR FUNDING UNDER THE HP TECHNOLOGY FOR TEACHING PROGRAM FOR EQUIPMENT AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT VALUED AT $30,000 FOR IRVING AND BEATRICE PESKOE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a grant award from the Hewlett-Packard Development Company for funding under the HP Technology for Teaching Program for equipment and professional development valued at $30,000 for Irving and Beatrice Peskoe Elementary School.

H-5 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT (IDEA), PART B, MULTIAGENCY NETWORK, AND GENERAL REVENUE FUNDS

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 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Part B, Multiagency Network in the amount of $123,613 and General Revenue Funds in the amount of $33,312 for the total amount of $156,925 for the grant period of July 1, 2004 through August 31, 2005;

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 Operations to establish appropriations in the amounts approved or as amended by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

H-6 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING THE FLORIDA DIAGNOSTIC AND LEARNING RESOURCES SYSTEM (FDLRS)-SOUTH, UNDER THE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT (IDEA), PART B, SUPPORT SERVICES; IDEA, PART B, TITLE II, PRESCHOOL; AND GENERAL REVENUE FUNDS; AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA

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

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education for funding the Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System (FDLRS)-South under:

a. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Title II, Part B, Support Services, in the amount of $1,372,601;

b. IDEA, Title II, Part B, Preschool, in the amount of $270,468; and

c. General Revenue Funds, in the amount of $113,083, for the total amount of $1,756,152 for the grant period of July 1, 2004 through August 31, 2005;

2. enter into a contractual agreement with The School Board of Monroe County, Florida, in the amount of $165,000 for the grant period effective from July 1, 2004 through August 31, 2005;

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

4. direct Financial Operations to establish appropriations in the amounts approved or as amended by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

H-7 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT TWO GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT (NCLB) OF 2001, TITLE II, PART B, MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE PARTNERSHIPS AND ENTER INTO SEPARATE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH MIAMI DADE COLLEGE, MIAMI MUSEUM OF SCIENCE, AND LEARNING POINT ASSOCIATES

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

1. accept two grant awards from the Florida Department of Education for funding under the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) of 2001, Title II, Part B, Mathematics and Science Parnerships in the amount of:

a. $96,622 for a grant period of February 20, 2004 through September 30, 2004, and

b. $624,357 for a grant period of February 20, 2004 through July 31, 2005;

2. enter into separate contractual agreements in the total amount of $354,556 for the grant period of February 20, 2004 through July 31, 2005 with:

a. Miami Dade College in the amount of $230,391,

b. Miami Museum of Science in amount of $94,165, and

c. Learning Point Associates in the amount of $30,000;

3. 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

4. direct Financial Operations to establish appropriations in the amounts approved or as amended by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

H-8 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD THROUGH A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH BARRY UNIVERSITY FOR THE WILLIAM F. GOODLING EVEN START FAMILY LITERACY GRANT PROGRAM AT SOUTH DADE MIGRANT CAMP

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

1. accept a grant award through a contractual agreement with Barry University for the William F. Goodling Even Start Family Literacy Grant Program at South Dade Migrant Camp in the amount of $269,971 for the grant period of August 19, 2004 through June 30, 2005;

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

3. direct Financial Operations to establish appropriations in the amounts approved or as amended by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

H-9 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR SOCIAL STUDIES FOR FUNDING THE CIVICONNECTIONS PROGRAM AT CENTENNIAL MIDDLE SCHOOL

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

1. accept a grant award from the National Council for Social Studies for funding the CiviConnections Program at Centennial Middle School in the amount of $7,500 for the grant period of July 1, 2004 through December 31, 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 Operations to establish appropriations in the amounts approved or as amended by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

H-10 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT TWO GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE, DIVISION OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS FOR FUNDING THE CINEMAEXCHANGE PROJECT: GIFFONI AND NEXT GEN INTERNATIONAL FILM FEST

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

1. accept two grant awards from the Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs for funding the CinemaExchange Project: Giffoni and Next Gen International Film Fest in the total amount of $15,841 for the grant period of July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005;

2. extend these programs as authorized through official notification from the granting agency in order to complete the goals of the programs; and

3. direct Financial Operations to establish appropriations in the amounts approved or as amended by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

H-11 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND THE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY TO RECEIVE FUNDS TO IMPLEMENT EARLY INTERVENTION AND ACADEMIC IMPROVEMENT SERVICES THROUGH THE GAINING EARLY AWARENESS AND READINESS FOR UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS PROJECT AT MIAMI CENTRAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

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

1. amend the contractual agreement with Florida International University to receive funds to implement Early Intervention and Academic Improvement Services through the Gaining Early Awareness and readiness for Undergraduate Programs Project at Miami Central Senior High School in the amount of $72,282, for the grant period of September 1, 2003 through August 31, 2004;

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

3. direct Financial Operations amended by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

H-12 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD THROUGH A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CENTER FOR CIVIC EDUCATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE SCHOOL VIOLENCE PREVENTION DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM

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

1. accept a grant award through a contractual agreement with the Center for Civic Education for funding under the School Violence Prevention Demonstration Program in the amount of $65,000 for the grant period of May 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005;

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 Operations to establish appropriations in the amounts approved or as amended by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

H-13 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE SAFE AND DRUG-FREE SCHOOLS 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 Safe and Drug-Free Schools Program in the amount of $3,053,818, for the grant period of July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005;

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 Operations to establish appropriations in the amounts approved or as amended by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

I. DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

J. COMMUNICATIONS

J-1 ACCEPTANCE OF IN-KIND SERVICES FROM BELLSOUTH ADVERTISING AND PUBLISHING CORPORATION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the acceptance of $85,500 in in-kind contributions from the BellSouth Advertising and Publishing Corporation for 14 pages of advertising devoted to Miami-Dade County Public Schools in Miami’s 2004-2005 edition of The Real Yellow Pages form BellSouth (English and Spanish versions), in exchange for $85,500 in in-kind promotions from the school district.

K. HUMAN RESOURCES

K-1 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: JUNE 25 - JULY 30, 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 942.

K-2 APPOINTMENTS AND LATERAL ASSIGNMENTS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT, PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR 2004-2005

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the recommendations as set forth for appointments and lateral transfers to be effective August 19, 2004, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the assistant principals to be effective August 5, 2004 and the effective dates as noted throughout the item.

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, appoint effective, August 19, 2004, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated:

1. Mr. Gerardo Suarez to the open, budgeted position of Executive Director, Financial Reporting, MEP pay grade 22, Office of the Controller; and

2. Ms. Helga R. Gonzalez to the open, budgeted position of Investigative Analyst, IO Salary Schedule, Office of Inspector General.

K-4 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT – LABOR ATTORNEY, MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, appoint Mr.Christopher F. Kurtz to the open budgeted position of Labor Attorney, Miami-Dade County Public Schools (Contract) and assign to Labor Relations effective July 26, 2004, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, at an annual salary of $135,000 through June 30, 2005.

K-5 REQUEST TO ADD POSITIONS 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 positions of Deputy Superintendent, School Improvement; Deputy Superintendent, Business, Operations, Finance, and Construction; Chief of Accountability and System wide Performance; and Director, Media Relations into the Senior Management Service Class of the Florida Retirement System, effective September 1, 2004.

L. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

L-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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08.10.04


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