1:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION

SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS

STUDENT PERFORMANCE: (added)

• The Bob Graham Educational Center Jumpers

CHAIRMAN RECOGNITIONS: (added)

• Univision
• Youth Crime Watch of Miami-Dade

RECOGNITIONS:

• Ang Li, winner of the state award for Outstanding School Volunteer Youth Division Region V
• Dr. Jayne Greenberg, recipient of the NASPE’s Channing Mann Outstanding Physical Education Administrator of the Year Award

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: March 1, 3, 8, 10, 22, 24, 29, and 31, 2005

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: March 16, 2005

AGENDA ITEMS RESERVED FOR CONSIDERATION

REGULAR PUBLIC HEARING IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE CONCLUSION OF THE REGULAR AGENDA, BUT NO LATER THAN APPROXIMATELY 6:30 P.M.

 

A. SUPERINTENDENT’S PRIORITY ITEMS

A-1  NEW BUSINESS AND REPORTS (revised)

• Summer Professional Development
  Teachers and Principals
• Recess
• Teacher Fair
• AFT

A-2 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD APPROVE THE 2005-2008 DISTRICT STRATEGIC PLAN

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the 2005-2008 District Strategic Plan.

A-3 FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL PLAN FOR FISCAL YEARS 2005-2009

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and approve the Five-Year Capital Plan for Fiscal Years 2005-2009.

A-4 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECEIVE AND APPROVE THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS PRE-KINDERGARTEN FRAMEWORK, READY CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND SCHOOLS

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

1. receive the Miami-Dade County Public Schools Pre-Kindergarten Framework, Ready Children, Families and Schools; and

2. approve the plan contained therein.

A-5 RATIFICATION OF THE SUCCESSOR 2004-2007 LABOR CONTRACT BETWEEN THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE FLORIDA STATE LODGE, FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE (revised - formerly D-26)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, ratify the successor 2004-2007 Labor Contract with the Florida State Lodge, Fraternal Order of Police, effective July I, 2004 through June 30,2007.

B. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

B-1 NEW BUSINESS: BOARD MEMBERS

B-2 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-8C-1.23, SCHOOL BOARD COMMITTEE STRUCTURE; AND EXTENSION OF THE PILOT PROJECT ON STANDING SCHOOL BOARD COMMITTEES (revised2)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. FRANK J. BOLAÑOS: That The School Board or Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1. authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend School Board Rule 6Gx13-8C-1.23, School Board Committee Structure; and

2. extend the pilot project on the standing School Board committees through the date of final adoption of the amendment to School Board Rule 6Gx13-8C-1.23, School Board Committee Structure.

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Board Attorney to initiate rulemaking to promulgate a Board rule for complaints covered by Florida’s Whistle-Blower Act.

B-4 COMMEMORATION OF THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE INDEPENDENCE OF CUBA – MAY 20, 2005

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, join the Cuban-American community as it commemorates May 20, 2005, as the 103^rd anniversary of the Independence of Cuba.

B-5 HIGH SCHOOL STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, request the Superintendent of Schools to incorporate study-abroad programs as part of the Secondary School Reform initiative.

There is no cost to the District.

B-6 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR STUDENT/TEACHER TO TRAVEL OUT OF THE COUNTRY (revised 2)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. ROBERT B. INGRAM: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the out-of-country field trip to Kigali, Rwanda, for Genevive Carvel, Anthony Holmes, and Christopher Adingupa, students who attend Miami Carol City Senior High School, and a teacher, Ms. Clara Hall, at Carol City Middle School, from June 30 – July 10, 2005.

B-7 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA SWIMMING POOL ASSOCIATION, GREATER MIAMI CHAPTER, TO ALLOW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SWIMMING POOL AT NEVA KING COOPER EDUCATIONAL CENTER, LOCATED AT 151 NW 5 STREET, HOMESTEAD, AS A CONTRIBUTION TO THE BOARD

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. EVELYN LANGLIEB GREER: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1. authorize the Superintendent to execute an agreement with the Florida Swimming Pool Association, Greater Miami Chapter, to allow for the installation of a swimming pool at Neva King Cooper Educational Center, substantially in conformance with the terms noted in the agenda item, as a contribution to the Board; and

2. authorize an amendment to the Five-Year Work Program to increase the project budget for the construction of the bathroom/changing area from $150,000 to $200,000, to also cover electrical and water connection and other associated costs, related to construction of the pool.

B-8 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 05-11 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENDORSING APRIL 17-23, 2005 AS BULLYING AWARENESS WEEK

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. EVELYN LANGLIEB GREER: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 05-11 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorsing April 17-23, 2005 as Bullying Awareness Week to be observed in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

B-9 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FLORIDA, OBSERVE MAY, 2005, AS ABSTINENCE MONTH

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. EVELYN LANGLIEB GREER: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, observe May, 2005, as Abstinence Month.

B-10 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULES: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-5A-1.03, AGE OF ENTRANCE, AGES OF ATTENDANCE, PROOF OF AGE, AND DISCLOSURES AND 6Gx13-5A-1.08, STUDENT TRANSFERS (withdrawn)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. EVELYN LANGLIEB GREER: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend School Board Rules 6Gx13-5A-1.03, Age of Entrance, Ages of Attendance, Proof of Age, and Disclosures, and 6Gx13-5A-1.08, Student Transfers.

B-11 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FLORIDA, APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 05-15 RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF POPE JOHN PAUL II AND HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO HUMANITY

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 05-15 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the life of Pope John Paul II and his contributions to humanity.

B-12 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO DETERMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF FLORIDA AND MIAMI METROZOO TO PROVIDE MEANINGFUL EDUCATIONAL FIELD EXPERIENCES FOR STUDENTS AND BRING BACK TO THE BOARD THE COST OF IMPLEMENTING SUCH A PLAN (revised)

B-13 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 05-13 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MS. TERRI ORTIZ, TEACHER, MIAMI PALMETTO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL AND OWNER OF KNOCK-OUT BOXING CLUB, AND MR. JACK SULLIVAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CRIME STOPPERS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, AND PROCLAIMING MAY 14, 2005 AS “BE A STREET SMART KID” DAY IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 05-13 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Ms. Terri Ortiz, teacher, Miami Palmetto Senior High School, and owner of Knock-Out Boxing Club and Mr. Jack Sullivan, Executive Director, Crime Stoppers of Miami-Dade County, and proclaiming May 14, 2005 as “Be A Street Smart Kid” day in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

B-14 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO RECOMMEND A PLAN TO REVIEW AND REFORM THE EXISTING RANK IN CLASS SYSTEM AND IMPLEMENT A NEW SYSTEM OF RECOGNITION FOR EXEMPLARY STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to review and reform the existing Rank in Class system and implement a new system of recognition for exemplary student achievement.

B-15 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT AND BOARD ATTORNEY TO INITIATE RULEMAKING ON THE NOTICE REQUIREMENTS OF PUBLIC MEETINGS OF THE SCHOOL BOARD AND ITS ADVISORY COMMITTEES (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent and Board Attorney to:

1. initiate rulemaking on the notice requirements of public meetings of the School Board and its advisory committees; and

2. that until such rule(s) are put into place the initiating office or department calling for a meeting shall timely notify the School Board Attorney's office and the Superintendent's office in order to ensure that the appropriate, required notice provisions referred to above are in compliance.

B-16 REQUEST TO ESTABLISH THE APPOINTMENTS TO THE EFBD BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

ACTION PROPOSED BYMS. EVELYN LANGLIEB GREER: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, establish three appointments to the Educational Facilities Benefit District Board of Supervisors.

B-17 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 05-14 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE AFRICANDO ARTS AND CULTURE FOLK LIFE FESTIVAL TO BE HELD JUNE 18, 2005

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. ROBERT B. INGRAM: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 05-14, supporting the AfriCANDO Arts and Culture Folk Life Festival to be held on June 18, 2005.

B-18 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 05-16, RECOGNIZING MRS. EVA HERNANDEZ AS RECIPIENT OF THE MILKEN FAMILY FOUNDATION NATIONAL EDUCATOR AWARD

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 05-16, recognizing Mrs. Eva Hernandez as recipient of the Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award.

B-19 THE SEARCH AND SELECTION PROCESS FOR HIRING THE SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY (revised)

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

1. Authorize the issuance of a Request for Proposals to engage the services of an executive search firm to conduct a national search to identify and screen potential candidates for the position of School Board Attorney.

2. Appoint a Screening Committee consisting of nine individuals and nine alternates appointed by Board members to identify qualified candidates for the position of School Board Attorney. These appointees will serve as the RFP screening committee and recommend a search firm for award at the May 18, 2005 School Board meeting.

3. Appoint Dr. D. Patrick Gray as coordinator of the selection process for School Board Attorney.

4. Establish a timeline for candidates to be recommended by the Screening Committee.

B-20 DANGERS OF ANABOLIC STEROIDS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. FRANK J. BOLAÑOS: That The School Board or Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent of Schools to:

1. implement professional development opportunities to enable teachers to educate youth on the dangers of using anabolic steroids and assist in the identification of students who may be using steroids.

2. engage local sports franchises in an effort to launch an educational campaign in our schools against the use of anabolic steroids.

There is no cost to the District.

B-21 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 05-06 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENDORSING APRIL 25-29, 2005, AS HlVlAlDS AWARENESS WEEK IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENCOURAGE CONTINUED DISTRICT AND SCHOOL PARTICIPATION (revised add)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. ROBERT B. INGRAM: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1. approve Resolution 05-06 endorsing April 25-29, 2005, as HlVlAlDS Awareness Week in Miami- Dade County Public Schools; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to encourage continued District and school participation.

B-22 REQUEST FOR COMMENCEMENT OF NATIONAL SEARCH FOR SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY, ADOPTION OF PROCEDURES FOR NATIONAL SEARCH (added)

ACTlON PROPOSED BY MS. EVELYN GREER: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1. Undertake a national search for a School Board Attorney to be employed as of July 1, 2005, at the termination of the current School Board Attorney Employment Agreement.

2. The Board should adopt search criteria for Board Attorney, create a search committee to retain a national search firm, conduct interviews, and select the attorney by June 8, 2005.

B-23 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR TEACHER/STUDENT TO TRAVEL OUT OF THE COUNTRY (added)

ACTION PROPOSED BY ANA RlVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the out of-country field trip to Helsinki, Finland, for Roxanna Revello, Cosmetology Teacher and Viviana Zuniga, student from Miami Senior High School for the period of May 19, 2005 through June 2, 2005.

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

C-1 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH PARENT TO PARENT OF MIAMI, INC., TO PROVIDE PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES INFORMATION AND TRAINING, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2005 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2006

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

1. enter into a cooperative agreement with Parent to Parent of Miami, Inc., to provide parents of children with disabilities information and training, effective July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006; and

2. extend this cooperative agreement annually for a maximum of two additional one-year periods. There is no exchange of funds.

C-2 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA UNIT OF THE RECORDING FOR THE BLIND AND DYSLEXIC (RFB&D) TO PROVIDE ANNUAL MEMBERSHIPS, CONDUCT OUTREACH ACTIVITIES, PROVIDE LIBRARY SERVICES, AND PRODUCE REQUIRED AUDIO TAPE PRODUCTS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $200,000, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2005 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2006

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

1. enter into a contractual agreement with the Florida Unit of the Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic (RFB&D) to provide annual institutional memberships and individual student memberships, conduct outreach activities, provide library services, and produce required audio tape products, in an amount not to exceed $200,000, effective July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006; and

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

The appropriation for this item will be included in the Other Federal Programs Fund (Contracted Programs Fund).

C-3 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH SEVEN INTERPRETERS OR CAPTION/CART PROVIDER REFERRAL SERVICE AGENCIES TO PROVIDE AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION/CAPTION AND COMPUTER-ASSISTED REALTIME TRANSLATION (CART) SERVICES FOR DEAF AND HARD-OF-HEARING STUDENTS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $750,000, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2005 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2006

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

1. enter into contractual agreements with Accessible Communication for the Deaf, Inc., Accommodating Ideas, Inc., Adriana Schaked Translations LLC, CODA Link, Inc., Deaf Services Bureau, Inc., Florida Realtime Reporting Services, Inc., and Nationwide Interpreter Resource, Inc., to provide American Sign Language interpretation and caption/CART provider services in programs for deaf and hard-of-hearing students, in an amount not to exceed $750,000, effective July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006; and

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

The appropriation for this item will be included in the Other Federal Programs Fund (Contracted Programs Fund).

C-4 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH SUNRISE COMMUNITY, INC., TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND RELATED SERVICES FOR EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $615,477, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2005 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2006

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into contractual agreements with Sunrise Community, Inc., to provide educational and related services for a maximum of 60 exceptional students, in an amount not to exceed $615,477, effective July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006.

The appropriation for this item will be included in the General Fund of the 2005-2006 Tentative Budget to be recommended for adoption in July 2005 and in the Other Federal Programs Fund (Contracted Programs Fund).

C-5 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH SUNRISE COMMUNITY, INC., TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND RELATED SERVICES FOR PROFOUNDLY MENTALLY HANDICAPPED STUDENTS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $110,643, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2005 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2006

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with Sunrise Community, Inc., to provide educational and related services for a maximum of six profoundly mentally handicapped students, in an amount not to exceed $110,643, effective July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006.

The appropriation for this item will be included in the General Fund of the 2005-2006 Tentative Budget to be recommended for adoption in July 2005 and in the Other Federal Programs Fund (Contracted Programs Fund).

C-6 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY ASSOCIATION OF MIAMI, INC., TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND RELATED SERVICES FOR PROFOUNDLY MENTALLY HANDICAPPED STUDENTS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $221,285, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2005 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2006

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with United Cerebral Palsy Association of Miami, Inc., to provide educational and related services for profoundly mentally handicapped students, in an amount not to exceed $221,285, effective July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006. The appropriation for this item will be included in the General Fund of the 2005-2006 Tentative Budget to be recommended for adoption in July 2005 and in the Other Federal Programs Fund (Contracted Programs Fund).

C-7 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY ASSOCIATION OF MIAMI, INC., TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $249,083, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2005 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2006

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with United Cerebral Palsy Association of Miami, Inc., to provide educational services to exceptional students, in an amount not to exceed $249,083, effective July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006. The appropriation for this item will be included in the General Fund of the 2005-2006 Tentative Budget to be recommended for adoption in July 2005 and in the Other Federal Programs Fund (Contracted Programs Fund).

C-8 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI-MAILMAN CENTER FOR CHILD DEVELOPMENT TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES AND SPECIALIZED SPEECH TRAINING FOR DEAF OR HARD-OF-HEARING STUDENTS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $482,844, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2005 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2006

The appropriation for this item will be included in the General Fund of the 2005-2006 Tentative Budget to be recommended for adoption in July 2005 and in the Other Federal Programs Fund (Contracted Programs Fund).

C-9 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH EASTER SEALS MIAMI-DADE, INC., TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FOR EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $323,873, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2005 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2006

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with Easter Seals Miami-Dade, Inc., to provide educational services for exceptional students, in an amount not to exceed $323,873, effective July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006.

The appropriation for this item will be included in the General Fund of the 2005-2006 Tentative Budget to be recommended for adoption in July 2005 and in the Other Federal Programs Fund (Contracted Programs Fund).

C-11 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE APPLICATION TO CONVERT RUTH K. BROAD BAY HARBOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TO A K-8 CENTER AND AUTHORIZATION TO REFER THE PROJECT TO THE SCHOOL SITE PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION COMMITTEE

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

1. approve the application to convert Ruth K. Broad Bay Harbor Elementary School to a K-8 Center; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to refer the project to the School Site Planning and Construction Committee for inclusion in the next regular cycle of facilities planning.

C-12 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH SANDOR WIENER SCHOOL OF OPPORTUNITY, INC., ON BEHALF OF SANDOR WIENER SCHOOL OF OPPORTUNITY, SOUTH

RECOMMENDED: Recognizing that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, has previously approved the charter school application, it is recommended that the Board grant approval of the charter school contractual agreement with Sandor Wiener School of Opportunity, Inc., on behalf of Sandor Wiener School of Opportunity, South, for a term of five years, commencing with the 2005-2006 school year and throughout the term of the contract which expires on June 30, 2010, and concludes in the 2009-2010 school year.

C-13 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY OF SOUTH FLORIDA CHARTER SCHOOLS, INC., ON BEHALF OF EARLY BEGINNINGS ACADEMY – CIVIC CENTER

RECOMMENDED: Recognizing that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, has previously approved the charter school application, it is recommended that the Board grant approval of the charter school contractual agreement with United Cerebral Palsy of South Florida Charter Schools, Inc., on behalf of Early Beginnings Academy – Civic Center, for a term of five years, commencing with the 2005-2006 school year and throughout the term of the contract which expires on June 30, 2010, and concludes in the 2009-2010 school year.

C-14 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY OF SOUTH FLORIDA CHARTER SCHOOLS, INC., ON BEHALF OF EARLY BEGINNINGS ACADEMY – NORTH SHORE

RECOMMENDED: Recognizing that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, has previously approved the charter school application, it is recommended that the Board grant approval of the charter school contractual agreement with United Cerebral Palsy of South Florida Charter Schools, Inc., on behalf of Early Beginnings Academy – North Shore, for a term of five years, commencing with the 2005-2006 school year and throughout the term of the contract which expires on June 30, 2010, and concludes in the 2009-2010 school year

C-15 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY OF SOUTH FLORIDA CHARTER SCHOOLS, INC., ON BEHALF OF TRANSITIONAL LEARNING ACADEMY

RECOMMENDED: Recognizing that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, has previously approved the charter school application, it is recommended that the Board grant approval of the charter school contractual agreement with United Cerebral Palsy of South Florida Charter Schools, Inc., on behalf of Transitional Learning Academy, for a term of five years, commencing with the 2005-2006 school year and throughout the term of the contract which expires on June 30, 2010, and concludes in the 2009-2010 school year.

C-16 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH EXCELSIOR ACADEMY OF MIAMI, INC., ON BEHALF OF EXCELSIOR ACADEMY OF MIAMI

RECOMMENDED: Recognizing that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, has previously approved the charter school application, it is recommended that the Board grant approval of the charter school contractual agreement with Excelsior Academy of Miami, Inc., on behalf of Excelsior Academy of Miami, for a term of five years, commencing with the 2005-2006 school year and throughout the term of the contract which expires on June 30, 2010, and concludes in the 2009-2010 school year.

C-17 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH OXFORD ACADEMY OF MIAMI, INC., ON BEHALF OF OXFORD ACADEMY OF MIAMI

RECOMMENDED: Recognizing that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, has previously approved the charter school application, it is recommended that the Board grant approval of the charter school contractual agreement with Oxford Academy of Miami, Inc., on behalf of Oxford Academy of Miami, for a term of five years, commencing with the 2005-2006 school year and throughout the term of the contract which expires on June 30, 2010, and concludes in the 2009-2010 school year.

C-18 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CHARTER SCHOOL AT WATERSTONE, INC., ON BEHALF OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL AT WATERSTONE

RECOMMENDED: Recognizing that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, has previously approved the charter school application, it is recommended that the Board grant approval of the charter school contractual agreement with The Charter School at Waterstone, Inc., on behalf of The Charter School at Waterstone, for a term of five years, commencing with the 2005-2006 school year and throughout the term of the contract which expires on June 30, 2010, and concludes in the 2009-2010 school year.

C-19 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH A CHILD’S JOURNEY, INC., ON BEHALF OF A CHILD’S JOURNEY CHARTER SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: Recognizing that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, has previously approved the charter school application, it is recommended that the Board grant approval of the charter school contractual agreement with A Child’s Journey, Inc., on behalf of A Child’s Journey Charter School, for a term of five years, commencing with the 2005-2006 school year and throughout the term of the contract which expires on June 30, 2010, and concludes in the 2009-2010 school year.

C-20 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE COOPERATIVE CHARTER SCHOOL, INC., ON BEHALF OF COOPERATIVE CHARTER SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: Recognizing that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, has previously approved the charter school application, it is recommended that the Board grant approval of the charter school contractual agreement with Cooperative Charter School, Inc., on behalf of Cooperative Charter School, for a term of five years, commencing with the 2005-2006 school year and throughout the term of the contract which expires on June 30, 2010, and concludes in the 2009-2010 school year.

C-21 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH LICEO ENLACE MIAMI! CHARTER ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF LICEO ENLACE MIAMI! CHARTER ACADEMY

RECOMMENDED: Recognizing that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, has previously approved the charter school application, it is recommended that the Board grant approval of the charter school contractual agreement with Liceo ENLACE Miami! Charter Academy, Inc., on behalf of Liceo ENLACE Miami! Charter Academy, for a term of five years, commencing with the 2005-2006 school year and throughout the term of the contract which expires on June 30, 2010, and concludes in the 2009-2010 school year.

C-22 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH DORAL ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL, INC., ON BEHALF OF DORAL PERFORMING ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT ACADEMY

RECOMMENDED: Recognizing that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, has previously approved the charter school application, it is recommended that the Board grant approval of the charter school contractual agreement with Doral Academy High School, Inc., on behalf of Doral Performing Arts and Entertainment Academy, for a term of 10 years, commencing with the 2005-2006 school year and throughout the term of the contract which expires on June 30, 2015, and concludes in the 2014-2015 school year.

C-23 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MATER ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF MATER PERFORMING ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT ACADEMY

RECOMMENDED: Recognizing that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, has previously approved the charter school application, it is recommended that the Board grant approval of the charter school contractual agreement with Mater Academy, Inc., on behalf of Mater Performing Arts and Entertainment Academy, for a term of 10 years, commencing with the 2005-2006 school year and throughout the term of the contract which expires on June 30, 2015, and concludes in the 2014-2015 school year.

C-24 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MATER ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF MATER ACADEMY EAST MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: Recognizing that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, has previously approved the charter school application, it is recommended that the Board grant approval of the charter school contractual agreement with Mater Academy, Inc., on behalf of Mater Academy East Middle School, for a term of 10 years, commencing with the 2005-2006 school year and throughout the term of the contract which expires on June 30, 2015, and concludes in the 2014-2015 school year.

C-25 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH ARCHIMEDEAN ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF ARCHIMEDEAN MIDDLE CONSERVATORY

RECOMMENDED: Recognizing that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, has previously approved the charter school application, it is recommended that the Board grant approval of the charter school contractual agreement with Archimedean Academy, Inc., on behalf of Archimedean Middle Conservatory, for a term of 10 years, commencing with the 2005-2006 school year and throughout the term of the contract which expires on June 30, 2015, and concludes in the 2014-2015 school year.

C-26 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH SUNSHINE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL, INC., ON BEHALF OF SUNSHINE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL

C-27 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH CHARTER ON THE BEACH MIDDLE SCHOOL, INC., ON BEHALF OF CHARTER ON THE BEACH MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: Recognizing that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, has previously approved the charter school application, it is recommended that the Board grant approval of the charter school contractual agreement with Charter on the Beach Middle School, Inc., on behalf of Charter on the Beach Middle School for a term of 10 years, commencing with the 2005-2006 school year and throughout the term of the contract which expires on June 30, 2015, and concludes in the 2014-2015 school year.

C-28 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH SWEETWATER EDUCATION, INC., ON BEHALF OF ATLANTIC SCIENCE ACADEMY

RECOMMENDED: Recognizing that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, has previously approved the charter school application, it is recommended that the Board grant approval of the charter school contractual agreement with Sweetwater Education, Inc., on behalf of Atlantic Science Academy, for a term of 10 years, commencing with the 2005-2006 school year and throughout the term of the contract which expires on June 30, 2015, and concludes in the 2014-2015 school year.

C-29 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH LAWRENCE ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF LAWRENCE ACADEMY

RECOMMENDED: Recognizing that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, has previously approved the charter school application, it is recommended that the Board grant approval of the charter school contractual agreement with Lawrence Academy, Inc., on behalf of Lawrence Academy, for a term of 10 years, commencing with the 2005-2006 school year and throughout the term of the contract which expires on June 30, 2015, and concludes in the 2014-2015 school year.

C-30 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH BRIDGE ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF BRIDGE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: Recognizing that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, has previously approved the charter school application, it is recommended that the Board grant approval of the charter school contractual agreement with Bridge Academy, Inc., on behalf of Bridge Academy Charter School, for a term of five years, commencing with the 2005-2006 school year and throughout the term of the contract which expires on June 30, 2010, and concludes in the 2009-2010 school year.

C-31 RECEIVE A REPORT ON THE OPERATION OF WLRN-FM AND WLRN-TV AND AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO CARRY OUT THE REPORT’S RECOMMENDATIONS, INCLUDING AMENDMENT TO BOARD RULE 6Gx13-8C.1.011, ROLE AND AUTHORITY OF THE SCHOOL BOARD AS LICENSEE/TRUSTEE OF WLRN-TV AND WLRN-FM

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

1. accept the report on the operation of WLRN-FM and WLRN-TV;

2. authorize the Superintendent to carry out the recommendations in the report; and

3. authorize the Superintendent specifically to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend Board Rule 6Gx13-8C-1.011, Role and Authority of the School Board as Licensee/Trustee of WLRN-TV and WLRN-FM.

C-40 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO AMEND AND RENEW THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND SCIENCE OF THE KINGDOM OF SPAIN AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND ENTER INTO A MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT FOR ITS IMPLEMENTATION

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

1. amend and renew the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Ministry of Education and Science of the Kingdom of Spain and Miami-Dade County Public Schools for a period of four years, effective April 2005 through April 2009; and

2. enter into a Management Agreement, renewable on an annual basis, at the Superintendent’s discretion, to implement the terms of the MOU as related to personnel assignments and operational procedures, without additional cost to the District.

There is no additional cost to the District.

C-50  EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
CASE NO: SM-121 (2004-2005) DOB: 02-11-90

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-121 (2004-2005), 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 2004-2005 school year, 2005 summer session, and the 2005-2006 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 Exceptional Student Education and Student/Career Services.

C-51  EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
CASE NO: SM-131 (2004-2005) DOB: 12-16-89

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-131 (2004-2005), 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 2004-2005 school year, 2005 summer session, and the 2005-2006 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 Exceptional Student Education and Student/Career Services.

C-52  EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 07
CASE NO: SM-133 (2004-2005) DOB: 12-05-91

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-133 (2004-2005), 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 2004-2005 school year, 2005 summer session, and the 2005-2006 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 Exceptional Student Education and Student/Career Services.

C-53  EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 11
CASE NO: SM-137 (2004-2005) DOB: 08-24-87

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-137 (2004-2005), 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.

C-70 OPENING AND CLOSING HOURS AND EXCEPTIONS TO OPENING AND CLOSING HOURS OF SCHOOLS FOR THE 2005-2006 SCHOOL YEAR TO INCLUDE NON-ZONE SCHOOLS AND ZONE SCHOOLS

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

1. approve the opening and closing hours of schools (Pre-K -12) for the 2005-2006 school year; and

2. approve the exceptions to opening and closing hours of non-zone schools and zone schools (Pre-K-12) for the 2005-2006 school year.

C-80 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL FEDERAL GRANT PROGRAM AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH PINECREST ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF PINECREST PREPARATORY ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL

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 (FLDOE) for funding under the Public Charter School Federal Grant Program in the amount of $125,000 for the grant period of November 1, 2004 through September 30, 2005;

2. enter into a contractual agreement with Pinecrest Academy, Inc., in the total amount of $119,127, for the grant period of November 1, 2004 through September 30, 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.

C-81 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING THE FLORIDA SAFETY, PREPAREDNESS, AND RESPONSE COALITION (SPARC)

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 (FLDOE) for funding the Florida Safety, Preparedness, and Response Coalition (SPARC) Program in the amount of $49,432.85 for the grant period of January 1, 2005 through December 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.

C-100 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING- 6Gx13-6A-1.332, PROCEDURES FOR SERVING STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend Board Rule 6Gx13-6A-1.332, Procedures for Serving Students with Special Needs; to repeal the document, Procedures for Serving Student with Special Needs; and to promulgate the new document Procedures for Serving Student with Special Needs, which will be incorporated by reference and made part of this rule.

C-101 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A MULTI-YEAR PARTNERSHIP WITH RANSOM EVERGLADES SUMMER BRIDGE PROGRAM TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS IN OVERTOWN AND LIBERTY CITY

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

1. enter into a multi-year partnership with Summerbridge Miami beginning with the summer institute of 2005;

2. accept $512,013 in goods and services to benefit middle school students residing in Overtown and Liberty City who are attending M-DCPS schools in those communities; and

3. support Summerbridge Miami by providing appropriate space during the summer institute at Horace Mann Middle School and Booker T. Washington Senior High School, as well as transportation for participating students.

C-102 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-6A-1.48, K-8 CENTERS (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend School Board Rule 6Gx13-6A-1.48, K-8 Centers.

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

D-1 REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNCIL FOR EDUCATIONAL CHANGE IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $160,000.00, TO PRESENT INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

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

1. authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with the Council for Educational Change in an amount not to exceed $160,000.00; and

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

The appropriation for this item is included in the Other Federal programs (Contracted Programs Fund) of the 2004-2005 Adopted Budget.

D-10 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT - AUDIT OF INTERNAL CONTROL PROCEDURES OVER MONIES COLLECTED AT NON-SCHOOL DEPARTMENTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Internal Audit Report - Audit of Internal Control Procedures over Monies Collected at Non-School Departments.

D-11 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – AUDIT OF THE INTERNAL FUNDS OF REGION CENTER III ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS, MARCH 2005

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Internal Audit Report – Audit of the Internal Funds of Region Center III Elementary Schools, March 2005.

D-12 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – AUDIT OF THE INTERNAL FUNDS OF REGION CENTER III SECONDARY SCHOOLS, MARCH 2005

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Internal Audit Report – Audit of the Internal Funds of Region Center III Secondary Schools, March 2005.

D-13 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – AUDIT OF THE INTERNAL FUNDS OF SELECTED SCHOOLS, MARCH 2005

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Internal Audit Report – Audit of the Internal Funds of Selected Schools, March 2005.

D-14 STATE AUDITOR GENERAL REPORT – MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD FINANCIAL AND FEDERAL SINGLE AUDIT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2004

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the State Auditor General Report – Miami-Dade County Public School Board Financial and Federal Single Audit for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2004.

D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: JANUARY 27, 2005 - FEBRUARY 23, 2005

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 950.

D-21 APPOINTMENTS AND LATERAL ASSIGNMENTS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT, PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR 2004-2005 (revised 2)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the recommendations as set forth in the agenda item for appointments and lateral transfers to be effective April 14, 2005, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the item.

D-22 APPOINTMENTS AND ASSIGNMENTS OF PERSONNEL NEW TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICT

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

1. appoint Mr. Sam R. Bays, to the open budgeted position of Coordinator Construction, DCSAA pay grade 40, Capital Improvement Projects, effective April 14, 2005 or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated; and

2. appoint Mr. Harold B. Cooper to the open budgeted position of Investigator, CIU, DCSAA pay grade 42, Civilian Investigative Unit, effective April 14, 2005 or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.

D-23 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO TEACH OUT-OF-FIELD FOR THE PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 15, 2005 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2005

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve instructional personnel assigned to teach out-of-field for the period of February 15, 2005 through February 28, 2005.

D-24 APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT, THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND JIMMIE NEAL AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME), LOCAL 1184 - AAA CASE No. 32 390 677 04

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Settlement Agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and Jimmie Neal to resolve in its entirety AAA Case No. 32 390 00677 04.

D-25 ESTABLISH AND CLASSIFY ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, establish and classify the following MEP and DCSAA position classifications:

1. District Supervisor, Instructional Support (Bilingual – Haitian – Creole), MEP, pay grade 21, Bilingual Programs;

2. Executive Director, Project Management, DCSAA, Pay Grade 47, Capital Improvement Projects;

3. Senior Project Manager, DCSAA, Pay Grade 45, Capital Improvement Projects;

4. Project Manager II, DCSAA, Pay Grade 43, Capital Improvement Projects;

5. Project Manager I, DCSAA, Pay Grade 40, Capital Improvement Projects; and

6. School Application Support Analyst, DCSAA, Pay Grade 39, Information Technology Services.

D-30 TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT OF INSTRUCTIONAL EMPLOYEE FOR FAILURE TO CORRECT NOTED PERFORMANCE DEFICIENCIES DURING THE 90-CALENDAR DAY PERFORMANCE PROBATION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, terminate the employment contract of the instructional employee, as described in the agenda item, effective April 13, 2005, at the close of the workday, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-31 TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT OF INSTRUCTIONAL EMPLOYEE FOR FAILURE TO CORRECT NOTED PERFORMANCE DEFICIENCIES DURING THE 90-CALENDAR DAY PERFORMANCE PROBATION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, terminate the employment contract of the instructional employee, as described in the agenda item, effective April 13, 2005, at the close of the workday, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-32 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
DANAVAN TOLSIE - HEAD CUSTODIAN
REGION CENTER I

RECOMMENDED: That effective April 13, 2005, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Danavan Tolsie, Head Custodian, at Region Center I, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-33 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
LALETHA L. GARDNER – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective April 13, 2005, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Laletha L. Gardner, School Bus Driver, at North Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

D-34 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
RENEE D. SPAULDING – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTHEAST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective April 13, 2005, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Renee D. Spaulding, School Bus Driver, at Northeast Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

D-35 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
EUDORA A. ROUNDTREE – SECRETARY II
ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION

RECOMMENDED: That effective April 13, 2005, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Eudora A. Roundtree, Secretary II, at Alternative Education, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-36 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
JOHN A. DOWLER - TEACHER
G. HOLMES BRADDOCK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective April 13, 2005, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. John A. Dowler, Teacher at G. Holmes Braddock Senior High School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-37 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
JOSEPH P. CONTE FROM TEACHING POSITION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, dismiss Mr. Joseph P. Conte from his teaching position with Miami-Dade County Public Schools for good and sufficient reasons, pursuant to Section 1012.33(4)(b) Florida Statutes.

D-40 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-4D-1.022, MANUAL OF PROCEDURES FOR MANAGERIAL EXEMPT 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, Section B, Compensation System, and Section D, Managerial Exempt Job Codes, Title and Pay Grades, of the document, Manual of Procedures for Managerial Exempt Personnel, which is incorporated by reference and a part of this rule; and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective April 13, 2005.

D-41 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-6A-1.023, JUVENILE JUSTICE EDUCATION EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended Board Rule 6Gx13- 6A-1.023, Juvenile Justice Education Extended School Year Calendar, 2005-2006, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective August 15, 2005.

D-42 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-6A-1.024, SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT ZONE SCHOOL CALENDAR

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended Board Rule 6Gx13- 6A-1.024, School Improvement Zone School Calendar, 2005-2006, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective July 22, 2005.

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

E-1 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 2005

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Monthly Financial Report for February 2005.

E-36 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO SPONSOR THE SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN 2005

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to submit an application to the Florida Department of Education to sponsor the Summer Food Service Program for Children 2005.

E-37 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND NUTRITION TO PROVIDE MEALS FOR PARTICIPANTS IN THE CITY’S SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS FROM JUNE 6, 2005 THROUGH JULY 22, 2005

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent of Schools to enter into a contractual agreement with the City of Miami for the Department of Food and Nutrition to provide meals for participants in the City’s summer camp programs from June 6, 2005 through July 22, 2005.

E-46 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CELT CORPORATION TO DEVELOP THE DISTRICT’S INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FIVE-YEAR PLAN; AND AUTHORIZE CHANGES TO THE FACILITIES FIVE-YEAR WORK PROGRAM TO FUND THIS PROJECT FROM CENTRAL CONTINGENCY IN THE GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUND AND INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS IN PROGRAM 0911 TECHNOLOGY ENHANCEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $150,000. THE REMAINING $350,000 FOR THIS PROJECT IS INCLUDED IN THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS OF THE 2004-05 ADOPTED BUDGET

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

1. authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual services agreement with CELT Corporation to develop the District’s Information Technology Five-Year Plan; and

2. authorize changes to the Facilities Five-Year Work Program to fund this project from central contingency in the General Obligation Bond fund and increase appropriations in Program 0911 Technology Enhancements in the amount of $150,000. The remaining $350,000 for this project is included in the General Fund and Special Revenue Funds of the 2004-05 Adopted Budget.

E-141 AWARD BID NO. 050-EE07 – TRANSMISSION, FACTORY REBUILT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 050-EE07 – TRANSMISSION, FACTORY REBUILT, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of factory rebuilt transmissions, for the Department of Transportation, Vehicle Maintenance, during the term of the bid, effective July 10, 2005, through July 31, 2007, as follows:

1. PITTS ENGINE & TRANSMISSION, INC.
P.O. BOX 66-8407
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: CARL M. PITTS, C.E.O.

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $1,394,134.90.

E-142 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND ELEVATOR CONSULTING & MAINTENANCE REVIEW, INC. AND TOWER ELEVATOR CORPORATION, PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 024-EE10 – INSPECTION/ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES FOR ELEVATORS AND WHEELCHAIR LIFTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AUTHORIZE the Superintendent to enter into contractual services agreements between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and Elevator Consulting & Maintenance Review, Inc. and Tower Elevator Corporation, pursuant to Request For Proposals No. 024-EE10 – INSPECTION/ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES FOR ELEVATORS AND WHEELCHAIR LIFTS, to obtain, for Maintenance Operations, the professional services of a certified agent in the specific area of elevator and wheelchair lift inspection and certification. These services will provide the Board with an effective means of meeting the requirements of the Florida State Department of Business and Professional Regulations, effective May 13, 2005, through May 12, 2006, as follows:

1. ELEVATOR CONSULTING & MAINTENANCE REVIEW, INC.
1881 N.E. 26 STREET, SUITE 212
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33305
OWNER: NATHAN Y. QUARLES, JR., PRESIDENT

2. TOWER ELEVATOR CORPORATION
3631 N.W. 48 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33142
OWNER: JAMES J. PATTERSON, PRESIDENT

Highest Rated Proposals

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to enter into contractual services agreements not to exceed $40,000 combined.

E-143 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND ANTON SYSTEMS, INC., PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 108-DD10 – HELP DESK SOFTWARE PROJECT 2004 – 2005

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AUTHORIZE the Superintendent to enter into a contractual services agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and Anton Systems, Inc., pursuant to Request For Proposals No. 108-DD10 - HELP DESK SOFTWARE PROJECT 2004-2005, effective April 13, 2005, as follows:

1. ANTON SYSTEMS, INC.
13650 N.W. 8 STREET, SUITE 103
SUNRISE, FL 33325
OWNER: MICHAEL ANTONELLI, PRESIDENT

Highest Rated Proposal

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to enter into a contract with Anton Systems, Inc. not to exceed $1,450,000.

3. Authorize Information Technology Services to disburse up to $450,000 for support, training, and implementation of the software.

4. Authorize changes to the Facilities Five-Year Work Program to fund this project from central contingency in the General Obligation Bond fund and establish program 0911 – Technology Enhancements in the amount of $1,900,000.

E-144  AWARD BID NO. 051-EE07 – AUTOMOTIVE/INDUSTRIAL BATTERIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 051-EE07 – AUTOMOTIVE/INDUSTRIAL BATTERIES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of automotive/industrial batteries, for the Department of Transportation, Vehicle Maintenance, during the term of the bid, effective May 11, 2005, through May 31, 2006, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. MAC BATTERIES OF FLORIDA, INC.
8358 N.W. 66 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166 ESTIMATE $70,735
OWNER: EUGENE MONTOYA, DIRECTOR

ALTERNATE

2. BATTERIES BY FISHER, INC.
P.O. BOX 3758
LAKELAND, FL 33802
OWNER: JEROME FISHER, C.E.O.

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $70,735.

E-145  AWARD BID NO. 065-EE06 – REFRIGERANT GASES (REBID)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 065-EE06 – REFRIGERANT GASES (REBID), to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of refrigerant gases, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective April 13, 2005, through April 12, 2007, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. TROPIC SUPPLY, INC.
151 N.E. 179 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33162 ESTIMATE $50,984.80
OWNER: CHARLES DEL VECCHIO

2. REFRON, INC.
38-18 33 STREET
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY 11101 ESTIMATE $7,952
OWNER: JAY KESTENBAUM, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

3. UNITED REFRIGERATION, INC. OF PENNSYLVANIA
2400 N.W. 23 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33142
OWNER: JOHN REILLY, C.E.O.

4. TRANE COMPANY, A SUBSIDIARY OF AMERICAN STANDARD
2884 CORPORATE WAY
MIRAMAR, FL 33025
OWNER: FRED POSES, C.E.O.

5. REFRON, INC.
38-18 33 STREET
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY 11101
OWNER: JAY KESTENBAUM, PRESIDENT

SECOND ALTERNATE

6. UNITED REFRIGERATION INC., OF PENNSYLVANIA
2400 N.W. 23 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33142
OWNER: JOHN REILLY, C.E.O.

7. TROPIC SUPPLY, INC.
151 N.E. 179 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33162
OWNER: CHARLES DEL VECCHIO

8. TRANE COMPANY, A SUBSIDIARY OF AMERICAN STANDARD
2884 CORPORATE WAY
MIRAMAR, FL 33025
OWNER: FRED POSES, C.E.O.

9. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $70,724.16.

E-146 AWARD BID NO. 017-EE07 – DISPOSAL OF OILY RAGS AND OIL FILTERS AND HAZARDOUS/NON-HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 017-EE07 – DISPOSAL OF OILY RAGS AND OIL FILTERS AND HAZARDOUS/NON-HAZARDOUS MATERIALS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of disposal services of oily rags and oil filters, and hazardous/ non-hazardous materials, for various departments and schools, during the term of the bid, effective April 20, 2005, through December 31, 2006, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. CLIFF BERRY, INC.
P.O. BOX 13079
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33316
OWNER: CLIFF BERRY II, PRESIDENT

2. EQ FLORIDA, INC.
7202 EAST 8 AVENUE
TAMPA, FL 33619
OWNER: MICHAEL FERRANTINO, C.E.O.

3. ONYX ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, LLC
4317-L FORTUNE PLACE
WEST MELBOURNE, FL 32904
OWNER: ONYX NORTH AMERICA CORPORATION

4. RICKY’S OIL SERVICE
P.O. BOX 669295
MIAMI, FL 33166-9430
OWNER: CHRIS RICCI, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

5. CLIFF BERRY, INC.
P.O. BOX 13079
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33316
OWNER: CLIFF BERRY II, PRESIDENT

6. PERMA-FIX OF FORT LAUDERDALE, INC.
3701 S.W. 47 AVENUE, SUITE 109
DAVIE, FL 33314
OWNER: LOUIS CENTAFANI, C.E.O.

7. PETROLEUM MANAGEMENT, INC.
2191 S.W. 115 TERRACE
DAVIE, FL 33325
OWNER: BEVERLY J. GILBERT
SECRETARY/TREASURER

8. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $172,860.

E-147  PARTIAL AWARD BID NO. 032-EE01 – LIBRARY/CLASSROOM FURNITURE: TABLES, DESKS AND CHAIRS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, PARTIAL AWARD Bid No. 032-EE01 – LIBRARY/CLASSROOM FURNITURE: TABLES, DESKS AND CHAIRS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of library/classroom furniture: tables, desks and chairs, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective April 13, 2005, through April 12, 2006, as follows:

1. AFP INDUSTRIES, INC.
P.O. BOX 43-0747
SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33243-0747 ESTIMATE $80,782.40
OWNER: VIVIAN C. CASTELLANOS, PRESIDENT (HF)

2. ERNIE MORRIS ENTERPRISES, INC.
P.O. BOX 818
BUSHNELL, FL 33513 ESTIMATE $461,678.50
OWNER: RONALD E. MORRIS, PRESIDENT

3. The award amount shall not exceed $542,460.90.

E-148  AWARD BID NO. 037-EE02M/WBE – PLASTIC CAN LINERS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 037-EE02M/WBE – PLASTIC CAN LINERS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of plastic can liners, for Stores and MailDistribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective April 13, 2005, through April 12, 2007, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. DISTRICT HEALTHCARE AND JANITORIAL SUPPLY, INC.
10302 N.W. SOUTH RIVER DRIVE, BAY 24
MEDLEY, FL 33178 ESTIMATE $82,500
OWNER: PERNELL WILLIAMS    AM

FIRST ALTERNATE

2. UNIVERSAL HOME HEALTH AND INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES, INC.
550 NORTH REO STREET, SUITE 300
TAMPA, FL 33609
OWNER: ANTHONY R. SMITH, PRESIDENT   AM

SECOND ALTERNATE

3. INTERBORO PACKAGING CORPORATION
114 BRACKEN ROAD
MONTGOMERY, NY 12549-2600
OWNER: EDITH JEREMIAS, PRESIDENT   WF

4. Reject Items 2 through 5.

5. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $82,500.

E-149  AWARD BID NO. 038-EE06 – COARSE AGGREGATES (REBID)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 038-EE06 – COARSE AGGREGATES (REBID), to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of coarse aggregates for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective April 13, 2005, through April 12, 2006, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. AUSTIN TUPLER TRUCKING, INC
.8518 S.W. 8 STREET, SUITE 105
MIAMI, FL 33144 ESTIMATE $76,775.17
OWNER: GLEN TUPLER, PRESIDENT

2. RMC FLORIDA GROUP D.B.A. FLORIDA ROCK AND SAND
15900 S.W. 408 STREET
FLORIDA CITY, FL 33034 ESTIMATE $6,081.80
OWNER: RICHARD BUCKELEW, PRESIDENT

3. METRO TRUCKING COMPANY
2225 WEST 78 STREET
HIALEAH GARDENS, FL 33016 ESTIMATE $36,930.75
OWNER: GREGORY A. MARTIN, PRESIDENT

4. OVERLAND CARRIERS, INC.
12145 N.W. 99 AVENUE, BAY #5
HIALEAH, FL 33018 ESTIMATE $35.70
OWNER: RENE ARENCIBIA, PRESIDENT

FIRST ALTERNATE

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

6. FLORIDA ROCK AND SAND
15900 S.W. 408 STREET
FLORIDA CITY, FL 33034
OWNER:RICHARD BUCKELEW, PRESIDENT

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

8. OVERLAND CARRIERS, INC.
12145 N.W. 99 AVENUE, BAY #5
HIALEAH, FL 33018
OWNER: RENE ARENCIBIA, PRESIDENT

SECOND ALTERNATE

9. FLORIDA ROCK AND SAND
15900 S.W. 408 STREET
FLORIDA CITY, FL 33034
OWNER: RICHARD BUCKELEW, PRESIDENT

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

11. OVERLAND CARRIERS, INC.
12145 N.W. 99 AVENUE, BAY #5
HIALEAH, FL 33018
OWNER: RENE ARENCIBIA, PRESIDENT

12. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $131,805.76.

E-202 PROPOSED REPEAL OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-5A-1.12, NONRESIDENT TUITION

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 repeal School Board Rule 6Gx13-5A-1.12, Nonresident Tuition.

E-203  PROPOSED REPEAL OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 3C-1.101, PURCHASE REQUISITIONS–ROUTING

PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULES: INITIAL READING

6Gx13- 3C-1.091, PURCHASE REQUISITIONS
6Gx13-3C-1.111, BIDDING PROCESS-COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS
6Gx13-3F-1.021, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS

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 repeal School Board Rule 6Gx13-3C-1.101, Purchase Requisitions–Routing, and to amend School Board Rules 6Gx13-3C-1.091, Purchase Requisitions, 6Gx13-3C-1.111, Bidding Process-Competitive Bidding Requirements, and 6Gx13-3F-1.021, Professional Services Contracts.

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

F-1 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH AN APPLICATION FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI, LOCATED SOUTH OF SW 152 STREET AND WEST OF SW 124 AVENUE, PROVIDING FOR A 4-ACRE SITE AS A DONATION IN ADDITION TO EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES, AND IN THE EVENT LESS THAN 1200 UNITS ARE APPROVED BY THE COUNTY, AS A PARTIAL CONTRIBUTION IN-LIEU-OF EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES AS ALLOWED FOR UNDER THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a Declaration of Restrictions in connection with an application from the University of Miami, located south of SW 152 Street and west of SW 124 Avenue, providing for a 4-acre site as a donation over and above educational facilities impact fees, in connection with a proposed 1200 unit mixed use ,... development, and in the event the number of units decrease, authorize a combination of land donation and in-lieu of impact fees for the 4-acre site, with the in-lieu Revised contribution not to exceed 50% of the value of the property.

F-2 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR SIDEWALK AND DRIVEWAY IMPROVEMENTS AT CORAL GABLES SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 450 BIRD ROAD, CORAL GABLES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute an agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation for sidewalk and driveway improvements at Coral Gables Senior High School, under the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item.

F-3 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND FOR THE BOARD TO DEDICATE BOARD-OWNED LAND TO THE CITY OF HIALEAH GARDENS FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY PURPOSES ADJACENT TO PROPOSED STATE SCHOOLS “JJJ” (RELIEF SCHOOL FOR BARBARA GOLEMAN SENIOR HIGH), “MM1” (RELIEF SCHOOL FOR JOSE MARTI AND HENRY FILER MIDDLE) AND “V1” (RELIEF SCHOOL FOR ERNEST R GRAHAM AND SHEPPARD ELEMENTARY), LOCATED AT NW 92 AVENUE AND HIALEAH GARDENS BOULEVARD, HIALEAH GARDENS, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and for the Board Chair and Secretary to execute the necessary documents to dedicate land to the City of Hialeah Gardens for right-of-way purposes adjacent to State Schools “JJJ”, “V1” and “MM-1”, located at NW 92 Avenue and Hialeah Gardens Boulevard, Hialeah Gardens, Florida, as described in the agenda item.

F-4 RENEWAL OF USE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH FOR USE OF PARKING SPACES FOR NORTH BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 4100 PRAIRIE AVENUE, MIAMI BEACH

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the renewal of the Use Agreement with the City of Miami Beach, for 48 parking spaces for North Beach Elementary School, at an annual rental amount of $4,320. The term of the renewal option period will commence July 23, 2006, and will end July 22, 2011. All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement will remain unchanged.

F-5 APPROVAL OF PROPOSED AGREEMENT FOR THE FINANCING AND CONSTRUCTION OF A PUBLIC SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL FACILITY WITHIN THE HOMESTEAD EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES BENEFIT DISTRICT (EFBD) (replaced)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the proposed agreement for the financing and construction of a public school educational facility within the Homestead Educational Facilities Benefit District (EFBD), substantially in conformance with the terms and conditions described above.

F-6 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE A JOINT USE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF DORAL FOR ALL PARK SITES AND SCHOOL SITES LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF DORAL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute a Joint Use Agreement with the City of Doral for all park sites and school sites located within the City of Doral, under substantially the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item.

F-7 APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT CRITERIA THAT WILL ALLOW STAFF TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS ON RESIDENTIAL ZONING AND COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATIONS THAT IMPACT UPON PUBLIC SCHOOLS BEYOND THE 115% OF F.I.S.H. CAPACITY THRESHOLD

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve School District criteria that will allow staff to make recommendations on residential zoning and comprehensive plan amendment applications that impact public schools beyond the 115% of F.I.S.H. capacity threshold.

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

1. adjust the capital budget in the amount of $20,952,098; and

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

F-21 AUTHORIZATION TO GRANT A WATER LINE EASEMENT LOCATED AT JAMES H. BRIGHT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE AT 2350 WEST 10 AVENUE, HIALEAH, FLORIDA IN FAVOR OF THE CITY OF HIALEAH, PROJECT NO. KV9999-51

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the execution of the water line easement at the James H. Bright School Site, Project No. KV9999-51, in favor of City of Hialeah.

F- 22 AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WASTEWATER FACILITIES TO SERVICE THE F.C. MARTIN SCHOOL SITE, PROJECT NO. B01013

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute an agreement with Miami-Dade County and the execution of relevant conveyance documents for the provision of wastewater services for the planned improvements at F.C. Martin School site, Project No. B01030, at an approximate cost of $400,000, which is included in the construction contract.

F-23 AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WATER FACILITIES TO SERVICE THE SWEETWATER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION, PROJECT NO. 00138200

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee, to execute an agreement with Miami-Dade County and the execution of relevant conveyance documents, for the provision of water services, for the planned improvements at Sweetwater Elementary School site, Modular Classroom Addition, Project No. 00138200, at an approximate cost of $85,000, which is included in the construction contract.

F-24 AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WATER FACILITIES TO SERVICE THE CAROL CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL SITE MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION, PROJECT NO. A01009

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee, to execute an agreement with Miami-Dade County and the execution of relevant conveyance documents, for the provision of water services, for the planned improvements at Carol City Middle School site, Modular Classroom Addition, Project No. A01009, at an approximate cost of $15,000, which is included in the construction contract.

F-25 AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WATER FACILITIES TO SERVICE THE ZORA NEALE HURSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION, PROJECT NO. 00138400

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee, to execute an agreement with Miami-Dade County and the execution of relevant conveyance documents for the provision of water services for planned improvements at Zora Neale Hurston Elementary School site, Modular Classroom Addition, Project No. 00138400, at an approximate cost of $22,000, which is included in the construction contract.

F-26 AUTHORIZATION TO EXERCISE THE SECOND-YEAR OPTION OF THE AGREEMENTS WITH F.R. ALEMAN & ASSOCIATES, INC., WEIDNER SURVEYING & MAPPING, P.A., J. BONFILL & ASSOCIATES, INC., AND E.R. BROWNELL & ASSOCIATES, INC., TO PERFORM LAND SURVEYING CONSULTANT SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to exercise the second-year option of the agreements with F.R. Aleman & Associates, Inc., Weidener Surveying & Mapping, P.A., J. Bonfill & Associates, Inc., and E.R. Brownell & Associates, Inc., to perform land surveying consultant services under the same terms and conditions.

F-27 COMMISSIONING OF SlLVA ARCHITECTS AS PROJECT ARCHITECT/ENGINEERS FOR A NEW EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER PROTOTYPE AT THREE SITES; (revised)

• EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER 1 (TO RELIEVE JOELLA C. GOOD EL. AND CHARLES DAVID WYCHE EL.), PROJECT NO. 0017000,
• EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER 2 (TO RELIEVE MARJORY STONEMAN DOUGLAS EL. AND WESLEY MATTHEWS EL.), PROJECT NO. 00170100, AND
• EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER 3 (TO RELIEVE JANE S. ROBERTS K-8, ETHEL KOGER BECKHAM EL. AND DR. BOWMAN FOSTER ASHE EL.), PROJECT NO. 00170200

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Silva Architects as Project Architect/Engineers for a new Early Childhood Center Prototype, at three new sites, Early Childhood Center I, Project No. 0017000, Early Childhood Center 2, Project No. 00170100, and Early Childhood Center 3, Project No. 00170200, under the following terms and conditions:

1) a lump sum basic services fee of $340,000 the Prototype and first site, $180,000 for the second and third sites (each); and

2) additional terms and conditions as set forth in the body of the agenda item.

F-28 COMMISSIONING OF M.C. HARRY & ASSOCIATES, INC. AS PROJECT ARCHITECT/ENGINEERS FOR A NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROTOTYPE AT THREE SITES:

• STATE SCHOOL “U-1” (TO RELIEVE JOELLA C. GOOD ELEM., CHARLES DAVID WYCHE ELEM. AND PALM SPRINGS NORTH ELEM.), PROJECT NO. A0820;
• STATE SCHOOL “V-1” (TO RELIEVE ERNEST R GRAHAM ELEM. AND B. SHEPPARD ELEM.) PROJECT NO. A0823; AND
• STATE SCHOOL “A-1” (TO RELIEVE NARANJA ELEM., WILLIAM CHAPMAN ELEM. AND REDLAND ELEM.), PROJECT NO. A01125

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission M.C. Harry & Associates, Inc. as Project Architect/Engineers for a New Elementary School Prototype, at three new sites: State School “U-1”, Project No. A0820, State School “V-1”, Project No. A0823, and State School “A-1”, Project No. A01125, under the following terms and conditions:

1. a lump sum basic services fee of $950,000 for the Prototype and first site; $475,000 for the second and third sites (each); and

2. additional terms and conditions as set forth in the agenda item.

F-29 COMMISSIONING OF SPILLIS CANDELA DMJM AS PROJECT ARCHITECT/ENGINEERS FOR A NEW MIDDLE SCHOOL PROTOTYPE AT THREE SITES:

• STATE SCHOOL “MM-1” (TO RELIEVE JOSE MARTI MIDDLE AND HENRY H. FILER MIDDLE), PROJECT NO. A0725;
• STATE SCHOOL “UU-1” (TO RELIEVE PAUL W. BELL MIDDLE, W.R. THOMAS MIDDLE AND HOWARD A. DOOLIN MIDDLE), PROJECT NO. A01020; AND
• STATE SCHOOL “PP-1” (TO RELIEVE NORLAND MIDDLE AND PARKWAY MIDDLE), PROJECT NO. A01026

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Spillis Candela DMJM as Project Architect/Engineers for a New Middle School Prototype, at three new sites: State School “MM-1”, Project No. A0725, State School “UU-1”, Project No. A01020, and State School “PP-1”, Project No. A01026, under the following terms and conditions:

1. a lump sum basic services fee of $1,673,000 for the Prototype and first site; $635,193 for the second and third sites (each); and

2.. additional terms and conditions as set forth in the agenda item.

F-30 COMMISSIONING OF ZYSCOVICH, INC., AS PROJECT ARCHITECT/ENGINEERS FOR A NEW K-8 CENTER PROTOTYPE AT THREE SITES:

• STATE SCHOOL “D” (TO RELIEVE VIRGINIA A. BOONE/HIGHLAND OAKS ELEM., MADIE IVES ELEM. AND HIGHLAND OAKS MID.), PROJECT NO. A0798;
• STATE SCHOOL “CC-1” (TO RELIEVE PINE VILLA ELEM., REDLAND EL., NARANJA ELEM., REDLAND MID. AND MAYS MID.), PROJECT NO. A01031; AND
• STATE SCHOOL “DD-1” (TO RELIEVE IRVING AND BEATRICE PESKOE ELEM., LEISURE CITY K-8 AND W. CHAPMAN ELEM.), PROJECT NO. A01089

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Zyscovich, Inc. as Project Architect/Engineers for a New K-8 Center Prototype, at three new sites: State School “D”, Project No. A0798, State School “CC-1”, Project No. A01031, and State School “DD-1”, Project No. A01089, under the following terms and conditions:

1. a lump sum basic services fee of $1,697,563 for the Prototype and first site; $848,782 for the second and third sites (each); and

2. additional terms and conditions as set forth in the agenda item.

F-31 AUTHORITY TO AMEND THE DESIGN CRITERIA PROFESSIONAL (DCP) SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SANTOS/RAIMUNDEZ ARCHITECTS, P.A., FOR THE ADDITION PROJECTS AT MIAMI KILLIAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL – PROJECT NO. A0855, AND SOUTHWEST MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL - PROJECT NO. A0854

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize an amendment to the Design Criteria Professional (DCP) services agreement with Santos/Raimundez Architects, P.A., for the Addition Projects at Miami Killian Senior High School – Project No. A0855, and Southwest Miami Senior High School – Project No. A0854, as follows:

1. convert the requisite professional liability insurance coverage for both projects, from project- specific to a general practice policy of no less than $1.0 million, with a maximum deductible of $25,000, at no cost to the Board; and

2. all other existing terms and conditions of the agreement shall remain in full force.

F-32 COMMISSIONING OF SUFFOLK CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., AS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM FOR THE ADDITIONS, REMODELING, RENOVATIONS AND REPLACEMENT PROJECT AT MIAMI BEACH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, PROJECT NOS. A0795 & A0795A

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of Suffolk Construction Company, Inc., as Construction Management At-Risk firm for the Additions, Remodeling, Renovations and Replacement Project at Miami Beach Senior High School, Project No. A0795 and A0795A, as follows:

1. a lump sum basic services fee of $134,510, which represents approximately 0.31% of the total estimated construction cost of $44.0 million, to provide pre-construction services;

2. other terms and conditions as set forth in the agenda item; and

3. authorize the Superintendent to provide written notification of this action to Suffolk Construction Company, Inc.

F-33 COMMISSIONING OF JASCO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY AS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM FOR THE REMODELING AND RENOVATION AT PALM SPRINGS MIDDLE, PROJECT NO. A01002, AS PROVIDED IN THE FACILITIES WORK PROGRAM FY 03-04

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of Jasco Construction Company as Construction Management (CM) at-Risk firm for the Remodeling and Renovations at Palm Springs Middle, Project No. A01002, as provided in the Facilities Work Program FY 03-04 (as may be amended), for the following considerations:

1. a negotiated lump sum fee of $35,000 for pre-construction services, which represents approximately 1.69% of the construction cost;

2. other terms and conditions as set forth in the agenda item; and

3.. upon completion of the pre-construction services, the CM At-Risk firm shall negotiate a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for the construction of the project. Staff will then submit the negotiated GMP for Board approval.

F-34 COMMISSIONING OF HARPER AIKEN PARTNERS, INC., AS PROJECT ARCHITECT/ENGINEERS FOR NEW MEDIA CENTER AT NORTH HIALEAH ELEMENTARY, PROJECT NO. A0750D, MASTER PLANNING FOR NEW CAFETORIUM AND MEDIA CENTER AT SKYWAY ELEMENTARY, PROJECT NO. A01097 AND AT PALM SPRINGS NORTH ELEMENTARY, PROJECT NO. A01001

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Harper Aiken Partners, Inc., as Project Architect/Engineers for New Media Center at North Hialeah Elementary, Project No. A0750D, Master Planning for Cafetorium and Media Center at Skyway Elementary, Project No. A01097 and at Palm Springs North Elementary, Project No. A01001, under the following terms and conditions:

1.. a lump sum basic services fee of $180,000; and2. additional terms and conditions as set forth in the agenda item.

F-35 COMMISSIONING OF BBA JV TOTAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT - COMPREHENSIVE A/E SERVICES, A JOINT VENTURE BETWEEN BRPH COMPANIES, BROWN & BROWN ARCHITECTS, AND LOUIS J. AGUIRRE & ASSOCIATES, P.A.; AS PROJECT ARCHITECT/ ENGINEERS FOR DEFERRED MAINTENANCE PROJECT PACKAGE #4 CONSISTING OF REMODELING OF A LEASE SPACE, LOCATED AT 850 IVES DAIRY ROAD, TO PROVIDE INTERIM RELIEF TO HIGHLAND OAKS MIDDLE SCHOOL AND FUTURE RELIEF TO OTHER FACILITIES INCLUDING DR. MICHAEL M. KROP SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. 00170300

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission BBA JV Total Project Management - Comprehensive A/E Services, as Project Architect/Engineers for Deferred Maintenance Project Package No. 4 consisting of Remodeling of a Lease Space, located at 850 Ives Dairy Road, to provide interim relief to Highland Oaks Middle School and future relief to other facilities including Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior, Project No. 00170300, under the following terms and conditions:

1. a lump sum basic services fee of $419,000; and

2. additional terms and conditions as set forth in the agenda item.

F-36 COMMISSIONING OF LAURA M. PEREZ AND ASSOCIATES, INC., AS PROJECT ARCHITECT/ENGINEERS FOR DEFERRED MAINTENANCE PROJECT PACKAGE #3 CONSISTING OF REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS AT ALLAPATTAH MIDDLE, PROJECT NO. LP-0040; AND REMEDIATION RENOVATIONS AT HIALEAH MIDDLE AND AMELIA EARHART ELEMENTARY, PROJECT NO. A01095

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Laura M. Perez & Associates, Inc., as Project Architect/Engineers for Deferred Maintenance Project Package #3 consisting of Renovation/Remodeling at Allapattah Middle, Project No. LP-0040; and Remediation Renovations at Hialeah Middle and Amelia Earhart Elementary, Project No. A01095, under the following terms and conditions:

1. a lump sum basic services fee of $225,766 (based on the schedule of fees detailed in the agenda item); and

2. additional terms and conditions as set forth in the agenda item.

F-37 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. 5C069
NEW PARENT DROP-OFF AND PARKING LOT
BARBARA HAWKINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
19010 NW 37 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 1 on Project No. 5C069, New Parent Drop-Off and Parking Lot, Barbara Hawkins Elementary School for a credit of $39,438.

F-38 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. PB999914
FIRE SAFETY / SAFETY-TO-LIFE PROJECTS
RICHMOND HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL
15015 SW 103 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,confirm/approve Final Change Order No. 1 on Project No. PB999914, Fire Safety/Safety-to-Life Projects, Richmond Heights Middle School for a credit of $66,087 and a time extension of 97 days.

F-39 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 3
PROJECT NO. A0752CM
ROOF AND MECHANICAL SYSTEM REPLACEMENT
NORTH MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
800 NE 137 STREET, NORTH MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Final Change Order No. 3 on Project No. A0752CM, Roof and Mechanical System Replacement, North Miami Senior High School, for a credit of $95,817 and a time extension of 184 days.

F-40 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. KV0610
ROOF REPLACEMENT
LEEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
10343 SW 124 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Final Change Order No. 1 on Project No. KV0610, Roof Replacement, Leewood Elementary School, for a credit of $7,125 and approve a time extension of 144 days

F-41 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. AK0049
ROOF REPLACEMENT
OJUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
18600 WEST DIXIE HIGHWAY, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Final Change Order No. 1 on Project No. AK0049, Roof Replacement, Ojus Elementary School, for an additional cost of $10,555 and a time extension of 45 days

F-42 CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. A0793
NEW CONSTRUCTION-RENOVATION
GEORGE T BAKER AVIATION
3275 NW 42 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A0793, New Construction – Renovation, George T. Baker Aviation, for an additional cost of $107,924.

F-43 CHANGE ORDER NO. 3
PROJECT NO. A0810
DESIGN-BUILD - ADDITION
CORAL GABLES SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
450 BIRD ROAD, CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Change Order No. 3 on Project No. A0810, Design-Build Addition, Coral Gables Senior High School for an additional cost of $25,234 and a time extension of 49 days.

F-44 CHANGE ORDER NO. 3
PROJECT NO. LP0024
DESIGN-BUILD – RENOVATION OF SCIENCE CLASSROOMS
HOMESTEAD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
235 SE 12 AVENUE, HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Change Order No. 3 on Project No. LP0024, Design-Build – Renovation of Science Classrooms, Homestead Senior High School, for an additional cost of $19,673 and approve a time extension of 126 days.

F-45 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. KV0021A
ROOF REPLACEMENT
REDLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL
1600 SW 248 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 2 on Project No. KV0021A, Roof Replacement, Redland Middle School for an additional cost of $20,401.

F-70 PREQUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION

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

1. approve the prequalification and renewal certifications of contractors, as indicated in the agenda item; and

2. approve the increase in Bovis Lend Lease, Inc.’s prequalification single bid limit.

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

G-1 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD v. CYNTHIA BROWN DOAH CASE NO. 04-2249

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, enter a final order in the case of Miami-Dade County School Board v. Cynthia Brown, DOAH Case No. 04-2249, adopting the Administrative Law Judge’s Recommended Order terminating Cynthia Brown’s employment with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, as of March 28, 2005.

G-2 PROVISION OF DEFENSE COUNSEL TO JANICE B. REINEKE IN THE CASE OF Ralph O. Irwin v. Janice Reineke, County Court Case No. 04-8715 SP 26 (04)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Office of the School Board Attorney to provide for the defense of Ms. Janice Reineke in the case of Ralph O. Irwin v. Janice Reineke, County Court Case No. 04-8715 SP 26 (04).

G-3 REQUEST APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE BOARD ATTORNEY’S EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve an amendment to the Board Attorney’s Employment Agreement to provide for continued employment as Senior Deputy Board Attorney at the highest rank and level of compensation for a period of two (2) years commencing upon expiration of the current agreement, as may be extended.

G-4 ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. SAM C. MILLER, DOAH CASE NO. 05-1151

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept the resignation of Sam C. Miller, teacher, effective April 12, 2005, at the close of the workday.

G-5 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. RAFAEL N. MEJIA - DOAH CASE NO. 04-1343

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. Rafael N. Mejia - DOAH Case No. 04-1343, dismissing the Notice of Specific Charges against Rafael N. Mejia.

G-6 APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY. FLORIDA v.
VALENCIA A. GABRIEL - DOAH CASE NO. 04-4479 (added)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the settlement agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida and Valencia A. Gabriel in DOAH Case No. 04-4479.

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

H-1 CORRESPONDENCE, REPORTS, AND OTHER INFORMATION

Individual Board members may present correspondence addressed to them, reports from various committees on which they serve as School Board Liaison, and other education related information of interest to the public. This item is pre-taped and will be aired upon conclusion of the Board meeting.

ADJOURNMENT

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04.06.05