Excerpts from Unofficial Minutes of the November 16, 2005 Board Meeting
APPROVED Bid Opening Lists of October 4, 10, 13, and
20, 2005.
APPROVED Minutes of the October 19, 2005 School Board
meeting.
108,145
A-1
HEARD The
Superintendent’s Informational Reports to the Board on selected topics.
108,146
A-2
AUTHORIZED The Superintendent to conduct the MEP Incentive Plan
Pilot Study with 24 selected schools, six Regional Superintendents, and 13
members of the Superintendent’s Cabinet for a period of six months, from
January 2006 through June 2006. Appropriations for this project have been
budgeted in the 2005-2006 General Fund Budget and will be rolled over to the
2006-2007 budget for payment.
108,147
A-3
AUTHORIZED The Superintendent to establish
Healthy Beverages and Food Guidelines for all food sales before, during, and one hour after school as
outlined in Attachment A; mandate
PE at all elementary/ middle schools; implement Fitness Lifestyle Design course
at all un-served high schools; establish a Middle School Athletics/Activity
coordinator supplement; commit to hold the Division of School
Athletics/individual school athletic programs harmless for any revenue lost
from change in food sales guidelines; and develop and implement a comprehensive
Health Literacy curriculum to ensure that students meet the national health
education standards.
108,148
A-4
APPROVED* The proposed Memoranda of Understanding
modifying provisions of the labor contracts with the exclusive
bargaining agents for the five labor unions to facilitate the implementation of
the revised calendars to make up lost workdays due to hurricanes Katrina, Rita,
and Wilma.
* As amended, to not use Presidents’ Day
[February 20, 2006] as a makeup day.
108,149
A-5
ADOPTED* The
following Emergency School Board rules:
6Gx13-ER 2005-2006, No. 1, Elementary and Secondary School Calendar,
2005-2006;
6Gx13-ER 2005-2006, No. 2, Adult/Vocational Education School
Calendar, 2005-2006;
6Gx13-ER 2005-2006, No. 3, School Improvement Zone
School Calendar, 2005-2006; and
6Gx13-ER 2005-2006, No. 4, Juvenile
Justice Education Extended Year School Calendar, 2005-2006, to be effective December
4, 2005.
* As
amended, to conform with the amendment in Item
A-4
, not to use
Presidents’ Day [February
20, 2006] as a makeup day.
108,150
B-1
DISCUSSED New Business: Board members.
108,151
B-2
DIRECTED* The Chairman to consult with
other elected officials and emergency response agencies, including FEMA and
the American Red Cross, to identify
best practices and cost-sharing opportunities; and directed the Superintendent
to provide a report to the Board by February 15th to consider, if
appropriate, additional measures or changes in emergency preparations and response,
including, but not limited to, items narrated in the agenda item.
* Amended, as reflected above.
108,152
B-3
ELIMINATED The Information Technology Management Advisory
Panel (ITMAP); and thanked the members of the Information Technology Management
Advisory Panel (ITMAP) for a job well done.
108,153
B-4
DIRECTED The Superintendent to review the labor
contracts and Board rules and submit a recommendation to the Board at its
February 15, 2006 School Board meeting as to the appropriate action to be taken
regarding compensation for hourly employees during future periods of time when
an emergency has been declared.
108,154
B-5
RECOGNIZED Flamingo Elementary School as the
recipient of the Outstanding Elementary School Physical Education Program and
the Sports Society of Miami for its support and contributions to our schools.
108,155
B-6
ELIMINATED The Summer School Ad Hoc Committee; and thanked the members of the
Summer School Ad Hoc Committee for a job well done.
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B-7
WITHDREW Request to eliminate the Dade-Monroe Teacher
Education Center Council.
108,156
B-8
ELIMINATED The Early Childhood Task Force; and thanked the
members of the Early Childhood Task Force for their membership.
108,157
B-9
APPROVED Resolution No. 05-49 of The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Dante B. Fascell Elementary School and
its principal, Ms. Estela Santiago, for the school’s participation in Nova
Southeastern University’s Education Express IV Bus Tour.
108,158
B-10
APPROVED Resolution No. 05-50 of The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Erich Rivero of Miami
Killian Senior High School for his leadership of the school’s concert jazz
band.
108,159
B-11
DENIED Request to authorize payment for
30 workdays to the five assistant Board Attorneys whose contracts were not
renewed.
108,160
C-1
AUTHORIZED A contractual
agreement with Jackson Consulting to provide professional development services
that support research-based literacy practices, in an amount not to exceed
$72,690, effective November 17, 2005 through March 1, 2006; and granted an exception
to Board Rule 6Gx13-3F-1.021, based on specific expertise, pending
approval by the Professional Services Contract Committee.
108,161
C-2
APPROVED The 2005-2006 School Improvement
Plans.
108,162
C-3
APPROVED The 2005-2006 Educational
Excellence School Advisory Council Membership Rosters.
108,163
C-20
AWARDED Bid No. 007-FF02 – Diplomas, to Herff
Jones, Inc. (Primary), and Balfour Company (Alternate), effective November 16,
2005 through November 30, 2007.
108,164
C-21
AWARDED Bid
No. 009-FF10 – Delivery of Testing Materials, to Comet Courier Corp., effective
December 1, 2005 through November 30,
2007.
108,165
C-30
AUTHORIZED The acceptance of a donation of
seven access dinghies from the Aventura Marketing Council to be used to teach
students with disabilities to sail independently.
108,166
C-70
AUTHORIZED Contractual agreements with the
following sites for graduation rehearsals and exercises, May 23 through May 26,
2006:
• Miami-Dade County Auditorium
• Miami-Dade College-Kendall
• Miami Beach Convention Center
• Jackie Gleason Theater of the Performing
Arts
• University of Miami Convocation Center
• Gusman Center for the Performing Arts
• Florida International University
Pharmed Arena
• Florida International University
Wertheim Center
• Florida International University
Graham Center
• Joseph Caleb Community Center
• University of Miami James L. Knight
Center – Ashe Auditorium
• Signature Gardens
Other actions as
delineated in the Official Agenda.
108,167
C-78
AUTHORIZED The acceptance of a grant award
through a contractual agreement with the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project,
Inc. for funding, in the amount of $250,000, program personnel and program expansion
for the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project for the grant period of November
17, 2005 through June 30, 2006; and other actions as delineated in the Official
Agenda.
108,168
C-79
AUTHORIZED The acceptance of 13 continuation grant awards from the
Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding the Comprehensive School
Reform (CSR) Continuation Program, in the total amount of $1,443,000, for the
grant period of July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006, for various schools as
delineated in the Official Agenda; entered into separate contractual agreements
in the total amount of $595,000, for the grant period of July 1, 2005 through
June 30, 2006, with various entities as delineated in the Official Agenda; and
other actions therein.
108,169
C-80
AUTHORIZED The acceptance of two
grant awards from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) in the total
amount of $427,500, for funding the SUCCEED Florida, Crucial Professional, Nursing
Program for the grant period of July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006; and other
actions as delineated in the Official Agenda.
108,170
C-81
AUTHORIZED The acceptance of a grant award from
the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding the Florida Community
Service Grant - TV Program, in the amount of $557,675, for the grant period of
July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006; and other actions as delineated in the
Official Agenda.
108,171
C-82
AUTHORIZED The acceptance of a grant award from
the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding the Radio Reading Services
for the Blind-FM Program in the amount of $45,323, for the grant period of July
1, 2005 through June 30, 2006; and other actions as delineated in the Official
Agenda.
108,172
C-83
AUTHORIZED The acceptance of a grant award from
the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding the Florida Community
Service Grant - FM Program in the amount of $106,614, for the grant period
of July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006;
and other actions as delineated in the Official Agenda.
108,173
C-84
AUTHORIZED The acceptance of a grant award from
the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) for funding the Television
Community Service Program for WLRN-TV in the amount of $1,194,220, for the
grant period of October 1, 2005 through September 30, 2007; and other actions
as delineated in the Official Agenda.
108,174
C-85
AUTHORIZED The acceptance of a grant award from
the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) for funding the Television
Interconnection for WLRN-TV in the amount of $23,819, for the grant period of October
1, 2005 through September 30, 2006; and other actions as delineated in the
Official Agenda.
108,175
C-86
AUTHORIZED The acceptance of a grant award from
the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) for funding the Radio Community
Service Program for WLRN-FM in the amount of $371,489, for the grant period of
October 1, 2005 through September 30, 2007; and other actions as delineated in
the Official Agenda.
108,176
C-88
AUTHORIZED The acceptance of a grant award from
the United States Department of Education (USDOE), for funding the Safe
Schools/Healthy Students Initiative in the amount of $1,797,643, for the grant
period of October 1, 2005 through September 30, 2006; entered into separate
contracts with various agencies as delineated in the Official Agenda; and other
actions therein.
108,177
C-89
AUTHORIZED The
acceptance of two grant awards from the
Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Florida Learn and
Serve America School-Based Program in the total amount of $11,205, for the
grant period of September 1, 2005 through August 31, 2006, at the following schools: Booker T. Washington Senior High School, in the amount of $1,500;
and William H. Turner Technical Arts High School, in the amount of $9,705; and
other actions as delineated in the Official Agenda.
108,178
C-90
AUTHORIZED The acceptance of a grant award from
the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding the TECH Prep Program
under the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Educational Act, in the
amount of $351,843, for the grant period of July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006;
and other actions as delineated in the Official Agenda.
108,179
C-91
AUTHORIZED The acceptance of a grant award from
the United States Department of Education (USDOE) for funding The Three
T’s: Technology, Training and Teaching
Project, in the amount of $248,000, for the grant period of September 20, 2005
through July 19, 2006; and other actions as delineated in the Official Agenda.
108,180
C-92
AUTHORIZED The acceptance of 18 grant awards from the Florida Department of
Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Public Charter School Federal Grant
Program, in the total amount of $4,755,884, for grant periods beginning June 15, 2005 through September 30, 2008, as specified in the item; entered into separate contractual agreements with the governing boards of the recipient charter schools, as delineated in the Official Agenda,
in the total amount of $4,755,884, for the contract periods specified; and other actions as delineated in the Official Agenda.
108,181
C-93
AUTHORIZED The acceptance of a grant award from
the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Substance
Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration for funding the Minority Substance
Abuse/HIV/Hepatitis Strategic Framework Program, in the amount of $254,320
annually, for a total of $1,271,600, for the five-year grant period of September
30, 2005 through September 29, 2010; and other actions as delineated in the Official
Agenda.
108,182
C-94
AUTHORIZED The acceptance of a grant award from the Florida Department
of Education (FLDOE) for funding the Learning for Life Character Education
Program in the amount of $400,000, for the grant period of July 1, 2005 through
June 30, 2006; entered into a contractual agreement with Learning for Life,
Inc., in the amount of $400,000, for the contract period of July 1, 2005
through June 30, 2006; and other actions as delineated in the Official Agenda.
108,183
C-95
AUTHORIZED The acceptance of four continuation
grant awards from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under
the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act, in the total amount of $200,000, for the grant period of July 1,
2005 through June 30, 2006:
a) Senior Adult Learner (Continuation), in the
amount of $50,000;
b) Middle School Literacy (Continuation), in
the amount of $50,000;
c) Community Technology (Continuation), in the
amount of $50,000; and
d) Front Porch Opa-Locka (Continuation), in the
amount of $50,000;
entered into separate contractual agreements in the
total amount of $18,800, for the grant period of July 1, 2005 through June 30,
2006, with:
a)
Opa-Locka Front Porch North Dade Revitalization Council,
in the total amount of $5,000;
b)
Miami Beach Police Athletic League, in the total
amount of $8,500;
c)
Fanm Ayisyen Nan Miyami, Inc., in the total amount
of $1,650; and
d)
Gatrou Group, LLC., in the total amount of $3,650;
and other actions as delineated in the Official Agenda.
108,184
C-96
AUTHORIZED The acceptance of seven
continuation grant awards from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for
funding the seven 21st Century Community Learning Center Programs,
in the total amount of $2,396,600, for the grant period of July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006; and entered
into separate contractual agreements with Mater Academy, Inc.; Florida
International Academy, Inc.; Arts for Learning Miami; Maxim Healthcare
Services, Inc.; Robert Roots; Training Unlimited; City of Miami; Young Men’s
Christian Association of Greater Miami; Legal Services of Greater Miami, Inc.;
and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Miami; and other actions as delineated
in the Official Agenda.
108,185
C-97
AUTHORIZED The acceptance of two grant awards
from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE), for funding the SUCCEED
Florida, Career and Professional Academies at Miami Edison Senior High School,
in the total amount of $320,000, for the grant period of July 1, 2005 through
June 30, 2006; and other actions as delineated in the Official Agenda.
108,186
C-98
AUTHORIZED The acceptance of a grant award from
the Tommy Hilfiger Corporate Foundation, Inc., for funding the Miami Leadership
and Design Seminar Training Project For Students in the total amount of
$25,000, for the grant period of September 9, 2005 through June 30, 2006; and other actions as delineated in the
Official Agenda.
108,187
C-99
AUTHORIZED The acceptance of a grant award from the Hewlett-Packard
Company for funding the HP Technology for Teaching Leadership Grant Program for
equipment and professional development valued at approximately $57,000, for
Carol City Elementary School, for the grant period of July 1, 2005 through July
31, 2006; and other actions as delineated
in the Official Agenda.
108,188
D-1
ACCEPTED The findings of the Florida Department of Education Professional Development System Evaluation
Protocol district report.
108,189
D-10
GRANTED A personal leave of absence to Ms. Ana Rivas Logan for a
one-year period, effective November 16, 2005.
108,190
D-11
GRANTED A personal leave of absence to Dr. Martin Karp for a
one-year period, effective November 16, 2005.
108,191
D-12
ACCEPTED The resignations from employment of those Deferred Retirement
Option Program (DROP) participants, included in DROP Listing 15, as of the
dates indicated on the listing.
108,192
D-13
RATIFIED The 2005-2006 Addendum to the labor contract with the American
Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Local 1184, effective
July 1, 2005.
108,193
D-14
APPROVED A salary increase of 3%, not to exceed the maximum of
the pay range, for MEP employees in an active pay status on the date of Board
approval, and who meet eligibility criteria as defined in Section B of the
Manual of Procedures for Management Exempt Personnel; approved the revised MEP
Salary Schedules; approved salary adjustments for designated Regional Center
Directors and Principals consistent with their years of position experience;
authorized a $4,000 supplement to those Senior High School Assistant Principals
and Vice Principals at designated senior high schools, and who provide evening
and weekend services on a regular basis in support of academic, athletic and
other extracurricular activities; authorized Doctorate Pay Increment of $2,500
for those school site MEP personnel who hold or obtain a Doctoral Degree from
an accredited institution of higher learning in areas that directly impact
teaching and learning; and authorized an increase in compensation for a
reclassification of a position to a higher pay grade from 2% to 5%.
108,194
D-15
AUTHORIZED Eligible
Confidential Exempt Personnel to advance one step effective July 1,
2005; an increase of $1080 to the top step of the salary schedule; and approved
the 2005-2006 Confidential Exempt Personnel Salary Schedule.
108,195
D-16
AUTHORIZED Eligible employees
[Administrative Assistants to School Board Members] to advance one step effective July 1, 2005; an increase of $1080
to the top step of the salary schedule; and approved the 2005-2006 Salary
Schedule for Administrative Assistants to School Board Members.
108,196
D-20
APPROVED The
instructional and noninstructional appointments, reassignments, leaves, and
separations as included in Personnel Action Listing 957.
108,197
D-21
AUTHORIZED The establishment and classification of various MEP and
DCSAA positions, as delineated in the Official Agenda; and approved the
recommendations as set forth in the agenda item for appointments and lateral
transfers to be effective November 17, 2005, or as soon thereafter as can be
facilitated, with the exception of the effective dates noted throughout the
item.
108,198
D-23
APPROVED The instructional personnel
assigned to teach out-of-field for the period of September 27, 2005 through October
31, 2005.
108,199
D-30
AUTHORIZED The suspension of, and initiated dismissal proceedings
against Ms. Terneace L. Hall, Bus Aide at Northeast Transportation Center,
effective at the close of the workday on November 16, 2005, pending the outcome
of a hearing, if requested.
108,200
D-31
AUTHORIZED The suspension of, and initiated dismissal proceedings
against Ms. Katielya E. Larck, Bus Aide, at North Transportation Center,
effective at the close of the workday on November 16, 2005, pending the outcome
of a hearing, if requested.
108,201
D-32
AUTHORIZED The suspension of Ms. Deandrea
S. Washington, School Bus Driver at Northeast Transportation Center, for 30
calendar days without pay, effective at the close of the workday on November
16, 2005, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if
requested.
108,202
D-38
ACCEPTED The Miami-Dade Schools Police Department’s Civil Citation Program
intended to ensure eligible first and second time juvenile misdemeanor
offenders, not actively enrolled in any other diversion program, that commit
identified offenses, be properly assessed and receive appropriate intervention
services in lieu of arrest as authorized by Florida State Statutes.
108,203
D-39
AUTHORIZED A contractual agreement with
Citizen’s Crime Watch of Miami-Dade County, Incorporated, for the amount of $114,000. The appropriation for this item is included
in the General Fund of the 2005-06 Adopted Budget.
108,204
E-1
RECEIVED The Monthly Financial Report for September 2005.
108,205
E-2
APPROVED The Non-Expendable Personal Property
Inventory Deletions containing 3,067 items with a depreciated cost of $261,835,
and Recoveries containing 18 items with a depreciated cost of $33,344 to update
the records as indicated in July, August, and September 2005 reports.
108,206
E-25
APPROVED Resolution No. 05-48, setting
forth the Board’s intention to reimburse itself from proceeds of Certificates
of Participation or other Tax Exempt Obligations for previously incurred
eligible expenses.
108,207
E-66
AUTHORIZED* The
issuance of Request For Proposal #019-FF10, Medical Benefits, Behavioral
Health, Wellness, and Prescription Drug Programs; and approved the Ad-Hoc
Committee.
* Amended to add the following language to Section II-B,
Carrier Specifications:
“M-DCPS will also consider innovative/creative group
medical, pharmacy, behavioral health and wellness arrangements that are in
compliance with all applicable Florida Statutes and insurance regulations.”
108,208
E-141
APPROVED The supplemental award on term contracts, as
delineated in the Official Agenda.
108,209
E-142
RECEIVED The report of purchases made
within guidelines of Board Rule 6Gx13-3C-1.10 -- Purchase Approval.
108,210
E-143
TERMINATED The award of items 1A through 5C, onContract No. 058-DD01 – Armed and
Unarmed Security Guards, effective November 16, 2005, with Corporate Protection
Security Group, Inc.
108,211
E-144
TERMINATED The award of items 51 and 60 on ContractNo.085-DD08
– Art Supplies, effective November 16, 2005, with Standard Stationery Supply
Company.
108,212
E-145
TERMINATED The award of Contract No. 099-DD07 –
Brake Drums and Brake-Lining Kits, effective November 16, 2005, with Total
Truck Parts, Inc., and Power Brake Exchange.
108,213
E-146
AUTHORIZED A
contractual services agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade
County, Florida, and Berrier Associates, pursuant to Request For Proposals No.
022-FF10 – Public Opinion Survey – Adult/Vocational Education Programs, to
provide a survey to assess the public’s opinion of and engagement with Miami-Dade County Public Schools adult/vocational
education programs, for the Office of Public Relations, effective November 16,
2005.
108,214
E-147
TERMINATED The award of items 1 through 14 on Contract
No. 061-EE10 - Relocation of
Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment, effective November 16, 2005, with Beltmann
Group; and re-awarded same to John Moving, Inc., effective November 16, 2005
through August 16, 2007.
108,215
E-148
REJECTED Request For
Proposals No. 130-EE10 – Public Opinion Survey of The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida, to permit rebidding.
108,216
E-149
AWARDED Bid No. 101-EE02 – Plastic Can Liners, to various
vendors as delineated in the Official Agenda, effective November 16, 2005
through November 15, 2007.
108,217
E-150
REJECTED Bid No. 115-EE01 –
Cabinetry and Incidental Millwork, to permit rebidding.
108,218
E-151
AUTHORIZED A contractual services agreement between The
School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and Greenberg Traurig, P.A. and The
Knox Firm, jointly, pursuant to Request For Proposals No. 003-FF10 – Debt
Counsel, to provide legal services, primarily related to the District’s
issuance of tax exempt debt, including but not limited to the issuance of
Certificates of Participation, General Obligation Bonds and Tax Anticipation
Notes, effective December 1, 2005,
through November 30, 2008.
108,219
E-152
AWARDED Bid No. 015-FF02M/WBE – Floor Finish, to various vendors as delineated
in the Official Agenda, effective November 17, 2005 through November 16, 2007.
108,220
E-200
AUTHORIZED The initiation of rulemaking
proceedings, in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, to amend
School Board Rule 6Gx13-3D-1.021, Internal Fund/School Activities -
Specific Procedures, and 6Gx13–5C-1.061, Management of Funds/School
Activities – Internal Fund Accounts, and the pages to the document Manual of
Internal Fund Accounting for Elementary and Secondary Schools, which is
incorporated by reference and made part of this rule.
108,221
F-1
AUTHORIZED The acceptance of a Declaration of Restrictions in connection with Miami-Dade
County Application No. 05-072, Century Homestead LLC, located at the southwest
corner of SW 115 Avenue and SW 228 Street, for the provision of a voluntary
monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the
amount of $54,176.
108,222
F-3
AUTHORIZED The acceptance of a Declaration of Restrictions in connection with Miami-Dade
County Application No. 05-184, Marcos Centurion, located 11605 SW 95 Street,
for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational
facilities impact fees in the amount of $6,388.
108,223
F-4
AUTHORIZED The acceptance of a Declaration of Restrictions in connection with Miami-Dade
County Application No. 05-074, Parks Banks and Jesse and Paul White, located at
the northwest corner of SW 189 Avenue and SW 320 Street, for the provision of a
voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees
in the amount of $148,070.
108,224
F-5
AUTHORIZED The acceptance of a Declaration of Restrictions in connection with Application No. 2004-113,
Wonderly South Dade LLC., located west of the northwest intersection of SW 162
Avenue and SW 328 Street, Homestead, for the provision of a voluntary monetary
donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $31,200.
108,225
F-6
AUTHORIZED The execution of the necessary
documents to dedicate vacant land to Miami-Dade County for a right-of-way
purposes, as described in the agenda item.
108,226
F-7
AUTHORIZED The execution of a Grant of Easement
Agreement with Florida Power and Light for Ronald W. Reagan Senior High School
(State School “FFF”), as described in the agenda item.
108,227
F-8
AUTHORIZED The renewal of the
lease agreement with Florida East Coast Railway Company for 25 faculty parking
spaces behind the Design and Architecture Senior High School, for the period of
December 18, 2005 through December 17, 2006, and execution of an amendment to
the lease agreement to establish a new annual rental rate of $4,650. All other terms and conditions of the lease
agreement will remain unchanged.
108,228
F-9
AUTHORIZED The execution of a third lease
amendment with Hosanna Community Baptist Church for use of the parking
facilities at Olinda Elementary School, in order to change the date by which
the Church must secure a CO from December 13, 2005 to December 13, 2006. All
other terms and conditions of the lease agreement will remain unchanged.
108,229
F-20
AUTHORIZED An adjustment to the capital budget, in the amount of $32,852,911;
and changes to the five-year facilities work program resulting from these
budget adjustments.
108,230 F-21 AUTHORIZED The execution of the wastewater main easement at the North Dade Middle School site, Project
No. KV0583, in favor of Miami-Dade County.
108,231
F-22
AUTHORIZED The execution of an amendment to the
previously authorized agreement with Miami-Dade County for the temporary
provision of wastewater services for planned improvements at the Ronald W.
Reagan/ Doral Senior High School site Project No. A0744, at an approximate cost
of $316,754.
108,232
F-23
AUTHORIZED The Superintendent, or his designee, to exercise
the second-year option with Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc. (d/b/a
PBS&J), Construction Management Services, Inc., A.D.A. Engineering, Inc.,
and PACO Group, Inc., to provide consulting services for Construction
Scheduling under the same terms and conditions with a 2.77% CPI increase adjustment
to the negotiated hourly rates.
108,233
F-24
COMMISSIONED The firm of Jasco Construction Company, Inc., as Construction
Management (CM) At-Risk firm for the Renovations and Remodeling Project at
Miami Lakes Educational Center – Project No. A0815.
108,234
F-25
COMMISSIONED Harper Aiken Partners, Inc., as Project Architect/
Engineer for the Renovations, Remodeling and Additions at North Hialeah
Elementary, Project No. A0750D.
108,235
F-26
COMMISSIONED Gili-McGraw Architects, LLP, as Architect/Engi-neer
for the Pool and Pool Deck Repairs at MAST Academy, Project #B01009.
108,236
F-27
AUTHORIZED The Superintendent, or his designee, to exercise
the second-year option with Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc. (d/b/a
PBS&J), PACO Group, Inc., Construction Management Services, Inc., A.D.A.
Engineering, Inc., and Cost Management, Inc., to provide consulting services
for Construction Cost Estimating under the same terms and conditions with a
2.77% CPI increase adjustment to the negotiated hourly rates.
108,237
F-28
APPROVED The GMP for Hewett-Kier
Construction, Inc., Project No. A01131, Modular Classroom Addition, Centennial
Middle School, in the total amount of $11,771,364 which includes building cost,
site cost and a contingency in the amount of $1,070,124.
108,238
F-29
APPROVED The GMPs for Hewett-Kier
Construction, Inc., Project No. A01105, Modular Classroom Addition, and Project
No. 00270501, Renovations to Existing Facility and Site Improvements at Ernest
R Graham Elementary School, in the amounts of $6,943,000 with contingency of
$631,182, and $3,538,500 with contingency of $321,681, respectively.
108,239
F-30
APPROVED The GMPs for Project No.
00140500, Modular Classroom Addition and Project No. 00209203, Renovations to
Existing Facility and Site Improvements at Henry M. Flagler Elementary School,
in the amounts of $6,004,958 with contingency of $545,905, and $4,055,068 with
contingency of $368,643, respectively.
108,240
F-31
APPROVED The GMP for Veitia Padron, Inc.,
Project No. 00178200, Modular Classroom Addition, Miami Palmetto Senior High
School, in the total amount of $ 8,565,888 which includes building cost, site
cost and a contingency in the amount of $778,717.
108,241
F-32
APPROVED The GMPs for Coastal Construction
Company, Project No. 00147000, Modular Classroom Addition and Project No.
00147001, Renovations to Existing Facility and Site Improvements at Kensington
Park Elementary School, in the amount of $5,495,073 with contingency of
$499,552, and $3,949,375 with contingency of $419,036, respectively.
108,242
F-33
APPROVED The GMPs for Pirtle Construction
Company, Project No. A01134, Modular Classroom Addition and Project No.
00212402, Renovations to Existing Facility and Site Improvements, at Rockway Elementary
School, in the amounts of $9,300,000 with contingency of $845,454, and
$3,945,554 with contingency of $358,687, respectively.
108,243
F-34
APPROVED The GMPs for Centex Construction,
LLC, Project No. 00177600, Modular Classroom Addition and Project No. 00177601,
Renovations to Existing Facility and Site Improvements at John I. Smith
Elementary School, in the amount of $5,549,775 with contingency of $504,525,
and $1,287,080 with contingency of $117,007, respectively.
108,244
F-35
APPROVED The GMPs for Coastal Construction
Company, Project No. 00178100, Modular Classroom Addition, and Project No.
00178101, Renovations to Existing Facility and Site Improvements at Pinecrest
Elementary School, in the amount of $5,515,000 with contingency of $501,364,
and $7,555,000 with contingency of $686,818, respectively.
108,245
F-36
CONFIRMED Final Change Order, Change Order No. 3 on Project
No. A0750C, Media Center Additions/Renovations, Mae M. Walters Elementary
School, for an additional cost of $63,437, and approved a time extension of 14
days.
108,246
F-37
CONFIRMED Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A0825S3661,
Modular Classroom Addition, Natural Bridge Elementary School, for an additional
cost of $36,014, and approve a time extension of 45 days.
108,247
F-38
CONFIRMED Change Order No. 4 on Project No. A0793, New Construction
– Renovation, George T. Baker Aviation, for an additional cost of $46,143.
108,248
F-39
CONFIRMED Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A0751, Design-Build
K-8 School, State School “QQ1” @ FIU North Site (K-8) – Relief for North Miami
Middle, W.J. Bryan Elementary, and Natural Bridge Elementary schools, for an
additional cost of $299,070; and approved a time extension of 149 days.
108,249
F-50
AUTHORIZED The renewal of the contractual
agreement with Hewett-Kier Construction, Inc., Contract No. JOC03-C4-B, in
conformance with Article 14 of the contract, for a period of one year, commencing
on the date the current contract meets the maximum value, or on November 19,
2005, whichever occurs first.
108,250
F-51
AUTHORIZED The Superintendent to extend the
contractual agreement with Weiss & Woolrich Southern Enterprises, Inc.,
commencing November 16, 2005, for a period of one year or $5,000,000, whichever
occurs first.
108,251 AWARDED Bid
No. 125-EE10 – Fence Parts (Supply Only), to U.S. Wholesale Pipe & Tube,
Inc., effective November 17, 2005 through November 16, 2006.
108,252
F-61
AWARDED Bid No. 127-EE10 – Furnish and Install Fence and Gates, to Gomez &
Son Fence, and Ronald
M. Gibbons, Inc., effective December 11, 2005
through December 10, 2006.
108,253
F-62
AWARDED Bid No. 017-FF10 – Commercial Leasing of Paved-Parking Facilities at
Fienberg/ Fisher Elementary School (Rebid), to Key Parking Services, Inc., effective
for one year, with a one-year extension option. The contract will commence upon obtaining any and all necessary
licenses, permits, use approval or other approval(s), as required by the City
of Miami Beach.
108,254
F-63
AWARDED Bid No. 064-EE09 – Grease
Trap, Septic Tank and Storm Drain Pump-Out and Repair Services, to Environmental
Performance Systems, Inc., and Carlos Rivero Plumbing
& Septic Tank Contractor, Inc., effective November 16, 2005
through November 15, 2006.
108,255
F-70
APPROVED The prequalification of
new applicants and renewal of existing
certifications for contractors, as indicated in the agenda item;
approved the increases in SA Consultants, LLC,
prequalification limits; and denied Zurqui Construction Services, Inc.’s
request to increase its single prequalification limit.
108,256
G-1
ENTERED An order
accepting the Administrative Law Judge’s Recommended Order in the case of The
School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Anthony C. Brooks - DOAH Case
No. 04-4478, rescinding Mr. Brooks’ thirty (30) day suspension and awarding Mr.
Brooks salary and benefits that accrued during the suspension, together with
interest at the statutory rate.
108,257
G-2
AUTHORIZED Contracts
with Marylin Batista-McNamara, Esquire, as Deputy School Board Attorney;
Laura Pincus, Esquire, as Senior Associate Attorney – Academic Programs
and Compliance; Luis M. Garcia, Esquire, as Senior Associate Attorney –
Administrative/Regulatory Compliance and Governance; Melinda L. McNichols,
Esquire, as Associate Attorney – Administrative/Regulatory Compliance and
Governance; Stephen Shochet, Esquire, as Senior Associate Attorney –
Business Operations/Construction; Kimberly Hall, Esquire, as Associate
Attorney – Business Operations/ Contracts/Real Estate; Jean Marie Middleton,
Esquire, as Senior Associate Attorney – Personnel; and Ana I. Segura,
Esquire, as Associate Attorney – Personnel; approved job descriptions as
submitted; and authorized consulting contract with Randall D. Burks, B.A.,
M.Ed., Ph.D., J.D.
108,258
G-3
AUTHORIZED The initiation of rulemaking
proceedings, in accordance with the Administrative Act, to promulgate new
School Board Rule 6Gx13-8A-1.07, Office of Inspector General.
Adjourned
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