1:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION

SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS

STUDENT PERFORMANCE: (revised)

- Sunset Elementary School Chorus & International Studies Program Oratory Presentation

RECOGNITION: (added)

- Governor's High School All Stars

- Scholastic Chess Championship Winners

- Scholastic Writing Award Winners

BOARD MEMBER RESOLUTIONS

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: April 4, 6, 7, 11, 18, 25, and 27, 2006

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: March 15, 2006 Board Meeting

April 18, 2006 Board Meeting

REGULAR PUBLIC HEARING SPEAKERS AND/OR SPEAKERS TO CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS WILL BE HEARD AT APPROXIMATELY 6:30 P.M.

A. SUPERINTENDENT’S PRIORITY ITEMS

A-1 SUPERINTENDENT’S INFORMATIONAL REPORTS TO THE BOARD ON SELECTED TOPICS (revised)

Legislative Session Update
Update on Test Scores
Recognition of M-DCPS for receiving the EPA Leadership Award
Hurricane Preparedness (added)

A-2 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FORM AN EDUCATION COMPACT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE CITY OF HIALEAH (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent to form an Education Compact between The City of Hialeah and Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

A-3 ACCEPT THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS/MIAMI-DADE COUNTY EDUCATION COMPACT IMPLEMENTATION REPORT AND PROGRAM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept the Miami-Dade County Public Schools/Miami-Dade County Education Compact Implementation Report and Program.

A-4 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECEIVE AND APPROVE THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS SECONDARY SCHOOL REFORM IMPLEMENTATION PLAN (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the Miami-Dade County Public Schools Secondary School Reform Plan.

B. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

B-1 NEW BUSINESS: BOARD MEMBERS

B-2 CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY TO DETERMINE HOW TO IMPLEMENT A LIVING WAGE FOR DISTRICT EMPLOYEES

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIRMAN AGUSTIN J. BARRERA: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,Florida, direct the Superintendent to conduct a feasibility study to determine how to implement a living wage for District employees and report back to the School Board within 90 days.

B-3 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 06-31 RECOGNIZING SUSAN MARIE KAIRALLA FOR HER COMMITMENT AND DEDICATION TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND PUBLIC EDUCATION

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 06-31 recognizing Susan Marie Kairalla for her commitment and dedication to Miami-Dade County Public Schools and public education.

B-4 STATUS ON THE SUPERINTENDENT’S PERFORMANCE UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT’S EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1. receive and review the Superintendent’s contract and supporting documentation; and

2. hold a workshop in June prior to the June 2006 Board Meeting to evaluate the Superintendent.

B-5 REQUEST TO ADOPT THE COMPREHENSIVE DISTRICT-WIDE BULLYING AND VIOLENCE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR THE 2006-2007 SCHOOL YEAR (revised 2)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to:

1. adopt the comprehensive district implementation plan to address bullying and violence prevention affecting Miami-Dade County Public School students for the 2006-2007 school year; and

2. support collaborative initiatives that create a safe and violence free learning environment for students in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

B-6 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENSURE THAT THE REVISIONS TO THE SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM CONTINUE TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS TO GAIN AN APPRECIATION OF OTHER CULTURES AND SHOW A HEIGHTENED SENSITIVITY TO THE CULTURAL, POLITICAL, AND ECONOMIC SIMILARITIES AND DIFFERENCES THAT EXIST AMONG ALL NATIONS OF THE WORLD

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIRMAN AGUSTIN J. BARRERA: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to ensure that the revisions to the Social Studies curriculum continue to provide opportunities for students to gain an appreciation of other cultures and show a heightened sensitivity to the cultural, political, and economic similarities and differences that exist among all nations of the world.

B-7 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO EVALUATE THE FEASIBILITY OF INTRODUCING THE FBI SAFE ONLINE SURFING (SOS) PROGRAM INTO THE CURRICULUM FOR SIXTH AND SEVENTH GRADERS

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIRMAN AGUSTIN J. BARRERA: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to evaluate the feasibility of introducing the FBI-SOS program into curriculum for sixth and seventh graders and report the results at the July 12, 2006, Board meeting.

B-8 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 06-34 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE PINELLAS COUNTY CHAPTER OF THE 5000 ROLE MODELS OF EXCELLENCE PROJECT THAT WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1995 AS AN EXPANSION OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS 5000 ROLE MODELS OF EXCELLENCE PROJECT (revised 2)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. ROBERT B. INGRAM: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 06-34 recognizing the Pinellas County Chapter of the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project that was established in 1995 as an expansion of Miami-Dade County Public Schools 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project

B-9 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 06-32 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROCLAIMING MAY 10, 2006, AS INTERNATIONAL STUDIES PROGRAM DAY IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIRMAN AGUSTIN J. BARRERA: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 06-32 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, proclaiming May 10, 2006, as International Studies Program Day in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

B-10 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 06-33 RECOGNIZING THE MIAMI-DADE ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS (MAIFA) FOR THEIR COMMITMENT AND DEDICATION TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS’ ACADEMY OF FINANCE

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 06-33 recognizing The Miami-Dade Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (MAIFA) for their commitment and dedication to Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ Academy of Finance.

B-11 YEAR-END REPORT OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (added)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. GREER: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida: 1. Receive the 2005-2006 Report of the Miami-Dade Student Government Association; 2. Request the Superintendent to hold an annual workshop each fall with Miami- Dade County Student Government Association.

B-12 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: 6Gx13- 8A-1.07, OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL (added)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PEREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend School Board Rule 6Gx13-8A-1.07, Office of Inspector General.

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

C-1 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH COMMUNITY AGENCIES TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND RELATED SERVICES TO STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,593,964, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2006, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2007

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into contractual agreements with the following community agencies to provide educational and related services to a maximum of 258 SWD, in a total maximum amount not to exceed $2,593,964, effective July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2007:

Association for the Development of the Exceptional, Inc., to a maximum of 25 SWD, in an amount not to exceed $250,195;
Easter Seals Miami-Dade, Inc., to a maximum of 30 SWD, in an amount not to exceed $275,921;
Exceptional Development Corporation of South Florida, to a maximum of 40 SWD, in an amount not to exceed $388,223;
Goodwill Industries of South Florida, Inc., to a maximum of 38 SWD, in an amount not to exceed $357,155;
Jewish Community Services of South Florida, Inc., to a maximum of 40 SWD, in an amount not to exceed $375,946;
National Mentor Healthcare, LLC d/b/a Florida Mentor, to a maximum of 25 SWD, in an amount not to exceed $241,115;
Sunrise Community Inc.,(Haven Center) to a maximum of 18 SWD, in an amount not to exceed $278,422;
Sunrise Community, Inc., (Miami Lakes) to a maximum of 30 SWD, in an amount not to exceed $281,993; and
Sunrise Community, Inc., (South Dade Station) to a maximum of 12 SWD, in an amount not to exceed $124,994.

The appropriation for this item will be included in the General Fund of the 2006-2007 Tentative Budget to be recommended for adoption in July 2006.

C-20 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND ACHIEVE THROUGH EDUCATION, INC.; CUBAN AMERICAN NATIONAL COUNCIL, INC.; DADE MARINE INSTITUTES; OMBUDSMAN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, LTD.; RECAPTURING THE VISION; AND RICHMOND-PERRINE OPTIMIST CLUB, INC., PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 029-FF10 – OUTSIDE AGENCIES QUALIFIED TO OPERATE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AT-RISK STUDENTS (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AUTHORIZE the Superintendent of Schools, to negotiate and enter into contractual services agreements between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and Achieve Through Education, Inc.; Cuban American National Council, Inc.; Dade Marine Institutes; Ombudsman Educational Services, Ltd.; Recapturing The Vision; and Richmond-Perrine Optimist Club, Inc., pursuant to Request For Proposals No. 029-FF10 – OUTSIDE AGENCIES QUALIFIED TO OPERATE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AT-RISK STUDENTS, to provide educational services to at-risk children and/or adjudicated youth for grades 6-12, within Miami-Dade County, Florida, for the Office of Special Education, Alternative Outreach, and Psychological Services, during the term of the proposal, effective July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2007, as follows:

C-21 AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND EDUCATIONAL TESTING SERVICE, PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 069-FF10 – INTERIM ASSESSMENT INSTRUMENT AND ITEM BANK (revised)

1. EDUCATIONAL TESTING SERVICE
ROSEDALE ROAD, MAILSTOP 79-D
PRINCETON, NJ 08541
OWNER: JOHN H. OSWALD, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the not-to-exceed amount of $6,880,000, over the four-year contract period.

C-22 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND MAXIMUS, PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 078-FF10 – COST-RECOVERY AGENT MEDICAID FEE-FOR-SERVICE PROGRAM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AUTHORIZE the Superintendent of Schools, to negotiate and enter into a professional services agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and MAXIMUS, pursuant to Request For Proposals No. 078-FF10 – COST-RECOVERY AGENT MEDICAID FEE-FOR-SERVICE PROGRAM, to establish a contract, to engage a cost-recovery agent, to implement procedures for obtaining reimbursement for services provided to Medicaid-eligible students, who are also eligible under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), for the Office of Exceptional Student Education and Student/Career Services, during the term of the proposal, effective July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2007, as follows:

1. MAXIMUS
11419 SUNSET HILLS ROAD
RESTON, VA 20190
OWNER: DR. PHILIP E. GEIGER
PRESIDENT, EDUCATIONAL SERVICES DIVISION

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the budgeted amount of $300,000.

C-23 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND THE BERTHA ABESS CHILDREN’S CENTER, INC.; STEPHAN CHIARINI, LMFT & ASSOCIATES; WILLIAM J. DUBA; JEWISH COMMUNITY SERVICES OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC.; MIAMI CONSULTANTS FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES; DARRELL W. MILLS, PSY.D; EUGENE E. MULDAVIN, LCSW; NEW HORIZONS COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER, INC.; AND PSYCHSOLUTIONS, INC., PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 079-FF10 - COUNSELING SERVICES IN 29 PROGRAMS WITH SELF-CONTAINED CLASSES FOR EMOTIONALLY HANDICAPPED STUDENTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Request For Proposals No. 079-FF10 – COUNSELING SERVICES IN 29 PROGRAMS WITH SELF-CONTAINED CLASSES FOR EMOTIONALLY HANDICAPPED STUDENTS, to provide weekly group and/or individual counseling to students assigned to self-contained classes for the emotionally handicapped, for the Office of Exceptional Student Education and Student/Career Services, during the term of the proposal, effective July 1, 2006, through June30, 2007, as follows:

1. THE BERTHA ABESS CHILDREN’S CENTER, INC.
5801 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD
MIAMI, FL 33137 ESTIMATE $315,000
RONALD K. FELTON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/C.E.O.

2. STEPHAN CHIARINI, LMFT & ASSOCIATES, INC.
7118 S.W. 105 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33173 ESTIMATE $42,300
STEPHAN CHIARINI, PRESIDENT

3. WILLIAM J. DUBA
7601 EAST TREASURE DRIVE, #2117
NORTH BAY VILLAGE, FL 33141 ESTIMATE $49,500
WILLIAM J. DUBA, LMHC

4. JEWISH COMMUNITY SERVICES OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC.
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIVISION
18999 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD, SUITE 200
AVENTURA, FL 33145 ESTIMATE $156,780
JUDITH A. LIEBER, LMHC
VICE PRESIDENT, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIVISION

5. MIAMI CONSULTANTS FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
9260 SUNSET DRIVE, SUITE 203
MIAMI, FL 33173 ESTIMATE $168,862.50
KAREN RUBENSTEIN, VICE PRESIDENT WF

6. DARRELL W. MILLS, PSY.D.
7600 RED ROAD, SUITE 215
SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143 ESTIMATE $32,175
DARRELL W. MILLS, PSY.D.
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST

7. EUGENE E. MULDAVIN, LCSW
7600 RED ROAD, SUITE 215
SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143 ESTIMATE $45,000
EUGENE E. MULDAVIN, LCSW
PROGRAM DIRECTOR

8. NEW HORIZONS COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER, INC.
1313 N.W. 36 STREET, SUITE 400
MIAMI, FL 33142 ESTIMATE $127,575
LUVERNICE CROSKEY, PH.D., LCSW
CHIEF CLINICAL OFFICER

9. PSYCHSOLUTIONS, INC.
1320 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY, SUITE 1140
CORAL GABLES, FL 33146 ESTIMATE $105,750
SUZY SCHUMER, LCSW
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

10. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $1,042,942.50.

C-24 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND THE BERTHA ABESS CHILDREN’S CENTER, INC. AND THE CHILDREN’S PSYCHIATRIC CENTER, INC., PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 080-FF10 – PSYCHIATRIC CONSULTATION SERVICES FOR UP TO 27 PROGRAMS WITH SELF-CONTAINED CLASSES FOR SEVERELY, EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED STUDENTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AUTHORIZE the Superintendent of Schools to negotiate and enter into a contractual services agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and The Bertha Abess Children’s Center, Inc. and The Children’s Psychiatric Center, Inc., pursuant to Request For Proposals No. 080-FF10 – PSYCHIATRIC CONSULTATION SERVICES FOR UP TO 27 PROGRAMS WITH SELF-CONTAINED CLASSES FOR SEVERELY, EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED STUDENTS, to provide on-site psychiatric consultation to assist in the diagnosis and programming of students assigned to self-contained classes for the severely, emotionally disturbed, for the Division of Special Education (SPED), effective July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2007, as follows:

1. THE BERTHA ABESS CHILDREN’S CENTER, INC.
5801 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD
MIAMI, FL 33137 ESTIMATE $29,400
OWNER: RONALD K. FELTON
C.E.O./EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

2. THE CHILDREN’S PSYCHIATRIC CENTER, INC.
15490 N.W. 7 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33169 ESTIMATE $33,600
OWNER: DR. ROBERT D. NOLAN
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the estimated amount of $63,000.

C-25 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND CONSORTIUM ON READING EXCELLENCE, INC. (CORE), PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 095-FF10 – PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES FOR A READING ACADEMY FOR TEACHERS OF STUDENTS IN GRADES 6-12

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AUTHORIZE the Superintendent of Schools to negotiate and enter into a contractual services agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and Consortium on Reading Excellence, Inc. (CORE), pursuant to Request For Proposals No. 095-FF10 – PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES FOR A READING ACADEMY FOR TEACHERS OF STUDENTS IN GRADES 6-12, for the development and delivery of a five-dayreading academy for teachers of students in grades 6 through 12, who struggle with reading, for the Office of Curriculum, Instruction and School Improvement, effective June 1, 2006, through May 30, 2007, as follows:

1. CONSORTIUM ON READING EXCELLENCE, INC. (CORE)
2560 NINTH STREET, SUITE 220
BERKELEY, CA 94710
OWNER: MARK SIMMONS, C.O.O.

Only proposal received.

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the not-to-exceed amount of $214,860.

C-30 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE CRUISE INDUSTRY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION AND THE FLORIDA PREPAID COLLEGE FOUNDATION, INC., FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR 10 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS STUDENTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Cruise Industry Charitable Foundation and the Florida Prepaid College Foundation, Inc., for the implementation of a scholarship program for 10 Miami-Dade County Public Schools students.

C-70 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR STUDENTS TO TRAVEL OUT-OF-COUNTRY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the out-of-country field trip to San Juan, Puerto Rico for the students at Miami Carol City Senior High School, June 5, 2006, through June 9, 2006.

C-71 OPENING AND CLOSING HOURS AND EXCEPTIONS TO OPENING AND CLOSING HOURS OF SCHOOLS FOR THE 2006-2007 SCHOOL YEAR FOR NON-ZONE SCHOOLS AND ZONE SCHOOLS (revised 2)

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

1. approve the opening and closing hours of schools Pre-K - 12 for the 2006-2007 school year; and

2. approve the exceptions to opening and closing hours of non-zone schools and zone schools for the 2006-2007 school year.

C-80 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA FOR FUNDS GIVEN TO THE SCHOOL-WIDE POSITIVE BEHAVIOR SUPPORT PROJECT

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

1. accept a grant award from the University of South Florida in the amount of $15,332, for funds given to the school-wide Positive Behavior Support Project for the grant period of January 1, 2006, through August 31, 2006;

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

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

C-81 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT/TECHNOLOGY GRANT PROGRAM

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

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education in the amount of $74,000, for funding under the Communications Equipment/Technology Grant Program for the grant period of March 31, 2006, through June 30, 2006;

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-82 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT FOUR GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND (NCLB) REGIONAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER

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

1. accept four grant awards from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding the No Child Left Behind Regional Technical Assistance Center in the total amount of $600,000, for the grant period of October 1, 2005, through September 30, 2006:

a. Title I, Part A, School Improvement, in the amount of $240,000;

b. Title I, Part C, Education of Migrant Children, in the amount of $60,000;

c. Title III, ESOL, English Language Acquisition, Language Enhancement, and Achievement, in the amount of $200,000; and

d. Title X, Part A, Homeless Education, in the amount of $100,000;

2. retain funds from the grant in an amount not to exceed the annually negotiated indirect cost rate, as allowed and approved by the FLDOE;

3. extend these programs 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-83 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT FIVE GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL FEDERAL GRANT PROGRAM

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

1. accept five grant awards from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Public Charter School Federal Grant Program in the total amount of $1,000,000, for the grant period of January 1, 2006, through December 31, 2006;

2. disburse grant funds in the total amount of $973,262.05 to:

a. International Studies Charter High School, Inc., on behalf of International Studies Charter High School, in the amount of $194,652.41, for the grant period January 1, 2006, through December 31, 2006;

b. Miami Children’s Museum Charter School, Inc., on behalf of Miami Children’s Museum Charter School, in the amount $194,652.41, for the grant period January 1, 2006, through December 31, 2006;

c. Somerset Academy, Inc., on behalf of Somerset Academy, in the amount of $194,652.41, for the grant period January 1, 2006, through December 31, 2006;

d. Somerset Academy, Inc., on behalf of Somerset Academy Middle School, in the amount of $194,652.41, for the grant period January 1, 2006, through December 31, 2006;

e. Somerset Academy, Inc., on behalf of Somerset Academy High School, in the amount of $194,652.41 for the grant period January 1, 2006, through December 31, 2006;

3. retain funds from the grant in an amount not to exceed the annually negotiated indirect cost rate, as allowed and approved by the FLDOE; 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-84 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~~ ~~PREPARATORY~~ ~~ACADEMY, INC.~~ VOLUNTARY PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOICE MENTOR DISTRICT PROJECT

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 Voluntary Public School Choice Mentor District Project~~Public Charter School Federal Grant Program~~ in the amount of $~~125,000~~200,000, for the grant period of ~~November 1, 2004~~March 20, 2006, through December 31, 2006;

2. retain funds from the grants in an amount not to exceed the annually negotiated indirect cost rate, as allowed and approved by the FLDOE;

3. enter into a contractual agreement with Pinecrest Preparatory Academy, Inc., in the amount of $119,127, for the contract period of November 1, 2004 through September 30, 2005;

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

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

D-10 ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATIONS – DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PROGRAM (DROP) LISTING 16

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept the resignations from employment of those Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) participants, included in DROP Listing 16, as of the dates indicated.

D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: MARCH 17, 2006 - APRIL 20, 2006

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 963.

D-21 APPOINTMENTS AND LATERAL ASSIGNMENTS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT, PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR 2005-2006 (revised)

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 May 11, 2006, 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 effective May 11, 2006, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, appoint:

1. Ms.Kimberly A. Matthews to the open budgeted position of Coordinator III, Project Management, DCSAA pay grade 42, Office of School Facilities,

2. Ms. Dina R. Pearlman to the open budgeted position of Information System Design Control Officer, DCSAA pay grade 44, Management and Compliance Audits,

3. Ms. Marylinda Ramos to the open budgeted position of Grant Writer, Grants Development, DCSAA pay grade 42, Intergovernmental Affairs and Grants Administration, and

4. Ms. Margarita A. Betancourt to the open budgeted position of Deduction Control Officer, DCSAA pay grade 42, Payroll.

D-23 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO TEACH OUT-OF-FIELD FOR THE PERIOD OF MARCH 27, 2006 THROUGH APRIL 24, 2006

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve instructional personnel assigned to teach out-of-field for the period of March 27, 2006 through April 24, 2006.

D-25 APPOINTMENT OF PERSONNEL TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT OR EXTENDED ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR 2006-2007

RECOMMENDED: That, pursuant to Florida Statute 1012.33(3)(a), The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, effective July 1, 2006, approve nominations of instructional personnel to professional service contract or extended annual contract for 2006-2007, subject to contract provisions and reduction-in-force procedures, in accordance with state statutes, collective bargaining provisions, and Miami-Dade County School Board rules.

D-26 APPOINTMENT OF INSTRUCTIONAL SUPERVISORS, ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS AND PRINCIPALS TO ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR 2006-2007

RECOMMENDED: That, pursuant to Florida Statute 1012.22(1)(b), The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, effective July 1, 2006, approve nominations of instructional supervisors, assistant principals, and principals for annual contract for 2006-2007, subject to the provisions set forth in the annual contract and reduction-in-force procedures in accordance with state statutes and Miami-Dade County School Board rules.

D-27 APPOINTMENT OF INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF MEMBERS TO ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR 2006-2007

RECOMMENDED: That, pursuant to Florida Statute 1012.22(1)(b), The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, effective July 1, 2006, approve nominations of instructional staff members to annual contract for 2006-2007, subject to contract provisions and reduction-in-force procedures, in accordance with state statutes, collective bargaining provisions, and Miami-Dade County School Board rules.

D-28 APPOINTMENT OF FULL-TIME NON-INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL AND ADMINISTRATORS TO ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR 2006-2007

RECOMMENDED: That, pursuant to Florida Statute 1012.22(1)(b), The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, effective July 1, 2006, approve nominations of full-time non-instructional personnel and administrators to annual contract for 2006-2007, subject to reduction-in-force procedures, in accordance with state statutes, collective bargaining provisions, and Miami-Dade County School Board rules.

D-29 APPOINTMENT OF PERMANENT PART-TIME PERSONNEL TO ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR 2006-2007

RECOMMENDED: That, pursuant to Florida Statute 1012.22(1)(b), The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, effective July 1, 2006, approve nominations of permanent part-time personnel to annual contract for 2006-2007, subject to reduction-in-force procedures, in accordance with state statutes, collective bargaining provisions, and Miami-Dade County School Board rules.

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 above-referenced instructional employee, effective May 10, 2006, at the close of the workday, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-31 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
MANUEL E. BRENES - TEACHER
LITTLE RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective May 10, 2006, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Manuel E. Brenes, Teacher at Little River Elementary School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-32 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
JAVIER PERAZA - TEACHER
ALLAPATTAH MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective May 10, 2006, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Javier Peraza, Teacher at Allapattah Middle School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-33 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
MANUEL PEREZ – SECURITY SPECIALIST
WILLIAM H. TURNER TECHNICAL ARTS HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective May 10, 2006, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Manuel Perez, Security Specialist, at William H. Turner Technical Arts High School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-34 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
CYNTHIA G. THOMPSON – PARAPROFESSIONAL
NEVA KING COOPER EDUCATIONAL CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective May 10, 2006, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Cynthia G. Thompson, Paraprofessional at Neva King Cooper Educational Center, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-35 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
LISSA A. NAPPIER – STUDENT ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR
HOMESTEAD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective May 10, 2006, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Lissa A. Nappier, Student Activities Director, at Homestead Senior High School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-45 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-5A-1.10, ATTENDANCE AREAS 2005-2006

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Rule 6Gx13-5A-1.10, Attendance Areas 2005-2006, and the document, Attendance Zone Recommendations and Related Administrative Action 2006-2007 and Alternate Attendance Boundary Proposals, 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 July 1, 2006.

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

E-1 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR MARCH 2006

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Monthly Financial Report for March 2006.

E-2 ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE WRITE-OFF REQUEST

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to remove from the accounting records the outstanding accounts receivable balances totaling $161,529.08 owed by agencies/associations and by individuals.

E-3 NON-EXPENDABLE PERSONAL PROPERTY INVENTORY REPORTS FOR JANUARY, FEBRUARY, AND MARCH 2006

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Non-Expendable Personal Property Inventory Deletions containing 4,771 items with a depreciated cost of $561,327 and Recoveries containing 28 items with a depreciated cost of $3,317 to update the records as indicated in January, February, and March 2006 reports.

E-13 RESOLUTION NO. 2, 2005-06 OTHER FEDERAL PROGRAMS (CONTRACTED PROGRAMS) FUND SPRING BUDGET REVIEW

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

1. adopt Resolution No. 2, 2005-06 Other Federal Programs (Contracted Programs) Fund Spring Budget Review, increasing revenues and appropriations by $11,223,415; and

2. adopt the Summary of Revenues and Appropriations (page 2) and the Summary of Appropriations by Function (page 4).

E-14 RESOLUTION NO. 2, 2005-06 SPECIAL REVENUE - FOOD SERVICE FUND SPRING BUDGET REVIEW

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 2, 2005-06 Food Service Fund Spring Budget Review, increasing revenues and appropriations/ending fund balance by $3,051,120.

E-36 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 5, 2006 THROUGH JULY 21, 2006

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 5, 2006 through July 21, 2006.

E-37 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD ADOPT AND IMPLEMENT AN ESTABLISHED SCHOOL WELLNESS POLICY IN ALIGNMENT WITH THE DISTRICT’S APPROVED SYSTEM OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS ADDRESSING HEALTH ISSUES FACING OUR STUDENTS AND PER THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CHILD NUTRITION AND WIC REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2004

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt and implement the attached School Wellness Policy effective July 2006, in alignment with the District’s Approved System of Health and Wellness and per the requirements of the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004.

E-66 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW THE BOARD’S CONTRACT WITH BENCOR, INC. FOR ADMINISTRATION OF THE TERMINAL LEAVE RETIREMENT PLAN (TLRP)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize a one-year extension of its current contract for administrative services of the Board’s Terminal Leave Retirement Plan (TLRP) to Bencor, Inc., effective May 15, 2006, pursuant to the provisions contained within RFP# 082-CC10, with all fees, terms and conditions of its expiring contract to remain in force for the contract extension period.

E-67 RENEWAL OF BOARD’S PROPERTY INSURANCE PROGRAM (revised)

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

E-68 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) #019-FF10, MEDICAL BENEFITS, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, WELLNESS, AND PRESCRIPTION DRUG PROGRAMS (revised 2)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, award RFP 019-FF10, Medical Benefits, Behavioral Health, Wellness, and Prescription Drug Programs to:

E-86 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR NINE CHARTER SCHOOLS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2005

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the audit reports of the nine charter schools for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2005 listed in the agenda item.

E-87 AUDIT OF JAMES E. SCOTT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC. (JESCA) - ROVING LEADERS PROGRAM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Internal Audit Report – Audit of James E. Scott Community Association, Inc. (JESCA) - Roving Leaders Program.

E-88 AUDIT OF EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT EDUCATION PROGRAM (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Internal Audit Report – Opportunities to Improve the Exceptional Student Education Program.

E-89 AUDIT OF HOSPITALITY SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Internal Audit Report – Audit of Hospitality Services.

E-90 REVIEW OF HUBERT O. SIBLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – FAMILY LITERACY GRANT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Review of Hubert O. Sibley Elementary School – Family Literacy Grant.

E-91 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS REGIONAL CENTER III

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

E-92 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – SECONDARY SCHOOLS AND CENTERS REGIONAL CENTER III

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

E-93 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – SELECTED SCHOOLS

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

E-116 REQUEST TO RESCHEDULE THE JUNE 14, 2006, REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING TO JUNE 21, 2006

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, reschedule the June 14, 2006, Regular School Board Meeting and Public Hearing to June 21, 2006, at 1:00 p.m., and approximately 6:30 p.m. respectively.

E-141 REQUEST APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL AWARD ON TERM CONTRACT

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

Contract No. 091-BB10 – REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS – APPRAISAL AND APPRAISAL-RELATED SERVICES, is to establish a list of pre-qualified real estate appraisers for quoting real estate appraisal service, for the Department of Land Acquisition and Leasing, during the term of the contract, effective September 12, 2005, through September 11, 2006. This supplemental award is requested based on the number of sites to be acquired in this year’s capital plan and to accommodate the requirement of the Board Rule governing site acquisition, which requires three appraisals for each property under consideration for acquisition (over $500,000 in value), as well as more extensive appraisals relating to eminent domain sites.

Fund Source	0100 - General
M/WBE Eligibility	African American Male

1. APPRAISAL FIRST, INC.
8525 N.W. 53 TERRACE, SUITE 110
MIAMI, FL 33166-4520
RICHARD D. GAMBLE, PRESIDENT

2. CHASTAIN & COMPANY, INC.
12855 S.W. 136 AVENUE, SUITE 214
MIAMI, FL 33186
LEE V. CHASTAIN, PRESIDENT

3. J. L. COBIAN APPRAISAL SERVICES
3359 BELVEDERE ROAD, SUITE K
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33406
JOSE L. COBIAN, PRESIDENT

4. COLE APPRAISAL COMPANY, INC.
1501 VENERA AVENUE
CORAL GABLES, FL 33146
CARLTON W. COLE, PRESIDENT

5. BILL EISNOR, INC.
14352 S.W. 142 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33186
WILLIAM JOHN EISNOR, JR., PRESIDENT

6. HUME REAL ESTATE CONSULTANTS
1000 PONCE DE LEON BOULEVARD, SUITE 322
CORAL GABLES, FL 33134
DAVID C. HUME, PRESIDENT

7. INTEGRA REALTY RESOURCES – SOUTH FLORIDA
9400 SOUTH DADELAND BLVD., PENTHOUSE ONE
MIAMI, FL 33156-2817
MICHAEL Y. CANNON, MANAGING DIRECTOR

8. INVESTORS RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, INC.
5730 S.W. 74 STREET, SUITE 100
SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143-5381
EDWARD N. PARKER, PRESIDENT

9. JAMES L. RILEY APPRAISAL COMPANY
7655 N.W. 50 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166-4701
JAMES L. RILEY, PRESIDENT (AM)

10. QUINLIVAN APPRAISAL, P.A.
5730 S.W. 74 STREET, SUITE 300
SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143
J. MARK QUINLIVAN, PRESIDENT

11. ROE MINOR REALTY CONSULTANTS
1131 S.E. 3 AVENUE
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33316-1109
CHARLES E. MINOR, PRESIDENT

12. SLACK, JOHNSTON & MAGENHEIMER, INC.
7300 NORTH KENDALL DRIVE, SUITE 520
MIAMI, FL 33156
ANDREW H. MAGENHEIMER, PRESIDENT

13. WARONKER & ROSEN, INC.
5730 S.W. 74^TH STREET, SUITE 200
SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143
LEE H. WARONKER, PRESIDENT

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $100,000
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $200,000
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $100,000

E-142 REPORT PURCHASES MADE WITHIN GUIDELINES OF BOARD RULE 6Gx13- 3C-1.10 – PURCHASE APPROVAL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the report of purchases made within guidelines of Board Rule 6Gx13- 3C-1.10 -- Purchase Approval.

E-143 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND C BORDERS-BYRD CPA, LLC, PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 072-FF10 – EXTERNAL INDEPENDENT AUDITING SERVICES OF THE EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AUTHORIZE the Superintendent of Schools, to negotiate and enter into a contractual services agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and C Borders-Byrd CPA, LLC, pursuant to Request For Proposals No. 072-FF10 – EXTERNAL INDEPENDENT AUDITING SERVICES OF THE EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES, to perform an audit of the records of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, relating to the Educational Facilities Impact Fees established by the Interlocal Agreement between Miami-Dade County and the Board, for the Office of Management and Compliance Audits, during the term of the proposal, effective July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2009, as follows:

1. C BORDERS-BYRD CPA, LLC
101 N.E. THIRD AVENUE, SUITE 1500
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33301
CYNTHIA BORDERS-BYRD, MANAGING MEMBER

E-144 AWARD BID NO. 105-EE01 – FURNITURE/OUTDOOR

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 105-EE01 – FURNITURE/OUTDOOR, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of outdoor furniture, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective May 10, 2006, through May 9, 2007, as follows:

1. HUNTER KNEPSHIELD COMPANY
P.O. BOX 499
LAGRANGE, KY 40031 ESTIMATE $725,565
OWNER: THOMAS M. KNEPSHIELD, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $725,565.

E-145 AWARD BID NO. 109-EE06 – PEST-CONTROL, EXTERMINATION AND REMOVAL SERVICE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 109-EE06 – PEST-CONTROL, EXTERMINATION AND REMOVAL SERVICE, to establish a contract, with pre-qualified vendors, to furnish all labor, supervision, equipment and materials necessary to perform pest control, extermination and removal service, for the Division of Safety and Emergency Management, during the term of the bid, effective May 10, 2006, through May 9, 2007, as follows:

1. A NATURAL PEST CONTROL
120 WASHINGTON AVENUE
HOMESTEAD, FL 33030
OWNER: REGINA G. REMICCI, PRESIDENT

2. BUG BUSTERS, INC.
14055 S.W. 142 AVENUE, SUITE 40
MIAMI, FL 33186
OWNER: LEON T. CARANGI, JR., PRESIDENT

3. MIRANDA EXTERMINATING
514 SOUTHERN BOULEVARD
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33405
OWNER: FEDERICO MIRANDA, PRESIDENT

4. TORO PEST MANAGEMENT
1460 N.W. 107 AVENUE, UNIT 1
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: JOSE PEREZ LINARES, PRESIDENT

5. THE STERITECH GROUP, INC.
2301 WEST SAMPLE ROAD, BUILDING 3, SUITE 6A
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33073
OWNER: JOHN K. WHITLEY, CHAIRMAN OF BOARD

6. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $150,000.

E-146 BALANCE AWARD BID NO. 114-EE05 – CARBONLESS AND SPECIALTY PAPER

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, BALANCE AWARD Bid No. 114-EE05 – CARBONLESS AND SPECIALTY PAPER, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of carbonless and specialty paper, for the Graphics and Materials Reproduction Department of Miami-Dade County Public Schools, during the term of the bid, effective May 10, 2006, through April 17, 2007, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. MAC PAPERS, INC.
P.O. BOX 172640
MIAMI, FL 33017-2640 ESTIMATE: $66,512.80
OWNER: SUTTON MCGEHEE, PRESIDENT

SECONDARY

2. GLOBAL ASSOCIATES COMPUTERS
2000 BANKS ROAD
MARGATE, FL 33063 ESTIMATE: $67,659.45
OWNER: DANNY OYEWALE, PRESIDENT (AM)

3. WINDTREE ENTERPRISES, INC.
4100 POWERLINE ROAD, SUITE Y3
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33077 ESTIMATE: $1,495.25
OWNER: LESLIE B. FRANKEL, PRESIDENT

4. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the budgeted amount of $69,154.70.

E-147 AWARD BID NO. 135-EE06 – PEST-CONTROL SUPPLIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 135-EE06 – PEST-CONTROL SUPPLIES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of pest-control supplies, for Stores and Mail Distribution, during the term of the bid, effective May 10, 2006, through May 9, 2007, as follows:

1. AFP INDUSTRIES, INC.
4436 S.W. 74 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33155 ESTIMATE: $3,076
OWNER: VIVIAN CASTELLANOS, PRESIDENT (HF)

2. SECO SUPPLIES, INC.
P.O. BOX 490983
KEY BISCAYNE, FL 33149 ESTIMATE: $90,328.60
OWNER: SYBIL J. PULVER, PRESIDENT (WF)

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the budgeted amount of $93,404.60.

E-148 REJECT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 011-FF04 – STUDENT SCHEDULER

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Request For Proposals No. 011-FF04 – STUDENT SCHEDULER.

E-149 AWARD BID NO. 048-FF07 – WALK-IN VAN, ALUMINUM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 048-FF07 – WALK-IN VAN, ALUMINUM, to purchase, at afirm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of aluminum, walk-in vans, for Stores and Mail Distribution, during the term of the bid, effective May 10, 2006, through the end of current year production, as follows:

1. FREIGHTLINER TRUCKS OF SOUTH FLORIDA
2840 CENTER PORT CIRCLE
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33064
OWNER: FREIGHTLINER MARKET DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $133,794.

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

F-1 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 05-356, MAYOR REALTY, INC. AND JOSE M. ALVAREZ, LOCATED AT 2712 – 2732 NW 56 STREET, PROVIDING FOR A MONETARY DONATION IN ADDITION TO EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES AS ALLOWED FOR UNDER THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a Declaration of Restrictions in connection with Application No. 05-356, Mayor Realty, Inc. and Jose M. Alvarez, located at 2712 – 2732 NW 56 Street, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $9,319.

F-2 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 05-338, VELASCO LTD. HOLDINGS, INC., LOCATED AT 9310 SW 94 AVENUE, PROVIDING FOR A MONETARY DONATION IN ADDITION TO EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES AS ALLOWED FOR UNDER THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a Declaration of Restrictions in connection with Miami-Dade County Application No. 05-338, Velasco Ltd Holdings, Inc., located at 9310 SW 94 Avenue, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $9,139.

F-3 RENEWAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH SELIG PARKING, INC., D/B/A AAA PARKING, FOR THE USE OF THE PARKING FACILITY AT COCONUT GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 3351 MATILDA STREET, COCONUT GROVE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the renewal of the lease agreement with Selig Parking, Inc., d/b/a AAA Parking, for use of the parking facility located at Coconut Grove Elementary School, at an annual rental rate of $20,160. The term of the renewal option period will commence July 1, 2006, and will end June 30, 2007. All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement will remain unchanged.

F-4 RENEWAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST FOR A PARKING LOT FOR MIAMI PALMETTO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 7460 SW 118 STREET, PINECREST

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the renewal of the lease agreement with the Village of Pinecrest, for 166 parking spaces for Miami Palmetto Senior High School, at an annual rental amount of $91,657.80. The term of the renewal option period will commence January 7, 2007, and will end January 6, 2008. All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement will remain unchanged.

F-5 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A GRANT OF EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY, FOR STATE SCHOOL “Y-1”, (RELIEF FOR JACK D. GORDON AND DR. GILBERT L. PORTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS) LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF SW 144 STREET AND SW 160 AVENUE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute a Grant of Easement Agreement with Florida Power and Light Company for State School “Y-1” (Relief for Jack D. Gordon and Dr. Gilbert L. Porter Elementary Schools), as described in the agenda item.

F-6 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND EXECUTE A JOINT USE AGREEMENT FOR RECREATIONAL FACILITIES AT RUBEN DARIO PARK, RUBEN DARIO MIDDLE SCHOOL AND E.W.F. STIRRUP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations with Miami-Dade County and execute a Joint Use Agreement for use of recreational facilities at Ruben Dario Park, Ruben Dario Middle School and E.W.F. Stirrup Elementary School, including the donation to Miami-Dade County of one Board-owned portable classroom bearing portable number 69-016, and under substantially the other terms and conditions noted in the agenda item.

F-7 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE A PARKING AGREEMENT WITH THE MIAMI PARKING AUTHORITY, FOR USE OF BOARD-OWNED PARKING FACILITIES AT THE SCHOOL BOARD ADMINISTRATION COMPLEX, TO SERVE THE MIAMI PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute a Parking Agreement with the Miami Parking Authority, for use of Board-owned parking facilities at the School Board AdministrationComplex, to serve the Miami Performing Arts Center, substantially in conformance with the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item.

F-8 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM F-8 APPROVAL OF AN EXCEPTION TO THE STANDARD SITE SIZE FOR STATE SCHOOL “WWW” (MIAMI SPRINGS SENIOR RELIEF)

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

1. approve the exception to the standard site size for State School “WWW” as described in the agenda item; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to submit to the State of Florida Department of Education the Board-approved site exception.

F-9 AUTHORIZE THE DONATION OF SIX BOARD-OWNED PORTABLE CLASSROOMS TO BARRY UNIVERSITY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the donation of six Board-owned portable classrooms, located on the Barry University campus and bearing portable numbers 46-0046, 46-0047, 46-0048, 46-0049, 46-0050 and 46-0051, to Barry University. The six portable classrooms are being donated and accepted by Barry University in “as-is” condition.

F-10 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST FOR THE USE OF PLAYFIELD AND PARKING LOTS AT THE PALMETTO MIDDLE SCHOOL/PALMETTO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CAMPUS, LOCATED AT SW 74 AVENUE AND SW 128 STREET, TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF RESTROOM FACILITIES (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute an amendment to the lease agreement with the Village of Pinecrest for the use of playfield and parking lots at the Palmetto Middle School/Palmetto Elementary School campus, located at SW 74 Avenue and SW 128 Street, to allow construction of restroom facilities, and in conformance with the other terms and conditions noted in the agenda item. The Village will contribute $100,000 towards the total project cost, with the Board to fund the estimated additional project cost of approximately $5,590.

F-11 RENEWAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF HIALEAH, FOR THE USE OF BRIGHT PARK FOR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR FLAMINGO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 760 EAST 35 STREET, HIALEAH, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the renewal of the lease agreement with the City of Hialeah, for the use of Bright Park for recreational activities for Flamingo Elementary School, at an annual rental rate of $1.00. The term of the renewal option period will commence August 26, 2006 and end August 25, 2011. All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement will remain unchanged.

F-12 AUTHORIZE THE RENEWAL OF THE AGREEMENT WITH CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF MIAMI, INC., FOR CLASSROOM SPACE FOR THE D.A. DORSEY EDUCATIONAL CENTER, LOCATED AT 130 NE 62 STREET

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the renewal of the lease agreement with Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Miami, Inc., for classroom space for the D.A. Dorsey Educational Center, to increase the size of the leased area to 6,125 square feet, and renew the lease agreement at an annual rental rate not to exceed $42,336. The term of the renewal option period will commence October 1, 2006 and will end September 30, 2011. All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement will remain unchanged.

F-20 AUTHORITY TO AMEND THE CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION BUDGET

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

1. adjust the capital budget in the amount of $8,424,495; and

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

F-21 AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER FACILITIES TO SERVICE THE STATE SCHOOL A-1 SCHOOL SITE (RELIEF FOR CHAPMAN, NARANJA AND REDLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS), PROJECT NO. A01125

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 and wastewater services for planned improvements at the State School A-1 School site (Relief for Chapman, Naranja and Redland Elementary), Project No. A01125, at an approximate cost of $444,000, which is included in the construction contract.

F-22 AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER FACILITIES TO SERVICE THE STATE SCHOOL PP-1 SCHOOL SITE (RELIEF FOR NORLAND AND PARKWAY MIDDLE SCHOOLS), PROJECT NO. A01026

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 and wastewater services for planned improvements at the State School PP-1 School site (Relief for Norland and Parkway Middle Schools), Project No. A01026, at an approximate cost of $500,000, 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 AND WASTEWATER FACILITIES TO SERVICE THE STATE SCHOOL U-1 SCHOOL SITE (RELIEF FOR JOELLA GOOD, CHARLES D. WYCHE AND PALM SPRINGS NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS), PROJECT NO. A0820

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 and wastewater services for planned improvements at the State School U-1 School site (Relief for Joella C. Good, Charles D. Wyche and Palm Springs North Elementary Schools), Project No. A0820, at an approximate cost of $407,000, 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 AND WASTEWATER FACILITIES TO SERVICE THE STATE SCHOOL UU-1 SCHOOL SITE (RELIEF FOR PAUL BELL, W.R. THOMAS AND HOWARD DOOLIN MIDDLE SCHOOLS), PROJECT NO. A01020

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 and wastewater services for planned improvements at the State School UU-1 School site (Relief for Paul Bell, W. R. Thomas and Howard Doolin Middle Schools), Project No. A01020, at an approximate cost of $513,000, which is included in the construction contract.

F-25 COMMISSIONING OF STOBS BROS. CONSTRUCTION CO., AS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM FOR DEFERRED MAINTENANCE PACKAGE #20, GENERAL REPAIRS AND REHABILITATION AT NORLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. A01098; AND NORLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL PROJECT NO. 00259300

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of Stobs Bros. Construction Co., as Construction Management at-Risk firm for Deferred Maintenance Package #20, General Repairs and Rehabilitation at Norland Elementary School, Project No. A01098; and Norland Middle School, Project No. 00259300 under the following considerations:

1. a total lump sum fee of $92,500 for pre-construction services:

Norland Elementary $ 39,631
Norland Middle $ 52,869

2. the Project Scope and the Terms and Conditions, items 1 through 7, as set forth in the body of the agenda item.

F-26 AUTHORIZATION TO EXERCISE THE THIRD-YEAR OPTION OF THE FOUR-YEAR AGREEMENTS WITH STOBS BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION CO., KALEX CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT, INC., VEITIA PADRON INCORPORATED AND JASCO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS WITH CONSTRUCTION VALUES UP TO $1 MILLION EACH UNDER THE SAME TERMS AND CONDITIONS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to exercise the third-year option of the four-year agreements with Stobs Brothers Construction Co., Kalex Construction & Development, Inc., Veitia Padron Incorporated and Jasco Construction Company, Inc., for Construction Management at-risk miscellaneous projects with construction values up to $1 million each under the same terms and conditions.

F-27 COMMISSIONING OF SKANSKA USA BUILDING, INC., AS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM FOR PHASES II, III & IV OF THE NEW ADDITIONS, REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS PROJECT AT MIAMI CENTRAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. A01013

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of Skanska USA Building, Inc., as Construction Management (CM) at-Risk firm for Phases II, III and IV of the New Additions, Remodeling and Renovations Project at Miami Central Senior High School – Project No. A01013, for the following consideration:

1. a total lump sum fee of $245,000 for pre-construction services; and

2. the Project Scope and the Terms and Conditions, items 1 through 7, as set forth in the agenda item.

F-28 COMMISSIONING OF SUFFOLK CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., AS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM FOR NEW STATE SCHOOL “E-1” (TO RELIEVE NORTH MIAMI, BISCAYNE GARDENS, AND OAK GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS, AND TO REPLACE NORTH MIAMI MIDDLE SCHOOL), A RE-USE OF THE K-8 PROTOTYPE, PROJECT NO. 00253000

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of Suffolk Construction Company as Construction Management at-Risk firm for the State School “E-1” (to relieve North Miami, Biscayne Gardens and Oak Grove elementary schools, and to replace North Miami Middle School), a re-use of the K-8 Prototype, Project No. 00253000, for the following considerations:

1. A total lump sum fee of $250,000 for pre-construction services;

2. The project scope and the Terms and Conditions, items 1 through 7, as set forth in the agenda item; and

3. advance project from 2006-2007 and transfer funds in the amount of $250,000 from program 2801 to 2843.

F-29 COMMISSIONING OF KVH ARCHITECTS, P.A. AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD FOR DEFERRED MAINTENANCE PACKAGE #11, RENOVATIONS, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS AT THENA CROWDER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. 00261800, MORNINGSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. 00261500, AND TOUSSAINT L’OUVERTURE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. 00266500

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission KVH Architects, P.A. as Architect/Engineer of Record for Deferred Maintenance Package #11, Renovations, Maintenance and Repairs at Thena Crowder Elementary School, Project No. 00261800, Morningside Elementary School, Project No. 00261500 and Toussaint L’Ouverture Elementary School, Project No. 00266500, as follows:

1. A total lump sum Basic Services fee of $264,990 for A/E Basic Services:

Thena Crowder Elementary $48,000
Morningside Elementary $93,200
oussaint L’Ouverture Elementary $123,790

2. the Project Scope and all the Terms and Conditions as set forth in the agenda item.

F-30 COMMISSIONING OF LAURA M. PEREZ & ASSOCIATES AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD FOR DEFERRED MAINTENANCE PACKAGE #3, REMEDIATION RENOVATIONS AT HIALEAH MIDDLE / AMELIA EARHART ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS, PART 2, PROJECT NO. A01095

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Laura M. Perez & Associates as Architect/Engineer of Record for Deferred Maintenance Package #3, Remediation Renovations at Hialeah Middle/Amelia Earhart Elementary Schools, Part 2, Project No. A01095, as follows:

1. a lump sum Basic Services fee of $601,468; and

2. the Project Scope and all the Terms and Conditions as set forth in the body of the agenda item.

F-31 AUTHORIZATION TO EXERCISE THE THIRD-YEAR OPTION OF THE FOUR-YEAR AGREEMENTS WITH BAY TO BAY BALANCING, INC., EARL HAGOOD, INC., AND PRO-AIR COMPANY, INC., AS HVAC TEST & BALANCE CONSULTANTS UNDER THE SAME TERMS AND CONDITIONS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent, or his designee, to exercise the third-year option of the four-year agreements with Bay to Bay Balancing, Inc., Earl Hagood, Inc., and Pro-Air Company, Inc., as HVAC Test & Balance Consultants under the same terms and conditions with a 4.68% CPI increase adjustment to the negotiated schedule of fees (for services on new and existing facilities) and hourly rates for consultation and troubleshooting.

F-32 REPLACEMENT OF DESIGNATED SPECIALIST - ARCHITECTURE IN THE AGREEMENTS WITH AVART, INC. AS PROJECT ARCHITECT/ENGINEERS FOR DEFERRED MAINTENANCE PACKAGE #19, RENOVATIONS, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS AT SUNSET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. 00261700 AND DEFERRED MAINTENANCE PACKAGE #9, GENERAL REPAIRS AND REHABILITATION AT MIAMI PALMETTO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. 00264300

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the replacement of the Designated Specialist - Architecture, in the agreements with Avart, Inc. as Project Architect/Engineers for Deferred Maintenance Package #19, Renovations, Maintenance and Repairs at Sunset Elementary School, Project No. 00261700 and Deferred Maintenance Package #9, General Repairs and Rehabilitation at Miami Palmetto Senior High School, Project No. 00264300, as follows:

1. replacement of Landera Associates, P.A., with the firm’s in-house registered staff to perform architectural services;

2. replacement of the firm’s principals as set forth in the agenda item; and

3. provide written notification of this action to the firm.

F-33 COMMISSIONING OF PAVARINI CONSTRUCTION CO. (SE), INC., AS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM FOR NEW STATE SCHOOL “QQQ-1”(TO RELIEVE DR. MICHAEL M. KROP AND NORTH MIAMI BEACH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS), LOCATED AT 2555 NE 151 STREET, NORTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, PROJECT NO. 00254800

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of Pavarini Construction Co. (SE), Inc. as Construction Management at-Risk firm for State School “QQQ-1” (to relieve Dr. Michael M. Krop and North Miami Beach Senior High Schools), located at 2555 NE 151 Street, North Miami, Florida, Project No. 00254800 for the following considerations:

1. a total lump sum fee of $240,000 for pre-construction services; and

2. the project scope and the Terms and Conditions, as set forth in the body of the agenda item.

F-34 REPLACEMENT OF DESIGNATED SPECIALIST - STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS IN THE AGREEMENT WITH SBLM ARCHITECTS, P.A., AS PROJECT ARCHITECT/ENGINEERS FOR DEFERRED MAINTENANCE PACKAGE #14, GENERAL REPAIRS AND REHABILITATION AT MIAMI SUNSET SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. 00264500

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the replacement of Designated Specialist – Structural Engineers, Desimone Consulting Engineers, PLLC, with Bliss & Nyitray, Inc. to perform structural engineering services for Deferred Maintenance Package #14, General Repairs and Rehabilitation at Miami Sunset Senior High, Project No. 00264500 and authorize the Superintendent to provide written notification of this action to the Project Architect/Engineers, SBLM Architects, P.A.

F-35 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
PIRTLE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
PROJECT NO. A0798
NEW K-8 CENTER PROTOTYPE
STATE SCHOOL “D”
(RELIEF FOR VIRGINIA A. BOONE/HIGHLAND OAKS ELEMENTARY, MADIE IVES ELEMENTARY & HIGHLAND OAKS MIDDLE SCHOOLS)
NE 211 STREET & 26 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

PROJECT NO. A01031
NEW K-8 CENTER PROTOTYPE
STATE SCHOOL “CC-1”
(RELIEF FOR PINE VILLA ELEMENTARY, REDLAND ELEMENTARY, NARANJA ELEMENTARY, REDLAND MIDDLE & MAYS MIDDLE SCHOOLS)
SW 124 AVENUE & 242 STREET, PALM GLADES, FLORIDA

PROJECT NO. A01089
NEW K-8 CENTER PROTOTYPE
STATE SCHOOL “DD-1”
(RELIEF FOR IRVING & BEATRICE PESKOE ELEMENTARY, LEISURE CITY K-8 CENTER & W. CHAPMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS)
SW 280 STREET & 150 AVENUE, MANDARIN LAKES, FLORIDA (revised)

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

a) approve the GMP for Pirtle Construction Company, New K-8 Center Prototype Projects, Project No. A0798, State School “D”, Project No. A01031, State School “CC-1” and Project No. A01089, State School “DD-1” in the total combined amount of $100,852,089 which includes a contingency in the amount of $2,878,942; and

b) execute the contract with the effective date after July 1, 2006.

F-40 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
JASCO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.
PROJECT NO. A0815
RENOVATIONS AND REMODELING
MIAMI LAKES EDUCATIONAL CENTER
5780 NW 158 STREET, MIAMI LAKES, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the GMP for Jasco Construction Company, Inc., Project No. A0815, Renovations and Remodeling, Miami Lakes Educational Center in the total amount of $5,949,807 which includes building cost, site cost and a contingency in the amount of $283,324.

F-41 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. 00137900
MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION 24-PK
NORTH MIAMI BEACH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
1247 NE 167 STREET, NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order, Change Order No. 1 on Project No. 00137900, Modular Classroom Addition 24-PK, North Miami Beach Senior High School, for a credit of $168,338.

F-42 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. A0698CM
REMODELING/RENOVATIONS
BOOKER T. WASHINGTON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
1200 NW 6 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order, Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A0698CM, Remodeling/Renovations, Booker T. Washington Senior High School, for a credit of $18,431.

F-43 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A0854
DESIGN-BUILD FOR A NEW ADDITION
SOUTHWEST MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
8855 SW 50 TERRACE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A0854, Design-Build For a New Addition, Southwest Miami Senior High School for an additional cost of $3,904 and approve a time extension of 24 days.

F-44 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A0855
DESIGN-BUILD FOR A NEW ADDITION
MIAMI KILLIAN SENIOR HIGH
10655 SW 97 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A0855, Design-Build for a New Addition, Miami Killian Senior High, for an additional cost of $8,376 and approve a time extension of 24 days.

F-45 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A0833
AUDITORIUM/CLASSROOM RENOVATIONS
HENRY H. FILER MIDDLE SCHOOL
531 WEST 29 STREET, HIALEAH, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A0833, Auditorium/Classroom Renovations, Henry H. Filer Middle School ,for an additional cost of $42,477 and a time extension of 22 days.

F-46 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 3
PROJECT NO. A0806
PROTOTYPE PRIMARY LEARNING CENTER (PLC) "H-1" AT AUBURNDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
3255 SW 6 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order, Change Order No. 3 on Project No. A0806, Prototype Primary Learning Center "H-1" at Auburndale Elementary School, an additional cost of $42,625 and approve a time extension of 46 days.

F-47 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. AK0043
ADDITIONS, RENOVATIONS AND REMODELING
MERRICK EDUCATIONAL CENTER
39 ZAMORA AVENUE, CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 1 on Project No. AK0043, Additions, Renovations and Remodeling, Merrick Educational Center, for an additional cost of $44,503 and approve a time extension of 12 days.

F-48 CHANGE ORDER NO. 3
PROJECT NO. A0744
DESIGN-BUILD - STATE SCHOOL "FFF"
RONALD W. REAGAN/DORAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
8600 NW 107 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 3 on Project No. A0744, Design-Build - State School "FFF", Ronald W. Reagan/Doral Senior High School, for an additional cost of $49,038.

F-49 CHANGE ORDER NO. 6
PROJECT NO. A0793
NEW CONSTRUCTION – RENOVATION
GEORGE T. BAKER AVIATION
3275 NW 42 AVENUE, MIAMI SPRINGS, FLORIDA (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 6 on Project No. A0793, New Construction - Renovation, George T. Baker Aviation, for an additional cost of $97,901.

F-60 AWARD BID NO. 080-EE09 – RESTROOM PANELS (PARTITIONS): INSTALL, REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 080-EE09 – RESTROOM PANELS (PARTITIONS): INSTALL, REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, to furnish all labor, supervision, equipment and materials, and items incidental to the supply, installation, replacement and repair of restroom partitions, for Miami-Dade County Public Schools facilities, for Maintenance Operations, during the term of the bid, effective May 10, 2006, through May 9, 2007, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. AMPCO PRODUCTS, INC.
11400 N.W. 36 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33167-2907 ESTIMATE $906,807
OWNER: STANLEY KRIEGER, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

2. COMTEC/CAPITOL PARTITION INDUSTRIES
801 COREY STREET
MOOSIC, PA 18507 ESTIMATE $1,064,105.63
OWNER: AEA INVESTORS, SHIV DALVIE, PARTNERS

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $1,064,105.63.

F-61 AWARD BID NO. 008-FF06 – HVAC: REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, SUPPLY AND/OR INSTALLATION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 008-FF06 – HVAC: REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, SUPPLY AND/OR INSTALLATION, is to establish a contract, with qualified vendors, to furnish all necessary labor, supervision, equipment and materials necessary to perform work as defined in the bid specification, at various Miami-Dade County Public Schools facilities, during the term of the bid, effective May 10, 2006, through May 9, 2007, as follows:

1. A & M MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS, INC.
7495 N.W. 7 STREET, #1
MIAMI, FL 33126
OWNER: MIGUEL RODRIQUEZ, PRESIDENT (HF)

2. COLTEC ENGINEERING, INC.
12169 S.W. 131 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33186
OWNER: LORENZO FERNANDEZ, PRESIDENT

3. FLORIDA STATE MECHANICAL AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION, INC.
1108 N.W. 102 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33150
OWNER: ANDRES CASTILLO, PRESIDENT

4. FXP CORPORATION
2897 S.W. 69 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: FRANCISCO X. PEREZ, PRESIDENT (HM)

5. HILL YORK SERVICE CORPORATION
10750 N.W. 6 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33168
OWNER: ROBERT S. LAFFERTY
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD

6. JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC.
3300 CORPORATE AVENUE, SUITE 100
WESTON, FL 33331
OWNER: JOHN BARTH, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

7. MCQUAY INTERNATIONAL
D.B.A. MCQUAY SERVICE
3540 WEST PROSPECT ROAD, SUITE 201
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33309
OWNER: HO NYUK CHOY, C.E.O.

8. PYKE MECHANICAL, INC.
9401 NORTHWEST 106 STREET, SUITE 109
MIAMI, FL 33178
OWNER: WILLARD PYKE, PRESIDENT

9. SIEMENS BUILDING TECHNOLOGIES
10111 BUSINESS DRIVE
MIRAMAR, FL 33025
OWNER: DARYL DULANEY, C.E.O./DIRECTOR

10. TEMPTROL AIR CONDITIONING, INC.
4215 S.W. 72 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33155-4510
OWNER: RAY LOPEZ, PRESIDENT (HM)

11. THE DCI – GCS SYSTEMS GROUP
730 EAST PROSPECT ROAD
OAKLAND PARK, FL 33334
OWNER: RUDOLFO GOMEZ, PRESIDENT

12. TROPIC AIR CONDITIONING
3000 N.W. 77 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33122
OWNER: GERARD M. FERNANDEZ, PRESIDENT

13. WEATHERTROL
7250 N.E. 4 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33138
OWNER: ISIDRO C. BORJA, PRESIDENT (HM)

14. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $4,000,000.

F-70 PREQUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION

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

1. renew the prequalification certificates for contractors as indicated in the agenda item; and

2. approve the increases in Betancourt Castellon Associates, Inc., Skanska USA Building, Inc. and Thornton Construction Co., Inc.’s prequalification limits.

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

G-1 EMPLOYEE’S REQUEST FOR AN EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE EXCEPTIONS TO RECOMMENDED ORDER THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. JOAN E. WILLAMS, - DOAH CASE NO. 05-1802

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, grant the Respondent a 23-calendar-day extension of time, up to and including June 2, 2006, to file exceptions to the Administrative Law Judge’s Recommended Order issued in The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Joan E. Williams, DOAH Case No. 05-1802.

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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