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School Board of Miami-Dade County Public Schools
MEETING AGENDA

July 12, 2006

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

OFFICIAL AGENDA

JULY 12, 2006 REGULAR BOARD MEETING 1:00 P.M.
REGULAR PUBLIC HEARING

PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK TO AN AGENDA ITEM listed for this meeting and/or the REGULAR PUBLIC HEARING, to be heard immediately following the conclusion of the regular agenda, but no later than approximately 6:30 P.M., should submit a written request to the Superintendent of Schools, 1450 N.E. Second Avenue, Room 158, Miami, Florida 33132, NO LATER THAN 4:30 P.M., MONDAY, JULY 10, 2006.

Citizens who wish to speak on matters not on the agenda, or on agenda items that appear on the consent agenda, will be heard at the public hearing held at approximately 6:30 p.m. during the regularly scheduled Board meeting.

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

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

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

1:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION

SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS

STUDENT RECOGNITIONS:

- Princeton Prize for Racial Relations

- National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship, Young Entrepreneur of the Year

- Disney Teacher Awards

SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOGNITION:

- 2006 Valedictorians and Salutatorians

BOARD MEMBER RESOLUTIONS

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: June 6, 8, 20, 22 and 27, 2006

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: June 14, 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

  • Board Meeting Structure – Future Consideration
  • Report on the U. S. Educator’s Delegation to China
  • Report on the 2006 Harvard Institute for School Leadership
  • Update on the Professional Development Initiative Summer HEAT 2006
  • Hurricane Curriculum Presentation
  • Status Report on the Inspector General Search

A-2 FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL PLAN FOR FISCAL YEARS 2006-2010

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and approve the Five-Year Capital Plan for Fiscal Years 2006-2010.

A-3 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD RECEIVE THE KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT PRESENTATION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the Knowledge Management presentation.

B. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

B-1 NEW BUSINESS: BOARD MEMBERS

B-2 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DISCUSS AND AGREE UPON THE EVALUATION OF THE SUPERINTENDENT’S PERFORMANCE FOR 2005-2006 AS MEASURED BY THE EVALUATION INSTRUMENT ADOPTED AT THE AUGUST 17, 2005 SCHOOL BOARD MEETING AND AWARD THE SUPERINTENDENT A PERFORMANCE-BASED BONUS AS REQUIRED BY THE TERMS OF HIS EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. AGUSTIN J. BARRERA, CHAIR: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1. discuss and agree upon the evaluation of the Superintendent’s performance for 2005-2006 as measured by the evaluation instrument adopted at the August 17, 2005 School Board meeting; and

2. award the Superintendent a performance-based bonus as required by the terms of his employment agreement.

B-3 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 06-45 RECOGNIZING LUCY MARGOLIS 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. 06-45 recognizing Lucy Margolis for her commitment and dedication to Miami-Dade County Public Schools and public education.

B-4 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 06-44 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, CONGRATULATING THE MIAMI HEAT ON THEIR FIRST NBA CHAMPIONSHIP (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 06-44 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, congratulating the Miami Heat for its first NBA Championship and thanking the team for its longstanding commitment to the students of Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

B-5 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 06-46 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING EUPHORIA WATER, OFFICIAL BOTTLED WATER OF THE MIAMI HEAT, AND THEIR WORK WITH DADE COUNTY COUNCIL PTA/PTSA

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 06-46 recognizing Euphoria Water, official bottled water of the Miami Heat, and their work with the Dade County Council PTA/PTSA.

B-8 REPORT ON INITIAL MEETING OF THE TASK FORCE ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND COMPENSATION TRUST (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. EVELYN LANGLIEB GREER: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to prepare and issue a Request for Proposals to secure the services of a consultant as follows:

B-9 STUDENT LITERACY ACTIVITIES FOR HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH (replacement)

RECOMMENDED:: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent of Schools and/or designee to implement the student literacy activity (as outlined above) "Hispanics in the USA: Making History: A Literacy Contest for use during Hispanic Heritage Month (October 2006).

B-10 EXPLORE THE FEASIBILITY OF IMPLEMENTING A PILOT PROGRAM FOR ONLINE PAYMENT SYSTEM FOR PARENTS TO USE TO PAY FOR STUDENT MEALS AND OTHER FEES

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE-CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to explore the feasibility of implementing a pilot online payment system for parents to use to pay for student meals and submit findings and any recommendations at the September 13, 2006 meeting.

B-11 GREATER MIAMI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FUTURE EXECUTIVES PROGRAM (revised 2)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. FRANK J. BOLAÑOS: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, partner with the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce and direct the Superintendent and staff to collaborate in the design of student opportunities that will incorporate the GMCC Future Executives Program within our secondary school reform plans and report on plans by the September 13th School Board meeting.

B-12 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 06-48 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING COMMUNITY BLOOD CENTERS OF SOUTH FLORIDA (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. FRANK J. BOLAÑOS: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 06-48, recognizing Community Blood Centers of South Florida.

B-13 POLITICAL ACTIVITY OF STAFF

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. FRANK J. BOLAÑOS: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, remind the Superintendent, Executive Staff, UTD and all employees of existing board rules that promote high ethical standards and prohibit improper political activity and campaign solicitation and ask that they govern themselves accordingly.

B-14 DISCUSS EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIPS (revised replacement)

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

C-9 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIFTH AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THEODORE R. AND THELMA A. GIBSON CHARTER SCHOOL, INC., ON BEHALF OF THEODORE R. AND THELMA A. GIBSON CHARTER SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, grant approval of the fifth amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with Theodore R. and Thelma A. Gibson Charter School, Inc., on behalf of Theodore R. and Thelma A. Gibson Charter School to operate a campus at space at the Mater Academy East Charter School located at 450 SW 4 Street, Miami, Florida 33130, commencing with the 2006-2007 school year and until such a time as its permanent facility at 3629 Grand Avenue, Miami, Florida 33133 is ready for occupancy.

C-10 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH ADVANTAGE ACADEMY OF MIAMI, INC.,ON BEHALF OF DR. JOSEPH COATS GRACE COMMUNITY ADVANTAGE ACADEMY

RECOMMENDED: Recognizing that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, has previously approved the charter school application, it is recommended that the Board grant approval of the charter school contractual agreement with Advantage Academy of Miami, Inc., on behalf of Dr. Joseph Coats Grace Community Advantage Academy for a term of five years, commencing with the 2007-2008 school year and throughout the term of the contract which expires on June 30, 2012, and concludes in the 2011-2012 school year.

C-11 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH ADVANTAGE ACADEMY OF MIAMI, INC.,ON BEHALF OF SUMMERVILLE ADVANTAGE ACADEMY

RECOMMENDED: Recognizing that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, has previously approved the charter school application, it is recommended that the Board grant approval of the charter school contractual agreement with Advantage Academy of Miami, Inc., on behalf of Summerville Advantage Academy for a term of five years, commencing with the 2007-2008 school year and throughout the term of the contract which expires on June 30, 2012, and concludes in the 2011-2012 school year.

C-12 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE EXCEL ACADEMY, INC.,ON BEHALF OF EXCEL ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL, NORTH

RECOMMENDED: Recognizing that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, has previously approved the charter school application, it is recommended that the Board grant approval of the charter school contractual agreement with The Excel Academy, Inc., on behalf of EXcel Academy Charter School, North, for a term of five years, commencing with the 2007-2008 school year and throughout the term of the contract which expires on June 30, 2012, and concludes in the 2011-2012 school year.

C-13 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH RIVER CITIES COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL, INC., ON BEHALF OF RIVER CITIES COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: Recognizing that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, has previously approved the charter school application, it is recommended that the Board grant approval of the charter school contractual agreement with River Cities Community Charter School, Inc., on behalf of River Cities Community Charter School for a term of ten years, commencing with the 2007-2008 school year and throughout the term of the contract which expires on June 30, 2017, and concludes in the 2016-2017 school year.

C-14 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH CHARTER ON THE BEACH MIDDLE SCHOOL, INC., ON BEHALF OF CHARTER ON THE BEACH MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, grant approval of the third amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with Charter on the Beach Middle School, Inc., on behalf of Charter on the Beach Middle School to open the school at a facility located at 7141 Indian Creek Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33141, commencing with the 2006-2007 school year and continuing throughout the term of the contract which ends on June 30, 2015, and concludes in the 2014-2015 school year.

C-15 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE CHARTER SCHOOL AUTHORITY ON BEHALF OF DOCTORS CHARTER SCHOOL OF MIAMI SHORES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, grant approval of the third amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with Miami Shores Village Charter School Authority on behalf of Doctors Charter School of Miami Shores to adopt its own Code of Student Conduct, revised May 2006, to be used in conjunction with the Miami-Dade County Public Schools Code of Student Conduct, a Student/Parent Handbook, and a Parent Contract, commencing with the 2006-2007 school year and throughout the term of the contract, which expires on June 30, 2020, and concludes in the 2019-2020 school year.

C-16 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MATER ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF MATER ACADEMY LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, grant approval of the first amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with Mater Academy, Inc., on behalf of Mater Academy Lakes Elementary School to defer the opening of the school for one year until the 2007-2008 school year.

C-17 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL TO RELOCATE STUDENTS AT MATER ACADEMY LAKES MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, grant approval of the temporary relocation of Mater Academy Lakes Middle School to 9010 NW 178 Lane, Miami Gardens, Florida 33018, commencing with the 2006-2007 school year.

C-18 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL TO RELOCATE STUDENTS AT MATER ACADEMY LAKES HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, grant approval of the temporary relocation of Mater Academy Lakes High School to 9010 NW 178 Lane, Miami Gardens, Florida 33018, commencing with the 2006-2007 school year.

C-19 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM C-19 - REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH SANDOR WIENER SCHOOL OF OPPORTUNITY, INC., ON BEHALF OF SANDOR WIENER SCHOOL OF OPPORTUNITY, SOUTH

C-20 RECOMMENDATION REGARDING JAMES E. SCOTT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC. (JESCA) (revised replacement)

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

1. TERMINATE Contract No. 114-CC10 - APPLICANT - OUTSIDE AGENCIES QUALIFIED TO OPERATE ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS FOR M-DCPS AT-RISK STUDENTS, effective July 21, 2006; and

2. Require that James E. Scott Community Association, Inc. (JESCA), lose eligibility to transact new business with the Board for a period of fourteen (14) months, pursuant to Board Rule 6Gx13- 3C-1.08 - Performance and Payment Security, Declining a Bid Award, and Bonding Company Qualifications, effective July 21, 2006.

C-31 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH MIAMI DADE COLLEGE (MDC) TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED SERVICES FOR THE TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN (TSIC) MENTORING SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM AND TO ACCEPT FUNDS TO PROVIDE A FULL-TIME CURRICULUM SUPPORT SPECIALIST

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

1. enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), from July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2007, with Miami Dade College (MDC) to provide designated services for the Take Stock in Children (TSIC) Mentoring Scholarship Program;

2. accept funds not to exceed $42,000; and

3. allocate one Curriculum Support Specialist for the purpose of providing support services to students in the program.

C-32 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH SHERATON MIAMI MART HOTEL FOR THE 2006-2007 NEW TEACHER ORIENTATION COMMUNITY WELCOME VENDOR FAIR AND LUNCHEON

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with Sheraton Miami Mart Hotel for the 2006-2007 New Teacher Orientation Community Welcome Vendor Fair and Luncheon on August 3, 2006, in an amount not to exceed $45,000.

C-40 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO IMPLEMENT THE SAFE-ONLINE SURFING CHALLENGE (FBI-SOS) PROGRAM INTO THE CURRICULUM FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES SIX AND SEVEN

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to mandate the implementation of the Safe-Online Surfing Challenge (FBI-SOS) Program into the curriculum for students in grades six and seven.

There is no cost to implement these programs.

C-41 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM C-41 - REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECEIVE A REPORT ON THE STATUS OF DISTRICT SCIENCE, MATHEMATICS, AND ENGINEERING COMPETITIONS

C-43 REPORT - STUDENT VOTER REGISTRATION FOR 2005-2006

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the 2005-2006 Student Voter Registration Report.

C-71 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE ELECTROLUX CORPORATION TO MAINTAIN A CUSTOMER SERVICE COOPERATIVE TRAINING PROGRAM AT MIAMI LAKES EDUCATIONAL CENTER, EFFECTIVE JULY 17, 2006, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2007

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with Electrolux Corporation, to maintain a customer service cooperative training program at Miami Lakes Educational Center, effective July 17, 2006, through June 30, 2007.

No additional funds will be required to implement this program.

C-72 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE THE 2006-2007 WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION PROGRAM FEE SCHEDULE

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

1. approve the 2006-2007 Workforce Development Education Program fee schedule; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to calculate and implement the 2006-2007 Workforce Development Education fee.

No local funds are required.

C-73 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-COUNTY/OUT-OF-STATE TRIPS FOR THE 2006-2007 SCHOOL YEAR

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the attached list of out-of-county/out-of-state trips for the 2006-2007 school year for use in conjunction with School Board Rule 6Gx13- 6A-1.22, Field Trips.

C-80 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND (NCLB) ACT OF 2001, TITLE V, PART A, INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS

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

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act of 2001, Title V, Part A, Innovative Programs in the approximate amount of $660,276, for the grant period of July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2007;

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

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-81 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT OF 2001, TITLE III: SUPPLEMENTARY INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS

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 No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, Title III: Supplementary Instructional Support for English Language Learners, in the approximate amount of $8,425,897, for the grant period July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2007;

2. redirect appropriations in the approximate amount of $36,575, from the ESOL non-salary budget to fund thirty percent (30%) of the project director’s salary. The appropriation for this item is included in the General Fund of the 2006-2007 Tentative Adopted Budget;

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

4. 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

5. 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-82 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE 2005-2006 TITLE I SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVE THROUGH THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT OF 2001

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

1. accept the grant award from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the 2005-06 Title I School Improvement Initiative, in the estimated amount of $8,195,130, through the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, Public Law 107-110, for the grant period of June 14, 2006, through June 30, 2007;

2. extend these programs 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-83 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE ROYAL CARIBBEAN, CELEBRITY CRUISES OCEAN FUND, FOR FUNDING THE WEATHER ON WHEELS (WOW) PROGRAM

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

1. accept a grant award from the Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises Ocean Fund, for funding the Weather on Wheels (WOW) Program in the amount of $30,000, for the grant period of June 1, 2006, through June 31, 2007;

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-84 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING THE TO REACH ULTIMATE SUCCESS TOGETHER (TRUST) PROGRAM UNDER THE SAFE AND DRUG-FREE SCHOOLS PROGRAM

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

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding the To Reach Ultimate Success Together (TRUST) Program under the Safe and Drug-Free Schools Program in the approximate amount of $2,355,000, for the grant period of July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2007;

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

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 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-85 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A SUBCONTRACT WITH FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY (FIU) TO RECEIVE FUNDS TO IMPLEMENT THE GAINING EARLY AWARENESS AND READINESS FOR UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS (GEAR UP) PROJECT AT MIAMI EDISON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

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

1. enter into a subcontract with Florida International University (FIU) to receive funds to implement the Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) Project at Miami Edison Senior High School in the amount of $20,000, for the grant period of January 2, 2006, through August 22, 2006;

2. extend this subcontract and 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-86 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT THREE GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING THE MULTIAGENCY SERVICE NETWORK FOR STUDENTS WITH SEVERE EMOTIONAL DISTURBANCE (SEDNET) PROJECT UNDER THE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT (IDEA), PART B; IDEA PART B TRUST; AND STATE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS REVENUE FUNDS

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

1. accept three grant awards from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Individuals with Disabilities Education ACT (IDEA), Part B, in the approximate amount of $123,613; and State General Appropriations Revenue Funds, in the approximate amount of $33,312, for the approximate total amount of $156,925, for the grant period of July 1, 2006, through August 31, 2007;

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

3. retain funds from the grants 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-87 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT OF 2001, TITLE II, PART D: ENHANCING EDUCATION THROUGH TECHNOLOGY (EETT)

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 No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, Title II, Part D: Enhancing Education Through Technology (EETT) in the approximate amount of $1,439,087, for the grant period of July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2007;

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

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 Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

C-88 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING THE ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES AND SENIOR ADULT LEARNERS 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 (FLDOE) for funding the Adults with Disabilities and Senior Adult Learners Program in the approximate amount of $2,232,136, for the grant period of July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2007;

2. extend this grant 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-89 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND (NCLB) ACT OF 2001, TITLE II, PART A, TEACHER AND PRINCIPAL TRAINING AND RECRUITING FUND

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

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act of 2001, Title II, Part A, Teacher and Principal Training and Recruiting Fund in the approximate amount of $22,628,700, for the grant period of July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2007;

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

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-90 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT (IDEA), TO FUND IDEA, PART B, SUPPORT SERVICES INCLUDING CAPACITY BUILDING & PARENT SERVICES; AND IDEA, PART B, PRESCHOOL

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 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Part B, Support Services, including Capacity Building & Parent Services; and Part B, Preschool, in the amount of $71,946,059, for the grant period effective July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2007;

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

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 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-91 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING THE TECH PREP PROGRAM UNDER THE CARL D. PERKINS VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION ACT

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

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding the TECH Prep Program under the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act in the approximate amount of $351,843, for the grant period of July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2007;

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

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-92 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT TWO GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE CARL D. PERKINS VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION ACT OF 1998, THE CARL D. PERKINS SECONDARY AND POST-SECONDARY CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION, AND ENTER INTO A CONSORTIUM AGREEMENT WITH THE MONROE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

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

1. accept two grant awards from the Florida Department of Education for funding under the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act of 1998, the Carl D. Perkins Secondary and Post-secondary Career and Technical Education in the approximate amount of $6,106,763, for the grant period of July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007;

2. enter into a consortium agreement with the Monroe County School District in the approximate amount of $1,782, to support Monroe County School District Post-secondary Industrial Education Programs for the grant period of July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2007;

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;

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

5. 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-93 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) TO FUND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS’ URBAN LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT 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 (FLDOE) to fund the Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ Urban Leadership Development Program in the amount of $500,000, for the grant period of March 22, 2006, through September 30, 2006;

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

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

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

D-9 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS’ ANNUAL SAFETY-TO-LIFE INSPECTION DOCUMENTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ Annual Safety-to-Life Inspection Documents.

D-11 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) AUTHORIZING SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN WAIVERS AND SECONDARY SCHOOL REFORM INITIATIVE WAIVERS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the proposed M-DCPS/UTD Memorandum of Understanding authorizing School Improvement Plan and Secondary School Reform waivers, effective July 12, 2006.

D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: MAY 12 - JUNE 14, 2006 (revised)

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 965.

D-21 APPOINTMENTS AND LATERAL ASSIGNMENTS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT, PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR 2006-2007 (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 July 13, 2006 or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the item.

Text Box: SALARY RANGE

2624P3P2P121AP 106,396 - 165,903  98,400 - 131,258  94,400 - 125,938  86,000 - 123,495  82,000 - 121,052  67,291 - 113,716  61,200 -   96,188 4543424140 62,408 - 108,10556,602 -   98,05353,915 -   93,39851,349 -   88,95248,897 -   84,710

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

RECOMMENDED: That effective July 13, 2006, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, appoint:

Text Box: SALARY RANGE

S321 91,000 - 121,05267,291 - 113,716 42 53,915 -   93,398

D-24 JOB DESCRIPTIONS UPDATE FOR PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL POSITIONS

RECOMMENDED: That effective July 12, 2006, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1. approve changes to minimum qualifications for the following MEP and DCSAA positions:

a. Administrative Director, Maintenance Operations, MEP pay grade 24, Facilities Operations

b. Administrative Director, Transportation, MEP pay grade 24, Department of Transportation

c. District Director, Transportation Operations, MEP pay grade 23, Department of Transportation

d. District Director, Facilities Operations, MEP pay grade 23, Facilities Operations

e. Executive Director, Sourcing Management, MEP pay grade 22, Facilities Operations

f. Executive Director, Facilities, DCSAA pay grade 47, Facilities Operations

g. Director II, Regulatory Compliance, DCSAA pay grade 46, Facilities Operations

h. Director, Payroll, DCSAA pay grade 45, Payroll Department

i. Supervisor II, Stores and Distribution, DCSAA pay grade 44, Stores and Distribution

j. Supervisor II, Facilities Management, DCSAA pay grade 44, Educational Facilities Code Compliance

k. Supervisor I, Sourcing Contract, DCSAA pay grade 43, Facilities Operations

l. Deduction Control Officer, DCSAA pay grade 42, Payroll Department

m. Coordinator II, Preventative Maintenance, DCSAA pay grade 41, Facilities Operations

n. Coordinator II, Operations and Training, DCSAA pay grade 41, Facilities Operations

o. Coordinator II, Environmental Resources, DCSAA pay grade 41, Facilities Operations

p. Coordinator II, Central Stockroom, DCSAA pay grade 41, Department of Transportation

q. Coordinator I, Construction Maintenance, DCSAA pay grade 40, Facilities Operations

r. Project Coordinator, DCSAA pay grade 40, Facilities Operations

s. Manager III, Facilities Operations, DCSAA pay grade 39, Facilities Operations

2. approve changes to minimum qualifications and title change for the following MEP and DCSAA positions:

a. Operations Officer, MEP pay grade 25, Facilities Operations

b. Administrative Director, Facilities Operations, MEP pay grade 24, Facilities Operations Maintenance

c. Executive Director, Employee Resources, MEP pay grade 22, Facilities Operations

d. Director II, Employee Resources, DCSAA pay grade 46, Facilities Operations

e. Director II, Finance, DCSAA pay grade 46, Facilities Operations

f. Director I, Facilities Operations, Regional Maintenance Centers, DCSAA pay grade 45, Facilities Operations

g. Director I, Educational Facilities Administration and Planning, DCSAA pay grade 45, Educational Facilities Administration and Planning

h. Director I, Facilities Operations Regional Maintenance Centers, DCSAA pay grade 45, Facilities Operations

i. Supervisor I, Facilities Operations Customer Service, DCSAA pay grade 43, Facilities Operations

j. Coordinator III, Roofing, DCSAA pay grade 42, Facilities Operations

k. Coordinator III, Finance Facilities Operations, DCSAA pay grade 42, Facilities Operations

l. Coordinator II, Portable Facilities, DCSAA pay grade 41, Facilities Operations

m. Coordinator I, Facilities Operations, DCSAA pay grade 41, Facilities Operations

3. approve title change for the following MEP positions:

a. Assistant Superintendent, Early Childhood Programs, MEP pay grade 25, Curriculum, Instruction and School Improvement

b. Executive Director, Personnel Operations and Network Services, DCSAA pay grade 47, Office of Human Resources

D-31 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
EDDIE R. BUTLER – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
SOUTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective July 12, 2006, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Eddie R. Butler, School Bus Driver, at South Transportation Center, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-32 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
TRAMAINE MORGAN – SCHOOL SECURITY MONITOR
NORTH MIAMI BEACH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective August 10, 2006, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Tramaine Morgan, School Security Monitor at North Miami Beach Senior High School, for 60 workdays without pay.

D-45 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM D-45 ADOPTION OF EMERGENCY BOARD RULE: 6Gx13- 5A-1.08, STUDENT TRANSFERS

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

E-1 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR MAY 2006

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

E-13 AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE PROPOSED TENTATIVE BUDGET AND MILLAGE LEVIES FOR 2006-07 (revised)

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

E-36 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD AUTHORIZE AN INCREASE TO THE PRICE OF A FULL-PRICE STUDENT LUNCH, BY $0.50 PER MEAL, EFFECTIVE AUGUST 7, 2006

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize an increase to the price of a full-price student lunch by $0.50 per meal, effective August 7, 2006.

E-37 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUALAGREEMENTS WITH VARIOUS AGENCIES, FOR THE SERVICE OF SNACKS/MEALS FOR PARTICIPANTS HOUSED IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS FACILITIES FROM AUGUST 21, 2006 THROUGH AUGUST 20, 2007

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent of Schools to enter into a contractual agreement with the various agencies for the Department of Food and Nutrition to provide snacks/meals for participants housed in Miami-Dade County Public Schools facilities from August 21, 2006 to August 20, 2007.

E-66 CATASTROPHIC ATHLETIC ACCIDENT INSURANCE PROGRAM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize renewal of the district’s Catastrophic Athletic Accident Insurance coverage with National Union Fire Insurance Company (AIG)(A.M. Best A+ XV), through Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., effective August 1, 2006 to August 1, 2007 for an annual premium of $80,809.

E-67 IMPLEMENTATION OF EMPLOYEE TRANSPORTATION BENEFITS AND RIDESHARE PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MIAMI-DADE TRANSIT AND SOUTH FLORIDA COMMUTER SERVICES

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

1. direct the Superintendent of Schools to move forward with implementation of an Employee Transportation Benefits and Rideshare Program on a voluntary basis for interested employees including implementation of the Miami-Dade Transit (MDT) Monthly Metropass ($65) and parking permits ($6.25) to be offered on a pre-tax, monthly payroll deduction basis;

2. direct the Superintendent to implement the Tri-Rail discount program on a voluntary basis for interested personnel to complete Tri-Rail applications to take advantage of the negotiated discount ($60) and pay for their passes directly at Tri-Rail stations and work to incorporate it into the pre-tax, monthly payroll deduction;

3. authorize the Superintendent to distribute, in conjunction with SFCS, a customized online transportation survey to district employees regarding their transportation needs early in September following the beginning of the 2006-2007 academic year;

4. explore the possibilities of implementing the South Florida Commuter Service’s Ridesharing and Van Pooling programs, as appropriate, subject to information received in response to the transportation survey; and

5. use the Commuter Challenge prize of $1,000 as a beginning budget to cover postage expenses for employees who elect to purchase the MDT Metropass and Parking Permit, until a budget is established.

E-86 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR FOUR COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the audited financial statements of the organizations listed in the agenda item.

E-87 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS REGIONAL CENTER V

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

E-88 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – SECONDARY SCHOOLS AND CENTERS REGIONAL CENTER V

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

E-89 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS REGIONAL CENTER VI

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

E-90 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – SECONDARY SCHOOLS AND CENTERS REGIONAL CENTER VI

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

E-91 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-106 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE TENTATIVE BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 2007

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, tentatively approve for planning purposes, the following schedule of Board meeting dates for the period January-December 2007: January 17, February 14, March 14, April 18 (Regular Meeting/Attendance Boundary Public Hearing), May 16, June 13, July 11, August 1 (Regular Meeting/First Budget Public Hearing), September 5 (Regular Meeting/Second Budget Public Hearing), October 17, November 20 (Organization Meeting/Regular Meeting), and December 19. The final listing of meeting dates for 2007 will be established by the Board at the 2006 Organization Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 21, 2006.

E-141 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-142 AWARD BID NO. 120-EE01 – STUDENT DESKS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 120-EE01 – STUDENT DESKS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of student desks, for Storesand Mail Distribution, during the term of the bid, effective July 12, 2006, through July 11, 2008, as follows:

1. F.P. INTERNATIONAL
2025 N.W. 102 AVENUE, SUITE 108
MIAMI, FL 33172 ESTIMATE $2,886,400
OWNER: MARIA FULLANA, PRESIDENT (HF)

2. VIRCO, INC.
P.O. BOX 5000
CONWAY, AR 72033 ESTIMATE $1,120,944
OWNER: ROBERT A. VIRTUE, PRESIDENT

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $4,007,344.

E-143 AWARD BID NO. 053-FF01 – MOBILE CAFETERIA TABLES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 053-FF01 – MOBILE CAFETERIA TABLES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of mobilecafeteria tables, for Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment andConstruction Services, during the term of the bid, effective July 12, 2006, through October 11, 2007, as follows:

1. INDECO SALES, INC.
805 EAST 4 AVENUE
BELTON, TX 76513 ESTIMATE $504,285.17
OWNER: LEE MAYS, PRESIDENT

2. SCHOOLHOUSE PRODUCTS, INC.
1275 BELCHEER ROAD UNIT 36
DUNEDIN, FL 34698 ESTIMATE $479,490.92
OWNER: WALTER POSUSTA, PRESIDENT

3. SCHOOL SPECIALTY, INC.
100 PARAGON PARKWAY
MANSFIELD, OH 44903 ESTIMATE $71,653.36
OWNER: SCOTT KURTZMAN, REPRESENTATIVE

4. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $1,055,429.45.

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

F-1 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 05-285, MIGUEL A. BRIZUELA, LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SW 112 AVENUE AND SW 170 TERRACE, PROVIDING FOR A MONETARY DONATION IN ADDITION TO EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES AS ALLOWED FOR UNDER THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a Declaration of Restrictions in connection with Application No. 05-285, Miguel A. Brizuela, located at the southwest corner of SW 112 Avenue and SW 170 Terrace, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $13,939.

F-2 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 05-020, NARANJA ASSOCIATE, LLLP, LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SW 268 STREET AND SW 1 ROAD, PROVIDING FOR A MONETARY DONATION IN ADDITION TO EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES AS ALLOWED FOR UNDER THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a Declaration of Restrictions in connection with Application No. 05-020, Naranja Associates, LLLP, located at the northwest corner of SW 268 Street and SW 1 Road, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $224,325.

F-3 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 05-386, GEORGE AND LORMA STALLINGS, LOCATED AT 11000 RICHMOND DRIVE, PROVIDING FOR A MONETARY DONATION IN ADDITION TO EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES AS ALLOWED FOR UNDER THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a Declaration of Restrictions in connection with Application No. 05-386, George and Lorma Stallings, located at 11000 Richmond Drive, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $25,475.

F-4 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 05-352, HEMISPHERE ENTERPRISES, LLC, LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SW 168 STREET AND SW 90 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 Application No. 05-352, Hemisphere Enterprises, LLC, located at the southwest corner of SW 168 Street and SW 90 Avenue, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $79,249.

F-5 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 05-329, SINFIN HOMES & INV., LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SW 94 AVENUE AND SW 174 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. 05-329, Sinfin Homes & Inv., located at the northeast corner of SW 94 Avenue and SW 174 Street, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $243,734.

F-6 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 05-094, REDLANDS COVE DEVELOPMENT, LLC, LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SW 276 STREET AND SW 157 AVENUE, PROVIDING FOR A MONETARY DONATION IN ADDITION TO EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES AS ALLOWED FOR UNDER THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a Declaration of Restrictions in connection with Application No. 05-029, Redlands Cove Development, LLC, located at the southeast corner of 276 Street and SW 157 Avenue, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $103,667.

F-7 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 9 OF THE OCTOBER 2005 LAND USE CYCLE, LINDA ROZYNEZ, LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SW 40 STREET AND SW 85 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 Application No. 9 of the October 2005 Land Use Cycle, Linda Rozynez, located at the northeast corner of SW 40 Street and SW 85 Avenue, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $8,165.

F-8 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 12 OF THE OCTOBER 2005 LAND USE CYCLE, WEST PERRINE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SW 186 STREET AND HOMESTEAD 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 Application No. 12 of the October 2005 Land Use Cycle, West Perrine Community Development Corporation, located at the northeast corner of SW 186 Street and Homestead Avenue, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $345,730.

F-9 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A GRANT OF EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY, FOR COUNTRY CLUB MIDDLE SCHOOL (RELIEF FOR LAKE STEVENS MIDDLE AND LAWTON CHILES MIDDLE SCHOOLS) LOCATED AT 18305 NW 75 PLACE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

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 Country Club Middle School (Relief for Lake Stevens Middle and Lawton Chiles Middle Schools) as described in the agenda item.

F-10 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A GRANT OF EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY, FOR SOUTHWEST MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 8855 SW 50 TERRACE

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 Southwest Miami Senior High School, as described in the agenda item.

F-11 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A GRANT OF EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY, FOR MIAMI KILLIAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 10655 SW 97 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 Miami Killian Senior High School, as described in the agenda item.

F-12 EXTENSION OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH BISCAYNE MANAGEMENT CORPORATION FOR 150 PARKING SPACES IN THE 1444 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD BUILDING GARAGE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the extension of the lease agreement with Biscayne Management Corporation, for 150 parking spaces at the 1444 Biscayne Boulevard Building garage, at an annual rental amount of $50,400, for the period of November 20, 2006 through November 19, 2007. All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement will remain unchanged.

F-13 RENEWAL OF THE SUBLEASE AGREEMENT WITH U.S. PARKING & ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR 175 PARKING SPACES, LOCATED AT 1444 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD, MIAMI

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, renew the sublease agreement with U.S. Parking & Associates, Inc., for 175 parking spaces, at the 1444 Biscayne Boulevard garage, at an annual rental amount of $79,695. The term of the renewal option period will commence October 1, 2006, and will end September 30, 2007. All other terms and conditions of the sublease agreement will remain unchanged.

F-14 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH 7900 NW 27 AVENUE, LLC, FOR APPROXIMATELY 2,056 SQUARE FEET OF RETAIL/OFFICE SPACE, LOCATED AT 7900 NW 27 AVENUE, MIAMI, FOR THE TITLE I PARENT RESOURCE CENTER - NORTH

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute a lease agreement with 7900 NW 27 Avenue, LLC, for approximately 2,056 square feet of office space, located at 7900 NW 27 Avenue, Miami, to operate the Title I Parent Resource Center - North, substantially in conformance with the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item, including a rental expense for the first year of the term, estimated at $26,728.

F-15 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE A LEASE AMENDMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FOR THE LAND TO SITE WILLIAM LEHMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 10990 SW 113 PLACE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute a lease amendment with Miami-Dade County, for the land to site William Lehman Elementary School, to indemnify and save harmless the County from any and all claims, liability, losses, and causes of action arising under ADA and/or due to violations of ADAAG requirements on facilities and/or improvements constructed by the District at the School. All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement will remain unchanged.

F-17 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH KENDALL LAND DEVELOPMENT, LLC, TO ACQUIRE APPROXIMATELY 10.29 ACRES OF VACANT LAND, LOCATED AT SW 167 AVENUE AT THEORETICAL SW 95 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA, TO SITUATE STATE SCHOOL “M1,” A NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL INTENDED TO RELIEVE CHRISTINA EVE, OLIVER HOOVER AND CLAUDE PEPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to finalize negotiations and execute a purchase and sale agreement with Kendall Land Development, LLC, to purchase + 10.29 acres located at SW 167 Avenue at theoretical SW 95 Street, Miami, Florida, as described in the agenda item, for $7,800,000, to situate State School “M1,” pursuant to the recommendation of the School Site Planning and Construction Committee.

F-18 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH CENTURY HOME BUILDERS OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC., TO ACQUIRE APPROXIMATELY 10 ACRES OF VACANT LAND LOCATED IN THE VICINITY OF NW 81 STREET AND NW 112 AVENUE, DORAL, FLORIDA, TO SITUATE STATE SCHOOL “P1,” A NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL INTENDED TO RELIEVE JOHN I. SMITH AND EUGENIA B. THOMAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to finalize negotiations and execute a purchase and sale agreement with Century Home Builders of South Florida, Inc., to acquire + 10 acres located in the vicinity of NW 81 Street and NW 112 Avenue, Doral, Florida, as described in the agenda item, for $10,000,000, plus all closing costs and attorney’s fees incurred by Century as part of its purchase of the Site (estimated at an additional $225,325), to situate State School “P1,” pursuant to the recommendation of the School Site Planning and Construction Committee.

F-20 AUTHORITY TO AMEND THE CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION BUDGET (revised)

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

F-21 AUTHORIZATION TO GRANT A WATER LINE EASEMENT LOCATED AT SWEETWATER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE AT 10655 SW 4 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, PROJECT NO. 00138200

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the execution of the water line easement at the Sweetwater Elementary School site, Project No. 00138200, in favor of Miami-Dade County.

F-22 REPLACEMENT OF DESIGNATED SPECIALIST – CIVIL, IN THE AGREEMENT WITH ZYSCOVICH, INC. AS PROJECT ARCHITECT/ENGINEER FOR THE MIDDLE LEARNING CENTER ADDITION, STATE SCHOOL “RR1,” AT MADIE IVES ELEMENTARY (K-8 CONVERSION) TO RELIEVE HIGHLAND OAKS MIDDLE, PROJECT NO. A0729

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the replacement of the Designated Specialist – Civil, in the agreement with Zyscovich, Inc. as Project Architect/Engineer for the Middle Learning Center Addition, State School “RR1”, at Madie Ives Elementary (K-8 Conversion) to relieve Highland Oaks Middle, Project No. A0729, as follows:

1. replacement of Carney Neuhaus, Inc., with William, Russell & Johnson, Inc., to perform civil services; and

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

F-23 COMMISSIONING OF R. J. HEISENBOTTLE ARCHITECTS, P.A., AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER FOR MASTER PLANNING AND PROGRAMMING, (PART 1) FOR NEW STATE SCHOOL “K-1,” AT SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY (RELIEF FOR CORAL WAY AND SILVER BLUFF ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS), PROJECT NO. 00263300

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission R.J. Heisenbottle Architects, P.A. as Architect/Engineer for Master Planning and Programming (Part 1) for New State School “K-1” at Southside Elementary (Relief for Coral Way and Silver Bluff Elementary Schools), Project No. 00263300, as follows:

1. a lump sum fee of $58,000 for A/E basic services; and

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

F-24 COMMISSIONING OF SILVA ARCHITECTS AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD FOR GENERAL REPAIRS AND REHABILITATION AT MIAMI KILLIAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. 00262600

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Silva Architects as Architect/Engineer of Record for General Repairs and Rehabilitation at Miami Killian Senior, Project No. 00262600, as follows:

1. a lump sum fee of $1,530,000 for A/E basic services;

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

F-25 COMMISSIONING OF ARCHITEKNICS, INC., AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD FOR DEFERRED MAINTENANCE PACKAGE #28, RENOVATIONS AND GENERAL REPAIRS AT YOUNG MEN’S PREPARATORY ACADEMY, AT BUENA VISTA COMPLEX, PROJECT NO. 00305800

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Architeknics, Inc. as Architect/Engineer of Record for Deferred Maintenance Package #28, Renovations and General Repairs at Young Men’s Preparatory Academy, at Buena Vista Complex, Project No. 00305800, as follows:

1. a lump sum fee of $420,000 for A/E basic services; and

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

F-26 COMMISSIONING OF G. T. MCDONALD ENTERPRISES, INC., AS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM FOR DEFERRED MAINTENANCE PACKAGE #27, RENOVATION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS AT MIAMI SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. 00263300

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of G. T. McDonald Enterprise, Inc., as Construction Management at-Risk firm for Deferred Maintenance Package #27, Renovation, Maintenance and Repairs at Miami Springs Middle School, Project No. 00263300, under the following considerations:

1. a total combined lump sum fee of $35,000 for pre-construction service; and

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

F-27 COMMISSIONING OF G. T. MCDONALD ENTERPRISES, INC., AS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM FOR DEFERRED MAINTENANCE PACKAGE #28, RENOVATIONS AND GENERAL REPAIRS AT YOUNG MEN’S PREPARATORY ACADEMY, AT BUENA VISTA COMPLEX, PROJECT NO. 00305800

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of G. T. McDonald Enterprises, Inc., as Construction Management at-Risk firm for Deferred Maintenance Package #28, Renovations and General Repairs at Young Men’s Preparatory Academy, at Buena Vista Complex, Project No. 00305800, as follows:

1. a lump sum fee of $47,000 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 AVART, INC., AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD FOR DEFERRED MAINTENANCE PACKAGE #27, RENOVATIONS, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS AT MIAMI SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. 00263300

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Avart, Inc. as Architect/Engineer of Record for Deferred Maintenance Package #27, Renovations, Maintenance and Repairs at Miami Springs Middle School, Project No. 00263300, as follows:

1. total lump sum Basic Services fee of $219,383 for A/E Basic Services; and

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

F-29 AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND THE CITY OF DORAL FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PARENT DROP-OFF TO SERVICE THE EUGENIA B. THOMAS K-8 CONVERSION SCHOOL SITE, PROJECT NO. A0851

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute an agreement with the City of Doral, for the construction of a parent drop-off as part of the planned improvements at Eugenia B. Thomas K-8 Conversion School site, Project No. A0851, at a projected cost of $125,000.

F-32 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
JAMES A. CUMMINGS, INC.
PROJECT NO. A0742
NEW, MULTI-STORY, PROTOTYPE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
(RELIEF SCHOOL FOR BARBARA GOLEMAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL) - STATE SCHOOL “JJJ”
INTERSECTION OF HIALEAH GARDENS BOULEVARD AND STATE ROAD 25, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the GMP for James Cummings, Inc., Project No. A0742, New Senior High School, State School “JJJ” to relieve Barbara Goleman Senior High School, in the total amount of $75,665,488 which includes site cost and a contingency in the amount of $2,204,016.

F-33 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
PIRTLE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
PROJECT NO. 00140600
K-8 CONVERSION (MODULAR)
DEVON AIRE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
10501 SW 122 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

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

1. approve the GMP for Pirtle Construction Company, Project No. 00140600, K-8 Conversion (Modular), Devon Aire Elementary School, in the total amount of $23,256,443 which includes building cost, site cost and owner’s contingency in the amount of $1,316,402; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to direct the offices of Risk Management, Capital Improvement Projects and Budget Department to identify funding in the event of wind storm loss and take all possible precautions to protect FEMA claim eligibility.

F-34 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
JAMES A. CUMMINGS, INC.
PROJECT NO. A0725
NEW MIDDLE SCHOOL PROTOTYPE
STATE SCHOOL “MM-1”
(RELIEF FOR JOSE MARTI MIDDLE AND HENRY H. FILER MIDDLE SCHOOLS)
NW 92 AVENUE & 119 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

PROJECT NO. A01020
NEW MIDDLE SCHOOL PROTOTYPE
STATE SCHOOL “UU-1”
(RELIEF FOR PAUL W. BELL MIDDLE, W.R. THOMAS MIDDLE AND HOWARD A. DOOLIN MIDDLE SCHOOLS)
SW 26 STREET (CORAL WAY) & 152 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

PROJECT NO. A01026
NEW MIDDLE SCHOOL PROTOTYPE
STATE SCHOOL “PP-1”
(RELIEF FOR NORLAND MIDDLE AND PARKWAY MIDDLE SCHOOLS)
NE 207 STREET & 2 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the GMP for James Cummings, Inc., New Middle School Prototype Projects, Project No. A0725, State School “MM-1,” Project No. A01020, State School “UU-1” and Project No. A01026, State School “PP-1” in the total combined amount of $103,393,006 which includes a contingency in the amount of $2,275,408.

F-36 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 6
PROJECT NO. A0405
ADDITIONS, REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS
MIAMI LAKES EDUCATIONAL CENTER
5780 NW 158 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order, Change Order No. 6 on Project No. A0405, Additions, Remodeling and Renovations, Miami Lakes Educational Center, for a credit of $225,672 and approve a time extension of 266 days.

F-37 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A0825W7151CM
MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION
HOMESTEAD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
2351 SE 12 AVENUE, HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order, Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A0825W7151CM, Modular Classroom Addition, Homestead Senior High School, for a credit of $101,658.

F-38 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A01000
MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION - 12 PACK
CORAL PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1225 SW 97 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order, Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A01000, Modular Classroom Addition - 12 Pack, Coral Park Elementary School, for a credit of $62,927 and approve a time extension of 61 days.

F-39 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A0825W0671CM
MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION
CALUSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
9580 WEST CALUSA CLUB DRIVE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order, Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A0825W0671CM, Modular Classroom Addition, Calusa Elementary School, for a credit of $46,538 and approve a time extension of 43 days.

F-40 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A0825W3101CM
MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION
FRANK C. MARTIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
14250 BOGGS DRIVE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order, Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A0825W3101CM, Modular Classroom Addition, Frank C. Martin Elementary School, for a credit of $42,183.

F-41 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. A0707CM
NEW SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
ROBERT MORGAN EDUCATIONAL CENTER
18180 SW 122, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order, Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A0707CM, New Senior High School, Robert Morgan Educational Center, for a credit of $35,000.

F-42 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A0825W6021CM
NEW CONSTRUCTION MODULAR BUILDING ADDITION
ARVIDA MIDDLE SCHOOL
10900 SW 127 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order, Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A0825W6021CM, New Construction Modular Building Addition, Arvida Middle School, for a credit of $10,815 and approve a time extension of 100 days.

F-43 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. 00137600
MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION (14-PK)
CRESTVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
2201 NW 187TH STREET, OPA LOCKA, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order, Change Order No. 2 on Project No. 00137600, Modular Classroom Addition (14-PK), Crestview Elementary School, for a credit of $8,534.

F-44 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A0719
K-8 CONVERSION
CORAL WAY ELEMENTARY K-8 CENTER
1950 SW 13 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order, Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A0719, K-8 Conversion, Coral Way Elementary K-8 Center, for an additional cost of $53,317 and approve a time extension of 15 days.

F-45 CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
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 Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A0833, Auditorium/Classroom Renovations, Henry H. Filer Middle School for an additional cost of $244,299 and approve a time extension of 100 days.

F-46 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A01030
STATE SCHOOL "Y-1"
NORMA BUTLER BOSSARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
15950 SW 144 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A01030, State School "Y-1," Norma Butler Bossard Elementary School, for an additional cost of $290,732.00 and approve a time extension of 45 days.

F-47 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. 00177600
MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION
JOHN I. SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
10415 NW 52 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Change Order No. 1 on Project No. 00177600, Modular Classroom Addition, John I. Smith Elementary School, for an additional cost of $291,953.00.

F-50 RENEWAL OF CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH
WEISS & WOOLRICH CONTRACTING CO., INC.
CONTRACT/PROJECT NO. JOC06-C1-A
JOB ORDER CONTRACT/06-CENTRAL1
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS
ORIGINAL CONTRACT NO. JOC06-C1

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to renew the contractual agreement with Weiss and Woolrich Contracting Co., Inc.,, Contract No. JOC 06-C1-A, 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 January 17, 2007, whichever occurs first.

F-51 AUTHORIZATION TO EXTEND THE LEASE OF SELECTED MOBILE OFFICE UNITS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize payment to Williams Scotsman, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $29,000 through June 30, 2007 for the leasing of mobile office units.

F-70 PREQUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION

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

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

2. approve the increase in Coastal Construction of Monroe, Inc. d/b/a Coastal Construction Co.’s prequalification single bid limit.

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

G-2 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. RONNIE BELL - DOAH CASE NO. 05-2367

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, enter a final order in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Ronnie Bell - DOAH Case No. 05-2367, adopting the Administrative Law Judge's Recommended Order terminating Ronnie Bell's employment with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, as of June 15, 2005, and denying any claim for back pay.

G-3 PROVISION OF LEGAL REPRESENTATION TO INDIVIDUALLY NAMED DEFENDANTS IN THE LITIGATION MATTER OF: ROSE BAREFIELD-COX v. THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FL, ET AL., Circuit Court Case No. 06-10740-CA-05

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Office of the School Board Attorney to provide or secure legal representation for the defense of the individually named Defendants, in the matter of Rose Barefield-Cox v. The School Board of Miami-Dade County, FL, et al., Circuit Court Case No. 06-10740-CA 05.

G-4 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. JOAN E. WILLIAMS - DOAH CASE NO. 05-1802

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, take one of the following actions in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Joan E. Williams, DOAH Case No. 05-1802:

1. Adopt the Recommended Order of the Administrative Law Judge in its entirety as its Final Order, and thus reject the Exceptions; or

2. Adopt the Exceptions to the Recommended Order filed on behalf of the school psychologist and enter a Final Order consistent with those Exceptions, thus rejecting the Recommended Order of the Administrative Law Judge.

G-5 APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT, C.M. v. THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA,DOAH CASE NO. 06-001162E

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the School Board Attorney to enter into a settlement agreement in C.M. v. The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, DOAH Case No. 06-001162E, to provide $28,000, which will be dedicated to the home school program that the parents have established.

G-6 APPROVAL AND CONFIRMATION OF OUTSIDE LEGAL COUNSEL IN THE CASE OF AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF FLORIDA, INC., MIAMI-DADE STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION v. MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD AND RUDOLPH F. CREW, U.S.D.C. CASE NO. 06-21577-CIV-GOLD/TURNOFF

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize and confirm the retention of Richard J. Ovelmen, Esquire and his firm, Jorden Burt LLP, as counsel for the Board and the Superintendent in the case known as American Civil Liberties Untion of Florida, Inc., Miami-Dade Student Government Association v. Miami-Dade County School Board and Rudolph F. Crew, U.S.D.C. Case No. 06-21577-CIV-GOLD/Turnoff, subject to the supervision of the School Board Attorney. Mr. Ovelmen, a litigation partner with Jorden Burt LLP, will be compensated at the discounted rate of $414 per hour; his associates will be compensated at $171 to $270 per hour. A report of the costs associated with this litigation will be provided to the Board on a monthly basis.

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.

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