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CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION

SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS

STUDENT RECOGNITIONS:

- Coral Reef Senior High School singer

SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOGNITION:

- Magnet Schools of Excellence & Distinction

- The Parent Involvement Award

BOARD MEMBER RESOLUTIONS

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: June 29, July 3, 11, and 18, 2006

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: July 12, 2006 Board Meeting

5:01 P.M. BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING

NOTE: AGENDA ITEMS E-13, E-14 and E-15 WILL BE VOTED ON BY THE BOARD FOLLOWING THE BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING

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)

Corrective Action Plan For Underachieving Schools
Update on Beginning of New School Year

A-2 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM A-2, AUGUST 2, 2006 SCHOOL BOARD MEETING REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF SUPERINTENDENT'S REORGANIZATION AND RESTRUCTURING OF SELECTED DISTRICT OFFICES (revised 2)

A-3 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO IMPLEMENT THE MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL (MEP) SCORECARD INCENTIVE PLAN FOR ALL MEP EMPLOYEES DURING THE 2006-2007 SCHOOL YEAR (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to implement the Managerial Exempt Personnel (MEP) Scorecard Incentive Plan for all MEP employees during the 2006-2007 school year, in an amount not to exceed $1.4 million.

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

B.OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

B-1 NEW BUSINESS: BOARD MEMBERS

B-3 AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: 6Gx13-4C-1.021, FINGERPRINTING OF ALL EMPLOYEES PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT (revised replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. ROBERT B. INGRAM: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend School Board Rule 6Gx13-4C-1.021, fingerprinting of All Employees Prior to Employment, to clarify the impact of this Rule on current employees who are re-fingerprinted.

B-4 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 06-50 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING ADRIENNE ARSHT FOR HER CONTRIBUTION TO THE PARENT ACADEMY

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 06-50 recognizing Adrienne Arsht for her contribution to The Parent Academy.

B-6 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 06-51 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE COLLEGE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM INC. (CAP INC.) (Good Cause)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. EVELYN LANGLIEB GREER: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 06-51 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida recognizing the College Assistance Program Inc. (CAP Inc.).

B-7 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 06-52 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE LATE DR. ROLAND0 ESPINOSA FOR HIS MANY CONTRIBUTIONS TO EDUCATION IN BOTH CUBA AND MIAMI (Good Cause)

ACTION PROPOSED BY FRANK J. BOLAÑOS: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 06-52 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the late Dr. Rolando Espinosa for his many contributions to education in both Cuba and Miami

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

C-1 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH BEST BUDDIES INTERNATIONAL, INC., TO PROVIDE A PROGRAM WHICH INCREASES ONE-TO-ONE FRIENDSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS WITH AND WITHOUT INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES IN MIDDLE SCHOOLS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $98,600, EFFECTIVE AUGUST 3, 2006, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2007

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

1. enter into a contractual agreement with Best Buddies International, Inc., to provide a program which increases one-to-one friendship opportunities for students with and without intellectual disabilities in 17 middle schools, in an amount not to exceed $98,600, effective August 3, 2006, through June 30, 2007; and

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

The appropriation for this item will be included in the Other Federal Programs Fund (Contracted Programs Fund) of the 2006-2007 Tentative Budget to be recommended for adoption in August 2006.

C-2 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH SPIRIT CITY ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF SPIRIT CITY ACADEMY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, grant approval of the second amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with Spirit City Academy, Inc., on behalf of Spirit City Academy to relocate to a facility located at 285 NW 199 Street, Miami Gardens, Florida 33169, commencing with the 2006-2007 school year and continuing throughout the term of the contract which ends on June 30, 2010, and concludes in the 2009-2010 school year.

C-21 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND ASBESTOS WORKERS LOCAL 60 APPRENTICESHIP; DADE COUNTY AIR CONDITIONING, REFRIGERATION AND PIPEFITTING EDUCATION COMMITTEE, JAC; FPL – TRAINING AND METHODS CENTER; MIAMI JOINT ELECTRICAL APPRENTICESHIP AND TRAINING COMMITTEE; PLUMBERS JOINT APPRENTICE AND EDUCATIONAL COMMITTEE; AND SHEET METAL WORKERS LOCAL UNION 32 APPRENTICESHIP AND TRAINING PROGRAM, PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 122-FF10 – OUTSIDE AGENCY QUALIFIED TO OPERATE APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR POST-SECONDARY STUDENTS IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AUTHORIZE the Superintendent of Schools to negotiate and enter into contractual service agreements between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and Asbestos Workers Local 60 Apprenticeship; Dade County Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Pipefitting Education Committee, JAC; FPL – Training and Methods Center; Miami Joint Electrical Apprenticeship and Training Committee; Plumbers Joint Apprentice and Educational Committee; and Sheet Metal Workers Local Union 32 Apprenticeship and Training Program, pursuant to Request For Proposals No. 122-FF10 – OUTSIDE AGENCY QUALIFIED TO OPERATE APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR POST-SECONDARY STUDENTS IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, is to obtain services of outside agencies interested inproviding apprenticeship training for postsecondary students in Miami-Dade County in accordance with the Florida Department of Education (FDOE), effective August 20, 2006, through August 19, 2007, as follows:

1. ASBESTOS WORKERS LOCAL 60 APPRENTICESHIP
11001 S.W. 116 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33176
GLENN ERNE, JAC COORDINATOR

2. DADE COUNTY AIR CONDITIONING, REFRIGERATION AND PIPEFITTING EDUCATION COMMITTEE, JAC
13201 N.W. 45 AVENUE
OPA-LOCKA, FL 33054
L. ARTHUR WARREN, DIRECTOR

3. FPL – TRAINING AND METHODS CENTER
5110 N.W. 159 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33014
MARIA CARDENAS, MANAGER, TRAINING AND METHODS CENTER

4. MIAMI JOINT ELECTRICAL APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING COMMITTEE
1601 N.W. 17 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33125
WILLIAM RILEY, DIRECTOR

5. PLUMBERS JOINT APPRENTICE & EDUCATIONAL COMMITTEE
14105 N.W. 58 COURT
MIAMI LAKES, FL 33014
PHIL TRUCKS, JR., CHAIRMAN, BOARD OF TRUSTEES

6. SHEET METAL WORKERS LU 32 APPRENTICESHIP & TRAINING PROGRAM
20401 N.E. 15 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33179
WILLIAM R. WOOTTEN, COORDINATOR

7. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the not to exceed amount of $2,000,000.

C-22 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO A PROBATIONARY CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND JAMES E. SCOTT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC., PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 029-FF10 – OUTSIDE AGENCIES QUALIFIED TO OPERATE ALTERATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AT-RISK STUDENTS (revised 3)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida AUTHORIZE the Superintendent of Schools, to negotiate and enter into a Probationary Contractual Services Agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and James E. Scott Community Association, 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 August 2, 2006, through December 21, 2006, as follows:

C-30 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE 2006-2007 BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE MIAMI-DADE COALITION FOR COMMUNITY EDUCATION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the 2006-2007 Board of Trustees of the Miami-Dade Coalition for Community Education.

C-31 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $300,000 FROM BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF FLORIDA TO FUND THE PARENT ACADEMY’S (TPA) HEALTH & WELLNESS SIGNATURE SUBJECT AREA

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

1. accept a donation of $300,000 from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida in support of The Parent Academy; and

2. direct Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amount approved; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

C-32 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI DADE COLLEGE TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO THE NEW WORLD SCHOOL OF THE ARTS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $844,299 FROM JULY 1, 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 Miami Dade College to fund an agreed-upon share for the New World School of the Arts, in an amount not to exceed $844,299, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2007.

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

C-33 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE EDUCATION FUND TO PUBLISH THE 2006-2007 PARENT RESOURCE GUIDE, INCLUDING SHARING EQUALLY IN THE COST OF PUBLICATION

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

1. enter into a partnership with The Education Fund to publish, market and distribute the 2006-2007 Parent Resource Guide; and

2. appropriate $110,000 to cover the District’s share of the cost of the Guide.

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

C-41 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A AN A DISTRICT INTERINSTITUTIONAL ARTICULATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND MIAMI DADE COLLEGE (MDC)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a District Interinstitutional Articulation Agreement Between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and Miami Dade College (MDC).

There is no additional cost to the District.

C-42 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECEIVE A REPORT ON THE STATUS OF CIVIC EDUCATION IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida receive the report on the status of civic education in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

There are no additional costs to the District associated with the recommendations that appear on the report.

C-43 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVE THE CONVERSION OF MORNINGSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TO A BILINGUAL SCHOOL ORGANIZATION (BISO) MODEL AND A MAGNET SCHOOL WITH AN ATTENDANCE BOUNDARY

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

1. the conversion of Morningside Elementary School to a Bilingual School Organization (BISO) model, to begin implementation with the 2006-2007 Kindergarten and first grade class;

2. expand the BISO model by an additional grade level each subsequent year; and

3. convert the existing International Education magnet program to a magnet school with an attendance boundary until the students presently enrolled in the program complete grade five and all grades are phased in the BISO model.

C-44 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECEIVE A REPORT ON THE STATUS OF DISTRICT FOCUS ON STUDENT-ORIENTED SCIENCE RESEARCH AND PARTICIPATION IN SCIENCE, MATHEMATICS, AND ENGINEERING COMPETITIONS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept the report, Status of Science and Mathematics Student-Oriented Activities.

C-50 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
CASE NO: SM-74 (2005-2006) DOB: 07-13-90

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-74 (2005-2006), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2005-2006 school year, 2006 summer session, and the 2006-2007 school year;

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

3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools, if approved by School Operations.

C-51 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
CASE NO: SM-75 (2005-2006) DOB: 06-08-90

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-75 (2005-2006), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2005-2006 school year, 2006 summer session, and the 2006-2007 school year;

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

3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools, if approved by School Operations.

C-52 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 07
CASE NO: SM-76 (2005-2006) DOB: 09-21-91

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-76 (2005-2006), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2005-2006 school year, 2006 summer session, and the 2006-2007 school year;

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

3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools, if approved by School Operations.

C-53 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 11
CASE NO: SM-81 (2005-2006) DOB: 08-07-89

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-81 (2005-2006), furnished under separate cover to Board Members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign the student to an alternative education program for his/her tenure in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

C-70 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO RECEIVE FUNDS AND DONATIONS OF GOODS AND SERVICES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,900,000, FROM SOUTH FLORIDA AFTER-SCHOOL ALL-STARS, INC., THROUGH THE MIDDLE SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM, FROM JULY 1, 2006, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2007

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to receive funds and donations, in an amount not to exceed $2,900,000 from South Florida After-School All-Stars, Inc., (SFASAS) through the Middle School Enrichment Program, from July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2007.

C-71 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT (FPL) COMPANY TO PROVIDE APPLIED TECHNOLOGY TRAINING IN ELECTRIC LINE SERVICE AND REPAIR, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $60,000, EFFECTIVE AUGUST 31, 2006, THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2007

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

1. enter into a contractual agreement with Florida Power & Light (FPL) to provide applied technology training in electric line service and repair, in an amount not to exceed $60,000, effective August 31, 2006, through August 31, 2007; and

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

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

C-80 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING THE FLORIDA INCLUSION NETWORK PROJECT, UNDER THE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT (IDEA), PART B

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), in the approximate amount of $212,000, for funding the Florida Inclusion Network (FIN) Project for the grant period of September 1, 2006, through August 31, 2007;

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

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

C-81 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT THREE 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 three grant awards from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Public Charter School Federal Grant Program in the total amount of $79,250, for the grant periods of March 31, 2006, through December 31, 2006; April 28, 2006, through December 31, 2006; and February 7, 2006, through December 31, 2006, respectively;

2. disburse grant funds in the total amount of $76,896, to:

a. Life Skills Center Opa Locka, Inc., on behalf of Life Skills Center Opa Locka, in the amount of $24,211, for the grant period March 31, 2006, through December 31, 2006;

b. Lawrence Academy, Inc., on behalf of Lawrence Academy, in the amount of $28,756, for the grant period April 28, 2006, through December 31, 2006; and

c. United Cerebral Palsy of South Florida Charter Schools, Inc., on behalf of Transitional Learning Academy, in the amount of $23,929, for the grant period February 7, 2006, through December 31, 2006;

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;

4. extend this program 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-82 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT SEVEN CONTINUATION GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING THE SEVEN 21^ST CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER PROGRAMS (CCLC) AND ENTER INTO SEPARATE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH ARTS FOR LEARNING MIAMI; MAXIM HEALTHCARE SERVICES, INC.; ROBERT ROOTS; TRAINING UNLIMITED; CITY OF MIAMI; YOUNG MEN’S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION (YMCA) OF GREATER MIAMI; LEGAL SERVICES OF GREATER MIAMI, INC.; AND BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF GREATER MIAMI

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

1. accept seven continuation grant awards from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding the seven 21^st Century Community Learning Center Programs in the approximate amount of $2,057,600, for the grant period of July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2007:

a. Charles R. Drew Elementary School, in the amount of $121,600;

b. Florida International Academy A Charter School, in the amount of $168,000;

c. Holmes Elementary School, in the amount of $220,000;

d. Little Liberty Community Learning Center, in the amount of $440,000;

e. Miami Jackson Adult Education Center, in the amount of $268,000;

f. Mater Academy East and Mater Academy High Charter School, in the amount of $140,000; and

g. SECME, in the amount of $700,000;

2. enter into separate contractual agreements in the amount of $215,219, for the grant period of July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2007 with:

a. Robert Roots, in the amount of $40,000;

b. City of Miami, in the amount of $41,369;

c. Young Men’s Christian Association of Greater Miami, in the amount of $95,850;

d. Arts for Learning, in the amount of $20,000; and

e. Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc., in the amount of $18,000;

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

4. extend these programs and contractual agreements as authorized through official notification from the granting agency in order to complete the goals of the programs; 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-83 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR FUNDING THE GANG RESISTANCE EDUCATION AND TRAINING (GREAT) PROGRAM

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

1. accept a grant award from the United States Department of Justice for funding the Gang Resistance Education And Training (GREAT) Program, in the amount of $250,000, for the grant period of July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2007;

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 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-100 PROPOSED PROMULGATION OF NEW SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13- 3B-1.101, REPORTING OF GRANT AWARDS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt new School Board Rule 6Gx13- 3B-1.101, Reporting of Grant Awards, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective August 2, 2006.

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

D-2 AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND TEACHER QUALITY RESOURCES, LLC, PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES TO PROVIDE AND IMPLEMENT TRAINING SERVICES FOR INSTRUCTIONAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION AND GROWTH SYSTEM (IPEGS)

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 Teacher Quality Resources, LLC, Dr. James Stronge, project manager, FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE TRAINING AND ONGOING SUPPORT OF STAFF INVOLVED IN THE PILOT OF THEINSTRUCTIONAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION AND GROWTH SYSTEM (IPEGS), an assessment and appraisal system for all instructional personnel, including but not limited to classroom teachers, school psychologists, guidance counselors, media specialist, teachers on special assignment and curriculum specialists effective August 2, 2006, as follows:

1. TEACHER QUALITY RESOURCES, LLC
P.O. BOX 519
WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23187
OWNER: JENNIFER HINDMAN, PH.D. MANAGING PARTNER

2. authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the estimated amount of $250,000; and

3. grant an exception to School Board Rule 6G13 – 3F-1.021,

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

D-3 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND TEACHER QUALITY RESOURCES, LLC TO DESIGN M-DCPS PERFOMANCE PAY PLAN IN COMPLIANCE WITH SPECIAL TEACHERS ARE REWARDED (STAR) PROGRAM

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

1. enter into a contractual agreement with Teacher Quality Resources, LLC, for consulting services from August 3, 2006 through April 1, 2007, to design the M-DCPS performance pay plan in compliance with the STAR program. The proposed payment in the amount of $60,000 includes all fees and expenses including travel; and

2. grant an exception to School Board Rule 6G13 – 3F-1.021

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

D-10 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) MODIFYING PROVISIONS OF THE LABOR CONTRACT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (M-DCPS) AND THE UNITED TEACHERS OF DADE (UTD) RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ASSISTANCE AND INTERVENTION PLANS FOR SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS DESIGNATED WITHIN THE SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT ZONE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Dade County, Florida, approve the proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) modifying provisions of the M-DCPS/UTD labor contract to facilitate the implementation of the M-DCPS School Improvement Zone Enhancement Program.

D-11 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF AN ANNUAL LONGEVITY STIPEND TO ELIGIBLE CONFIDENTIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize payment of a $500 longevity stipend to eligible Confidential Exempt Personnel pursuant to Board Rule 6Gx13‑ 4D-1.023.

D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: JUNE 15 - JULY 13, 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 966.

D-21 ESTABLISH AND CLASSIFY, CHANGE OF TITLE AND PAY GRADE OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL (MEP) AND DADE COUNTY SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS' ASSOCIATION (DCSAA) POSITIONS (revised 3)

APPOINTMENTS AND LATERAL ASSIGNMENTS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT, PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR 2006-2007

RECOMMENDED: That effective August 2, 2006, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

D-22 APPOINTMENTS AND ASSIGNMENTS OF PERSONNEL NEW TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICT (revised 2)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, appoint Ms.Deborah L. Barrett Cooke to the open budgeted position of Executive Director, TEC, MEP pay grade 22, Teacher Education Center, effective upon completion of background check.

D-24 JOB DESCRIPTIONS UPDATE FOR PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL POSITIONS (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That effective August 2, 2006, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

D-25 CONTRACTUAL EMPLOYMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO INDIVIDUAL SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER (replacement)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, contractually employ Ms. Ava L. Gilley as Administrative Assistant to School Board Member, Dr. Solomon C. Stinson, effective August 1, 2006 or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.

D-30 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
ANTONIO SUBIT - LEAD CUSTODIAN
SPRINGVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective August 2, 2006, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Antonio Subit, Lead Custodian, at Springview Elementary School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-31 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
ERIC COOPER – MASON II JOURNEYPERSON
REGIONAL MAINTENANCE CENTER III

RECOMMENDED: That effective August 2, 2006, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Eric Cooper, Mason II Journeyperson, at Regional Maintenance Center III, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-32 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
SHARLINE TURNER – ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ASSISTANT
HOLMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective August 2, 2006, the School Board suspend Ms. Sharline Turner, Elementary School Assistant at Holmes Elementary School, for 30 workdays without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-33 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
TEMISA C. BROWN – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
SOUTHWEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective August 2, 2006, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Temisa C. Brown, School Bus Driver, at Southwest Transportation Center, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-34 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
AUDREY JACKSON –BUS AIDE
NORTHEAST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective August 2, 2006, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Audrey Jackson, Bus Aide, at Northeast Transportation Center, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-35 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
DESLYN V. QUEELEY – ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ASSISTANT
MADIE IVES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective August 2, 2006, the School Board suspend Ms. Deslyn V. Queeley, Elementary School Assistant, at Madie Ives Elementary School, for 30 workdays without pay.

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

E-13 TENTATIVE ADOPTION OF MILLAGE LEVY RESOLUTION FOR 2006-07

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, tentatively adopt the millage resolution for 2006-07 for a total of 8.105 mills.

E-14 TENTATIVE ADOPTION OF THE 2006-07 BUDGET (revised)

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

1. Tentatively adopt the 2006-07 Annual Budget, which consists of the budget approved for advertising on July 12, 2006, as adjusted for recommended changes included in Attachment A, and including any amendments approved by the Board following the public hearing on August 2, 2006; and

2. Approve the 2006-07 School Allocation Plan.

E-15 ADOPTION OF POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR USE OF DISTRICT DISCRETIONARY LOTTERY FUNDS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the above policies and procedures and approve the use of District Discretionary Lottery Funds appropriated by the Legislature to fund projects and programs enumerated above.

E-76 CONTRACT WITH DR. HENRY R. BOEKHOFF FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, enter into a contractual agreement with Dr. Henry R. Boekhoff for an amount not to exceed $100,000, inclusive of all fees and expenses, including travel expenses, invoiced at an hourly rate of $125, commencing August 3, 2006, through August 2, 2007.

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

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 requirement, previously awarded by the Board, will be exceeded before the contract term expires.

Contract No. 038-BB09, JUMBO-SIZE, BATHROOM-PAPER PRODUCTS, is to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of jumbo-size, bathroom- paper products, for various locations, during the term of the contract, effective May15, 2005, through November 14, 2006. This contract was originated to purchase products for the School Board Administration and Annex Buildings. Since inception, various other locations, including all Transportation Centers, are now utilizing the contract. TheTransportation Department purchases during the current contract period are$66,658.50. This increased usage over the previous year’s expenditures, necessitates a supplement to continue procuring jumbo-size, bathroom-paper products through the end of the contract period. The previous contract averaged $6,672.60 per month, while this year’s monthly usage averaged $9,094.40.

Fund Source	0100 - General
M/WBE Eligibility	None

1. ARMCHEM INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
3563 N.W. 53 COURT
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33309
OWNER: ANDREW BRAHMS, PRESIDENT

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $131,590.94
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $40,015.30

E-142 AWARD BID NO. 067-FF03 – SPECIALTY BAKERY PRODUCTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 067-FF03 – SPECIALTY BAKERY PRODUCTS, to purchase and deliver, at afirm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of specialty bakery products, for the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the bid, effective August 2, 2006, through June 30, 2007, as follows:

1. THE OUTRAGEOUS BAGEL COMPANY
8843 S.W. 107 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33176
OWNER: ROBERT SANDLER, PRESIDENT

2. THE BAGEL EXPRESS INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED
11616 S.W. 88 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33176
OWNER: MARIA HERZBRUN, PRESIDENT

3. HOT PIE, INC.
1821 S.W. 31 AVENUE
PEMBROKE PARK, FL 33009
OWNER: DENNIS CHUNG, PRESIDENT

4. THE JERK MACHINE, INC.
111 N.W. 2 STREET
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33301
OWNER: CATHERINE MALCOLM, PRESIDENT

5. ORALVA INTERNATIONAL GROUP, CORP.
1681 N.W. 79 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33126
OWNER: MIGUEL A. CELLI, PRESIDENT

6. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $ 874,051.27.

E-143 AWARD BID NO. 074-FF04 – PRINTERS: CONSUMABLES - OEM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 074-FF04 – PRINTERS: CONSUMABLES – OEM, to purchase, at afirm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of OEM printer consumables, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective August 2, 2006, through December 31, 2007, as follows:

PRIMARY

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

FIRST ALTERNATE

2. BEST COMPUTER SUPPLIES, INC.
895 EAST PATRIOT BOULEVARD, SUITE 110
RENO, NV 89511
OWNER: TIM CROSSON, PRESIDENT

SECOND ALTERNATE

3. PROSYS INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC.
13876 S. W. 119 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33186
OWNER: MICHELLE CLERY, PRESIDENT (WF)

PRIMARY

4. UNITED DATA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
7212 N.W. 56 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: ENRIQUE FLECHES, PRESIDENT

FIRST ALTERNATE

5. MIAMI DATA PRODUCTS, INC.
1450 CORAL WAY
MIAMI, FL 33145
OWNER: HERMANN DIEHL, PRESIDENT

SECOND ALTERNATE

6. VOLTEXX, INC.
2079 N. POWERLINE ROAD, SUITE 2
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33069
OWNER: LEE LEVY, PRESIDENT

PRIMARY

7. HOWARD COMPUTERS
580 EASTVIEW DRIVE
LAUREL, MS 39441
OWNER: BILLY HOWARD, SR., C.E.O.

FIRST ALTERNATE

8. MIAMI DATA PRODUCTS, INC.
1450 CORAL WAY
MIAMI, FL 33145
OWNER: HERMANN DIEHL, PRESIDENT

SECOND ALTERNATE

9. VOLTEXX, INC.
2079 NORTH POWERLINE ROAD, SUITE 2
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33069
OWNER: LEE LEVY, PRESIDENT

PRIMARY

10. BEST COMPUTER SUPPLIES, INC.
895 EAST PATRIOT BOULEVARD, SUITE 110
RENO, NV 89511
OWNER: TIM CROSSON, PRESIDENT

FIRST ALTERNATE

11. MONARCH ELECTRONICS, INC.
P.O. BOX 414941
MIAMI BEACH, FL 33141-0941
OWNER: MARVIN STUART, PRESIDENT

SECOND ALTERNATE

12. MIAMI DATA PRODUCTS, INC.
1450 CORAL WAY
MIAMI, FL 33145
OWNER: HERMANN DIEHL, PRESIDENT

PRIMARY

13. BEST COMPUTER SUPPLIES, INC.
895 EAST PATRIOT BOULEVARD, SUITE 110
RENO, NV 89511
OWNER: TIM CROSSON, PRESIDENT

FIRST ALTERNATE

14. MONARCH ELECTRONICS, INC.
P.O. BOX 414941
MIAMI BEACH, FL 33141-0941
OWNER: MARVIN STUART, PRESIDENT

SECOND ALTERNATE

15. OFFICE MAX, INC.
7601 EAST TREASURE DRIVE, #624
MIAMI, FL 33141
OWNER: SAM K. DUNCAN, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.

PRIMARY

16. OFFICE MAX, INC.
7601 EAST TREASURE DRIVE, #624
MIAMI, FL 33141
OWNER: SAM K. DUNCAN, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.

FIRST ALTERNATE

17. PROSYS INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC.
13876 S. W. 119 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33186
OWNER: MICHELLE CLERY, PRESIDENT (WF)

SECOND ALTERNATE

18. MONARCH ELECTRONICS, INC.
P.O. BOX 414941
MIAMI BEACH, FL 33141-0941
OWNER: MARVIN STUART, PRESIDENT

19. BEST COMPUTER SUPPLIES, INC.
895 EAST PATRIOT BOULEVARD, SUITE 110
RENO, NV 89511
OWNER: TIM CROSSON, PRESIDENT

20. HOWARD COMPUTERS
580 EASTVIEW DRIVE
LAUREL, MS 39441
OWNER: BILLY HOWARD, SR., C.E.O.

21. MIAMI DATA PRODUCTS, INC.
1450 CORAL WAY
MIAMI, FL 33145
OWNER: HERMANN DIEHL, PRESIDENT

22. MONARCH ELECTRONICS, INC.
P.O. BOX 414941
MIAMI BEACH, FL 33141-0941
OWNER: MARVIN STUART, PRESIDENT

23. OFFICE MAX, INC.
7601 EAST TREASURE DRIVE, #624
MIAMI, FL 33141
OWNER: SAM K. DUNCAN, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.

24. VOLTEXX, INC.
2079 N. POWERLINE ROAD, SUITE 2
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33069
OWNER: LEE LEVY, PRESIDENT

25. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $2,450,107.80.

E-144 PARTIAL AWARD BID NO. 088-EE03 – A-LA-CARTE PROGRAM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 088-EE03 – A-LA-CARTE PROGRAM, to purchase and deliver, at afirm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of fresh food items, delivered for the a la carte program for the Departmentof Food and Nutrition, during the term of the bid, effective August 2, 2006, through December 29, 2007, as follows:

1. FOOD FANTASIES, INC.
D.B.A. FROZEN TREATS
18770 N.E. 6 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33179
OWNER: KENNETH J. HONIG, PRESIDENT

2. A.I.E.G., INC.
D.B.A. CICI’S PIZZA #461
350 NORTH HOMESTEAD BOULEVARD
HOMESTEAD, FL 33030
OWNER: TIMOTHY BUCHANAN, PRESIDENT

3. MONTOYA HOLDINGS, INC.
D.B.A. BASEBALL CAFE/PELOTA CAFE & PIZZERIA
345 EAST 49 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33013
OWNER: CARLOS MONTOYA, PRESIDENT

4. CELEAN ENTERPRISES, INC.
D.B.A. DOMINO’S PIZZA
180 CRANDON BOULEVARD, SUITE 110
KEY BISCAYNE, FL 33149
OWNER: CESAR ANDRADE, PRESIDENT

5. CHENTE ENTERPRISES, INC.
D.B.A. CICI’S PIZZA
2885 WEST 68 STREET, SUITE 1
HIALEAH, FL 33018
OWNERS: ANTONIO CHIURILLO
HENRY CASTILLO

6. DOMINO’S #3822
713 SOUTH STATE ROAD 7
PLANTATION, FL 33317
OWNER: CESAR VERDE
CORPORATE OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

7. JERRY & JOE’S PIZZA, INC.
4799 PALM AVENUE
HIALEAH, FL 33012
OWNER: JUAN E. CRUZ, PRESIDENT (HM)

8. KONING RESTAURANTS INTERNATIONAL, LC
D.B.A. PIZZA HUT
1000 PARK CENTRE BOULEVARD, STE 134-136
MIAMI, FL 33169
OWNER: ELLIOT TUNIS, PRESIDENT

9. BLEU FLAME CATERING
D.B.A. LEROY HOSPITALITY, INC.
4720 N. W. 167 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33014
OWNER: LEROY REYNOLDS, PRESIDENT

10. MORNING GARDEN CHINESE RESTAURANT, INC.
1211 - 71 STREET
MIAMI BEACH, FL 33141
OWNER: SHU HON WANG, PRESIDENT

11. MSDI MANAGEMENT, INC.
D.B.A. DOMINO’S PIZZA
8684 CORAL WAY (S.W. 24^TH STREET)
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: ISSA BADER, PRESIDENT

12. OCEAN ISLAND PIZZA, INC.
D.B.A. DOMINO’S PIZZA
1638 N.E. 164 STREET
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL 33162
OWNER: SEAN BRINKLEY, PRESIDENT

13. OCEAN ISLAND PIZZA, INC.
D.B.A. DOMINOS PIZZA
1638 N.E. 164 STREET
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL 33162
OWNER: SEAN BRINKLEY, PRESIDENT

14. PIZZERIAS, LLC
D.B.A. PAPA JOHN’S PIZZA
8619 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY
MIAMI, FL 33143
OWNER: RICARDO WARMAN, C.E.O.

15. STEVE’S PIZZA
16285 S.W. 88 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33196
OWNER: HYMAN STORCH, VICE PRESIDENT

16. Reject: Items 28 through 31, and Items 36 through 49.

17. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $9,155,490.24.

E-145 AWARD BID NO. 089-FF07 – TRUCK CAB AND CHASSIS, WITH TILT HOOD

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 089-FF07 – TRUCK CAB AND CHASSIS, WITH TILT HOOD, to purchase, at a firm unit price, a truck cab and chassis with tilt hood, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, effective August 2, 2006, as follows:

1. RECHTIEN INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS, INC.
7227 N.W. 74 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: RICHARD RECHTIEN, DEALER PRINCIPAL

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $54,297.01.

E-146 REQUEST APPROVAL FROM THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO SELECT SAP PUBLIC SERVICES, INC. AS THE PROVIDER OF ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING (ERP) SOFTWARE PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 102-FF04 (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AUTHORIZE the Superintendentof Schools to select SAP Public Services, Inc., pursuant to Request For Proposals No. 102-FF04 – ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING (ERP) SOFTWARE. In turn, the District will be authorized to send out Request for Proposals for the implementation of SAP Public Services, Inc., ERP software. Subsequently, the District will present the School Board with a recommendation for an implementation services vendor; recommendations to enter into contract negotiations with both the software and implementation services vendors; and a Total Cost of Ownership analysis for the ERP initiative.

1. SAP PUBLIC SERVICES, INC.
3999 WEST CHESTER PIKE
NEWTON SQUARE, PA 19073

Highest Rated Proposal

E-147 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND NCO FINANCIAL SYSTEMS, INC., PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 105-FF10 – COLLECTION-AGENCY SERVICES

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 NCO Financial Systems, Inc., pursuant to Request For Proposals No. 105-FF10 – COLLECTION- AGENCY SERVICES, to obtain services of a collection agency to collect the District’s outstanding delinquent accounts receivable balances, owed by current/prior employees and outside agencies, effective August 25, 2006, through August 24, 2007, as follows:

1. NCO FINANCIAL SYSTEMS, INC.
507 PRUDENTIAL ROAD
HORSHAM, PA 19044
AL ZEZULINSKI, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

E-148 AWARD BID NO. 112-FF03 – FROZEN DAIRY AND FRUIT PRODUCTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 112-FF03 – FROZEN DAIRY AND FRUIT PRODUCTS, to purchase and deliver, at afirm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of smoothies, milkshakes and frozen treats, for the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the bid, effective August 2, 2006, through December 29, 2007, as follows:

1. FROZEN FANTASIES, INC.
D.B.A. FROZEN TREATS
18770 N.E. 6 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33179
OWNER: KENNETH J. HONIG, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $1,699,521.29.

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

F-21 AUTHORIZATION TO GRANT A WATER LINE EASEMENT LOCATED AT FLAMINGO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE AT 701 EAST 33 STREET, HIALEAH, FLORIDA IN FAVOR OF CITY OF HIALEAH, PROJECT NO. 00138200

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

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 ECC-3 (RELIEF FOR JANE S. ROBERTS K-8, ETHEL K. BECKHAM ELEMENTARY AND DR. BOWMAN F. ASHE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS) SCHOOL SITE, PROJECT NO. 00170200

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 ECC-3 (Relief for Jane S. Roberts K-8, Ethel K. Beckham Elementary and Dr. Bowman F. Ashe Elementary Schools) school site, Project No. 00170200, at an approximate cost of $39,500, 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 MIAMI LAKES K-8 CENTER SCHOOL SITE. (MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION), PROJECT NO. 00140100

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 Miami Lakes K-8 School site, Project No. 00140100, at an approximate cost of $78,000, 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 MIAMI CENTRAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL SITE PROJECT NO. A01013

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 Miami Central Senior High School site, Project No. A01013, at an approximate cost of $30,000, which is included in the construction contract.

F-25 AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WASTEWATER FACILITIES TO SERVICE THE DR. H.W. MACK/WEST LITTLE RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE, PROJECT NO. A0767B

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute an agreement with Miami-Dade County and the execution of relevant conveyance documents for the provision of wastewater services for planned improvements at the Dr. H.W. Mack/West Little River Elementary School site, Project No. A0767B, at an approximate cost of $835,000, which is included in the construction contract.

F-26 COMMISSIONING OF BETANCOURT CASTELLON ASSOCIATES, INC., AS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM 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 the firm of Betancourt Castellon Associates, Inc., as Construction Management at-Risk firm for General Repairs and Rehabilitation at Miami Killian Senior High School, Project No. A0262600, as follows:

1) a lump sum fee of $177,138 for pre-construction services; and

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

F-27 COMMISSIONING OF BDI CONSTRUCTION COMPANY AS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM FOR DEFERRED MAINTENANCE PACKAGE #25, RENOVATIONS, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS AT CORAL GABLES SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT NO. 00266200

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of BDI Construction Company as Construction Management at-Risk firm for Deferred Maintenance Package #25, Renovations, Maintenance and Repairs at Coral Gables Senior High School, Project No. 00266200, as follows:

1) a total lump sum fee of $34,750 for pre-construction services; and

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

F-28 COMMISSIONING OF M.C. HARRY & ASSOCIATES, INC. AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD FOR NEW STATE SCHOOL “W-1” (TO RELIEVE DANTE B. FASCELL AND DR. BOWMAN FOSTER ASHE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS), A RE-USE OF THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROTOTYPE, PROJECT NO. A01032

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission M.C. Harry & Associates, Inc. as Architect/Engineer of Record for New State School “W-1” (to relieve Dante B. Fascell and Dr. Bowman Foster Ashe Elementary Schools), a re-use of the Elementary School Prototype, Project No. A01032, as follows:

1) a lump sum fee of $803,542 for Basic Services; and

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

F-29 COMMISSIONING OF ZYSCOVICH, INC. AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD FOR PHASE II OF THE HISTORICAL RESTORATION, RENOVATION, REMODELING AND NEW ADDITIONS AT MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL,PROJECT NO. 00176800

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Zyscovich, Inc. as Architect/Engineer of Record for Phase II of The Historical Restoration, Renovations, Remodeling and New Additions at Miami Senior High School, Project No. 00176800, as follows:

1. a lump sum fee of $6,477,960 for A/E Basic Services; and

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

F-30 COMMISSIONING OF BERMELLO AJAMIL & PARTNERS, INC., TO PROVIDE BUILDING CODE CONSULTANT REVIEW AND INSPECTION SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Bermello Ajamil & Partners, Inc. to provide Building Code Consultant review and inspection services and the Terms and Conditions as set forth in the body of the agenda item.

F-31 COMMISSIONING OF C.S.A. SOUTHEAST, INC., TO PROVIDE BUILDING CODE CONSULTANT REVIEW AND INSPECTION SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission C.S.A Southeast, Inc. to provide Building Code Consultant review and inspection services and the Terms and Conditions as set forth in the body of the agenda item.

F-32 COMMISSIONING OF RONALD E. FRAZIER & ASSOCIATES, P. A., TO PROVIDE BUILDING CODE CONSULTANT REVIEW AND INSPECTION SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Ronald E. Frazier & Associates, P. A. to provide Building Code Consultant review and inspection services and the Terms and Conditions as set forth in the body of the agenda item.

F-33 COMMISSIONING OF U.S. LABORATORIES, INC., TO PROVIDE BUILDING CODE CONSULTANT REVIEW AND INSPECTION SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission U.S. Laboratories, Inc. to provide Building Code Consultant review and inspection services and the Terms and Conditions as set forth in the body of the agenda item.

F-50 PARTIAL AWARD BID NO. 112-EE06 – LAWN EQUIPMENT, POWER

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, PARTIAL AWARD Bid No. 112-EE06 – LAWN EQUIPMENT, POWER, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of power lawn equipment, for Maintenance Operations, during the term of the bid, effective August 2, 2006, through August 1, 2007, as follows:

1. BEST EQUIPMENT & REPAIR, INC.
12390 S.W. 131 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33186 ESTIMATE $8,300
OWNER: LANCE COOPER, PRESIDENT

2. DEGENS TURF & GARDEN, INC.
3912 SOUTH STATE ROAD 7
MIRAMAR, FL 33023 ESTIMATE $30,600
OWNER: TERRY ANGELOTTI, PRESIDENT

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $38,900.

F-51 AWARD BID NO. 036-FF06 – SPRINKLERS, LAWN AND TURF

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 036-FF06 – SPRINKLERS, LAWN AND TURF, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of lawn and turf sprinklers, for Maintenance Materials Management stock,during the term of the bid, effective August 2, 2006, through August 1, 2007, as follows:

1. LANE SUPPLY SERVICES
742 BELFAST TERRACE
SEBASTIAN, FL 32958
OWNER: LEWIS J. LANE

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $52,361.35.

F-52 REJECT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 068-FF10 – PROVISION OF AN INTERNATIONAL STUDIES SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL FACILITY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Request For Proposals No. 068-FF10 – PROVISION OF AN INTERNATIONAL STUDIES SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL FACILITY.

F-53 AWARD BID NO. 081-FF06 – AIR CONDITIONERS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 081-FF06 – AIR CONDITIONERS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of Bard air conditioners, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective August 2, 2006, through August 1, 2007, as follows:

1. GEMAIRE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
2151 HILLSBORO BOULEVARD, SUITE 400
DEERFIELD BEACH, FL 33442
OWNER: WATSCO, INC.

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $351,888.

F-54 AWARD BID NO. 100-FF10 – MOVING AND INSTALLATION OF RELOCATABLE BUILDINGS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 100-FF10 – MOVING AND INSTALLATION OF RELOCATABLE BUILDINGS, to establish a contract, at firm unit prices, for the moving and installation of relocatable buildings, for Maintenance Operations, during the term of the bid, effective September 20, 2006, through September 19, 2007, as follows:

1. RUSSELL BUILDING MOVERS, INC.
7150 N.W. 77 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: KEITH R. KLEPPINGER, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $3,164,585.

F-55 AWARD BID NO. 110-FF09 – ELECTRICAL SERVICES; REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, SUPPLY AND INSTALL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 110-FF09 – ELECTRICAL SERVICES; REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, SUPPLY AND INSTALL, to establish a pool of general building and specialty contractors, to furnish all labor, supervision, equipment and materials necessary to perform miscellaneous electrical repairs, at various Miami-Dade County Public Schools facilities, for Maintenance Operations, during the term of the bid, effective August 2, 2006, through August 1, 2007, as follows:

1. AC Electrical Contractor, Inc.
520 S.E. 4 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33010
OWNER: DAYIRA HERNANDEZ, PRESIDENT

2. AGC ELECTRIC, INC.
2660 WEST 79 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33016
OWNER: ENRIQUE GUZMAN, VICE PRESIDENT

3. ALL TECH ELECTRIC, INC.
1723 WEST 37 STREET, BAY 6
HIALEAH, FL 33012
OWNER: LLAUL LLANES, PRESIDENT (HM)

4. CS BENSCH, INC.
6499 NORTH POWERLINE ROAD, SUITE 101
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33309
OWNER: C. SCOTT BENSCH, PRESIDENT

5. CONTENDER ELECTRIC, INC.
14405 S.W. 159 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33177
OWNER: RAIMUNDO SANTAMARIA, PRESIDENT

6. INNOVATIVE TRADE SOLUTIONS, INC.
5771 SEA GRASS LANE
NAPLES, FL 34116
OWNER: OBDULIO D. GARCIA, PRESIDENT

7. MEXAL CORPORATION
7424 S.W. 48 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: FRANCISCO LLAMOZAS, PRESIDENT (HM)

8. TIRONE ELECTRIC, INC.
6151 PEMBROKE ROAD
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33023
OWNER: CARMELO TIRONE, PRESIDENT (WF)

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

F-56 AWARD BID NO. 111-FF09 – MISCELLANEOUS CARPENTRY, PLUMBING, STRUCTURAL AND GENERAL REPAIRS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 111-FF09 – MISCELLANEOUS Carpentry, Plumbing, Structural and General Repairs, to establish a pool of general building and specialty contractors, to furnish all labor, supervision, equipment and materials necessary to perform miscellaneous carpentry, plumbing, structural and general repairs, at various Miami-Dade County Public Schools facilities, for Maintenance Operations, during the term of the bid, effective August 2, 2006, through August 1, 2007, as follows:

1. CS BENSCH, INC.
6499 NORTH POWERLINE ROAD, #101
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33309
OWNER: C. SCOTT BENSCH, PRESIDENT

2. DESIGN BUILD INTERAMERICAN, INC.
6307 BIRD ROAD
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: MANUEL LEON-PETISCO, PRESIDENT

3. INNOVATIVE TRADE SOLUTIONS, INC.
5771 SEA GRASS LANE
NAPLES, FL 34116
OWNER: OBDULIO D. GARCIA, PRESIDENT

4. LEADEX CORPORATION
4731 S.W. 75 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: FRANK J. FONSECA, P.E., PRESIDENT (HM)

5. MEXAL CORPORATION
7424 S.W. 48 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: FRANCISCO LLAMOZAS, PRESIDENT (HM)

6. T & G CORPORATION
D.B.A. T & G CONSTRUCTORS
8491 N.W. 17 STREET, SUITE 110
MIAMI, FL 33126
OWNER: RICARDO GONZALEZ, PRESIDENT (HM)

7. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $5,000,000.

F-57 ACCEPT REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS NO. 113-FF10 – APPRAISAL AND APPRAISAL-RELATED SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, ACCEPT Request For Qualifications No. 113-FF10 APPRAISALS AND APPRAISAL-RELATED SERVICES, to establish a list of pre-qualified real-state appraisers to be made up of three categories, consisting of residential, non-residential and complex (expert witness) appraisers, to whom formal solicitations will be sent for quotes to bid on real-estate appraisal services, which shall include, but not be limited to construction, remodeling, site expansion, landacquisition, including condemnation or disposal, and for determination of impact-fee credit for the Department of Site Acquisition and Leasing, during the term of qualifications, effective September 12, 2006, through September 11, 2008, as follows:

1. ARMADA APPRAISAL COMPANY
7171 CORAL WAY, #102
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER:ALBERT J. ARMADA, PRESIDENT

2. INTEGRA REALTY RESOURCES – SOUTH FLORIDA
9400 SOUTH DADELAND BOULEVARD, PH 1
MIAMI, FL 33156-2817
OWNER: MICHAEL Y. CANNON, PRESIDENT

3. INVESTORS RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, INC.
5730 S.W. 74 STREET, SUITE 100
SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143
OWNER: EDWARD N. PARKER, PRESIDENT

4. QUINLIVAN APPRAISAL, P.A.
5730 S.W. 74 STREET, SUITE 300
MIAMI, FL 33143
OWNER: J. MARK QUINLIVAN, PRESIDENT

5. RE ANALYSTS, INC.
403 S.W. 8 STREET
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33315
OWNER: CHRISTOPHER MAFERA, PRESIDENT

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

7. WARONKER & ROSEN, INC.
5730 S.W. 74 STREET, SUITE 200
SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143
OWNER: LEE H. WARONKER, PRESIDENT

8. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the not to exceed amount of $250,000.

F-58 AWARD BID NO. 115-FF11 - FIRE-ALARM SERVICES CONTRACT (GROUP II)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 115-FF11 – FIRE-ALARM SERVICES CONTRACT (Group II), to establish a contract, at firm unit prices, to furnish all necessary labor, transportation, material and equipment to test, service, inspect, repair and maintain fire-alarm systems, at various locations, for Maintenance Operations, during the term of the bid, effective August 2, 2006, through March 31, 2008, as follows:

1. ENGINEERING SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY, INC.
2400 WEST 84 STREET, SUITE #9
HIALEAH, FLORIDA 33016
OWNER: ENRIQUE A. BORJA, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $799,770.

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

G-1 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA APPROVE NEW JOB DESCRIPTIONS, APPROVE THE ORGANIZATIONAL CHART AND APPROVE ASSOCIATE PERSONNEL ATTORNEY CONTRACT AND AMENDMENTS FOR THE SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY’S OFFICE AND RECEIVE THE LEGAL DEPARTMENT’S QUARTERLY REPORT

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

1. approve New Job Descriptions;

2. approve the Organizational Chart;

3. approve new contract for Personnel Associate Attorney and Contract amendments for the School Board Attorney’s Office; and

4. receive the Legal Department’s Quarterly Report.

G-2 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF A LAWSUIT AGAINST HARPER PARTNERS THE ARCHITECTURE FIRM ON CARLOS FINLAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR EXCESSIVE ERRORS AND OMISSIONS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the filing of a lawsuit against the Architecture Firm, Harper Partners, for excessive errors and omissions at Carlos Finlay Elementary School.

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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08.02.06