1:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION

SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS

STUDENT PERFORMANCE:

- Charles R. Drew Middle School Dance Ensemble performing “Mariachi”

SPECIAL RECOGNITION:

- Technology Student Association State Winners
- Five Star School Award

BOARD MEMBER RESOLUTIONS

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: September 7, 2006

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: September 13, 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

• Ms. Rose Diamond, Chief Facilities Officer, Office of School Facilities – Recipient of “Outstanding Women in Construction Award,” National Association of Women in Construction, Miami Chapter
• Update on the Gifted Program
• Update on School Security

A-2 ANNUAL UPDATE TO THE SCHOOL BOARD AND SUPERINTENDENT ON AUDIT COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the Audit Committee Chairman’s Annual Update.

A-3 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD RECEIVE THE PROPOSED REVISED 2005-2008 DISTRICT STRATEGIC PLAN (revised)

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

A-4 ADOPTION OF THE PROPOSED 2007 STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE PROGRAMS (revised)

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

1. adopt the proposed 2007 State and Federal Legislative Programs; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to advocate the best interest of the District on issues at both the state and federal levels that may have impending fiscal, local control, and/or governance impact on Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ District operations, but does not have major policy implications, provided such issues are reported to the Board.

A-5 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA: (withdrawn)

B. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

B-1 NEW BUSINESS: BOARD MEMBERS

B-3 REQUEST FOR UPDATE AND REVIEW OF ATTENDANCE BOUNDARY PROCESS (revised)

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

1. direct the Superintendent to review the process of establishing school attendance boundaries in order to create a countywide boundary process that aligns all school boundaries with current and foreseeable shifts in student population growth, with the mandate of Class Size Reduction and with the impact of the 70,000 new student stations being completed in the District; and

2. request that the Superintendent report to the Board at the November 2006 meeting as to such review and make such recommendations as are appropriate to ensure the creation this school year of school attendance boundaries that reflect current and foreseeable shifts in student population growth, the mandate of Class Size Reduction and the impact of the 70,000 new student stations being completed in the District.

B-5 REQUEST THAT THE SUPERINTENDENT REVIEW GUIDELINES FOR THE CONTRACTING AND EVALUATION OF OUTSIDE VENDORS THAT PROVIDE SERVICES THROUGH THE DISTRICT’S ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to review guidelines for the contracting and evaluation of outside vendors that provide services through the District’s Alternative Education program and that these guidelines be presented to the School Board at the December 13, 2006 School Board meeting.

B-6 REQUEST THAT THE SUPERINTENDENT DEVELOP CENTRALIZED GUIDELINES FOR THE SCHOOL BOARD’S APPROVAL IN THE FORM OF A PROTOCOL MANUAL FOR THE CONDUCT OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CEREMONIES, PROGRAMS, DEDICATIONS, RECEPTIONS AND OTHER EVENTS

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to develop centralized guidelines in the form of a Protocol Manual for the Conduct of Miami-Dade County Public Schools Ceremonies, Programs, Dedications, Receptions and other Events for approval and School Board adoption at the December 13, 2006 meeting.

B-7 RECONVENE THE AD HOC MULTILINGUAL TASK FORCE

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to:

1. review the Ad Hoc Multilingual Task Force following the configuration of representatives previously established;

2. explore the feasibility of making a foreign language a requirement starting from kindergarten through grade 12;

3. present to the School Board, at its meeting of April 18, 2007, a status report on implementation of the new action plan.

B-8 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE OF THE EXCESSIVE WEIGHT IN STUDENTS’ BACKPACKS

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

1. address the issue of the excessive weight in student backpacks; and

2. report back to the Board with recommendations.

B-9 APPROVAL OF A ONE-YEAR PILOT PROGRAM FOR BOARD MEMBER LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

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

1. direct the Superintendent to prepare a comprehensive list of all appointed/elected positions no later than October 30, 2006; and

2. approve a one-year pilot program for leadership opportunities based upon rotation, seniority, interest and expertise.

B-10 PERSONNEL INVESTIGATION REPORTS FOR THE YEARS 2004-2005 AND 2005-2006

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

1. provide Personnel Investigation Reports for school years 2004-2005 and 2005-2006, from the Office of Professional Standards, the Civilian Investigative Unit, and the Office of Civil Rights and Diversity Compliance, to include the nature of the cases, findings, timeliness, gender and ethnicity; and

2. submit the reports at the December 2006 Board meeting.

B-11 ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION OF THE SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, evaluate and assess the performance of the School Board Attorney at the November 21, 2006, School Board meeting or at a special School Board meeting to be held in November 2006.

B-12 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO CONDUCT INSPECTIONS OF ALL CONDUITS AND PIPING SUPPORTS IN “FINGER” PLAN DESIGN SCHOOLS IN THE ENTIRE DISTRICT (revised)

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

1. conduct inspections of all conduits and piping supports in “Finger” plan schools in the entire District, preferably by Electrical Trace Masters,

2. report back to the Board with the findings.

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

C-1 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE EXCEL ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF EXCEL ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL (withdrawn)

C-2 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH FORT LAUDERDALE HOSPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC, TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND RELATED SERVICES FOR ONE STUDENT WITH DISABILITIES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,660,EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 12, 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 Fort Lauderdale Hospital Management, LLC, to provide educational and related services for one student with disabilities, in an amount not to exceed $50,660, effective October 12, 2006, through June 30, 2007.

The appropriation for this item is included in the General Fund of the 2006-2007 Adopted Budget.

C-20 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH UNITED WAY OF MIAMI-DADE (UWMD) CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE TO ESTABLISH A COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIP TO ELEVATE THE QUALITY OF EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION, EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 12, 2006, TO BE REVIEWED ANNUALLY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with United Way of Miami-Dade (UWMD) Center for Excellence to establish a collaborative partnership to elevate the quality of early care and education, effective October 12, 2006, to be reviewed annually.

No local funds are required.

C-22 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN ARTICULATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY (FIU) AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE CONTINUATION OF THE ONGOING PROGRAM PARTNERSHIP IN ACADEMIC COMMUNITIES

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

1. enter into an Articulation Agreement between Florida International University (FIU) and The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, for the support of the continuation of the ongoing program Partnership in Academic Communities; and

2. make this agreement binding for five years pending annual review.

The appropriation for this item is included in the General Fund of the 2006-2007 Adopted Budget.

C-30 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE SHERATON MIAMI MART HOTEL TO PROVIDE SERVICES RELATED TO THE 2008 FRANCISCO R. WALKER MIAMI-DADE COUNTY DISTRICT TEACHER OF THE YEAR RECOGNITION CEREMONY ON JANUARY 30, 2007

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with the Sheraton Miami Mart Hotel to provide services related to the 2008 Francisco R. Walker Miami-Dade County District Teacher of the Year Recognition Ceremony on January 30, 2007, in an amount not to exceed $45,000.

C-70 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH JOHNSON & WALES UNIVERSITY UNDER THE FLORIDA WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM, EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 27, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 27, 2007

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with Johnson & Wales University under the Florida Work Experience Program, effective September 27, 2006, through September 27, 2007, whereby:

1. Johnson & Wales University will reimburse the salaries of college students, in an amount not to exceed $32,400; and

2. Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) will fund FRS/FICA retirement costs, in an amount not to exceed $6,762.

The appropriation for this item is included in the General Fund of the 2006-2007 Adopted Budget.

C-71 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COLLEGE (MDC) UNDER THE FLORIDA WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM, EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 27, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 27, 2007

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with Miami-Dade College (MDC) under the Florida Work Experience Program, effective September 27, 2006, through September 27, 2007, whereby:

1. MDC will reimburse the salaries of college students, in an amount not to exceed $85,000; and

2. Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) will fund FRS/FICA retirement costs, in an amount not to exceed $17,740.

The appropriation for this item is included in the General Fund of the 2006-2007 Adopted Budget.

C-72 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO TWO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, CHILD CARE FOOD PROGRAM, ADMINISTERED BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, TO PROVIDE BREAKFAST, LUNCH, AND AFTERNOON SNACKS TO BABIES AND TODDLERS AT COPE CENTER NORTH AND DOROTHY M. WALLACE COPE CENTER SOUTH EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2007

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

1. enter into two contractual agreements with the State of Florida, Department of Health, Child Care Food program, administered by the United States Department of Agriculture, from October 1, 2006, through September 30, 2007;

2. provide breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks to babies and toddlers whose parents are in attendance at COPE Center North and Dorothy M. Wallace COPE Center South;

3. receive reimbursements for these services, of which each center will be the recipient of fifty percent of the funds issued; and

4. authorize the renewal of this contract for three successive one (1) year periods, and authorize the Superintendent to execute these annual contracts, so long as they contain the same terms and conditions as the 2006-2007 contract associated with this Item, and the renewals are at no cost to the Board.

C-73 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC., TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR AN EDUCATIONAL SPECIALIST TO COUNSEL STUDENTS AND COORDINATE IDENTIFIED PROGRAMS OPERATED BY LINDSEY HOPKINS TECHNICAL EDUCATION CENTER AT GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC., EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 12, 2006, THROUGH JUNE 29, 2007

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

1. enter into a contractual agreement with Goodwill Industries of South Florida, Inc., to provide funding for an educational specialist to counsel students and coordinate identified programs operated by Lindsey Hopkins Technical Education Center at Goodwill Industries of South Florida, Inc., effective October 12, 2006, through June 29, 2007; and

2. receive reimbursement of expenditures for the salary and fringe benefits for the educational specialist.

C-80 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 X, EDUCATION FOR HOMELESS CHILDREN AND YOUTH 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 under the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, Title X, Part A, Education for Homeless Children and Youth Program, in the amount of $120,000, 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 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 A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING THE READING FIRST PROGRAM AT SELECTED ELIGIBLE SCHOOLS

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, the Reading First Program in the total amount of $10,443,131, for the grant period of July 1, 2006, through August 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-83 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TO RECEIVE FUNDS FOR THE SKILLS FOR ACADEMIC, VOCATIONAL AND ENGLISH STUDIES (SAVES) ADULT REFUGEE PROJECT

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

1. enter into a contractual agreement with the Florida Department of Children and Families to receive funds in the amount of $7,700,000, for the Skills for Academic, Vocational and English Studies (SAVES) Adult Refugee Project for the contract period of August 14, 2006, through August 13, 2008;

2. retain funds from the contract in an amount not to exceed the annually negotiated indirect cost rate as allowed and approved by the Florida Department of Education;

3. extend this contractual agreement as authorized through official notification from the contracting 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 contracting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

C-84 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE EARLY CHILDHOOD INITIATIVE FOUNDATION TO RECEIVE FUNDS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PK-3 READY SCHOOLS INITIATIVE

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

1. enter into a contractual agreement with the Early Childhood Initiative Foundation to receive funds for the implementation of the PK-3 Ready Schools Initiative in the amount of $200,000, for the period of July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2007;

2. extend this contractual agreement as authorized through official notification from the contracting 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-85 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT SEVENTEEN (17) CONTINUATION GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY LITERACY ACT FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE FAMILY LITERACY SERVICES AT AVOCADO, ETHEL KOGER BECKHAM, FLAMINGO, GOLDEN GLADES, GERTRUDE EDELMAN/SABAL PALM, HUBERT O. SIBLEY, KENSINGTON PARK, MIAMI PARK, OAK GROVE, WESLEY MATTHEWS, AND WEST HOMESTEAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS; CORAL WAY AND M.A. MILAM K-8 CENTERS; HIALEAH HIGH, MIAMI BEACH, AND SOUTH DADE ADULT EDUCATION CENTERS; AND LINDSEY HOPKINS TECHNICAL CENTER AND ENTER INTO SEPARATE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH GATROU GROUP, INC. AND RENAISSANCE LEARNING, INC.

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

1. accept seventeen (17) continuation grant awards from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act for the Comprehensive Family Literacy services at Avocado, Ethel Koger Beckham, Flamingo, Gertrude Edelman/Sabal Palm, Golden Glades, Hubert O. Sibley, Kensington Park, Miami Park, Oak Grove, Wesley Matthews, and West Homestead elementary schools; Coral Way and M.A. Milam K-8 centers; Hialeah High, Miami Beach and South Dade adult education centers; and Lindsey Hopkins Technical Center, in the amount of $1,223,877, 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 these programs as authorized through official notification from the granting agency in order to complete the goals of the program; and

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

C-86 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) UNDER THE CLEAN SCHOOL BUS USA PROGRAM AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA DETROIT DIESEL ALLISON

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

1. accept a grant award from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Clean School Bus USA Program in the amount of $171,000, for the grant period of October 1, 2006, through September 30, 2007;

2. enter into a contractual agreement with the Florida Detroit Diesel Allison, in the amount of $169,000 for the period effective October 1, 2006 through September 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 this program and 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-88 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING THE LEARNING FOR LIFE CHARACTER EDUCATION PROGRAM AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH LEARNING FOR LIFE, INC.

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 Learning for Life Character Education Program in the amount of $460,000, for the grant period of July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2007;

2. enter into a contractual agreement with Learning for Life, Inc., in the amount of $460,000, for the contract period of July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2007;

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

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

C-89 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (USDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE TRANSITION TO TEACHING PROGRAM FOR PROJECT CREATING A TEACHING COMMUNITY (CTC) AND ENTER INTO SEPARATE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH MIAMI DADE COLLEGE AND LEARNING POINT ASSOCIATES

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 Education, for funding the Project Creating a Teaching Community (CTC) in the total amount of $1,477,501, for the grant period of October 1, 2006, through September 30, 2011;

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. enter into separate contractual agreements in the total amount of $530,195, for the grant period of October 1, 2006, through September 20, 2011 with:

a. Miami Dade College, in the total amount of $330,195; and

b. Learning Point Associates, in the total amount of $200,000;

4. extend this program and contractual agreements 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.

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

D-1 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND MATHEMATICA POLICY RESEARCH, INC., TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SECOND YEAR OF A U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FUNDED STUDY ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF TEACHER INDUCTION PROGRAMS AND ACCEPT FUNDING FROM MATHEMATICA POLICY RESEARCH, INC., TO SUPPORT SALARIES FOR CURRICULUM SUPPORT SPECIALISTS PARTICIPATING IN THE STUDY (revised)

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

1. approve the proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Miami-Dade County Public Schools and Mathematica Policy Research, Inc., to participate in the second year of a study funded by the U.S. Department of Education to examine the impact of teacher induction programs;

2. accept funding from Mathematica Policy Research, Inc., in the amount of $339,614.00, to support Curriculum Support Specialists providing induction services related to the study during the period of August 10, 2006, through June 30, 2007; and

3. direct Financial Operations to establish appropriations in the amounts provided or as amended by the funding agency; such appropriations to be reported to the Board. No district funds will be expended.

D-2 REQUEST PERMISSION TO AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE SOUTHERN REGIONAL EDUCATION BOARD FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 12, 2006, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2007, TO DELIVER SPECIALIZED TRAINING AND SUPPORT THROUGH THE HIGH SCHOOLS THAT WORK (HSTW) PROGRAM AT MIAMI EDISON, MIAMI CENTRAL AND MIAMI JACKSON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS AS PART OF THE CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN

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

1. authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contract in an amount not to exceed $104,940 with the Southern Regional Education Board for the period of October 12, 2006, through June 30, 2007, to deliver specialized training and support through the High Schools That Work (HSTW) program at Miami Edison, Miami Central and Miami Jackson senior high schools as part of the correction action plan; and

2. grant an exception to School Board Rule 6Gx13-3F-1.021 in light of the fact that SREB is the sole source of the HSTW model.

The appropriation for this item is included in Contracted Programs for 2006-2007.

D-3 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE MIAMI MUSEUM OF SCIENCE CENTER FOR INTERACTIVE LEARNING FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 12, 2006, THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2007, TO MODIFY THE PD³ CLASSROOM WALKTHROUGH TOOL TO ALIGN WITH NEWLY ADOPTED FLORIDA SUNSHINE STATE STANDARDS FOR READING AND LANGUAGE ARTS (revised)

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

1. authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement in an amount not to exceed $202,664 with the Miami Museum of Science Center for Interactive Learning for the period of October 12, 2006, through February 28, 2007, to modify the PD³ Classroom Walkthrough tool to support the new Florida Sunshine State Standards for Reading and Language Arts in grades K-12; and

2. grant an exception to School Board Rule 6Gx13-3F-1.021 as otherwise determined by the committee, based on the fact that the Miami Museum of Science developed the PD³ tool and the proposed contract will align the tool with the new Sunshine State Standards in reading and language arts and expand its application across grades K-12.

The appropriation for this item is in Contracted Programs for 2006-2007.

D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: AUGUST 18 - SEPTEMBER 19, 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 968.

D-21 ESTABLISH AND CLASSIFY MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL (MEP) AND DADE COUNTY SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS’ ASSOCIATION (DCSAA) POSITIONS (revised)

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

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

1. establish and classify the following MEP and DCSAA positions:

a. Administrative Director, Ready Schools, MEP pay grade 24, Curriculum and Instruction

b. Project Coordinator, Transition to Teaching, MEP pay grade 18, Instructional Recruitment

2. approve the recommendations as set forth in the agenda item for appointments and lateral transfers to be effective October 12, 2006 or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the item

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

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

D-23 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO TEACH OUT-OF-FIELD FOR THE PERIOD OF AUGUST 29, 2006 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 25, 2006

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve instructional personnel assigned to teach out-of-field for the period of August 29, 2006 through September 25, 2006.

D-24 JOB DESCRIPTIONS UPDATE FOR MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL (MEP) AND/OR PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL POSITIONS

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 11, 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. District Director, Strategic Planning, MEP pay grade 23, Chief of Staff

b. Manager III, Site Documentation, DCSAA pay grade 39, Department of Document Control, Capital Budgets and/or Capital Improvement Projects

2. approve title change for the following MEP position:

a. Executive Director, Fingerprint Unit, MEP pay grade 22, Miami-Dade Schools Police Department

D-30 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
ARNEITA R. WILLIS – BUS AIDE
NORTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 11, 2006, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Arneita R. Willis, Bus Aide, at North Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

D-31 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
LIDUVINA GARCIA – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
CENTRAL WEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 11, 2006, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Liduvina Garcia, School Bus Driver, at Central West Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

D-32 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
ERIC A. MOSS - TEACHER
MIAMI LAKES EDUCATIONAL CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 11, 2006, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Eric A. Moss, Teacher at Miami Lakes Educational Center, for 30 workdays without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-33 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
ALFREDO A. REGUEIRA - PARAPROFESSIONAL
MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 11, 2006, the School Board suspend Mr. Alfredo A. Regueira, Paraprofessional at Miami Senior High School, for 30 workdays without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-34 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
JAD ABDO – FENCE INSTALLER
REGIONAL MAINTENANCE CENTER IV

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 11, 2006, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Jad Abdo, Fence Installer, at Regional Maintenance Center IV, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-35 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
SONYA THOMAS-DEVOE – FOOD SERVICE MANAGER
CHARLES R. DREW MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 11, 2006, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Sonya Thomas-Devoe, Food Service Manager at Charles R. Drew Middle School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-36 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE WITH CONTINUING CONTRACT CONCERNING TRANSACTIONS WITH MOVING ON TOWARD EDUCATION AND TRAINING, INC. (MOTET) (replacement)

D-37 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE WITH ANNUAL CONTRACT CONCERNING TRANSACTIONS WITH MOVING ON TOWARD EDUCATION AND TRAINING, INC. (MOTET) (replacement)

D-38 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
JULIO C. NAVARRETE - EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
OFFICE OF CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLIANCE (replacement)

D-45 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 5A-1.10, ATTENDANCE AREAS 2006-2007

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend School Board Rule 6Gx13- 5A-1.10, Attendance Areas 2006-2007.

D-46 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 5A-1.08, STUDENT TRANSFERS (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend School Board Rule 6Gx13- 5A-1.08, Student Transfers.

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

E-1 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR JULY AND AUGUST 2006

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

E-13 CERTIFICATION FOR 2006-2007 CLASSROOMS FOR KIDS PROGRAM AND APPROVAL OF PROJECT ALLOCATION LIST

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the submission of the required certification for the 2006-2007 appropriation for Classrooms for Kids Program and the project allocation list detailing the capital project to be funded from this program.

E-36 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECEIVE A REPORT ON THE FEASIBILITY OF IMPLEMENTING A PILOT ON-LINE MEAL PAYMENT SYSTEM AND PAYMENT-BY-PHONE FOR PARENTS TO USE TO PAY FOR STUDENT MEALS AND AUTHORIZE THE USE OF THE PARENT ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (PAMS) SYSTEM AS A PILOT PROGRAM FOR ACCEPTING ON-LINE AND PAYMENT-BY-PHONE FOR STUDENT MEALS DISTRICTWID

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

1. receive the feasibility report of implementing a pilot on-line meal payment system and payment-by-phone for parents to use to pay for student meals; and

2. authorize the use of the PAMS System districtwide as a pilot program for accepting on-line and payment-by-phone for student meals for the 2006/2007 school year only.

E-66 RENEWAL OF MEDICAL CONSULTING SERVICES CONTRACT WITH CONCENTRA INTEGRATED SERVICES, INC.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize renewal of its contract with Concentra Integrated Services, Inc., pursuant to the provisions of RFP # 59-CC10, for an additional two- year term, effective November 1, 2006 through October 31, 2008 with all terms and conditions of the renewal contract to remain the same as expiring, with fees of $260/hour subject to a maximum fee per case of $5,000.

E-67 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) 094-FF10, ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES—SECTION 125 FLEXIBLE BENEFITS PROGRAM AND ENROLLMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, award Request For Proposal (RFP) 094-FF10, Administrative Services—Section 125 Flexible Benefits Program and Enrollment to Fringe Benefits Management Company (FBMC), effective January 1, 2007 for a three-year term, subject to the following pricing structure:

Contract Period	Fee Structure
1-1-07 to 6-30-07	$6.12/employee/month
7-1-07 to 6-30-08	$6.42 to $6.72 per employee/month, subject to received commissions for Universal Life and Long Term Care coverages.
7-1-08 to 6-30-09	5% increase from actual rate determined for period of 7-1-07 to 6-30-08.
7-1-09 to 12-31-09	5% increase from actual rate determined for period of 7-1-08 to 6-30-09.

E-68 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO RELEASE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) 006-GG10 FOR CASUALTY ACTUARIAL SERVICES

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

1. authorize the Superintendent to release Request For Proposal (RFP) 006-GG10 For Casualty Actuarial Services; and

2. approve the Ad-Hoc Insurance Committee.

E-69 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO IMPLEMENT A PORTFOLIO BUILDER’S RISK INSURANCE PROGRAM FOR NEW AND EXISTING FACILITIES AS PART OF THE DISTRICT’S CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION PLAN

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

1. purchase a Portfolio Builder’s Risk Insurance Program consisting of all risk, replacement cost, property insurance coverage for facilities under construction as part of the district’s Five Year Capital Plan from Lexington Insurance Company (A.M. Best A+ XV), through Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., effective October 12, 2006, for a three year term, with limits of coverage of $50,000,000 per occurrence subject to Named Windstrom sublimits of $25,000,000 per occurrence/$50,000,000 policy annual aggregate, subject to a Named Windstorm deductible of 5% of affected values per location/$25,000,000 minimum per loss deductible, and a per loss deductible of $50,000 for perils other than those subject to the Named Windstorm deductible, and limits for interior water damage of $2,500,000, subject to a per occurrence deductible of $100,000, with premium rates of $1.0479/$100 of annual expenditures for new capacity construction and $0.5849/$100 of annual expenditures for other than new capacity construction, subject to annual audit of actual expenditures for policy years 2006-2007; 2007-2008; and 2008-2009, inclusive of a non-cancellable clause for the three year term, with 50% of the three year term premium being due and payable if the Board were to cancel the policy;

2. authorize payment of the State of Florida Citizen’s Property Insurance Corporation required assessment (currently 6.84%, subject to change) and any other required assessments or fees for premiums due for the Portfolio Builder’s Risk Insurance Program for the three year policy term;

3. amend its construction contracts and documents to reflect the existence of the district’s Portfolio Builder’s Risk Insurance Program, including the creation of a per loss deductible of $50,000, regardless of the peril to be borne by the contractor:

4. authorize insurance consulting fees to be paid to the Board’s insurance consulting firm of Siver Insurance Consultants, Inc. to assist in modifying existing standard district construction contracts, review issued policies and premium billings, and provide other required professional services and advise on the district’s Portfolio Builder’s Risk Insurance Program with consulting fees of $150/hour, with annual expenditures not to exceed $50,000 per policy year; and

5. authorize all payments, including deposit and audit premiums and applicable consulting expenses to be paid from the Board’s Capital Outlay Budget for fiscal years 2006-2007, 2007-2008; and 2008-2009.

E-141 REQUEST APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL AWARD ON TERM CONTRACTS

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

(1)

Contract No. 082-EE01 – FURNITURE: TABLES, BOOKS DISPLAYERS AND LECTERNS, is to purchase, at firm unitprices, quantities, as may berequired, of furniture, for Stores and Mail Distribution, during the term of the contract, effective June 15, 2005, through December 14, 2006. This supplemental award is requested due to increased requirements for furniture by various District departments, including Stores and Mail Distribution, Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment, and the Office of School Facilities - Construction Services. Various initiatives, including the District’s 20,000 new student work-station project, and Capital Improvement’s 50 ongoing construction projects for new school openings, renovations, and upgrades have increased the utilization of this contract. The planned contract usage was estimated to be $112,219 per month, while the actual usage for the past year has averaged $244,328 per month. This supplemental amount is based upon the average monthly expenditures for the requesting departments during the remaining two months of the contract.

Fund Source	0100 - General
M/WBE Eligibility	Hispanic Female

1. AFP INDUSTRIES, INC.
7436 S.W. 48 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: VIVIAN C. CASTELLANOS, PRESIDENT (HF)

2. ALLIED PLASTIC COMPANY, INC.
P. O. BOX 3125T
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32206
OWNER: GREGORY BERGER

3. ERNIE MORRIS ENTERPRISES
232 NORTH MAIN STREET
BUSHNELL, FL 33513
OWNER: RONALD E. MORRIS

4. GAYLORD BROS.
P.O. BOX 4901
SYRACUSE, NY 13221
OWNER: JOHN WALL

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $374,000
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $488,656

(2)

Contract No. 127-EE10 – FURNISH AND INSTALL FENCE & GATES, is to furnish and install chain-link fences, gates, accessories, and related services, at Miami-Dade County Public Schools locations, during the term of the contract, effective December 11, 2005, through December 10, 2006. The average monthly usage on this contract is $97,264. This supplement is required to initiate projects identified by Maintenance Operations, which will be scheduled prior to the expiration of the contract. The projects are estimated to total $435,197.

Fund Source	Various
M/WBE Eligibility	Hispanic Female

1. GOMEZ & SON FENCE
420 N.W. 120 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33182
OWNER: CARIDAD GOMEZ, PRESIDENT (HF)

2. RONALD M. GIBBONS, INC.
1301 N.W. 198 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33179
OWNER: RONALD M. GIBBONS, PRESIDENT

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $1,010,452.80
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $435,197.00

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

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

E-143 ASSIGNMENT OF ROUTES CONTRACT NO. 145-BB07 – SCHOOL-BUS ROUTES FOR APPROVED PRIVATE SCHOOL-BUS COMPANIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, APPROVE the assignment of routes as follows:

AIR B SCHOOL BUS TRANSPORTATION, INC.
6241 S.W. 16 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: SHAILY BUSTAMANTE, DIRECTOR

E-144 REJECT BID NO. 043-FF05 – MARKER BOARDS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Bid No. 043-FF05 – MARKER BOARDS, to permit rebidding, using revised specifications.

E-145 BALANCE AWARD BID NO. 088-EE03 – A LA CARTE PROGRAM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, BALANCE AWARD Bid No. 088-EE03 – A LA CARTE PROGRAM, to purchase and deliver, at firmunit prices, quantities, as may be required, of fresh food items, delivered for the a la carte program, for the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the bid, effective October 11, 2006, through December 29, 2007, as follows:

1. THE STANDARD COMPANIES, INC.
640 MAGAZINE STREET
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70130
OWNER: WILLIAM B. REILY, JR.

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $918,530.83.

E-146 REJECT BID NO. 108-EE05 – SCIENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Bid No. 108-EE05 – SCIENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES, to permit rebidding.

E-147 AWARD BID NO. 119-FF04 – COMPUTER LOCKDOWNS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 119-FF04 – COMPUTER LOCKDOWNS, to purchase and install, at a firm discount off list, quantities, as may be required, of computer-locking devices and mounting equipment, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective October 11, 2006, through June 30, 2008 as follows:

1. ADVANCED BUSINESS COMPUTERS, INC.
1523 N.W. 89 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: VIVIAN KLEIN, C.E.O.

2. BUSINESS MACHINE SECURITY
510 WEST CENTRAL, SUITE D
BREA, CA 92821
OWNER: TONYA UMBERG, C.E.O.

3. C&C INTERNATIONAL COMPUTERS & CONSULTANTS, INC.
7777 NORTH DAVIE ROAD EXTENSION, SUITE B200
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33024
OWNER: CECELIA JAMES, C.F.O. (AF)

4. MODCOMP SYSTEMS & SOLUTIONS, INC.
1500 S POWERLINE ROAD
DEERFIELD BEACH, FL 33442
OWNER: ALEXANDER LUPINETTI, C.E.O

5. PJI ENTERPRISES, INC.
1121 N.E. 211 TERRACE
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL 33179
OWNER: PHILIP JAMES

6. PRIME SYSTEMS/DIRECTRON.COM
10402 HARWIN DRIVE
HOUSTON, TX 77036
OWNER: MICHAEL CHANG, PRESIDENT

7. UNITED DATA TECHNOLOGIES
8825 N.W. 21 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33127
OWNER: ENRIQUE FLECHES, PRESIDENT

8. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $678,000.

E-148 REPORT OF SCHOOL BOARD AUCTION OF SEPTEMBER 7, 2006

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RECEIVE the report of the auction of September 7, 2006, surplus/obsolete vehicle results.

E-149 BALANCE AWARD BID NO. 112-EE06 – LAWN EQUIPMENT, POWER

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, BALANCE AWARD Bid No. 112-EE06 – LAWN EQUIPMENT, POWER, to purchase, at firmunit prices, quantities, as may be required, of power lawn equipment, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective October 11, 2006, through August 1, 2007, as follows:

1. AL’S LAWNMOWER SALES & SERVICE, INC.
18131 S.W. 98 AVENUE ROAD
MIAMI, FL 33157 ESTIMATE $5,599.75
OWNER: JORGE MASSO (WF)
SECRETARY/TREASURER

2. BEST EQUIPMENT & REPAIR, INC.
12390 S.W. 131 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33186 ESTIMATE $2,250
OWNER: LANCE COOPER, PRESIDENT

3. DEGEN’S TURF & GARDEN, INC.
3912 SOUTH STATE ROAD 7
MIRAMAR, FL 33023 ESTIMATE $136,523.75
OWNER: TERRY ANGELOTTI, PRESIDENT

4. JOE BLAIR GARDEN SUPPLY, INC.
320 N.E. 79 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33138 ESTIMATE $6,799.75
OWNER: DAVID L. SHOAF, PRESIDENT

5. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $151,173.25.

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

F-1 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A MONETARY DONATION IN CONNECTION WITH LAND USE AND MAJOR USE SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION MU-05-01507, FIVE PROPERTIES LLC, LOCATED AT 4350 NW 10 STREET, MIAMI, PROVIDING FOR A MONETARY DONATION OVER AND ABOVE 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 monetary donation in connection with a land use and Major Use Special Permit application MU-05-01507, Five Properties LLC, located at 4350 NW 10 Street, Miami, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $113,697.

F-2 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE SHORT TERM AGREEMENTS WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR INTERIM USE OF COUNTY-OWNED FACILITIES ADJACENT TO DEVON AIRE K-8 CENTER, F.C. MARTIN K-8 CENTER AND DR. MICHAEL M. KROP SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, TO FACILITATE CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES AT THOSE SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute Short Term Agreements with Miami-Dade County for interim use of County-owned facilities adjacent to Devon Aire K-8 Center, F.C. Martin K-8 Center and Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior High School, to facilitate construction activities at those schools, substantially in conformance with the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item.

F-3 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A GRANT OF EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY, FOR OJUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 18600 W. DIXIE HIGHWAY, NORTH MIAMI BEACH

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 Ojus Elementary School, as described in the agenda item.

F-4 AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND THE “AGREEMENT REGARDING THE CONSTRUCTION, FINANCING AND ACQUISITION OF A CERTAIN K-8 EDUCATIONAL FACILITY” (S/S TT1) WITHIN THE HOMESTEAD EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES BENEFIT DISTRICT (EFBD) TO ALLOW THE SCHOOL BOARD TO DESIGN AND CONSTRUCT THE K-8 FACILITY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute an amendment to the “Agreement Regarding the Construction, Financing and Acquisition of a Certain K-8 Educational Facility” (S/S TT1) within the Homestead Educational Facilities Benefit District, to allow the School Board to design and construct the K-8 facility.

F-5 AUTHORIZATION TO DEDICATE LAND TO MIAMI DADE COUNTY FOR USE AS PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY ADJACENT TO MIAMI DOUGLAS MACARTHUR NORTH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 13835 NW 97 AVENUE, HIALEAH

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute the necessary documents to dedicate land to Miami-Dade County for use as public right-of-way adjacent to Miami Douglas MacArthur North Senior High School.

F-19 DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT COMMUNITY WORK FORCE PILOT PROGRAM TO MENTOR LOCAL RESIDENTS AND EMERGING BUSINESSES FOR SUSTAINABLE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept the proposed Development and Implementation of a Community Work Force Pilot Program to Mentor Local Residents and Emerging Businesses for Sustainable Career Opportunities in the Construction Industry.

F-20 AUTHORITY TO AMEND THE CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION BUDGET

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

1) adjust the capital budget in the amount of $12,407,595; and

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

F-21 AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WASTEWATER FACILITIES TO SERVICE THE MIAMI PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE, PROJECT NO. A0767C

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 Miami Park Elementary School site, Project No. A0767C, at an approximate cost not to exceed $830,000, which is included in the construction contract.

F-22 AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WASTEWATER FACILITIES TO SERVICE THE MIAMI SHORES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE, PROJECT NO. A0768A

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 Miami Shores Elementary School site, Project No. A0768A, at an approximate cost not to exceed $750,000, which is included in the construction contract.

F-23 AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER FACILITIES TO SERVICE THE SKYWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE, PROJECT NO. A01097

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 Skyway Elementary school site, Project No. A01097, at an approximate cost of $150,000, 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 SUNSET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE, PROJECT NO. 00177800

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 Sunset Elementary School site, Project No. 00177800, at an approximate cost not to exceed $853,000 which is included in the construction contract.

F-26 COMMISSIONING OF ZYSCOVICH, INC. AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD FOR NEW STATE SCHOOL “TT-1” (TO SERVE HOMESTEAD’S EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES BENEFIT DISTRICT) A RE-USE OF THE K-8 PROTOTYPE, PROJECT NO. A01106

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Zyscovich, Inc. as Architect/Engineer of Record for New State School “TT-1” (to serve Homestead’s Educational Facilities Benefit District), a re-use of the K-8 Prototype, Project No. A01106, as follows:

1. a lump sum fee of $1,167,557 for A/E Basic Services; and

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

F-27 COMMISSIONING OF JAMES B. PIRTLE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., D/B/A PIRTLE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, AS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM FOR NEW STATE SCHOOL “TT-1” (TO SERVE HOMESTEAD’S EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES BENEFIT DISTRICT), A RE-USE OF THE K-8 PROTOTYPE, PROJECT NO. A01106

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of James B. Pirtle Construction Company, Inc., d/b/a Pirtle Construction Company, as Construction Management at-Risk firm for new State School “TT-1” (to serve Homestead’s Educational Facilities Benefit District), a re-use of the K-8 Prototype, Project No. A01106, as follows:

1. a total lump sum re-use fee of $69,250 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 PALENZUELA & HEVIA DESIGN GROUP, INC. AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD FOR DEFERRED MAINTENANCE PACKAGE #21, RENOVATIONS, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS AT LAKEVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. 00260200, MADISON MIDDLE SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. 00260500, AND HIALEAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. 00263100

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Palenzuela & Hevia Design Group, Inc. as Architect/Engineer of Record for the Renovations, Maintenance and Repairs to Lakeview Elementary School, Project No. 00260200, Madison Middle School, Project No. 00260500, and Hialeah Elementary School, Project No. 00263100, as follows:

1) a combined lump sum fee of $839,648 for A/E basic services:

a. Lakeview Elementary School $176,610

b. Madison Middle School $304,038

c. Hialeah Elementary School $359,000

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

F-29 COMMISSIONING OF CUESTA CONSTRUCTION CORP., AS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM FOR DEFERRED MAINTENANCE PACKAGE #21, RENOVATIONS, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS AT LAKEVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. 00260200, MADISON MIDDLE SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. 00260500 AND HIALEAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. 00263100

RECOMMENDED: That the School board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of Cuesta Construction Corp., as Construction Management at-Risk firm for the Deferred Maintenance Package #21, Renovations, Maintenance and Repairs at Lakeview Elementary School, Project No. 00260200, Madison Middle School, Project No. 00260500 and Hialeah Elementary School, Project No. 00263100, for the following considerations:

1. a total combined lump sum fee of $68,000 for pre-construction services:

a. Lakeview Elementary $13,100

b. Madison Middle $28,800

c. Hialeah Elementary $26,100

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

F-30 COMMISSIONING OF LIVS ASSOCIATES, INC., AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD FOR DEFERRED MAINTENANCE PACKAGE #30, RENOVATIONS, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS AT MARTIN LUTHER KING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. 00260900

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission LIVS Associates, Inc. as Architect/Engineer of Record for Deferred Maintenance Package #30, Renovations, Maintenance and Repairs at Martin Luther King Elementary School, Project No. 00260900, as follows:

• a lump sum fee of $79,545 for A/E Basic Services; and
• the Project Scope and all the Terms and Conditions as set forth in the agenda item.

F-31 COMMISSIONING OF HEWETT-KIER CONSTRUCTION, INC., AS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM FOR THE NEW PARENT DROP-OFF AT EUGENIA B. THOMAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. 00361500

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of Hewett-Kier Construction, Inc., as Construction Management at-Risk firm for the new parent drop-off at Eugenia B. Thomas Elementary School, Project No. 00361500, for the following considerations:

1. a total lump sum fee of $11,400 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-32 COMMISSIONING OF LIVS ASSOCIATES, INC., THE RC GROUP CONSULTING ENGINEERS, PROCON ENGINEERING, INC. AND TRUGLIO WEI & RAMOS CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC., AS SPECIAL PROJECTS CONSULTANTS (SPC) - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS UP TO $1 MILLION EACH FOR A FOUR-YEAR TERM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firms of LIVS Associates, Inc., The RC Group Consulting Engineers, PROCON Engineering, Inc., and Truglio Wei & Ramos Consulting Engineers, Inc., as Special Projects Consultants (SPC) - Mechanical Engineering Design Services for Miscellaneous Projects up to $1 million each for a four-year term commencing on October 11, 2006, through October 10, 2010, for the following considerations:

1) negotiated fees based on the above schedules of fees; and

2) other Terms and Conditions as set forth in the agenda item and the agreement.

F-33 COMMISSIONING OF ADA ENGINEERING, INC., AS SPECIAL PROJECTS CONSULTANTS (SPC) - ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS UP TO $1 MILLION EACH FOR A FOUR-YEAR TERM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of ADA Engineering, Inc., as Special Projects Consultant - Electrical Engineering Design Services for miscellaneous projects for a four-year term commencing on October 11, 2006, through October 10, 2010, for the following considerations:

1) negotiated fees based on the schedules of fees reflected in the agenda item; and

2) other Terms and Conditions as set forth in the agenda item and the agreement.

F-34 AUTHORIZATION TO EXERCISE THE SECOND-YEAR OPTION OF THE FOUR-YEAR AGREEMENTS WITH COASTAL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, ZURQUI CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC., AND BDI CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS WITH CONSTRUCTION VALUES UP TO $1 MILLION EACH UNDER THE SAME TERMS AND CONDITIONS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to exercise the second-year option of the four-year agreements with Coastal Construction Company, Zurqui Construction Services, Inc., and BDI Construction Company, for Construction Management at-risk miscellaneous projects with construction values up to $1 million each under the same terms and conditions.

F-35 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
G.T. MCDONALD ENTERPRISES, INC.
PROJECT NO. 00305803
PHASE I - INTERIOR DEMOLITION OF BUILDING ONE
YOUNG MEN’S PREPARATORY ACADEMY AT THE BUENA VISTA COMPLEX
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the GMP for G.T. McDonald Enterprises, Inc., Project No. 00305803, Phase I - Interior Demolition of Building No. 1, Young Men’s Preparatory Academy at the Buena Vista Complex, in the total amount of $ 176,689 which includes site cost and a contingency in the amount of $8,414.

F-36 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
G.T MCDONALD ENTERPRISES, INC.
PROJECT NO. 00305804
PHASE II - WINDOW REPLACEMENT AND STRUCTURAL REPAIRS
YOUNG MEN’S PREPARATORY ACADEMY AT THE BUENA VISTA COMPLEX
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the GMP for G.T. McDonald Enterprises, Inc., Project No. 00305804, Phase II - Window Replacement and Structural Repairs, Young Men’s Preparatory Academy at the Buena Vista Complex, in the total amount of $2,009,695, which includes a contingency in the amount of $182,700.

F-37 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
SUFFOLK CONSTRUCTION
PROJECT NO. 0025300
STATE SCHOOL “E-1”
(TO RELIEVE BISCAYNE GARDENS, NORTH MIAMI AND OAK GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AND NORTH MIAMI MIDDLE SCHOOL) (withdrawn)

F-38 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
ZURQUI CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC.
PROJECT NO. 00178302
SITEWORK PACKAGE
PERRINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
8851 SW 168 STRET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the GMP for Zurqui Construction Services, Inc., Project No. 00178302, Sitework Package, Perrine Elementary School, in the total amount of $938,708 which includes building cost, site cost and a contingency in the amount of $44,700.

F-40 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
MCM CORPORATION
PROJECT NO. A0111201
DEMOLITION AND SITE PREPARATION PACKAGE
STATE SCHOOL “BB-1” NEW K-8 CENTER AT THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH
(TO RELIEVE RUTH K. BROAD/BAY HARBOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND HIGHLAND OAKS MIDDLE SCHOOL)
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the GMP for MCM Corporation, Project No. A0111201, Demolition and Site Preparation Package at State School “BB-1”, New K-8 Center at the City of Sunny Isles Beach, (to relieve Ruth K. Broad/Bay Harbor Elementary School and Highland Oaks Middle School) in the total amount of $1,126,661, which includes a contingency in the amount of $53,650.

F-41 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 4
PROJECT NO. A0810
DESIGN-BUILD - ADDITION
CORAL GABLES SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
450 BIRD ROAD, CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order, Change Order No. 4 on Project No. A0810, Design-Build - Addition, Coral Gables Senior High School for an additional cost of $14,932.

F-42 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 8
PROJECT NO. A0750A
MEDIA CENTER ADDITION
AIR BASE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
12829 SW 272 STREET, HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order, Change Order No. 8 on Project No. A0750A, Media Center Addition, Air Base Elementary School for an additional cost of $21,151.

F-43 CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. A0774
DESIGN-BUILD ADDITION OF A NEW AUDITORIUM
WILLIAM H. TURNER TECHNICAL
10151 NW 19 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A0774, Design-Build Addition of a New Auditorium, William H. Turner Technical for an additional cost of $68,611 and approve a time extension of 102 days.

F-44 CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. A01030
STATE SCHOOL "Y-1" (RELIEF FOR JACK D. GORDON AND DR. GILBERT PORTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS)
NORMA BUTLER BOSSARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
15950 SW 144 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A01030, State School "Y-1" (Relief for Jack D. Gordon and Dr. Gilbert Porter Elementary Schools), Norma Butler Bossard Elementary School for an additional cost of $93,240.

F-45 CHANGE ORDER NO. 7
PROJECT NO. A0793
NEW CONSTRUCTION – RENOVATION
GEORGE T. BAKER AVIATION
3275 NW 42 AVENUE, MIAMI SPRINGS, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 7 on Project No. A0793, New Construction - Renovation, George T. Baker Aviation for an additional cost of $122,640.

F-46 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A01019
JORGE MAS CANOSA MIDDLE SCHOOL (S/S "YY1")
15735 SW 144 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A01019, Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School (State School "YY1"), New Middle School, for an additional cost of $216,150 and approve a time extension of 19 days.

F-47 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. B01005
PARENT DROP-OFF
GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER MIDDLE SCHOOL
4901 LINCOLN DRIVE, CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Change Order No. 1 on Project No. B01005, Parent Drop-Off, George Washington Carver Middle School for an additional cost of $224,696.

F-48 CHANGE ORDER NO. 4
PROJECT NO. A0744
DESIGN-BUILD - STATE SCHOOL "FFF"
RONALD W. REAGAN/DORAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
8600 NW 107 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Change Order No. 4 on Project No. A0744, Design-Build - State School "FFF", Ronald W. Reagan/Doral Senior High School for an additional cost of $257,978.

F-61 AWARD BID NO. 116-FF06 – PAINTING AND INCIDENTAL WORK

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 116-FF06 – PAINTING AND INCIDENTAL WORK, to pre-qualify vendors to furnish all labor, supervision, equipment and materials necessary, to perform painting and incidental work as defined in the specifications, at various Miami-Dade County Public Schools facilities, during the term of the bid, effective October 11, 2006, through October 10, 2007, as follows:

1. ALUMMA-TECH ELECTROPAINTING, INC.
8260 N.W. SOUTH RIVER DRIVE
MEDLEY, FL 33166
OWNER: MILAGROS OLIVERA, PRESIDENT

2. BMA CONSTRUCTION, INC.
1000 N.W. 54 STREET, SUITE B-1
MIAMI, FL 33127
OWNER: ADEBAYO ABINA, PRESIDENT (AM)

3. BERRY’S PAINT, WALLPAPER & FLOORING, INC.
896 NORTH HOMESTEAD BOULEVARD
HOMESTEAD, FL 33030
OWNER: DENNIS K. BERRY, PRESIDENT

4. CARLOS MORENO PAINTING
18886 N.W. 24 PLACE
PEMBROKE PINES, FL 33029
OWNER: CARLOS MORENO, PRESIDENT

5. COLORIFIC PAINTING & WATERPROOFING
8104 S.W. 136 PLACE
MIAMI, FL 33183
OWNER: CONSTAIN CARRILLO, PRESIDENT

6. COLOR MAGIC PAINTING OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC.
9761 N.W. 29 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: JANIS ECHEA, PRESIDENT (WF)

7. GFT BUILDERS, INC.
18629 S.W. 107 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33157
OWNER: GEORGE FLYNN, PRESIDENT

8. H. A. CONTRACTING CORPORATION
9500 N.W. 12 STREET, BAY 1
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: HENRY ANGELO, PRESIDENT

9. INCLAN PAINTING & WATERPROOFING CORPORATION
12252 S.W. 128 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33186
OWNER: LUIS INCLAN, PRESIDENT (HM)

10. L & R PAINTING & WATERPROOFING, INC.
641 N.W. 198 STREET
MIAMI GARDENS, FL 33169
OWNER: LINDSAY REID, PRESIDENT

11. M.A.C. CONSTRUCTION, INC.
9500 N.W. 12 STREET, BAY 2
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: MARY CEAVERS, PRESIDENT (WF)

12. 3 PHASE PAINTING & DECORATING, INC.
2320 N.W. 66 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33147
OWNER: DEBBIE E. POWE, PRESIDENT (AF)

13. V.I.P. PAINTING, INC.
11540 WILES ROAD, SUITE 5
CORAL SPRINGS, FL 33076
OWNER: JAMES ALEX CALDWELL, PRESIDENT

14. ZEE PAINTING, INC.
401 N.E. 84 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33138
OWNER: ZANE R. THOMPSON, PRESIDENT

15. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $1,775,000.

F-62 AWARD BID NO. 127-FF01 – AUDITORIUM SEATING

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 127-FF01 – AUDITORIUM SEATING, to establish a contract with an approved pool of vendors to furnish supervision, products, labor, equipment and materials necessary to perform repairs, assembly, installation and removal of existing auditorium seating at Miami-Dade County Public Schools facilities, during the term of the bid, effective October 11, 2006, through October 10, 2008, as follows:

1. CONTRACT SOLUTIONS
P.O. BOX 1677
ENGLEWOOD, FL 34223
OWNER: THOMAS J. SHERIDAN, PRESIDENT

2. HUFCOR FLORIDA GROUP
150 BUSINESS PARKWAY, #6
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33411
OWNER: IAIN PATERSON

3. KRUEGER INTERNATIONAL, INC.
P.O. BOX 8100
GREEN BAY, WI 54308-8100
OWNER: RICHARD J. RESCH

F-63 AWARD BID NO. 129-FF11 – FIRE-SUPPRESSION SYSTEM INSPECTION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 129-FF11 – FIRE-SUPPRESSION SYSTEM INSPECTION, to purchase, at firm unit prices, inspection and testing of engineered and pre-engineered fire-suppression systems and additional services, for District Inspections, Operations and Emergency Management, during the term of the bid, effective October 11, 2006, through September 30, 2008, as follows:

1. MIAMI FIRE EQUIPMENT, INC.
150 S.W. 27 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33135 ESTIMATE $326,617
OWNER: VALERIE ANN DEVILLE, PRESIDENT

2. Reject Group F, Pre-Engineered, FSI, Items 45 through 52.

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $326,617.

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

G-1 ORDER DENYING MOTION TO DISQUALIFY BOARD, THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. CEDRIC MITCHELL – DOAH CASE NO. 06-061075

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, deny the motion to disqualify itself from issuing a Final Order in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Cedric Mitchell, DOAH Case No. 06-1075

G-2 PROPOSED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT, FILER HAMMOND ARCHITECTS, INC. v. THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, Case No. 01-08373-CA 06 (Ponce de Leon Middle School) FILER HAMMOND ARCHITECTS, INC. v. THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, Case No. 01-08374-CA 06 (Miami Jackson Senior High School)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Settlement Agreementand submit the agreed upon settlement sum of $100,000 to Plaintiff in accordance with the terms of the agreement reached at mediation with Filer Hammond Architects, Inc., in the cases of Filer Hammond Architects, Inc. v. The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, Case No. 01-08373-CA 06 (Ponce de Leon Middle School) and Filer Hammond Architects, Inc. v. The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,Case No. 01-08374-CA 06 (Miami Jackson Senior High 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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