1:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION
SPECIAL ORDERS
OF BUSINESS
STUDENT PERFORMANCE:
- South Pointe
Elementary School Chorus
BOARD MEMBER RESOLUTIONS
AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA
CONSENT AGENDA
APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: November 14,
15 and 30, 2006
| APPROVAL
OF BOARD MINUTES: |
November 21, 2006 Board Organization
Meeting
November 21, 2006 Board Meeting
December
5, 2006 Special 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
- Update on Redesign and Establishment of New Alternative
Schools and Programs for At-Risk Students
A-2
REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD
OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA: (revised)
1. APPROVE THE RECOMMENDED HIRING PROCESS
FOR MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL (MEP)
2. AUTHORIZE THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF
SCHOOL BOARD RULES:
INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 4A-1.16,
ASSIGNMENT, TRANSFER, AND APPOINTMENT – NON-SCHOOL SITE ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS;
INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 4A-1.161,
ASSIGNMENT, TRANSFER, AND APPOINTMENT – SCHOOL SITE ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS;
AND
REPEAL THE DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT SELECTION PROCEDURES MANUAL,
WHICH IS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE IN SCHOOL BOARD RULES 6Gx13- 4A-1.16
AND 6Gx13- 4A-1.161
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida:
1. approve
the recommended hiring process for Managerial Exempt Personnel (MEP);
2. authorize the Superintendent to initiate
rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend
School Board Rules:
6Gx13- 4A-1.16, Assignment,
Transfer, and Appointment – Non-school Site Administrative Positions;
6Gx13- 4A-1.161, Assignment,
Transfer, and Appointment – School Site Administrative Positions; and
repeal the document, Management Selection Procedures Manual,
which is incorporated by reference in School Board Rules 6Gx13- 4A-16
and 6Gx13- 4A-1.161.
A-3
WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM A-3, AUTHORIZATION TO
APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH UNITED TEACHERS OF DADE FOR PROPOSED
PLAN FOR M-DCPS PARTICIPATION IN 2006-2007 SPECIAL TEACHERS ARE REWARDED (STAR)
PROGRAM
A-4
REQUEST THAT THE
SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ACKNOWLEDGE THE 1,887 M-DCPS AND 23 CHARTER SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO
HAVE BEEN RECOGNIZED AS AP SCHOLARS BY THE COLLEGE BOARD AND DISTINGUISH THE 36 M-DCPS AND TWO CHARTER REPRESENTATIVE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS
FOR THEIR SUCCESS WITH THE ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) PROGRAM (revised 2)
RECOMMENDED: That
the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, acknowledge the 1,887 M-DCPS AND 23 Charter School students
who have been recognized as AP Scholars by the College Board and distinguish
the 36 M-DCPS and two Charter representative senior high schools for their success with the Advanced
Placement (AP) Program.
B. OFFICE OF
SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS
B-1
NEW BUSINESS: BOARD MEMBERS
B-3
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF
RESOLUTION NO. 06-65 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
ENDORSING JANUARY 2007 AS FLORIDA, JEWISH HISTORY MONTH TO BE CELEBRATED IN
ALL OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY’S PUBLIC SCHOOLS
ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 06-65 of The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorsing January 2007 as Florida Jewish History
Month to be celebrated in all of Miami-Dade County’s public schools.
B-4
REQUEST THAT THE SUPERINTENDENT INITIATE
RULEMAKING TO AMEND OR PROMULGATE A SCHOOL BOARD RULE REQUIRING THAT ALL AGENDA
ITEMS HAVE AN ESTIMATE OF ANY COSTS THAT WILL OR MAY BE INCURRED IF THE AGENDA
ITEM IS APPROVED (revised 2)
ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA
TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize
the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings at the February 14, 2007
Board meeting, in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, to amend
the provisions of School Board Rule 6Gx13-8C-1.15 (Agenda-Regular and Special Meetings), or
to promulgate a new rule that sets forth the requirement that all Agenda Items
must contain an estimate of the impacted cost of approving the Item, including an estimated cost of the staff time involved in implementing the Item.
B-5
REQUESTED REVIEW AND AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL
BOARD RULE 6Gx13-4C-1.021, EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS AND FINGERPRINTING OF
ALL EMPLOYEES
ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. SOLOMON C. STINSON: That The
School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, request that the stakeholders with
assistance from the School Board Attorney’s Office, conduct a comprehensive
review of School Board Rule as described in the Item, and recommend any
necessary amendments thereto, if any; and request that the Superintendent
initiate Rulemaking to amend the Rule consistent with those changes, if any,
that may be suggested by the stakeholders.
B-10
DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO PROVIDE
REQUESTED INFORMATION
ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to provide requested
information either in accordance with School Board Rule 6Gx13-8C-1.20 or
in accordance with Chapter 119.
C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
C-1
REQUEST
AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH
THE ASSOCIATION FOR SUPERVISION AND CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT (ASCD), IN AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED $35,000 TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES THAT SUPPORT
CURRICULUM DESIGN AND INSTRUCTIONAL PLANNING, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 17, 2007,
THROUGH APRIL 28, 2007
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent
to:
1. enter
into a contractual agreement with the Association for Supervision and
Curriculum Development (ASCD) to provide professional development services that
support curriculum design and instructional planning, in an amount not to
exceed $35,000, effective January 17, 2007, through April 28, 2007;
2. grant
an exception to Board Rule 6Gx13- 3F-1.021, for ASCD based on sole
source; and
3. renew
the contractual agreement for an additional one-year term for the 2007-2008
school year at a cost not to exceed $50,000.
The renewal option of the contractual agreement will only be engaged
upon satisfactory fulfillment of the professional development services.
The appropriation for this item is included in the Voluntary Public
School Choice Program (VPSCP) and Magnet Schools Assistance Program (MSAP)
grants under the purview of Specialized Programs - Schools of Choice.
C-2
REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL
OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR ADVANTAGE ACADEMY OF MIAMI, INC., ON
BEHALF OF ADVANTAGE ACADEMY OF MIAMI “D” AND AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A
CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A TERM OF FIVE YEARS
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1. approve
the charter school application for Advantage Academy of Miami, Inc., on behalf
of Advantage Academy of Miami “D”; and
2. authorize
the Superintendent to negotiate a charter school contractual agreement for a
term of five years, commencing with the 2007-2008 school year and continuing
throughout the term of contract, which ends on June 30, 2012, and concludes in
the 2011-2012 school year, which reflects the contents of the application as
approved by the School Board.
C-3
REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL
OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR THE CHARTER SCHOOL AT BAY POINT, INC., ON
BEHALF OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL AT BAY POINT AND AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A
CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A TERM OF FIVE YEARS
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1. approve
the charter school application for The Charter School at Bay Point, Inc., on behalf of The Charter School at Bay Point;
and
2. authorize
the Superintendent to negotiate a charter school contractual agreement for a
term of five years, commencing with the 2007-2008 school year and continuing
throughout the term of the contract, which ends on June 30, 2012, and concludes
in the 2011-2012 school year, which reflects the contents of the application as
approved by the School Board.
C-7
REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL
OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR EXCELSIOR ACADEMIES, INC., ON BEHALF OF
EXCELSIOR LANGUAGE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL “A” AND AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A
CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A TERM OF FIVE YEARS
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1. approve
the charter school application for Excelsior Academies, Inc., on behalf of Excelsior Language Academy
Charter School “A”; and
2. authorize
the Superintendent to negotiate a charter school contractual agreement for a
term of five years, commencing with the 2007-2008 school year and continuing
throughout the term of contract, which ends on June 30, 2012, and concludes in
the 2011-2012 school year, which reflects the contents of the application as
approved by the School Board.
C-8
REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL
OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR EXCELSIOR ACADEMIES, INC., ON BEHALF OF
EXCELSIOR LANGUAGE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL “B” AND AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A
CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A TERM OF FIVE YEARS
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1. approve
the charter school application for Excelsior Academies, Inc., on behalf of Excelsior Language Academy
Charter School “B”; and
2. authorize
the Superintendent to negotiate a charter school contractual agreement for a
term of five years, commencing with the 2007-2008 school year and continuing
throughout the term of contract, which ends on June 30, 2012, and concludes in
the 2011-2012 school year, which reflects the contents of the application as
approved by the School Board.
C-9
REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL
OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR LAWRENCE ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF
LAWRENCE ACADEMY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL AND AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A
CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A TERM OF TEN YEARS
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1. approve
the charter school application for Lawrence Academy, Inc., on behalf of Lawrence Academy Charter High
School; and
2. authorize
the Superintendent to negotiate a charter school contractual agreement for a
term of ten years, commencing with the 2007-2008 school year and continuing
throughout the term of the contract, which ends on June 30, 2017, and concludes
in the 2016-2017 school year, which reflects the contents of the application as
approved by the School Board.
C-10
REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF
THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR LAWRENCE ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF
LAWRENCE ACADEMY ELEMENTARY CHARTER SCHOOL AND AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A
CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A TERM OF TEN YEARS
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1. approve
the charter school application for Lawrence Academy, Inc., on behalf of Lawrence Academy Elementary
Charter School; and
2. authorize
the Superintendent to negotiate a charter school contractual agreement for a
term of ten years, commencing with the 2007-2008 school year and continuing
throughout the term of the contract, which ends on June 30, 2017, and concludes
in the 2016-2017 school year, which reflects the contents of the application as
approved by the School Board.
C-11
WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM C-11 - REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD DENIAL OF
THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR MATER ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF MATER
ACADEMY EAST CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, deny the charter school
application submitted by Mater Academy, Inc., on behalf of Mater Academy East
Charter High School.
C-12
REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF
THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR MIAMI COMMUNITY CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL, INC.,
ON BEHALF OF MIAMI COMMUNITY CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL AND AUTHORIZATION TO
NEGOTIATE A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A TERM OF FIVE YEARS
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1. approve
the application for Miami Community
Charter Middle School, Inc., on behalf of Miami Community Charter Middle
School; and
2. authorize
the Superintendent to negotiate a charter school contractual agreement for a
term of five years, commencing with the 2007-2008 school year and continuing
throughout the term of the contract, which ends on June 30, 2012, and concludes
in the 2011-2012 school year, which reflects the contents of the application as
approved by the School Board.
C-13
WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM C-13 - REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD DENIAL OF
THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR PINECREST ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF PINECREST
PREPARATORY ACADEMY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, deny the charter school
application submitted by Pinecrest Academy, Inc., on behalf of Pinecrest
Preparatory Academy Charter High School.
C-14
REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF
THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR ROMANS SCHOOLS INC., ON BEHALF OF ROMANS
CHARTER SCHOOL AND AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A
TERM OF TEN YEARS
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1. approve
the charter school application for Romans Schools, Inc., on behalf of Romans Charter School;
and
2. authorize
the Superintendent to negotiate a charter school contractual agreement for a
term of ten years, commencing with the 2007-2008 school year and continuing
throughout the term of contract, which ends on June 30, 2017, and concludes in
the 2016-2017 school year, which reflects the contents of the application as
approved by the School Board.
C-15
WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM C-15 - REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD DENIAL OF
THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR SOMERSET ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF
SOMERSET ACADEMY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL (SOUTH CAMPUS)
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, deny the charter school
application submitted by Somerset Academy, Inc., on behalf of Somerset Academy
Charter High School (South Campus)
C-16
WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM C-16 - REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD DENIAL OF
THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR SOMERSET ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF
SOMERSET ACADEMY MIDDLE SCHOOL (SOUTH CAMPUS)
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, deny the charter school
application submitted by Somerset Academy, Inc., on behalf of Somerset Academy
Middle School (South Campus).
C-18
REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF
THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR THE RENAISSANCE CHARTER SCHOOL, INC., ON
BEHALF OF SOUTH DADE CHARTER SCHOOL AND AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A
CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A TERM OF TEN YEARS
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1. approve
the charter school application for The Renaissance Charter School, Inc., on behalf of South Dade Charter School;
and
2. authorize
the Superintendent to negotiate a charter school contractual agreement for a
term of ten years, commencing with the 2007-2008 school year and continuing
throughout the term of the contract, which ends on June 30, 2017, and concludes
in the 2016-2017 school year, which reflects the contents of the application as
approved by the School Board.
C-22
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE
SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE BERTHA ABESS
CHILDREN’S CENTER, INC. (BACC), TO PROVIDE SPECIALIZED CLINICAL THERAPY AND
PSYCHIATRIC CONSULTATION SERVICES IN 23 BACC DAY-TREATMENT PROGRAMS FOR
EMOTIONALLY HANDICAPPED AND SEVERELY EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED STUDENTS, IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,224,250, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 8, 2007, 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 The Bertha Abess Children’s Center, Inc. (BACC),
to provide specialized clinical therapy and psychiatric consultation services
in 23 BACC day-treatment programs for
emotionally handicapped (EH) and severely emotionally disturbed (SED)
students, in an amount not to exceed $1,224,250, effective January 8, 2007,
through June 30, 2007; and
2. grant
an exception to Board Rule 6Gx13-3F-1.021, based on specific expertise.
The appropriation for this item will be included in the Medicaid
Administrative Claiming Fund of the 2006-2007 Adopted Budget.
C-30
REQUEST
AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A “TRADÚCELO AHORA” DONATION FROM IBM CORPORATION FOR FOUR
SCHOOL SITES, AND AN ADDITIONAL DONATION FOR THE READING COMPANION PROGRAM FROM
IBM CORPORATION FOR EIGHT SCHOOLS (revised)
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept the “Tradúcelo Ahora” donation
from IBM Corporation to implement the translation software at four school sites, and
an additional donation for the Reading Companion Program from IBM Corporation for
eight schools, for a total value of $160,000.
C-31
REQUEST
THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVE AND ADOPT
GUIDELINES FOR PROTOCOL FOR OFFICIAL SCHOOL BOARD EVENTS
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve and
adopt the protocol guidelines regarding ceremonies, programs, dedications,
receptions and other official School Board events.
C-71
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE
SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO AN INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT
OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES DISTRICT 11, OUR KIDS OF MIAMI-DADE/MONROE, INC., AND
SOUTH FLORIDA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD, FOR STUDENTS IN FOSTER CARE
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the
Superintendent to enter into an
interagency agreement with the Florida Department of Children and Families
District 11, Our Kids of Miami-Dade/Monroe, Inc., and South Florida Workforce
Development Board, for students in Foster Care.
There is no cost to the District.
C-80
REQUEST
AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA DIVISION
OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT TO ACCEPT POWER GENERATORS
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to
enter into a contractual agreement with the Florida Division of Emergency
Management to accept three power generators valued at $1,700,000, for the
period of July 1, 2006, through December 31, 2022.
C-81
REQUEST
AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DONATION FROM SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC., FOR
EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE FOR FLAMINGO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to
accept a donation of equipment and software valued at $60,000, from Samsung Electronics
America, Inc., in support of Flamingo Elementary School.
C-82
REQUEST
AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT $100,000 IN IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS THROUGH THE HEART OF
AMERICA FOUNDATION’S READESIGN™
PROGRAM TO RENOVATE AND FURNISH A SCHOOL LIBRARY
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board
of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent of Schools to
accept $100,000, in in-kind contributions through the Heart of America Foundation’s READesign™ program to renovate and
furnish a library at one Miami-Dade County elementary public school.
C-100
PROPOSED PROMULGATION OF NEW SCHOOL
BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13 6A-1.471, CHARTER
SCHOOLS (K-12) PROPOSED REPEAL OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE INITIAL READING
6Gx13- 6A-1.47, CHARTER SCHOOLS (K-12) (revised)
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent
and the Board Attorney to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with
the Administrative Act to promulgate new School Board Rule 6Gx13 6A-1.471,
Charter Schools (K-12) and to repeal School Board Rule 6Gx13- 6A-1.47,
Charter Schools (K-12).
D. SCHOOL
SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY
D-1
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER
INTO A CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $32,500 WITH DR. PEDRO NOGUERA FOR
THE CONTRACT PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 2007, THROUGH MAY 31, 2007, TO DEVELOP AN
URBAN LEADERSHIP PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRACK FOR PRINCIPALS, ASSISTANT
PRINCIPALS AND TEACHER LEADERS
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 $32,500 with Dr. Pedro
Noguera for the period of January 1, 2007, through May 31, 2007, to develop an
Urban Professional Development track for approximately 350 M-DCPS principals, assistant
principals and teacher leaders; and
2. grant an exception to School Board Rule
6Gx13-3F-1.021 in light of Dr.
Noguera’s specific expertise to provide the contracted services.
The appropriation for this item is
included in the General Fund of the 2006-2007 Adopted Budget.
D-2
REQUEST FOR
AUTHORIZATION TO UPDATE THE DISTRICT MASTER PLAN FOR INSERVICE EDUCATION
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to
update the Miami-Dade County Public Schools Master Plan for Inservice
Education 2004-2009 by adding 23 new components.
D-10
1. AUTHORIZE AMENDMENTS TO THE CURRENT I0 SALARY SCHEDULE TO
COMPLY WITH NEW MINIMUM WAGE AND REALIGNMENT OF POSITIONS
2. AUTHORIZE CORRESPONDING SALARY
INCREASES
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the:
1. amended I0 Salary Schedule;
and
2. corresponding
salary increase to impacted employees on the I0 Salary Schedule, effective
December 29, 2006.
D-11
REQUEST
FOR APPROVAL OF AMENDED G0 SALARY SCHEDULE FOR PART-TIME COMMUNITY AND
AFTER-SCHOOL CARE EMPLOYEES TO COMPLY WITH NEW MINIMUM WAGE
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the amended G0 Salary
Schedule and adjust the corresponding salaries, effective December 29, 2006.
D-12
REQUEST FOR AMENDED B4 SALARY
SCHEDULES TO COMPLY WITH INCREASE IN THE STATE MINIMUM WAGE
1. APPROVE AMENDED B4 10-MONTH AND
12-MONTH SALARY SCHEDULES FOR AMERICAN
FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, (AFSCME), LOCAL 1184
2. APPROVE CORRESPONDING SALARY
ADJUSTMENTS FOR IMPACTED AFSCME EMPLOYEES, EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 29, 2006
RECOMMENDED: That
effective December 29, 2006, The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
authorize the:
1. amended
B4 10-Month and 12-Month AFSCME Salary
Schedules; and
2. salary
adjustments for impacted AFSCME employees.
D-13
RECLASSIFICATION
OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL (MEP) POSITIONS AND PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL
POSITIONS IN DADE COUNTY SCHOOLS
ADMINISTRATORS’ ASSOCIATION (DCSAA) (revised 2)
1.
APPROVE THE RECLASSIFICATIONS, TITLE CHANGES, AND/OR UPDATES TO JOB
DESCRIPTIONS WHICH MAY INCLUDE CHANGES IN MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OF SELECTED
MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL (MEP) AND PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL (DCSAA)
POSITIONS
2. ESTABLISH AND CLASSIFY NEW JOB
DESCRIPTIONS FOR EXISTING MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL (MEP) AND PROFESSIONAL
AND TECHNICAL (DCSAA) POSITIONS
3. APPROVE THE RECLASSIFICATIONS FOR
SELECTED MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL (MEP) AND PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL
(DCSAA) PERSONNEL
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board
of Miami-Dade County, Florida, effective December 13, 2006:
1. approve the
reclassifications, title changes and/or updates to job descriptions which may
include changes in minimum qualifications, of the Managerial Exempt Personnel
(MEP) and Professional and Technical (DCSSA) positions listed in the agenda
item.
2. establish and classify
new job descriptions for the following existing Managerial Exempt Personnel
(MEP) and Professional and Technical (DCSAA) positions:
a. District
Director, Advanced Planning, MEP, pay grade 23
b. Supervisor II, Facilities Operations,
DCSAA, pay grade 44
c. Manager
III, Facilities Consultants, DCSAA, pay grade 39
d. District
Director, Technology Delivery, MEP, pay grade 23
e. Executive
Director, Technical Architecture, MEP, pay grade 22
f. Coordinator III, Training Systems
Education, DCSAA, pay grade 42
g. Project Manager, Program Management,
DCSAA, pay grade 41
h. Executive Director, Procurement
Management and Materials Testing, MEP, pay grade 22
i. Director II, Treasurer/Financial
Reporting, DCSAA, pay grade 46
j. Director II, Business Operations
Performance Improvement, DCSAA, pay grade 46
k. Manager III, Purchase Card Management,
DCSAA, pay grade 39
l. Director, Compensation Administration,
MEP, pay grade 21
m. Manager III, Community School Fiscal
Services, DCSAA, pay grade 39
n. Supervisor II, Research Services,
DCSAA, pay grade 44
o. Director I, Evaluation, DCSAA, pay
grade 45
3. approve the
reclassifications for the Managerial Exempt Personnel (MEP) and Professional
and Technical (DCSAA) personnel listed in the agenda item.
D-20
PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF
INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND
SEPARATIONS: OCTOBER 13 - NOVEMBER 15,
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 970.
D-21
APPOINTMENTS AND LATERAL
ASSIGNMENTS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT, PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR
2006-2007 (revised 2)
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the recommendations as
set forth in the agenda item for appointments and lateral transfers to be
effective December 14, 2006 or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with
the exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the agenda item.
D-22
APPOINTMENTS AND ASSIGNMENTS OF PERSONNEL NEW TO THE
SCHOOL DISTRICT
RECOMMENDED: That
effective December 14, 2006 or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, The
School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, appoint:
1. Mr. Marvin E. Armstrong to the open budgeted position of Director, Treasury
Operations, DCSAA pay grade 45, Office of Treasury Management;
2. Ms. Alexandra M. Reyes to the open budgeted position of Senior Grant Writer,
DCSAA pay grade 44, Office Intergovernmental Affairs, Grant Administration and Community
Services;
3. Mr. Roger P. Gajafsky to the open budgeted position of Coordinator
Construction, DCSAA pay grade 40, Facilities Operations, Maintenance;
4. Mr. James E, Sprinkle to the open budgeted position of Coordinator
Construction, DCSAA pay grade 40, Facilities Operations, Maintenance; and
5. Ms. Camille M. Castor to the open budgeted position of School Board Office
Manager, DCSAA pay grade 39, Office of Board Members, effective upon completion
of background check.
D-23
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF
INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO TEACH OUT-OF-FIELD FOR THE PERIOD OF
OCTOBER 31, 2006 THROUGH NOVEMBER 27, 2006
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade
County, Florida, approve instructional personnel assigned to teach out-of-field
for the period of October 31, 2006 through November 27, 2006.
D-24
JOB DESCRIPTIONS UPDATE FOR MEP AND/OR PROFESSIONAL
AND TECHNICAL POSITIONS (revised 2)
RECOMMENDED: That effective
December 13, 2006, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, The School
Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1. Approve changes to minimum qualifications, title and pay grade change for the following MEP and/or DCSAA position:
a. Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, Recruiting and Performance Management, MEP pay grade 25, Office of Human Resources, Recruiting and Performance Managemen
2. Approve changes to minimum qualifications and title change for the following MEP and/or DCSAA position:
a. Administrative Director, Professional Standards, MEP pay grade 24, Office of Professional Standards
b. Executive Director, School Choice, MEP pay grade 22, Charter School Operations
c. Senior Audit Supervisor, DCSAA pay grade 44, Office of Management and Compliance Audits
d. Audit Coordinator II, DCSAA pay grade 41, Office of Management and Compliance Audits
3. Approve changes to minimum qualifications for the following MEP and/or DCSAA position:
a. District Director, Compliance and Investigative Audits, MEP pay grade 23, Office of Management and Compliance Audits
b. Instructional Support Specialist, MEP pay grade 20, Office of Special Education and Psychological Services, Florida Inclusion Network (FIN)
c. lnstructional Support Specialist (Social Sciences), MEP pay grade 20, Division of Social Sciences
d. Supervisor, Program Evaluation, MEP pay grade 20, Division of Program Evaluation
e. Information Systems Design Control Officer, DCSAA pay grade 44, Office of Management and Compliance Audits f. EDP Audit Supervisor I, Division of Electronic Data Processing Audits, DCSAA pay grade 43, Office of Management and Compliance Audits
g. Coordinator Ill, Evaluation, DCSAA pay grade 41, Division of Program Evaluation
h. Staff Specialist, Evaluation, DCSAA pay grade 40, Division of Program Evaluation
D-30
SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND
INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE
DEIRDRE L. YOUNG –
PARAPROFESSIONAL I THERAPEUTIC
NEVA KING COOPER
EDUCATIONAL CENTER
RECOMMENDED: That
effective December 13, 2006, at the close of the workday, the School Board
suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Deirdre L.
Young, Paraprofessional I Therapeutic at Neva King Cooper Educational Center,
pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.
D-31
SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND
INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE
SCOTT D. ELLINPORT – COORDINATOR CONSTRUCTION
CENTRAL INSPECTIONS
RECOMMENDED: That
effective December 13, 2006, at the close of the workday, the School Board
suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Scott D. Ellinport,
Coordinator Construction at Central Inspections, pending the outcome of a
hearing, if requested.
D-32
ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION
AUBERTO
SALCEDO – HEAD CUSTODIAN
MIAMI
SHORES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept the resignation of Mr.
Auberto Salcedo, Head Custodian, at Miami Shores Elementary School, effective
as of December 12, 2006.
D-33
SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND
INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE
TALECIA
L. LUMPKIN – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
JOHN
SCHEE TRANSPORTATION CENTER
RECOMMENDED: That
effective December 13, 2006, at the close of the workday, the School Board
suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Talecia L.
Lumpkin, School Bus Driver, at John Schee Transportation Center, pending the
outcome of a hearing, if requested.
D-34
SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF
EMPLOYEE
DELTHIA L. FREDERICK - TEACHER
SCOTT LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
RECOMMENDED: That
effective December 13, 2006, the School Board suspend Ms. Delthia L. Frederick,
Teacher at Scott Lake Elementary School, for 30 workdays without pay.
E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY
AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
E-1
MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR
OCTOBER 2006
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, receive and file the Monthly Financial Report for October 2006.
E-86
COMPREHENSIVE
ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2006 (revised)
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, receive and file the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the
Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2006.
E-87
MANAGEMENT
LETTER FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2006 (revised)
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, receive and file the Ernst & Young LLP’s Management Letter for the
Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2006.
E-88
AUDITED EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES
IMPACT FEE FUND, SPECIAL PURPOSE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, JUNE 30, 2006 AND 2005 (revised)
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, receive and file the Educational Facilities Impact Fee Fund,
Special Purpose Financial Statements, June 30, 2006 and 2005.
E-89
AUDITED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF WLRN TELEVISION AND RADIO STATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR
ENDED JUNE 30, 2006 (revised)
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
receive and file the Audited Financial Statements of WLRN Television and
Radio Stations for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2006.
E-90
AUDITED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF MAGNET EDUCATIONAL CHOICE ASSOCIATION (MECA), INC., FOR
FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2006 (revised)
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Audited
Financial Statements of Magnet Educational Choice Association, Inc. for Fiscal
Year Ended June 30, 2006.
E-91
AUDITED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF DADE SCHOOLS ATHLETIC FOUNDATION (THE FOUNDATION),
INC., FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2006 (revised)
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Audited
Financial Statements of Dade Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. for Fiscal Year Ended
June 30, 2006.
E-92
AUDITED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COALITION FOR COMMUNITY EDUCATION, INC.,
FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2006 (revised)
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Audited
Financial Statements of the Miami-Dade Coalition for Community Education, Inc. for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2006.
E-93
AUDITED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR NINE CHARTER SCHOOLS FISCAL YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2006
AND 2005 (revised)
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade
County, Florida, receive and file the audited
financial statements for nine charter schools fiscal year ended June 30, 2006
listed in the agenda item.
E-94
EXTERNAL
AUDIT OF THE COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS, DADE MARINE INSTITUTE, INC. AND
RECAPTURING THE VISION INTERNATIONAL, INC. (revised)
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the audit
reports of the organizations listed in the agenda item.
E-95
AUDIT
OF DISTRICT FLEET UTILIZATION PRACTICES
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, receive and file the Audit of District Fleet Utilization Practices.
E-97
INTERNAL
AUDIT REPORT – INTERNAL FUNDS OF SELECTED SCHOOLS (revised)
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, receive and file the Internal Audit Report – Selected Schools.
E-98
INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT –
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS REGIONAL CENTER VI (revised)
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, receive and file the Internal Audit Report – Elementary Schools Regional
Center VI.
E-99
INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT –
SECONDARY SCHOOLS AND CENTERS REGIONAL CENTER VI (revised)
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, receive and file the Internal Audit Report – Secondary Schools and
Centers Regional Center VI.
E-100
INTERNAL
AUDIT REPORT – AUDIT OF INVENTORIES AS OF JUNE 30, 2006, PRESENTED BY THE
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS (revised)
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Internal
Audit Report – Audit of Inventories as of June 30, 2006, presented by the
Office of Management and Compliance Audits.
E-106
REPORT TO THE SCHOOL
BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, GUIDELINES FOR THE CONTRACTING AND
EVALUATION OF OUTSIDE VENDORS WHO PROVIDE SERVICES THROUGH THE DISTRICT’S
ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
receive this update regarding guidelines for the contracting and evaluation of
outside vendors who provide services through the District’s Alternative
Education program.
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. 151-CC01 –
CALCULATORS: MATH, SCIENTIFIC AND GRAPHING, is to purchase, at firm unit
prices, quantities, as may be required, of calculators, for Miami-Dade County
Public Schools, during the term of the contract, effective June 1, 2006,
through May 31, 2007. This year’s usage has averaged $37,085.19 per month.
A
one-time purchase by Title I Administration, in the amount of $79,272.72,
utilized the favorable pricing on this bid. In addition, new items on the bid
are available to schools and departments through the District’s Shopping Cart.
This supplemental amount is based on the average monthly utilization for the
remaining term 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. D & H DISTRIBUTING COMPANY
2525 NORTH 7 STREET
HARRISBURG, PA 17110
OWNER: JAMES SCHWAB,
PRESIDENT
3.
GALLOWAY OFFICE SUPPLIES & FURNITURE
10201 N.W. 21 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: JIM TOURAL
4. OFFICE
DEPOT, INC.
13794 N.W. 4 STREET
SUNRISE, FL 33325
OWNER: BRUCE NELSON
ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $212,172.84
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $232,849.39
(2)
Contract No. 032-EE01 – LIBRARY/CLASSROOM FURNITURE: TABLES,
DESKS AND CHAIRS, is to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be
required, of tables for Miami-Dade County Public Schools, during the term of
the contract, effective April 13, 2006, through April 12, 2007. This year’s
usage has averaged $63,259.30 per month.
This supplement is being requested due to increased utilization
by various schools throughout the District purchasing furniture, and the Title
I Administration special project purchase of $307,183, for computer tables. This supplement was calculated on a monthly
utilization basis for the current contract period.
| 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. ERNIE MORRIS
ENTERPRISES, INC.
P.O. BOX 818
BUSHNELL, FL 33513
OWNER: RONALD MORRIS, PRESIDENT
3. MOULTRIE POST FORM, INC.
P.O. BOX 459
MOULTRIE POST, GA 31776
OWNER: ROBERT D. WINN
4. VIRCO, INC.
HIGHWAY 65 SOUTH
CONWAY, AR 72032
OWNER: ROBERT VIRTUE
ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $700,000
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $366,295
(3)
Contract No. 109-EE06 –
PEST-CONTROL EXTERMINATION AND REMOVAL SERVICE, is to furnish all labor,
supervision, equipment and materials necessary to perform district-wide pest
control, extermination and removal service of rodents, roaches, ants, fleas,
bees and pigeons, at other than food-service areas, withpre-qualified
vendors, for the Division of Safety and Emergency Management, during the term
of the contract, effective May 10, 2006, through May 9, 2007.
This
supplemental award is requested due to the increased infestation of rodents at
various school sites. The supplemental amount requested is based on the average
monthly expenditure, times the twelve (12) month contract period, minus the
original award amount.
| Fund
Source |
0100
- General |
| M/WBE Eligibility |
None |
1. A NATURAL PEST CONTROL
120 WASHINGTON AVENUE
HOMESTEAD, FL 33030
OWNER: REGINA G. REMICCI, PRESIDENT
2. BUG BUSTERS, INC.
14055 S.W. 142 AVENUE, SUITE 40
MIAMI, FL 33186
OWNER: LEON T. CARANGI, JR., PRESIDENT
3. MIRANDA EXTERMINATING
514
SOUTHERN BOULEVARD
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33405
OWNER: FEDERICO MIRANDA, PRESIDENT
4. TORO PEST MANAGEMENT
1460 N.W. 107 AVENUE, UNIT 1
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: JOSE PEREZ LINARES, PRESIDENT
5. THE STERITECH GROUP, INC.
2301 WEST SAMPLE ROAD, BUILDING 3, SUITE 6A
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33073
OWNER: JOHN K. WHITLEY, CHAIRMAN OF THE
BOARD
ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $150,000
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $150,000
E-142
REPORT PURCHASES MADE WITHIN GUIDELINES OF BOARD RULE 6Gx13- 3C-1.10 – PURCHASE
APPROVAL
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the report of purchases
made within guidelines of Board Rule 6Gx13- 3C-1.10 -- Purchase
Approval.
E-143
TERMINATE AWARD CONTRACT NO. 033-FF02
– RENTAL AND CLEANING OF DUST MOPS AND MATS
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1. TERMINATE the award of Items 1 through
7, and 10 through 15 on Contract No.033-FF02 – RENTAL AND CLEANING
OF DUST MOPS AND MATS, effective December 13, 2006, as follows:
UNIFIRST
CORPORATION
500
S.W. 13 TERRACE
POMPANO
BEACH, FL 33069
OWNER:
RONALD CROATTI, C.E.O.
2. Require
that Unifirst Corporation, of Pompano Beach, Florida, lose eligibility to
transact new business with the Board for a period of fourteen (14) months, pursuant to Board Rule 6Gx13- 3C-1.08 -- Performance
and Payment Security, Declining a Bid Award, and Bonding Company
Qualifications, effective December 13, 2006.
E-144
BALANCE AWARD BID NO. 058-FF03 –
CAFETERIA SERVING SUPPLIES
RECOMMENDED: That The
School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, BALANCE AWARD Bid No. 058-FF03 – CAFETERIA SERVING SUPPLIES, to purchase
and deliver, at afirm unit price, quantities,as maybe
required, of cafeteria serving supplies, for the Department of
FoodandNutrition, during the term of the bid, effective December 13, 2006, through June 30, 2007,
as follows:
PRIMARY
1. A.G.E.
PAPER AND ALUMINUM PRODUCTS
226
WEST 23 STREET
HIALEAH,
FL 33010
OWNER: GRISELL MUTTER, PRESIDENT
ALTERNATE
2. DADE PAPER COMPANY
9601
N.W. 112 AVENUE
MIAMI,
FL 33178
OWNER: LENNY GENET,
PRESIDENT
ALTERNATE
3. LACE
FOODSERVICE CORP.
P.O.
BOX 652953
MIAMI,
FL 33265
OWNER: LUIS H. FERNANDEZ,
PRESIDENT
4. Authorize Procurement Management
Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $902,147.40.
E-145
REPORT OF SCHOOL BOARD AUCTION OF NOVEMBER 1, 2006
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RECEIVE the report of the auction of
November 1, 2006, surplus/obsolete vehicle results.
E-146
AWARD BID NO. 117-FF06 –
PEST-CONTROL SERVICES, FOOD SERVICE AND HOME-ECONOMICS LABORATORIES
RECOMMENDED: That The School
Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD
Bid No. 117-FF06 – PEST-CONTROL SERVICES, FOOD SERVICE AND HOME-ECONOMICS
LABORATORIES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required,
of pest-control services, for school
cafeterias and consumer science laboratories, during the term of the bid,
effective December 13, 2006, through
December 12, 2007, as follows:
1. MIRANDA
EXTERMINATING SERVICES
13200 57 PLACE
SOUTH
WEST PALM
BEACH, FL 33467 ESTIMATE $72,060
OWNER: ISABEL MIRANDA, PRESIDENT
2. Authorize Procurement Management
Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $72,060.
E-147
AWARD BID NO. 118-FF04 –
COMPUTER-EQUIPMENT SERVICE AND REPAIR (ON-SITE)
RECOMMENDED: That The School
Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD
Bid No. 118-FF04 – COMPUTER-EQUIPMENT SERVICE AND REPAIR (ON-SITE), to purchase,
at firm unit prices, on-site, computer-equipment service and repair, as may be
required, for Information Technology Services, administrative and school sites,
during the term of the bid, effective December 13, 2006, through June 30, 2009,
as follows:
1. BLM TECHNOLOGIES
4370 S.W. 36 STREET, SUITE 700
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33314
OWNER:
RON MEINHARDT, PRESIDENT
2. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CENTER CORPORATION
7276 N.W. 58th STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER:
MARGARET MORRIS, PRESIDENT
3. Reject Items 52A, 53A and 57 in the
agenda item.
4. Authorize Procurement Management
Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $200,000.
E-148
AWARD BID NO. 128-FF11 – MULTIFUNCTIONAL
DEVICES, COPYING EQUIPMENT, SERVICE AND SUPPLIES
RECOMMENDED: That The
School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 128-FF11 – MULTIFUNCTIONAL DEVICES, COPYING
EQUIPMENT, SERVICE AND SUPPLIES, to purchase, lease and maintain, at firm unit
prices, quantities, as may be required, of multifunctional devices, copying
equipment, service and supplies, for Miami-Dade County Public Schools and
various administrative offices, during the term of the bid, effective December
13, 2006, through September 30, 2008, as follows:
1. BARLOP, INC.
8376 N.W. 68 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER:
JOSE LOPEZ, PRESIDENT (HM)
2. DOCUTEK IMAGING SOLUTIONS, INC.
15050 N.W. 79 COURT, SUITE 110
MIAMI LAKES, FL 33016
OWNER: RITU
STALLER, C.E.O.
3. IKON OFFICE SOLUTIONS
1401
N.W. 136 AVENUE
SUNRISE,
FL 33323
OWNER: MATTHEW J. ESPE, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.
4. MIAMI OFFICE SYSTEMS
D.B.A.
MOS IMAGING SYSTEMS
14791 OAK LANE
MIAMI LAKES, FL 33016
OWNER:
LUIS GONZALEZ, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.
5. T & G BUSINESS PRODUCTS, INC.
D.B.A
TGI OFFICE AUTOMATION
2077 NORTH POWERLINE ROAD, SUITE 2
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33069
OWNER: STEVE
ADLER, PRESIDENT
6. XEROX CORPORATION
1000
SAWGRASS CORPORATE PARKWAY, SUITE 500
SUNRISE, FL 33323
OWNER:
ANNE M. MULCAHY, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.
7. Authorize Procurement Management
Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $6,000,000.
F. FACILITIES
AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM
F-1
AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH
ZONING APPLICATION NO. 2005-385A, BISCAYNE COVE, LLC (A/K/A KEYSTONE GRAND
CONDOMINIUMS), LOCATED AT 16375/16395 BISCAYNE
BOULEVARD, PROVIDING FOR A MONETARY DONATION IN ADDITION TO EDUCATIONAL
FACILITIES IMPACT FEES AS ALLOWED FOR UNDER THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a Declaration of Restrictions
in connection with Zoning Application No. 2005-385A, Biscayne Cove, LLC (a/k/a
Keystone Grand Condominiums), located at 16375/16395 Biscayne Boulevard, for
the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational
facilities impact fees in the amount of $204,786.
F-2
AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A
MONETARY DONATION IN ADDITION TO EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES AS ALLOWED
FOR UNDER THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 2005-114, ARMA, LLC, LOCATED SOUTH OF NE 11 STREET AND NE 6 AVENUE, HOMESTEAD
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade
County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a monetary donation
over and above educational facilities impact fees in connection with
Application No. 2005-114, Arma, LLC, located south of NE 11 Street and NE 6
Avenue, Homestead, in the amount of $105,147.
F-4
AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE
AN AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH PICASSO TOWER, INC., FOR OFFICE
SPACE LOCATED AT 2800 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD FOR THE DIVISION OF SCHOOL CHOICE AND
PARENTAL OPTIONS
RECOMMENDED: That The
School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his
designee to finalize negotiations and execute an amendment to the lease
agreement with Picasso Tower, Inc., for use of 3,885 square feet of office
space located at 2800 Biscayne Boulevard for the Division of School Choice and
Parental Options, at an annual rental rate of $97,125 for the renewal option
term commencing January 12, 2007 and ending January 11, 2008, and in
conformance with the terms and conditions set forth in the agenda item.
F-5
AUTHORIZATION FOR THE
SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA
EAST COAST RAILWAY COMPANY FOR 25 FACULTY PARKING SPACES EAST OF THE DESIGN
AND ARCHITECTURE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 4001 NE 2 AVENUE, MIAMI
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute a
lease agreement with Florida East Coast Railway Company for 25 faculty parking
spaces east of the Design and Architecture Senior High School, at an annual
rental rate of $7,175 for the period of December 18, 2006 through December 17,
2007, $9,700 for the period of December 18, 2007 through December 17, 2008, and
$12,225 for the period of December 18, 2008 through December 17, 2009, and in
conformance with the other terms noted in the agenda item.
F-6
AUTHORIZATION
TO ENTER INTO A GRANT OF EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT
COMPANY, FOR THE CENTRAL WEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER, LOCATED AT 13775 NW
6 STREET
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 Central West Transportation Center, as
described in the agenda item.
F-7
PROPOSED SETTLEMENT WITH 84-A HOLDINGS, LLC, PERTAINING TO THE DISTRICT’S ACQUISITION OF
APPROXIMATELY 56 ACRES TO SITUATE STATE SCHOOL “JJJ” (RELIEF FOR BARBARA
GOLEMAN AND AMERICAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS), STATE SCHOOL “MM1” (RELIEF FOR JOSE
MARTI AND HENRY H. FILER MIDDLE SCHOOLS) AND STATE SCHOOL “V1” (RELIEF FOR
HIALEAH GARDENS, ERNEST R GRAHAM AND BEN SHEPPARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS), IN
CONNECTION WITH THE EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. 84-A HOLDINGS, LLC, CASE NO. 03-20084-CA-04 (revised)
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, approve and authorize settlement with84-A Holdings LLC, pertaining to the District’s
acquisition of approximately 56 acres, to situate State School “JJJ” (relief
for Barbara Goleman and American senior high schools); S/S “MM1” (relief for Jose
Marti and Henry H. Filer middle schools); and
S/S “V1” (relief for Hialeah Gardens, Ernest R Graham and Ben Sheppard
elementary schools), in connection with the Eminent Domain proceedings of the
School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v., 84-A Holdings LLC, Case No.03-20084-CA-04. The settlement amount
is $30,000,000, inclusive of all attorney’s fees and costs.
F-8
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 06-66 AUTHORIZING THE COMMENCEMENT OF FRIENDLY
EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS TO ACQUIRE AN APPROXIMATE 9.81-ACRE SITE LOCATED AT
NW 86 STREET AND NW 112 AVENUE, DORAL, FLORIDA, TO SITUATE STATE SCHOOL
“P1”, PLANNED TO RELIEVE EUGENIA B. THOMAS EDUCATION CENTER AND DORAL
MIDDLE SCHOOL; AND AUTHORIZE A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH THE GRAND AT
DORAL TWO, LTD., TO ACQUIRE THE SITE (revised)
F-9
RENEWAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT
WITH KEY PARKING SERVICES, INC., FOR THE USE OF THE PARKING FACILITIES AT
FIENBERG/FISHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 1420 WASHINGTON AVENUE AND 1424
DREXEL AVENUE, MIAMI BEACH
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the renewal of the
lease agreement with Key Parking Services, Inc., for use of the parking
facility located at Fienberg/Fisher Elementary School, at an annual rental rate
of $107,100. The term of the renewal option period will commence January 13,
2007, and will end January 12, 2008. All other terms and conditions of the
lease agreement will remain unchanged.
F-20
AUTHORITY TO AMEND
THE CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION BUDGET
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent
to:
1. adjust the
capital budget in the amount of $396,800; and
2. make the
changes to the five-year facilities work program resulting from these budget
adjustments.
F-21
AUTHORIZATION
TO GRANT A WATER LINE EASEMENT LOCATED AT CUTLER RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SITE AT 20210 CORAL SEA ROAD, MIAMI, FLORIDA IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, PROJECT NO. 00139600
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the execution of the
water line easement at the Cutler Ridge Elementary School site, Project No.
00139600, in favor of Miami-Dade County.
F-22
AUTHORIZATION
TO GRANT A WATER LINE EASEMENT LOCATED AT CUTLER RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL
SITE AT 20210 CORAL SEA ROAD, MIAMI, FLORIDA IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY,
PROJECT NO. 00139900
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the execution of the
water line easement at the Cutler Ridge Middle School site, Project No.
00139900, in favor of Miami-Dade County.
F-23
AUTHORIZATION TO
EXECUTE THE ABSOLUTE BILL OF SALE FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF THE WATER FACILITIES AT
THE CYPRESS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, PROJECT NO. A0409
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute the
Absolute Bill of Sale for the water facilities at the Cypress Elementary School
site, Project No. A0409, in favor of Miami–Dade County.
F-24
AUTHORIZATION TO
EXECUTE THE ABSOLUTE BILL OF SALE FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF THE WATER FACILITIES AT
THE JOHN A. FERGUSON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL SITE IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY, PROJECT NO. 00178500
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and
Secretary to execute the Absolute Bill of Sale for the water facilities at the
John A. Ferguson Senior High School site, Project No. 00178500, in favor of
Miami–Dade County.
F-25
COMMISSIONING OF PRECISION ENGINEERING &
SURVEYING, INC., AS SPECIAL PROJECTS CONSULTANT (SPC) - CIVIL ENGINEERING
DESIGN SERVICES FOR MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS UP TO $1.0 MILLION EACH FOR A FOUR-YEAR
TERM
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of Precision Engineering &
Surveying, Inc., as Special Projects Consultant (SPC) – Civil Engineering
Design Services for Miscellaneous Projects of up to $1.0 million each for a
four-year term commencing on December 13, 2006, through December 12, 2010, as
follows:
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-26
AUTHORIZATION TO EXERCISE THE THIRD-YEAR OPTION OF
THE FOUR-YEAR AGREEMENTS WITH POST, BUCKLEY, SCHUH & JERNIGAN, INC. (d/b/a
PBS&J), PACO GROUP, INC., CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC., ADA
ENGINEERING, INC., AND COST MANAGEMENT, INC., AS CONSULTANTS TO PROVIDE
CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATING SERVICES UNDER THE SAME TERMS AND CONDITIONS
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent, or his designee, to
exercise the third-year option with Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc.
(d/b/a PBS&J), PACO Group, Inc., Construction Management Services, Inc.,
A.D.A. Engineering, Inc., and Cost Management, Inc., as consultants to provide
Construction Cost Estimating services under the same terms and conditions with
a 4.68% CPI increase adjustment to the negotiated hourly rates.
F-27
AUTHORIZATION TO EXERCISE THE THIRD-YEAR OPTION OF
THE FOUR-YEAR AGREEMENTS WITH POST, BUCKLEY, SCHUH & JERNIGAN, INC. (d/b/a
PBS&J), CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC., ADA ENGINEERING, INC., AND
PACO GROUP, INC., AS CONSULTANTS TO PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULING SERVICES
UNDER THE SAME TERMS AND CONDITIONS
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent, or his designee, to
exercise the third-year option with Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc.
(d/b/a PBS&J), Construction Management Services, Inc., A.D.A. Engineering,
Inc., and PACO Group, Inc., as consultants to provide Construction Scheduling
services under the same terms and conditions with a 4.68%CPI increase adjustment to the negotiated hourly
rates.
F-28
COMMISSIONING
OF ZYSCOVICH, INC. AS
ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD FOR NEW STATE SCHOOL “P-1” (TO RELIEVE
EUGENIA B. THOMAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL), A RE-USE OF THE K-8 PROTOTYPE, PROJECT NO. 00252700
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Zyscovich, Inc. as
Architect/Engineer of Record for New State School “P-1” (to relieve
Eugenia B. Thomas Elementary School), a re-use of the K-8 Prototype, Project No.
00252700, as follows:
1. a
lump sum fee of $1,200,000 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
APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM
PRICE (GMP)
JAMES B. PIRTLE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.
d/b/a PIRTLE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
PROJECT NO. 00253000
STATE SCHOOL “E-1” – A RE-USE OF THE K-8
PROTOTYPE
(TO RELIEVE NORTH MIAMI, BISCAYNE GARDENS AND
OAK GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS, AND TO REPLACE NORTH MIAMI MIDDLE SCHOOL)
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1. approve
the GMP for James B. Pirtle Construction Company, Inc. d/b/a Pirtle
Construction Company, Project No. 00253000, a re-use of the K-8 Prototype,
State School “E-1” (to relieve North Miami, Biscayne Gardens and Oak Grove
elementary schools and to replace North Miami Middle School), in the total
amount of $34,223,084 which includes building and site cost, and a contingency
in the amount of $834,709; and
2. execute
the contract effective immediately for the initially funded Phase I amount of
$20,000,000, and execute a second contract with the effective date of July 1st for Phase 2 for the remaining GMP balance of $14,223, 084.
F-31
APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM
PRICE (GMP)
JAMES B. PIRTLE CONSTRUCTION
COMPANY, INC.
d/b/a PIRTLE
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
PROJECT NO. A01106
STATE SCHOOL “TT-1” – A RE-USE OF THE K-8 PROTOTYPE
(TO SERVE THE CITY OF HOMESTEAD’S EDUCATIONAL
FACILITIES BENEFIT DISTRICT)
SW 328 STREET AND
160 AVENUE, HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA (revised)
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
a. approve
the GMP for James B. Pirtle Construction Company, Inc. d/b/a Pirtle
Construction Company, Project No. A01106, a re-use of the K-8 Prototype, State
School “TT-1” (to serve the City of Homestead’s Educational Facilities Benefit
District), in the total amount of $33,500,000 which includes building and site
cost, and a contingency in the amount of $818,900;
b. approve
the increase of Certificates of Participation (COPs) for the fiscal year
2006-07 in the amount of $44,500,000 to cover construction, professional fees,
furniture, fixtures and equipment; and
c. amend
the Five Year Capital Work plan to advance this project in order to meet
class-size.
d. modify the form of the "Agreement Regarding the Construction Financing And Acquisition of a Certain K-8 Educational Facility (S/S TTI)" (the Agreement) to provide that the Homestead Educational Facilities Benefit District (HEFBD) pledge future HEFBD revenues to fund future debt service requirement on $10 million of the $44.5 million total project cost for S/S TTI. would also be stipulated that if it can be demonstrated pledging the future revenues of the HEFBD to this first school hinders the financing effort for either the 2" or 3rd public school to be built and funded by the HEFBD, then the Board would be responsible for up to $10 million of project cost.
F-32
FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. 00139600
12 PACK - CLASSROOM MODULAR CONSTRUCTION
CUTLER RIDGE
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
20210 CORAL SEA ROAD, MIAMI, FLORIDA
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, confirm Final Change Order, Change Order No. 1 on Project No.
00139600, 12 Pack - Classroom Modular Construction, Cutler Ridge Elementary
School, for a credit of $156,921.
F-33
FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. 00139200
MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION
CARIBBEAN
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
11990 SW 200 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, confirm Final Change Order, Change Order No. 2 on Project No.
00139200, Modular Classroom Addition, Caribbean Elementary School, for a credit
of $123,002.
F-34
FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. 00139400
MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION (14-PK)
KENDALE LAKES
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
8000 SW 142 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, confirm Final Change Order, Change Order No. 1 on Project No.
00139400, Modular Classroom Addition (14-PK), Kendale Lakes Elementary School,
for a credit of $92,045.
F-35
FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 3
PROJECT NO. 00138900
MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION (14-PK)
BOWMAN FOSTER ASHE
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
6601 SW 152 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, confirm Final Change Order, Change Order No. 3 on Project No.
00138900, Modular Classroom Addition (14-PK), Bowman Foster Ashe Elementary
School, for a credit of $36,393.
F-36
FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 3
PROJECT NO. A01109
MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION (12-PK)
CLAUDE PEPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
14550 SW 96 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, confirm Final Change Order, Change Order No. 3 on Project No. A01109,
Modular Classroom Addition (12-PK), Claude Pepper Elementary School, for a
credit of $21,135.
F-37
FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 4
PROJECT NO. A0697
REMODELING OF AUDITORIUM
HIALEAH SENIOR
HIGH SCHOOL
251 EAST 47 STREET, HIALEAH, FLORIDA
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, confirm Final Change Order, Change Order No. 4 on Project No. A0697,
Remodeling of Auditorium, Hialeah Senior High School, for an additional cost of
$194,197 and approve a time extension of 432 days.
F-38
FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. A0746A0746A
DESIGN-BUILD-ADDITIONS, REMODELING AND
RENOVATIONS
MIAMI CORAL PARK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
8865 SW 16 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, confirm/approve Final Change Order, Change Order No. 2 on Project No.
A0746A0746A, Design-Build-Additions, Remodeling and Renovations, Miami Coral Park
Senior High School, for additional cost of $301,151 and approve a time
extension of 125 days.
F-39
CHANGE ORDER NO. 3
PROJECT NO. A01030
STATE SCHOOL "Y1"
NORMA BUTLER
BOSSARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (S/S "Y1”)
15950 SW 144 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA (revised)
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, confirm Change Order, Change Order No. 3 on Project No. A01030, State
School "Y1", Norma Butler Bossard Elementary School (S/S "Y1”),
for an additional cost of $62,502.
F-50
FIRST
RENEWAL OF CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH GEC ASSOCIATES, INC.
PROJECT NO. JOC06-C2A
JOB ORDER CONTRACT/06-CENTRAL 2
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS
ALL REGIONS OF THE M-DCPS MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS
(ORIGINAL CONTRACT
NO. JOC06-C2)
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the
Superintendent to renew the contractual agreement with GEC Associates, Inc.,
Contract No. JOC 06-C2A, in conformance with Article 14 of the contract, for a
period of one year, commencing on the date the current contract meets the
maximum value, or on January 18, 200, whichever occurs first.
F-51
FIRST
RENEWAL OF CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH F & L CONSTRUCTION,
INC.
PROJECT NO. JOC06-C3A
JOB ORDER CONTRACT/06-CENTRAL 2
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS
ALL REGIONS OF THE M-DCPS MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS
(ORIGINAL CONTRACT NO.
JOC06-C3)
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the
Superintendent to renew the contractual agreement with F & L Construction,
Inc., Contract No. JOC 06-C3A, in conformance with Article 14 of the contract,
for a period of one year, commencing on the date the current contract meets the
maximum value, or on January 18, 2007, whichever occurs first.
F-52
SECOND
RENEWAL OF CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH H.A. CONTRACTING CORP.
PROJECT NO. JOC05-C8B
JOB ORDER CONTRACT/05-CENTRAL 8
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS
ALL REGIONS OF THE M-DCPS MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS
(ORIGINAL CONTRACT NO.
JOC05-C8)
(FIRST RENEWAL CONTRACT
NO. JOC05-C8A)
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the
Superintendent to renew the contractual agreement with H.A. Contracting Corp.,
Contract No. JOC 05-C8B, in conformance with Article 14 of the contract, for a
period of one year, commencing on the date the current contract meets the
maximum value, or on February 16, 2007, whichever occurs first.
F-53
SECOND
RENEWAL OF CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MAC CONSTRUCTION, INC.
PROJECT NO. JOC05-C9B
JOB ORDER CONTRACT/05-CENTRAL 9
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS
ALL REGIONS OF THE M-DCPS MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS
(ORIGINAL CONTRACT NO.
JOC05-C9)
(FIRST RENEWAL CONTRACT
NO. JOC05-C9A)
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the
Superintendent to renew the contractual agreement with MAC Construction, Inc.,
Contract No. JOC 05-C9B, in conformance with Article 14 of the contract, for a
period of one year, commencing on the date the current contract meets the
maximum value, or on February 16, 2007, whichever occurs first.
F-54
SECOND
RENEWAL OF CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH CARIVON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
PROJECT NO. JOC05-C10B
JOB ORDER CONTRACT/05-CENTRAL 10
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS
ALL REGIONS OF THE M-DCPS MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS
(ORIGINAL CONTRACT NO.
JOC05-C10)
(FIRST RENEWAL CONTRACT
NO. JOC05-C10A)
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the
Superintendent to renew the contractual agreement with Carivon Construction
Company, Contract No. JOC 05-C10B, in conformance with Article 14 of the
contract, for a period of one year, commencing on the date the current contract
meets the maximum value, or on February 16, 2007, whichever occurs first.
F-55
SECOND
RENEWAL OF CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH BDI CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
PROJECT NO. JOC05-C11B
JOB ORDER CONTRACT/05-CENTRAL 11
MAINTENANCE OPERATION
ALL REGIONS OF THE M-DCPS MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS
(ORIGINAL CONTRACT NO.
JOC05-C11)
(FIRST RENEWAL CONTRACT
NO. JOC05-C11A)
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the
Superintendent to renew the contractual agreement with BDI Construction
Company, Contract No. JOC 05-C11B, in conformance with Article 14 of the contract,
for a period of one year, commencing on the date the current contract meets the
maximum value, or on February 16, 2007, whichever occurs first.
F-56
AWARD TO SIMPSON ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
PROJECT NO.
G-ENV/TB-2007-GR/1&2
TERM CONTRACT 2007-2008
GENERAL
ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION
GENERAL ASBESTOS,
MOLD AND
INDOOR AIR QUALITY
REMEDIATION
REGIONS 1 AND 2 -
VARIOUS LOCATIONS
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, award Project No. G-ENV/TB-2007-GR/1&2, General Environmental
Remediation, on the basis of Prime Multiplier to the prime bidder: Simpson
Environmental Services, Inc.
F-57
AWARD TO MCO ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.
PROJECT NO.
G-ENV/TB-2007-GR/3&4
TERM CONTRACT 2007-2008
GENERAL
ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION
GENERAL ASBESTOS,
MOLD AND INDOOR AIR QUALITY
REMEDIATION
REGIONS 3 AND 4 -
VARIOUS LOCATIONS
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, award Project No. G-ENV/TB-2007-GR/3&4, General Environmental
Remediation, on the basis of Prime Multiplier to the prime bidder: MCO
Environmental, Inc.
F-58
AWARD TO SAL’S ABATEMENT CORP.
PROJECT NO.
G-ENV/TB-2007-GR/5&6
TERM CONTRACT 2007-2008
GENERAL
ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION
GENERAL ASBESTOS,
MOLD AND INDOOR AIR QUALITY
REMEDIATION
REGIONS 5 AND 6 -
VARIOUS LOCATIONS
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, award Project No. G-ENV/TB-2007-GR/5&6, General Environmental
Remediation, on the basis of Prime Multiplier to the prime bidder: Sal’s
Abatement Corporation.
G. SCHOOL
BOARD ATTORNEY
G-1
APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT
AGREEMENT
ALICIA KALISH v. THE
SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, EEOC Case No. 510-2006-01919
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept and approve the
Settlement Agreement in the case of Alicia Kalish v. The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida, EEOC Case No. 510-2006-01919.
G-2
IN RE: BOOK CHALLENGE
APPEALS FILED PURSUANT TO SCHOOL BOARD RULE 6Gx13-6A-1.26, (Instructional Materials and Resources) (revised)
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, defer hearing and taking any
action in the matter of the book challenge appeals filed by the complainants
regarding the book Cuban Kids, as
indicated hereinabove, until
said time as the pending federal appeal in the case of Miami-Dade County School Board and Rudolph
F. Crew v. American Civil Liberties Union of Florida, Inc., Greater Miami
Chapter, and Miami-Dade Student Government Association, U.S.D.C. Case No.
06-21577-CIV-GOLD, Court of Appeals Docket Number 06-14633-GG, is resolved.
G-3
APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
GRACE AND NAEEM UDDIN, INC. v. THE SCHOOL
BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA - CASE NO. 05-13417 CA 22
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the settlement
in the case known as Grace and Naeem
Uddin, Inc.v. The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, Case
No. 05-13417 CA 22, by the payment to Plaintiff of $264,769.00.
G-4
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY,
FLORIDA v. JERONE LEE - DOAH
CASE NO. 06-1074
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, enter a Final Order
adopting the Administrative Law Judge’s Recommended Order as its Final Order in
the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Jerone Lee -
DOAH Case No. 06-1074.
G-5
REQUEST FOR
AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR THE POSITION OF
ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY, PERSONNEL
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, appoint Ms.Janeen
Richard to the contracted position of Associate Attorney, Personnel, Office
of the School Board Attorney, effective December 15, 2006, upon completion of
background check, at an annual salary of $120,000.00 through December 14, 2008.
G-6
REQUEST FOR
AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR THE POSITION OF SENIOR
ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY, RISK MANAGEMENT
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, appoint Mr.
Jorge A. López to the contracted position of Senior Associate Attorney,
Risk Management, Office of the School Board Attorney, effective January 8,
2007, upon completion of background check, at an annual salary of $150,000.00
through January 7, 2009.
G-7
APPROVAL OF
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
JCI INTERNATIONAL, INC. v. THE
SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA - CASE NO. 05-14023 CA 22
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the settlement in the
case known as JCI International, Inc.v. The School Board of Miami-Dade
County, Florida, Case No. 05-14023 CA 22, by the payment to Plaintiff of
$39,521.36.
G-8
SCHOOL BOARD AUTHORIZATION OF
PROPOSED CONTRACT FOR ATTORNEY RANDALL
D. BURKS, B.A., M.ED., PH.D., J.D.
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the contract for
Attorney Randall D. Burks, B.A., M.Ed., Ph.D., J.D.
G-9
THAT THE SCHOOL
BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AGREE UPON THE SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY’S
COMPLETION OF HER PERFORMANCE INITIATIVES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING
WHETHER TO AWARD AN ADDITIONAL SALARY INCREASE AS REQUIRED BY HER EMPLOYMENT
CONTRACT
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, determine the
amount to be awarded, if any, to the School Board Attorney as a
performance-based salary increase, in an amount not to exceed six-percent (6%)
of her base salary, and authorize payment thereof.
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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