1:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION
STUDENT PERFORMANCE: (revised)
- Miami Northwestern Senior High School Singer
AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA
DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS
CONSENT AGENDA
APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: December 13 and 20, 2007
APPROVAL
OF BOARD MINUTES: December 19, 2007
BOARD MEMBER RESOLUTIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
B. BOARD
MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
A., C. THROUGH G. ADMINISTRATION’S NEW BUSINESS
ITEMS AND SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY’S ITEMS
A. SUPERINTENDENT’S PRIORITY ITEMS
(ITEMS WILL BE HEARD AT APPROXIMATELY 5:00 P.M.)
C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
D. SCHOOL
SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY
E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY
AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
F. FACILITIES
AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM
G. SCHOOL
BOARD ATTORNEY
H. OFFICE
OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS
- Resolutions and Recognitions (Immediately
following Consent Agenda)
- Proposed Board Member Initiatives
- Board Member Discussion Issues/New Business
I. OFFICE
OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS
- Correspondence, Reports and Other Information (Pre-Taped Items)
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
A-2 AUTHORIZE THE
SUPERINTENDENT TO FORM AN EDUCATION COMPACT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC
SCHOOLS AND THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH (revised replacement)
B. BOARD MEMBER
ANNOUNCEMENTS
C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
C-50 EXPULSION AND ASSIGNMENT OF STUDENT TO AN ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL/PROGRAM
CASE NO: SM-12
(2007-2008) GRADE: 10 DOB: 12-13-90 (revised 2)
C-51 EXPULSION AND ASSIGNMENT OF STUDENT TO AN ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL/PROGRAM
CASE NO: SM-15
(2007-2008) GRADE: 10 DOB: 06-17-92 (revised 2)
C-52 EXPULSION AND ASSIGNMENT OF STUDENT TO AN ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL/PROGRAM
CASE NO: SM-20
(2007-2008) GRADE: 06 DOB: 09-16-93 (revised 2)
C-53 EXPULSION AND ASSIGNMENT OF STUDENT TO AN ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL/PROGRAM
CASE NO: SM-21
(2007-2008) GRADE: 08 DOB: 06-10-94 (revised 2)
C-54 EXPULSION AND ASSIGNMENT OF STUDENT TO AN ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL/PROGRAM
CASE NO: SM-22
(2007-2008) GRADE: 09 DOB: 07-27-93 (revised 2)
C-55 EXPULSION AND ASSIGNMENT OF STUDENT TO AN ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL/PROGRAM
CASE NO: SM-24
(2007-2008) GRADE: 10 DOB: 06-09-90 (revised 2)
C-80 REQUEST
AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT TWO GRANT AWARDS FROM AND ENTER INTO TWO SEPARATE GRANT
AGREEMENTS WITH THE JOHN S. AND JAMES L. KNIGHT FOUNDATION TO FUND THE PARENT
ACADEMY AND TO FUND THE CREATION OF THE EDUCATION COUNCIL OF INTERNATIONAL
CITIES; AND TO ESTABLISH THE FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION INNOVATION, A FLORIDA
NOT-FOR-PROFIT, 501(c) (3) DIRECT-SUPPORT ORGANIZATION
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, authorize the Superintendent to:
1. accept a grant award from and enter into a Grant Agreement with the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation
for funding The Parent Academy, in the approximate amount of $1,820,000, over
three years, for the grant period of October 1, 2007, through October 31,
2010;
2. accept a grant award from and enter
into a Grant Agreement with the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation for
funding the creation of the Education Council of International Cities (ECIC),
in the approximate amount of $250,000, for the grant period of December 1,
2007, through August 30, 2008;
3. extend these program as authorized
through official notification from the granting agency, in order to complete
the goals of the programs;
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;
5.
establish The
Foundation for Education Innovation, a Florida not-for-profit, 501(c)(3)
Direct-Support Organization, as provided by law and file any necessary
paperwork on behalf of the Direct-Support Organization; and
6.
approve the Board of
Directors as recommended.
C-81 REQUEST
AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
(FLDOE) FOR FUNDING THE MENTORING STUDENT ASSISTANCE INITIATIVES PROGRAM AND
ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF MIAMI, 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
Mentoring Student Assistance Initiatives Program in the approximate amount of
$112,898, for the grant period of July
1, 2007, through June 30, 2008;
2. enter
into a contractual agreement with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Miami, Inc., in
the amount of $112,898, for the contract period of July 1, 2007, through June
30, 2008;
3. extend
this program as a contractual agreement authorized through official
notification from the granting agency in order to complete the goals of the
program; and
4. direct
Financial Operations to establish appropriations in the amounts approved or as
amended by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically
to the Board.
C-100 PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING
6Gx13- 5D-1.081, STANDARDS FOR STUDENT CONDUCT
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- 5D-1.081,
Standards for Student Conduct, and pages to the documents, Code of Student Conduct Elementary and Code of Student Conduct Secondary, which
are incorporated by reference and made part of this rule.
D. SCHOOL
SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY
D-10 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE
SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH CONSULTANTS FOR
EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION, INC.
RECOMMENDED: That The
School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1. authorize the Superintendent of Schools
to enter into a contractual agreement with Consultants for Excellence in
Education, Inc., to provide professional and technical consulting services for
human resources, collective bargaining, and other related projects, as assigned
by the Superintendent of Schools, effective February 1, 2008 through November
30, 2008, with consulting fees in the amount of $125,000, with an option to
extend for one additional ten (10) month contract period at the same terms and
conditions. Additionally, authorize
contracting, if required, for additional on-site visits, for an amount not to
exceed $50,000. This professional fee would cover travel and other related
expenses; and
2. grant an exception to the School Board
Rule 6Gx13- 3F-1.021, based on specific expertise.
D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF
INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND
SEPARATIONS: NOVEMBER 22, 2007 – DECEMBER 17, 2007
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
983.
D-21 APPOINTMENTS AND
LATERAL ASSIGNMENTS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT, PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL
FOR 2007-2008 (revised)
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the recommendations as
set forth in the agenda item for appointments and lateral transfers to be
effective January 17, 2008 or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with
the exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the item.
D-22 APPOINTMENTS
AND ASSIGNMENTS OF PERSONNEL NEW TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICT
RECOMMENDED: That effective January 17, 2008 or as soon thereafter as can be
facilitated, The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, appoint:
1. Mr.
Ramon M. Dawkins to
the open budgeted position of ERP Team Leader, Communications, MEP pay grade
21, ERP System, effective January 7, 2008;
2. Mr.
Rodrick W. Demontegnac to the open budgeted position of ERP Analyst, Cost/Job Project
Accounting, MEP pay grade 17, ERP System;
3. Ms.
Fabiola Dominguez to the open budgeted position of Director I, Cost and Business, DCSAA pay grade
45, Office of the Controller;
4. Mr.
Pedro L. Guerra to
the open budgeted position of ERP Team Leader, Change, MEP pay grade 21, ERP
System;
5. Ms. Mercedes M. Leon to the open budgeted position of
Chemist, DCSAA pay grade 38, Materials, Testing and Evaluation;
6. Mr.
Barry S. Meltz to
the open budgeted position of District Director, Procurement Management, MEP
pay grade 23, Procurement Management Services;
7. Mr.
Eduardo E. Vicaria to the open budgeted position of ERP Team Leader, Inventory Management, MEP pay
grade 21, ERP System; and
8. Mr.
Luis R. Villafane to the open budgeted position of ERP Analyst, Benefits, MEP pay grade 17, ERP
System, effective December 21, 2007.
D-23 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF
INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO TEACH OUT-OF-FIELD FOR THE PERIOD OF
NOVEMBER 27, 2007 THROUGH FEBRUARY 11, 2008
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve instructional personnel
assigned to teach out-of-field for the period of November 27, 2007 through
February 11, 2008. The Superintendent shall provide an updated report of all
instructional out-of-field assignments, no later than February 11, 2008.
D-25 CONTRACTUAL EMPLOYMENT OF
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO INDIVIDUAL SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER (replacement)
D-45 PROPOSED AMENDMENT
OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL
READING 6Gx13- 5C-1.031, DRESS CODE
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Rule
6Gx13- 5C-1.031, Dress Code, and authorize the Superintendent to file
the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective
January 16, 2008.
D-55 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT
PAY OF EMPLOYEE
FOR 30 WORKDAYS PENDING
APPEAL
MICHAEL J. PEREZ – INTERNATIONAL STUDENT
PLACEMENT ADVISOR
ATTENDANCE
SERVICES
RECOMMENDED: That
effective January 16, 2008, at the close of the workday, the School Board
suspend Mr. Michael J. Perez, International Student Placement Advisor at
Attendance Services, for 30 workdays without pay, pending the outcome of a
hearing, if requested.
D-56 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM D-56
DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE - EDISON MUÑOZ
RECOMMENDED: That
effective January 16, 2008, at the close of the workday, the School Board
suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Edison
Muñoz, Teacher at North Miami Beach Senior High School, pending the outcome of
a hearing, if requested.
D-57 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT
PAY OF EMPLOYEE
FOR 30 WORKDAYS PENDING APPEAL
FRADEL DELGARDE -
TEACHER
NORTH MIAMI SENIOR HIGH
SCHOOL
RECOMMENDED: That
effective January 16, 2008, at the close of the workday, the School Board
suspend Mr. Fradel Delgarde, Teacher at North Miami Senior High School, for 30
workdays without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.
D-58 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT
PAY OF EMPLOYEE
FOR 30 WORKDAYS PENDING APPEAL
FRANTZ LALANNE - TEACHER
NORTH MIAMI SENIOR HIGH
SCHOOL
RECOMMENDED: That
effective January 16, 2008, at the close of the workday, the School Board
suspend Mr. Frantz Lalanne, Teacher at North Miami Senior High School, for 30
workdays without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.
D-59 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT
PAY OF EMPLOYEE
FOR 30 CALENDAR DAYS PENDING APPEAL
TRACY L. GODBOLT– BUS AIDE
CENTRAL EAST TRANSPORTATION CENTER
RECOMMENDED: That
effective January 16, 2008, at the close of the workday, the School Board
suspend Ms. Tracy L. Godbolt, Bus Aide at Central East Transportation Center,
for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or
grievance/arbitration process, if requested.
D-60 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT
PAY OF EMPLOYEE
FOR 30 CALENDAR DAYS PENDING APPEAL
VERONICA R. LYONS– SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
SOUTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER
RECOMMENDED: That
effective January 16, 2008, at the close of the workday, the School Board
suspend Ms. Veronica R. Lyons, School Bus Driver at South Transportation
Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or
grievance/arbitration process, if requested.
D-61 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT
PAY OF EMPLOYEE
FOR 30 CALENDAR DAYS PENDING APPEAL
LATONYA R. WILLIAMS– SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
CENTRAL WEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER
RECOMMENDED: That
effective January 16, 2008, at the close of the workday, the School Board
suspend Ms. Latonya R. Williams, 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-62 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT
PAY OF EMPLOYEE
FOR 30 CALENDAR DAYS PENDING APPEAL
HILDA SERVIN – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
SOUTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER
RECOMMENDED: That
effective January 16, 2008, at the close of the workday, the School Board
suspend Ms. Hilda Servin, School Bus Driver at South Transportation Center, for
30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or
grievance/arbitration process, if requested.
D-63 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT
PAY OF EMPLOYEE
FOR 5 CALENDAR DAYS PENDING APPEAL
SHRI KAIMRAJH – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
SOUTHWEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER
RECOMMENDED: That
effective January 16, 2008, at the close of the workday, the School Board
suspend Mr. Shri Kaimrajh, School Bus Driver at Southwest Transportation
Center, for 5 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or
grievance/arbitration process, if requested.
D-64 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT
PAY OF EMPLOYEE
FOR 30 CALENDAR DAYS PENDING APPEAL
LATRICE S. SHINHOSTER– BUS AIDE
SOUTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER
RECOMMENDED: That
effective January 16, 2008, at the close of the workday, the School Board
suspend Ms. Latrice S. Shinhoster, Bus Aide at South Transportation Center, for
30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or
grievance/arbitration process, if requested.
D-65 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT
PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL
ISIAH A.
COLBERT - CUSTODIAN
JOSE DE
DIEGO MIDDLE SCHOOL
RECOMMENDED: That
effective January 16, 2008, at the close of the workday, the School Board
suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Isiah A.
Colbert, Custodian at Jose De Diego Middle School, pending the outcome of a
hearing, if requested.
D-66 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT
PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL
DARTAVIS E.
PONDER - CUSTODIAN
LITTLE RIVER
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
RECOMMENDED: That effective January 16, 2008, at the close
of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal
proceedings against Mr. Dartavis E. Ponder, Custodian at Little River Elementary
School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.
D-67 ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA V. EDISON MUÑOZ
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept the resignation of Mr. Edison Muñoz, Teacher at North Miami Beach Senior High School, effective as of the close of the workday on January 14, 2008.
E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY
AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
E-1 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR
NOVEMBER 2007
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, receive and file the Monthly Financial Report for the period ending
November 2007.
E-25 ANNUAL
REPORT OF THE ACTIVITIES OF THE TREASURY
ADVISORY COMMITTEE; REAPPOINTMENT OF THE TREASURY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MEMBER
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1. receive
the annual report of the activities of the Treasury Advisory Committee for
2007; and
2. reappoint
Mr.
Andres Bolaños Jr., to the
Treasury Advisory Committee for a period of four years.
E-26 AUTHORIZATION TO REPLACE OR ADD INSURERS, REPLACE OR ADD BROKERIDEALERS, AND ISSUE REQUEST FOR BID LIQUIDITY PROVIDERS ON THE CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION SERIES, 20018, 2002A, 20028, AND/OR 2007C ISSUE; AND APPOINT MERRILL LYNCH AS UNDERWRITER FOR THE REVENUE ANTICIPATION RENEWAL NOTES SERIES 2008A; ISSUANCE OF UP TO $70 MILLION REVENUE ANTICIPATION RENEWAL NOTES, SERIES 2008A RESOLUTION 08-06 (good cause)
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve:
1) replace or add insurers, replace or add brokerldealers and issue Request For Bid Liquidity Providers on the Certificates of Participation Series 20018, 2002A, 20028, andlor 2007C; and
2) appoint Merrill Lynch as underwriter for the Revenue Anticipation Renewal Note, Series 2008A; and
3) approve issuance of up to $70 million Revenue Anticipation Renewal Notes, Series 2008A Resolution 08-06; and
4) authorize payment of cost of issuance fees and expenses not to exceed $100,000.
E-141 REQUEST
APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL AWARD ON TERM CONTRACT
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, APPROVE the supplemental award on the following term contract,
inasmuch as the estimated requirements, previously awarded by the Board, will
be exceeded before the contract term expires.
Contract No. 038-EE06 – COARSE AGGREGATES, is to purchase, at firm unit
prices, quantities, as may be required, of coarse aggregates, for Maintenance
Materials Management stock, during the term of the contract, effective April
13, 2007, through April 12, 2008. Maintenance Operations has initiated a
special program to upgrade all of the fields, at high schools and
otherlocations, with football and baseball fields. Last contract usage
averaged $1,990 per month, while this year’s usage has averaged$5,552 per
month.
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1. AUSTIN
TUPLER TRUCKING, INC.
8518 S.W. 8 STREET, SUITE 105
MIAMI, FL 33144
OWNER: GLEN TUPLER, PRESIDENT
2. METRO
TRUCKING COMPANY
2225 WEST 78 STREET
HIALEAH GARDENS, FL 33016
OWNER: GREGORY A. MARTIN, PRESIDENT
3. OVERLAND
CARRIERS, INC.
12145 N.W. 99 AVENUE, BAY #5
HIALEAH, FL 33018
OWNER: RENE ARENCIBIA, PRESIDENT
ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $44,660
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $29,803
F. FACILITIES
AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM
F-1 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A GRANT OF EASEMENT
AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY FOR THE ELECTRICAL SERVICE
REQUIREMENTS OF PALM SPRINGS NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 17615 NW 82 AVENUE, HIALEAH
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 the electrical service requirements associated with the construction of a
cafetorium at Palm Springs North Elementary School, as described in the
agenda item.
F-2 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A GRANT OF EASEMENT
AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY FOR THE ELECTRICAL SERVICE
REQUIREMENTS OF SOUTH MIAMI K-8 CENTER,
LOCATED AT 6800 SW 60TH STREET, SOUTH MIAMI
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 the electrical service
requirements associated with South Miami K-8 Center, as described in the
agenda item.
F-3 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A GRANT OF EASEMENT
AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF HIALEAH
GARDENS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, LOCATED AT
11700 NW HIALEAH GARDENS BOULEVARD, HIALEAH GARDENS
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 the electrical service
requirements associated with the construction of Hialeah Gardens Senior High
School, as described in the agenda item.
F-4 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE
NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF NORTH BAY
VILLAGE, FLORIDA, FOR USE OF A PORTION OF
THE TREASURE ISLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CAMPUS TO SITE CERTAIN VILLAGE POLICE
DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS FOR APPROXIMATELY 18-24 MONTHS (revised)
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute an
Interlocal Agreement with the City of North Bay Village, Florida, for use of a
portion of the Treasure Island Elementary School campus to site certain City
Police Department operations for approximately 18-24 months, under the terms
and conditions noted in the agenda item.
F-20 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM F-20 AUTHORITY
TO AMEND THE CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION
BUDGET
F-21 COMMISSIONING OF VEITIA PADRON
INCORPORATED, AS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM FOR ELECTRICAL UPGRADES
AT FREDERICK DOUGLASS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. 00444900; AND HVAC
REPLACEMENT AT CAMPBELL DRIVE MIDDLE SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. 00446100
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Veitia Padron Incorporated, as
Construction Management at-Risk firm for Electrical Upgrades at Frederick
Douglass Elementary School, Project No. 00444900; and HVAC Replacement at
Campbell Drive Middle School, Project No. 00446100, as follows:
1. Frederick Douglass
Elementary School, a lump sum fee of $19,088 for pre-construction services;
2. Campbell Drive
Middle School, a lump sum fee of $20,810 for pre-construction services for Part I and
a lump sum fee of $8,800 for Part II; and
3. the Project Scopes
and all the Terms and Conditions as set forth in the agenda item.
F-22 COMMISSIONING OF MEXAL CORP., AS
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT-RISK FIRM FOR ELECTRICAL UPGRADES AT ROCKWAY MIDDLE
SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. 00443500, AND HVAC REPLACEMENT AT WILLIAM H. TURNER
TECHNICAL ARTS HIGH SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. 00443600
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Mexal Corp., as Construction Management
at-Risk firm for Electrical Upgrades at Rockway Middle School, Project No.
00443500; and HVAC Replacement at William H. Turner Technical Arts High School,
Project No. 00443600, as follows:
1. Rockway
Middle School, a lump sum fee of $20,050 for pre-construction services for Part I and a lump sum fee of $4,983
Part II;
2. William
H. Turner Technical Arts High School, a lump sum fee of $17,500 for
pre-construction services for Part I and a lump sum fee of $6,750 for Part II; and
3. the
Project Scopes and all the Terms and Conditions as set forth in the agenda
item.
F-23 COMMISSIONING OF J. BONFILL
& ASSOCIATES, INC., F.R. ALEMAN
& ASSOCIATES, INC., BISCAYNE ENGINEERING COMPANY, INC., CONSUL-TECH
SURVEYING & MAPPING, INC., AND MILLER LEGG & ASSOCIATES, INC., TO
PROVIDE LAND SURVEYING CONSULTING SERVICES FOR A FOUR-YEAR TERM
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1. commission the firms of J. Bonfill &
Associates, Inc., F.R. Aleman & Associates, Inc., Biscayne Engineering
Company, Inc., Consul-Tech Surveying & Mapping, Inc., and Miller Legg &
Associates, Inc., to provide land surveying consulting services for a four-year
term, commencing on January 16, 2008 through January 16, 2012, with the second,
third and fourth years at the Board’s option based on the negotiated fee
schedules; and
2. all
terms and conditions as set forth in the agenda item.
F-24 AUTHORIZATION TO
EXERCISE THE FOURTH-YEAR OPTION OF THE FOUR-YEAR AGREEMENTS WITH BASULTO &
ASSOCIATES, INC., LIVS ASSOCIATES, AND THE RC GROUP CONSULTING ENGINEERS AS
SPECIAL PROJECTS CONSULTANTS (SPC) FOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 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 fourth-year option with Basulto & Associates,
Inc., LIVS Associates, and The RC Group Consulting Engineers, as Special
Projects Consultants (SPC) to perform Electrical Engineering services under the
same terms and conditions.
F-25 AUTHORIZATION TO
EXERCISE THE FOURTH-YEAR OPTION OF THE FOUR-YEAR AGREEMENTS WITH BASULTO &
ASSOCIATES, INC., AND JOHNSON, AVEDANO, LOPEZ, RODRIGUEZ AND WALEWSKI
ENGINEERING GROUP, INC., AS SPECIAL PROJECTS CONSULTANTS (SPC) FOR MECHANICAL
ENGINEERING 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 fourth-year option with Basulto & Associates,
Inc., and Johnson, Avedano, Lopez, Rodriguez and Walewski Engineering Group,
Inc., as Special Projects Consultants to perform Mechanical Engineering
services under the same terms and conditions.
F-30 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
JAMES B. PIRTLE
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.
D/B/A PIRTLE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
PROJECT NO. A01106
A RE-USE OF THE K-8
PROTOTYPE
NEW STATE SCHOOL "TT-1"
(TO RELIEVE CAMPBELL DRIVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL)
955 SE 18th AVENUE, HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA (replacement)
F-35 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. 00252701
SITE MITIGATION PACKAGE
STATE SCHOOL "P-1" K-8 CENTER
2600 NW 112 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, confirm Final Change Order, Change Order No. 1 on Project No.
00252701, Site Mitigation Package, State School "P-1" K-8 Center, for
a credit of $306,418.
F-36 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. 00177200
MODULAR ADDITION
NORTH COUNTY
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
3250 NW 207 STREET, OPA LOCKA, FLORIDA
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, confirm Final Change Order, Change Order No. 1 on Project No.
00177200, Modular Addition, North County Elementary School, for a credit of
$178,515.
F-37 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A01007
MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION - 12 PACK
MIAMI SPRINGS
MIDDLE SCHOOL
150 SOUTH ROYAL POINCIANA BOULEVARD, MIAMI
SPRINGS 33166
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, confirm Final Change Order, Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A01007,
Modular Classroom Addition - 12 Pack, Miami Springs Middle School, for a credit
of $68,762.
F-38 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 5
PROJECT NO. 00177300
MODULAR ADDITION
PALM SPRINGS
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
6304 EAST 1 AVENUE, HIALEAH, FLORIDA
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, confirm Final Change Order, Change Order No. 5 on Project No.
00177300, Modular Addition, Palm Springs Elementary School, for a credit of
$23,937.
F-39 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 4
PROJECT NO. 00140200
MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION
PALM LAKES
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
7450 WEST 16 AVENUE, HIALEAH, FLORIDA
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, confirm Final Change Order, Change Order No. 4 on Project No.
00140200, Modular Classroom Addition, Palm Lakes Elementary School, for an
additional cost of $5,496.
F-40 CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. A0804
DESIGN BUILD - NEW FACILITY
CENTRAL WEST
TRANSPORTATION CENTER
13775 NW 6 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, confirm Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A0804, Design Build - New
Facility, Central West Transportation Center, for an additional cost of
$48,257.
F-60 AWARD
BID NO. 006-HH11 – SECURITY-SYSTEMS SERVICES CONTRACT
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 006-HH11 –
SECURITY-SYSTEMS SERVICES CONTRACT, to purchase, at firm unit prices,
preventive maintenance, emergency on-site service response, required
inspections, repairs, equipment, labor, training, reports and associated
accessories for security systems at Miami-Dade County Public Schools locations,
during the term of the bid, effective January 16, 2008, through January 15,
2009, as follows:
PRIMARY
1. PC
DOCTORS OF FLORIDA
3110 WEST 84 STREET, BAY 8
HIALEAH,
FL 33018
OWNER:
SORAYA VILCHEZ, C.E.O.
ALTERNATE
2. IT
SOLUTIONS
7276
N.W. 58 STREET
MIAMI,
FL 33166
OWNER:
RENE MURILLO, PRESIDENT
3. ACCEPT the Primary and Alternate vendors to perform
additional services, as per Section 3.5, ADDITIONAL SERVICES, of the bid
specifications, for items 15A through 18E, 29A through 32E, 47A through 50E,
65A through 68E, 87A through 90E, and 103A through 106E.
PC DOCTORS
OF FLORIDA
3110
WEST 84 STREET BAY 8
HIALEAH,
FL 33018
OWNER:
SORAYA VILCHEZ, C.E.O.
4. Authorize Procurement Management
Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $1,000,000.
F-61 AWARD BID NO.
009-HH11 – INTERCOM, MASTER CLOCK AND PA SOUND-SYSTEM TURNKEY INSTALLATION AND
REPAIR (REBID)
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No.009-HH11 –
INTERCOM, MASTER CLOCK AND PA SOUND-SYSTEMS TURNKEY INSTALLATION AND REPAIR
(REBID), to establish a contract, with pre-approved vendors, to purchase
complete turnkey installation, upgrade and repair, including all labor, design,
engineering, supervision, equipment and materials necessary, to provide a
completeintercom, master clock and PA sound system, for
Maintenance Materials Management, during the term of the bid, effective
January16, 2008, through January 15, 2009, as follows:
1. A.C. ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR, INC.
3451 N.W. 48 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33142
OWNER: DAYIRA HERNANDEZ, PRESIDENT
2. BASS
UNITED FIRE & SECURITY SYSTEMS, INC.
1480
S.W. 3RD STREET, C-9
POMPANO
BEACH, FL 33069
OWNER:
BRAD HIGDON, PRESIDENT
3. MAVCO,
INC.
555 N.W. 95TH STREET
MIAMI, FL 33150
OWNER: JOHN E. TIMINSKY, PRESIDENT
4. METRO
CONTRACTORS, INC.
3836 N.W. 125 STREET
OPA-LOCKA, FL 33054
OWNER: AMAT FERNANDEZ, PRESIDENT
5. NDR
CORPORATION
3250 N.E. 12TH AVENUE
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33334
OWNER: RONALD BOENDER, PRESIDENT
6. PRO
SOUND, INC.
1375 N.E. 123RD STREET
NORTH MIAMI, FL 33161-6525
OWNER: RICHARD SCHARMANN, EVP
7. TRI
COUNTY SYSTEMS
333 N.W. 1ST AVENUE
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33301
OWNER: CONSTANCE L. THOMAS, PRESIDENT
F-62 AWARD BID NO.
010-HH11 – TELEVISION-PRODUCTION STUDIO EQUIPMENT SUPPLY AND INSTALL
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid. No 010-HH11 –
TELEVISION-PRODUCTION STUDIO EQUIPMENT SUPPLY AND INSTALL, to establish a
contract, with pre-approved vendors, to solicit quotes, for individual items
and complete turnkey installation, including all labor, design and engineering,
drawings, supervision, equipment, materials, testingand training of
a complete television-production studiopackage, for Miami-Dade
County Public Schools locations, during the term of the bid, effective January
16, 2008, through January 15, 2010, as follows:
1. AUDIO
VISUAL INNOVATIONS
6555 POWERLINE ROAD, #413
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33309
OWNER: MARTY SHAFFEL, MANAGING CHAIRMAN
2. MAVCO,
INC.
555 N.W. 95TH STREET
MIAMI, FL 33150
OWNER: JOHN TIMINSKY, C.E.O.
3. MIDTOWN VIDEO
4824 S.W. 74 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: KENNETH J. MILLER, PRESIDENT
4. PROFESSIONAL
COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS, INC.
5426 BEAUMONT CENTER BOULEVARD, SUITE 350
TAMPA, FL 33634
OWNER: MARSHALL N. MORTON, PRESIDENT
F-63 REJECT BID NO. 087-GG10 –
RELOCATION OF FURNITURE, FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Bid No. 087-GG10 – RELOCATION OF FURNITURE,
FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT, to permit rebidding, using revised specifications.
G. SCHOOL
BOARD ATTORNEY
G-1 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEMS G-1 AND G-2 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AGREE UPON THE SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY’S COMPLETION
OF HER PERFORMANCE INITIATIVES AND DETERMINE THE AMOUNT OF PERFORMANCE PAY
INCREASE TO BE AWARDED
G-2 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEMS G-1 AND G-2 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AGREE UPON THE SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY’S PERFORMANCE
GOALS & INITIATIVES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2008 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BOARD
ATTORNEY’S EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
G-3 C.M. v. THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY,
FLORIDA, DOAH CASE NO. 07-4752E
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to
enter into a Settlement Agreement with the parents of student, C.M., as
described in the agenda item (and more specifically in the Settlement
Agreement) and authorizing payment of $18,000 for the contracted services that
are to be provided to the Petitioner, for the settlement of all claims against
the School Board in the case known as C.M. vs. Miami-Dade County School
Board, DOAH Case No. 07-4752E.
G-4 APPROVAL OF
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT IN THE CASE OF SHEILA MITCHELL v. THE SCHOOL BOARD OF
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FL., U.S.D.C. CASE NO. 06-21663 CIV-GOLD/TURNOFF
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Settlement
Agreement in the case of Sheila
Mitchell v. The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, U.S.D.C.
Case No. 06-21663 CIV-GOLD/TURNOFF, and that the School Board submit payment in
the amount of $55,000, to the Plaintiff, as full and final settlement of all
claims, court costs and attorney’s fees in this case.
H. OFFICE
OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS
Resolutions and
Recognitions (Immediately
following Consent Agenda)
Proposed Board
Member Initiatives
H-1 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF
RESOLUTION NO. 08-01 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
RECOGNIZING THE MIAMI NORTHWESTERN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM FOR THEIR
CHAMPIONSHIP PERFORMANCE ON AND OFF THE FIELD (revised)
ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. SOLOMON C.
STINSON: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve
Resolution No. 08-01, recognizing the Miami Northwestern Senior High School
football team for their championship performance on and off the field.
H-3 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF
RESOLUTION NO. 08-02 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
RECOGNIZING THE BOOKER T. WASHINGTON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM FOR THEIR
CHAMPIONSHIP PERFORMANCE ON AND OFF THE FIELD
ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. SOLOMON C.
STINSON: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve
Resolution No. 08-02, recognizing the Booker T. Washington Senior High School
football team for their championship performance on and off the field.
H-5 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 08-04 ENDORSING FEBRUARY 2008 AS NATIONAL BLACK HISTORY MONTH TO BE CELEBRATED IN ALL OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY’S PUBLIC SCHOOLS
ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 08-04 endorsing February 2008 as National Black History Month to
be celebrated in all of Miami-Dade County’s public schools.
H-7 REDUCTION OF
BOARD MEMBERS’ BUDGETS (revised)
ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. EVELYN LANGLIEB GREER: That The School Board of Miami-Dade
County, Florida, direct the administration to reduce the 2007-2008 Board
Members’ budgets by 10%, effective as of February 1, 2008.
H-8 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 08-05 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, COMMENDING THE YOUTH CRIME WATCH OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR BEING NAMED AS THE CRIME PREVENTION PROGRAM OF THE YEAR (revised)
ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve
Resolution No. 08-05 commending the Youth
Crime Watch of Miami-Dade County for being named as the Crime Prevention Program of the Year by
the National Crime Prevention Council.
H-9 FCAT PREPARATION
ACTION PROPOSED
BY DR. MARTIN
KARP: That The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to examine the Broward
County school district’s pilot program and report back to the Board its
findings.
H-10 AUTHORIZATION OF
SUPERINTENDENT TO EXPLORE THE POSSIBILITY OF CREATING A PROGRAM OR
POLICY THAT WOULD PERMIT PUBLIC SERVICE
ANNOUNCEMENTS/ADVERTISING ON SCHOOL FACILITIES, SUCH AS SCHOOL GYMNASIUMS,
STADIUMS, CAFETERIAS, CAFETORIUMS, AND PERIMETER FENCING
ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the
Superintendent to establish a program or criteria allowing public service
announcements and/or advertising on designated school facilities, or, in the
alternative, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in
accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to promulgate a new Board Rule
that would set forth the specifics of such a program or policy.
H-11 STUDENT-ORIENTED SCIENCE RESEARCH
AND PARTICIPATION IN COMPETITIONS (revised 2)
H-12 SCHOOL BOARD
ENDORSEMENT OF THE ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON FOUNDATION GRANT APPLICATION FOR
“HEALTHY EATING RESEARCH, BUILDING EVIDENCE TO PREVENT CHILDHOOD OBESITY,”
SUBMITTED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI MILLER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, TO BE
COORDINATED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ANNUAL WALK TO SCHOOL DAY/WALKSAFE PROGRAMS
ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN, VICE CHAIR: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse the Robert Wood Johnson
Foundation Grant Application for “Healthy Eating Research, Building Evidence To
Prevent Childhood Obesity,” to be submitted by The University of Miami Miller
School of Medicine. Once developed, the
program will be implemented in conjunction with the Annual Walk To School Day/Walksafe
Programs on a pilot program basis, starting in October, 2008.
H-13 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 08-07 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, CONGRATULATING MIAMI NORTHWESTERN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL HEAD FOOTBALL COACH WILLIAM "BILLY" ROLLE FOR BEING NAMED THE 2007 COACH OF THE YEAR BY AMERICAN FOOTBALL MONTHLY (revised good cause)
ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. SOLOMON C. STINSON: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve Resolution No. 08-07, congratulating Miami Northwestern Senior High School Head Football Coach William "Billy" Rolle for being named the 2007 Coach of the Year by American Football Monthly
H-14 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 08-08 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA CONGRATULATING BOOKER T. WASHINGTON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL HEAD FOOTBALL COACH TIM HARRIS FOR BEING NAMED USA TODAY 2007 NATIONAL COACH OF THE YEAR AND NFL MIAMI DOLPHINS COACH OF THE YEAR (revised good cause)
ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. SOLOMON C. STINSON: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve Resolution No. 08-08, congratulating Booker T. Washington Senior High School Head Football Coach Tim Harris for being named USA Today 2007 National Coach of the Year and NFL Miami Dolphins Coach of the Year.
Board Member Discussion Issues/New Business
I. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD
MEMBERS
I-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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