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03.02.12e


Excerpts from Unofficial Minutes

Excerpts of Unofficial Meeting Minutes
February 12, 2003

The School Board publishes MINUTES of its meetings as soon as possible after each meeting. The EXCERPTS from the latest meeting are provided below as an unofficial review of the actions taken. Citizens may arrange to review the official minutes by calling the Department of Information Services at 995-1126.
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Miami, Florida



Excerpts from Unofficial Minutes of February 12, 2003 Board Meeting
APPROVED Bid Opening Lists of January 14, 16, 21, 23, 28 and 30, 2003
APPROVED Minutes of the January 15, 2003 School Board meeting.
*103,806 A-1 RECOGNIZED The Miami-Dade County Public Schools 2002 National Board Certified Teachers and honored them for thier achievement. *(revised)
*103,806A A-2 RECEIVED The annual report of the activities of the Investment Advisory Committee for 2002.(*revised)
103,807 A-3 ACCEPTED A grant award from the Florida Department of Education, in the amount of $2,791,100 for funding the Enhancing Education through Technology Part I Grant, under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act: No Child Left Behind, Project Cycle: November 19, 2002 through June 30, 2004.
103,808 A-4 INITIATED Rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend Board Rule 6Gx13-7B-1.02, Architectural, Engineering and Inspection Services – Authority of Superintendent of Schools to Employ.
**** A-5 WITHDREW Entering into an agreement with UNICCO Service Company for a period of two years with all-inclusive costs.
103,809 B-1 ENTERED Into a cooperative agreement with the Overtown Youth Center, Inc., to provide mentoring services to selected elementary and middle school students, effective February 13, 2003 through June 30, 2003.
**** B-2 WITHDREW Contractual agreement with Florida International University to fund the cost of hiring an associate director and a secretary to facilitate the implementation of the Miami-Dade Area Center for Educational Enhancement (M-DACEE) grant program, in an amount not to exceed $109,108, from September 10, 2002 through June 30, 2003.
103,810 B-3 ENTERED Into a contractual agreement with Linda Kobylarz & Associates to provide consulting and support services to the Office of Exceptional Student Education and Student/Career Services for the Standards-Based Student Career Development and Self-Determination Project, in an amount not to exceed $30,350, effective February 13, 2003 through June 30, 2003.
103,811 B-4 AUTHORIZED The issuance of a Request for Proposals from agencies to provide cost recovery Medicaid Fee-For-Service, from July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004.
103,812 B-5 AUTHORIZED The issuance ofa Request for Proposals for mental health professionals/agencies to provide counselling services in 29 programs for emotionally handicapped student, in an amount not to exceed $1,266,300, effective July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004.
103,813 B-30 AUTHORIZED The expulsion of the student specified in the supplemental material SM-56 (2002-2003).
103,814 B-31 AUTHORIZED The expulsion of the student specified in the supplemental material SM-58 (2002-2003).
103,815 B-32 AUTHORIZED The expulsion of the student specified in the supplemental material SM-60 (2002-2003).
103,816 B-33 AUTHORIZED The expulsion of the student specified in the supplemental material SM-62 (2002-2003).
103,817 B-34 AUTHORIZED The expulsion of the student specified in the supplemental material SM-63 (2002-2003).
103,818 B-35 AUTHORIZED The expulsion of the student specified in the supplemental material SM-72 (2002-2003).
103,819 B-36 AUTHORIZED The expulsion of the student specified in the supplemental material SM-78 (2002-2003).
103,820 B-37 AUTHORIZED The expulsion of the student specified in the supplemental material SM-80 (2002-2003).
103,821 B-38 AUTHORIZED The expulsion of the student specified in the supplemental material SM-81 (2002-2003).
103,822 B-39 AUTHORIZED The expulsion of the student specified in the supplemental material SM-84 (2002-2003).
103,823 B-60 ACCEPTED The grant awards from the Florida Department of Education, in the total amount of $30,000, for funding under the Public Charter School Federal Grant Program and entered into separate contractual agreements with The Miami-Dade Charter Foundation, Inc.
103,824 B-61 ACCEPTED A donation from Washington Mutual Bank, in the amount of $7,000, for funding the School of Change program, Project Cycle: February 13, 2003 through December 31, 2003.
103,825 B-62 ACCEPTED Grant awards from the Florida Department of Education, in the amount of $100,000, under the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act of 1998, and entered into contractual agreements, in the amount of $48,225 each.
103,826 B-63 ACCEPTED The amended grant awards from the Florida Department of Education, in the total amount of $309,900: April 23, 2002 through June 30, 2003.
103,827 B-64 ACCEPTED A grant award from the Florida Department of Education, Florida Partnership for School Readiness, Agency for Workforce Innovation, in the amount of $175,083, for funding the Even Start Family Literacy Continuation Grant, Project Cycle: October 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003.
103,828 B-65 ACCEPTED A grant award from the Florida Department of Education, in the amount of $69,000, for funding the Governor’s Mentoring Initiative Program, Project Cycle: July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003.
103,829 B-75 ENTERED Into contracts with the following sites at a cost not to exceed $200,640 for graduation exercises, rehearsals, and associated costs of auxiliary services, which include, but are not limited to, stagehands, electricians, ushers, police, audio-visual equipment, plants, chairs, and parking, etc.
103,830 B-76 APPROVED The out-of-country field trip to Paris, France and London, England, for students at Coral Gables Senior High School, from March 27, 2003 through April 2, 2003.
103,831 B-77 APPROVED The out-of-country field trip to Madrid, Spain, for students at Coral Way Elementary and Sunset Elementary schools, from March 12, 2003 through March 27, 2003.
103,832 B-78 APPROVED The out-of-country field trip to Toronto and Ontario, Canada, for students at Nautilus Middle School, from May 8, 2003 through May 12, 2003.
103,833 B-79 APPROVED The out-of-state field trip to Tallahassee, Florida and Atlanta, Georgia, for students at Coral Reef Senior High School, from March 19, 2003 through March 23, 2003.
**** B-80 WITHDREW The out-of-country field trip to Baku, Azerbaijan, for students at Hialeah Senior High School, from March 25, 2003 through April 24, 2003.
103,834 C-20 INITIATED Rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend School Board Rule 6Gx13- 8C-1.21, Lobbyists.
103,835 D-1 DISCUSSED* New Business: Board Members
103,835A **** RECONSIDERED The action taken on Agenda Item A-1, at the December 11, 2002 School Board meeting: “… that an amendment authorizing the Superintendent of Schools and his staff to advocate with the Department of Defense and M-DCPS federal representatives for authorization and funding of a JROTC program at Barbara Goldman Senior High,” but expand to seek appropriation for all senior high schools.
103,836 D-2 DIRECTED The Superintendent of Schools to provide a report outlining the initiatives, interventions, and strategies used in Miami-Dade County Public Schools that maximize the success of our students’ passing the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT), especially as a safeguard that third graders are not left behind.
103,837 D-3 DIRECTED The Superintendent of Schools to provide a report outlining the initiatives, interventions, and strategies used in Miami-Dade County Public Schools that maximize the success of our students’ passing the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT), especially to ensure that high school students graduate with a Standard Diploma.
103,838 D-4 APPROVED Resolution No. 03-10 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorsing February 2003 as National Black History Month to be celebrated in all of Miami-Dade County’s public schools.
103,839 D-5 APPROVED Resolution No. 03-13 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, designating March 2003 as Women’s History Month to be celebrated in all of Miami-Dade County’s public schools.
103,840 D-6 INITIATED Rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to promulgate new School Board Rule 6Gx13-8C-1.141, Meetings—Member Conferences.
103,841 D-7 VOTED* To suspend rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend School Board Rule 6Gx13-8C-1.23, School Board Committee Structure.
Amended to implement a 6-month trial pilot program composed of four committees.
103,842 D-8 AUTHORIZED The renewal of its endorsement of Feria Olé, April 19, 2003, at Emerson Elementary School and encouraged continued District and School participation.
103,843 D-9 APPROVED Resolution No. 03-14 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorsing the state resolution supported by Governor Jeb Bush, declaring the week of February 9-15, 2003, as Florida Career and Technical Education Week, and informed administrations to promote related activities in all Miami-Dade County Public Schools.
103,844 D-10 APPROVED Resolution No. 03-15 of The School Board Of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Ms. Eva Hernandez, Miami-Dade County Public Schools Teacher Of The Year.
103,845 D-11 DIRECTED The Superintendent of Schools to create a committee to identify Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ historically significant building.
103,846 D-12 FAILED To reinstitute two regularly scheduled School Board meetings per month and to establish a monthly agenda briefing session for the School Board.
103,847 D-13 APPROVED Resolution No. 03-12 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County Florida, recognizing Ms. Zyria Alexander, fifth-grade student at School Lake Elementary School for winning first place in the Governor of Florida’s annual Black History Month “Remembering the Past, Celebrating the Future” essay contest.
103,848 D-14 DIRECTED* The Superintendent to have staff design and publish a magazine profiling all the Teacher of the Year nominees and winners on an annual basis.
* Amended (1) to use Title Two monies for funding; and, (2) to give the Superintendent the expiration process to design the item and bring it back, so that precise cost is provided.
103,849 D-15 DIRECTED The Superintendent to provide a report on the current status of Fire Safety Deficiencies as reported in The Miami Herald on February 12, 2003.
103,850 *** CONVENED A meeting of the Board of Directors of the Miami-Dade County School Board Foundation, Inc., during which time it took action with respect to the following:

* Adopted Resolution 03-1, Authorizing Execution of:
a) Supplemental Trust Agreement 2003A, 2003B, & 2003Cb) Amended and Restated Schedule
103,851 E-1 AWARDED The five-year work program to provide for the construction of a P.E. Shelter and Locker Room Facilities for a total project cost of $1,491,052 at Ammons Middle School as generally described.
103,852 E-2 AUTHORIZED To change the K-8 Center formerly approved for the Lillie C. Evans Elementary School site to the Eugenia B. Thomas Elementary School site.
103,853 E-3 DIRECTED The Superintendent to actively pursue resolution of any remaining items required by the City of Miami as part of the closure of N.E. 1 Court, and to seek elimination or reduction from the City and Miami-Dade County of the requirement for the water main extension along N.E. 15 Street, from Biscayne Boulevard to N.E. 1 Court.
103,854 E-4 AUTHORIZED The execution of a fourth lease amendment with Miami Shores/Barry University “Connected Learning Community” (CLC), Inc., for the use of six Board-owned portable classrooms, for an additional three-year period commencing July 1, 2003 and ending June 30, 2006, at a first year rental rate of $35,568, and in conformance with the other terms and conditions set forth.
103,855 E-5 ENTERED Into an agreement with the City of North Miami Beach for the development by the City of the north side of the N.E. 177th Street right-of way, between Northeast 15th Avenue and 16thAvenue, adjacent to Greynolds Park Elementary as generally described above.
**** E-6 WITHDREW An increase in the design capacity of the Miami Jackson Senior High School (S/S “SSS”) replacement project from 2,858 student stations to 3,600 student stations.
103,856 E-7 AUTHORIZED The exploration with Miami-Dade County and/or other agencies a Memorandum of Agreement, to exchange the School Board’s contingent rights to land and grant monies designated for an aviation/vocational facility at the former Homestead Air Force Base for a site suitable for the construction of one or more K-12 facilities, or other allowable school district uses.
**** E-8 WITHDREW Authorization to execute The State Mandated Interlocal Agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and all Nonexempt Local Governments and Miami-Dade County, Under The Regulations of Chapter 1013, Florida Statutes, which document was substantively revised since the January 15, 2003 School Board Meeting.
103,857 E-9 AUTHORIZED The investigation of the feasibility of constructing a running track, to be jointly used by Florida Memorial College and Jan Mann Opportunity School, and to report the results of this investigation to the Board at an upcoming Board meeting.
103,858 E-15 AUTHORIZED An amendment to the agreement with Santos/Raimundez Architects, P.A., to serve as Project Architect for the addition project at South Miami Senior High School, Project No. A0747.
103,859 E-16 AUTHORIZED The Superintendent to commit funds not exceeding $70,000 in support of the John T. MacDonald Foundation School Health Initiative through the University of Miami School of Medicine in the set up, access, and utilities required for the relocatable clinic to be placed at John F. Kennedy Middle School.
103,860 E-17 TABLED* The request to award Project No. A0746/ A0746A, Design-Build, Addition, Remodeling and Renovations, Miami Coral Park Senior High School.
To allow the Board members to see the outcome of the protest.
**** E-18 WITHDREW The GMP for James B. Pirtle Construction Co., Inc., Project No. A0825S2501-CM, Portable Classrooms Replacement, Holmes Elementary School.
103,861 E-19 CONFIRMED Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A-0511, Additions, Remodeling and Renovations, Kinloch Park Elementary School for an additional cost of $49,786.
103,862 E-20 CONFIRMED Change Order No. 4 on Project No. A-0530, Additions, Remodeling and Renovations, Miami Lakes Middle School.
103,863 E-21 CONFIRMED Change Order No. 5 on Project No. A-0702, New Prototypical Elementary School, Eugenia B. Thomas Elementary School.
103,864 E-22 CONFIRMED Change Order No. 4 on Project No. A0748, Design-Build, State School "PPP", John A. Ferguson Senior High School.
**** E-50 WITHDREW Final Change Order No. 3 on Project No. KV0021, Roof Replacement/Site Drainage, Redland Middle School.
103,865 E-60 ADOPTED Resolution No. 03-06 proclaiming March 3-7, 2003 as National School Breakfast Week.
103,866 E-61 ENTERED Into a contractual agreement with Urgent, Inc., for the Department of Food and Nutrition to provide snacks for participants in after school care program in an amount not-to-exceed $11,000 from February 13, 2003 through June 11, 2003.
103,867 F-2 RECEIVED The Internal Audit Report – Audit of the Internal Funds of Selected Region II Schools, January 2003, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.
103,868 F-3 RECEIVED The Internal Audit Report – Audit of the Internal Funds of Selected Region VI Schools, January 2003, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.
103,869 F-4 RECEIVED The Internal Audit Report – Audit of the Internal Funds of Selected Schools and Centers, January 2003, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.
103,870 F-5 RECEIVED The Internal Audit Report - Audit of the Magnet Educational Choice Association, Inc. (MECA) for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2002, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.
103,871 F-6 RECEIVED The Internal Audit Report – Audit of the Miami-Dade Coalition for Community Education, Inc., for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2002, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.
103,872 F-7 RECEIVED The external audit reports of the community-based organizations listed above, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.
103,873 F-11 AUTHORIZED The execution of the Absolute Bill of Sale for water facilities at the State School “SS” at the Allapattah Middle School site, Project No. A0714, in favor of Miami-Dade County.
103,874 F-12 AUTHORIZED The execution of the water line easement at the F. C. Martin Elementary School Site, Project No. A0334, in favor of Miami-Dade County.
103,875 F-13 AUTHORIZED The execution of the water line easement at the G. W. Carver Middle School Site, Project No. A0706, in favor of Miami-Dade County.
103,876 F-14 AUTHORIZED The involvement of Miami-Dade County Public Schools in a countywide school supply collection sponsored by the American Red Cross Greater Miami & The Keys Chapter, from February 19, 2003 through May 22, 2003.
103,877 F-15 ACCEPTED A donation in the amount of $24,000 from South Florida Blood Banks to underwrite the cost of the Superintendent's Academic Awards Ceremony.
103,878 F-16 AUTHORIZED The suspension and initiation of dismissal proceedings against Mr. Gary G. Allen, Custodian, at Campbell Drive Middle School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.
103,879 F-17 AUTHORIZED The suspension and initiation of dismissal proceedings against Mr. Basil R. Baglio, Custodian, at Highland Oaks Middle School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.
103,880 F-18 AUTHORIZED The suspension and initiation of dismissal proceedings against Mr. Frank Mortimer, Audio Visual Specialist, at North Miami Senior High School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.
103,881 F-19 AUTHORIZED The suspension and initiation of dismissal proceedings against Mr. David C. Weiss, Audio Visual Foreperson, at South Maintenance Satellite, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.
103,882 G-1 ADOPTED Resolution No. 1, 2002-03 General Fund Mid-Year Budget Review, decreasing revenues, appropriations and reserves by $(53,211,591).
103,883 G-2 ADOPTED Resolution No. 1, 2002-03 Capital Outlay Funds Mid-Year Budget Review, (a) recognizing new revenues, (b) amending appropriations, and (c) documenting changes in objects codes, as delineated in the Official Agenda.
103,884 G-3 ADOPTED Resolution No. 1, 2002-03 Other Federal Programs (Contracted Programs) Fund Mid-year Budget Review, increasing revenues and appropriations by $38,933,878.
103,885 G-4 APPROVED Resolution No. 03-07, Certifying to the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) required assurances for the Application and Issuance of Qualified Zone Academy Bonds (QZABS); and approval to file application for QZABS with FDOE
103,886 G-16 RECEIVED The Monthly Financial Report for December 2002.
103,887 G-17 APPROVED The Non-Expendable Personal Property Inventory Deletions containing 2,712 items in the amount of $8,310,858 and Recoveries containing 21 items in the amount of $34,087 to update the records as indicated in October, November and December 2002 reports.
103,888 G-31 AUTHORIZED The reappointment of the continuing voting member for calendar year 2003, and authorized the Superintendent of Schools to appoint the non-voting members to the Investment Committee; and appointed School Board Member Agustin Barrera to participate as a member in the Investment Advisory Committee for calendar year 2003.
103,889 G-32 APPROVED Resolution #03-11 (Exhibit A), Amending and Supplementing Resolution #03-02.
103,890 G-46 APPOINTED The Chief Financial Officer, as reflected in the attached resolution, as the district’s representative for the pursuit of Disaster Relief Funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), through the Florida Division of Emergency Management.
103,891 G-47 AUTHORIZED The issuance of Request For Proposal (RFP) #083-CC10, Football Accident Insurance; approved the Ad-Hoc Committee; and appointed School Board Member Robert Ingram to serve on the Ad-Hoc Committee.
103,892 G-48 APPOINTED Mr. George M. Burgess, Chief Financial Officer- Designate, to the open position as the second official representative of the Board to serve on the Vista Management Company 401(k) Advisory Council.
103,893 G-60 APPROVED The supplemental award on the following term bids, inasmuch as the estimated requirements, previously awarded by the Board, will be exceeded before the bid terms expire.
103,894 G-61 RECEIVED The report of purchases made within guidelines of Board Rule 6Gx13- 3C-1.10 – Purchase Approval.
103,895 G-62 RECEIVED The report of purchases made utilizing other government bids.
103,896 G-63 AUTHORIZED The purchase of computer and related equipment, for an estimated amount of $7,000,000, utilizing the State of Florida Contract No. 250-000-03-1–IT Hardware, which expires on July 31, 2005, in accordance with Board Rule 6Gx13-3C-1.10 -- Non-salaried Expenditures -- Purchase Approval.
103,897 G-64 AUTHORIZED The extension ofContract No. 037-AA06 – Fitness Equipment and Supplies, Catalog Discount/Markup, as delineated in the Official Agenda.
103,898 G-65 AWARDED Bid No. 047-CC10 – Asphalt Paving, Resurfacing and Drainage, to Inland Engineering Contractors, Inc.
103,899 G-66 AUTHORIZED The extension of Contract No. 267-ZZ03 – Beverages, Carbonated, as delineated in the Official Agenda.
103,900 G-67 AUTHORIZED The extension of Contract No. 030-BB03 – Cuban Bread and Pastries, to Pastry Express, Inc.
103,901 G-68 AUTHORIZED The extension of Contract No. 029-ZZ02 – Wastewater Treatment Facilities – Operate and Maintain, to Hand Utilities, Inc.
103,902 G-69 AUTHORIZED The extension of Contract No. 126-ZZ02 – Grease Trap, Septic Tank And Storm Drain Pump Out and Repair Services, as delineated in the Official Agenda.
103,903 G-70 AUTHORIZED The extension of Contract No. 259-ZZ10 – Irrigation System Repair Service Contract (rebid), to Vila and Son Landscaping Corporation.
103,904 G-71 AUTHORIZED The extension of Contract No. 025-BB10 – Consultant - Oversight Services For Maintenance and Repair Of Elevators and Wheelchair Lifts, to Elevator Consulting & Maintenance Review, Inc.
103,905 G-72 AUTHORIZED The correct extension of Contract No. 022-AA02 – Soil Mix, as delineated in the Official Agenda.
103,906 G-73 AWARDED Bid No. 052-CC09 – Glazing Sheets (rebid), to Laird Plastic.
103,907 G-74 AUTHORIZED The extension of Contract No. 193-AA02 – Hollow Metal Doors And Frames – Stock Items (rebid), to Firedoor Corporation.
103,908 G-75 AWARDED Bid No. 005-CC06 – Refrigerant Gases, to RTR Suppliers, Inc.
103,909 G-76 AWARDED Bid No. 051-CC09 – Plastic Laminate Sheets (rebid), Wilsonart International, Inc.
103,910 G-77 AUTHORIZED The extension of Contract No. 059-AA06 – Pest-Control Supplies, as delineated in the Official Agenda.
103,911 G-78 AWARDED Bid No. 042-CC07 – Petroleum Products - Oils, Lubes, Greases And Derivatives (rebid), as delineated in the Official Agenda.
103,912 G-79 AUTHORIZED The extension of Contract No. 055-AA06 – Physical Education/Athletic Equipment And Supplies, Catalog Discount, to purchase, as delineated in the Official Agenda.
103,913 G-80 AWARDED Balance Contract No. 141-BB06 – Lawn Equipment, Power, as delineated in the Official Agenda.
103,914 G-81 AUTHORIZED The extension of Contract No. 024-BB10 – Outside Agency To Operate Commercial Vehicle Driving Program For Post-Secondary Students In South Miami-Dade County, Florida, to The Commercial Driver's License School, Inc.
103,915 G-82 AWARDED Bid No. 033-CC06 – Medical Equipment, Custom Wheelchairs, to Hollywood Medical Supply.
103,916 G-83 REJECTED* Request For Proposals No. 026-CC10 – Internet-Based Collaborative Construction and Claims Reduction Support Services, to Emerging Solutions, Inc.
Postponed until the next Board meeting on the basis that information was given too late to review to the extent needed.
103,917 G-84 AUTHORIZED Partial Award Bid No. 006-CC03 – Fruit Juices, as delineated in the Official Agenda.
103,918 G-85 AWARDED Request For Proposals No. 012-CC10 – Speech And Language Pathology Services, as delineated in the Official Agenda.
103,919 G-86 AWARDED Bid No. 024-CC10 – Demolition of Relocatables and Miscellaneous Structures, as delineated in the Official Agenda.
103,920 G-87 AWARDED Bid No. 038-CC10 – Maintenance of Seawater Aquarium Systems, to Tropical Habitats, Inc.
103,921 G-88 REJECTED Bid No. 016-CC08 – Doors: Wood, to permit rebidding.
103,922 H-1 APPROVED The instructional and non-instructional appointments, reassignments, leaves, and separations as included in Personnel Action Listing 924.
103,923 H-2 APPROVED The recommended for appointments and lateral assignments of Managerial Exempt, Professional, and Technical Personnel for 2002-2003.
103,924 H-3 ADOPTED The personnel appointments calendar for the 2003-2004 school year pursuant to Florida Statute 1001.42 which requires that the Superintendent submit nominations for appointments for the ensuing year within a certain time-frame.
103,925 H-4 APPOINTED Ms. Andria Meiri to the open, budgeted position of Budget Analyst, pay grade 43, 12 months, and assigned to Capital Construction Budgets and Controls, effective February 13, 2003, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.
103,926 H-5 APPOINTED Ms. Yulia Klimov to the open, budgeted position of Manager II, Data Systems, pay grade 38, 12 months, and assigned to Capital Construction Budgets and Controls, effective February 13, 2003, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.
103,927 H-6 APPOINTED Mr. Anthony Gonzalez to the open, budgeted position of System Analyst I, pay grade 39, 12 months, and assigned to Information Technology Services, effective February 13, 2003, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.
**** H-7 WITHDREW Appointment of Staff Specialist, Program Management, Division of Student Services/Department of Intervention Programs.
**** H-8 WITHDREW Cooperative agreement between Miami-Dade County Public Schools and The Education Fund for the implementation of the New Teachers Mentoring Program, during the 2003-2004 school year.
103,928 H-9 ENTERED Into a contractual agreement with Skillsoft Corporation for $50,000, from February 13, 2003 through February 13, 2004.
103,929 H-10 ENTERED Into A collaborative agreement between Miami-Dade County Public Schools and Teach For America, Inc., for the implementation of the Teach For America program during the 2003-2004, 2004-2005 and 2005-2006 school years, at a cost not-to-exceed $300,000 over the three-year pilot period
103,930 H-11 APPROVED The instructional personnel assigned to teach out-of-field in the Basic Education Program, Exceptional Student Education Program, K-12 Vocational Education Program, and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Program for the 2002-2003 school year, FTE Survey 3 (February 3 - 7, 2003).
Adjourned

03.02.12c


Changes To Meeting Agenda

CHANGES TO MEETING AGENDA
AS OF:
February 18, 2003
The School Board publishes complete and summary versions of its meeting agendas. Changes to the summary agenda for the next Board meeting are provided below.
The complete agenda may be reviewed by visiting the Citizen Information Center in room 158 of the School Board Administration Building, 1450 N.E. 2nd Avenue, weekdays between 8:00 am and 4:30 p.m.. Telephone 305-995-1128.
Note
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AGENDA SECTIONS



AGENDA ITEMS WITHDRAWN AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA:
A-5 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH UNICCO SERVICE COMPANY TO PROVIDE MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE OFFICE OF FACILITIES MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS (OFO)

COMMITTEE: BUSINESS SERVICES


The Miami-Dade County School Board, at its meeting held on July 10, 2002, Agenda item (replacement A-4) authorized the Superintendent to issue a Request For Proposals from private maintenance management firms to provide services for the Facilities Maintenance Operations Department.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1. authorize the Superintendent to enter into an agreement with UNICCO Service Company for a period of two years with all-inclusive costs for year one not-to-exceed $1,876,900, and year two $1,661,300; and
B-80 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR STUDENTS TO TRAVEL OUT-OF-COUNTRY

COMMITTEE: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS

A request has been received for students to travel out-of-country. All arrangements are in accordance with Board Rule 6Gx13-6A-1.22, Field Trips. Funding for substitutes needed as a result of classroom teacher participation in this trip will be provided from the individual school’s budget.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the out-of-country field trip to Baku, Azerbaijan, for students at Hialeah Senior High School, from March 25, 2003 through April 24, 2003.
E-6 S/S“SSS” - MIAMI JACKSON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL REPLACEMENT- WITH INCREASED CAPACITY TO 3600 STUDENT STATIONS AND TO AMEND 5-YEAR SURVEY AND THE 5-YEAR WORK PLAN - 1751 N.W. 36 STREET

COMMITTEE: FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION


This item presents the School Board (Board) with an option to increase the design capacity from 2,858 to 3,600 student stations as part of the Miami Jackson Senior High School (Jackson Senior) replacement project, and as a measure to help relieve overcrowding at Miami Springs Senior High School and accommodate projected continued growth in the greater Doral area and Hialeah.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize:
1. an increase in the design capacity of the Miami Jackson Senior High School (S/S “SSS) replacement project from 2,858 student stations to 3,600 student stations and submit a revised survey to the DOE for review and approval; and
E-8 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE THE STATE MANDATED INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND ALL NONEXEMPT LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, UNDER THE REGULATIONS OF CHAPTER 1013, FLORIDA STATUTES, WHICH DOCUMENT WAS SUBSTANTIVELY REVISED SINCE THE JANUARY 15, 2003 SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

COMMITTEE: FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION


The School Board at its January 15, 2003 meeting, approved the execution of the state mandated Inter-local Agreement with all nonexempt local governments and Miami-Dade County.

E-18 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
JAMES B. PIRTLE CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.
PROJECT NO. A0825S2501 -CM
PORTABLE CLASSROOMS REPLACEMENT
HOLMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1175 NW 67 Street, Miami, Florida

COMMITTEE: FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION


At its meeting of January 16, 2002, the Board commissioned James B. Pirtle Construction Co., Inc. as CM-at-Risk for Holmes Elementary School. This contract provides for construction services to the Board and a Guaranteed Maximum Price for construction.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1. approve the GMP for James B. Pirtle Construction Co., Inc., Project No. A0825S2501 -CM, Portable Classrooms Replacement, Holmes Elementary School, in the total amount of $1,306,710 which includes building cost, site cost and a contingency in the amount of $62,224; and
E-50 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 3
PROJECT NO. KV0021
ROOF REPLACEMENT/SITE DRAINAGE
REDLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL
16001 SW 248 Street, Homestead, Florida

COMMITTEE: BUSINESS SERVICES


This request for change in the construction contract includes eleven items for the School Board’s confirmation.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 3 on Project No. KV0021, Roof Replacement/Site Drainage, Redland Middle School for a credit of $1,343,516.
H-7 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
STAFF SPECIALIST, PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
DIVISION OF STUDENT SERVICES/DEPARTMENT OF INTERVENTION
PROGRAMS


The following recommendation is made in accordance with Board Rule 6Gx13-4A-1.16.

H-8 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE EDUCATION FUND FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE
NEW TEACHERS MENTORING PROGRAM DURING THE 2003-2004 SCHOOL YEAR

COMMITTEE: PERSONNEL SERVICES, MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING


The Education Fund has received a grant from the Washington Mutual Foundation in the amount of $70,000 in support of the New Teachers Mentoring Program.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a cooperative agreement between Miami-Dade County Public Schools and The Education Fund for the
implementation of the New Teachers Mentoring Program during the 2003-2004 school year.


AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA:D-13 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 03-12 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MS. ZYRIA ALEXANDER, FIFTH-GRADE STUDENT AT SCOTT LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, FOR WINNING FIRST PLACE IN THE GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA’S ANNUAL BLACK HISTORY MONTH “REMEMBERING THE PAST, CELEBRATING THE FUTURE” ESSAY CONTEST

COMMITTEE: FEDERAL PROGRAMS AND GRANTS ADMINISTRATION


Ms. Zyria Alexander, a fifth-grade student at Scott Lake Elementary School, won first place in the Governor of Florida’s annual Black History Month “Remembering the Past, Celebrating the Future” essay contest. She wrote about how Florida’s African-American leaders or groups during the Civil Rights Era, 1948-1969, impacted her life.

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. ROBERT B. INGRAM: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 03-12 of The School Board of Miami Dade County Florida, recognizing Ms. Zyria Alexander, fifth-grade student at Scott Lake Elementary School for winning first place in the Governor of Florida’s annual Black History Month “Remembering the Past, Celebrating the Future” essay contest.
D-14 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, INC., DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO HAVE STAFF DESIGN AND PUBLISH A MAGAZINE PROFILING ALL OF THE TEACHER OF THE YEAR NOMINEES AND WINNERS ON AN ANNUAL BASIS

Miami-Dade County Public Schools, like districts throughout the nation, has an annual tradition of recognizing teachers and teaching excellence.

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. ROBERT B. INGRAM: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to have staff design and publish a magazine profiling all the Teacher of the Year nominees and winners on an annual basis.
D-15 FIRE SAFETY DEFICIENCIES

The safety of our children while in school is of utmost priority in their education.

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. FRANK J. BOLAÑOS: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to provide a report on the current status of Fire Safety Deficiencies as reported in The Miami Herald on February 12, 2003.

AGENDA ITEMS REVISED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA: 

A-1 RECOGNITION OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS 2002 NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFIED TEACHERS

COMMITTEE: PERSONNEL SERVICES, MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING

The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) is an organization of teachers and other education stakeholders working to advance the teaching profession and to improve student learning.
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognize the Miami-Dade County Public Schools 2002 National Board Certified Teachers and honor them for their achievement.
A-4 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-7B-1.02, ARCHITECTURAL, ENGINEERING, AND INSPECTION SERVICES-AUTHORITY OF SUPERINTENDENT OF
SCHOOLS TO EMPLOY

COMMITTEE: LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS AND POLICY DEVELOPMENT

This item is submitted for consideration by the Board to amend School Board Rule 6Gx13-7B-1.02, Architectural, Engineering and Inspection Services - Authority of Superintendent of Schools to Employ.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board ofMiami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend Board Rule 6Gx13-7B-1.02, Architectural, Engineering and Inspection Services - Authority of Superintendent of Schools to Employ.
B-4 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FROM AGENCIES TO PROVIDE COST RECOVERY MEDICAID FEE-FOR-SERVICE, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2003 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2004

COMMITTEE: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS


Authorization is requested to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) from agencies to provide cost recovery Medicaid Fee-For-Service.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1. authorize the Superintendent to issue a Request for Proposals from agencies to provide cost recovery Medicaid Fee-For-Service, from July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004; and
D-2 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE A REPORT OUTLINING THE INITIATIVES, INTERVENTIONS, AND STRATEGIES USED IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS THAT MAXIMIZE THE SUCCESS OF OUR STUDENTS’ PASSING THE FLORIDA COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT TEST (FCAT), ESPECIALLY
AS A SAFEGUARD THAT THIRD GRADERS ARE NOT LEFT BEHIND

COMMITTEE: COMMUNITY, ADULT AND ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION


The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, is committed to ensuring a high quality educational program based on state and national standards.

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. ROBERT B. INGRAM: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
direct the Superintendent of Schools to provide a report outlining the initiatives, interventions, and strategies used in Miami-Dade County Public Schools that maximize the success of our students’ passing the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT), especially as a safeguard that third graders are not left behind.

D-3 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE A REPORT OUTLINING THE INITIATIVES, INTERVENTIONS, AND STRATEGIES USED IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS THAT MAXIMIZE THE SUCCESS OF OUR STUDENTS’ PASSING THE FLORIDA COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT TEST (FCAT), ESPECIALLY
TO ENSURE THAT HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS GRADUATE WITH A STANDARD DIPLOMA

COMMITTEE: COMMUNITY, ADULT AND ALTERNATIVE EDUCATlON


The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, is committed to ensuring a high quality educational program based on state and national standards.

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. ROBERT B. INGRAM: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
direct the Superintendent of Schools to provide a report outlining the initiatives, interventions, and strategies used in Miami-Dade County Public Schools that maximize the success of our students’ passing the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT), especially to ensure that high school students graduate with a Standard Diploma.

D-4 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 03-10 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENDORSING FEBRUARY 2003 AS NATIONAL BLACK HISTORY MONTH TO BE CELEBRATED IN ALL OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY’S PUBLIC SCHOOLS

COMMITTEE: COMMUNITY, ADULT AND ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION


The first national observance of Black history was a week-long observance initiated in February 1926 by noted Blalck scholar and historian Dr. Carter G. Woodson.

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. ROBERT B. INGRAM: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 03-I 0 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorsing February 2003 as National Black History Month to be celebrated in all of Miami-Dade County’s public schools.
D-5 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 03-13 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DESIGNATING MARCH 2003 AS WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH TO BE CELEBRATED IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

COMMITTEE: COMMUNITY, ADULT AND ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION


In 1998, the Florida Legislature amended Section 233.061, Florida Statutes, to require instruction in women’s contributions to the United States.

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. ROBERT B. INGRAM: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
approve Resolution No. 03-13 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, designating March 2003 as Women’s History Month to be celebrated in all Miami-Dade County’s public schools.

D-8 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO RENEW THE ENDORSEMENT OF FERIA OLÉ AND ENCOURAGE DISTRICT AND SCHOOL PARTICIPATION

COMMITTEE: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION AND OPERATIONS SCHOOL

The School Board of Miami-Dade County has provided strong support to Feria Olé since its inception in 1993 through its continued commitment to promoting literacy skills in Spanish.

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. FRANK J. COBO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent of Schools to renew its endorsement of Feria Olé, April 19, 2003, at Emerson Elementary School and encourage continued District and school participation.
E-3 UPDATE ON POSSIBLE CLOSURE OF N.E. 1 COURT

COMMITTEE: FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION


Background
At its meeting of December 11, 2002, the Board unanimously approved an item proposed by School Board Member Perla Tabares Hantman, which directed the Superintendent to explore closure of the right-of-way of N.E. 1 Court, between N.E. 15 Street and N.E. 16th Street, with information to be brought back to the Board on January 15, 2003.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida direct the Superintendent to actively pursue resolution of any remaining items required by the City of Miami as part of the closure of N.E. 1 Court, and to seek elimination or reduction from the City and Miami-Dade County of the requirement for the water main extension along N.E. 15 Street, from Biscayne Boulevard to N.E. 1 Court.
E-9 AUTHORIZATION TO EXPLORE THE FEASIBILITY OF BUILDING A RUNNING TRACK TO BE JOINTLY USED BY FLORIDA MEMORIAL COLLEGE AND JAN MANN OPPORTUNITY SCHOOL

COMMITTEE: FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION


Florida Memorial College (College) and the District have benefited from a long-standing cooperative relationship, including the current joint use of a baseball field constructed across a portion of the College/Jan Mann Opportunity School campus. Recently, a request was received through Dr. Robert B. Ingram’s office, to explore the feasibility of
building a running track for joint use by the College and Jan Mann Opportunity School.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to explore the feasibility of constructing a running track, to be jointly used by Florida Memorial College and Jan Mann Opportunity School, and to report the results of this investigation to the Board at an upcoming Board meeting.
E-61 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH URGENT, INC. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND NUTRITION TO PROVIDE SNACKS FOR PARTICIPANTS IN THE AFTER SCHOOL CARE PROGRAM FROM FEBRUARY 13, 2003 THROUGH JUNE 11, 2003.

COMMITTEE: BUSINESS SERVICES


The Superintendent of Schools requests authorization to enter into a contractual agreement with Urgent, Inc. for the Department of Food and Nutrition to provide snacks for participants in the after school care program.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent of Schools to enter into a contractual agreement with Urgent, Inc., for the Department of Food and Nutrition to provide snacks for participants in after school care program in an amount not to exceed $11,000.00 from February 13, 2003 through June 11, 2003.
F-12 AUTHORIZATION TO GRANT A WATER LINE EASEMENT LOCATED AT F.C. MARTIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PROJECT NO. A0334

COMMITTEE: FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION


In order to maintain a water main constructed to provide fire protection and water services to the F.C. Martin Elementary School site, Miami-Dade County has requested a 12 foot wide water line easement be granted by the district (see location map).

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the execution of the water line easement at the F. C. Martin Elementary School Site, Project No. A0334, in favor of Miami-Dade County.
F-13 AUTHORIZATION TO GRANT A WATER LINE EASEMENT LOCATED AT G. W. CARVER MIDDLE SCHOOL SITE IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PROJECT NO. A0706

COMMITTEE: FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION


In order to maintain a water main constructed to provide fire protection and water services to the G. W. Carver Middle School site, Miami-Dade County has requested a 12-foot wide water line easement be granted by the district (see location map).

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the execution of the water line easement at the G. W. Carver Middle School Site, Project No. A0706, in favor of Miami-Dade County.
G-62 REPORT OF PURCHASES MADE UTILIZING OTHER GOVERNMENT BIDS

COMMITTEE: FINANCIAL AFFAIRS


The following “Superintendent Authorized Requisition” (SAR) has had a purchase order issued within guidelines of Board Rule 6Gx13-3C-1.10 - Purchase Approval, which allows purchases to be made from contracts established by Miami-Dade County, Florida, public agencies within the State, other city or county governmental agencies, other school boards, community colleges or state university system cooperative bid agreements, when such purchases are in the best interest of the School Board due to safety-to-life issues, federally funded requisitions with closing
dates out of the established bid cycle, or to maximize economies of scale.

G-67 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 030-BB03 - CUBAN BREAD AND PASTRIES

COMMITTEE: FINANCIAL AFFAIRS


The purpose of the bid, opened on November 15, 2001, was to establish, a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of various items of Cuban bread and pastries, for the Food Service Program of the Department of Food and Nutrition.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 030-BB03 - CUBAN BREAD AND PASTRIES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of various items of Cuban bread and pastries, for the Food Service Program of the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the
term of the contract, effective March 1, 2003, through May 30, 2003, as follows:

G-78 AWARD BID NO. 042-CC07 - PETROLEUM PRODUCTS - OILS LUBES, GREASES AND DERIVATIVES (REBID)

COMMITTEE: FINANCIAL AFFAIRS


The purpose of this bid, opened on December 3, 2002, is to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of petroleum products, oils, lubes, greases and derivatives, for the Department of
Transportation, Vehicle Maintenance.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 042-CC07 - PETROLEUM PRODUCTS - OILS, LUBES, GREASES AND DERIVATIVES (REBID), to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of petroleum products, oils, lubes, greases and derivatives, for the
Department of Transportation, Vehicle Maintenance, during the term of the bid, effective February 12, 2003, through
February 11, 2004, as follows:

G-86 AWARD BID NO. 024-CC10 - DEMOLITION OF RELOCATABLES AND MISCELLANEOUS STRUCTURES

COMMITTEE: FINANCIAL AFFAIRS


The purpose of this bid, opened on January 14, 2003, is to establish a list of pre-qualified contractors, to demolish relocatables and miscellaneous structures, at Miami-Dade County Public Schools facilities, for Maintenance Operations.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD B i d N o . 024-CC10 - DEMOLITION OF RELOCATABLES AND MISCELLANEOUS STRUCTURES, to establish a list of pre-qualified contractors, to demolish relocatables and miscellaneous structures, at Miami-Dade County Public Schools facilities, for Maintenance Operations, effective February 12, 2003, through February 11, 2006, as follows:
H-2 APPOINTMENTS AND LATERAL ASSIGNMENTS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT, PROFESSIONAL, AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR 2002-2003

The following recommendations are made in accordance with Board Rules 6Gx13-4A-1.16, 6Gx13-4A-1.161, and the Miami-Dade County Public Schools/Dade County Schools Administrators’ Association labor contract.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the recommendations as set forth above for appointments and lateral transfers, to be effective February 12, 2003, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the item.
H-8 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE EDUCATION FUND FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE
NEW TEACHERS MENTORING PROGRAM DURING THE 2003-2004 SCHOOL YEAR

COMMITTEE: PERSONNEL SERVICES, MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING


The Education Fund has received a grant from the Washington Mutual Foundation in the amount of $70,000 in support of the New Teachers Mentoring Program.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a cooperative agreement between Miami-Dade County Public Schools and The Education Fund for the
implementation of the New Teachers Mentoring Program during the 2003-2004 school year.


AGENDA ITEMS REPLACED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA:
A-5 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH UNICCO SERVICE COMPANY TO PROVIDE MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE OFFICE OF FACILITIES MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS (OF0)

COMMITTEE: BUSINESS SERVICES


The Miami-Dade County School Board, at its meeting held on July 10, 2002, Agenda item (replacement A-4) authorized the Superintendent to issue a Request For Proposals from private maintenance management firms to provide services for the Facilities Maintenance Operations Department.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1. authorize the Superintendent to enter into an agreement with UNICCO Service Company for a period of two years with all-inclusive costs for year one not-to-exceed $1,876,900, and year two $1,661,300; and
D-10 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 03-15 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MS. EVA HERNANDEZ, MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS TEACHER OF THE YEAR

COMMITTEE: PERSONNEL SERVICES, MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING

The contributions of teachers to the well-being of our students and ultimately the prosperity of our community are immeasurable. Engaged in one of the most noble of professions, teachers shape the future by challenging their students to learn, to think, and to improve the world around them.

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 03-15 of The School Board of Miami Dade County, Florida, recognizing Ms. Eva Hernandez, Miami-Dade County Public Schools Teacher of the Year.
D-11 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO CREATE A COMMITTEE TO IDENTIFY MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS’ HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT BUILDINGS; TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS RE: THEIR PRESERVATION,
MAINTENANCE AND REHABILITATION NEEDS; AND TO EXPLORE GRANT FUNDING FOR SAME

COMMITTEE: FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION


Miami-Dade County Public Schools has several buildings that are more than forty years old.

ACTION PROPOSED BY AGUSTIN J. BARRERA: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent of Schools to create a committee to identify Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ historically significant buildings; to make recommendations re their preservation, maintenance and rehabilitation; and to explore grant funding for same.
D-12 ESTABLISHMENT OF TWO SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS PER MONTH OR AN AGENDA BRIEFING SESSION FOR THE BOARD

COMMITTEE: LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS AND POLICY DEVELOPMENT


On January 14, 2003, the Superintendent transmitted a memorandum researching School Board committees in Florida’s large urban school districts and two other large urban districts outside of Florida (Los Angeles and Atlanta).

ACTION PROPOSED BY PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida do one of the following:
(1) re-institute two regularly scheduled School Board meetings per month; or
E-7 AUTHORIZATION TO EXPLORE WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND/OR OTHER AGENCIES A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT TO EXCHANGE THE SCHOOL BOARD’S CONTINGENT RIGHTS TO LAND AND GRANT MONIES DESIGNATED FOR AN AVIATION/VOCATIONAL FACILITY AT FORMER HOMESTEAD AIR FORCE BASE FOR A SITE SUITABLE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF ONE OR MORE K-12 FACILITIES OR OTHER ALLOWABLE ALTERNATE DISTRICT USES

COMMITTEE: FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION


Background

Early 1994, in partnership with the Miami-Dade Community College (M-DCC), the School Board (Board) authorized the Superintendent to pursue conveyance to the Board of an approximate 26-acre site at the Former Homestead Air Force Base (HAFB) for expansion of the School District’s Aviation Training Program into the South Miami-Dade
area.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to:
1. explore with Miami-Dade County and/or other agencies a Memorandum of Agreement, to exchange the School Board’s contingent rights to land and grant monies designated for an aviation/vocational facility at the former Homestead Air Force Base for a site suitable for the construction of one or more K-12 facilities, or other allowable school district uses;
G-1 RESOLUTION NO. 1, 2002-03 GENERAL FUND MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW

COMMITTEE: FINANCIAL AFFAIRS


As is customary at this time of year, this report outlines necessary budgetary adjustments for the General Fund.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
a. Adopt Resolution No. 1, 2002-03 General Fund Mid-Year Budget Review, decreasing revenues, appropriations and reserves by $(53,211,591).
G-2 RESOLUTION NO. 1, 2002-03 CAPITAL OUTLAY FUNDS MlD-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW

COMMITTEE: FINANCIAL AFFAIRS


This Capital Outlay Resolution recognizes new revenues, changes to appropriations, and various changes in object codes made from September 12, 2002 through January 31, 2003.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1. Approve Resolution No. 1, 2002-03 Capital Outlay Funds Mid-Year Budget Review, (a) recognizing new revenues, (b) amending appropriations, and (c) documenting changes in object codes, as described above and summarized on page 4.
H-4 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
BUDGET ANALYST
CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION BUDGETS AND CONTROLS


The following recommendation is made in accordance with the Miami-Dade County Public Schools/Dade County Schools Administrators’ Association labor contract.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, appoint Ms. Andria Meirito the open, budgeted position of Budget Analyst, pay grade 43, 12 months, and assign to Capital Construction Budgets and
Controls, effective February 13, 2003, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.

H-5 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
MANAGER II, DATA SYSTEMS
CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION BUDGETS AND CONTROLS


The following recommendation is made in accordance with the Miami--Dade County Public Schools/Dade County Schools Administrators’ Association labor contract.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, appoint Ms. Yulia Klimovto the open, budgeted position of Manager II, Data Systems, pay grade 38, 12 months, and assign to Capital Construction
Budgets and Controls, effective February 13, 2003, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.

H-6 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
SYSTEMS ANALYST I
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES


The following recommendation is made in accordance with the Miami-Dade County Public Schools/Dade County Schools Administrators’ Association labor contract.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, appoint Mr. Anthony Gonzalez to the open, budgeted position of Systems Analyst I, pay grade 39, 12 months, and assign to Information Technology
Services, effective February 13, 2003, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.

H-10 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A COLLABORATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND TEACH FOR AMERICA, INC., FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE
TEACH FOR AMERICA PROGRAM DURING THE 2003-2004, 2004-2005 AND 2005-2006 SCHOOL YEARS, AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $300,000 OVER THE THREE-YEAR PILOT PCRIOD

COMMITTEE: PERSONNEL SERVICES, MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING


On December 11, 2002, Dr. Solomon C. Stinson, School Board Member, proposed, and the School Board authorized the Superintendent to explore the feasibility of implementing the Teach For America Program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools during the 2003-2004 school year.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a collaborative agreement between Miami-Dade County Public Schools and Teach For America, Inc., for the
implementation of the Teach For America program during the 2003-2004, 2004-2005, and 2005-2006 school years, at a cost not to exceed $300,000 over the three-year pilot period.


AGENDA SECTIONS