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Miami-Dade County School Board: Official Agenda



MEETING AGENDA

January 16, 2002


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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Miami, Florida

OFFICIAL AGENDA

JANUARY 16 , 2002 REGULAR BOARD MEETING 1:00 P.M

PUBLIC HEARING

PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK TO AN AGENDA ITEM listed for this meeting and/or the PUBLIC HEARING, to be conducted immediately following the conclusion of the regular agenda, should submit a written request to the Superintendent of Schools, 1450 N.E. Second Avenue, Room 158, Miami, Florida 33132, NO LATER THAN 4:30 P.M., MONDAY, JANUARY 14, 2002.

Pursuant to Board Rule 6Gx13-8C-1.17, a person not scheduled in advance to speak on a non-agenda topic must submit a written request to the Superintendent of Schools not later than 10:00 a.m. on the day of a regular Wednesday Board Meeting. The request must state the person’s name, address, subject and reason for asking emergency handling of the request, reason demonstrating good cause why the 4:30 p.m. Monday deadline was not met, and Board action requested. Board members present at the meeting must vote by a two-thirds (2/3) majority, for the person to be heard.

Speakers List will generally be posted on Tuesday PM or Wednesday AM prior to the meeting.

The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, seeks public input and participation. However, the public purpose is not served when citizens become disorderly or disrupt the meeting. Accordingly, the Chair may order the removal from any School Board meeting of any person interfering with the expeditious or orderly process of the meeting provided the Chair has first issued a warning that continued interference with the orderly processes of the meeting will result in removal. §230.173, Fla. Stat.

The published agenda is also available for review at the following locations: Region Offices; William H. Turner Technical Arts Senior High School, Miami Coral Park Adult Education Center, Miami High Adult Education Center, Miami Carol City Adult Education Center and South Dade Adult Annex, and the Internet [http://dcps.dade.k12.fl.us].

1:00 P.M.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION

SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS:

SUPERINTENDENT’S SPECIAL RECOGNITION

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: December 12, 2001

AGENDA ITEMS RESERVED FOR CONSIDERATION

PUBLIC HEARING


A.
SUPERINTENDENT’S PRIORITY ITEMS

A-1 APPROVAL OF CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA STERLING COUNCIL, TO IMPLEMENT IN SELECTED MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS ORGANIZATIONAL UNITS, THE BUSINESS NAVIGATOR PORTION OF THE FLORIDA STERLING CRITERIA FOR ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE EXCELLENCE, AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $35,000 FROM JANUARY 17, 2002 THROUGH MARCH 1, 2002

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

1. authorize the Superintendent to enter a contractual agreement with the Florida Sterling Council to implement in selected Miami-Dade County Public Schools organizational units, the business navigator portion of the Florida Sterling Criteria for Organizational Performance Excellence, at a cost not to exceed $35,000 from January 17, 2002 through March 1, 2002; and

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

The appropriation for this item is included in the General Fund of the 2001-2002 Adopted Budget.

A-2 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA STERLING COUNCIL, AS SPECIFIED IN BOARD-APPROVED GRANTS, TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO SUPPORT THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS PERFORMANCE EXCELLENCE PARADIGM (PEP), AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $150,000, FROM JANUARY 17, 2002 THROUGH MAY 31, 2002

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

1. authorize the Superintendent to enter a contractual agreement with the Florida Sterling Council, as specified in board-approved grants, to provide services to support the implementation of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools Performance Excellence Paradigm (PEP), at a cost not to exceed $150,000 from January 17, 2002 through March 31, 2002; and

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

The appropriation for this item is included in the General Fund of the 2001-2002 Adopted Budget.

A-3 RATIFICATION OF AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE DADE COUNTY SCHOOL MAINTENANCE EMPLOYEE COMMITTEE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, ratify the Amendment between the Miami-Dade County Public Schools and the Dade County School Maintenance Employee Committee. This Amendment is effective October 1, 2001 through September 30, 2002.

A-4 RATIFICATION OF AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE DADE COUNTY SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS’ ASSOCIATION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, ratify the Amendment between the Miami-Dade County Public Schools and the Dade County School Administrators’ Association. This Amendment is effective July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002.

A-5 APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) FOR PAY REDUCTION PLAN

A-6 ESTABLISH AN EFFICIENCY AND COMPETITION COMMITTEE


B.
OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

B-1 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. PATRICK BUDAY DOAH CASE NO.: 01-2482

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, enter its final order in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Patrick Buday, DOAH Case No. 01-2482, adopting the administrative Law Judge’s Recommended Order affirming the suspension and dismissal of Patrick Buday, as its final order.

B-2 SETTLEMENT OF J. NEWMARK v. THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA – UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT CASE NO.: 00-4468-CIV-MOORE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into the settlement agreement in the case of John Newmark V. The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, U.S.D.C. Case No.: 00-4468-Civ-Moore. The settlement will release the School Board from all claims including damages, attorneys’ fees and costs.

B-3 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. FRANK F. FERGUSON - DOAH CASE NO.: 01-2112

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, enter its final order in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Frank F. Ferguson, DOAH Case No. 01-2112, adopting the administrative Law Judge’s Recommended Order affirming the suspension and dismissal of Frank F. Ferguson, as its final order.

B-4 SETTLEMENT OF TONYA TARPLEY v. MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD AND CARROLL E. WILLIAMS, UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT CASE NO.: 00-3177-CIV-GRAHAM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into the settlement agreement in the case of Tonya Tarpley v. Miami-Dade County School Board and Carroll E. Williams, U.S.D.C. Case No.: 00-3177-CIV-GRAHAM. The settlement will release the School Board from all claims including damages, attorneys’ fees and costs.

B-5 APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. ORIES RAMBO – DOAH CASE NO. 01-4444

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept and approve the settlement agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Ories Rambo, DOAH Case No. 01-4444.

B-20 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-3E-1.22, FOOD NUTRITION SERVICE

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 Board Rule 6Gx13-3E-1.22, Food and Nutrition Service.

B-21 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-5D-1.08, MAINTENANCE OF APPROPRIATE STUDENT BEHAVIOR

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended Board Rule 6Gx13-5D1.08, Maintenance of Appropriate Student Behavior, and the document, Procedures for Promoting and Maintaining a Safe Learning Environment, Environment, which is incorporated by reference and is part of this rule, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective January 16, 2002.

B-22 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-6A-1.26, INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS AND RESOURCES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended Board Rule 6Gx13-6A-1.26, Instructional Materials and Resources, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective January 16, 2002.

B-23 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-6A-1.46, MAGNET PROGRAMS/SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended Board Rule 6Gx13-6A-1.46, Magnet Programs/Schools, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective January 16, 2002.

B-24 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-5A-1.021, ADMISSION POLICY AT HENRY S. WEST LABORATORY SCHOOL

B-25 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-4D-1.022, MANUAL OF PROCEDURES FOR MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended Board Rule 6Gx13-4D-1.022, Manual of Procedures for Managerial Exempt Personnel, and the document, Manual of Procedures for Managerial Exempt Personnel (MEP), which is incorporated by reference and is a part of this rule, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective January 16, 2002.

B-26 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-8C-1.23, SCHOOL BOARD COMMITTEE STRUCTURE

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 Board Rule 6Gx13-8C-1.23, School Board Committee Structure.


C.
DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT: EDUCATION

C-1 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY’S INSTITUTE FOR WORKFORCE COMPETITIVENESS (IWC) WHO WILL PROVIDE EXTERNAL PROGRAM EVALUATION TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE ONE COMMUNITY ONE GOAL® SOUTH FLORIDA ANNENBERG CHALLENGE GRANT APPLICATION, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000, FROM JANUARY 17, 2002 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2002

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with Florida International University’s Institute for Workforce Competitiveness (IWC) who will provide external program evaluation technical support services for the One Community One Goal® South Florida Annenberg Challenge Grant application, in an amount not to exceed $50,000, from January 17, 2002 through December 31, 2002. the appropriation for this item is included in the 2001-2002 Adopted Budget.

C-2 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MS. JOSEFA L. CARVAJALES, TO PROVIDE LIAISON SUPPORT FOR THE ONE COMMUNITY ONE GOAL®, SOUTH FLORIDA ANNENBERG CHALLENGE GRANT FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $37,000, FROM JANUARY 17, 2002 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2002

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

1. authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with Ms. Josefa L. Carvajales, to provide technical liaison support for the One Community One Goal®, South Florida Annenberg Challenge grant for Financial Services, in an amount not to exceed $37,000, from January 17, 2002 through June 30, 2002; and

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

The appropriation for this item is included in the 2001-2002 Adopted Budget.

C-3 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE DISTRICT TO PARTICIPATE IN A PILOT PROGRAM WITH PEARSON EDUCATION IN THE USE OF ELECTRONIC TEXTBOOKS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to participate in a pilot program with Pearson Education in the use of electronic textbooks. The only cost to the district will be substitute coverage.

C-4 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH CUTLER RIDGE MALL GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, INC., TO HOLD THE FORTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL SOUTH FLORIDA REGIONAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIR, FROM FEBRUARY 10, 2002 THROUGH FEBRUARY 15, 2002

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a cooperative agreement with the Cutler Ridge Mall General Partnership, Inc., for the purpose of holding the South Florida Science and Engineering Fair at the Cutler Ridge Mall, from February 10, 2002 through February 15, 2002. No local funds are required.

C-5 REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF 2001 – 2002 EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP ROSTERS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, review and approve the 2001 – 2002 Educational Excellence School Advisory Council Membership Rosters. No local funds are required.

C-6 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH SCHOLASTIC, INC., TO PURCHASE AND USE THE SCHOLASTIC READING INVENTORY TEST AS PART OF THE COMPREHENSIVE READING PLAN, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $595,935, FROM JANUARY 17, 2002 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2004

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into contractual agreement with Scholastic, Inc., to purchase and use the Scholastic Reading Inventory Test as part of the Comprehensive Reading Plan, in an amount not to exceed $595,935, from January 17, 2001 through June 30, 2004. The appropriation for the May 2002 Scholastic Reading Inventory is included in the 2001-2002 Adopted Budget. Appropriations for subsequent administrations will be included in future budgets.

C-11 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FROM AGENCIES TO PROVIDE RESPIRATORY THERAPIST, REGISTERED NURSE, AND LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE SERVICES FRO THE EDUCATION OF EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS, FROM JULY 1, 2002 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2003

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

1. authorize the Superintendent to issue a Request for Proposals from agencies to provide Respiratory Therapist, Registered Nurse, and Licensed Practical Nurse services for the education of exceptional students, from July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003; and

2. approve a selection committee to evaluate the submitted proposals.

C-30 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
SM-24 (2001/2002) DOB: 07/31/85

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-24 (2001/2002), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign the student to an alternative education program for his/her tenure in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

C-31 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 10
SM-32 (2001/2002) DOB: 01/17/86

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-31 (2001/2002), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum permitted under law, which is the 2001-2002 school year, the 2002 summer session, and the 2002-2003 school year;

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

3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools if approved by the Bureau of Adult/Vocational, Alternative and Dropout Prevention Programs.

C-32 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08
SM-46 (2001/2002) DOB: 12/06/87

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-32 (2001/2002), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum permitted under law, which is the 2001-2002 school year, the 2002 summer session, and the 2002-2003 school year;

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

3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools if approved by the Bureau of Adult/Vocational, Alternative and Dropout Prevention Programs.

C-33 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 11
SM-62 (2001/2002) DOB: 12/18/84

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-62 (2001/2002), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum permitted under law, which is the 2001-2002 school year, the 2002 summer session, and the 2002-2003 school year;

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

3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools if approved by the Bureau of Adult/Vocational, Alternative and Dropout Prevention Programs.

C-34 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 07
SM-65 (2001/2002) DOB: 06/12/88

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-65 (2001/2002), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum permitted under law, which is the 2001-2002 school year, the 2002 summer session, and the 2002-2003 school year;

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

3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools if approved by the Bureau of Adult/Vocational, Alternative and Dropout Prevention Programs.

C-35 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
SM-68 (2001/2002) DOB: 09/17/85

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-68 (2001/2002), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum permitted under law, which is the 2001-2002 school year, the 2002 summer session, and the 2002-2003 school year;

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

3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools if approved by the Bureau of Adult/Vocational, Alternative and Dropout Prevention Programs.

C-36 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 10
SM-70 (2001/2002) DOB: 07/22/85

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-70 (2001/2002), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign the student to an alternative education program for his/her tenure in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

C-37 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08
SM-71 (2001/2002) DOB: 01/17/88

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-71 (2001/2002), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum permitted under law, which is the 2001-2002 school year, the 2002 summer session, and the 2002-2003 school year;

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

3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools if approved by the Bureau of Adult/Vocational, Alternative and Dropout Prevention Programs.

C-38 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 12
SM-75 (2001/2002) DOB: 08/19/84

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-75 (2001/2002), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign the student to an alternative education program for his/her tenure in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

C-39 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08
SM-76 (2001/2002) DOB: 07/15/87

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-76 (2001/2002), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum permitted under law, which is the 2001-2002 school year, the 2002 summer session, and the 2002-2003 school year;

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

3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools if approved by the Bureau of Adult/Vocational, Alternative and Dropout Prevention Programs.

C-40 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 07
SM-77 (2001/2002) DOB: 11/07/88

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-77 (2001/2002), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum permitted under law, which is the 2001-2002 school year, the 2002 summer session, and the 2002-2003 school year;

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

3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools if approved by the Bureau of Adult/Vocational, Alternative and Dropout Prevention Programs.

C-41 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
SM-79 (2001/2002) DOB: 06/20/85

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-79 (2001/2002), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign the student to an alternative education program for his/her tenure in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

C-42 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 11
SM-80 (2001/2002) DOB: 08/15/86

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-80 (2001/2002), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum permitted under law, which is the 2001-2002 school year, the 2002 summer session, and the 2002-2003 school year;

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

3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools if approved by the Bureau of Adult/Vocational, Alternative and Dropout Prevention Programs.

C-43 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
SM-82 (2001/2002) DOB: 03/04/87

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-82 (2001/2002), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum permitted under law, which is the 2001-2002 school year, the 2002 summer session, and the 2002-2003 school year;

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

3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools if approved by the Bureau of Adult/Vocational, Alternative and Dropout Prevention Programs.

C-44 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
SM-87 (2001/2002) DOB: 11/07/85

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-87 (2001/2002), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum permitted under law, which is the 2001-2002 school year, the 2002 summer session, and the 2002-2003 school year;

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

3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools if approved by the Bureau of Adult/Vocational, Alternative and Dropout Prevention Programs.

C-45 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
SM-89 (2001/2002) DOB: 11/07/85

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-89 (2001/2002), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum permitted under law, which is the 2001-2002 school year, the 2002 summer session, and the 2002-2003 school year;

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

3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools if approved by the Bureau of Adult/Vocational, Alternative and Dropout Prevention Programs.

C-46 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
SM-91 (2001/2002) DOB: 02/27/85

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-91 (2001/2002), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign the student to an alternative education program for his/her tenure in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

C-47 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 07
SM-92 (2001/2002) DOB: 06/06/88

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-92 (2001/2002), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum permitted under law, which is the 2001-2002 school year, the 2002 summer session, and the 2002-2003 school year;

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

3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools if approved by the Bureau of Adult/Vocational, Alternative and Dropout Prevention Programs.

C-48 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 10
SM-95 (2001/2002) DOB: 08/28/86

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-95 (2001/2002), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum permitted under law, which is the 2001-2002 school year, the 2002 summer session, and the 2002-2003 school year;

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

3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools if approved by the Bureau of Adult/Vocational, Alternative and Dropout Prevention Programs.

C-49 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 12
SM-96 (2001/2002) DOB: 04/18/84

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-96 (2001/2002), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign the student to an alternative education program for his/her tenure in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

C-50 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
SM-100 (2001/2002) DOB: 03/13/85

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-100 (2001/2002), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign the student to an alternative education program for his/her tenure in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

C-51 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
SM-113 (2001/2002) DOB: 02/17/87

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-113 (2001/2002), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum permitted under law, which is the 2001-2002 school year, the 2002 summer session, and the 2002-2003 school year;

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

3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools if approved by the Bureau of Adult/Vocational, Alternative and Dropout Prevention Programs.

C-52 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 06
SM-116 (2001/2002) DOB: 12/31/88

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-116 (2001/2002), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum permitted under law, which is the 2001-2002 school year, the 2002 summer session, and the 2002-2003 school year;

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

3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools if approved by the Bureau of Adult/Vocational, Alternative and Dropout Prevention Programs.

C-53 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
SM-118 (2001/2002) DOB: 07/16/86

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-118 (2001/2002), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum permitted under law, which is the 2001-2002 school year, the 2002 summer session, and the 2002-2003 school year;

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

3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools if approved by the Bureau of Adult/Vocational, Alternative and Dropout Prevention Programs.

C-55 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: ADULT
BAVADPP CASE NO.: 007AD(01-02) DOB: 12/07/43

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material BAVADPP Case No.: 007AD(01-02) furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public.

C-56 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: ADULT
BAVADPP CASE NO.: 009AD(01-02) DOB: 06/05/83

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material BAVADPP Case No.: 009AD(01-02) furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public.

C-57 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: ADULT
BAVADPP CASE NO.: 03AD(01-02) DOB: 05/31/84

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material BAVADPP Case No.: 03AD(01-02) furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public.

C-58 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: ADULT
BAVADPP CASE NO.: 06AD(01-02) DOB: 03/12/83

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material BAVADPP Case No.: 06AD(01-02) furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public.


D.
CHIEF FACILITIES OFFICER: FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION

CONSTRUCTION

D-1 GRANT OF EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY AT THE RICHMOND HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL SITE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and the Secretary to execute a grant of easement agreement with Florida Power and Light Company, as described, at the Richmond Heights Middle School site.

D-2 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE THIRD LEASE AMENDMENT WITH MIAMI SHORES/BARRY UNIVERSITY “CONNECTED LEARNING COMMUNITY” (CLC), INC., FOR THE USE OF SIX BOARD-OWNED PORTABLE CLASSROOMS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute a third lease amendment with the Miami Shores/Barry University “Connected Learning Community” (CLC), Inc., for the use of six Board-owned portable classrooms, for an additional one-year period commencing July 1, 2002 and ending June 30, 2003, at an annual rental amount of $59,400, and under the terms and conditions set forth above.

D-3 RATIFICATION OF PRIOR ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL OF CREDIT OF EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, ratify the prior administrative approval of credit of Educational Facilities Impact Fees for Applications (1-30) as delineated in the attached report labeled Exhibit “A”.

D-4 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT CONVEYANCE OF A VOLUNTARY LAND CONTRIBUTION IN ADDITION TO EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 95-534 R.O. LOVELL, RUTH LOVELL AND ROSE LOVELL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept conveyance of a 1.7 net acre school site at the northwest corner of N.W. 87th Avenue and N.W. 164th Street, as a voluntary contribution, over and above impact fees, subject to clear title and subject to a tax exemption from the date of the deed (May 26, 1999).

D-26 COMMISSIONING OF JAMES B. PIRTLE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. AS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (CM) AT-RISK FIRM FOR THE RELOCATABLES CLASSROOM REPLACEMENT PROJECT (AS REQUIRED BY STATE STATUTE).

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of James B. Pirtle Construction Company, Inc. to provide Construction Management (CM) At-Risk services for the relocatable classroom replacement project, with an estimating construction cost of $20,000,000 for the following considerations:

1) lump sum fee of $139,500 for pre-construction services, which represents approximately .69% of the construction cost; and

2) upon completion of the pre-construction services, the CM At-Risk firm shall negotiate a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for the construction of the project. Staff will present the negotiated GMP for Board approval.

D-27 COMMISSIONING OF BROWN & BROWN ARCHITECTS TO PERFORM ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR A NEW PROTOTYPICAL PRIMARY LEARNING CENTER (PLC “Y”) AT MARJORY STONEMAN DOUGLAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PROJECT # A-0675

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of Brown & Brown Architects to perform architectural/engineering services for a new prototypical Primary Learning Center (PLC “Y”) at Marjory Stoneman Douglas Elementary School, with an estimated construction cost of $2,380,000 for the following considerations:

1) lump sum basic fee of $146,801, which represents 6.17% of the construction cost;

2) additional lump sum fees were negotiated as follows: a) $10,470 for a traffic engineering study; b) $16,760 for reproduction of Board requested contract documents; and c) at the Board’s option the firm of Brown & Brown Architects, will provide 66 site visits for a fee of $14,750 for the duration of the construction process;

3) the multiplier for hourly compensation was limited to 2.45 for extra work; and

4) the Project Architect will maintain at least a $500,000 project-specific Professional Liability Insurance Policy, for which the A/E will be reimbursed up to a maximum of $7,500.

D-28 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR THE SELECTION OF ONE OR MORE FIRMS TO PROVIDE COST ESTIMATING SERVICES

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

1) authorize the Superintendent to issue Request for Proposals (RFP) for the selection of one or more firms for cost estimating services; and

2) approve the Selection Committee (as listed in the RFP) that will select the firm(s) for subsequent submission to the Superintendent and the School Board for approval.

D-29 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR THE SELECTION OF ONE OR MORE FIRMS TO PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULING SERVICES

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

1) authorize the Superintendent to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the selection of one or more firms for construction scheduling services; and

2) approve the Selection Committee (as listed in the RFP) that will select the firm(s) for subsequent submission to the Superintendent and the School Board for approval.

D-30 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE THE ABSOLUTE BILL OF SALE FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF THE WATER AND WASTEWATER FACILITIES AT THE EUGENIA THOMAS / STATE SCHOOL “A” ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute the Absolute Bill of Sale for water and wastewater facilities at the Eugenia Thomas/State School “A” Elementary School site in favor of Miami-Dade County.

D-31 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE THE ABSOLUTE BILL OF SALE FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF THE WASTEWATER FACILITIES AT THE MELROSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute the Absolute Bill of Sale for wastewater facilities at the Melrose Elementary School site in favor of Miami-Dade County.

D-32 TERMINATION OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH JV CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION
PROJECT NO. A-0527 / A-0527A
THOMAS JEFFERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
525 NW 147 Street, Miami, Florida

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

a) terminate the contract with JV Construction Corp. for Project No. A-0527 / A-0527A, Thomas Jefferson Middle; and

b) require that Hartford Fire Insurance Company of Hartford, Connecticut take over the project and complete the work.

D-33 CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. 0051-BB
DESIGN-BUILD
MAYS MIDDLE SCHOOL
11700 SW 216 Street, Goulds, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Change Order No. 2 on Project No. 0051-BB, Design-Build, Mays Middle School for a time extension of 656 days.

D-34 CHANGE ORDER NO. 4
PROJECT NO. A-0405
ADDITIONS, REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS MIAMI LAKES
TECHNICAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
5780 NW 158 Street, Hialeah, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 4 on Project No. A-0405, Additions, Remodeling and Renovations, Miami Lakes Technical Senior High School for an additional cost of $59,491.

D-35 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 4
PROJECT NO. A-0490
ADDITION, RENOVATION AND REMODELING
WILLIAM A. CHAPMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
27190 SW 140 Avenue, Homestead, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 4 on Project No. A-0490, Addition, Renovation and Remodeling, William A. Chapman Elementary School for a credit of $11,550.

D-36 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 4
PROJECT NO. A-0536
ADDITIONS AND RENOVATIONS
MIAMI GARDENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
4444 NW 195 Street, Opa-locka, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 4 on Project No. A-0536, Additions and Renovations, Miami Gardens Elementary School for additional cost of $2,298.

D-37 CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. A-0544
ADDITION, REMODELING AND RENOVATION
NORLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
19340 NW 8 Court, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A-0544, Addition, Remodeling and Renovation, Norland Elementary School for an additional cost of $41,144 and a time extension of 156 days.

D-38 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 3
PROJECT NO. KS-0036
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM UPGRADE
BISCAYNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
800 77 Street, Miami Beach, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 3 on Project No. KS-0036, Fire Alarm System Upgrade, Biscayne Elementary School for an additional cost of $966.

D-39 NAMING OF SCHOOLS

D-40 AWARD TO SIMPLEX TIME RECORDER COMPANY
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM REPLACEMENT
VARIOUS (2) LOCATIONS

PROJECT NO. LV9999-39
CHARLES R. HADLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
8400 NW 7 Street, Miami, Florida

PROJECT NO. LV9999-44
SWEETWATER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
10655 SW 4 Street, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida award Project No. LV9999-39, Fire Alarm System Replacement, Charles R. Hadley Elementary School and Project No. LV9999-44, Fire Alarm System Replacement, Sweetwater Elementary School, on the basis of Base Bid in the amount of $388,593 to the low bidder: Simplex Time Recorder Company, 3801 Commerce Parkway, Miramar, Florida 33025.

D-41 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR THE SELECTION OF ONE OR MORE FIRMS TO PROVIDE GEOTECHNICAL/CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS TESTING AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT SERVICES

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

1) authorize the Superintendent to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the selection of one or more firms to provide geotechnical, construction materials testing and environmental assessment services for a two year term; and

2) approve the Selection Committee (as listed in the RFP) that will select the firm(s) for subsequent submission to the Superintendent and the School Board for approval.

D-42 COMMISSIONING OF TURNER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY AS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (CM) AT-RISK FIRM FOR THE DISTRICT-WIDE FIRE SAFETY UPGRADE PROJECT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of Turner Construction Company to provide Construction Management (CM) At-Risk services for the district-wide fire safety upgrade project, for the following considerations:

1) lump sum basic fee of $269,225 for pre-construction services, which represent approximately 1.21% of the construction cost; and

2) upon completion of the pre-construction services, the CM At-Risk firm shall negotiate a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for the construction of the project. Staff will present the negotiated GMP for Board approval.

D-43 COMMISSIONING OF WOLFBERG ALVAREZ & PARTNERS AS DESIGN CRITERIA PROFESSIONAL (DCP) FOR THE RELOCATABLE CLASSROOM REPLACEMENT PROJECT AT VARIOUS SITES THROUGHOUT THE DISTRICT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of Wolfberg Alvarez & Partners, as DCP, to perform architectural/engineering services for the relocatable classroom replacement project at various sites throughout the District for the following considerations:

1) a lump sum basic fee of $262,500 for an estimated construction cost of $10,000,000, which represents approximately 2.68% of the construction cost;

2) additional lump sum fees were negotiated for the following services: a) $5,000 for layout and coordination of all furniture, fixture and equipment; b) a full time on-site project manager for the duration of the construction activities for a fee of 1.75 times the person’s salary (anticipated cost to the district, at $30/hr for seven months, is $63,700)

3) additionally, and at the Board’s option, the DCP will provide 150 site visits for a fee of $37,500;

4) the multiplier for hourly compensation was limited to 2.45 for extra work; and

5) the DCP will maintain at least a $1,000,000 project-specific Professional Liability insurance policy, for which the DCP will be reimbursed up to a maximum of $32,000.

D-44 COMMISSIONING OF SPILLIS CANDELA DMJM AS DESIGN CRITERIA PROFESSIONAL (DCP) FOR THE RELOCATABLE CLASSROOM REPLACEMENT PROJECT AT VARIOUS SITES THROUGHOUT THE DISTRICT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of Spillis Candela DMJM, as DCP, to perform architectural/engineering services for the relocatable classroom replacement project at various sites throughout the District for the following considerations:

1) a lump sum basic fee of $263,500 for an estimated construction cost of $10,000,000, which represents approximately 2.68% of the construction cost;

2) additional lump sum fees were negotiated for the following services: a) $5,000 for layout and coordination of all furniture, fixture and equipment; b) a full time on-site project manager for the duration of the construction activities for a fee of 1.75 times the person’s salary (anticipated cost to the district, at $30/hr for seven months, is $63,700);

3) additionally, and at the Board’s option, the DCP will provide 150 site visits for a fee of $37,500;

4) the multiplier for hourly compensation was limited to 2.45 for extra work; and

5) the DCP will maintain at least a $1,000,000 project-specific Professional Liability insurance policy, for which the DCP will be reimbursed up to a maximum of $32,000.

D-45 COMMISSIONING OF EARL HAGOOD, INC. FOR HEATING, VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) TEST & BALANCE SERVICES FIRM FOR A TWO-YEAR PERIOD

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of Earl Hagood, Inc. to provide HVAC Test & Balance Services for a two-year period, commencing January 17, 2002 through January 16, 2004, for the above stated terms and conditions. The second year of the contract is at the Board’s option, therefore the one year extension must be approved and ratified by the Board prior to its commencement.

D-46 AUTHORIZATION TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF FUNDS FOR REPLACEMENT OF RELOCATABLES FROM $30 MILLION TO $50 MILLION USING PROCEEDS FROM A SPRING, 2002 CERTIFICATE OF PARTICIPATION IN ORDER TO FACILITATE COMPLIANCE WITH STATE LAW AND TO SELECT A DESIGN CRITERIA PROFESSIONAL AND A CONSTRUCTION MANAGER

D-47 AUTHORIZATION TO SELECT A DESIGN CRITERIA PROFESSIONAL FOR A PROTO-TYPE MIDDLE SCHOOL

D-48 AUTHORIZATION TO SELECT A DESIGN CRITERIA PROFESSIONAL FOR A PROTO-TYPE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL


E.
DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT: PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT AND SERVICES

E-1 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NONINSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: NOVEMBER 1 – DECEMBER 5, 2001

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the instructional and noninstructional appointments, reassignments, leaves, and separations as included in Personnel Action Listing 911.

E-2 APPOINTMENTS AND LATERAL ASSIGNMENTS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT, PROFESSIONAL, AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR 2001-2002

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the recommendations for appointments and lateral transfers, to be effective January 17, 2002, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.

E-3 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
HENRIETTA DOLEGA – TEACHER
WILLIAM A. CHAPMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective January 16, 2002, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Henrietta Dolega, Teacher at William A. Chapman Elementary School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

E-4 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
JAMES W. AUSTIN - CUSTODIAN
BARBARA HAWKINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective January 16, 2002, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. James W. Austin, Custodian at Barbara Hawkins Elementary School, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

E-5 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
CHRISTOPHER L. JAMES – SECURITY MONITOR
BISCAYNE GARDENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective January 16, 2002, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Christopher L. James, Security Monitor, at Biscayne Gardens Elementary School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

E-6 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
REINA M. TORRES – BUS DRIVER
CENTRAL EAST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective January 16, 2002, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Reina M. Torres, School Bus Driver at Central East Transportation Center, for 10 workdays without pay.

E-7 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE – 30 CALENDAR DAYS
ZELDA R. OATES – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTHEAST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective January 16, 2002, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Zelda R. Oates, School Bus Driver at Northeast Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

E-8 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
LUIS C. GARCIA – DIRECTOR I
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

RECOMMENDED: That effective January 16, 2002, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Luis C. Garcia at Department of Transportation, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

E-9 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
ROBERT C. SEITZ – COMPUTER SPECIALIST
NORTH MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective January 16, 2002, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Robert C. Seitz, Computer Specialist, at North Miami Senior High School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.


F.
DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT: FEDERAL PROGRAMS AND GRANTS ADMINISTRATION

F-1 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, HEAD START DIVISION OF THE COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY, TO OPERATE FOUR PREKINDERGARTEN PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS ELIGIBLE FOR TITLE 1 SERVICES; PROJECT CYCLE: JULY 1, 2001 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2002

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a cooperative agreement with Miami-Dade County, Head Start Division of the Community Action Agency, to operate four prekindergarten programs for students eligible for Title I services, effective as of July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002. The appropriation of this cooperative agreement is included in the 2001-2001 Title I budget under Program 4905.

F-2 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE MIAMI-DADE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO IMPLEMENT A BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION PROGRAM; PROJECT CYCLE: JANUARY 17, 2002 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2002

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

1. accept a grant award from the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners, and enter into a contractual agreement, in the amount of $3,000, with Miami-Dade County Department of Human Services to implement a behavior modification program; Project Cycle: January 17, 2002 through September 30, 2002;

2. extend this grant award and contractual agreement, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary, in order to fully expend the grant award and thus compete the scope of the project; and

3. Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amount approved by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

F-3 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE INSTITUTE FOR SCHOOL INNOVATION, INC., TO RECEIVE FUNDING FOR THE PROJECT CHILD ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM; PROJECT CYCLE: JANUARY 17, 2002 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2003

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

1. enter into a contractual agreement with the Institute for School Innovation, Inc., in the amount of $157, 867, to receive funding for the Project CHILD Enhancement Program; Project Cycle: January 17, 2002 through June 30, 2003.

2. extend this contractual agreement, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary, in order to fully expend the grant award and thus compete the scope of the project; and

3. Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amount approved by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

F-4 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE SENIOR ADULT LEARNERS PROGRAM; PROJECT CYCLE: JANUARY 30, 2002 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2002

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, in the amount of $50,000, for funding under the Senior Adult Learners Program; Project Cycle: January 30, 2002 through June 30, 2002;

2. extend this grant award and contractual agreement, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary, in order to fully expend the grant award and thus compete the scope of the project; and

3. Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amount approved by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

F-5 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH JACKSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL/PUBLIC HEALTH TRUST OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, TO FUND THE DENTAL CLINIC AT LINDSEY HOPKINS TECHNICAL EDUCATION CENTER AND AT ROBERT MORGAN EDUCATIONAL CENTER; PROJECT CYCLE: OCTOBER 1, 2001 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2002

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

1. accept a grant award and enter into a contractual agreement with Jackson Memorial Hospital/Public Health Trust of Miami-Dade County, in the amount of $215,000, to fund the dental clinic at Lindsey Hopkins Technical Education Center for $130,000, and at Robert Morgan Educational Center for $85,000; Project Cycle: October 1, 2001 through September 30, 2002;

2. extend this grant award and contractual agreement, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary, in order to fully expend the grant award and thus compete the scope of the project; and

3. Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amount approved by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.


G.
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER: FINANCIAL AFFAIRS

G-11 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR NOVEMBER 2001

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Monthly Financial Report for November 2001.

G-12 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO EXTEND CURRENT CREDIT CARD CONTRACT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to extend the current Procurement Credit Card contract through July 7, 2002.

G-21 REAPPOINTMENTS TO THE INVESTMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE

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

1) reappoint the continuing voting member for calendar year 2002, and authorize the Superintendent of Schools to appoint the non-voting members to the Investment Advisory Committee; and,

2) appoint a School Board Member to participate as a member in the Investment Advisory Committee for calendar year 2002.

G-22 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ACTIVITIES OF THE INVESTMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the annual report of the activities of the Investment Advisory Committee for 2001.

G-61 REQUEST APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL AWARDS ON TERM BIDS

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

(1)

Bid No. 088-AA01 – STUDENT DESKS, to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of student desks, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock and various locations, during the term of the bid, effective April 18, 2001, through April 17, 2002. This supplemental award is requested due to higher usage than the previous bid period. Last contract usage averaged $57,623.98 per month, while this year's usage has averaged $110,142.20. The supplemental amount requested is based on the average monthly expenditure, times the twelve (12) month contract period, minus the original award amount.

Several of the Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment (FF&E) construction project orders, processed last year, were middle learning centers, which utilize the chair desk for student stations. Attached is a list of all FF&E projects processed, as well as a list of all FF&E projects that will be placing orders against this bid in the near future. Additionally, there was a one-time unusual purchase against this bid to replace all student stations at William Chapman Elementary.

Based on the current average monthly usage to date, along with the projections attached, it is recommended that the supplement be issued to cover the District's needs.

Fund Source

0010 - General

M/WBE Eligibility

Female - $403,559.10

1.

C.A.J. AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
807 TYLER STREET
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33019
OWNER: TERRY L. JOHNSON, PRESIDENT (WF)

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL

$ 918,147.30
$ 0
$ 403,559.10

(2)

Bid No. 126-ZZ02 – GREASE TRAP, SEPTIC TANK AND STORM DRAIN PUMP OUT AND REPAIR SERVICES, to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of pump out and repair of grease traps, septic tanks and storm drains, for Maintenance Operations, during the term of the bid, effective March 1, 2001, through February 28, 2002. This supplemental award is requested due to increased usage as a result of recent storm activity. The monthly usage has averaged approximately $60,000.

This supplement is a direct result of numerous emergencies at lift stations, grease traps, storm drains and other situations at many facilities, during this contractual period. DERM mandated maintenance and operations, under this contract amount to an approximate expenditure of $4,000 per day.

Fund Source

0010 - General

M/WBE Eligibility

None

PRIMARY

1.

F. A. JOHNSON, INC.
4700 POWERLINE ROAD
OAKLAND PARK, FL 33309
OWNER: ARCHIBALD B. CAMERON, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE
2.A TO Z STATEWIDE PLUMBING, INC.
2215 S.W. 58 TERRACE
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33023
OWNER: JOHN DRISCOLL, PRESIDENT

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL

$ 469,337.00
$ 0
$ 160,000.00

G-62 REPORT PURCHASES MADE UTILIZING OTHER GOVERNMENT BIDS

P.O. DATE

P.O. NO.

VENDOR

AMOUNT
11/21/01
A01934954
INTERIOR CONCEPTS CORPORATION
18525 TRIMBLE COURT
SPRING LAKE, MI 49456
$ 14,262.05
11/21/01A01945116GF OFFICE FURNITURE, LTD.
6655 SEVILLE DRIVE
CANFIELD, OH 44406
$ 28,542.22
11/16/01J01955145PRIDE ENTERPRISES
BID OFFICE
2720-G BLAIR STONE ROAD
TALLAHASSEE, FL 32301
$ 11,788.00

G-63 TERMINATE AND RE-AWARD BID NO. 109-AA11 – FIRE ALARM SERVICES CONTRACT III (REBID)

G-64 RENEW BID NO. 106-ZZ02 – TREE TRIMMING AND FENCE LINE CLEARING

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 106-ZZ02 – TREE TRIMMING AND FENCE LINE CLEARING, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of tree trimming and fence line clearing, for Maintenance Operations, during the term of the bid, effective February 9, 2002, through February 8, 2003, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. FLORIDA COAST SERVICES, INC.
P.O. BOX 6574
DELRAY BEACH, FL 33484 EST. $107,525.88
OWNER: DONNA M. MULGREW
PRESIDENT/VICE PRESIDENT (WF)

ALTERNATE

1. ONE TWO TREE, INC.
2950 S.W. 71 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: MARC J. TERWILLIGER, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $107,525.88.

G-65 RENEW BID NO. 116-ZZ02 – SOD: SUPPLY, FURNISH AND INSTALL NORTH OF FLAGLER (REBID)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 116-ZZ02 – SOD: SUPPLY, FURNISH AND INSTALL NORTH OF FLAGLER (REBID), to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of sod, for Maintenance Operations, during the term of the bid, effective February 9, 2002, through February 8, 2003, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. JACKIE’S PARKER SOD COMPANY, INC.
7600 S.W. 87 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33173 EST. $96,906.61
OWNER: RICHARD PAGLIARULO, GENERAL MANAGER

ALTERNATE

2. W. S. SOD & LANDSCAPING, INC.
2160 N.W. 24 STREET
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33311
OWNER: WILLIE STEELE (AM)

3. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $96,906.61.

G-66 RENEW BID NO. 008-ZZ03 – MILKSHAKES, ICE CREAM, ICE MILK PRODUCTS AND FRUIT JUICE BARS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 008-ZZ03 – MILKSHAKES, ICE CREAM, ICE MILK PRODUCTS AND FRUIT JUICE BARS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of milkshakes, ice cream, ice milk products and fruit juice bars, for use in the Food Service Program of the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the bid, effective February 13, 2002, through February 12, 2003, as follows:

1. FOOD FANTASIES, INC.
D.B.A. FROZEN TREATS
18770 N.E. 6 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33179 EST. $ 585,171.00
OWNER: KENNETH HONIG, PRESIDENT

2. J & J SNACK FOODS, INC.
6000 CENTRAL HIGHWAY
PENNSAUKEN, NJ 08109 EST. $ 93,768.00
OWNER: GERALD SHREIBER, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

3. M & B PRODUCTS, INC.
8601 HARNEY ROAD
TAMPA, FL 33637 EST. $ 218,677.00
OWNER: DALE MCCLELLAN, PRESIDENT

4. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $897,616.

G-67 RENEW BID NO. 083-AA02 – CARPET AND SUPPLIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 083-AA02 – CARPET AND SUPPLIES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of carpet and supplies, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective April 1, 2002, through March 31, 2003, as follows:

1. FRANKLIN FLOORING, INC.
5275 N.W. 36 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33142 EST. $ 3,160.58
OWNER: ROZZIE FRANKLIN, III, PRESIDENT (AM)

2. WILLIAMS CARPET SYSTEMS, INC.
1965 N.W. 22 STREET
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33311 EST. $ 6,416.91
OWNER: JEAN WILLIAMS (WF)
PRESIDENT/SECRETARY/TREASURER

3. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $9,577.49.

G-68 REJECT BID NO. 020-BB02 – SECURITY GRILLES (SUPPLY ONLY)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Bid No. 020-BB02 – SECURITY GRILLES (SUPPLY ONLY), to permit rebidding, using revised specifications.

G-69 AWARD BID NO. 219-AA05 – ELECTRICAL CONDUIT, COPPER WIRE AND CABLE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 219-AA05 – ELECTRICAL CONDUIT, COPPER WIRE AND CABLE, to purchase, through spot market purchases, quantities, as may be required, of electrical conduit, copper wire and cable, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective February 1, 2002, through January 31, 2003, as follows:

1. GRAYBAR ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC.
2111 N.W. 22 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33142
OWNER: R. A. REYNOLDS, PRESIDENT

2. MERCEDES ELECTRIC SUPPLY, INC
8550 N.W. SOUTH RIVER DRIVE
MIAMI, FL 33166-7427
OWNER: MERCEDES C. LAPORTA, PRESIDENT (WF)

3. MIAMI ELECTRIC SUPPLY
P.O. BOX 44-2089
5742 S.W. 7 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33144
OWNER: RAMON R. MESA, PRESIDENT

4. RICHARD ELECTRIC SUPPLY
7281 N.W. 8 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33126
OWNER: GLADYS ESPALLARGAS (HF)
SECRETARY/TREASURER

5. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $168,637.52

G-70 AWARD BID NO. 015-BB02M/WBE – FLOOR TILES AND SUPPLIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 015-BB02M/WBE – FLOOR TILES AND SUPPLIES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of floor tiles and supplies, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective March 1, 2002, through February 28, 2003, as follows:

1. WILLIAMS CARPET SYSTEMS, INC.
1965 N.W. 22 STREET
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33311 EST. $228,906.60
OWNER: JEAN WILLIAMS, PRESIDENT (WF)

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $228,906.60.

G-71 RENEW BID NO. 168-ZZ09 – TOOLS, SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT, CUSTODIAL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 168-ZZ09 – TOOLS, SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT, CUSTODIAL, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of custodial tools, supplies and equipment, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective February 14, 2002, through February 13, 2003, as follows:

1. COLONIAL PAPER COMPANY, INC.
P.O. BOX 310
SILVER SPRINGS, FL 34489-0310 EST. $ 71,946.00
OWNER: GAIL TUCK, PRESIDENT (WF)

2. DIAMOND CHEMICAL COMPANY, INC.
UNION AVENUE & DUBOIS STREET
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ 07073 EST. $ 30,761.00
OWNER: HAROLD DIAMOND, PRESIDENT

3. PYRAMID SCHOOL PRODUCTS
6510 NORTH 54 STREET
TAMPA, FL 33610-1908 EST. $ 51,333.00
OWNER: JOHN O. MILLER, VICE PRESIDENT

4. REX CHEMICAL CORPORATION
2270 N.W. 23 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33142 EST. $ 24,400.00
OWNER: BETTY GRANJA BERUVIDES, PRESIDENT (WF)

5. RIDER DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
P.O. BOX 126506
HIALEAH, FL 33012 EST. $ 10,985.00
OWNER: JORGE PELAEZ, PRESIDENT (HM)

6. TROY INDUSTRIES, INC.
1038 N.W. 21 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33127 EST. $ 25,265.00
OWNER: BERNICE SHAPIRO, PRESIDENT (WF)

7. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $214,690.

G-72 RENEW BID NO. 059-AA06 – PEST CONTROL SUPPLIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 059-AA06 – PEST CONTROL SUPPLIES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of pest control supplies, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective February 14, 2002, through February 13, 2003, as follows:

1. AFP INDUSTRIES, INC.
4436 S.W. 74 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33155 EST. $4,494.48
OWNER: VIVIAN C. CASTELLANOS, PRESIDENT (HF)

2. SECO SUPPLIES, INC.
P.O. BOX 490983
KEY BISCAYNE, FL 33149 EST. $59,712.30
OWNER: SYBIL J. PULVER, PRESIDENT (WF)

3. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $64,206.78.

G-73 AWARD BID NO 031-BB03 – SCHOOL CAFETERIA TRAY, FIVE (5) COMPARTMENTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 031-BB03 – SCHOOL CAFETERIA TRAY, FIVE (5) COMPARTMENTS, to purchase, at a firm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of five (5) compartment disposable cafeteria trays, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective January 16, 2002, through January 15, 2004, as follows:

1. DADE PAPER & BAG COMPANY
2323 N.W. 72 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33122 EST. $3,255,626.00
OWNER: IRVING GENET, C.O.B./C.E.O.

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $3,255,626.

G-74 RENEW BID NO. 089-ZZ07 – AUTO-BODY REPAIRS - CARS, LIGHT AND MEDIUM TRUCKS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 089-ZZ07 – AUTO-BODY REPAIRS - CARS, LIGHT AND MEDIUM TRUCKS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of auto-body repairs of cars, light and medium trucks, for the Department of Transportation, Vehicle Maintenance, during the term of the bid, effective February 9, 2002, through February 8, 2003, as follows:

1. BLAKE CHEVROLET, CADILLAC AND OLDSMOBILE, INC.
30401 SOUTH FEDERAL HIGHWAY
HOMESTEAD, FL 33030
OWNER: C.L. BLAKE, JR., PRESIDENT

2. CRONY BODY WORKS, INC.
724 N.W. 21 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33127
OWNER: GEORGE J. FALCON, PRESIDENT

3. E.S.E.F., INC.
7910 WEST 25 COURT
HIALEAH, FL 33016-2701
OWNER: PETE V. DELGADO, PRESIDENT

4. GRAND PRIZE MOTORS, INC.
D.B.A. GRAND PRIZE CHEVROLET
11701 S.W. 152 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33177
OWNER: RALPH W. SIFFORD
PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR/SECRETARY

5. NAVARRO PAINT AND BODY, INC.
2390 WEST 78 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33016
OWNER: GUADALUPE NAVARRO

6. NUNEZ PAINT AND BODY SHOP, INC.
755 N.W. 20 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33127
OWNER: FERNANDO L. NUNEZ, PRESIDENT
SECRETARY/TREASURER/DIRECTOR

7. PALMETTO FORD TRUCK SALES, INC.
D.B.A. PALMETTO TRUCK CENTER
7245 N.W. 36 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: H.W. GRANT, PRESIDENT

8. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $63,786.51.

G-75 RENEW BID NO. 025-AA07 – ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER’S (OEM) PARTS FOR SCHOOL BUS BODIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 025-AA07 – ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER’S (OEM) PARTS FOR SCHOOL BUS BODIES, to purchase, at firm discounts/markups, quantities, as may be required, of Original Equipment Manufacturer’s (OEM) parts for school bus bodies, for the Department of Transportation, Vehicle Maintenance, during the term of the bid, effective January 17, 2002, through January 16, 2003, as follows:

1. FREIGHTLINER TRUCKS OF SOUTH FLORIDA
17151 N.W. 7 AVENUE EXTENSION
MIAMI, FL 33169
OWNER: WILLIAM G. GORDON, PRESIDENT

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

3. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $243,499.87.

G-76 RENEW BID NO. 100-ZZ03 – FRESH DELIVERED SUBMARINE SANDWICHES, A LA CARTE

G-77 RENEW BID NO. 100-XX04 - PAGER RENTAL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 100-XX04 – PAGER RENTAL, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of pager rentals and additional services (excluding approximately 100 pagers maintained at various district offices), for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective February 10, 2002, through May 9, 2002, as follows:

1. ARCH WIRELESS
2266 NORTH DIXIE HIGHWAY
BOCA RATON, FL 33431 EST. $ 107,360.00
OWNER: C. EDWARD BAKER, JR., CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $107,360.

G-78 RENEW BID NO. 067-ZZ01 – CASH REGISTERS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 067-ZZ01 – CASH REGISTERS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of cash registers, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective March 15, 2002, through March 14, 2003, as follows:

1. PCS REVENUE CONTROL SYSTEMS, INC.
560 SYLVAN AVENUE
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, NJ 07632 EST. $290,848.80
OWNER: ABE HALPERN, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $290,848.80.

G-79 RENEW BID NO. 039-AA07 – INDUSTRIAL/TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES, CATALOG DISCOUNT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 039-AA07 – INDUSTRIAL/TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES, CATALOG DISCOUNT, to purchase, at firm discounts, quantities, as may be required, of industrial/technology education equipment and supplies, for various schools and departments, during the term of the bid, effective February 14, 2002, through February 13, 2003, as follows:

1. ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES CONSULTANTS, INC.
110 WEST MAIN STREET
P.O. BOX 905
NORTHVILLE, MI 48167
OWNER: THOMAS S. CLOSE, PRESIDENT

2. ADVANCED MICRO SERVICES
12455 S.W. 42 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33175
OWNER: ALAIN AGRAMONTE, PRESIDENT

3. ATLANTIC AUTO SUPPLIERS, INC.
141 N.E. 24 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33137
OWNER: CARMEN MIRANDA, VICE PRESIDENT

4. BRODHEAD GARRETT
A DIVISION OF SCHOOL SPECIALTY
P.O. BOX 8101
MANSFIELD, OH 44903
OWNER: GARRETT REID, PRESIDENT

5. D.C. JAEGER CORPORATION
135 NORTH KNOWLES AVENUE
WINTER PARK, FL 32789
OWNER: DONALD C. JAEGER, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.

6. FLORIDA TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS, INC.
P.O. BOX 1805
BUSHNELL, FL 33513-1805
OWNER: DANIEL D. WHITE, PRESIDENT

7. HAMPDEN ENGINEERING CORPORATION
99 SHAKER ROAD
P.O. BOX 563
EAST LONGMEADOW, MA 01028-0563
OWNER: JOHN M. FLYNN, PRESIDENT

8. HEARLIHY & COMPANY
714 WEST COLUMBIA STREET
SPRINGFIELD, OH 45504
OWNER: PATRICK HEARLIHY, PRESIDENT

9. HOLMQUIST EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANTS, INC.
3315 SILVERPOND DRIVE
PLANT CITY, FL 33567-2722
OWNER: STEPHANIE KAYE HOLMQUIST, PRESIDENT

10. INDUSTRIAL ARTS SUPPLY COMPANY
5724 WEST 36 STREET
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55416
OWNERS: LESLIE J. RAYMOND, PRESIDENT

11. MLCS, LTD.
P.O. BOX 4053
RYDAL, PA 19046
OWNER: MERLE LEVY, PRESIDENT

12. MEDICAL PLASTICS LABORATORY, INC.
P.O. BOX 38
GATESVILLE, TX 76528-0038
OWNER: LAERDAL MEDICAL CORPORATION
PARENT COMPANY

13. MIDWEST TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
P.O. BOX 3717
SIOUX CITY, IA 51102
OWNER: LINDA A. FLOM, C.E.O. (WF)

14. MODERN SCHOOL SUPPLIES, INC.
P.O. BOX 958
HARTFORD, CT 06143
OWNER: ALVIN SHOHAM, VICE PRESIDENT

15. PITSCO, INC.
1002 EAST ADAMS STREET
PITTSBURG, KS 66762
OWNER: HARVEY R. DEAN, PRESIDENT

16. RCR TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
P.O. BOX 2650
MELBOURNE, FL 32902-2650
OWNER: RAYMOND C. RICHARDS, PRESIDENT

17. R.T. JOHNSON COMPANY, INC.
P.O. BOX 963
ORANGE PARK, FL 32067-0963
OWNER: RICHARD T. JOHNSON, PRESIDENT

18. RAZOR TECH, INC.
101A DUNBAR AVENUE
OLDSMAR, FL 34677
OWNER: JAMES ZERILLO, PRESIDENT

19. SATCO SUPPLY
2021 WEST COUNTY ROAD, C-2
SAINT PAUL, MN 55113
OWNER: PETER FIELD, PRESIDENT

20. TECHNICAL TRAINING AIDS, INC.
1791 BLOUNT ROAD, SUITE 905
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33069
OWNER: LARRY BAGGETT, PRESIDENT

21. ZOOM TECHNOLOGY, INC.
1003 INDUSTRIAL BOULEVARD
WEST BERLIN, NJ 08091
OWNER: CHARLES C. HANSEN, SR., PRESIDENT

22. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $3,431,613.50.

G-80 RENEW BID NO. 055-AA06 – PHYSICAL EDUCATION/ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES, CATALOG DISCOUNT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 055-AA06 – PHYSICAL EDUCATION/ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES, CATALOG DISCOUNT, to purchase, at firm educational discounts, quantities, as may be required, of physical education/athletic equipment and supplies, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective February 14, 2002, through February 13, 2003, as follows:

1. ALUMINUM ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT COMPANY
4 PORTLAND ROAD
WEST CONSHOHOKCEN, PA 19428
OWNER: TIMOTHY W. DRISCOLL, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

2. ATLANTIC COAST SPORTS, INC.
1825 PONCE DE LEON BOULEVARD, #444
CORAL GABLES, FL 33134
OWNER: HARRY VON SUSKIL, PRESIDENT

3. BIGGER FASTER STRONGER, INC.
843 WEST 2400 SOUTH
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84119
OWNER: GREG SHEPARD, PRESIDENT

4. BOB’S ATHLETIC WEAR
P.O. BOX 1054
323 INDUSTRIAL PARKWAY
MOULTRIE, GA 31768
OWNER: BOB EUNICE

5. CANNON SPORTS, INC.
P.O. BOX 11179
BURBANK, CA 91510-1179
OWNER: RAYMOND YU, PRESIDENT

6. COLLEGIATE PACIFIC
13950 SENLAC, #200
DALLAS, TX 75234
OWNER: MIKE BLUMENFELD, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

7. DELSPORTS
2639 WEST 79 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33016
OWNER: RALPH DEL GUIDICE

8. FIRST TO THE FINISH, INC.
1325 NORTH BROAD
CARLINVILLE, IL 62626
OWNER: FRAN VIANO, VICE PRESIDENT

9. GILL ATHLETICS
201 COURTESY ROAD
URBANA, IL 61801
OWNER: VINCE ATKINS, CHAIRMAN

10. GREGG-UNITED SPORTS, INC.
P.O. BOX 970008
BOCA RATON, FL 33497-0008
OWNER: MITCH ETKIND, PRESIDENT

11. HL CLASSIC CORPORATION
P.O. BOX 3327
MANHATTAN BEACH, CA 90266
OWNER: DAVID LEVIN, VICE PRESIDENT

12. JAYPRO SPORTS, INC.
976 HARTFORD TURNPIKE
WATERFORD, CT 06385
OWNER: MARK FERRARA, PRESIDENT

13. M-F ATHLETIC COMPANY, INC.
P.O. BOX 8090
CRANSTON, RI 02920
OWNER: WILLIAM FALK, PRESIDENT

14. MAJESTIC SALES
20 PEQUOT TRAIL
WESTPORT, CT 06880
OWNERS: MELVIN ZIMMERS
HERB PODEL

15. MIAMI LAKES SPORTS SHOP
6763 MAIN STREET
MIAMI LAKES, FL 33014
OWNER: ROSALYN M. HAMILTON, PRESIDENT

16. ORLANDO TEAM SPORTS
21011 JOHNSON STREET, SUITE 103
PEMBROKE PINES, FL 33029
OWNER: CARMINE MCWEENEY, PRESIDENT

17. PROMAXIMA MANUFACTURING, LTD.
5325 ASHBROOK
HOUSTON, TX 77081
OWNER: BOB LEPPKE, PRESIDENT

18. PUERTO CYCLERY, INC.
D.B.A. MIAMI SPRINGS CYCLERY
157 WESTWARD DRIVE
MIAMI SPRINGS, FL 33166
OWNER: CARLOS J. PUERTO, PRESIDENT

19. PROPHET CORPORATION
D.B.A. GOPHER SPORT
P.O. BOX 998
OWATONNA, MN 55060-0998
OWNER: JOEL JENNINGS, PRESIDENT

20. PYRAMID SCHOOL PRODUCTS
6510 NORTH 54 STREET
TAMPA, FL 33610-1908
OWNER: JOHN O. MILLER, VICE PRESIDENT

21. RIDDELL/ALL AMERICAN
669 SUGAR LANE
ELYRIA, OH 44035
OWNER: ROBERT E. NEDERLANDER

22. S & S WORLDWIDE, INC.
P.O. BOX 513
COLCHESTER, CT 06415
OWNER: STEPHEN SCHWARTZ, PRESIDENT

23. SCHOOL HEALTH CORPORATION
865 MUIRFIELD DRIVE
HANOVER PARK, IL 60103
OWNERS: ROBERT AND NANCY CORMACK

24. SPORT SUPPLY GROUP, INC.
D.B.A. BSN SPORTS
P.O. BOX 49
JENKINTOWN, PA 19046
OWNER: GEOFFREY JURICK, PRESIDENT
EMERSON RADIO, INC.

25. SPORTIME
ONE SPORTIME WAY
ATLANTA, GA 30340-1402
OWNER: SCHOOL SPECIALTY, INC.

26. USA GYMNASTICS AND SUPPLY, INC.
P.O. BOX 844
GREAT BEND, KS 67530
OWNER: MARK BALL, PRESIDENT

27. VARSITY SPIRIT FASHIONS AND SUPPLIES
2525 HORIZON LAKE DRIVE
MEMPHIS, TN 38133
OWNER: ROBERT NEDERLANDER
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD

28. WEBSTER SPORT CENTER
3560 WEST PROSPECT ROAD
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33309
OWNER: WILLIAM L. WEBSTER, PRESIDENT

29. WORLD SPORTING GOODS, INC.
P.O. BOX 579
STAPLETON, AL 36578-0579
OWNER: CHARLES P. FORREST, SR., PRESIDENT

30. ZIPP SPORTING GOODS
P.O. BOX 432700
SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143
OWNER: MARTIN HOCHMAN, PRESIDENT

31. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $420,078.36.

G-80 AWARD BID NO. 102-AA07 – PERSONNEL LIFT, PORTABLE, AERIAL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 102-AA07 – PERSONNEL LIFT, PORTABLE, AERIAL, to purchase, at a firm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of portable, aerial personnel lifts, for various schools and departments, during the term of the bid, effective January 16, 2002, through January 15, 2003, as follows:

1. BRIGGS EQUIPMENT
7001 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE, SOUTH
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33405 EST. $ 18,954.00
OWNERS: ELAINE SAMMONS AND ROBERT W. KORBA
INDEPENDENT CO-EXECUTORS OF
THE ESTATE OF CHARLES A. SAMMONS

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $18,954.

G-82 AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 029-BB10 – EVALUATION OF THE EDUCATIONAL ALTERNATIVE OUTREACH PROGRAM (EAOP) COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION CONTRACTED CENTERS

G-83 PARTIAL AWARD BID NO. 232-AA09M/WBE – CUSTODIAL FLOOR MACHINES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 232-AA09M/WBE – CUSTODIAL FLOOR MACHINES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of custodial floor machines, for various schools and departments, during the term of the bid, effective January 16, 2002, through January 15, 2003, as follows:

1. N & K ENTERPRISES, INC.
13700 N.W. 19 AVENUE, #2
OPA-LOCKA, FL 33054 EST. $ 3,440.00
OWNER: NEVILLE JENNINGS, PRESIDENT (AM)

2. REX CHEMICAL CORPORATION
2270 N.W. 23 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33142 EST. $ 328,200.00
OWNER: BETTY GRANJA, PRESIDENT/C.E.O. (WF)

3. Reject Item 7 - Multi-function machine.

4. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $331,640.

G-84 RENEW BID NO. 021-AA11 – AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 021-AA11 – AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of aerial photography, for Capital Improvement Projects, during the term of the bid, effective January 17, 2002, through January 16, 2003, as follows:

1. AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, INC.
618 N.E. 26 STREET
WILTON MANORS, FL 33305 EST. $ 18,734.00
OWNER: PETER M. HARDY-SMITH, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $18,734.

G-85 AWARD BID NO. 027-BB07 – CHARTER BUS SERVICE IN AND OUT OF COUNTY

G-86 AWARD BID NO. 226-AA10 – REPLACE EXISTING COMBINATION SUPPLY/EXHAUST FAN AT REDLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL

G-87 AWARD BID NO. 016-BB07 – AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES TRANSPORTATION SERVICE

G-88 AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 049-BB10 – TRAVEL CREDIT CARD PROGRAM (REBID)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Request For Proposals No. 049-BB10 – TRAVEL CREDIT CARD PROGRAM (REBID), to establish a contract, with a credit card company, that would allow professional staff to charge currently authorized travel-related expenditures to individually issued credit cards, for the Office of the Controller, during the term of the proposal, effective January 16, 2002, through January 15, 2003, as follows:

1. CITIGROUP DINERS CLUB
8430 WEST BRYN MA WR
CHICAGO, IL 60631
OWNER: GERALD C. SMITH
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

G-89 AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 026-BB10 – EVALUATION OF THE URBAN SYSTEMIC PROGRAM


H.
DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT: MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY

H-1 PREQUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the list of contractors for prequalification and authorize staff to issue a certificate to each contractor, certifying prequalification for a period of one (1) year.


I.
DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT: SCHOOL OPERATIONS

I-1 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO LEASE FACILITIES FOR THE 2001-2002 GRADUATION REHEARSALS AND EXERCISES

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

1. enter into contracts with the following sites at a cost not to exceed $182,400 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:

Miami-Dade County Auditorium
Florida International University – Golden Panther Arena and Graham Center
Miami Beach Convention Center
Jackie Gleason Theater of the Performing Arts
Miami-Dade Community College-Kendall Campus
Joseph Caleb Community Center
Gusman Center for the Performing Arts
University of Miami James L. Knight Center/Ashe Auditorium
Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition Center
Miami Arena

2. enter into agreements for indemnification of the graduation sites listed above.

The appropriation for these items is included in the General Fund of the 2001-2002 Adopted Budget.

I-2 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH R. T. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, INC., TO PROVIDE DENTAL SERVICES FOR STUDENTS AT MADISON MIDDLE SCHOOL FROM JANUARY 16, 2002 THROUGH JANUARY 16, 2003

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a cooperative agreement with R. T. Professional Services, Inc., to provide dental services for student at Madison Middle School from January 16, 2002 through January 16, 2003. There is no exchange of funds for these services.


J.
OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS NEW BUSINESS AND ACTION ITEMS

J-1 NEW BUSINESS: BOARD MEMBERS

Individual Board members may present any new business for information and/or discussion.

J-2 USE OF COUNTY PARK LAND FOR PRIMARY LEARNING CENTERS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. KROP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, instruct the Superintendent to explore the feasibility of requesting joint use of certain park lands with the County for primary learning centers, and return with information and a plan of action at the meeting of February 13, 2002.

J-3 DISCUSSION OF THE REVISION AND UNIFORMITY OF CURRENT STUDENT CELLULAR PHONE USE POLICY

J-4 REQUEST FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO EXPLORE THE FEASIBILITY OF INTEGRATING THE “WALKSAFE" PEDESTRIAN SAFETY PROGRAM, DEVELOPED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI RYDER TRAUMA CENTER, INTO THE EXISTING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL’S PEDESTRIAN/BUS SAFETY EDUCATION PROGRAM

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. COBO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, request the Superintendent to explore the feasibility of integrating the “WALKSAFE” Pedestrian Safety Program, developed by the University of Miami, Ryder Trauma Center, into the existing Miami-Dade County Public School’s Pedestrian/Bus Safety Education Program.

J-5 INSTRUCT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO INITIATE RULE-MAKING PROCEDURES ESTABLISHING NOON FRIDAY PRIOR TO THE MONTHLY BOARD MEETING AS THE DEADLINE FOR SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS TO SUBMIT THE FULL CONTENT OF THEIR BOARD ITEM TO BE CONSIDERED AT THE MEETING

ACTION PROPOSED BY MRS. MORSE: That The Superintendent be instructed by the Miami-Dade County School Board to initiate rule-making establishing Noon Friday before the monthly Board meeting as the deadline for Board members to submit the full content of the item they wish to bring to the Board for consideration.

J-6 REQUEST PERMISSION FROM THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO ACCEPT TWO METRO K-9 BOMB DETECTION DOGS FOR USE BY MDCPS POLICE

ACTION PROPOSED BY MRS. MORSE: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, grant permission to accept two Metro K-9 Detectors dogs for use by MDCPS Police at no cost to the system.

J-7 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, INSTRUCT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY ON THE NEED TO HAVE A WEEKLY TV AND RADIO INFORMATION PROGRAM FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISSEMINATING NEWS ABOUT THE SCHOOL SYSTEM AND BOARD MEETINGS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MRS. MORSE: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, instruct the Superintendent to conduct a feasibility on the need of a weekly TV and Radio Public Information.

J-8 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 02-04 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, COMMENDING MR. WILLIAM B. BERGER, CHIEF OF POLICE, CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FOR BEING ELECTED PRESIDENT OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHIEFS OF POLICE AND FOR HIS MANY CONTRIBUTIONS TO KEEPING THIS SCHOOL DISTRICT’S FACILITIES, STUDENTS AND EMPLOYEES IN NORTH MIAMI BEACH SAFE

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. INGRAM: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 02-04 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commending City of North Miami Beach Police Chief William B. Berger, for being elected president of the International Association of Chiefs of Police and for his many contributions to keeping this school district’s facilities, students and employees in North Miami Beach safe.

J-9 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 02-03 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING NONTOMBI NAOMI TUTU FOR HER OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP AND HUMANITARIAN EFFORTS

J-10 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 02-02 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENDORSING FEBRUARY 2002 AS NATIONAL BLACK HISTORY MONTH AND SUPPORTING THE INFUSION OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY ACROSS THE CURRICULUM THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. INGRAM: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 02-02 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorsing February 2002 as National Black History Month and supporting infusion of African American history across the curriculum throughout the school year.

J-11 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 02-01 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING JOSE MARTI, CUBA’S GREATEST EDUCATOR, HERO, POET, STATESMAN, AND MARTYRED REVOLUTIONARY, DURING A COMMUNITY CELEBRATION DEDICATED TO HIS MEMORY ON JOSE MARTI DAY, JANUARY 28, 2002.

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. COBO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 02-01 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Jose Marti, Cuba’s greatest educator, hero, poet, statesman, and martyred revolutionary, during a community celebration dedicated to his memory on Jose Marti Day, January 28, 2002.


K.
OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS CORRESPONDENCE, REPORTS AND OTHER INFORMATION

K-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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