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AGENDA SECTION
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Miami, Florida
OFFICIAL AGENDA September 8, 2004 REGULAR BOARD MEETING 1:00 P.M. BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING 5:01 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING 6:30 P.M.
PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK TO AN AGENDA ITEM listed for this meeting and/or theREGULAR PUBLIC HEARING, to be conducted at approximately 6:30 P.M., 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., TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2004. Speakers List / Supplemental List will generally be posted on Tuesday PM or Wednesday AM prior to the meeting. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK AT THE 5:01 P.M. BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING should submit a written request to the Superintendent of Schools, 1450 N.E. Second Avenue, Room 158, Miami, Florida 33132, NO LATER THAN 12 NOON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2004. Pursuant to Board Rule 6Gx13-8C-1.17, a person not scheduled in advance to speak on a non-agenda topic must submit, either before or during the regularly scheduled meeting, a written request to the Chair. The request must state the person’s name, address, subject. Board members present at the meeting must vote by a majority, for the person to be heard.
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1:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS Student Performance Florida Department of Education Five Star School Awards - National Career and Technical Student Organization Awards
AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA
CONSENT AGENDA
APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: August 10, 17, 19, 24, and August 26, 2004
APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: August 14 and 26, 2004
AGENDA ITEMS RESERVED FOR CONSIDERATION
5:01 P.M. BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING
NOTE: AGENDA ITEMS E-71 AND E-72 WILL BE VOTED ON BY THE BOARD FOLLOWING THE BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC HEARING AT APPROXIMATELY 6:30 P.M.
A. SUPERINTENDENT’S PRIORITY ITEMS
A-1 NEW BUSINESS AND REPORTS
A-2 DISTRICT’S EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES WORK PLAN
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the Five-Year Educational Facilities Work Plan.
A-3 FUTURE OUTLOOK FOR OPERATING BUDGET PROCESS: FROM CONTINUATION BUDGET TO STRATEGIC CHOICES APPROACH
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the Report on the Future Outlook for Operating Budget Process: From Continuation Budget To Strategic Choices Approach.
B. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
B-1 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 04-47 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROCLAIMING OCTOBER 4-8, 2004, AS EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT EDUCATION WEEK IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 04-47 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, proclaiming October 4-8, 2004, as Exceptional Student Education Week in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.
B-2 REQUEST RENEWED ENDORSEMENT OF OCTOBER 23-31, 2004, AS RED RIBBON WEEK IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, renew its endorsement of October 23-31, 2004, as Red Ribbon Week in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.
B-3 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD RECEIVE THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND (NCLB) SCHOOL CHOICE PLAN ENTITLED I CHOOSE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS!
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) School Choice Plan entitled I Choose Miami-Dade County Public Schools!
B-4 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL TO RELOCATE STUDENTS AT ASPIRA EUGENIO MARIA DE HOSTOS YOUTH LEADERSHIP CHARTER SCHOOL FOR APPROXIMATELY TWO MONTHS
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the relocation of ASPIRA Eugenio Maria de Hostos Youth Leadership Charter School to 137 NE 19 Street, Miami, Florida 33132, and 3650 North Miami Avenue, Miami, Florida 33127, for approximately two months.
B-5 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A SECOND INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO ISSUE FINAL DEVELOPMENT ORDERS FOR PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL FACILITIES
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a second interlocal agreement by and between Miami-Dade County, Florida, and The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to issue final development orders of public charter schools, in accordance with Article XI, Public Charter Schools Facilities, in Chapter 33 (Zoning Code), Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida, pursuant to ordinance number 04-108 and enacted by the Board of County Commissioners on June 8, 2004.
B-6 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE AMERICAN RED CROSS OF BROWARD COUNTY AND GREATER MIAMI AND THE KEYS CHAPTERS, HEALTH AND SAFETY SERVICES, TO PROVIDE FIRST AID TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION TO SELECTED SCHOOL PERSONNEL AS REQUIRED BY FLORIDA STATE STATUTE 381.0056, SECTION 8, AND CHAPTER 64F-6.004 OF THE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with the American Red Cross of Broward County and Greater Miami and the Keys Chapters, Health and Safety Services, to provide first aid training and certification to 700 selected school personnel as required by Florida State Statute 381.0056, Section 8, and Chapter 64F-6.004 of the Florida Administrative Code, effective September 13, 2004 through June 30, 2005, in an amount not to exceed $14,000.
The appropriation for this item will be included in the General Fund of the 2004 - 2005 Tentative Adopted Budget.
B-22 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH SOUTH FLORIDA WORKFORCE, INC., (SFW) TO PROVIDE A SEVENTH-PERIOD CLASS FOR STAY-IN-SCHOOL STUDENTS FROM SEPTEMBER 9, 2004 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2005
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to:
1. enter into a contractual agreement with South Florida Workforce, Inc., (SFW) and accept funding in the amount of $100,000 to provide seventh-period classes for at-risk students in 14 high schools, effective September 9, 2004 through June 30, 2005; and
2. accept an additional $140,000, pending availability of funds, to support and enhance the seven-period program.
The appropriation for this item will be included in the 2004-2005 Tentative Adopted Budget.
B-23 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO TWO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, CHILD CARE FOOD PROGRAM, ADMINISTERED BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA), TO PROVIDE BREAKFAST, LUNCH, AND AFTERNOON SNACKS TO BABIES AND TODDLERS AT COPE CENTER NORTH AND DOROTHY M. WALLACE COPE CENTER SOUTH
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to:
1. enter into two contractual agreements with the State of Florida Department of Health, Child Care Food Program, administered by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), from October 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005 school year;
2. provide breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks to babies and toddlers at COPE (Continuing Opportunities for Purposeful Education) Center North, and Dorothy M. Wallace COPE Center South; and
3. receive reimbursements for these services effective July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005, in an amount not to exceed $300,000, of which each center will be the recipient of fifty percent of the funds issued.
B-60 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH DR. JOSEPH C. BONDI TO PROVIDE STAFF DEVELOPMENT – CONSULTANT SERVICES
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1. authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with Dr. Joseph C. Bondi to provide staff development and educational consultative services, in an amount not to exceed $23,270, effective September 18, 2004 through February 25, 2005; and
2. grant an exception to School Board Rule 6Gx13- 3F-1.021.
The appropriation for this item will be included in the General Fund of the 2004-2005 Tentative Adopted Budget.
C. SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT
D. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS
D-1 NEW BUSINESS: BOARD MEMBERSD-3 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 04-50 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING DR. MICHAEL M. KROP FOR HIS 24 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE ON THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD
ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 04-50 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Dr. Michael M. Krop for his 24 years of dedicated service on the Miami-Dade County School Board.
D-4 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NOS. 04-51 AND 04-52 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING DR. MODESTO A. MAIDIQUE AND AMBASSADOR PAUL L. CEJAS, RESPECTIVELY, FOR THEIR ASSISTANCE AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SUPERINTENDENT SELECTION PROCESS
ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution Nos. 04-51 and 04-52 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Dr. Modesto A. Maidique and Ambassador Paul L. Cejas, respectively, for their assistance and contributions to the superintendent selection process.
D-5 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ESTABLISH A CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT FOR PRE-K AND KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS AND ENSURE THAT THE IMPORTANCE OF CHARACTER EDUCATION IS STRESSED IN EACH SCHOOL’S MISSION STATEMENT
ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County direct the Superintendent to:1. establish a Code of Student Conduct for Pre-K and Kindergarten students; and
2. ensure that the importance of character education is stressed in each school’s mission statement.
D-6 ESTABLISHMENT OF DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE STEERING COMMITTEE TO COORDINATE PARENT/FAMILY INFORMATION AND INVOLVEMENT ACTIVITIES
ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to establish a district administrative steering committee to coordinate parent/family information and involvement activities.
D-7 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR STUDENT/TEACHER TO TRAVEL OUT OF THE COUNTRY
ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. ROBERT B. INGRAM: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the out-of-country field trip to Kigali, Rwanda, for a student, Carrington Bester, who attends Miami Carol City Senior High School, and a teacher, Ms. Angela Youngblood, at Carol City Elementary School, from October 3-10, 2004.
D-8 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, NAME A SCHOOL FACILITY IN HONOR OF DAVID LAWRENCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SCHOOL BOARD RULE 6Gx13- 7E-1.02
ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. BETSY H. KAPLAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, name a facility in honor of David Lawrence, Jr., in accordance with School Board Rule 6Gx13- 7E-1.02.
D-9 VIZCAYA MUSEUM & GARDENSACTION PROPOSED BY MR. FRANK J. BOLAÑOS: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida recognize the collaborative partnership between Miami-Dade County Public Schools and Vizcaya Museum and Gardens and direct the Superintendent and appropriate staff to further collaborate on curriculum and historical outreach projects and strengthen its ties for the cultural education of our students.
E. BUSINESS, OPERATIONS, FINANCE AND CONSTRUCTION
E-1 AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH LUCKY START AT BLUE WATERS, LLC, PROVIDING FOR A PREPAYMENT OF $1,000,000 IN EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 12-UNIT MODULAR CLASSROOM FACILITY AT PINE VILLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to negotiate a Declaration of Restrictions in connection with Lucky Start at Blue Waters, LLC, providing for a prepayment of $1,000,000 in educational facilities impact fees, for the construction of a 12-unit modular classroom facility at Pine Villa Elementary School.
E-2 RENEWAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR THE SOUTH DADE SKILLS CENTER, LOCATED AT 28300 SW 152 AVENUE, LEISURE CITY
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1. authorize the renewal of the lease agreement with Miami-Dade County for the South Dade Skills Center located at 28300 SW 152 Avenue, at an annual rental rate of $1. The term of the renewal option period will commence December 1, 2004 and will end November 30, 2005. All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement will remain unchanged; and
2. direct the Superintendent to pursue the possible purchase of the South Dade Skills Center or trade for the former Bethune Elementary School site or other District-owned property, and update the Board at its meeting of November 17, 2004, as to the viability of such a sale or trade.
E-3 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A JOINT OPERATING AGREEMENT FOR MIAMI-METROZOO WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR THE SCIENCE/ZOO MAGNET PROGRAM AT RICHMOND HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute a Joint Operating Agreement for Miami MetroZoo with Miami-Dade County for the Science/Zoo Magnet Program at Richmond Heights Middle School, substantially in conformance with the terms and conditions set forth in the item.
E-4 APPROVAL OF AN EXCEPTION TO THE STANDARD SITE SIZE FOR KINLOCH PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1. approve the exception to the standard site size for Kinloch Park Elementary School as in the item; and
2. authorize the Superintendent to submit to the State of Florida Department of Education the Board-approved site exception.
E-5 PROPOSED MIAMI-DADE COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE RELATING TO MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to convey the referenced staff comments and suggested revisions to the Board of County Commissioners of Miami-Dade County, and seek the incorporation of same as part of the proposed zoning ordinance relating to Miami International Airport.
E-6 REVIEW OF PROTOTYPE MIDDLE SCHOOL FACILITIES LISTRECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to implement Option B and revise the current small and large prototype middle school facilities lists to include the “Revisions To Prototype Middle School Facilities Lists” referenced in Exhibit 1, increasing the student stations in the small prototype from 1,528 to 1,662 (large prototype from 2,120 to 2,232) and funding the budget shortfall of $2,486,938 for prototypical middle state school “NN-1”.
E-7 AUTHORIZATION TO IMPLEMENT REVISIONS TO THE PROTOTYPE MIDDLE LEARNING CENTER (MLC) AND K-8 CENTER FACILITIES LISTS
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to implement the revisions to the prototype “MLC” and “K-8” facilities lists that were identified as part of a feasibility study, and as summarized in the item.
E-20 AUTHORITY TO AMEND THE CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION BUDGET
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent to:
1. adjust the capital budget in the amount of $1,131,714; and 2. make the changes to the five-year facilities work program resulting from these budget adjustments.
E-21 AUTHORIZE RENEGOTIATIONS TO AMEND THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE CURRENT AGREEMENT WITH THE GORDIAN GROUP, INC., FOR A ONE (1) YEAR EXTENSION FOR JOB ORDER CONTRACTING CONSULTANT SERVICES
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the renegotiation of the terms and conditions for a one (1) year extension to the agreement with The Gordian Group, Inc., for the continued Job Order Contracting consulting services.
E-22 COMMISSIONING OF SPILLIS CANDELA DMJM AS DESIGN CRITERIA PROFESSIONAL (DCP) FOR A NEW PROTOTYPE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (STATE SCHOOL “WWW”) TO BE LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF WEST 41 STREET & WEST 18 AVENUE, HIALEAH, AND INTENDED TO PROVIDE RELIEF FOR MIAMI SPRINGS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. A0811
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Spillis Candela DMJM as Design Criteria Professional (DCP) for a new prototype senior high school (State School “WWW” – Project No. A0811) to be located at the southwest corner of West 41 Street & West 18 Avenue, Hialeah, and intended to provide relief for Miami Springs Senior High School, under the following terms and conditions:
1. a lump sum basic services fee of $560,000, which represents approximately 2.35% of the total estimated construction cost of $23,784,809; and
2. additional terms and conditions as set forth in the body of the agenda item.
E-23 AMENDMENT TO THE ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ZYSCOVICH, INC., FOR THE ADDITIONS, REMODELING, RENOVATIONS AND REPLACEMENT PROJECT AT MIAMI BEACH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. A0795 & A0795A
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve an amendment to the architectural/engineering services agreement with Zyscovich, Inc., for the Additions, Remodeling, Renovations and Replacement Project at Miami Beach Senior High School (Project No. A0795 & A0795A), under the following terms and conditions:
1. a re-negotiated total basic services fee of $2,710,400 (i.e., an increase of $446,824 over the original fee of $2,263,576) which represents 6.16% of the new construction budget of $44,000,000, to include the additional scope of services contained in the body of the agenda item; and
2. all other terms and conditions of the agreement shall remain in full force.
E-25 COMMISSIONING OF ARCHITEKNICS, INC., TO PROVIDE ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE FIRST PHASE OF THE RENOVATIONS & REMODELING PROJECT AT HENRY H. FILER MIDDLE SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. A0833
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of Architeknics Architects & Planners, Inc., to provide architectural/engineering services for the first phase of the renovations and remodeling project at Henry H. Filer Middle School, Project No. A0833, for the following consideration:
1. a lump sum fee of $10,002.50 for development of the first phase of the project, including, but not limited to, program, schedule and budget update and validation; and
2. additional terms and conditions as set forth in the body of the agenda item.
E-26 COMMISSIONING OF ZYSCOVICH, INC., AS DESIGN CRITERIA PROFESSIONAL (DCP) TO PREPARE A FINAL SCOPE/PROGRAM VALIDATION FOR A NEW PROTOTYPE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL – STATE SCHOOL “BBB1” (NORTH MIAMI SENIOR HIGH REPLACEMENT), PROJECT NO. A01015
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Zyscovich, Inc., as Design Criteria Professional (DCP) to prepare a final scope/program validation for a new prototype senior high school – State School “BBB1” (North Miami Senior High Replacement) Project No. A01015, under the following terms and conditions:
1. a lump sum basic services fee of $56,000 to prepare the final scope/program validation; and
2. additional terms and conditions as set forth in the body of the agenda item.
E-27 AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF HIALEAH AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER FACILITIES TO SERVICE THE NORTH TWIN LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE, PROJECT NO. A0773
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute an agreement with the City of Hialeah and the execution of relevant conveyance documents for the provision of water and wastewater services for planned improvements at the North Twin Lakes Elementary School site, Project No. A0773, at an approximate cost of $71,100, which is included in the construction contract.
E-28 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A0810
DESIGN-BUILD - ADDITION
CORAL GABLES SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
450 BIRD ROAD, CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 1 on Project No.A0810, Design-Build – Addition, Coral Gables Senior High School for an additional cost of $72,425 and approve a time extension of 7 days.
E-29 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1PROJECT NO. A0816
NEW – GYMNASIUM ADDITION, REMODELING AND RENOVATION
MIAMI NORLAND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
1050 NW 195 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A0816, New – Gymnasium Addition, Remodeling and Renovation, Miami Norland Senior High School for an additional cost of $45,300.
E-30 CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. BB999967
SAFETY-TO-LIFE
MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
2450 SW FIRST STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Change Order No. 2 on Project No. BB999967, Safety-to-Life, Miami Senior High School for a credit of $31,301 and approve a time extension of 18 days.
E-70 FINAL ADOPTION OF MILLAGE LEVY RESOLUTION FOR 2004-05
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, tentatively adopt the millage resolution for 2004-05 for a total of 8.687 mills.
E-71 FINAL ADOPTION OF THE 2004-05 BUDGET
NOTE: This item will be voted on by The Board following the Budget Public Hearing.
E-72 RESOLUTION NO. 4, 2003-04 GENERAL FUND FINAL BUDGET REVIEW
NOTE: This item will be voted on by The Board following the Budget Public Hearing.
E-73 RESOLUTION NO. 1, 2003-04 DEBT SERVICE FUND FINAL BUDGET REVIEW
E-74 RESOLUTION NO. 3, 2003-04 CAPITAL OUTLAY FUNDS FINAL BUDGET REVIEW
E-75 RESOLUTION NO. 3, 2003-04 SPECIAL REVENUE - CONTRACTED PROGRAMS FUND FINAL BUDGET REVIEW
E-76 RESOLUTION NO. 2, 2003-04 SPECIAL REVENUE - FOOD SERVICE FUND FINAL BUDGET REVIEW
E-77 RESOLUTION NO. 1, 2003-04 MISCELLANEOUS SPECIAL REVENUE – SCHOOL BOARD LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND FINAL BUDGET REVIEW
E-78 RESOLUTION NO. 1, 2003-04 MISCELLANEOUS SPECIAL REVENUE – SCHOOL BOARD SPECIAL EVENTS TRUST FUND FINAL BUDGET REVIEW
E-79 RESOLUTION NO. 1, 2003-04 FIDUCIARY FUND – PENSION TRUST FINAL BUDGET REVIEW
E-86 APPROVAL OF ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR 2003-2004 AND FLORIDA EDUCATION FINANCE PROGRAM COST REPORT FOR 2003-2004
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1. approve the Annual Financial Report for 2003-2004 and the Florida Education Finance Program Cost Report for 2003-2004; and
2. authorize the Superintendent to submit the approved reports to the Florida Department of Education.
E-87 NON-EXPENDABLE PERSONAL PROPERTY INVENTORY REPORTS FOR APRIL, MAY AND JUNE 2004
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Non-Expendable Personal Property Inventory Deletions containing 7,891 items with a depreciated cost of $ 1,751,234 and Recoveries containing 48 items with a depreciated cost of $11,979 to update the records as indicated in April, May and June 2004 reports.
E-111 PREQUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1. approve the prequalification and renewal certifications of contractors, as indicated in the agenda item;
2. deny the request to increase the single project prequalification limit and change the trade/work classification for Coreland Construction Corporation, and
3. deny American Contracting, Inc.’s application for Contractor Prequalification Certification.
E-131 REQUEST APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL AWARDS ON CONTRACTS
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, APPROVE the supplemental awards on the following contracts, inasmuch as the estimated requirements, previously awarded by the Board, will be exceeded before the terms expire.
(1) ContractNo.117-AA10 – OUTSIDE AGENCIES THAT CAN PROVIDE TEMPORARY TRADES PEOPLE SERVICES, for temporary trades people services, on an as-needed basis, for Maintenance Operations, during the term of the contract, effective July 1, 2004, through October 30, 2004. Usage on this contract was higher than anticipated as a result of increased efforts to prepare schools for relocatable occupancy. This supplemental award is requested to allow for the continuation of the renovations, repairs, and relocation of relocatable classrooms throughout the school district.
| Fund Source | 0100 - General |
| M/WBE Eligibility | Female - No Dollar Amount |
1. TRADESMEN INTERNATIONAL
668A SOUTH MILITARY TRAIL
DEERFIELD BEACH, FL 33442
OWNER: JOE WESLEY, PRESIDENT
2. UNION TEMPORARY SERVICES, INC.
3868 SHERIDAN STREET, SUITE A
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33021
OWNER: DYLEE MCNALLY, PRESIDENT (WF)
ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $420,664
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL 0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $340,000
(2) Contract No.122-AA02 – WASTE REMOVAL, OILY RAGS AND OIL FILTERS, HAZARDOUS/NON-HAZARDOUS MATERIAL, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of WASTE REMOVAL of oily rags and oil filters, hazardous/non-hazardous material, for the Department of Safety, Environment and Hazards Management, during the term of the contract, effective August 1, 2004, through October 29, 2004. This supplemental award is requested due to unanticipated removal and disposal of waste materials at various schools (cleanup and disposal of waste materials for the beginning of the school year). Last contract usage averaged $4,323 per month, while this year’s usage has averaged $11,959.25 per month. The increase in usage is partially due to a program the Division of Safety, Energy, Communications and Fiscal Management initiated with science teachers, and as a result, science teachers inventoried chemicals, identified old, obsolete materials, generated service requests to the Division of Safety, Energy, Communications and Fiscal Management for removal of the materials. This program is not anticipated to continue and the purchasing level will return to previous levels. The supplemental amount requested is based on the average monthly expenditure, times the three (3) month contract period, minus the original award amount.
| Fund Source | 0100 - General |
| M/WBE Eligibility | None |
1. PETROLEUM MANAGEMENT, INC.
2191 S.W. 115 TERRACE
DAVIE, FL 33325
OWNER: BEVERLY J. GILBERT
SECRETARY/TREASURER
2. EQ FLORIDA, INC.
7202 EAST 8 AVENUE
TAMPA, FL 33619
OWNER: MICHAEL LAWLOR, C.E.O.
ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $12,696.75
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL 0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $36,000(3) ContractNo.175-CC03 – FOOD ITEMS: FROZEN AND REFRIGERATED II, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of frozen and refrigerated foods, for the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the contract, effective July 9, 2003, through December 17, 2004. This supplemental award is requested due to increased usage this contract term. Last contract usage averaged $318,563.53 per week, while this year’s usage has averaged $345,343.16 per week. In addition, factors such as the increased menu selection and students’ preference have affected the current expenditures of this contract. The supplemental amount requested is based on the average monthly expenditure, times the seventeen (17) month contract period, minus the original award amount.
| Fund Source | 0410 - Food Service |
| M/WBE Eligibility | None |
1. POPPY STREET FOOD PRODUCTS
7530 POPPY STREET
CORONA, CA 92877-0100
OWNER: DIANA M. SCHMER, PRESIDENT
2. SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE SYSTEMS
12345 N.W. 38 AVENUE
OPA-LOCKA, FL 33054
OWNER: STEVE GREENE, PRESIDENT
ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $10,086,426
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL 0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $1,244,022
E-132 AWARD BID NO. 122-DD10 – PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS – BUS DRIVERS, SOUTH OF FLAGLER STREET
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 122-DD10 – PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS – BUS DRIVERS, SOUTH OF FLAGLER STREET, to establish a contract, to administer, at a firm unit price, physical examinations of bus drivers, south of Flagler Street, for the Department of Transportation, during the term of the bid, effective September 8, 2004, through September 7, 2006, as follows:
1. LEGION PARK MEDICAL CENTER
6630 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD
MIAMI, FL 33138 ESTIMATE $96,000
OWNER: DR. NSIDIBE N. IKPE, MEDICAL DIRECTOR
2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $96,000.
E-133 PARTIAL AWARD BID NO. 085-DD08 – ART SUPPLIES
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, PARTIAL AWARD Bid No. 085-DD08 – ART SUPPLIES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of art supplies, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective September 8, 2004, through September 7, 2006, as follows:
1. AFP INDUSTRIES, INC.
7436 S.W. 48 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33155 ESTIMATE $9,880
OWNER: VIVIAN C. CASTELLANOS, PRESIDENT (HF)
2. C & F WHOLESALE CERAMICS, INC.
3241 EAST 11 AVENUE
HIALEAH, FL 33013 ESTIMATE $300
OWNER: CANDICE CREWS, PRESIDENT
3. COMMERCIAL ART SUPPLY
935 ERIE BOULEVARD EAST
SYRACUSE, NY 13210 ESTIMATE $72,912.40
OWNER: DONALD E. COHN, PRESIDENT
4. CUTLASS ENTERPRISES, INC.
D.B.A. BENNETT POTTERY SUPPLY
431 ENTERPRISE STREET
OCOEE, FL 34761 ESTIMATE $1,039.80
OWNER: CHARLES ELDREDGE, PRESIDENT
5. ELISCU & COMPANY, INC.
1976 EAST 5 STREET
TEMPE, AZ 85281 ESTIMATE $503
OWNER: SUSAN J. ELISCU, PRESIDENT
6. JACKMAN’S INC.
1221 ANDES BOULEVARD
ST. LOUIS, MO 63132 ESTIMATE $6,792
OWNER: RICHARD JACKMAN, PRESIDENT
7. MIAMI CLAY COMPANY, INC.
270 N.E. 183 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33179 ESTIMATE $44,940
OWNER: BARBARA GOLDBERG, PRESIDENT
8. PYRAMID SCHOOL PRODUCTS
6510 NORTH 54 STREET
TAMPA, FL 33610-1908 ESTIMATE $504,546.40
OWNER: LAWRENCE A. MILLER, PRESIDENT
9. SMITH OFFICE & COMPUTER SUPPLY
1009 SOUTH 21 AVENUE
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33020 ESTIMATE $41,911
OWNER: DAVID M. LEVY, PRESIDENT
10. STANDARD STATIONERY SUPPLY COMPANY
2251 SOUTH FOSTER AVENUE
WHEELING, IL 60090 ESTIMATE $120,260
OWNER: DAVID WILSON, PRESIDENT
11. UTRECHT MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
6 CORPORATE DRIVE CRANBURY, NJ 08512 ESTIMATE $7,784.64
OWNER: JOHN DOWERS, PRESIDENT
12. WINDTREE ENTERPRISES, INC.
10345 GREENBRIAR COURT
BOCA RATON, FL 33498 ESTIMATE $5,790
OWNER: LESLIE B. FRANKEL, PRESIDENT
13. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $816,659.24.
E-134 REJECT BID NO. 104-DD03 – FRESH-DELIVERED PIZZA, A LA CARTE
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Bid No. 104-DD03 – FRESH-DELIVERED PIZZA, A LA CARTE, to permit rebidding, using revised specifications.
E-135 AWARD BID NO. 114-DD11 – COPYING EQUIPMENT, SERVICE AND SUPPLIES
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 114-DD11 – COPYING EQUIPMENT, SERVICE AND SUPPLIES, to purchase or lease, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of copying equipment, service and supplies, for various schools and departments, during the term of the bid, effective October 1, 2004, through September 30, 2006, as follows:
1. BARLOP, INC.
8376 N.W. 68 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166 (HM)
OWNER: JOSE LOPEZ, PRESIDENT
2. CANON BUSINESS SOLUTIONS-EAST, INC.
3300 CORPORATE AVENUE, SUITE 116
WESTON, FL 33331
OWNER: KINYA UCHIDA, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.
3. COPYCO, INC.
D.B.A. TOSHIBA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS FLORIDA
1700 SOUTH POWERLINE ROAD
DEERFIELD BEACH, FL 33442
OWNER: R. BRENT COLSTON, PRESIDENT
4. IKON OFFICE SOLUTIONS
1401 N.W. 136 AVENUE, SUITE 400
SUNRISE, FL 33323
OWNER: JAMES J. FORESE, CHAIRMAN
5. T & G BUSINESS PRODUCTS, INC.
2077 NORTH POWERLINE ROAD, SUITE 2
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33069
OWNER: STEVE ADLER, PRESIDENT
6. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $4,300,000.
E-136 PARTIAL AWARD BID NO. 117-DD02 – CUSTODIAL-CLEANING PRODUCTS AND SUPPLIES
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, PARTIAL AWARD Bid No. 117-DD02 – CUSTODIAL-CLEANING PRODUCTS AND SUPPLIES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of custodial cleaning products and supplies, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective September 10, 2004, through September 9, 2005, as follows:
1. AARON INDUSTRIAL SAFETY
6871 N.W. 37 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33147 ESTIMATE $14,400
OWNER: OMAR PARETS, PRESIDENT
2. CALICO INDUSTRIES, INC.
9045 JUNCTION DRIVE
ANNAPOLIS JUNCTION, MD 20701 ESTIMATE $2,764.80
OWNER: FRANK JARET, PRESIDENT
3. DAVIDA FOOD SERVICE, INC.
8015 N.W. 64 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166 ESTIMATE $1,912.32
OWNER: ALBERTO SAVARIEGO, VICE PRESIDENT (HM)
4. IDEAL SUPPLY, INC.
4321 N.E. 12 TERRACE
OAKLAND PARK, FL 33334 ESTIMATE $92,156.20
OWNER: JORGE F. MANRESA, PRESIDENT (HM)
5. PYRAMID SCHOOL PRODUCTS
6510 NORTH 54 STREET
TAMPA, FL 33610-1908 ESTIMATE $64,738.80
OWNER: JOHN O. MILLER, VICE PRESIDENT
6. REX CHEMICAL CORPORATION
2270 N.W. 23 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33142 ESTIMATE $18,816
OWNER: BEATRIZ GRANJA, PRESIDENT/C.E.O. (WF)
7. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $194,788.12.
E-137 AWARD BID NO. 121-DD10 – RECYCLING OF BALLASTS AND MERCURY-CONTAINING LAMPS
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 121-DD10 – RECYCLING OF BALLASTS AND MERCURY-CONTAINING LAMPS, to establish a contract, at firm unit prices, for the purchase of recycling of ballasts and mercury-containing lamps, for the Division of Energy, Communications and Fiscal Management, during the term of the bid, effective October 1, 2004, through September 30, 2006, as follows:
PRIMARY
1. AERC. COM, INC., D.B.A. AERC RECYCLING SOLUTIONS
4317-J FORTUNE PLACE
WEST MELBOURNE, FL 32904 ESTIMATE $31,930
OWNER: ROBERT LANDMESSER, CHAIRMAN
ALTERNATE
2. ONYX SPECIAL SERVICES
342 MARPAN LANE
TALLAHASSEE, FL 32305
OWNER: JEFF KIRK, OPERATIONS MANAGER
3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $31,930.
F. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY
F-1 PROVISION OF DEFENSE COUNSEL TO MS. GRACIELA “CHELI” CERRA AND MS. AYLIN R. MENDIOLA IN THE CASE OF Peter Anthony Hereu, et al. v. Florida Department of Education, Miami-Dade County School Board, Graciela Cerra, Aylin R. Mendiola, Vonda Christie, and Ivonne Nieves Marrero, Circuit Case No. 04-17852-CA-06
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Office of the School Board Attorney to provide for the defense of Ms. Graciela Cerra and Ms. Aylin R. Mendiola in the case of Peter Anthony Hereu, et al. v. Florida Department of Education, Miami-Dade County School Board, Graciela “Cheli” Cerra, Aylin R. Mendiola, Vonda Christie, and Ivonne Nieves Marrero, Circuit Case No. 04-17852-CA-06.
F-21 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 5B-1.04, PROMOTION, PLACEMENT, AND GRADUATION - GRADES K- 12 AND ADULT
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceeding in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend School Board Rule 6Gx13-5B-1.04, Promotion, Placement, and Graduation Grades K-12 and Adult, and amend the document, Student Progression Plan 2003-2004, which is incorporated by reference and is part of this rule.
G. ACCOUNTABILITY AND SYSTEMWIDE PERFORMANCEG-1 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF THE OSSI SYSTEM, NECESSARY TRAINING AND LABOR BY APPROVING THE RELEASE OF $525,000 OF A DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE TECHNOLOGY GRANT AWARDED TO THE MIAMI-DADE SCHOOL POLICE DEPARTMENT IN 2002
RECOMMENDATION: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County authorize the purchase of the OSSI system, necessary training and labor by approving the release of $525,000 of a Department of Justice Technology Grant awarded to the Miami-Dade School Police Department in 2002.
H. INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS AND GRANTS ADMINISTRATION
H-1 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING THE ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES AND SENIOR ADULT LEARNERS PROGRAM
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to:
1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding the Adults with Disabilities and Senior Adult Learners Program in the amount of $2,229,829 for the grant period of July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005;
2. extend this grant as authorized through official notification from the granting agency in order to complete the goals of the program; and
3. direct Financial Operations to establish appropriations in the amounts approved or as amended by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.
H-2 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) UNDER THE LEARN AND SERVE AMERICA SCHOOL-BASED PROGRAM
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to:
1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) under the Learn and Serve America School-Based Program in the amount of $47,250 for a grant period of September 1, 2004 through August 31, 2005;
2. extend this program as authorized through official notification from the granting agency in order to complete the goals of the program; and
3. direct Financial Operations to establish appropriations in the amounts approved or as amended by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.
H-3 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING THE WLRN-TV COMMUNITY SERVICE TELEVISION PROGRAM
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to:
1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding the WLRN-TV Community Service Television Program in the amount of $557,675 for the grant period of July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005;
2. extend this program as authorized through official notification from the granting agency in order to complete the goals of the program; and
3. direct Financial Operations to establish appropriations in the amounts approved or as amended by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.
H-4 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING THE WLRN-FM COMMUNITY SERVICE RADIO PROGRAM
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to:
1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding the WLRN-FM Community Service Radio Program in the amount of $106,614 for the grant period of July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005;
2. extend this program as authorized through official notification from the granting agency in order to complete the goals of the program; and
3. direct Financial Operations to establish appropriations in the amounts approved or as amended by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.
H-5 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING THE WLRN-FM RADIO READING SERVICES FOR THE BLIND PROGRAM
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to:
1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding the WLRN-FM Radio Reading Services for the Blind Program in the amount of $45,323 for the grant period of July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005;
2. extend this program as authorized through official notification from the granting agency in order to complete the goals of the program; and
3. direct Financial Operations to establish appropriations in the amounts approved or as amended by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.
H-6 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY LITERACY GEOGRAPHICAL CONTINUATION PROGRAM AND ENTER INTO SEPARATE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH ASPIRA OF FLORIDA, INC.; COALITION OF FLORIDA FARMWORKERS ORGANIZATION, INC.; JAMES E. SCOTT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION; AND THE BROWN SCHOOLS FOUNDATION TROY COMMUNITY ACADEMYRECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to:
1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Adult Education and Family Literacy Geographical Continuation Program in the amount of $1,516,370 for the grant period of July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005;
2. enter into separate contractual agreements in the total amount of $21,285 for the grant period of July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005 with:
a. ASPIRA of Florida, Inc. in the amount of $3,870;
b. Coalition of Florida Farmworkers Organization, Inc. in the amount of $1,935;
c. James E. Scott Community Association in the amount of $11,610; and
d. The Brown Schools Foundation TROY Community Academy in the amount of $3,870.
3. extend this program and contractual agreements as authorized through official notification from the granting agency in order to complete the goals of the program; and
4. direct Financial Operations to establish appropriations in the amounts approved or as amended by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.
H-7 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE ADULT EDUCATION ENGLISH LITERACY AND CIVICS EDUCATION CONTINUATION PROGRAM AND ENTER INTO SEPARATE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH ASPIRA OF FLORIDA, INC.; COALITION OF FLORIDA FARMWORKERS ORGANIZATION, INC.; FANM AYISYEN NAN MIYAMI, INC. (HAITIAN WOMEN OF MIAMI); AND MIAMI DADE COLLEGE
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to:
1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Adult Education English Literacy and Civics Education Continuation Program in the amount of $982,374 for the grant period of July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005;
2. enter into separate contractual agreements in the total amount of $55,000 for the grant period of July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005 with:
a. ASPIRA of Florida, Inc., in the amount of $15,000;
b. Coalition of Florida Farmworkers Organization, Inc., in the amount of $5,000;
c. Fanm Ayisyen Nan Miyami, Inc., (Haitian Women of Miami) in the amount of $ 10,000;
d. Miami Dade College, in the amount of $25,000;
3. extend this program and contractual agreements as authorized through official notification from the granting agency in order to complete the goals of the program; and
4. direct Financial Operations to establish appropriations in the amounts approved or as amended by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.
H-8 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE TITLE IV COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE BROWN SCHOOLS FOUNDATION TROY COMMUNITY ACADEMY
RECOMMENDED: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to:
1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Title IV Community Service Program in the amount of $98,572 for the grant period of July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005;
2. enter into a contractual agreement with the Brown Schools Foundation TROY Community Academy in the amount of $83,572 for the grant period of July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005;
3. extend this program and contractual agreement as authorized through official notification from the granting agency in order to complete the goals of the program; and
4. direct Financial Operations to establish appropriations in the amounts approved or as amended by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.
H-9 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING THE TITLE IV COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM AT ALLAPATTAH MIDDLE SCHOOL
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to:
1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding the Title IV Community Service Program at Allapattah Middle School in the amount of $43,175 for the grant period of July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005;
2. extend this program as authorized through official notification from the granting agency in order to complete the goals of the program; and
3. direct Financial Operations to establish appropriations in the amounts approved or as amended by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.
H-10 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING THE TECH PREP PROGRAM UNDER THE CARL D. PERKINS VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION ACT
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to:
1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding the Tech Prep Program under the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act in the amount of $345,507 for the grant period of July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005;
2. extend this grant as authorized through official notification from the granting agency in order to complete the goals of the program; and
3. direct Financial Operations to establish appropriations in the amounts approved or as amended by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.
I. DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
J. COMMUNICATIONS
K. HUMAN RESOURCES
K-1 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: AUGUST 2 – AUGUST 27, 2004
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the instructional and non-instructional appointments, reassignments, leaves, and separations as included in Personnel Action Listing 943.
K-2 APPOINTMENTS AND LATERAL ASSIGNMENTS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT, PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR 2004-2005
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the recommendations as set forth in the item for appointments and lateral transfers to be effective September 9, 2004, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the item.
K-4 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO TEACH OUT-OF-FIELD FOR THE PERIOD OF APRIL 29, 2004 THROUGH OCTOBER 8, 2004
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the instructional personnel assigned to teach out-of-field for the period of April 29, 2004 through October 8, 2004. The Superintendent shall provide an updated report of all instructional out-of-field assignments, no later than October 12, 2004.
K-5 REQUEST TO ADD POSITIONS TO THE SENIOR MANAGEMENT SERVICE CLASS (SMSC) OF THE FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS)
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the inclusion of the position of Deputy Superintendent, Professional Development; the position of Chief Facilities Maintenance and Construction Officer; and the two positions of Assistant Superintendent; Instructional Support (Elementary/Secondary) into the Senior Management Service Class of the Florida Retirement System, effective October 1, 2004.
K-6 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) AUTHORIZING SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN WAIVERS
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the proposed M-DCPS/UTD Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) authorizing School Improvement Plan waivers, effective September 8, 2004.
K-20 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
ANGELA G. PAGE – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
CENTRAL WEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER
RECOMMENDED: That effective September 8, 2004, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Angela G. Page, School Bus Driver, at Central West Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.
K-21 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
MICHELLE A. HOLT – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
CENTRAL EAST TRANSPORTATION CENTER
RECOMMENDED: That effective September 8, 2004, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Michelle A. Holt, School Bus Driver, at Central East Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.
K-22 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
PAMELA K. SOKOL – TEACHER
J.R.E. LEE OPPORTUNITY SCHOOL
RECOMMENDED: That effective September 8, 2004, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Pamela K. Sokol, Teacher at J.R.E. Lee Opportunity School, for 30 workdays without pay.
K-23 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
LUIS E. MOSQUERA – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
CENTRAL EAST TRANSPORTATION CENTER
RECOMMENDED: That effective September 8, 2004, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Luis E. Mosquera, School Bus Driver, at Central East Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.
K-24 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
ARMANDO A. FERREIRO – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTHWEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER
RECOMMENDED: That effective September 8, 2004, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Armando A. Ferreiro, School Bus Driver, at Northwest Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.
K-25 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
CASSANDRA D. SMITH – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER
RECOMMENDED: That effective September 8, 2004, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Cassandra D. Smith, School Bus Driver, at North Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.
K-26 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
SERINA L. MCCRAY – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTHWEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER
RECOMMENDED: That effective September 8, 2004, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Serina L. McCray, School Bus Driver, at Northwest Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.
K-27 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
JENEEN D. CAMBRIDGE – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
SOUTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER
RECOMMENDED: That effective September 8, 2004, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Jeneen D. Cambridge, School Bus Driver, at South Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.
K-28 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
SERGE GUERVIL – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
SOUTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER
RECOMMENDED: That effective September 8, 2004, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Serge Guervil, School Bus Driver, at South Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.
K-29 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
TERESA A. HART – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
SOUTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER
RECOMMENDED: That effective September 8, 2004, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Teresa A. Hart, School Bus Driver, at South Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.
K-30 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
SHIRLEY D. SCOTT – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTHEAST TRANSPORTATION CENTER
RECOMMENDED: That effective September 8, 2004, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Shirley D. Scott, 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.
K-31 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
GLADYS CINEUS – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
SOUTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER
RECOMMENDED: That effective September 8, 2004, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Gladys Cineus, School Bus Driver, at South Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.
K-32 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
RONALD D. CUTLER – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTHWEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER
RECOMMENDED: That effective September 8, 2004, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Ronald D. Cutler, School Bus Driver, at Northwest Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.
K-33 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
TERRY HAYNES – HEAD CUSTODIAN
MIAMI PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
RECOMMENDED: That effective September 8, 2004, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Terry Haynes, School Bus Driver, at Miami Park Elementary School, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.
K-34 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
PAULINE MCPHERSON – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
SOUTHWEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER
RECOMMENDED: That effective September 8, 2004, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Pauline McPherson, School Bus Driver, at Central West Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.
K-35 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
RONNIE R. BELL – CUSTODIAN
ACCESS CENTER 3
RECOMMENDED: That effective September 8, 2004, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Ronnie R. Bell, Custodian, at ACCESS Center 3, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested
K-41 BOILER AND MACHINERY INSURANCE COMPANYRECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize
1. purchase of its all risk, replacement cost Boiler and Machinery Coverage with The Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company (HSB) (A.M. Best A+ IV), providing limits of $50 million of coverage, subject to a per occurrence deductible of $25 per rated horsepower of subject equipment and a minimum per occurrence deductible of $10,000, through Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., for a one year term, effective September 13, 2004 to September 13, 2005; and
2. the Superintendent of Schools to begin work on a Request For Proposal (RFP) for Boiler and Machinery Insurance Program, to solicit competitive proposals for such coverage, with the RFP and recommended members of the Superintendent’s Ad-Hoc Review Committee, pursuant to School Board Rule 6Gx13- 3F-1.022, Professional Service Contracts for Insurance or Risk Management Programs—Policy, to be brought back to the Board prior to the RFP being distributed.
L. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS
L-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.
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