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Changes To Meeting Agenda

CHANGES TO MEETING AGENDA AS OF: August 21, 2002 The School Board publishes complete and summary versions of its meeting agendas. Changes to the summary agenda for the next Board meeting are provided below. The complete agenda may be reviewed by visiting the Citizen Information Center in room 158 of the School Board Administration Building, 1450 N.E. 2nd Avenue, weekdays between 8:00 am and 4:30 p.m.. Telephone 305-995-1128. Note In addition to viewing this summary agenda changes, you may now view the full content of each Agenda Item by clicking on the Agenda Item Number. You will need an Adobe Acrobat Reader, which may be downloaded free of charge from Adobe. AGENDA SECTIONS WITHDRAWN ADDED REVISED REPLACED AGENDA ITEMS WITHDRAWN AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA: E-29 AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR INTERNET BASED COLLABORATIVE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND CLAIMS REDUCTION SERVICES COMMITTEE: FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION At the Board meeting of October 24, 2001, Agenda Item D-49, the Board authorized an agreement with e-Builder as part of an e-Commerce pilot program in the utilization and investigation of collaborative internet based applications and sewices as an enhancement to conventional methods of construction management, communication, tracking, and documentation with emphasis on reduced claims and litigation expenses. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida: 1. authorize the Superintendent to issue a Request For Proposals for Internet Based Collaborative Construction Management and Claims Reduction System for a five year term, with the option to renew for an additional five years at the Board’s option; and F-28 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE ROBERT C. RUGGIERO - PATROL OFFICER MIAMI-DADE SCHOOLS POLICE DEPARTMENT On August 9, 2002, the Superintendent of Schools sent the following letter to Mr. Robert C. Ruggiero: I am exercising my responsibility as Superintendent of Schools and recommending to The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, at its scheduled meeting of August 21, 2002, that the School Board suspend you and initiate dismissal proceedings against you from your current position as Patrol Officer, Miami-Dade Schools Police Department, effective at the close of the workday, August 21, 2002, for just cause, including, but not limited to: misconduct in office and violation of School Board Rule 6Gx13-4A-1.21, Responsibilities and Duties. This action is taken in accordance with Sections 230.03(2), 230.23(5)(f), 231.3605 and 447.209, Florida Statutes. RECOMMENDED: That effective August 21, 2002, at the close of- the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Robert C. Ruggiero, Patrol Officer, Miami-Dade Schools Police Department, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested. AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA: A-10 DRIVER EDUCATION PROGRAM FUNDING THROUGH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY GRANT On July 19, 2002, the Board received a memorandum entitled “Transmittal of Alternative Proposal to Balance the 2002-03 ‘Operating Budget.” Included in the listing of Alternate Proposals to Policy Alternatives was a revision in the Driver Education program. A reference was made that staff would pursue funding for the Driver Education Program through a $3 surcharge that the Miami-Dade County Commission potentially could collect. The suggestion was that the District could purchase driving simulators. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to implement activities to supplement the classroom instruction approach to Driver Education and report back to the Board at its September 12 meeting for confirmation of the plan. F-30 ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION Subsequent to the August 9, 2002 notification to Mr. Robert C. Ruggiero from the Superintendent of Schools that he would be recommended for dismissal on August 21, 2002, for just cause, including but not limited to: misconduct in office and violation of School Board Rule 6Gx13-4A-1.21, Responsibilities and Duties, he submitted a letter of resignation from the Miami-Dade County Public Schools, effective August 20, 2002. RECOMMENDED: That effective August 20, 2002, at the close of the workday, the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida accept the resignation of Mr. Robert C. Ruggiero, Patrol Officer, Miami-Dade Schools Police Department. F-31 SUBJECT: ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION Mr. Lawrence W. Holborow submitted his resignation to Miami-Dade Schools Police Department on August 20, 2002, to take effect on August 30, 2002. Prior to his resignation, the School Board was in the process of determining whether cause existed for disciplinary action. RECOMMENDED: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida accept the resignationof Mr. Lawrence W. Holborow, Patrol Officer, Miami-Dade Schools Police Department, effective August 29, 2002, at the close of the workday. AGENDA ITEMS REVISED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA: A-2 PROTOCOL FOR INSTALLATION OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS COMMITTEE: PERSONNEL SERVICES, MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING Local School Board elections occur with certainty every two years, and, on occasion, a special election is held or a School Board member is appointed by the governor of Florida. RECOMMENDED: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the following protocol regarding the installation of School Board Members: A-5 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 02-33 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 6-14, 2002, AS AMERICAN CHARACTER WEEK TO BE CELEBRATED IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS COMMITTEE: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS This year, on the first anniversary of the September 1 Ith attacks, the Leadership Council of the Character Counts! Coalition, a nonprofit, nonpartisan partnership of more than 500 organizations, invites all schools to celebrate September 6-14, 2002, as American Character Week. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 02-33 designating September 6-14, 2002, as American Character Week to be celebrated in Miami-Dade County Public Schools. B-1 REQUEST FOR SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE HOMESTEAD CHARTER FOUNDATION, INC. ON BEHALF OF KEYS GATE CHARTER SCHOOL COMMITTEE: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS As per Section 228.056(10)(c), Florida Statutes, a charter school contractual agreement may be modified during its initial term or any renewal term upon the recommendation of the Sponsor and the approval of both parties to the agreement. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the first amendment to the Charter School Contractual Agreement with The Homestead Charter Foundation, Inc. on behalf of Keys Gate Charter School to defer the opening of the school until the 2003-2004 school year. B-2 REQUEST FOR SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE THEODORE R. AND THELMA A. GIBSON CHARTER SCHOOL, INC. ON BEHALF OF THE THEODORE R. AND THELMA A. GIBSON CHARTER SCHOOL COMMITTEE: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS As per Section 228.056(10)(c), Florida Statutes, a charter school contractual agreement may be modified during its initial term or any renewal term upon the recommendation of the Sponsor and the approval of both parties to the agreement. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the first amendment to the Charter School Contractual Agreement with first amendment to the Charter School Contractual Agreement with The Theodore R.-and Thelma A. Gibson Charter School, Inc. on The Theodore R.-and Thelma A. Gibson Charter School, Inc. on behalf of The Theodore R. and Thelma A. Gibson Charter School behalf of The Theodore R. and Thelma A. Gibson Charter School to defer the opening of the school until the 2003-2004 school to defer the opening of the school until the 2003-2004 school year. B-4 REQUEST FOR SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE ‘FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE MIAMI-DADE CHARTER FOUNDATION, INC. ON BEHALF OF EXCELSIOR ACADEMY COMMITTEE: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS As per Section 228.056( 1 O)(c), Florida Statutes, a charter school contractual agreement may be modified during its initial term or any renewal term upon the recommendation of the Sponsor and the approval of both parties to the agreement. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board ofkiami-Dade County, Florida, approve the first amendment to the Charter School Contractual Agreement with The Miami-Dade Charter Foundation, Inc. on behalf of Excelsior Academy to defer the opening of the school until the 2003-2004 school year. B-5 REQUEST FOR SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE MIAMI-DADE CHARTER FOUNDATION, INC. ON BEHALF OF SUNSET HEIGHTS CHARTER SCHOOL COMMITTEE: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS As per Section 228.056(1 O)(c), Florida Statutes, a charter school contractual agreement may be modified during its initial term or any renewal term upon the recommendation of the Sponsor and the approval of both parties to the agreement. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the first amendment to the Charter School Contractual Agreement with The Miami-Dade Charter Foundation, Inc. on behalf of Sunset Heights Charter School to defer the opening of the school until the 2003-2004 school year. B-10 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MR. DEREK J. SIPPIO, TO PROVIDE LIAISON SUPPORT FOR THE ONE COMMUNITY ONE GOAL@, SOUTH FLORIDA ANNENBERG CHALLENGE GRANT FOR BIOMEDICAL, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $60,000, FROM AUGUST 22, 2002 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2003 COMMITTEE: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS Authorization is requested for the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with Mr. Derek J. Sippio to provide liaison support in carrying out duties and responsibilities for the One Community One Goal@, South Florida Annenberg Challenge grant for Biomedical. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with Mr. Derek J. Sippio, to provide liaison support for the One Community One Goal@, South Florida Annenberg Ch-allenge grant for Biomedical, inan amount not to exceed $60,000, from August 22, 2002 through June 30, 2003. The appropriation for this item is included in the 2002-03 Tentative Adopted Budget. B-11 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MR. PEDRO F. MOROS, JR., TO PROVIDE LIAISON SUPPORT FOR THE ONE COMMUNITY ONE GOAL@, SOUTH FLORIDA ANNENBERG C H A L L E N G E G R A N T FOR I N F O R M A T I O N TECHNOLOGY/TELECOMMUNICATIONS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $60,000, FROM AUGUST22, 2002 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2003 COMMITTEE: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS Authorization is requested for the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with Mr. Pedro F. Moros, Jr. to provide liaison support in carrying out duties and responsibilities for the One Community One Goal@, South Florida Annenberg Challenge grant for Information Technology/Telecommunications. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with Mr. Pedro F. Moros, Jr., to provide liaison support for the One Community One Goal@, South Florida Annenberg Challenge grant for Information Technology/ Telecommunications, in an amount not to exceed $60,000, from August 22, 2002 through June 30, 2003. The appropriation for this item is included in the 2002-03 Tentative Adopted Budget. B-12 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MR. MARK R. WILLIAMS, TO PROVIDE LIAISON SUPPORT FOR THE ONE COMMUNITY ONE GOAL@, SOUTH FLORIDA ANNENBERG CHALLENGE GRANT FOR ARTS RELATED TECHNOLOGY FOR ENTERTAINMENT CAREERS (ARTEC), IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $60,000, FROM AUGUST 22, 2002 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2003 COMMITTEE: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS Authorization is requested for the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with Mr. Mark R. Williams to provide liaison support in carrying out duties and responsibilities for the One Community One Goal@, South Florida Annenberg Challenge grant for Arts Related Technology for Entertainment Careers (ARTEC). RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with Mr. Mark R. Williams, to provide liaison support for the One Community One Goal@, South Florida Annenberg Challenge grant for Arts Related -Technology for ‘ Entertainment Careers (ARTEC), in an amount not to exceed $60,000, from August 22, 2002 through June 30, 2003. The appropriation for this item is included in the 2002-03 Tentative Adopted Budget. B-29 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT, WHEREBY GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC., WILL PROVIDE FUNDING FOR AN EDUCATIONAL SPECIALIST TO COUNSEL STUDENTS AND COORDINATE IDENTIFIED PROGRAMS OPERATED BY LINDSEY HOPKINS TECHNICAL EDUCATION CENTER, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $90,671, FROM AUGUST 26, 2002, THROUGH AUGUST 8, 2003 The Chief Executive Officer of Goodwill Industries of South Florida, Inc. has requested the services of an educational specialist from August 26, 2002, through August 8, 2003. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent of Schools to enter into a contractual agreement, whereby Goodwill Industries of South Florida, Inc., will provide funding for an educational specialist to counsel students and coordinate identified programs operated by Lindsey Hopkins Technical Education Center at Goodwill Industries of South Florida, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $90,671, from August 26, 2002, through August 8, 2003. No local funds are required. B-64 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES FOR FUNDING THE CHILD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ASSESSORS PROGRAM, PROJECT CYCLE: JULY 1, 2002 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2003 COMMITTEE: FEDERAL PROGRAMS AND GRANTS ADMINISTRATION In February 2002, the Miami-Dade School Readiness Coalition issued an Invitation To Negotiate (ITN) for School Readiness Programs for the 2002-2003 fiscal year. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to: C-3 SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT THE SCHOOL BOARD OFMIAMI-DADECOUNTY, FL v. LILLIAN SANTANA - DOAH CASE NO. 02-1681 At its regularly scheduled meeting of April 17, 2002, the School Board took action to suspend Lillian Santana from her position as a school bus aide for thirty days without pay for just cause including, but not limited to, non-performance and deficient performance of job responsibilities; violation of School Board Rule 6Gx13-3E-1.10,Transportation - Specific Procedures; and violation of School Board Rule 6Gx13-4A-1.21, Responsibilities and Duties. The employee timely requested a hearing on the matter which was scheduled to occur on July 22, 2002. 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 and Lillian Santana in DOAH Case No. 02-1681. C-22 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 7E-1.02, EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES-NAMING COMMITTEE: LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS AND POLICY DEVELOPMENT This item is submitted for consideration by the Board pursuant to action of the Board at the meeting of June 19,2002 to allow for more community input and involvement in the selection of names for educational facilities. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to mitiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend School Board Rule 6Gx13-7E-1.02, Educational Facilities-Naming. C-23 PROPOSED PROMULGATION OF NEW SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-2C-1.121, SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES ON BOARD-OWNED SITES COMMITTEE: FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida announced on June 19, 2002, its intention to promulgate new School Board Rule 6Gx13-2C-1.121, Submission of Proposals for Telecommunications Facilities on Board-owned Sites at the meeting of August 21, 2002, to establish a process for submission of proposals for telecommunications facilities on Board-owned sites that will include citizen participation and foster competition among the telecommunications service providers. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt new School Board Rule 6Gx13-2C-1.121, Submission of Proposals for Telecommunications Facilities on Board-owned sites, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective August 21, 2002. C-24 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gxl3-3A-1.012, PROCEDURES FOR WARRANTS AND ELECTRONIC TRANSFER OF BOARD FUNDS COMMITTEE: LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS AND POLICY DEVELOPMENT Board Rule 6Gx13-3A-1.012, Procedures for Warrants and Electronic Transfer of Board Funds, includes policy and procedures for the disbursement of District funds by warrants (checks) and through electronic transfer. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend School Board Rule 6Gx13-3A-1.012, Procedures for Warrants and Electronic Transfer of Board Funds. D-7 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 02-34 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING COMMISSIONER REBECA SOSA FOR RECEIVING THE ANNA MARIA ARIAS CONGRESSIONAL TRAIL BLAZER AWARD Miami-Dade County Commissioner for District Six and Miami-Dade County Public Schools WAGES/WIA Teacher Trainer Rebeca Sosa has accrued a long and distinguished record of community service both as a private citizen and as an elected official. ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. FRANK J. COBO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 02-34 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Commissioner Rebeca Sosa for receiving the Anna Maria Arias Congressional Trail Blazer Award. D-9 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO SCHEDULE A-CONFERENCE SESSION TO DISCUSS AND DETERMINE BOARD POLICY DIRECTIVES FOR THE BROADCASTING OF SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS ON WLRN-TELEVISION AND WLRN-RADIO COMMITTEE: PERSONNEL SERVICES, MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING COMMITTEE On a number of occasions over the past year, the Office of the Chair has received communications from interested members of the public because certain School Board meetings have not been broadcast on either WLRN-Television or WLRN-Radio. ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent to schedule a conference session on the morning of the October 23, 2002 Board Meeting to discuss and determine Board policy directives for the broadcasting of School Board-meetings on WLRN-Television and WLRN-Radio. E-26 COMMISSIONING OF SANTOWRAIMUNDEZ ARCHITECTS, P.A., AS DESIGN CRITERIA PROFESSIONAL (DCP) FOR THE ADDITION PROJECT AT SOUTH MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT NO. A0747 COMMITTEE: FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION Staff has completed the selection process for Design Criteria Professionals (DCP) to provide design criteria services for the addition projects at three (3) schools. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of Santos/Raimundez Architects, P.A. as Design Criteria Professional (DCP) for the addition project at South Miami Senior High School, Project No. A0747, for the following consideration: E-39 AWARD TO GENERAL CONTRACTORS & CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, INC. (W) PROJECT NO. AO750A MEDIA CENTER ADDITIONS AIR BASE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 12829 SW 272 Street, Homestead, Florida COMMITTEE: FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION The Project Architect’s final construction cost estimate for this project is $906,714. The independent cost estimate is $1,272,787. The Base Bid of the low bidder is 9.7% under the independent cost estimate. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida: a) award Project No. A0750A, Media Center Addition, Air Base Elementary School, on the basis of Total Bid (Base Bid A & B) and Alternate No. 2 in the amount- of $1,151,000 to the low bidder: E-42 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP) JAMES B. PIRTLE CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. PROJECT NO. A0775CMD WINDOW REPLACEMENT NORTH BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 4100 Prairie Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida COMMITTEE: FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION At its meeting of June 21, 2000, the Board commissioned James B. Pirtle Construction Co., Inc. as CM-at-Risk for North Beach Elementary School. This contract provides for construction services to the Board and a Guaranteed Maximum Price for construction. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve GMP for James B. Pirtle Construction Co., Inc., Project No. A0775CMD, Window Replacement, North Beach Elementary School, in the amount of $473,207, which includes a contingency in the amount of $27,940. E-43 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP) JAMES B. PIRTLE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY PROJECT NO. A0825W6861 PORTABLE CLASSROOM REPLACEMENT SOUTHWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL 16301 SW 80fh Avenue, Miami, FL COMMITTEE: FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION At its January 16,2002 meeting, the Board commissioned Pirtle Construction Company as the CM @ Risk for the portable classroom replacement project. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida: a) approve the GMP for Pirtle Construction Company, Project No. A0825W6861, Portable Classrooms Replacement. Site-Build 9 classroom units for a total amount of $1,339,000 which includes building cost, site cost and a contingency in the amount of $63,762 and delete an equivalent number- of relocatable classroom buildings from the inventory. This option complies with Florida Statutes; and E-62 AWARD TO WEISS & WOOLRICH SOUTHERN ENTERPRISES, INC. PROJECT NO. A0808A ROOF REPLACEMENT MADISON MIDDLE SCHOOL 3400 NW 87 Street, Miami, Florida COMMITTEE: BUSINESS SERVICES The Project Architect’s final construction cost estimate for this project is $2,534,100. The Base Bid of the low bidder is 38.1% under the estimate. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida award Project No. A0808A, Roof Replacement, Madison Middle School, on the basis of Base Bid a,nd Alternate No. 2 in the amount of $1,570,000 to the low bidder: E-63 AWARD TO WEISS & WOOLRICH SOUTHERN ENTERPRISES, INC. PROJECT NO. A0808B ROOF REPLACEMENT BUNCHE PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 16001 Bunche Park School Drive, Miami, Florida COMMITTEE: BUSINESS SERVICES The Project Architect’s final construction cost estimate for this project is $1,71 8,200. The Base Bid of the low bidder is 36% under the estimate. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida award Project No. A0808B, Roof Replacement, Bunche Park Elementary School, on the basis of Base Bid and Alternate No.2 in the amount of $1,100,000 to the low bidder: E-64 AWARD TO WEISS & WOOLRICH SOUTHERN ENTERPRISES, INC. PROJECT NO. A0808C ROOF REPLACEMENT LIBERTY CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1855 NW 71 Street, Miami, Florida COMMITTEE: BUSINESS SERVICES The Project Architect’s final construction cost estimate for this project is $1,308,500. The Base Bid of the low bidder is 52.2% under the estimate. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida award Project No. A0808C, Roof Replacement, Liberty City Elementary School, on the basis of Base Bid and Deductive Alternate No. -1 in the amount of $625,000 to the Iow bidder: F-25 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE LOUIS COUAMIN - SECURITY MONITOR TOUSSAINT L’OUVERTURE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL On August 9, 2002, the Superintendent of Schools sent the following letter to Mr. Louis Couamin: I am exercising my responsibility as Superintendent of Schools and recommending to The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, at its scheduled meeting of August 21, 2002, that the School Board suspend you without pay from your current position as Security Monitor, at Toussaint L’Ouverture Elementary School, for 30 workdays, effective at the close of the workday, August 21, 2002, for just cause, including, but not limited to: misconduct in office; and violation of School Board Rules 6Gx13-4A-1.21, Responsibilities and Duties, and 6Gx13-5D-1.07, Corporal Punishment-Prohibited. This action is taken in accordance with Sections 230.03(2), 230.23(5)(f), and 447.209, Florida Statutes. RECOMMENDED: That effective August 21; 2002, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Louis Couamin, Security Monitor at Toussaint L’Ouverture Elementary School, for 30 workdays without pay. G-60 REQUEST APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL AWARDS ON TERM BIDS COMMITTEE: FINANCIAL AFFAIRS The purpose of this request is to obtain prior approval of supplemental awards on the following term bid, inasmuch as the estimated requirements, previously awarded by the Board, will be exceeded before the bid term expires. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, APPROVE the supplemental awards on the following term bid, inasmuch as the estimated requirements, previously awarded by the Board, will be exceeded before the bid term expires. G-61 REPORT PURCHASES MADE UTILIZING OTHER GOVERNMENT BIDS COMMITTEE: FINANCIAL AFFAIRS The following “Superintendent Authorized Requisitions” (SAR) had a purchase order issued within the guidelines of Board Rule 6Gx13-3C-1.10 - Purchase Approval, which allows purchases to be made from contracts established by Miami-Dade County, Florida, public agencies within the State, other city or county governmental agencies, other school boards, community colleges or state university system cooperative bid agreements, when such purchases are in the best interest of the School Board due to safety-to-life issues, federally funded requisitions with closing dates out of the established bid cycle, or to maximize economies of scale. G-91 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 190-2205 - CLASSROOM SUPPLIES, CATALOG DISCOUNT COMMlTTEE: FINANCIAL AFFAIRS The purpose of the bid, opened on June 1, 2000, was to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm discounts, quantities, as may be required, of classroom supplies, for various schools. The terms of agreement, as contained in the contract, awarded by the Board on August 23, 2000, and extended on August 22, 2001, provided, that by mutual agreement between the successful vendors and The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, the contract may be extended for two (2) additional one (1) year periods. The contract is currently in its first extension period. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 190-2205 - CLASSROOM SUPPLIES, CATALOG DISCOUNT, to purchase, at firm discounts, quantities, as may be required, of classroom supplies, for various schools, during the term of the contract, effective September 1, 2002, through August 31, 2003, as follows: Item 1 - Percent discount using purchase order. Item 2 - Percent discount using credit card. H-2 APPOINTMENTS AND LATERAL ASSIGNMENTS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT, PROFESSIONAL, AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR 2002-2003 The following recommendations are made in accordance with Board Rules 6Gx13-4A-1.16, 6Gx13-4A-1.161, and the Miami-Dade County Public Schools/Dade County Schools Administrators’ Association labor contract. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of‘ Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the recommendations as set forth above for appointments and lateral transfers, to be effective August 22, 2002, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the item, and the assistant principals to be effective August 15, 2002. H-5 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENTS WITH THE DADE PUBLIC EDUCATION FUND, AND THE UNITED TEACHERS OF DADE/MIAMI-DADE CHARTER SCHOOLS, INC. At the School Board Meeting of June 21, 2000, Agenda Item E-10, the Board authorized a Personnel Assignment Agreement with the Dade Public Education Fund for FamilyTech, a program funded by the South Florida Annenberg Challenge. The Dade Public Education Fund is the fiscal agent for the FamilyTech program. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into Personnel Assignment Agreements with the Dade Public Education Fund, and the United Teachers of Dade/Miami-Dade Charter Schools, Inc. to: revised 2 H-5 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENTS WITH THE DADE PUBLIC EDUCATION FUND, AND THE UNITED TEACHERS OF DADE/MIAMI-DADE CHARTER SCHOOLS, INC. At the School Board Meeting of June 21, 2000, Agenda Item E-10, the Board authorized a Personnel Assignment Agreement with the Dade Public Education Fund for FamilyTech, a program funded by the South Florida Annenberg Challenge. The Dade Public Education Fund is the fiscal agent for the FamilyTech program. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into Personnel Assignment Agreements with the Dade Public Education Fund, and the United Teachers of Dade/Miami-Dade Charter Schools, Inc. to: AGENDA ITEMS REPLACED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA: A-7 AGREEMENT FOR INTERGOVERNMENTAL EXCHANGE OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES BETWEEN THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA COMMITTEE: ACCOUNTABILITY AND COMPLIANCE At its May 15, 2002 meeting, the School Board approved agenda item Replacement A-2, authorizing the Superintendent to negotiate a Memorandum of Understanding with the Florida Department of Education (DOE), Office of Inspector General, providing that it establish an office within Miami-Dade County Public Schools. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve and enter into an Agreement for Intergovernmental Exchange of Public Employees with the Florida Department of Education, Office of Inspector General. The appropriation for this item is included in the 2002-2003 Tentative Adopted Budget. A-8 REQUEST TO INCLUDE THE DEFERRED COMPENSATION PROVISION IN THE SUPERINTENDENT’S EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT At its June 19, 2002 meeting, the School Board approved Agenda Item D-2, as amended, extending the Superintendent of School’s Employment Agreement. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, include the deferred compensation -provision in the Superintendent’s Employment Agreement. G-100 AWARD BID NO. 145-BB07 - SCHOOL-BUS ROUTES FOR APPROVED PRIVATE SCHOOL BUS COMPANIES COMMITTEE: FINANCIAL AFFAIRS The purpose of this bid, opened on August 1, 2002, is to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of school-bus routes, for the Department of Transportation. RECOMMENDED: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 145-BB07 - SCHOOL-BUS ROUTES FOR APPROVED PRIVATE SCHOOL BUS COMPANIES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of school-bus routes, for the Department of Transportation, during the term of the bid, effective August 21, 2002, through August 20, 2004, as follows: H-3 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT - LABOR ATTORNEY, MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS The following recommendation is made in accordance with Board Rule 6Gx13-4A-1.16. This contracted position was authorized by the Board at its meeting of May 15, 2002, Agenda Item H-14. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, appoint Mr. Revnaldo Velazquez to the open budgeted position of Labor Attorney, Miami-Dade County Public Schools (Contract), and assign to Labor Relations effective August 22, 2002, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, at an annual salary of $120,000 through June 30, 2003. revised replacement H-3 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT - LABOR AlTORNEY, MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS The following recommendation is made in accordance with Board Rule 6Gx13-4A-1.16. This contracted position was authorized by the Board at its meeting of May 15, 2002, Agenda Item H-14. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, appoint Mr. Revnaldo Velazquez to the open budgeted position of Labor Attorney, Miami-Dade County Public Schools (Contract), and assign to Labor Relations effective August 22, 2002, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, at an annual salary of $120,000 through June 30, 2003. AGENDA SECTIONS WITHDRAWN ADDED REVISED REPLACED