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Changes To Meeting Agenda

CHANGES TO MEETING AGENDA AS OF: November 20, 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 AGENDA SECTIONS WITHDRAWN ADDED REVISED REPLACED AGENDA ITEMS WITHDRAWN AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA: C-1 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. MICAH D. HARRELL - DOAH CASE NO. 02-1447 On April 17, 2002, the School Board took action to terminate Micah D. Harrell’s professional service contract of employment due to his failure to remedy his teaching deficiencies during his ninety (90) calendar day performance probation period. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida enter a final order in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Micah D. Harrell, DOAH Case No. 02-1447, either adopting the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge, or adopting the exceptions set forth in the employee’s Exceptions to the Recommended Order. C-3 APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT SCHMER, INC., D/B/A/POPPY STREET FOOD PRODUCTS V. GHALTCHI VENDING COMPANY, D/B/A MAGIC DISTRIBUTING, AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, CIRCUIT COURT CASE NO. 99-18711 CA-01 The School Board was served with this lawsuit on August 10,1999. Plaintiff alleges that the School Board’s agent, Ghaltchi Vending Company d/b/a Magic Distributing, never paid Plaintiff for the food products it supplied to the school district. D-2 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO INCLUDE A CATEGORY FOR PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT IN THE PRINCIALS’ EVALUATION FORM, SO THAT IT WOULD STATE HOW PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT lS IMPLEMENTED AND ENFORCED Details of this Board Agenda Item will be made available prior to the Board meeting of November 20, 2002. D-5 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO INITIATE RULE MAKING PROCEEDINGS TO AMEND SCHOOL BOARD RULE 6GX13-7E-1.03 AS FOLLOWS AND DELETE SECTION Ill. A. OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE 6GX13-7E-1.02 NEW AND EXISTING EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES-IDENTIFICATION PLAQUES AND COMMEMORATIVE GIFTS A. Purpose - The purpose of this rule is to establish criteria and procedures for placement of dedication plaques and the placement of commemorative plaques, monuments, markers, sculptures, signs, or other improvements to facilities placed in remembrance of a person or event, or to enhance and promote the educational purpose. ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to initiate rule making proceedings to amend School Board rule 6Gx13-7E-1.02 and delete section III. A. of School Board rule 6GX13-7E-1.02. G-1 PROPOSAL TO INCREASE THE DISTRICT’S CONTINGENCY RESERVE COMMITTEE: FINANCIAL AFFAIRS Agenda Item D-13 was approved by the Board at their October 23, 2002 meeting directing the Superintendent to prepare a plan of action for addressing the anticipated budgetary shortfall primarily associated with the 2002-03 decline in student enrollment and for increasing the District’s contingency reserve. G-77 AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 0284X10 - STATE LEGISLATIVE CONSULTANT (REBID) COMMITTEE: FINANCIAL AFFAIRS The purpose of this Request For Proposals, opened on October 24, 2002, is to establish a contract, for state legislative consulting services, for Financial Affairs, A recommendation will be presented to the Board prior to its meeting of November 20, 2002. AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA: C-6 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY. FLORIDA v. JOANNE T. STERN - DOAH CASE NO. 01-3991 On October 24, 2001, the School Board suspended teacher Joanne T. Stem, from her employment with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and initiated dismissal proceedings against her for failure to correct identified performance deficiencies during her go-calendar day performance probation. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida enter an order in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade Countv, Florida v. Joanne T. Stem, DOAH Case No. 01-3991, allowing Respondent to file exceptions on or before November 29, 2002. D-6 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR CONSTITUTIONAL MANDATE ON CLASS SIZE With the amendment to the Florida Constitution by the citizens of the state last week, the legislature and local school districts now have the awesome task of implementing a class size mandate of historic proportions. ACTION PROPOSED BY FRANK J. BOLAÑOS: That The Miami-Dade County School Board direct the Superintendent to develop preliminary implementation plan for compliance with the Florida Constitution’s mandate on class size to be deliberated, reviewed and approved by the Board prior to the start of the 2003 legislative session. D-7 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION N0.02-53 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING SENATOR WILLIAM H. “BILL” TURNER FOR HIS OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP AND HUMANITARIAN EFFORTS Senator William H. “Bill” Turner, a former member and chair of the Dade County School Board, recently passed away. ACTION PROPOSED BY DR ROBERT B. INGRAM: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Norida, approve Resolution No.0243 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Senator William H. “Bill” Turner for his outstanding leadership and humanitarian efforts. D-8 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO AMEND THE BUDGET TO SALVAGE THE PARAPROFESSIONAL PROGRAM At its October 23, 2002 meeting, the School Board postponed discussion of this item to allow staff to research potential funding alternatives that would salvage the paraprofessional program. ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. ROBERT B. INGRAM: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, conduct a discussion on the possibility of salvaging the paraprofessional program. AGENDA ITEMS REVISED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA: A-2 2003 STATE LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM COMMITTEE: LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS AND POLICY DEVELOPMENT Attached is a copy of the proposed State Legislative Program for the regular 2003 State Legislative Session scheduled to commence Tuesday, March 4, 2003 and continue for 60 continuous days concluding on Friday, May 2, 2003, barring any extended sessions or special sessions. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt the proposed 2003 State Legislative Program. revised 2 A-2 2003 STATE LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM COMMITTEE: LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS AND POLICY DEVELOPMENT Attached is a copy of the proposed State Legislative Program for the regular 2003 State Legislative Session scheduled to commence Tuesday, March 4, 2003 and continue for 60 continuous days concluding on Friday, May 2, 2003, barring any extended sessions or special sessions. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt the proposed 2003 State Legislative Program. B-60 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM SECME, INC., WITH FUNDING FROM THE BILL AND MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH SECME, INC., TO ESTABLISH A SCIENCE, MATHEMATICS, ENGINEERING, AND TECHNOLOGY EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM, PROJECTCYCLE: NOVEMBER 21, 2002 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2005 COMMITTEE: FEDERAL PROGRAMS AND GRANTS ADMINISTRATION Authorization is requested for the Superintendent to accept a grant award, in the amount of $400,000, from SECME, Inc., with funding from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and to enter into a contractual agreement with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to establish a science, mathematics, engineering, and technology Early College High School in Miami-Dade County Public Schools. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to: 1. accept a grant award from SECME, Inc., in the amount of $400,000, with funding from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and enter into a contractual agreement SECME, Inc., to establish a science, mathematics, engineering, and technology Early College High School Program, Project Cycle: November 21, 2002 through June 30, 2005; C-2 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. BENJAMIN FULLINGTON - DOAH CASE NO. 02-0664 On February 13., 2002, the School Board suspended Benjamin Fullington from his employment with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and initiated dismissal proceedings against him for non-performance and deficient performance of job responsibilities; misconduct in office, immorality; lack of good moral character, and violation of School Board Rule 6Gx13-4A-1.21-Responsibilities and Duties. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida enter a final order in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade Countv, Florida v. Benjamin Fullindon, DOAH Case No. 02-0664, either adopting the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge, or adopting the exceptions set forth in the School Board’s Exceptions to the Recommended Order. C-4 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO CONTRACT THE LAW FIRM OF LEIBOWITZ AND ASSOCIATES, P.A. TO REPRESENT THE BOARD IN ALL LEGAL MATTERS BEFORE THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION COMMITTEE: PERSONNEL SERVICES, MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING The administrative staff of WLRN Public Television and Radio would like to engage new legal counsel with a local office to represent the station and School Board in its media properties (WLRN-TV Channel 17, WLRN-DT Channel 20, WLRN-FM 91.3,16 ITFS Channels) in all legal matters before the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida contract with the law firm of Leibowitz and Associates, P.A. to represent the Board in all legal matters before the Federal Communications Commission, as follows: revised 2 C-4 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO CONTRACT THE LAW FIRM OF LEIBOWITZ AND ASSOCIATES, P.A. TO REPRESENT THE BOARD IN ALL LEGAL MATTERS BEFORE THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION COMMITTEE: PERSONNEL SERVICES, MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING The administrative staff of WLRN Public Television and Radio would like to engage new legal counsel with a local office to represent the station and School Board in its media properties (WLRN-TV Channel 17, WLRN-DT Channel 20, WLRN-FM 9 1.3,16 ITFS Channels) in all legal matters before the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida contract with the law firm of Leibowitz and Associates, P.A. to represent the Board in all legal matters before the Federal Communications Commission, as follows: D-8 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt the proposed 2003 State Legislative Program. ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. ROBERT B. INGRAM: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, conduct a discussion on the possibility of salvaging the paraprofessional program. E-7 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A LEASE AMENDMENT AND RENEW THE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR USE OF VARIOUS SCHOOL SITES FOR THE OPERATION OF HEAD START CENTERS COMMITTEE: FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION History Since June 1985, the School Board (Board) has leased facilities at a number of schools to Miami-Dade County (County) for the operation of Head Start Centers. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida: 1. authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute a lease amendment with Miami-Dade County to provide utilities to Head Start at no cost, and in conformance with the other terms and conditions set forth above; and E-26 CHANGE ORDER NO. 4 PROJECT NO. A-0557 DESIGN-BUILD FOR CONVERSION BOOKER T. WASHINGTON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL 1200 NW 6 Avenue, Miami, Florida COMMITTEE: FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION This request for change in the construction contract includes eight items for the School Board’s confirmation and consideration. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Change Order No. 4 on Project No. A-0557 Design-Build for Conversion, Booker T. Washington Senior High School for a credit of $222,809 and a time extension of 246 days. G-31 DIGITAL ASSURANCE CERTIFICATION (DAC) APPOINTMENT FOR DISCLOSURE SERVICES REQUIRED BY SEC RULE 15c2-12 COMMITTEE: FINANCIAL AFFAIRS Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) Rule 15c2-12 (the “Rule”) obligates municipal bond issuers such as the District to comply with financial disclosure requirements and material events notices. The Auditor General has advised that compliance with the Rule will be a part of the future audit procedures. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida (1) Authorize the Superintendent or his designee to enter into an agreement with Digital Assurance Certification (DAC) to provide disclosure services required by SEC Rule 15c2-12 on District debt issues and G-62 SUBJECT: EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 041-2204 - DISTRICT SOFTWARE LICENSING AND SPECIAL PURCHASING AGREEMENT COMMITTEE: FINANCIAL AFFAIRS The purpose of the bid, opened on November 2, 1999, was to establish a contract, with a maximum of two (2) vendors as providers/managers of software licensing agreements for comprehensive educational software, to various school locations. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 041-2204 - DISTRICT SOFTWARE LICENSING AND SPECIAL PURCHASING AGREEMENT, to establish a contract, with amaximum of two (2) vendors as providers/managers of software licensing agreements for comprehensive educational software, to various school locations, during the term of the contract, effective December 8, 2002, through March 7, 2003, as follows: G-69 AWARD BID NO. 082-BB03 - FROZEN PIZZA, PASTA AND CHEESE PRODUCTS COMMITTEE: FINANCIAL AFFAIRS The purpose of this bid, opened on October 3, 2002, is to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of frozen pizza, pasta and cheese products, for the Food Service Program of the Department of Food and Nutrition. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 082-BB03 - FROZEN PIZZA, PASTA AND CHEESE PRODUCTS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of frozen pizza, pasta and cheese products, for the Food Service Program of the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the bid, effective November 20, 2002, through October 24, 2003, as follows: H-2 APPOINTMENTS AND LATERAL ASSIGNMENTS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT, PROFESSIONAL, AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR 2002-2003 The following recommendations are made in accordance with Board Rules 6Gx13-4A-1.16, Gx13-4A-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 November 20, 2002, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the item. revised 2 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, Gx13-4A-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 November 20, 2002, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the item. AGENDA ITEMS REPLACED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA: A-4 PROPOSED PROMULGATION OF A NEW BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-3F-1.023, CONTRACTOR DEBARMENT PROCEDURES COMMITTEE: LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS AND POLICY DEVELOPMENT This item is submitted for consideration by the Board to promulgate a new rule to establish procedures for debarring contractors (including vendors, consultants, subcontractors and subconsultants) from doing business with the Board, who are convicted of a criminal offense (be it a felony or misdemeanor). 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 promulgate new Board Rule 6Gx13-3F-1.023, Contractor Debarment Procedures. A-5 REQUEST APPROVAL TO PURSUE THE CONVEYANCE TO THE SCHOOL BOARD OF A 20ACRE TRACT OF LAND FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL IN THE DORAL AREA AT A REDUCED PRICE, SUBJECT TO COMPLETION OF DUE DILIGENCE AND EXECUTION OF A CONVEYANCE AGREEMENT Backqround On November 14,2002, a press conference was held at the Miami-Dade County Office of Emergency Management headquarters in Doral, to announce the intent to convey a 20-acre site (Site) located at N.W. 107” Avenue and south of theoretical N.W. 89th Street, to the School Board (Board) by: 1) Century Builders Group, Inc., Centuty/Ferro Investment Group, LLC, and Ferro Investment Group, LLL (collectively referred to hereinafter as Century); and 2) the West Dade Federation of Homeowners Associations, Inc. (Federation). RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent to: 1) pursue the conveyance to the Board of a 20-acre Site located on the west side of N.W. 107th Avenue and south of N.W. 89th Street, for construction of a 2,000-student capacity senior high school, pursuant to the 5-year work plan (State School “FFF”), subject to completion of due diligence on the Site and favorable results, and review by the School Site Planning and Construction Committee; revised replacement A-5 REQUEST APPROVAL TO PURSUE THE CONVEYANCE TO THE SCHOOL BOARD OF A 20-ACRE TRACT OF LAND FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL IN THE DORAL AREA AT A REDUCED PRICE, SUBJECT TO COMPLETION OF DUE DILIGENCE AND EXECUTION OF A CONVEYANCE AGREEMENT Background On November 14, 2002, a press conference was held at the Miami-Dade County Office of Emergency Management headquarters in Doral, to announce the intent to convey a 20-acre site (Site) located at N.W. 107th Avenue and south of theoretical N.W. 89th Street, to the School Board (Board) by: 1) Century Builders Group, Inc., Century/Ferro Investment Group, LLC, and Ferro Investment Group, LLL (collectively referred to hereinafter as Century); and 2) the West Dade Federation of Homeowners Associations, Inc. (Federation). RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent to: 1) pursue the conveyance to the Board of a 20-acre Site located on the west side of N.W. 107th Avenue and south of N.W. 89th Street, for construction of a 2,000-student capacity senior high school, pursuant to the 5-year work plan (State School “FFF”), subject to completion of due diligence on the Site and favorable results, and review by the School Site Planning and Construction Committee; D-5 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO INITIATE RULEMAKING PROCEEDINGS TO AMEND SCHOOL BOARD RULE 6GX13-7E-1.03 AS FOLLOWS AND DELETE SECTION Ill. A. OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE 6GX13-7E-1.02 NEW AND EXISTING EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES-IDENTIFICATION PLAQUES AND COMMEMORATIVE GIFTS A. Purpose - The purpose of this rule is to establish criteria and procedures for placement of dedication plaques and the placement of commemorative plaques, monuments, markers, sculptures, signs, or other improvements to facilities placed in remembrance of a person or event, or to enhance and promote the educational purpose. ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to initiate rule making proceedings to amend School Board rule 6Gx13-7E-1.02 and delete section III. A. of School Board rule 6GX13-7E-1.02. E-37 AUTHORlZATlON OF PAYMENT TO THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH AS FINAL RESOLUTION IN CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT AND JOINT USE AGREEMENT COMMITTEE: FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION The Miami-Dade County School Board entered into two agreements with the City of Miami Beach dated January 20, 1994. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent to: 1. issue payment to the City of Miami Beach in the amount of eighty-five thousand dollars ($85,000), revised replacement E-37 AUTHORlZATlON OF PAYMENT TO THE CITY OF MIAMl BEACH AS FINAL RESOLUTION IN CONStRUCTION AGREEMENT AND JOINT USE AGREEMENT COMMITTEE: FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION The Miami-Dade County School Board entered into two agreements with the City of Miami Beach dated January 20, 1994. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent to: 1. issue payment to the City of Miami Beach in the amount of eighty-five thousand dollars ($85,000), H-3 APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS TO BOARD MEMBERS Ms. Pet-la Tabares Hantman, Member of The School Board of Miami-Dade County,Florida, recommends that Ms. Lubby Navarro be contractually employed as her Administrative Assistant. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, contractually employ: 1. Ms. Lubbv Navarro as Administrative Assistant to School Board Member, Ms. Perla Tabares Hantman, effective November 21, 2002, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated; and 2. Mr. Carlos A. Saladrhas and Ms. Barbara M. Calderon as Administrative Assistants to School Board Member, Mr. Agustin J. Barrera, effective November 19, 2002, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.