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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA OFFICIAL AGENDA November 20 , 2002 REGULAR BOARD MEETING 1:00 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK TO AN AGENDA ITEM listed for this meeting and/or the PUBLIC HEARING, to be conducted immediately following the conclusion of the regular agenda, should submit a written request to the Superintendent of Schools, 1450 N.E. Second Avenue, Room 158, Miami, Florida 33132, NO LATER THAN 4:30 P.M., MONDAY, November 18, 2002. Pursuant to Board Rule 6Gx13-8C-1.17, a person not scheduled in advance to speak on a non-agenda topic must submit a written request to the Superintendent of Schools not later than 10:00 a.m. on the day of a regular Wednesday Board Meeting. The request must state the person’s name, address, subject and reason for asking emergency handling of the request, reason demonstrating good cause why the 4:30 p.m. Monday deadline was not met, and Board action requested. Board members present at the meeting must vote by a two-thirds (2/3) majority, for the person to be heard. Speakers List / Supplemental List will generally be posted on Tuesday PM or Wednesday AM prior to the meeting.
1:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: October 1, 3, 15, 22, 24, 29 APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: October 23, 2002 AGENDA ITEMS RESERVED FOR CONSIDERATION PUBLIC HEARING
A-1 ADOPTION OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS’ COMPENSATION FOR 2002-2003 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt for its members a salary in the amount of $36,694, annually. The salary amount shall be in effect during the succeeding twelve months following its adoption. A-2 2003 STATE LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt the proposed 2003 State Legislative Program. A-3 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO IMPLEMENT THE DISTRICT’S FIRST COMMUTER SCHOOL AT ADA MERRITT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the implementation of the District’s first commuter school at Ada Merritt Elementary School, contingent upon approved funding. A-4 PROPOSED promulgation of a new BOARD RULE: initial reading 6Gx13- 3F-1.023, CONTRACTOR DEBARMENT PROCEDURES A-5 REQUEST APPROVAL OF CONVEYANCE TO THE SCHOOL BOARD OF A 20-GROSS-ACRE TRACT OF LAND FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL IN THE DORAL AREA AT A REDUCED PRICE, SUBJECT TO DUE DILIGENCE AND EXECUTION OF A CONVEYANCE AGREEMENT B. EDUCATION B-1 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE 2002-2003 SCHOOL PERFORMANCE EXCELLENCE PLANS FOR SCHOOLS’ DESIGNATED AS SCHOOL PERFORMANCE GRADE “A” – “D”, ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SITES, SPECIALIZED EDUCATION CENTERS, ADULT/VOCATIONAL EDUCATION CENTERS, AND AMENDED PLANS FOR 23 SCHOOLS THAT SUBMITTED PLANS AT THE JUNE 19, 2002, BOARD MEETING AS POTENTIAL DOUBLE “F” SCHOOLS, (INCLUDING BUDGETS FOR TITLE I-FUNDED SCHOOLS) B-2 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION FOR THE PROVISION AND REIMBURSEMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE CLAIMING ACTIVITIES RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with the Agency for Health Care Administration for the provision and reimbursement of administrative claiming activities. This agreement will become effective January 1, 2003, and will continue in effect for up to five years. There is no exchange of funds. B-3 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH INFORMED FAMILIES FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PARENT INVOLVEMENT INITIATIVE, COMMUNITY ACTION TEAM (CAT) AT SOUTH MIAMI MIDDLE SCHOOL AND JOSÉ DE DIEGO MIDDLE SCHOOL, AT A COST OF $100,000, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 2, 2003 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2003 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida: 1. authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with Informed Families, for the establishment of a Parent Involvement Initiative, Community Action Team (CAT) Program at South Miami Middle School and José de Diego Middle School, at a cost of $100,000, effective January 2, 2003 through June 30, 2003; and 2. grant an exception to School Board Rule 6Gx13- 1.021. The appropriation for this item is included in the General Fund of the 2002-2003 Adopted Budget. B-4 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS/AGENCIES TO PROVIDE SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY SERVICES IN PROGRAMS FOR SPEECH AND LANGUAGE IMPAIRED STUDENTS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $500,000, EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 12, 2003 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2004 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida: 1. authorize the Superintendent to issue a Request for Proposals for health professionals/agencies to provide Speech and Language Pathology services in programs for speech and language impaired students, in an amount not to exceed $500,000, from February 12, 2003 through June 30, 2004; and 2. approve the selection committee to evaluate proposals submitted. The appropriation for this item is included in the General Fund of the 2002-2003 Adopted Budget. B-22 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH CHILD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, WHEREBY THE AGENCY WILL REIMBURSE SOUTH DADE ADULT CENTER, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,000, FOR DAYCARE SERVICES PROVIDED BY SOUTH DADE ADULT CENTER STAFF, EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 23, 2002 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2003 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with Child Development Services, whereby the agency will reimburse South Dade Adult Center, in an amount not to exceed $100,000, for daycare services provided by South Dade Adult Center staff, effective November 23, 2002 through June 30, 2003. B-23 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF GREATER MIAMI, INC., TO CONSTRUCT HOMES PREFERABLY IN THE HOPE (HOME OWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITY FOR PEOPLE EVERYWHERE) VI REVITALIZATION PROGRAM FOR THE SCOTT/CARVER HOMES, FROM JANUARY 6, 2003 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2004 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a cooperative agreement with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami, Inc., to construct homes, preferably in the HOPE (Home Ownership Opportunity for People Everywhere) VI Revitalization Program for the Scott/Carver homes, from January 6, 2003 through June 30, 2004. The appropriation for this item is included in the Workforce Development and Florida Education Finance Program Funds allocated to high schools, adult/vocational and technical education centers for the 2002-2003 school year. B-30 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 10 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-2 (2002/2003), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign the student to an alternative education program for his/her tenure in Miami-Dade County Public Schools. B-31 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida: 1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-3 (2002/2003), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2002/2003 school year, the 2003 summer session, and the 2003/2004 school year; 2. provide educational services in the opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and 3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools if approved by the Office of Adult/Vocational and Alternative Education. B-32 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-4 (2002/2003), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign the student to an alternative education program for his/her tenure in Miami-Dade County Public Schools. B-33 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 11 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-09 (2002/2003), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign the student to an alternative education program for his/her tenure in Miami-Dade County Public Schools. B-34 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-10 (2002/2003), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign the student to an alternative education program for his/her tenure in Miami-Dade County Public Schools. B-35 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 10 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-14 (2002/2003), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign the student to an alternative education program for his/her tenure in Miami-Dade County Public Schools. B-36 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-15 (2002/2003), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign the student to an alternative education program for his/her tenure in Miami-Dade County Public Schools. B-37 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: ADULT RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in supplemental material Case No. 002AD(02‑03), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools. 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, PROJECT CYCLE: NOVEMBER 21, 2002 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2005 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; 2. extend this grant program and contractual agreement, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary in order to fully expend the grant and thus complete the scope of the project; and 3. direct Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board. B-61 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL FEDERAL GRANT PROGRAM AND ENTER INTO SEPARATE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH DORAL ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL, INC., ON BEHALF OF DORAL ACADEMY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL; AND PINECREST ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF PINECREST PREPARATORY ACADEMY, PROJECT CYCLE: SEPTEMBER 19, 2002 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2003 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to: 1. accept the grant awards from the Florida Department of Education, in the total amount of $466,300, for funding under the Public Charter School Federal Grant Program and enter into separate contractual agreements with Doral Academy High School, Inc., on behalf of Doral Academy Charter High School, in an amount not to exceed $224,875; and Pinecrest Academy, Inc., on behalf of Pinecrest Preparatory Academy, in an amount not to exceed $224,875. Project Cycle: September 19, 2002 through June 30, 2003; 2. extend these grant programs and contractual agreements, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary, in order to fully expend the grant awards and thus complete the scope of the projects; and 3. direct Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board. B-62 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY LITERACY, STATE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM, PROJECT CYCLE: JULY 1, 2002 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2003 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to: 1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education, in the amount of $95,000, for funding under the Adult Education and Family Literacy, State Leadership Program, Project Cycle: July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003; 2. extend this grant program, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary, in order to fully expend the grant award and thus complete the scope of the project; and 3. direct Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board. B-63 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD UNDER A CONTRACT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, OFFICE OF REFUGEE SERVICES FOR FUNDING THE SKILLS FOR ACADEMIC, VOCATIONAL AND ENGLISH STUDIES PROGRAM, PROJECT CYCLE: AUGUST 18, 2002 THROUGH AUGUST 17, 2003 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to: 1. accept a grant award under a contract with the Department of Children and Families, Office of Refugee Services, in the amount of $5,000,000, for funding the Skills for Academic, Vocational and English Studies Program, Project Cycle: August 18, 2002 through August 17, 2003; 2. extend this program and contractual agreement, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary, in order to fully expend the contract and thus complete the scope of the project; and 3. direct Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the contracting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board. B-64 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OFFICE OF JUVENILE JUSTICE PROGRAMS FOR FUNDING A COMPREHENSIVE GANG FREE SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES PROGRAM; AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH COUNSELING AND EDUCATIONAL CONSULTING INCORPORATED, THE MIAMI-DADE POLICE DEPARTMENT, THE JUVENILE ASSESSMENT CENTER, THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION AND PAROLE, AND THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE, PROJECT CYCLE: DECEMBER 1, 2002 THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2003 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to: 1. accept a grant award from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice Programs, in the amount of $400,000, for funding a Comprehensive Gang Free Schools and Communities Program, and to enter into contractual agreements with Counseling and Educational Consulting Incorporated, in the amount of $35,000, the Miami-Dade Police Department, in the amount of $52,000, the Juvenile Assessment Center, in the amount of $5,000, the Department of Probation and Parole, in the amount of $5,000, and the Department of Juvenile Justice, in the amount of $5,000, for a total amount not to exceed $102,000, Project Cycle: December 1, 2002 through November 30, 2003; 2. extend this grant program and contractual agreements, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary, in order to fully expend the grant award and thus complete the scope of the project; and 3. direct Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board. B-65 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING THE FLORIDA LEARN AND SERVE AMERICA PROGRAM, PROJECT CYCLE: SEPTEMBER 1, 2002 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2003 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to: 1. accept grant awards from the Florida Department of Education, in the total amount of $18,211, for funding the Florida Learn and Serve America Program, Project Cycle September 1, 2002 through August 31, 2003; 2. extend these grant programs, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary, in order to fully expend the grant awards and thus complete the scope of the projects; and 3. direct Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board. B-66 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, OFFICE OF VOCATIONAL AND ADULT EDUCATION FOR FUNDING THE COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY CENTERS PROGRAM, PROJECT CYCLE: OCTOBER 1, 2002 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2003 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to: 1. accept a grant award from the United States Department of Education, Office of Vocational and Adult Education, in the amount of $300,000, for funding the Community Technology Centers Program, Project Cycle: October 1, 2002 through September 30, 2003; 2. extend this grant program, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary, in order to fully expend the grant award and thus complete the scope of the project; and 3. direct Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board. B-67 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION UNDER THE COMMUNITY/HIGHER EDUCATION/SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM FOR FUNDING THE INTERGENERATIONAL COMMUNITY STUDIES ORAL HISTORY PROGRAM, PROJECT CYCLE: SEPTEMBER 1, 2002 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2003 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 under the Community/Higher Education/School Partnership Program (CHESP) in the amount of $25,000, for funding the Intergenerational Community Studies Oral History Program, Project Cycle: September 1, 2002 through August 31, 2003; 2. extend this grant program, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary, in order to fully expend the grant award and thus complete the scope of the project; and 3. direct Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board. B-68 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH JACKSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL/PUBLIC HEALTH TRUST OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR FUNDING THE DENTAL CLINIC AT LINDSEY HOPKINS TECHNICAL EDUCATION CENTER AND ROBERT MORGAN EDUCATIONAL CENTER, PROJECT CYCLE: OCTOBER 1, 2002 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2003 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to: 1. accept a grant award and enter into a contractual agreement with Jackson Memorial Hospital/Public Health Trust of Miami-Dade County, in the total amount of $250,000, for funding the dental clinic at Lindsey Hopkins Technical Education Center, in the amount of $150,000, and Robert Morgan Educational Center, in the amount of $100,000; Project Cycle: October 1, 2002 through September 30, 2003; 2. extend this program and contractual agreement, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary, in order to fully expend the grant award and thus complete the scope of the project; and 3. direct Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board. B-69 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE KIDS CAN SAVE FOUNDATION FOR FUNDING A SAVINGS AND INVESTMENT PROGRAM, PROJECT CYCLE: NOVEMBER 21, 2002 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2003 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to: 1. accept a grant award from the Kids Can Save Foundation, in the amount of $4,926, for funding a Savings and Investment Program, Project Cycle: November 21, 2002 through June 30, 2003; 2. extend this grant program, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary, in order to fully expend the grant award and thus complete the scope of the project; and 3. direct Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board. B-70 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE INJURY FREE COALITION FOR KIDS-MIAMI FOR FUNDING THE CHILD INJURY PREVENTION PROGRAM, PROJECT CYCLE: NOVEMBER 21, 2002 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2003 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to: 1. accept a grant award from the Injury Free Coalition for Kids-Miami, in the amount of $1,500, for funding the Child Injury Prevention Program, Project Cycle: November 21, 2002 through June 30, 2003; 2. extend this grant program, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary, in order to fully expend the grant award and thus complete the scope of the project; and 3. direct Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board. B-75 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR STUDENTS TO TRAVEL OUT-OF-COUNTRY RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the out-of-country field trip to Spain for students at Palm Springs Middle School, from March 27, 2003 through April 3, 2003. B-76 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR STUDENTS TO TRAVEL OUT-OF-COUNTRY RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the out-of-country field trip to Nassau, Bahamas for students at Coral Reef Senior High School, from December 14, 2002 through December 16, 2002. C. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY C-1 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. MICAH D. HARRELL - DOAH CASE NO. 02-1447 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-2 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. BENJAMIN FULLINGTON - DOAH CASE NO. 02-0664 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. Benjamin Fullington, 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-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 C-4 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO CHANGE THE LAW FIRM REPRESENTING THE BOARD WITH REFERENCE TO LEGAL MATTERS BEFORE THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 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: The Board will pay Leibowitz and Associates, P.A., $425 per hour for work done by Mr. Leibowitz, rates of $325, $300, and $150 per hour for associates Belisle, Feld and Fernandez, respectively, and $85 and $125 per hour for paralegal and senior paralegal work, respectively, not to exceed a total of $50,000 without additional approval by the Board. C-5 APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT SPIRAL TECH ELEMENTARY CHARTER SCHOOL v. MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD - CIRCUIT COURT CASE NO. 02-19935 CA-21 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept and execute the Settlement Agreement in the case of Spiral Tech Elementary Charter School v. Miami-Dade County School Board, Circuit Court Case No. 02-19935 CA-21 and the appeal presently pending before the State Board of Education. D. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS D-1 NEW BUSINESS: BOARD MEMBERS D-2 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO INCLUDE A CATEGORY FOR PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT IN THE PRINCIPALS’ EVALUATION FORM, SO THAT IT WOULD STATE HOW PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT IS IMPLEMENTED AND ENFORCED D-3 PROPOSED 2003 LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM OF THE SOUTH FLORIDA CONSORTIUM OF SCHOOL BOARDS RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt the proposed 2003 Legislative Program of the South Florida Consortium of School Boards or modify as deemed appropriate. D-4 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION No. 02-44 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING THE PEACE SEEKERS, A PROBLEM SOLVING TEAM FROM EVERGLADES K-8 CENTER, FOR ITS OUTSTANDING SUCCESS IN ODYSSEY OF THE MIND COMPETITIONS ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 02-44 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring the Peace Seekers, a problem solving team from Everglades K-8 Center, for its outstanding success in Odyssey of the Mind competitions. D-5 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY ESTABLISH A BOARD RULE FOR SIGNAGE REQUIREMENTS IN SCHOOL BUILDINGS E. BUSINESS E-1 AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTION OF A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI TO ALLOW THE PLACEMENT OF A TRAILER FACILITY ON THE CAMPUS OF JOHN F. KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL TO PROVIDE A SCHOOL BASED HEALTH CLINIC RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute a lease agreement with the University of Miami to allow the placement of a trailer facility at the University’s sole cost, on the campus of John F. Kennedy Middle School to provide a school-based health clinic for students, at an annual rental amount of $1, and under the specified terms and conditions. E-2 RESTRICTIVE COVENANT AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO PROVIDE A STORM WATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AT LAMAR LOUISE CURRY MIDDLE SCHOOL RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute a covenant running with the land, in favor of Miami-Dade County, to provide a storm water management system, for Lamar Louise Curry Middle School. E-3 RECOMMEND TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY APPROVAL OF THE CITY OF HIALEAH’S REQUEST FOR EXEMPTION OF EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES IN CONNECTION WITH A PROPOSED AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT FOR THE ELDERLY AT 59 WEST 5 STREET RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recommend approval of the exemption of Educational Facilities Impact Fees for the City of Hialeah, in connection with a proposed affordable housing project for the elderly at 59 West 5 Street. E-4 AUTHORIZATION FOR CREDIT OF EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES FOR G.C.F. INVESTMENTS, INC. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize a credit of Educational Facilities Impact Fees for G.C.F. Investments, Inc., up to $206,430, or the total amount of impact fees paid, whichever is less, in connection with the referenced development. E-5 GRANT OF EASEMENT AGREEMENT TO FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY AT STATE SCHOOL “PPP”/JOHN A. FERGUSON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL SITE, LOCATED AT SW 56TH STREET AND SW 162NDAVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and the Secretary to execute a Grant of Easement Agreement with Florida Power & Light Company, at State School “PPP”/John A. Ferguson Senior High School site. E-6 AUTHORIZE PLAT BY COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP FOR HOMELESS, INC., FOR BOARD-OWNED LAND IN ORDER TO CLOSE AND VACATE A PORTION OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY AND CONSTRUCT ADDITIONAL IMPROVEMENTS AT THE MIAMI HOMELESS ASSISTANCE CENTER, AND AUTHORIZE A LEASE AMENDMENT WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP FOR HOMELESS, INC., TO FACILITATE SAME AND REDUCE THE DISTRICT’S PROPORTIONAL SHARE OF ANNUAL OPERATING EXPENSES RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida: 1. accept the conveyance of .31 acres of land from Community Partnership for Homeless, Inc. (CPHI), and simultaneously include the additional land as part of the demised premises currently leased by the Board to CPHI; 2. authorize the construction of 8,848 square feet of additional improvements by CPHI on the demised premises; 3. authorize the platting of certain Board-owned land by CPHI for the purpose of closing and vacating public right-of-way; and 4. authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute lease amendments with CPHI to reduce the Board’s proportional share of operational expenses associated with the operation of the educational component from 12.81% to 8.58% and establish $64,568 as the baseline amount due for the period of October 6, 2002 through October 5, 2003 (a savings of approximately $31,832 from the former method of calculating reimbursement for District operational expenses), and under the specified terms and conditions. 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 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 specified terms and conditions; and 2. authorize the renewal of the lease agreement with Miami-Dade County to allow use of classrooms and/or portable classrooms at 31 school sites for the operation of Head Start Centers, at a total combined annual rental rate of $1.00. The term of the renewal option period will commence December 1, 2002 and will end November 30, 2003. All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement, other than as noted, will remain unchanged. E-24 AUTHORITY TO AMEND THE CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION BUDGET RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize staff to: 1. adjust the capital budget as detailed, and in the event there are, at the time of transfer, insufficient available funds in a structure from which to transfer the indicated amount, the difference will be provided from contingencies, reserves or other accounts; and 2. make the changes to the five year facilities work program resulting from these budget adjustments. E-25 COMMISSIONING OF BROWN & BROWN ARCHITECTS TO PERFORM ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE FOLLOWING RE-ROOFING PROJECTS AT BARBARA HAWKINS ELEMENTARY, LAKE STEVENS ELEMENTARY AND MADIE IVES ELEMENTARY, PROJECT NUMBERS A0835, A0836 AND A0837 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of Brown & Brown Architects to perform architectural/engineering services for the re-roofing projects at Barbara Hawkins Elementary, Lake Stevens Elementary and Madie Ives Elementary Schools, at a combined estimated construction cost of $2,105,800, for the following considerations: 1. lump sum fee of $117,500, which represents approximately 5.58% of the construction cost; 2. additional lump sum fees for: a) $7,530 for site assessment/verification process, b) $10,500 for reproduction of Board requested contract documents; and c) a not to exceed fee of $45,000 for independent testing services; 3. at the Board’s option, the A/E will provide 200 site visits for a fee of $88,000 for the duration of the construction process; 4. the multiplier for hourly compensation was limited to 2.45 for extra work; and 5. the Project Architect will maintain at least a $1,000,000 Professional Liability Insurance Policy, with a not to exceed deductible of $15,000. E-26 CHANGE ORDER NO. 4 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. E-27 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 6 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 6 on Project No. A-0625, Design-Build Primary Learning Center, PLC "N" Bowman Foster Ashe Elementary Relief for an additional cost of $13,736. E-28 CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Change Order No. 3 on Project No. A0748, Design-Build, State School "PPP", John A. Ferguson Senior High School for an additional cost of $60,000. E-29 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 1PROJECT NO. LV9999-39 FIRE ALARM SYSTEM REPLACEMENT CHARLES R. HADLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 8400 NW 7 Street, Miami, Florida RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Final Change Order No. 1 on Project No. LV9999-39, Fire Alarm System Replacement, Charles R. Hadley Elementary School for an additional cost of $3,523. E-30 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Final Change Order No. 1 on Project No. LV9999-40, Fire Alarm Replacement, Horace Mann Middle School for an additional cost of $3,641 and a time extension of 29 days. E-31 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Final Change Order No. 1 on Project No. LV9999-41, Fire Alarm Replacement, Riverside Elementary School for an additional cost of $7,046 and a time extension of 37 days. E-32 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Change Order No. 1 on Project No. LV9999-42, Fire Alarm Replacement, Shenandoah Elementary School for an additional cost of $6,349 and a time extension of 45 days. E-33 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 1PROJECT NO. LV9999-43 FIRE ALARM REPLACEMENT BEN SHEPPARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 5700 West 24 Avenue, Hialeah, Florida RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Final Change Order No. 1 on Project No. LV9999-43, Fire Alarm Replacement, Ben Sheppard Elementary School for an additional cost of $3,641 and a time extension of 38 days. E-34 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Final Change Order No. 1 on Project No. LV9999-44, Fire Alarm System Replacement, Sweetwater Elementary School for an additional cost of $3,523 and a time extension of 11 days. E-35 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Final Change Order No. 1 on Project No. LV9999-60, Fire Alarm System Replacements, Campbell Drive Elementary School for an additional cost of $3,395 and a time extension of 10 days. E-36 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Change Order No. 1 on Project No. LV9999-65, Fire Alarm System Upgrade/Replacement, Winston Park Elementary School for an additional cost of $3,533 and a time extension of 3 days. E-37 AUTHORIZATION OF PAYMENT TO THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH REGARDING POLO PARK AS FINAL RESOLUTION OF CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT F. CHIEF OF STAFF F-1 PREQUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the described contractors for prequalification and authorize staff to issue a certificate to each contractor, certifying prequalification for a period of one (1) year. F-2 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT - AUDIT OF INVENTORIES AS OF JUNE 30, 2002, PRESENTED BY THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Internal Audit Report – Audit of Inventories as of June 30, 2002, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits. F-3 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – AUDIT OF THE INTERNAL FUNDS OF SELECTED REGION V SCHOOLS, OCTOBER 2002, PRESENTED BY THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Internal Audit Report – Audit of the Internal Funds of Selected Region V Schools, October 2002, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits. F-4 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE THE ABSOLUTE BILL OF SALE FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF THE WATER FACILITIES AT THE JOHN H. SCHEE TRANSPORTATION CENTER SITE IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, PROJECT NO. A0592B RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute the Absolute Bill of Sale for the water facilities at the John H. Schee Transportation Center site, Project No. A0592B, in favor of Miami-Dade County. F-5 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE THE ABSOLUTE BILL OF SALE FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF THE WASTEWATER FACILITIES AT THE PRIMARY LEARNING CENTER “L” AT MIAMI LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, PROJECT NO. A0617 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute the Absolute Bill of Sale for wastewater facilities at the Primary Learning Center “L” at Miami Lakes Elementary School site, Project No. A0617, in favor of Miami-Dade County. F-6 AUTHORIZATION TO GRANT A WATER LINE EASEMENT LOCATED AT THE PONCE DE LEON MIDDLE SCHOOL SITE IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, PROJECT NO. A0711 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the execution of the water line easement at the Ponce de Leon Middle School site, Project No. A0711, in favor of Miami-Dade County. F-7 AUTHORIZATION TO GRANT A WATER LINE EASEMENT LOCATED AT THE KINLOCH PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL SITE IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, PROJECT NO. A0705 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the execution of the water line easement at the Kinloch Park Middle School site, Project No. A0705, in favor of Miami-Dade County. F-8 AUTHORIZATION TO GRANT A WATER LINE EASEMENT LOCATED AT THE CORAL GABLES SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL SITE IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, PROJECT NO. A0810 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the execution of the water line easement at the Coral Gables Senior High School site, Project No. A0180, in favor of Miami-Dade County. F-11 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO INVOLVE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN TWO COUNTYWIDE CANNED FOOD DRIVES ON DECEMBER 12, 2002 AND MARCH 13, 2003 AND DESIGNATE BOTH DAYS AS “KIDS SHARE DAYS” ON BEHALF OF SOUTH FLORIDA FOOD RECOVERY, INC. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to involve Miami-Dade County Public Schools in two countywide canned food drives on December 12, 2002 and March 13, 2003 and designate both days as “Kids Share Days” on behalf of South Florida Food Recovery, Inc. F-12 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE RENAISSANCE MIAMI BISCAYNE BAY HOTEL TO PROVIDE SERVICES RELATED TO THE DISTRICT DADE PARTNERS RECOGNITION CEREMONY ON MARCH 27, 2003 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with the Renaissance Miami Biscayne Bay Hotel to provide services related to the district Dade Partners Recognition Ceremony on March 27, 2003. There will be no cost to the district. F-13 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE RECOMMENDED: That effective November 20, 2002, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Diana E. Johnson, School Bus Driver, at Northwest Transportation Center, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested. F-14 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE RECOMMENDED: That effective November 20, 2002, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Sharon A. Martin, School Bus Driver, at John H. Schee Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested. F-15 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE RECOMMENDED: That effective November 20, 2002, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Gloria P. Adams, Teacher at Jan Mann Opportunity School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested. G. FINANCIAL AFFAIRS G-1 PROPOSAL TO INCREASE THE DISTRICT’S CONTINGENCY RESERVE G-2 REPORT OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the report of the Professional Services Contract Committee. G-16 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 2002 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Monthly Financial Report for September 2002. G-17 NON-EXPENDABLE PERSONAL PROPERTY INVENTORY REPORTS FOR JULY, AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER 2002 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Non-Expendable Personal Property Inventory Deletions containing 3,229 items in the amount of $5,607,006 and Recoveries containing 64 items in the amount of $142,388 to update the records as indicated in July, August and September 2002 reports. G-31 DIGITAL ASSURANCE CORPORATION (DAC) APPOINTMENT FOR DISCLOSURE SERVICES REQUIRED BY SEC RULE 15c2-12 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 Corporation (DAC) to provide disclosure services required by SEC Rule 15c2-12 on District debt issues and 2. Authorize the payment of a $10,000 one-time fee for all the District’s outstanding debt and a $1,500 annual maintenance fee to DAC for a total of $11,500 from available cost of issuance funds 3. Grant an exception pursuant to School Board Rule 6Gx13-3F-1.021, Professional Services Contract. G-60 REQUEST APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL AWARDS ON TERM BIDS RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, APPROVE the supplemental awards on the following term bids, inasmuch as the estimated requirements, previously awarded by the Board, will be exceeded before the bids terms expire. (1) Bid No. 106-ZZ02 – TREE TRIMMING AND FENCE LINE CLEARING, to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of tree trimming and fence line clearing, for Maintenance Operations, during the term of the bid, effective February 9, 2002, through February 8, 2003. This supplemental award is requested due to unscheduled projects totaling $93,472. Last contract usage averaged $5,430.60 per month, while this year's usage has averaged $23,690.73 per month. 1. FLORIDA COAST SERVICES, INC. 2. ONE TWO TREE, INC. PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $0 (2) Bid No. 009-BB02 – FIRE EXTINGUISHERS, to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required of fire extinguishers, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective October 24, 2001, through February 28, 2003. This supplemental award is requested due to increased usage, as a result of replacements in schools and additional placements pursuant to recommendations by the Fire Marshall. The supplemental amount requested is based on the average monthly expenditure, times the sixteen (16) month contract period, minus the original award amount. 1. MIAMI FIRE EQUIPMENT COMPANY ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $76,681 (3) Bid No. 120-BB06 – HOSPITAL EQUIPMENT, to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of hospital equipment, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective May 15, 2002, through May 14, 2003. This supplemental award is requested due to higher than anticipated usage from various schools. This is a first-time bid with no tracking history. This year's usage has averaged $9,590.60 per month. 1. STRYKER MEDICAL ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $49,256.25 G-61 REPORT PURCHASES MADE UTILIZING OTHER GOVERNMENT BIDS 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. (1)
These items were requested by the Division of Safety, Energy, Communications, and Fiscal Management, to provide cellular telephone equipment and services, using the State of Florida Contract No. 725-330-98-1, Cellular Telephone Equipment and Service, which expires on December 21, 2002. This purchase order is for the ongoing Verizon Wireless cellular telephone equipment and service for various phones throughout the District that are not covered on Bid No. 206-XX04 - TELEPHONE SERVICE, WIRELESS. (2)
These items were requested by Information Technology Services, to provide additional consulting and professional services, to supplement an existing in-house team for the implementation of programming services, using the State of Florida Contract No. 973-550-02-1, Consultant Services - IT (Computer Aid, Inc.), which expires on January 31, 2003. This programming is for the application and commencement of the pilot for the ESE Automation Project utilizing grant funds. (3)
These items were requested by Stores and Mail Distribution stock, to purchase laminating film, using the Seminole County, School Board Contract No. 102790, Audio Visual Supplies, which expires on December 11, 2002. Quotations were solicited to vendors on Bid No. 119-AA11 - AUDIO VISUAL TELEVISION, RADIO STUDIO EQUIPMENT, CCTV AND PERIPHERALS, CATALOG DISCOUNT, and the Seminole County Bid. General Binding Corporation submitted the lowest quote for these stock items. (4)
These items were requested by Maintenance Operations, to purchase intercom systems, PA sound systems equipment and repair parts, to match existing equipment, for Miami Southwest Senior High School, using The School Board of Palm Beach County, Florida, Contract No. 01C-96R, Intercom Systems, Master Clock Systems, Scoreboards, PA Sound Systems, Equipment and Repair Parts, which expires on September 19, 2004. Quotations were solicited to vendors on Bid No. 119-AA11 - AUDIO VISUAL, TELEVISION, RADIO, STUDIO EQUIPMENT, CCTV AND PERIPHERALS - CATALOG DISCOUNT, and the Palm Beach County Bid, however, NDR submitted the lowest quote meeting specifications under the terms of The School Board of Palm Beach County, Florida, bid. (5)
These items were requested by Educational Planning, to print the District and School Profiles, using Prison Rehabilitation and Diversified Enterprises, Inc. (PRIDE). In accordance with Florida Statute 287.042(2), any public agency is permitted to purchase goods or services from the corporation (PRIDE), and is, therefore, exempt from the competitive sealed bid requirements. (6)
These items were requested by the Department of Food and Nutrition, to print the Meal Application/Letter, using Prison Rehabilitation and Diversified Enterprises, Inc. (PRIDE). In accordance with Florida Statute 287.042(2), any public agency is permitted to purchase goods or services from the corporation (PRIDE), and is, therefore, exempt from the competitive sealed bid requirements. G-62 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 041-ZZ04 – DISTRICT SOFTWARE LICENSING AND SPECIAL PURCHASING AGREEMENT RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 041-ZZ04 – DISTRICT SOFTWARE LICENSING AND SPECIAL PURCHASING AGREEMENT, 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, during the term of the contract, effective December 8, 2002, through March 7, 2003, as follows: 1. CCV SOFTWARE, INC. 2. EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES 3. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $600,056. G-63 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 232-AA09M/WBE – CUSTODIAL FLOOR MACHINES RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 232-AA09M/WBE – CUSTODIAL FLOOR MACHINES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of custodial floor machines, for various schools and departments, during the term of the contract, effective January 16, 2003, through January 15, 2004, as follows: 1. B & E EXPORT/IMPORT AND DISTRIBUTORS 2. REX CHEMICAL CORPORATION 3. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $248,168.79. G-64 AWARD BID NO. 151-BB04 – RESURFACE TENNIS COURT, MIAMI CENTRAL SENIOR HIGH RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 151-BB04 – RESURFACE TENNIS COURT, MIAMI CENTRAL SENIOR HIGH, to resurface the tennis court, at Miami Central Senior High, effective November 20, 2002, as follows: 1. ACCURATE TENNIS COURTS, INC. 2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $15,800. G-65 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 228-ZZ03 – FRESH-DELIVERED BAGELS RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 228-ZZ03, FRESH-DELIVERED BAGELS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of fresh-delivered bagels, for the Department of Food and Nutrition a la carte program and fundraisers, during the term of the contract, effective December 13, 2002, through December 12, 2003, as follows: 1. GOURMET VENTURES, INC. 2. INTERSTATE BRANDS CORPORATION 3. THE BAGEL EXPRESS INTERNATIONAL, INC. 4. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to G-66 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 263-ZZ03 – FRESH-DELIVERED, GLAZED DOUGHNUTS RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 263-ZZ03, FRESH-DELIVERED, GLAZED DOUGHNUTS, to purchase, at a firm unit price, quantities as may be required, of fresh-delivered, glazed doughnuts, for the Department of Food and Nutrition a la carte program and fundraisers, during the term of the contract, effective December 13, 2002, through December 12, 2003, as follows: 1. KRISPY KREME DOUGHNUT CORPORATION 2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to G-67 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 057-AA09 – SANITATION SERVICES AND CLEANING SUPPLIES (REBID) RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 057-AA09 – SANITATION SERVICES AND CLEANING SUPPLY (REBID), to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of sanitation services and cleaning supplies, for the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the contract, effective February 14, 2003, through February 13, 2004, as follows: 1. SANITECH SYSTEMS, INC. 2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $541,115.39. G-68 AWARD BID NO. 011-CC09 - GERMICIDAL DETERGENT RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 011-CC09 – GERMICIDAL DETERGENT, to purchase, at a firm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of germicidal detergent, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective November 11, 2002, through November 25, 2003, as follows: 1. WEXFORD LABS, INC. 2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $413,270. G-69 AWARD BID NO. 082-BB03 – FROZEN PIZZA, PASTA AND CHEESE PRODUCTS 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: The award recommendation amount(s) are based on the estimated contract expenditure for all (A) items, which are for frozen pizza products that do not utilize commodity cheese, inasmuch as it is no guarantee that the District will receive commodity cheese throughout the contract period. However, all vendors listed herein are being awarded a contract to supply the District with various frozen pizza products, at the price(s) bid. 1. CONAGRA FOODS PIZZA & DOUGH ENROBED PRODUCTS 2. K.T.’S KITCHEN 3. MIMMO’S GOURMET PIZZA, INC. 4. NARDONE BROTHERS BAKING COMPANY, INC. 5. SCHWAN’S FOOD SERVICE 6. SOUTHLAND BAGEL COMPANY 7. SYNDICATED FOOD SERVICE INTERNATIONAL, INC. Low Unit Price: Items 4(B) and 8(B). 8. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $4,574,977.75. G-70 AWARD BID NO. 139-BB03 - SNACK-CAKE PRODUCTS RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 139-BB03 – SNACK-CAKE PRODUCTS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of snack-cake products, for the Food Service Program of the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the bid, effective December 1, 2002, through May 28, 2004, as follows: 1. BAKERY CORPORATION 2. MCKEE FOODS CORPORATION 3. SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE SYSTEMS 4. Reject item 10 and 12. 5. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $603,245.19. G-71 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 200-AA02M/WBE – CEILING TILES SUPPLIES RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 200-AA02M/WBE – CEILING TILES SUPPLIES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of ceiling tile supplies, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the contract, effective December 1, 2002, through November 30, 2003, as follows: 1. SECO SUPPLIES, INC. 2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $50,361.67. G-72 AWARD BID NO. 008-CC09M/WBE – CAULKING RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 008-CC09M/WBE – CAULKING, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of caulking, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the contract, effective November 20, 2002, through May 19, 2003, as follows: 1. BIKO, INC. 2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $12,970.19. G-73 AWARD BID NO. 009-CC09 – SIDING/ROOFING PANELS, METAL RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 009-CC09 – SIDING/ROOFING PANELS, METAL, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of metal siding/roofing panels, for the Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective December 1, 2002, through November 30, 2003, as follows: 1. METAL SALES MANUFACTURING CORPORATION 2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $94,673.43. G-74 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 023-AA07 – BRAKE DRUMS RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 023-AA07 – BRAKE DRUMS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of brake drums, for the Department of Transportation, Vehicle Maintenance, during the term of the contract, effective January 17, 2003, through January 16, 2004, as follows: 1. GREAT DANE TRAILERS 2. MARC INDUSTRIES 3. PALM TRUCK CENTERS, INC. 4. POWER BRAKE EXCHANGE, INC. 5. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $138,853.11. G-75 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 025-AA07 – ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER'S (OEM) PARTS FOR SCHOOL BUS BODIES RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 025-AA07 – ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER'S (OEM) PARTS FOR SCHOOL BUS BODIES, to purchase, at firm discounts/markups, quantities, as may be required, of Original Equipment Manufacturer's (OEM) parts for school bus bodies, for the Department of Transportation, Vehicle Maintenance, during the term of the contract, effective January 17, 2003, through January 16, 2004, as follows: 1. FREIGHTLINER TRUCKS OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC. 2. RECHTIEN INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS 3. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $131,622.32. G-76 TERMINATE AWARD OF ITEMS 23, 24 AND 26 ON CONTRACT NO. 145-BB07 - SCHOOL BUS ROUTES FOR APPROVED PRIVATE SCHOOL BUS COMPANIES RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida: 1. TERMINATE the award of items 23, 24 and 26 on Contract No. 145-BB07 – SCHOOL BUS ROUTES FOR APPROVED PRIVATE SCHOOL BUS COMPANIES, effective November 20, 2002, as follows: MANOLIN & PILAR MARTINEZ, INC. 2. Require that Manolin & Pilar Martinez, Inc., of Miami, Florida, lose eligibility to transact new business with the Board for a period of fourteen (14) months, pursuant to Board Rule 6Gx13- 3C-1.08 -- Performance And Payment Security, Declining A Bid Award, And Bonding Company Qualifications, effective November 20, 2002. G-77 AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 028-CC10 - STATE LEGISLATIVE CONSULTANT (REBID) G-78 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE OTHER ENTITY BIDS, RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AUTHORIZE Procurement and Materials Management to utilize the following contract, from November 20, 2002, through February 28, 2003: The School Board of Palm Beach County, Florida, Contract No. 00C-82R – TERM CONTRACT FOR FRUIT JUICE, to purchase fruit juices, for the National School Breakfast and Lunch Programs, and the After School Care Meal Program, provided by the Department of Food and Nutrition, for a total amount of $968,726.38. H. PERSONNEL H-1 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: SEPTEMBER 19 - OCTOBER 16, 2002 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 921. H-2 APPOINTMENTS AND LATERAL ASSIGNMENTS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT, PROFESSIONAL, AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR 2002-2003 H-3 CONTRACTUAL EMPLOYMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT(S) TO INDIVIDUAL SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER(S) H-4 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A FORMAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SCHOOL AGREEMENT WITH NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a formal Professional Development School agreement with Nova Southeastern University. I. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS I-1 CORRESPONDENCE, REPORTS, AND OTHER INFORMATION ADJOURNMENT |
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