CHANGES TO MEETING AGENDA
AS OF:
December 11, 2002
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AGENDA SECTIONS
AGENDA ITEMS WITHDRAWN AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA: B-2 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY TO FUND THE COST OF HIRING AN
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR AND A SECRETARY TO FACILITATE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MIAMI-DADE AREA CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL ENHANCEMENT (ACEE) GRANT PROGRAM, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $109,108, FROM SEPTEMBER 10, 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 Florida International University (FlU), the primary partner for the Miami-Dade Area Center for Educational Enhancement (ACEE), in an amount not to exceed $109,108. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with Florida International University to fund the cost of hiring an associate director and a secretary to facilitate the implementation of the Miami-Dade Area Center for Educational Enhancement (ACEE)
grant program, in an amount not to exceed $109,108, from September 10, 2002 through June 30, 2003.
No local funds are required. E-3 UPDATE ON COMPLIANCE WITH NEWLY IMPLEMENTED GROWTH MANAGEMENT LEGISLATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE THE STATE MANDATED INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND ALL NONEXEMPT LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, UNDER THE REGULATIONS OF CHAPTER 1013, FLORIDA STATUTES
COMMITTEE: FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION
At its October 23, 2002 meeting the School Board authorized the School District to spearhead the development of an Interlocal Agreement (Agreement) with all nonexempt local governments and Miami-Dade County as mandated by the Florida Legislature under Chapter 2002-296, Laws of Florida (see attached Board Item). RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,. Florida, authorize the Chair and the Secretary to execute an Interlocal Agreement with all nonexempt local governments as noted herein.and Miami-Dade County under the terms and conditions set forth above.
E-24 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY TO FUND THE COST OF HIRING AN
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR AND A SECRETARY TO FACILITATE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MIAMI-DADE AREA CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL ENHANCEMENT (ACEE) GRANT PROGRAM, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $109,108, FROM SEPTEMBER 10, 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 Florida International University (Flu), the primary partner for the Miami-Dade Area Center for Educational Enhancement (ACEE), in an amount not to exceed $109,108. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent to: 1) adjust the capital budget as detailed above, 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
E-25 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP) JAMES B. PIRTLE CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.
PROJECT NO. A0825S2501
PORTABLE CLASSROOMS REPLACEMENT
HOLMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1175 NW 87 Street, Miami, Florida
COMMITTEE: FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION
At its meeting of January 16, 2002, the Board commissioned James B. Pirtle Construction Co., Inc. as CM-at-Risk for Holmes Elementary School. This contract provides for construction services to the Board and a Guaranteed Maximum Price for construction. REOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida: 1. approve the GMP for James B. Pirtle Construction Co., Inc., Project No. AO825S2501, Portable Classrooms Replacement, Holmes Elementary School, in the total amount of $1,306,710 which includes building cost, site cost and a contingency in the amount of $62,224; and
revised 2 E-33 AUTHORlZATlON TO CHANGE THE K-8 CENTER FORMERLY APPROVED FROM LILLIE C. EVANS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TO -
JOHN I. SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
10415 NW 52 Street, Miami, Florida
COMMITTEE: FAClLlTlES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION
Due to the consistent drop of enrollment at Lillie C. Evans Elementary School, 306 students as of 9/21/02, it is recommended that the K-8 Center previously approved for that location be changed to John I. Smith Elementary School. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent to: 1. change the K-8 Center formerly approved for Lillie C. Evans Elementary School to John I. Smith Elementary School;
AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA:B-65 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT AMENDED GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS FEDERAL
GRANT PROGRAM AND ENTER INTO SEPARATE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH ASPIRA EUGENIO MARIA DE HOSTOS YOUTH LEADERSHIP CHARTER SCHOOL; THE MIAMI DADE CHARTER FOUNDATION, INC., ON BEHALF OF NORTH COUNTY CHARTER SCHOOL; THE MIAMI DADE CHARTER FOUNDATION,
INC., ON BEHALF OF NORTHEAST ACADEMY, PROJECT CYCLE: AUGUST 19, 2002 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2003
COMMITTEE: FEDERAL PROGRAMS AND GRANTS ADMINISTRATION
At the School Board Meeting of October 23, 2002, the Board approved acceptance of grant funds in the total amount of $450,000, ($150,000 per school), under the Public Charter Schools Grant Program. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to: 1. accept the amended grant awards from the Florida Department of Education, in the total amount of $699,450, for funding under the Public Charter Schools Federal Grant Program and enter into separate contractual agreements with ASPIRA Eugenio Maria De Hostos Youth Leadership Charter School, in an amount not to exceed $224,875; The Miami Dade Charter Foundation, Inc., on behalf of North County Charter School, in an amount not to exceed $244,875; The Miami Dade Charter Foundation, Inc., on behalf of Northeast Academy, in an amount not to exceed $224,875 Project Cycle: August 19, 2002 through June 30, 2003;
B-75 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR STUDENTS TO TRAVEL OUT-OF-COUNTRY
COMMITTEE: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS
A request has been received for students to travel out-of-country. All arrangements are in accordance with Board Rule 6Gx13-6A-1.22, Field Trips. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the out-of-country field trip to Toronto and Ontario, Canada, for students at New World School of the Arts, from January 8, 2003 through January 12, 2003. C-3 SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY. FLORIDA vs. KAREN HALPERN, DOAH CASE NO. 02-2125
At its regularly scheduled meeting of May 15, 2002, the School Board took action to dismiss Karen F. Halpem from further employment with the School Board for, just cause, including, but not limited to, gross insubordination, violation of School Board rules, and misconduct in office. The employee timely requested a hearing on the matter. 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 Karen F. Halpem in DOAH Case No. 02-2125. C-5 PAYMENT FORACCRUED SICKDAYS FORFORMJ3RSUPERINTENDENT ROGER C. CUEVAS
Effective October 21, 2001, the School Board terminated the Employment Agreement dated December 11,1996, between Mr. Roger C. Cuevas and The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida determine whether the lump sum payment for accrued sick leave should be released to the former Superintendent, Mr. Roger C. Cuevas, pursuant to the terms of the Employment Agreement dated December 11, 1996, as amended. G-89 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 104-XX03 - TO PROVIDE CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP FOR THE ATHLETIC PROGRAM OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
COMMITTEE: FINANCIAL AFFAIRS
The purpose of the Request For Proposals, opened on November 10, 1998, was to select a sports drink company that would provide corporate sponsorship for the enhancement of the Greater Miami Athletic Conference (GMAC) and the athletic program of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND C o n t r a c t N o . 104-XX03 - TO PROVIDE CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP FOR THE ATHLETIC PROGRAM OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, to select a sports drink company that would provide corporate sponsorship for the enhancement of the Greater Miami Athletic Conference (GMAC) and the athletic program of the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, during the term of the contract, effective January 13, 2003, through January 12, 2004, as follows:
AGENDA ITEMS REVISED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA:A-5 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 02-56 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING CONTINUED CARL D. PERKINS ACT APPROPRIATIONS
COMMITTEE: LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS AND POLICY DEVELOPMENT
Legislative alerts from the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) report that the President’s forthcoming budget submission to Congress may propose the elimination of funding forthe Carl D. Perkins Act in order to offset a shortfall in other areas, The elimination of Carl D. Perkins Act funds would represent a dramatic cut ($5825,863) in the basic infrastructure of Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) educational services for both K-12 and adult students. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 02-56 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, supporting continued Carl D. Perkins Act appropriations. C-4 THE SCHOOL BOARD OFMIAMI-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 ofMiami-Dade County, Florida enter an order in the case of The School Board ofMiami-Dade Countv. Floridav. Joanne T. Stem, DOAH Case No. 01-3991, allowing Respondent to tile exceptions on or before December 12, 2002. D-4 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 02-45 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING MERRILL LYNCH FOR ITS VOLUNTEER BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT AT EDISON PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
COMMITTEE: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS
Recently, some 190 volunteers from the Merrill Lynch Miami Americas Complex spent their weekend working to improve the outer appearance of Edison Park Elementary School. Participating in the firm’s nationwide Volunteer Month celebration, these individuals spent October 19 and 20 at the school working to accomplish their mission. ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. SOLOMON C. STINSON: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
approve Resolution No.02-45 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Merrill Lynch for its volunteer beautification project at Edison Park Elementary. E-4 AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 02-228, ALLAPATTAH NURSERY LTD.,, FOR THE PROVISION OF A 9.97-GROSS ACRE SCHOOL SITE LOCATED ON THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF S.W. 112 AVENUE AND 240 STREET
TO THE SCHOOL BOARD AS A PARTIAL CONTRIBUTION IN-LIEU-OF EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES, SUBJECT TO DUE DILIGENCE
COMMITTEE: FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION
Introduction
Pursuant to the terms of the Educational Facilities lmoact Fee Ordinance (Ordinance) and the Interlocal Agreement (Agreement) the Schbol Board (Board) may accept contributions in-lieu-of impact fees from developers if the Board determines that such contributions are appropriate and desirable. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to negotiate a Declaration of Restrictions in connection with Miami-Dade County Application No. 02-228,
Allapattah Nursery Ltd., for the provision of a 9.97-gross acre school site as a partial contribution in-lieu-of educational facilities impact fees, at a discount of $75,000/acre or 60% of the appraised value, whichever is less, subject to due diligence. Prior to property transfer, an agenda item will be presented to the Board for consideration and action. E-5 AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATEADECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 02-111 LANDMARK 107, LC, ET AL., FOR THE PROVISION OF SIX NET-ACRE SCHOOL SITE AS A DONATION OVER AND ABOVE EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES OR IN THE EVENT SUITABLE LAND IS UNAVAILABLE A MONETARY DONATION OF UP TO $800,000 OVER AND ABOVE
EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES
Introduction
Landmark 107 LC, et al., (applicant) is requesting a zoning change from GU (Interim) and BU-IA (Limited business) to TND (Traditional Neighborhood Development), on 120 gross acres located at the northeast corner N.W. 58 Street and N.W. 107 Avenue (see attached location map). RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to negotiate a Declaration of Restrictions in connection with Miami-Dade County Application No.
02-111, Landmark 107 LC, et al. as follows: 1) provision of a six net-acre school site as a donation over and above educational facilities impact fees subject to due diligence. Prior to property transfer, an agenda item would be presented tothe Board for its consideration, and action; or
E-6 AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 02-192 DIAZ LANDSCAPING AND NURSERY, INC PROVIDING FOR A DEVELOPER BUILT 280~STUDENT STATION PLC AT PINE VILLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LOCATED AT 21799 S.W. 117TH COURT, AS A COMBINATION OF A CONTRIBUTION IN-LIEU-OF EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES AND A REIMBURSEMENT
COMMITTEE: FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION
Introduction
Pursuant to the terms of the Educational Facilities Impact Fee Ordinance (Ordinance) and the Interlocal Agreement (Agreement) the School Board (Board) may accept contributions in-lieu-of impact fees from developers if the Board determines that such contributions are appropriate and desirable. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to negotiate a Declaration of Restrictions in connection with Miami-Dade County Application No. 02-192, Diaz
Landscaping & Nursery, Inc., providing for a developer built 280-student station PLC at Pine Villa Elementary School located 21799 SW 117 Court, as a contribution in-lieu-of educational facilities impact fees, and allowed reimbursements to the developer, pursuant to previously established Board Policy and the governing Ordinance. Prior to any such reimbursements, an agenda item will be presented to the Board for its review and action. E-25 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
JAMES B. PIRTLE CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.
PROJECT NO. A0825S2501-CM
PORTABLE CLASSROOMS REPLACEMENT
HOLMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1175 NW 67 Street, Miami, Florida
COMMlTTEE: FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION
At its meeting of January 16, 2002, the Board commissioned James B. Pirtle Construction Co., Inc. as CM-at-Risk for Holmes Elementary School. This contract provides for construction services to the Board and a Guaranteed Maximum Price for construction. REOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida: 1. approve the GMP for James B. Pirtle Construction Co., Inc., Project No. A0825S2501, Portable Classrooms Replacement, Holmes Elementary School, in the total amount of $1,306,710 which includes building cost, site cost and a contingencjr in the amount of $62,224; and
E-26 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
JAMES B. PIRTLE CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.
PROJECT NO. A0825S8571-CM
PORTABLE CLASSROOMS REPLACEMENT
NORLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL
1235 NW192 TERRACE, MIAMI, FL 33189
COMMITTEE: FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION
At its meeting of January 16, 2002, the Board commissioned James B. Pirtle Construction Co., Inc. as CM-at-Risk for Norland Middle 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: 1. approve the GMP for James B. Pirtle Construction Co., Inc., Project No. A0825S6571, Portable Classrooms Replacement. Norland Middle School, In the total amount of $1,219,483 which includes building cost, site cost and a contingency in the amount of $58,071; and
E-27 AUTHORIZATION TO TRANSMIT THE DISTRICT’S PLAN FOR THE USE OF RELOCATABLE CLASSROOMS TO THE COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION COMMITTEE: FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION
The 2002 Legislature enacted a statute which requires that “district school boards submit a plan for the use of existing relocatables within the five year work program, to be reviewed and approved by the Commissioner of Education by January 1, 2003.” Relocatables that fail to meet standards promulgated by the State Board of Education after completion of the approved plan may not be used as classrooms. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent to transmit the Districts plan for use of relocatable classrooms to the Commissioner of Education, and to transmit future plans with the five year work program. E-32 CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. LV9999-42
FIRE ALARM REPLACEMENT
SHENANDOAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1023 SW 21 Avenue, Miami, Florida
COMMITTEE: FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION
This request for change in the construction contract includes one item for the School Board’s confirmation and consideration. Attachment A presents a description of the item, the cause for the change, the effect upon the contract, and the action recommended to the Board. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Change Order No. 2 on Project No. LV9999-42, Fire Alarm Replacement, Shenandoah Elementary School for an additional cost of $43,782 and a time extension of 11 days. E-33 AUTHORlZATION TO CHANGE THE K-6 CENTER FORMERLY APPROVED FROM LILLIE C. EVANS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TO JOHN I. SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 10415 NW 52 Street, Miami, Florida COMMlTTEE: FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION
Due to the consistent drop of enrollment at Lillie C. Evans Elementary School, 306 students as of ’9/21/02, it is recommended that the K-8 Center previously approved for that location be changed to John I. Smith Elementary School. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent to: 1. change the K-8 Center formerly approved for Lillie C. Evans Elementary School to John I. Smith Elementary School;
G-31 CERTIFICATE OF PARTICIPATION (AUCTION RATE) SERIES 2002A AND 20028
COMMITTEE: FINANCIAL AFFAIRS
Resolution 02-46 is attached for the Board’s consideration authorizing the issue of up to $150,000.000 in Certificates of Participation Series 2002A and Series 20926. The Certificates of Participation will be issued at a floating rate which resets every 35 days through the auction mechanism. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida (1) Approve Resolution 0246 for the issuance of up to $150,000,000 in Certificates of Participation, Series 2002A and 20028 and;
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 bids, inasmuch as the estimated requirements, previously awarded by the Board, will be exceeded before the bids terms expire. 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. G-64 AWARD BALANCE CONTRACT NO. 089-BBOB - PIANOS
COMMITTEE: FINANCIAL AFFAIRS
The purpose of the bid, opened on April 16, 2002, was to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of pianos, for various locations. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Balance Contract No. 089-BB08 - PIANOS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of pianos, for various locations, during the term of the contract, effective December 11, 2002, through February 20, 2004, as follows: G-82 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 128-AA03 - STORAGE OF DRY, FROZEN AND REFRIGERATED COMMODITIES
COMMITTEE: FINANCIAL AFFAIRS
The purpose of the bid, opened on March 22, 2001, was to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of storage services for dry, frozen and refrigerated commodities, for the Department of Food and Nutrition Food Service Program. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 128-AA03 - STORAGE OF DRY, FROZEN AND REFRIGERATED COMMODITIES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of storage services for dry, frozen and refrigerated commodities, for the Department of Food and Nutrition Food Service Program, during the term of the contract, effective January 1, 2003, through December 31, 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, 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 December 11, 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-3 A) REQUEST APPROVAL TO ACCEPT THE CONVEYANCE TO THE SCHOOL BOARD OF AN APPROXIMATE 20-GROSS-ACRE TRACT OF LAND FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL IN THE DORAL AREA AT A REDUCED PRICE
B) COMMISSIONING OF SPILLIS CANDELA DMJM, AS DESIGN CRITERIA PROFESSIONAL (DCP) FOR A NEW SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (STATE SCHOOL “FFF”) TO BE LOCATED IN THE DORAL AREA PROJECT #A-O744
A) Approval for Land Conveyance in Dora1 Area for Senior Hiqh School Facility
At its November 20, 2002 meeting, the School Board (Board) authorized the Superintendent to pursue the conveyance to the Board of an approximate 20.gross-acre site (Site) located on the west side of N.W. 107rh Avenue and south of N.W. 89th Street (Section 7, Township 53 South, Range 40 East) for construction of a 2,000-student senior high school (State School FFF), subject to completion of due diligence and review by the School Site Planning and Construction Committee (SSPCC). A-4 AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 028-CC10 -STATE LEGISLATIVE CONSULTANT (REBID)
COMMITTEE: FINANCIAL AFFAIRS
Given the extremely critical state legislative issues confronting the District, it is recommended that the Board approve the execution of a contract with a state legislative lobbying team formed by Ron Book and Associates, including Florida School Services, Inc. In addition, Mr. Rick Rodriguez Pina will join the team under Mr. Book’s direction. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the execution of a contract for
State Legislative consulting services with a lobbying team formed by Ron Book and Associates &om January 1, 2003 through December 31, 2003, at a cost of $295,000 as outlined & the above report. D-2 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT AND SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY TO INITIATE RULE MAKING PROCEDURES TO AMEND SCHOOL BOARD RULES 6Gx13-7E-102, EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES - NAMING AND 6Gx13-7E-1.03,
NEW EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES - IDENTIFICATION PLAQUE
In an effort to clarify by Board rule the established practice of the school district with regard to the procedure that is to be followed by plaque donors, it is recommended that the Board amend the referenced School Board rules. ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: Request that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent and the School Board Attorney to initiate rule making procedures to amend School Board
rules 6Gx13-7E-1.02. Educational Facilities - Naming and 6Gx13-7E-1.03, New Educational Facilities - Identification Plaque. D-3 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 November 20, 2002 meeting, the School Board postponed discussion of this item to allow staff to research potential funding alternatives that would salvage the paraprofessional program. As we grow closer to the end of the first semester, it is imperative that the Board discuss this issue. 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. D-5 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO EXPLORE VACATING THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF N.E. 1ST COURT BETWEEN N.E. 15TH STREET AND N.E. 16TH STREET
There is a general policy by governmental highway and public works authorities to acquire street right-of-ways for future needs. This usually takes place as properties are developed and is accomplished by the dedication of land on both sides of the potential future streets. ACTION PROPOSED BY PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida authorize the Superintendent to explore vacating the right-a-way of N.E. 1st Court between N.E. 15th Street and N.E. 16th Street to be brought back to the Board at the Board meeting of January 15, 2003 to determine whether to proceed. D-8 BOARD RULE 6Gx13-1C-1.06: POLITICS - PARTICIPATION OF STAFF
The School Board of Miami-Dade County recognizes and encourages the rights of its employees, as citizens, to be active members of the democratic society within which we live. ACTION PROPOSED BY FRANK J. BOLAÑOS: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Board Attorney to initiate an amendment to Board Rule 6Gx13-1C-1.06: Politics - Participation of Staff, and presenting it to the School Board at its next regular meeting. G-17 FINAL REPORT ON DOLLARS TO THE CLASSROOM ACT FOR 2001-02
COMMITTEE: FINANCIAL AFFAIRS
Pursuant to Section 1011.64, F.S., beginning in fiscal year 2001-02, the Legislature requires that any school district that fails to meet state defined minimum academic performance standards, must increase classroom expenditures from operating funds. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the 2001-02 Final Report on Dollars To The Classroom Act and authorize the Supertntendent to forward the report to the Department of
Eduration. G-81 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 006-BB03 - FOOD ITEMS: DRY GROCERY
COMMITTEE: FINANCIAL AFFAIRS
The purpose of the bid, opened on September 27, 2001, was to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of dry grocery food items, for use in the Food Service Program of the Department of Food and Nutrition. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida EXTEND Contract No. 006-8803 - FOOD ITEMS: DRY GROCERY, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of dry grocery food items, for use in the Food Service Program of the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the bid, effective December 11, 2002, through March 10, 2003, as follows: G-86 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 107-AA03 - FRESH - DELIVERED HAMBURGERS
COMMITTEE: FINANCIAL AFFAIRS
The purpose of the bid, opened on July 26, 2001, was to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of fresh-delivered hamburgers, for the a la carte program at secondary schools only, for the Department of Food and Nutrition. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 107-AA03 - FRESH-DELIVERED HAMBURGERS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of fresh-delivered hamburgers, for the a la carte program at secondary schools only, for the Department of Food and
Nutrition, during the term of the contract, effective January 1, 2003, through December 31, 2003, as follows:
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