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CHANGES TO MEETING AGENDA AS OF: March 13, 2003 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 AGENDA SECTIONS WITHDRAWN ADDED REVISED REPLACED AGENDA ITEMS WITHDRAWN AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA: B-2 REQUEST FOR SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY, INC., ON BEHALF OF CHARTER ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE COMMITTEE: EDUCATION AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS On December 11, 2002, the School Board approved a charter school application submitted by Nova Southeastern University, Inc. RECOMMENDED: Recognizing that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, has previously approved this application, it is recommended that the Board grant approval of the: 1. proposed site; and B-13 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO IMPLEMENT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR THE 2003 SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAM, INCLUDING ALTERNATIVE DELIVERY PILOT SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS, GRADES 1-3 and 6-8, AND THE COLLABORATIVE PARKS AND RECREATION INITIATIVE FOR ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS JULY 7,2003 THROUGH AUGUST 1, 2003 COMMITTEE: EDUCATION AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS LEGISLATIVE ACTION AND FUNDING FOR THE 2003 SUMMER PROGRAM Lacking necessary action by the Florida State Legislature, funding of the 2003 Summer School Program is not finalized. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida: 1. request authorization to implement educational programs for the 2003 summer school program, including Alternative Delivery Pilot Summer Camp Programs, grades 1-3 and 6-8, and the Collaborative Parks and Recreation Initiative, for elementary, middle, and senior high schools July 7, 2003 through August 1, 2003; B-78 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. Funding for substitutes needed as a result of classroom teacher participation in this trip will be provided from the individual school’s budget. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the out-of-country field trip to Spain and France for students at George W. Carver Middle School, from March 27, 2003 through April 8, 2003. D-20 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO PROVIDE THAT DISTRICT LOBBYING EFFORTS FIRST BE APPROVED BY THE SCHOOL BOARD COMMITTEE: LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND PERSONNEL SERVICES Details of this Board Agenda Item will be made available prior to the Board meeting of March 12, 2003. E-26 BID RECOMMENDATION PROJECT NOS. A0746/A0746A DESIGN-BUILD -ADDITIONS, REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS MIAMI CORAL PARK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL 8865 SW 16 Street, Miami, Florida COMMITTEE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT Staff is in the process of conducting a legal review of the bids received on December 17, 2002 of the first and second low bidders. H-4 AGENDA ITEM H-4 - APPOINTMENT OF PERSONNEL TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT OR EXTENDED ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR 2003-2004 The attached agenda item H-4 is being withdrawn as a result of agenda item H-8 - Revised Calendar for Submitting Pending Nominations for Personnel Appointments for the 2003-2004 School Year. RECOMMENDED: That, pursuant to Florida Statute 1012.22(l)(b), The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, effective July 1, 2003, approve nominations of the instructional personnel whose names appear on Appointment List 1 for professional service contract, subject to contract provisions and reduction-in-force procedures, in accordance with state statutes, collective bargaining provisions, and Miami-Dade County School Board rules. H-5 AGENDA ITEM H-5 - APPOINTMENT OF INSTRUCTIONAL SUPERVISORS, ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS AND PRINCIPALS TO ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR 2003-2004 The attached agenda item H-5 is being withdrawn as a result of agenda item H-8 - Revised Calendar for Submitting Pending Nominations for Personnel Appointments for the 2003-2004 School Year. RECOMMENDED: That, pursuant to Florida Statute 1012.22(1)(b), The School Board ofMiami-Dade County, Florida, effective July 1, 2003, approve nominations of instructional supervisors, assistant principals, and principals whose names appear on Appointment List 2 for annual contract, subject to the provisions set forth in the annual contract and reduction-in-force procedures in accordance with state statutes and Miami-Dade County School Board rules. AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA: A-7 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO RESEARCH CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES CURRENTLY AVAILABLE NATIONALLY AND REPORT FINDINGS TO THE BOARD The intent of this item is to provide the Superintendent with the authority to research what construction management services companies exist in the national marketplace today. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent to research what construction management services companies exist in the national marketplace today to determine whether any of these management companies offer the kind of construction services that may be used by the District in the future. C-2 PROVISION OF DEFENSE COUNSEL TO DR. ALVIN L. BRENNAN IN THE CASE OF KIM WALTON v. ALVIN BRENNAN, Circuit Court Case No. 03-2533-CA 04 The above styled lawsuit was filed in the State Court of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit in and for Miami-Dade County, Florida and served on February 21, 2003 on Dr. Alvin Brennan, the Principal at Lake Stevens Middle School. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Office of the School Board Attorney to provide for the defense of Dr. Brennan in the case of Kim Walton v. Alvin Brennan, Circuit Court Case No. 03-2533-CA 04. AGENDA ITEMS REVISED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA: A-4 AMENDMENT TO FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM FOR THE FIRST YEAR OF THE 108TH CONGRESS TO SUPPORT CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAMS CONSISTENT WITH RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE AMERICAN SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE ASSOCIATION, AND AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO ADVOCATE THE BOARD’S BEST INTERESTS ON ISSUES NEW TO THE FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM THAT HAVE AN IMMINENT FISCAL IMPACT ON SCHOOL DISTRICT OPERATIONS BUT DO NOT HAVE MAJOR POLICY IMPLICATIONS, PROVIDED THAT SUCH ISSUES ARE REPORTED TO THE BOARD AT ITS NEXT MEETING COMMITTEE: LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND PERSONNEL SERVICES The Federal Legislative Program for the first year of the 108th Congress was adopted by the School Board on December 11, 2002, and amended on January 15 and February 12, 2003. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida: 1. amend the Federal Legislative Program for the first year of the 108th Congress in order to support child nutrition programs consistent with recommendations of the American School Food Service Association; and B-1 REQUEST FOR SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL FOR THE DESIGNATION OF SELECTED SCHOOLS IN REGION Ill TO BE INCLUDED AS PART OF THE / CHOOSE! INITIATIVE COMMITTEE: EDUCATION AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS On October 23, 2002, the School Board approved Agenda Item A-5, which accepted a grant award of $14,617,615 from the United States Department of Education for the implementation of the Voluntary Public School Choice Program (VPSCP), as authorized under the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the designation of the following schools in Region III to be included as part of the / Choose! initiative: B-11 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 03-16 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FLORIDA, ENDORSING APRIL 21-26, 2003; AS “HIV/AIDS AWARENESS WEEK” IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENCOURAGE CONTINUED DISTRICT AND SCHOOL PARTICIPATION COMMITTEE: EDUCATION AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS Permission is sought for District support of HIV/AIDS Awareness Week. This approval will reemphasize the School Board’s commitment to the mission and objectives of HIV/AIDS awareness. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida: 1. approve Resolution NO. 03-16 proclaiming the week of April 21-26, 2003, as HIV/AIDS Awareness Week in Miami-Dade County Public Schools; and C-20 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-5C-1.031, DRESS CODE COMMITTEE: LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND PERSONNEL SERVICES The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, announced on January 15, 2003 its intention to amend School Board Rule 6Gx13-5C-1.031, Dress Code, at the meeting of March 12, 2003, by establishing a time frame to be used for voting at existing and new schools in order to be eligible to participate in a mandatory uniform program. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Rule 6Gx13-X-1.031, Dress Code, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective March 12, 2003. D-5 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO INITIATE RULEMAKING PROCEDURES TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY TO RESTRICT GUNS ON MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL GROUNDS Section 790.115, Florida Statutes (F.S.), Possession of Weapons at School Property, cross-references Section 790.025(5) F.S., regarding Possession in Private Conveyance. The statutes leave the school district responsible for whether or not to prohibit firearms that are legally stored in conveyances by individuals 18 years or older (see attachment). ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. ROBERT B. INGRAM: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent of Schools to initiate rulemaking procedures to revise any existing rules or policies to restrict firearms and weapons on school grounds in accordance with Section 790.111(2)a.3, Florida Statutes. This will further solidify policies and measures of the school district to promote a safe learning environment. D-6 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 03-20 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, REQUESTING THAT FLORIDA’S LEGISLATURE AND GOVERNOR SUPPORT THE DIGNITY FOR ALL STUDENTS ACT THAT WOULD HELP PROTECT FLORIDA’S STUDENTS FROM DISCRIMINATION AND HARASSMENT AND THAT THE BOARD AMEND ITS CURRENT LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM ACCORDINGLY COMMITTEE: EDUCATION AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS Senator Gwen Margolis and Representative Kenneth Gottlieb have sponsored a bill requesting that Florida’s legislature and governor approve the Dignity for All Students Act, an act that would help ensure that all of Florida’s students have the opportunity to receive an education in an environment unimpeded by discrimination and harassment. Passage of this act will help ensure this and will add to their well-being. ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. BETSY H. KAPLAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 03-20 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, requesting that Florida’s legislature and governor support the Dignity for All Students Act that would protect Florida’s students from discrimination and harassment and that the Board amend its current state legislative program accordingly. D-7 INCLUSION OF METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MPO) ROLE IN THE DISTRICT’S EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES PLANNING PROCESS COMMITTEE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT It is desirable and in the best interest for the District to coordinate the planning of new educational facilities with the planning and construction of transportation projects to ensure that, wherever possible, adequate road capacity is available concurrent with the construction of educational facilities. ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida: 1. recognize the importance of the need for coordinating the planning of new educational facilities with the planning and construction of transportation projects; D-9 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 03-18 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA ENDORSING APRIL 27 THROUGH MAY 4 AS DAYS OF REMEMBRANCE OF THE VICTIMS OF THE HOLOCAUST TO BE OBSERVED IN ALL OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY’S PUBLIC SCHOOLS COMMITTEE: EDUCATION AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, in accordance with Congressional mandate (Public Law 96-388, 10/7/80) will lead the nation in the annual Remembrance of the Victims of the Holocaust, April 27 through May 4. ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. BETSY H. KAPLAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 03-18 of The School Board of Miami Dade County, Florida, endorsing April 27 through May 4 as Days of Remembrance of the Victims of the Holocaust to be observed in all of Miami-Dade County’s public schools. E-8 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COMMENCEMENT OF EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS FOR A f II-ACRE SITE LOCATED AT NW 75 PLACE AND THEORETICAL NW 185 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA, FOR THE SITING OF PROPOSED STATE SCHOOL “NN1” COMMITTEE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT Background At its September 12, 2002 meeting, the School Board (Board) authorized the Superintendent to negotiate for the purchase of land for State School “NN1”, within Region I of the School District pursuant to the ranking and negotiating parameters recommended by the School Site Planning and Construction Committee (SSPCC). RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt Resolution No. 03-19 authorizing the Superintendent or his designee to initiate eminent domain proceedings to acquire a + 11-acre site located at NW 75 Place and theoretical NW 185 Street, Miami, Florida, for the siting of proposed State School “NN1” within Region I, pursuant to the recommendation of the School Site Planning and Construction Committee. G75 AWARD BID NO. 034-CC06 - LAWN EQUIPMENT, TURF VAC COMMITTEE: BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES The purpose of this bid, opened on December 3, 2002, is to establish a contract, to purchase, at a firm price, a turf vacuum, for Traz Powell Stadium. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 034-CC06 - LAWN EQUIPMENT, TURF VAC, to purchase, at a firm price, a turf vacuum, for Traz Powell Stadium, effective March 12, 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 March 12, 2003, 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-1 SUPERINTENDENT’S REORGANIZATION AND RESTRUCTURING OF SELECTED OFFICES WITHIN THE SCHOOL DISTRICT RECOMMENDED: That effective March 13, 2003, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida: revised replacement A-1 SUPERINTENDENT’S REORGANIZATION AND RESTRUCTURING OF SELECTED OFFICES WITHIN THE SCHOOL DISTRICT RECOMMENDED: That effective March 13, 2003, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida: A-2 APPOINTMENT OF DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS AND CHIEF EDUCATION OFFICER At the Board Meeting of October 23, 2002, the School Board awarded a contract to Performance Executive Search & Management Consulting, Inc., to conduct a national executive search for the purpose of identifying and attracting the most highly qualified candidate for Deputy Superintendent of Schools and Chief Education Officer. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, appoint Ms. Mercedes Toural to the open budgeted position of Deputy Superintendent of Schools and Chief Education Officer, MEP pay grade 28, 12 months, effective March 13, 2003, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated. A-5 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH UNICCO SERVICE COMPANY TO PROVIDE MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE OFFICE OF FAClLITlES MAlNTENANCE OPERATIONS (OFO) COMMITTEE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT For reasons set forth below, it is recommended that the Board authorize the Superintendent to enter into a two-year agreement with UNICCO Services Company, at a cost not to exceed $3,538,200 to commence urgent services for maintenance management. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to: 1. Enter into an agreement pursuant to RFP #155BB10 with UNICCO Services Company for a period of two years with all-inclusive costs not-to-exceed $1,876,896 during the first year and $1,661,304 during the second year, with the option to renew for three one-year periods. Completion of this program is expected to yield a minimum of a 5% productivity improvement over the next five years, which is valued at approximately $20,000,000 utilizing the existing workforce; revised replacement A-5 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH UNICCO SERVICE COMPANY TO PROVIDE MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE OFFICE OF FACILITIES MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS (OFO) COMMITTEE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT For reasons set forth below, it is recommended that the Board authorize the Superintendent to enter into a two-year agreement with UNICCO Services Company, at a cost not to exceed $3,538,200 to commence urgent services for maintenance management. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to: 1. Enter into an agreement pursuant to RFP #155BB10 with UNICCO Services Company for a period of two years with all-inclusive costs not-to-exceed $1,876,896 during the first year and $1,661,304 during the second year, with the option to renew for three one-year periods. Completion of this program is expected to yield a minimum of a 5% productivity improvement over the next five years, which is valued at approximately $20,000,000 utilizing the existing workforce; D-2 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO DEVELOP ADDITIONAL PROCEDURES TO INCREASE THE PARTICIPATION OF MINORITY, WOMEN, AND SMALL BUSINESSES COMMITTEE: LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND PERSONNEL The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, through the adoption of the Minority/Women Business Enterprise (MM/BE) Program, committed to M/WBEs in 1985, that they would have optimum opportunities to compete for and perform on district contracts. In 1991, the Board enhanced the MM/BE Program by incorporating recommendations of a 1990 disparity study. ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. ROBERT B. INGRAM: That The School Board of -Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to develop additional procedures that include but are not limited to implementing a Small Business Program and prequalifying minority, women, and small businesses according to business industry/trade, license type, and product/service, so that such businesses, through an established rotation system, are assigned work or invited to bid on work, in order to increase their participation. These procedures shall not be inconsistent with existing state statutes and School Board rules. D-3 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY TO ESTABLISH A MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS NEWSPAPER TO PROMOTE DISTRICT NEWS COMMITTEE: BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES To share good news and vital information about Miami-Dade County Public Schools with members of the community at large, it is proposed that the School Board direct the Superintendent to conduct a feasibility study on the establishment of a community newspaper and other appropriate vehicles dedicated to such a purpose. ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent of Schools to conduct a feasibility study to establish a Miami-Dade County Public Schools newspaper and other appropriate vehicles to promote District news and report back to the Board by May 2003. revised replacement D-3 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY TO ESTABLISH A MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS NEWSPAPER TO PROMOTE DISTRICT NEWS COMMITTEE: BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES To share good news and vital information about Miami-Dade County Public Schools with members of the community at large, it is proposed that the School Board direct the Superintendent to conduct a feasibility study on the establishment of a community newspaper and other appropriate vehicles dedicated to such a purpose. ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent of Schools to conduct a feasibility study on establishing a Miami-Dade County Public Schools newspaper and other appropriate vehicles to promote District news and to report back to the Board by May 2003. D-4 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY TO CREATE A POSITION FOR A DISTRICT CHESS COORDINATOR COMMITTEE: BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES Chess has long been recognized as a builder of strong intellect. Research on the cognitive impact of chess shows that it spurs growth in pattern recognition, memory awareness and analysis, and logical thinking. ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to conduct a feasibility study to create a position for a District chess coordinator and report back to the Board in May 2003. revised replacement D-4 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY TO CREATE A POSITION FOR A DISTRICT CHESS COORDINATOR COMMITTEE: BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES Chess has long been recognized as a builder of strong intellect. Research on the cognitive impact of chess shows that it spurs growth in pattern recognition, memory awareness and analysis, and logical thinking. ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to conduct a feasibility study to create a position for a District chess coordinator and report back to the Board in May 2003. D-8 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO CALL A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE SCHOOL BOARD TO DETERMINE THE BOARD’S POSITION REGARDING THE MIAMI-DADE LAND ACQUISITION AND FACILITIES MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS ADVISORY BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS AND RELATED ISSUES COMMITTEE: BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES In order to provide direction to the Miami-Dade Land Acquisition and Facilities Maintenance Operations Advisory Board, it would be of great benefit to all involved if the School Board met as an elected body to determine its positions regarding the Advisory Board’s recommendations. ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to call a special meeting of the School Board to determine the .Board’s position regarding the Miami-Dade Land Acquisition and Facilities Maintenance Operations Advisory Board recommendations and related issues. D-10 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ACCEPT THE TOWN OF MIAMI LAKES’ DONATION OF $67,000 FOR SELECTED REGION I SCHOOLS AND RECOGNIZE THE TOWN’S COMMITMENT TO STUDENTS’ SUCCESS IN READING COMMITTEE: LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND PERSONNEL SERVICES The Town Council of the Town of Miami Lakes has demonstrated its support of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ commitment to reading by donating $67,000 to purchase books for the following schools: ACTION PROPOSED BY PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to: 1. accept a donation of $67,000 from the Town of Miami Lakes for the purchase of reading books at Bob Graham Education Center for $20,000, Miami Lakes Elementary School for $20,000, and Miami Lakes Middle School for $27,000; and D-12 MOLD, MILDEW, AND WATER INTRUSION COMMITTEE: BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES The issues of mold, mildew, and water intrusion have become a major problem nationwide in all different types of buildings including housing, office buildings, court houses, schools, etc. ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. AGUSTIN J. BARRERA: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to: a) Proceed immediately to identify and employ resources available to the Board for the correction of mold, mildew and water intrusion problems. D-14 FIRE SAFETY DEFICIENCIES The safety of our children while in school is of utmost priority in their education. ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. FRANK J. BOLAÑOS: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida direct the Superintendent to reach compliance with the most serious of Fire Safety corrections within the next 90 days per the following timetable: D-15 REFORMING OUR PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM The best of bureaucratic systems evolve over time and continually adapt to the will of the people they are designed to serve. ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. FRANK J. BOLAÑOS: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida confirm its interest in the reform initiatives via individual vote on each of the following: revised replacement D-15 REFORMING OUR PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM The best of bureaucratic systems evolve over time and continually adapt to the will of the people they are designed to serve. ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. FRANK J. BOLAÑOS: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida confirm its interest in the reform initiatives via individual vote on each of the following: D-16 LAND ACQUISITION AND FACILITIES OPERATIONS ADVISORY BOARD The Florida Legislature created the Land Acquisition and Facilities Advisory Board in 2001 and further extended its scope in 2002 to include Maintenance Operations, Transportation and Procurement. ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. FRANK J. BOLAÑOS: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to: 1. convene a joint conference session with the Miami-Dade Land Acquisition and Facilities Operations Advisory Board to address pending recommendations made by the Advisory Board and OPPAGA, and revised replacement D-16 LAND ACQUISITION AND FACILITIES OPERATIONS ADVISORY BOARD The Florida Legislature created the Land Acquisition and Facilities Advisory Board in 2001 and further extended its scope in 2002 to include Maintenance Operations, Transportation and Procurement. ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. FRANK J. BOLAÑOS: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida convene a joint conference session within the next 20 days to address pending recommendations made by the Miami-Dade Land Acquisition and Facilities Operations Advisory Board. D-17 INDENTIFICATION OF SPECIFIC AREAS OF POLICY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE MIAMI - DADE LAND ADVISORY BOARD AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI - DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA As a district we are not efficient in the maintenance of our schools, this has led to a state of disrepair at many of our facilities and has created a backlog of maintenance needs throughout the district. ACTION PROPOSED BY AGUSTIN J. BARRERA: Therefore, It is recommended that the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida direct the Superintendent to prepare a report to be presented at the April 9th Board Meeting, on the effects of privatization of the maintenance of nine schools in our district including but not limited to . . . 1. Pros and cons of privatization. revised replacement D-17 INDENTIFICATION OF SPECIFIC AREAS OF POLICY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE MIAMI - DADE LAND ADVISORY BOARD AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI - DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA As a district we are not efficient in the maintenance of our schools, this has led to a state of disrepair at many of our facilities and has created a backlog of maintenance needs throughout the district. ACTION PROPOSED BY AGUSTIN J. BARRERA: Therefore, It is recommended that the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida direct the Superintendent to prepare a report to be presented at the April 9th Board Meeting, on the effects of privatization of the maintenance of nine schools in our district including but not limited to . . . 1. Pros and cons of privatization. revised replacement D-17 INDENTIFICATION OF SPECIFIC AREAS OF POLICY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE MIAMI - DADE LAND ADVISORY BOARD AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI - DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA As a district we are not efficient in the maintenance of our schools, this has led to a state of disrepair at many of our facilities and has created a backlog of maintenance needs throughout the district. ACTION PROPOSED BY AGUSTIN J. BARRERA: Therefore, It is recommended that the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida direct the Superintendent to initiate the Pilot Programs for Maintenance as needed to improve the quality and efficiency of our maintenance program. D-18 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO INCREASE THE CONTINGENCY FUND FOR 2003-04 At its October 22, 2002 meeting, the School Board approved agenda item Revised Replacement D-13, sponsored by Ms. Perla Tabares Hantman, directing the Superintendent to prepare an action plan for addressing the anticipated budgetary shortfall due to the decline in enrollment at the beginning of the 02-03 school year, and for increasing the District’s contingency reserve. ACTION PROPOSED BY AGUSTIN J. BARRERA: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to develop a plan to increase the Contingency Fund for 2003-04. D-19 DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT AND THE SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY TO REVIEW THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY CONE OF SILENCE ORDINANCE FOR REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS, REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS AND BIDS, AND RECOMMEND AN APPROPRIATE SCHOOL BOARD RULE FOR CONSIDERATION The Miami-Dade County Cone of Silence Ordinance was established to reduce undue influences upon Request for Proposals, Request for Qualifications, and bid selection processes by restricting communication between the vendor, service provider, bidder, lobbyist, or consultant and district employees. ACTION PROPOSED BY AGUSTIN J. BARRERA: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent and the School Board Attorney to: 1. review the Miami-Dade County Cone of Silence Ordinance for Request for Proposals, Requests for Qualifications and bids; and E-9 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY FOR A + .80 ACRE PARCEL LOCATED AT 30 NW 43 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA FOR FUTURE EXPANSION OF KINLOCH PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL COMMITTEE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT Introduction In accordance with School Board Rule 6Gx13-2C-1.083, the Site Selection Planning and Construction Committee (SSPCC), at its March 05, 2003 meeting, recommended that District staff submit to the School Board (Board) for approval, a request to execute a purchase and sale agreement with Florida Power and Light Company (FPL) for a +.80- acre property (“Subject Site”) located at 30 NW 43 Avenue, Miami, Florida, at a purchase price of $700,000 for future expansion of Kinloch Park Elementary School. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida: (1) authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute a purchase and sale agreement for the purchase of the subject + .80-acre property at a price of $700,000 in connection with the proposed future expansion of Kinloch Park Elementary School, subject to the terms and conditions set forth above; and G-47 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) # 053-CC10, CASUALTY CLAIMS ADMINISTRATOR AUDIT SERVICES COMMITTEE: BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES At the Board meeting of December 11, 2002, the Board authorized release of RFP # 053-CC10; Casualty Claims Administrator Audit Services, to select a firm to complete a comprehensive audit of self insured workers’ compensation, general liability, automobile liability, and professional liability claims. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida: 1. award its contract for Casualty Claims Administrator Audit Services, subject to the provision of Request For Proposal (RFP) # 053-CC10, for a three year term, effective March 13, 2003, with the fee structure for the three year term to be the negotiated amounts of $82,000, $75,000, and $75,000 respectively, subject to annual expenses for each of the three years of $8,000, paid from the Office of Risk and Benefits Management’s Professional and Technical Budget, with funding for such expenses to be from the Board’s self-insured general liability claims account (0100, 5324, 9112, 8150, 7730); and H-3 APPOINT AND ASSIGN: PRINCIPAL, HENRY E. S. REEVES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL The following recommendation is made in accordance with Board Rule 6Gx13-4A-1.161: RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, appoint Mr. Gary B. Bartee to the open budgeted position of Principal, Henry E. S. Reeves Elementary School, MEP pay grade 22, 12 months, effective March 13, 2003, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.