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CHANGES TO MEETING AGENDA AS OF: June 20, 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 NE 2nd Avenue, weekdays between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm. 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 AGENDA SECTIONS WITHDRAWN ADDED REVISED REPLACED AGENDA ITEMS WITHDRAWN AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA: D-13 EFFICIENCY INITIATIVES COMMITTEE: LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND PERSONNEL SERVICES The Florida Legislature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. D-15 PUBLIC HEARING COMMITTEE: LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND PERSONNEL SERVICES The School Board has a responsibility to hear from and be accessible to the citizenry it serves. ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. FRANK J. BOLAÑOS: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County direct the Board Attorney to amend appropriate board rules to allow for a time certain start of 6:30 PM for the monthly public hearing. D-17 ANNUAL REPORT ON SECURITY AND CRIME STATISTICS COMMITTEE: LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND PERSONNEL SERVICES Accurate reporting of district-wide and school site crime and discipline statistics to the School Board, Parents and the Community is integral to understanding the current state of security in our schools. ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. FRANK J. BOLAÑOS: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County direct the Superintendent and Chief of Police to report annually to the Board at its August Meeting on the State of Schools’ Security and Discipline, to include, but not limited to district-wide and school specific summary crime data (UCR) and discipline statistics (SESIR). This information would also be posted on the Dadeschools.net portal. E-14 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM E-14 - AMENDMENT TO THE RESOLUTION TO MODIFY THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR THE COMMENCEMENT OF EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS FOR A + II-ACRE SITE LOCATED AT NW 75 PLACE AND THEORETICAL NW 185 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA, FOR THE SITING OF PROPOSED STATE SCHOOL “NN1” The attached agenda item is being withdrawn from the June 18, 2003 agenda because the terms and conditions of a proposed stipulated agreement between the Board and the property owners is still under negotiation and, therefore, has not been finalized. G-98 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA IT G-98, AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 153-CC10 - CONSULTING SERVICES TO ASSESS MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT It is requested that this item be withdrawn at this time, inasmuch as the final contract has not been finalized by the district. H-6 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW THE EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT OF MR. GEORGE M. BURGESS The attached agenda item H-6 is being withdrawn because Mr. George M. Burgess, Chief Financial Officer, has accepted another position as County Manager, Miami-Dade County. AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA: A-2 SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL TO AGENDA ITEM A-2 SCHOOL BOARD MEETING OF JUNE 18, 2003 - RESULTS OF THE BOARD’S LEGISLATIVE AGENDA IN THE 2003 LEGISLATIVE SESSIONS: SUBSTANTIVE AND FINANCIAL RESULTS Attached for your information is a copy of the Board’s 2003 State Legislative Program as amended (Attachment C), depicting the results of the actions of the Florida Legislature during the regular session and one special session. A-6 REQUEST FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEE TO TRACK RELEASED P.E.C.O. REVENUES AND TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR STREAMLINING CONSTRUCTION TIME AND COSTS The Miami-Dade Land Acquisition and Facilities Maintenance Operations Advisory Board has recommended that the School Board approve the creation of a committee to track released P.E.C.O. revenues and to recommend ways to streamline school construction time and costs (Attachment). RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, consider the Advisory Board’s recommendation for the creation of a committee comprised of five members, the make-up of which should be mutually agreed upon, and be subject to: 1. the committee becoming the lead entity to track P.E.C.O. funds currently impounded, and to recommend ways to streamline school construction time and costs; and B-67 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OFFICE OF COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING SERVICES, FOR FUNDING THE TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT FOR THE SCHOOL POLICING ACTIVITIES PROJECT Miami-Dade Schools Police Department (M-DSPD) was awarded $1 million in federal funds to enhance technology equipment for school policing activities under the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS). RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to: 1. accept a grant award in the amount of $1 million from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, for funding the technology equipment for the School Policing Activities Project for the grant period of July 1, 2003 through August 31,2003; G-101 ASSIGNMENT OF ROUTES CONTRACT NO. 145-BB07 - SCHOOL BUS ROUTES FOR APPROVED PRIVATE SCHOOL BUS COMPANIES COMMITTEE: BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES This bid was awarded by the Board on August 21, 2002, to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of school bus routes, for the Department of Transportation. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, APPROVE the assignment of routes as follows: 1. FIRST STUDENT, INC. C/O FIRST GROUP AMERICAN, INC. ONE CENTENNIAL PLAZA 705 CENTRAL AVENUE, SUITE 500 CINCINNATI, OH 45202 OWNER: PHIL CROOKES, DIRECTOR Items 43, 44, 46, 47, 54 through 57, 59 and 60. AGENDA ITEMS REVISED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA: B-17 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE MONTESSORI TEACHER TRAINING INSTITUTE IN MIAMI, FLORIDA, TO PROVIDE MONTESSORI TRAINING FOR TEACHERS AND PARAPROFESSIONALS RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida: 1. authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with the Montessori Teacher Training Institute (MTTI) in Miami, Florida, to provide training for teachers and paraprofessionals, at a cost not to exceed $46,200, from August 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004; and 2. grant an exception to School Board Rule 6Gx13-3F-1.021. The appropriation for this item will be in the 2003-2004 General Fund of the Tentative Budget to be recommended for adoption in June 2003. B-23 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FROM QUALIFIED HEALTH AGENCIES/PROFESSIONALS TO PROVIDE ON-SITE HEALTH SERVICES TO STUDENTS ATTENDING COPE CENTER NORTH, FOR THE 2003-2004 SCHOOL YEAR COMMITTEE: EDUCATION AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS Authorization is sought to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) allowing qualified health agencies/professionals to provide on-site comprehensive health services to approximately 280 teen parents, in grades 6-12, and their babies/toddlers, at COPE (Continuing Opportunities for Purposeful Education) Center North. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida: 1. authorize the Superintendent to issue a Request for Proposals from qualified health agencies/professionals to provide on-site health services to students at COPE Center North, in an amount not to exceed $77,000, for the 2003-2004 school year; and C-5 APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. SABRINA L. HENDERSON, DOAH CASE NO. 03-1345 At its regularly scheduled meeting of April 9, 2003, the School Board took action to dismiss Sabrina L. Henderson from her position as school bus driver due to her violation of policies and directives regarding absenteeism and misconduct during a traffic dispute. 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 Sabrina L. Henderson to resolve in its entirety the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade Countv, Florida v. Sabrina L. Henderson C-21 PROPOSED PROMULGATION OF NEW SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-2C-1.142, AUDIT COMMITTEE COMMITTEE: LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS, PUBLIC RELATlONS AND PERSONNEL SERVICES At its meeting of May 14, 2003, the Superintendent and the School Board Attorney were directed to initiate rulemaking procedures to promulgate a new rule that confirms the authorization and establishment of the Audit Committee and delineation of its powers, duties, membership and scope of authority. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to promulgate new School Board Rule 6Gx13-2C-1142, Audit Committee. C-27 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULES: FINAL READING 6Gx13-6A-1.021, EDISON SCHOOLS, INC. - HENRY E. S. REEVES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 6Gx13-6A-1.023, JUVENILE JUSTICE EDUCATION EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR COMMITTEE: LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS, PUBLIC RELATIONSAND PERSONNEL SERVICES The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, announced on May 14, 2003, its intention to amend School Board Rules 6Gx13-6A-1.021, Edison Schools, Inc. - Henry E. S. Reeves Elementary School, 6Gx13-6A-1.023, Juvenile Justice Education Extended School Year Calendar, for the 2003-2004 school year, at its meeting of June 18, 2003. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, 1. adopt amended Board Rule 6Gx13-6A-1.021, Edison Schools, Inc. - Henry E. S. Reeves Elementary School; C-28 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-5B-1.07, STUDENT RECORDS COMMITTEE: LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND PERSONNEL SERVICES This item is submitted for consideration by the Board to amend the subject rule and the document, Student Educational Records, which is incorporated by reference and is a part of this rule, in order to comply with changes in Federal and State legislation. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend School Board Rule 6Gx13-5B -1.07, Student Records, by amending the document, Student Educational Records, which is incorporated by reference and is a part of this rule. D-4 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORITlA DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT AND BOARD ATTORNEY TO INITIATE RULEMAKING OR AMEND EXISTING BOARD RULES GOVERNING THE ADHERENCE TO THE CODE OF ETHICS FOR PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES AND THE STRICT AVOIDANCE OF ETHICAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST COMMITTEE: LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND PERSONNEL SERVICES In 1974, the Florida Legislature created the Commission on Ethics to serve as guardians of the standards of conduct of public officers and employees. ACTION PROPOSED BY PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida direct the Superintendent and Board Attorney to initiate rulemaking or amend existing Board rules governing the adherence to the Code of Ethics for public officers and employees and the strict avoidance of ethical conflicts of interest by the August 20, 2003 Board meeting. D-9 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY ON THE ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF CONVERTING HIALEAH GARDENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TO A K-8 CENTER COMMITTEE: LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND PERSONNEL SERVICES COMMITTEE At its December 13, 2000, School Board meeting, the Board received a report entitled Evaluafion of the K-8 Centers Program. ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to conduct a feasibility study and report to the Board, prior to the August 20, 2003 Board meeting, on the advantages and disadvantages of converting Hialeah Gardens Elementary School to a K-8 Center. D-18 TO FURTHER ADDRESS ASSISTING OUR STUDENTS TO MEET FLORIDA COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT TEST (FCAT) STANDARDS DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO IMPLEMENT A THIRTEENTH-YEAR DUAL ENROLLMENT PROGRAM COMMITTEE: EDUCATION AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS Miami-Dade County Public Schools is committed to providing opportunities for its students to academically accelerate and to enroll in advanced academic classes. ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. ROBERT B. INGRAM: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, in an effort to further address assisting our students to meet Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) standards, direct the Superintendent to implement a thirteenth-year dual enrollment program. E-9 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH AN APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL USE EXCEPTION, FOR SAROP, LLC (KNOWN AS SPACE 02), LOCATED AT 1755 KENNEDY CAUSEWAY, NORTH BAY VILLAGE, PROVIDING FOR A MONETARY DONATION IN ADDITION TO EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES, AS ALLOWED FOR IN THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR SCHOOL FACILITY PLANNING COMMITTEE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT Background In March 2003, Monty Green, principal partner of SAROP, LLC (SAROP), applied for a special use exception, site plan approval, building height bonuses and variance for the 7 construction of a mixed-use project known as Space 02, located at 1755 Kennedy Causeway, North Bay Village (see attached location map), contingent upon the applicant closing on the subject property. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a Declaration of Restrictions in connection with the City of North Bay Village and SAROP, LLC, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $38,205.00, contingent upon the applicant closing on the subject property. The donation is to be utilized for capital improvement projects at Treasure Island Elementary School. To the extent that there are no pending or proposed capital improvements at the school then the donation would be utilized for capital improvements at other schools within the affected feeder pattern. E-22 AWARD TO THE COLLAGE COMPANIES PROJECT NO. A0715 DESIGN-BUILD BOB GRAHAM EDUCATION CENTER STATE SCHOOL “TT” AT STATE SCHOOL “C” SITE NW 79 Court and NW 154 Street Miami, Florida COMMITTEE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT Seven Design/Build contractors responded to the Request for Qualifications and four were selected for invitation to bid on the design criteria. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida: a) transfer $425,000 from Program 2802 - Reserves Impact Fees to Program 23771 - MLC “TT”, in order to fully fund EHPA requirements; and G-92 PARTIAL AWARD BID NO. 088-CC03 – FOOD ITEMS: FROZEN AND REFRIGERATED RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, PARTIAL AWARD Bid No. 088-CC03 - FOOD ITEMS: FROZEN AND REFRIGERATED, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of frozen and refrigerated food items, for the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the bid, effective June 18, 2003, through December 17, 2004, as follows: G-93 PARTIAL AWARD BID NO. 100-CC03 - FOOD ITEMS: DRY GROCERY COMMITTEE: BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES The purpose of this bid, opened on April 10, 2003, is to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of dry grocery food items, for the Department of Food and Nutrition. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, PARTIAL AWARD Bid No.100-CC03 - FOOD ITEMS: DRY GROCERY, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of dry grocery food items, for the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the bid, effective June 18, 2003, through December 17, 2004, as follows: G-96 AWARD BID NO. 144-CC10 - MOVING OF RELOCATABLE BUILDINGS COMMITTEE: BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES The purpose of this bid, opened on May 6, 2003, is to establish a contract, at firm unit prices, for the moving and installation of relocatable buildings, for Maintenance Operations. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 144-CC10 - MOVING OF RELOCATABLE BUILDINGS, to establish a contract, at firm unit prices, for the moving and installation of relocatable buildings, for Maintenance Operations, during the term of the bid, effective June 20, 2003, through June 19, 2004, as follows: H-1 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: APRIL 10 - MAY 7, 2003 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 928. AGENDA ITEMS REPLACED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA: A-3 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO PURSUE AND, WHERE FEASIBLE IMPLEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS FROM MIAMI-DADE LAND ACQUISITION AND FACILITIES MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS ADVISORY BOARD COMMITTEE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT Backqround: At its meeting of June 10, 2003, the Miami-Dade Land Acqujsition and Facilities Maintenance Operations Advisory Board (Advisory Board), forwarded a total of twenty-five different initiatives to the School Board (Board), for its review and action. RECOMMENDED: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent of Schools to pursue the Advisory Board’s initiatives in the way described above, and to provide progress reports at the School Board’s October and December 2003 meetings. revised replacement A-3 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO PURSUE AND, WHERE FEASIBLE IMPLEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS FROM MIAMI-DADE LAND ACQUISITION AND FACILITIES MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS ADVISORY BOARD COMMITTEE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT Background: At its meeting of June 10, 2003, the Miami-Dade Land Acquisition and Facilities Maintenance Operations Advisory Board (Advisory Board), forwarded a total of twenty-five different initiatives to the School Board (Board), for its review and action. RECOMMENDED: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent of Schools to pursue the Advisory Board’s initiatives in the way described above, and to provide progress reports at the School Board’s October and December 2003 meetings. A-4 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS FOR ADDITIONAL SUMMER READING SERVICES WITH VARIOUS MUNICIPALITIES COMMITTEE: EDUCATION AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, at its Board Meeting of April 21, 2003, approved the implementation of the 2003 Summer Program which will serve approximately 100,000 students facing critical academic needs. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into contractual agreements for additional summer reading services effective July 1, 2003 through August 16, 2003, with the following municipalities: revised replacement A-4 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS FOR ADDITIONAL SUMMER READING SERVICES WITH VARIOUS MUNICIPALITIES COMMITTEE: EDUCATION AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, at its Board Meeting of April 21, 2003, approved the implementation of the 2003 Summer Program which will serve approximately 100,000 students facing critical academic needs. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into contractual agreements for additional summer reading services effective July 1, 2003 through August 16, 2003, with the following municipalities: A-5 REQUEST TO APPROVE, REJECT OR MODIFY THE RECOMMENDATION FROM THE MIAMI-DADE LAND ACQUISITION AND FACILITIES MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS ADVISORY BOARD, TO PRIVATIZE THE MAINTENANCE AND CUSTODIAL SERVICES IN ONE FEEDER PATTERN SYSTEM (APPROXIMATELY NINE SCHOOLS) IN THE DISTRICT As a follow-up to the materials presented at the June 18, 2003 Conference Session on the pros and cons and general effects of privatization of the maintenance of nine (9) schools in the District (copy attached), I would like to present the following for consideration by the School Board: RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida: 1. approve, reject or modify the recommendation from the Miami-Dade Land Acquisition and Facilities Maintenance Operations Advisory Board, to privatize the maintenance of nine (9) schools in the School District; or, C-3 PROPOSED CONTRACTS FOR ASSISTANT BOARD ATTORNEYS The contracts for the current in-house Assistant Board Attorneys expire June 30, 2003. The Board Attorney recommends that the in-house assistant attorneys be awarded new contracts. Salary adjustments will be considered and brought to the Board after the adoption of the Tentative Budget. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida: 1. Authorize contracts with Patricia D. Bass, as Deputy School Board Attorney; Luis M. Garcia, Madelyn P. Schere, and Ana I. Segura, as Senior Assistant School Board Attorneys; Joel A. Bello, Melinda L. McNichols, Marci A. Rosenthal, and Denise Wallace, as Assistant School Board Attorneys, for the 2003-2004 fiscal year. D-11 RECOGNITION OF MR. DAVID WEINBERG FOR WINNING THE SUNSHINE STATE SCHOLARS RECOGNITION PROGRAM FOR EXCELLENCE IN MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE AWARD COMMITTEE: EDUCATION AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS We live in an age when knowledge of science and mathematics is more important to civilized society than ever before. ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. BETSY H. KAPLAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida recognize Mr. David Weinberg for winning the Sunshine State Scholars Recognition Program for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Award. D-12 RECOGNITION OF MRS. JOANNA LOPEZ, REGIONAL WINNER OF THE BARBIE ARTS TEACHER OF THE YEAR AWARD COMMITTEE: EDUCATION AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS Mrs. Joanna Lopez, one of twenty regional winners of the Barbie Arts Teacher of the Year Award, was nominated for the honor by Blue Lakes Elementary School fourth-grader Andrea Betancourt, who wrote the winning inspirational essay that explained why her teacher should win the honor. ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. BETSY H. KAPLAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognize Mrs. Joanna Lopez, regional winner of the Barbie Arts Teacher of the Year Award. D-14 FCAT FLEXIBILITY BILL COMMITTEE: LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND PERSONNEL SERVICES The enactment of new graduation standards under Governor Bush’s A+ Plan and the release of FCAT scores this Spring, has made Miami-Dade Schoolsacutely aware of the impact these changes will have on our graduating seniors and local community. ACTION PROPOSED BY MR FRANK J. BOLAÑOS: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County. endorse HB 23B, an Act Relating to High School Graduation and authorize its legislative relations team to lobby for its passage during the Special Legislative Session which convenes on June 16, 2003. D-15 PUBLIC HEARING COMMITTEE: LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND PERSONNEL SERVICES The School Board has a responsibility to hear from and be accessible to the citizenry it serves. As Miami-Dade County Public Schools takes steps to regain the public’s trust and confidence, any measure to increase accessibility is a step in the right direction. ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. FRANK J. BOLAÑOS: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County direct the Board Attorney to amend appropriate board rules to allow for a time certain start of 6:30 PM for the monthly public hearing. D-17 ANNUAL REPORT ON SECURITY AND CRIME STATISTICS COMMITTEE: LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND PERSONNEL SERVICES Accurate reporting of district-wide and school site crime and discipline statistics to the School Board, Parents and the Community is integral to understanding the current state of security in our schools. ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. FRANK J. BOLAÑOS: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County direct the Superintendent and Chief of Police to report annually to the Board at its August Meeting on the State of Schools‘ Security and Discipline, to include, * but not limited to district-wide and school specific summary crime data (UCR) and discipline statistics (SESIR). This information would also be posted on the Dadeschools.net portal. G-2 RESOLUTION NO. 2, 2002-03 GENERAL FUND SPRING BUDGET REVIEW COMMITTEE: BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES The Office of Budget Management has completed its review of actual receipts and expenditures through April 25, 2003 and updated entitlement notices from the Department of Education. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida: a. Adopt Resolution No. 2, 2002-03 General Fund Spring Budget Review, decreasing revenues and appropriations and reserves by $10,189,649. G-3 RESOLUTION NO. 2, 2002-03 OTHER FEDERAL PROGRAMS (CONTRACTED PROGRAMS) FUND SPRING BUDGET REVIEW COMMITTEE: BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES The Special Revenue Funds include the Other Federal Programs (Contracted Programs) Fund, the Food Services Fund and Miscellaneous Fund. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida: 1. adopt Resolution No. 2, 2002-03 Other Federal Programs (Contracted Programs) Fund Spring Budget Review, increasing revenues and appropriations by $20,167,500; and G-4 RESOLUTION NO. 2, 2002-03 CAPITAL OUTLAY FUNDS SPRING BUDGET REVIEW COMMITTEE: BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES This Capital Outlay Resolution recognizes new revenues, changes to appropriations, and various changes in object codes made since February 1, 2003. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida: 1. Approve Resolution No. 2, 2002-03 Capital Outlay Funds Spring Budget Review, (a) recognizing new revenues, (b) amending appropriations, and (c) documenting changes in object codes, as described above and summarized on page 7. G-5 RESOLUTION NO. 1, 2002-03 FOOD SERVICE FUND SPRING BUDGET REVIEW COMMITTEE: BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES The Office of Budget Management and the Office of the Controller have completed a review of food service operations through April 25, 2003. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 1, 2002-03 Food Service Fund Spring Budget Review, increasing revenues by $1,174,399; decreasing appropriations by ($5,528,770); and increasing reserves by $6,703,169. G-31 RENEWAL OF SPECIFIC EXCESS WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COVERAGE COMMITTEE: BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES At the Board meeting of June 19, 2002 authorization was received to renew the Board’s specific excess workers’ compensation coverage with Wexford Underwriters/Continental Casualty Company (CNA), A.M. Best A XV, through Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board &MiamisDade County, Florida: 1. authorize renewal of its specific excess workers’ compensation coverage with Wexford Underwriters/Continental Casualty Company (CNA)(A.M. Best A XV), through Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., effective July 1, 2003 to July 1, 2004, with a self-insured retention of $750,000, Statutory benefits for workers’ compensation and $3,000,000 per occurrence/annual aggregate for Employer’s Liability coverage, at an estimated rate of .0880/$100 of payroll, with a deposit premium of $1,526,154, based on an estimated annual payroll of $1,733,529,790, final premium subject to audit of actual payrolls incurred as of July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004; and G-33 RENEWAL OF WLRN RADIO AND TELEVISION INSURANCE COVERAGES COMMITTEE: BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES At the Board meeting of June 19, 2002, the Board authorized renewal of the broadcaster’s package policy for VVLRN radio and television, with Vigilant insurance Company (CHUBB) (A.M. Best A++ XV), effective July 1, 2002 to July 1, 2003. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida: 1. renew the broadcaster’s package policy with Vigilant Insurance Company (CHUBB)(A.M. Best A++ XV), through Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., for specified limits of property and liability coverages, effective July 1, 2003 to July 1, 2004, with an annual premium of $30,470.75; and G-98 AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 153-CC10 - CONSULTING SERVICES TO ASSESS MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT COMMITTEE: BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES The purpose of this Request For Proposals, opened on May 22, 2003, is to establish a contract, at a firm price, to review and assess Miami-Dade County Public Schools Facilities Construction Department, specifically as to processes, personnel functions, personnel alignment and workflow, and make recommendations for changes and improvements to the Superintendent of Schools. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Request For Proposals No. 153-CC10 - CONSULTING SERVICES TO ASSESS MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT, to establish a contract, at a firm price, to review and assess Miami-Dade County Public Schools Facilities Construction Department, specifically as to processes, personnel functions, personnel alignment and workflow, and make recommendations for changes and improvements to the Superintendent of Schools, effective June 18, 2003, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, 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 June 19, 2003, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the item. revised replacement 3 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 June 19, 2003, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the item. revised replacement 2 H-2 APPOINTMENTS AND LATERAL ASSIGNMENTS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT, PROFESSIONAL, AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR 2002-2003 The following recommendations are made in accordance with Board Rules 6Gx13-4A-1.16, 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 June 19, 2003, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the item. revised replacement H-2 APPOINTMENTS AND LATERAL ASSIGNMENTS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT, PROFESSIONAL, AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR 2002-2003 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 June 19, 2003, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the item. H-3 APPOINTMENTS AND ASSIGNMENTS OF PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR CANDIDATES NEW TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICT The following recommendations are made in accordance with the Miami-Dade County Public Schools/Dade County Schools Administrators’ Association labor contract. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, appoint: 1. Mr. Roque David Castillo to the open, budgeted position of Systems Analyst I, Systems and Programs, pay grade 39, Systems and Programming Services, effective June 19, 2003, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated; and H-4 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT - PROJECT EMPLOYEES The following recommendations are made in accordance with Article Xl, Section 8, of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools M-DCPS/Dade County School Administrators’ Association (DCSAA) labor contract. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into contractual agreements with selected contracted project employees, effective the dates noted throughout the item. AGENDA SECTIONS