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CHANGES TO MEETING AGENDA
AS OF:
September 11, 2003

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D-7 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA CONSIDER INPUT FROM ALL COMMUNITIES AFFECTED BY EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDING FOR + 54-ACRE SITE IN THE
CITY OF HIALEAH GARDENS, AND TAKE ACTION AT THE WILL OF THE BOARD

COMMITTEE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

At the School Board Meeting of April 9, 2003, the School Board unanimously approved the Eminent Domain proceeding for the + 54 acres located in the City of Hialeah Gardens.

ACTION PROPOSED BY AGUSTIN J. BARRERA: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida consider input from all communities affected by Eminent Domain proceeding for + 54-acre site in the City of Hialeah Gardens, and take action at the will of the Board.

D-12 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 0347 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, IN OBSERVANCE OF NATIONAL CHILD HEALTH DAY, OCTOBER 6TH, 2003

National Child Health Day is an annual observance that dates back to 1928. Celebrated on the first Monday in October, it is intended to focus the attention of the nation on issues related to children’s development and well-being.

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. FRANK J. COBO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve resolution No. 0347 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, supporting the districtwide observance of National Child Health Day, Ootober 6th, 2003.

E-35 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM E-35
CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. AO75OB
NEW CONSTRUCTION - MEDIA CENTER
LORAH PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
5160 NW 31 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

The attached agenda item is being withdrawn from the September 10, 2003 agenda to allow staff to further negotiate with the contractor relative to change orders items.

G-74 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM G-74 - AWARD BID NO. 007-DD07 - RADIATOR SERVICING AND REPAIRS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT (REBID)

It is requested that this item be withdrawn at this time, inasmuch as the specifications do not provide the best cost-effective solution to the District.

H-5 AGENDA ITEM REVISED REPLACEMENT H-5 - SALARY SCHEDULE FOR MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL, SEPTEMBER 10, 2003 SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

The attached agenda item Revised Replacement H-5 is being withdrawn because additional staff review needs to be conducted regarding the results of the compensation study for Managerial Exempt Personnel-being submitted for your receipt under agenda ttem Replacement H-4.

H-8 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM REPLACEMENT H-8 FRINGE BENEFITS PROGRAM FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2004

The attached agenda item being withdrawn from the September 10, 2003 Board agenda pending further negotiations with the labor unions representing School Board employees.

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA:

B-73 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD THROUGH A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH SOUTH FLORIDA WORKFORCE FOR FUNDING THE EDUCATION: PATHWAYS TO INDEPENDENCE PROJECT

The South Florida Workforce (SFW), in cooperation with Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Office of AdultiVocational, Alternative, and Community Education, was awarded $425,000 from Workforce Florida, Inc., to enhance the Stay-in-School Program and to expand educational opportunities and resources for 200 at-risk students in the district’s four lowest-performing high schools.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize
the Superintendent to:

1. accept a grant award through a contractual agreement with South Florida Workforce for funding the Education: Pathways to Independence Project in the amount of $425,000 for the grant period effective September 11, 2003 through June 30, 2004;

AGENDA ITEMS REVISED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA:

B-63 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING THE FLORIDA MENTOR TEACHER SCHOOL PILOT PROGRAM AND ENTER INTO SEPARATE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH DOWNTOWN MIAMI, NORTH COUNTY, AND
RYDER ELEMENTARY CHARTER SCHOOL

COMMITTEE: EDUCATION AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS

The Florida Department of Education (FDOE), in partnership with the Milken Family Foundation, established the Florida Mentor Teacher School Pilot Program, a grant initiative designed to reward excellence in teaching.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to:

1. accept grant awards from the Florida Department of Education for funding the Florida Mentor Teacher School Pilot Program in the total amount of $450,000 for the grant period of July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004;

C-22 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULES: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-4A-1.32, DISCRIMINATION/HARASSMENT: COMPLAINT PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES; 6Gx13-5D-1.10,
DISCRIMINATION/HARASSMENT: COMPLAINT PROCEDURES FOR STUDENTS

COMMITTEE: LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND PERSONNEL SERVICES

This item is submitted for consideration by the School Board to amend the aforementioned rules, which contain the Districts procedures for assurance of compliance with Federal, State Regulations, and School Board Policies of
nondiscrimination/harassment in employment and educational programs/activities.

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 6Gx13-4A-1.32, Discrimination/Harassment: Complaint Procedures for Employees, and, 6Gx13-5D-1.10,
Discrimination/Harassment Complaint Procedures for Students.

D-4 AUTHORIZATION TO ENGAGE IN DIALOGUE WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND OTHER APPROPRIATE
STAKEHOLDERS TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY DEVELOPING A SCHOOL CONCURRENCY SYSTEM OR
OTHER OPTIONS TO INCREASE STUDENT STATIONS IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY

COMMITTEE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

In my capacity as member of the South Florida Regional Planning Council (SFRPC), I have had occasion to participate in a number of discussions concerning the importance of a system to help facilitate the provision of
educational facilities in tandem with residential development, specifically in areas of high growth.

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida direct the Superintendent to:

1. engage in preliminary discussions and dialogue with Miami-Dade County and other appropriate stakeholders to explore the pros and cons of a school concurrency system similar to that adopted in the Palm Beach County School District or other options to increase student stations; and

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D-4 AUTHORIZATION TO ENGAGE IN DIALOGUE WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND OTHER APPROPRIATE
STAKEHOLDERS TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF DEVELOPING A SCHOOL CONCURRENCY SYSTEM IN
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY

COMMITTEE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

In my capacity as member of the South Florida Regional Planning Council (SFRPC), I have had occasion to participate in a number of discussions concerning the importance of a system to help facilitate the provision of
educational facilities in tandem with residential development, specifically in areas of high growth.

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida direct the Superintendent to:

1. engage in preliminary discussions dialogue with Miami-Dade County other appropriate explore the pros and cons of a concurrency system similar adopted in the Palm Beach School District: and

D-6 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT AND THE BOARD ATTORNEY TO TARE APPROPRIATE ACTION UPON THE CONCLUSION OF THE INVESTIGATION CONCERNING OFFENSES AND IMPROPRIETIES OF UNITED TEACHERS OF DADE (UTD) LEADERSHIP

COMMITTEE: LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS, PUBLIC RELATIONS, AND PERSONNEL SERVICES

A Plea Agreement executed by the parties and filed in United States District Court, Southern District of Florida on August 25, 2003, delineated the terms and conditions of the Agreement, stemming from an Information Sled with the Court charging the former President ofthe United Teachers of Dade (UTD) with various offenses.

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida authorize the Superintendent and the Board Attorney to take appropriate action concerning offenses and improprieties of United Teachers of Dade (UTD) leadership.

D-10 ENHANCING OPPORTUNITIES FOR FOREIGN-BORN EDUCATORS

COMMITTEE: LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND PERSONNEL SERVICES

Miami-Dade County Public Schools has a rich history of providing opportunities for foreign-born educators who have immigrated to the United States and seek to continue in the teaching profession.

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. FRANK J. BOLAÑOS: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida direct the Superintendent to explore local partnerships to support teacher certification for foreign-born educators and recommend language for the state legislative program to effect the same.

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E-3 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY TO ACQUIRE A + .80-ACRE SITE LOCATED AT 30 N.W. 43 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA, FOR FUTURE EXPANSION OF KINLOCH PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

COMMITTEE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
Background
In accordance with School Board Rule 6Gx13-2C-1.083, the School Site Planning and Construction Committee (SSPCC), at its March 5, 2003 meeting, recommended that staff submit to the School Board (Board) for approval, an agenda item requesting authorization to execute a purchase and sale agreement (Agreement) with Florida
Power and Light Company (FPL) for a + .80-acre site located at 30 N.W. 43 Avenue Miami, Florida (subject site), at a purchase price of $700,000, for future expansion of Kinloch Park Elementary School (Kinloch).

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1) authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute a purchase and sale agreement with Florida Power and Light Company to acquire a k .80-acre site located at 30 N.W. 43 Avenue, Miami, Florida, in the amount of $735,000, for the future expansion of Kinloch Park Elementary School, subject to the terms and conditions set forth above; and

E-4 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH BERTRAM GRAPIN, TRUSTEE, TO ACQUIRE + 1.5 ACRES OF VACANT LAND REPRESENTING A PORTION OF A PROPOSED ASSEMBLAGE OF PROPERTIES LOCATED AT N.E. 211 TERRACE AND WEST DIXIE HIGHWAY, MIAMI, FLORIDA, FOR STATE SCHOOL “D”

COMMITTEE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

Backqround
In conformance with the School Districts Five-Year Work Program. District staff conducted research to identify viable sites for an educational facility ksted as State School “D”, a proposed elementary school, pursuant to search parameters established by Region/ACCESS Center 2 staff.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute a .purchase and sale agreement with Bertram Grapin, Trustee, in the amount of $860,000, to acquire + 1.5 acres of vacant land representing a portion of a proposed assemblage of properties located at N.E. 211 Terrace and West Dixie Highway, Miami, Florida, for State School "D”.

E-5 RENEWAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR THE SOUTH DADE SKILLS CENTER LOCATED AT 28300 S.W. 152 AVENUE

COMMITTEE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

Since 1976, the School Board (Board) has leased 43,282 square feet of space located at 28300 S.W. 152 Avenue, for the South Dade Skills Center from Miami-Dade County (County).

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the renewal of the lease agreement with Miami-Dade County for the South Dade Skills Center located at 28300 S.W. 152 Avenue, at an annual rental rate of $1. The term of the renewal option period will commence December 1, 2003 and will end November 30, 2004. All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement will remain unchanged.

E-33 CHANGE ORDER NO. 6
PROJECT NO. A0748
DESIGN-BUILD, STATE SCHOOL “PPP”
JOHN A. FERGUSON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
15900 SW 56TH Street, Miami, Florida

COMMITTEE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

This request for change in the construction contract includes six items for the School Board’s confirmation and consideration.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 6 on Project No. A0748, Design-Build, State School “PPP”, John A. Ferguson Senior High School for a credit of $389 and approve a time extension of 19 days.

E-34 CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. A0750A
MEDIA CENTER ADDITION
AIR BASE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
12829 SW 272 Street, Homestead, Florida

COMMITTEE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

This request for change in the construction contract includes twenty-five items for the School Board’s confirmation and consideration.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A0750A, Media Center Addition, Air Base Elementary School for an additional cost of $26,730 and approve a time extension of 37 days.

E-37 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. AK999901
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM REPLACEMENT
LIBERTY CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1855 NW 71 Street, Miami, Florida

COMMITTEE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

This request for change in the construction contract includes two items for the School Board’s consideration.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Final Change Order No. 1 on Project No. AK999901, Fire Alarm System Replacement, Liberty City Elementary School for a time extension of 57 days.

E-38 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. KV999950
DISTRICT-WIDE FIRE SAFETY UPGRADE
AUBURNDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
3255 SW 6 Street, Miami, Florida

COMMITTEE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

This request for change in the construction contract includes one item for the School Board’s confirmation.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 1 on Project No. KV999950, District-Wide Fire Safety Upgrade, Auburndale Elementary School for a credit of $57,009.

E-40 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. KV999957
DISTRICT-WIDE FIRE SAFETY UPGRADE
SHENANDOAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1023 SW 21 Avenue, Miami, Florida

COMMITTEE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

This request for change in the construction contract includes one item for the School Board’s confirmation.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 1 on Project No. KV999957, District-Wide Fire Safety Upgrade, Shenandoah Elementary School for a credit of $44,037.

F-12 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF 2003-2004 SCHOOL PERFORMANCE EXCELLENCE PLANS AND ACCOMPANYING DISTRICT ASSISTANCE AND INTERVENTION PLANS FOR SCHOOLS DESIGNATED AS SCHOOL PERFORMANCE GRADE “F” FOR THE FIRST TIME, AS REQUIRED BY THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

COMMITTEE: EDUCATION AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS

Schools designated by the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) as School Performance Grade “F” for the first time include Holmes Elementary School, Laura C. Saunders Elementary School, North County Charter School, and Rosa Parks Charter School.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the 2003-2004 School Performance Excellence Plans and accompanying District Assistance and Intervention Plans for schools designated as School Performance Grade “F” for the first time, as required by the Florida Department of Education.

G-60 REQUEST APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL AWARDS ON TERM BIDS

COMMITTEE: BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES

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.

REOMMENDED: 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-79 AWARD BID NO. 186-CC07 - BUS FIELD TRIPS WITHIN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY - SITE SPECIFIC

COMMITTEE: BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES

The purpose of this bid, opened on August 5, 2003, is to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of bus field trips within Miami-Dade County, for various schools and departments.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 186-CC07 - BUS FIELD TRIPS WITHIN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY - SITE SPECIFIC, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of bus field trips within Miami-Dade County, for various schools and departments, during the term of the bid, effective September 21, 2003, through July 31, 2005, as follows:

H-1 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: JULY 24 - AUGUST 6, 2003

The Personnel Action Listing numbered 931 consisting of 171 pages, includes the following items:

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 931.

AGENDA ITEMS REPLACED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA:

D-9 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO RECOMMEND A PLAN FOR HOSTING A CELEBRATION HONORING THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BIRTH OF JOSE MARTÍ

COMMITTEE: EDUCATION AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS

January 28, 2003 marked the 150th anniversary of the birth of Jose Martí, Cuba’s greatest hero, poet, statesman and martyred democratic revolutionary.

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. FRANK J. COBO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent of Schools to return to the Board at its next meeting with a recommendation and cost analysis for a
celebration honoring Jose Martí during the 150th anniversary of his birth.

D-11 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY TO CONVEY TO THE UNITED STATES ATTORNEY AND THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT THE CONCERNS OF THE BOARD REGARDING THE
MATTER OF THE UNITED STATES VS PASQUALE “PAT” TORNILLO JR.

COMMITTEE: BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES

This agenda item proposes that the Miami-Dade County School Board authorize the School Board Attorney to take such measures as are necessary and proper to advise the United States Attorney and the United States District Court of the interest and concerns of the Board in the matter of the United States vs Pasquale “Pat” Tornillo Jr. including an amicus curiae brief if appropriate.

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1. place on record its concern regarding ongoing and future investigations in the case of United States vs Pasquale “Pat” Tornillo Jr. by whatever form is appropriate including an amicus curiae brief or statement of interest; and Adde

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ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1. place on record its concern regarding ongoing and future investigations in the case of United States vs Pasquale “Pat” Tornillo Jr.; and

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D-11 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY TO PETITION THE COURT TO FILE AN AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF OR IN THE ALTERNATIVE SUBMIT A STATEMENT OF INTEREST TO THE UNITED STATES ATTORNEY IN THE MATTER OF THE UNITED STATES VS PASQUALE “PAT” TORNILLO JR.

COMMITTEE: BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES

This agenda item proposes that the Miami-Dade County School Board authorize the School Board Attorney to petition the court to file an amicus-curiae brief or in the alternative submit a statement of interest to the United States Attorney in the matter of the United States vs Pasquale “Pat” Tornillo Jr. Specifically, should this item be
approved it would allow for the Board Attorney to convey the Board’s concern that any plea agreement under consideration not foreclose the ability of appropriate law enforcement and governmental entities from conducting further investigations on the subject matter of the case against Mr. Tornillo.

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida:

1. discuss and consider the School Board’s interest in filing an amicus curiae brief with the Court or in the alternative a statement of interest with the Added United States Attorney setting forth the Board’s concern involving ongoing and future investigations in the case of United States vs Pasquale “Pat” Tornillo Jr.; and

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D-11 AUTHORIZE THE SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY TO FILE AN AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF ON THE MATTER OF PASQUALE “PAT” TORNILLO, JR., VS. THE UNITED STATES

COMMITTEE: BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES

This agenda item proposes that the Miami-Dade County School Board authorize the School Board attorney to petition the court to file an amicus curiae brief on the matter of Pasquale “Pat” Tornillo, Jr., vs. the United States opposing the plea bargain agreement on the basis that it does not allow for further investigations to occur.

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the School Board attorney to file an amicus curiae brief on the matter of Pasquale “Pat” Tornillo, Jr., vs. the United States.

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D-11 AUTHORIZE THE SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY TO FILE AN AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF ON THE MATTER OF PASQUALE “PAT” TORNILLO, JR., VS. THE UNITED STATES

COMMITTEE: BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES

This agenda item proposes that the Miami-Dade County School Board authorize the School Board attorney to petition the court to file an amicus curiae brief on the matter of Pasquale “Pat” Tornillo, Jr., vs. the United States opposing the plea bargain agreement on the basis that it does not allow for further investigations to occur.

G-2 ADOPTION OF FIVE-YEAR FACILITIES WORK PROGRAM REQUIRED BY S.1013.35, FLORIDA STATUTES

COMMITTEE: BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES

Florida Statute 1013.35 requires each district school board adopt a five-year facilities work program.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida adopt the Five-Year Facilities Work Program as required by s.1013.35, Florida Statutes.

G-3 FINAL ADOPTION OF THE 2003-04 BUDGET

COMMITTEE: BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES

On July 23, 2003, the Board tentatively adopted the 2003-04 budget following the first public hearing on the budget prescribed by Chapter 200, Florida Statutes.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt the 2003-04 Annual Budget by approving changes from the Tentative Adopted Budget enumerated on pages 2 through 12 and the revenues and appropriations delineated on the official state budget forms and including any amendments approved by the Board
following the public hearing on September 10, 2003.

G-4 RESOLUTION NO. 3, 2002-03 GENERAL FUND FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

COMMITTEE: BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES

The Office of Budget Management has completed its review of actual receipts and expenditures through June 30, 2003, and updated entitlement notices from the Department of Education. Based on that review, the following changes to the budget are recommended for approval.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

a) Adopt Resolution No. 3, 2002-03 General Fund Final Budget Review;

G-5 RESOLUTION NO. 1, 2002-03 DEBT SERVICE FUNDS FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

COMMITTEE: BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES

The auroose of this resolution makes the necessary adiustments to reflect actual results for 2602-03 fiscal year in the Debt Service Fund.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 1, 2002-03 Debt Service Fund Final Budget Review, (1) recognizing changes in revenue, non-revenue sources, and transfers in from other funds, and (2) amending appropriations.

G-6 RESOLUTION NO. 3, 2002-03 CAPITAL OUTLAY FUNDS FINAL 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 June 2, 2003.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1. Approve Resolution No. 3, 2002-03 Capital Outlay Funds Final Budget Review, (a) recognizing new revenues, (b) amending appropriations, and (c) documenting changes in object codes,as described above and summarized on page 6.

G-7 RESOLUTION NO. 3, 2002-03 OTHER FEDERAL PROGRAMS (CONTRACTED PROGRAMS) FUND FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

COMMITTEE: BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES

The Special Revenue Funds include the Other Federal Programs (Contracted Programs) Fund, Food Services Fu,nd and Miscellaneous Fund.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

a. adopt resolution No. 3, 2002-03 Contracted Programs Fund Final Budget Review, increasing revenues, transfers and appropriations by $4,735,672 and

G-8 RESOLUTION NO. 2, 2002-03 FOOD SERVICE FUND FINAL 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 June 30, 2003.

RECOMMENDED: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 2, 2002-03 Food Service Fund Final Budget Review, decreasing appropriations by $1,696,151 and increasing ending fund balance by $2,707,132.

G-9 RESOLUTION NO. 1, THE 2002-03 MISCELLANEOUS SPECIAL REVENUE - SCHOOL BOARD LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND -FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

COMMITTEE: BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES

The School Board Law Enforcement Trust Fund was established during 1997-98 when the School Police became involved in issuing traffic/parking citations and receiving forfeited property.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida adopt Resolution No. 1, the 2002-03 Miscellaneous Special Revenue -School Board Law Enforcement Trust Fund - Final Budget Review, increasing revenues and appropriations by $13,383 as shown on the schedule on page 2 of 2.

G-10 RESOLUTION NO. 1, THE 2002-03 MISCELLANEOUS SPECIAL REVENUE - SCHOOL BOARD SPECIAL EVENTS TRUST FUND -FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

COMMITTEE: BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES

The Special Events Fund was established during the 1986-87 fiscal year to handle the external funding of community-related/special recognition activities which generate revenues from donations and/or sales of admission tickets.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt Resolution No. 1, Miscellaneous Special Revenue - School Board Special Events Trust Fund - Final Budget Review, decreasing revenues and appropriations by $65,928 as shown on the schedule on page 2 of 2.

G-11 RESOLUTION NO. 1, THE 2002-03 FIDUCIARY FUNDS - PENSION TRUST FUND - FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

COMMITTEE: BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES

In addition to participating in the Florida Retirement System, the School Board established an early retirement plan on July 1, 1984. The plan in non-contributory and is administered by an independent trustee.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida adopt Resolution No. 1, the 2002-03 Fiduciary Fund - Pension Trust Fund - Final Budget Review, increasing revenues and appropriations by $811,232 as shown on the schedule on page 2 of 2.

G-16 APPROVAL OF ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR 2002.2803 AND FLORIDA EDUCATION FINANCE PROGRAM COST REPORT FOR 2002-2003

State Board of Education Administrative Rule 6A-1-0071(2), requires School Board approval of the Annual Financial Report before submittal to the Florida Department of Education.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1. approve the Annual Financial Report for 2002-2003 and the Florida Education Finance Program Cost Report for 2002-2003;

H-2 APPOINTMENTS AND LATERAL ASSIGNMENTS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT, PROFESSIONAL, AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR 2003-2004

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 September 11, 2003, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the item.

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H-2 APPOINTMENTS AND LATERAL ASSIGNMENTS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT, PROFESSIONAL, AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR 2003-2004

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.

H-3 APPOINTMENTS AND ASSIGNMENTS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT AND PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR CANDIDATES NEW TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICT

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, appoint:

1. Mr. Edward Marauez, C.P.A. to the open, budgeted position of Chief Financial Officer, pay grade 27, Office of Financial Affairs, effective October 5, 2003, or as soon thereafter as can be
facilitated;

H-4 COMPENSATION STUDY FOR MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL

COMMITTEE: LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND PERSONNEL SERVICES

The primary goal of the Office of Human Resources is to attract, retain and motivate qualified employees for Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS).

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the report Compensation StudyforManagerial Exempt Personnel.

H-5 SALARY SCHEDULE FOR MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL

COMMITTEE: LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND PERSONNEL SERVICES

The primary goal of the Office of Human Resources is to attract, retain and motivate qualified employees for Miami-Dade County Public Schools(M-DCPS).

RECOMMENDED: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the proposed Managerial Exempt Personnel (MEP) Salary Schedule effective September 12, 2003.

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RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the proposed Managerial Exempt Personnel (MEP) Salary Schedule effective September 12, 2003.

H-8 FRINGE BENEFITS PROGRAM FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2004

COMMITTEE: LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND PERSONNEL SERVICES

Staff has been working with UnitedHealthcare of Florida, Inc., regarding the Board’s renewal of the second year of the three year contract the Board approved at its meeting of September 24, 2002.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida receive this information and provide staff
authorization to begin open enrollment activities following the conclusion of collective bargaining for calendar year 2004 benefits, and School Board final approval of calendar year 2004 benefits.

AGENDA SECTIONS

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