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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Miami, Florida
OFFICIAL AGENDA
SEPTEMBER 10, 2003 REGULAR BOARD MEETING 1:00 P.M.
BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING 5:01 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING 6:30 P.M.
PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK TO AN AGENDA ITEM listed for this meeting and/or the PUBLIC HEARING, to be conducted AT APPROXIMATELY 6:30 P.M., should submit a written request to the Superintendent of Schools, 1450 N.E. Second Avenue, Room 158, Miami, Florida 33132, NO LATER THAN 4:30 P.M., MONDAY,SEPTEMBER 8, 2003. Pursuant to Board Rule 6Gx13-8C-1.17, a person not scheduled in advance to speak on a non-agenda topic must submit a written request to the Superintendent of Schools not later than 10:00 a.m. on the day of a regular Wednesday Board Meeting. The request must state the person’s name, address, subject and reason for asking emergency handling of the request, reason demonstrating good cause why the 4:30 p.m. Monday deadline was not met, and Board action requested. Board members present at the meeting must vote by a two-thirds (2/3) majority, for the person to be heard. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK AT THE 5:01 P.M. BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING should submit a written request to the Superintendent of Schools, 1450 N.E. Second Avenue, Room 158, Miami, Florida 33132, NO LATER THAN 12:00 NOON, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2003. Speakers List / Supplemental List will generally be posted on Tuesday PM or Wednesday AM prior to the meeting. Budget Public Hearing Speakers List The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, seeks public input and participation. However, the public purpose is not served when citizens become disorderly or disrupt the meeting. Accordingly, the Chair may order the removal from any School Board meeting of any person interfering with the expeditious or orderly process of the meeting provided the Chair has first issued a warning that continued interference with the orderly processes of the meeting will result in removal. Any law enforcement authority or a sergeant-at-arms designated by Chair shall remove any person ordered removed pursuant to this section §1001.372 (3), Fla.Stat. | The published agenda is available for review on the Internet at: [http://www.dadeschools.net]. |
1:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS | Outstanding Professional Awards | - The National Society of Black Engineers Education of the Year 2003 Golden Torch Award |
AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: August 5, 7, 12, 14, 2003 APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: July 9, 23; and August 20, 2003 AGENDA ITEMS RESERVED FOR CONSIDERATION 5:01 P.M. BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING NOTE: AGENDA ITEMS G-1, G-2 AND G-3 WILL BE VOTED ON BY THE BOARD FOLLOWING THE BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING 6:30 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING (Approximately) A. SUPERINTENDENT’S PRIORITY ITEMS A-1 NEW BUSINESS AND REPORTS A-2 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO CONVERT WINSTON PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TO A K-8 CENTER RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to: 1. convert Winston Park Elementary School to a K-8 Center; and 2. amend the District Facilities Program to include the conversion of Winston Park Elementary School to a K-8 Center in the unfunded years. A-3 COMPREHENSIVE DEFERRED MAINTENANCE NEEDS PROJECTS AND PRIORITIES, FISCAL YEAR 2003-2004 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept the proposed list of deferred maintenance projects and priorities for implementation in Fiscal Year 2003-2004, as part of the School District’s comprehensive deferred maintenance needs program. B. EDUCATION B-1 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 03-40 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 5-11, 2003, AS EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT EDUCATION WEEK IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 03-40 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, proclaiming the week of October 5-11, 2003, as Exceptional Student Education Week in Miami-Dade County Public Schools. No local funds are required. B-22 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT WITH THE CHILDREN’S VILLAGE, DOING BUSINESS AS (D/B/A) THE RESOURCE ROOM, TO OPEN A MANDATORY CENTER FOR OUTDOOR SUSPENSION AND A TRUANCY RECEIVING CENTER FOR STUDENTS FROM MIAMI CAROL CITY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL AND CAROL CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL RECOMMENDED: The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to: 1. enter into an interagency agreement with The Children’s Village, d/b/a The Resource Room, upon completion of all pending requirements, effective September 15, 2003 through June 9, 2004; and 2. open a mandatory center for outdoor suspension at The Resource Room to accommodate students from Miami Carol City Senior High School and Carol City Middle School who have received outdoor suspensions or have been detained by local law enforcement for truancy. No local funds are required. B-23 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COLLEGE (M-DC) UNDER THE FLORIDA WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with Miami-Dade College (M-DC) under the Florida Work Experience Program, whereby M-DC will reimburse the salaries of college students, in an amount not to exceed $85,000, and Miami-Dade County Public Schools will fund FRS/FICA retirement costs, in an amount not to exceed $14,578, effective September 11, 2003 through June 30, 2004. The appropriation for this item is included in the General Fund of the 2003-2004 Tentative Adopted Budget. B-24 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH JOHNSON & WALES UNIVERSITY UNDER THE FLORIDA WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with Johnson & Wales University under the Florida Work Experience Program, whereby Johnson & Wales University will reimburse the salaries of its students, in an amount not to exceed $32,400, and Miami-Dade County Public Schools will fund FRS/FICA retirement costs, in an amount not to exceed $5,557, effective September 11, 2003 through June 30, 2004. The appropriation for this item is included in the General Fund of the 2003-2004 Tentative Adopted Budget. B-25 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO TWO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, CHILD CARE FOOD PROGRAM, ADMINISTERED BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, TO PROVIDE BREAKFAST, LUNCH, AND AFTERNOON SNACKS TO BABIES AND TODDLERS AT COPE CENTER NORTH AND DOROTHY M. WALLACE COPE CENTER SOUTH RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to: 1. enter into two contractual agreements with the State of Florida, Department of Health, Child Care Food program, administered by the United States Department of Agriculture, from October 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004; 2. provide breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks to babies and toddlers whose parents are in attendance at COPE (Continuing Opportunities for Purposeful Education) Center North and Dorothy M. Wallace COPE Center South; and 3. receive reimbursements for these services in an amount not to exceed $300,000, of which each center will be the recipient of fifty percent of the funds issued. B-26 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO INITIATE AN INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S FILM FESTIVAL IN COOPERATION WITH THE ORGANIZATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE ITALIAN LANGUAGE (O.D.L.I.) AND THE GIFFONI INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL FOR CHILDREN IN GIFFONI, ITALY RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent to initiate an International Children’s Film Festival in cooperation with the Organization for the Development of the Italian Language (O.D.L.I.) and the Giffoni International Film Festival for Children in Giffoni, Italy. No additional cost to the district. EXPULSIONS B-32 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08
CASE NO: SM-248 (2002-2003) DOB: 12-21-88 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida: 1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-248 (2002-2003), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2003 summer session and the 2003-2004 school year; 2. provide educational services in an opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and 3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools, if approved by the Office of Adult/Vocational, Alternative and Community Education. B-33 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 06
CASE NO: SM-249 (2002-2003) DOB: 09/11/90 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida: 1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-249 (2002-2003), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2003 summer session and the 2003-2004 school year; 2. provide educational services in an opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and 3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools, if approved by the Office of Adult/Vocational, Alternative and Community Education. GRANTS ADMINISTRATION B-60 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING THE IDEA, PART B, SPECIAL PROJECT: FLORIDA INCLUSION NETWORK RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to: 1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education for funding the IDEA, Part B, Special Project: Florida Inclusion Network in the amount of $250,000 for the grant period of October 1, 2003 through September 30, 2004; 2. extend this program as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, in order to complete the goals of the program; and 3. direct Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved or as amended by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board. B-61 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING THE RADIO COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM FOR WLRN-FM RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to: 1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education for funding the Radio Community Service Program for WLRN-FM in the amount of $106,614 for the grant period of July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004; 2. extend this program as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, in order to complete the goals of the program; and 3. direct Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved or as amended by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board. B-62 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING THE TELEVISION COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM FOR WLRN-TV RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to: 1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education for funding the Television Community Service Program for WLRN-TV in the amount of $557,675 for the grant period of July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004; 2. extend this program as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, in order to complete the goals of the program; and 3. direct Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved or as amended by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board. 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 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 $675,000 for the grant period of July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004; 2. enter into separate contractual agreements with: Downtown Miami Charter School, in the amount of $225,000; North County Charter School, in the amount of $225,000; and Ryder Elementary Charter School, in the amount of $225,000 for the contract period of July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004; 3. extend this program as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, in order to complete the goals of the program; and 4. direct Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved or as amended by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board. B-64 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A CONTINUATION GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING THE ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY LITERACY COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE MIAMI BEACH POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE, INC. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to: 1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education, for funding under the Adult Education and Family Literacy Community Technology Program in the amount of $125,000 for the grant period of June 30, 2003 through June 30, 2004; 2. enter into a contractual agreement with the Miami Beach Police Athletic League, Inc., in the amount of $30,000, for the contract period of June 30, 2003 through June 30, 2004; 3. extend this program and contractual agreement as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, in order to complete the goals of the program; and 4. direct Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved or as amended by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board. B-65 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT TWO GRANT AWARDS FROM THE GOVERNOR’S FAMILY LITERACY INITIATIVE THROUGH AN AGREEMENT WITH THE EDUCATION FUND TO EXPAND THE FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAMS AT THE HIALEAH ADULT EDUCATION CENTER AND THE MIAMI BEACH ADULT EDUCATION CENTER RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to: 1. accept a grant award from the Governor’s Family Literacy Initiative through an agreement with The Education Fund to expand the Family Literacy Program at the Hialeah Adult Education Center in the amount of $24,361 for the grant period of September 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004; 2. accept a grant award from the Governor’s Family Literacy Initiative through an agreement with the Education Fund to Expand the Family Literacy Program at the Miami Beach Adult Education Center in the amount of $30,169 for the grant period of September 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004; 3. extend these programs as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, in order to complete the goals of the program; and 4. direct Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amount approved or as amended by the granting agency, such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board. B-66 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A CONTINUATION GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, DIVISION OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, FOR FUNDING UNDER THE ADULT EDUCATION SUPPLEMENTAL PROGRAM, AND ENTER INTO INDIVIDUAL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH THE ASPIRA OF FLORIDA, INC.; COALITION OF FLORIDA FARMWORKERS ORGANIZATION, INC.; FANM AYISYEN NAN MIYAMI, INC.; MIAMI-DADE COLLEGE; AND OVERTOWN YOUTH CENTER; AND TO PROVIDE ENGLISH LITERACY AND CIVICS EDUCATION RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to: 1. accept a continuation grant award from the Florida Department of Education, Division of Workforce Development, in the amount of $982,374 for funding under the Adult Education Supplemental Program for the grant period of July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004; 2. enter into individual contractual agreements with ASPIRA of Florida, Inc., in the amount of $25,000; Coalition of Florida Farmworkers Organization, Inc., in the amount of $5,000; Fanm Ayisyen Nan Miyami, Inc., in the amount of $15,000; Miami-Dade College in the amount of $25,000; and Overtown Youth Center in the amount of $10,000; for a total cost not to exceed $80,000 to provide English literacy and civics education for the contract period of July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004; 3. extend this program and contractual agreements as authorized through official notification from the granting agency in order to complete the goals of the program; and 4. direct Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved or as amended by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board. B-67 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT TWO CONTINUATION GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING THE FRONT PORCH FLORIDA FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAM AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH THE FRONT PORCH FLORIDA MIAMI-RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY OF LITTLE HAVANA, AND THE FRONT PORCH FLORIDA OPA-LOCKA / NORTH DADE COALITION RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to: 1. accept two continuation grant awards from the Florida Department of Education, in the amount of $112,500 each, for a total benefit to the district of $225,000, for funding the Front Porch Florida Program for the grant period of July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004; 2. enter into contractual agreements with Front Porch Florida Miami-Riverside Community of Little Havana, in the amount of $30,000, and Front Porch Florida Opa-Locka / North Dade Coalition, in the amount of $30,000, to provide family literacy services and to assist neighborhoods in becoming self-sufficient, for the contract period of July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004; 3. extend this program and contractual agreements as authorized through official notification from the granting agency in order to complete the goals of the program; and 4. direct Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved or as amended by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board. B-68 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A CONTINUATION GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR Family Literacy Corrections Education RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to: 1. accept a continuation grant award from the Florida Department of Education for Family Literacy Corrections Education in the amount of $57,000 for the grant period of July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004; 2. extend this program as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, in order to complete the scope of the program; and 3. direct Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved or as amended by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board. B-69 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING THE READING COACHES MODEL GRANT PROGRAM RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to: 1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education for funding the Reading Coaches Model Grant Program in the amount of $2,587,951 for the grant period of July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004; 2. extend this program as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, in order to complete the goals of the program; and 3. direct Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved or as amended by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board. B-70 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING THE RESEARCH-BASED READING PROJECT RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to: 1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education for funding the Research-Based Reading Project in the amount of $125,000 for the grant period of July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004; 2. extend this program as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, in order to complete the goals of the program; and 3. direct Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved or as amended by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board. B-71 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE AND FUND THE ENGLISH LITERACY AND CIVICS EDUCATION - NEW PROGRAM, AND ENTER INTO INDIVIDUAL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH ASPIRA OF FLORIDA, INC.; COALITION OF FLORIDA FARMWORKERS ORGANIZATION, INC.; FANM AYISYEN NAN MIYAMI, INC.; MIAMI-DADE COLLEGE; AND OPA-LOCKA BOOK AND DANCE RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to: 1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education to provide and fund the English Literacy and Civics Education - New Program, in the amount of $982,374, for the grant period of July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004; 2. enter into individual contractual agreements with ASPIRA of Florida, Inc., in the amount of $15,000; Coalition of Florida Farmworkers Organization, Inc., in the amount of $5,000; Fanm Ayisyen Nan Miyami, Inc., in the amount of $10,000; Miami-Dade College in the amount of $25,000; and Opa-locka Book and Dance in the amount of $10,000; for a total cost not to exceed $65,000, to provide English literacy and civics education for the contract period of July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004; 3. extend this program and contractual agreements as authorized through official notification from the granting agency in order to complete the goals of the program; and 4. direct Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved or as amended by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board. B-72 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING THE ADULT EDUCATION AND LITERACY EDUCATION GEOGRAPHICAL - NEW PROGRAM, AND ENTER INTO INDIVIDUAL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH THE ASPIRA OF FLORIDA, INC.; COALITION OF FLORIDA FARMWORKERS ORGANIZATION, INC.; JAMES E. SCOTT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION; AND TROY ACADEMY, INC. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to: 1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education, funding the Adult Education and Literacy Education Geographical - New Program, in the amount of $1,008,426, for the grant period of July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004; 2. enter into individual contractual agreements with ASPIRA of Florida, Inc., in the amount of $3,870; Coalition of Florida Farmworkers Organization, Inc., in the amount of $1,935; James E. Scott Community Association, in the amount of $11,610; and Troy Academy, Inc., in the amount of $3,870; for a total cost not to exceed $21,285, to provide Adult Basic Education for the contract period of July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004; 3. extend this program and contractual agreements as authorized through official notification from the granting agency in order to complete the goals of the program; and 4. direct Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved or as amended by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board. C. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY C-1 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZE THE SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR PARALEGAL RELATED DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH GARNISHMENT PROCEEDINGS FOR THE SCHOOL DISTRICT RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the School Board Attorney to enter into a contract with Ms. Paula Richardson in the amount of $54,000 for the period September 11, 2003 through June 30, 2003 through June 30, 2004 for paralegal related duties associated with garnishment proceedings for the school district. C-2 BETTER CONSTRUCTION, INC. v. THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, Case No. 94-1319 CA (27) 14 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the payment of $397,354.30 to Better Construction, Inc., in accordance with the settlement authorized by the Board on January 22, 1997 and May 7, 1997, and pursuant to the final judgment entered against the School Board by the Circuit Court of Miami-Dade County, Florida, on October 9, 2002. BOARD RULES C-20 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-5D-1.021, SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICES PROGRAM 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 Board Rule 6Gx13- 5D-1.021, School Health Services Program. C-21 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULES: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-6A-1.02, ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL CALENDAR 2003-2004
6Gx13-6C-1.02, ADULT/VOCATIONAL EDUCATION SCHOOL CALENDAR 2003-2004 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 Rules: 1. 6Gx13-6A-1.02, Elementary and Secondary School Calendar- 2003-2004; and 2. 6Gx13-6C-1.02, Adult/Vocational Education School Calendar- 2003-2004. 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 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. C-23 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-4A-1.212, CONFLICT OF INTEREST 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-1.212, Conflict of Interest. C-24 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-2C-1.14, OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS 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- 2C-1.14, Office of Management and Compliance Audits. D. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS D-1 NEW BUSINESS: BOARD MEMBERS D-2 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 03-46 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE RECOGNITION OF OCTOBER 2003 AS ITALIAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE AND CULTURE MONTH, AND AUTHORIZE ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS TO FOSTER RELATED ACTIVITIES ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. COBO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 03-46 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida supporting recognition of October 2003 as Italian-American Heritage and Culture Month. D-3 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE A REPORT OUTLINING THE INITIATIVES, INTERVENTIONS AND STRATEGIES USED IN BILINGUAL SCHOOL ORGANIZATION (BISO) SCHOOLS THAT CONTRIBUTED TO THESE SCHOOLS RECEIVING A PERFORMANCE GRADE OF “A” ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent of Schools to: 1. provide a report no later than January, 2004, outlining the initiatives, interventions and strategies used in Bilingual School Organization (BISO) schools that contributed to these schools receiving a performance grade of “A”. D-4 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF DEVELOPING A SCHOOL CONCURRENCY SYSTEM IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. 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 to explore the pros and cons of a school concurrency system similar to that adopted in the Palm Beach County School District; and 2. report back to the Board with the results of its due diligence at the appropriate time. D-5 REQUEST REPORT DELINEATING PARTICIPATION OF LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENT (LEP) STUDENTS IN CHOICE PROGRAMS ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to provide a report delineating participation in M-DPS by Limited English Proficient (LEP) students and identifying strategies which inform these parents of choice programs and how they may access them. D-6 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT AND THE BOARD ATTORNEY TO TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION UPON THE CONCLUSION OF THE INVESTIGATION CONCERNING OFFENSES AND IMPROPRIETIES OF UNITED TEACHERS OF DADE (UTD) LEADERSHIP ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County Florida, authorize the Superintendent and the Board Attorney to take appropriate action upon conclusion of the investigation concerning offenses and improprieties of United Teacher of Dade (UTD) leadership. 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 ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. 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-8 DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL TO COMMISSION A FORENSIC ACCOUNTING FIRM TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE FORENSIC INVESTIGATION OF THE CAPITAL OUTLAY FUNDS AND ACCOUNT ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. BARRERA: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to do the following: 1. Issue a Request for Proposal to commission a forensic accounting firm to conduct a comprehension forensic investigation of the capital outlay funds and accounts, at a cost to exceed $100,000. 2. That the firm be instructed to report to the Miami-Dade County School Board, the Miami-Dade Land Acquisition and Facilities Maintenance Operations Advisory Board and the Superintendent of Schools in order to insure the credibility of this process. D-9 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HOST A CELEBRATION HONORING THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BIRTH OF JOSE MARTI D-10 ENHANCING OPPORTUNITIES FOR FOREIGN-BORN EDUCATORS ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. BOLAÑOS: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to explore local enhancements to opportunities for foreign-born educators and recommend language for the state legislative program to effect the same. D-11 AUTHORIZE THE SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY TO FILE AND AMICUS BRIEF ON THE MATTER OF PAT TORNILLO VS THE UNITED STATES E. BUSINESS E-1 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 03-067, ARMANDO AND ANDREA GUTIERREZ, LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF S.W. 144 AVENUE AND S.W. 14 STREET, PROVIDING FOR A MONETARY DONATION IN ADDITION TO EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES AS ALLOWED FOR UNDER THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT RECOMMENDED: that the school board of Miami–Dade County, Florida, authorize the superintendent to accept a declaration of restrictions in connection with Miami-Dade County Application No. 03-067, Armando and Andrea Gutierrez, located at the southwest corner of S.W. 144 Avenue and S.W. 14 Street, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $5,000. E-2 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 02-326, GOULDS, LLC, LOCATED WEST OF S.W. 112 AVENUE AND SOUTH OF S.W. 224 STREET, PROVIDING FOR A MONETARY DONATION IN ADDITION TO EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES AS ALLOWED FOR UNDER THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami–Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a declaration of restrictions in connection with Miami-Dade County Application No. 02-326, Goulds, LLC, located west of S.W. 112 Avenue and south of S.W. 224 Street, or the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $9,600. 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 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 + .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 2. authorize an amendment to the five-year work program to increase the site acquisition appropriation for this project from $600,000 to $750,000, with the transfer of said additional funds from program 2803, Reserve-Site Purchases. E-4 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH BELTRAM 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” 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. 211Terrace and West Dixie Highway, Miami, Florida, for state school “D”. E-5 RENEWAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH MIMI-DADE COUNTY FOR THE SOUTH DADE SKILLS CENTER LOCATED AT 28300 S.W. 152 AVENUE 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-6 EXTENSION OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH BISCAYNE MANAGEMENT CORPORATION FOR 150 PARKING SPACES IN THE 1444 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD BUILDING GARAGE RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami–Dade County, Florida, authorize the extension of the lease agreement with Biscayne Management Corporation, for 150 parking spaces at the 1444 Biscayne Boulevard building garage, at a monthly rental rate of $4,200 ($50,400 annually), for the period of November 20, 2003 through November 19, 004. All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement will remain unchanged. E-7 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A COVENANT RUNNING WITH THE LAND IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY IN CONNECTION WITH CONSTRUCTION OF A PORTABLE CLASSROOM REPLACEMENT PROJECT AT ARVIDA MIDDLE SCHOOL RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami–Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and the Secretary to execute a covenant running with the land in favor of Miami-Dade county, as described above, at the Arvida middle school site. E-11 AUTHORIZATION TO VACATE N.E. 1 COURT BETWEEN N.E. 15 STREET AND N.E. 16 STREET RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida: 1. authorize the superintendent to proceed as required to vacate N.E. 1 Court between N.E. 15 Street and N.E. 16 Street; and 2. direct the superintendent to amend the district facilities work program to provide funding to install a water line along N.E. 15 Street absent the ability to eliminate this requirement. CONSTRUCTION E-30 AMENDMENT TO THE FEE SCHEDULE FOR ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING PROJECTS CONSULTANT (A/EPC) CONTRACTS FOR LANDERA ASSOCIATES, P.A., AND LIVS ARCHITECTS RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida: 1. amend Article 17.1(a) of each contract to reflect the actual negotiated fee for the category noted; 2. all other terms and conditions for each contract shall remain the same; and 3. authorize the superintendent to provide written notice of this action to each firm. E-31 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A0529
CLASSROOM ADDITION AND RENOVATIONS
MAE WALTERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
650 WEST 33 STREET, HIALEAH, FLORIDA RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami–Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A0529, classroom addition and renovations, Mae Walters elementary school for an additional cost of $30,404. 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 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 S. 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 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A-0750A, Media Center Addition, Air Base Elementary School for an additional cost of $26,730 and approve a time extension of 37 days. E-35 CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. A0750B
NEW CONSTRUCTION - MEDIA CENTER
LORAH PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
5160 NW 31 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A-0750B, New Construction - Media Center, Lorah Park Elementary School for an additional cost of $218, 705 and approve a time extension of 52 days. E-36 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A0750C
MEDIA CENTER ADDITIONS/RENOVATIONS
MAE WALTERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
650 WEST 33 STREET, HIALEAH, FLORIDA RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A0750C, New Construction - Media Center Additions/Renovations, Mae Walters Elementary School for an additional cost of $7,215. E-37 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 PROJECT NO. AK999901
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM REPLACEMENT
LIBERTY CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1855 NW 71 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami–Dade County, Florida, confirm 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 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. KV999950
DISTRICT-WIDE FIRE SAFETY UPGRADE
AUBURNDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
3255 SW 6 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami–Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 1 on Project No. KV999950, District-Wide Fire Safety Upgrade, Auburndale Elementary School for a credit of $57,009. E-39 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. KV999953
DISTRICT-WIDE FIRE SAFETY UPGRADE
FAIRLAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
444 SW 60 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami–Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 1 on Project No. KV999953, District-Wide Fire Safety Upgrade, Fairlawn Elementary School for a credit of $35,000. E-40 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. KV999957
DISTRICT-WIDE FIRE SAFETY UPGRADE
SHENANDOAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1023 SW 21 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA 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. E-41 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 3
PROJECT NO. LV999942
FIRE ALARM REPLACEMENT
SHENANDOAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1023 SW 21 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami–Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 3 on Project No. LV999942, Fire Alarm Replacement, Shenandoah Elementary School for an additional cost of $4,171. E-42 CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 PROJECT NO. LV999965
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM UPGRADE/REPLACEMENT
WINSTON PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
13200 SW 79 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami–Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 2 on Project No. LV999965, Fire Alarm System Upgrade/Replacement, Winston Park Elementary School for an additional cost of $12,694 and approve a time extension of 1 day. MAINTENANCE E-50 EXTENSION OF CURRENT TERM CONTRACT COMPENSATION LIMIT FOR GENERAL REMOVAL OF ASBESTOS CONTAINING MATERIALS FOR SCHOOLS IN ACCESS CENTERS 3 AND 4 (CONTRACT NO. ASB/TB-2002-GR/3 & 4), WITH SAL’S ABATEMENT CORPORATION RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami–Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to extend the current term contract compensation limit for general removal of asbestos containing materials for schools in Access Centers 3 and 4, Contract No. ASB/TB-2002-GR/3 & 4, with Sal’s Abatement Corporation for an additional $500,000, provided that new bond and insurance certificates are submitted accordingly. All other terms and conditions of the contract shall remain unchanged. F. CHIEF OF STAFF F-1 PREQUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION RECOMMENDED: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, 1. approve the prequalification or renewal thereof, for contractors as indicated above, and 2. deny the request to increase single project prequalification limits for A.G.C. Electric, Inc., Biscayne Construction Co., Inc., Murton Roofing Corporation, Quality Communications Fire & Security, Inc., Renaissance Builders & Constructors, Inc., and Tropex Construction Services, Inc., and 3. deny A.C.T. Services, Inc.’s application for Contractor Prequalification. F-11 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 03-44 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 13-17, 2003 AS NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH WEEK RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt Resolution No. 03-44 proclaiming the week of October 13-17, 2003 as National School Lunch Week.
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
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. F-13 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 03-43 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENDORSING OCTOBER 9, 2003, AS “LIGHTS ON AFTERSCHOOL!” AND “NATIONAL COMMUNITY EDUCATION DAY” RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve Resolution No. 03-43 of the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorsing October 9, 2003 as “Lights On Afterschool!” and National Community Education Day to be celebrated in all of Miami-Dade County’s public schools. F-14 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
ANDREW W. MCNAMEE - HEAD CUSTODIAN
VIRGINIA A. BOONE/HIGHLAND OAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL RECOMMENDED: That effective September 10, 2003, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Andrew W. McNamee, Head Custodian, at Virginia A. Boone/Highland Oaks Elementary School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested. F-15 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
VICTOR L. HOWARD - PARAPROFESSIONAL
CENTENNIAL MIDDLE SCHOOL RECOMMENDED: That effective September 10, 2003, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Victor L. Howard, Paraprofessional, at Centennial Middle School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested. F-16 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
JIMMIE ALVIN – SECURITY MONITOR
MIAMI BEACH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL RECOMMENDED: That effective September 10, 2003, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Jimmie Alvin, Security Monitor, at Miami Beach Senior High School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested. F-17 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
ARISTON S. JORDAN - TEACHER
C.O.P.E. CENTER NORTH RECOMMENDED: That effective September 10, 2003, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Ariston S. Jordan, Teacher at C.O.P.E. Center North, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested. F-18 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
KARL G. MARKS – SECURITY MONITOR
DR. MICHAEL M. KROP SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL RECOMMENDED: That effective September 10, 2003, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Karl G. Marks, Security Monitor, at Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior High School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested. F-19 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
MARGARET R. BETHEL - SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER RECOMMENDED: That effective September 10, 2003, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Margaret R. Bethel, School Bus Driver, at North Transportation Center for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested. F-20 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
PEARLIE M. SHROPSHIRE - SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
SOUTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER RECOMMENDED: That effective September 10, 2003, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Pearlie M. Shropshire, School Bus Driver, at South Transportation Center for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested. F-21 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
MYRA J. PARHAM - SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
JOHN H. SCHEE TRANSPORTATION CENTER RECOMMENDED: That effective September 10, 2003, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Myra J. Parham, School Bus Driver, at John H. Schee Transportation Center for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested. F-22 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
ELA M. BOLLAR. - TEACHER
HOMESTEAD MIDDLE SCHOOL RECOMMENDED: That effective September 10, 2003, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Ela M. Bollar, Teacher at Homestead Middle School, for 30 workdays without pay. F-23 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
DALIA BERRIOS - TEACHER
REDLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL RECOMMENDED: That effective September 10, 2003, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Dalia Berrios, Teacher at Redland Elementary School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested. F-24 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
DAVID M. WILLIAMS – TEACHER
CORAL GABLES SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL RECOMMENDED: That effective September 10, 2003, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. David M. Williams, Teacher at Coral Gables Senior High School, for 30 workdays without pay. F-25 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
MICHAEL W. DEPALO – TEACHER
MIAMI NORLAND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS RECOMMENDED: That effective September 10, 2003, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Michael W. Depalo, Teacher at Miami Norland Senior High School pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested. F-27 RECISSION OF EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
SCOTT DAMASCHKE - TEACHER
COCONUT GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL RECOMMENDED: That effective September 10, 2003, at the close of the workday, the School Board rescind the employment contract of Mr. Scott Damaschke, Teacher at Coconut Grove Elementary School, because of the revocation of his teaching certificate by the Education Practices Commission of the State of Florida. F-28 RECISSION OF EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
THOMAS L. WHITEHEAD - TEACHER
LENORA B. SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL RECOMMENDED: That effective September 10, 2003, at the close of the workday, the School Board rescind the employment contract of Mr. Thomas L. Whitehead, III, Teacher at Lenora B. Smith Elementary School, because of denial of teaching certificate by the Education Practices Commission of the State of Florida. G. FINANCIAL AFFAIRS G-1 FINAL ADOPTION OF MILLAGE LEVY RESOLUTION FOR 2003-04 G-2 ADOPTION OF FIVE-YEAR FACILITIES WORK PROGRAM REQUIRED BY S.1013.35, FLORIDA STATUTES G-3 BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES G-4 RESOLUTION NO. 3, 2002-03 GENERAL FUND FINAL BUDGET REVIEW G-5 RESOLUTION NO. 1, 2002-03 DEBT SERVICE FUND FINAL BUDGET REVIEW G-6 RESOLUTION NO. 3, 2002-03 CAPITAL OUTLAY FUNDS FINAL BUDGET REVIEW G-7 RESOLUTION NO. 3, 2002-03 SPECIAL REVENUE – CONTRACTED PROGRAMS FUND FINAL BUDGET REVIEW G-8 RESOLUTION NO. 2, 2002-03 SPECIAL REVENUE – FOOD SERVICE FUND FINAL BUDGET REVIEW G-9 RESOLUTION NO. 1, 2002-03 MISCELLANEOUS SPECIAL REVENUE – SCHOOL BOARD LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND FINAL BUDGET REVIEW G-10 RESOLUTION NO. 1, 2002-03 MISCELLANEOUS SPECIAL REVENUE – SCHOOL BOARD SPECIAL EVENTS TRUST FUND FINAL BUDGET REVIEW G-11 RESOLUTION NO. 1, 2002-03 FIDUCIARY FUND – PENSION TRUST FINAL BUDGET REVIEW G-16 APPROVAL OF ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR 2002-2003 AND FLORIDA EDUCATION FINANCE PROGRAM COST REPORT FOR 2002-2003 G-17 NON-EXPENDABLE PERSONAL PROPERTY INVENTORY REPORTS FOR APRIL, MAY AND JUNE 2003 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Non-Expendable Personal Property Inventory Deletions containing 11, 175 items with a depreciated cost of $1,184,591 and Recoveries containing 52 items with a depreciated cost of $26,077 to update the records as indicated in April, May and June 2003 reports. G-21 TAX ANTICIPATION NOTES, SERIES 2003 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida: a) Adopt Resolution #03-45 authorizing the issuance of the Tax Anticipation Notes, Series 2003, in an amount not to exceed $100,000,000 to provide interim funds for the operation of the District, such Notes to be retired from the proceeds of ad valorem taxes to be received during fiscal year 2003-2004 for operating purposes; and, b) Approve the payment of fees and expenses as listed on Appendix A. PROCUREMENT G-60 REQUEST APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL AWARDS ON TERM BIDS RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, APPROVE the supplemental awards on the following term bids, inasmuch as the estimated requirements, previously awarded by the Board, will be exceeded before the bids terms expire. (1) Bid No. 025-AA07 – ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER'S (OEM) PARTS FOR SCHOOL-BUS BODIES, to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm discounts, quantities, as may be required, of OEM's parts for school-bus bodies, for the Department of Transportation, Vehicle Maintenance, during the term of the contract, effective January 17, 2003, through January 16, 2004. This supplemental award is requested due to major bus-collision repairs, which have required extensive bus-body parts not previously anticipated. The extension amount for the current contract period was predicated on a usage of $9,971.38 per month, while the actual usage has averaged $18,610.08 per month. The supplemental amount requested is based on the average monthly expenditure, times the twelve (12) month contract period, minus the original award amount. | Fund Source | 0100 - General | | M/WBE Eligibility | None |
1. FREIGHTLINER TRUCK OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC.
17151 N.W. 7 AVENUE EXTENSION
MIAMI, FL 33169
OWNER: WILLIAM G. GORDON, PRESIDENT 2. RECHTIEN INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS, INC.
7227 N.W. 74 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: RICHARD C. RECHTIEN, DEALER PRINCIPAL ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $131,622.32
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL 0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $91,698.64 (2) Bid No. 109-AA11 – FIRE-ALARM SERVICES CONTRACT III, to establish a contract, to provide, at firm unit prices, all labor, material and equipment necessary to test, service, inspect, repair and maintain fire-alarm systems, at various locations, for Maintenance Operations, during the term of the contract, effective January 1, 2003, through December 31, 2003. This supplemental award is requested due to increased usage for repairs. Last contract usage averaged $21,734.74 per month, while this year's usage has averaged $40,429.13 per month. The supplemental amount requested is based on the estimate requested by Maintenance Operations, based on the pending projects. | Fund Source | Various | | M/WBE Eligibility | None |
1. BASS-UNITED FIRE AND SECURITY SYSTEMS, INC.
1480 S.W. 3 STREET, BAY C-9
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33069
OWNER: BRAD HIGDON, PRESIDENT ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $286,898.53
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL 0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $50,000 (3) Bid No. 199-AA10 – TITLE I EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FOR PARTICIPATION OF STUDENTS ENROLLED IN PRIVATE SCHOOLS, to deliver instructional services in the areas of reading, writing and mathematics, to students enrolled in private schools who generate Title I funding, for Title I Administration, during the term of the contract, effective June 20, 2003, through June 19, 2004. This supplemental award is requested due to additional non-public schools coming on-line with the Title I program for the 2003-2004 school year. Additionally, reading services will be expanded throughout participating schools. | Fund Source | Title I | | M/WBE Eligibility | None |
1. SYLVAN LEARNING SYSTEMS, INC.
13500 KENDALL DRIVE, SUITE 291
MIAMI, FL 33186
OWNER: DOUGLAS L. BECKER, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O. ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $627,000
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL 0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $186,500 (4) Bid No. 030-CC07 – GASOLINE, NORTH OF FLAGLER STREET (TRANSPORT DELIVERY), to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm service charges, with escalation/de-escalation fuel prices based on the OPIS average fuel prices, quantities, as may be required, of gasoline, north of Flagler Street, for various departments, during the term of the contract, effective January 12, 2003, through January 11, 2004. This supplemental award is requested due to steady fuel prices increases. Last contract usage averaged $13,166.93 per month, while this year's usage has averaged $25,714.67 per month. The supplemental amount requested is based on the average monthly expenditure, times the twelve month contract period, minus the original award amount. | Fund Source | 0100 - General | | M/WBE Eligibility | None |
PRIMARY 1. MANSFIELD OIL COMPANY, INC. OF GAINESVILLE
1025 AIRPORT PARKWAY, S.W.
GAINESVILLE, GA 30501-6833
OWNER: MICHAEL F. MANSFIELD, SR., PRESIDENT ALTERNATE 2. TRUMAN ARNOLD COMPANIES
2386 CLOWER STREET, B-200
SNELLVILLE, GA 30078
OWNER: TRUMAN ARNOLD, C.E.O. ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $198,723.93
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL 0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $109,852.11 (5) Bid No. 031-CC07 – GASOLINE, SOUTH OF FLAGLER STREET (TRANSPORT DELIVERY), to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm service charges, with escalation/de-escalation fuel prices based on the OPIS average fuel prices, quantities, as may be required, of gasoline, south of Flagler Street, for various departments, during the term of the contract, effective January 12, 2003, through January 11, 2004. This supplemental award is requested due to steady fuel prices increases. Last contract usage averaged $10,937.44 per month, while this year's usage has averaged $21,428.57 per month. The supplemental amount requested is based on the average monthly expenditure, times the twelve month contract period, minus the original award amount. | Fund Source | 0100 - General | | M/WBE Eligibility | None |
1. TRUMAN ARNOLD COMPANIES
2386 CLOWER STREET, B-200
SNELLVILLE, GA 30078
OWNER: TRUMAN ARNOLD, C.E.O. ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $158,909.65
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL 0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $98,233.19 (6) Bid No. 217-AA05 – DRINKING COOLERS, to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of drinking coolers, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the contract, effective November 1, 2002, through October 31, 2003. This supplemental award is requested due to increased usage. Last contract usage averaged $6,730.76 per month, while this year's usage has averaged $10,156.79 per month. The supplemental amount requested is based on the average monthly expenditure, times the twelve (12) month contract period, minus the original award amount. | Fund Source | 0100 - General | | M/WBE Eligibility | None |
1. GRAINGER INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY
2255 N.W. 89 PLACE
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: RICHARD L. KEYSER
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD/C.E.O. 2. GRAYBAR ELECTRIC
2111 N.W. 22 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33142
OWNER: ROBERT A. REYNOLDS, PRESIDENT/C.E.O. 3. LEHMAN PIPE & PLUMBING SUPPLY
230 N.W. 29 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33127
OWNER: DENNIS J. LEHMAN, PRESIDENT ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $101,827.68
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL 0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $22,344.94 G-61 REPORT OF PURCHASES MADE UTILIZING OTHER GOVERNMENT BIDS (1) | P.O. DATE | P.O. NO. | VENDOR | AMOUNT | | 05/12/03 | D02066256 | MODIS, INC.
800 FAIRWAY DRIVE, SUITE 390
DEERFIELD BEACH, FL 33441-1832 | $32,000 |
These items were requested by Business and Operational Services, Information Technology Services, for Consultant Service - IT (Modis, Inc.), using the State of Florida Bid No. 973-584-03-1, which expires on April 21, 2004. This purchase order is for system support functions, analyzing routine and non-routine problems, which include gathering and processing information required for the Construction Department to supplement an existing in-house team needed for the implementation of the short-term financial solution to the Construction Information Systems. (2) | P.O. DATE | P.O. NO. | VENDOR | AMOUNT | | 07/11/03 | D02085197 | ARCH WIRELESS
2266 NORTH DIXIE HIGHWAY
BOCA RATON, FL 33431 | $43,000 |
These items were requested by Maintenance Operations, for rental of pagers, using Miami-Dade County, Florida, Bid No. 6736-4/05-2 - RENTAL OF PAGERS, which expires on June 30, 2004. This purchase order is for the period of July 1, 2003, through June 30, 2004. The Miami-Dade County contract is awarded to the current provider of pagers for the District, and it is considered to be in the best interest of the Board to utilize this contract, to maintain continuity of service. The cost per pager is $4.97 per month.
(3) | P.O. DATE | P.O. NO. | VENDOR | AMOUNT | | 07/21/03 | D02087976 | ACCOUNTING PRINCIPALS, LTD.
1408 N. WESTSHORE BOULEVARD, SUITE 802
TAMPA, FL 33607 | $35,000 |
These items were requested by Capital Improvement, for Construction Support, using the State of Florida Bid No. 973-584-03-1 - Consultant Service - IT (Modis, Inc.), which expires on April 21, 2004. This purchase order is for consulting and professional service, required for Construction Support, to supplement an existing in-house team needed for the implementation of the short-term financial solution to the Construction Information System. The vendor, Accounting Principals, Ltd, is the accounting arm of Modis Corporation. Quotations were obtained from several vendors on the State of Florida contract, and Modis offered the lowest price of $40 per hour and the best qualified programming services to meet the District's needs.
(4) | P.O. DATE | P.O. NO. | VENDOR | AMOUNT | | 05/14/03 | D02077622 | APPLIED MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATES
9611 CONCHSHELL MANOR
PLANTATION, FL 33324 | $15,000 |
These items were requested by Business and Operational Services, Information Technology Services to provide Program Management Training, using the State of Florida State Negotiated Agreement Price Schedule (SNAPS), Bid No. 9242867-1, which expires on April 28, 2004. This purchase order is for program management training for on-site instruction at ITS for six (6) days for an unlimited number of participants. The training will provide selected staff with an understanding of project management functions and processes needed to meet all of the project requirements in an effective, efficient manner. (5) | P.O. DATE | P.O. NO. | VENDOR | AMOUNT | | 07/17/03 | D02027222 | COMPUTER AID, INC.
1390 RIDGEVIEW DRIVE
ALLENTOWN, PA 18104 | $11,200 |
These items were requested by Information Technology Services, for Consultant Services - IT (Computer Aid, Inc.), using the State of Florida Bid No. 973-550-03-1, which expires on January 26, 2004. This purchase order is for additional consulting and professional services required to supplement an existing in-house team for the implementation of programming services. This programming is for the continuation, application and commencement of the pilot for the ESE Automation Project to support the automated IEP/EP project. (6) | P.O. DATE | P.O. NO. | VENDOR | AMOUNT | 08/01/03 | E02085065 | TRANSWORLD SERVICES, INC.
2025 N.W. 102 AVENUE
WAREHOUSE 101
MIAMI, FL 33172 | $19,513 |
These items were requested by Furniture Fixture and Equipment, for audio-visual equipment, using the State of Florida Bid No. 880-001-03-01, which expires on December 1, 2003. Currently, M-DCPS does not have a bid for audio-visual equipment. These items are needed for the opening of Lamar Louise Curry Middle School and delivery is critical. The District will be developing a bid in the future for this type of equipment.
(7) | P.O. DATE | P.O. NO. | VENDOR | AMOUNT | 07/11/03 | E02064091 | TRANSWORLD SERVICES, INC.
2025 N.W. 102 AVENUE
WAREHOUSE 101
MIAMI, FL 33172 | $11,802.90 |
These items were requested for Bel-Aire Elementary School, for audio-visual equipment, using the State of Florida Bid No. 880-001-03-01, which expires on December 1, 2003. Currently, M-DCPS does not have a bid for audio-visual equipment. These classroom televisions are needed for the opening of school and delivery is critical. The District will be developing a bid in the future for this type of equipment. (8) | P.O. DATE | P.O. NO. | VENDOR | AMOUNT | 07/11/03 | E02064091 | TRANSWORLD SERVICES, INC.
2025 N.W. 102 AVENUE
WAREHOUSE 101
MIAMI, FL 33172 | $21,860 |
07/16/03 E02088367 These items were requested by Furniture Fixture and Equipment, for audio-visual equipment, using the State of Florida Bid No. 880-001-03-01, which expires on December 1, 2003. Currently, M-DCPS does not have a bid for audio-visual equipment. These items are needed for the opening of Ferguson Senior High School and delivery is critical. The District will be developing a bid in the future for this type of equipment. (9) | P.O. DATE | P.O. NO. | VENDOR | AMOUNT | 08/13/03 | B00738065
B00738066 | TERRA SERVE/TERRA CLEAN
265 HUNT PARK COVE
LONGWOOD, FL 32750 | $25,210 |
These items were requested by Maintenance Operations, to provide chemical pressure cleaning, using the Florida State Negotiated Agreement Price Schedule (SNAPS) Bid No. 991246-4, which expires on August 10, 2004. This request is for cleaning the exterior of Braddock Senior High School and Cyprus Elementary School. Utilization of the State of Florida Negotiated Agreement Price Schedule (SNAPS) allowed the work to be completed before the start of the new school year. G-62 AWARD BID NO. 188-CC07 – ON-SITE REFUELING OF VEHICLES - NORTH OF FLAGLER STREET (TANK TRUCK DELIVERY) RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 188-CC07 – ON-SITE REFUELING OF VEHICLES-NORTH OF FLAGLER STREET (TANK TRUCK DELIVERY), to purchase, at a firm service charge, with escalation/de-escalation for fuel charges based on the OPIS average price for fuel, quantities, as may be required, of refueling of vehicles, for various schools and departments, during the term of the bid, effective October 1, 2003, through September 30, 2005, as follows: PRIMARY 1. STREICHER MOBILE FUELING, INC.
800 W. CYPRESS CREEK ROAD, SUITE 580
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL 33309
OWNER: PUBLICLY OWNED ALTERNATE 2. MACMILLAN OIL COMPANY OF FLORIDA
2955 EAST 11 AVENUE
HIALEAH, FL 33013
OWNER: AMANCIO ALONSO, PRESIDENT 3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $2,910,061.63. G-63 TERMINATE AWARD OF ITEM 10 ON CONTRACT NO. 145-BB07 – SCHOOL-BUS ROUTES FOR APPROVED PRIVATE SCHOOL-BUS COMPANIES RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida: 1. TERMINATE the award of Item 10 - Route 7610, Contract No. 145-BB07 – SCHOOL-BUS ROUTES FOR APPROVED PRIVATE SCHOOL-BUS COMPANIES, effective September 10, 2003, as follows: I & M CASTELLANOS SCHOOL BUS SERVICE, INC.
11371 N.W. 4 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33172 ESTIMATE $24,300
OWNER: IBONNE CASTELLANOS, PRESIDENT 2. Require that I & M Castellanos School Bus Service, Inc., of Miami, Florida, lose eligibility to transact new business with the Board for a period of fourteen (14) months, pursuant to Board Rule 6Gx13- 3C-1.08 -- Performance And Payment Security, Declining A Bid Award, And Bonding Company Qualifications, effective September 10, 2003. G-64 AWARD BID NO. 016-CC08 – DOORS: WOOD (REBID) RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 016-CC08 – DOORS: WOOD (REBID), to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of wooden doors, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective September 10, 2003, through September 9, 2004, as follows: 1. AMPCO FLORIDA
4840 N.W. 128 STREET, ROAD
OPA-LOCKA, FL 33054 ESTIMATE $144,077
OWNER: STANLEY KRIEGER, PRESIDENT 2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $144,077. G-65 BALANCE AWARD BID NO. 018-CC08 – MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, BALANCE AWARD Bid No. 018-CC08 – MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of musical instruments, for the Division of Life Skills and Special Projects and various locations, during the term of the bid, effective September 10, 2003, through January 11, 2005, as follows: 1. KEYBOARD WORLD
4201 WESTGATE AVENUE, A-3
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33409 ESTIMATE $12,995
OWNER: MARLENE REPKA, PRESIDENT 2. NATIONAL MUSIC EDUCATIONAL MUSIC COMPANY
1181 ROUTE 22 EAST
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ 07092 ESTIMATE $26,001.10
OWNER: RAYMOND BENEDETTO, PRESIDENT 3. SAM ASH MUSIC CORPORATION
278 DUFFY AVENUE
HICKSVILLE, NY 11801 ESTIMATE $23,839
OWNER: PAUL J. ASH, PRESIDENT 4. STAR MUSIC COMPANY
1322 ASSEMBLY STREET
COLUMBIA, SC 29201 ESTIMATE $4,052.95
OWNER: M. LIFCHEZ 5. Accept payment of liquidated damages in the amount of $64.13, from Sam Ash Musical Corporation, for Item 62 - Chimes, Pitch A-440 1-1/2. 6. Retain Sam Ash Music Corporation as an active vendor, for other items awarded on Bid No. 018-CC08. 7. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $66,888.05. G-66 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE OTHER ENTITY BIDS FOR PURCHASES OVER $100,000 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AUTHORIZE Procurement Management Services, to utilize the following contracts: 1. Prison Rehabilitation and Diversified Enterprises, Inc. (PRIDE), in accordance with Florida Statute 287.042 (2), for the printing of Student Code of Conduct books, for various schools, for a total amount of $123,300. 2. The State of Florida Department of Education (DOE) Bid No. 2003-15, School Buses, for 80 school buses for the District, for a total amount of approximately $6.3 million. G-67 REJECT BID NO. 073-CC08 – COSMETOLOGY FURNITURE, EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Bid No. 073-CC10 – COSMETOLOGY FURNITURE, EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES, to permit rebidding. G-68 REJECT BID NO. 080-CC06 – AIR-CONDITIONING UNITS, REMOVE AND REPLACE RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Bid No. 080-CC06 – AIR-CONDITIONING UNITS, REMOVE AND REPLACE, to permit rebidding, using revised specifications. G-69 TERMINATE AWARD BID NO. 090-CC07 – FURNISH AND INSTALL EPOXY FLOORING RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida: 1. TERMINATE the award of Item 2 on Bid No. 090-CC07 – FURNISH AND INSTALL EPOXY FLOORING, effective September 10, 2003, as follows: GRIZZLY GENERAL CONTRACTOR CORPORATION
9405 N.W. 109 STREET, BAY 3
MEDLEY, FL 33178
OWNER: ALAIN J. BELANGER, PRESIDENT 2. Require that Grizzly General Contractor Corporation, of Medley, Florida, lose eligibility to transact new business with the Board for a period of fourteen (14) months, pursuant to Board Rule 6Gx13- 3C-1.08 -- Performance And Payment Security, Declining A Bid Award, And Bonding Company Qualifications, effective September 10, 2003. G-70 AWARD BID NO. 106-CC06 – HVAC SYSTEM MODIFICATIONS RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 106-CC06 – HVAC SYSTEM MODIFICATIONS, to purchase, at a firm unit price, HVAC system modifications, for Greenglades Elementary School, effective September 10, 2003, as follows: 1. TEMPTROL AIR CONDITIONING, INC.
4215 S.W. 72 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33155-4510 $48,000
OWNER: RAY LOPEZ, PRESIDENT (HM) 2. The award amount shall not exceed $48,000. G-71 PARTIAL AWARD BID NO. 118-CC08M/WBE – ART EQUIPMENT II RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, PARTIAL AWARD Bid No. 118-CC08M/WBE – ART EQUIPMENT II, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of art equipment, for the Division of Life Skills and Special Projects and various locations, during the term of the bid, effective September 12, 2003, through March 11, 2005, as follows:
1. AFP INDUSTRIES, INC.
7436 S.W. 48 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33155 ESTIMATE $12,977.24
OWNER: VIVIAN C. CASTELLANOS, PRESIDENT (HF) 2. C & F WHOLESALE CERAMICS, INC.
3241 E. 11 AVENUE
HIALEAH, FL 33013 ESTIMATE $39,039
OWNER: CANDACE CREWS, PRESIDENT (WF) 3. COMMERCIAL ART SUPPLY DIVISION
C.A.S. INDUSTRIES, INC.
935 ERIE BOULEVARD EAST
SYRACUSE, NY 13210 ESTIMATE $9,162.40
OWNER: DONALD E. COHN, PRESIDENT/C.E.O. 4. MIAMI CLAY COMPANY
270 N.E. 183 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33179 ESTIMATE $50,117
OWNER: BARBARA GOLDBERG, PRESIDENT 5. SECO SUPPLIES, INC.
445 GRAND BAY DRIVE
KEY BISCAYNE, FL 33149 ESTIMATE $14,568
OWNER: SYBIL PULVER, PRESIDENT (WF) 6. S.R.C. SERVICE REPRODUCTION COMPANY
345 SUMMER N.W.
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49504 ESTIMATE $6,426
OWNER: ROBERT NORKUS, PRESIDENT 7. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $132,289.64. G-72 PARTIAL AWARD BID NO. 119-CC08 – ART EQUIPMENT I RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, PARTIAL AWARD Bid No. 119-CC08 – ART EQUIPMENT I, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of art equipment, for the Division of Life Skills and Special Projects and various locations, during the term of the bid, effective September 10, 2003, through March 11, 2005, as follows: 1. BODE TRADING CORPORATION
51 N. W. 29 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33127 ESTIMATE $3, 419.04
OWNER: RODNEY BARRETO 2. COMMERCIAL ART SUPPLY DIVISION
C.A.S. INDUSTRIES, INC.
935 ERIE BOULEVARD EAST
SYRACUSE, NY 13210 ESTIMATE $883.35
OWNER: DONALD E. COHN, PRESIDENT 3. CUTLASS ENTERPRISES, INC.
BENNETT POTTERY
431 ENTERPRISE STREET
OCOEE, FL 34761 ESTIMATE $13,340
OWNER: JOAN RONHOCK, VICE PRESIDENT 4. PYRAMID SCHOOL PRODUCTS
6510 NORTH 54 STREET
TAMPA, FL 33610-1908 ESTIMATE $3,071.52
OWNER: JOHN O. MILLER
CHAIRMAN/VICE PRESIDENT 5. SCHOOL SPECIALTY FURNITURE & EQUIPMENT DIVISION
100 PARAGON PARKWAY
MANSFIELD, OH 44903 ESTIMATE $55,193.36
OWNER: DANIEL P. SPALDING, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O. 6. SAX ARTS AND CRAFTS
2725 S. MOORLAND ROAD, SUITE 101
NEW BERLIN, WI 53151 ESTIMATE $124.20
OWNER: RICHARD NAGEL, PRESIDENT 7. Reject Item 18 – Wax melter. 8. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $76,031.47. G-73 AWARD BID NO. 121-CC09 – ACOUSTICAL WALL PANELS (SUPPLY AND INSTALL) RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 121-CC09 – ACOUSTICAL WALL PANELS (SUPPLY AND INSTALL), to purchase, at firm prices, acoustical wall panels and installation, for Cypress Elementary School and Miami Palmetto Senior High School, effective September 10, 2003, as follows: 1. AMION ENTERPRISES INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
20200 S.W. 142 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33186 $11,502.74
OWNER: MIGUEL A. AMION, SR., PRESIDENT (AM) 2. SUPERIOR INTERIOR SYSTEMS, INC.
20328 N.E. 16 PLACE
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL 33179 $13,826
OWNER: MARY COOPER, C.E.O. (WF) 3. The award amount shall not exceed $25,328.74. G-74 AWARD BID NO. 007-DD07 – RADIATOR SERVICING AND REPAIRS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT (REBID) RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 007-DD07 – RADIATOR SERVICING AND REPAIRS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT (REBID), to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of radiator services and repairs, for motor vehicles and equipment, for the Department of Transportation, Vehicle Maintenance, during the term of the bid, effective September 10, 2003, through October 31, 2005, as follows: 1. ABC RADIATOR & AIR, INC.
13007 N.E. 14 AVENUE
NORTH MIAMI, FL 33161
OWNER: JOHN CHURCHILL, PRESIDENT 2. ROBERT AUTO RADIATOR
3770 E. 10 COURT
HIALEAH, FL 33013
OWNER: ROBERTO ESPINEL, PRESIDENT 3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $30,000. G-75 PARTIAL AWARD BID NO. 152-CC09 – PLUMBING EQUIPMENT, FIXTURES AND SUPPLIES (NON-COPPER STOCK) RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, PARTIAL AWARD Bid No. 152-CC09 – PLUMBING EQUIPMENT, FIXTURES, AND SUPPLIES (NON-COPPER STOCK), to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of non-copper plumbing equipment, fixtures and supplies, for Maintenance Materials Management stock during the term of the bid, effective October 1, 2003, through March 31, 2005, as follows: 1. BEST PLUMBING SPECIALTIES, INC.
1306 BAILES LANE
FREDERICK, MD 21701 ESTIMATE $928.95
OWNER: WILLIAM J. BREEN, III, PRESIDENT 2. HUGHES SUPPLY, INC.
1400 N.W. 110 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33172 ESTIMATE $73,937.40
OWNER: DAVID H. HUGHES
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD 3. J.A. SEXAUER
9640 N.W. 13 STREET
PLANTATION, FL 33322 ESTIMATE $125,773.73
OWNER: MICHAEL J. GREBE, C.E.O. 4. LION PLUMBING SUPPLY, INC.
14350 N.W. 7 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33168 ESTIMATE $4,480.11
OWNER: PAUL L. GENTILE, PRESIDENT 5. MARKS PLUMBING PARTS
3312 RAMONA DRIVE
FORT WORTH, TX 76116 ESTIMATE $58,527
OWNER: MICHAEL GASPARINI, PRESIDENT 6. Reject Item 49 - Valve, midget. 7. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $263,647.19. G-76 AWARD BID NO. 164-CC01 – FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM INSPECTION RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 164-CC01 – FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM INSPECTION, to purchase, at firm unit prices, inspection and testing of engineered and pre-engineered fire suppression systems and additional services, for Maintenance Operations, during the term of the bid, effective October 1, 2003, through September 30, 2005, as follows: 1. MIAMI FIRE EQUIPMENT, INC.
150 S.W. 27 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33135 ESTIMATE $27,890
OWNER: VALERIE ANN DEVILLE, PRESIDENT 2. A-1 FIRE EQUIPMENT CO.
3619 N.W. 2 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33127 ESTIMATE $43,591
OWNER: EARL SPEIGEL 3. SPACE COAST FIRE AND SAFETY INC.
739 SCALLOP DRIVE, UNIT 9
CAPE CANAVERAL, FL 32920 ESTIMATE $13,825
OWNER: THOMAS SPINA, PRESIDENT 4. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $93,836. G-77 REJECT BID NO. 008-DD07 – ELECTRIC GENERATOR ON TRAILER RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Bid No. 008-DD07 – ELECTRIC GENERATOR ON TRAILER, to permit rebidding, using revised specifications. G-78 AWARD BID NO. 174-CC02 – MAINTENANCE SERVICE FOR PRINTING EQUIPMENT RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 174-CC02 – MAINTENANCE SERVICE FOR PRINTING EQUIPMENT, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of maintenance service for printing equipment, forGraphics and Materials Production, during the term of the bid, effective September 10, 2003, through September 9, 2004, as follows: 1. AB DICK COMPANY
7400 CALDWELL AVENUE
NILES, IL 60714 ESTIMATE $29,077
OWNER: BRIAN LONGE, PRESIDENT/C.E.O. 2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $29,077. G-79 AWARD BID NO. 186-CC07 – BUS FIELD TRIPS WITHIN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY – SITE SPECIFIC 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: 1. AIR B SCHOOL BUS TRANSPORTATION, INC.
6241 S.W. 16 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33155 ESTIMATE $16,000
OWNER: SAHILY BUSTAMANTE, DIRECTOR 2. A1A TRANSPORTATION, INC.
501 N.W. 159 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33169
OWNER: ENRIQUE HERNANDEZ, PRESIDENT 3. FRANMAR CORPORATION
10400 S.W. 187 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33157
OWNER: PETER BERMONT, PRESIDENT 4. EVELIO & EDICTA JOMARRON SCHOOL BUS SERVICE
3101 S.W. 26 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33133 ESTIMATE $57,596
OWNER: EDICTA JOMARRON 5. AIR B SCHOOL BUS TRANSPORTATION, INC.
6241 S.W. 16 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: SAHILY BUSTAMANTE, DIRECTOR 6. J. BALSERA SCHOOL BUS SERVICE, INC.
5153 N.W. 4 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33126
OWNER: BRUCE BALLARD, PRESIDENT 7. J. RUIZ SCHOOL BUS SERVICE, INC.
1021 WEST 46 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33012 ESTIMATE $2,475
OWNER: JOSE A. RUIZ, PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR (HM) 8. A. OLIVEROS, INC.
3114 WEST 69 PLACE
HIALEAH, FL 33018
OWNER: ALVARO OLIVEROS, PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR 9. EVELIO & EDICTA JOMARRON SCHOOL BUS SERVICE
3101 S.W. 26 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33133
OWNER: EDICTA JOMARRON 10. EVELIO & EDICTA JOMARRON SCHOOL BUS SERVICE
3101 S.W. 26 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33133 ESTIMATE $6,545
OWNER: EDICTA JOMARRON 11. A. OLIVEROS, INC.
3114 WEST 69 PLACE
HIALEAH, FL 33018
OWNER: ALVARO OLIVEROS, PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR 12. J. RUIZ SCHOOL BUS SERVICE, INC.
1021 WEST 46 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33012
OWNER: JOSE A. RUIZ, PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR (HM) 13. A. OLIVEROS, INC.
3114 WEST 69 PLACE
HIALEAH, FL 33018 ESTIMATE $32,760
OWNER: ALVARO OLIVEROS, PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR 14. J. RUIZ SCHOOL BUS SERVICE, INC.
1021 WEST 46 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33012
OWNER: JOSE A. RUIZ, PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR (HM) 15. EVELIO & EDICTA JOMARRON SCHOOL BUS SERVICE
3101 S.W. 26 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33133
OWNER: EDICTA JOMARRON 16. J. RUIZ SCHOOL BUS SERVICE, INC.
1021 WEST 46 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33012 ESTIMATE $16,575
OWNER: JOSE A. RUIZ, PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR (HM) 17. A. OLIVEROS, INC.
3114 WEST 69 PLACE
HIALEAH, FL 33018
OWNER: ALVARO OLIVEROS, PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR 18. MARANATA SCHOOL BUS SERVICE CORPORATION
7161 S.W. 7 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33144
OWNER: ULISES ARIAS, PRESIDENT (HM) 19. AIR B SCHOOL BUS TRANSPORTATION, INC.
6241 S.W. 16 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33155 ESTIMATE $16,000
OWNER: SAHILY BUSTAMANTE, DIRECTOR 20. FRANMAR CORPORATION
10400 S.W. 187 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33157
OWNER: PETER BERMONT, PRESIDENT 21. JOMARRON MAYRA SCHOOL BUS SERVICE
13777 S.W. 24 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33175
OWNER: MAYRA JOMARRON 22. AIR B SCHOOL BUS TRANSPORTATION, INC.
6241 S.W. 16 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33155 ESTIMATE $60,500
OWNER: SAHILY BUSTAMANTE, DIRECTOR 23. J. BALSERA SCHOOL BUS SERVICE, INC.
5153 N.W. 4 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33126
OWNER: BRUCE BALLARD, PRESIDENT 24. A1A TRANSPORTATION, INC.
501 N.W. 159 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33169
OWNER: ENRIQUE HERNANDEZ, PRESIDENT 25. A. OLIVEROS, INC.
3114 WEST 69 PLACE
HIALEAH, FL 33018 ESTIMATE $2,750
OWNER: ALVARO OLIVEROS, PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR 26. J. BALSERA SCHOOL BUS SERVICE, INC.
5153 N.W. 4 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33126
OWNER: BRUCE BALLARD, PRESIDENT 27. AIR B SCHOOL BUS TRANSPORTATION, INC.
6241 S.W. 16 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: SAHILY BUSTAMANTE, DIRECTOR 28. JOMARRON MAYRA SCHOOL BUS SERVICE
13777 S.W. 24 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33175 ESTIMATE $6,765
OWNER: MAYRA JOMARRON 29. EVELIO & EDICTA JOMARRON SCHOOL BUS SERVICE
3101 S.W. 26 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33133
OWNER: EDICTA JOMARRON 30. MARANATA SCHOOL BUS SERVICE CORPORATION
7161 S.W. 7 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33144
OWNER: ULISES ARIAS, PRESIDENT (HM) 31. AIR B SCHOOL BUS TRANSPORTATION, INC.
6241 S.W. 16 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: SAHILY BUSTAMANTE, DIRECTOR 32. JOMARRON MAYRA SCHOOL BUS SERVICE
13777 S.W. 24 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33175
OWNER: MAYRA JOMARRON 33. EVELIO & EDICTA JOMARRON SCHOOL BUS SERVICE
3101 S.W. 26 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33133
OWNER: EDICTA JOMARRON 34. J. RUIZ SCHOOL BUS SERVICE, INC.
1021 WEST 46 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33012 ESTIMATE $16,575
OWNER: JOSE A. RUIZ, PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR (HM) 35. A. OLIVEROS, INC.
3114 WEST 69 PLACE
HIALEAH, FL 33018
OWNER: ALVARO OLIVEROS, PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR 36. JOMARRON MAYRA SCHOOL BUS SERVICE
13777 S.W. 24 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33175
OWNER: MAYRA JOMARRON 37. A. OLIVEROS, INC.
3114 WEST 69 PLACE
HIALEAH, FL 33018
OWNER: ALVARO OLIVEROS, PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR 38. AIR B SCHOOL BUS TRANSPORTATION, INC.
6241 S.W. 16 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: SAHILY BUSTAMANTE, DIRECTOR 39. FRANMAR CORPORATION
10400 S.W. 187 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33157
OWNER: PETER BERMONT, PRESIDENT 40. J. RUIZ SCHOOL BUS SERVICE, INC.
1021 WEST 46 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33012
OWNER: JOSE A. RUIZ, PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR (HM) 41. J. BALSERA SCHOOL BUS SERVICE, INC.
5153 N.W. 4 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33126
OWNER: BRUCE BALLARD, PRESIDENT 42. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $271,981. G-80 AWARD BID NO. 187-CC07 – DIESEL FUEL FOR SCHOOLS -SOUTH OF FLAGLER STREET (TANK WAGON DELIVERY) RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 187-CC07 – DIESEL FUEL FOR SCHOOLS - SOUTH OF FLAGLER STREET (TANK WAGON DELIVERY), to purchase, at a firm service charge, with escalation/de-escalation for fuel prices based on the OPIS average price for fuel, quantities, as may be required, of diesel fuel, for various schools, during the term of the bid, effective September 21, 2003, through September 30, 2005, as follows: 1. MACMILLAN OIL COMPANY OF FLORIDA, INC.
2955 EAST 11 AVENUE
HIALEAH, FL 33013 ESTIMATE $121,435.60
OWNER: AMANCIO ALONSO, PRESIDENT 2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $121,435.60. H. HUMAN RESOURCES H-1 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: JULY 24 – AUGUST 6, 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 931. H-2 APPOINTMENTS AND LATERAL ASSIGNMENTS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT, PROFESSIONAL, AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR 2003-2004 H-3 APPOINTMENTS AND ASSIGNMENTS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT AND PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR CANDIDATES NEW TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICT H-4 COMPENSATION STUDY FOR MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL H-5 SALARY SCHEDULE FOR MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL H-6 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) AUTHORIZING SCHOOL PERFORMANCE EXCELLENCE PLAN WAIVERS RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the proposed M-DCPS/UTD Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) authorizing School Performance Excellence Plan waivers, effective September 10, 2003. H-7 REQUEST FOR CONFIRMATION OF PAYMENT FOR HALF OF THE COMMERCIAL PACKAGE INSURANCE POLICY INSURING BOTH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND MIAMI-DADE COLLEGE FOR NEW WORLD SCHOOL OF THE ARTS RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the confirmation of payment for a commercial package insurance policy secured by Miami-Dade County Public Schools and Miami-Dade College, with Twin City Fire Insurance Company (Hartford) (A.M. Best A+ XV), through Marsh, Inc., with each entity to pay one-half of the total annual premium, effective August 1, 2003 to August 1, 2004, with the Board’s share of premium for the renewal of $12,320.24 to come from the Board’s general liability insurance budget. H-8 FRINGE BENEFITS PROGRAM FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2004 H-9 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT - PROJECT SPECIALIST EMPLOYEE RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with Mr.Saydel Mas, Project Specialist, Capital Improvement Projects, effective September 11, 2003 through June 30, 2004, at a salary of $35,000.00. I. COMMUNICATIONS I-1 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 03-42 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROCLAIMING OCTOBER 2003 AS COMPUTER LEARNING MONTH IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, AND AUTHORIZING ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS TO FOSTER RELATED ACTIVITIES RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution 03-42 of the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida proclaiming October 2003 as Computer Learning Month in Miami-Dade County Public Schools and to authorize administrative actions to foster related activities. J. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS J-1 CORRESPONDENCE, REPORTS, AND OTHER INFORMATION Individual Board members may present correspondence addressed to them, reports from various committees on which they serve as School Board Liaison, and other education related information of interest to the public. This item is pre-taped and will be aired upon conclusion of the Board meeting. ADJOURNMENT | 
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