The School Board of Broward County, Florida Agenda




Board Meeting
August 14, 2001
Tuesday, 01:00 PM

Kathleen C. Wright Administration Center - Board Room

600 Southeast 3 Avenue; Fort Lauderdale, FL
Rev. 0

Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America


MINUTES FOR APPROVAL

June 12, 2001, Special Meeting - Select Contractors

June 19, 2001, Special Meeting - Student Reassignments and Expulsions

*August 1, 2001, Special Meeting - Public Hearing for Proposed Millage Levy and Tentative Budget for Fiscal Year 2001-2002

ADDED ITEMS


CLOSE AGENDA


REPORTS

District Advisory Council
Broward County Council PTA
ESE Advisory Committee
Student Government Association
General Advisory Committee - Vocational, Adult and Community Education
ESOL District Advisory Council
Broward Teachers Union
Facilities Task Force
Charter Schools Task Force
M/WBE Advisory Committee
Board Members
Superintendent


SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS

CONSENT AGENDA
* FIRST REVISION, AUGUST 7, 2001

** SECOND REVISION, AUGUST 10, 2001




  A. Resolutions


       1. A-1. Resolution in Support of NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH WEEK - October 15 through October 19, 2001
Approve resolution number 02-05 Resolution in Support of National School Lunch Week _ October 15 through
October 19, 2001.


 
 
 

  B. Board Members


       1. B-1. Leadership Broward
Accept the donation of curriculum materials regarding consumer credit and personal finance from Leadership Broward.

Curriculum developed by Leadership Broward, entitled "Financial Skills for Life_Setting You Up To Succeed" was piloted at Plantation High School last year as part of the School Board of Broward County_s ninth grade freshman focus course, Seminar of Success Program. The Financial Skills for Life curriculum was awarded the Solutions for the Community Award from Union Planter_s Bank.

The intent of the curriculum was to make students aware of setting financial goals as part of their career and educational planning. Students learned the importance of understanding credit and how it works. The curriculum has been so successful at Plantation High School, as demonstrated by student gains on the post test, that the curriculum will be included in the 2001-2002 Seminar of Success Program in all Broward County High Schools.

Recognition should be given to:

Mr. Pete Tingom, Principal, Plantation HS
Mr. Robert Colin, Teacher, Plantation HS
The Leadership Broward team consisting of:
Kathalyn Feuer, Sid Weigner, Joanne Hallahan, Marcy Lambert, Dr. Rosa Lawson, Gail Meltzer, and Joel Silberman.


 
 
 

  C. Board Policies


       1. C-1. Revisions to School Board Policy No. 7001 Building Codes and Plan Approval
Adopt the revisions to School Board Policy No. 7001 at this second reading.

 
 
 
       2. C-2. Revisions to School Board Policy No. 7003 Selection of Engineers and Architects
Adopt the revisions to School Board Policy No. 7003 at this second reading.

 
 
 
       3. C-3. Revisions to School Board Policy No. 7004 Opening of Construction Bids
Adopt the revisions to School Board Policy No. 7004 at this second reading.

 
 
 
       4. C-4. Revisions to School Board Policy No. 7009 Awarding of Design-Build Contracts
Adopt the revisions to School Board Policy No. 7009 at this second reading.

 
 
 
       5. C-5. Revisions to School Board Policy No. 7010 Awarding of Construction Management at Risk Contracts
Adopt the revisions to School Board Policy No. 7010 at this second reading.

 
 
 
       6. C-6. Revision of School Board Policy 6000.1- Standards of Service/Pupil Progression
Approve revisions to School Board Policy 6000.1 - Standards of Service/Pupil Progression in order to bring the policy in line with current state and local changes.  This is the first reading.

 
 
 
       7. C-7. * New Policy 4003.4 Infield Designation for Instructional Personnel Assigned Outside Their Certification Area
Adopt Policy 4003.4, at this final reading.

 
 
 

  D. Management/Facility Audits



  E. Support Services


       1. E-1. Bid/RFP and Other Financial Recommendations $500,000 or Greater
Approval of Bid/RFP and other financial recommendations $500,000 or greater.

BID/RFP: 22-008B; TITLE: Janitorial Cleaning Services for Administrative Sites; LOCATION: Various Locations; AMOUNT: $800,000 (Added) (Deferred 8/7/01)

BID/RFP: 22-033V; TITLE: Group Long Term Disability Benefits For School Board Employees; LOCATION: Benefits Department; AMOUNT: $26,500,000

BID/RFP: 22-047R; TITLE: Supply and Install Bathroom Partition Material, Hardware and Accessories; LOCATION: Stockroom; AMOUNT: $600,000

BID/RFP: 22-060N - Two-Way Radios, Equipment and Accessories (Catalog); LOCATION: Various Locations; AMOUNT: $1,500,000 (Added) (Deferred 8/7/01)

BID/RFP: 22-083X; TITLE: OEM Parts (Buses, Cars, Trucks and Vans); LOCATION: Vehicle Maintenance; AMOUNT: $800,000

Purchase From State of Florida Contracts and State Negotiated Agreement Price Schedule (SNAPS):

BID NUMBER: 22-119H; TITLE: Office Paper; LOCATION: Various; AMOUNT: 3,500,000

** REVISED

** REQUEST TO DEFER 22-008B - JANITORIAL CLEANING SERVICES FOR ADMINISTRATIVE SITES (DEFERRED 8/7/01) AND 22-060N - TWO-WAY RADIOS, EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES (CATALOG) (DEFERRED 8/7/01)


 
 
 
       2. E-2. Bid/RFP and Other Financial Recommendations Less Than $500,000
Approve Bid/RFP and other financial recommendations less than $500,000.

BID/RFP: 22-046R; TITLE: Painting Accessories; LOCATION: Stockroom;

BID/RFP: 22-048R; TITLE: Glass, Glass Blocks and Plexiglas; LOCATION: Stockroom;

BID/RFP: 22-068B; TITLE: Waste Pulping System for Cafeterias; LOCATION: Various Locations;

BID/RFP: 22-076X; TITLE: Picnic Tables, Benches and Trash Receptacles; LOCATION: Various Locations.


 
 
 
       3. E-3. Additional Recommendations On Existing Contracts $500,000 Or Greater
Approve additional expenditures on previously approved term contracts as shown below. These recommendations are requests for additional expenditures only and do not require any changes to the District budget.

A. APPROVAL FOR AN ADDITIONAL EXPENDITURE ON THE FOLLOWING CONTRACT:

99-359N _ Employee Benefit Insurance Consultant Services (additional expenditure $700,000 requested; $700,000 previously approved on 5/18/99)

It is recommended that the School Board authorize an additional expenditure of $700,000 to the subject RFP. This recommendation does not require any changes to the District budget. This recommendation will allow the Risk Management, Safety and Benefits Department to continue purchasing employee benefit insurance consultant services through May 17, 2004 and will provide for an approximate total expenditure of $1,400,000 for the award period.

APPROVAL FOR RENEWAL AND AN ADDITIONAL EXPENDITURE ON THE FOLLOWING CONTRACT:

B. 99-190B - Office Supplies and Equipment (additional expenditure of $6,500,000 requested; $19,000,000 previously approved on 11/17/98 & 6/20/00)

It is recommended that the contracts with Ace Educational Supplies, Inc., AFP Industries, Apricot Office Supplies & Furniture, Inc., Audible Source, Inc., Beckley Cardy, Blumberg Office Supply, Inc., Corporate Express/U.S. Office Products, Data Control, Inc., Demco, Inc., Florida A & M Tape & Packaging, Inc., Franklin Covey Catalog Sales, Galloway Office Supplies, Gaylord Bros., Global Associates Computers, Highsmith, Inc., Lamfis, Inc. d/b/a Prospect/Hinson Office Supply, Martin Associates of South Florida, Merid, Inc., Nelson Adams Division of A. Lawer Corp., Office Depot _ BSD, Olson Folding Machines, Inc., School Specialty, Virco Mfg., Corporation, and Windtree Enterprises, Inc. be renewed for an additional year from December 1, 2001 through November 30, 2002 in accordance with Special Condition 3 of the bid; that the contracts with Corporate Express of the East, Inc., Ideal Office Products, Inc., Indoff Business Products, J.L. Hammett Co. and K-Data Products, Inc. not be renewed for reasons stated on the attached Invitation to Renew; and that the School Board authorize an additional expenditure of $6,500,000. This recommendation does not require any changes to the District budget. This recommendation will allow the schools, departments and centers to continue purchasing office supplies and equipment as required through November 30, 2002, and will provide for an approximate total expenditure of $25,500,000 for the award period.


 
 
 
       4. E-4. Additional Recommendations On Existing Contracts Less Than $500,000
Approve additional expenditures on previously approved term contracts as shown below. The recommendations are requests for additional expenditures only and do not require any changes to the District budget.

A. APPROVAL FOR AN ADDITIONAL EXPENDITURE ON THE FOLLOWING CONTRACT:

98-289T _ Full Service Turnkey Storage Distribution (additional expenditure of $140,000 requested: $750,000 previously approved on 1/1/98).

It is recommended that the School Board authorize an additional expenditure of $140,000 to the subject contract. This recommendation does not require any changes to the District budget. This recommendation will allow the Facilities and Construction Management Department to continue purchasing full service turnkey storage distribution services as required through December 31, 2001, and will provide for a total expenditure of $890,000 for the award period.

B. APPROVAL FOR AN ADDITIONAL EXPENDITURE ON THE FOLLOWING CONTRACT:

21-086H - Classroom Paper (additional expenditure of $0 requested; $250,000 previously approved on 10/17/00).

It is recommend that The School Board of Broward County, Florida, declare National Art & School Supplies in default on the performance of the bid conditions of the subject bid. It is further recommended that their contract be canceled, that their company name be removed from the bid list for two years, that no bids considered from this vendor be recommended for award, and that no purchase orders be released to this vendor. This additional recommendation is in accordance with General Conditions 4, 23 and 24 of their bid.

21-150H - Classroom Art Supplies (additional expenditure of $0 requested; $750,000 previously approved on 1/16/01).

It is recommend that The School Board of Broward County, Florida, declare Standard Stationery Supply Co. in default on the performance of the bid conditions of the subject bid, that their contract be canceled, that their company name be removed from the bid list for two years, that no bids considered from this vendor be recommended for award, and that no purchase orders be released to this vendor. It is further recommended that these items be awarded to Smith Office & Computer Supply. This additional recommendation is in accordance with General Conditions 4, 23 and 24 of their bid.

C. APPROVAL FOR RENEWAL ON THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS:

99-129R _ Compressors, Parts and Repair (additional expenditure of $0 requested; $400,000 previously approved on 9/15/98).

It is recommended that the contracts with American Air Compressor Systems, Inc. and Phillips Air Compressor, Inc. be renewed for an additional year from October 1, 2001 through September 30, 2002 in accordance with Special Condition 3 of the bid. This recommendation is not a request for an additional expenditure. This recommendation will allow the Stockroom to continue purchasing OEM compressor repair parts as required through September 30, 2002.

99-136E - Supplies for Photo Identification Systems (additional expenditure of $0 requested; $50,000 previously approved on 10/20/98).

It is recommended that the contracts with South East Laminating, Inc. and General Binding Corporation be renewed for an additional year from November 1, 2001 through October 31, 2002 in accordance with Special Condition 6 of the bid. This recommendation is not a request for an additional expenditure. This recommendation will allow the schools, departments and centers to continue purchasing supplies for photo identification systems as required through October 31, 2002.

99-274V _ Classroom Training Systems (Catalog) (additional expenditure of $0 requested; $1,500,000 previously approved on 12/15/98).

It is recommended that the contracts with Central Audio Visual, CompassLearing, D. C. Jaeger Corporation, Don Johnston, Inc., Pasco Scientific, Pesco International, Technical Training Aids and Valiant International be renewed for an additional year from December 1, 2001 through November 30, 2002 in accordance with Special Condition 4 of the bid; that the contract with RCR Technologies, Inc. not be renewed for reasons stated on the attached Invitation to Renew. This recommendation is not a request for an additional expenditure. This recommendation will allow the schools, departments and centers to continue purchasing classroom training systems as required through November 30, 2002.

99-372B - Video Conferencing Equipment, Supplies and Accessories (additional expenditure of $0 requested; $750,000 previously approved on 6/15/99).

It is recommended that the contracts with Audio Visual Solutions Corp., Bell South Communications Systems, Computer Projection Systems, Central Audio Visual, Inc., Frebon International Corp., Global Communication Technologies Inc., Inter-tel Technologies, Inc., Siemens Information & Communications Network, and Telecom Response, Inc. be renewed for an additional year from November 1, 2001 through October 31, 2002 in accordance with Special Condition 4 of the bid. This recommendation is not a request for an additional expenditure. This recommendation will allow the schools, departments and centers to continue purchasing video conferencing equipment, supplies and accessories as required through October 31, 2002.

99-390R _ Concrete Pumping Service (additional expenditure of $0 requested; $200,000 previously approved on 10/5/99).

It is recommended that the contract with Brothers Concrete Pumping Service be renewed for an additional year from October 5, 2001 through October 4, 2002 in accordance with Special Condition 3 of the bid. This recommendation is not a request for an additional expenditure. This recommendation will allow the District Maintenance Department to continue purchasing concrete pumping service as required through October 4, 2002.

99-405B - Desktop Video Editing Systems (additional expenditure of $0 requested; $1,500,000 previously approved on 5/18/99).

It is recommended that the contract with Midtown Video be renewed for an additional year from November 1, 2001 through October 31, 2002 in accordance with Special Condition 4 of the bid. This recommendation is not a request for an additional expenditure. This recommendation will allow the schools, departments and centers to continue purchasing desktop video editing systems as required through October 31, 2002.

20-040R _ Paint (additional expenditure of $0 requested; $2,000,000 previously approved on 9/7/99).

It is recommended that the contracts with Caribbean Paint Co., Inc., Color Wheel Paint Manufacturing Co., Inc., M. A. Bruder and Sons, Inc., Mercury Paint Factory, Paint World Distributors, Inc., Trane Parts Center and W. W. Grainger, Inc. be renewed for an additional year from October 2, 2001 through October 1, 2002 in accordance with Special Condition 4 of the bid. This recommendation is not a request for an additional expenditure. This recommendation will allow the Stockroom to continue purchasing paint as required through October 1, 2002.

20-087R _ Air Conditioning Coil Cleaner (additional expenditure of $0 requested; $75,000 previously approved on 2/1/99).

It is recommended that the contracts with Snapper Enterprise and Trane Parts Center be renewed for an additional year from November 1, 2001 through October 31, 2002 in accordance with Special Condition 12.1 of the RFP. This recommendation is not a request for an additional expenditure. This recommendation will allow the Stockroom to continue purchasing air conditioning coil cleaner as required through October 31, 2002.

20-185X _ Library Supplies and Equipment (additional expenditure of $0 requested; $400,000 previously approved on 11/2/99).

It is recommended that the contracts with Brodart Supplies, Demco, Inc., Gaylord Brothers, Highsmith, Inc., On Time Label, and USI, Inc. be renewed for an additional year from November 16, 2001 through November 15, 2002 in accordance with Special Condition 4 of the bid. This recommendation is not a request for an additional expenditure. This recommendation will allow the schools, departments and centers to continue purchasing library supplies and equipment as required through November 15, 2002.

20-151X _ Physical Rehabilitation Therapy Equipment and Supplies (additional expenditure of $0 requested; $300,000 previously approved 9/21/99).

It is recommended that the contracts with Achievement Products, Inc., Attainment Company, Inc., Branches Medical, Community Products LLC d/b/a Rifton, Medical Plastics Laboratory, Inc., Micro Bio Medics, and Sammons Preston be renewed for an additional year from October 19, 2001 through October 18, 2002 in accordance with Special Condition 4 of the bid. It is also recommended that the contract with Flaghouse, Inc. not be renewed, due to the fact that the bidder did not want to renew their contract. This recommendation is not a request for an additional expenditure. This recommendation will allow the schools, departments and centers to continue purchasing physical rehabilitation therapy equipment and supplies as required through October 18, 2002.

21-118R _ Tile and Grout Restoration (additional expenditure of $0 requested; $200,000 previously approved on 8/15/00).

It is recommended that the subject State Negotiated Agreement Price Schedule (SNAPS) 6302055-1 issued by the State of Florida, Department of Management Services, Division of Purchasing with Royal Services, Inc. d/b/a Saniglaze, be renewed for an additional year through June 27, 2002. This recommendation is not a request for an additional expenditure. This recommendation will allow the District Maintenance Department to continue purchasing tile and grout restoration as required through June 27, 2002, or as amended.

D. APPROVAL FOR RENEWAL AND AN ADDITIONAL EXPENDITURE ON THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS:

99-083B - Laminators (additional expenditure of $75,000 requested; $250,000 previously approved on 8/18/98, 8/15/00 & 10/17/00).

It is recommended that the contract with General Binding Corporation be renewed for an additional year from November 1, 2001 through October 31, 2002 in accordance with Special Condition 3 of the bid; and that the School Board authorize an additional expenditure of $75,000. This recommendation does not require any changes to the District budget. This recommendation will allow the schools, departments and centers to continue purchasing laminators as required through October 31, 2002, and will provide for an approximate total expenditure of $325,000 for the award period.

21-104R _ Time Clocks, Parts and Accessories (additional expenditure of $25,000 requested; $50,000 previously approved on 10/17/00).

It is recommended that the contract with Hi-Tech Import Export Corporation be renewed for an additional year from November 1, 2001 through October 31, 2002 in accordance with Special Condition 4 of the bid; and that the School Board authorize an additional expenditure of $25,000. This recommendation does not require any changes to the District budget. This recommendation will allow the Stockroom to continue purchasing time clocks, parts and accessories as required through October 31, 2002, and will provide for an approximate total expenditure of $75,000 for the award period.


 
 
 
       5. E-5. Revised Opening and Closing School Times, 2001-02
Approve revision to the opening and closing school times for 2001-02 that were approved by the board on May 15, 2001 as follows: Tamarac Elementary (K) _ 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M., Sunset School (Elementary) _ 8:30 A.M. to 2:30 P.M. and approve the opening and closing time for Hallandale Adult & Community Center of 7:30 A.M. to 2:30 P.M.

The opening and closing school times for 2001-02, adopted on May 15, 2001, listed Tamarac Elementary (K) as 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. The scheduled opening of Challenger Elementary School will allow Tamarac Elementary to schedule all students, K-5, on a 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. day. Sunset School (Elementary) was incorrectly listed as 8:30 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. The correct time is 8:30 A.M. to 2:30 P.M. The opening and closing time for Hallandale Adult & Community Center (Teen Parent) program was listed, however, the Hallandale Adult & Community Center listing was inadvertently omitted. The opening and closing time for Hallandale Adult & Community Center will be 7:30 A.M. to 2:30 P.M. Schools are scheduled to open and close at times that will best utilize existing resources to provide required pupil transportation services and compensate for student and program growth.


 
 
 
       6. E-6. Transportation Agreement for Learning Excellence Foundation of West Broward County, Inc.
Approve a new agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and Learning Excellence Foundation of West Broward County, Inc. to provide school bus transportation for the students attending Chancellor Charter School at Weston during the 2001-02 school term.

This agreement will provide student school bus transportation for the students attending Chancellor Charter School at Weston on district school buses for the 2001-02 school term

Learning Excellence Foundation of West Broward County, Inc. will reimburse the district for the cost of this service.


 
 
 
       7. E-7. First Amendment to Agreement with HIP and Humana
Approve the Agreements with HIP and Humana for Group Medical Benefits.

The current contract with HIP expires on December 31, 2001 and may be extended for two additional one-year periods. The current contract with Humana expires on December 31, 2005, and provided rate guarantees through December 31, 2001. The Superintendent_s Insurance Advisory Committee voted to eliminate Point of Service (POS) and Modified Preferred Provider Organization (MPPO). In order to maintain employee choice, it is recommended that the contracts with HIP Health Plan of Florida, Inc. and Humana, Inc. be extended for one additional year and that these recommendations authorize additional expenditures until the expiration of each contract.

Source of funds is Fringe Benefits Clearing Account.


 
 
 
       8. E-8. Recommendations On Summer Food Service Agreements
Approve 2001 Summer Food Service Agreements with the Boys and Girls Club of Broward County, City of Fort Lauderdale, and City of Pompano Beach.

The cities and agencies listed desired to obtain food for the summer food service programs they sponsor, and requested that their meals be vended by the Food and Nutrition Services Department.

The cost of these vended meals will be covered by the revenue received from the cities and agencies.


 
 
 
       9. E-9. Recommendations On After School Snack Program Agreement
Approve the After School Snack Program Agreement with the City of Hollywood for the year 2000-2001.

The cost of these vended snacks will be covered by the revenue received from the city.


 
 
 
       10. E-10. Request For Additional Spending Authorization To Energy Services Agreement With Johnson Controls, Inc.
Approve an additional spending authorization in the amount of $303,930 to the Energy Services Agreement (ESA) with Johnson Controls, Inc. in order to expand the scope of services performed by Johnson Controls, Inc. in maintaining additional heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment related to the ESA at eight schools. The services outlined in the expanded scope covers the period of August 1, 2001 through July 31, 2002.

The financial impact is $303, 930 and represents a savings of $25,357. The source of funds is District Maintenance budget. This Recommendation does not require changes to the District budget.

** ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


 
 
 

  F. Curriculum and Instruction, Student Support


       1. F-1. Continuation of Severely Emotionally Disturbed Network (SEDNET) Grant for 2001-2002
Approve the continuation of the SEDNET grant for 2001-2002 in the amount of $136,320 for the coordination of interagency partnerships on behalf of SED students and their families.

SEDNET is a statewide multiagency service network that addresses the needs of SED students. The grant provides coordination and support services among the more than twenty-five agencies which comprise the network. Grant services include providing leadership for multiagency case management system, participating in systemic analysis and service design, and maximizing resources for the SED population. Additional information about the grant is included in the executive summary.

The financial impact is $136,320. The sources of funds are the U.S. Department of Education and the State of Florida. There is no additional financial impact to the school district.


 
 
 
       2. F-2. New Grant Application to the U.S. Department of Education
Approve a new grant application to the U.S. Department of Education under the Arts in Education Model Development and Dissemination Grant Program.

Through the Arts in Education Model Development and Dissemination Grant Program, the U.S. Department of Education is inviting local educational agencies to apply for grants of up to $1,000,000 over three years to support projects that integrate the arts into the core elementary and middle school curricula, strengthen arts instruction in these grades, and improve students_ academic performance.

In accordance with the priorities of the Arts in Education program, the district is submitting an application that will pilot a comprehensive, research-based model for arts education in the elementary and middle Visual and Performing Arts magnet schools, as approved by Area Superintendents: Bethune Elementary, Deerfield Beach Elementary, North Andrews Gardens Elementary, Walker Elementary and Parkway Middle.

Project objectives include improving student performance in reading and mathematics, improving teachers' skills, and improving partnerships with cultural arts organizations. A total of $996,621 is requested over the three-year period.

The financial impact is $996,621. The source of funds is the U.S. Department of Education. There is no additional financial impact to the school district.


 
 
 
       3. F-3. Student Enrichment Trust Fund
Approve the disbursement of $151,550 from the Student Enrichment Trust Fund for 2001-2002 cultural arts programming.

On March 6, 1990, the School Board initiated a program designed to support and fund enrichment activities for the students of The School Board of Broward County. The Student Enrichment Trust (SET) provides students the opportunity to participate in artistic, cultural, and enrichment activities which supplement the core curriculum. The request for the 2001-2002 year is $151,550.

The total financial impact of this item is $151,550. The source of funds is the Student Enrichment Trust Fund, departmental budget, grants, and one-time donations.


 
 
 
       4. F-4. Continuation Grant Application for Emergency Immigrant Education Program
Approve the submission of the continuation grant application for the Emergency Immigrant Education Program.

The federal Emergency Immigrant Education Program provides formula funding to school districts with significant numbers of immigrant students. Funding is based upon the number of immigrant students enrolled in district schools the previous school year. This year's proposed state allocation to Broward County for 2001-2002 is $4,445,918.

This funding impacts all schools in the district. It enhances and supplements the instructional and non-instructional components at the school level, toward the improvement of academic achievement of immigrant students. It provides for the implementation of parent training activities, support services such as interpreters/ translators, ESOL labs and supplementary instructional materials for the target population.
It allows for the continuation of literacy programs in the schools with large enrollments of immigrant students with limited or no prior schooling. These schools are Annabel C. Perry, Bennett, Broadview, Croissant Park, Cypress, Hallandale, Hollywood Park, Horizon, Lloyd Estates, Markham, Meadowbrook, Miramar, Mirror Lake, North Side, Park Ridge, Quiet Waters, Thurgood Marshall and Westchester Elementary schools; Apollo, Crystal Lake, Lauderdale Lakes, McNicol, Pompano Beach, Seminole and Sunrise Middle schools; and Blanche Ely, Boyd Anderson, Deerfield Beach, Dillard, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood Hills, Miramar and Northeast High schools.
The Office of Research and Evaluation Department collects data and interprets evaluation results on this program. Findings will be included in the end-of-year report required to be sent to the funding agency.


The financial impact is $4,445,918. The source of funds is the U. S. Department of Education through the Florida Department of Education. There is no additional financial impact to the school district.


 
 
 
       5. F-5. Subscription Agreement for Classwell Learning Group, Inc.
Approve an agreement with Classwell Learning Group, Inc.

The School Board of Broward County was awarded a Goals 2000 Grant for the implementation of benchmark assessment at 3 Broward Schools (Boyd Anderson High, Lauderhill Middle and Oriole Elementary). The Classwell Learning Group product is a web-enabled product and will provide teachers at these three schools with benchmark assessments (electronic or paper/pencil) as well as a wealth of additional teacher resources. When fully implemented, the Classwell product will provide resources and information to teachers, parents and students. This agreement is for one year only_the length of the Goals 2000 grant. Grant funds will be used to pay for services rendered by this agreement.

The fiscal impact is $16,000. The source of funds is the Goals 2000 grant. There is no additional financial impact to the school district.


 
 
 
       6. F-6. Continuation of Cooperative Agreements and Calendars with Community Agencies and Private Providers for the 2001-02 School Year for the Prekindergarten Early Intervention Program
Approve proposed cooperative agreements and calendars between the School Board of Broward County and four community agencies/private providers.

For the past thirteen years, in response to the lack of space due to district overcrowding, a concerted effort has been made, to seek quality alternatives to school-based programs through agreements with private providers, community agencies and institutions of higher learning. A Request for Information (RFI) is released annually through the Purchasing Department. As funding has allowed, District contracts with all providers who meet facility requirements and have, when necessary, made the required renovations. Two hundred forty Prekindergarten Early Intervention students are served by: Family Central, Inc., North Lauderdale Educational Centers, Inc., The Ralph J. Baudhuin Oral School of Nova Southeastern University, and Riverwood Enterprises, Inc. Students are enrolled in the Prekindergarten Early Intervention program if they are four by September first and meet income criteria as defined by State Board of Education Rules. Prekindergarten Early Intervention students attend a minimum of six hours and a maximum of ten hours for those in need of extended care. All agencies provide a minimum of 180 days of instruction. All instructional programs emphasize critical content with a focus on emerging literacy, social skill acquisition and independent living skills.

Proposed Contracts: Family Central, Inc., North Lauderdale Educational Centers, Inc., The Ralph J. Baudhuin Oral School of Nova Southeastern University, and Riverwood Enterprises, Inc.


 
 
 
       7. F-7. * Title I Accountability Project for School Improvement 2001-2002
Approve the submission of thirteen Title I Accountability Projects for School Improvement to the Florida Department of Education.

The Florida Department of Education has identified thirteen Title I schools as 'low performing' for the 2001-2002 school year. Funds are allocated to Title I schoolwide schools having an 'F' Accountability grade in 2000 and 'D' schools with a minimum of 90 percent low-income, based on the number of students that were eligible for free and reduced price lunch for the fiscal year 2000-2001.

Listed below are the Title I schools that received a grade of 'D' and have at least 90 percent of their students from low-income families. The allocation for each school is also indicated.


Collins Elementary, $40,639.65
Dillard Elementary, $107,013.50
Drew, Charles Elementary, $76,056.02
King, Martin L. Elementary, $114,402.53
Larkdale Elementary, $131,855.92
Lauderdale ManorsElementary, $117,587.45
Markham, Robert Elementary, $69,049.19
Marshall,Thurgood Elementary, $114,529.92
North Side Elementary, $82,808.07
Rock Island Elementary, $71,087.54
Royal Palm Elementary, $188,038.01
Sunland Park Elementary, $72,871.10
Westwood Heights Elementary, $95,292.97

Each school was notified and instructed to complete the project application with approval from the area superintendents.

School Improvement funds must be used for activities leading to school improvement. The School Improvement Plan dictates how supplementary Title I funds will be used to improve reading, writing, mathematics, staff development, and parent involvement.

The financial impact is $1,281,231.87. The source of funds is the U.S. Department of Education. There is no additional impact to the school district.


 
 
 

  G. Human Resources


       1. G-1. * Personnel Recommendations for Instructional Appointments and Leaves for the 2001-2002 School Year
Approve the personnel recommendations for appointments and leaves as listed on the attached Executive Summary and respective lists for Instructional staff. All recommendations are made with the understanding that these individuals will comply with regulations/policies as set forth by the Florida State Department of Education and The School Board of Broward County, Florida.

The Personnel Recommendations for Instructional Employees include the following items:
1. Teacher Approvals
2. Substitute Teacher Approvals
3. Interim Substitute Teachers
4. Part-time Teacher Approvals
5. Teacher Extension of Calendar
6. Instructional Leaves

There will be no additional financial impact to the School District.


 
 
 
       2. G-2. * Personnel Recommendations for Instructional Separation of Employment and Discipline for the 2001-2002 School Year
Approve the personnel recommendations for separation of employment and discipline for Instructional staff as indicated below. All recommendations are made with the understanding that these individuals will comply with regulations/policies as set forth by the Florida State Department of Education and The School Board of Broward County, Florida.

The Personnel Recommendations for Instructional Employees include the following items:
1. Instructional Resignations/Retirements/Layoffs
2. Instructional Suspensions/Terminations

There will be no additional financial impact to the School District.


 
 
 
       3. G-3. * Personnel Recommendations for Noninstructional Appointments and Leaves for the 2001-2002 School Year
Approve personnel recommendations for appointments and reassignments for noninstructional employees as indicated below. All recommendations are made with the understanding that these individuals will comply with regulations/policies as set forth by the State Department of Education and The School Board of Broward County, Florida.

1. Noninstructional Approval(s)
2. Noninstructional Reassignment Promotion(s)
3. Noninstructional Reassignment Demotion(s)
4. Noninstructional Substitutes/Temporaries
5. Noninstructional Leaves(s)
6. District Managerial/Professional/Technical
7. Reassignment of Current School-Based/District Managerial/Professional Technical
8. School-Based Managerial
9. Managerial Acting/Task Assignment(s)
10. Managerial/Professional/Technical Leaves

** AMENDMENT


 
 
 
       4. G-4. * Personnel Recommendations for Noninstructional Separation of Employment and Discipline(s) for the 2001 and 2002 School Year
Approve the personnel recommendations for noninstructional separation of employment and discipline(s) for the 2001-2002 school/fiscal years. All recommendations are made with the understanding that these individuals will comply with regulations/policies as set forth by the Florida State Department of Education and The School Board of Broward County, Florida.

The Personnel Recommendations include the following items:
Noninstructional Resignation(s)/Retirements
Noninstructional Termination(s)/Suspension(s)
Managerial and Professional/Technical Resignation(s)/Retirements(s)
Managerial and Professional/Technical Termination(s)/Suspension(s)

There is no financial impact to the school district.


 
 
 
       5. G-5. * Supplemental Pay Positions, List # 1
Approve the recommended supplemental pay positions for the employees for the 2000-2001 school/fiscal year.

The Supplemental Pay Positions include the following type of supplements: Secondary department chairpersons high school; secondary department chairpersons and/or team leaders middle school; elementary grade level chairpersons and/or team leaders; athletic supplements; general supplements; and special supplements for the 2000-2001 school year for individuals listed, as requested by the appropriate administrators.


 
 
 

  H. Attorney



  I. Office of the Superintendent


       1. I-1. Proposed Agreement with Fort Lauderdale Hospital Management, L.L.C. for Educational Services to Youth _ Grades 6-12
Approve proposed Agreement for the provision of educational services to youth participating in the program operated by the following provider: Ft. Lauderdale Hospital

The program will serve youth that have been medically referred, hospitalized or in need for short of long term care. The educational curriculum provided will be integrated with the therapeutic program provided by the agency. The agency, Ft. Lauderdale Hospital, has been contracted by Department of Children & Families, District XI to provide the locked residential program for adolescents.

Program will be supported by funds generated by Exceptional Student Education FTE.


 
 
 
       2. I-2. Continuation of the Agreement with Joe DiMaggio Children_s Hospital for Educational Services to Hospitalized Students, Grades K-12
Approve the Continuation of the Agreement for the provision of educational services to students who are patients hospitalized for short, intermittent or long term care by the following provider: Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital, Memorial Health Care Systems/South Broward Hospital District.

Financial Impact: General Fund in the amount of $64,630 for instructional salary, expenses for NovaNET's annual site license, and educational software.


 
 
 
       3. I-3. Renewal Agreement Between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and The Florida Virtual School
Approve the proposed renewal agreement with The Florida Virtual School, herein after referred to as FVS.

The FVS is an internet based high school serving the students of the State of Florida. The for-credit coursework is based on the Sunshine State Standards. The FVS in partnership with school districts, makes instruction available at any time and in any place to Florida students. The FVS prefers an agreement for ensuring a coordinated approach to instruction for all students.

There is no additional financial impact to the District.


 
 
 
       4. I-4. Amendment of the Charter School Agreement for "City of Pembroke Pines" Charter School
Approve the Amendment to the Charter School Agreement between it and the original application of the "City of Pembroke Pines" Charter School.

On August 18, 1998, The School Board of Broward County, Florida approved the application submitted by the City of Pembroke Pines to initiate a charter school effective the 1998 _1999 school year. The Charter School is requesting that the School Board approve amending the original application to reflect an increase in total enrollment at the two sites from 750 students to 1100.

There is no financial impact to the district.


 
 
 
       5. I-5. Partnership Agreement with Women of Tomorrow, Inc. referred to as WOT (TIME CERTAIN: 3:30 P.M.)
Approve this agreement with Women of Tomorrow, Inc. a group mentoring program, founded by Jennifer Valoppi, WTVJ,Channel 6 to motivate and raise the awareness of ninth and tenth grade high school females to the opportunities available to them.

Women of Tomorrow founded and headed by WTVJ Channel 6 anchor Jennifer Valoppi, is a group mentoring program comprised of distinguished professional women dedicated to improving the self esteem and future adult lives of teenage girls. These highly successful women endeavor to discuss with the students the endless possibilities ahead of them by sharing their experiences on many levels. This program has been successfully implemented in the Miami-Dade County Public School system since 1997. This cluster mentoring program conducted in conjunction with the districts Youth Mentoring programs will deal with pertinent issues to assist the students to make educated decisions about their future. They will assist them in goal setting and encourage these young women to continue to strive for higher education to become successful citizens with viable career skills. The program criteria will be jointly established by WOT and SBBC Youth Mentoring Programs for establishing WOT in selected district high schools as requested by the principals.

There is no financial impact on the School Board of Broward County for this partnership program.

** REVISED


 
 
 

  J. Facilities and Construction Management


       1. J-1. Approve Request for Qualifications and Authorize Public Announcement Long Range Facilities Master Planning Services
Approve the Request for Qualifications for Long Range Facilities Master Planning Services and Authorize the Public Announcement and Selection of Architects, Engineers and Master Planners pursuant to Board Policy 7003.

The project included in the Request for Qualifications includes the development of a Long Range Facilities Master Plan for the District_s Facilities_ Capital Needs.

The Facilities and Construction Management Division will facilitate the selection process according to Board Policy 7003.

As the cost of this item cannot be determined at this time, funding will be identified at the time of contract award. At that time, it will be necessary for funding to come from the Capital Projects Contingency.

** REVISED


 
 
 
       2. J-2. State Educational Plant Survey 1996 _ 2001 Extension
State Educational Plant Survey 1996 _ 2001 Extension

Section 235.15 of Florida Statutes requires a plant survey be conducted at least every five years. The current plant survey was conducted in the spring of 1996 and spans the five-year period from 1996 through 2001. A major revision was made to the document in 1999 per a legislative requirement. The validation period for the current survey ends in September 2001. An extension is requested so that the survey document can be developed in conjunction with the Long Range Facilities Master plan effort. It is important that the State Educational Plant Survey planning be congruent with the Long-Range Facilities Master Plan. To conserve resources and not duplicate efforts the Long Range Master Plan consultant will be responsible for producing the plant survey document. During the development and production of the documents the current Educational State Plant Survey must stay valid until a new survey is submitted to the Department of Education.

The goals of the Long-Range Facilities Master Plan and the State Educational Plant Survey are one in the same: to aid the district in formulating plans for housing its educational program and student population. The State Educational Plant Survey will provide the first five-year overlay of the Long-Range Facilities Master Plan. Projects utilizing Public Education Capital Outlay (PECO), Capital Outlay and Debt Service (CO&DS), Certificates of Participation (COPS) funding are required to be documented in the State Educational Plant Survey. The most efficient and comprehensive approach to preparing both survey and master plan documents is to develop them simultaneously. Approving this extension does not commit funding of any kind beyond the Approved District Facilities Work Program.

As the cost of this item cannot be determined at this time, funding will be identified at the time of contract award. At that time, it will be necessary for funding to come from the Capital Projects Contingency.


 
 
 
       3. J-3. Professional Services Agreement - Elementary School "R" (Miramar) - Reuse of Elementary "O" Project No. 3821-21-01
Approve the agreement with BRPH Architects Engineers, Inc., for New Facility, Elementary School "R" (Miramar), in the form of the Professional Service Agreement and authorize the Deputy Superintendent to reimburse the Project Consultant for costs pursuant to the Professional Services Agreement.

Scope of Work: Reuse of the Elementary "O" design at one of the following locations:
Site No. 358.1 - Silver Shores Site (Miramar)
Site No. 366.1 - Sunset Lakes Site (Miramar)
Site No. 375.1 _ Nautica Site (Miramar)
The design for Elementary School "O" includes 1,115 student stations and is also the design for Elementary "P", Everglades and Gator Run Elementary Schools in Weston; Parkside Elementary in Coral Springs; and Elementary "E-6" in Miramar. The Architectural/Professional Liability Insurance has been agreed upon pursuant to Article 9 of the Professional Services Agreement based upon the Project Contract Cost.

The funds for this item are included in the Tentative Adopted District Facilities Work Program, Fiscal Years 2001-2002 to 2005-2006. The total fees included in this item are $275,000. They include a Fixed Design Fee of $265,000, and Supplemental/Reimbursable Services of $10,000.


 
 
 
       4. J-4. Approve Request for Qualifications and Authorize Public Announcement, Architectural and Engineering Services for Projects over $500,000 and Various Projects up to $500,000
Approve the Request for Qualifications for Architectural and Engineering Services for Projects over $500,000 and Various Projects up to $500,000. Authorize the Public Announcement and Selection of Architects and Engineering pursuant to Board Policy 7003 and approve minor revisions to the Standard Form of Agreement included with the Request for Qualifications.

Funding is identified in the Adopted District Facilities Work Program dated August 14, 2001.


 
 
 
       5. J-5. Approve Final Construction Documents and Authorization to Advertise for Bids Gym Bleachers, Boyd Anderson High School and Hallandale High School, Project No. 1741-97-05 and 0403-97-05
Approve Final Bidding Documents and Authorization to Advertise for Bids for Boyd H. Anderson High School, Project No.1741-97-05 and 0403-97-05.

Project Consultant: The School Boad of Broward County, Florida Design and Support Section.

Scope of Work: To remove existing gym bleachers and replace with new, electrical, multiple tiered seating. New bleachers system will be operable on the telescopic principle, stacking vertically in minimum floor area when not in use. The purpose of the bleacher replacements is to upgrade and improve safety.

The source of funds are identified in the Adopted District Facilities Work Program, Fiscal Years 2000-2001 to 2004-2005, Appendix E - Page 37, for Boyd H. Anderson High School and Fiscal Years 1999-2000 to 2004-2005, Appendix E - Page 36, for Hallandale High School.


 
 
 
       6. J-6. Change Orders
Approve change orders as listed for various school projects:Approve change orders as listed for various school projects:

Coconut Palm Elementary ('E-6' Elementary), New Elementary, Change Order No. 04, Total: $22,049
Unforeseen: $22,049

Park Trails Elementary 'D-6' (Parkland), New School, Change Order No. 03, Total: $74,205
Owner Request: $3,998
Consultant Error: $70,207

There is no financial impact to the district.


 
 
 
       7. J-7. * Termination of Construction Contract and Authorization to Bid Exterior Remediation for Central Park Elementary; Hawkes Bluff Elementary and Quiet Waters Project Nos. 2641-98-05; 3131-98-05 and 3121-98-05 (DEFERRED 7/17/01 AND 8/7/01)
Terminate its contract with Therma-Seal Roofs, Inc. for the project titled Correction of Exterior Water Infiltration Sources for Central Park Elementary; Hawkes Bluff Elementary and Quiet Waters Elementary, Project Nos. 2641-98-05; 3131-98-05 and 3121-98-05 and authorize the Facilities and Construction Management Department to re-bid, if necessary.

Therma-Seal Roofs, Inc. is in breach of its contract due to non-performance of various provisions of its contract including, but not limited to the Agreement Articles and the General Conditions as follows:

Agreement
Article 4 _ Time for Contractor_s Performance
Article 6 _ Time and Delays

General Conditions
Article 7 _ Progress
Article 14 _ Cease and Desist Order
Article 15 _ Duties, Obligations and Responsibilities of the Contractor
Article 26 _ Workforce Composition
Article 27 _ Inspection: Rejection of Materials and Workmanship
Article 33 _ Change Orders Article 34 _ Discovering and Correcting Defective or Incomplete Work
Article 35 _ Safety, Protection of Work and Property Surety has been notified of the Contractor_s Non-performance. Upon termination by the Board, Facilities and Construction Management and legal staff will demand completion of the project by the Surety and work with the Surety during their investigation of the Contractor_s performance to expedite the process. In the event that negotiations with the Surety are unsuccessful, and to expedite completion of the project in that case, Facilities and Construction Management also requests authority to re-bid the project.


 
 
 
       8. J-8. * Termination of Construction Contract and Authorization to Bid Exterior Remediation Cresthaven and Virginia Shuman Young Elementary Schools, Project Nos. 0901-99-05 and 3321-98-05 (DEFERRED 7/17/01 AND 8/7/01)
Terminate its contract with Trintec Construction, Inc., for the project titled Exterior Remediations at Cresthaven and Virginia Shuman Young Elementary Schools, Project Nos. 0901-99-05 and 3321-98-05 and Authorize the Facilities and Construction Management Department to Re-Bid, if necessary.

Trintec Construction, Inc., is in default of its contract due to non-performance of various contract provisions including the General Conditions and Agreement Articles as follows:

General Conditions
Article 7 - Progress
Article 15 - Duties, Obligations and Responsibilities of the Contractor

Agreement
Article 4 - Time for Contractor_s Performance
Article 6 - Time and Delays District Maintenance will respond immediately as necessary by assisting with correction of any and all safety and security problems at the school locations related to this project.

The project Surety has been notified of the contractor_s non-performance. Upon termination by the Board, Facilities and Construction Management and legal staff will demand completion of the project by the surety and work with the surety during their investigation of the contractor_s performance to expedite the process. In the event that negotiations with the surety are unsuccessful, and to expedite completion of the project in that case, Facilities and Construction Management also requests authority to re-bid the project.

The financial impact, if any, cannot be determined at this time.


 
 
 
       9. J-9. ** Award Design/Build Agreement High School "GGG" and North Area School of Choice (Coconut Creek), RFP. Numbers 2001-103 and 2001-104 (ADDED ITEM)(DEFERRED 8/8/01) (TIME CERTAIN 4:00 P.M.)
Approve the award of one or two Design/Build Agreements and Authorize the Deputy Superintendent to issue a Notice to Proceed to one or more Design/Builders selected by the Board on August 8, 2001 in response to RFP Numbers 2001-103 and 2004-104 contingent upon an approved Department of Education waiver, and approve the Project Funds Allocation including $1,323.564 in additional funding.

The Design Criteria Package includes two options for contracting with one or two Design/Build entities for the construction of High School "GGG" and North Area School of Choice. The base cost proposal is for a single contract to deliver both High School "GGG" and North Area School of Choice. Alternate No. 1 is for a single contract for High School "GGG." Alternate No. 2 is for North Area School of Choice.

The single proposal received from James B. Pirtle Construction Company, Inc. exceeds the available funding for the High School "GGG" project and if the project were awarded the Board would need to approve the additional funding.

This (These) Agreement(s) and Notice(s) to Proceed will provide for the design and construction and High School "GGG" and North Area School of Choice, Coconut Creek, Florida.

Funds are identified in the Adopted District Facilities Work Program dated August 15, 2000 on pages 44 and 64. This project exceeds the state cost per student station standard and there is a potential impact to the general fund of $2,800,000 if a waiver is not forwarded by the Department of Education.


 
 
 
       10. J-10. ** Selection of Design/Builder and Award of the Design/Build Agreement for High School "GGG" (Coconut Creek)RFP No. 2001-103 and Rejection of Base Cost Proposal and Alternate No. 2 North Area School of Choice (ADDED ITEM) (TIME CERTAIN 4:00 P.M.)
Approve the selection of a Design/Builder and award a Design/Build Agreement based on Alternate No. 1 and Authorize the Deputy Superintendent to issue a Notice to Proceed to the Design/Builder selected by the Board on August 14, 2001 in response to RFP No. 2001_103, and approve the Project Funds Allocation including $1,323,564 in additional funding. It is also requested that The School Board of Broward County reject the Base Cost Proposal and Alternate No. 2 which are the Proposals for the combined facilities and the North Area School of Choice facility respectively.

The Design Criteria Package includes the option to award Alternate No. 1 for a single contract for High School "GGG." The single proposal received from James B. Pirtle Construction Co., Inc. Alternate No. 1 exceeds the available funding for the High School "GGG" project and if the project were awarded the Board would need to approve the additional funding.

This Agreement and Notice to Proceed will provide for the design and construction of High School "GGG" Coconut Creek, Florida.

Selected Design/Builder and respective project and contract amount is as follows:

James B. Pirtle Construction Co., Inc.
High School "GGG"
$27,000,000

The financial impact to the District is $1,323,564. Funds are identified in the Adopted District Facilities Work Program dated August 15, 2000 on pages 44 and 64.


 
 
 

  K. Comptroller/Budget


       1. K-1. District Facilities Work Program for the Five Years Ending June 30, 2006 (TIME CERTAIN: 5:30 P.M.)
Adopt the District Facilities Work Program for the Five Years Ending June 30, 2006, for Fiscal Years 2001-02 to 2005-06. By approving this Five-Year Plan, the School Board hereby amends the Revised Educational Plant Survey approved on November 2, 1999.

The School Board approved the Tentative District Facilities Work Program on June 26, 2001. The purpose of the District Facilities Work Program is to keep the School Board and the public fully informed of the District_s capital outlay program. The District Facilities Work Program shall be a complete, balanced capital outlay financial plan for the District, and shall set forth proposed commitments and planned expenditures of the District. It shall address the educational facilities needs of students and adequately provide for the maintenance of the educational plant and ancillary facilities.

The first year of the District Facilities Work Program is incorporated into the annual budget approval process.

* SUPPORTING MATERIAL


 
 
 
       2. K-2. Revision to Capital Projects Funds Budget Amendments
Approve the attached Capital Projects Funds Amendments for Fiscal Year 2000-01. These amendments cover the months of March and April 2001

These amendments are being submitted to reflect additional revenues and appropriations of the Capital Projects Funds in order to:
1) Recognize an increase in estimated revenue
2) Adjust appropriations
3) Reallocate budgeted funds
4) Allocate time and travel to projects

Additional funds provided by encumbrance of Classrooms First $4,800,000; additional COPs projects $94,217,726; interest earned $15,886. Retire Energy Management project loan with COPs proceeds.


 
 
 
       3. K-3. Extend the Services of Financial Advisors and Bond/Special Counsel
Approve the extension of services of the District_s financial advisors and bond/special counsel for an additional year.

On September 16, 1997, the School Board selected Public Financial Management and Fidelity Financial Services as co-financial advisors. On October 7, 1997, the School Board selected Greenberg, Traurig and Edwards and Carstarphen as co-bond counsel. Terms of both contracts were for three years. At the time these firms were hired, it was anticipated that the District would finance capital projects through the issuance of Certificates of Participation (COPs) during this three year period; however, no financings, other than two small Revenue Anticipation Notes Series were required. Therefore, the School Board extended the services for an additional year. In May of 2001, the District issued $241 million in COPs. This was the first major issuance for the existing team. Staff is currently working with bond counsel and financial advisors on an Equipment Leasing Program and another COP issuance to take place as early as November, 2001. Because of these and other pending projects and in order to keep continuity, staff would like to recommend that the contracts with bond counsel and financial advisors be extended for an additional one year which is allowed under the existing contracts. The Financial Advisory Committee at its July 12, 2001 meeting approved this recommendation.

There is no financial impact to the District.