A. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS

B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

C. CLOSED SESSION PURPOSE AND AUTHORITY (Government Code Sections)

1. Conference with Legal Counsel (Section 54956.9)

Existing Litigation

Chanda Smith, et al. v. Los Angeles Unified School District
United States District Court Case No. CV 93-7044 LEW (GHKx)

California Partnerships, Inc. v. Los Angeles Unified School District
Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BS 043584

Pursuant to the request of the Chair of the Joint Legislative Audit Committee (JLAC), the Board of Education will consider in Closed Session the recommendation by staff and counsel that the District formally request a State audit with respect to all documents and issues, confidential or otherwise (including attorney-client documents), related to the Belmont Learning Center project, the Ambassador litigation, and other matters currently under investigation by the Chair of the JLAC. These documents were, in whole or in part, the subject of a similar request in the context of the above-referenced litigation. The authority for the Closed Session includes the above litigation provision of the Brown Act, as well as other sections which may apply, including, but limited to, Government Code Sections 54956.9(a), (b)(1), and 54956.8.

Should the Board of Education agree with the recommendation of staff and counsel, a formal audit by the Office of California State Auditor would be requested and the District would fully cooperate with the State Auditor and make available all documents, including confidential and privileged attorney-client communications, in accordance with the procedures established by State law for such audits.

Anticipated Litigation

Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(1) and (c), the Board of Education will receive the advice of counsel with regard to the administration of student achievement tests and the District's obligations under state and federal law.

PLEASE NOTE: The Board of Education will publicly consider this issue at its Special Board meeting at 4:00 p.m., February 17, 1998.

Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(2)(B), the Board of Education will review with legal counsel the effect of Proposition 209 on the programs, policies, and practices of the District, including but not limited to the Integration Program and the court order in Crawford v. LAUSD.

2.Personnel (Section 54957)

Appointment of staff counsel

Employee Organizations: United Teachers Los Angeles

D. RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION

E. RECONVENED ROLL CALL

F. REPORT OF ACTIONS TAKEN

G. ADJOURNMENT