President José Huizar called the meeting to order at 3:26 p.m.

The following Members were present: Ms. Marlene Canter, Ms. Julie Korenstein, Mr. Mike Lansing, Mr. Jon Lauritzen, and President José Huizar were present. Ms. Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte and Mr. David Tokofsky arrived at 5:33 p.m. and 4:13 p.m., respectively

Ms. Canter led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Superintendent Roy Romer was present.

President Huizar announced that the Board would allow five to six additional speakers in addition to those listed on the Speaker's List if no one else has addressed the project in which they are interested. As customary, any elected official present would be allowed to speak.

Mr. James McConnell, Chief Facilities Executive, introduced Mr. Guy Mehula, Deputy Chief Facilities Executive for New Construction. Mr. Mehula provided an overview of the District's overall New Construction Program. He stated that staff is working on a total of 243 projects, including the 52 projects being presented to the Board. The total funding of these projects is approximately $5.9 billion.

Mr. Mehula indicated the goal of the program is to have neighborhood schools for all students. In Phase I there are 77,531 two semester equivalent seats being built, with 38,915 being defined in Phase II. He briefly described the construction program cost, the results of the construction bids, the construction program risks, the cost reduction strategies, and the funding increase strategies.

Mr. Ed Van Ginkle, Senior Development Manager, provided a brief description of the process followed to establish the project definitions and stated the development of each Phase II project was achieved through the collaboration of the local districts, planning teams and local stakeholders. He stated that the Phase II projects include: 11 new high schools, 5 new middle schools, 1 new span 6-12 school, 2 new span K-8 schools, 14 new elementary schools, 4 new early childhood education centers, 2 re-openings of closed schools with reconfigurations, and 13 additions or reconfigurations to existing schools. Four of these projects have previously been authorized for feasibility analysis, design, and environmental review.

Later in the meeting, Mr. Van Ginkle introduced Mr. John Creer, Mr. Tom Calhoun, and Mr. Rod Hamilton, Development Managers, who highlighted each of their projects.

Ms. Sue Shannon, Local District B Superintendent, represented the local district superintendents and gave a brief review of how the local districts were involved in the process outlining the steps that will be followed after the projects receive approval.

Later in the meeting Ms. Shannon, Ms. Rowena Lagrosa, Local District H Superintendent,
Ms. Debbie Leidner, Local District A Superintendent, Mr. Edgar Seal, Interim Local District E Superintendent, and Mr. Robert Collins, Local District C Superintendent responded to questions from Board Members.

At the conclusion of the presentation, Mr. Mehula stated that upon approval of the report, staff will look at site selections, bring to the Board the preferred sites, and forward the approved sites to the State by August in order to keep matching funds.

The following speakers addressed the Board on the report:

Mr. Clarence Griffin representing Assemblyman Jerome Horton

Mr. George Cole, Mayor for the City of Bell

Mr. Terrence Terauchi, Mayor for the City of Gardena

Mr. Steven Bradford, Councilman for the City of Gardena

Ms. Blanca Jimenez representing Congresswoman Maxine Waters

Ms. Sharon Guidry, representing Jerome Groomes, City Manager for the City of Carson

Mr. Mike Gealer

Ms. Pat Griffith

Mr. Sam Mistrano in place of Helene Schpak

Ms. Alisa Smith shared time with Raul Macias

Ms. Victoria Palma

Mr. Carlos Prizen

Ms. Lois Medlock

Ms. Maria Brenes representing Inner City Struggle

Ms. Beverly Jackson

Ms. Hortencia Perez

Ms. Maria Ramirez

Later in the meeting Ms. Tasha Cerda addressed the Board on the report.

Mr. McConnell, Mr. Mehula, Mr. Van Ginkle, Mr. Hamilton, and Mr. Richard Sheehan, Special Counsel to the Board, responded to questions from Board Members.

By general consent, the report as amended was adopted.

On motion by Ms. Korenstein, seconded by Ms. Canter, the meeting adjourned by general consent at 5:47 p.m.

APPROVED BY THE BOARD: February 10, 2004

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JOSE HUIZAR JEFFERSON CRAIN
PRESIDENT EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE BOARD