BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES
Governing Board of the Los Angeles Unified School District

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
333 South Beaudry, Board Room
1:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 28, 2003

The Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles, acting as the Governing Board of the Los Angeles Unified School District, met in regular session on January 28, 2003, at the Los Angeles City Board of Education Administrative Offices, Board Room, 333 South Beaudry, Los Angeles, CA.

President Caprice Young called the meeting to order at 2:16 p.m.

The following Members were present: Ms. Marlene Canter, Ms. Genethia Hudley Hayes, Mr. José Huizar, Ms. Julie Korenstein, Mr. Mike Lansing, and President Caprice Young. Mr. David Tokofsky arrived at 2:30 p.m.

Superintendent Roy Romer was present.

Student Members Crystal Fernandez from Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies, Alex Rosenberg from El Camino Real High School, and Emily Silverstein from Taft High School were present.

Mr. Huizar led the Pledge of Allegiance.

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President Young modified the Order of Business.
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SPECIAL REPORTS

REMEMBRANCE OF MARGARET JONES

Board Members and District staff offered tribute to and shared memories of Margaret Jones, former Director of the Specially Funded Programs, Compliance and Technical Support Branch who passed away in December 2002. They expressed condolences to her husband, Henry Jones, former Chief Financial Officer to the District, and her daughter, Teresa Holloman.

RECEIPT OF COMMUNICATIONS

Board of Education Report No. 20 - 02/03
Instructional Services - KIPP Academy of Opportunity Charter Petition: Assigned to Regular Calendar

Board of Education Report No. 21 - 02/03
Instructional Services - KIPP Los Angeles College Preparatory Charter Petition: Assigned to Regular Calendar

President Young announced:

The Board is in receipt of the KIPP Academy of Opportunity Charter School Petition and the KIPP Los Angeles College Preparatory Charter School Petition. This constitutes public hearings for the charters, and those individuals who wish to address the Board on these items will be heard. Anyone who wishes to speak to these communications should go to the recording booth and fill out a speaker's card. Those individuals will be heard after any speakers already on the list.

The following individuals addressed the Board:

Ms. Elizabeth Sutkus representing KIPP California

Mr. Mikelle Willis representing KIPP Academy of Opportunity

Mr. Oscar Garcia representing Lincoln Heights Neighborhood Council

Ms. Amanda Timberg representing Teach for America L.A.

Mr. John Lee representing KIPP L.A. College Preparatory

Dr. Grace Arnold, Director of Charter Schools Unit, responded to questions by Board Members.

The Board will take final action to either approve or deny the charter petition requests at the Board meeting on February 11, 2003. Should the charter requests be denied, the petitioners may submit the petitions directly to the Los Angeles County Office of Education or directly to the State for action.

STUDENTS' CONCERNS

Student Member Crystal Fernandez from Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies expressed appreciation for the improvements made over the last year, such as the painting of the school, the school becoming a part of the Digital High School Program, and receiving a magnet grant to upgrade equipment in their multipurpose room and auditorium. She is anticipating the replacement of blacktop on campus and the upgrading of the public announcement and telephone systems. She stated that her school will be focusing on becoming an 800 API school by providing better Standardized Based instruction and preparation. She also spoke of the many clubs and activities on campus. She expressed concern regarding the large transiency of teachers, the number of tests given in a short period of time, the increase in class size, and budget cuts,

Student Member Yael Tzalka from El Camino Real High School also expressed appreciation for the many physical improvements being made to the school campus; floor replacement, painting, repaving, and improved lighting. She mentioned some of the career planning opportunities being offered on campus, the assistance of after school mentoring, and the community service activities. She shared concerns regarding security on adjacent streets where students are forced to park their cars because of insufficient space on campus.

Student Member Emily Silverstein from Taft High School commented on the many athletic, liberal arts and academic opportunities offered at her school. She also expressed concern regarding the unsanitary conditions of the bathrooms as a result of student misuse, limited funding of after school tutoring, and the obstacles experienced by students in the Capacity Adjustment Program who are being bused to her school.

REGULAR CALENDAR

School Management Services No. 1
Implementation of Interim Housing Plans to Provide Seats for High School Students

The following individuals addressed the Board on the report:

Ms. Jody Weiskopf

Mr. Willis Meyerson and Ms. Romy Meyerson

Mr. Robert Takano

Ms. Miriam Koenig

Mr. Tokofsky moved that the report be adopted. Ms. Canter seconded the motion.

Ms. Dale Braun, Director of School Management Services, and Mr. Jim Delker, Deputy Chief Facilities of Existing Facilities, responded to questions from Board Members.

On roll call, the report was adopted 6 ayes, 1 no, President Young, and with the exception of Item H of Attachment A on which Ms. Korenstein and Mr. Tokofsky also voted no.

BOARD MEMBERS MOTIONS

Ms. Canter moved a waiver of Board Rule 72 to allow action on Ms. Hayes' motion regarding Celebration of Black History Month 2003. Mr. Huizar seconded the motion, which by general consent was adopted.

Ms. Hayes moved:

Whereas, The Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles has stated that the academic performance of African American students demands urgent action by the Los Angeles Unified School District, and has resolved to implement an action plan to eliminate the disparities in educational outcomes for African American students;

Whereas, Current research supports the engagement of parent and community as a key element in increasing student academic achievement levels;

Whereas, Current research supports the effectiveness of a culturally relevant educational approach to engaging and motivating higher academic performance in low-achieving students;

Whereas, Black History Month is a vehicle which promotes cultural relevance in our schools and offers an excellent opportunity to focus the energy, attention, commitment, and action of the entire educational community on closing the achievement gap for African American students; and

Whereas, The celebration of Black History Month can be appropriately dedicated to "A Call to Action," utilizing the collective expertise and skills of the African American community to address the critical and urgent problem of student achievement; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles will issue the following:

 Appeal to the Community on Tuesday, January 21, 2003

This Black History Month is dedicated to launching a community-wide campaign to close the achievement gap for African American students with the support of parents, students and the Los Angeles community. Members of both private and public sections are urged to make pledges to engage in specific activities as outlined in the proposal of the Tenet 4 Action Subcommittee on seeking and gaining the assistance of in-school organizations, religious organizations and community organizations, in order to support the achievement of African American students, and be it

Resolved further,That the Superintendent direct staff to develop and distribute to the District community, and the community at large, a brochure containing appropriate information and a pledge form to foster the commitment and participation envisioned in this resolution by February 1, 2003.

Whereas, The Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles has stated that the academic performance of African American students demands urgent action by the Los Angeles Unified School District, and passed the Resolution in June, 2001 entitled: A Culturally Relevant Education that Benefits African American Students and All Other Students;

Whereas, Current research supports the effectiveness of a culturally relevant educational approach to engaging and motivating higher academic performance in low-achieving students,

Whereas, Black History Month is a vehicle which promotes cultural relevance in our schools and offers an excellent opportunity to focus the energy, attention, commitment, and action of the entire educational community on closing the achievement gap for African American students;

Whereas, Current research supports the engagement of parents and community as a key element in increasing student academic achievement levels;

Whereas, The celebration of Black History Month can be appropriately dedicated to A Call to Action, utilizing the collective expertise and skills of the African American and educational communities to address the critical and urgent problem of student achievement; now therefore be it

Resolved, That all schools of the Los Angeles Unified School District will acknowledge Black History Month through culturally relevant activities and in-depth discussions of historically relevant topics, and that cultural activities that reflect the diversity of our school community and the true history of our nation be continued and imbedded in the instructional program throughout the year; and be it further

Resolved further, That the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles will issue the following:

Appeal to the Community

This Black History Month is dedicated to launching a community-wide campaign to close the achievement gap for African American students with the support of parents, students and the Los Angeles community. Members of both private and public sectors are urged to make pledges to engage in specific activities as outlined by the Action Subcommittee created by Tenet 4 of the aforementioned resolution: seeking and gaining the assistance of in-school organizations, religious organizations, and community organizations in order to support the achievement of African American students, and be it finally

Resolved, That the Superintendent will direct the Local District Superintendents to have all schools obtain a brochure and related materials containing appropriate information and a pledge form to foster the commitment and participation envisioned in this resolution, utilizing the Culturally Relevant Education Website ­ Black History Month link (http://sfpc.lausd.k12.ca.us/cre) as a resource, beginning February 1, 2003.
Mr. Huizar seconded the motion, which by general consent was adopted.

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Board Member Hayes occupied the President's Chair.
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PUBLIC NOTICE OF INITIAL NEGOTIATING PROPOSAL (RECEIVED JANUARY 14, 2003)

Initial Proposal to United Teachers Los Angeles and Associated Administrators of
Los Angeles Regarding Single-Track and Multitrack Year Calendars for the 2003-04
School Year (Budget Services and Financial Planning Division Revised No. 2)

The following individuals addressed the Board at the final opportunity for Public Notice of Initial Negotiating Proposal:

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Board Member Canter occupied the President's Chair.
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Councilman George Cole, City of Bell

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President Young resumed the Chair.
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Mr. Hector Villagra representing

Ms. Dora Barrios

Ms. Lorena Jaramillo

Ms. Edith Close-Vaziri

Mr. Michael Romero

Mr. Paul Huebner

Mr. John Perez representing United Teachers Los Angeles (UTLA)

Ms. Cheryl Ortega in place of Beverly Cook representing UTLA

Mr. Edward Weber in place of Linda Guthrie representing UTLA

REGULAR CALENDAR (Continued)

Budget Services and Financial Planning Division Revised No. 2
Initial Proposal to United Teachers Los Angeles and Associated Administrators of Los Angeles
Regarding Single Track and Multitrack Year Calendars for the 2003-04 School Year

Ms. Young moved that the report be adopted. Ms. Canter seconded the motion, which by general consent was adopted. Ms. Hayes, Ms. Korenstein, and Mr. Tokofsky were absent.

Office of the Superintendent Revised No. 6
Implementation of a 180 Instructional Day Quarter
System Calendar to Improve Student Achievement

Superintendent Romer outlined the intent of the report and the process to be followed. He introduced some of the Local District Superintendents and school staff to discuss the implementation of the model calendar at Adams, Byrd, Drew, Muir, Perry and Maclay Middle Schools

The following individuals addressed the Board on the report:

Mr. Tony Alcala

Mr. Scott Folsom

Ms. Yolanda Gardea

Ms. Constantine Haramis

Ms. Olga Juarez

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Discussion on the report was resumed after a special presentation by the
South Gate Middle School Mariachi Band introduced by Mr. Frank Lemus.
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Vice President Huizar occupied the President's Chair.
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Mr. Lansing moved that the report be adopted. Ms. Canter seconded the motion.

Superintendent Romer and Deputy Superintendent Merle Price responded to questions by Board Members.

Ms. Young moved the following amendment:

In the second recommendation increasing the number of schools from six to seven to include Reed Middle School.

Adding a twelfth recommendation:


Adding a thirteenth recommendation:


Ms. Young stated that her intention in changing the recommendation of the number of middle schools being allowed to adopt the 180 day calendar was to allow Walter Reed Middle School to join the pilot if the school chose to participate.

Ms. Canter seconded the motion, which on roll call was adopted, 5 ayes, 1 no, Ms. Korenstein. Ms. Hayes was absent.

Mr. Tokofsky moved:

That staff study the 180 day quarter calendar issue and hold community meetings for input this year; and, additionally, the Superintendent form a committee of community stakeholders to advise the Superintendent who will then present to the Board of Education a plan by January 2004 for possible 2004-05 implementation in pilot or other form.

Ms. Korenstein seconded the motion.

Following discussion with response to questions by the Superintendent, and on roll call, the amendment failed, 4 noes, 2 ayes, Ms. Korenstein, Mr. Tokofsky. Ms. Hayes was absent.

Mr. Huizar moved:

Mr. Lansing seconded the motion for purposes of discussion.

Mr. Huizar withdrew his motion pending future budget discussion.

Following discussion, Mr. Huizar moved the following amendment:

Adding a fourteenth recommendation:


Mr. Lansing seconded the motion, which on roll call was adopted, 5 ayes. Ms. Hayes and Mr. Tokofsky were absent.

On roll call, the report as amended was adopted, 4 ayes, 1 no, Ms. Korenstein. Ms. Hayes and
Mr. Tokofsky were absent.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

Mr. Jefferson Crain, Executive Officer of the Board read:

Reference is made to Board of Education Report Nos. 11 and 12, adopted January 14, 2003, wherein the Board adopted resolutions of intention to dedicate, without consideration, to the City of South Gate and Pacific Bell Telephone Company and Adelphia Cable portions of South Gate Elementary School No. 6 for public street and easement purposes, respectively.

The Board has fixed this meeting as the time and place for the public hearings upon the question of such dedications.
President Young read:

An opportunity is now given to anyone present to file with the Board petitions protesting the proposed dedications, signed by at least ten percent of the qualified electors of the District as shown by the affidavit of one of the petitioners.

No petitions being filed, a motion is now in order to adopt the resolutions and to direct the President and the Deputy Director of Real Estate to sign on behalf of the Board the deeds dedicating said properties.
Ms. Young moved the following:

Resolved, That the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles, in pursuance of the provisions of Sections 17556 through 17561, inclusive, of the Education Code of the State of California, does hereby declare its intention to dedicate rights of way for street purposes to the City of South Gate, a municipal corporation (hereinafter called Grantee), and an easement to Pacific Bell Telephone Company and Adelphia Cable, all that certain real properties situated in the City of South Gate, County of Los Angeles, State of California, legally described as follows:

For legal descriptions see Exhibits A attached hereto and by this reference made a part of this instrument.

Such dedications are proposed to be made by an Irrevocable Offer to Dedicate for public street and easement purposes, without consideration, under the following conditions:

In the event Grantee ceases to use said real properties for the purpose described herein, then all rights of Grantee herein shall cease and the above-described properties (Exhibits A) shall revert to Grantor free and clear of the easement or estate hereby granted, and Grantor may reenter and retake full possession of said premises; it being an essential part of the consideration hereof that use by Grantee of said premises for the purpose described herein is a condition for the continuing of Grantee's easement or estate hereunder.

Grantee shall be responsible for damage caused intentionally or by any negligent act or omission of Grantee, its agent or employees while exercising the rights granted herein; and that the President of the Board of Education and the Director of Real Estate or his designee be authorized to sign the deeds on behalf of the Board, dedicating said properties to the City of Los Angeles, upon the terms and conditions set forth in the resolutions adopted January 14, 2003.

Ms. Canter seconded the motion, which by general consent was adopted. Ms. Hayes and Mr. Tokofsky were absent.

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Vice President Huizar resumed the Order of Business.
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ITEM POSTPONED FROM REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 14, 2003

SECTION IV, BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT NO. 2
Amendments to Agreements for Master Contracts for Professional
Services ­ National Center on Education and the Economy

Ms. Young moved that the postponed item be adopted. Mr. Huizar seconded the motion, which by general consent was adopted. Ms. Canter, Ms. Hayes, and Mr. Tokofsky were absent.

CONSENT CALENDAR

Ms. Young moved the adoption of the following reports designated as Consent Calendar items in accordance with Board Rule 61:

BOARD OF EDUCATION

Office of the Superintendent No. 1
(2002-05 Memorandum of Understanding Between the Los Angeles Unified
School District and the Los Angeles County School Employees Union - Unit B)

Office of the Superintendent No. 2
(2002-05 Memorandum of Understanding between the Los Angeles Unified
School District and the Los Angeles County School Employees Union - Unit C)

Office of the Superintendent No. 3
(2002-05 Memorandum of Understanding between the Los Angeles Unified
School District and the Los Angeles County School Employees Union - Unit F)

Office of the Superintendent No. 4
(2002-05 Memorandum of Understanding between the Los Angeles Unified
School District and the Los Angeles County School Employees Union - Unit G)

Budget Services and Financial Planning Division No. 1
(Emergency Closure of Jordan High School on December 10, 2002 and Jordan/Locke Adult School
on December 9 and 10, 2002; Attendance Allowance Due to Emergency; Payment of Employees)

Facilities Services Division No. 1
(Award of Advertised Construction Contracts; Approval of Change Orders;
Completion of Contracts; Award of Unadvertised Special Services, Unadvertised
and Informal Facilities Contracts; Rejection of Bids, and Cancellation of Contracts)

FACILITIES COMMITTEE

Facilities Services Division No. 1
(Authorization to Negotiate and Execute a Lease Renewal for Office
and Storage Space at the Harbor Building, 4201 Wilshire Boulevard)

Facilities Services Division and Office of Environmental Health and Safety No. 1
Approval of Project and Mitigated Negative Declaration for State
Street Elementary School Playground Expansion

Ms. Canter seconded the motion, which on roll call was adopted, 4 ayes. Ms. Hayes, Ms. Korenstein, and Mr. Tokofsky were absent.

Later in the meeting, Mr. Tokofsky recorded an aye vote on the Consent Calendar.

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Vice President Huizar modified the Order of Business.
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PUBLIC COMMENT

The following speakers addressed the Board on the subjects indicated:

Mr. Peter Paladino Budget Cuts

Ms. Lorena Jaramillo/Ms. Frances Rosenberg Accountability

Mr. Gene Krischer, Friends of the Children Public Comment

REGULAR CALENDAR (Continued)

Accounting and Disbursements Division No. 1
Issuance of General Obligation Bonds, Election of 1997, Series F [2003]

Ms. Young moved that the report be adopted. Ms. Canter seconded the motion, which by general consent was adopted. Ms. Hayes, Ms. Korenstein, and Mr. Tokofsky were absent.

Accounting and Disbursements Division No. 2
Issuance of General Obligation Bonds, Election of 2002, Series A [2003]

Ms. Young moved that the report be adopted. Ms. Canter seconded the motion, which by general consent was adopted. Ms. Hayes, Ms. Korenstein, and Mr. Tokofsky were absent.

Business Services Division Revised No. 1
Approval of Agreements for Professional Services and Amendments Not Exceeding $250,000, Agreements for Professional Services, Agreements for Professional Services Aggregating Over $500,000, Amendment to Agreements for Legal and Professional Services, and Donations of Money

Ms. Canter moved:

That the report be amended by withdrawing Agreement Nos. 0201156, 0300430 through 0300432, 0300491, 0200459 through 0200461, and 0300365, and the White Memorial Contract in Section (1), and that the report as amended be adopted.

Mr. Lansing seconded the motion, which by general consent was adopted. Ms. Hayes, Ms. Korenstein, Mr. Tokofsky were absent.

Independent Analysis Unit Revised No. 1
Appointment of a Bond Oversight Committee

Mr. Lansing moved that the report be adopted. Ms. Young seconded the motion, which by general consent wa adopted. Ms. Hayes, Ms. Korenstein, and Mr. Tokofsky were absent.

Facilities Services Division No. 2
Strategic Execution Plan for New Construction Phases I and II

At the request of staff, the report was postponed to the Regular Board Meeting on February 11, 2003.

Board of Education Report No. 8 - 02/03 (Direct)
Student Reinstatements

Board of Education Report No. 11 - 02/03 (Direct)
Student Expulsions

Ms. Canter moved that Board of Education Report Nos. 8 and 11 be adopted. Mr. Lansing seconded the motion, which by general consent was adopted. Ms. Hayes, Ms. Korenstein, and Mr. Tokofsky were absent.

Board of Education Report No. 9 - 02/03 (Direct)
Various Purchasing Transactions

Ms. Canter moved that the report be adopted. Ms. Young seconded the motion, which by general consent was adopted. Ms. Hayes, Ms. Korenstein, and Mr. Tokofsky were absent.

Board of Education Report No. 10 - 02/03 (Direct)

This report was withdrawn prior to the meeting.

Board of Education Report No. 17 - 02/03 (Direct)
Human Resources
Routine Personnel Actions

Board of Education Report No. 18 - 02/03 (Direct)
Human Resources
Nonroutine Personnel Actions

Ms. Canter moved that Board of Education Report Nos. 17 and 18 be adopted. Ms. Young seconded the motion, which by general consent was adopted. Ms. Hayes, Ms. Korenstein, and Mr. Tokofsky were absent.

BOARD MEMBERS MOTIONS (Continued)

Ms. Canter moved:

Resolved, That each Board Member shall abide by the following Code of Conduct standards of governance:

1. Keep the Los Angeles Unified School focused on learning and achievement for all students.

 a. Board Members shall keep learning and achieving for all students as the primary focus.

b. Board Members shall value, support and advocate for public education.

c.Board Members shall communicate to other Board Members and the Superintendent expressions of public reaction to Board policies and school programs.

2. Communicate a common vision.

a.Board Members shall understand that authority rests with the Board as a whole and not with individuals.

b.Board Members shall recognize that the Board President is the official voice of the Board and that Members have the responsibility to identify themselves with personal statements to the media or to the public.

c.Board Members shall respect other Board Member's District boundaries and notify the Board Member whenever they plan to visit a school or office or attend an event within another Board District.

d.Board Members shall take collective responsibility for the Board's performance and periodically evaluate its own effectiveness.

e.Board Members shall participate in professional development and commit the time and energy necessary to be an informed and effective leader.

3. Operate openly, with trust and integrity.

a.Board Members shall endeavor to make policy decisions only after consideration of discussion and citizen comment at publicly held meetings and shall make policy decisions keeping in mind the interests of all the District's students.

b.Board Members shall attend all Board meetings and become fully informed concerning the issues to be considered at those meetings.

c. Board Members shall abide by the District's Conflict of Interest and Ethics Codes.

d. Board Members shall keep confidential matters confidential.

4. Govern in a dignified and professional manner, treating everyone with civility and respect.

a.Board Members shall recognize and respect differences of perspective and style on the Board and among staff, students, parents and the community.

b. Board Members shall act with dignity, and understand the implications of demeanor and behavior.

c.Board Members shall ensure opportunities for the diverse range of views in the community to inform Board deliberations.

5.Govern within Board-adopted policies and procedures and respecting the role of the Superintendent as chief executive of the Los Angeles Unified School District.

a.Board Members shall understand the distinctions between Board and staff roles, and refrain from performing management functions that are the responsibility of the Superintendent and staff.

b.Board Members shall not publicly engage in personal attacks on District employees or attempt to discipline any employee. Any concerns regarding an employee's performance shall be communicated to the Superintendent. Any concerns regarding the performance of an individual who reports directly to the Board shall be communicated to that person. Nothing in this section limits the right of the Board to evaluate Board direct reports.
 c.Board Members shall be responsive to their constituents, shall convey their constituents' concerns to the Superintendent, and shall follow-up with the Superintendent to see that their constituents' concerns are addressed.

6. Use objective judgment in voting on procurement awards.

 a.Before the staff recommendation for an award is made public, Board Members, their staff, and their agents shall not attempt to influence contract awards.

b.Before the staff recommendation for an award is made public, Board Members, their staff, and their agents shall only communicate with the Superintendent or his or her designee regarding the procurement. Before the staff recommendation for an award is made public, Board Members, their staff, and their agents shall direct inquiries regarding the procurement selection process to the Superintendent or his or her designee.

c.Board Members, their staff, and their agents shall not attempt to obtain information about the recommendation of the award of a contract until the recommendation is made public.

d.Board Members shall not release information about procurement awards to the public until the award recommendation is made public.

e.If a Board Member attempts to communicate with District staff to influence the recommendation on a procurement award, this communication shall be reported by staff to the Inspector General.

Resolved further, That sanctions for violations of the Board Code of Conduct shall be determined by the Board and shall depend upon the severity of the infraction and may be progressive unless the violation is determined to be so egregious as to warrant more severe action initially. The Board may consult with the Inspector General for an opinion regarding the sanctions appropriate to any particular violation; and, be it finally
1. Board Members shall develop and communicate a common vision which has as its primary focus
learning and achievement for all students;

2. Board Members shall operate openly, with trust and integrity;

3. Board Members shall govern in a dignified and professional manner, treating everyone with civility
and respect, and shall understand the implications of demeanor and behavior;

4. Board Members shall understand that authority rests with the Board as a whole and not with individuals;

5. Board Members shall govern within Board-adopted policies and procedures and shall respect the

role of the Superintendent as Chief Executive of the school district. (Nothing in this section limits the rights of Board Members to follow-up with the Superintendent to see that their constituents' concerns are addressed.);

6. Board Members shall abide by the District's Conflict of Interest and Ethics Codes;

7 .Board Members shall keep confidential matters confidential;

8. Board Members shall consider discussion and citizen comment at publicly held meetings when

making policy decisions, and shall make policy decisions keeping in mind the interests of all the District's students;

9. Board Members shall communicate to other Board Members and the Superintendent expressions
of public reaction to Board policies and school programs.

10. Board Members shall use objective judgment in voting on procurement awards and shall not
attempt to influence contract awards nor release staff's award recommendations to the public until such recommendations are made public; and be it

Resolved further, That the Board of Education direct the Executive Officer of the Board to amend the Rules for the Operation of the Board of Education to include this Code of Conduct these Professional Governance Standards.

Ms. Young seconded the motion, which by general consent was adopted. Ms. Hayes, Ms. Korenstein, and Mr. Tokofsky were absent.

CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS

REPORT OF CORRESPONDENCE

President Young announced:

Before action is taken on the Report of Correspondence regarding correspondence from Delaine Eastin, State Superintendent of Public Instruction, concerning receipt of a notification of non-compliance, Compliance Investigation Case No. S-0242-02/03, a public hearing must be held.

This constitutes a public hearing and those individuals who wish to address the Board on this item will be heard. Speakers should go to the speakers' table at the front of the auditorium and fill out a card. Those individuals will be heard after any speakers already on the list.

Ms. Canter moved that the recommended disposition of the items of correspondence as indicated in the report be approved. Mr. Lansing seconded the motion, which by general consent was adopted. Ms. Hayes, Ms. Korenstein, and Mr. Tokofsky were absent.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Ms. Canter moved the approval of the following Minutes of the governing board of the Los Angeles Unified School District.

9:30 a.m., Closed Session, December 10, 2002
12 noon, Closed Session, December 17, 2002
9:30 a.m., Closed Session, January 14, 2003
3:00 p.m., Regular Meeting, November 12, 2002
3:00 p.m., Regular Meeting, November 26, 2002

Mr. Lansing seconded the motion, which by general consent was absent. Ms. Hayes, Ms. Korenstein, and Mr. Tokofsky were absent.

RECEIPT OF COMMUNICATIONS (Continued)

Board of Education Report No. 1 - 02/03
Facilities Services Division and Environmental Health and Safety - Approval of Mitigated Negative Declaration and Approval of Project for Wonderland Elementary School Addition: Assigned to Consent Calendar

President Young announced:

The Board is in receipt of Board of Education Reports Nos. 2 through 4, regarding Resolutions of Necessity for Fourth Street New Primary Center, Woodlawn Elementary School Playground Expansion, and State Street Elementary School Playground Expansion. There will be a Special Board Meeting called on February 11, 2003, at 9:30 a.m. to be held in the Board Room.

Those persons who wish to address the Board regarding these items should call Area Code (213) 241 7002 prior to 9 a.m. the day of the meeting.

Board of Education Report No. 2 - 02/03
Facilities Services Division - Resolution of Necessity for Fourth Street New Primary Center: Assigned to Regular Calendar 2-22-03 Special Meeting

Board of Education Report No. 3 - 02/03
Facilities Services Division - Resolution of Necessity for Woodlawn Elementary School Playground Expansion: Assigned to Regular Calendar 2-11-03 Special Meeting

Board of Education Report No. 4 - 02/03
Facilities Services Division - Resolution of Necessity for State Street Elementary School Playground Expansion: Assigned to Regular Calendar 2-11-03 Special Meeting

Board of Education Report No. 5 - 02/03
Facilities Services Division: Withdrawn prior to the meeting

Board of Education Report No. 6 - 02/03
Facilities Services Division: Withdrawn prior to the meeting

Board of Education Report No. 7 - 02/03
Planning, Assessment and Research - Release of Student Telephone Numbers for High School Juniors and Seniors: Assigned to Regular Calendar

Board of Education Report No. 12 - 02/03
Human Resources - Teacher Quality Strategic Plan: Assigned to Regular Calendar

Board of Education Report No. 13 - 02/03
Facilities Services Division - Award of Advertised and Unadvertised Construction Contracts, Approval of Change Orders, Completion of Contracts, Award of Unadvertised and Informal Contracts, Rejection of Bids, and Authorization to Enter into Agreement for Purchase of Real Property for Maintenance and Operations Branch: Assigned to Consent Calendar

Board of Education Report No. 14 - 02/03
Business Services Division - Agreements for Professional Services, Professional Services Aggregating Over $500,000: Assigned to Regular Calendar

Board of Education Report No. 15 - 02/03
Board Secretariat - Revisions and Establishment of Board Rules: Assigned to Consent Calendar

Board of Education Report No. 16 - 02/03
Early Education - First 5 LA (Proposition 10) Ready for School Planning Grant: Assigned to Consent Calendar

Board of Education Report No. 19 - 02/03
Human Resources - Special Education Teacher Credential Waiver: Assigned to Consent Calendar

SPECIAL REPORTS (Continued)

COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT

Mr. Tom Snow, Auditor, briefly described the contents of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, which had been presented to the Business, Finance, Audit and Technology Committee for discussion.

BUDGET UPDATE

Dr. Zeronian stated that because of budget fluctuation in the State Senate and Assembly, the exact size of the District's budget deficit will not be known until next week.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Ms. Young moved:

That a Special Board meeting be called on Tuesday, February 11, 2003, at 9:30 a.m., regarding eminent domain and any other items requiring Board consideration. The meeting will be held in the Board Room.

Ms. Canter seconded the motion, which by general consent was adopted. Ms. Hayes, Ms. Korenstein, and Mr. Tokofsky were absent.

Ms. Young moved that the meeting be adjourned. Ms. Canter seconded the motion, which by general consent was adopted. Ms. Hayes, Ms. Korenstein, and Mr. Tokofsky were absent.

The meeting adjourned at 9:07 p.m.

APPROVED BY BOARD: February 25, 2003




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CAPRICE YOUNG JEFFERSON CRAIN
PRESIDENT EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE BOARD

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