President Caprice Young called the meeting to order at 3:38 p.m.

The following Members were present: Ms. Marlene Canter, Mr. José Huizar, Ms. Julie Korenstein, Mr. Mike Lansing, Mr. David Tokofsky and President Caprice Young. Ms. Genethia Hudley Hayes arrived at 4:00 p.m.

Superintendent Roy Romer was present.

Student Members Jasmine Beidleman from University High School, Emily Ann Fischer from Palisades Charter High School, and Yuri Kim from Fairfax High School were present.

Mr. Huizar led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Student Member Emily Ann Fischer agreed with Ms. Beidleman's stated issues and added that her school bathrooms and campus are not kept clean and that there is lack funds for more security. She highlighted her school's great academic program; their Stanford 9 scores; and their Academic Performance Index (API) scores.

Student Member Yuri Kim stated concerns that the school's enrollment increased with an addition of 400 students; the classrooms are extremely overcrowded; and that there is a lack of sufficient custodial services to address the needs of the students. She noted that the leadership class started a "Beautifying Our Classroom Program" but was unsuccessful and asked for the Board's help.

Ms. Tiffiny Federico from Walter Reed Middle School

Ms. Leslie Schilo from Walter Reed Middle School

Mr. Dennis Smeal

Mr. Scott Folsom

Ms. Canter moved a waiver of Board Rules 72, 191, and any other Board Rules necessary to allow action on the motion and reconsideration of its action taken on January 22, 2002, regarding Board of Education Report No. 5, School Management Services Communication No. 1, Change Three Schools to a Multitrack Year-Round Calendar, to allow Walter Reed Middle School to select its calendar pursuant to current procedures.

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

Ms. Canter moved:

Board of Education Report No. 5 (Adopted January 22, 2002)

(Change Three Schools to a Multitrack Year-Round Calendar)

After discussion, Mr. Jefferson Crain, Executive Officer of the Board, stated that by this action all three schools would have calendar options of 90/30 or Concept 6.

By general consent the motion was adopted. Ms. Korenstein was absent.

Whereas, The Los Angeles City Board of Education has given schools the option to choose one of two calendars, three-track (Concept 6) or four-track (90/30), if they have been determined by School Management Services to be placed on year-round schedules due to existing Board policy;

Whereas, The three-track calendar has 163 instructional days per year and the four-track calendar has 180 instructional days per year;

Whereas, The three-track calendar adds 21 minutes to the school day for kindergarten and 33 minutes for elementary schools to make up for the loss of 17 instructional days per year;

Whereas, The four-track calendar maintains the integrity of the 180 instructional days;

Whereas, The four-track calendar is aligned with the Board's desire to provide students with the maximum number of school days as possible given the District's lack of classroom space;

Whereas, The four-track calendar will give students the opportunity to be in class for 17 more days per year versus 21 to 33 additional minutes per day, which will ensure a student's right to an equal amount of days in class as their peers in other schools and school districts;

Whereas, School Management Services has recommended to some schools that due to current enrollment and 5 year projected enrollment, they could not maintain a four-track calendar throughout five years due to increased student population growth;

Whereas, Those schools which have been or will be notified in the future of not being able to maintain a four-track calendar based on five year population growth models and the District's current Class Size Reduction (CSR) goals and program, would be exempt from this policy and, therefore, be put on a three-track calendar immediately which would allow the school to be able to accommodate future growth;

Whereas, Middle and high schools would be exempt from this policy due to class schedules that conflict with the four-track calendar; and

Whereas, Maximizing middle and high school calendars will be addressed by School Management Services in May of 2002; now; therefore, be it

Resolved, That the Board of Education of the City Los Angeles instruct the Superintendent and his staff to assign all elementary schools scheduled to be placed on a year-round calendar to a four-track calendar, unless they are exempt under the above provisions; and be it

Resolved further, That all current four-track elementary schools are to remain on their current calendars, unless the above provisions are met; and be it

Resolved further, That all current three-track elementary schools that meet the aboveprovisions, therefore having the ability to return to a four-track calendar, will be included in the plan to transfer all Concept 6 schools to a 180 day schedule effective July 1, 2004; and be it

Resolved finally, That the Board instruct the Superintendent and his staff to provide a rationale to the Board for the assignment of school calendars for newly opening schools prior to the commencement of operation.º

Mr. David Abel was given an opportunity to address the Board on the motion.

Mr. Huizar moved:

Whereas, California's state, regional, and local parks serve as recreational, social, and cultural centers for California's communities providing important venues for youth enrichment and safety; community identity; protection of natural, cultural and historic sites, parkland and open space; and tourism;

Whereas, In order to maintain a high quality of life for California's growing population, a continuing investment in parks, recreation facilities, and in the protection of the state's natural, cultural and historic resources is needed;

Whereas, Each generation of Californians has an obligation to be good stewards of these natural and community resources in order to pass them onto their children;

Whereas, California's citizens and visitors have increased their visits to state and local parks for healing and strength, sense of community, freedom and peace during these turbulent times;

Whereas, California is known for its incredible natural resources of open space, parks, mountains, rivers, coastline, and forests that positively impact the state and local economy;

Whereas, California is largely an urban state where it is projected the state's population will continue to grow by 18 million by 2020; thereby placing more pressure on existing parkland and facilities;

Whereas, California's towns and cities need to expand their parks and recreational facilities in their neighborhoods to accommodate the needs of their children, adults and seniors;

Whereas, California's economy is dependent upon maintaining a high quality of life that includes attractive and safe public park and recreation facilities and services; and

Whereas, The California Clean Water, Clean Air, Safe Neighborhoods Parks, and Coastal Protection Act of 2002, provides $2.6 billion for state and local park projects to preserve California's natural heritage and allow urban areas to expand much needed recreation facilities that serve children, youth, seniors, and families; now, therefore, be it

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

Later in the meeting, Ms. Korenstein recorded an aye vote on the motion.

Mr. Michael Saulenas Asbestos

Mr. Howard O. Watts Public Comment

Mr. Rick Selan Instruction

Ms. Clara Holmes School Safety

Ms. Tammy Schwolsky School Concerns

Ms. Ruth Sarnoff Budgetary Issues

Ms. Stephanie Haynes Administrative Concerns

Ms. Elisabeth McMahon Role of the School Psychologist

After discussion and on roll call, the report was adopted 5 ayes, 1 no, Mr. Tokofsky. Ms. Young was absent.

Later in the meeting, Ms. Young recorded an aye vote on the report.

Later in the meeting, Ms. Canter and Ms. Young recorded aye votes on the Consent Calendar.

Roll call was held open pending the return of Board Members. The final vote was 5 ayes, 1 no,
Mr. Tokofsky, 1 abstention, Ms. Korenstein.

Later in the meeting, Ms. Canter and Ms. Young recorded aye votes on the report.

Later in the meeting, Ms. Canter and Ms. Young recorded aye votes on the report.

Mr. George Buzzetti

Mr. Gene Krischer, Friends of the Children

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

Later in the meeting, Ms. Canter recorded an aye vote on the report.

After discussion and by general consent, the report was adopted. Ms. Canter, Mr. Huizar and
Ms. Korenstein were absent.

Later in the meeting, Ms. Canter, Mr. Huizar and Ms. Korenstein recorded aye votes on the report.

Roll call was held open pending the return of Board Members. The final vote was unanimous, 7 ayes, with the following exception:

Ms. Young abstained from voting on Contract Nos. D2-00266161, PG 00000056317,
PG 00000056413 and PG 000000 56530 in Section V of Board of Education Report No. 5
for reasons previously stated, and voted aye on the balance of the report.

Later in the meeting, Mr. Huizar and Mr. Lansing recorded aye votes on the report.

Later in the meeting, Ms. Canter, Mr. Huizar and Mr. Lansing recorded aye votes on the report.

Later in the meeting, Ms. Canter recorded an aye vote on the report.

Resolved, That the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles amend the existing social promotion policy at the very least to:

1.Retain any student in the second grade whose Stanford 9 reading score is below 5 on the

2.Retain any eighth grader whose reading score is below 5 or who has been below 10 three years

Ms. Hayes' motion regarding the Recognition of the Marriott Foundation for People with Disabilities and the Bridges Program was postponed to the Regular Board Meeting on February 26, 2002:

Whereas, The Marriott Foundation for People with Disabilities established the Bridges Program in 1989 to foster the employment of young people with disabilities who are preparing to leave high school through job training, work experience, continued education and ongoing support;

Whereas, The Bridges Program has facilitated the placement of more than 5,700 young people in competitive jobs with over 1,300 employers;

Whereas, Nearly 90% of the young people who successfully complete the Bridges Program receive offers of continued employment;

Whereas, A U.S. Census study has found that there are currently more than 29 million working age adults with disabilities in the United States and approximately 20 million of them are unemployed, yet 80% of those unemployed would like to work;

Whereas, 70% of adults with disabilities do not need special equipment or technology in order to perform effectively. Employers have overwhelmingly reported that employees with disabilities are not harder to supervise than employees without disabilities. Moreover, employers have found that employees with disabilities can and should be held to the same job standards as any other employee. A recent Harris poll revealed that 90% of workers with disabilities receive either "good" or "excellent" overall performance reviews;

Whereas, some of the Los Angeles based companies that have partnered with the Bridges Program include, American Commercial Security Services, County of Los Angeles, Bank of America, Epson America, Kaiser Permanente, K-Mart, Los Angeles Dodgers, Macy's, State Compensation Insurance Fund, Target, and United Parcel Service; and

Whereas, A significant number of the young people who benefit from the employment opportunities created by the Bridges Program are District students; now, therefore, be it,

Resolved, That the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles recognize the Marriott Foundation for People with Disabilities as a highly committed partner to improving the lives of youth in the Los Angeles area and throughout the nation; and be it

Resolved finally, That the Board commend the Marriott Foundation Bridges Program for being an exemplary model of how we can and must be responsive to the needs of all students and fully realize the goal of a truly diverse society by supporting students' with disabilities desire for further education and employment.º

Resolved, That the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles terminate its relationship with the Eastridge Companies in all matters due to the improprieties presented to the Board of Education.º

Mr. Tokofsky's motion regarding Termination of Relationship with Arthur Andersen was postponed to the Regular Board Meeting on February 26, 2002:

Resolved, That the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles terminate its relationship with the Arthur Andersen in all matters due to the improprieties presented to the Board of Education.º

Accounting and Disbursements Division No. 2 - Report of Warrants Issued; Request to Reimburse the Revolving Cash Fund: Assigned to Consent Calendar

Accounting and Disbursements Division No. 3 - Issuance of General Obligation Bonds, 2002 Series E:
Assigned to Regular Calendar

Accounting and Disbursements Division No. 4 - Establishment of a Trust Account for Property Management Companies: Assigned to Regular Calendar

President Young announced:

The Board is in receipt of Adult and Career Education Division No. 1, Waiver Regarding the Adult Education Distance Program, and No. 2, Waiver Regarding the Regional Occupational Centers and Programs. A public hearing will be held at the 3 p.m., February 26, 2002, Board Meeting in

Room H-160 (Board Room). Those persons who wish to address the Board regarding these items should call Area Code (213) 625-6273 or (818) 997-2300, ext. 6273, prior to 10 a.m. the day of the meeting.

Adult and Career Education Division No. 2 - Waiver Regarding the Regional Occupational Centers and Programs: Assigned to Regular Calendar

Business Services Division No. 1 - Approval of Agreements and Amendments: Assigned to Regular Calendar

Facilities Services Division No. 1 - Award of Advertised Construction Contracts, Completion of Contracts, Awards of Unadvertised Special Contracts and Awards of Unadvertised and Informal Contracts: Assigned to Regular Calendar

Facilities Services Division No. 2 - Adoption of a Resolution of Necessity and Authorization to Request Funds to Obtain Orders for Possession of Land Parcels Required for East Valley New High School No. 2 (Gemco): Assigned to Special Board Meeting on February 14, 2002

Facilities Services Division No. 3 - Adoption of a Resolution of Necessity and Authorization to Request Funds to Obtain Orders for Possession of Land Parcels Required for Fremont New Primary Center No. 2 (Manchester Avenue Between Menlo Avenue and Baring Cross Street): Assigned to Special Board Meeting on February 14, 2002

Facilities Services Division No. 4 - Adoption of a Resolution of Necessity and Authorization to Request Funds to Obtain Orders for Possession of Land Parcels Required for Stanford New Primary Center (Long Beach Boulevard Between Kansas and Missouri Avenues): Assigned to Special Board Meeting
on February 14, 2002

Facilities Services Division No. 5 - Adoption of a Resolution of Necessity and Authorization to Request Funds to Obtain Orders for Possession of Land Parcels Required for Monroe New Elementary School No. 2 (Bounded by Noble and Burnet Avenues and Rayen and Parthenia Streets): Assigned to Special Board Meeting on February 14, 2002

Executive Officer of the Board No. 1 - Amendment to Board Rules Regarding Speaker Presentations - Rules 131, 133, and 137: Assigned to Consent Calendar

Facilities Services Division No. 3 - Authorization to Enter into a Lease of Property for Middle College High School and Payment of Prior Years Rent: Assigned to Consent Calendar

Facilities Services Division and Office of Environmental Health and Safety No. 1 - Approval of Project and Approval of Mitigated Negative Declaration for Sixty-Eighth Street Elementary School Addition (Sixty-Eighth and Denver Avenue): Assigned to Consent Calendar

Facilities Services Division and Office of Environmental Health and Safety No. 2 - Approval of Project and Approval of Mitigated Negative Declaration for Fifteenth Street Elementary School Addition (Pacific Avenue and Sixteenth Street): Assigned to Consent Calendar

Facilities Services Division and Office of Environmental Health and Safety No. 3 - Approval of Project and Approval of Mitigated Negative Declaration for Aragon Avenue Elementary School Addition (Aragon Avenue and Loosmore Street): Assigned to Consent Calendar

Facilities Services Division and Office of Environmental Health and Safety No. 4 - Approval of Project and Approval of Mitigated Negative Declaration for Jefferson New Primary Center No. 6 (Thirty-Sixth Street and Maple Avenue): Assigned to Consent Calendar

Facilities Services Division and Office of Environmental Health and Safety No. 5 - Approval of Project and Approval of Mitigated Negative Declaration for Jefferson New Elementary School No. 2 (McKinley Avenue and Forty-Second Street): Assigned to Consent Calendar

Facilities Services Division and Office of Environmental Health and Safety No. 6 - Approval of Project and Approval of Mitigated Negative Declaration for Los Angeles New Primary Center No. 1 (Wilshire Boulevard and Wilton Place): Assigned to Consent Calendar

Facilities Services Division and Office of Environmental Health and Safety No. 7 - Approval of Project and Approval of Mitigated Negative Declaration for Middleton New Primary Center (Santa Fe and Zoe Avenue): Assigned to Consent Calendar

Facilities Services Division and Office of Environmental Health and Safety No. 8 - Approval of Project and Approval of Mitigated Negative Declaration for North Hollywood New Primary Center No. 4 (Bellingham Avenue and Archwood Street): Withdrawn at the request of staff

Facilities Services Division and Office of Environmental Health and Safety No. 9: Withdrawn at the request of staff prior to the meeting

Facilities Services Division and Office of Environmental Health and Safety No. 10 - Approval of Project and Approval of Mitigated Negative Declaration for Washington New Primary Center No. 1 (Vermont Avenue and One Hundred and Twelfth Street): Assigned to Consent Calendar

Facilities Services Division and Office of Environmental Health and Safety No. 11 - (Approval of Project and Approval of Mitigated Negative Declaration for Alexander Hamilton High School Addition (Santa Monica Freeway and Robertson Boulevard): Assigned to Consent Calendar

3:00 p.m., Regular Meeting, January 8, 2002
5:00 p.m., Special Meeting, January 17, 2002
9:30 a.m., Closed Session, January 22, 2002
10:00 a.m., Special Meeting, January 24, 2002
9:30 a.m., Closed Session, January 29, 2002

Mr. Huizar seconded the motion, which by general consent was adopted.

Whereas, The California School Boards Association (CSBA) has selected the San Francisco "Moscone Center" Marriott Hotel as its convention headquarters hotel for its Annual Education Conference and Delegate Assembly to be held in San Francisco in December 2002;

Whereas, The San Francisco "Moscone Center" Marriott Hotel had agreed it would not interfere with workers' rights to unionize when it was given permission by the City of San Francisco to build on its land in 1980;

Whereas, The Hotel Employees and Restaurant Employees International Union (Local 2) represents 925 workers at the San Francisco Marriott Hotel;

Whereas, Since 1996, Local 2 was selected by a majority of Marriott employees to represent them, over 120 negotiating sessions have been held, and still there is no labor agreement in place; and

Whereas, In September 2000, Local 2 called for a boycott of the San Francisco "Moscone Center" Marriott Hotel, and the boycott is supported by many local community, religious and labor organizations, United Educators of San Francisco, Services Employees International Union Local 790, Mayor Willie Brown, Board of Supervisors President Tom Ammiano, and nationwide civil rights and labor leaders such as the Reverend Jesse Jackson and Dolores Huerta; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles request that the California School Board Association make alternative arrangements for its meetings, events, and lodging that are currently scheduled for the San Francisco "Moscone Center" Marriott Hotel for its Annual Education Conference and Delegate Assembly to be held in December 2002; and be it

Resolved, That the Board support the boycott of the San Francisco "Moscone Center" Marriott Hotel, and strongly urge CSBA delegates and Annual Education conference attendees not to attend meetings inside the San Francisco Marriott Hotel until the Marriott workers have achieved a fair contract; and be it finally

Ms. Canter introduced a motion regarding Surplus Properties, which was assigned to the Facilities Committee:

Resolved, That the Los Angeles City Board of Education instructs the Superintendent to issue the following Requests for Proposals within 30 days:

Platt Ranch Elementary School
Hesby Street Elementary School
Charles E. Hughes Middle School

2. An independent charter elementary school at the following site;

Highlander Road Elementary School

3. A full-time Special Education charter school at the following site:

Oso Avenue Elementary School

4. Disposition of the following sites:

Highlander Road Elementary School
Oso Avenue Elementary School
Collier Street Elementary School
Collins Street Elementary School

Resolved, That Superintendent shall also provide the Board of Education with a report on Interim Housing uses for the following sites within 30 days:

Platt Ranch Elementary School
Hesby Street Elementary School
Charles E. Hughes Middle School
Highlander Road Elementary School
Oso Avenue Elementary School

Ms. Hayes introduced a motion on Reality Based Learning, which will be brought for action on
February 26, 2002.

Whereas, Proposition 227 approved by the voters mandates that funds be used to teach adults the English language;

Whereas, Los Angeles Unified School District is authorized to administer the funds for the Community Based English Tutoring Program (C-BET);

Whereas, Adults having acquired English language skills are required to tutor children as a criteria for receiving C-BET funding;

Whereas, The District has received over $30 million in C-BET funding from the State;

Whereas, C-BET funding is allocated for this year and the District will be provided funds on an average of $11 million for the next three years (2002, 2003, 2004) as required by Proposition 227;

Whereas, Expanding the availability of services to acquire English Language Skills is in the interest of all parties concerned;

Whereas, It is understood by the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles that access to ESL programs is not being offered to the extent necessary to meet the demand within the City of Los Angeles. Furthermore, let it be understood that current programs being offered by the District adult schools are not successful in satisfying the growing need, this new technology is now required to serve the public need and provide for program accountability at a cost below our current return on investment; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the Los Angeles Unified School District provide $3.3 million in funding from 2001 02 C-BET state funds that will live up to the law and intent of Proposition 227 to develop an internet based English Learning Program on a pilot project basis. The program development must commence development on February 27, 2002, and begin implementation of the internet by June 1, 2002, in seven adult schools and the communities they serve; and

Resolved, further That an additional $1 million per year in C-BET funds be committed for the next three years (2002, 2003, 2004) to ensure continued program success and modifications; and finally

Resolved, that the District central office staff be instructed to issue a purchase order based on the submitted scope of work by Reality Based Learning California by February 26, 2002.

That Ms. Caprice Young, a Member of this Board, be found on Board business at the time of the
Special Board Meeting on January 29, 2002.

Ms. Hayes seconded the motion, which by general consent was adopted.

Mr. Huizar announced the following meetings:

There will be a Special Board Meeting at 10 a.m., on Tuesday, February 26, 2002, in Room H-160 (Board Room) to continue discussions regarding the Superintendent's 2001-02 Budget Redirections and Reductions.

The February 28, 2002, Special Board Meeting regarding Eminent Domain has been canceled.

Ms. Hayes announced the rescheduling of the Instruction and Curriculum Committee meeting of
February 5, 2002, which was rescheduled to February 14, 2002, has been rescheduled again to meet at 2 p.m. on Thursday, February 21, in Room H-160 (Board Room).

Mr. Lansing announced:

There will be a Special Facilities Committee Meeting on February 28, 2002, at 9:30 a.m. in Room
H-160 (Board Room).

Mr. Huizar congratulated the Hispanic Scholarship Fund on the grand opening of the Southern California office and their hosting of a college conference at Huntington Park High School, where over 200 students received pertinent information on college access and financial aid. The conference was attended by United States Treasurer and former Huntington Park City Councilwoman Rosario Marin. Mr. Huizar indicated he was the recipient of a grant from the Hispanic Scholarship Fund. He also commented on the Southeast Parents' Forum on English Language Learners held at South Gate Middle School; parents were informed about the evaluation of the master plan and English Language Learners by Ms. Rita Caldera and Mr. Oscar La Farga.

Mr. Tokofsky reported that United States House of Representative Hilda Solis, who is on the House Education Committee, presented a grant check of $250,000 to El Sereno Middle School. The grant money will be used to set up the first school based dental clinic in the country, staffed by a full team to serve the community. He noted that two fifth grade students from Multnomah and Glenfeliz Elementary Schools were selected as District Delegates to the 2002 United Nations Children's Conference on the environment, which is to be held in Victoria, British Columbia, in May; and on February 1, 2002, First Lady of California Sharon Davis was present when Verizon Wireless presented a check of $10,000 to O'Melveny Elementary School for Literacy Education.

APPROVED BY BOARD: March 12, 2002

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CAPRICE YOUNG JEFFERSON CRAIN
PRESIDENT EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE BOARD
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