President Genethia Hudley Hayes called the meeting to order at 2:23 p.m.

The following Members were present: Ms. Valerie Fields, Ms. Julie Korenstein, Mr. Mike Lansing,
Ms. Caprice Young and President Genethia Hudley Hayes. Ms. Victoria M. Castro arrived at 4:37 p.m. and Mr. David Tokofsky arrived at 2:32 p.m.

Student Members Rayna Cabulacan from Carson High School, Tanya Franklin from Narbonne High School, and Kris Perez from San Pedro High School were present.

Superintendent Roy Romer was present.

Student Member Tanya Franklin led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Student Member Rayna Cabulacan reported on the diversity of her school; the improved reading and language scores; and newly installed stadium lights. Students participate in helping the unfortunate at the Methodist Church on Saturdays, cleaning the beaches, singing Christmas carols at convalescent homes and doing other community services. She mentioned the Advanced Placement classes honored 30 students, and students hold Silent Sustained Reading sessions. They would like to have the library painted, more parking spaces, and lockers in which to keep their belongings.

Student Member Christine Hawley thanked the Board for providing State textbook fund; the students now have the same algebra books as other senior high and middle schools.

BOARD OF EDUCTION REPORT NO. 1
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 1
FACILITIES COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 1
LEGISLATION, PERSONNEL AND POLICY COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 1

Ms. Young seconded the motion.

President Hayes announced:

Before action is taken on Section (5) of Board of Education Report No. 1, regarding a waiver of Education Code Section 525522 (b) to increase the adult education Average Daily Attendance authorization for Distance Learning course offerings, 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. Anyone who wishes to speak to this report should go to the recording booth at the back of the Board Room and fill out a speaker's card. Those individuals will be heard after any speakers already on the list.

On roll call, the Consent Calendar was adopted, 6 ayes , with the exception of Section (5) of Board of Eduction Report No. 1, and Legislation, Personnel and Policy Committee Report No. 1, on which
Ms. Fields voted no.

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

The final vote was unanimous, 7 ayes, with the noted exceptions.

Mr. Warren Fletcher

Reverend William Campbell in place of Kim Turner

Mr. Dafer Dakhil

Mr. George Buzzetti

Mr. Day Higuchi

Ms. Castro moved that Section (1) of Board of Education Report No. 1 be adopted. Ms. Fields seconded the motion.

Mr. Lansing moved the following amendment:

Due to the anticipated budget shortfall for the coming 2001-2002 fiscal year and the need for the Board of Education to determine the necessary budget cuts and redirection of funds to remain fiscally solvent, that the Board of Education postpone all action on employee compensation packages for 30 days until the Chief Financial Officer report to the Board on all options to balance the District's budget for the coming year.

After discussion and on roll call, the report was adopted 4 ayes, 3 noes, Mr. Lansing, Ms. Young and
Ms. Hayes.

Ms. Fields voted no on Agreement Nos. 100838, 9900365,100813 and 100837 due to lack of response to her inquiries and aye on the balance of the report.

Ms. Castro was absent.

Later in the meeting, Ms. Castro recorded the following vote:

Ms. Castro abstained from voting on Agreement Nos. 0100540 and 0001309 in Section (1) of
Board of Education Report No 5 for reasons previously stated in the minutes of February 20, 1996, and voted aye on the balance of the report.

The final vote was unanimous, 7 ayes, with the noted exceptions.

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

After discussion and by general consent, the report was adopted, 6 ayes. Ms. Castro was absent.

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

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

Dr. Lewis Long

Ms. Betsy Hiteshew

Ms. Norma LeMoine

Ms. Iadrana William

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

Later in the meeting, Ms. Castro and Mr. Tokofsky recorded aye votes on the report.

Ms. Jolene Koester, representing Cal State University Northridge

Mr. Charles Brink

Ms. Laura Sack

Dr. Ed Peckman, representing Sherwood Forest Homeowners Association

Ms. Bonnie Ericson

Ms. Louanne Kennedy

With the consent of the Board, Ms. Anita Santo Spiritu was given an opportunity to address the Board on the report.

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

Later in the meeting, Ms. Castro and Mr. Tokofsky recorded aye votes on the report.

Ms. Sonya Luchini

Mr. David Sanchez

Ms. Marcella Dominguez addressed the Board on Board of Education Report No. 3.

The following speakers addressed the Board on Board of Education Report No 4:

Ms. Mary Ramirez

Ms. Nancy Bazzell

Ms. Fields moved that Board of Education Report Nos. 2, 3 and 4, be adopted. Ms. Young seconded the motion, which by general consent was adopted. Ms. Castro and Mr. Tokofsky were absent.

Later in the meeting, Ms. Castro recorded an aye vote on the reports.

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

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

Mr. Jim Brusseau

Mr. Silas Ugoji

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

After discussion, the maker and seconder agreed to amend the report by withdrawing Item No. SC 492. On roll call, the report as amended was adopted 5 ayes. Ms. Castro and Ms. Young were absent.

Later in the meeting, Ms. Castro and Ms. Young recorded aye votes on the report with the following exception:

Ms. Young abstained from voting on Contract No. SPO0040314 in Section V of Board of Education Report No. 11 for reasons previously recorded in the Minutes, Regular Meeting, August 24, 1999.

The final vote was unanimous, 7 ayes, with the noted exception.

Ms. Fields moved that the report be adopted. Mr. Lansing seconded the motion, which by general consent was adopted. Ms. Young and Ms. Castro were absent.

Later in the meeting, Ms. Young recorded an aye vote on the report and Ms. Castro recorded a no vote.

The final vote was 6 ayes, l no, Ms. Castro.

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

Ms. Jeanette E. Kahl Belmont Learning Center

Mr. Jonathan G. Storlie Emergency Credentials

Ms. Adela Santiago Negligence

Mr. Petrouchka Alexieva To Thank LAUSD for Child's Achievement

Mr. Herbert Neibergall Special Home Room Schedule to Study Test Strategies

Mr. Gene Krischer representing Friends Facilities
of the Children

Ms. Young moved that the report be adopted. Ms. Castro seconded the motion, which by general consent was adopted. Ms. Fields, Mr. Lansing and Mr. Tokofsky were absent.

Later in the meeting, Ms. Fields and Mr. Tokofsky recorded aye votes 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:

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

Mr. Tokofsky's motion regarding Carson as a Separate School District (Noticed February 13, 2001) was postponed to March 13, 2001:

Resolved, That the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles direct the Superintendent and staff to provide to the State Board of Education all of the relevant financial and educational implication of the Carson proposal for a separate school district. º

Ms. Fields moved:

Whereas, Registering to vote is one of the most basic rights and obligations of a United States citizen;

Whereas, Only by participating in our electoral process can a citizen ensure that his or her voice is heard;

Whereas, Events in Florida in the recent Presidential election have shown the necessity for counting every vote;

Whereas, Many members of the Los Angeles community are not registered to vote;

Whereas, The Los Angeles Unified School District has a moral and civic obligation to teach its students the value of participating in the electoral process; and

Whereas, It is incumbent upon us, as a public agency, to promote and encourage our employees, eligible students and members of the community to register to vote; now, therefore be it

Resolved, That the Board of Education hereby proclaim the month of March 2001 as Voter Registration Month; and be it

Resolved further, That the Board direct the Superintendent to assign appropriate staff and resources to organize and promote voter registration, among employees, eligible students and community members within the boundaries of the District. º

Ms. Young moved the following motion regarding Safe and Clean School Environment:

Whereas, The safety of the students and staff of the Los Angeles Unified School District is of paramount importance;

Whereas, Every student has the right to a safe and clean learning environment in good repair;

Whereas, It is the responsibility of every District employee to ensure the safety of our students;

Whereas, Parents need to be assured that their child is attending school in a safe environment;

Whereas, The daily use of District facilities can result in wear or damage that can create a hazard to students and staff;

Whereas, The proceeds of Proposition BB have enabled the District to perform much needed repairs, and increase maintenance and operations funds; and

Resolved, The District shall establish a program to conduct annual cleanliness and safety evaluations at each campus; and be it

Resolved further, That Maintenance and Operations, the Environmental Health and Safety Branch, and the Local District Facilities Directors shall work cooperatively to develop a uniform inspection checklist for this purpose and cost analysis. The program developed shall be presented to the Board for review no later than March 31, 2001. º

Ms. Korenstein moved a waiver of Board Rule 72 to allow action to consider the motion regarding Early Education and Wage Equity Act. Ms. Fields seconded the motion, which by general consent was adopted. Ms. Castro and Mr. Lansing were absent.

Ms. Korenstein moved:

Whereas, Numerous longitudinal studies have proven that quality preschool education improves school performance and life achievements;

Whereas, Quality preschool programs develop early literacy, numeracy, socialization skills and generally improve school readiness, and have the potential to improve Academic Performance Index scores in elementary grades;

Whereas, Quality preschool programs form a critical component of the K-12 system;

Whereas, Research has shown that qualified, well prepared and consistent preschool educators are essential for quality preschool opportunities;

Whereas, California early childhood educators are not compensated, recognized and/or acknowledged at a level that ensures motivation to remain in this field;

Whereas, Early education programs in the Los Angeles Unified School District and elsewhere in the State have not been adequately funded;

Whereas, Early education programs have not received the same cost-of-living increases provided to K-12 programs over the last 20 years; and

Whereas, Adequate funding is essential to provide high-quality early education programs; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles support the Early Education and Wage Equity Act; and be it

Resolved further, That the Superintendent direct staff from the Legislative and Government Affairs Office to proactively lobby in support of this Act.

Resolved, That the Board of Education supports the application for funding the school-to-career evaluation funded by the State of California School-to-Career Office through UNITE-LA and authorizes the Superintendent or his designee to enter into and execute a contract with the State of California Employment Development Department for the School-to-Career evaluation.

Resolved, As required by Education Code Section 17076.11, the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles has a goal for disabled veteran business enterprises of 3 percent, per year, of the overall dollar amount of funds allocated to the District by the State Allocation Board pursuant to the Leroy F. Greene School Facilities Act of 1998 for construction or modernization and expended each year by the school district. This goal will be included in each contract entered into related to construction or modernization funded in whole or in part with funds allocated to the District by the State Allocation Board pursuant to the Leroy F. Greene School Facilities Act of 1998; and be it

Resolved further, That the Chief Facilities Executive report to the Board on an annual basis as to whether this participation goal was met in the prior fiscal year.

Business Services Division No. 1 - Ratification of Agreements and Amendments, Agreements for Professional Services Aggregating Over $250,000, Amendment to Agreement for Professional Services, and Donation of Monies: Assigned to Regular Calendar

Facilities Services Division No. 1 - Award of Advertised, Unadvertised and Informal Contracts, Default of Contractor, Award of Contracts to Next Lowest Responsive Bidder, and Rejection of Bids: Assigned to Regular Calendar

Human Resources No. 1 - Special Education Credential Waiver Authorizations: Assigned to Consent Calendar

Facilities Services Division No. 2 - Authorization to Front-Fund New Construction Projects for Later Repayment from State School Facilities Program Funds: Assigned to Regular Calendar

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

For the record, Mr. Tokofsky noted that at the December 12, 2000, Closed Session meeting, he raised concerns regarding Brown Act issues on actions concerning the Belmont Learning Complex.

Before action is taken on the Report of Correspondence regarding correspondence from Delaine Eastin, State Superintendent of Public Instruction concerning receipt of a notice of non-compliance, Compliance Investigation Case Nos. S-0383-00/01, S-0100-00/01, S-0252-00/01 and S-0513-00/01 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 recording booth at the back of the Board Room and fill out a card. Those individuals will be heard after any speakers already on the list.

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

That Ms. Vickie Castro, a Member of this Board, be found on Board business at the time of the Closed Session meeting of February 27, 2001.

Ms. Fields announced:

There will be Special Committee of the Whole Meetings in the Board Room, H-160, on Tuesday, March 6, at 1 p.m., regarding the District Reading Plan and at 2 p.m., to receive a report from the Local District Parent Advisory Councils; and on Tuesday, March 13, at 6 p.m., for the Annual Review of the Chanda Smith Consent Decree.

There will be a special Facilities Committee meeting regarding approval of seven Escutia sites on March 15, 2001, at 9 a.m., in Room H-160 (Board Room).

The March 1, 2001, meeting of the Legislative, Personnel, & Policy Committee has been canceled. There will be a special joint meeting of the Legislative, Personnel & Policy and Curriculum & Instruction Committees on Thursday, March 22, at 2 p.m., in Room H-160 (Board Room).

Whereas, The Los Angeles Unified School District is undertaking a vigorous effort to improve its facilities and meet the needs of students in the 21st century, through new construction and significant building modernizations and alterations utilizing Proposition BB funding;

Whereas, The majority of the District's school campuses are now over a half-century old, and special attention is necessary in order to ensure that long-overdue rehabilitation and expansion projects do not adversely affect these schools' most treasured features;

Whereas, A community outcry arose in 1999 at Lincoln High School when much-needed air conditioning units were installed insensitively, marring the school's most historic elements;

Whereas, The District currently lacks any comprehensive inventory of which schools have historic value and lacks design standards to guide modernization work at historic schools;

Whereas, The District, with the assistance of the Los Angeles Conservancy, obtained a $50,000 grant from the Getty Grant Program's "Preserve LA" project to conduct an inventory of the District's most historic schools;

Whereas, District staff lacks any specialized historic preservation expertise necessary to guide and implement this grant, and to assist in making daily multimillion dollar decisions on historic schools;

Whereas, District staff can build on the Getty Grant activities by developing its own set of design guidelines for historic schools, saving considerable time and money on each individual project by solving from the outset the District's programmatic and facilities needs at historic campuses;

Whereas, Schools represent the heart of every community and the public face of education to every neighborhood ­ fixing in the community's mind either positive or negative images of what takes place behind the school walls; and

Whereas, Denver, Colorado's school district has created an award-winning curriculum involving students in linking the rich history of their schools to the history of their city and neighborhoods -- an opportunity currently missed here in Los Angeles; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles approve creation of a Historic Preservation Coordinator for the District, a position with significant professional experience in historic preservation and architecture; and be it

Resolved further, That the Historic Preservation Coordinator: 1) help complete the District's historic school inventory; 2) develop comprehensive design guidelines for rehabilitation of historic schools; 3) review rehabilitation and modernization projects affecting the District's historic schools; and 4) coordinate, with assistance from the District's curriculum staff and an outside curriculum consultant, a model program involving District students in understanding local history by learning about the history of their own school; and be it finally

Resolved, That the District approve $100,000 in salary and benefits for this position, with $40,000 for salary and benefits for administrative support and $35,000 for a curriculum consultant for the model local history program, for a total of $175,000. º

Ms. Fields, Ms. Hayes, and Mr. Lansing's motion noticed on February 13, 2001, regarding Energy Conservation in the Los Angeles Unified School District was assigned to the Facilities Committee.

Whereas, Governor Gray Davis has issued an order to all government offices in the State of California to restrict their use of electricity in order to reduce the threat of rolling electrical blackouts;

Whereas, A majority of schools and offices in the Los Angeles Unified School District City of Los Angeles receive their electricity from the City's Department of Water and Power, and therefore, are not under threat of rolling electrical blackouts; and

Whereas, the District has a moral and civic obligation to practice energy conservation, in order not only to reduce the risk of rolling electrical blackouts, but also to enable the Department of Water and Power greater flexibility to supply electricity to the State of California; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the Superintendent request the eleven Local District Superintendents develop strategies for energy conservation and to communicate those strategies to Local District offices and schools; and be it

Resolved further, That the Superintendent direct the Facilities staff to investigate the utilization of solar power in new construction of schools and offices and for gradual adoption at all District facilities. This investigation should compare the initial cost of installation with long term savings, in both fiscal cost and electrical power. º

Ms. Fields reported that she attended the Bravo Awards held at the Music Center with Superintendent Romer and Mr. Tokofsky. Mr. Fernando Pullun from Washington Preparatory High School was selected as the outstanding art teacher at the Bravo Awards. Ms. Fields observed that at Woodlake Avenue Elementary School, a parent who had lost her sister in an accident when they were both children, turned a tragedy into a wonderful program to teach youngsters and parents about traffic safety.

Mr. Tokofsky seconded the motion, which by general consent was adopted. Mr. Lansing was absent.
The meeting adjourned at 8:29 p.m.

APPROVED BY BOARD: March 27, 2001

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GENETHIA HUDLEY HAYES JEFFERSON CRAIN
PRESIDENT EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE BOARD