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

SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
12:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 10, 2004
Puente Learning Center
501 South Boyle Avenue
Los Angeles, CA

The Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles, acting as the Governing Board of the
Los Angeles Unified School District, met in special session on Wednesday, March 10, 2004, at the
Puente Learning Center.

President José Huizar called the meeting to order at 12:42 p.m.

The following Board Members were present: Ms. Marlene Canter, Ms. Julie Korenstein,
Mr. Mike Lansing, Mr. Jon Lauritzen, Mr. David Tokofsky, and President José Huizar.
Ms. Marguerite LaMotte arrived at 12:48 p.m.

Superintendent Roy Romer, Mr. Kevin Reed, Interim General Counsel, and Mr. Richard Sheehan, Special Counsel to the Board, were also present.

Ms. Canter led the Pledge of Allegiance.

President Huizar stated the purpose of the meeting and the desire by Board Members to discuss the budget process with Mr. John Mocker, the Board's Independent Budget Consultant, in a less formal atmosphere.

Superintendent Romer gave a brief overview of the format for the budget hearings held during the previous week to address the 2004-05 shortfall. Board Members shared their thoughts and observations and expressed their desire to protect the instructional program of the District.

Mr. Tokofsky announced his intention to present two motions requesting a list of non-school teachers and administrators as well as a list of all personnel and budget of the eleven local districts.

Mr. Mocker highlighted the achievements of the District, commented on the transparency of the budget documents, discussed the District's revenues and expenditures as well as the State's financial situation for this and subsequent years. Mr. Mocker stated that the Superintendent's proposed budget reductions seem to be based on the philosophy of maintaining the core instructional program.

Superintendent Romer, Mr. Sheehan, Mr, Ken Gotsch, Chief Financial Officer, and Mr. Mockler responded to questions and concerns from Board Members.

The following speakers addressed the Board:

Mr. William Lambert, United Teachers Los Angeles

Ms. Connie Moreno, California School Employees Association

Ms. Jannette Hopp

Later in the meeting, the following speakers addressed the Board:

Ms. Ruth Sarnoff

Ms. Dolores Sanchez, California School Employees Association

Mr. Huizar distributed for discussion copies of an amendment regarding the budget authored by Ms. Canter, Ms. Korenstein and him, which will be introduced at the Special Board Meeting on March 11, 2004.

RECEIPT OF REPORT FOR ACTION MARCH 11, 2004

Board of Education Revised Report No. 233 - 03/04 - Reduction in Force and/or Reassignment of Certain Certificated Bargaining Unit Positions and Other Certificated Positions: Assigned to Regular Calendar.

On motion by Mr. Tokofsky, seconded by Mr. Lauritzen, the meeting adjourned by general consent at 3:14 p.m. Mr. Lansing was absent.

APPROVED BY THE BOARD: April 13, 2004

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JOSE HUIZAR JEFFERSON CRAIN
PRESIDENT EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE BOARD