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 Tuesday, March 19, 2002, in Room H-160, Los Angeles City Board of Education Administrative Offices, 450 North Grand Avenue.

President Caprice Young called the meeting to order at 4:15 a.m.

The following Board Members were present: Ms. Marlene Canter, Mr. José Huizar, Ms. Julie Korenstein, and President Caprice Young. Mr. David Tokofsky arrived at 4:16 p.m., Mr. Mike Lansing at 4:17 p.m. and Ms. Genethia Hudley Hayes arrived at 4:20 p.m.

Mr. Huizar led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Ms. Young moved:

Whereas, Msgr. Oscar A. Romero was ordained as a priest on April 4, 1942, in Rome;

Whereas, Msgr. Oscar A. Romero was assigned to Anamoros, La Union in El Salvador on August 15, 1943, and became Secretary of Msgr. Miguel Angel Machado, Archbishop of San Miguel;

Whereas, Msgr. Oscar A. Romero was appointed as the General Secretary of the Episcopal Conference of El Salvador in 1966 and appointed as the Executive Secretary of the Episcopal Counsel of Central America and Panama in 1967;

Whereas, Msgr. Oscar A. Romero was appointed Assistant Bishop of San Salvador on May 3, 1970, appointed Bishop of Santiago de Maria, Usulutan on October 15, 1974, and appointed Archbishop of San Salvador and officially assumed his position on February 22, 1977;

Whereas, Msgr. Oscar A. Romero was awarded the doctorate Honoris Causa from Lovaina, University of Belgium and was awarded the doctorate Honoris Causa from Georgetown University; and

Whereas, Msgr. Oscar A. Romero was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, for his Human Rights struggles; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles recognize Msgr. Oscar A. Romero for his outstanding service and dedication for the people of El Salvador; his legacy and his fight on behalf of the poor, and against injustice, lives stronger than ever; and be it

Resolved further, That the Board of Education declares March 24th as Msgr. Oscar A. Romero Day.

Ms. Young presented Luke Williams and Mary López from Clínica Romero with a certificate of recognition for their services to the community. Mr. Williams and Ms. López thanked Board Members for recognizing the work of Msgr. Romero and the clinic, which is located in the Pico Union area of Los Angeles.

Mr. Harold Kwalwasser, General Counsel, Mr. Andrew Cheung, Assistant General Counsel, and Mr. Ken Davis, Energy Manager, responded to questions by Board Members.

After discussion, staff indicated they would communicate to registered providers the District's plan to seek suppliers for energy services.

By general consent, the report was adopted.

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

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

The following speakers addressed the Board:

Ms. Liz Koenig-Golombek shared her time with Deborah Thompson

Ms. Monica Witt in place of Ben Reznick

Ms. Phillis Hanken, in place of Deborah Rosenberg, shared her time with Hector Carrillo

Ms. Cheri Mayman

Ms. Kim Shirley shared her time with Deborah Rosenberg and Bita Makanvand

Ms. Debbie Dershowitz

Mr. William Bloom

Motion 1 - Surplus Properties

Ms. Canter moved:

Whereas, the Los Angeles Unified School District faces a shortage of seats for its students, and the closed schools in the San Fernando Valley represent an opportunity to build seats quickly and at low cost;

Whereas, the District has a shortage of capital for its building program and has committed scarce resources to the Priority Plan;

Whereas, Charter Schools and turnkey developments represent viable financing and construction options for building public schools;

Whereas, Charter schools can prioritize students from overcrowded areas and have done so in the past; now, therefore be it

Resolved, that the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles instruct the Superintendent to provide within 45 days:

1. An analysis of the options for conversion of the following campuses into high schools, including the possibilities of joint use agreements with independent charter high schools with the requirement that any such school would give priority to students from overcrowded areas capped schools:

2. An analysis of the options for conversion of Oso Avenue Elementary School into a joint use District Special Education Professional Development Center and full-inclusion Special Education independent charter school;

Resolved further, That the Superintendent shall provide to the Board a 5 year action plan for the following closed properties within 30 days:

Mr. Lansing seconded the motion.

Mr. James McConnell, Chief Facilities Executive, and Mr. Scott Graham from the Facilities Services
responded to questions by Board Members.

Mr. Tokofsky moved the following amendment:

1. An analysis of the options for conversion of the following campuses into high schools, including the possibilities of joint use agreements with independent charter high schools with the requirement that any such school would give priority to students from overcrowded areas and schools participating in the Capacity Adjustment Program:

Platt Ranch Elementary School
Hesby Street Elementary School
Charles E. Hughes Middle School (including an option for Joint Use with
existing Adult School)

The maker and seconder accepted it as a friendly amendment.

Ms. Korenstein moved the following amendment:

1. An analysis of the options for conversion of the following campuses into high schools, including the possibilities of joint use agreements with independent charter high schools with the requirement that any such school would give priority to students from overcrowded areas and schools participating in the Capacity Adjustment Program:

Platt Ranch Elementary School
Hesby Street Elementary School
Charles E. Hughes Middle School (including an option for Joint Use
with existing Adult School or placement at another closed site)

The maker and seconder accepted it as a friendly amendment.

By general consent, the motion was adopted as amended.

The final motion reads:

1. Surplus Properties

Whereas, the Los Angeles Unified School District faces a shortage of seats for its students, and the closed schools in the San Fernando Valley represent an opportunity to build seats quickly and at low cost;

Whereas, the District has a shortage of capital for its building program and has committed scarce resources to the Priority Plan;

Whereas, Charter Schools and turnkey developments represent viable financing and construction options for building public schools;

Whereas, Charter schools can prioritize students from overcrowded areas and have done so in the past; now, therefore be it

Resolved, that the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles instruct the Superintendent to provide within 45 days:

1. An analysis of the options for conversion of the following campuses into high schools, including the possibilities of joint use agreements with independent charter high schools with the requirement that any such school would give priority to students from overcrowded areas and schools participating in the Capacity Adjustment Program:

2. An analysis of the options for conversion of Oso Avenue Elementary School into a joint use District Special Education Professional Development Center and full-inclusion Special Education independent charter school;

Resolved further, That the Superintendent shall provide to the Board a 5 year action plan for the following closed properties within 30 days:

Resolved, That the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles immediately declare as surplus property Collier Street Elementary School and Collins Elementary Street School; and be it

Resolved, that the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles, having previously declared Collier Elementary School and Collins Elementary School as Surplus Property, instructs the Superintendent to issue a Request for Proposals to lease both Collier Street Elementary School and Collins Street Elementary School on the following terms, having previously resolved price and other terms in closed session:

A term (the "Lease Term") initially consisting of ten (10) years; provided, however, the Los Angeles Unified School District may elect to terminate the lease as of the first day of the sixth (6th) lease year by providing the tenant with at least two (2) year's prior written notice of such election; provided further, however, that such Lease Term shall automatically renew for two (2) five (5) year periods, unless either tenant or the District notifies the other party in writing at least two (2) years prior to the date each such option term would commence. Staff will notify the Board at least 90 days prior to the District allowing the lease to continue for any successive 5-year period after the initial 5-year period and shall receive Board approval to allow such continuance.

After discussion and on roll call, the motion was adopted as amended 5 ayes, 2 noes, Ms. Hayes,
Ms. Korenstein.

The final motion reads:

Resolved, that the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles, having previously declared Collier Elementary School and Collins Elementary School as Surplus Property, instructs the Superintendent to issue a Request for Proposals to lease both Collier Street Elementary School and Collins Street Elementary School on the following terms, having previously resolved price and other terms in closed session:

A term (the "Lease Term") initially consisting of ten (10) years; provided, however, the Los Angeles Unified School District may elect to terminate the lease as of the first day of the sixth (6th) lease year by providing the tenant with at least two (2) year's prior written notice of such election; provided further, however, that such Lease Term shall automatically renew for two (2) five (5) year periods, unless either tenant or the District notifies the other party in writing at least two (2) years prior to the date each such option term would commence. Staff will notify the Board at least 90 days prior to the District allowing the lease to continue for any successive 5-year period after the initial 5-year period and shall receive Board approval to allow such continuance.

Resolved, That the Board of Education reconsider its action taken on March 12, 2002, regarding her motion on Reality Based Learning.

The following addressed the Board on the motion regarding Reality Based Learning originally adopted March 12, 2002:

Mr. Dafer Dakhil

Mr. Howard Watts

Ms. Hayes withdrew her motion regarding Reality Based Learning:

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

Whereas, The 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 $45 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 acquired 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 English as a Second Language (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 April 19, 2002, and begin implementation of the internet by June 1, 2002, in seven adult schools and the communities they serve; and be it

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 be it 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 April 19, 2002.

Resolved ,That the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles authorize the Office of the Inspector General to investigate all Los Angeles Unified School District expenditures since the passing of Proposition 227 concerning C-BET funds; and be it

Resolved further, That the Superintendent or his designee present to the Board on or before May 1, 2002, a comprehensive report of all adult English as a Second Language (ESL) programs in the District; and be it

Resolved further, That the Superintendent or his designee evaluate the effectiveness and thoroughness of these adult ESL programs with particular regard to the current use and future potential of computer assisted instruction; and be it finally

Resolved, that the Board authorize the Superintendent to initiate and complete an RFP process by June 15, 2002, to fulfil areas of need within the District adult ESL instruction programs with particular emphasis on the incorporation of computer assisted instruction.

That Mr. David Tokofsky, Member of this Board of Education, be found absent due to illness at the time of the March 9, 2002, Special Board Meeting, and that Ms. Genethia Hudley Hayes, also a Member of this Board, be found on Board business at the time of the Special and Closed Session Board Meetings of March 14, 2002.

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

A public hearing was announced regarding the Economic Impact Aid (EIA) waiver for the Board meeting today. We will take all public speakers on this subject. We will be holding the public hearing on the EIA waiver at the Board meeting on Tuesday, April 23, 2002. The Board will take action on the waiver at the meeting on April 23.

On motion by Ms. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Lansing, the meeting adjourned by general consent at
6:03 p.m.

APPROVED BY THE BOARD: April 9, 2002

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CAPRICE YOUNG JEFFERSON CRAIN
PRESIDENT EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE BOARD