President Caprice Young called the meeting to order at 1:28 p.m.

The following Members were present: Ms. Marlene Canter, Mr. José Huizar, Mr. Mike Lansing,
Mr. David Tokofsky, and President Caprice Young. Ms. Genethia Hudley Hayes and Ms. Julie Korenstein arrived at 2:10 and 1:33 p.m. respectively.

Superintendent Roy Romer was present.

Student Members Zuleica Lopez from Bell High School, Megan Martin from Franklin High School, and Jennifer Solis from Belmont High School were present.

Mr. Huizar led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Board of Education Report No. 112 - 02/03 - Report of Warrants Issued and Request to Reissue Stale Dated Warrants: Assigned to Consent Calendar
Board of Education Report No. 113 - 02/03 - Agreement for Professional Services, Agreement for Professional Services Aggregating Over $500,000, and Amendment to Agreement for Master Contract for Professional Services: Assigned to Regular Calendar

Board of Education Report No. 115 - 02/03 - Award of Advertised Construction Contracts; Approval of Change Orders; Completion of Contract, Award of Unadvertised Special Services, Unadvertised and Informal Facilities Contracts; Cancellation of Contracts, Rejection of Bids, Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreements, Property Donation Agreement and Joint Use Agreement, and Approval of Amendments to Agreements for Professional Services: Assigned to Regular Calendar

Board of Education Report No. 116 - 02/03 - Approval of Project and Certification of Environmental Impact Report for East Valley New Middle School No. 1 - Laurel Canyon Boulevard and Hamlin Street (Valley Plaza): Assigned to Consent Calendar

Board of Education Report No. 118 - 02/03 - State of California High Tech High Application: Assigned to Consent Calendar

Board of Education Report No. 120 - 02/03 - Replacement of Network Technology at Specified Schools - Measure K Funds: Assigned to Regular Calendar

Board of Education Report No. 121 - 02/03: Withdrawn prior to the meeting

Board of Education Report No. 123 - 02/03 - Approval for Realignment of $7.0 Million of Certificates of Participation (COP) Monies for E-Rate Projects: Withdrawn

Board of Education Report No. 124 - 02/03 - Authorization to Negotiate and Enter into a Lease Renewal for Adult Education Classrooms at 2310 Pasadena Avenue, Los Angeles (Wilson-Lincoln Community Adult School): Assigned to Consent Calendar

Board of Education Report No. 125 - 02/03 - Early Classified Retirement Incentive Proposal: Assigned to Consent Calendar

Board of Education Report No. 126 - 02/03: Withdrawn prior to the meeting

Board of Education Report No. 127 - 02/03 - Memorandum of Understanding for New West Charter: Assigned to Regular Calendar

Board of Education Report No. 128 - 02/03 - 2002-2005 Memorandum of Understanding and 2001-02 Reopener Agreement Between the Los Angeles Unified School District and the Los Angeles School Police Association for Unit A - School Police: Assigned to Consent Calendar

Board of Education Report No. 129 - Adoption of Revised Procedures for Implementing the California Environmental Quality Act: Assigned to Regular Calendar

Student Member Jennifer Solis from Belmont High School commented on the severe overcrowding problem and the high student drop-out rate at her school. She also mentioned that approximately thirty-five of their teachers are graduates of Belmont who have returned. Ms. Solis expressed concern about excessive standardized testing, defining the tests as "unfair to some students." She concluded by speaking in support of raising teachers' salaries.

Mr. Huizar thanked Ms. Solis for her leadership and involvement with the Belmont community.

Mr. Jefferson Crain, Executive Officer of the Board, responded to questions by Board Members.

By general consent, the report was adopted. Ms. Hayes was absent.

Dr. Maria G. Ott, Senior Deputy Superintendent, Educational Services, responded to questions by Board Members.

After discussion and by general consent, the report was adopted. Ms. Hayes was absent.

Mr. James McConnell, Chief Facilities Executive, responded to questions by Board Members.

After discussion and by general consent, the report was adopted. Ms. Hayes was absent.

Mr. Scot Graham, Director of Real Estate, Leasing, responded to questions by Board Members.

This report was postponed to the Regular Board Meeting on April 22, 2003.

Dr. Zeronian highlighted the proposed mid-year reductions and reservations to address the State shortfall such as cuts to the IMA Block Grant, the Peer Assistance Review Programs, Central Office Reductions, Central and Local District Offices Administered Accounts, and Local District Reductions. He also recommended a reservation of $40 per child at the school level.

Dr. Zeronian said the it is anticipated that this mid-year reduction and reservation will amount to approximately $78 millon. He also mentioned that the Central Office freeze, which was in place earlier this year, is anticipated to bring additional savings and urged the Board to consider the presented reductions and reservations in order to get a head start on balancing next year's budget.
A. Program Reductions $17 million

1) IMA Block Grant $15 million

2) Peer Assistance and Review (PAR) $ 2 million

Ms. Canter moved that item A be approved. Ms. Hayes seconded the motion.

Dr. Ott and Mr. James Konantz, Assistant Superintendent, responded to questions by Board Members.

After discussion, this item was postponed to the Regular Board Meeting on April 22, 2003.

B. Central Office Reductions $16 million

Mr. Lansing moved that item B be approved. Mr. Tokofsky seconded the motion.

After discussion, this item was postponed to the Regular Board Meeting on April 22, 2003.

C. Administered Accounts $14.8 million

Mr. Huizar moved that item C be approved. Mr. Tokofsky seconded the motion.

After Board discussion, Ms. Young moved to amend the item by withdrawing Program Code 4198 Advanced Placement Fee for a total amount of $l.2 million. The maker and seconder of the motion accepted the amendment as friendly.

The item was approved, 5 ayes. Mr. Canter and Mr. Lansing were absent.

Later in the meeting, Ms. Canter voted no on Opportunity Schools Operations, Attachment C-1, and
aye on the balance.

The final vote on this item was 6 ayes, with the noted exception.

D. Local District Reductions $ 2 million

Mr. Tokofsky moved that item D be approved. Ms. Hayes seconded the motion, which by general
consent was approved.

E. School Reservations $ 27 million

Mr. Lansing moved that item E be approved. Ms. Canter seconded the motion.

After discussion, this item was postponed to the Regular Board Meeting on April 22, 2003.

Local District representatives from Local Districts B, E, F, G, H, I and K presented their Quarterly Report on the State Scholastic Audits and responded to questions by Board Members.

Whereas, The Cinco de Mayo holiday is an important day for persons of Mexican ancestry and is celebrated annually by people of all cultures on the fifth of May;

Whereas, Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Battle of Puebla, a victory of the Mexican armed forces over the invading French army in 1862, an important milestone in Mexico's struggle to retain its sovereignty;

Whereas, Cinco de Mayo is a day when all Latinos honor their spirit of self-determination, dignity, and respect for cultural heritage;

Whereas, Mexican-American and Latino communities suffer disproportionately from the negative effects of alcohol use and abuse, high rates of alcohol-related diseases and death, an inordinate number of traffic fatalities and alcohol-related driving violations and many types of alcohol-involved violence;

Whereas, Alcohol and tobacco free Cinco de Mayo celebrations elevate the cultural level of Latino communities and promote healthy lifestyles and not festivities organized to sell more beer and alcoholic beverages;

Whereas, The Los Angeles Unified School District recognizes the importance of the Cinco de Mayo holiday and commemorates the holiday in all schools throughout the District; and

Whereas, The District pursues policies to protect health and to prevent alcohol and tobacco consumption by its students; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles endorse and adopt the "Cinco de Mayo Con Orgullo" campaign of Latino and Latinas for Health Justice and direct the Superintendent to encourage all District schools to commemorate Cinco de Mayo and to utilize the materials, resources, and assistance of Latino and Latinas for Health Justice in order to educate students about the holiday and to encourage the commemoration of alcohol and tobacco free Cinco de Mayo celebrations.

Mr. Jay Namson representing Davis and Namson Consulting Geologist

Mr. Gerry Hertzberg representing Supervisor Gloria Molina

With the consent of the Board, Ms. Tania Gonzalez representing Earth Consulting International addressed the Board.

Ms. Hayes moved that the report be adopted. Ms. Canter seconded the motion.

Superintendent Romer responded to concerns expressed by Board Members.

Mr. Lansing moved to end the discussion and called for the vote. Ms. Canter seconded the motion, which on roll call failed 4 noes, 3 ayes, Ms. Canter, Ms. Hayes, and Mr. Lansing.

After discussion and on roll call, the report failed, 5 noes, 2 ayes, Mr. Huizar and Mr. Tokofsky.

Mr. Hector Madrigal, Director of Pupil Services and Attendance, responded to questions by Board Members.

Ms. Hayes moved that Board of Education Report Nos. 110-02/03, 111-02/03 and 114-02/03 be adopted. Ms. Canter seconded the motion, which by general consent was adopted. Mr. Huizar was absent.

Ms. Ronni Solman

Ms. Kerlin Alvarado

Ms. Maria Jimenez representing Coalition for Educational Justice

Ms. Linda Guthrie representing United Teachers Los Angeles

Mr. Edgar Sanchez representing Coalition for Educational Justice

Ms. Denny Lopez in place of Paulina Curiel representing Coalition for Educational Justice

Ms. Hayes moved:

Whereas, The Program Evaluation Research Branch (PERB) Alternative Assessments report concluded that there may be inequities in opportunities to learn within the Los Angeles Unified School District;

Whereas, These inequities may affect students' performance on high stakes tests; and

Whereas, The PERB Alternative Assessments report advised the comprehensive adoption of authentic assessments as an alternative means of measuring student learning; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the District's Offices of Instruction explore adoption or expanded use of the following specific alternative or interim assessments to improve the quality of information available to individual classroom teachers:

Iowa Early Learning Inventory (K-1)

Learning Record (K-12)

Language Arts Performance Assignments (2-9)

Open Court Unit Tests (K-5)

Mathematics Quarterly Assessments (K-Algebra 1)

Quarterly Assessments in Other Core Subject Areas (K-12)

Resolved further, That the Board of Education officially oppose the high stakes penalties of the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE);

Resolved further, That the District, pending an evaluation of the impact of high stakes tests that will be delivered in a May report to the State Board of Education, authorize the District's Office of Legislative and Governmental Affairs to investigate the legal, financial and policy implications of establishing a moratorium on the high stakes consequences of the CAHSEE while continuing to utilize the test as a diagnostic tool;

Resolved further, That the District convene a local task force comprised of teachers, parents, students, administrators, university scholars and community-based education reform organizations to conduct a detailed and thorough examination into such specific conditions within the District, including without limitation, access to facilities, tools, resources and materials that could adversely affect the educational conditions under which students are assessed;

Resolved further, That this local task force examine potential further support for those portions of both the State's Master Plan for Education and State Senate Bill 495, that address pupil access to facilities, resources, tools and materials, based on standards that specify what all schools should have available for instruction and support;

Resolved further, That this local task force evaluate how lack of access to facilities, tools, resources and materials might impact the ability of all students within the District to perform to their highest potential on high stakes tests and other assessments; and be it finally

Resolved, That the local task force submit quarterly reports on its findings to the Board's Curriculum and Instruction Committee, and thereafter to the full Board, that would include policy implications and recommendations

Staff responded to questions and concerns expressed by Board Members.

Following discussion, President Young moved to amend the motion by adding the following "Resolved":

Resolved, That the Board direct the District's Office of Legislative and Governmental Affairs to advocate for the introduction and adoption of legislation requiring the state to fund all state mandated testing minutes in addition to the currently mandated minutes of instruction.

After discussion and by general consent, the motion as amended was adopted. Ms. Korenstein and
Mr. Lansing were absent.

The final motion reads as follows:

Whereas, The Program Evaluation Research Branch (PERB) Alternative Assessments report concluded that there may be inequities in opportunities to learn within the Los Angeles Unified School District;

Whereas, These inequities may affect students' performance on high stakes tests; and

Whereas, The PERB Alternative Assessments report advised the comprehensive adoption of authentic assessments as an alternative means of measuring student learning; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the District's Offices of Instruction explore adoption or expanded use of the following specific alternative or interim assessments to improve the quality of information available to individual classroom teachers:

Iowa Early Learning Inventory (K-1)

Learning Record (K-12)

Language Arts Performance Assignments (2-9)

Open Court Unit Tests (K-5)

Mathematics Quarterly Assessments (K-Algebra 1)

Quarterly Assessments in Other Core Subject Areas (K-12)

Resolved further, That the Board of Education officially oppose the high stakes penalties of the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE);

Resolved further, That the District, pending an evaluation of the impact of high stakes tests that will be delivered in a May report to the State Board of Education, authorize the District's Office of Legislative and Governmental Affairs to investigate the legal, financial and policy implications of establishing a moratorium on the high stakes consequences of the CAHSEE while continuing to utilize the test as a diagnostic tool;

Resolved further, That the District convene a local task force comprised of teachers, parents, students, administrators, university scholars and community-based education reform organizations to conduct a detailed and thorough examination into such specific conditions within the District, including without limitation, access to facilities, tools, resources and materials that could adversely affect the educational conditions under which students are assessed;

Resolved further, That this local task force examine potential further support for those portions of both the State's Master Plan for Education and State Senate Bill 495, that address pupil access to facilities, resources, tools and materials, based on standards that specify what all schools should have available for instruction and support;

Resolved further, That this local task force evaluate how lack of access to facilities, tools, resources and materials might impact the ability of all students within the District to perform to their highest potential on high stakes tests and other assessments; and be it

Resolved, That the local task force submit quarterly reports on its findings to the Board's Curriculum and Instruction Committee, and thereafter to the full Board, that would include policy implications and recommendations;

Mr. Guy Mehula, Deputy Chief Facilities Executive, and Mr. Roger Rasmussen, Director of Independent Analysis Unit, responded to questions by Board Members.

Following discussion and by general consent, the report was adopted. Ms. Korenstein and Mr. Lansing were absent.

Reference is made to Board of Education Report Nos. 100-02/03 through 102-02/03, dated March 25, 2003, wherein the Board adopted resolutions of intention to dedicate, without consideration, portions of Accelerated Charter School (K-8), Jefferson Elementary School No. 7, and Santa Monica Primary Center to the City of Los Angeles for public street purposes.

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

There were no speakers.

President Young stated:

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.

For legal description see Exhibit "A" attached hereto and by this reference made a part of this instrument.

Such dedication is proposed to be made by Grant of Easement and Right of Way for public street purposes, without consideration, under the following conditions:

In the event Grantee ceases to use said real property for the purpose described herein, then all right of grantee herein shall cease and the above-described property 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 be authorized to sign the Deed on behalf of the Board, dedicating said property to the City of Los Angeles upon the terms and conditions set forth in the resolution adopted on April 8, 2003.

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

Ms. Amy Hutchins, Association of Pupil APSAC 2003-04 Budget
Services and Attendance Counselors (APSAC)

Ms. Adrianne Braden, APSAC APSAC 2003-04 Budget

Mr. Rick Selan 133 Process/Lottery Funds

Ms. Linda Esposito School Mental Health

Ms. Eloisa Lara School Mental Health

Ms. Kathleen Trinity North Hollywood High School
Designation as CAP Receiver

Mr. Andy Griggs representing United Teachers Los Angeles

Ms. Zena Pliska

Ms. Ruth Sarnoff

Whereas, The exigencies of the war have been the subject of intellectual debate in communities and classrooms throughout the world;

Whereas, Open and balanced debate about the implications of the war are consistent with the Los Angeles Unified School District's standards-based curriculum insofar as it provides a foundation for instruction on the ideals of democratic citizenship and freedom of speech;

Whereas, Teachers, aides and administrators should be allowed to express their views on the war freely within the context of a democratic society;

Whereas, The wearing of attire/apparel that espouses a position on the war exemplifies free expression, debate and political engagement and is protected under the Constitution;

Whereas, The Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles acknowledges the need for teachers and other district employees to dress in a manner that is respectful of the educational climate in our schools and to exhibit professional conduct when engaging students in discussion of complex global issues; and

Whereas, The District's policy prohibiting the wearing of pro or antiwar attire/apparel by school employees is an anti-democratic gesture in a war climate in which equal access to democratic freedoms should be cherished; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles support the right of free political expression of all its employees and students on the war and oppose the abridgement of civil liberties elaborated in the District's March 20th memorandum prohibiting the "Wearing of Anti- War or Pro War Attire or Apparel by Teachers, Aides and Administrators in the Classroom"; and be it

Resolved further, That the District rescind recommendations for employee reprisal that are outlined in the March 20 memorandum; and be it finally

Resolved, That the District immediately notify local district administrators about this rescission and conduct an investigation into the censuring of any and all employees that has occurred pursuant to the March 20 directive.

Ms. Tanya Bowens from the Anti Defamation League addressed the Board.

Ms. Hayes moved:

Whereas, The Anti-Defamation League's (ADL) "Hate Comes Home" CD-ROM is an interactive learning software tool that teaches high school aged youth to prevent and respond to hate-motivated behavior;

Whereas, This tool creates a safe forum for students to deal with hate and issues of violence within the classroom structure which is especially relevant for high school students given that data show youth under 21 years old constitute less than a third of the population but commit half of the known bias crimes;

Whereas, A recent survey of the nation's teenagers indicates that 45% have personally experienced prejudice in the past year and 43% believe that their schools do not promote respect for diversity;

Whereas, Classrooms need to become a place where students develop multi-cultural competence so that students' individual experiences are not marginalized and are only recognized when there is a holiday, commemorative event or special programs;

Whereas, Teacher quality has more impact on the advancement of student learning than any other factor and, according to the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, one of the most important components of teacher effectiveness is treating students equitably;

Whereas, According to a 1998 survey by the U.S. Department of Education, only one in five public school teachers said that they felt prepared to address the needs of students from diverse cultural backgrounds or with limited English proficiency or felt comfortable addressing issues of prejudice;

Whereas, The Anti-Defamation League, the world leader in combating anti-Semitism and bigotry, will offer the "Hate Comes Home" CD-ROM and accompanying teacher's guide free of charge to all schools in the state of California as part of the state-issued "Stop the Hate" grant;

Whereas, The Anti-Defamation League's A World of Difference Institute provides anti-bias training including instruction on the use of the "Hate Comes Home" CD-ROM at a cost of $1,500 per day that has been endorsed by the California School Boards Association, the California Teachers Association, and the Association of California School Administrators; and

Whereas, The "Hate Comes Home" CD-ROM is responsive to the needs of youth culture because it explores the difficult issues of bias, prejudice and stereotypes in an interactive and graphically stimulating medium; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That as a first step in institutionalizing the "Hate Comes Home" CD-ROM in the schools, a minimum of two teachers from the seven high schools in Board District 1 will participate in a two-day intensive staff development including training on the use of the CD-ROM provided by the Anti Defamation League's anti-bias division, A World of Difference Institute.

Whereas, The District's Gifted and Talented Education Programs are excellent opportunities for students with the highest potentials and abilities to develop to their full capacity by providing enriching and challenging learning experiences; and

Whereas, Identification of gifted students in the District may be inequitable across ethnic and socio economic groups, with the District may be less likely to identify minority and low socio-economic status students as gifted than other groups of students; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles direct the Superintendent to authorize staff to examine possible inequities in identification of gifted students and present a plan to identify and serve gifted students, and remedy existing inequities.

Whereas, data suggest that identification of gifted students in the District is inequitable across ethnic and socio-economic groups, and that the District is less likely to identify minority and low socio economic-status students as gifted; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles direct the Superintendent to examine inequities in the identification of gifted students and develop a plan to remedy the existing inequities; and

Resolved further, That the Board direct the Superintendent to conduct an analysis of the quality of program delivery and implementation of the Gifted and Talented program across the District and develop a plan to address any discovered inequities; and be it finally

Resolved, That the Board direct the Superintendent to provide a report, including budget implications, within 60 days.

Ms Hayes moved the following amendments:

Whereas, Funding for Gifted and Talented Education is critically important to the District's mission of closing the achievement gap between students of color and other students; and

Whereas, The State Legislative Analyst's proposal that GATE funding be suspended for the 2003 school year, and routed to undesignated block grants thereafter, would potentially jeopardize the District's efforts to redress the under-representation of students of color and high poverty students in GATE programs; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the Board officially oppose the State Legislative Analyst's recommendation that GATE funding be suspended and routed to block grants; and be it

Resolved, That the Board designate GATE funding as a priority during its budget deliberations and authorize the District's Office of Legislative and Governmental Affairs to lobby to preserve GATE funding in the State's budget; and be it

Resolved, That the Superintendent's review of the District's identification of gifted students be informed by the implementation goals of the African American Learners Initiative, the Achievement Gap Resolution and other instructional reform initiatives designed to improve academic outcomes for high poverty students, immigrant students and students of color.

The maker and the seconder accepted this as a friendly amendment.

By general consent, the motion as amended was adopted. Ms. Canter, Ms. Korenstein and Mr. Lansing were absent.

The final motion as amended reads:

Whereas, the Los Angeles Unified School District's Gifted and Talented Education Programs provide excellent opportunities for students with the highest potentials and abilities to develop to their fullest capacity though enriching and challenging learning experiences;

Whereas, Funding for Gifted and Talented Education is critically important to the District's mission of closing the achievement gap between students of color and other students; and

Whereas, The State Legislative Analyst's proposal that GATE funding be suspended for the 2003 school year, and routed to undesignated block grants thereafter, would potentially jeopardize the District's efforts to redress the under-representation of students of color and high poverty students in GATE programs; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the Board officially oppose the State Legislative Analyst's recommendation that GATE funding be suspended and routed to block grants; and be it

Resolved, That the Board designate GATE funding as a priority during its budget deliberations and authorize the District's Office of Legislative and Governmental Affairs to lobby to preserve GATE funding in the State's budget; and be it

Resolved, That the Superintendent's review of the District's identification of gifted students be informed by the implementation goals of the African American Learners Initiative, the Achievement Gap Resolution and other instructional reform initiatives designed to improve academic outcomes for high poverty students, immigrant students and students of color; and be it

Resolved, That the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles direct the Superintendent to examine inequities in the identification of gifted students and develop a plan to remedy the existing inequities; and be it

Resolved further, That the Board direct the Superintendent to conduct an analysis of the quality of program delivery and implementation of the Gifted and Talented program across the District and develop a plan to address any discovered inequities; and be it finally

Resolved, That the Board direct the Superintendent to provide a report, including budget implications, within 60 days.

Resolved, That the Board of Education direct the Executive Officer of the Board to amend Board Rule 72 to read:

Board Members wishing to present a motion or resolution for action by the Board of Education shall announce the subject matter of the intended motion or resolution at least two meetings before the Board meeting at which the motion or resolution will be presented for action. Prior to Board action, the President shall assign such motions and resolutions to the appropriate Standing Committee for consideration of their programmatic and financial effects. Draft language of the proposed motion or resolution shall be presented at least one meeting prior to the meeting at which action is to be taken.

The President may direct that the Standing Committee sit as an Augmented Committee for purposes of consideration of the motion. In such event, consideration of the motion shall take precedence on the Committee's agenda, and the provisions of Board Rule 144 shall apply to the Committee meeting.

All Board Members' motions shall be submitted to the Board Secretariat and referred to the appropriate committee by the President of the Board. The committee chair shall agendize the item for consideration at the next committee meeting. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a Board Member may submit an item for a full Board Meeting, in which case, draft language of the proposed motion or resolution shall be presented at least one meeting prior to the meeting at which action is to be taken. Board Members shall submit such motions to the Board Secretariat 7 days before the meeting at which draft language for the motion will first be introduced.

Commendatory resolutions may be acted upon at the meeting at which they are introduced subject to the Brown Act.

Amending and substitute motions for items already on the Board agenda shall not be subject to these provisions.

Resolved, That the Board of Education direct the Executive Officer of the Board to amend the Rules for the Operation of the Board of Education such that:

2.All matters receiving a committee recommendation for approval by unanimous vote of all

assigned committee members may be forwarded to the Consent Calendar of the next regularly scheduled Board meeting.

Whereas, Many American military and National Guard reservists have been called to duty as a result of the recent attacks on America;

Whereas, The Los Angeles Unified School District has employees who are currently military and National Guard reservists who have been or are subject to be called to duty;

Whereas, We are concerned for the well-being, both physical and psychological, of all those called to duty, as well as for their families and loved ones; and

Whereas, Various State and local entities have approved pay and benefits for current military and National Guard reservists; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles direct the Superintendent to develop a proposal and authorize the extension of pay and benefits so there is no loss of income or benefits for District employees who are currently military or National Guard reservists and have recently been called or are called to active duty as a result of "Operation Iraqi Freedom."

Whereas, The Kindergarten-University Public Education Facilities Bond Act of 2004 provides $12.3 billion in bonds to relieve overcrowding, reduce class size and repair, and upgrade California's elementary, middle, and senior high schools, community colleges, and universities;

Whereas, The 2004 Statewide School Bond measure is the second half of a two-part statewide education bond package to repair, upgrade, and build new school facilities, and the first half of the package (Proposition 47) was approved by California's voters in 2002, and passage of the second half of the package is equally as important to continue the work we have started;

Whereas, Within six weeks of voter approval of Proposition 47, more than 300 school districts had their school construction and repair projects funded, and the remainder of the 2002 bond funds will be exhausted as new classrooms are built and old schools are repaired;

Whereas, California has the second most overcrowded classrooms in the country; 22 percent of all K 12 public school students are on year-round class schedules because there is not enough space in overcrowded school districts; and one-third of all K-12 classrooms in the state are portable trailers;

Whereas, The 2004 Statewide School Bond provides matching funds to school districts that have already or will soon pass local school construction measures;

Whereas, More than 710,000 new students are expected to seek enrollment at a California college or university by 2010; and

Whereas, The 2004 Statewide School Bond Funds must be spent on school construction, not on overhead, and projects must comply with strict accountability requirements, including mandatory audits, to safeguard against waste and mismanagement; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles support and endorse the Kindergarten-University Public Education Facilities Bond Act of 2004.

Whereas, The Los Angeles Unified School District is committed to improving student achievement by providing positive, sound educational experiences and safe, healthy learning environments for all children;

Whereas, The District acknowledges its responsibility to work in concert with other service delivery systems to build strong, safe schools and communities to support families in raising healthy, capable, educated and productive children and youth;

Whereas, The District recognizes the need for effective coordination and integration of services and programs, and a shared language, responsibility and accountability among many public and private sector partners in order to improve results for children, families and communities in Los Angeles County;

Whereas, In 1993, the Los Angeles County Children's Planning Council, a countywide public/private collaborative responsible for promoting an outcomes and results-based approach to planning for children's services, developed five key outcomes of child well-being:

• Good Health: Children are born healthy and grow up healthy

• Safety and Survival: Children are safe and secure in their homes and communities

• Economic Well-Being: Children live in families with adequate economic resources to meet their needs

• Social and Emotional Well-Being: Children are valued and nurtured by their families and

• Education/Workforce Readiness: Children are prepared to succeed in school and youth are

Whereas, These five broad outcomes of child well-being were approved by the Los Angeles Board of Supervisors in 1993, and were subsequently adopted by First 5 LA in 1999, and the City of Los Angeles in 2002;

Whereas, These five broad outcome areas will aid the District in facilitating joint planning, monitoring how children are impacted by various service delivery systems, promoting a results-based budgeting approach and designing systematic and comprehensive strategies to achieve measurable improvements in the lives children, youth and families;

Whereas, The adoption of the five outcomes of child well-being provides an important opportunity for the District to work collaboratively with the County and City of Los Angeles and many other private and public partners to set a common agenda for collective action in addressing the needs of children, families and communities in Los Angeles County; and

Whereas, By adopting these same five outcomes of child well-being, the District, along with the County and City of Los Angeles, can begin to track the conditions of children across political or administrative boundaries, plan services based on relevant and available data, and align resource allocations to desired results; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That by the adoption of this resolution, the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles hereby approve the five key outcomes of child well-being as the framework for planning and service delivery for the children, youth and families of the Los Angeles Unified School District; and be it

Resolved further, That the Board instruct every District division and agency to use the five outcome areas in their planning and decision-making.

3:30 p.m., Special Meeting, March 13, 2003
9:30 a.m., Closed Session, March 25, 2003

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

Mr. Huizar moved that the report be adopted. Ms. Hayes seconded the motion.

The Superintendent requested to postpone the Transportation Branch Contracts listed in Attachment A to the Regular Board Meeting of April 22, 2003.

The maker and the seconder of the motion accepted the amendment.

Ms. Margaret A. Klee, Chief Information Officer, responded to questions by Board Members.

By general consent, the report as amended was adopted. Ms. Canter, Ms. Korenstein and Mr. Lansing were absent.

By general consent, the reports were adopted. Ms. Canter, Ms. Korenstein, and Mr. Lansing were absent.

That Mr. David Tokofsky, Member of this Board, would have incurred hardship by attending the

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

The meeting adjourned at 9:09 p.m.

APPROVED BY BOARD: May 13, 2003

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CAPRICE YOUNG JEFFERSON CRAIN
PRESIDENT EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE BOARD

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