President Caprice Young called the meeting to order at 2:24 p.m.

The following Members were present: Ms. Marlene Canter, Ms. Genethia Hudley Hayes, Mr. José Huizar, Ms. Julie Korenstein and President Caprice Young. Mr. Mike Lansing arrived at 2:40 p.m. and Mr. David Tokofsky arrived at 2:28 p.m.

Student Members Amy Cordero from Venice High School and Carmen Godinez from Westside Leadership Magnet School were present.

Superintendent Roy Romer was present.

Vice President Huizar led the Pledge of Allegiance.

President Young presented resolutions to members of the various classified unions and affirmed the Board's commitment to classified professionals by retaining the professional development funds for the next fiscal year. On behalf of the Board, she commended the classified employees for their professionalism.

Ms. Young moved:

Whereas, Classified employees provide valuable services to the 947 schools and 906,789 students of the Los Angeles Unified School District;

Whereas, Classified Employees include all levels of classifications, which are as follows:

Instructional Aides, Operations-Support Services, Office-Technical and Business Services, Skilled Crafts, and Classified Supervisors;

Whereas, Classified Employees serve a vital role in assisting with the welfare, education, and safety needs of the District's students;

Whereas, Classified Employees support and enhance the educational process by assisting teachers, transporting students, preparing nutritional meals, maintaining building and grounds, and performing all technical business, clerical and secretarial functions;

Whereas, Without these services the quality of our educational process would be greatly diminished; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles extends its sincere appreciation and commendation to the classified employees of the District and proclaims the week of May 19-25, 2002, as Classified Professional's Week.

Later in the meeting Ms. Canter and Mr. Huizar recorded aye votes on the motion.

Dr. Joseph Zeronian, Chief Financial Officer

Ms. Rita Caldera and Ms. Noma Le Moine, English Learners and Standard Language Learners

Ms. Barbara Gutierrez, Early Childhood Development Division

Mr. James L. Konantz, Assistant Superintendent, Information Technology Division

Dr. Ted Alexander, Jr., Associate Superintendent, Specially Funded and Parent/Community
Program Division

Mr. John Liechty, Assistant Superintendent, Beyond the Bell Branch

Mr. Willie F. Crittendon, Director, School Operations

Ms. Maria Reza, Assistant Superintendent, Student Health and Human Services

After staff's presentation, President Young requested that the Office of Superintendent Communication No. 2, to be received at tonight's meeting, be placed on the Regular Calendar at the next Regular Board meeting of May 28, 2002.

BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT NO. 1
FACILITIES COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 1

Mr. Huizar seconded the motion. At the request of Mr. Tokofsky, Section (3) of Board of Education Report No. 1 was postponed to later in the meeting. The balance of the Consent Calendar was adopted by general consent.

Later in the meeting, Section (3) was adopted by general consent.

At the request of staff, Facilities Services Division No. 1, Section (6) was withdrawn.

Mr. Tokofsky moved

That Section (2) be amended by capping "Increase in Estimated Cost" to $4.5 million.

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

After discussion and by general consent, the report as amended was adopted. Ms. Korenstein was absent.

Mr. James McConnell, Chief Facilities Executive, responded to questions.

By general consent, the report was adopted.

Before action is taken on Board of Education Report No. 4, regarding a State Waiver Request for Library Funding Flexibility, 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.

Ms. Pamela Todd, President of the Los Angeles School Libraries Association

Ms. Peggy Shannon, California School Employees Association (CSEA)

Mr. Lansing moved that the report be adopted. Ms. Korenstein seconded the motion, which on roll call was adopted, 5 ayes, 2 noes, Ms. Hayes and Mr. Huizar.

On behalf of the Board, he presented a resolution to Mr. Charles Trevino, Director, Central Basin Municipal Water District, and commended him for his outstanding dedication, leadership and contribution to the children and families of the District.

Mr. Trevino addressed the Board and briefly described the program which provides free conservation programs to the public and has donated $75,000 over a six-year period to the District.

Ms. Isabel Campos, Community Representative of Gage Middle School, and Ms. Vanessa Camacho addressed the Board.

Mr. Huizar also presented certificates of appreciation to students who volunteered to assist incoming students.

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

Mr. Huizar moved:

That the Board of Education reconsider action by the Board on April 9, 2002, concerning Board of Education Report No. 14 - Ranking of Schools for Title I Eligibility as amended.

That Board of Education Report No. 14 (Adopted on April 9, 2002), Ranking of Schools for Title I Eligibility be adopted.

That the Contract Number in Section IV-B of Board of Education Report No. 7 be corrected to read 025026-08, and that the report as amended be adopted.

Ms. Anne Fischer, Chief Procurement Officer, responded to questions by Board Members.

On roll call, the report was adopted as amended 6 ayes. Ms. Young was absent.

The Board is in receipt of the Request for State Waiver for Santa Monica Boulevard Community Charter regarding Daily Attendance Reporting. 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 communication 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 the speakers already on the list.

Office of the Superintendent No. 1 - Request for State Waiver for Santa Monica Boulevard Community Charter Regarding Daily Attendance Reporting: Assigned to Consent Calendar

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

Mr. Harold Kwalwasser, General Counsel, responded to questions by Board Members.

On roll call, the report was adopted unanimously, 7 ayes, with the exception of Employee No. 745502 on which Ms. Korenstein abstained.

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

Ms. Ronni Ephraim, Assistant Superintendent of Instructional Services, responded to questions from Board Members.

By general consent, the report was adopted. Mr. Huizar and Ms. Korenstein were absent.

Later in the meeting, Mr. Huizar recorded a no vote and Ms. Korenstein recorded an aye vote on the report.

With the approval of the Board, members of the Hollywood Teen Community Project spoke regarding the Teen Age Pregnancy Awareness Month.

On behalf of the Board, Ms. Young presented a Resolution to the Hollywood Teen Community Project. Councilman Garcetti expressed his appreciation and stated that it was an honor to be able to commit to addressing the problem on teenage pregnancy.

Ms. Young moved a waiver of Board Rule 72 to allow action on the following motion regarding
Teenage Pregnancy Awareness Month. Mr. Lansing seconded the motion, which by general consent
was adopted.

Ms. Young moved:

Whereas, The United States has the highest teenage pregnancy rate and births of all developed countries;

Whereas, Approximately one million teenagers become pregnant each year and nearly four out of every ten young women become pregnant at least once before the age of twenty;

Whereas, Despite the recent decline in teen birth rates, teenage pregnancy remains a significant problem that impacts every community. Almost 60,000 teenagers will have babies in California this year;

Whereas, As mandated under the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released the National Strategy to Prevent Teen Pregnancy, which was to assure that at least 25% of communities have teen pregnancy prevention programs in place. This strategy presented a comprehensive new plan to prevent teen pregnancies by strengthening, integrating and supporting pregnancy prevention programs and other youth-related activities;

Whereas, The "Get Real About Teen Pregnancy" public education campaign is part of a $60 million, 10 -year Teen Pregnancy Prevention Initiative funded by The California Wellness Foundation, designed to address teen pregnancy from a fresh perspective in order to help decrease teen pregnancy rates in California. As part of the grant-making program, more than $6 million has been awarded to five community-based organizations in California including the Hollywood Teen Community Project;

Whereas, Each day more teens are making the decisions to get healthy, stay healthy and take responsibility for their behavior;

Whereas, Teens are most likely to develop healthy sexuality in an environment that includes age appropriate sex education, positive adult role models and access to contraception for those teens that are already sexually active; and

Whereas, To reduce the high rate of teen pregnancies in Los Angeles will require an even deeper commitment by adults, schools, community leaders and policy makers; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles hereby declares its support of activities which promote healthy teen sexuality and declares the month of May "Teenage Pregnancy Awareness Month."

After discussion, Ms. Korenstein moved the following amendment:

That upon receipt of timeline waiver from parent or guardian, Case No. 350-01/02 be remanded back to Committee for further review.

On roll call, the report as amended was adopted 5 ayes. Mr. Lansing and Ms. Young were absent.

Mr. Rick Selan LAUSD Complaint Process and Ethics

Ms. Pamela Lewis Pupil Services and Attendance Positions

Ms. Gina Carrillo-Jackman Pupil Services and Attendance Positions

Mr. Barbara Ferdman Counseling Concerns

Mr. Javier Ducreux Counseling Concerns

Mr. Enrique Velasquez Dual Language Program

Mr. Rich Reed Reading

Ms. Kimberly West Pupil Services and Attendance Counselors

Ms. Lorena Jaramillo Accountability

Mr. Gene Krischer representing Friends Facilities and Accountability
of the Children

Mr. Lonnie Holmes representing Laidlaw Drivers
Teamsters 572

Ms. Haydee Cuza African/American Learners Initiative

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.

Resolved, That the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles terminate its relationship with

Mr. Tokofsky's motion regarding C-BET Funds was postponed to the Regular Board meeting of
June 11, 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

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 fulfill areas of need within the District's adult ESL instructional programs with

particular emphasis on the incorporation of computer assisted instruction.

Whereas, The Los Angeles Unified School District realizes that interscholastic athletic competition should demonstrate the highest standards of ethics, sportsmanship and promote the development of good character and other important life skills;

Whereas, The highest potential of sports is achieved when all participants are committed to pursuing the six core principles of Pursuing Victory with Honor: Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring and Good Citizenship;

Whereas, The Pursuing Victory with Honor philosophy contributes to the safety and well being of all student-athletes;

Whereas, the District is a member of the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF);

Whereas, The CIF believes that the impact of sports can and should enhance the character and uplift the ethics of our students;

Whereas, Together the CIF and its member schools can make an even bigger impact and can change the very nature of high school athletics by restoring the purpose and intent of educational athletics;

Whereas, The District, the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles, the administrators, the athletic directors and coaches desire to adopt teach, enforce, advocate, and model, the principles of Pursuing Victory with Honor;

Whereas, Board members, superintendents, principals, athletic directors, coaches, parents and students must maintain ultimate responsibility for the quality and integrity of our athletic program and ensure that character development academic, social, emotional, physical and ethical well-being of students is always placed above the desires and pressure to win; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles adopt the principles of Pursuing Victory with Honor to be implemented during the 2002-03 school year and beyond.

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

Mr. Tokofsky moved a waiver of Board Rule 72, 191 and any other Board Rule necessary to allow action on a motion to reconsider action taken by the Board on April 23, 2002, concerning Section VI (Authorization for Declaration of Emergency to Provide Pupil Transportation Services with Advertised Bid) of Board of Education Report No. 11 (Various Purchasing Transactions).

Ms. Canter seconded the motion, which on roll call waiver failed, 2 ayes, 2 noes, Ms. Canter and
Mr. Lansing. Ms. Hayes, Ms. Korenstein and Ms. Young were absent.

Business Services Division No. 1 - Agreements for Professional Services, Amendments to Agreements for Professional Services, Agreement for Professional Services Aggregating Over $500,000 and Donations of Money: Assigned to Regular Calendar

Facilities Services Division No. 1 - Ratifying Award of Advertised Construction Contracts, Approval of Change Orders, Completion of Contracts, Award of Advertised Special Services Contracts, Award of Unadvertised, Informal and Real Estate Contracts, Cancellation of Contracts, and Rejection of Bids: Assigned to Regular Calendar

Facilities Services Division No. 2 - Adoption of a Resolution of Necessity and Authorization to Obtain Funds to Obtain Orders for Possession of Land Parcels Required for Cahuenga New Elementary School No. 1 (Southwest Corner of Oxford Avenue and 2nd Street): Assigned to Regular Calendar May 30, 2002, Special Board Meeting

Facilities Services Division No. 3 - Adoption of a Resolution of Necessity and Authorization to Obtain Funds to Obtain Orders for Possession of Land Parcels Required for Noble New Elementary School No. 1 (East of Kester Avenue Between Parthenia Street and Chase Street): Assigned to Regular Calendar
May 30, 2002, Special Board Meeting

Facilities Services Division No. 4 - Adoption of a Resolution of Necessity and Authorization to Obtain
Funds to Obtain Orders for Possession of Land Parcels Required for South Central Los Angeles Area New High School No. 1 and Jefferson New Continuation High School No. 2 (Washington Boulevard Between Los Angeles Street and Maple Avenue): Assigned to Regular Calendar May 30, 2002, Special Board Meeting

Facilities Services Division No. 5 - Adoption of a Resolution of Necessity and Authorization to Obtain Funds to Obtain Orders for Possession of Land Parcels Required for South Gate New Elementary School No. 7 (North of Tweedy Boulevard Between Atlantic and Pinehurst Avenue, City of South Gate): Assigned to Regular Calendar May 30, 2002, Special Board Meeting

Facilities Services Division No. 6 - Adoption of Resolution of Necessity and Authorization to Obtain Funds to Obtain Orders for Possession of Land Parcels Required for East Valley Area New High School No. 1B (West of Vineland Avenue, Between Burbank and Chandler Boulevards): Assigned to Regular Calendar May 30, 2002, Special Board Meeting

Facilities Services Division No. 7 - Adoption of a Resolution of Necessity and Authorization to Obtain Funds to Obtain Orders for Possession of Land Parcels Required for Central Los Angeles Area New High School No. 10 (Emerald Drive, Generally Between West 2nd and Bixel Streets to the East, and Lucas Avenue to the West: Assigned to Regular Calendar May 30, 2002, Special Board Meeting

School Management Services No. 1 - School Calendar Changes and Reconfiguration for the 2002-03 School Year: Assigned to Regular Calendar

Reference is made to Facilities Committee Report No. 1, dated April 23, 2002, wherein the Board adopted resolutions of intention to dedicate, without consideration, to the Pacific Bell Telephone Company a portion of Lankershim Elementary School and to the Cities of Bell and Cudahy a portion of Bell Elementary School No. 3 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.

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.

No petitions being filed, a motion is now in order to adopt the resolutions and to direct the President and the Deputy Director of Real Estate to sign on behalf of the Board the deeds dedicating said properties.

Resolved: That the Board of Education of the Los Angeles Unified School District of Los Angeles County, in pursuance of the provisions of Sections 17556 through 17561, inclusive, of the Education Code of the State of California, does hereby declare its intention to dedicate a right of way to Pacific Bell Telephone Company, a Corporation, its successors, assigns, lessees and agents, hereinafter referred to as "Grantee(s)," an easement to construct, reconstruct and maintain (place, operate, inspect, repair and remove) such aerial and underground facilities as Grantee(s) may from time to time require (including ingress thereto and egress therefrom) consisting of poles, anchors, guys, wires, cables, crossarms, conduits, manholes, handholes, and above-ground markers, pedestals, terminals, terminal equipment cabinets, associated electrical conductors, necessary fixtures and appurtenances in, over, under and upon that certain real property in the County of Los Angeles, City of Los Angeles, described as follows:

The Southerly five (5.00) feet of the Northerly twelve (12.00) feet of Lot A of Tract No. 1498 as shown on map recorded in Book 20 at Page 187, of Maps, in the Office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, lying Westerly of the Southerly prolongation of the Westerly line of the twenty (20.00) foot wide alley delineated on Map of Tract No. 3845, as shown on Map recorded in Book 41 at Page 85, of Maps, in the Office of said County Recorder.

Such dedication is proposed to be made by General Easement Deed 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 Real Estate Project Director be authorized to sign the Deed on Behalf of the Board, dedicating said property to the Pacific Bell Telephone Company, upon the terms and conditions set forth in the resolution adopted April 23, 2002.

Resolved: That the Board of Education of the Los Angeles Unified School District of Los Angeles County, in pursuance of the provisions of Sections 17556 through 17561, inclusive, of the Education Code of the State of California, does hereby declare its intention to dedicate a right of way for street purposes to the City of Bell, a municipal corporation, (hereinafter called "Grantee") all that certain real property situated in the City of Bell, County of Los Angeles, State of California, described as follows:

Those portions of Lot 253 and Lot 304 of Tract 180 in the City of Bell, County of Los Angeles, State of California, as per Map recorded in Book 13, Page 198 of Maps, in the Office of the County Recorder of said County more particularly described as follows:

Commencing at the northeast corner of said Lot 253 of Tract 180, thence south 07º 08' 00" west 25.00 feet along the east line of said Lot 253 to a point on the south line of the land granted to the City of Bell for street purposes in deed recorded April 6, 1949, in Book 29775, Page 110 of Official Records, said point being the true point of beginning; thence westerly along said south line north 82º 52' 00" west 70.00 feet; thence leaving said south line south 37º 52' 00" east 14.14 feet to a line parallel with and 60.00 feet westerly, measured perpendicular to said east line of Lot 253; thence southerly along said parallel line south 07º 08' 00" west 52.99 feet; thence leaving said parallel line south 18º 40' 05" west 50.01 feet to a line parallel with and 70.00 feet westerly, measured perpendicular to said east line of Lot 253; thence southerly along said parallel line south 07º 08' 00" west 170.02 feet; thence leaving said parallel line south 04º 24' 05"east 50.01 feet to a line parallel with and 60.00 feet westerly, measured perpendicular to said east line of Lot 253; thence southerly along said parallel line south 07º 08' 00" west 184.02 feet more or less to the south line of the City of Bell; thence easterly along said south line south 82º 52' 00" east 60.00 feet to said east line of Lot 253; thence northerly along said east line north 07º 08' 00" east 515.00 feet to the true point of beginning.

Wilcox Avenue within the City of Bell-Parcel A

Those portions of Lots 7 and 8 of Tract 6726 in the City of Bell, County of Los Angeles, State of California, as per Map recorded in Book 77, Page 35 of Maps, in the Office of the County Recorder of said County lying westerly of a line parallel with and 15.00 feet easterly, measured perpendicular to the west lines of said Lots 7 and 8.

That portion of Lot 247 of Tract 180 in the City of Bell, County of Los Angeles, State of California, as per Map recorded in Book 13, Page 198 of Maps, in the Office of the County Recorder of said County lying westerly of a line parallel with and 15.00 feet easterly, measured perpendicular to the west line of said Lot 247.

Resolved: That the Board of Education of the Los Angeles Unified School District of Los Angeles County, in pursuance of the provisions of Sections 17556 through 17561, inclusive, of the Education Code of the State of California, does hereby declare its intention to dedicate a right-of-way for street purposes to the City of Cudahy, a municipal corporation, (hereinafter called "Grantee") all that certain real property situated in the City of Cudahy, County of Los Angeles, State of California, described as follows:

Those portions of Lot "D" and Lot 304 of Tract 180 in the City of Cudahy, County of Los Angeles, State of California, as per Map recorded in Book 13, Page 198 of Maps, in the Office of the County Recorder of said County more particularly described as follows:

Beginning at a point on the north line of said Lot "D" of Tract 180, said point also being the southeast corner of said Lot 304 of Tract 180; thence southerly along the prolongation of the east line of said Lot 304 south 07º 08' 00" west 10.00 feet to a line parallel with and 10.00 feet southerly, measured perpendicular to said north line of Lot "D;" thence westerly along said parallel line north 82º 52' 00" west 70.00 feet; thence leaving said parallel line north 52º 08' 00" east 14.14 feet to a line parallel with and 60.00 feet westerly, measured perpendicular to said east line of Lot 304; thence northerly along said parallel line north 07º 08' 00" east 225.00 feet more or less to the north line of the City of Cudahy; thence along said north line of the City of Cudahy south 82º 52' 00" east 60.00 feet to the east line of said Lot 304; thence southerly along said east line of Lot 304 south 07º 08' 00" west 225.00 feet to the point of beginning.

Those portions of Lots 1 through 6, inclusive, of Tract 6726 in the City of Cudahy, County of Los Angeles, State of California, as per Map recorded in Book 77, Page 35 of Maps, in the Office of the County Recorder of said County lying westerly of a line parallel with and 15.00 feet easterly, measured perpendicular to the west lines of said Lots 1 through 6, inclusive, together with that portion of said Lot 1 more particularly described as follows:

Beginning at a point on the south line of said Lot 1, said point being also on a line parallel with and 15.00 feet easterly, measured perpendicular to the west line of said Lot 1; thence northerly along said parallel line north 07º 08' 00" east 14.00 feet to the beginning of a tangent curve concave northeasterly having a radius of 18.00 feet; thence southerly and southeasterly along said curve through a central angle of 51º 03' 27" and an arc length of 16.04 feet to said south line of Lot 1; thence westerly along said south line north 82º 52' 00" west 6.69 feet to the point of beginning.

Wilcox Avenue within the City of Cudahy-Parcel B

That portion of Lot "D" of Tract 180 in the City of Cudahy, County of Los Angeles, State of California, as per Map recorded in Book 13, Page 198 of Maps, in the Office of the County Recorder of said County more particularly described as follows:

Commencing at the northwest corner of said Lot "D" of Tract 180; thence easterly along the northerly line of said Lot "D" south 82º 52' 00" east 5.86 feet to the true point of beginning; thence continuing along said north line of Lot "D" south 82º 52' 00" east 15.83 feet to the beginning of a non-tangent curve concave northeasterly having a radius of 18.00 feet, a radial line to said beginning of curve bears south 46º 04' 33" west; thence southeasterly along said curve through a central angle of 38º 56' 33" and an arc length of 12.23 feet to a line parallel with and 4.00 feet southerly, measured perpendicular to said north line of Lot "D"; thence easterly along said parallel line south 82º 52' 00" east 61.00 feet to the beginning of a tangent curve concave southerly having a radius of 60.00 feet; thence easterly along said curve through a central angle of 19º 56' 54" and an arc length of 20.89 feet to a point of reverse curvature with a curve concaved northerly having a radius of 60.00 feet; thence easterly along said curve through a central angle of 19º 56' 54" and an arc length of 20.89 feet to a point of tangency with a line parallel with and 10.00 feet southerly, measured perpendicular to said north line of Lot "D"; thence westerly along said parallel line north 82º 52' 00" west 108.12 feet to the beginning of a tangent curve concaved northeasterly having a radius of 15.00 feet; thence northwesterly along said curve through a central angle of 70º 31' 44" and an arc length of 18.46 feet to the true point of beginning.

Live Oak Street Turn-out

That portion of Lot "D" of tract 180 in the City of Cudahy, County of Los Angeles, State of California, as per Map recorded in Book 13, Page 198 of Maps, in the Office of the County Recorder of said County more particularly described as follows:

Commencing at a point on the north line of said Lot "D" of Tract 180, said point also being the southwest corner of Lot 307 of said Tract 180; thence south 07º 08' 00" west 10.00 feet along the southerly prolongation of the west line of said Lot 307 to a line parallel with and 10.00 feet southerly, measured perpendicular to said north line of Lot "D"; thence easterly along said parallel line south 82º 52' 00" east 28.27 feet to the true point of beginning; thence leaving said parallel line north 88º 47' 03" east 51.55 feet to a line parallel with and 2.50 feet southerly, measured perpendicular to said north line of Lot "D"; thence easterly along said parallel line south 82º 52' 00" east 201.46 feet; thence leaving said parallel line south 74º 30' 03" east 51.55 feet to a line parallel with and 10.00 feet southerly, measured perpendicular to said north line of Lot "D"; thence westerly along said parallel line north 82º 52' 00" west 303.46 feet to the true point of beginning.

Such dedications are proposed to be made by General Easement Deed for public street purposes, without consideration, under the following conditions:

In the event Grantee ceases to use said real properties for the purposes described herein, then all right of Grantee herein shall cease and the above-described properties 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 purposes 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 Real Estate Project Director be authorized to sign the Deeds on behalf of the Board, dedicating said properties to the Cities of Bell and Cudahy, upon the terms and conditions set forth in the resolutions adopted April 23, 2002.

Facilities Services Division No. 3 - Approval to Increase the Project Budget for Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies (LACES) : Assigned to Regular Calendar

Facilities Services Division No. 4 - Authorization for Staff to Enter Into Purchase and Sale and Turnkey Construction Agreements for Canoga Park New Primary Center: Assigned to Regular Calendar

Facilities Services Division No. 5 - Adoption of Deferred Maintenance Plan for Fiscal Years 2002-2006: Assigned to Regular Calendar

Facilities Services Division and Office of Environmental Health and Safety No. 1 - Approval of Project and Environment Impact Report for Central Los Angeles Area New High School No. 2 and Los Angeles Area New Continuation High School No. 1 (Washington Boulevard and Vermont Avenue)(Eller Media): Assigned to Regular Calendar

Facilities Services Division and Office of Environmental Health and Safety No. 2 - Approval of Modified Project and Addendum to the Mitigated Negative Declaration for Los Angeles New Primary Center No. 1
(Wilshire Boulevard and Wilton Place): Assigned to Regular Calendar

1:00 p.m., Regular Meeting, March 12, 2002
3:00 p.m., Regular Meeting, April 9, 2002
9:30 a.m., Special Meeting, April 20, 2002
9:30 a.m., Closed Session, April 23, 2002
9:30 a.m., Special Meeting, April 25, 2002

Ms. Canter seconded the motion, which by general consent was adopted. Ms. Hayes and Ms. Young were absent.

Whereas, The Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles supports competition in the contracting process so that all qualified bidders have a fair opportunity to enter bids and to eliminate favoritism, fraud, and corruption in the awarding of public contracts;

Whereas, When non-competitive procurement actions are taken, District staff should at the least indicate in writing the efforts they took to identify other vendors and the efforts they will take to ensure that future procurements are competitive;

Whereas, Non-competitive procurements should not be used because of poor advance planning;

Whereas, District business should be conducted in a manner above reproach and with complete impartiality, and the expenditure of public funds should require the highest degree of public trust and an impeccable standard of conduct;

Whereas, A general rule must be to avoid any conflict of interest or even the appearance of a conflict of interest in District-contractor relationships;

Whereas, The procurement of professional services is governed by both the California statutes and Board policy;

Whereas, Board policy requires competitive bidding through a request for proposals for the procurement of professional services in excess of $56,900;

Whereas, Board policy allows an exception to competitive bidding if approved by the General Counsel, who may also ask input from the Office of the Inspector General;

Whereas, Recent reviews have shown that some District administrators are not complying with selected provisions of Board policies relating to professional services contracts; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That waivers only be granted by the General Counsel for professional services contracts up to $500,000 that meet the following criteria:

• District staff have thoroughly investigated possible vendors, and it is reasonable to believe no other significant vendor would appear who would offer the same quality of services at significantly difference prices;

• Time is of the essence;

• The vendor already has significant knowledge of the problem, or the District has a high level of confidence in the work that more than offsets any price advantage that might be attained by a request for proposal;

• District staff have conducted a process similar to a request for proposal but without the formality; and be it

Resolved further, That any waiver for professional services contracts in excess of $500,000 be submitted to the Board for review and approval prior to District staff awarding such contracts; and be it

Resolved further, That the Office of General Counsel provide quarterly written reports to the Board showing the waivers requested, granted, and denied as well as the reasons for such decisions; and be it finally

Resolved, That the Chief Procurement Office maintain statistics on the use of request for proposals for professional services contracts awarded over $56,900 and provide these statistics quarterly to the Board.

Mr. Tokofsky's motion regarding School Construction Bonds (Noticed April 23, 2002) was assigned to the Facilities Committee.

The May 7 School Safety, Health and Human Services Committee has been rescheduled to 10 a.m., Thursday, May 23, 2002, in Room H-160.

There will be a Special Committee of the Whole meetings on Thursday, May 16, 2002, at 9:30 a.m. in Room H-160 (Board Room) regarding budget update and eminent domain; on Thursday, May 23, at 2 p.m., there will be an Ad Hoc Committee of the Whole on Afterschool Programs, and at 4 p.m., there will be an Ad Hoc Committee of the Whole on the Parent Community Advisory Councils; and on Tuesday, May 28, 2002, prior to the Regular Board meeting, regarding Human Relations Commission, time to be determined.

The Special Board Meeting on Thursday, May 16, at 1 p.m. regarding the Master Plan Phase 2 and the Multitrack Year-Round Scheduling Options has been canceled.

Whereas, Legislation enacted by the State Legislature, and signed into law by Governor Gray Davis. authorizes boards of education to raise the compensation they receive, currently set at a maximum of $2,000 a month, by an amount not to exceed 5 percent per annum;

Whereas, The Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles is experiencing great gains in academic achievement and great progress in its facilities program;

Whereas, The current budget crisis faced by the State of California is forcing unprecedented budget cuts and reductions in service to be imposed by local school districts;

Whereas, Great sacrifices are being asked by the students, parents, and employees of the Los Angeles Unified School District; now therefore, be it

Resolved, That the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles refuses at this time to increase their compensation though allowed by law.

Whereas, The Los Angeles Unified School District schools in low-income communities and communities of color are resourced inequitably and suffer from shortage of high quality academic materials, a dearth of high caliber well-supported certificated teachers and limited availability of college preparatory classes;

Whereas, Many of these schools are further disadvantaged by being overcrowded and on multi-track year-round schedules;

Whereas, These conditions contribute to an achievement gap between inequitable resourced schools and other schools;

Whereas, The reliance on high stakes tests such as the Stanford 9 and the High School Exit Exam as the primary measures of school and student performance unfairly penalizes students that have not been provided with the academic tools to perform to their highest potential on these tests;

Whereas, High-stakes tests such as the Stanford 9 and HSEE discriminate based on language because they are only given in English;

Whereas, High-stakes tests such as the Stanford 9 and HSEE promote a narrowing of the curriculum and "teaching to the test" in all schools, and determine how much money schools and scholarship candidates get through the Academic Performance Index (API), and whether or not students will graduate from high school through the HSEE;

Whereas, In 2000-2001 HSEE testing, African-American and Latino students were failed at twice the rate of whites, and low-income students at twice the rate of middle-class students (Applied Research Center, Oakland), and the wealthiest 10% of schools in California have received more API rewards than schools in other income brackets (California Budget Project, Sacramento);

Whereas, Groups locally and nationally have developed alternative, potentially more equitable and academically constructive tools to measure student learning and school performance; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the District authorize the Program Evaluation and Research Branch to conduct a study of alternative assessments that could be used by the District to the benefit of its students and schools;

Resolved, further, That the Program Evaluation and Research Branch undertake the study in partnership with a task force comprised of Board Members, teachers, administrators, university scholars and community-based education reform organization; and be it finally

Resolved, That the Program Evaluation and Research Branch submit the names of the proposed members of the task force within 30 days, submit an interim report to the Board's Curriculum and Instruction Committee after 3 months and deliver a final report on its findings, including policy implications and recommendations, to the full Board after 6 months.

APPROVED BY BOARD: June 11, 2002

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CAPRICE YOUNG JEFFERSON CRAIN
PRESIDENT EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE BOARD
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