President Caprice Young called the meeting to order at 9:56 a.m., simultaneously with the recessed Closed Session meeting of May 14, 2002, and the Closed Session meeting of May 16, 2002.

The following Board Members were present: Ms. Genethia Hudley Hayes, Mr. José Huizar,
Ms. Julie Korenstein, Mr. Mike Lansing and President Caprice Young. Ms. Marlene Canter and Mr. David Tokofsky arrived at 9:59 a.m. and 10:14 a.m., respectively.

Mr. Huizar led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Superintendent Roy Romer was present.

The purpose of the meeting is to adopt Resolutions of Necessity to obtain properties so that the District can build schools. In order to adopt the Resolutions of Necessity the Board of Education must make the following findings as to each Resolution that is heard:

• that the public interest and necessity require the property;

• that the project is planned or located in the manner that would be most compatible with the greatest public good and the least private injury;

• that the properties are necessary for the project; and

• that the District has made offers as required by law to the owners of record of the properties that the District wants to acquire (Government Code Section 7267.2).

Staff will be available to answer any other questions.

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

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

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

Mr. Michael Russell, Deputy General Counsel, responded to concerns expressed by Board Members.

By general consent, the report was adopted. Mr. Tokofsky was absent.

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

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

Ms. Eleanore Smith

Ms. Josephine Letizia

Mr. Caro Alersmeikel

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

Mr. Russell responded to concerns expressed by Board Members regarding the North Hollywood Parole Office in the vicinity of the school and the steps to be taken by the Department of Correction to ensure the safety of the students. Ms. Michele Woods, District Administrator for North Hollywood Parole Office, also responded to questions by Board Members.

Mr. Russell also stated other sites north of Vanowen were not selected because they are within the flight pattern of the airport.

Mr. Mott Smith from the Relocation Office responded to concerns about the assistance the District's relocation agents provide to displacees, and Mr. Terrence Fennessy, Real Estate Project Director, explained the tax laws available to homeowners and investors when a property is sold.

Ms. Rena Perez provided information regarding enrollment and operating capacity of the schools in the area.

On roll call, the report was adopted, 5 ayes, 1 no, Mr. Tokofsky. Ms. Hayes was absent.

In response to a concern by Mr. Kunov, Mr. Russell stated that the District is not obligated to go into mediation if there is an impasse on any of the properties under consideration for eminent domain; however, in an effort to informally resolve disputes, the District is willing to set up such a procedure assuming that the time schedule for taking the property allows it.

The Board recessed the meeting at 10:58 a.m. and reconvened at 11:05 a.m. The following Members were present: Ms. Canter, Ms. Hayes, Mr. Huizar, Ms. Korenstein, Mr. Lansing,
Mr. Tokofsky, and President Young.

Dr. Zeronian noticed that in the May Revise there is a statement which indicates the State intends to use Federal funds, previously earmarked for direct use by school districts, to fund other State categorical programs. He stated many of the proposals submitted by the Governor are subject to legislative enactment. The District will have to reduce an additional $13 million to balance the 2002-03 Budget.

Dr. Roger Rasmussen, Independent Analysis Unit, and Ms. Beth Louargand, Budget Services and Financial Planning Division, responded to questions by Board Members.

Dr. Zeronian announced there will be an opportunity to discuss this matter at the Business, Finance, Audit and Technology Committee meeting on June 6, 2002. Staff intends to present the 2002-03 Provisional Budget to the Board at a Special Meeting on June 18, 2002, and for adoption at the Regular Board Meeting on June 25, 2002.

On motion by Ms. Canter seconded by Mr. Lansing, the meeting was adjourned by general consent at 11:50 a.m.

APPROVED BY THE BOARD ON: May 28, 2002

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CAPRICE YOUNG JEFFERSON CRAIN
PRESIDENT EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE BOARD