President Caprice Young called the meeting to order at 10:06 a.m.

The following Board Members were present: Ms. Marlene Canter, Mr. José Huizar, Ms. Julie Korenstein, and President Caprice Young. Ms. Genethia Hudley Hayes and Mr. David Tokofsky arrived at 10:07 a.m. and 10:18 a.m., respectively. Mr. Lansing joined the meeting via teleconference at 11:30 a.m.

Mr. Huizar led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Superintendent Roy Romer was present.

Mr. Mehula gave an overview of the three options presented to the Board at previous meetings. He further explained the current Vista Hermosa option, which would provide 2,100 seats in the existing buildings; build a 500 seat academy on the western portion of the site with an additional 500 seat academy at Third St. Annex; eliminate the two existing buildings over the fault area; create a new auditorium, cafeteria, library, student union and parent center over the fault; and provide a joint use opportunity with the Santa Monica Conservancy for a park. The existing Belmont High School would be converted to a middle school.

Superintendent Romer and Mr. Mehula reviewed the demographics, the schedule for the opening of the schools, and the approximate cost for completion of all schools in the Belmont Attendance area.

Staff responded to questions by Board Members.

The following speakers addressed the Board on the report:

Mr. Robert Garcia, Chairman of the Citizens School Bond Oversight Committee

Hon. Ed Reyes, Los Angeles City Councilman, District 1

Ms. Barbara Sandoval representing Los Angeles City Mayor James Hahn

Ms. Sharon Delugash representing Assemblywoman Jackie Goldberg

Mr. Jorge Nuñez representing Assemblyman Fabian Nuñez

Ms. Norma Dominguez representing Congressman Xavier Becerra

Ms. Betsie Chan representing Congressman Roybal-Allard

Ms. Iris Miranda representing Assemblyman Gil Cedillos

Ms. Gloria Soto

Mr. Randy Waller

Mr. Doug Lance

Mr. Carlos Vaquerano

Ms. Veronica Melvyn shared time with Ms. Norma Vega from MALDEF

Mr. Jose Ruiz

Ms. Herlinda Donis

Ms. Ruth Sarnoff

Mr. Joe Edmiston representing the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy

Mr. Richard Alonzo, Superintendent, District F

Superintendent Romer, Mr. Angelo Bellomo, Director, and Mr. Dave Jensen, Deputy Director, Office of Environmental Health and Safety; and Mr. James McConnell, Chief Facilities Executive, responded to questions by Board Members.

Mr. Huizar moved the report with the following amendment:

Changing the Recommendation to replace Item No. 5 and to add Items No. 6 through 9 and to add a second recommendation:

5. Work with the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy on the joint use development

of the western portion of the site. Work with the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy to develop an agreement to govern the development and use of the

6. Insure that California Collaboration for High Performance Schools (CHPS) standards are used in the design of the new Student Union (Cafeteria, Library, and Auditorium), the 500 Seat Academy at Central Los Angeles High School #11, (BLC), and the 500 Seat Academy at Central Los Angeles High School #10 (3rd and Bixel). In addition, CHPS standards should be incorporated to the extent possible in the redesign of the retrofit of the existing buildings at the Belmont Site.

7. Include the Local District Superintendent in the design and redesign process for Central Los Angeles High School #11 (BLC), and the Vista Hermosa Park in order to maximize instructional outcomes and opportunities.

8. Proceed with the planned modernization of existing Belmont High School.

9. Identify, and allocate the funds necessary for the completion of Central Los Angeles High School #11 -Option 4: The Vista Hermosa Option.

IT IS FURTHER RECOMMENDED that the Board further reaffirms its previous commitment regarding Central Los Angeles #9 (450 North Grand). Central Los Angeles High School #9 is a comprehensive high school with a visual and performing arts focus for the young people of the Belmont Community. The school shall not operate as a magnet. Only after there is no forced busing from the Belmont Community, and Central Los Angeles High School #9, Central Los Angeles High School #10, and Central Los Angeles High School #11 operate on a traditional two-semester 180 day calendar shall any consideration for regular attendance at Central Los Angeles High School #9 be given to students from outside the Belmont Community.

Ms. Canter seconded the motion.

Ms. Young moved an amendment to add Item 10, which was accepted as a friendly amendment by the mover and seconder:

10. Return to the Board within 120 days with a proposed secondary school site in the Pico Union neighborhood.

On roll call the report was adopted as amended, 4 ayes, 3 noes, Ms. Korenstein, Mr. Tokofsky, President Young.

Mr. Jefferson, Crain, Executive Officer of the Board, announced that at 12:10 p.m. Mr. Lansing ended his participation via teleconference.

1. All matters receiving a committee recommendation for approval by majority vote or general consent of the assigned committee members present may be forwarded to the Receipt Calendar or the Regular Calendar of the next a regularly scheduled Board meeting.

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 a regularly scheduled Board meeting.

Whereas, In February of 2002, the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles mandated that all Concept 6 schools be moved to a 180-day calendar because it provides more instructional days and thus represents the most optimal learning environment for students if adopted appropriately;

Whereas, Documentary evidence from local schools in District 1 indicates that in requiring all Concept 6 elementary schools to convert to a 180-day calendar for the 2003-04 school year the District did not thoroughly study and consider the operational and instructional implications of said conversion on each respective school;

Whereas, The District's prospective conversion of Concept 6 elementary schools in School Board District 1 to the 90/30 four-track 180 day schedule will have an array of unintended consequences vis-à-vis these campuses' capacity to accommodate additional students; classroom assignment of credentialed teachers; the quality of instruction; the availability of classroom and bathroom space; parent coordination of family life; lunch time schedules and student retention;

Whereas, These unintended consequences will affect high poverty schools that are predominantly composed of students of color whose achievement is greatly compromised by the academic and social burden of year-round schedules; and

Whereas, These unintended consequences could potentially have an adverse effect upon the academic performance of students at these schools, and thus reverse the gradual performance gains that they have made under the Concept 6 calendar: now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the Superintendent direct staff to do an exhaustive study of the potential impact of the adoption of the 90/30 calendar at District 1 schools, focusing on campus capacity, staffing, instruction, facilities, classroom availability, parent coordination; and be it

Resolved further, That the District suspend its planned July 1 conversion of District 1 elementary schools to the 90/30 calendar if the findings of this study reveal that the operational and instructional disparities that would result from the adoption of this calendar cannot be substantially rectified.

9:30 a.m., Special Meeting, April 22, 2003
9:30 a.m., Closed Session, May 13, 2003

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

The following speakers addressed the Board on the budget:

Mr. Kelly Jones, Psychiatric Social Worker

Mr. Daniel Santa Cruz, Healthy Start Coordinator

Ms. Delores Sanchez, California School Employees Association, will address the Board at the Regular Board Meeting on May 27, 2003.

Mr. Victor Medina

Ms. Korenstein moved that the meeting be adjourned. Ms. Canter seconded the motion, which by general consent was adopted. Ms. Hayes, Mr. Huizar and Mr. Lansing were absent.

The meeting adjourned at 12:51 p.m.

APPROVED BY BOARD: June 10, 2003

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CAPRICE YOUNG JEFFERSON CRAIN
PRESIDENT EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE BOARD