Vice President Fields called the meeting to order at 4:09 p.m.

The following Members were present: Ms. Julie Korenstein, Mr. Mike Lansing, Mr. David Tokofsky, Ms. Caprice Young, and Vice President Valerie Fields. Ms. Genethia Hudley Hayes arrived at 4:36 p.m. Ms. Victoria Castro was absent for the entire meeting.

Superintendent Roy Romer was present.

Ms. Korenstein led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Student Members Amy Cordero from Venice High School, Tiffany Hobbs from Westchester High School and Erron Franklin from Westside Leadership Magnet were present.

Ms. Fields introduced and thanked Ms. Barbara Jordan, Principal of Denker Avenue School, for hosting the Board Meeting. On behalf of Denker Avenue School, Ms. Jordan welcomed Superintendent Romer and Members of the Board.

Student Member Tiffany Hobbs reported that her school has received digital high school grants and every teacher has received 2 or 3 new math classroom computers with innovative software. She noted that Mr. Dana Perryman, Principal, has also implemented a school policy to prevent tardiness. She commented on the success of multicultural events to bring together the various ethnic groups on the school campus.

Student Member Erron Franklin reported that Westside Leadership Magnet is the only school in the nation to be a K-12 Magnet with a focus on leadership. He stated that the school has produced two State Council presidents to the California Association of Student Councils. .

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Mr. Tokofsky seconded the motion, which by general consent was adopted. Ms. Castro and
Ms. Hayes were absent.

Ms. Giselle Szemeredi representing the Association of Pupil Services and Attendance

Ms. Adele Siegel representing Peace Guides

Mr. Marc Debbaudt

Ms. Julie Stroh

Mr. Brad Pilon who shared his time with Ms. Gloria Soto

Mr. Lansing moved that the report be adopted. Ms. Young seconded the motion

Ms. Korenstein moved to amend Recommendation No. 1 to read:

1.That up to 20% $3.5 million of the funding of the categorical funds identified as the

Ms. Fields seconded the motion, which on roll call failed 3 noes, 2 ayes, Ms. Korenstein, Mr. Tokofsky,
1 abstention, Mr. Lansing. Ms. Castro was absent.

Mr. Tokofsky moved to amend the report by adding Recommendation No. 3:

That a quarterly report on the "Mega items" be made to the Business, Finance, Audit and Technology Committee.

After clarification on the intent of his amendment, Mr. Tokofsky moved the following as Recommendation No. 3:

That the Mega items" be highlighted through the budget making process from preliminary to final budget and a place be provided in the final budget document for discussion.

On roll call, the report as amended was adopted 6 ayes, with the exception of Recommendation No. 1 on which Ms. Korenstein and Mr. Lansing voted no. Ms. Castro was absent.

Ms. Patti Mohawk Davis and Ms. Margaret Villegas representing the Teamsters addressed the Board and responded to questions.

Ms. Fields moved that the report be adopted. Ms. Korenstein seconded the motion.

Ms. Korenstein moved to postpone Item C-211, and C-215 A to the Regular Board Meeting on June 26, 2001. Ms. Fields seconded the motion, which on roll call failed 3 ayes, 3 noes, Mr. Lansing, Ms. Young, President Hayes. Ms. Castro was absent.

After discussion, Ms. Young moved to reconsider Ms. Korenstein's amendment to postpone Item C-211 and C-215 A to the Regular Board Meeting of June 26, 2001. Ms. Korenstein seconded the motion, which on roll call was adopted 6 ayes. Ms. Castro was absent.

Ms. Korenstein's motion to postponed Item C-211 and C-215A to the Regular Board Meeting on June 26, 2001, was again before the Board seconded by Mr. Tokofsky. On roll call, the motion was adopted 6 ayes. Ms. Castro was absent.

On roll call, the report as amended was adopted 5 ayes with the following exception:

Ms. Young abstained from voting on Contracts No. PDS PO-00456693 in Section V of Board of Education Report No. 8 for reasons previously stated and voted aye on the balance of the report.

Ms. Castro and Mr. Tokofsky were absent.

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

The final vote was 6 ayes, with the exception noted. Ms. Castro was absent.

Mr. Anthony Lawson regarding Case No. 375-00/01

Ms. Linda Lastimosa regarding Case No. 359-00/01

Mr. Catalino Lastimosa regarding Case No. 359-00/01

At the request of staff, Mr. Lansing moved that Case No. 374-00/01 be withdrawn and that the report as amended be adopted. Ms. Fields seconded the motion, which by general consent was adopted as amended. Ms. Castro and Ms. Young were absent.

Mr. Walter Waddles representing the Parental Involvement
Parent Collaborative

Ms. Candace Chan Yee Declined Claim (Vehicle Damage)

Mr. Gene Krischer representing Friends Facilities
of the Children

Mr. Michael Saulenas Toxics and Asbestos

Mr. Dennis Gorman Employment Concerns

Ms. Phyllis Weiser Handicap Access

Ms. Blanca Molina Parent Concerns, District C

Ms. Ella Andrews representing Teen Reading Mentor Program
Community Concern

Ms. Gale Jaffe representing the Issues of Decentralization
Association of Pupil Services and
Attendance Counselors

Mr. Lansing moved that the report be adopted. Mr. Tokofsky seconded the motion.

Mr. Tokofsky moved to postpone the report to the Regular Board meeting of June 26, 2001.
Ms. Korenstein seconded the motion, which on roll call failed 4 noes, 2 ayes, Ms. Korenstein and
Mr. Tokofsky. Ms. Castro was absent.

Mr. Tokofsky moved to amend the report by adding Mount Washington Elementary School and any other school that previously applied. On roll call, the motion failed 4 noes, 2 ayes, Ms. Korenstein and
Mr. Tokofsky. Ms. Castro was absent.

On roll call, the report was adopted 6 ayes, with the exception of the Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies project on which Ms. Korenstein abstained. Ms. Castro was absent.

Before action is taken on Board of Education Report No. 10, regarding a request for waiver of State Education Code to provide the District authority to designate up to ten additional classified positions as Senior Management, 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.

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

Mr. Tokofsky's motion on Social Promotion (noticed on October 10, 2000), which was discussed in the Curriculum and Instruction Committee, was postponed to the Regular Board Meeting of July 24, 2001.

Resolved, That the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles amend the existing social promotion policy at the very least to:

1.retain any student in the second grade whose Stanford 9 reading score in below 5 on the 100 scale,

2retain any eighth grader whose reading score is below 5 or who has been below 10 three years in a row. º

That the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles (1) hereby declares that all management, confidential, and other unrepresented certificated, classified and unclassified employees salaries, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment are declared indefinite for the 2001-2002 school year as a result of financial uncertainties, negotiations, legislation, and other factors, and (2) suspend or amend all Board Rules, policies, and practices as applicable that may be in conflict with actions taken to balance the District's budget; and

That, as a follow-up to Board action taken on May 9, 2000, declaring salaries indefinite for specified employees for the 2000-2001 school year, salaries are still declared indefinite for the 2000-2001 school year for (1) contract level management employees contingent on performance, and (2) other unrepresented employees if additional compensation adjustments are necessary.

Accounting and Disbursements Division No. 1 - Establishment of Charter Schools Fund to Account for Financial Activities of District Charter Schools: Assigned to Consent Calendar

Budget Services and Financial Planning Division No. 1 - Adoption of the Superintendent's 2001-2002 Provisional Budget Including Policies Followed in Preparing the Superintendent's Provisional Budget: Assigned to Regular Calendar

Business Services Division No. 1 - Approval for Master Contracts for Professional Services, Agreements for Professional Services, Amendments to Agreements for Professional Services, Agreements for Professional Services Aggregating Over $500,000, and Amendment to Agreement for Professional Services Aggregating Over $500,000: Assigned to Regular Calendar

Facilities Services Division No. 1 - Award of Advertised, Unadvertised and Informal Contracts, Cancellation of Contract, and Payment to the City of Los Angeles, Street Tree Division: Assigned to Consent Calendar

Human Resources No. 1 - Report of Teacher Assignments and Credential Authorizations: Assigned to Regular Calendar

Specially Funded and Parent/Community Programs Division No. 1 - Submission of Part I of the
2001-2002 Application for Funding Consolidated Categorical Aid Programs: Assigned to Consent Calendar

Specially Funded and Parent/Community Programs Division No. 2 - Submission of Tutorial Assistance Grant Application: Assigned to Consent Calendar

Student Health and Human Services No. 1 - Request for Approval of the 2001-2002 Senate Bill 65 School-Based Pupil Motivation and Maintenance Program Competitive and Non-Competitive Grant Applications: Assigned to Consent Calendar

Accounting and Disbursements Division No. 2 - Authorization for Membership in a Joint Powers Authority‹Delinquent Property Taxes: Assigned to Consent Calendar

Facilities Services Division No. 2 - Default of Contractor and Declaration of Nonresponsibility‹Verdugo Florencio Roofing Company: Assigned to Consent Calendar

2:00 p.m., Regular Meeting, May 8, 2001

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

Before action is taken on the Report of Correspondence regarding correspondence from Delaine Eastin, State Superintendent of Public Instruction, concerning receipt of a notification of non-compliance, Compliance Investigation Case Nos. S-0827-00/01, S-0842-00/01, and S-0833-00/01 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. Speakers should go to the speakers' table at the front of the auditorium and fill out a speaker's card. Those individuals will be heard after any speakers already on the list.

Mr. Tokofsky moved that the recommended disposition of all items of correspondence as indicated in the report be approved. Ms. Young seconded the motion, which by general consent was adopted.
Ms. Castro and Ms. Korenstein were absent.

That Board Rule 11, Regular Meetings, and any other affected Board Rules be amended by changing the Regular Board meeting time to 3:00 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, effective July 1, 2001.

Mr. Lansing congratulated District 7 schools awarded District 7 Grants. He commented on the first annual District 7 Future Leaders of Los Angeles Awards Banquet honoring 30 students from high schools within his district; guest speaker Connie Rice and outstanding students were honored for their leadership in schools and the community. Mr. Lansing thanked the Gardena City Council and the Chamber of Commerce for approving and implementing the Volunteer Crossing Guard Program. He also noted the partnership between the District and the Gardena City Council to provide matching funds to relocate the community garden at Gardena High School, which is in the process of constructing a new children's center.

Ms. Young congratulated the North Hollywood High School Choir for their performance at Carnegie Hall.

APPROVED BY BOARD: July 24, 2001

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GENETHIA HUDLEY HAYES JEFFERSON CRAIN
PRESIDENT EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE BOARD

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