President Caprice Young called the meeting to order at 3:26 p.m.

The following Members were present: Ms. Marlene Canter, Ms. Genethia Hudley Hayes, Mr. José Huizar, and President Caprice Young. Mr. David Tokofsky and Mr. Mike Lansing arrived at 3:32 p.m.
Ms. Julie Korenstein was absent for the entire meeting.

Student Members Martin Au-Yeung from Eagle Rock High School, Jeannette Perez from Wilson High School, and Veronica Balderas from Lincoln High School were present.

Superintendent Roy Romer was present.

Mr. Huizar led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Student Member Jeannette Perez reported that of the 2,700 students attending Wilson High School, 95% are Latinos, 4% Asians, and 1% others. She noted that Wilson High School is a LEARN school on a traditional calendar and offers various programs including the Administration of Justice and Law magnet and the Police Academy magnet. Some of the on going activities include campus beautification, the American Red Cross blood drives, United Way Campaign, student tutoring and extra curricular activities. The administration goals are to communicate through the student body representatives from the House of Representatives, Senate and Student Forum organizations; to raise the Stanford 9 scores; to strive and utilize all available resources to enrich the learning environment; and to promote teacher mentoring and seniors mentoring.

Student Member Veronica Balderas commented on Lincoln High School students meeting the academic performance index goals; the installation of internet access in every classroom through the digital high school grant; and receipt of the Simons Award for having the highest enrollment of students studying math and science. She noted that the science and technology magnet is in its third year of operation with students in grades 9-11 and the university preparatory program continues with high graduation numbers enrolled in colleges and universities. She also stated that the computer technology center is now open after school. She commented on the staff's work on content standards; instruction assessment and the principles of learning. She also mentioned students participation in legislative meetings; the homecoming event; and the Health Fair. Issues of concern continue to be overcrowding; the lack of lunch tables; and the completion of a large classroom for four traveling teachers.

Mr. Huizar also presented $60 from the students of the Magnolia Street School after school program to be added to the relief fund.

President Young thanked the entire school community for their generosity.

Before action is taken on Board of Education Report No. 12, regarding a request for waiver of State Education Code 47605 (d)(1) so that a school can be developed in the attendance area of Canoga Park

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.

Staff responded to concerns expressed by Board Members.

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

This was the final opportunity for the public to address the Board on the Initial Negotiating Proposals from the Los Angeles School Police Officers Association received on October 9, 2001.

The Board will be receiving the District's initial proposal to United Teachers Los Angeles (UTLA) and Associated Administrators of Los Angeles (AALA) regarding single-track and multitrack year-round calendars for the 2002-2003 school year.

There will be an opportunity to address the Board on the initial proposals at the regular Board meetings of November 27 and December 11, 2001. Those persons who wish to address the Board on the proposals should call Area Code (213) 625-6273 or (818) 997-2300, ext. 6273, prior to 10 a.m. the days of the meetings.

BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT NO. 1

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

Staff responded to concerns expressed by Board Members.

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

Ms. Jessie Lucas-Thompson, Principal of Widney High School

Ms. Elizabeth Kuder representing Widney High School

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

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

The following speakers addressed the Board on the report:

Mr. Benny Saiz

Mr. Eddie Torres, Jr.

With the consent of the Board, Ms. Susan B. Nelson was given an opportunity to speak to the report.

Ms. Norma Danyo, Principal, Garfield High School, shared her time with Mr. Henry Ronquillo, Principal, Roosevelt High School

Ms. Esther Rojas

Mr. Michael H. Smith representing Los Angeles City Parks and Recreation

Ms. Carrie Sutkin, representing Supervisor Gloria Molina's Office

Mr. John Chavez

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

Later in the meeting, Mr. Huizar moved to reconsider the report. Ms. Hayes seconded the motion, which by general consent was adopted. Ms. Korenstein was absent.

At the request of staff, Mr. Lansing moved the following amendment:

Changing the amount in the "Budget Implications" from $62 million to $66.8 million, and that the report as amended be adopted.

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

Mr. Dwann Graham

Mr. Wendell Brunton

Mr. Young Cho

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

Roll call was held open pending a response from staff to a Board inquiry. At the request of staff and with the consent of the maker and seconder, the report was amended by withdrawing Item No. L0415.

On roll call, the report as amended was adopted 6 ayes, with the exception of Item No. R27444 on which Ms. Hayes and Mr. Tokofsky voted no. Ms. Korenstein was absent.

Ms. Dominique Mendez representing Community Building New Schools
Coalition

Mr. Aaron Daniels, representing Manual Arts Building New Schools
High School

Ms. Guillermina Cuevas representing Boyle Heights Building New Schools

Ms. Clarice Davis resident of South Los Angeles Building New Schools

Mr. John Orendorf representing Belmont High School Building New Schools

Ms. Gloria Soto in place of Veronica Welvin Presentation of Petitions

Mr. Dennis Denahey in place of Mr. Rick Selan Instruction and Curriculum

Ms. Ella Andrews, Community Concerns Teen Mentor Reading Program

Mr. Michael Saulenas Toxic Matters and Asbestos

Ms. Olga Hall Blue Line

Ms. Camila Morales Blue Line

Ms. Maria R. Moran Blue Line

Mr. Ben Gomez Educational Issues

Mr. Gene Krischer representing Friends of the Children Accountability

Ms. Canter moved:

Whereas, The tragedy of September 11th was an assault on the American People;

Whereas, The flag of the United States of America is a symbol of support for our country, its servicemen and its servicewomen;

Whereas, Flying the flag is but a small gesture of patriotism that the Los Angeles Unified School District can make;

Whereas, The Board has pre-existing policies that recognize the importance of the flag such as its display at schools and district offices, and the daily recitation of the pledge of allegiance to the flag;

Whereas, The pledge of allegiance to the flag contains significant and meaningful words and concepts important in the education of our students, including nation, liberty, justice, allegiance, god, indivisible, and republic;

Whereas, The District has already participated in President Bush's National Pledge of Allegiance;

Whereas, The District has already passed a motion providing funding to pay for salary differential of military reservists currently employed by the District;

Whereas, The District operates thousand of vehicles that travel throughout the region; and

Whereas, The City of Los Angeles and other cities have passed similar motions, now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles authorize and permit employees of the Los Angeles Unified School District to procure and place a flag or an image of the flag of the United States of America upon a District-owned vehicle (excluding buses), marked or unmarked. The flag must be placed on the vehicle in a manner that does not obstruct the view of the driver or create any safety hazards.

After discussion, Ms. Young moved to add the following "Resolve," which was accepted by the maker and seconder as a friendly amendment:

Resolved further, That this motion not be interpreted as a mandate, recognizing that employees choose to express their patriotism in different ways and that all of our employees express profound patriotism in their everyday commitment to the students of Los Angeles.

The final motion reads:

Whereas, The tragedy of September 11th was an assault on the American People;

Whereas, The flag of the United States of America is a symbol of support for our country, its servicemen and its servicewomen;

Whereas, Flying the flag is but a small gesture of patriotism that the Los Angeles Unified School District can make;

Whereas, The Board has pre-existing policies that recognize the importance of the flag such as its display at schools and district offices, and the daily recitation of the pledge of allegiance to the flag;

Whereas, The pledge of allegiance to the flag contains significant and meaningful words and concepts important in the education of our students, including nation, liberty, justice, allegiance, god, indivisible, and republic;

Whereas, The District has already participated in President Bush's National Pledge of Allegiance;

Whereas, The District has already passed a motion providing funding to pay for salary differential of military reservists currently employed by the District;

Whereas, The District operates thousand of vehicles that travel throughout the region; and

Whereas, The City of Los Angeles and other cities have passed similar motions, now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles authorize and permit employees of the Los Angeles Unified School District to procure and place a flag or an image of the flag of the United States of America upon a District-owned vehicle (excluding buses), marked or unmarked. The flag must be placed on the vehicle in a manner that does not obstruct the view of the driver or create any safety hazards; and be it

Later in the meeting, Ms. Hayes and Mr. Huizar recorded aye votes on the report.

Later in the meeting, Ms. Hayes and Mr. Huizar recorded aye votes on the report.

Education Report No. 7 for reasons previously recorded in the Minutes, Regular Meeting, August 24, 1999, and voted aye on the balance of the report.

Later in the meeting Ms. Hayes and Mr. Huizar recorded aye votes on the report.

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

Later in the meeting, Ms. Hayes and Mr. Huizar recorded aye votes on the report.

Later in the meeting, Ms. Hayes and Mr. Huizar recorded aye votes on the report.

Mr. Tokofsky moved the following amendment:

That every dollar other than the 4.2% overhead remain only at API schools as a direct allocation.

Mr. Huizar seconded the motion, which on roll call failed, 3 ayes, 3 noes, Ms. Canter, Ms. Hayes and
Ms. Young. Ms. Korenstein was absent.

Following discussion and at the suggestion of the Superintendent, Ms. Canter moved to add the following recommendation:

That these expenditures be used to support and reinforce the Core Instructional program of the District and that the Local District Superintendents insure that this policy is implemented in approving each school's plan.

Mr. Lansing seconded the amendment, which by general consent was adopted. Ms. Korenstein was absent.

By general consent the report as amended was adopted. Ms. Korenstein was absent.

Whereas, The teachers, administrators and staff of the Los Angeles United School District believe in the equal worth and dignity of all students and are committed to educate all students to their maximum potential;

Whereas, The Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles acknowledges the continuous efforts of exemplary offices and sites contributing to the education and achievement of all students, and in so doing recognizes the unique ability of KLCS-TV to provide equal access to students through educational broadcasting services.

Whereas, KLCS-TV, a noncommercial education television station broadcasting in the nation's second largest market over Channel 58 and carried by over 90 cable systems throughout Southern California, potentially reaches over 10 million households, is one of 347 public broadcasting system (PBS) member stations in the United States, and is only one of seven such stations licensed to a governing k 12 school board;

Whereas, KLCS-TV, in addition to offering tools to students to facilitate their learning, also highlights the outstanding achievements and accomplishments of District students, staff, administrators and parents, as well as the contributions of community groups and corporate partners;

Whereas, KLCS-TV demonstrates a consistent standard of excellence by tailoring its original programming to meet the instructional and multimedia needs of District students, teachers, staff, parents, and community, annually producing over 1,000 hours of classroom instructional television, professional and personal development, parent education, English as a second language, career development, homework assistance, health and safety, public information, news. public policy, public service, performing arts, and live interactive special event programming;

Whereas, Many of these KLCS-produced programs have achieved national and international distribution, thereby bringing world-class recognition, as well as increased revenues, to the television station;

Whereas, The national and international television industry has distinguished the efforts of the employees at KLCS-TV by honoring them with such prestigious awards as the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) Awards, the National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors Star Awards, the AXIEM Awards, the PBS Communications Award, the PROMAX Awards, the MUSE Awards, and the Broadcast Design Awards; and

Whereas, This year's industry awards season culminated with the presentation of four Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Emmy nominations and one Emmy award for news feature reporting to KLCS-TV, each award, along with the other industry awards, reinforcing the District's philosophy that excellence is achieved when each participant contributes at the highest level; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles formally recognizes KLCS-TV as a pioneer of excellence in educational broadcasting, acknowledges its appreciation to the entire KLCS-TV

Ms. Canter moved a waiver of Board Rule 72 to allow action on Ms. Hayes' motion regarding the Adult School Pilot Program Using Computer Technology for Parents to be Transitioned from Home Language into English. Mr. Huizar seconded the motion, which by general consent was adopted. Ms. Korenstein was absent.

Ms. Hayes moved:

Whereas, Proposition 227 approved by the votes mandates that funds be used to teach adults the English language;

Whereas, Adults having acquired the English Language skills are required to tutor children as a criteria for receiving CBET funding;

Whereas, The District has received over $30 million in CBET funding from the State;

Whereas, CBET funding is allocated for this year and will be providing funds on an average of $11 million for the next three years (2002- 2004) as required by Proposition 227;

Whereas, Expanding the availability of services to acquire English Language Skills is in the
interest of all parties concerned;

Whereas, It is understood by this Board that access to ESL programs is not being offered to the extent necessary to meet demands within the City of Los Angeles; and it is understood that current programs being offered by District adult schools are not successful in satisfying the growing needs and that new technology is now required to serve the public need and provide for program accountability at a cost below our current cost per student; and

Resolved, That the Los Angeles Unified School District provides $3.3 million from 2001 CBET state funds to live up to the law and intent of Proposition 227, and to develop an internet based English Learning Program on a pilot project basis. The program development must begin December 1, 2001, and implementation on the internet must begin by April 1, 2002, in seven adult schools and the communities they serve, now, and

Resolved further, That the Superintendent be instructed to issue a purchase order based on the Scope of Work provided by Reality Based Learning California by November 20, 2001; and be it

Resolved finally, That the District designated program manager for this pilot program, who will report directly to the Board, be Dr. Fred W. Hermosillo, Principal, Huntington Park/Bell Community Adult School; since it is his commitment to his students, the communities he serves, and his appreciation for change and technology that makes him the best and most willing candidate to gather the support necessary with other adult school principals to guarantee the program's success.º

Budget Services and Financial Planning Division No. 1 - Initial Proposal to United Teachers Los Angeles (UTLA) and Associated Administrators of Los Angeles (AALA) Regarding Single-Track and Multitrack Year-Round Calendars for the 2002-2003 School Year: Assigned to Regular Calendar on December 11

Budget Services and Financial Planning Division No. 2 - Afternoon Emergency Closure of Parmelee Elementary School on September 21, 2001; Attendance Allowance Due to Emergency; Payment of Employees: Assigned to Consent Calendar

Business Services Division No. 1 - Agreement for Professional Services and Donations of Money: Assigned to Regular Calendar

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

Human Resources No. 1 - Special Education Teacher Credential Waiver Authorizations: Assigned to Consent Calendar

Educational Services No. 2 - Standards-Based Promotion (SBP) Program: Assigned to Regular Calendar

Office of Environmental Health and Safety No. 1 - Approval of Mitigated Negative Declaration‹Los Angeles New Primary Center No. 5, Olympic Boulevard and Normandie Avenue: Assigned to Consent Calendar

Office of Environmental Health and Safety No. 2 - Approval of Mitigated Negative Declaration‹Ascot Avenue: Assigned to Consent Calendar

Office of Environmental Health and Safety No. 3 - Approval of Mitigated Negative Declaration‹Jefferson New Elementary School No. 1, Martin Luther King Boulevard and San Pedro Street: Assigned to Consent Calendar

Office of Environmental Health and Safety No. 4 - Approval of Mitigated Negative Declaration‹Monroe New Elementary School No. 2, Noble Avenue and Rayen Street: Assigned to Consent Calendar

Office of Environmental Health and Safety No. 5 - Approval of Mitigated Negative Declaration‹Proposed South Gate New Elementary School No. 7, Atlantic Avenue Between Southern Avenue and Tweedy Boulevard: Assigned to Consent Calendar

Facilities Services Division No. l - Withdrawn prior to meeting

Facilities Services Division No. 2 - Approval of Project‹Monroe Elementary School No. 2: Assigned to Consent Calendar

Facilities Services Division No. 3 - Approval of Project‹Los Angeles New Primary Center No. 5: Assigned to Consent Calendar

Facilities Services Division No. 4 - Approval of Project‹Jefferson New Elementary School No. 1: Assigned to Consent Calendar

Facilities Services Division No. 5 - Approval of Project‹South Gate New Elementary School No. 7: Assigned to Consent Calendar

Facilities Services Division No. 6 - Approval of Project‹Ascot Avenue Elementary School: Assigned to Consent Calendar

Facilities Services Division No. 7 - Authorization for Staff to Proceed with the Expenditure of Funds for Real Estate Due Diligence, Environmental Studies and Design Activities Required for Two Additional Parcels for the Proposed Escutia Project at Gratts New Primary Center: Assigned to Consent Calendar

3:00 p.m., Regular Meeting, September 25, 2001

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

Whereas, Current research demonstrates that the phenomenon commonly known as "bullying" may affect as many as 1/3 of our nation's school-aged students;

Whereas, Bullying in our schools creates a hostile environment that directly affects students' level of comfort and focus, in turn compromising their ability to learn;

Whereas, Recent studies also suggests that bullying is part of a cycle of abuse in which an individual often acts as both perpetrator and victim within different relationships and/or across multiple situations;

Whereas, The phenomenon of bullying, in worst case scenarios can result in fatalities, whether by accident or by an escalating desire for revenge, such as we have seen in school shootings so motivated in recent years;

Whereas, It has been demonstrated that without intervention, individuals tend to demonstrate bullying behavior, be it that of perpetrator or victim, throughout later life; and

Whereas, Legislation by Assemblywoman Havice, "Bullying Prevention" (AB 79), has been signed by Governor Davis, now therefore, be it

Resolved, That the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles directs the Superintendent to develop and adopt a program to help students, staff and parents better identify, understand and discourage bullying, using a combination of educational and disciplinary measures; and be it

Resolved further, That this program be initiated through the establishment of a Bullying Task Force to be facilitated by the Director of School Operations that will include representation by all relevant stakeholders, including but not necessarily limited to Los Angeles Unified School District teachers, support staff and administrators as well as parents, law enforcement and community based organizations.

That Board Member Mike Lansing would have incurred hardship by attending the Closed Session and Regular Board meetings of October 23, 2001.

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

Mr. Jefferson Crain, Executive Officer of the Board, announced:

That the November 20, 2001, meeting of the Business, Finance, Audit and Technology Committee has been rescheduled to meet at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 29, 2001, in Room H-160 (Board Room).

Mr. Tokofsky commented that since there is no hiring freeze, employees should take advantage of the many opportunities that are available.

The meeting adjourned at 8:26 p.m.

APPROVED BY BOARD: January 8, 2002

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CAPRICE YOUNG JEFFERSON CRAIN
PRESIDENT EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE BOARD

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