Public Notice of Initial Negotiating Proposal

1. Initial Proposal to United Teachers Los Angeles and Associated Administrators of Los Angeles Regarding

Single-Track and Multitrack Year Calendars for the 2003-04 School Year (Budget Services and Financial Planning Division No. 2)

2. Office of the Superintendent Revised No. 6 (Received January 14, 2003)

(Implementation of a 180 Instructional Day Quarter System Calendar to Improve Student Achievement)

Whereas, The Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles has stated that the academic performance of African American students demands urgent action by the Los Angeles Unified School District, and has resolved to implement an action plan to eliminate the disparities in educational outcomes for African American students;

Whereas, Current research supports the engagement of parent and community as a key element in increasing student academic achievement levels;

Whereas, Current research supports the effectiveness of a culturally relevant educational approach to engaging and motivating higher academic performance in low-achieving students;

Whereas, Black History Month is a vehicle which promotes cultural relevance in our schools and offers an excellent opportunity to focus the energy, attention, commitment, and action of the entire educational community on closing the achievement gap for African American students; and

Whereas, The celebration of Black History Month can be appropriately dedicated to "A Call to Action," utilizing the collective expertise and skills of the African American community to address the critical and urgent problem of student achievement; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles will issue the following:

This Black History Month is dedicated to launching a community-wide campaign to close the achievement gap for African American students with the support of parents, students and the Los Angeles community. Members of both private and public sections are urged to make pledges to engage in specific activities as outlined in the proposal of the Tenet 4 Action Subcommittee on seeking and gaining the assistance of in-school organizations, religious organizations and community organizations, in order to support the achievement of African American students, and be it

Resolved further,That the Superintendent direct staff to develop and distribute to the District community, and the community at large, a brochure containing appropriate information and a pledge form to foster the commitment and participation envisioned in this resolution by February 1, 2003.

Adjournment

Please Note That The Board Of Education May Refer Any Item On This Order Of Business For The Consideration Of A Standing Committee Of The Board Of Education Which Meets On The Tuesday Or Thursday Immediately After This Meeting.

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