I. Roll Call of Members

II. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

III. Students' Concerns

Jane Lee from Granada Hills High School, Shani Sabban from Grant High School, and Susana Parras from Kennedy High School

Proposition BB Committee Quarterly Report

A. Board of Education Report No. 1 ADOPTED
Accounting and Disbursements Division No. 1

(Report of Warrants Issued, Request to Reimburse Revolving Cash Fund and to Reissue Stale Dated Warrants)

Budget Services and Financial Planning Division No. 2

(Adoption of Single-Track (LEARN), Four-Track Year-Round (90/30), and Three-Track Year Round (Concept 6) Instructional Calendars for School Year 2001-2002)

VI. Regular Calendar - Communications Dated

B. Board of Education Report No. 2 ADOPTED
Office of the Superintendent No. 1

(2000-02 Memorandum of Understanding Between the Los Angeles Unified School District and the Los Angeles City and County School Employees Union for Unit B [Instructional Aides])
C. Board of Education Report No. 3 POSTPONED TO FEBRUARY 13, 2001

(2000-02 Memorandum of Understanding Between the Los Angeles Unified School District and the Los Angeles City and County School Employees Union for Unit C [Operations Support Services])

(2000-02 Memorandum of Understanding Between the Los Angeles Unified School District and the Los Angeles City and County School Employees Union for Unit F [Teacher Assistants])

(2000-02 Memorandum of Understanding Between the Los Angeles Unified School District and the Los Angeles City and County School Employees Union for Unit G [Playground Aides])

(2000-02 Memorandum of Understanding Between the Los Angeles Unified School District and the Los Angeles City/Orange Counties Building and Construction Trades Council for Unit E [Skilled Crafts])

H. Board of Education Report No. 8 ADOPTED
Business Services Division Revised No. 1

(Ratification of Agreements and Amendments, Ratification of Agreement for Professional Services, Agreement for Master Contract for Professional Services Over $250,000, Agreements for Professional Services Over $250,000, Agreements for Professional Services Aggregating Over $250,000, and Amendments to Agreements for Professional Services)

J. Board of Education Report No. 10 ADOPTED
(Various Purchasing Transactions)

K. Board of Education Report No. 11 ADOPTED
(Student Expulsions)

L. Board of Education Report No. 12 ADOPTED
(Student Reinstatements)

M. Board of Education Report No. 13 ADOPTED
(English Language and Intensive Literacy Program)

N. Board of Education Report No. 14 ADOPTED
(Routine Personnel Actions)

O. Board of Education Report No. 15 ADOPTED
(Nonroutine Personnel Actions: Election of Unclassified Employee to Professional Expert)

VIII. Motions and Resolutions for Action

P. Mr. Tokofsky's motion on Social Promotion (Noticed on 10-10-00) (Discussed at the Curriculum and Instruction Committee) POSTPONED TO FEBRUARY 23, 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 is below 5 on the

2.retain any eighth grader whose reading score is below 5 or who has been below 10 three

Q. Ms. Korenstein - Indoor Air Quality and Respiratory Health in Schools(Noticed November 14, 2000) (Assigned to School Safety and Campus Environment Committee) ADOPTED

Whereas, Every child has a right to a safe and healthy learning environment, and the maintenance of this environment is essential to learning and a goal of the Los Angeles Unified School District;

Whereas, Indoor air pollution is a recognized public health risk affecting everyone, with children the most vulnerable, and indoor air pollution exacerbates asthma and other respiratory health problems, and asthma is the leading cause of school absence due to a chronic health condition;

Whereas, Indoor air quality (IAQ) programs in schools can substantially reduce the level of indoor air pollution and enhance the health and educational performance of children;

Whereas, The District encourages increased environmental health awareness in schools, and has initiated training and mentor programs, participated in Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) studies, and has partnered with the U.S. EPA and the American Lung Association of Los Angeles County in the implementation of the "IAQ Tools for Schools" program, which provides guidance to prevent potential IAQ problems and resolve them should they occur;

Whereas, The District encourages increased asthma awareness and management in schools, and has also partnered with the American Lung Association of Los Angeles County in the implementation of "Open Airways for Schools", which is a nationally recognized program for asthma prevention, consisting of student and parent education and staff development; and

Whereas, The District believes that agencies and organizations, both public and private, should work to ensure strict compliance with health-based air quality standards, including the mitigation of external sources of air pollution in proximity to schools and other District facilities; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles recognizes the value of the "IAQ Tools for Schools" and "Open Airways for Schools" Programs, recommends the further implementation of these programs, and supports the District's active participation in other programs dedicated to achieving a "best practices" approach toward providing a healthy learning and working school environment; and be it

Resolved further, That the Board of Education should distribute this resolution to school administrators, staff, parents, health professionals, regulatory agencies, and other members of the school community, as evidence of the District's commitment to the above referenced programs and its ongoing efforts to ensure a safe learning environment for students and staff throughout the District; and be it

Resolved further, That an advisory committee be established to recommend strategies for the effective implementation of the aforementioned programs, and that the Board of Education receive an annual progress report prepared by the Environmental Health and Safety Branch.

Whereas, An earthquake measuring 7.6 on the Richter scale struck El Salvador on the morning of Saturday, January 13, 2001, killing hundreds, injuring thousands, and destroying millions of dollars worth of property throughout the country;

Whereas, The Los Angeles Unified School District has a tradition of assisting those who have suffered the effects of natural disasters, e.g. Hurricane Mitch in Honduras in 1998 and the earthquake in Kobe, Japan, in 1995; and

Whereas, Los Angeles is home to the largest community of Salvadorans outside of El Savador; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles authorize a campaign to collect funds to assist the people of El Salvador as they deal with the devastating effects of the earthquake; and be it

Resolved further, That this Board direct the Superintendent to assign appropriate staff and resources to organize and begin the fundraising drive immediately; and that the Superintendent identify the appropriate agency in El Salvador to disburse the funds in a responsible and effective manner.

A. Introduction

It is time to make a decision on the Belmont Learning Complex (BLC) property. It is imperative that any plan to move forward should include a range of options and involve the private sector.

It is proposed that we go to the private sector, through a Request for Proposal (RFP) process, and request proposals for specific solutions with specific costs as described in the following three options:

Option 1:Remediation to specific standards and completion of the BLC project for use as a school, with appropriate indemnification.

Bidders would specify a remediation and/or risk mitigation solution that would meet health and safety standards as identified by the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC).

Exhibit A (see page 9) provides an example of the types of standards that DTSC would be expected to issue for this site. Bidders would specify the cost of this remediation and provide a guaranteed maximum price to meet the safety standards required.

Bidders would also specify the means and cost of ongoing monitoring of the remediation system at the site and provide a guaranteed maximum price for the monitoring system. Finally, bidders would need to address protection for the District against ongoing liability through indemnification, insurance or other means. Bidders will be invited to submit proposals for utilizing all or part of the site.

standards as provided in Option 1, with a provision to lease back the completed complex either to the District or a charter school organization for use as a school.

As with Option 1, bidders would need to specify their remediation solution and costs, as well as ongoing monitoring and costs. In addition, they would need to address the purchase price, lease terms and transfer of liability.

Bidders would need to specify purchase price, terms, and timing. They would also need to address the issue of long-term liability.

Steps required to initiate this process:

• Staff will begin discussions with the DTSC to review the details of the plan, including the specific health and safety standards for corrective action at the property.

• Simultaneously, staff will begin the development of an RFP document encompassing all the requirements for bidders. It is anticipated that the RFP could be issued as early as February 1, 2001.

• Bidders would be given 90 days to develop and submit their proposals.

• After submission, a technical review committee appointed by the Superintendent will screen the proposals. To be considered, proposals must be responsive, meet the established standards, and demonstrate that the firm or firms proposing have the wherewithal to deliver.

• If all milestones are met during this process, the Board would be in a position to consider the Superintendent's recommendations in mid to late June 2001.
  

(The Board will decide which are to be referred as Consent Calendar communications)

Board of Education
S. Office of the Superintendent No. 1 REGULAR FEBRUARY 27, 2001

(Chanda Smith Consent Decree "Coordinated Implementation Plan for Students with Disabilities No. 14: Dual Placement")

(Chanda Smith Consent Decree "Coordinated Implementation Plan for Students with Disabilities No. 15: Section 504")

(Chanda Smith Consent Decree "Coordinated Implementation Plan for Students with Disabilities No. 16: Transition from School to Adult Living")

(Ratification of Agreements and Amendments, Agreements for Professional Services Aggregating over $250,000, Amendments to Agreements for Professional Services, and Donation)

(Award of Advertised, Unadvertised, and Informal Contracts, Rejection of Bids, and Ratification of Agreement with Tree People)

Y. Human Resources No. 2 CONSENT
(Approval of Nonroutine Personnel Actions: Dismissal of Classified Employee)

Curriculum and Instruction Committee
Z. Educational Services No. 1 REGULAR
(Recommended Adoption of Instructional Materials for Senior High Schools)

AA. Educational Services No. 2 CONSENT

(Resolution to Participate in Partnership Grant Applications Between Visual and Performing Arts Unit and Various Los Angeles Nonprofit Arts Education Providers)

(Resolution to Participate in Partnership Grant Applications Between Visual and Performing Arts Unit and the California Youth Theatre, Inc., the Light Bringer Project and/or Hollywood Entertainment Museum)

(Authorization for Staff to Proceed with the Expenditure of Funds for Real Estate Due Diligence, Environmental Studies and Design Activities Required to Deliver the Proposed Escutia Projects at the Specific Sites Listed in Attachments A-L)

(Authorization to Pay California Science Center the Relocation Cost Balance [Manual Arts New Elementary School No. 1])

EE. 1:30 p.m., Special Meeting, January 4, 2001
9:30 a.m., Closed Session, January 9, 2001
9:30 a.m., Closed Session, January 16, 2001

XII. Correspondence and Petitions

FF. Report of Correspondence APPROVED

XIII. Miscellaneous Business

Motions and Resolutions (Initial Announcements)

GG. Ms. Young, Ms. Fields, Ms. Hayes, Ms. Korenstein, Mr. Lansing and Mr. Tokofsky - Safe and Clean School Environment ASSIGNED TO SCHOOL SAFETY AND CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT

Whereas, The safety of the students and staff of the Los Angeles Unified School District is of paramount importance;

Whereas, Every student has the right to a safe and clean learning environment in good repair;

Whereas, It is the responsibility of every District employee to ensure the safety of our students;'

Whereas, All schools should be maintained according to a uniform standard;

Whereas, Parents need to be assured that their child is attending school in a safe environment;

Whereas, The daily use of District facilities can result in wear or damage that can create a hazard to students and staff;

Whereas, The proceeds of Proposition BB have enabled the District to perform much needed repairs, and increase maintenance and operations funds; and

Resolved, The District shall establish a program to conduct annual cleanliness and safety evaluations at each campus; and be it

Resolved further, That Maintenance and Operations, the Environmental Health and Safety Branch, and the Local District Facilities Directors shall work cooperatively to develop a uniform inspection checklist for this purpose and cost analysis. The program developed shall be presented to the Board for review no later than March 31, 2001.

Ms. Young will comment on the following:

• NoHo Arts District Adopts Lankershim Elementary School POSTPONED

XIV. 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 Thursday Immediately After This Meeting.

Members Of The Public Who Wish To Address The Board Regarding Items On This Agenda Should Call The Board Secretariat At Area Code (213) 625-6273 Or (818) 997-2300, Extension 6273, Prior To 10:00 A.M. The Day Of The Meeting To Determine If They May Be Added To The Speakers List.
EXHIBIT "A"

not expose school occupants to a significant health risk. For purposes of this standard, "significant health risk" is defined as either an excess cancer risk of 1.0 x 10—6, or a hazard index (HI) greater than 1.0.

and other subsurface gases. Gases collected by the barrier shall be safely vented around the perimeter of the buildings and discharged in a manner which will not create a significant health risk to school occupants or members of the adjoining community.

sufficient to ensure against the infiltration and accumulation of gases in amounts which could cause or contribute to an explosion.

concentration of hydrogen sulfide and other toxic gases of subsurface origin do not expose school occupants to a significant health risk.

systems referenced above will operate without failure throughout the projected 70-year life of the school. Implementation of the OMP shall be the responsibility of an independent agent approved by the Board of Education.

Substances Control (DTSC), and by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD), City Fire Department and other applicable regulatory agencies.

remedial actions, other mitigation measures, and the OMP have been successfully implemented, and that the site is safe for occupancy.