Presentation

1. Opening Remarks

2. Update on March 2, 2004, Election Results

3. Update on State Budget and Process

4. Introduction of Superintendent's Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2004-05

• Introduction/Overview, Framework and Strategies
  
• Change in Capital Funding
  
• Chief Financial Officer
  
• Information Technology
  
• Business Services
  
• Human Resources
  
• Personnel Commission
  
• Early Childhood
  
• Health and Human Services
  
• Facilities
  
• Chief Operating Officer
  
• Worker's Compensation and Risk Management
  
• Planning and Assessment
  
• Staff Relations
  
• Special Education
  
• TIIG/Specially Funded Programs
  
• Beyond the Bell
  
• Communications/Legislation/Government Affairs
  
• Other State Flexibility
  
• Instructional Services
  
• Local Districts
  
• School Police
  
• General Counsel
  
• Shift of GFRP Programs to Other Funding Sources
  
• Reduce Employee Hours
  
• Reduce School-Site Resources

6. Speakers to Agenda Item

7. Discussion by Board Members

Board Member Motion

Whereas, The United State Congress declared in 1981 "Women's History Week" to coincide with International Women's Day on March 8;

Whereas, The Congress in 1987, at the request of the National Women's History Project, expanded the week to a month;

Whereas, The purpose of Women's History Month is to increase consciousness and knowledge of women's history and to take one month of the year to remember the contributions of notable and ordinary women;

Whereas, Understanding Latinas and Latina history is an important part of celebrating Women's History Month;

Whereas, According to a recent report produced by the non-profit group, Hispanas Organized for Political Equality (HOPE) in January 2004; there are five million Latinas in California;

Whereas, Approximately 74 percent of the Los Angeles Unified School District student population is Latino;

Whereas, Latinas make up 22 percent of the total California K-12 enrollment;

Whereas, Latinas represent one in every two female Kindergartner in California;

Whereas, The City of Los Angeles declared March 12 as Latina History Day in March 2000; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles hereby commemorates March as Women's History Month;

Resolved further, That the Board hereby declares March 12 as Latina History Day; and be it finally

Resolved, That by adoption of this resolution, the Board hereby encourages all students, faculty, administrators, and parents, to remember and celebrate the contributions that women have made to California and the United States.

Whereas, Everyday 24 million drivers are placed in jeopardy because of unlicensed, untested, and uninsured drivers. SB 1160 (Cedillo) will give licensed drivers confidence that all who share our roads understand our rules;

Whereas, Hard-working, taxpaying California residents need automobile transportation to work and care for their families; and, therefore, are forced to drive even if they do not have the proper training, insurance, or driver's license, thereby compromising highway safety;

Whereas, Californians cannot purchase auto insurance without a license, the current exclusionary policy contributes to the current climate to which approximately 5.3 million out of 24 million drivers are not insured;

Whereas, Los Angeles County is home to many immigrants who contribute to the economy and the vibrancy of the State of California;

Whereas, Many immigrant parents take their children to and from school in the Los Angeles Unified School District, and if they are undocumented, do not possess a driver's license, thus posing a public safety risk and liability to both children and adults in District schools and to the general public;

Whereas, Operating a motor vehicle is an important key to participating in the State's economy and critical for parents with school-aged children; and

Whereas, The District has previously supported similar legislation, Assembly Bill 60 (Cedillo) and Senate Bill 60 (Cedillo); now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles endorses SB 1160, a measure to improve highway safety by ensuring that millions of additional California motorists are licensed, property trained, and fully insured; and be it

Resolved further, That the Board urges the State Senate, State Assembly, and Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to approve SB 1160 (Cedillo).

The Board Of Education May Also 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.

Members Of The Public Who Wish To Address The Board Regarding Items On This Agenda Should Call The Board Secretariat At Area Code (213) 241-7002 or (877) 772-6273, Prior To 10:00 A.M. The Day Of The Meeting To Determine If They May Be Added To The Speakers' List.