BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES

Governing Board of the Los Angeles Unified School District

 

SPECIAL MEETING ORDER OF BUSINESS

333 South Beaudry Avenue, Board Room

3:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 15, 2005

 

 

Roll Call

 

Pledge of Allegiance

 

Board Members Motions

 

1.               Mr. Huizar and Ms. Canter Ð Adoption of Los Angeles Unified School District Vision Statement

            (Noticed February 22, 2005)

 

Resolved, That the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles adopts the following Proposed Statement of Vision, Mission, and Goals for the Los Angeles Unified School District:

Core Purpose/Mission

 

To educate all students to a high level of achievement that will enable them to be responsible individuals and productive members of the greater society.

 

Core Beliefs

 

á      Children always come first in the Los Angeles Unified School District.

á      All students can learn to a high level of achievement.

á      The achievement gap can be closed.

á      Every child deserves to be taught by a qualified competent and well-prepared teacher and supported served by competent qualified staff.

á      All schools should provide students with a safe and healthy environment.

á      The District can be a high performing organization.

á      Parents and community are critical partners in the success of our students.

 

Vision

 

The Los Angeles Unified School District will be known as one of the best urban school districts in this country and be recognized for offering a stellar education to every student within a safe and caring environment, for dynamically engaging parents and the community,.  The District will but especially be known for being the first major urban district to eliminate the achievement gap for among all subgroups of the student population.  The DistrictÕs schools will be the first and best choice of families in the Los Angeles area to educate their children.

 

 

 

 

 

Goal

 

The Los Angeles Unified School District will become one of the top be among the best urban districts in the state and nation (by 2010) through country by demonstrating continuous progress in: toward eliminating the achievement gap for all student subgroups, by ensuring a seat for every child, increasing the graduation rate, and providing an up to date and safe learning environment.

 

á      Improving student achievement amongst all subgroups

á      Closing the achievement gap

á      Ensuring a seat for every child

á      Providing a safe and healthy learning environment for all children.

 

Indicators of Progress

 

The Board of Education will measure its progress annually towards achieving its goal for all students using the following indicators (metrics):

 

1.   The DistrictÕs graduation rate.

      2.   The percentage of high school graduates going to college going rate, per cent of and percentage of students going to community college and , and percent of students going to advanced career and technical schools.

      3.   Changes in the Advanced Placement Examination test participation and passing rate and participation rate.

      4.   The National Assessment of Educational Progress scores for 8 year olds 9, 13 year olds, and 17 year olds

      5.   The DistrictÕs performance scores on the

            *a)California Academic Performance Indicator Index (API)

            *b)California High School Exit Exam

            *c)California Standards Tests in English Language Arts and Mathematics

      6.   The California English Language Development Test scores (CELDT) and redesignation rates.

7.   Attendance rates for students and District employees.

      8.   Changes in percentage of private school and public school market shares.  (Where are

            Charter Schools counted in this matric?)

9.   Changes in number of new home school seats for students, number of ÒCAPÕedÓ students in the District, and number of new schools open.

    10.   Number and percentage of student suspensions and expulsions; annual as reported in the DistrictÕs annual safety data.

    11.   Reconsider use of SAT and ACT scores and participation rates.

    12.   Meeting the Modified Consent Decree outcomes.

 

Changes in these indicators will be measured annually and widely reported to demonstrate the BoardÕs accountability to the public for the performance of the District.

 

 

 

            All test scores and other relevant information will be disaggregated in reports to the Board in order to determine the rate at which the achievement gap is being closed.

 

 

Adjournment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 Toll Free (877) 772-6273, Prior To 5:00 P.M. The Monday Before The Meeting To Determine If They May Be Added To The SpeakersÕ List.

 

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