III. Students' Concerns

Student Members Kunthea Chhun from Francis Polytechnic High School, Rosa Navarro from Monroe High School, and Tew Bonyawan from Canoga Park High School

Superintendent's Task Force on Accountability

State Budget Update

Our Kids, Our Schools - Review of Proposition BB Progress

V. Report Postponed from Regular June 1, 1998, Board Meeting

A.Board of Education Report No. 3 ADOPTED

B. Board of Education Report No. 1 ADOPTED
School Management Services No. 1
(Establishment of a New Primary Center)

C. Business and Operations/Personnel Committee Report No. 1 ADOPTED
Budget Services and Financial Planning Division No. 1
(Non Routine Budget Transfers for School Libraries (Grades 4-6), Professional Development Unit Position for Class Size Reduction Program, Purchase of Electronic Imaging System for Personnel Division, and Social Services Aide Position at Garfield/Washington Cluster Office)

VII. Regular Calendar - Communications Dated June 1, 1998

D. Board of Education Report No. 2 ADOPTED
Office of the Superintendent No. 1
(Adoption of 1998-99 Memorandum of Understanding Between the District and United Teachers Los Angeles Regarding Implementation of Staff Development "Buy Back" Days for the 1998-99 School Year)

E. Board of Education Report No. 3 ADOPTED
Office of the Superintendent No. 2
(Adoption of 1998-99 Memorandum of Understanding Between the District and Associated Administrators of Los Angeles Regarding Implementation of Staff Development "Buy Back" Days for the 1998-99 School Year))

F. Board of Education Report No. 4 ADOPTED

Office of the Superintendent Revised No. 3

G. Board of Education Report No. 5 ADOPTED
Office of the Superintendent Revised No. 4
(Westwood Charter School Renewal Petition)

H. Board of Education Report No. 6 ADOPTED AS AMENDED
Office of the Superintendent Revised No. 5
(Fenton Charter School Renewal Petition)

I. Board of Education Report No. 7 ADOPTED AS AMENDED
Office of the Superintendent Revised No. 6
(Vaughn Charter School Renewal Petition)

J. Board of Education Report No. 8 ADOPTED
(Agreements and Amendments, Year 2000 Personal/Professional Services Agreement, Personal/ Professional Services Agreements Aggregating $50,000 and Over, Amendment to Personal/Professional Services Agreement Over $50,000, and Donations of Money

K. Board of Education Report No. 9 ADOPTED
Facilities Services Division No. 1
(Award of Advertised and Unadvertised Contracts, and Cancellation of Architectural Agreements)

L. Board of Education Report No. 10 ADOPTED
Facilities Services Division No. 2
(Lease of Property for District Use­Specially Funded Programs)

M. Instruction/Curriculum/Student Achievement Committee Report No. 1 ADOPTED

Office of the Superintendent Revised No. 1

N. Board of Education Report No. 11 ADOPTED
(Various Purchasing Transactions)

O. Board of Education Report No. 12 WITHDRAWN
(Classified Employee Dismissals)

P. Board of Education Report No. 13 ADOPTED
(Issuance of General Obligation Bond, 1998 Series B)

Q. Board of Education Report No. 14 ADOPTED AS AMENDED
(Student Expulsions)

R. Board of Education Report No. 15 ADOPTED
(Student Reinstatements)

S. Board of Education Report No. 16 ADOPTED
(Student Application for Admission)

T. Board of Education Report No. 17 ADOPTED AS AMENDED
(Visual and Performing Arts Standard Implementation Plans)

U. Board of Education Report No. 18 ADOPTED
(Credential Waiver Authorization)

V. Board of Education Report No. 19 ADOPTED AS AMENDED
(Unclassified Personnel Election to Professional Expert C, Classified Employee Suspension Dismissals, Dismissals, and Rescission of Dismissal)

W.Board of Education Report No. 20 ADOPTED

X. Board of Education Report No. 21 ADOPTED
(Authorization of Signature on All Orders (Warrants) Drawn on the Funds of the Los Angeles Unified School District in the Name of the Governing Board)

Y. Board of Education Report No. 22 ADOPTED
(Action on Charter School Petition­Westside Charter School for the Highly Gifted)

Z.Board of Education Report No. 23 ADOPTED

AA.Instruction/Curriculum/Student Achievement Committee Report No. 2 ADOPTED

IX. Motions and Resolutions for Adoption

BB.Mr. Tokofsky - Motion to Establish an Office of Inspector General (Noticed November 3, 1997)

Whereas, The Los Angeles Unified School District projects one billion six hundred million dollars ($1,600,000,000) annually in business, construction, and consulting contracts for the next 10 years, adding an additional approximate four hundred million dollars ($400,000,000) in voter-approved Proposition BB funds;

Whereas, Such funds should be allocated in the most cost-effective basis that prevents tax dollar waste or abuse; and

Whereas, The District wishes to avoid even the appearance of lax controls over these new expenditures; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles establish the Office of Inspector General and appoint an Inspector General to a term of office of five years, which may be renewed once for a total of 10 years; and be it

Resolved further, That the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles convene a panel of at least three members of the Association of Inspectors General to screen and recommend candidates for the selection of an Inspector General; and be it

Resolved further, That the selection panel use the following criteria when making their selection: That the inspector general shall have verifiable experience in criminal investigations and prosecutions, the conducting of audits, public administration, conflict of interest and campaign finance laws, and any additional skill or knowledge necessary to carry out the duties and responsibilities of an inspector general; and be it

Resolved further, That the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles shall select the inspector general from the candidates recommended by the panel of Inspectors General; and be it

Resolved further, That the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles establish policies and procedures for the removal from his or her position as Inspector General if 1) a two-thirds majority of its members votes for the removal; or 2) if the Inspector General is found to have violated a state or federal law or regulation, local ordinance, or a policy or practice of the Board, relative to ethical practices, including, but not limited to, the acceptance of gifts or contributions; and be it

Resolved further, That the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles define the duties of the Inspector General as being responsible for auditing and investigating any and all matters regarding the operations, activities, construction, and expenditures of the Los Angeles Unified School District, the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles, District and Board staff, and District contractors and subcontractors. The authority of the Inspector General shall also include investigation of possible conflicts of interest, improper communications with Board Members on potential contracts before contract awards, or other ethical violations and be it

Resolved further, That the Inspector General shall have subpoena power as authorized by state and local codes or granted powers and the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles acknowledges that any investigatory file compiled by the inspector general is an investigatory file compiled by a law enforcement agency subject to disclosure pursuant to subdivision (f) of Section 6254 of the Government Code; and be it

Resolved further, That the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles direct the Inspector General to establish procedures to require that a prequalification questionnaire be completed by each construction company, engineering firm, consultant, legal firm, product vendor, and any other business entity seeking to contract with the board for the furnishing of goods or services. The Board will establish polices and procedures to prohibit the District from entering into a contract or doing business with any firm that knowingly provides false information on the questionnaire. The questionnaire shall solicit information regarding the firm including, but not limited to the following subjects: (1) Experience; (2) Quality and timeliness of past performance; (3) Reliability and responsibility; (4) Compliance with wage, hours, and other fair; (5) Compliance with equal employment requirements; (6) Subcontractors used by the firm; (7) Integrity of the firm and its key personnel; (8) Gifts given, or contributions made, to members, alternate members, or employees of the Board; (9) Lawsuits filed against the firm and their dispositions; and be it

Resolved further, That the Inspector General shall, at a noticed public meeting of the Board of Education, report quarterly on the following: (a) School construction, design, and repair contracts, including expenditures on such projects for consultants, attorneys, developers, and construction firms; b) Expenditures of funds allocated by Proposition BB and any future bond measures approved by the voters for school construction, design, or repair; (c) Travel, meals, and refreshments, private club dues, membership fees and charges, and any other expenditures which are specified by the Board; (d) A report on savings or recommendations for savings; and be it

Resolved further, That the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles fund the Office of Inspector General using existing District resources, which may include redirecting funds which would otherwise be allocated to the Independent Analysis Unit or the recently established Special Audits Branch.

CC.Mr. Tokofsky, Ms. Fields, and Mr. Kiriyama (Noticed April 13, 1998) - Morgan-Hart -

Whereas, English is one of the core subjects of the secondary curriculum;

Whereas, Most students benefit from a lower student-to-teacher ratio;

Whereas, In 1983 the state legislature passed the Morgan-Hart Class Size Reduction Act which provided class size reduction in high school English classes;

Whereas, The District has been implementing such a secondary school class size reduction in its English classes; but chose to implement in only the 11th grade;

Whereas, Many high school students will drop out prior to receiving those benefits in 11th grade;

Whereas, Students need class size reduction in English in the earliest grade possible‹namely 9th grade according to the law; and

Whereas, Many districts across California implement Morgan-Hart in the 9th grade; and now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles direct the Superintendent to come forward with recommendations by May 21, 1998, that provide flexibility to the local schools to implement the Morgan-Hart Class Size Reduction; and be it

Resolved further, That until such time schools may choose to implement class size reduction in the 9th grade with the extra resources they receive from the Morgan-Hart Act; and be it

Resolved further, That the Superintendent provide plans to reduce class size in English at a level that would be as complete as is presently provided in 11th grade.

DD.Ms. Fields - Outlawing Production, Stockpiling, Sale and Use of Antipersonnel Landmines (Noticed May 18, 1998) ASSIGNED TO SCHOOL SAFETY AND CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT

Whereas, There are 110 million landmines scattered in 69 countries with this figure increasing dramatically year by year, continuing violence against civilians long after warfare has ceased;

Whereas, Another victim is killed or maimed every twenty minutes, more than 250, 000 each year, and most of the victims are children, or women peasants seeking to feed their families;

Whereas, 250,000 people world wide are disabled as a result of a landmine injury;

Whereas, As in the worst effected areas, the landmines play havoc with the economy­refugees cannot return home, farmers cannot till the land, relief shipments cannot be delivered, animals cannot reach water holes, suitable lands are over farmed, healthcare systems are overwhelmed, mine clearance cost are exorbitant;

Whereas, The United States has been a major producer and exporter of anti-personnel landmines for a quarter of a century, although it has declared a moratorium recently to 1999 on the export of anti personnel landmines;

Whereas, U.S. Military leaders, including General Schwarzkopf, have confirmed that there is no need for anti-personnel landmines as weapons;

Whereas, The United States has recognized the humanitarian cost of anti-personnel landmines and is pursuing efforts in the United Nations and elsewhere to address the problem landmines;

Whereas, The United States policy requires the Secretary of Defense to undertake research to eliminate any need (training or specific defense) for anti-personnel landmines;

Whereas, Despite international momentum for a global ban on anti-personnel landmines, the United Nations Convention on Conventional Weapons review conference failed to negotiate a ban;

Whereas, More than 170 U.S. humanitarian organizations including the Vietnam Veterans of America Foundation, The Red Cross, CARE, Save the Children, Catholic Relief Services, and World Vision, have joined more than 1,000 groups in over 156 countries around the world in calling for an immediate ban on the production, stockpiling, use, and transfer on anti-personnel mines;

Whereas, The United States led a United States General Assembly resolution calling for international negotiations as soon as possible to ban the production, stockpiling, use and transfer of anti personnel landmines supported by 156 nations;

Whereas, The United States participated in the recent conference in Ottawa, Canada, at which Canada invited nations to sign an international landmines ban treaty in December 1997;

Whereas, Lying in fields, along with road and footpaths of one third of the countries in the developing world, 110,000,000 uncleared landmines are weapon of mass destruction in slow motion; and

Whereas, A result of landmines amputees constitute the largest disabled group in the world; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles gathered here on the day of

May 18, 1998, does hereby urge the President and the Congress of the United States to achieve legislation outlawing the production, stockpiling, sale and use of anti-personnel landmines; and

Resolved, That the Board encourage U.S. leaders to sign the International Treaty Banning anti personnel landmines; and be it

Resolved, That the Board and its members urge the Congress of the United States to turn the recently enacted three-year extension of a moratorium on exports of anti-personnel landmines into a permanent ban; and be it

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be sent to all relevant parties, including the Assembly and Senate of the State of California.

EE.Ms. Castro - "Keep L.A. Running" (Waiver of Board Rule 72) ADOPTED

Whereas, Service Employees International Union Local (SEIU) 660 is the official employee representative group for 40,000 of the Los Angeles County employees who serve their community with dignity, respect and pride;

Whereas, Union Members have responded bravely and professionally during earthquakes, fires, and other city emergencies;

Whereas, Union Employees have in fact become victims themselves, suffering losses along with their friends and neighbors and loved ones due to natural disasters;

Whereas, The SEIU Local 660 Hardship Committee is in need of funds to assist union brothers and sisters; and

Whereas, The race allows union members, their family, friends and the community at large a way to participate in a healthy, fitness activity; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles gathered here today on June 15, 1998, does hereby urge employees and students to participate in "Keep L.A. Running" ­ Fifth Annual 5K/10K Run and 5K Walk on June 28, 1998.

FF.Mr. Tokofsky, Mrs. Boudreaux, Ms. Fields, and Mr. Kiriyama­Coaches Count for

Whereas, Coaches are responsible for the physical well-being and safety of numerous student athletes;

Whereas, Coaches develop in students the self-confidence, sportsmanship, self-discipline, and self motivation necessary to succeed in life;

Whereas, Coaches also instill community pride, alumni involvement, and respect for ethnic and cultural diversity through teamwork and competition;

Whereas, Coaches enable schools to have structured after-school activities and programs;

Whereas, Athletics promotes academic achievement by keeping students academically eligible, and in many cases assisting with higher educational opportunities;

Whereas, The 9th grade has been added to all Los Angeles Unified School District high schools which has increased student participation and coaching responsibility over 35 percent;

Whereas, Los Angeles Unified School District coaches are ranked 43rd out of 47 in salary stipend among Los Angeles County school districts; and

Whereas, The hiring of non-credentialed coaches increases the District's potential liability in amounts far exceeding the proposed raise; now, therefore, be it

Resolved that, The Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles and the Superintendent recognize the valuable contributions that coaches make in students' lives; and be also

Resolved that, The Board direct the Superintendent to instruct staff to find the necessary resources to increase coaches', athletic directors', and assistant athletic directors' stipends 30 percent ($270 $520); and be it

Resolved that, The 1998-99 budget be realigned to reflect the actual number of schools participating in sports programs, (Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies, Bravo Medical Magnet, Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies, Downtown Business Magnet, King/Drew Medical Magnet, etc., are not budgeted); and be it

Resolved that, The District cease counting the position of Assistant Athletic Director as a coaching assignment; and be it

Resolved further, That a committee be formed to review the various athletic and academic coaching issues including restoration of the 1991 coaching position cuts, post-season play, Junior-Varsity sport, a review of stipend levels by each particular sport, and return to the Superintendent with the study by June 1999­well in advance of the termination of the 1997-2000 contract.

FF-1.Ms. Korenstein and Mr Horton - Opposition Reduction in Vehicle License Fee (Waiver of Board Rule 72) ADOPTED

Whereas, despite California's improved economy, funding for public schools is far below the national average in per-pupil expenditures, approximately $1,000 below the national average; if California were a nation, we would rank seventh in the World in annual economic output, behind only the United States, Japan, Germany, France, Italy and Great Britain;

Whereas, it is proposed that over a five-year period, vehicle license fees be reduced by a total of $3.6 billion, which means 3.6 billion fewer dollars in California's general fund and that means fewer dollars for public education;

Whereas, restoration of this state's former preeminence in public education is essential to assure economic competitiveness; and

Whereas, improved funding for California's public schools would serve a vital social purpose by contributing to continued economic growth and the fulfillment of personal potential; now, therefore, be it

Resolved that, The Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles oppose the proposed reduction in the vehicle license fee because educating our children in one of the wealthiest states in the Union should be California's top priority; and be it

Resolved further, that the Legislature take on the responsibility of funding public education so that every child has the opportunity to improve their lives and the Legislature must assure that the public schools in California are allocated the surplus funds that are so desperately needed and that the enactment of the vehicle license fee be continued.

GG.That, wherever practical, contracts requested by schools or clusters for consultant or professional

expert services for the 1998-99 school year, shall be processed through the Board as master "requirement contracts;" and

That for such contracts whose aggregate expenditures exceed $250,000, appropriate evaluations be performed before any recommended renewals. ADOPTED AS AMENDED

HH.That staff be authorized to pay, from the Eisenhower Professional Development Fund (Title II), the

II.That employees currently assigned to the class of Principal, Children's Center, appointed under

provisions of Board Rule 4213, be regularized in the class, as others are after three years, thereby exempting them from examination, based upon one to three years of successful service as a Children's Center Principal as of June 30, 1998, as evaluated and recommended by the Division Administrator; and

JJ.That, with regard to the two percent compensation increase bargained for District-represented employees for the 1998-99 fiscal year, said compensation for the District's Contract Management (including and the Director of the Independent Analysis Unit and the Executive Officer of the Board) be tied to appropriate performance indicators, to be measured at the end of the fiscal year.

XI. Receipt of Communications for Action at Next Board Meeting
(The Board will decide which are to be referred as Consent Calendar communications.)

Board of Education

KK.Office of the Superintendent No. 1 REGULAR

LL.Office of the Superintendent No. 2 REGULAR

MM.Accounting and Disbursements CONSENT

NN.Budget Services and Financial Planning Division No. 1 CONSENT

OO.Business Services Division No. 1 REGULAR

PP.Business Services Division No. 2 REGULAR

QQ.Child Development Division No. 1 REGULAR

RR.Facilities Services Division No. 1 CONSENT

SS.School Management Services No. 1 CONSENT

TT.School Management Services No. 2 CONSENT

Business and Operations/Personnel Committee

UU.Business Services Division No. 1 CONSENT

VV.Business Services Division No. 2 REGULAR

WW.Business Services Division No. 3 CONSENT

Facilities Committee

XX.Facilities Services Division No. 1 REGULAR

Instruction/Curriculum/Student Achievement Committee

YY.Division of Instruction Services No. 1 CONSENT

XII. Correspondence and Petitions

ZZ.Report of Correspondence APPROVED AS AMENDED

Motions and Resolutions (Initial Announcements)

ZZ-1.Ms. Korenstein will present a motion regarding an integrated pest management policy. ASSIGNED TO SCHOOL SAFETY AND CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT

AAA.That Board of Education Rule 11 be amended to allow holding regular Board meetings on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month and that the attached schedule of regular Board meetings be adopted for the 1998-99 school year. ADOPTED AS AMENDED

BBB.This Week in Education

Mrs. Boudreaux will comment on the following:

• Elementary School Culminations, Middle and Senior High Schools and Continuation and

• Wilshire Crest Elementary School Visitation by Yolanda King (daughter of Dr. Martin Luther

• Fairfax/Hollywood/Los Angeles Cluster Instructional Cabinet and Stakeholders Meeting
  
• Mabuhay Centennial Independence Celebration
  
• District Intern Program
  
• Council of Black Administrators Annual Scholarship Luncheon
  
• Zone 3 Parent In-Service
  
• Superintendent's Retirement Tea
  
• Town Hall Meetings/Superintendent's Accountability Task Force
  
• Paraeducator Career Ladder
  
  

Ms. Fields will comment on the following:

• Hamilton Music Academy Gala
  
• District 4 Recipients of the PacifiCare Middle School Teachers of the Year
  
• Mar Vista Elementary School Fifth Grade Students Winners of the South Bay Environmental

• Beethoven Street Elementary School, Winner of the Ed Pert Award
  
• Pacific Palisades High School Boys Volleyball Team, All City 4A Division Winners
  
• District 4 Recipients of the 1998 Eddy Awards for Outstanding Teachers of the Year

Mr. Kiriyama will comment on the following:

• AAEA Scholarship Dinner
  
• Filipino Cultural Day, Carnegie Middle School
  
• Classified Employees Picnic
  
• Willenberg Special Education Center­Hildegard Cox
  
• Locke High School Transportation Academy Graduation
  
• Gardena High School Annual Academic Awards Banquet
  
• Association of California School Administrators Awards Banquet
  
• 10th District PTA Presidents' Luncheon
  
• Council of Mexican American Administrators Scholarship Brunch
  
• Hamilton Academy of Music "GALA XI Showcase"

CCC.Speakers

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.