I. Roll Call of Members

II. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

III. Special Report

Recognition of Ms. Victoria M. Castro

National Science Bowl Winners

Position Control - Dr. Roger Rasmussen

Presentation by BP (British Petroleum)

Update on District Arts Program

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

(Establishment of Charter Schools Fund to Account for Financial Activities of District Charter Schools)

(Award of Advertised, Unadvertised and Informal Contracts, Cancellation of Contract, and Payment to the City of Los Angeles, Street Tree Division)

(Submission of Part I of the 2001-2002 Application for Funding Consolidated Categorical Aid Programs)

(Submission of Tutorial Assistance Grant Application)

(Request for Approval of the 2001-2002 Senate Bill 65 School-Based Pupil Motivation and Maintenance Program Competitive and Non-Competitive Grant Applications)

(Approval of Item of Nonroutine Nature‹Report on Physical Inventories of Stock in District Warehouses)

C Facilities Committee Report No. 1 ADOPTED
Facilities Services Division No. 1

(Default of Contractor and Declaration of Nonresponsibility‹K & M Construction Co. for Berendo Middle School)

(Default of Contractor and Declaration of Nonresponsibility‹Verdugo Florencio Roofing Company)

(2000-2002 Memorandum of Understanding Between the Los Angeles Unified School and Teamsters Local 572 for Unit S‹Classified Supervisors)

F. Board of Education Report No. 4 ADOPTED AS AMENDED
Budget Services and Financial Planning Division No. 1

(Adoption of the Superintendent's 2001-02 Provisional Budget Including Policies Followed in Preparing the Superintendent's Provisional Budget)

(Approval for Master Contracts for Professional Services, Agreements for Professional Services, Amendments to Agreements for Professional Services, Agreements for Professional Services Aggregating Over $500,000, and Amendment to Agreement for Professional Services Aggregating Over $500,000)

VI. New Reports ­ Direct to Board for Action

I. Board of Education Report No. 7 ADOPTED
(Student Expulsions)

J. Board of Education Report No. 8 ADOPTED
(Student Reinstatements)

K. Board of Education Report No. 9 WITHDRAWN PRIOR TO THE MEETING

L. Board of Education Report No. 10 PUBLIC HEARING ADOPTED

(Approval of Waiver Request to California State Board of Education ‹ Assembly Bill 1331 Mathematics Professional Development Program)

N. Board of Education Report No. 12 ADOPTED
(Travel Authorization Policy for Members of the Board)

O. Board of Education Report No. 13 ADOPTED
(Approval of Management Contracts)

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

Q. Board of Education Report No. 15 ADOPTED

(Nonroutine Personnel Actions: Election of Unclassified Employee to Professional Expert and Classified Employee Suspension-Dismissals)

VII. Motions and Resolutions for Action

S. WITHDRAWN
T. Ms. Hayes, Ms. Fields, Ms. Young - Academic Performance of African American Students
(Waiver of Board Rule 72) ADOPTED

Whereas, The academic performance of African American students demands urgent action by the Los Angeles Unified School District;

Whereas, The data demonstrate that African American students in the Los Angeles Unified School District are not receiving instruction that produces high academic achievement;

Whereas, The allocation of staff and other resources do not occur in an equitable manner to address the needs of African American students;

Whereas, The strengths of African American students are treated as deficits, resulting in a deficit-laden model of instruction; and

Whereas, Educational research on teaching and learning have not been implemented in a culturally relevant manner for African American students; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That staff will submit to the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles within 90 days following the adoption of this resolution, an action plan and timeline recommending policies and procedures to be implemented in the 2002-2003 school year to eliminate the disparities in educational outcomes for African American students.

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 26, 2001, does hereby urge employees and students to participate in "Keep L.A. Running" ‹ Eighth Annual 5K/10K Run and 5K Walk on July 8, 2001.

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

Board of Education
V. Office of the Superintendent No. 1 CONSENT

(2000-2002 Memorandum of Understanding Between the District and the California School Employees Association for Unit D [CSEA])

X. Accounting and Disbursements Division No. 1 CONSENT
(Report of Warrants Issued and Request to Reimburse the Revolving Cash Fund)

Y. Accounting and Disbursements Division No. 2 CONSENT

(Authorization of Signature on all Orders [Drawn on the Funds of the Los Angeles Unified School District in the Name of the Governing Board])

(Approval for Master Contract for Enrichment Activities, Agreement for Master Contract for Professional Services, Agreements for Professional Services, Amendments to Agreements for Professional Services, Agreements for Professional Services Aggregating Over $500,000, and Donations of Money)

(Award of Advertised, Unadvertised and Informal Contracts, Rescission of Contract, and Rejection of bids)

CC. Human Resources No. 1 CONSENT
(Special Education Teachers Credential Waiver Authorizations)

DD. Specially Funded & Parent/Community Programs Division No. 1 CONSENT

(Advanced Placement Fee Reduction Payment, Educational Testing Services, Assembly Bill 2216)

(Resolution Stating the Board of Education's Intent to Utilize State Government Code 53094 on a Districtwide Basis, Which Allows the Governing Board with a Two-Thirds Vote to Render City and County Zoning Ordinances Inapplicable to a Proposed Use of the Property)

IX. Approval of Minutes

GG. 9:30 a.m, Closed Session, June 12, 2001 APPROVED

X. Correspondence and Petitions

HH. Report of Correspondence APPROVED

XI. Miscellaneous Business

Meeting, Conference and Convention Motions and Announcements

This Week in Education

Speakers

XII. 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.