BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES
Governing Board of the Los Angeles Unified School District
REGULAR MEETING ORDER OF BUSINESS
450 North Grand Avenue, Room H-160
1 p.m., Tuesday, June 27, 2000
I. Roll Call of Members
II. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
III. Special Report
- Introduction of Local District Superintendents
- The Winnick Family Foundation Education Grant
IV. Receipt of Initial Proposal from Bargaining Unit
- Los Angeles School Police Officers AssociationPaul Quezada
- Teamsters, Local 572, Unit S (Classified Supervisors)Bill Piercy
V. Reports Postponed from Regular March 28, April 11, and May 9, 2000, Meetings
A. Board of Education Report No. 2 (March 28) POSTPONED TO JULY 25
Office of the Superintendent No 1 AT THE REQUEST OF STAFF
(Chanda Smith Consent Decree Implementation Plan and Budget No. 9: Parent Participation)
B. Board of Education Report No. 16 (April 11) WITHDRAWN
- (Approval of Feasibility Studies for Central Los Angeles Senior High School No. 3 (Dodger
Stadium Parking Lot) to Relieve Overcrowding at Belmont High School)
C. Board of Education Report No. 9 (May 9) WITHDRAWN
- (Feasibility Studies for Central Los Angeles Senior High School No. 12 (Former Queen of
Angels SiteKent Street and Coronado Terrace) to Relieve Overcrowding in the Belmont
Area)
D. Board of Education Report No. 10 (May 9) WITHDRAWN
- (Feasibility Studies for Central Los Angeles Senior High School No. 13 (6th Street and Bixel
Site) to Relieve Overcrowding in the Belmont Area)
E. Board of Education Report No. 11 (May 9) WITHDRAWN
- (Feasibility Studies for Central Los Angeles Senior High School No. 14 (7th Street and Union
Avenue Site) to Relieve Overcrowding in the Belmont Area)
F. Board of Education Report No. 12 (May 9) WITHDRAWN
- (Feasibility Studies Central Los Angeles Senior High School No. 15 (7th Street and Bonnie
Brae Street Site) to Relieve Overcrowding in the Belmont Area)
G. Board of Education Report No. 13 (May 9) WITHDRAWN
- (Feasibility Studies Central Los Angeles Senior High School No. 16 (8th Street and Francisco
Street Site) to Relieve Overcrowding in the Belmont Area)
H. Board of Education Report No. 14 (May 9) WITHDRAWN
- (Feasibility Studies Central Los Angeles Senior High School No. 17 (Union Avenue and 9th
Street Site) to Relieve Overcrowding in the Belmont Area)
I. Board of Education Report No. 15 (May 9) WITHDRAWN
- (Feasibility Studies Central Los Angeles Senior High School No. 18 (Figueroa Street and
Boston Street Site) to Relieve Overcrowding in the Belmont Area)
REPORTS DATED JUNE 27, 2000
VI. Consent Calendar (Board Rule 61) - Communications Dated June 13, 2000
J. Board of Education Report No. 1 ADOPTED
Office of the Superintendent No. 1
- (Request for Approval of the 2000-2001 Senate Bill (SB 65) School-Based Pupil Motivation
and Maintenance Program Competitive, Non-Competitive and Planning Grant Application)
Office of the Superintendent No. 3
(Peer Assistance Review Program [PAR])
Office of the Superintendent No. 4
(Paul Revere Charter/LEARN Middle School Renewal Petition)
Office of the Superintendent No. 5
(Canyon Elementary Charter/LEARN School Renewal Petition)
Office of the Superintendent No. 6
(Topanga Elementary Charter/LEARN School Renewal Petition)
Office of the Superintendent No. 7
(Palisades Charter/LEARN High School Renewal Petition)
Office of the Superintendent No. 8
(Palisades Elementary Charter/LEARN School Renewal Petition)
Accounting and Disbursements Division No. 1
- (Authorization of Signature on all Orders [Drawn on the Funds of the Los Angeles Unified
School District in the Name of the Governing Board])
Personnel Division No. 2
- (Approval of Nonroutine Personnel Actions: Demotion and Dismissals of Classified
Employees)
K. Business, Finance, Audit and Technology Committee Report No. 1 ADOPTED
Accounting and Disbursements Division No. 1
(Cash Management Investment Policy)
Budget Services and Financial Planning Division No. 1
(Superintendent's 2001-2002 Budget Development Calendar and Related Issues)
VII. Regular Calendar - Communications Dated June 13 and June 22, 2000
L. Board of Education Report No. 2 ADOPTED
Office of the Superintendent No. 9
(California Academy for Liberal Studies Charter Petition)
M. Board of Education Report Revised No. 3 ADOPTED
Business Services Division No. 1
- (Ratification of Amendments and Agreements, Ratification of Amendment to Agreement for
Professional Services, Agreement for Master Contract Over $250,000, Agreements for
Personal/Professional Services Aggregating Over $250,000, Amendments to Agreements for
Personal/Professional Services, and Amendments to Agreements for Personal/Professional
Services Aggregating Over $250,000)
N. Board of Education Report No. 4 ADOPTED
Facilities Services Division No. 1
(Award of Advertised and Unadvertised Contracts and Rejection of Bids)
O. Board of Education Report No. 5 ADOPTED
Personnel Division No. 1
(Special Education Credential Waiver Authorization)
P. Board of Education Report No. 6 PUBLIC HEARING ADOPTED
Office of the Superintendent No. 1
(Request for State Waiver for Schools Participating in the Immediate Intervention/
Underperforming Schools Program)
Q. Facilities Committee Report No. 1 ADOPTED
Facilities Services Division No. 1
- (Authorization to Enter Into a Joint Use Agreement with the City of San Fernando for Use of
the Auditorium at San Fernando Middle School)
VIII. New Reports Direct to Board for Action
R. Board of Education Report No. 7 ADOPTED
(Travel Authorization Policy for Members of the Board)
S. Board of Education Report No. 8 ADOPTED AS AMENDED
(Student Expulsions)
T. Board of Education Report No. 9 ADOPTED AS AMENDED
(Student Reinstatements)
U. Board of Education Report No. 10 ADOPTED
- (Reimbursement Resolution Pertaining to Expenditures Made in Connection with the Federal
E-Rate ProjectsCertificates of Participation)
V. Board of Education Report No. 11 ADOPTED
- (Approval of Nonroutine Personnel Actions: Election of Unclassified Employee, and
Rescission of Dismissal, Suspension-Dismissal and Demotion of Classified Employee)
W. Board of Education Report No. 12 ADOPTED AS AMENDED
(Approval of Routine Personnel Actions)
X. Board of Education Report No. 13 ADOPTED
(Extension of One Time Two Percent Employee Compensation)
Y. Board of Education Report No. 14 ADOPTED
(Various Purchasing Transactions)
Z. Board of Education Report No. 15 ADOPTED
(Decision Support System)
IX. Motions and Resolutions for Action
AA. Ms. Korenstein - Effects of Non-Ionizing Radiation (Waiver of Board Rule 72) ADOPTED
- Whereas, The health and safety of our students and employees are
a fundamental concerns of
the Los Angeles Unified School District;
- Whereas, There continues to be considerable debate and uncertainty within the scientific
community as to the potential health effects to individuals, especially children, from exposure to
extremely low frequency electromagnetic and radio-frequency radiation;
- Whereas, A number of epidemiological and biological studies are inconclusive with regard to
the
carcinogenicity carcinogenic potential of exposure to extremely low frequency
electromagnetic fields, and the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences/National
Institutes of Health recently concluded that enough evidence exists to support the classification
of electromagnetic fields as a possible human carcinogen;
- Whereas, Recent studies suggest there is evidence that radio-frequency radiation may produce
"health effects" at "very low field" intensities;
- Whereas, The scientific community and most health officials agree that more research is needed
to provide a definitive answer as to the effects of extremely low frequency electromagnetic and
radio-frequency radiation on our health and recommend the prudent avoidance of equipment
which generates non-ionizing radiation; now, therefore, be it
- Resolved, That the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles petition the California
Environmental Protection Agency to perform the appropriate research and experimentation to
determine the effects of non-ionizing radiation on the health, of not only adults, but children
who are the most vulnerable and, if appropriate, establish a safe level of exposure; and be it
- Resolved further, That the Board of Education oppose the future placement of
telecommunications installations cellular telecommunications towers on or immediately adjacent
to school property currently owned by the District until appropriate regulatory standards are
adopted. º
BB. Ms. Fields - Use of Guns and Rifles by Jr. ROTC Assigned to School Safety and Campus
Environment Committee (Noticed May 23, 2000) POSTPONED TO JULY 25, 2000
- Whereas, The Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles appreciates the Junior Reserve
Officer Training Corps (Jr. ROTC ) Program, because it provides valuable training to students
in the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) by developing leadership and citizenship
skills such as integrity, responsibility, dignity, self respect, kindness to others and both written
and oral communication skills;
- Whereas, Students or "cadets" participating in the Jr. ROTC Program also offer meaningful
services to the Los Angeles Unified School District by presenting colors before ceremonies and
events;
- Whereas, Through their participation in school ceremonies and other District-related events, Jr.
ROTC cadets serve as representatives of the LAUSD, as well as one of the branches of armed
forces such as the Army, Navy, Airforce or Marines;
- Whereas, The Board of Education has adopted a strict policy of zero-tolerance regarding the
bringing of guns, mock guns, and toy guns on school campuses;
- Whereas, The regalia carried by the Jr. ROTC during practice drills and public ceremonies
includes non-functional rifles;
- Whereas, The Jr. ROTC also instructs cadets on the use of guns and provides them with
functional guns and shooting practice as part of the program; and
Whereas, The Jr. ROTC's use of non-functional and functional rifles and its program to
instruct students on the use of guns is in conflict with the district's zero-tolerance gun policy;
now, therefore, be it
- Resolved
, That the Jr. ROTC eliminate any aspect of its curriculum that includes the carrying of
or instruction in the use of guns by students of the Los Angeles Unified School District; and be
it further
Resolved, That the Jr. ROTC work with the Superintendent of Schools to determine an
appropriate substitute for rifles used during its drills, practices and appearances at District
functions; and be it further
Resolved, That the Jr. ROTC return to the Board of Education 30 days from the passage of this
resolution with that appropriate substitute; and be it further
Resolved, That the Jr. ROTC provide, with cooperation and approval from the Superintendent of
Schools, a budget for transitioning from non-functional rifles to the agreed upon substitute. º
CC. Waiver of California Credential Requirements (Waiver of Board Rule 72) ADOPTED
- Resolved, That the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles, pursuant to Education Code
Section 35029, waives any and all California credential requirements for Mr. Roy Romer, who
has been appointed as Superintendent of Schools, a position equivalent to that of Chief
Administrative Officer, effective July 1, 2000, for so long as he serves`as Superintendent of the
Los Angeles Unified School District.
X. 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
DD. Office of the Superintendent No. 1 WITHDRAWN
EE. Office of the Superintendent No. 2 REGULAR
- (Chanda Smith Consent Decree Finance and Budget Plan No. 10: Review Expenditures/
Search for Additional Funding)
FF. Office of the Superintendent No. 3 WITHDRAWN
GG. Office of the Superintendent No. 4 REGULAR
- (Adoption of the 2000-2002 Memorandum of Understanding Between the Los Angeles Unified
School District and Associated Administrators of Los Angeles (AALA); Compensation
Package for District-Represented Classes)
HH. Business Services Division No. 1 REGULAR
- (Ratifying Agreements and Amendments, Agreements for Personal/Professional Services Over
$250,000, Agreements for Personal/Professional Services Aggregating Over $250,000,
Amendments to Agreements for Personal/Professional Services, and Donations of Money
- II.Environmental Health and Safety No. 1 REGULAR
- (Approval for Environmental Health and Safety to Receive Cost Recovery Money for Jefferson
New Middle School)
JJ. Facilities Services Division No. 1 CONSENT
- (Award of Advertised and Unadvertised Contracts, and Cancellation of Architectural
Agreements)
KK. Personnel Division No. 1 CONSENT
(Dismissal of Classified Employees)
Facilities Committee
LL. Accounting and Disbursements Division No. 1 REGULAR
(Increase in Developer Fees)
XI. Approval of Minutes APPROVED
MM. 1:30 p.m., Closed Session, May 22, 2000
1:00 p.m., Regular Meeting, May 23, 2000
9:30 a.m., Closed Session, June 6, 2000
XII. Correspondence and Petitions
NN. Report of Correspondence APPROVED
XIII. Miscellaneous Business
Motions and Resolutions (Initial Announcements)
Meeting, Conference and Convention Motions and Announcements
Election of Board Member Representative to the California School Boards Association Board
of Directors
This Week in Education
- Mr. Lansing will comment on the following:
- Recognition of 14 SchoolsDistrict 7 Grant Recipients
Speakers
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.
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