III. Students' Concerns

Student Members Cheryl Gonzales from Marshall High School and Martha Sandoval from Huntington Park High School

Our Kids, Our Schools - Review of Proposition BB Progress

A. Board of Education Report No. 1 ADOPTED
Office of the Superintendent No. 1

(District and School Advisory Committees: Educational Inservice and Training Workshops Attendance Proposal)

Budget Services and Financial Planning Division No. 1
(Adoption of Unique Calendar for Accelerated Charter School for School Year 1998-99)

Budget Services and Financial Planning Division No. 2

(Adoption of Year-Round School Calendar for Middle College High School/Southwest College for School Year 1998-99)

(Ratification of Unique Multitrack Year-Round Calendars for Montague Charter School for School Year 1998-99)

(Ratification of Revised Unique Multitrack Year-Round Calendars for Park Avenue Elementary School for School Year 1997-98)

(Adoption of Year-Round School Calendar for South Gate High School/Harbor College for School Year 1998-99)

Personnel Division No. 1
(Credential Waiver Authorizations)

VI. Regular Calendar - Communications Dated August 25, 1998

B. Board of Education Report No. 2 ADOPTED
Office of the Superintendent Revised No. 2
(Annual School Performance Measurement)

C. Board of Education Report No. 3 ADOPTED
Business Services Division No. 1

(Agreements and Amendments, Personal/Professional Services Master Contract Agreement Aggregating Not to Exceed $250,000, Health and Human Services Agreement, Data Processing Services Agreement, Education Services­SB316 Agreements, Personal/Professional Services Agreements, Personal/Professional Services Agreements Aggregating $50,000 and Over, Amendments to Personal/Professional Services Agreements, Amendments to Personal/ Professional Services Agreements Aggregating $50,000 and Over, and Donations of Money)

(Award of Advertised and Unadvertised Contracts, Relocation Assistance Benefit Payments, Rejection of Bids, and Rescission of Contract)

F. Board of Education Report No. 6 ADOPTED
Facilities Services Division No. 4
(Approval of Negative Declaration and Approval of Project­Monte Vista Primary Center)

G. Board of Education Report No. 7 ADOPTED
Facilities Services Division No. 5
(Approval of Negative Declaration and Approval of Project­Bell No. 3 Primary Center)

H. Board of Education Report No. 8 ADOPTED
Facilities Services Division No. 6

(Approval of Negative Declaration and Approval of Project­Lankershim Elementary School, 2nd Addition, Primary Center)

(1997-98 Multitrack Year-Round Operational Grant Certification)

J. Board of Education Report No. 10 ADOPTED

(Various Purchasing Transactions)

K.Board of Education Report No. 11 ADOPTED

L. Board of Education Report No. 12 ADOPTED
(Student Reinstatements)

M. Board of Education Report No. 13 ADOPTED
(Student Application for Admission)

N. Board of Education Report No. 14 ADOPTED

(Liability Insurance Claims, Employee Reimbursement Program Payments, Self-Insured Liability Program Payments, and Self-Insured Workers' Compensation Program Payments)

(Job Ready Services and Unsubsidized Employment for Adults with Disabilities, 1998-99 Workability II Program: State Department of Rehabilitation)

Q. Board of Education Report No. 17 ADOPTED AS AMENDED

(Nonroutine Personnel Actions: Unclassified Employee Elections to Professional Expert C, Correction to Board's Records, Classified Employee Dismissal, Suspension-Dismissal, and Rescission of Dismissal)

(Adoption of Revised Traditional, LEARN, and Multitrack Year-Round Calendars for School Year 1998-99)

S. Mr. Tokofsky - Motion to Establish an Office of Inspector General (Noticed November 3, 1997)
DISCUSSED IN BUSINESS AND OPERATIONS/PERSONNEL COMMITTEE,
FEBRUARY 19 POSTPONED UNTIL SEPTEMBER 22, 1998

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 labor practices; (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.

T.Mr. Kiriyama, Ms. Fields, and Mr. Tokofsky - Increase School Nursing Services for the 1998-99

Whereas, The District philosophy parallels the overall mission of District Nursing Services which is to strengthen and facilitate the educational process by improving and protecting the health status of children and by identifying and assisting in the removal or modification of health-related barriers to learning;

Whereas, The major focus of the District Nursing Services is the prevention of illness and disability and the early detection and correction of health problems;

Whereas, There are increasing State mandates and County regulations for school enrollment requiring school nurse intervention;

Whereas, There has been a significant enrollment increase in the Los Angeles Unified School District in recent years; however, there has not been any increase in school nursing positions. Moreover, twenty-one positions were cut and not reinstated after the 1991 school year. This disparate ratio has resulted in a negative impact on the delivery of health services to children;

Whereas, This increasing enrollment includes a number of students who are medically fragile and technologically dependent. These students have medical protocols requiring school nursing teaching, training, and supervision;

Whereas, There is an increasing need for school nurse professional knowledge to deal with the prevention of bloodborne pathogens, hepatitis infections, tuberculosis and other communicable diseases;

Whereas, District Nursing Services provides preventative health services by delivering 40,000 plus OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) mandated Hepatitis B injections to eligible employees allowing staff to remain at school and provide an uninterrupted educational program to students; and

Whereas, The additional responsibility for the assessment, interpretation and evaluation of the health and developmental status of students requires additional school nurse time; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That District Nursing Services stands ready with an extensive eligibility list to fill school nursing positions; and be it

Resolved further, that the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles will increase the number of credentialed school nurse positions to reflect the additional needs of students, families, staff and communities in the Los Angeles Unified School District.

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

Board of Education
U. Office of the Superintendent No. 1 REGULAR

(Continuation of Legal Cost Control Program and Retention of Outside Auditor/Consultant to Oversee Program)

W. Accounting and Disbursements Division No. 1 CONSENT

(Report of Warrants Issued, Request to Reimburse Revolving Cash Fund, and Request to Reissue Stale Dated Warrants)

Y. Business Services Division No. 1 REGULAR

(Agreements and Amendments, Personal/Professional Services Agreements, Personal/Professional Services Agreements Aggregating $50,000 and Over, and Donations of Money)

AA.Facilities Services Division No. 2 CONSENT

(Acceptance of Judgments­Aldama Elementary School, First Addition, and South Gate New High School No. 1)

BB.Facilities Services Division No. 3 REGULAR

(Approval of Negative Declaration and Approval of Project­Hobart Elementary School, 5th Addition)

CC.Office of the Superintendent No. 1 REGULAR

Facilities Committee

DD.Facilities Services Division No. 1 REGULAR

Instruction and Student Achievement Committee

EE.Office of the Superintendent No. 1 REGULAR

FF.Division of Instruction No. 1 REGULAR

X. Approval of Minutes

GG.2:00 p.m., Regular Meeting, March 23, 1998 APPROVED

XI. Correspondence and Petitions

HH.Report of Correspondence APPROVED

Motions and Resolutions (Draft Language)

II.Mr. Horton - Opposition to Accountability Proposal (Noticed 7-28-98) ASSIGNED TO ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE - WITHDRAWN

That the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles oppose the Governor's Accountability Proposal which is being presented to the Legislature.

JJ.Meeting, Conference and Convention Motions and Announcements

KK.This Week in Education

• Marvin Avenue School

• National Council of Negro Women Western Region Luncheon

• Annuity Reserve Board Swearing In Ceremony

• Comision Femenil de Los Angeles Mentorship Program Recognition Luncheon

• The Wonder of Reading­Harrison Elementary School

• Title I Institute Conference by Office of Specially Funded Programs Compliance and Technical

• Districtwide Principals' Meeting

• Student Achievement and Accountability in Texas

• Visit to Los Angeles Tech Center - Los Angeles Community Adult School

• Korean Youth Community Center (KYCC) - Korean American Youth Leadership

• Amy Tanaka's Retirement

• Junior Statesmen

• Students and Board Member from Nagoya, Japan

• District Football Coaches

• Nisei Week Parade

• Hyogo Teachers Union from Kobe, Japan

LL.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.