III. Students' Concerns

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

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

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

Facilities Services Division No. 2

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

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

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

E. Board of Education Report No. 5 ADOPTED
Facilities Services Division No. 3

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

G. Facilities Committee Report No. 1 WITHDRAWN
Facilities Services Division No. 1
(Adoption of Revised Site Selection Procedure)

H. Instruction and Student Achievement Committee Report No. 1 ADOPTED
Office of the Superintendent No. 1
(Revision of Districtwide Parent Involvement Policy)

I. Instruction and Student Achievement Committee Report No. 2 (PUBLIC HEARING)
Division of Instruction No. 1 ADOPTED
(Grades K-3 Core Reading Program Instructional Materials Certification)

VII. New Reports ­ Direct to Board for Action

J. Board of Education Report No. 6 WITHDRAWN
(Student Expulsions)

K. Board of Education Report No. 7 ADOPTED
(Various Purchasing Transactions)

L. Board of Education Report No. 8 WITHDRAWN
(Student Admissions)

M. Board of Education Report No. 9 WITHDRAWN
(Student Reinstatements)

N. Board of Education Report No. 10 ADOPTED AS AMENDED

(Nonroutine Personnel Actions: Unclassified Employee Elections to Professional Expert C, Classified Employee Dismissals, Rescission of Suspension-Dismissals, and Rescission of Dismissals )

(Adoption of District's Appropriations Limit (Gann Limit) for 1998-99)

Q. Board of Education Report No. 13 (PUBLIC HEARING) ADOPTED AS AMENDED

(Waivers of Proposition 227 for Project M.O.R.E., Dual Language Programs, and Sections Related to Parental Exception Waivers)

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

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 policies 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.

Whereas, The National School Lunch Week, sponsored by the American School Food Services Association, is a major promotion of healthy school meals, with "School Lunch - It's a Hit!" a theme this year;

Whereas, The American Heart Association's "HeartFest at School 1998" is a national nutrition awareness event during the month of October;

Whereas, Both promotions reinforce the message that appealing, healthy, and nutritious foods are the vital services provided by child nutrition programs; and

Whereas, The Week of October 12-16, 1998, has been selected for school districts throughout the nation to celebrate the National School Lunch Week by providing special menus during the week to highlight the variety of food preferences and nutritional choices available to students; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles recognizes that it is important to emphasize in the classroom and in the lunchroom how to choose a healthy lifestyle; and be it

Resolved further, That the Board of Education joins with the California State Department of Education and others in supporting National School Lunch Week and the American Heart Association's "HeartFest at School 1998" during the week of October 12-16, 1998.

T. Ms. Fields will request a waiver of Board Rule 72 in order to present a motion regarding California School Bus Safety Awareness Month: ADOPTED

Whereas, The month of October 1998 has been proclaimed by the State of California as California School Bus Safety Awareness Month;

Whereas, Approximately 65,000 pupils are transported to and from school each day by school buses within Los Angeles Unified School District;

Whereas, It is of the utmost importance that these children are safe during these daily trips;

Whereas, School buses travel on many urban and rural roadways and are subjected to countless obstacles posing potential danger to passengers; and

Whereas, It is appropriate that the Los Angeles Unified School District recognize the importance of school bus safety to current and future generations of pupils; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles proclaim the month of October 1998, as California School Bus Safety Awareness Month throughout the District, and encourage all District personnel to promote the safety of our school buses and pupils.

Whereas, It is important that students are introduced to economic literacy regarding basic concepts of money management;

Whereas, It is a stated goal to create an interesting and inclusive experience where students can work with adults from the private and public sectors to learn problem-solving and develop financial-like skills through hands-on learning;

Whereas, Operation Hope, Inc., a public/private partnership and non-profit banking investment organization, has implemented a similar "Banking on the Future School" Program currently serving 39 school sites;

Whereas, the State Treasurer's Office has coordinated with Operation Hope, Inc., to identify District elementary schools interested in participating in the "Save-at-School" Program; and

Whereas, the "Save-at-School" Program has been developed by the California Treasurer's Office with the following program goals:

• To encourage proper financial habits and promote the concept of savings;

• To make savings accounts available and easily accessible to students;

• To develop problem-solving skills through real life experiences with an emphasis on hands-on learning as outlined in a pre-prepared teaching manual and curriculum;

• To combine the resources of educators, the business and financial community, and the State Treasurer's Office in making educational programs and opportunities available to students and educators; now, therefore, be it

  
  
  
  
  

Resolved, That the law permits for the collection of school children's savings in that a bank may arrange for the collection of savings by the principal of the school, by the teachers, or by collectors, pursuant to regulations issued by the superintendent and approved, in the case of public schools, by the board of education or board of trustees of the city or district in which the school is situated. The principal, teacher, or person authorized by the bank to make collections from the school children shall be the agent of the bank and the bank is liable to the pupil for all deposits made with such principal, teacher, or other authorized person to the same extent as if the deposits were made directly with the bank; and be it

Resolved further, That elementary schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District be authorized to participate in the "Save-at-School" Program at no cost to the schools or District.

V.That the Board of Education recommend to the State Superintendent of Public Instruction that

John W. Murray, Jr., be reappointed to the Personnel Commission for a three-year term of office commencing December 1, 1998. ADOPTED

Investigations, Inc., to investigate allegations made by Hamid Arabzadeh regarding various environmental and personnel issues, and to authorize a contract or such purposes, as approved by the Office of the General Counsel, funds to be paid from Fund 001, Appropriation 3040, Legal Expense, Office of General Counsel. ADOPTED

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

Board of Education
Y. Accounting and Disbursements Division No. 1 CONSENT

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

(Agreements, Amendments, Personal/Professional Services Agreements $50,000 and Over, Health and Human Services Agreements Aggregating $50,000 and Over, Personal/Professional Services Agreements Aggregating $50,000 and Over, and Amendment to Legal Services Agreement)

AA.Facilities Services No. 1 CONSENT

BB.Facilities Services No. 2 CONSENT

(Approval of Negative Declaration and Approval of Project­Belmont/Hollywood Primary Centers Nos. 2 and 3)

CC.Personnel Division No. 1 CONSENT

Facilities Committee

DD.Office of the Chief Administrative Officer No. 1 REGULAR

Instruction and Student Achievement Committee

EE.Independent Analysis Unit No. 1 CONSENT

FF.Division of Instruction No. 1 REGULAR

XI. Approval of Minutes APPROVED

GG.9:30 a.m., Closed Session, August 18, 1998

XII. Correspondence and Petitions APPROVED

HH.Report of Correspondence

Motions and Resolutions (Initial Announcements)

II.Meeting, Conference and Convention Motions and Announcements

JJ.This Week in Education

KK.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.