I. Roll Call of Members

II. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

III. Students' Concerns

Shallote Wright from Crenshaw High School, Rachel Owens from Dorsey High School, and Daisy Castenada from Foshay Learning Center

Initial Proposal to United Teachers Los Angeles (UTLA) and Associated Administrators of Los Angeles (AALA) Regarding Single-Track and Multitrack Year-Round Calendars for the 2001 2002 School Year

A. Board of Education Report No. 1 ADOPTED
Budget Services and Financial Planning Division No. 1

(Authorization to File Application for School Assistance on Behalf of the Los Angeles Unified School District Under Public Law 874 (81st Congress) As Amended)

(Emergency Closure of Venice Skills Center on October 4, 2000; Attendance Allowance Due to Emergency; Payment of Employees)

(Award of Advertised, Unadvertised, and Informal Contracts, Rejection of Bids, Cancellation of Contracts, Compensation to Architect, Authorization to Seek Exemptions from State Allocation Board, and Reimbursement Payment to City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks)

B. Facilities Committee Report No. 1 ADOPTED
Accounting and Disbursements Division No. 1
(Capital Facilities Fund (Developer Fees) Operating Statement for the 1999-2000 Fiscal Year)

C. School Safety and Campus Environment Committee Report No. 1 ADOPTED
Office of the Superintendent No. 1
(Revision of Board Rule 2288 ‹ Student Reinstatement)

VI. Regular Calendar - Communications Dated November 14, 2000

D. Board of Education Report No. 2 ADOPTED AS AMENDED
Business Services Division No. 1

(Agreements and Amendments, Ratification of Amendment to Agreement for Professional Services, Agreements for Personal/Professional Services Over $250,000, Agreements for Personal/Professional Services Aggregating Over $250,000, Amendment to Agreement for Personal/Professional Services, and Donation of Money)

E. Board of Education Report No. 3 ADOPTED AS AMENDED
(Student Expulsions)

F. Board of Education Report No. 4 ADOPTED
(Student Reinstatements)

G. Board of Education Report No. 5 ADOPTED
(Various Purchasing Transactions)

H. Board of Education Report No. 6 ADOPTED

(Nonroutine Personnel Action: Unclassified Employee Election to Professional Expert and Dismissal of Classified Employee)

(Extension of Project Stabilization Agreement with Los Angeles and Orange Counties Building and Construction Trades Council)

K. Board of Education Report No. 9 ADOPTED
(Digital High School Education Technology Program)

L. Board of Education Report No. 10 ADOPTED
(Contract with the Achievement Council to Support Program Quality Review [PQR])

VIII. Motions and Resolutions for Action

M. Mr. Tokofsky's motion on Social Promotion (Noticed on 10-10-00)(Discussed at the Curriculum and Instruction Committee) POSTPONED TO JANUARY 23, 2001

Resolved, That the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles amend the existing social promotion policy at the very least to:

1.retain any student in the second grade whose Stanford 9 reading score is below 5 on the

2.retain any eighth grader whose reading score is below 5 or who has been below 10 three

Whereas, The Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles is committed to providing resources to adequately support an effective Office of Inspector General, within the bounds of fiscal prudence; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the Board directs the Superintendent to restore the Office of Inspector General's budget to 1999-2000 levels.

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

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

(Approval of Waiver Request to the California State Board of Education‹Immediate Intervention/Underperforming Schools Program Deadline Extension)

(Report of Warrants Issued and Requests to Reimbursement Revolving Cash Fund and Reissue Stale Dated Warrants)

(Ratification of 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)

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

T. Human Resources No. 2 CONSENT
(Nonroutine Personnel Action: Classified Employee Dismissal)

Business, Finance, Audit and Technology Committee
U. Office of the Inspector General No. 1 REGULAR
(Code of Ethics)

Curriculum and Instruction Committee
V. Educational Services No. 1 REGULAR
(Approval of Districtwide Library and Classroom Library Plans)

W. Educational Services No. 2 CONSENT

(Resolution to Participate in a Partnership Grant Application Between Visual and Performing Arts Unit and the Performing Arts Center of Los Angeles County)

(Authorization for Staff to Proceed with the Expenditure of Funds for Real Estate Due Diligence, Environmental Studies and Design Activities Required to Deliver the Proposed Escutia Projects at the Specific Sites Listed in Attachments A-O)

Z. Report of Correspondence APPROVED

XI. Miscellaneous Business

Motions and Resolutions (Draft Language)

Whereas, Every child has a right to a safe and healthy learning environment, and the maintenance of this environment is essential to learning and a goal of the Los Angeles Unified School District;

Whereas, Indoor air pollution is a recognized public health issue affecting everyone, with children the most vulnerable, and indoor air pollution exacerbates asthma and other respirator health problems, and asthma is the leading cause of school absence due to a chronic health condition;

Whereas, Indoor air quality (IAQ) programs in schools can substantially reduce the level of indoor air pollution and enhance the health and educational performance of children;

Whereas, The District encourages increased environmental health awareness in schools, and has initiated training and mentor programs, participated in Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) studies, and has partnered with the U.S. EPA and the American Lung Association of Los Angeles County in the implementation of the "IAQ Tools for Schools" program, which provides students and school staff with useful guidance to prevent potential IAQ problems and resolve them should they occur;

Whereas, The District encourages increased asthma awareness and management in schools, and has also partnered with the American Lung Association of Los Angeles County in the implementation of "Open Airways for Schools", which is a nationally recognized program for asthma prevention, consisting of student and parent education and staff development; and

Whereas, The District believes that agencies and organizations, both public and private, should work to ensure strict compliance with healthy based air quality standards, including the mitigation of external sources of air pollution in proximity to schools and other District facilities; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles recognizes the value of the "IAQ Tools for Schools" and "Open Airways for Schools" Programs, recommends the further implementation of these programs, and supports the District's active participation in other programs dedicated to achieving a "best practices" approach toward providing a healthy learning and working school environment; and be it

Resolved further, That the Board of Education should distribute this resolution to school administrators, staff, parents, health professionals, regulatory agencies, and other members of the school community, as evidence of the District's commitment to the above referenced programs and its ongoing efforts to ensure a safe learning environment for students and staff throughout the District.

Enrollment (Noticed November 14, 2000) (ASSIGNED TO LEGISLATIVE, PERSONNEL AND POLICY COMMITTEE)

Whereas, The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) has as its primary concern the academic preparation of its students;

Whereas, The Santa Monica Community College District (SMCCD) offers excellent educational programs designed for transfer to a four-year college program, Associate of Arts Degree preparation, certificate preparation, and vocational training;

Whereas, Santa Monica Community College is currently in partnership with 25 LAUSD high schools serving over 1,200 students;

Whereas, A committee of experts has worked together to develop a matrix of acceptable college level courses to be offered to high school students;

Whereas, These courses will add an enriched curriculum and additional options for senior high school students pursuing a high school diploma, transition to a community college, and transfer to a university;

Whereas, Both educational institutions would like to expand these opportunities for the youth in Los Angeles; and

Whereas, The Concurrent Enrollment Program enables enhanced communication between high school and college faculty and improved articulation of curriculum; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles and the Board of Trustees of the Santa Monica Community College District work jointly to expand concurrent enrollment opportunities for the students of Los Angeles; be it

Resolved, That each of the eleven local schools districts in LAUSD adopt a procedure for information dissemination to parents and students of the availability of the SMCCD concurrent enrollment program; be it

Resolved, That each senior high school with the LAUSD promote the enrollment of students into graduation equivalency classes at the SMCCD as appropriate to the educational needs of the students, be it

Resolved, That each senior high school accept credit earned at the community college level toward meeting graduation requirements as approved by the LAUSD; be it

Resolved, That the SMCCD grant college credit to students for the courses taken which meet the standards set by the Board of Trustees of the Santa Monica Community College District and as allowable under the Education Code, State of California; and be it

Resolved further, That the Educational Services Division of the LAUSD will develop joint implementation policies with the SMCCD and provide operating policies to local districts and community colleges in order to further this cooperative educational venture.

This Week in Education

Mr. Tokofsky will comment on the following:

• Ramona High School Recipient of $50,000 Grant from United Parcel Service

Ms. Young will comment on the following:

• National Network Partnership Award

• District C _Meetings for Parents Regarding Education of Gifted Students

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.