BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES Governing Board of the Los Angeles Unified School District

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1 BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES Governing Board of the Los Angeles Unified School District REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 333 South Beaudry Avenue, Board Room 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 22, 2008 The Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles, acting as the Governing Board of the Los Angeles Unified School District, met in regular session on Tuesday, January 22, 2008, at the Los Angeles City Board of Education Administrative Offices, Board Room, 333 South Beaudry Avenue, Los Angeles, California. President García called the meeting to order at 2:03 p.m. The following Members were present: Ms. Marlene Canter, Ms. Yolie Flores Aguilar, Ms. Tamar Galatzan, Ms. Marguerite P. LaMotte, Dr. Richard Vladovic, and President Mónica García. Ms. Julie Korenstein was absent for the entire meeting. Superintendent David Brewer, III, was present. Dr. Vladovic led the Pledge of Allegiance. SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT ON TRANSFORMATION METRICS Chief Larry Manion, Los Angeles School Police, led the recognition of Officer Sean Dennis. Officer Dennis, a staff sergeant in the United States Army, will be leaving the School Police to serve in Iraq. On behalf of the Board, Superintendent Brewer presented Officer Dennis with a Certificate of Appreciation. Officer Dennis thanked the Board for the commendation. Officer Dennis responded to questions from Board Members regarding education and his unit. Superintendent Brewer led a presentation to the Board on the Office of Parent and Civic Engagement. This office was created to improve the District s engagement of parents and community in the working of teaching and caring for students. Superintendent Brewer discussed the 3 E s to enhancing student success: Educate parents Engage and involve parents in the education of students at school and at home Empower parents to advocate for students Superintendent Brewer concluded his presentation by discussing key activities and next steps to take. Superintendent Brewer responded to questions from Board Members regarding timelines, parent engagement survey, and the translation of the survey. Bd. of Ed. Regular Meeting 1

2 - - - President García read the Rules of Decorum and modified the Order of Business NEW BUSINESS FOR ACTION BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT NO /08 Certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Proposed South Region Span K-8 No. 1 Project Ms. Canter moved that the report be adopted. Ms. LaMotte seconded the motion. The following speakers addressed the Board on the report: Ms. Joanne Wysocki Mr. Donald Compton Mr. Arthur Hernandez Mr. Antonio Rios Mr. Carlos Prinzen After discussion and on roll call, the report was adopted, 4 ayes, 2 noes, Dr. Vladovic, Ms. García. Ms. Korenstein was absent. BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT NO /08 Project Approval for South Region Span K-8 No. 1 Project Ms. LaMotte moved that the report be adopted. Ms. Flores Aguilar seconded the motion, which on roll call was adopted, 4 ayes, 2 noes, Dr. Vladovic, Ms. García. Ms. Korenstein was absent President García resumed the Order of Business OLD BUSINESS FOR ACTION BOARD OF EDUCATION REVISED REPORT NO /08 Rescission of Board Rule 1912: Method of Submitting Personnel Assignments for Board Action This item was postponed to the Regular Board Meeting of February 26, BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT NO /08 Approval of Career Technical Education Proposals from District Schools Applying for State Funding Under the Career Technical Education Facilities Program (CTEF) This item was withdrawn. Bd. of Ed. Regular Meeting 2

3 NEW BUSINESS FOR ACTION (continued) BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT NO /08 Amendment to Existing Strategic Execution Plan to Fund Alteration and Improvement and Board Member Priority Projects at Various Schools Ms. Flores Aguilar moved that the report be adopted with the amendment to include the Citizen s Bond Oversight Committee recommendation. Ms. Galatzan seconded the motion. Mr. Bruce Kendall, Existing Facilities, Deputy Chief Executive, and Mr. David Holmquist, Chief Operating Officer, responded to questions from Board Members regarding school site security, policy development, and security cameras. After discussion and by general consent, the report was adopted as amended. Ms. Korenstein was absent. BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT NO /08 Amendment to Existing Facilities Strategic Execution Plan to Fund Improvement of Facilities at Eleven District High Schools to Upgrade and Redesign the Campuses to Create Small Schools Ms. Galatzan moved that the report be adopted. Dr. Vladovic seconded the motion. Ms. Linda Guthrie, United Teachers Los Angeles (UTLA), addressed the Board on the report. Superintendent Brewer, Ms. Michelle King, Deputy Chief Instructional Officer, responded to questions from Board Members regarding Small Learning Communities. After discussion and by general consent, the report was adopted. Ms. Korenstein was absent. BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT NO /08 Ratification of Facilities Contracts Actions and Approval of Professional Services Contracts Ms. Canter moved that the report be adopted. Ms. LaMotte seconded the motion. Mr. Terry Dillon, Director, Facilities Contracts, responded to questions from Board Members regarding job order contracts, search firm costs, contractor project abandonment, and cost increases. After discussion and by general consent, the report was adopted. Ms. Korenstein was absent. BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT NO /08 Designation of the Preferred Site for Valley Region Bellingham Elementary School Addition Ms. LaMotte moved that the report be adopted. Ms. Galatzan seconded the motion. Ms. Alejandra Chutan addressed the Board on the report. Bd. of Ed. Regular Meeting 3

4 Mr. Al Grazioli, Development Manager, and Mr. Tom Watson, District Consultant, Office of Environmental Health and Safety, responded to questions from Board Members regarding removal of portables and pipelines. After discussion and by general consent, the report was adopted. Ms. Korenstein was absent. BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT NO /08 New Construction Strategic Execution Plan Amendment to Redefine Central Region Elementary School No. 21 Project Ms. LaMotte moved that the report be adopted with the amendment to add the Citizen s Bond Oversight Committee recommendation. Ms. Canter seconded the motion. Mr. Tom Calhoun, Development Manager, Central Region, Real Estate Branch, responded to questions from Board Members regarding demographics and unallocated funds. After discussion and by general consent, the report was adopted as amended. Ms. Korenstein and Ms. Galatzan were absent. BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT NO /08 Designation of the Preferred Site for Central Region Elementary School No. 21 Project Ms. Canter moved that the report be adopted. Ms. LaMotte seconded the motion. The following speakers addressed the Board on the report: Ms. Melissa Molina, A Place Called Home Mr. Naresh Solanki Mr. Richard Veloz, South Central Family Health Center Ms. Francisca Ruelas Ms. Thasha Baltazar By general consent, the report was adopted. Ms. Korenstein and Ms. Galatzan were absent. BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT NO /08 New Construction Strategic Execution Plan Amendment to Redefine East Los Angeles Star Adult Education Facility Project Ms. Flores Aguilar moved that the report be adopted with the amendment to add the Citizen s Bond Oversight Committee recommendation. Ms. LaMotte seconded the motion. The following speakers addressed the Board on the report: Ms. Jacqueline McBoyle Mr. Ozzy Villa Ms. Ana Maria Arroyo Ms. Veronica Montes, Principal, Garfield Community Adult School Mr. Ernest Kittering Bd. of Ed. Regular Meeting 4

5 Mr. Calhoun and Mr. Edwin Van Ginkel, Senior Development Manager, Real Estate Branch, responded to questions from Board Members regarding classrooms, portables, and the redefinition of the project. Ms. Flores Aguilar moved that the report be amended further to change the description from K-12 to high school classrooms. With the consent of the report s mover and seconder, the amendment was accepted as friendly. After discussion and by general consent, the report was adopted as amended. Ms. Korenstein was absent President García modified the Order of Business BOARD MEMBERS RESOLUTIONS The following speakers addressed the Board on the resolution regarding Reduction in Air Pollution Health Risk at Schools: Ms. Pam Wagner, Los Angeles Trust for Children s Health Dr. Cyrus Rangan, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Mr. Angelo Bellomo, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Ms. Cindy Montanez Dr. W. James Gauderman, USC Keck School of Medicine Dr. Steve Smith Dr. Glenn Lopez, UCLA Department of Family Medicine Mr. Roberto Cabrales Ms. Bernadette Ortega Ms. Flores Aguilar moved: Whereas, The Los Angeles Unified School District is committed to providing a safe school environment that promotes the health and well-being of children and, as the second largest school district in the nation, is also in a key position to play a leadership role in protecting children from potentially harmful situations; Whereas, Current air quality regulations are primarily directed toward compliance with ambient air quality standards and compliance with these standards will result in improved air quality on a regional scale; Whereas, Achieving regional air quality standards does not adequately protect the thousands of Los Angeles residents that are living in close proximity to major stationary and mobile sources of air pollution (such as freeways, rail yards, refineries, etc.), and research indicates living in such areas will result in increased rates of cardiovascular disease, birth defects, asthma, decreased lung function and other respiratory diseases; Bd. of Ed. Regular Meeting 5

6 Whereas, Recent studies have documented decreased lung capacity and other adverse health effects in children living within 1500 meters of major sources of pollution; Whereas, The most effective way to reduce public exposure to air pollution is to control emissions at the source, and in the absence of source controls, the only option is to reduce exposure through the implementation of Best Management Practices (BMP) and Best Available Control Technologies (BACT) such as improved filtration of indoor air, the establishment of buffer zones between the pollution source and nearby residents, and/or minimizing amount of time spent outdoors; Whereas, For schools located in close proximity to major sources of air pollution, only a partial reduction in the health risk to school occupants can be achieved through implementation of BMP and BACT; Whereas, In order to reduce the health risk of school occupants and residents within these local environments, a major change in the current regulatory approach will be required; and Whereas, Taking action to reduce the exposure (and potential health risks) of students to air pollution can foster an improved environment for children s learning; now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Governing Board of the Los Angeles Unified School District directs the Superintendent to establish, within 30 days, a priority list of Los Angeles Unified School District schools that may potentially pose a health risk due to the effects of nearby sources of air pollution; Resolved further, That the Board directs Superintendent or his designee to develop, within 60 days, a plan using BMP and BACT to reduce onsite exposure of students and staff to air pollution within schools identified on the priority list as being at high risk of the effects of air pollution, and within 90 days, a list of potential public and private funding sources for school site modifications that may be needed; Resolved further, That the Board recognizes that onsite control measures can only partially reduce exposure to air pollutants, and directs the Superintendent to request the California Air Resources Board and the US Environmental Protection Agency to review and supplement current regulations to effectively address air pollution risks to school occupants and other members of the school community living in close proximity to major sources of air pollution; Resolved further, That the Board prohibits the placement of new schools within 500 feet of a freeway or other major mobile source, unless the Office of Environmental Health and Safety (OEHS) determines that the risks are less than significant or if the risks are found to be significant and unavoidable, the Board makes the necessary finding to adopt a statement of overriding consideration; Resolved further, That the Board requires that all permitted and major unpermitted (i.e. rail yards, freeways, etc.) sources of emissions within one quarter mile continue to be evaluated, and in addition, emission sources within one-half mile of proposed school sites be identified and evaluated if the emission source is considered potentially significant; Bd. of Ed. Regular Meeting 6

7 Resolved further, That in order to ensure the health and safety of future school occupants, the Board requires the completion of an Air Quality Health Risk Assessment, pursuant to guidelines established by OEHS and the State Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment, for all new school projects, including Charter schools as legally permitted, and that the results be disclosed to the Board in the CEQA document or equivalent documentation prior to project approval; and be it finally Resolved, That the Board directs the OEHS to work in collaboration with the South Coast Air Quality Management District and any other appropriate agencies to monitor and comment on any proposed new sources of air emissions that may exacerbate exposure to air pollution at District schools. In the event a proposed facility or other source of air pollution is expected to pose a significant health risk, OEHS, in consultation with the Office of General Counsel, shall take appropriate and reasonable action to ensure the safety of school occupants. Ms. LaMotte seconded the motion. Mr. Jose Cole-Gutiérrez, Executive Director, Charter Schools Division, Mr. Ian McMillan, District Consultant, Office of Environmental Health and Safety, Mr. Angelo Bellomo, Director of the Office of Environmental Health and Safety, Ms. Maribel Medina, Special Counsel to the Board, Mr. Kendall, and Superintendent Brewer responded to questions from Board Members regarding response from Charter Division, funding, expanded risk assessment, existing facilities, statement of overriding consideration, standards, hazard mitigation, and modernization programs. Ms. Flores Aguilar moved that the resolution be amended by adding to the fourth Resolved the words and stationary after the word mobile. With the consent of the mover and seconder, the amendment was accepted as friendly. After discussion and on roll call, the resolution was adopted as amended, 5 ayes, 1 no, Ms. Galatzan. Ms. Korenstein was absent. The final version reads: Whereas, The Los Angeles Unified School District is committed to providing a safe school environment that promotes the health and well-being of children and, as the second largest school district in the nation, is also in a key position to play a leadership role in protecting children from potentially harmful situations; Whereas, Current air quality regulations are primarily directed toward compliance with ambient air quality standards and compliance with these standards will result in improved air quality on a regional scale; Whereas, Achieving regional air quality standards does not adequately protect the thousands of Los Angeles residents that are living in close proximity to major stationary and mobile sources of air pollution (such as freeways, rail yards, refineries, etc.), and research indicates living in such areas will result in increased rates of cardiovascular disease, birth defects, asthma, decreased lung function and other respiratory diseases; Bd. of Ed. Regular Meeting 7

8 Whereas, Recent studies have documented decreased lung capacity and other adverse health effects in children living within 1500 meters of major sources of pollution; Whereas, The most effective way to reduce public exposure to air pollution is to control emissions at the source, and in the absence of source controls, the only option is to reduce exposure through the implementation of Best Management Practices (BMP) and Best Available Control Technologies (BACT) such as improved filtration of indoor air, the establishment of buffer zones between the pollution source and nearby residents, and/or minimizing amount of time spent outdoors; Whereas, For schools located in close proximity to major sources of air pollution, only a partial reduction in the health risk to school occupants can be achieved through implementation of BMP and BACT; Whereas, In order to reduce the health risk of school occupants and residents within these local environments, a major change in the current regulatory approach will be required; and Whereas, Taking action to reduce the exposure (and potential health risks) of students to air pollution can foster an improved environment for children s learning; now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Governing Board of the Los Angeles Unified School District directs the Superintendent to establish, within 30 days, a priority list of Los Angeles Unified School District schools that may potentially pose a health risk due to the effects of nearby sources of air pollution; Resolved further, That the Board directs the Superintendent or his designee to develop, within 60 days, a plan using BMP and BACT to reduce onsite exposure of students and staff to air pollution within schools identified on the priority list as being at high risk of the effects of air pollution, and within 90 days, a list of potential public and private funding sources for school site modifications that may be needed; Resolved further, That the Board recognizes that onsite control measures can only partially reduce exposure to air pollutants, and directs the Superintendent to request the California Air Resources Board and the US Environmental Protection Agency to review and supplement current regulations to effectively address air pollution risks to school occupants and other members of the school community living in close proximity to major sources of air pollution; Resolved further, That the Board prohibits the placement of new schools within 500 feet of a freeway or other major mobile and stationary source, unless the Office of Environmental Health and Safety (OEHS) determines that the risks are less than significant or if the risks are found to be significant and unavoidable, the Board makes the necessary finding to adopt a statement of overriding consideration; Resolved further, That the Board requires that all permitted and major unpermitted (i.e. rail yards, freeways, etc.) sources of emissions within one quarter mile continue to be evaluated, and in addition, emission sources within one-half mile of proposed school sites be identified and evaluated if the emission source is considered potentially significant; Bd. of Ed. Regular Meeting 8

9 Resolved further, That in order to ensure the health and safety of future school occupants, the Board requires the completion of an Air Quality Health Risk Assessment, pursuant to guidelines established by OEHS and the State Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment, for all new school projects, including Charter schools as legally permitted, and that the results be disclosed to the Board in the CEQA document or equivalent documentation prior to project approval; and be it finally Resolved, That the Board directs the OEHS to work in collaboration with the South Coast Air Quality Management District and any other appropriate agencies to monitor and comment on any proposed new sources of air emissions that may exacerbate exposure to air pollution at District schools. In the event a proposed facility or other source of air pollution is expected to pose a significant health risk, OEHS, in consultation with the Office of General Counsel, shall take appropriate and reasonable action to ensure the safety of school occupants. NEW BUSINESS FOR ACTION (continued) BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT NO /08 New Construction Strategic Execution Plan to Redefine South Region Elementary School No. 9 Ms. Canter moved that the report be adopted with the amendment to add the Citizen s Bond Oversight Committee recommendation. Ms. Galatzan seconded the motion. Ms. Rena Perez, Director, Master Planning and Demographics, responded to questions from Board Members regarding demographics. After discussion and by general consent, the report was adopted as amended. Ms. Korenstein was absent. BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT NO /08 New Construction Strategic Execution Plan Amendment to Redefine South Region Elementary School No. 11 Ms. LaMotte moved that the report be adopted with the amendment to add the Citizen s Bond Oversight Committee recommendation. Ms. Galatzan seconded the motion, which by general consent was adopted as amended. Ms. Korenstein was absent. BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT NO /08 New Construction Strategic Execution Plan Amendment to Redefine South Region Elementary School No. 12 Ms. LaMotte moved that the report be adopted with the amendment to add the Citizen s Bond Oversight Committee recommendation. Ms. Flores Aguilar seconded the motion, which by general consent was adopted as amended. Ms. Korenstein was absent. Bd. of Ed. Regular Meeting 9

10 BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT NO /08 Designation of the Preferred Site for South Region Elementary School No. 12 Ms. LaMotte moved that the report be adopted. Dr. Vladovic seconded the motion. Ms. Mary Rose Cortese addressed the Board on the report. Mr. Rod Hamilton, Regional Development Manager, South Region, responded to questions from Board Members regarding community outreach and input. After discussion and by general consent, the report was adopted. Ms. Galatzan and Ms. Korenstein were absent. BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT NO /08 New Construction Strategic Execution Plan Amendment to Redefine South Region Middle School No. 3 Ms. Flores Aguilar moved that the report be adopted with the amendment to add the Citizen s Bond Oversight Committee recommendation. Ms. LaMotte seconded the motion, which be general consent was adopted as amended. Ms. Korenstein was absent. BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT NO /08 Student Expulsion Issues BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT NO /08 Student Reinstatements Ms. Galatzan moved that the reports be adopted with the amendment to withdraw Case No. RO96-07/08 from Board of Education Report No /08. Ms. Canter seconded the motion. The following speakers addressed the Board on Board of Education Report No /08: Mr. Ryan Newburn, Case No /08 Ms. Hyepin Im, Case No /08 Dr. Julio Fonseca from the Office of Student Discipline and Proceedings responded to questions from Board Members regarding the expulsion case, zero tolerance policy, procedure, mandatory expulsion, timelines, discipline policy, and suspension of enforcement. The reports were held open to allow staff the opportunity to provide additional information. Later in the meeting, staff requested that Case No /08 be withdrawn. After discussion and by general consent, the reports were adopted as amended. Ms. Korenstein was absent. Bd. of Ed. Regular Meeting 10

11 BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT NO /08 Agreements and Amendments Ms. Canter moved that the report be adopted with the amendment to withdraw Contract No and postpone Item I.A.1 Site Plan Consulting Services agreements to January 29, Ms. Galatzan seconded the motion. Mr. Robert Schiller, Interim Senior Deputy Superintendent, Dr. Ronni Ephraim, Senior Deputy Superintendent, Superintendent Brewer, Ms. Dawn Watkins, Interim Chief Risk Officer, Mr. Holmquist, Ms. Medina, and Mr. Duane Johnson, Chief Procurement Officer, responded to questions from Board Members regarding high priority schools, task orders, timelines, evaluation process, facilitation, alignment to strategic execution plan, single school plan, selection criteria, brokerage services, insurance policies, pollution policy, comprehensive school reform and redesign, and evaluation of contracts. After discussion and on roll call, the report was adopted as amended, 6 ayes with Ms. García voting no on the AON agreement. Ms. Korenstein was absent. BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT NO / Memorandum of Understanding Between the District and All Unions on Health Benefits Ms. Flores Aguilar moved that the report be adopted. Ms. LaMotte seconded the motion, which by general consent was adopted. Ms. Korenstein was absent. BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT NO /08 Adoption of the Single Track and Multi-Track Instructional Calendars for the School Year This item was withdrawn. BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT NO /08 Provisional Internship Permit BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT NO /08 Routine Personnel Actions BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT NO /08 Nonroutine Personnel Actions BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT NO /08 Request for Exemption from the CalSTRS Post-Retirement Earnings Limit for Mr. Bernard Neal Kleiner Ms. LaMotte moved that the reports be adopted. Ms. Canter seconded the motion. Ms. Deborah Ignagni, Director, Certificated Recruitment and Selection Section, responded to questions from Board Members regarding intern support, provisional interns, and placement of interns. After discussion and by general consent, the reports were adopted. Ms. Korenstein was absent. Bd. of Ed. Regular Meeting 11

12 BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT NO /08 Report of Warrants Issued, Request to Reissue Stale-Dated Warrants, Reimbursement of the Controller s Revolving Cash Fund, and Donation of Money Ms. Flores Aguilar moved that the report be adopted. Ms. LaMotte seconded the motion, which by general consent was adopted. Ms. Korenstein was absent. President García made the following statement: President García modified the Order of Business CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS Before action is taken on the Report of Correspondence regarding Williams Uniform Complaint Quarterly Report Summary from Renee Jackson, Executive Liaison Administrator, a public hearing must be held. This constitutes a public hearing and those individuals who wish to address the Board on this item will be heard. Speakers should go to the recording booth at the back of the auditorium and fill out a card. Those individuals will be heard after any speakers already on the list. There were no speakers. Ms. Galatzan moved that the recommended disposition of the items of correspondence as indicated in the Report of Correspondence be approved. Ms. LaMotte seconded the motion. Ms. Jackson and Mr. Neil Gamble, Director, Maintenance and Operations, responded to questions from Board Members regarding the status of complaints and funding. After discussion and by general consent, the Report of Correspondence was adopted. Ms. Korenstein was absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Ms. Galatzan moved the approval of the following minutes of the governing board of the Los Angeles Unified School District: 10 a.m., Regular Board Meeting, June 28, a.m., Regular Board Session Meeting, October 11, a.m., Special Closed Session Meeting, January 8, 2008 Ms. Canter seconded the motion, which by general consent was adopted. Ms. Korenstein was absent. Bd. of Ed. Regular Meeting 12

13 President García resumed the Order of Business BOARD MEMBERS RESOLUTIONS FOR INITIAL ANNOUNCEMENT Ms. Galatzan, Dr. Vladovic Mentoring Awareness Whereas, It is the mission of the Governing Board of the Los Angeles Unified School District to encourage academic achievement and increase graduation rates; Whereas, Research shows that students who participate in mentoring programs are less likely to engage in illegal drugs, commit acts of violence, or miss class; Whereas, Studies have shown that mentoring programs increase a student s confidence level about their ability to do well in school, their future, and their relationship with family and community; Whereas, The goals of mentoring programs align closely with the goals of the Los Angeles Unified School District and especially with the community involvement and career counseling attributes of Small Learning Community design; Whereas, There has been no District-wide mentoring program since the state funding of over $2 million designated to the District for this purpose was cut in 2001; Whereas, The District strives to partner with organizations to leverage resources into the District in the interest of increasing job skills, social skills, civic values, and internship opportunities for students to become life-long learners and responsible, participating citizens; Whereas, Beyond the Bell is presently supporting the Los Angeles Coalition for Youth by organizing it through the School Volunteer Program; Whereas, There were nearly 6,000 identified foster students in the District in ; Whereas, The District is receiving a federal grant through Children Uniting Nations to install mentoring for foster youth at over 8 4 middle schools in South LA; now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Governing Board of the Los Angeles Unified School District and the District promote a culture of mentoring throughout the year by supporting the Los Angeles Mentor Coalition for Youth. The coalition encourages members of the community to become mentors through the District s Beyond the Bell Division, Fulfillment Fund, Children Uniting Nations, Catholic Big Brothers/Big Sisters, L.A. Team Mentoring, and the Youth Mentoring Connection; Resolved further, That the Superintendent work closely with school-site administrators, external organizations, and city agencies to increase the number of school-based mentoring opportunities throughout the District; and be it finally Bd. of Ed. Regular Meeting 13

14 Resolved, That within 90 days, the Superintendent provide a summary of the existing mentoring programs throughout the District and identify any opportunities where offsite mentoring can be supported by school sites. Ms. Galatzan - Management of Personal Computing Technology Whereas, Computer literacy is increasingly a requirement for nearly all occupations; Whereas, It is the Los Angeles Unified School District s objective that all students achieve computer literacy by graduation; Whereas, The District s objective is that all students have sufficient access to the computing facilities required by their instructional programs; Whereas, 129,000 personal computers have been purchased by the District since 2004; Whereas, An unknown but large number of personal computers purchased prior to 2004 are still in use in classrooms throughout the District; Whereas, Personal computers that have been in use over four years are, according to the Gartner Group, much more expensive to maintain and service than new machines; Whereas, The total asset value of personal computers and associated equipment and software is between $250,000,000 and $400,000,000; and Whereas, Funding for the purchase of computers has been primarily through grants and other special funds, resulting in large variations among schools and local districts in access to up-todate technology and large swings in funding from year-to-year; now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Superintendent develop a strategy in no later than six months for the costeffective acquisition, management, and timely disposal of personal computers so that all students have substantial and adequate access to up-to-date instructional computing facilities; Resolved further, That this strategy use state-of-the-art technology and financial management practices to achieve these goals at or below the current annual spending for personal computers; Resolved further, That, as part of the strategy, an IT asset management system be put in place to track personal computers through their life cycle from acquisition to disposal and to help minimize total cost of ownership (TCO) to the District; and be it finally Resolved, That the District develop a financial plan that has provision for a technology refresh budget that insures that obsolete IT equipment is replaced in a timely manner while maintaining control of the overall spending. Bd. of Ed. Regular Meeting 14

15 Ms. García, Ms. Korenstein - Resolution to Increase Student Achievement Through Partnership Between the Los Angeles Unified School District and the Los Angeles Community College District (For Action at the Special Board Meeting of January 24, 2008) Whereas, The Los Angeles Unified School District is the second largest public school district in the nation and has a clear mission of ensuring that every child graduates from high school college-prepared and career-ready; Whereas, The nine colleges of the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) make the LACCD the largest provider of higher educational opportunity in Southern California, offering access to college to well over 120,000 students in more than 36 cities and communities; Whereas, The majority of students enrolled in LACCD colleges are either dually enrolled at, or are graduates of, District schools; Whereas, The two Districts share a deep commitment to ensuring that all of our students are well-prepared for success in college, in their careers and in their personal lives; and Whereas, That promise can best be realized through collaborations that maximize our shared resources for the benefit of all our students; now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Los Angeles Unified School District and the Los Angeles Community College District enter into a formal district-to-district partnership to enhance student preparation, increase college participation, and encourage all area middle and high school students to aspire to and achieve college success; Resolved further, That by working collaboratively and leveraging educational and student support resources, the District and LACCD will together strive to: Ensure that all District students establish clear post-secondary goals and develop action plans; Provide students and their families with timely and accurate information about community college career pathways and transfer opportunities; Inform District students and their families about the availability of financial aid and to help them assess the costs and benefits of college education; Raise the awareness of District students about college expectations and factors, such as early college attendance, that may impact their chances for future academic and economic success; Offer every District student the opportunity to take at least one college transfer or career/technical course before leaving high school; and Ensure that all District seniors are assessed and admitted to their local community college by the time of graduation; and be it finally Bd. of Ed. Regular Meeting 15

16 Resolved, That the Governing Board of the Los Angeles Unified School District directs the Superintendent, and the Board of Trustees of the Los Angeles Community College District directs the Chancellor, to take the steps necessary to develop a memorandum of understanding outlining the inter-institutional agreements and policies necessary to accomplish these goals by no later than June 30, PUBLIC COMMENT The following speakers addressed the Board on the subjects indicated: Ms. Lorena Jaramillo Ms. Ruth Sarnoff Dr. John Fernandez, Latino Movement USA Mr. Manuel Aldana Public Comments Accountability Student Safety at Roosevelt HS Education ADJOURNMENT Ms. LaMotte moved that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Ms. Emma Lansolin, former District employee, Ms. Marta Bin, former District employee, and Mr. Michael Anthony Duran, District employee. Dr. Vladovic seconded the motion, which by general consent was adopted. Ms. Korenstein was absent. The meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m. APPROVED BY BOARD: June 24, 2008 MONICA GARCIA PRESIDENT JEFFERSON CRAIN EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE BOARD cs Bd. of Ed. Regular Meeting 16