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, Board Room 10 a.m., Tuesday, June 13, 2006 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, June 13, 2006, at the Los Angeles City Board of Education Administrative Offices, Board Room, 333 South Beaudry, Los Angeles, California. President Marlene Canter called the meeting to order at 10:52 a.m. The following Members were present: Ms. Julie Korenstein, Ms. Marguerite P. LaMotte, Mr. Mike Lansing, Mr. Jon Lauritzen, Mr. David Tokofsky, and President Marlene Canter. Superintendent Roy Romer was present. Mr. Lauritzen led the Pledge of Allegiance President Canter modified the Order of Business SPECIAL REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS Ms. Korenstein and Mr. Lauritzen gave an overview of SkillsUSA. SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers, and industry representatives working together to ensure America has a skilled work force. Mr. Edwin Murguia, a student at East Los Angeles Occupational Center, addressed the Board on being a gold medalist at the SkillsUSA competition. Mr. Dominick Cistone, Administrator, Division of Career Education, introduced other SkillsUSA participants. Mr. Chris Zapata, a student at North Valley Occupational Center, addressed the Board. Superintendent Romer congratulated the SkillsUSA participants. Superintendent Romer read a resolution recognizing and thanking Ms. Margaret Klee, Chief Information Officer, Information Technology, on the occasion of her retirement. Ms. Klee thanked the Superintendent and the Board for their support. Board Members and Mr. Charles Burbridge, Chief Financial Officer, thanked Ms. Klee for her dedicated services to the District. REGULAR CALENDAR BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT NO /06 Authorization to Negotiate and Enter into a Use Agreement with Green Dot Charter School for Space at Central Los Angeles Area New Middle School No. 4 and a Ground Lease Agreement with the Alliance for College Ready Schools for Space at 17 th and Georgia Streets Mr. Tokofsky recused himself and left the room. Bd. of Ed. Regular Meeting Minutes, 10 a.m.,

2 Mr. Lansing moved that the report be adopted. Mr. Lauritzen seconded the motion. Mr. Greg McNair, Chief Administrative Officer, Mr. Cris Zeigel, Director of Secondary Student Services, Local District 5, Mr. Angelo Bellomo, Director, Office of Environmental Health and Safety, Ms. Linda Wilson, Coordinator, Office of Student Discipline, Superintendent Romer, Ms. Maribel Medina, Special Counsel to the Board, Mr. Scott Graham, Director, Real Estate Branch, Mr. Kevin Reed, General Counsel, Mr. Guy Mehula, Chief Facilities Executive, Mr. John Walsh, Assistant General Counsel, and Ms. Judy Burton, Alliance for College Ready Schools, responded to questions from Board Members. After discussion, Mr. Lansing moved that the report be amended to delete the last paragraph of the Budget Implications Section of the report, and add the following: The Alliance will bear all costs associated with readying the site of 17 th and Georgia Streets for occupancy by the school, including the cost associated with moving and installing portables at the site. The terms of the land lease between the District and Alliance are currently under negotiations. In addition the costs associated with the repairs of facilities at 14 th and San Pedro Street for the relocation of District administrative services and other related relocation costs are to be paid from Measure R proceeds. Staff will prepare an amendment to the Strategic Execution Plan describing the relocation for consideration by the Bond Oversight Committee and the Board of Education. Mr. Lauritzen seconded the motion. The amendment was accepted as friendly. On roll call, the report as amended was adopted, 4 ayes, 1 no, Ms. LaMotte. Mr. Tokofsky was absent. CLOSED SESSION Mr. Jefferson Crain, Executive Officer of the Board, announced the following items would be discussed in Closed Session: Personnel (Government Code 54957) Public Employment: Superintendent of Schools Public Employee Evaluation: Superintendent of Schools Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release Continuation High Principal Elementary Principal Assistant Principal, Secondary Mr. Reed and Ms. Medina answered questions from the Board. President Canter made the following statement: This is a regular board meeting of the Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education, convened pursuant to Government Code This meeting has been called for the purpose of considering the recommendation of staff to reassign Dr. Roberta Konrad. This matter was properly Bd. of Ed. Regular Meeting Minutes, 10 a.m.,

3 placed on the Board s closed agenda pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)1, which is the personnel exception under California s opening meeting law known as the Brown Act. Also pursuant to the Brown Act, Government Code Section 54957(b)2, the employee in question was given 1) notice that the matter has been placed on the closed agenda of a regular meeting scheduled for today, June 13, 2006, at 10 a.m.; and 2) an opportunity to request that the matter instead be heard in open session. The employee has made a timely request that the matter be heard in open session; therefore this matter will be heard at this time. President Canter proceeded to explain the process that will be used to conduct the open session. The Board will hear from the District Superintendent on the factual basis for his recommendation in open session. The employee will then be given an opportunity to speak. The Board will then entertain public comment from anyone else who wishes to speak on the matter. After public comment, the Board will move to closed session for deliberations. The Board will determine whether discipline is appropriate and the level of discipline in closed session. Any final action will be announced when the Board reconvenes in open session. The following speakers addressed the Board: Ms. Myrna Rivera, Local District 8 Superintendent Dr. Roberta Konrad Mr. Leni Posner Mr. Reed, Ms. Rivera, Ms. Linda Del Cueto, Assistant Superintendent, Staff Relations, Ms. Medina, Mr. Jerry Thornton, Inspector General, and Mr. Scott Wilcox, Middle School Director, Local District 8, answered questions from Board Members. SPECIAL REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS (continued) Mr. Adam Watstein, Media Teacher, Marshall High School, introduced the student Emmy Award winners from Marshall High School. Mr. Tokofsky extended congratulations on behalf of the Board and presented the first place winners with certificates of recognition At 2:06 p.m., the Board recessed into closed session. Closed session discussion began at 2:13 p.m. and ended at 3:33 p.m. All Board Members were present during the closed session The Board reconvened the open session at 3:50 p.m. The following Members were present: Ms. Korenstein, Ms. LaMotte, Mr. Tokofsky, and President Canter. Mr. Lansing and Mr. Lauritzen arrived at 5:20 p.m. Ms. Medina announced the following reportable action: The Board approved that the matter of Dr. Roberta Konrad be remanded to staff and delegated to the Superintendent the authority to make a 4214 assignment determination. The vote was 7 ayes. Bd. of Ed. Regular Meeting Minutes, 10 a.m.,

4 STUDENT INPUT Ms. Senny Gonzalez, A-Track Student Body President, and Ms. Sheamonique Eillis, C-Track Student Body President, presented the upcoming events and activities for the students of Los Angeles High School. They also described the challenges faced on campus. Mr. Mehula, Mr. Neal Gamble, Director, Maintenance & Operations, and Mr. Dan Isaacs, Chief Operating Officer, responded to questions from Board Members. Ms. Amy Withmory, Student Body President, Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies, presented the upcoming events and activities for the students at her school. She also highlighted some of the recognitions received by the school and student accomplishments. Mr. Isaacs and Mr. Earl Perkins, Assistant Superintendent, School Operations, responded to questions from Board Members. Ms. Lindsey Cohen, Student Body President, Venice High School, gave an overview of the Venice High School curriculum and culture. REGULAR CALENDAR (continued) BOARD OF EDUCATION REVISED REPORT NO /06 Amendment to the New Construction Strategic Execution Plan to Change the Funding Contribution for the Demolition, Design and Reconstruction of Ramona Opportunity High School Mr. Mehula gave the Board Members a brief overview of the report. The following speakers addressed the Board: Mr. Eddie Torres, President, East Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce Ms. Nadine Mungia Ms. Helen Hernandez, Executive Director, Imagen Foundation Ms. Rita Rodriguez Ms. Diana Torongo Ms. Dolores Huerta Ms. Kim Tachiki, Office of Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard President Canter announced that letters of support have been received from: Hon. Fabian Nuñez, Speaker of the Assembly Hon. Jose Huizar, Los Angeles City Councilmember MTA Review Advisory Committee East L.A. Community Corporation Church of the Resurrection Hon. Antonio Villaraigosa, Mayor, City of Los Angeles Hon. Lucille Roybal-Allard, United States Congresswoman Mr. Tokofsky moved that the report be adopted. Mr. Lansing seconded the motion. Bd. of Ed. Regular Meeting Minutes, 10 a.m.,

5 Mr. Jim Cowell, Acting Deputy Chief Facilities Executive for New Construction, responded to questions from Board Members. After discussion and by general consent, the report was adopted. RECEIPT OF REPORTS FOR ACTION AT NEXT MEETING Board of Education Report No /06 Amendment to Add and Additional Admission Priority at Larchmont Charter School: Assigned to Consent Calendar Mr. McNair responded to questions from Board Members. Board of Education Report No /06 Amendment to Add a Second Site to Larchmont Charter School: Assigned to Consent Calendar Board of Education Report No /06 Charter Academy High School: Assigned to Consent Calendar Mr. Mike Piscal, CEO, Inner City Education Foundation, and Mr. McNair responded to questions from Board Members. Board of Education Report No /06 Frederick Douglass Academy High School: Assigned to Consent Calendar This item was withdrawn at the request of staff. REGULAR CALENDAR (continued) BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT NO /06 Approval of Agreements and Amendments BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT NO /06 Nuevo SOL (School of Leadership) Charter School Petition Ms. Korenstein moved that the report be adopted. Mr. Lauritzen seconded the motion, which by general BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT NO /06 Garr Academy of Mathematics and Entrepreneurial Studies Charter Petition Ms. LaMotte moved that the report be adopted. Mr. Lauritzen seconded the motion, which by general Bd. of Ed. Regular Meeting Minutes, 10 a.m.,

6 BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT NO /06 Wooden Secondary Charter Academy Petition Ms. LaMotte moved that the report be adopted. Mr. Lauritzen seconded the motion, which by general BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT NO /06 Los Feliz Charter School Through the Arts Petition Ms. Korenstein moved that the report be adopted. Ms. LaMotte seconded the motion, which by general CONSENT CALENDAR Ms. LaMotte moved the adoption of the following reports designated as Consent Calendar items in accordance with Board Rule 61: BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT NO /06 Authorization to Negotiate and Enter into Renewals of Existing Lease Agreements with the Los Angeles Community College District at Two Locations BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT NO /06 Naming of Stanford Primary Center BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT NO /06 Issuance of General Obligation Bonds, Election of 2004, Measure R, Series G (2006) BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT NO /06 Issuance of General Obligation Bonds, Election of 2002, Measure K, Series B (2006) BOARD OF EDUCATION REVISED REPORT NO /06 Authorization to File E-Rate Applications for Year 2007 (FY ) E-Rate Program and Approval of Matching Funds Mr. Lauritzen seconded the motion, which by general consent the Consent Calendar was adopted. Mr. Lansing and Mr. Tokofsky were absent. RECEIPT OF REPORTS (continued) Board of Education Report No /06 After School Education and Safety Program Cohort Two and After School Service Providers Contracts: Assigned to Consent Calendar Bd. of Ed. Regular Meeting Minutes, 10 a.m.,

7 Board of Education Report No /06 Naming of Central Los Angeles Area New High School No. 1: Assigned to Consent Calendar Board of Education Report No /06 Naming of Rowan New Primary Center: Assigned to Consent Calendar Board of Education Report No /06 Annual Service Plan and Annual Budget Plan for Special Education: Assigned to Regular Calendar President Canter made the following statement: Before action is taken on Board of Education Report No /06, regarding the Annual Service Plan and Annual Budget Plan for Special Education, 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. Anyone who wishes to speak to the report should go to the recording booth at the back of the Board Room and fill out a speaker s card. Those individuals will be heard after the speakers already on the list. Ms. Linda Guthrie, representing United Teachers Los Angeles, addressed the Board. Board of Education Report No /06 Approval of Agreements and Amendments: Assigned to Regular Calendar Board of Education Report No /06 Wellness Policy for : Assigned to Regular Calendar Board of Education Report No /06 Resolution of Necessity and Authorization to Obtain Funds to Obtain Orders for Possession of Land Parcels Required for South Region Elementary School No. 4 and South Region Early Education Center No. 2: Assigned to Regular Calendar of the Special Board Meeting of June 20, 2006 Board of Education Report No /06 Designation of the Site Located at the Northeast Corner of Avalon Boulevard and L Street as the Preferred Site for the Location of the South Region Span K-8 No. 1 School: Assigned to Regular Calendar Board of Education Report No /06 Designation of the Site Located on the Northeast Corner of Firestone Boulevard and Lou Dillon Avenue as the Preferred Site for the Location of South Region High School No. 13: Assigned to Regular Calendar Board of Education Report No /06 Adoption of Final Mitigated Negative Declaration for Proposed Valley Region Maclay Elementary School Addition Project: Assigned to Regular Calendar Board of Education Report No /06 Project Approval for Valley Region Maclay Elementary School Addition: Assigned to Regular Calendar Board of Education Report No /06 Adoption of Final Mitigated Negative Declaration for Proposed Valley Region Early Education Center No. 1 (Chase Early Education Center): Assigned to Regular Calendar Bd. of Ed. Regular Meeting Minutes, 10 a.m.,

8 Board of Education Report No /06 Project Approval for Valley Region Early Education Center No. 1 (Chase Early Education Center): Assigned to Regular Calendar Board of Education Report No /06 Adoption of Final Mitigated Negative Declaration for Proposed Valley Region Elementary School No. 6: Assigned to Regular Calendar Board of Education Report No /06 Project Approval for Valley Region Elementary School No. 6: Assigned to Regular Calendar Board of Education Report No /06 Community Arts Project in Local District 4 Art Programs in the Community: LACMA on Site : Assigned to Consent Calendar Board of Education Report No /06: This item was withdrawn prior to the meeting. Board of Education Report No /06 Approval of the Cancellation of Central Region Middle School No. 5 and Amendment of the New Construction Strategic Execution Plan: Assigned to Regular Calendar Board of Education Report No /06 Third Annual Progress Report on the Proposition 47- Funded Critically Overcrowded School Program (COS I) State School Facility Program (SFP): Assigned to Regular Calendar Board of Education Report No /06 Second Annual Progress Report on the Proposition 55- Funded Critically Overcrowded School Program (COS II) State School Facility Program (SFP): Assigned to Regular Calendar Board of Education Report No /06 Authorization for Staff to Enter into a Development Agreement for the Delivery of Central Los Angeles Area Middle School No. 3: Assigned to Regular Calendar Board of Education Report No /06 Ratification of Contract Actions and Approval of Professional Services Contracts: Assigned to Regular Calendar Board of Education Report No /06 June 2006 Existing Facilities Strategic Execution Plan Update: Assigned to Regular Calendar Board of Education Report No /06 Adoption of Deferred Maintenance Plan for Fiscal Years : Assigned to Regular Calendar Mr. Mehula responded to questions from Board Members. Board of Education Report No /06 Amendment to the Existing Facilities Strategic Execution Plan for District 8 Projects at Ellington Continuation High School: Assigned to Regular Calendar Board of Education Report No /06 Submission of Consolidated Application for Funding Categorical Aid Programs: Assigned to Consent Calendar Board of Education Report No /06 Authorization to Make Interfund Transfers: Assigned to Consent Calendar Bd. of Ed. Regular Meeting Minutes, 10 a.m.,

9 Board of Education Report No /06 Authorization for Temporary Borrowing Between Funds: Assigned to Consent Calendar Board of Education Report No /06 Supplemental Service Providers Contract: Assigned to Consent Calendar Ms. Becki Robinson, NCLB Supplemental Education Services/SBP Program Specialist, responded to questions from Board Members. Board of Education Report No /06 Adoption of Superintendent Provisional Budget: Assigned to Regular Calendar Later in the meeting, Dr. Rasmussen and Dr. Jon Fullerton, Director of Budget and Financial Policy, responded to questions from Board Members. Board of Education Report No /06 Naming of Monroe New Elementary School No. 2: Assigned to Consent Calendar Board of Education Report No /06 Recognition of the National Student Clearinghouse as a Receiver of Directory Information for the Purpose of Tracking College Admissions: Assigned to Regular Calendar Dr. Jim Morris, Superintendent, Local District 2 responded to questions from Board Members. Board of Education Report No / District s Initial Proposal to United Teachers Los Angeles (UTLA): Assigned to Regular Calendar RECEIPT OF DISTRICT S INITIAL NEGOTIATING PROPOSAL President Canter made the following statement: The Board is in receipt of the District s Initial Negotiating Proposals to United Teachers Los Angeles. There will be an opportunity for the public to address the Board on these proposals at the Regular Board Meetings of June 27, 2006 and July 11, 2006, which will be held in the Board Room. To be placed on the speaker s list, individuals may call the Board Secretariat at area code (213) or (877) , Ext. 128, prior to 5 p.m. the Monday before the meetings or sign up at the time of the meeting. Mr. Reed responded to questions from Board Members. SPECIAL REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS (continued) Mr. Dan Basalone, Associated Administrators of Los Angeles, addressed the Board regarding the Health Benefits Committee report. The Committee recommended no change in health benefits for the current year. Mr. Basalone, Superintendent Romer, and Mr. Reed responded to questions from Board Members. Bd. of Ed. Regular Meeting Minutes, 10 a.m.,

10 - - - President Canter passed the gavel to Mr. Lauritzen and left the meeting PUBLIC COMMENT The following speakers addressed the Board on the subjects indicated: Ms. Eunice Grigsby Ms. Lucy Soto Ms. Sylvia Simmons Ten Schools High Needs Schools Ten Schools High Needs Schools Ten Schools High Needs Schools Dr. Roger Rasmussen, Director of Budget Services, responded to questions from Board Members. Mr. Marquis Dawson Ms. Lourdes Gonzalez Ms. Maria Rutlidge Demand for Diplomas Demand for Diplomas Condemn High School Exit Exam Mr. Robert Collins, Chief Instructional Officer, Secondary Instruction, responded to questions from Board Members. Ms. Maria Sanchez Ms. Velma Konwae Ms. Kirti Baronal Mr. Robert Wilson Ms. Gloria Escobedo Ms. Lily Robinson Ms. Berlinda Martin Pacific Elementary School School Business Budget Concerns Budget Concerns Budget Concerns Budget Concerns Closure of ROTC at Banning Mr. Collins responded to questions from Board Members. REPORTS POSTPONED FROM REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF MAY 23, 2006 BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT NO /06 Approval of Agreement President Canter assumed the Chair Mr. Lauritzen moved that the report be adopted with the following amendment to Agreement No with Variable Life Insurance Company: The District will establish an Oversight Committee that will advise the Chief Financial Office on the following items: 1. The selection of funds to be offered to District employees under the 457 program; 2. The education materials to be distributed to District employees; Bd. of Ed. Regular Meeting Minutes, 10 a.m.,

11 3. The evaluation of the Variable Annuity Life Insurance Company salaried education employees dedicated to the District; 4. The selection and appointment of the Oversight Committee investment advisor; and 5. The establishment of the Oversight Committee s charter and governance rules. Ms. LaMotte seconded the motion, which by general consent, was adopted as amended. Ms. Korenstein and Mr. Tokofsky were absent. Later in the meeting, Ms. Korenstein recorded an aye vote on the report. BOARD OF EDUCATION REVISED REPORT NO /06 Resolution of Intention to Dedicate Water Facility Easements to the City of Los Angeles at Central Los Angeles New High School No. 1 Mr. Lansing moved that the report be adopted. Mr. Lauritzen seconded the motion. Mr. Crain announced the request that the roll be held open pending the return of Board Members. Later in the meeting and by general consent, the report was adopted. Mr. Tokofsky was absent. REGULAR CALENDAR (continued) BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT NO /06 Ratification of Actions by the Office of General Counsel Mr. Lansing moved that the report be adopted. Mr. Lauritzen seconded the motion, which by general consent was adopted. Ms. Korenstein and Mr. Tokofsky were absent. Later in the meeting, Ms. Korenstein recorded an aye vote on the report. BOARD OF EDUCATION REVISED REPORT NO /06 Updated and Revised May 2006 Information Technology Strategic Execution Plan Mr. Lansing moved that the report be adopted. Mr. Lauritzen seconded the motion, which by general consent was adopted. Ms. Korenstein and Mr. Tokofsky were absent. Later in the meeting, Ms. Korenstein recorded an aye vote on the report. BOARD MEMBER RESOLUTIONS Mr. Lansing moved the following resolution regarding School Site Security Staffing with amendments to delete the first Resolved and change the second Resolved increasing 6 hours to 8 hours: Whereas, It is the intent of the Los Angeles Unified School District to provide safe schools for its students and employees to attend; and Whereas, Parents and community members look to a principal for maintaining the safety and security of a school campus; now, therefore, be it Bd. of Ed. Regular Meeting Minutes, 10 a.m.,

12 Resolved, That all secondary school principals have the option of substituting two School Safety Officers for a second Campus Police Officer to be reassigned to a school based on current District policy; Resolved further, That all three-hour campus aides provided by the District and charged with supervision and security duties be increased to six-hours eight hours with support from the principal; Resolved, That all three-hour campus aides provided by the District and charged with supervision and security duties be increased to eight hours with support from the principal; Resolved, That increased funding for security at schools be ongoing and incorporated into the District s budget; Resolved further, That all six-hour campus aides receive basic training that includes clear guidelines for interacting with students and staff and be uniform in appearance so as to be easily identifiable to parents and students as a campus aide; Resolved further, That evaluation of campus police officers be shared by the Area Sergeant and school principal using a process developed by the Personnel Commission and the Los Angeles School Police Department; Resolved further, That any issues which cannot be implemented due to contractual restrictions be included in upcoming negotiations with appropriate labor units; and be it finally Resolved, That the School Safety, Student Health and Human Services and Human Relations Committees receive periodic updates on the progress of implementation. The final resolution read as follows: Whereas, It is the intent of the Los Angeles Unified School District to provide safe schools for its students and employees to attend; and Whereas, Parents and community members look to a principal for maintaining the safety and security of a school campus; now, therefore, be it Resolved, That all three-hour campus aides provided by the District and charged with supervision and security duties be increased to eight hours with support from the principal; Resolved, That increased funding for security at schools be ongoing and incorporated into the District s budget; Resolved further, That all six-hour campus aides receive basic training that includes clear guidelines for interacting with students and staff and be uniform in appearance so as to be easily identifiable to parents and students as a campus aide; Resolved further, That evaluation of campus police officers be shared by the Area Sergeant and school principal using a process developed by the Personnel Commission and the Los Angeles School Police Department; Bd. of Ed. Regular Meeting Minutes, 10 a.m.,

13 Resolved further, That any issues which cannot be implemented due to contractual restrictions be included in upcoming negotiations with appropriate labor units; and be it finally Resolved, That the School Safety, Student Health and Human Services and Human Relations Committees receive periodic updates on the progress of implementation. Ms. LaMotte seconded the motion and accepted the amendments as friendly. By general consent the report was adopted as amended. Ms. Korenstein and Mr. Tokofsky were absent. Later in the meeting, Ms. Korenstein recorded an aye vote on the report. Mr. Lauritzen moved the following resolution regarding Charter Schools: Whereas, Under the California State Education Code, charter schools are recognized as legal entities that are required to be reviewed and approved if they plan to operate within a school district s boundaries; Whereas, Charter schools are considered to be an important part of the public educational system, and were originally established to: 1. Improve pupil learning. 2. Increase learning opportunities for all pupils, with special emphasis on expanded learning experiences for pupils who are identified as academically low-achieving. 3. Encourage the use of different and innovative teaching methods. 4. Create new professional development opportunities for teachers, including the opportunity to be responsible for the learning program at the school site. 5. Provide parents and pupils with expanded choices in the types of educational opportunities that are available within the public school system. 6. Hold the schools established under this part accountable for meeting measurable pupil outcomes, and provide the schools with a method to change from rule-based to performance-based accountability. 7. Provide vigorous competition within the public school system to stimulate continual improvements in all public schools. Whereas, The Governing Board of the Los Angeles Unified School District has approved or will soon approve an unprecedented 100 charter schools, which places a tremendous work load on our charter office in terms of oversight and review; Whereas, The District has had little opportunity to assess the effect of Charter schools in relation to traditional school enrollment, traditional school attendance, student selection, racial and socioeconomic balances, segregation of charter school students, and other potential impact areas; and Bd. of Ed. Regular Meeting Minutes, 10 a.m.,

14 Whereas, The Charter Office and the Program Evaluation Research Branch need time to evaluate the value, performance and effect of charters on the district; now, therefore, be it Resolved further, That the Superintendent be directed to restructure the Charter Office to provide better oversight and support to charters already approved by the Board; Resolved further, That the Superintendent initiate a study of the effect of charter schools on the District, and evaluate best practices, both academically and fiscally, and present this report to the Board for review within 6 months; Resolved further, that the Board support AB 2954 (Liu) School District Charter Petition; and be it finally Resolved, That pending the findings of the study, the Superintendent present a comprehensive plan for possible implementation of the aforementioned best practices in our non-charter schools throughout the District. Ms. LaMotte seconded the motion, which by general consent was adopted. Mr. Lansing and Mr. Tokofsky were absent. REGULAR CALENDAR (continued) BOARD OF EDUCATION REVISED REPORT NO /06 Revised May 2006 Library Services Strategic Execution Plan Ms. Korenstein moved that the report be adopted. Mr. Lauritzen seconded the motion, which by general BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT NO /06 RFP Process for Specific Technology Procurements Ms. Korenstein moved that the report be adopted. Mr. Lauritzen seconded the motion, which by general DIRECT BOARD OF EDUCAITON REPORT NO /06 Student Expulsion Issues Ms. LaMotte moved that the report be adopted. Ms. Korenstein seconded the motion, which by general Bd. of Ed. Regular Meeting Minutes, 10 a.m.,

15 BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT NO /06 Student Reinstatements Ms. LaMotte moved that the report be adopted. Ms. Korenstein seconded the motion, which by general BOARD IF EDUCATION REPORT NO /06 Various Purchasing Transactions Ms. LaMotte moved that the report be adopted. Mr. Lauritzen seconded the motion, which by general BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT NO /06 Report of Warrants Issued Ms. LaMotte moved that the report be adopted. Ms. Korenstein seconded the motion, which by general BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT NO /06 Liability Insurance Claims Ms. Korenstein moved that the report be adopted. Mr. Lauritzen seconded the motion, which by general BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT NO /06 Nonroutine Personnel Actions Ms. LaMotte moved that the report be adopted with an amendment deleting the release and reassignment of Employee No Mr. Lauritzen seconded the motion, which by general consent was adopted as amended. Mr. Tokofsky was absent. BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT NO /06 Routine Personnel Action Items Mr. Lauritzen moved that the report be adopted. Mr. Lansing seconded the motion, which by general consent was adopted. Mr. Tokofsky was absent. Bd. of Ed. Regular Meeting Minutes, 10 a.m.,

16 BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT NO /06 Priority Staffing Program Initiatives Ms. Linda Guthrie, UTLA, addressed the Board on the report. Mr. Lauritzen moved that the report be adopted. Ms. LaMotte seconded the motion, which by general Ms. LaMotte s resolution regarding Health Care: INITIAL ANNOUNCEMENT Whereas, Health care is one of the leading crises facing families today; Whereas, Forty-six million Americans lack access to health care; Whereas, Approximately twenty thousand employees of the Los Angeles Unified School District are not currently participants in the District s health care coverage program; Whereas, The District wants to nurture a stable workforce and strives to be a responsible employer by providing appropriate benefits for its employees; now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Board of Education directs the Superintendent to conduct a study to determine the feasibility of expanding health care coverage for non-benefited employees through increasing hours, combining classifications or other appropriate means and report the findings to the Board by July 30, MOTIONS REQUESTED BY THE SUPERINTENDENT Mr. Thomas Killeen, Executive Officer, Human Resources, responded to questions from Board Members. Mr. Lansing moved the following motion regarding Pre-July 1 Notice: That the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles, pursuant to the current Agreements between the Los Angeles Unified School District (District) and United Teachers Los Angeles (UTLA); and the Los Angeles Unified School District (District) and Associated Administrators of Los Angeles (AALA); and in accordance with the individual employment contracts of these and other District employees, hereby declares salaries and benefits for for District employees to be indefinite and subject to change or reduction on or after July 1, 2006, as may appropriately result from collective bargaining negotiations or otherwise. The District shall act to implement such changes or reductions, as the District deems necessary, with consideration to possible unanticipated conditions to balance the District s budget. Unanticipated conditions include, but are not limited to, the adequacy of state funding, proposed legislation and grant moneys, District operating costs, and pending legal actions. Bd. of Ed. Regular Meeting Minutes, 10 a.m.,

17 Possible changes or reductions in salaries or benefits, which may be implemented in for UTLA-represented employees, AALA-represented employees, management, confidential, supervisory, and other District-represented employees include, but are not limited to, adjustment to salary rates, tables and differentials; revisions to work year (number of paid days); and adjustments to health and welfare plan benefit levels. All such changes or reductions are to result from collective bargaining, where appropriate, and all Board Rules, policies and practices are subject to revision to carry out any of the changes or reductions described above. The above actions are listed by way of example, not limitations, and may be supplemented. Ms. LaMotte seconded the motion, which by general consent was adopted. Mr. Tokofsky was absent. Mr. Lauritzen moved the following motion regarding Declaring Salaries Indefinite and Suspending Board Rule Policies and Practices: That the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles: (1) hereby declares that all management, confidential, and other unrepresented certificated, classified and unclassified employees salaries, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment are declared indefinite for the school year as a result of uncertainties, negotiations, legislation, and other factors, and (2) suspends or amends all Board Rules, policies, and practices, as applicable, that may be in conflict with actions taken, or which may be taken, to balance the District s budget. Mr. Lansing seconded the motion, which by general consent was adopted. Mr. Tokofsky was absent. CORRESPONDENCE Ms. Korenstein moved that the recommended disposition of the items of correspondence as indicated in the report be approved. Mr. Lauritzen seconded the motion, which by general consent was adopted. Mr. Tokofsky was absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Ms. Korenstein moved the approval of the following minutes of the governing board of the Los Angeles Unified School District: 11 a.m., Regular Meeting, November 9, a.m., Special Meeting, May 23, :30 a.m., Special Meeting, May 30, a.m., Special Meeting, May 30, 2006 Ms. LaMotte seconded the motion, which by general consent was adopted. Mr. Tokofsky was absent. Bd. of Ed. Regular Meeting Minutes, 10 a.m.,

18 ANNOUNCEMENTS President Canter announced the starting time for the Audit, Business and Technology Committee on June 15, 2006, has been changed to 9 a.m. There will be a special Budget and Finance Committee meeting on June 15, 2006, at 10:30 a.m. The starting time for the Facilities Committee meeting on June 15, 2006, has been changed to 1 p.m. Mr. Lansing moved that a Special Board Meeting be held on June 20, 2006, at 9:30 a.m. regarding Resolutions of Necessity and the Budget. Ms. Korenstein seconded the motion, which by general consent was adopted. Mr. Tokofsky was absent. ITEMS POSTPONED FROM REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF MAY 23, 2006 BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT NO /06 Approval of Agreements and Amendments Ms. Anne Gardner, representing IBM, addressed the Board. Ms. Klee responded to questions from Board Members. This item was postponed to the Special Board Meeting of June 20, ADJOURNMENT On a motion by Ms. Korenstein, the meeting was adjourned in memory of Augustin Contreras, Venice High School student. Ms. LaMotte seconded the motion, which by general consent was adopted. Mr. Tokofsky was absent. The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. APPROVED BY BOARD: August 28, 2007 MARLENE CANTER PRESIDENT JEFFERSON CRAIN EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE BOARD cs Bd. of Ed. Regular Meeting Minutes, 10 a.m.,