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Bd. of Ed. Regular Meeting - 1 - Minutes, 10 a.m., 5-24-2005

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, May 24, 2005

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, May 24, 2005, at the Los Angeles City Board of Education Administrative Offices, Board Room, 333 South Beaudry, Los Angeles, California. Vice President Marlene Canter called the meeting to order at 11:48 a.m. The following Members were present: Ms. Julie Korenstein, Mr. Mike Lansing, Mr. Jon Lauritzen, Mr. David Tokofsky, and Vice President Marlene Canter. Ms. Marguerite P. LaMotte arrived at 12:05 p.m. and Mr. José Huizar arrived at 11:50 p.m. Superintendent Roy Romer was present. Mr. Lauritzen led the Pledge of Allegiance.

- - - President Huizar assumed the Chair and modified the Order of Business.

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REGULAR CALENDAR

BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT NO. 382 – 04/05 Certification of the Environmental Impact Report for East Valley High School No. 1A and

Valley Region Middle School No. 3

Ms. Korenstein moved that the report be adopted. Mr. Lauritzen seconded the motion. Mr. Jim Cowell, Director of Construction, Ms. Sue Shannon. Local District 2 Superintendent, Mr. Angelo Bellomo, Director of Environmental Health and Safety, and Mr. Pat Shannon, Office of Environmental Health and Safety, addressed the Board on the report.

- - - President Huizar passed the gavel to Ms. Canter and left the meeting.

- - - After discussion and on roll call, the report was adopted, 5 ayes. Mr. Lansing and Mr. Huizar were absent.


BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT NO. 383 – 04/05

Project Approval for East Valley High School No. 1A and Valley Region Middle School No. 3

Ms. Korenstein moved that the report be adopted. Mr. Lauritzen seconded the motion. The following speakers addressed the Board: Fatima DeJesus, Polytechnic High School Student Ms. Ana DeJesus Ms. Ferly Perez Mr. Jorge Lopez, Polytechnic High School Student Ms. Stella Arrington, Neighborhood Watch Mr. Karl Kunack Mr. Mike O’Gara Mr. Michael Lewis, Jr., Polytechnic High School Student Mr. Edwin Van Ginkel, Senior Development Manager, Mr. Bellomo, and Mr. Joe Gibson, CEQA Project Manager, responded to questions from Board Members regarding mitigation actions, chemicals in the soil, environmental impact reports, escrow, and methane exposure levels. After discussion and on roll call, the report was adopted, 5 ayes. Mr. Lansing and Mr. Huizar were absent.

SPECIAL REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS

Ms. LaMotte presented the Crenshaw Foshay Robotics Team with Certificates of Recognition for their participation in the 2005 Robotics Competition at the Los Angeles Forum. The students displayed their robot for the Board Members. Mr. Lansing led the recognition of Mr. Tim Buresh, Chief Operating Officer. On behalf of the Board, Mr. Lansing presented Mr. Buresh with a Resolution in recognition of his efforts. Board Members and Superintendent Romer thanked Mr. Buresh for his service to the District and wished him well in his future endeavors. Mr. Buresh thanked the Board and Superintendent Romer for allowing him the opportunity to serve the children of Los Angeles.

BOARD MEMBERS RESOLUTIONS

Mr. Tokofsky moved the following resolution regarding the Recognition of Classified School Employees: Whereas, The Los Angeles Unified School District’s Classified Employees are made up of hard-working people, the majority of whom are represented by the following unions: California School Employees Association, Service Employees International Union, Los Angeles School Police Association, Teamsters - Local 572, and Los Angeles and Orange Counties Building Trades Association;


Whereas, The California State Legislature adopted the third week of May of each year as Classified School Employees Week by passage of Senate Bill 1552 (Campbell) in 1986;

Whereas, Classified professionals include clerical and technical employees of the District as well as the bus drivers, paraeducators, food service providers, school police, maintenance workers, and many other roles in our K-12 schools, and provide daily care, transportation, and instruction for the District’s students;

Whereas, Classified personnel provide irreplaceable services to the schools and students of the District;

Whereas, Classified professionals contribute to the establishment and promotion of a positive instructional environment;

Whereas, Classified personnel serve a vital role in providing for the welfare and safety of District students; and

Whereas, Classified professionals employed by the Los Angeles Unified School District strive for excellence in all areas relative to the educational community; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles does hereby wish to recognize and honor the contributions of the classified professionals and their commitment to quality education in the State of California, and particularly those serving the students of the Los Angeles Unified School District.

Mr. Lauritzen seconded the motion. Ms. Alicia Loncar, SEIU Local 99, addressed the Board on the resolution. Mr. Tokofsky presented classified union representatives with Certificates of Appreciation. Ms. Beverly Brown, President, California School Employees Association, thanked Board Members for the recognition. By general consent, the resolution was adopted. Mr. Lansing and Mr. Huizar were absent.

RECEIPT CALENDAR

Dr. Roberta Benjamin, Director of Charter Schools, addressed the Board on Board of Education Report Nos. 398 – 04/05, 399 – 04/05, 409 – 04/05, 410 – 04/05, and 411 – 04/05. Board of Education Report No. 399 – 04/05 – Crescendo Charter School: Assigned to Consent Calendar Mr. John Allen, Executive Director, Crescendo Charter School, Ms. Joan Carethers-Allen, Curriculum Advisory Board, Mr. Eldrige Aubry, Board Member, and Ms. Cheryl Trujillo, Curriculum Advisory Board, addressed the Board on the report.


Mr. Allen, Dr. Benjamin, Mr. Greg McNair, Associate General Counsel, and Mr. Kevin Reed, General Counsel, responded to questions from Board Members regarding school sites, nonliability, organizational bylaws, methods of instruction, curriculum, and parental involvement. Mr. Jefferson Crain, Executive Officer of the Board, made the following statement:

The Board is in receipt of the Crescendo Charter School Petition. This constitutes a public hearing to the petition, 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.

There were no speakers. Mr. Crain made the following statement:

The Board will take final action to either approve or deny the petition at the Board meeting on June 14, 2005. Should the charter be denied, the petitioners may submit the petition directly to the Los Angeles County Office of Education or directly to the State for action.

Board of Education Report No. 398 – 04/05 – Santa Monica Boulevard Community Charter School Amendment: Assigned to Consent Calendar Dr. Benjamin, Mr. Earlywine, Financial Manager, Santa Monica Community Charter School, and Mr. Reed responded to questions from Board Members regarding revenue stream and Concept 6 schools. Board of Education Report No. 410 – 04/05 – Giraffe Charter School: Assigned to Consent Calendar Ms. Alice Callaghan, Giraffe Charter School, and Ms. Jill Wells, Director, addressed the Board on the report. Mr. Crain made the following statement:

The Board is in receipt of the Giraffe Charter School Petition. This constitutes a public hearing to the petition, 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.




Board of Education Report No. 411 – 04/05 – Los Angeles International Charter High School: Assigned to Regular Calendar. Mr. Clint Taylor, Director, Los Angeles International Charter High School, and Ms. Marisa Gonzalez, parent, addressed the Board on the report. Mr. Taylor responded to questions from Board Members regarding electives, community service requirement, and enrollment totals. Mr. Crain made the following statement:

The Board is in receipt of the Los Angeles International Charter High School Petition. This constitutes a public hearing to the petition, 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.



STUDENT INPUT

Ms. Marlene Blanco, B Track Student Body President, presented some of the challenges faced at Los Angeles High School including bathroom problems, lack of school spirit, and decreasing revenue for student body accounts. Ms. Adriana Cabrera, Student Body President, discussed upcoming activities at Dorsey High School, including prom and CAHSEE intervention classes. Ms. Cabrera also discussed the steps students are taking to address racial tension on campus, such as cultural awareness programs. Ms. Peggy Sue Deaven, Student Body President, presented a PowerPoint presentation that highlighted the successes, challenges, activities and organizations at Venice High School.

RECEIPT CALENDAR (Continued)

Board of Education Report No. 409 – 04/05 – Save Our Future Charter School: Assigned to Regular Calendar Mr. Crain made the following statement:

The Board is in receipt of the Save Our Future Charter School Petition. This constitutes a public hearing to the petition, 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.

The following speakers addressed the Board:

Ms. Sharon Cusic, Attorney for Save Our Future Ms. Charlotte Jordan, Founder, Save Our Children Mr. Glenn Noreen Ms. Betty Baltos Mr. Sierra, Student, Save Our Future Mr. Francisco Cruz, Student, Save Our Future Mr. Jaime Adame, Save Our Future Graduate Ms. Alisha Mason, Student, Save Our Future Mr. Robledo, Student, Save Our Future Ms. Sister Haron Ms. Sarah Jackson Ms. Alejandra Velazquez, Assistant to Speaker of the Assembly Fabian Nuñez

Ms. Cusic, Mr. McNair, Dr. Benjamin, and Ms. Jordan responded to questions from Board Members regarding certificates of occupancy, curriculum, and charter operations. Mr. Crain made the following statement:


Board of Education Report No. 395 – 04/05 – Request for Authorization to Enter into a Contract with Pepsi Bottling Group for Healthy Beverages for Secondary Schools’ Associated Student Body Organizations: Assigned to Regular Calendar Mr. Michael Eugene, Business Manager, Mr. Robert Collins, Chief Instructional Officer, Secondary Instruction, Mr. George Silva, Director of Purchasing, and Ms. Terri Minami, Director, School Fiscal Services, addressed the Board on the report. Mr. Silva, Mr. Carey Peck, Manager, Vendor Services, and Ms. Minami responded to questions from Board Members regarding contract buy-outs, small business enterprise, test panels, milk and trash contracts.

SPECIAL REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS (Continued)

Mr. Stephen Rhodes, Strategic Education Services, updated the Board on the Governor’s Revised Budget. Mr. Rhodes discussed the principal issues and points of difference between the education community and the Governor. Mr. Rhodes responded to questions from Board Members regarding Proposition 98, the California State Constitution, attendance, and the work ahead before the budget is adopted.


REGULAR CALENDAR (Continued)

BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT NO. 391 – 04/05(B)

Recapture of Civic Center Permit Program Expenses

The following speakers addressed the Board: Ms. Nancy Smith, Ad Hoc Committee for Safe Children Mr. Scott Folsom, 10th District PTSA Mr. Raul Macias, Anahuak Youth Soccer Association and Academy Mr. Christopher Hicks, Center for Law in the Public Interest Ms. Irma Muñoz, Mujeres de la Tierra Mr. Frederick Eddy, Rim Rockers Youth Basketball Ms. Tina Grate, Rim Rockers Youth Basketball

- - - President Huizar assumed the Chair.

- - - Mr. John Liechty, Associate Superintendent, Extended Day Programs, addressed the Board on the report. Mr. Liechty responded to questions from Board Members regarding youth and adult groups, fees for outside organizations, waiver programs, organizational partnerships, subsidies, and hours of operation. After discussion, this item was postponed to the Regular Board Meeting of June 14, 2005.

BOARD MEMBERS MOTIONS (Continued)

Senator Richard Alarcón addressed the Board on Mr. Huizar’s Resolution to Create Educational Equity in Los Angeles Through the Implementation of the A-G Course Sequence as Part of the High School Graduation Requirement (Noticed 4-26-05).

Whereas, The Board of Education has committed to become one of the best urban school districts in the nation and is committed to eliminating the Achievement Gap among all of its students;

Whereas, All District students currently do not have a choice to pursue an array of options after high school since they are unable to enroll in a college preparatory coursework, commonly known as the A-G course sequence;

Whereas, In order for small learning communities to reach their objective of increasing the level of student achievement, it is necessary for all students to complete a rigorous A-G course sequence;

Whereas, The gap in completion of a course sequence that satisfies the A-G requirements between Latino, African American, White and Asian counterparts is severe and reflects inequity in the educational services provided: Only 15% Latino students, 21% of African American students, 36% of White students and 50% of Asian 1999-00 9th grade students that graduated from District High Schools four years later successfully completed the course sequence that satisfied the A-G requirements;


Whereas, The A-G course sequence is a rigorous life readiness curriculum that does not guarantee college admission but rather allows students the choice to pursue post secondary education, vocation/career technical education, a career, and other career options and has been shown to close the Achievement Gap, increase high school graduation, and reduce drop out rates;

Whereas, The completion of the A-G course sequence in conjunction with a rigorous and relevant career and technical education can provide students a full array of post secondary options;

Whereas, Students that graduate from the District are unable to access internships and apprenticeships due to lack of preparation for the high skill vocational occupations of today’s labor market; and

Whereas, A coalition of local community based organizations, leading research institutions, and civic leaders have formed the Communities for Educational Equity (CEE), a coalition committed to high school reform and improving the academic achievement of all students so that they are fully prepared for success and entry into universities and the 21st Century workplace; now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles directs the Superintendent to implement a rigorous and relevant course sequence that satisfies the A-G requirements as part of the graduation requirement with the goal of implementing these requirements beginning with students entering the 9th grade in 2008 and thereafter. Resolved further, That the implementation of this strategy will include necessary learning supports, realignment and dedication of resources necessary beginning early enough in a student’s education so that they are prepared to successfully complete the A-G course sequence, specific attention will be made at the critical transition years of 5th and 8th grades.

Resolved further, That the District align and dedicate resources to support professional development that ensures all teachers are supported in the successful implementation of a rigorous and relevant course sequence that satisfies the A-G requirements.

Resolved further, That the Superintendent establish an A-G implementation committee that collaborates with the Communities for Educational Equity and other stakeholders to incorporate community involvement in the development and implementation of the District’s strategy, paying specific attention to matters such as facilities, finance, personnel, curriculum and career and technical education, and be it finally

Resolved, That the Superintendent report on or before October 31, and bi-annually on the progress of this implementation with respect to student outcomes and district resource allocation.

Later in the meeting, the following speakers addressed the Board: Hon. Nury Martinez, Mayor Pro Tem, City of San Fernando Mr. Jonathan Perez, Communities for Educational Equity in place of Valencia Thompson Ms. Ta’Koura Smith, Communities for Educational Equity Ms. Russlynn Ali, Executive Director & Vice President, Education Trust


Ms. Isabel Rutledge, Community Coalition Ms. Sandy Rodriguez, South Central Youth Empowered Through Action Ms. Maria Leon in place of Araceli Sandoval

Mr. Collins responded to questions from Board Members regarding data, goals, and action steps. After discussion, the resolution was postponed to the Regular Board Meeting of June 14, 2005.

- - - President Huizar passed the gavel to Ms. Canter and left the meeting.

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REGULAR CALENDAR (continued)

BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT NO. 385 – 04/05 Opportunities Unlimited Charter High School

Ms. Canter moved that the report be adopted. Mr. Lauritzen seconded the motion, which by general consent was adopted. Mr. Lauritzen, Mr. Tokofsky, and Mr. Huizar were absent.

BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT NO. 386 – 04/05 Academia Avance Charter Schools

Ms. Canter moved that the report be adopted. Mr. Lauritzen seconded the motion. Ms. Lorena Jaramillo addressed the Board on the report. A representative from Academia Avance responded to questions from Board Members regarding the school’s name. By general consent, the report was adopted. Mr. Lauritzen, Mr. Tokofsky, and Mr. Huizar were absent.

BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT NO. 390 – 04/05 Our Community School

Ms. Canter moved that the report be adopted. Mr. Lauritzen seconded the motion, which by general consent was adopted. Mr. Tokofsky, and Mr. Huizar were absent.


The following speakers addressed the Board on Ms. Canter’s resolution regarding Student Discipline Policy: Ms. Elena Arias Ms. Ramona Smith


Ms. Korenstein moved:

Whereas, The mission of the Los Angeles Unified School District is to educate all students to their maximum potential;

Whereas, Teachers, parents, and students cite disruptive student behavior as one of the main obstacles to good teaching and student achievement and have called for the creation of a district wide discipline policy and been integral to the development of this motion;

Whereas, Students engaged in disruptive or disrespectful classroom behavior impede both their own ability and their classmate’s ability to learn, as well as the teacher’s ability to teach; Whereas, Research confirms that successful schools emphasize the importance of appropriate student behavior as a precondition to learning, communicate high behavioral expectations for students, widely disseminate clearly stated rules and procedures, and engage parents as partners; Whereas, The District has a Zero Tolerance Policy which lists clear and immediate actions and consequences for certain student discipline infractions of the Education Code, but the vast majority of student discipline infractions have no clear, objective, and immediate consequences; now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles directs the Superintendent to declare student discipline a top priority;

Resolved further, That the Board of Education directs the Superintendent to create a research based comprehensive District Discipline Policy in collaboration with students, parents, teachers, administrators, and other appropriate staff to include at the minimum: 1. Clear criteria and accountability for staff to create and maintain a safe, respectful and

welcoming environment for students and parents, 2. A Student Code of Conduct that clearly conveys high behavioral expectations for all students, 3. A District Discipline Plan with a suggested hierarchy of preventative intervention supports,

learning opportunities and consequences aligned to the Student Code of Conduct that seek to maximize disruption-free, in-seat instructional time for teachers and students,

4. A focus on recruiting, developing and utilizing student leadership and peer-to-peer dispute resolution processes in this new policy,

5. Processes for identifying and responding to at-risk students, 6. Alternatives and limits to off-campus suspensions and opportunity transfers, 7. Clarification of roles and responsibilities of all staff, including counselors, teachers, assistants,

and administrators as well as parents in supporting appropriate student behavior and promoting school and classroom safety,

8. Regular tracking and analysis of student discipline data at all levels (expulsions, opportunity transfers, suspensions, detentions and referrals). This data should be regularly scrutinized to identify trends and improve practice,

9. An accountability structure that holds the central district, local districts, and schools accountable for monitoring and improving discipline,


Resolved further, That differentiated professional development for all school staff be provided on research based classroom management and student discipline techniques. Instructional coaches should receive focused professional development on these strategies so they can integrate it in to the support they provide to classroom personnel. Regular training on the Student Code of Conduct and the District Discipline Plan that demonstrates procedures for teaching and practicing expected behaviors should also be provided. This professional development and training should be integrated into bank days and other regular professional development across content areas throughout the year;

Resolved further, That teachers and administrators effectively communicate to students and parents the District Discipline Policy by posting both the Student Code of Conduct and District Discipline Plan in classrooms, in hallways, in the Parent-Student Handbook, online, and by all other appropriate means of regularly communicating the policy to school community members;

Resolved further, That schools may create a School-wide Discipline Policy to supplement the District Discipline Policy provided it adheres to the word and intent of this Motion;

Resolved further, That the Superintendent create this policy and present it to the Board of Education for approval within 30 days; and be it finally Resolved, That the Superintendent report to the Board of Education quarterly on the progress and direction of the District Discipline Policy.

Ms. LaMotte seconded the motion. Ms. LaMotte moved the following amendments:

• Sixth “Resolved” - Resolved further, That the Superintendent create this policy and present it to the Board of Education for approval within 30 90 days; and be it finally

• Last “Resolved” - Resolved, That the Superintendent report to the Board of Education quarterly semi-annually on the progress and direction of the District Discipline Policy.

Mr. Tokofsky seconded the amendments, which by general consent were adopted. Ms. Korenstein, Mr. Lansing and Mr. Huizar were absent. After discussion and by general consent, the resolution was adopted as amended. Ms. Korenstein, Mr. Lansing and Mr. Huizar were absent. The final resolution reads:

Whereas, The mission of the Los Angeles Unified School District is to educate all students to their maximum potential; Whereas, Teachers, parents, and students cite disruptive student behavior as one of the main obstacles to good teaching and student achievement and have called for the creation of a district wide discipline policy and been integral to the development of this motion;


Whereas, Students engaged in disruptive or disrespectful classroom behavior impede both their own ability and their classmate’s ability to learn, as well as the teacher’s ability to teach; Whereas, Research confirms that successful schools emphasize the importance of appropriate student behavior as a precondition to learning, communicate high behavioral expectations for students, widely disseminate clearly stated rules and procedures, and engage parents as partners; Whereas, The District has a Zero Tolerance Policy which lists clear and immediate actions and consequences for certain student discipline infractions of the Education Code, but the vast majority of student discipline infractions have no clear, objective, and immediate consequences; now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles directs the Superintendent to declare student discipline a top priority;

Resolved further, That the Board of Education directs the Superintendent to create a research based comprehensive District Discipline Policy in collaboration with students, parents, teachers, administrators, and other appropriate staff to include at the minimum:

1. Clear criteria and accountability for staff to create and maintain a safe, respectful and welcoming environment for students and parents,

2. A Student Code of Conduct that clearly conveys high behavioral expectations for all students, 3. A District Discipline Plan with a suggested hierarchy of preventative intervention supports,

learning opportunities and consequences aligned to the Student Code of Conduct that seek to maximize disruption-free, in-seat instructional time for teachers and students,

4. A focus on recruiting, developing and utilizing student leadership and peer-to-peer dispute resolution processes in this new policy,

5. Processes for identifying and responding to at-risk students, 6. Alternatives and limits to off-campus suspensions and opportunity transfers, 7. Clarification of roles and responsibilities of all staff, including counselors, teachers, assistants,

and administrators as well as parents in supporting appropriate student behavior and promoting school and classroom safety,

8. Regular tracking and analysis of student discipline data at all levels (expulsions, opportunity transfers, suspensions, detentions and referrals). This data should be regularly scrutinized to identify trends and improve practice,

9. An accountability structure that holds the central district, local districts, and schools accountable for monitoring and improving discipline,

Resolved further, That differentiated professional development for all school staff be provided on research based classroom management and student discipline techniques. Instructional coaches should receive focused professional development on these strategies so they can integrate it in to the support they provide to classroom personnel. Regular training on the Student Code of Conduct and the District Discipline Plan that demonstrates procedures for teaching and practicing expected behaviors should also be provided. This professional development and training should be integrated into bank days and other regular professional development across content areas throughout the year;


Resolved further, That teachers and administrators effectively communicate to students and parents the District Discipline Policy by posting both the Student Code of Conduct and District Discipline Plan in classrooms, in hallways, in the Parent-Student Handbook, online, and by all other appropriate means of regularly communicating the policy to school community members;

Resolved further, That schools may create a School-wide Discipline Policy to supplement the District Discipline Policy provided it adheres to the word and intent of this Motion;

Resolved further, That the Superintendent create this policy and present it to the Board of Education for approval within 90 days; and be it finally Resolved, That the Superintendent report to the Board of Education semi-annually on the progress and direction of the District Discipline Policy.

Mr. Tokofsky moved the following resolution regarding City of Angels Schools (Noticed 4-26-05):

Resolved, That the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles authorizes City of Angels school to establish a School Site Council for the Fall 2005 semester; Resolved further, That the Board not take any budgetary, real estate, or programmatic action on the City of Angels school until the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) accreditation is finished; Resolved further, That if the WASC report indicates a need, the Board directs the Superintendent to consider a follow up study for the Board to review no later than three months after the accreditation is completed; and be it finally Resolved, That the Superintendent initiate an evaluation of City of Angeles school utilizing the recommendations of the Options Task Force and emphasizing instructional improvements. The Board may act upon this report prior to the completion of the WASC report.

Ms. Canter seconded the motion. Superintendent Romer offered the following suggestions, which with the consent of the mover and seconder, were accepted as friendly:

• First “Resolved” - Resolved, That the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles authorizes City of Angels school to establish a School Site Council for the Fall 2005 semester;

• Last “Resolved” - Resolved, That the Superintendent initiate an evaluation of City of Angeles school utilizing the recommendations of the Options Task Force and emphasizing instructional improvements and report to the Board. The Board may act upon this report prior to the completion of the WASC report.

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President Huizar assumed the Chair. - - -


The following speakers addressed the Board on the resolution: Mr. Jerry Leichtling Mr. Warren Fletcher, United Teachers Los Angeles (UTLA)

Ms. Tammy Membreno, Executive Director, Barrio Action Youth and Family Center, in place of Carolina Saucedo

Ms. Florence Flores, in place of Janette Gembitz Ms. Jane Stavish, Teacher, City of Angels Ms. Angela Cisneros, Student, City of Angels, in place of Jeff Pott Ms. Nancy Smith, Parent, City of Angels Mr. Mark Pollard Ms. Linda Guthrie, UTLA

Mr. Bud Jacobs, Director, High School Programs, and Superintendent Romer responded to questions from Board Members regarding holding patterns and program enrollment. After discussion and by general consent, the resolution was adopted as amended. The final resolution reads:

Resolved, That the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles authorizes City of Angels school to establish a Council for the Fall 2005 semester; Resolved further, That the Board not take any budgetary, real estate, or programmatic action on the City of Angels school until the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) accreditation is finished; Resolved further, That if the WASC report indicates a need, the Board directs the Superintendent to consider a follow up study for the Board to review no later than three months after the accreditation is completed; and be it finally Resolved, That the Superintendent initiate an evaluation of City of Angeles school utilizing the recommendations of the Options Task Force and emphasizing instructional improvements and report to the Board. The Board may act upon this report prior to the completion of the WASC report

- - - Mr. Lauritzen moved that the meeting be extended 30 minutes. Ms. Canter seconded the motion, which

by general consent was adopted. Mr. Tokofsky was absent. - - -

PUBLIC COMMENT

The following speakers addressed the Board on the subjects indicated: Ms. Ana Felix Porter Middle School Ms. Elena Rosales Independence Elementary School Ms. Olga Maciel Independence Elementary School


Ms. Geri Kenyon, UTLA Working Conditions for School Psychologists Ms. Anna Mota shared time with Ms. Gudelia Cruz Parent Concerns

Dr. Maria Ott, Senior Deputy Superintendent, Educational Services, and Mr. Bellomo responded to the concerns expressed by speakers regarding health issues.

Ms. Carolina Perez Porter Middle School

- - - Ms. Canter moved that the meeting be extended to 9:30 p.m. Mr. Huizar seconded the motion. On roll

call, the motion was adopted, 6 ayes, 1 no, Ms. Korenstein. - - -

ITEMS POSTPONED FROM REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 26 AND MAY 10, 2005

BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT NO. 347 – 04/05 (Deloitte Consulting – Section I-A)

Agreements and Amendments

This item was assigned to the Committee of the Whole Meeting of June 7, 2005, and postponed to the Regular Board Meeting of June 14, 2005.

- - - President Huizar resumed the Order of Business.

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CONSENT CALENDAR

Mr. Lauritzen moved adoption of the following report designated as Consent Calendar item in accordance with Board Rule 61:

BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT NO. 387 – 04/05 Report on Physical Inventories of Stock in District Warehouses

Mr. Lansing seconded the motion, which by general consent was adopted.


Board of Education Report No. 393 – 04/05 – Authorization to Increase Certificates of Participation for the Purchase of School Office Computers and Printers: Assigned to Regular Calendar

- - - President Huizar modified the Order of Business.

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DIRECT CALENDAR

BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT NO. 396 – 04/05 (Direct)

Student Expulsion Issues

Mr. Lauritzen moved that the report be adopted. Ms. LaMotte seconded the motion, which by general consent was adopted.

BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT NO. 397 – 04/05 (Direct) Student Reinstatements

Mr. Lauritzen moved that the report be adopted. Ms. LaMotte seconded the motion, which by general consent was adopted.


Board of Education Report No. 412 – 04/05 – Adoption of the 2003-2006 Memorandum of Understanding Between the Los Angeles Unified School District and the Associated Administrators of Los Angeles (AALA) and Adoption of the 2004-2005 Compensation Package for District Represented Employees: Assigned to Regular Calendar Ms. Linda Del Cueto, Assistant Superintendent, Staff Relations, responded to questions from Board Members regarding contract ratification and status of negotiations with other bargaining unions.

- - - President Huizar resumed the Order of Business.

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Board of Education Report No. 400 – 04/05 – Approval of Agreements and Amendments: Assigned to Regular Calendar Board of Education Report No. 401 – 04/05 – Approval of Facilities Professional Services Contracts: Assigned to Regular Calendar Board of Education Report No. 402 – 04/05 – Adoption of Resolution of Necessity and Authorization to Funds to Obtain Orders for Possession of Land Parcels for Gratts New Primary Center and Early Education Center: Assigned to Special Board Meeting of June 14, 2005 Board of Education Report No. 403 – 04/05 – Amendment to Add Eight Charter School Expansion Projects to the New Construction 2005 Strategic Execution Plan: Assigned to Regular Calendar Board of Education Report No. 404 – 04/05 – Adoption of Deferred Maintenance Plan for Fiscal Years 2005-2009: Assigned to Regular Calendar Board of Education Report No. 405 – 04/05 – June 2005 Existing Facilities Strategic Execution Plan Annual Update: Assigned to Regular Calendar


Board of Education Report No. 406 – 04/05 – New Construction Eligibility – Use of Grants: Assigned to Regular Calendar with a Public Hearing on June 14, 2005 Board of Education Report No. 413 – 04/05 – Issuance of General Obligation Bond: Assigned to Regular Calendar Board of Education Report No. 414 – 04/05 – This item was withdrawn prior to the meeting

ITEMS POSTPONED FROM REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 26 AND MAY 10, 2005 (Continued)

BOARD OF EDUCATION REVISED REPORT NO. 364 – 04/05

Amendment to the 2005 New Construction Strategic Execution Plan Authorizing Staff to Proceed with the Expenditure of Community Redevelopment Agency Funds to Demolish the Former Los Angeles School Police Station and Land Adjacent to the North Hollywood

New Elementary School No. 3

This report was postponed to the Regular Board Meeting of June 14, 2005.

REGULAR CALENDAR (Continued)

BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT NO. 378 – 04/05 Ratification of Contracts

Ms. Canter moved that the report be adopted. Mr. Lauritzen seconded the motion. Mr. Mark Hovatter, Director of Facilities Contracts, responded to questions from Board Members regarding litigation. By general consent, the report was adopted. Mr. Lansing was absent.

BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT NO. 379 – 04/05 Approval to Authorize Staff to Provide District-Controlled, Community Redevelopment Agency

Funds to the Los Angeles Bureau of Engineering for the Purpose of Widening Chandler Boulevard Between Fair Street and Vineland Avenue in North Hollywood

Mr. Lauritzen moved that the report be adopted. Ms. Canter seconded the motion. Mr. Richard Knott, Controller, and Mr. Mehula responded to questions from Board Members regarding Community Redevelopment Agency funds. After discussion, the report was postponed to the Regular Board Meeting of June 14, 2005.

BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT NO. 380 – 04/05 Authorization to Adopt Energy Engineering Study Reference Numbers, and Award as Sole-Source Negotiated Energy Services Requirements Contracts as Defined by California Government Code

4217.10 et seq. to Greentech Energy Services, Inc. and Emcor Energy Services, Inc.

Mr. Tokofsky moved that the report be adopted. Ms. Korenstein seconded the motion.


Mr. Bruce Kendall, Director, Maintenance and Operations, responded to questions from Board Members regarding the various companies under consideration. After discussion and by general consent, the report was adopted.

BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT NO. 384 – 04/05

Approval of Amendment to Agreement with KPMG

Ms. Canter moved that the report be adopted with the substitution of pages 1 and 2 with revised pages 1 and 2, and adding an attachment. Mr. Lauritzen seconded the motion. Mr. Knott responded to questions from Board Members regarding the annual audit expenses and requirements. By general consent, the report was adopted as amended.

DIRECT CALENDAR (Continued)

BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT NO. 392 – 04/05 (Direct) Report of Warrants Issued and Reissue of Stale Dated Warrants

Mr. Tokofsky moved that the report be adopted. Ms. Canter seconded the motion, which by general consent was adopted.

BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT NO. 394 – 04/05 (Direct) Various Purchasing Transactions

Ms. LaMotte moved that the report be adopted. Ms. Canter seconded the motion, which by general consent was adopted.

BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT NO. 407 – 04/05 (Direct) Approval of Nonroutine Personnel Actions

Ms. Canter moved that the report be adopted. Mr. Lauritzen seconded the motion, which by general consent was adopted.

BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT NO. 408 – 04/05 (Direct) Approval of Routine Personnel Actions

Ms. Canter moved that the report be adopted. Mr. Lauritzen seconded the motion, which by general consent was adopted.



Mr. Lansing, Mr. Tokofsky, Ms. LaMotte – Structural Budget Deficit Action Plan:

Whereas, The Superintendent of Schools and the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles have implemented one-time budget solutions amounting to nearly $1.3 billion over the last two years in order to balance its fiscal year budget;

Whereas, One-time solutions such as elimination of unfilled positions and redirection of funding have run their course and will not be an option for the Board in fiscal year 2005-06;

Whereas, The Los Angeles Unified School District faces an impending structural deficit conservatively estimated to be $500,000,000, due to anticipated costs of health benefits, deferred maintenance, workers’ compensation and reserves related to economic uncertainties, emergencies, paid leave/vacation time and replacement of aging equipment; and

Whereas, The Superintendent and the Board must address this structural deficit immediately to ensure greater flexibility in drafting short and long term fiscal solutions as well as to avoid the real potential of becoming insolvent and going into receivership; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles directs the Superintendent of Schools to develop short and long term fiscal solutions to the District’s ongoing structural deficit for presentation to the Board at a Committee of the Whole meeting in December 2004; and be it

Resolved further, That such solutions include a range of potential actions the Board may take to address the structural imbalance in the short and long term.

This item was postponed to the Regular Board Meeting of June 14, 2005. Mr. Huizar – District’s Ethics Office:

Whereas, The Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles believes that the success of any organization rests on a solid foundation of ethical principles and values; Whereas, Most District employees are honest, loyal and hardworking men and women who are eager to meet the high standards the public expects of its public servants; Whereas, The Board mandated over 4 years ago that District staff implement an effective Ethics Program and Lobbyist Registration Program; Whereas, The Board wants to send a clear message to the employees, contractors, and the public that the District leadership promotes a culture of integrity and ethical values; Whereas, The Board wants to improve the visibility, credibility, and effectiveness of the Ethics Office; now, therefore, be it


Resolved, That the Superintendent place a greater priority on implementing an effective Ethics Program and Lobbyist Registration Program; Resolved further, That the Superintendent provide the Ethics Office with the necessary resources identified in the Ethics Office’s draft “Moving Ethics Forward” Strategic Plan, including a firm and unchanging commitment of $600,000 each fiscal year and 5 full-time positions; Resolved further, That the Superintendent work with the Personnel Commission to fill the 5 full-time positions within the next 60 days;

Resolved further, That the Superintendent require the Office of General Counsel to take responsibility for managing conflict of interest reporting and that the Ethics Office’s duties and responsibilities be dedicated to implementing an effective Ethics Program and Lobbyist Registration Program; and be it finally Resolved, That the Superintendent report to the Board on the status of these actions by April October 1, 2005.

This item was postponed to the Regular Board Meeting of June 14, 2005. Mr. Tokofsky, Ms. LaMotte – Reactivation of District’s Human Relations Education Commission:

Whereas, The Los Angeles Unified Schools District seeks to diligently serve students representing a beautiful array of communities, cultures, ethnicities, native languages, sexual identities, religious backgrounds, and countries of native origin; Whereas, People in this society have yet to learn to leave their biases at the door when they leave home, consequently students in this District may suffer prejudice, discrimination and even violence at the hands of others while on campus;

Whereas, The Los Angeles Unified School District community is now painfully dealing with a series of disturbances on a variety of campuses;

Whereas, The school police can only do so much to mitigate the circumstances but a more proactive, coordinated effort must be developed;

Whereas, The prior Commission utilized volunteers who held a wide variety of perspectives, skills and abilities and who worked in unison, at no cost, for the good of the children of this District;

Whereas, the District’s prior Human Relations Education Commission was prematurely aborted and never truly had a chance to succeed; and

Whereas, A District run effort to work on these issues would be better suited to the specific needs of our students and faculties than the City of Los Angeles’ or the County’s Human Relations Commissions are capable of achieving; now, therefore, be it


Resolved, That a taskforce be established among Board Members to re-evaluate and resuscitate the Human Relations Education Commission and that a Commission in whatever initial form be up and running by the start of the traditional school year of 2005-06.

This item was postponed to the Regular Board Meeting of June 14, 2005. Mr. Huizar, Ms. Korenstein – Resolution to Promote Safe Schools and Safe Neighborhoods by Implementing Violence Prevention/Intervention Program:

Whereas, The Los Angeles Unified School District is committed to improving the academic achievement of all students, including gang members and high risk youth;

Whereas, Violence in schools has demonstrated jurisdictional challenges and opportunities among governmental agencies responsible for the safety of community residents and has highlighted the need for greater collaboration between multiple government agencies, including but not limited to, the Los Angeles School Police, the Los Angeles Police Department, the Los Angeles County Sheriff and community;

Whereas, Providing safe schools by using education to prevent crime, violence, and gang involvement is a top priority of the District and is supported by developing a positive relationship among law enforcement, families, and young people to create safer communities;

Whereas, Children can benefit from prevention and intervention programs, especially children who have been excessively exposed to violence and crime and are more likely to display antisocial and violent behavior; and

Whereas, Shootings and deaths of students attending our schools have left the community determined to work with the District to promote education that reduces gang violence in schools and in neighborhoods; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles instruct the Superintendent to establish a "Violence Prevention and Intervention Committee," comprised of 24 individuals to create a multi-pronged service component made up by multi-agency governmental officials, 6 representative members of the Citizens for a Better Education, parents, teachers, representatives from District staff, and School Police by May 24, 2005:

Resolved further, That the Violence Prevention and Intervention Committee be charged with the following:

Create a middle school based multi-pronged violence prevention and intervention plan with all the necessary resources and capacity to reduce violence and its impact on schools and neighborhoods that includes parent education, professional development and also to designate a project coordinator to oversee implementation;

Provide quarterly reports to the Board of Education via the School Safety, Health, and Human Services Committee;


Resolved further, That:

1) The Violence Prevention and Intervention Committee be charged with assessing what programs currently exist both at the District and at community based organizations to provide recommendations of models that effectively have been known to curb violence in schools. The Committee will assess whether District programs are being implemented and are working efficiently.

2) The Committee create a middle school based gang prevention and intervention program with all the necessary resources and capacity to reduce gang violence and its impact on schools and neighborhoods that includes parent education and designate a project coordinator and a District teacher that would receive specialized training to teach the special accredited class. The Committee will be responsible for ensuring that a project is developed and implemented by July 1, 2005, in at least one school per Board district and additionally assessing which areas will need more than one. They will determine which schools will be selected based on the identification of several data indicators not limited to school police or other crime data;

3) The Committee will engage in the creation of a violence prevention and intervention plan that can be used in conjunction with other prevention programs encouraging positive relationships between the students, community, parents, schools, and law enforcement;

4) The Committee will work to create a more coordinated and integrated approach to providing multiple support services for students who are identified as gang members or high risk. It is highly recommended that we strengthen our existing partnerships and build new strategic relationships to ensure an efficient and effective service delivery system for our students. The goal is to ensure a decline in the number of violent incidents in and around schools;

5) The Committee will work closely with the District’s newly formed Interagency Task Force, Office of Health and Human Services, community based organizations, law enforcement agencies, city departments, county agencies, juvenile courts, and other public and private organizations deemed vital by the committee to maximize the use of resources, and to ensure joint planning and data sharing for the successful implementation of the plan; and

6) The Committee will also assess current professional development requirements conducted to effectively work with students. It is recommended that the Committee analyze poverty issues, cultural relevant pedagogy, sensitivity, and school climate trainings and recommend for given staff that trainings be taken;

Resolved further, That the Superintendent recommend to the Committee’s District Plan a proposed implementation timeline and budget by June 28, 2005; and be it finally

Resolved, That the Board of Education request that all local public and private agencies collaborate with the District, where appropriate, in supporting the implementation of the school-based gang prevention and intervention program.

This item was postponed to the Regular Board Meeting of June 14, 2005.


Mr. Lauritzen, Mr. Tokofsky – Opposing the Elimination of Pensions for Public Employees:

Whereas, Defined benefit pensions offered to employees of the Los Angeles Unified School District through the California Public Employee Retirement System and State Teachers Retirement System provide a secured pension for life and dignity after retirement to those who have dedicated decades of their life to public service;

Whereas, Defined benefits plans provide supplemental benefits, including disability, cost of living adjustments, and death benefits;

Whereas, Defined contribution plans, 401(k) style plans, unnecessarily expose workers to investment and interest rate risks, putting all of their retirement savings at risk, and provide no additional benefits;

Whereas, Studies performed by the Nebraska Retirement Systems and the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association, as well as other studies performed by academic experts, have concluded after due examination that defined contribution plans cannot be expected to provide adequate retirement benefits, and that participants will not benefit from the introduction of defined contribution plans; Whereas, Employees who manage their own retirement investments earn as little as one-half the returns of professionally managed pension funds. Employees could lose their entire retirement savings in risky investments and then taxpayers end up picking up the cost;

Whereas, The 401(k) style plan will cost the taxpayers additional funds. School districts with a pension plan will be forced to pay huge start-up costs and management fees to administer two separate retirement plans;

Whereas, The effort to convert defined benefit pensions to defined contribution plans is part of a concerted national attack on retirement security and the social safety net, including efforts to privatize social security; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, The Los Angeles Unified School District is opposed in principle to the replacement of defined benefit pension plans with defined contribution plans as the core retirement benefit of its employees, whether that replacement takes the form of mandatory or optional conversion, and will take all appropriate action with the legislature, other local governments, and the general public to actively oppose such conversion efforts, including registering our strong opposition to any legislation that may attempt to do so.

This item was postponed to the Regular Board Meeting of June 14, 2005.

- - - Ms. Canter moved that the meeting be extended to 9:45 p.m. Mr. Lauritzen seconded the motion, which

by general consent was adopted. - - -


MOTIONS REQUESTED BY THE SUPERINTENDENT

Mr. Lauritzen moved the following resolution regarding Pre-July 1 Notice:

That the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles, pursuant to the current Agreement between the Los Angeles Unified School District (District) and United Teachers Los Angeles (UTLA); the current Agreement between the 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 2005-2006 for District employees to be indefinite and to be subject to change or reduction on or after July 1, 2005, 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, in light of financial or other uncertainties, to help balance the District’s budget. These financial constraints and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the adequacy of State funding, District operating costs, and pending legal actions.

Possible changes or reductions in salaries or benefits which may be implemented in 2005-2006 for UTLA-represented employees, AALA-represented employees, management, confidential, supervisory, and other District-represented employees include, but are not limited 1. Adjustment to salary rate, tables and differentials.

2. Revisions to work year (number of paid days) 3. 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.

Mr. Huizar seconded the motion, which on roll call was adopted, 6 ayes, 1 no, Mr. Tokofsky. Mr. Lauritzen moved the following resolution 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 2005-2006 school year as a result of financial 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. Huizar seconded the motion, which on roll call was adopted, 6 ayes, 1 no, Mr. Tokofsky.


INITIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Mr. Lansing – Designation School Safe Zones:

Whereas, It is the intent of the Los Angeles Unified School District to provide safe schools and support residents in their efforts to eliminate violence in the community;

Whereas, The State of California Penal Code Section 626 enables a Board of Education to designate a school, nearby bus stop and adjacent public property extending 1000 feet from a campus as a “Safe School Zone”, empowering principals, their selected representative, school security or local law enforcement to require any individual without lawful business to be on campus or adjacent public property and whose presence or acts interfere with the peaceful conduct of activities to leave immediately (or be arrested);

Whereas, California Penal Code Section 626 also establishes specific progressive penalties based on prior criminal record should the individual return to the campus or adjacent property within seven days or exhibits a continued pattern of unauthorized of being required to leave;

Whereas, California Penal Code Section 626 shall not be utilized to impinge upon the lawful exercise of constitutionally protected rights of freedom of speech or assembly;

Whereas, The Mayor’s Safer Schools Steering Committee, made up of representatives from District’s schools and offices, city agencies, Los Angeles Police Department and Los Angeles School Police Department, recommends that the Board of Education consider designating all of its schools as “Safe School Zones” and posting signage to this effect as a means of assisting with enforcement and prosecution of criminal activity; now, therefore, be it;

Resolved, That the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles declares every school in the Los Angeles Unified School District a “Safe School Zone” as defined in the California Penal Code;

Resolved further, That each school incorporate in its (upcoming or existing) Safe School Plan appropriate documentation of being designated as a Safe School Zone, including a listing of boundaries, bus stops and other public property within the zone; and be it finally

Resolved, That the Superintendent of Schools identifies District staff to work with appropriate City of Los Angeles staff to develop necessary Safe School Zone signage and clarify proper posting, as well as explore opportunities for grants to fund production and installation of signage.

Ms. LaMotte – Academic Performance of African American and Latino Students:

Whereas, The academic performance of African American and Latino students demand urgent action by the Los Angeles Unified School District;

Whereas, Pursuant to a motion passed by Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles in June 2001, the Superintendent authorized Steering Committee developed an Action Plan for a Culturally Relevant Education that Benefits African American Students and All Other Students designed to support increased academic achievement in African American students and other underachieving students in the District;


Whereas, Subsequently, a second motion was passed by the Board that broadened the work to close the achievement gap to include a focus on African American and Latino students, and an emphasis on embedding culturally relevant and responsive instruction into all District instructional initiatives and professional development activities;

Whereas, Under the direction of the central office Closing the Achievement Gap Branch, each Local District developed its own Blueprint for implementing the Action Plan, which outlines the work their staff and stakeholders will engage in to assure that each action step in the Plan is successfully implemented;

Whereas, Monitoring and assessment of the District’s efforts to implement the “closing the achievement gap” initiatives District-wide indicate that greater levels of support are needed centrally and in Local Districts with significant support required in some Local Districts in order to achieve equity in fully implementing the Action Plan; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the District shall provide, beginning July 1, 2005, two secondary Instructional Specialists positions in the central office Closing the Achievement Gap Branch to support expansion of instructional support services relative to implementing culturally responsive instruction in PI4 and PI5 middle and high schools (Estimated costs $250,000);

Resolved further, That beginning July 1, 2005, the District shall increase from one to two the number of SEL/Achievement Gap Specialists in local districts 3, 7, and 8 (Estimated cost for three positions: $375,000);

Resolved further, That the District shall provide beginning July 1, 2005, an increase of $1.5 million in Title I funding to support the inclusion of new AEMP schools into the program for 2005-06 school year, including those on the waiting list and support for PI4 and PI5 secondary schools, and to assist with the growing need to design and implement professional development related to the Closing the Achievement Gap Initiative;

Resolved further, That the District shall provide beginning July 1, 2005, Title I funding to support monitoring report recommendations for contracted work around deconstructing negative beliefs, attitudes, and perceptions of administrators, teachers, and paraeducators, as they relate to African American and other underperforming students’ ability to learn (Estimated $1 million);

Resolved further, That the District shall incorporate, beginning July 1, 2005, a minimum of one half day of focused professional development around embedding culturally relevant and responsive instruction into all District mandated teacher trainings such as Open Court training, mathematics training, Secondary Literacy training, Language! DRW, and other instructional training; and be it finally

Resolved, That by July 1, 2005, the District’s Special Education Division shall activate a special task force in each local district to conduct comprehensive re-assessment of African American and other students who are disproportionably represented in special education programs.


CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS

Mr. Tokofsky moved that the recommended disposition of the items of correspondence as indicated in the Report of Correspondence be approved. Ms. Canter seconded the motion, which by general consent was adopted.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Mr. Crain announced there will be a Curriculum and Instruction Committee meeting on May 31, 2005, at 1 p.m. Ms. Canter moved:

That a Special Board Meeting be called at 10 a.m., Tuesday, May 24, 2005, regarding a Resolution of Necessity for land parcels for Gratts New Primary Center and Early Education Center.

Mr. Lauritzen seconded the motion, which by general consent was adopted.

ADJOURNMENT

Ms. Korenstein moved that the meeting be adjourned. Ms. Canter seconded the motion, which by general consent was adopted. The meeting adjourned at 9:44 p.m. APPROVED BY BOARD: December 11, 2005 ____________________________________ ______________________________________ JOSE HUIZAR JEFFERSON CRAIN PRESIDENT EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE BOARD cs

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