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Board of Education Regular Meeting Minutes 1 p.m., 06-14-16

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BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES

Governing Board of the Los Angeles Unified School District

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

333 South Beaudry Avenue, Board Room

1 p.m., Tuesday, June 14, 2016

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 14, 2016, at the Los Angeles City

Board of Education Administrative Offices, Board Room, 333 South Beaudry Avenue, Los Angeles,

California.

The following Board Members were present: Ms. Mónica García, Dr. George McKenna, III,

Ms. Mónica Ratliff, Dr. Ref Rodriguez, Mr. Scott Schmerelson, Dr. Richard Vladovic, and Board

President Steve Zimmer. Student Board Member Mr. Leon Popa was present.

Superintendent Michelle King was present.

Mr. Zimmer called the meeting to order at 3:20 p.m.

Mr. Popa led the Pledge of Allegiance.

In recognition of the Orlando nightclub shooting tragedy, Board Members and Superintendent King read

the names of those lost followed by a moment of silence.

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President Zimmer modified the Order of Business.

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BOARD MEMBER RESOLUTIONS FOR ACTION

Ms. García, Mr. Zimmer, Dr. Rodriguez, Ms. Ratliff - Celebrating and Affirming Our Students and

Families with Pride Month (Res-054-15/16) (Noticed May 10, 2016)

Whereas, The Los Angeles Unified School District models, advocates and promotes the inclusive

and respectful treatment of all our members;

Whereas, The District is committed to school safety for all members including the Lesbian, Gay,

Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning (LGBTQ) community or those that may be perceived

as such;

Whereas, The District has a mission to reach 100% graduation rate for all students;

Whereas, The District has a role to provide a safe, nurturing and tolerant environment in our

schools;

Whereas, The month of June is an opportunity to celebrate the identities and contributions of the

LGBTQ community;


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Whereas, Sexual orientation and gender expression-biased bullying is among the most common

form of harassment in schools;

Whereas, The significantly higher rates of school dropout, academic failure and school

disengagement among LGBTQ youth across the country are attributed to peer harassment and

bullying;

Whereas, Children who do not conform to gender stereotypes are more likely to be targets of

harassment;

Whereas, No one should ever be the target of bullying, harassment or violence;

Whereas, We must strive to ensure that District schools are consistently safe and affirming

spaces for all students, staff and their families;

Whereas, The Human Relations, Diversity and Equity division is a resource for trainings,

activities, lessons and service-learning projects for and about LGBTQ concerns and is committed

to fostering a safe and respectful District, school and community culture;

Whereas, Project 10 in the Educational Equity Compliance Office is a District program that

oversees education and support services for LGBTQ students, in order to ensure safe, supportive

and welcoming campuses free from discrimination and harassment for LGBTQ students and

staff;

Whereas, The District and the Los Angeles LGBT Center formed an initiative, Project SPIN

(Suicide Prevention Intervention Now), to bring systemic efforts to celebrate and support

LGBTQ students, families, and staff;

Whereas, The FAIR Education Act of 2012 called for positive inclusion of the contributions of

LGBTQ Americans in social studies curriculum;

Whereas, The Student Success and Opportunity Act of 2013 strengthened protections for

transgender students and affirmed that all students should be recognized and participate in

activities by their gender of identity;

Whereas, In October 2013, with the support of the Human Relations and Health Education

Offices, the OUT for Safe Schools campaign invited school staff to wear an “OUT for Safe

Schools” badge, making them visible allies and safe spaces for all youth and families;

Whereas, In October 2014, the District Athletic department announced its “Blow the Whistle on

Hate” initiative to foster more respectful environments;

Whereas, Affirming school and home environments substantially improve the mental health and

school engagement of LGBTQ students;

Whereas, By recognizing Pride Month, we support policies, practices and curriculum that honor

and respect LGBTQ students, staff and their families;


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Whereas, By recognizing Pride Month we reaffirm our commitment to the 1988 District’s

Resolution for the Respectful Treatment of All Persons; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the Governing Board of the Los Angeles Unified School District declares June

2016 as Pride Month and directs the Superintendent and all District staff to support lessons and

activities that engage students in meaningful learning, research and writing about our LGBTQ

students and families.

Ms. García moved that the report be adopted. Dr. Rodriguez seconded the motion.

On roll call vote, the resolution was adopted, 7 ayes.

Later in the meeting, the following speaker addressed the Board:

Ms. Ari Gutierrez

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President Zimmer resumed the Order of Business.

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BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORTS

LABOR PARTNER UPDATES

Ms. Barbara Torres, Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 99, addressed the Board

regarding equal access to healthcare for all District employees. Mr. Max Arias, SEIU, also addressed

the Board in support of Proposition 30.

Mr. Alex Caputo-Pearl, United Teachers Los Angeles (UTLA), thanked the Board for the Celebrating

and Affirming Our Students and Families with Pride Month resolution. He also expressed support for

Proposition 30, approval of the UTLA reopener agreement, and the Fostering Academic Research and

Analysis to Support Quality Public Education for All Students resolution. Mr. Caputo-Pearl discussed

the importance of the District collecting space over-allocation fees from co-located charter schools.

Mr. Adrian Tomayo, UTLA, also urged the Board to collect space over-allocation fees and discussed

concerns regarding the impact of co-locations on traditional schools. Remarks were also heard from two

student representatives from Schools LA Students Deserve Grassroots Coalition regarding co-locations,

funding lost to charter schools, and the need for college counselors. Ms. Hilda Rodriguez-Guzman,

Parent, addressed the Board regarding support and funding for South Los Angeles schools.

Ms. Franny Parrish, California School Employees Association (CSEA), addressed the Board regarding

the importance of classified employees and the need to report the good things that happen in the District.

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CONSENT ITEMS

Items for action below to be adopted by a single vote:

NEW BUSINESS FOR ACTION:

BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT NO. 484 – 15/16

2015-2016 United Teachers Los Angeles Reopener Agreement


Report of Cash Disbursements, Request to Reissue Expired Warrant, Reimbursement of the Controller’s

Revolving Cash Fund, Donations of Money, and Donation of Equipment


Certification of Signatures for Fiscal Year 2016-17

BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT NO. 494-15/16

Authorization to Make Interfund Transfers and Temporary Borrowings for 2016-17 Fiscal Year


Routine Personnel Actions


Classified Reduction in Force: Authorization of Reduction in Force and for Final Notices


Material Revision for Citizens of the World 2 to Add 8th Grade and Add an Enrollment Preference


School Improvement Grant (SIG) Funding – Cohort 4


Submission of 2016-17 Consolidated Application for Categorical Aid Programs


2015-2016 Alternative Schools of Choice Annual Evaluation


Acceptance of Active Transportation Program Grant Application


Implementation of a New Social Emotional Curriculum for Early Education Programs


2016-2021 Memorandum of Agreement with LA’s BEST


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BOARD MEMBER RESOLUTIONS FOR ACTION:

Ms. Garcia, Dr. McKenna, Mr. Schmerelson, Ms. Ratliff - Forward California: Children’s Education and

Healthcare Protection Act of 2016 (Res-057-15/16) (Noticed May 31, 2016)

Whereas, The Governing Board of the Los Angeles Unified School District is committed to

reaching 100% graduation by making policy and financial decisions that enable it to provide

quality educational programs and services to students in our community;

Whereas, During the recent recession, the state cut more than $56 billion from education,

healthcare and other critical services, and public schools statewide experienced unprecedented

funding reductions and apportionment deferrals;

Whereas, California public schools rank 42nd out of the 50 states in per-pupil spending,

California public schools are the most crowded in the nation, and California students have fewer

guidance counselors and librarians per student than any other state in the nation;

Whereas, Many of California’s students come from low-income families that rely on health care

services needed to keep those children in school and learning;

Whereas, The passage of Proposition 30 in 2012 increased state revenues, provided a significant

boost to California’s K-12 school spending, and sent funds directly to school districts through the

Education Protection Account;

Whereas, The revenues from Proposition 30 will decline after 2016 and will disappear

completely after 2018, the last year its provisions will be in effect;

Whereas, The Children’s Education and Health Care Protection Act would extend Proposition

30’s temporary income tax rates for an additional 12 years, to continue funding the Education

Protection Account and boost spending on health care for low income families;

Whereas, Unless Californians extend Proposition 30’s temporary tax increase, the state’s schools

will receive fewer dollars in the years ahead, raising the prospect that California’s school

spending will fall even further behind the nation; and

Whereas, The state receives $7-8 billion from Proposition 30, of which the District receives $700

million as a part of its Local Control Formula Funding allocation; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the Governing Board of the Los Angeles Unified School District joins families

around the state in supporting the Children’s Education and Health Care Protection Act and in

urging the Legislature to work with the public education community to identify stable, long-

term, adequate funding solutions for public schools; and, be it finally

Resolved, That the Board supports the passage of the Children’s Education and Health Care

Protection Act and urges the voters of California to inform themselves about this measure as it

provides needed revenue to continue our movement to 100% graduation.


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Mr. Schmerelson, Mr. Zimmer, Dr. McKenna - Fostering Academic Research and Analysis to Support

Quality Public Education for All Students (Res-060) (Noticed June 14, 2016, 8 a.m.)

Whereas, A quality system of public education is the foundation for democracy and for ensuring

that all students are able to achieve their goals and contribute to society;

Whereas, Federal, state and local policies affect public school quality and must be changed to

better serve all students equitably;

Whereas, The Governing Board of the Los Angeles Unified School District is responsible for

providing excellent and equitable educational programs for over 640,000 students as both the

elected board of governance for the District and as the authorizing body of the largest number of

charter school in the nation;

Whereas, Charter school density in the Los Angeles Unified District has increased dramatically

causing both opportunity and exacerbating stress on the traditional public schools;

Whereas, There is increasing need for collaboration and alignment in a meaningful system that

supports the underlying purpose of common schools committed to the potential of all Los

Angeles families and to sustaining the civic health of our region;

Whereas, Providing universal access to quality education necessitates a system that ensures

collaboration, sustained improvement and equitable distribution of learning opportunities;

Whereas, Such a system should foster informed professional learning that benefits students in

both charter and District schools;

Whereas, The Board passed the “Believing in our Schools Again” resolution in May 2015 and in

June 2015, the Board passed the “Equity on A-G: Reaffirming Our Commitment to A-G Life

Preparation for All” and the “Zero Dropouts in LAUSD” resolutions;

Whereas, Despite progress in raising achievement and an increase in graduation rates, there is

still a significant equity gap in almost all measurable student outcome data;

Whereas, The Board has previously affirmed making every possible effort to attract and retain

students and parents by engaging with all stakeholders to develop a framework for excellent

public schools, and improved outcomes, for every student by relying on tested strategies and

forward-thinking new models that include:

Research-based curriculum and instruction designed to provide all students with equitable

and rigorous learning opportunities to equip our graduates with the skills and knowledge

necessary for college readiness, career training and preparation for successful lives after

high school;

Community Schools intentionally directed at improving student achievement, through a

holistic approach to teaching and learning, by implementing policies and programs that

recognize and support the social, emotional, physical and academic needs of all students;

Accountable school leadership and teaching staff who understand and project a clear

vision and high expectations of academic excellence for all students;


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A level playing field for our youngest students, who daily endure the disadvantages of

poverty, by providing access to high quality early learning opportunities that are aligned

with first-rate early literacy programs;

Equitably funded, sequential arts and music education curricula that advance creativity,

critical thinking, collaboration and communication skills for all students regardless of

their socioeconomic status;

An acknowledgment that student safety is our highest priority and that parents expect

their children in our care to be vigilantly protected and educated in secure, well

maintained facilities;

A meticulous and urgent review of our parent engagement efforts that recognizes that we

are not always successful in creating welcoming and resource-rich environments and

policies that support and encourage critical family involvement in student achievement;

Aggressive and definitive plans for improving student and staff attendance and reducing

our unacceptable dropout rate;

Bold and consistent advocacy for adequate and equitable local, state and federal funding

while improving responsible, transparent and accountable management of public

revenues;

Whereas, Ongoing communication, scholarship, and information sharing can promote high-

quality education for all students;

Whereas, The L.A. Compact (of which the Board is a signing organization), UNITE-LA, In the

Public Interest, and the Advancement Project are organizing a 2016 Symposium on a Quality

System of Public Education for All Students that will convene academic researchers and other

key thinkers to collectively analyze how best to foster a quality system of education in Los

Angeles that works with District and charter schools to support the growth and achievement of

all students; and

Whereas, The planned symposium will foreground research on best strategies, policies, and

innovations to increase equity, inclusion, and excellence in all public schools and study the

effects of increasing charter density in the district; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the Governing Board of the Los Angeles Unified School District encourages and

supports the Symposium on A Quality System of Public Education for All Students;

Resolved further, That the Board requests that Symposium participants produce

recommendations in the form of a Policy Report or a compilation of Policy Reports on A Quality

System of Public Education for All Students;

Resolved further, That the Board requests that the Policy Reports on Quality Public Education

for All Students be presented to the Board within 180 days; and, be it finally

Resolved, That the Board will review and thoughtfully consider the research and

recommendations produced by the Symposium on A Quality System of Public Education for All

Students.

CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS:

Report of Correspondence (109-15/16)


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MINUTES FOR BOARD APPROVAL:

April 12, 2016, Regular Closed Session, 9:30 a.m.

May 10, 2016, Special Closed Session, 9:30 a.m.

May 10, 2016, Special Closed Session, 11:30 a.m.

May 31, 2016, Special Closed Session, 9 a.m.

Ms. García moved that the Consent Items be adopted. Dr. McKenna seconded the motion.

The following speakers addressed the Board on Consent Items:

Mr. David Tokofsky, Associated Administrators of Los Angeles (AALA), on Board Report

No. 364-15/16, School Improvement Grant (SIG) Funding – Cohort 4

Ms. Maria Ortiz, Parent, on Board Report No. 472-15/16, Submission of 2016-17 Consolidated

Application for Categorical Aid Programs

Remarks were heard from Mr. Popa and Ms. Ratliff on Board Report No. 473-15/16, Acceptance of

Active Transportation Program Grant Application, regarding bicycle safety and physical education

classes.

Remarks were heard from Mr. Zimmer on Board Report No. 444-15/16, 2016-2021 Memorandum of

Agreement with LA’s BEST, regarding funding for after school programs.

After discussion and on roll call vote, the Consent Items were adopted, 6 ayes. Ms. García was absent.

Later in the meeting, Ms. García recorded an aye vote on the Consent Items.

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SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORTS

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY INITIATIVE (ITI) TASKFORCE RECOMMENDATIONS

Superintendent King discussed the background of the Instructional Technology Initiative Taskforce and

the development of the recommendations. The Taskforce was convened in 2015 and comprised of

students, parents, teachers, principals, District staff, and community members. She welcomed the team

of presenters to the Board meeting.

Dr. Frances Gipson, Chief Academic Officer, chaired the Taskforce and gave an introduction to the

presentation.

The instructional recommendations of the Taskforce are as follows:

1. Enact a continuum for achieving learner agency for students and school leaders;

2. Support teachers in exploring curricular content that is interdisciplinary and provides authentic,

real world application;

3. Support personalized learning initiatives District-wide;

4. Integrate a learning management system in support of a learner-centered learning environment;


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5. Design and deliver learner-driven professional learning opportunities for school leaders,

teachers, students, parents, board members, and community and business leaders; and

6. Develop and adopt District-wide tools to measure lesson effectiveness.

Ms. Vanessa Monterosa, Policy Specialist, ITI, stated that the recommendations of the ITI Taskforce

were developed around three core principles:

Learner Agency

Academic Rigor

Learner-Centered Learning Environment

Ms. Ann McMullan, Education Consultant, reviewed the 2016 International Society for Technology in

Education (ISTE) Standards for Students. The ISTE Standards for Students are intended to provide a

guiding framework for amplifying learning with technology. The Standards are:

Empowered Learners

Digital Citizens

Knowledge Constructors

Innovative Designers

Computational Thinkers

Creative Communicators

Global Collaborators

Dr. Themy Sparangis, Senior Director, Information Technology, discussed how the District is

developing a sustainable infrastructure to support the instructional vision of the ITI Taskforce

recommendations. These infrastructure supports include wireless access, mobile device deployment,

K12 bandwidth growth, and digital content procurement.

Ms. Sophia Mendoza, ITI Coordinator, Special Projects, discussed how the Scalar platform will be used

to allow the recommendations to be an evolving and adaptive reference guide. A short video was

shown.

Dr. Gipson concluded the presentation.

Superintendent King responded to questions from Ms. García regarding support for implementation of

the plan.

Remarks were heard from Mr. Zimmer and Ms. Ratliff regarding access for students at home, digital

citizenship training and accessibility.

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NEW BUSINESS FOR ACTION


Meeting SB 359 California Mathematics Placement Act Requirements

Ms. García moved that the report be adopted. Dr. Rodriguez seconded the motion.

The following speaker addressed the Board:

Ms. Sydney Kamlager, Office of State Senator Holly Mitchell

Remarks were heard from Dr. McKenna regarding teaching mathematics and tracking students, and

parent requirements.

Remarks were heard from Superintendent King regarding repeating classes.

Dr. Derrick Chau, Director, Secondary Instruction, Superintendent King, and Mr. Jesus Angulo,

Director, Academic and Counseling Services, responded to questions from Ms. Ratliff regarding parent

requirements, middle grade assessments, and mathematics pathways.

Remarks were heard from Dr. McKenna, Ms. Ratliff, and Mr. Zimmer regarding the parent requirement,

barriers to access, and equity.

Superintendent King responded to questions from Ms. Ratliff regarding information shared with the

Board.

Remarks were heard from Mr. Popa regarding his experiences with math placements.

After discussion and on roll call vote, 6 ayes. Ms. García was absent.


Promise Neighborhoods Grant by the Youth Policy Institute

Ms. Ratliff moved that the report be adopted. Mr. Zimmer seconded the motion.

The following speaker addressed the Board:

Ms. Jesse Noonan, Youth Policy Institute

Remarks were heard from Dr. McKenna regarding timeline and grant procedures.

Ms. Angela Hewlett-Bloch, Director, Division of Instruction, and Ms. Noonan responded to questions

from Dr. McKenna regarding intent of the Board Report, timelines, and past procedures.

Remarks were heard from Mr. Popa regarding his experiences attending a Promise Neighborhoods

school.

After discussion and by general consent, the report was adopted, 6 ayes. Ms. García was absent.

Later in the meeting, Ms. García recorded an aye vote on the report.


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PUBLIC HEARINGS

Mr. Jefferson Crain, Executive Officer of the Board, made the following statement:

Before action is taken Board of Education Report No. 482-15/16, Adoption of the LAUSD Local

Control and Accountability Plan, and Board of Education Report No. 493-15/16, Adoption of the

Superintendent’s 2016-17 Final Budget and Fiscal Stabilization Plan for 2017-18 and 2018-19, a

public hearing must be held.

This constitutes a public hearing on the reports, and a maximum of 76 individuals who wish to

address the Board on this item will be heard. Those who wish to speak and have not already

signed up should sign up in the rear of the Board Room. Speakers will be called by name.

Remarks were heard from Superintendent King regarding the budget.

Ms. Megan Reilly, Chief Financial Officer, led a presentation on Budget Strategy. Ms. Reilly reviewed

the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF), District student demographics, and the California

Department of Education (CDE) decision regarding special education spending and targeted

investments. Ms. Reilly discussed the 2016-17 budget prior to the CDE decision and the changes that

were made to the budget after the decision. She stated that while no immediate action is needed in

2016-17, the next steps have serious ramifications for 2017-18. Ms. Reilly detailed the 2017-18

realignment strategy which will move resources from base to targeted instruction. She reviewed funding

strategies for two budgets, one before the CDE decision and one after. She ended her presentation with

an overview of next steps.

The following speakers addressed the Board:

Ms. Darlene Neal, Advancement Project

Ms. Melissa Acoba, Public Health Advocates

Mr. Ben Mudd, Public Counsel

Ms. Belinda Campos, Public Health Advocates

Ms. Laura Gutierrez, Public Health Advocates

Ms. Ari Gutierrez, Latino Equality Alliance

Mr. Benjamin Lahoy, Schools LA Students Deserve

Mr. Ari Noor, Schools LA Students Deserve

Ms. Bianca Padilla, Schools LA Students Deserve

Ms. Sara Mooney, United Way

Ms. Maria Daisy Ortiz, Parent

Remarks on the budget were heard from members of the District’s English Learner Advisory Committee

(DELAC).

Remarks were heard from Ms. Ratliff, Superintendent King, Dr. Rodriguez regarding DELAC, Parent

Community Services Branch, and parental involvement.

Following the DELAC presentation, speakers continued:

Ms. Kim McGill, Youth Justice Coalition

Ms. Dayvon Williams, Youth Justice Coalition

Ms. Josephine Lopez, Youth Justice Coalition


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Mr. Jonathan Mateo, Youth Justice Coalition

Ms. Jacquay Jones, Community Coalition

Mr. David Tokofsky, Associated Administrators of Los Angeles (AALA)

Ms. Larae Cantley, LA Voice

Ms. Reilly, Mr. Pedro Salcido, Co-Director, Office of Government Relations, and Superintendent King

responded to questions from Ms. Ratliff regarding Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP), response

to DELAC, other postemployment benefits (OPEB), family engagement, evaluation of programs, and

class size increases.

Remarks were heard from Ms. García regarding investments and the CDE decision.

Ms. Reilly, Superintendent King, and Mr. Slacido responded to questions from Ms. García and

Mr. Schmerelson regarding parent engagement, adequacy of funding, non-priority areas of spending,

outcomes, growth and achievement, and special education funding.

Remarks were heard from Mr. Zimmer and Dr. Vladovic regarding underfunding of special education

and implementation timelines.

Mr. Salcido, Superintendent King, and Ms. Reilly responded to questions from Mr. Zimmer regarding

Proposition 30 extension, investments, and inequities in funding distributions.

Action will be taken on Board of Education Report No. 482-15/16, Adoption of the LAUSD Local

Control and Accountability Plan, and Board of Education Report No. 493-15/16, Adoption of the

Superintendent’s 2016-17 Final Budget and Fiscal Stabilization Plan for 2017-18 and 2018-19, at the

Regular Board meeting of June 21, 2016.

Mr. Zimmer thanked Mr. Popa for his service to the District and wished him well in his future

endeavors.

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NEW BUSINESS FOR ACTION (cont.)


Facilities Contract Actions


Procurement Actions


Use of the Design-Build Project Delivery Method for the Cleveland Charter High School

Comprehensive Modernization Project


Use of the Design-Build Project Delivery Method for the Polytechnic High School



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Use of the Design-Build Project Delivery Method for the Venice High School



Use of the Design-Build Project Deliver Method for the Roosevelt High School



Use of the Design-Build Project Deliver Method for the Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies


By consent of the Board, these Board Reports were held over for action at the Regular Board meeting of

June 21, 2016.


Nonroutine Personnel Actions

Ms. Ratliff moved that the report be adopted. Dr. Rodriguez seconded the motion.

Remarks were heard from Ms. Ratliff.

After discussion and by general consent, the report was adopted. Ms. García and Dr. Vladovic were

absent.

Later in the meeting, Ms. García and Dr. Vladovic recorded aye votes on the report.


Provisional Internship Permits

Ms. García moved that the report be adopted. Dr. Rodriguez seconded the motion, which by general

consent was adopted. Dr. Vladovic was absent.

Later in the meeting, Dr. Vladovic recorded an aye vote on the report.


Amendment to the Facilities Services Division Strategic Action Plan to Define and Approve Projects to

Enhance Accessibility for Students or Qualified Members of the Community with Disabilities at

12 Schools and Allocate $2 Million to the Rapid Access Program


Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Seismic Modernization of the Physical Education and

Multipurpose/Lunch/Pavilion/Student Store Buildings at Olive Vista Middle School Project


Project Approval of the Seismic Modernization of the Physical Education and

Multipurpose/Lunch/Pavilion/Student Store Buildings at Olive Vista Middle School Project


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Amendment to the Facilities Services Division Strategic Action Plan to Define and Approve Four

Projects that Address Critical School Repair Needs


Amendment to the Facilities Services Division Strategic Action Plan to Define and Approve Ten Board

Member Priority and Local District Priority Projects


Amendment to the Facilities Services Division Strategic Action Plan to Redefine the

Marshall High School Tower Repair Project


Two Major Maintenance Projects Funded through the Routine Repair and General Maintenance

Account and Authorization to Enter into Contracts


Up to $30 Million of School Painting and Safety Improvement Projects Funded by Routine Repair and

General Maintenance Funds and Authorization to Enter into Contacts


Authorization to Negotiate and Execute Lease Renewal for Early College Academy –

LA Trade Tech College at Los Angeles Trade Technical College


Resolution of Intention to Dedicate an Easement and Authorization to Execute Agreements with the

City of South Gate for Improvements at South Gate Middle School


Amendment to the Facilities Services Division Strategic Action Plan to Define and Approve Phase II

Replacement of Deteriorated Playground Matting and Damaged or Obsolete Playground Structures


Negative Declaration for the Los Angeles Academy Middle School Feasibility Study and

Remedial Action Plan


Fiscal Year 2017 OIG Work Plan


We Can Work Contract with Blind Field Services


We Can Work Contract with Department of Rehabilitation Greater Los Angeles District


Naming of Benjamin Banneker Career and Transition Center

By consent of the Board, these Board Reports were held over for action at the Regular Board meeting of

June 21, 2016.


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BOARD MEMBER RESOLUTIONS FOR ACTION (cont.)

The following resolution will be for action as amended at the Regular Board meeting of June 21, 2016:

Dr. Rodriguez, Ms. García - Improving the Policies and Practices Impacting Co-Located Public Schools

(Res-055-15/16) (Noticed May 31, 2016)

Whereas, Proposition 39, codified in the California Code of Education Section 47614, requires

the Los Angeles Unified School District to make available, to each charter public school

operating in the District, facilities sufficient for the charter school to accommodate all of the

charter school in-district students in conditions reasonably equivalent to those in which the

students would be accommodated if they were attending other traditional District schools;

Whereas, In the District, there are currently numerous co-locations involving traditional District

schools and charter schools;

Whereas, In 2011, the District’s School Construction Bond Citizens’ Oversight Committee

(BOC) adopted the findings and recommendations of the BOC Charter School Policy Task Force

that made various recommendations, including the use of multi-year facilities sharing

opportunities;

Whereas, In 2013, the Governing Board of the Los Angeles Unified School District adopted the

Addressing Impacts of Proposition 39 on LAUSD Schools resolution that convened a Co-

location Working Group to offer recommendations for processes that would improve the co-

location experience for all public school students and also called for the Superintendent to

reexamine the implications of Proposition 39, including seeking changes to state law; and

Whereas, Proposition 39 presents an opportunity for charter schools and traditional District

schools to collaborate by sharing resources that benefit all public school students;

Resolved, That an impartial group of District and charter school leaders, currently working at

involved with co-located campuses, be assembled to work with the Charter Schools Division to

address the following issues, among others, relating to LAUSD Policy Bulletin No. 5532 in order

to improve the processes around successful co-locations:

Identify potential improvements to existing practices with a focus on ensuring a

transparent and fair means of community engagement and communication around

space, room offers, and dialogue between District schools and charter schools;

Increase the number of mutually agreed upon alternative agreements as allowed by

law, including the potential use of multi-year arrangements occupancies, by

encouraging negotiations between District and charter leaders;

Identify opportunities to provide additional resources directly to all schools on a co-

located site;

Identify potential improvements to existing practices involving scoping visits at

traditional District sites with a focus on ensuring clear and inclusive processes before

offers are made; and

Create a user-friendly manual for principals at co-located sites.


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Resolved further, That Policy Bulletin No. 5532 be updated by September 1, 2016 to incorporate

recommendations made by the group formed by this resolution, and that the necessary resources

are identified so that such recommendations can be implemented, as allowed by law, beginning

Fall 2016; and, be it finally That the Superintendent carefully consider the recommendations of

the group formed by this resolution in revising Policy Bulletin No. 5532, and that such

recommendations be considered for implementation in the Fall of 2016; and be it finally

Resolved, That the Superintendent assemble a School Space Utilization Committee, that will

include internal District divisions that utilize space on District schools, and that will work

together to create a plan, as allowed by law, with clear internal processes for communication,

master-planning, and decision-making around the use of school spaces to be implemented before

the Proposition 39 process begins on November 1st each year.

The following resolution will be for action at the Regular Board meeting of June 21, 2016:

Mr. Zimmer, Dr. Rodriguez - Exploring Partnership with City of Los Angeles on College Savings

Accounts for LAUSD Students (Res-058-15/16) (Noticed June 14, 2016, 8 a.m.)

Whereas, The Los Angeles Unified School District and City of Los Angeles have a joint interest

in ensuring every graduating District student has access to the financial resources necessary to

thrive and complete their college education;

Whereas, Research demonstrates that low-income children, with a college savings account, are

four times more likely to graduate from college than those without an account;

Whereas, The Fulfillment Fund has had great success building relationships with District

students, leading to increased graduation and college entrance rates; and

Whereas, Students from the City of Pittsburgh have benefitted from a similar effort, and the

Pittsburgh Promise provides a template for developing a Los Angeles model; now, therefore, be

it

Resolved, That the Governing Board of the Los Angeles Unified School District supports the

effort to begin exploration of a partnership with the City of Los Angeles on a Los Angeles

Promise program to provide a college savings account for every District student, increase

financial literacy among District students, and ensure college tuition is not a barrier for student

access to college; and, be it finally

Resolved, That the Superintendent directs the appropriate departments and /or individuals to

work with the Office of Councilmember David Ryu, Los Angeles City Council, the LA Chamber

of Commerce, and other possible identified partners to provide further information and return in

180 days with a progress report and recommendation on plan feasibility and planning progress.

Mr. Zimmer, Dr. Rodriguez - The California Education for a Global Economy (CA Ed.G.E.) Initiative

(Res-059-15/16) (Noticed June 14, 2016, 8 a.m.)

Whereas, The California Education for a Global Economy (CA Ed.G.E.) Initiative (Senate Bill

1174) will be on the California ballot as a legislatively referred state statute on November 8,

2016;

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Whereas, The proposed measure was sponsored in the California State Legislature by State

Senator Ricardo Lara (D-33) as Senate Bill 1174, or the Multilingual Education for a 21st

Century Economy Act and Governor Brown signed the legislation on September 28, 2014;

Whereas, On May 13, 2014, the Governing Board of Los Angeles Unified School District

unanimously approved the resolution Supporting Senate Bill 1174: To Ensure Students Access to

Biliteracy;

Whereas, The CA Ed.G.E. Initiative essentially provides opportunity for parental choice and

voice regarding access to language programs that prepare their children to be more competitive

in a global economy and provides opportunities for monolingual English speaking students to be

instructed to achieve proficiency in another language;

Whereas, The California Ed.G.E. Initiative repeals the onerous English Learner parent waiver

requirement and the English-only presumptive placement of English Learners;

Whereas, The California Ed.G.E Initiative also re-affirms English proficiency standards and

promotes English as the official language in California; and

Whereas, The California Ed.G.E Initiative emphasizes preparing all students for college and

careers in a multilingual 21st century economy; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the Governing Board of the Los Angeles Unified District reaffirms its

commitment to the ideals of preparing all students for college and careers in a multilingual 21st

century that are embedded in the California Ed.G.E. Initiative and expresses its strong support

for the Initiative; and, be it finally

Resolved, That the Superintendent direct the Office of Government Relations to communicate

the District’s position to the appropriate committees of the State Legislature and the Los Angeles

delegation.

MOTIONS REQUESTED BY THE SUPERINTENDENT

Ms. García moved the following resolution:

Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators Senate Bill 435 (Watson) and Senate Bill 148

(Bergeson) (Sup Res 013-15/16)

That the Board of Education of the Los Angeles Unified School District declares that it is

necessary to apply for emergency permits as additional authorizations for credentialed teachers

under provisions of Education Code 44300. Such permits/authorizations allow teachers to earn

Bilingual and/or Cross-Cultural Language and Academic Development (BCLAD and CLAD)

certificates, Resource Specialist (RSP) certificate (for experienced special education teachers

whose credentials do not specifically authorize RSP services), and teacher librarian certificates

for credentialed teachers who are serving in librarian positions while completing their library

media programs. The Board of Education also declares that it may be necessary to apply for

Limited Assignment Permits for credentialed special education teachers to authorize service to

students with an Autism Spectrum Disorder, or when a credentialed general education teacher is

assigned to teach a course in a subject outside of his/her credential area.

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