President Julie Korenstein called the meeting to order at 3:44 p.m.

The following Board Members were present: Mrs. Barbara M. Boudreaux, Ms. Victoria M. Castro, Mr. Jeff
Horton, Mr. George Kiriyama, and President Julie Korenstein. Ms. Valerie Fields arrived at 3:45 p.m. and
Mr. David Tokofsky arrived at 3:47 p.m.

Superintendent Dr. Ruben Zacarias was present.

The President led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

Student Members Gicela Ornelas of Bell High School, Dolores Lopez of Belmont High School, and U'Zell Edwards of Freemont High School were present.

Superintendent Zacarias responded to these concerns and explained that textbook shortages is one of the major issues that the District is working on and is in the process of surveying every school as to their needs for textbooks. He added that he is also recommending a special allocation of extra funds specifically for textbook purchases. The fund would come from different sources and to add to the State allocated per pupil monies. As to the graffiti and dirty bathrooms, Superintendent Zacarias suggested that this problem be brought before the Student Leadership Committee.

The 1997-98 District Budget Total of $5.9 billion provides services to anticipated 681,000 to K-12 students as well as to nearly half a million individuals who will attend our Adult Schools and Children's Center during the current fiscal year. It also reflects spending under Proposition BB which the voters approved last April also reflects the District's commitment to expand the K-3 Class Size Reduction Program that began last year.

The Budget is scheduled to be adopted by the Board of Education next Monday, September 8, 1997, following a public hearing. For the rest of this week, the Budget will be available for public review in the Budget Services and Financial Planning Division Office, Room A-419, 450 North Grand Avenue.

Anyone who wishes to speak can review the budget and can speak before the Board at the public hearing, please call the Board Secretariat at (213) 625-6273 if you would like to speak next week regarding the District proposed new budget.

Superintendent Zacarias commented on the process of completing the Budget and thanked all the staff for the dedication they showed by meeting the deadline for completing and submitting the Budget. He then called upon
Mr. Henry Jones, Chief Financial Officer, to present the District Adjusted Budget for the 1997-98 Fiscal Year.

Mr. Jones presented the District 1997-98 Fiscal Year Adjusted Final Budget which began on July 1, 1997 and concludes on June 30, 1998. Also submitted was the Annual Financial and Budget Report (State Form J-200). The Adjusted Final Budget provides estimates of resources to be available to the District during the 1997-98 fiscal year, as well as estimates of appropriations required to continue ongoing 1996-97 programs and services in
1997-98. Finally, he thanked Mr. Marty Varon, the District's Budget Director, Mr. Mark Shrager, Director of Budget Services, and Ms. Maruch Atienza, Assistant Director, and other staff members of the Budget Services Branch for their technical expertise and dedicated efforts toward the implementation of the budget report.

This is the final opportunity for the public to address the Board on Untied Teachers Los Angeles'
Initial Negotiating Proposal for 1997-98, 1998-99 and 1999-2000 Initial Negotiating Proposal,
received August 18, 1997.

The following persons addressed the Board on the proposals:

Mr. Clinton Simmons, representing Concerned Parents and Community for a Better Education

Mr. Howard O. Watts

The District has received the 1997-98 initial negotiating proposals from Local 99 for Unit B-Instructional Aides, Unit C-Operations-Support Services, and Unit F-Teacher Assistants. There will be an opportunity to address the Board on the initial proposals at the regular Board meeting of September 15 and October 6, 1997, in Room H-160 (Board Room). Those persons who wish to address the Board on the proposals should call Area Code (213) 625-6273 or (818) 997-2300, ext. 6273, prior to 10 a.m. the days of the meetings.

The following representatives addressed the Board on the Initial Negotiating Proposals for the following Bargaining Unit:

Ms. Janett Humphries from Local 99, representing Bargaining Unit B, Instructional Aides

Mr. Stephen J. Riccobono from Local 99, representing Bargaining Unit C, Operations-Support Services

Mr. Samuel Gonzalez from Local 99, representing Bargaining Unit F, Teacher Assistant

Ms. Fields moved a waiver of Board Rule 72. Mrs. Boudreaux seconded the motion, which by general consent was adopted. Mr. Tokofsky was absent.

Ms. Fields moved:

Whereas, The people of the County of Los Angeles on November 3, 1992, enacted Los Angeles County Proposition A, Safe Neighborhood Parks, Gang Prevention, Tree-Planting, Senior and Youth Recreation, Beaches and Wildlife Protection (the Proposition), which among other uses, provides funds to public agencies and nonprofit organizations in the County for the purpose of construction and developing at-risk youth recreation and service facilities; and

Whereas, LAUSD has a long standing tradition of supporting cooperative partnerships with the County of Los Angeles and private agencies to provide recreational activities for the youth of our community;

Whereas, LAUSD supports activities undertaken by the West Valley Boys and Girls Club;

Whereas, Due to recently passed class size reduction legislation, the West Valley Boys and Girls Club has been forced to obtain a portable unit to maintain their programs for the children of Calvert Elementary School;

Whereas, Without funding, the exemplary programs of the West Valley Boys and Girls Club will put the services provided by the West Valley Boys and Girls Club in jeopardy and the children of our community at risk;

Whereas, The West Valley Boys and Girls Club has provided educational assistance to children from Calvert Street Elementary School with programs such as Smart Moves (drug/alcohol prevention), Talkin' with TJ (conflict resolution/peer group interaction), Torch Club (leadership development), and Goals for Growth;

Whereas, The West Valley Boys and Girls Club provides homework assistance, a computer lab, arts and crafts, and sports among its after school program; therefore, be it

Resolved, That the Board of Education approves the filing of a Joint application with the West Valley Boys & Girls Club, Inc., to apply for Competitive Grant funds from Section 8.a.4 of the Proposition from the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District for the above-named Project; and be it

Resolved further, That Los Angeles Unified School District understands it will be required to provide the support or assistance for the following:

a. Five year lease of 3,600 square feet of playground to accommodate the 60' X 60' modular unit;

b. Access to additional playground areas for the purpose of delivering outdoor recreation
programs;
c. Removal without replacement of a free-standing shade pavilion to accommodate the modular
location;

d. Installation of a new access gate with handicapped ramping from public sidewalk onto the
school campus adjacent to the modular location; and be it

Resolved further, That the West Valley Boys & Girls Club, Inc., is named to conduct all negotiations subject to final approval by the Board of Education, after which the execution and submission of all documents will be made on behalf of both applicants including but not limited to applications, agreements, amendments, payment request and so forth, which may be necessary for the completion of the project as described in the application.

Ms. Korenstein seconded the motion, which by general consent was adopted. Mr. Tokofsky was absent.

Mr. G. Steven Anderson, representing City National Bank as trustee of A & W Trust

Mr. Ralph Weiss, representing Mr. and Mrs. A. Hart

Mr. William Driscoll

Mr. Richard Deveaux

Mrs. Marcia R. Cox

Ms. Olivia Rodriguez

Mrs. Boudreaux moved that the report be adopted. Ms. Castro seconded the motion.

Mr. Richard Mason, General Counsel, announced that representatives from Real Estate, outside council and Environmental Health and Safety Section will be inspecting the site. The proposed school site is one which can be appropriately cleaned up fully in compliance with the laws of the State of California and under the supervision of the appropriate State agencies and will not put any school children, parents, or employees in a situation where they will not be perfectly safe.

After discussion, and on roll call, the report was adopted, 5 ayes, 1 no, President Korenstein. Mr. Tokofsky was absent.

After discussion, the report was adopted by general consent. Ms. Castro was absent.

BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT NO. 1
BUSINESS AND OPERATIONS/PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 1
INSTRUCTION/CURRICULUM/STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 1

Mr. Kiriyama seconded the motion, which by general consent was adopted. Ms. Castro was absent.

Mr. Warren Daniel Citations on School Grounds

Mr. James Byard Citations on School Grounds

Mr. Joseph F. Walker Citation on School Grounds

Mr. Khafid Ibrahim Citation on School Grounds

Mr. Rudi Krause Move to Remove DARE

Mr. Sonny Skyhawk Indian Mascots

Mr. Michael Haney Indian Mascots

Mr. Kiriyama announced his intention to present a motion regarding the use of Indian Mascot names.

Ms. Mary Maverick representing White House Primary Center
Los Angeles Eco-Village

Ms. Sheila Bernard representing White House Primary Center
Los Angeles Eco-Village

Mrs. Deborah Crockett Daughter's Education

Mr. Luis E. Lovato School Committees

Mr. Stephen Fuchs, representing Textbooks
Academic Book Services

Mr. Kevin Vee Dana Chanda Smith Consent Decree

At the request of staff, in Section (1), Agreements Nos. 971247 and 980113 were withdrawn.

On roll call, the report as amended was adopted, unanimously 7 ayes, with abstentions as follows:

Ms. Castro abstained from voting on Agreements Nos. 970444 and 980104 in Section (1) of Board of Education Report No. 3 for reasons previously recorded in the Minutes, Regular Meeting, February 20, 1996, and voted aye on the balance of the report.

Ms. Fields abstained from voting on Agreements Nos. 980112 and 980122, and voted aye on the balance of the report.

President Korenstein abstained from voting on Section (1) of Board of Education Report No. 3 for reasons previously recorded in the Minutes, Regular Meeting, June 19, 1995, and voted aye on the balance of the report.

Budget Services and Financial Planning Division No. 1 - Adoption of the 1997-98 Adjusted Final Budget Including Policies Followed in Preparing the Adjusted Final Budget: Assigned to Regular Calendar

President Korenstein announced:

The Board is in receipt of the Proposed 1997-98 Adjusted Final Budget. A public hearing will be held at the special 3:00 p.m., September 8, 1997, Board Meeting in Room H-160 (Board Room). Those persons who wish to address the Board should call Area Code (213) 625-6273 or (818) 997-2300, ext. 6273, prior to 10 a.m. the day of the meeting.

Business Services Division No. 1 - Agreements and Amendments, Professional Services Agreement: Assigned to Regular Calendar

Facilities Services Division No. 1 - Award of Advertised and Unadvertised Contracts, Amendment to Unadvertised Contract, Rejection of Bids, and Cancellation of Architectural Agreements: Assigned to Regular Calendar

Personnel Division No. 1 - Classified Employee Dismissal: Assigned to Regular Calendar

Personnel Division No.1 - Credential Waiver Authorizations: Assigned to Regular Calendar

That the Thursday, September 4, 1997, meeting of the Facilities Committee has been cancelled.

Ms. Fields announced:

That the Thursday, September 4, 1997, meeting of the School Safety and Campus Environment Committee has been cancelled.

Mr. Tokofsky announced:

The meeting of the Student Health and Human Services Committee scheduled for Thursday, September 4, 1997, has been cancelled.

Mrs. Boudreaux announced:

The meeting of Cities, County and Community Relations Committee will be held at 10 a.m.,
September 10, 1997, in Room H-160 (Board Room).

Mrs. Boudreaux also announced her intention to bring forward a motion to have the District establish a Human Relations Commission.

Mr. Richard K. Mason, General Counsel announced:

Earlier today there was a closed session in which the Board of Education instructed its negotiators with respect to ongoing Employee Negotiations. The Board announced its intention to recess that Closed Session until Thursday, September 4, 1997, at 9:30 a.m. During the course of negotiations that have continued during the day, your negotiators are in need of further instructions with respect to those negotiations, so as a technical matter, the Superintendent would request a motion by the Board to reconsider the earlier recessed meeting and have the Board immediately recess into Closed Session now.

Mrs. Boudreaux moved to reconsider the motion to recess. Ms. Castro seconded the motion, which by general consent was adopted.

The Board reconvened the meeting at 3:22 p.m., September 4, 1997. The following Board Members were present: Mrs. Boudreaux, Ms. Castro, Ms. Fields, Mr. Horton, Mr. Kiriyama, and President Korenstein.
Mr. Tokofsky arrived at 3:25 p.m.

President Korenstein led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

Superintendent Dr. Ruben Zacarias was present.

At the request of staff and with the approval of the mover and seconder of the motion, Item 2, Employee No. 576553 was withdrawn.

By general consent the report as amended was adopted.

Mr. Tokofsky withdrew his amendment.

On roll call, the motion carried, 6 ayes, 1 abstention, Mr. Tokofsky.

President Korenstein abstained from voting on Board of Education Report No. 12 for reasons previously recorded in Minutes, Regular Meeting, February 5, 1996.

Whereas, On June 20, 1994, the Board of Education delegated authority to the Contract and Insurance Services Branch to enter into non-competitively bid contracts for amounts not to exceed $100,000, increasing the previous level of delegation by $50,000;

Whereas, More than one of the Members of the Board of Education feel it necessary to look at the non competitively bid contracts for amounts which exceed $50,000; and

Whereas, The Board of Education has been receiving this information since 1996, the Board of Education desires to approve contracts over $50,000 prior to their execution because of its belief that amounts in excess of $50,000 represent a significant commitment of public funds; therefore,

Resolved, That delegation of authority to the Contract and Insurance Services Branch to enter into agreements up to $100,000 as adopted by the Board of Education on June 20, 1994, (Section (1) of Facilities and Operations Committee Report No. 4) be modified, and that the delegation of authority limit be returned to the previous level of $50,000.

Ms. Susie Wong, Purchasing Branch Director responded to questions from Board Members.

On roll call, the motion carried, 5 ayes, 2 nos, Ms. Castro and Mr. Horton.

Mr. Kiriyama moved a waiver of Board Rule 72. Mr. Tokofsky seconded the motion, which by general consent was adopted.

Mr. Kiriyama moved the adoption of the motion to support the Watts Cinema and Education Center, Inc., Locke/Markham Animation Curriculum Project as follows:

Whereas, The Los Angeles area is a world media and film production center;

Whereas, The media and film industries in the Los Angeles area provide vocational opportunities for individuals who are creative and technically skilled;

Whereas, Students of the District would benefit immeasurably from curricular programs which provide both educational opportunity and technical training for students interested in employment opportunities in the film industry;

Whereas, The Watts Cinema and Education Center, Inc., a nonprofit corporation, has a demonstrated record of success in bringing together public and private resources in furtherance of the Watts Cinema and Education Center to be constructed at Markham Middle School; and

Whereas, Watts Cinema and Education Center, Inc., has identified sources in the film industry that are interested in developing training opportunities for students interested in the animation field; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles endorse and support efforts by the Watts Cinema and Education Center, Inc., to develop funding and resources for the implementation of an animation curriculum to be implemented initially at Markham Middle School and Locke High School.

Whereas, Every week nationally, 100,000 elementary Age youth and 30% of high school seniors drink alcohol to excess. Eighty percent of all high school seniors have tried alcohol;

Whereas, Alcohol and tobacco are the most heavily advertised products in America, with millions of dollars spent each year on outdoor advertising of alcohol and tobacco;

Whereas, Alcohol is overwhelmingly and consistently the most widely used drug at all adolescent age levels. Alcohol is a "gateway" drug which appears to lead, in some cases, to use of harder drugs at a later date;

Whereas, The devastating health hazards from smoking are well-known and documented;

Whereas, Outdoor billboards and signs are a unique form of advertising which subject the public to involuntary and unavoidable forms of solicitation, as the U.S. Supreme Court recognized in Packer Corporation v. Utah, 285 U.S. 105 (1932);

Whereas, The Supreme Court and other courts have recognized the positive relationship between advertising and consumption of products and services;

Whereas, There is convincing research to show that tobacco and alcohol advertising plays a significant role in stimulating illegal consumption of cigarettes and alcohol by minors; and

Whereas, An ordinance restricting the placement of advertisements for alcoholic beverages and tobacco products in publicly visible locations within the City of Los Angeles, such as elementary, middle and high schools, is necessary for the promotion of the welfare of minors exposed to such advertisements; therefore, be it

Resolved, That the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles calls upon the Los Angeles City Council to adopt a strong and enforceable ordinance restricting alcohol and tobacco billboard advertisements from the proximity of schools, residences, recreation centers, child care centers, and parks.

9:30 a.m. Closed Session May 28, 1996
9:30 a.m. Closed Session August 5, 1996
9:30 a.m. Closed Session March 31, 1997
9:30 a.m. Closed Session April 14, 1997 WITHDRAWN
9:30 a.m. Closed Session May 12, 1997 WITHDRAWN
8:30 a.m. Closed Session May 19, 1997
9:30 a.m. Closed Session June 2, 1997
11:30 a.m. Closed Session July 21, 1997
9:30 a.m. Closed Session July 28, 1997

Mr. Kiriyama seconded the motion.

Because of questions raised, the minutes of April 14 and May 12, 1997, Closed Session were withdrawn.

On roll call, the motion carried 6 ayes, 1 abstention, Ms. Fields.