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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 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 8, 2011
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, February 8, 2011, at the Los Angeles City Board of Education Administrative Offices, Board Room, 333 South Beaudry Avenue, Los Angeles, California. President Mónica García called the meeting to order at 1:08 p.m. The following Board Members were present: Ms. Yolie Flores, Ms. Tamar Galatzan, Ms. Marguerite P. LaMotte, Ms. Nury Martinez, Dr. Richard Vladovic, Mr. Steve Zimmer and President Mónica García. Superintendent Ramon Cortines was present. Dr. Vladovic led the Pledge of Allegiance.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
SUPPORTING ALL EMPLOYEES (LOCAL DISTRICT 7)
Ms. Michelle King, Deputy Superintendent, introduced Mr. Steven K. Zipperman as the new Chief of Police, Los Angeles School Police Department. Ms. Christine Mercado, a student at Bravo Medical Magnet School, led the Pledge of Allegiance and the Presentation of Colors. Ms. King welcomed the special guests in attendance. Superintendent Cortines administered the Oath of Office to Chief Zipperman. Remarks were heard from Board Members and Chief Zipperman.
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CONSENT ITEMS
Items for action below were assigned by the Board at the meeting to be adopted by a single vote. NEW BUSINESS FOR ACTION:
BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT NO. 173 – 10/11
Nonroutine Personnel Actions BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT NO. 175 – 10/11
Amendment to the New Construction Strategic Execution Plan to Approve Capital Improvement Program Reserve Funded Projects for 26 School Sites in Board District 3
BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT NO. 176 – 10/11
Amendment to the Existing Facilities Strategic Execution Plan to Add Various Measure R Major Repairs Projects and to Revise Funding Allocation on Existing Measure Y Major Repairs Project at
North Hollywood High School
BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT NO. 178 – 10/11 Resolution of Intention to Grant an Easement for the Valley Region Bellingham Elementary School
Addition Project
BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT NO. 181 – 10/11 Resolution of Intention to Dedicate Two Easements at Central Region Elementary School No. 14
BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT NO. 184 – 10/11
Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Office of the Inspector General Workplan
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 10 a.m., Special Board Meeting, July 6, 2010 1 p.m., Regular Board Meeting, July 13, 2010 1 p.m., Regular Board Meeting, September 14, 2010 10 a.m., Special Closed Session, December 7, 2010 10 a.m., Special Closed Session, December 14, 2010 10 a.m., Special Closed Session, January 4, 2011 10 a.m., Special Closed Session, January 11, 2011 10 a.m., Special Closed Session, January 18, 2011 Ms. Martinez moved that the above items be adopted with Board of Education Report No. 173 – 10/11, Nonroutine Personnel Actions, amended to withdraw Item No. 5. Mr. Zimmer seconded the motion, which by general consent was adopted, with Board Report No. 173 – 10/11 being adopted as amended.
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PUBLIC NOTICE OF BARGAINING UNION INITIAL PROPOSALS
ASSOCIATED ADMINISTRATORS LOS ANGELES (AALA) INITIAL PROPOSALS FOR 2011-2014 SUCCESSOR AGREEMENT
LOS ANGELES ORANGE COUNTIES BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES COUNCIL
INITIAL PROPOSALS FOR 2011-2012 FOR UNIT E (SKILLED CRAFTS)
President García made the following statement:
The Board has received the Initial Proposals from the Associated Administrators Los Angeles (AALA) for the 2011-2014 Successor agreement and the Initial Proposal from the Los Angeles Orange Counties Building and Construction Trades Council for 2011-2012 for Unit E Skilled Crafts. A maximum of 12 individuals who wish to address the Board on these items will be heard. Those who wish to speak should pull a speaker form from the slots located on the pillar in the rear of the Board Room. Speakers will be heard in numerical order as indicated on the speaker form.
The following speaker addressed the Board: Mr. Ron Miller, Los Angeles Orange Counties Building and Construction Trades Council
NEW BUSINESS FOR ACTION
BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT NO. 167 – 10/11 Procurement Actions
Ms. Martinez moved that the report be adopted. Ms. Flores seconded the motion. Dr. Judy Elliott, Chief Academic Officer, Ms. Mary Campbell, Administrator, Language Acquisition Branch, Superintendent Cortines, and Mr. Ronald Chandler, Chief Information Officer, responded to questions from Board Members regarding implementation of task force recommendations, WestEd contract, reading program and the plan to address English Learners and Standard English Learners, Welligent contract, BTS, audit of District, vendor selection process, E-Rate application and program, rewiring of schools, cell phone plans, voicemail costs, technology upgrades, best value contracts, downsizing of technology, and a telecommunications audit. Superintendent Cortines requested that the Verizon contract be held. Superintendent Cortines, Mr. Mark Hovatter, Procurement Executive, responded to questions from Board Members regarding purchase of binders, salvage unit, utilization of supplies, building infrastructure, trucking contracts, and budget recommendations. After discussion and on the Superintendent’s recommendation, the report was amended to change the source of funding for Contract No. PC D11-0001667, Meridian Graphics Lithography, Inc., to Title II funds and to withdraw cellular and telecommunication services Contact Nos. 1100351, 1200002, 1200003, 1200004, 1200005, 1200006, and 1200007.
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On roll call, the report was adopted as amended, 4 ayes and Ms. LaMotte voting no on Contract Nos. 1100345 (James Wiefel), 1150113 (American Relocation and Logistics, Inc.), and 1100350 (WestEd) and aye on the balance; Dr. Vladovic voting no on Contract Nos. 1100345 (James Wiefel), 1100342 (Sanjal, Inc. dba 3Pro), 1150113 (American Relocation and Logistics, Inc.), PC D11-0001667 (Meridian Graphics Lithography, Inc.), 1150114 (Mainline Information Systems), 1150115 (Nexus I.S.), 1150116 (Arey Jones Educational Solutions), 1150117 (Dynamic Systems, Inc.) and aye on the balance; and Mr. Zimmer voting no on Contract No. 1150113 (American Relocation and Logistics, Inc.) and aye on balance.
BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT NO. 174 – 10/11 Report of Warrants Issued, Request to Reissue Stale-Dated Warrants, Reimbursement of the
Controller’s Revolving Cash Fund and Donations of Money
Ms. Flores moved that the report be adopted. Ms. LaMotte seconded the motion. Superintendent Cortines responded to questions from Board Members regarding donations and gifts. After discussion and by general consent, the report was adopted.
BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT NO. 172 – 10/11 Routine Personnel Actions
Ms. Martinez moved that the report be adopted. Ms. Galatzan seconded the motion, which by general consent was adopted.
BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT NO. 177 – 10/11 Amendment to the New Construction Strategic Execution Plan to Allocate $2 Million to
Ivy Bound Academy Charter School for the Rehabilitation of Highlander Elementary School
Dr. Vladovic moved that the report be adopted. Ms. Martinez seconded the motion. Mr. John Sohn, Senior Charter Schools Facilities Manager, responded to questions from Board Members regarding project completion, timelines, and criteria. The following speaker addressed the Board: Mr. Kiumars Arzani, Ivy Bound Academy After discussion and by general consent, the report was adopted.
BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT NO. 179 – 10/11 Resolution of Intention to Dedicate an Easement at Foshay Learning Center
Ms. Martinez moved that the report be adopted. Ms. LaMotte seconded the motion. Terrence Fennessy, Director, Asset Management, responded to questions from Board Members regarding pedestrian and student safety, ExpoLine, and handicap access. After discussion and by general consent, the report was adopted.
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BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT NO. 180 – 10/11 Facilities Contracts Report
Ms. Flores moved that the report be adopted with the following amendments:
1. Replace Roshanian & Associates with Storms & Lowe on Page B-3 of the report and on Attachment A
2. Withdraw Contract Nos. 1190132 (EMSL Analytical), 1190133 (EMS Laboratories, Inc.), and 1180016 (Chevron)
Ms. Galatzan seconded the motion. The following speaker addressed the Board: Ms. Gaylaird Christopher, Architecture for Education Mr. Hovatter, Superintendent Cortines, and Mr. James Sohn, Chief Facilities Executive, responded to questions from Board Members regarding delegations of authority, cargo vans, change orders, liability issues, construction inspectors, and Department of the Sate Architect certification. After discussion and roll call, the report was adopted as amended, 4 ayes and Dr. Vladovic and Mr. Zimmer voting no on the request to transfer funding to Professional Service Contracts for Construction Management services to firms selected via RFQ #10020, no on the recommendation to suspend Board Rule 1765, and aye on the balance. Later in the meeting, Ms. Martinez recorded a vote of no on the request to transfer funding to Professional Service Contracts for Construction Management services to firms selected via RFQ #10020, no on the recommendation to suspend Board Rule 1765, and aye on the balance.
BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT NO. 202 – 10/11 Submission of Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Application for 2010-2011
Ms. LaMotte moved that the report be adopted. Mr. Zimmer seconded the motion. Dr. Shelley Weston, Assistant Superintendent, Secondary Instruction responded to questions from Board Members regarding special populations and criteria. After discussion and by general consent, the report was adopted.
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
President García made the following statement:
Before action is taken on the Report of Correspondence regarding the Williams/Valenzuela Settlement Uniform Complaint Quarterly Report Summary from Sue Spears, Director, Educational Equity Compliance Office, a public hearing must be held.
This constitutes a public hearing on the report, and a maximum of 12 individuals who wish to address the Board on this item will be heard. Those who wish to speak to this report should pull a
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speaker form from the slots located on the pillar in the rear of the Board Room. Speakers will be heard in numerical order as indicated on the speaker form.
There were no speakers. Dr. Vladovic moved that the report be adopted. Mr. Zimmer seconded the motion, which by general consent was adopted.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Mr. Jefferson Crain, Executive Officer of the Board, made the following statement:
Reference is made to the following January 11, 2011 Board of Education Reports:
1. Report 155-10/11, wherein the Board adopted a resolution of intention to dedicate, without consideration, to Pacific Bell Telephone Company, dba AT&T California, and Southern California Edison Company, a portion of South Region Elementary School No. 9 for an easement to allow the transmission and distribution of communication signals and electrical energy;
2. Report 156-10/11, wherein the Board adopted a resolution of intention to dedicate, without consideration, to Pacific Bell Telephone Company, dba AT&T California, a portion of East Valley Area New High School No. 1B for an easement to allow the transmission and distribution of communication signals to the community and school; and
3. Report 157-10/11, wherein the Board adopted a resolution of intention to dedicate, without
consideration, to the City of Los Angeles, a portion of Central Region Elementary School No. 13 for easements for sewer and storm drain purposes.
The Board has fixed this meeting as the time and place for the public hearings upon the question of such dedications.
President García made the following statement:
An opportunity is now given to anyone present to file with the Board petitions protesting the proposed dedications, signed by at least ten percent of the qualified electors of the District as shown by the affidavit of one of the petitioners.
There were no petitions filed. President García made the following statement:
No petitions being filed, a motion is now in order to adopt the resolutions and to direct the Director of Real Estate to sign on behalf of the Board the deeds dedicating said properties.
Dr. Vladovic moved the following:
Resolved, That the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles, in pursuance of the provisions of Sections 17556 through 17561, inclusive, of the Education Code of the State of
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California, does hereby declare its intention to dedicate easements to AT&T California, a corporation, (hereinafter called Grantee) all that certain real property situated in the County of Los Angeles, City of Los Angeles, State of California, described in Exhibits A-1 and A-2 and shown on Exhibits B-1 and B-2 attached hereto. (South Region Elementary School No. 9) Resolved, That the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles, in pursuance of the provisions of Sections 17556 through 17561, inclusive, of the Education Code of the State of California, does hereby declare its intention to dedicate Easements to Southern California Edison Company, a corporation, (hereinafter called Grantee) all that certain real property situated in the County of Los Angeles, City of Los Angeles, State of California, described in Exhibit A-3 and shown on Exhibit B-3 attached hereto. (South Region Elementary School No. 9) Resolved, That the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles, in pursuance of the provisions of Sections 17556 through 17561, inclusive, of the Education Code of the State of California, does hereby declare its intention to dedicate easements to AT&T California, a corporation, (hereinafter called Grantee) all that certain real property situated in the County of Los Angeles, City of Los Angeles, State of California, described in Exhibit A and shown on Exhibit B attached hereto. (East Valley Area New High School No. 1B) Resolved, That the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles, in pursuance of the provisions of Sections 17556 through 17561, inclusive, of the Education Code of the State of California, does hereby declare its intention to dedicate utility easements to the City of Los Angeles, (hereinafter called Grantee) all that certain real property situated in the County of Los Angeles, City of Los Angeles, State of California, described in Exhibits A-1 and A-2 and shown on Exhibits B-1 and B-2 attached hereto. (Central Region Elementary School No. 3)
Ms. LaMotte seconded the motion, which by general consent was adopted.
PUBLIC COMMENT The following speaker addressed the Board on the subject indicated:
Ms. Barbara Lott-Holland, Labor Strategy Center School Police Accountability
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Mr. Jamie Oliver, Food Revolution School Cafeteria Menus Ms. Monica Martinez School Readiness Language Development
Program (SRLDP) Mr. Jonathan Quintero Unresolved Problems in Local District 6 Ms. Guadalupe Alvarado Unresolved Problems in Local District 6
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Mr. Roy Harper Bungalow Removal
Exhibit A-1 to Board Report/South Region ES 9/AT&T Easement Lot 299
Exhibit A-1
The Westerly sixty (60) feet of Lot 299 of Tract No. 3477, as per map recorded in Book 38, pages 11 and 12 of Maps, in the Office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County. The above described easement shall be located on the Westerly six (6.00) feet of the Easterly eleven (11.00) feet of the Westerly (60.00) feet of Lot 299 and the Southerly four (4.00) feet of the Easterly eleven (11.00) feet of the Westerly sixty (60.00) feet of said Lot 299.
Exhibit A-2 to Board Report/South Region ES 9/AT&T Easement Lot 304
Exhibit A-2
Lot 304 of Tract No. 3477, as per map recorded in Book 38, pages 11 and 12 of Maps, in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County. The Easterly six (6.00) feet of the Westerly twenty-four (24.00) feet and the Southerly four (4.00) feet of the Westerly eighty (80.00) feet of said Lot 304.
