At today’s Board Meeting the Board considered several important items.
You can see the agenda with linked materials here. You can watch the video of the meeting here: English Spanish
The Superintendent made these presentations:
Green School Yards (presentation)
- Green Schools for All Resolution” adopts the standard of 30% green/natural space for all District schools.
- Priority will be given to school communities most affected by extreme heat & climate change. The following BD3 Schools are included in the Priority List: Canoga Park EL (3.02% green schoolyard), Sylvan Park EL (5.64% green schoolyard), Hart St EL (7.59% green schoolyard), Hazel Tine EL (7.41% green schoolyard)
Electrification (presentation)
- The presentation represented an update about the District’s work following the directive by the Board Resolution:
“Transitioning Los Angeles Unified School District to 100% Clean, Renewable Energy Resulting in Healthier Students and More Sustainable, Equitable Communities”
Smarter Balanced (presentation)
Three Resolutions that I introduced were adopted by the Board:
RESOLUTION: Dyslexia Awareness Month – watch Board action on this item here
Approval of this item means that:
- the Superintendent will utilize resources from the Division of Instruction to conduct community outreach regarding the State’s mandate to screen for reading difficulties including dyslexia; and
- the Parent Center will dedicate the month of October to educate parents by dispelling the myths of dyslexia and ensuring that students receive the services and support they need to learn to read
RESOLUTION: Celebrating October as Filipino Heritage Month – watch Board action on this item here
Approval of this resolution means that:
- the Superintendent’s office will explore the possibility of establishing a lesson plan on the history of Historic Filipinotown and important Filipino figures in Los Angeles as well as creating a dual language program in the Filipino language after a viability study has been completed; and
- the District will work with all LAUSD schools to accurately and positively celebrate Filipino history and heritage.
RESOLUTION: Celebrating October as National Principals Month – watch Board action on this item here
Approval of this item means that:
- every day of every month we recognize, commend, and appreciate our principals for being the frontline leaders who are the heart, soul, and backbone of our District family.
BM Schmerelson Statement on Item 29: Adoption of the 2024-2025 Health Benefits Agreement between the Los Angeles Unified School District and the Health Benefits Committee effective January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2025.
Procurement
Community schools:
- Contract with Unite-LA to engage community partners with the Community Schools Initiative. BD3 schools: Northridge MS, Van Nuys EL
Facilties Contract Actions
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- BD3 services projects: Addams Continuation HS (roofing, $196,310), El Camino Charter HS (turf field replacement, $595K), Basset Street ES (Accessibility project, $277,008)
- Approve the New Chatsworth Early Education Center Project –$5,163,799
Board District Priority and Region Priority Projects Approval for 7 BDP and RP projects with a budget of $874,289
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- Canoga Park ES (New STEAM Lab. $54,104)
- Dearborn Charter Academy (classroom furniture, $32,248)
- Limerick ES (exterior lunch tables, $39,695)
- Northridge Academy (shade structures, $322,108)
- Sylvan Park ES (shade structures, $399,979)