Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education records, 1875-2012
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Title: Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education records
Collection number: 1923
Contributing Institution:
UCLA Library Special Collections
Language of Material:
English
Physical Description:
1362.4 linear ft.
(2792 boxes)
Date (inclusive): 1875-2012
Abstract: The Los Angeles City Board of Education serves as the governing, policy-making body for the Los Angeles Unified School District
(LAUSD). The collection spans from 1875-2012 and consists of Minutes books, Board and committee reports, administrative guides,
annual reports, bulletins, classification reports, index cards, financial records, school and teacher directories, maps, publications
and subject files.
Language of Materials: Materials are in English.
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Provenance/Source of Acquisition
Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education, 2011 and 2015.
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Processed by Kelly Besser, Alyssa Loera, and Megan Hahn Fraser, 2012. Most materials are in their original folders and retain
their original folder titles and organization. Additions processed by Kelly Besser, 2016.
Biography/History
The Los Angeles City Board of Education serves as the governing, policy-making body for the Los Angeles Unified School District
(LAUSD), which was previously composed of three districts: the Los Angeles City School District that served kindergarten through
8th grade and formed on September 19, 1853; the Los Angeles City High School District that served grades 9 through 12 and
formed in 1890; and the Los Angeles City Junior College District formed in 1931. As a result of the school unification election
of June 7, 1960, the elementary and high school districts merged to form the LAUSD on July 1, 1961. Since July 1, 1969, the
Los Angeles Junior College District has been governed by a separate Board of Trustees.
The first ordinance establishing public schools in Los Angeles was passed by the Common Council on July 25, 1853. This ordinance
provided for the Council’s appointment of three Commissioners of Public Schools to serve as a City Board of Education with
the chairman to serve as the Superintendent of Schools.
At the next meeting of the Council, J. Lancaster Brent, Lewis Granger and Stephen C. Foster were appointed members of the
Board of Education. J. Lancaster Brent served as chairman of the Board and Superintendent. Stephen C. Foster assumed the office
of mayor in May 1854 and during his inaugural address, urged the necessity of increased school facilities as the city did
not yet own a school building.
Foster recommended the building of two school houses, the revision of the ordinance governing the schools, and the appointment
of a school superintendent and school marshal. At the next Council meeting, an ordinance was presented and passed, providing
for the Council’s appointment of three school trustees, a superintendent and a school marshal on the first Monday of June
each year.
Before the close of the school year, School House No. 1, a two-story brick building located on the corner of Spring and Second
streets was completed and opened on March 19, 1855. School House No. 2, a two-room building located at the junction of North
Main and Los Angeles streets was built in 1856.
From 1853 to 1866 the Common Council appointed the members of the Board of Education and the school superintendents. From
1866 to 1870 the three member School Boards and the Superintendents were elected by popular vote at the city elections. In
1870 when it was discovered that there was no legal authority for the office of superintendent, this office ceased to exist
from 1870 to 1873.
In 1872, a special act of the legislature created a City Board of Education, consisting of five members elected at large,
and gave it the authority to appoint a superintendent of schools. Although not required, from 1873 to 1889 the Board members
held partisan offices.
A new city charter adopted in 1889 authorized a nine-member Board, one member from each political ward of the city and the
Board maintained its authority to appoint a superintendent. During the period of 1880-1890, the population of the city increased
from 11,000 to 50,000.
After a period of general unrest and dissatisfaction with the ward system, charges of bribery were made against certain Board
members during 1897-1898 and citizens demanded changes. As a result, the ward system was abolished in 1904 and a new city
charter restored the at-large, non-partisan Board of Education and reduced its nine members to seven.
From 1904 to 1978, each member was chosen by the entire electorate of the LAUSD. Although during the latter years of this
period, each Board member was assigned an Office number (Offices No. 1 through 7), the entire electorate still chose each
member for each office.
With the passage of a City Charter Amendment, Proposition M on November 7, 1978, the District was divided into seven geographical
areas or Districts. These Districts were also numbered 1 through 7 but did not coincide with the old Office numbers, nor was
there any relation between the two.
The election for odd-numbered Districts was held in the spring of 1979 and members were seated July 1, 1979. The election
for even-numbered Districts was held in the spring of 1981 and members were seated July 1, 1981. Thus, the term “Office” when
used in connection with a Board of Education seat became obsolete with the beginning of the school year on July 1, 1981. Board
of Education members were then spoken of as representing a numerically designated District.
Today the LAUSD is still governed by a seven-member Board of Education elected directly by voters of its seven Districts.
Board members are elected for terms of four years and elections are held every other year with three members chosen at one
election and four at the next. The Board appoints a Superintendent for a four-year term who serves as the chief executive
officer of the Board and the school system.
The District encompasses approximately 710 square miles, includes virtually all of the City of Los Angeles, many other cities
and several unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County. The LAUSD is the largest public school system in California based
on pupil enrollment and the second largest public school district in the United States.
Scope and Content
The Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education records range from 1875-2012. The collection consists of Minutes
books, Board and committee reports, administrative guides, annual reports, bulletins, classification reports, index cards,
financial records, school and teacher directories, maps, publications and research files.
The first series, Minutes, and the third series, Subject Files, comprise the bulk of the collection. The Minutes (also called
Board Reports) span 137 years and are the District’s official record of business. The Subject Files cover 759 subjects and
are records that serve as supporting documentation for the Minutes.
The Board Secretariat or Executive Officer of the Board, formerly the Clerk of the Board, was responsible for the stewardship
of these records. The Board Secretariat’s File and Minutes Units maintained these records for use by the Superintendent, Board
members, District staff and the public.
The enduring value of the LAUSD Board of Education records lies within the evidential and informational records maintained
by the Board. These records contain historical evidence of the Board’s organization, functions, policies, decisions, procedures,
and operations which speak to the origins of its existence, its work and achievements. These records provide essential information
on all matters with which the Board dealt including staff, students, parents, organizations, land matters, politics, events,
programs, war emergencies, natural disasters and civil unrest.
Organization and Arrangement
The collection is arranged in the following series:
- Series 1: Minutes, 1875-2009
- Series 2: Annexed School Districts' Minutes and Ledgers, 1889-1932
- Series 3: Subject Files, 1913-2012
- Series 4: Personnel, 1921-2000
- Series 5: Index Cards, circa 1875-1997
- Series 6: Budget, circa 1935-2008
- Series 7: Rules and Regulations, 1898-2010
- Series 8: Bulletins, 1923-2010
- Series 9: Superintendent's Annual Reports, 1903-1955
- Series 10: Classification Reports, 1926-1984
- Series 11: Publications, 1884-2009
Separated Material
Records before 1875, called the Common Council Minutes, were not part of this accession, and are kept by the Los Angeles City
Records Center and Archives at the Piper Technical Center at 555 Ramirez St, #320, Los Angeles, CA 90012.
Related Material
Container List
Minutes.
1875-2009.
Language of Material:
English
Scope and Content
The Board Minutes are the Los Angeles Unified School District’s official record of business transacted during regular, special
and closed session meetings. Regular Board Minutes reflect a standard Order of Business which shifts over time but historically
occurs in the following order: Roll Call of Members, Approval of Minutes, Reports from Standing and Special Committees, Special
Reports from the Superintendent, Communications and Petitions, Miscellaneous Business and Adjournment. Noticed motions and
resolutions are voted upon by the Board and when carried, result in the creation of District policy. In addition to regular
meeting Minutes, the Board generates Minutes for its special meetings which are open to the public and agendas for its closed
sessions. Annual meetings are held on July 1st of each year during which the Board elects one of its members as President
whose term of office continues for one year or until a successor is elected. At the annual meeting, the Board President designates
the standing committees for the year. Standing committees change over time with the Board’s shifting functions and priorities.
For example, in 1964 the President appointed a chairman and two other members to each of the following standing committees:
Budget and Finance, Building, Cafeterias, Insurance, Law and Rules, Personnel and Schools, Purchasing, Transportation and
the Committee of the Whole which consists of all Board members.
The Minutes include the following documents as attachments: Census Marshal’s Reports, Controller’s Annual Financial Reports,
bond election returns, Communications and Reports from Standing Committees, Ad-Hoc Committees, Superintendents and speakers
who address the Board.
Los Angeles Unified School District.
1875 May 19-2009 June 23.
Box 831
Volume A Board of Education Minutes.
1875 May 19-1880 November.
Scope and Content
Board meetings held in the rooms of the Commercial Bank or at Board members' residences and offices. Board President M. Kremer
called the May 19, 1875 meeting to order with Board members Alfred James, Dr. Joseph Kurtz, Dr. J.P. Widney and Secretary
W.T. Lucky present and H.D. Barrows absent.
On June 25, 1875, the Board carried a motion to change the salary of the teacher of the colored school from $70 to $80 a month.
At a special meeting on December 18, 1875, Mr. James suggested that rules be adopted for regular transactions of business
and formed a committee of one to study this issue. On January 13, 1876, the Board adopted its rules and carried a motion to
support drafting a bill to be forwarded to Sacramento to enable the Board to issue bonds. On February 11, 1876, the Board
carried a resolution concerning "houses of ill repute" in the vicinity of the Bath Street School. On August 17, 1876, due
to overcrowding of public schools, the Board resolved to exclude all pupils who are not residing within the District's limits.
On April 5, 1879, the Board received a communication concerning misappropriation of funds by the Vernon School District. On
August 18, 1879, the Board discussed salaries of certificated teachers. On March 6, 1880, the Board moved that the Committee
on Discipline examine conditions of two overcrowded schools. On March 15, 1880, the Board adopted a resolution to allow the
Trustees of the State Normal School use of rooms in the High School to accommodate a branch of the Normal School until a building
is erected. On July 19, 1880, the Board elected Mrs. C.B. Jones as Superintendent of the Public Schools of the City. On August
7, 1880, Mrs. C.B. Jones was also assigned Principal of the High School Building.
Box 832
Volume B Board of Education Minutes.
1880 December-1885 September 26.
Scope and Content
During a Saturday meeting in December 1880, the Board carried a motion to discontinue the colored school at the end of the
current term. On October 25, 1881, the Board received a legal opinion as to its power to purchase property and build school
houses. On January 12, 1882, President Brousseau announced the following four standing committees for the new year: Finance,
Supplies and Repairs, Teachers and Visiting Schools and Library. On June 5, 1882, the Board carried its custom of promotion
of scholars from lower to higher grades with 75 percent as the standard for promotion. These "Rules and Standards of Promotion"
are described in the December 22, 1883 Minutes. On July 3, 1882, the Board received communication from the Clerk of the Council
offering use of the Council rooms for Board meetings. On September 6, 1883, the Superintendent reported enrollment of pupils
to date: 2,400. During a special session on September 3, 1884, the Superintendent was authorized to redistrict the City for
the Board. On December 3, 1884, the Board adopted its governing rules and regulations. The September 11, 1885 Minutes include
the newsclipping, "City Schools: A New Division of the School Districts" which describes schools by district and includes
attendance boundaries and names of principals.
Box 833
Volume C Board of Education Minutes.
1885 September 8-1889 March 21.
Scope and Content
On November 14, 1885, the Board received a petition of 53 teachers praying for the abolition of morning and afternoon recesses.
On December 21, 1885, the Committee on Rules and Regulations reported on a conference with City Attorney J.W. McKinley concerning
the necessary restrictions for the prevention of contagious diseases in the public schools. On April 6, 1886, a resolution
was presented and read with no response or action taken by the Board, asking the School Department's cooperation in ridding
the City of the Chinese, a curse to youth in immorality. On May 17, 1886, the Board met in special session to arrange the
move of Central School house in whole or in part. On September 18, 1886, the Secretary was instructed to ask the Chief of
Police to station a policeman at the Central Building while it was being moved across Temple Street. On February 12, 1887,
the Board discussed amendments to the Charter which would be more beneficial to the School Department than those proposed
by the City Council. On September 27, 1887, the Secretary was directed to correspond with the Secretary of the San Francisco
School Board concerning the manner of conducting night schools so that Los Angeles may establish its own. On January 17, 1888,
the Secretary was instructed to notify the City Council that the Board is in need of funds because the Council does not provide
money on the Bonds already voted on by the people. On April 3, 1888, a verbal communication was offered with reference to
the establishment of separate schools for the District's 75 colored pupils. On April 3, 1888, the Superintendent reported
the total enrollment for March at 5,475 with an average daily attendance of 4,524.
Box 1
Volume 1 Board of Education Minutes.
1889 March 21-1893 January 3.
Scope and Content Note
The Board approved the election of teachers without discrimination based on sex. Mr. A.E. Pomeroy was elected President on
March 21, 1889. Building and Finance Committees discussed the necessity of school bonds. The Board approved the July 1, 1889
resolution in favor of resident teachers. The Board approved high school subject segregation. The Library Committee discussed
incorporation of the school library into the city library.
Box 2
Volume 2 Board of Education Minutes.
1893 January 3-1897 May 24.
Scope and Content Note
The Board approved high school course of study changes, a Resolution on married ladies, and a Resolution for City Council
to pass an ordinance prohibiting saloons from opening within 500 feet of school buildings and requested "laws to abate this
social evil.” The Board discussed issuing and calling elections for school bonds.
Box 3
Volume 3 Board of Education Minutes.
1897 June 14-1898 June 27.
Scope and Content Note
The Board discussed charges against employees, deaf children's oral education, entertainment in school buildings, Sloyd Tools
purchases, and sending representatives to the National Educational Association Convention. The La Fiesta Committee reported
against school children's participation. Superintendent Foshay was authorized to attend the National Teacher's Association
Convention.
Box 4
Volume 4 Board of Education Minutes.
1898 July 11-1899 November 6.
Scope and Content Note
The City Attorney presented an opinion on the bond issue and the Board discussed bond elections. The Board decided to establish
a school for deaf children. The Board discussed District boundaries and deeds for school property. The Board granted permission
for girls to attend Spring Street Night School with boys. The Board adopted text books and periodicals purchased for use by
high school teachers and pupils.
Box 5
Volume 5 Board of Education Minutes.
1899 November 13-1901 April 13.
Scope and Content Note
The Board discussed building sites and bonds. The Board asked the City Council to issue bond funding to purchase sites, erect
buildings and furnish schools. The Board approved the purchase of a library accessions book and a course of study resolution.
A Board discussion favored the entire Board visiting schools.
Box 6
Volume 6 Board of Education Minutes.
1901 April 24-1902 December 10.
Scope and Content Note
The Board created the Assistant Superintendent's office, discussed District boundary changes, ordered three hundred High School
diplomas, established a Kindergarten at University School, authorized a Librarian for the High School, and approved pay for
teachers quarantined for health reasons.
Box 7
Volume 7 Board of Education Minutes.
1902 December 23-1904 September 12.
Scope and Content Note
The Board approved the schools' observance of Arbor Day, discussed the enactment of Compulsory Education Law, the opening
of a parental school in conjunction with the Detention Home, redistricting and the idea of high school students living outside
the city to pay tuition to cover maintenance. The Juvenile Court Board requested that the Detention House be kept open in
the summer and the Board request to the Police Commission for an on call officer was denied due to shortage of officers.
Box 8
Volume 8 Board of Education Minutes.
1904 September 19-1905 June 1.
Scope and Content Note
The Board unanimously carried the motion for departmental horses. The Board discussed the dangers of ice cream vendors to
school children. The Board ordered a map of city and adopted rules regarding quorum. The School Census Marshal’s Report is
included in this volume.
Box 9
Volume 9 Board of Education Minutes.
1905 June 10-1908 April 25.
Scope and Content Note
The Board discussed annexation, advertising in schools, boundary lines of school districts and orders of Annual Reports. The
Board moved to elect M.C. Bettinger as Assistant Superintendent. Superintendent Foshay resigned. The Board decided that high
schools be districted by the Superintendent. The Board carried resolutions on bond issues, Spring Street property and the
subway under Olive Street. The Board decided to establish truant schools and examine teachers by Committee and Superintendent.
Box 10
Volume 10 Board of Education Minutes.
1908 April 27-1910 June 29.
Scope and Content Note
M.C. Bettinger was elected the first Assistant Superintendent for a term of four years. Principal of Polytechnic High School,
John H. Francis was appointed Superintendent for a four year term. The Board held a Special Election for School Bonds.
Box 11
Volume 11 Board of Education Minutes.
1910 July 11-1912 April 25.
Scope and Content Note
The Board discussed salary schedules, number of teachers, average daily attendance, cost per pupil, the wrecking of Utah Street
School, bids and the decision that the recently enacted 8 hours law does not apply to janitresses.
Box 12
Volume 12 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1912 May 2-1913 May 22.
Scope and Content Note
The Board received Communication from Parent-Teacher Associations. On May 22, 1913, the Board discussed section 308b of the
California State Penal Code, "Any teacher, principal, employee or school official who doesn't use the prescribed text books
in elementary or secondary schools is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be charged a fine of not more than
100 dollars."
Box 13
Volume 13 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1913 May 29-1914 June 3.
Scope and Content Note
The Board adopted the Committee of the Whole resolution that the Ministerial Association and the Church Federation be invited
to submit to the Board in writing, any charges against the conduct of the Board, its employees or the schools under the laws
of California concerning the conduct of the Board affecting the moral welfare of the public school children. The Board approved
a resolution and order for the May 14, 1914 School Bond Election.
Box 14
Volume 14 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1914 June 4-1915 April 20.
Scope and Content Note
The Board carried the decision that the new Los Angeles High School be in the West Central part of the city. The Board joined
the City Council and other civic organizations to have the Liberty Bell of Philadelphia routed to stop in Los Angeles on its
way to the Panama-Pacific Exposition. The Board instructed teachers to have children of all grades write letters on December
15th to their friends in the Eastern United States to tell them that the Exposition will not be harmed by the European War.
Box 15
Volume 15 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1915 April 27-1915 November 4.
Scope and Content Note
The Juvenile Exposition and Fiesta Committee requested the free use of school trucks to transport the 1915 School Exhibit
from the schools to the old Normal School Building. The Board received official notification from County Superintendent Mark
Keppel of the annexation of other school districts to Los Angeles by an election on May 14, 1915.
Box 16
Volume 16 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1915 November 8-1916 March 23.
Scope and Content Note
The Board received communications from Assistant Superintendent Susan Miller Dorsey. Mrs. C.C. Noble reported that speakers
at the National Conventions held by the Congress of Mothers have publicly stated that the Los Angeles City Schools lead all
others in "up to date" teaching. Parent Teacher Associations, principals, teachers and community requested bond expenditures
for their school sites.
Box 17
Volume 17 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1916 March 27-1916 August 7.
Scope and Content Note
The Board carried a motion for pupils to construct furniture for the Parent-Teacher Clinic and a resolution regarding the
importance of the Americanization of foreigners through the use of public school evening classes to teach English and to understand
the duties of citizenship. The Board discussed teacher dissatisfaction about not receiving monthly warrants on time. The Board
allocated budget funds for a limited number of Home Teachers to teach foreign women how to "make better homes for their families
and how to live up to the American standard of home ideals."
Box 18
Volume 18 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1916 August 10-1916 December 28.
Scope and Content Note
The Board granted a request to take the Peace Flag to Balboa on August 12, 1916 to be used in connection with a celebration
in honor of the discovery of the Pacific Ocean. Parents and school children presented petitions for the erection of new kindergartens.
Community members protested against school grounds used as public playgrounds.
Box 19
Volume 19 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1917 January 2-1917 May 24.
Scope and Content Note
The Law and Rules Committee discussed a school law amendment to permit greater freedom of selection and publication of free
text books for elementary schools. The City's Principals Club requested employment of additional substitute teachers to support
the custom of each principal teaching for his teachers on visiting day. The Board adopted a resolution granting Board employees
leaves of absence for military service during warfare, insurrection, or actual or threatened invasion and that their positions
be open to them upon return from duty.
Box 20
Volume 20 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1917 May 28-1917 October 25.
Scope and Content Note
The Board granted a request for the use of the Cookery Laboratories in the schools for Red Cross Dietetics instruction. The
Board received communication about American Flag protocol for schools. The Board heard communication about medical attention
for children and progress made with each neighborhood school nurse on the average of one half day each week. The Board discussed
the creation of an eye glasses fund for those unable to buy them.
Box 21
Volume 21 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1917 October 29-1918 March 21.
Scope and Content Note
Report from the Law and Rules Committee in communication with the Morals Efficiency Association regarding the existence of
a gambling club located at 204 Mercantile Place, known as the Colony Club and recommendation that notice be served to leave
their quarters. Teachers and Schools Committee reported communication with Bryson Publishing Company regarding their weekly
war map service of drawings and bulletins showing changes as they take place on the Western Front.
Box 22
Volume 22 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1918 March 25-1918 July 22.
Scope and Content Note
Employees returning from military service receive assignments. Recommendation for provisions of a suitable, dry, fire-proof
room at the Warehouse for the storage of "old but valuable" records and files. Discussions of cookery provisions for girls
and Sloyd provisions for curriculum. Discussion of annexed portions of Sawtelle City School District.
Box 23
Volume 23 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1918 July 25-1918 November 18.
Scope and Content Note
On July 25, 1918 in Superintendent Shiels' absence, Assistant Superintendent Susan Dorsey occupied the Superintendent's Chair.
County Superintendent of Schools Mark Keppel informed the Board that no teacher in the City Schools can be employed for a
day of more than 6 hours. Requests from Parent-Teacher Associations to use school facilities during off hours for community
and entertainment programming.
Box 24
Volume 24 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1918 November 21-1919 April 24.
Scope and Content Note
Adoption of University of Southern California request for permission to use Jefferson Street School equipment for a nurses
training course. Resolution adopted regarding the City Council's October 11, 1918 Ordinance No. 38522 mandate to close all
places of public assembly due to the Spanish Influenza, an international epidemic. The Board closed all schools on December
10, 1918 and considered action toward the opening of schools under certain regulations.
Box 25
Volume 25 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1919 April 28-1919 August 18.
Scope and Content Note
Finance Committee reported communication that some of the returned war workers have not received their automatic increase
of salary. Communications regarding payment from teachers quarantined on account of influenza during the epidemic period.
Discussion of salaries of janitors, sanitation issues at school sites, ongoing school site construction and the safety of
children.
Box 26
Volume 26 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1919 August 21-1919 December 22.
Scope and Content Note
The Southern California Dental Association urged the Board to continue and expand dental services for all school children.
Authorization by Board to purchase "Non-Beverage Alcohol" for use in emergency medical cases, for sterilizing instruments
and for other school purposes for which "Tax-Free Alcohol" is not permitted.
Box 27
Volume 27 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1919 December 29-1920 May 6.
Scope and Content Note
Superintendent's Report on the decrease of women detained in the City Jail and the division of Principal Edythe D. Simpson's
time between the Juvenile Hospital School and the City Jail School. Objections from teachers having no choice in volunteering
their services for the task of taking the school census. Discussion of State Board of Education's distinction between Health
Inspections and Physical Examinations. Board recommendation of an additional full time Health Department Physician to deal
with economic conditions causing people to put their children to work and the need for work permits which require physical
examinations.
Box 28
Volume 28 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1920 May 10-1920 August 23.
Scope and Content Note
Board extends probation period for teachers to two years. Discussion of April 28, 1920 smallpox containment and vaccinations.
May 13, 1920 Communication from Patriotic Order Sons of America that teachers of "Free Public Schools" should have the very
highest qualifications and that in order to hold such educators in our schools, satisfactory salaries must be paid.
Box 29
Volume 29 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1920 August 26-1920 December 20.
Scope and Content Note
Teachers and Schools Committee reported on liberal attention given during the past few years to the Study of Thrift and Economy
and the simplification of the sale of Thrift Stamps and War Savings Stamps. Discussion of smallpox outbreak at Central Intermediate
School and the need for vaccinations. Discussion of the proposed establishment of an Institute of Technology as part of the
Los Angeles City Schools and the power of the Board to establish and maintain this institution.
Box 30
Volume 30 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1920 December 22-1921 April 25.
Scope and Content Note
Communication presented from the Women's Christian Temperance Union requesting Dr. Sara Wise's proposed speaking engagements
at the Los Angeles City Schools. Communication from the Los Angeles Federation Parent-Teachers' Association and the Assistance
League of Southern California to secure the endorsement of the Board for a Children's Exposition in Los Angeles from May 28,
1921 to June 5, 1921.
Box 31
Volume 31 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1921 April 28-1921 August 4.
Scope and Content Note
Law and Rules Committee recommended adoption of two forms of employment contracts, Regular and Probationary, to be used for
the school year beginning July 1, 1921. Committee of the Whole recommended adoption of Salary Schedule for the school year.
Superintendent Dorsey reported to the Teachers and Schools Committee that she desires to extend visual education and set aside
$300.00 to the Elementary School Library for the rental of films.
Box 32
Volume 32 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1921 August 8-1921 November 14.
Scope and Content Note
Superintendent Dorsey communicated that the printing of the annual financial report benefits principals and other employees
of the schools. Superintendent Dorsey presented statement from the Grand Parlor of the Native Sons of the Golden West regarding
its adoption of resolutions asking that a picture of George Washington be prominently displayed in every school building of
this state and as soon as funds permit.
Box 33
Volume 33 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1921 November 17-1922 February 23.
Scope and Content Note
Finance Committee reported that the Board now owns two sites on First Street: Lot A, Belmont Grounds, recently acquired for
a High School, and the Alvarado Parental School site. Communication reported that there has been propaganda against insuring
school buildings in so-called foreign companies. Superintendent Dorsey reported that instructions have been issued from the
State Superintendent of Schools concerning the transportation of pupils.
Box 34
Volume 34 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1922 February 27-1922 May 29.
Scope and Content Note
Statement of M.C. Bettinger concerning Resolution introduced by I.J. Muma at February 23, 1922 Board Meeting regarding increasing
the importance of the educational element and reducing three injurious elements: the Political, the Military, and the Factory.
Superintendent Dorsey reports support of school agricultural departments planting trees, some of which are memorial and engaging
students in planting shrubs on and around school properties, and the observance of Arbor Day.
Box 35
Volume 35 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1922 June 1-1922 September 7.
Scope and Content Note
Building Committee reports valuations of Elementary school property buildings for the school year ending June 30, 1922. Record
of Board member payroll for services rendered at Board meetings for the month of June, 1922. Tabulation of votes at Bond Election
held in Los Angeles City School District on June 6, 1922.
Box 36
Volume 36 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1922 September 11-1922 December 14.
Scope and Content Note
Elementary petitions regarding the erections of buildings to relieve over-crowded classrooms, the dangers of children traveling
as far as 20 blocks to school along Central Avenue because there are not enough schools in this rapidly growing area, and
requests for a school site in the vicinity of 108th St. between Main and Figueroa Streets. Bulk of Minutes relate to Building
Committee Reports.
Box 37
Volume 37 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1922 December 18-1923 March 29.
Scope and Content Note
On March 29, 1923, the Committee of the Whole reported communication from M.E. Peterson concerning the proposed erection of
a crematory in the Hollywood cemetery located near two schools. The Committee of the Whole also presented communication regarding
military training in the high schools and the need for teachers to instruct without their political or religious beliefs.
Box 38
Volume 38 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1923 April 2-1923 June 18.
Scope and Content Note
Election of Emergency Substitute Elementary teachers effective immediately. Superintendent Dorsey presents Communication,
Elementary and High School, on the matter of instruction against the use of narcotics and the decision to distribute this
report to teachers and principals. Resolution passed that Assistant Superintendent Arthur Gould attend and participate in
the upcoming Annual High School Principal’s Convention to be held at Camp Curry in Yosemite Valley, from May 14 through May
18, 1923.
Box 39
Volume 39 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1923 June 21-1923 September 13.
Scope and Content Note
Board Secretary reports that the County Superintendent of Schools approved and authorized numerous transportation contracts.
Superintendent Dorsey’s communication of a draft to be sent to principals of senior and junior high schools regarding more
careful attention to the handling of student body funds.
Box 40
Volume 40 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1923 September 17-1923 December 3.
Scope and Content Note
Bulk of reports from Building Committee on purchase of school sites, construction bids, architecture, erection of additional
bungalows, and lighting and heating installation at school buildings. Elementary, Teacher and Schools Committee Report on
Elementary Principal salaries for 1923-1924. Finance Committee Report on Elementary and High School Transportation Carriers.
Box 41
Volume 41 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1923 December 6-1924 February 25.
Scope and Content Note
Warren G. Harding Memorial Association request of donations from school children for the erection of a memorial and mausoleum
in Marion, Ohio, ratified by the Board with Superintendent Dorsey’s request that children who wish to contribute to the late
President’s memorial and maintenance not exceed ten cents. Communication presented from the Principal of Grant School concerning
danger to school children from traffic in the general area of Sunset Boulevard and Western Avenue where approximately 120
Grant school children cross daily.
Box 42
Volume 42 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1924 February 28-1924 May 22.
Scope and Content Note
Communication from the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce in favor of a bond issue for the Board of Education in
the amount of $34,640,000. Petition for a temporary school presented from residents in the northern portion of Lankershim,
recently annexed to the City of Los Angeles. Resolution and Order calling for School Bond Elections on June 3, 1924.
Box 43
Volume 43 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1924 May 26-1924 August 14.
Scope and Content Note
Superintendent Dorsey's correspondence with Miramonte School indicates that “finances of the school are open to the examination
of the public at any time.” Discussion of teachers feeding hungry school children at their own expense.
Box 44
Volume 44 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1924 August 18-1924 October 30.
Scope and Content Note
Communication from the Bureau of Housing and Sanitation calling attention to the fact that the Maintenance Department is using
school property at 6th and Mott Streets in Boyle Heights as a dump and requesting cooperation with the Department of Health
to keep the area sanitary. Communication from Clinton J. Taft of the American Civil Liberties Union, Southern California Branch,
stating that the Board’s recent action of introducing the Boy Scout movement into the public schools of the city is “deplorable
and insulting to the progressive thinkers of this community….”
Box 45
Volume 45 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1924 November 3-1925 January 12.
Scope and Content Note
Building Committee communication with Janss Investment Company over land deed with restrictions based on race and intoxicating
liquors with Board movement to release these restrictions under “Modifications of Restrictions.” Committee of the Whole reports
on Board’s intention to move its quarters from the Security Building on February 28, 1925 to the third floor of the new Chamber
of Commerce Building.
Box 46
Volume 46 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1925 January 15-1925 March 16.
Scope and Content Note
Teachers and Schools Committee reports on protests from the Florence School Parent-Teacher Association against the erection
of a boxing arena in the Florence District and requests of the Board's support. Law and Rules Committee presents “Present
Policy on Pay Entertainments” for the purpose of raising funds for schools.
Box 47
Volume 47 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1925 March 19-1925 May 18.
Scope and Content Note
Resolution regarding petitions for ornamental lighting on property owned by the Board of Education. Superintendent Dorsey
acknowledges difficulties in providing physical examinations of pupils desiring work permits and recommends assistance from
additional physicians.
Box 48
Volume 48 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1925 May 21-1925 July 13.
Scope and Content Note
Board endorses the matter of having a program for Defense Test Day including all students giving salute to the Flag using
the pledge that is currently used in schools. Committee of the Whole’s report from Superintendent Dorsey that immediate action
be taken to house pupils now attending the Training School of the University of California, Southern Branch and land must
be secured to erect temporary buildings. Communication from the President of the Belvedere Gardens Civic Organization stating
that at a meeting of over 400 citizens the organization resolved that it is against incorporation and believes it would be
“suicidal” to separate from the City of Los Angeles School District.
Box 49
Volume 49 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1925 July 16-1925 September 21.
Scope and Content Note
Law and Rules Committee reported on proposed employee vacation regulations. Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce Resolution expressed
appreciation of the Board giving preference to local products of home industry in contracts for school supplies.
Box 50
Volume 50 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1925 September 24-1925 November 23.
Scope and Content Note
Board Secretary reported on earthquake insurance policies prepared with assistance from the Los Angeles Fire Insurance Exchange.
Bulk of reports from Building Committee on bids, leases, deeds, cost, and construction of new school sites.
Box 51
Volume 51 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1925 November 27-1926 January 25.
Scope and Content Note
Communication from Mark Keppel, County Superintendent of Schools regarding a hearing on a petition to annex a portion of the
Los Angeles City School District to La Ballona School District and a hearing on a petition for a change in the boundaries
of Los Angeles City and Huntington Park City School Districts.
Box 52
Volume 52 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1926 January 28-1926 April 5.
Scope and Content Note
Communication on Los Angeles City Schools representatives’ attendance at the Annual State Music Conference of public school
music teachers organized by the State Board of Education. Superintendent Dorsey approved to attend the convention of the Department
of Superintendence of the National Education Association in Washington D.C., headquarters of the National Education Association
and the Bureau of Education.
Box 53
Volume 53 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1926 April 8-1926 June 7.
Scope and Content Note
On May 13, 1926, the Law and Rules Committee reported allowance of a Mexican group to use a room in the Brooklyn Avenue Branch
of the Utah Street Evening high school for Spanish language entertainment and charge admission to replenish their treasury,
to benefit the neighborhood and uplift their community. Building Committee reported that the President’s Association of Los
Angeles resolved a protest against the condemnation of property at the corner of Vista and Santa Monica for school purposes
and requested that the property be reserved for park purposes.
Box 54
Volume 54 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1926 June 10-1926 August 16.
Scope and Content Note
Superintendent Dorsey presented a statistical report on Elementary and High School Pupil Enrollment and Attendance, including
times tardy for teachers and pupils for 1925 and 1926. Teachers and Schools Committee requested the Board’s distribution and
posting of the “Careful Crossing Campaign Posters.” Board heard the case of “permanent” teacher A. Clarence Smith against
petitioner Susan M. Dorsey that resulted in Smith’s dismissal from the District.
Box 55
Volume 55 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1926 August 19-1926 October 25.
Scope and Content Note
Board granted request of Mexican Mutual Aid society, Melchor Ocampo to use auditorium at San Fernando High School for a free
and open to the public literary and musical celebration for the 40th anniversary of the organization. Communication from the
Westwood Improvement Association petitioning the Board to assign 7th and 8th grades to the Westwood School. Petition request
denied by Superintendent Dorsey and supported by the Board.
Box 56
Volume 56 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1926 October 28-1927 January 13.
Scope and Content Note
Committee of the Whole reported that petitions are circulating for the annexation of Bell District for school purposes only.
Discussion of general Board policy regarding principal and teacher elections or assignments to schools, “no two employees
who are husband and wife shall hold positions as principal and teacher at the same school at the same time.” Board reiterated
this regulation is for the “welfare of the entire school system.”
Box 57
Volume 57 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1927 January 17-1927 March 28.
Scope and Content Note
Communication by County Superintendent of Schools Mark Keppel that a petition is circulating for a change in the boundaries
of the Los Angeles City School District and of Huntington Park City School District via annexation of Huntington Park to Los
Angeles. Building Committee reported the purchase of an addition to the Woodlawn Avenue School site with the Guarantee of
the Title subject to Liquor and race restrictions with reversionary clauses.
Box 58
Volume 58 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1927 March 31-1927 June 20.
Scope and Content Note
Secretary reported that the State Supreme Court is to hear a case involving the possible unconstitutionality of the Teachers’
Tenure Law. Superintendent Dorsey called attention to requests made by teachers to attend the World Federation of Education
Association. Insurance Committee reported reductions of insurance rates of 15% allowed by the Board of Fire Underwriters on
school buildings located within the “protected” or “Metropolitan” area, the portion of Los Angeles considered well protected
by the City Fire Department.
Box 59
Volume 59 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1927 June 23-1927 September 12.
Scope and Content Note
Communication from Elysian Terrace Improvement Association regarding the Palos Verdes School on Effie Street and attendance
lines due to their belief that it is unfair to ask Caucasian children to attend a school predominated by Mexicans as “experience
has shown it is almost impossible to Americanize those people.” Committee of the Whole reported the Rules of the Board of
Education on June 27, 1927.
Box 60
Volume 60 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1927 September 15-1927 November 28.
Scope and Content Note
Secretary reported Board named as a defendant in a court case involving the widening and extending of Broadway affecting the
John Adams Junior High School site. Teachers and Schools Committee reported that the Official Source Records of the Great
War have been endorsed and sponsored by the American Legion and requested that the Board purchase these materials for use
in junior high and high schools.
Box 61
Volume 61 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1927 December 1-1928 March 1.
Scope and Content Note
Committee of the Whole reported on Los Angeles High School pupil suspensions based on fraternity membership which is forbidden
by the Board. Communication from the Editor and General Manager of the Japan Times and Mail regarding publishing letters between
American and Japanese students to provide for a better understanding of future generations of Japan and America.
Box 62
Volume 62 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1928 March 5-1928 May 24.
Scope and Content Note
Communication from Saticoy Improvement Association requesting permission to use the Saticoy School on the evening of March
27th and indicating their desire to enforce racial restrictions in their neighborhood. The Board unanimously agreed to deny
the use of the Saticoy School building for the discussion of enforcement of race restrictions.
Box 63
Volume 63 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1928 May 28-1928 August 13.
Scope and Content Note
Communication from West Side Property Owners’ Improvement and Protective Association regarding an exclusionary poster on the
Thirty-seventh Street School auditorium which their Association uses once each month, “Be a Boy Scout. Be Prepared. Troup
181 meets at 37th Street School corner Raymond Ave. at 7:30 every Friday evening. White boys, 12 yrs. of age and older will
be welcomed at any meeting.” Superintendent reported that such a notice is not permissible in schools and has notified principals.
Box 64
Volume 64 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1928 August 16-1928 November 5.
Scope and Content Note
Law and Rules Committee reported on the Rules Governing Use of School Premises by Outside Groups. Committee of the Whole recommended
that the Board enter into a contract with the Los Angeles Tenth District California Congress of Parents and Teachers for the
printing and publishing in the “Parent-Teacher Bulletin” of monthly notices and articles from the Board of Education and Superintendent
of Schools.
Box 65
Volume 65 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1928 November 8-1929 February 4.
Scope and Content Note
Superintendent Dorsey called attention to the numerous text books written by Los Angeles City School teachers, and further
that in the last few years, 80 different authors in the schools have written books which have been published by 40 different
publishers. On December 17, 1928, the Board discussed the legality of corporal punishment at the Alvarado Street Special School.
Box 66
Volume 66 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1929 February 7-1929 May 6.
Scope and Content Note
The Board heard communication on Assembly Bill No. 459 known as the California Tax Payers Association County Unit School Bill
that proposes “great changes” in the educational system. Communication from the Loyal Temperance Legion for permission to
use the Cabrillo Avenue School building for their second meeting.
Box 67
Volume 67 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1929 May 9-1929 July 29.
Scope and Content Note
Committee of the Whole reported on the establishment of an industrial trade school to train pupils in the trades of manufacturing
or basic industrial units. Committee of the Whole discussed teacher group requests for salary adjustments and the need to
investigate salary schedules of comparable cities.
Box 68
Volume 68 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1929 August 1-1929 October 14.
Scope and Content Note
Committee of the Whole recommendation to create a Division of Administrative Research adopted unanimously. Committee of the
Whole reported on Los Angeles City School levies from 1929-1930. Superintendent Bouelle responded to requests from Culver
City mothers for a class on parental education that “under the law it is not possible for the Los Angeles City School District
to establish any classes in another school district.”
Box 69
Volume 69 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1929 October 17-1930 January 20.
Scope and Content Note
Teachers and Schools Committee reported on the Board’s appointment of the Library Advisory Committee to assist the Purchasing
and Distribution Committee in the selection of books for high school libraries. Superintendent Bouelle reported on community
communication protesting white children being required to attend the Palo Verde School and the Paducah Street Development
School with predominantly Mexican children and reminded that State Law does not permit the segregation of pupils according
to race and nationality.
Box 70
Volume 70 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1930 January 23-1930 April 28.
Scope and Content Note
Communication presented by the Secretary of The Filipino Youth suggesting that the magazine “The Filipino Youth” be included
in the list of magazines used by the Board. The Committee of the Whole reported on conferences held with the State Board of
Education regarding the creation of a Junior College District coterminous with the Los Angeles City High School District.
Box 71
Volume 71 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1930 May 1-1930 July 21.
Scope and Content Note
Superintendent Bouelle reported that Memorial Day is one of the legal holidays on which the schools of the State will be closed
and that children’s participation in the decoration of soldiers’ graves or parade activities will be voluntary. Teachers and
Schools Committee responded to communication regarding science class participation in vivisection or dissection and reiterated
the Board rules against the dissection of pet animals.
Box 72
Volume 72 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1930 July 24-1930 October 13.
Scope and Content Note
Secretary reported on legal action against the Board for the accidental death of a woman attending a school entertainment
event when sparklers set fire to her dress. Finance Committee reported on payment each year by the Elementary District to
the High School District for the tuition of seventh and eighth grade pupils. Committee of the Whole discussed providing instruction
to adult students who are blind.
Box 73
Volume 73 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1930 October 16-1931 January 12.
Scope and Content Note
Building Committee reported on Board policy regarding the erection of structures by pupils on school premises. Committee of
the Whole replied to the "Report to Accompany the Petition to Establish a Beverly Hills High School District."
Box 74
Volume 74 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1931 January 15-1931 April 6.
Scope and Content Note
Committee of the Whole reported that it is against Board policy to dismiss classes or allow pupils to be absent from their
regular classes to attend plays or other events during school hours. Committee of the Whole discussed the transfer of territory
from Montebello School District to Los Angeles City School District. Report on a study of evening high schools in the Los
Angeles City High School District distributed to the Superintendent and Board.
Box 75
Volume 75 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1931 April 7-1931 June 15.
Scope and Content Note
Board continued to canvass the returns of the March 27, 1931 Bond Election. Board Resolution approved regarding final official
returns of the School District Bond Election. Approval of telegram to President Hoover and Mrs. Hoover to urge their attendance
at the National Education Association Convention to be held in Los Angeles June 27 – July 3, 1931.
Box 76
Volume 76 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1931 June 18-1931 August 31.
Scope and Content Note
Permission granted to Principal Shimano of a Japanese School at 318 North Hewitt Street to assist in the presentation of a
Japanese Fiesta at Roosevelt High School during the National Education Association Convention. Communication regarding the
urgent need for police protection at school crossings.
Box 77
Volume 77 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1931 September 3-1931 November 12.
Scope and Content Note
Finance Committee’s recommendation for transportation contracts to transport handicapped, crippled, deaf and hard of hearing
pupils approved. Communication from the Los Angeles Central Labor Council regarding the increasing number of working permits
issued to boys so that these boys may stay out of school and take jobs where men are laid off. The Labor Council requested
the cooperation of the Board to cease the Labor Commissioner’s issuance of labor permits to boys.
Box 78
Volume 78 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1931 November 16-1932 January 18.
Scope and Content Note
Committee of the Whole reported on the Manual Arts High School Principal and Vice Principal’s concerns about the guidance
and control of students on their way between home and school. Insurance Committee recommended that the Board adopt a resolution
to continue its current practice of having all Student Body activities operated and maintained on a non-profit basis.
Box 79
Volume 79 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1932 January 21-1932 March 17.
Scope and Content Note
Communication from Superintendent Bouelle on a meeting with the Los Angeles County Dental Society where it was agreed that
during the present economic depression, each dentist in the community would take care of the dental work of three to five
children. Superintendent Bouelle reported that the Commission for Vocational Education is calling for a state conference on
vocational education in Sacramento, January 25-30, 1932 to revise the California Plan for Trade and Industrial Education,
work out standards and requirements for the certification of vocational teachers, and to discuss and solve problems in vocational
education.
Box 80
Volume 80 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1932 March 21-1932 May 19.
Scope and Content Note
Committee of the Whole recommended that the Board approve the issuance of a statement regarding the desirability of Federal
encouragement and support for vocational education. Committee of the Whole reported on police classes within adult education
and clarified that the Board does not operate a police school. Board replied to communication from the Pacific Palisades “Bible
in the School” Committee regarding the introduction of the Lincoln Public School Bible Plan in California Schools as unconstitutional.
Box 81
Volume 81 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1932 May 23-1932 July 11.
Scope and Content Note
Board approved request for use of school athletic fields and other facilities to the Xth Olympiad Committee for the training
of athletes one week prior to the opening of the Olympic Games scheduled for the last two weeks in July and first two weeks
in August. Teachers and Schools Committee reported on the practice and policy of detaining children after school.
Box 82
Volume 82 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1932 July 14-1932 September 19.
Scope and Content Note
Superintendent Bouelle reported on School District boundary changes and additions made to meet transportation requirements.
Communication addressed to the Board President protesting against the proposed reduction in pay of teachers by 25%. Superintendent
Bouelle submitted list of evening high school centers with principals assigned for the year 1932-33.
Box 83
Volume 83 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1932 September 22-1932 November 14.
Scope and Content Note
Committee of the Whole adopted recommendation to waive tuition fees for Adult Special Day and Evening Classes for persons
in receipt of County Aid.
Box 84
Volume 84 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1932 November 17-1933 January 30.
Scope and Content Note
Teachers and Schools Committee reported on the changes of assignment of teachers to School Census work. Recommendation adopted
that the central census file maintained in the Attendance and Employment of Minors section be discontinued. Board adopted
the Committee of the Whole’s recommendation of clerical work for probationary teachers.
Box 85
Volume 85 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1933 February 1-1933 April 10.
Scope and Content Note
Committee of the Whole recommended that Superintendent Bouelle investigate whether or not students attending high schools
live in sections of the city served by these schools. Board approved minimum school day during visit of U.S. Frigate Constitution,
“Old Ironsides” so that school children may visit the ship. Communication from the City Department of Health regarding the
recent discovery of a case of Typhus Fever in Los Angeles and advice on education and protective measures for school nurses.
Box 86
Volume 86 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1933 April 13-1933 June 21.
Scope and Content Note
Communication presented from James F. Maloney concerning resolution under caption of “Object to Employees in Political Activity.”
Communication presented from the President of the Federated American Patriotic Societies, Incorporated regarding articles
in two Los Angeles papers that “attack” the administration of the schools and employees of the Board of Education.
Box 87
Volume 87 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1933 June 23-1933 September 7.
Scope and Content Note
Finance Committee reported receipt of Certificate of Registration of School Publication entitled “Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other
Narcotics, Course of Study, Elementary Schools.” Teachers and Schools Committee reported on community petition requesting
Board to appoint entire new teaching personnel at the El Sereno School. Law and Rules Committee recommended Janitors to be
called Custodians and requested amendments of Board’s regulations.
Box 88
Volume 88 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1933 September 11-1933 November 13.
Scope and Content Note
Teachers and Schools Committee Report recommended permission granted to the University of California at Los Angeles to use
the facilities at Beverly Hills High School for the training of secondary teachers. Teachers and Schools Committee presented
request that special consideration be given to World War veterans taking examinations for school positions.
Box 89
Volume 89 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1933 November 15-1934 February 8.
Scope and Content Note
Law and Rules Committee recommended Columbia Pictures Corporation be allowed to use grounds of the Los Angeles Junior College
to film scenes for picture entitled, “The Most Precious Thing in Life.” Board moved to adopt “Statement of Policies Regarding
the Rehabilitation of Schools.”
Box 90
Volume 90 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1934 February 12-1934 April 23.
Scope and Content Note
Board adopted Committee of the Whole Report on bond issue election funds to be used to rehabilitate and strengthen school
buildings. Committee of the Whole Report recommended Superintendent Bouelle and a Board Member attend State Board of Education
Meeting regarding the application for Beverly Hills to withdraw from the Los Angeles City High School District. Board adopted
resolution regarding final official returns of the District bond election on March 20, 1934.
Box 91
Volume 91 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1934 April 26-1934 June 29.
Scope and Content Note
Board granted request from Teachers and Schools Committee for the University of Southern California to use Polytechnic High
School and Thirty Second Street School in conjunction with its 1934 summer session. Board passed resolution regarding liquor
near schools and adopted policy in opposition to the sale of liquor within 1000 feet of a school’s nearest boundary line.
Box 92
Volume 92 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1934 July 2-1934 September 8.
Scope and Content Note
Allan E. Sedgwick elected Board President for year beginning July 1, 1934. Resolution adopted regarding the Board’s application
to the Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works for grant funding for rehabilitation and reconstruction of schools.
Committee of the Whole reported on “The Administration of School Cafeterias in Los Angeles.”
Box 93
Volume 93 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1934 September 11-1934 October 29.
Scope and Content Note
Committee of the Whole reported on the City Council Ordinance providing for the registration of students’ bicycles as a crime
prevention measure. Superintendent Bouelle presented Emergency Communication to the Building Committee regarding approval
of school sites as polling places for the November 6, 1934 General Election. Building Committee and Finance Committee reports
comprise bulk of Minutes.
Box 94
Volume 94 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1934 November 1-1935 January 3.
Scope and Content Note
Budget and Research Division requested payment of express bills for distribution of the “Survey of the Los Angeles City Schools”
to districts across the United States. Communication from the United Council of East Los Angeles on the legality of speakers
on bond and city government issues giving presentations to children during election times.
Box 95
Volume 95 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1935 January 7-1935 March 4.
Scope and Content Note
Instruction and Curriculum Division reported on requirements for graduation from evening high schools. Budget and Research
Division reported on recommended changes in school district boundaries. Emergency Business Manager’s Communications to the
Building Committee and Building Committee Reports comprise bulk of Minutes.
Box 96
Volume 96 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1935 March 7-1935 April 29.
Scope and Content Note
Superintendent Bouelle reported that a State-wide Committee on Higher Education has called a meeting in Sacramento on March
15, 1935 to discuss questions of legislation and requested that Edward Webb, Director of the Division of Budget and Research,
attend.
Box 97
Volume 97 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1935 May 2-1935 June 21.
Scope and Content Note
Commendation from Treasurer of the Disabled American Veterans of the World War on the Board’s requirement of the pledge of
allegiance to the United States and a salute to the Flag from all persons and organizations using school buildings for public
meetings. Communication from Committee of the Whole requiring examinations for teachers of evening classes and special day
classes for adults.
Box 98
Volume 98 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1935 June 24-1935 August 26.
Scope and Content Note
Communication from the Director of the Los Angeles County Relief Administration requesting Federal funds to provide for an
extra meal a day for malnourished children. Secretary’s communication to the Finance Committee regarding the last royalty
revenue paid to the District from the oil well on the Beverly Hills High School site by reason that Beverly Hills High School
is under the jurisdiction of the Beverly Hills School District Board of Education, effective July 1, 1935.
Box 99
Volume 99 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1935 August 29-1935 October 24.
Scope and Content Note
Business Manager’s report to Finance Committee recommending award of contracts for transportation of handicapped pupils. Resolution
adopted to accept federal grant funds to aid in construction, reconstruction and rehabilitation of school buildings. Building
Committee and Finance Committee reports comprise bulk of Minutes.
Box 100
Volume 100 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1935 October 28-1935 December 26.
Scope and Content Note
Teachers and Schools Committee reported on regulations governing eligibility of Certificated Personnel for Sabbatical leave.
Building Committee and Finance Committee reports comprise bulk of Minutes.
Box 101
Volume 101 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1935 December 28-1936 February 20.
Scope and Content Note
Committee of the Whole presented resolution on Board’s acceptance of Federal Emergency of Public Works grant funds for construction,
reconstruction and rehabilitation of school buildings. Building Committee and Finance Committee reports comprise bulk of Minutes.
Box 102
Volume 102 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1936 February 24-1936 April 9.
Scope and Content Note
Emergency Secretary’s Communication to the Building Committee regarding acceptance of grant deed for portion of a new junior
high school site to serve the Atwater and Verdugo Road area. Building Committee and Finance Committee reports comprise bulk
of Minutes.
Box 103
Volume 103 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1936 April 13-1936 May 21.
Scope and Content Note
Board approved Committee of the Whole’s recommended Personnel Policies for Certificated Personnel. Board approved Emergency
Secretary’s communication to the Building Committee regarding grant deed for a new junior high school site serving South Los
Angeles.
Box 104
Volume 104 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1936 May 25-1936 June 25.
Scope and Content Note
Communication from the Women’s Progressive League petitioning the Board to maintain the Yale Street Clinic to provide medical
care for Los Angeles school children referred to the Parent-Teacher Association for funding. Committee of the Whole reported
public hearing for 1936-1937 Budget set for August 3, 1936 at Polytechnic High School. Board adopted Committee of the Whole
resolution that the Board of Education business be transacted in open meeting except for matters the Board deems in the best
public interest to be transacted in “secret committee meeting.”
Box 105
Volume 105 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1936 June 29-1936 August 6.
Scope and Content Note
Board approved Law and Rules Committee amendments to Board Rules regarding Parent-Teacher Associations as auxiliaries to the
public schools and not as outside groups or persons. Secretary’s Communication to the Law and Rules Committee recommended
recodification of Board Rules and Regulations.
Box 106
Volume 106 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1936 August 6-1936 September 8.
Scope and Content Note
Mayor of Los Angeles Frank L. Shaw transmitted a communication from the Federal Emergency Administration regarding prompt
return of the corrected plans to the Public Works Administration for final approval in order to receive the allocated funds
for the District. Board President stated that the “Federal Government is not spending ten million dollars simply to build
up the school system but is doing that to make work for the people, that they demand speed and action and that it may be a
serious problem . . .”
Box 107
Volume 107 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1936 September 10-1936 October 19.
Scope and Content Note
Communication from The Los Angeles Forum commending the action of the Board in appointing three persons of African descent
to the faculty of Jefferson High and Lafayette Jr. High Schools. The Superintendent addressed the Board stating that “race,
color, political or religious beliefs do not influence the appointments in this school system…”
Box 108
Volume 108 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1936 October 22-1936 December 10.
Scope and Content Note
Superintendent Bouelle commended the Division of Research in compiling and printing a book entitled, “Standard Equipment for
Elementary, Junior and Senior High Schools, Los Angeles, California” and distributed copies to the Board. Members of the Personnel
Commission and County Counsel’s Office met to discuss personnel matters.
Box 109
Volume 109 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1936 December 14-1937 January 28.
Scope and Content Note
Committee of the Whole recommended approval and filing of report concerning conference held with the Judge of the Juvenile
Court, County Probation Department and others with reference to cooperating with County Agencies in the care of delinquents.
Conference agreed that corporal punishment in the Los Angeles schools is so infrequent that it does not constitute a problem.
Conference also agreed that facilities at Juvenile Hall and the County Jail are inadequate and fail to provide proper remedial
treatment.
Box 110
Volume 110 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1937 January 29-1937 March 11.
Scope and Content Note
Board approved resolution for application prepared to the Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works for grant assistance
to continue the program of construction and reconstruction of school buildings. February 1, 1937, Vierling Kersey addressed
the Board on his first day as Superintendent. Kersey outlined his priorities for the District and stated that the Superintendent
and the Board share responsibility for the conduct of the schools.
Box 111
Volume 111 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1937 March 15-1937 May 10.
Scope and Content Note
Chief Deputy Superintendent’s Emergency Communication to the Law and Rules Committee on “Procedure for Controlling Search
for Talented Pupils by Studios, Broadcasting Companies and Similar Organizations.” Superintendent Kersey reported that the
election held in Torrance on March 16, 1937 for the charter amendment that would remove Torrance from the Los Angeles City
School District resulted in a vote of three to one against the withdrawal of Torrance.
Box 112
Volume 112 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1937 May 11-1937 July 1.
Scope and Content Note
Board continued to canvass returns of the School District Retirement Plan Election held May 4, 1937. Communication from Titus
Alexander in protest against the use of James A. Foshay Junior High School for a black-faced Minstrel Show on May 28, 1937.
Board Secretary replied that communication would be filed and referred to the Superintendent but clarified that the show is
being presented by an outside group, The Girl Scouts under permit by the Board.
Box 113
Volume 113 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1937 July 6-1937 August 30.
Scope and Content Note
Secretary presented statistical attendance report to the Teachers and Schools Committee for 1937 and included 1936 report
for growth comparison. Communication from the Los Angeles Central Labor Council to advise the Board that “… the labor movement
of this City believes that now is the right and proper time to completely restore all pay reductions that have been made since
1929 to both certificated and non-certificated employees of the Board.”
Box 114
Volume 114 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1937 September 2-1937 October 21.
Scope and Content Note
Finance Committee recommended approval of agreements between Los Angeles City School District and Glendale Unified School
District and Montebello Unified School District for 1937-1938 interchange of pupils. Board adopted Resolution to petition
the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles to provide traffic guards in portions of the District outside of the
City of Los Angeles for the safety of the 250,000 children returning to schools on September 13, 1937.
Box 115
Volume 115 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1937 October 25-1937 December 30.
Scope and Content Note
Mrs. Faustina Johnson addressed the Board on November 1, 1937 as a representative of the community of Watts as well as of
patrons of the 96th Street School. Johnson stated that the 96th Street School has been established for approximately 14 years,
that two-thirds of the children are Negroes, that they worked to secure a Colored teacher at this school and have had one
Colored teacher for two years but this teacher was transferred. Johnson requested that they be given some representation at
the school. The President ordered this matter referred to the Superintendent for consideration and report back to the Board.
Box 116
Volume 116 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1938 January 3-1938 March 7.
Scope and Content Note
Informative Minutes of the Personnel Commission Meetings from November 16, 1937 to January 3, 1938 communicated to the Committee
of the Whole. Additional Regular Meeting held on January 24, 1938 to discuss the procedures for the examinations of candidates.
All Board members were present at this meeting, including Superintendent Kersey and Assistant Superintendent Travers who presented
the January 24, 1938 Communication from the Personnel Commission to the Committee of the Whole.
Box 117
Volume 117 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1938 March 10-1938 May 9.
Scope and Content Note
Informative Communication to the Committee of the Whole from the Business Division regarding school robberies and investigations
for the month of February, 1938. Personnel Commission’s Informative Communication to the Committee of the Whole regarding
suspension, demotion and dismissal of classified employees. Communication presented on April 21, 1938 from W.A. Easter, Supervisor,
Specialist in the Education of Negroes, inviting the Board to attend an address by Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, National Director
of the National Youth Administration for Negroes at the Second Baptist Church, corner of Griffith and 24th Street, on Sunday,
April 24, 1938. The Secretary replied by order of the President and unanimous consent of the Board that those members who
can attend will do so.
Box 118
Volume 118 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1938 May 12-1938 July 7.
Scope and Content Note
On May 12, 1938, President Becker addressed the Board during a special meeting called for the purpose of hearing information
presented by the Labor’s Non-Partisan League (LNPL) and the American Legion in connection with the denial of the request from
the LNPL to use school buildings under the Civic Center Act. The Board discussed and reviewed evidence regarding the connection
between the LNPL and the Communist Party. These Minutes include questioning by Hugo Harris representing the American Legion
to a Mr. Chase about the International Communist Party, the American Communist Party, its local organizations and his affiliation
with the Party.
Box 119
Volume 119 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1938 July 11-1938 August 29.
Scope and Content Note
Board adopted the Committee of the Whole Resolution authorizing the filing of an a additional application to the Federal Emergency
Administration of Public Works for a grant to aid with construction of buildings, furniture and apparatus, and purchase of
lands for school purposes. On August 1, 1938, the Board held a public meeting on its budget prior to its adoption. The President
emphasized that the school budget is the major responsibility of the Board of Education and that the Board, Superintendent
and staff have worked “to give the children of this tremendously large and rapidly growing School District the best educational
advantages in keeping with the ability of the taxpayers to pay the bill.”
Box 120
Volume 120 L.A. City School District Minutes.
1938 September 1-1938 October 31.
Scope and Content Note
Emergency Communication to the Finance Committee from the Educational Housing Section recommended agreements between Los Angeles
City High and Redondo Union High School Districts for the 1938-39 interchange of pupils and agreements between Los Angeles
City High School District and Culver City and Palos Verdes School Districts for 1938-39 attendance of certain pupils. William
W. Clary and a committee of residents and property owners in the West Hollywood area appeared before the Board to protest
against the construction of a junior high school on land located on North Kings Road. The Superintendent and other Board members
and employees responded to this matter from the standpoint of the schools.
Box 121
Board Reports.
1933 December 14-1934 January 29.
Scope and Content Note
On December 14, 1933, the Board denied the Japanese Farmers’ Association’s request to use Eton Avenue School quarters on Saturdays
for conducting a Japanese language class due to the appearance of “some feeling between the Japanese and Mexican elements
in the vicinity of the school, and that the granting of the request might tend to increase the feeling between the races.”
On January 8, 1934, the Board discussed the March 10, 1933 earthquake and reviewed a General Report on Rebuilding Damaged
Schools. The January 22, 1934 Report includes an audit of the accounts of the Military Department for U.S. War Department
equipment loaned to and used by the Los Angeles City High Schools. On January 29, 1934, the Board adopted the Superintendent’s
recommended changes in school district boundaries, discussed the general policy to give elementary schools the names of the
streets upon which they face and prohibited the introduction of advertising into the schools.
Box 122
Board Reports.
1934 February 1-1934 March 12.
Scope and Content Note
On February 4, 1934, the Board filed a report on Deputy County Counsel W.B. McKesson’s conference with Public Works Administration
Officials at Washington to work out legal matters wherein the Administration’s requirements conflict with California State
Law. On February 12, 1934, the Board approved the request to increase Polytechnic Training at Belmont High School with increased
shop facilities. On February 19, 1934, the Board denied the Annandale Parent-Teacher Association’s request to place the Women’s
Christian Temperance Union’s monthly publication, “The Young Crusader” in the Los Angeles School libraries based on the belief
that the best results can be obtained through the regular channels of the curriculum.
Box 123
Board Reports.
1934 March 15-1934 April 26.
Scope and Content
On April 16, 1934, the Board approved the Committee of the Whole’s recommendation that the Teachers’ Examination be eliminated
for the year 1934 and that no examinations be given until the new eligible list is exhausted. On April 23, 1934, the Board
approved the Committee of the Whole Resolution on the Establishment of the Five-Day Week for Offices of the Board for the
month of May 1934 to determine the practicability of a five-day week.
Box 124
Board Reports.
1934 April 30-1934 June 7.
Scope and Content Note
On April 30, 1934, the Board approved the Law and Rules Committee’s recommendation to enter an agreement with the California
State Board for Vocational Education for the 1933-1934 school year. On May 14, 1934, the Teachers and Schools Committee’s
recommended that the Board approve a request from the Classroom Teachers’ Federation that teachers have access to their present
ratings and all past ratings from their principals.
Box 125
Board Reports.
1934 June 11-1934 July 16.
Scope and Content Note
On June 18, 1934, the Teachers and Schools Committee presented a complaint regarding the teaching of Communism and Socialism
in schools and recommended that no instruction bordering on Communism be given in schools. The June 25, 1934 Superintendent’s
Report includes a list showing the location of the Americanization Classes formerly authorized under the Emergency Educational
Project.
Box 126
Board Reports.
1934 July 19-1934 August 23.
Scope and Content Note
On July 30, 1934, the Superintendent’s Report includes a report covering Los Angeles City School courses on temperance education.
On August 13, 1934, the Law and Rules Committee reported on the rules for determining residence of pupils attending Los Angeles
City Schools and the general policy according to the Bureau of Educational Housing. The August 9, 1934 Board Report includes
the Annual Budget.
Box 127
Board Reports.
1934 August 27-1934 September 28.
Scope and Content Note
On August 27, 1934, the Finance Committee reported payment to the Los Angeles Testing Company for tests at the Ninety-seventh
Street School. On September 4, 1934, the Committee of the Whole recommended Board approval of the plan, “The Administration
of School Cafeterias in Los Angeles.” The September 28, 1934 Report includes folded blueprints entitled, “Construction Cost
Charts.”
Box 128
Board Reports.
1934 October 1-1934 October 29.
Scope and Content Note
Part 2 of the October 1, 1934 Board Report includes the Secretary’s Report with comparative enrollment figures for the end
of the second week of school in 1933 and 1934. Part 2 of the October 15, 1934 Board Report includes the Committee of the Whole
recommendation on automatic salary increases for teachers.
Box 129
Board Reports.
1934 November 1-1934 November 28.
Scope and Content Note
The November 5, 1934 Board Report includes the Business Manager’s Cost Reports on the Public Works Administration grant dockets.
The November 28, 1934 Board Report includes the Controller’s Special Report Concerning Employees.
Box 130
Board Reports.
1934 December 3-1935 January 7.
Scope and Content Note
Bulk consists of Building Committee Reports. On December 3, 1934, the Teachers and Schools Committee recommended the adoption
of teacher schedules, contracts and elections.
Box 131
Board Reports.
1935 January 10-1935 February 11.
Scope and Content Note
On January 21, 1935, the Teachers and Schools Committee recommended that the Board adopt requirements for graduation from
the evening high schools and establish procedures for the award of graduation diplomas.
Box 132
Board Reports.
1935 February 14-1935 March 14.
Box 133
Board Reports.
1935 March 18-1935 April 22.
Box 134
Board Reports.
1935 April 25-1935 May 20.
Box 135
Board Reports.
1935 May 23-1935 June 21.
Scope and Content Note
On May 23, 1935, the Superintendent reported on a Board requested study of establishments selling intoxicating liquors near
junior and senior high school sites and the junior college site. The Superintendent recommended that the State Board of Equalization
investigate these establishments and revoke their licenses if substantial evidence is found.
Box 136
Board Reports.
1935 June 24-1935 July 25.
Box 137
Board Reports.
1935 July 29-1935 August 26.
Scope and Content Note
On July 8, 1935, the Service Division presented the Committee of the Whole with a Petition from the United Consumers Against
the High Cost of Living requesting that the Yale Street Clinic be kept open during vacation and that health centers be opened
at schools throughout the city with visiting nurses and doctors in charge, and that this care be free. On August 22, 1935,
the Service Division presented the Committee of the Whole with Recommended Procedures for the Administration of the Junior
College Salary Schedule.
Box 138
Board Reports.
1935 August 29-1935 September 30.
Box 139
Board Reports.
1935 October 3-1935 October 31.
Scope and Content
On October 3, 1935, Emergency Communication presented to the Finance Committee from the Instruction and Curriculum Division
recommending that the Board authorize a Works Progress Administration application for the Health Project Within The Los Angeles
Schools. October 3, 1935 Instruction and Curriculcum Division Emergency Communication presented to the Committee of the Whole
recommending an agreement between the University of California and the Board for the Operation of the University High School
and the Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High School as Teacher Training Centers.
Box 140
Board Reports.
1935 November 4-1935 December 2.
Scope and Content
On November 12, 1935, the Committee of the Whole presented Communication from the Los Angeles Central Labor Council regarding
their complaint against the Hoover Street School Band's use of German made harmonicas.
Box 141
Board Reports.
1935 December 5-1936 January 9.
Scope and Content
On December 19, 1935, the Superintendent presented the Report of the National Youth Administration High School Aid Program.
This program was established by President Roosevelt on June 26, 1936 and provided financial assistance to needy high school
students between the ages of 16 and 25 from families on relief.
Box 142
Board Reports.
1936 January 13-1936 February 10.
Scope and Content Note
On January 23, 1936, the Service Division's Personnel Section reported on incompetent teachers to the Teachers and Schools
Committee pursuant to the provisions of Section 5.652 of the School Code and recommended that Notices of Incompetency be sent
out immediately to the identified teachers.
Box 143
Board Reports.
1936 February 13-1936 March 19.
Box 144
Board Reports.
1936 March 23-1936 April 16.
Box 145
Board Reports.
1936 April 20-1936 May 18.
Box 146
Board Reports.
1936 May 21-1936 June 18.
Scope and Content Note
On June 1, 1936, the Committee of the Whole recommended the adoption of a Resolution that all business of the Board be transacted
in open meeting except matters that the Board determines by action in open meeting should be transacted in secret committee
meeting.
Box 147
Board Reports.
1936 June 22-1936 July 27.
Box 148
Board Reports.
1936 July 30-1936 August 27.
Box 149
Board Reports.
1936 August 31-1936 October 5.
Box 150
Board Reports.
1936 October 8-1936 November 12.
Box 151
Board Reports.
1936 November 16-1936 December 21.
Box 152
Board Reports.
1936 December 23-1937 January 29.
Box 153
Board Reports.
1937 February 1-1937 March 1.
Box 154
Board Reports.
1937 March 4-1937 April 12.
Box 155
Board Reports.
1937 April 15-1937 May 13.
Box 156
Board Reports.
1937 May 17-1937 June 17.
Box 157
Board Reports.
1937 June 21-1937 July 26.
Box 158
Board Reports.
1937 July 29-1937 September 7.
Box 159
Board Reports.
1937 September 10-1937 October 11.
Box 160
Board Reports.
1937 October 14-1937 November 29.
Box 161
Board Reports.
1937 December 2-1938 January 24.
Box 162
Board Reports.
1938 January 27-1938 March 14.
Box 163
Board Reports.
1938 March 17-1938 May 2.
Box 164
Board Reports.
1938 May 5-1938 June 30.
Box 165
Board Reports.
1938 July 5-1938 August 18.
Box 166
Board Reports.
1938 August 22-1938 October 6.
Box 167
Board Reports.
1938 October 10-1938 November 28.
Scope and Content
On November 3, 1938, the name and format of the Board Reports changed. At an additional regular meeting on November 3, 1938,
Assistant Superintendent Travers, Chairman of the Committee that studied the functions of the Board's Secretarial Division
reported on findings and procedural changes. Travers stated that the elimination of the work of copying the Minutes into the
"Big Books" was a procedural change approved by the Board and a direct outcome of the study.
Box 168
Board Reports.
1938 December 1-1939 January 30.
Box 169
Board Reports.
1939 February 2-1939 March 30.
Box 170
Board Reports.
1939 April 3-1939 May 22.
Scope and Content
On May 11, 1939, during an Additional Regular Meeting, the Board moved to invite newly elected Board member, Mrs. Fay E. Allen
to observe the Additional Regular Meetings of the Board about the proposed budget for 1939-1940. During an Additional Regular
Meeting on May 18, 1939, President Larrabee stated that the Board authorized Fay E. Allen's unanimous election to membership
on the Board to fill the vacancy created by Mrs. Margarete Clark. Larrabee drafted a letter to Allen dated May 16, 1939 to
request her acceptance of office to be effective June 1, 1939.
Box 171
Board Reports.
1939 May 25-1939 July 10.
Scope and Content Note
On May 25, 1939, the Board discussed that upon receipt of a communication from Fay E. Allen accepting the election, the City
Clerk will be notified that the Board has elected Mrs. Allen to fill the vacancy, effective June 1, 1939, for the unexpired
term ending June 30, 1939. On June 1, 1939, President Larrabee introduced and welcomed newly elected Board Member, Mrs. Fay
E. Allen to the audience. At the July 1, 1939 Annual Meeting, communication was received from the Los Angeles City Clerk regarding
the results of the May 2, 1939 General Municipal Election and announced the four candidates who received the highest number
of votes as elected for the office of Member of the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles: Lawrence L. Larrabee, Roy
J. Becker, Gertrude H. Rounsavelle, and Fay E. Allen.
Box 172
Board Reports.
1939 July 13-1939 September 7.
Box 173
Board Reports.
1939 September 11-1939 October 30.
Box 174
Board Reports.
1939 November 2-1940 January 8.
Box 175
Board Reports.
1940 January 11-1940 March 14.
Scope and Content Note
On January 11, 1940, students from the City College presented their opinions about party politics and religious differences
on campus. Joseph Elliott, a student representative, stated that a peace conference held on campus last semester was propaganda
for the Communist Party and that they have had a communistic element on their campus for some time.
Box 176
Board Reports.
1940 March 18-1940 May 23.
Box 177
Board Reports.
1940 May 27-1940 June 22.
Scope and Content Note
On June 3, 1940, Board member Larrabee stated that it is a good time within appropriate courses to stress the principles of
democracy and to build unity to the principles of Americanism because many pupils do not have a real conception of what democracy
means and if this is emphasized through courses of study then pupils will prefer Americanism to any other "ism" and pass it
on to their parents.
Box 178
Board Reports.
1940 July 25-1940 September 10.
Scope and Content Note
On September 10, 1940, Communication presented from the National Negro Congress, Los Angeles Council, by Fay E. Allen, President
and Robert S. Robinson, Executive Secretary, enclosing a resolution demanding the opening and maintenance of all classes in
cultural subjects for the school year 1940-41 as were in existence during the 1938-39 school year. On August 12, 1940, Dr.
P. Price Cobbs addressed the Board and presented a communication signed by him as Chairman and four other members representing
a cross-section of the Thomas Jefferson High School community stating that sixty to eighty percent of its students are Negroes
yet there are only three Negro teachers in the school. Cobbs made requests for changes to teachers' examinations practices
and policies and requested fifteen Negro teachers, two Negro counselors, and one Negro principal to be appointed within two
years' time.
Box 179
Board Reports.
1940 September 12-1940 November 7.
Scope and Content Note
On September 12, 1940, Superintendent Kersey addressed the Board to make a public statement regarding national defense as
a theme motivating the emphasis of the upcoming educational year. Further, Kersey stated that the emphasis in teaching will
guarantee adequate training in the "fundamentals of learning, the Three R's, and to be more specific - reading, language,
writing, spelling, arithmetic, geography, and history."
Box 180
Board Reports.
1940 November 12-1941 January 20.
Scope and Content
On January 2, 1941, Attorney Loren Miller addressed the Board as a representative of a community based Committee on Schools
of which Reverend E.E. Lightner, Pastor of Lincoln Memorial Congregational Church (Hooper and Vernon Avenues), is Chairman.
Miller made comments concerning the adult education classes at Thomas Jefferson Evening High School and the "almost complete
absence" of Negro teachers employed by the Board. Miller also indicated that Thomas Jefferson Evening High School should be
reorganized. Miller added that there are no National Defense Classes conducted at Thomas Jefferson High School or at David
Starr Jordan High School and urged the Board to seriously consider a program that will train Negroes for employment in this
industry. Miller also mentioned the small number of Negro teachers in the Los Angeles City Schools compared to the number
of Negro pupils attending the Schools and pointed out that there is no Negro Attendance Officer employed in the Los Angeles
City School system.
Box 181
Board Reports.
1941 January 23-1941 April 3.
Scope and Content Note
On January 23, 1941, the Board adopted a schedule of service charges and fees in connection with the use of school premises
and the issuance of permits for Civic Center purposes.
On January 27, 1941, Dr. P. Price Cobbs addressed the Board, stating that on August 12, 1940, he appeared before the Board
and presented grievances and complaints in writing from a group of citizens regarding an unbiased report and picture of the
Negro situation as they found it from their study. Cobbs explained that the conditions still continue and requested action
from the Board.
Reverend William A. Washington also addressed the Board to affirm that his community asked Attorney Miller to address the
Board and request justice on January 2, 1941 in the matter of their quota of teachers on the East Side. Clarence Muse also
addressed the Board to call attention to the defense program and discrimination against schools on the East Side. Muse asked
the Board, "as a citizen and a taxpayer that it very carefully find out why there is a difference in education of colored
youth in regard to making them capable and worthwhile in connection with this defense program."
A.N. Ward and the President of the Student Body of Thomas Jefferson Evening High School also addressed the Board on this matter.
Attorney Loren Miller addressed the Board about the $100,000 allocated for National Defense training classes belonging to
all American citizens whether black or white but clarified this money is being used to train white youth to get jobs in defense
industries. Miller also informed the Board that if they doubt Negroes are being discriminated against, he will bring the students
to the Board who are "being refused on the basis that there is no where to place them after they receive training."
Mr. Miller also requested that the Board take action on their preferential policy that a white substitute teacher may teach
at any school while a Negro teacher may only teach at certain schools. Reverend E.E. Lightner also addressed the Board regarding
his objection to a Trade School bulletin's call for training that states, "the persons you recommend need not be 'master minds,'
only ordinary students, but they should be of the Caucasian race." Walter L. Gordeon addressed the Board stating that 90%-95%
of the children at 39th Street School are Negroes yet there is only one Negro teacher.
On April 3, 1941, Wm. B. Elconin addressed the Board as a representative of the C.I.O. Anti-Jim Crow Committee, the Statewide
C.I.O, and the Mothers and Citizens' Committee for Democracy in Education and stated that they have been coming to the Board
for some time regarding the mock lynching and posting of discriminatory placards against the Negro people. Elconin stated
that he represents 85,000 people in opposition to this situation and that the Board must move and take responsibility for
this matter. Ramon Welch also addressed the Board on April 3, 1941 as a representative of the Spanish Speaking People's Congress
to inform the Board that Spanish-speaking American citizens are also discriminated against in the public schools and his organization
supports the C.I.O on the issue of the incident at John C. Fremont High School.
Box 182
Board Reports.
1941 April 7-1941 June 2.
Scope and Content
On April 7, 1941, multiple community representatives, including Mr. Ramon Welch of the Spanish Speaking People's Congress,
addressed the Board to call for an open hearing regarding the mock lynching and posting of racist placards at John C. Fremont
High School.
Box 183
Board Reports.
1941 June 5-1941 July 21.
Scope and Content Note
On July 10, 1941, Chas. E. Pearl, Chairman for the Los Angeles Council of the National Negro Congress requested the Board's
endorsement of the Los Angeles Council's program of 5000 jobs for Negroes in defense industries of Southern California.
Box 184
Board Reports.
1941 July 24-1941 September 8.
Scope and Content Note
On July 31, 1941, Chairman James L. Beebe, Government Cost Study Committee, Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce called attention
to a marked copy of the University of California Clip Sheet and stating that due to the elaborate and expensive public education
system in California, they urge the Board to "use its best efforts to hold down costs locally, that the surest way to wreck
public education is to expand it in curriculum and cost beyond reasonable bounds."
Box 185
Board Reports.
1941 September 11-1941 October 16.
Scope and Content Note
On October 6, 1941, Superintendent Kersey called attention to a case before the Court regarding the Board's decision to charge
for the use of school facilities and called attention to requests from the School Use Committee of the Community Welfare Federation
and the case of the Hollywood Rifle Club who have been using the R.O.T.C. Rifle Range at Los Angeles High School.
Box 186
Board Reports.
1941 October 20-1941 December 15.
Scope and Content Note
On December 1, 1941, Superintendent Kersey addressed the Board regarding the School District obtaining revenue from the Housing
Projects as there is a general increase in elementary enrollment and these schools are under-teachered. On December 8, 1941,
Superintendent Kersey issued Emergency Bulletin #1 "Our Schools on the Alert" to the Board for authorization as a basis for
action in all schools during war time. Kersey added that this preliminary statement will be followed regularly by bulletins
of detailed instructions. On December 11, 1941, Kersey addressed the Board regarding the War Emergency Bulletins issued from
the Superintendent and then commended the volunteers working around the clock to "protect our schools against any direct action."
Box 187
Board Reports.
1941 December 18-1942 February 9.
Box 188
Board Reports.
1942 February 13-1942 April 6.
Scope and Content Note
On February 19, 1942, the Custodians and Engineers' Club of the Los Angeles City School District presented the Board with
a petition for a blanket increase in salary to maintain their homes and living conditions. The petition stated that as ten
month employees, Los Angeles City School custodians are the lowest paid in any school district in the state. On March 5, 1942,
the Board approved the use of the Los Angeles High School rifle range by the Women's Ambulance and Defense Corps. On March
16, 1942, the Superintendent reported on the process of making final preparations for the District's sugar rationing.
Box 189
Board Reports.
1942 April 9-1942 May 25.
Scope and Content Note
On May 21, 1942, the Board approved a request from the Optimist Club of Hollywood to use the Hollywood High School auditorium
on June 12, 1942 for staging a vaudeville and minstrel show with proceeds to be used to purchase Defense Bonds for the boys
in the Hollywood Junior Optimist Club.
Box 190
Board Reports.
1942 May 28-1942 July 13.
Scope and Content Note
On May 28, 1942, the Superintendent presented communication regarding the Board's response to the delegation that appeared
before the Board requesting the establishment of war emergency and defense training classes in schools that serve areas where
Negroes and Mexicans reside. The Superintendent stated that war preparation curricula will be offered at various high schools
including Jefferson High School and Garfield High School. On June 1, 1942, the Superintendent addressed the Board to explain
that the teaching, instruction, and schools of Los Angeles are working toward victory in the War, including a letter writing
exchange between the Superintendent and every fourth, fifth and sixth grade child in the district regarding what they are
doing to contribute to victory.
Box 191
Board Reports.
1942 July 16-1942 September 14.
Scope and Content
On August 3, 1942, Augustus F. Hawkins, Sixty-second Assembly District and Member of the California Legislature addressed
the Board as Chairman of a group of citizens representing a cross-section of Los Angeles. Reverend Clayton D. Russell, Pastor
of the Independent Church of Christ was elected spokesman for this group and addressed the Board concerning discrimination
in the training of minority groups and women for the defense industry classes. Russell pointed out that there is no equipment
available at Garfield High School or Jefferson High School for these classes. Russell also raised community complaints about
the re-zoning of high school districts and students being forced to pay for transportation when they could otherwise walk
to school. The Superintendent stated that the re-zoning affected every pupil within a certain area and Board Member Allen
clarified that the area would be in a Negro district.
Box 192
Board Reports.
1942 September 17-November 9, 1942.
Scope and Content Note
On September 24, 1942, President Esther H. Walker, Los Angeles Tenth District, California Congress of Parents and Teachers
presented the following communication, "Knowing that the Los Angeles Secondary Schools are gearing their curriculum to the
war effort - we, the Executive Board of California Parents and Teachers, Tenth District, are desirous of knowing if sex education
is to be stressed and the program enlarged for both our young girls and boys."
On October 10, 1942, the Committee of the Whole discussed the extension of trade, industrial, and vocational training in the
schools since the war effort. Assistant Superintendent Campion stated that a September 22 meeting was held with representatives
of the Mexican people to discuss the problem of vocational training for Mexican groups. In response to the problem of Mexican
access to defense training classes, the Superintendent stated that the Board has no policy of segregation and the Assistant
Superintendent addressed the Board's extension of defense training facilities at either Belvedere Junior High School or Theodore
Roosevelt High School.
Box 193
Board Reports.
1942 November 12-January 11, 1943.
Scope and Content Note
On December 7, 1942, Superintendent Kersey addressed the Board concerning the thousands of boys and girls asking to be excused
from school by parents, employers and themselves to accept employment for duty toward the war emergency. Kersey urged the
Board's full cooperation and emphasized that these boys and girls have a legal right to accept employment and render war service
during this holiday time.
Box 194
Board Reports.
1943 January 14-1943 March 15.
Scope and Content Note
On January 14, 1943, Superintendent Kersey called the Board's attention to "Home Work" as an intended program of richer educational
activity. During the February 18, 1943 Additional Regular Meeting, Dr. Frank O. Evans, Supervisor of the Educational Housing
Section addressed the Board and presented a report entitled, "A Program of Postwar Construction." On February 23, 1943, the
Board approved the use of the Richard Henry Dana Jr. High School auditorium by the San Pedro Optimist Club for a minstrel
show on April 9, 1943.
Box 195
Board Reports.
1943 March 18-1943 May 13.
Box 196
Board Reports.
1943 May 17-1943 July 1.
Scope and Content Note
On May 20, 1943, Board member Allen moved that upon recommendation by Superintendent Kersey, that the name of McKinley Junior
High School be changed to George Washington Carver Junior High School. This motion was carried unanimously and adopted effective
July 1, 1943. On June 24, 1943, President Becker called attention to a letter of departure from Board member Mrs. Fay E. Allen.
Box 197
Board Reports.
1943 July 6-1943 August 26.
Scope and Content Note
On August 2, 1943, Communication was presented from The Los Angeles Forum and the Hollywood Democratic Committee requesting
that Mrs. Fay E. Allen be appointed to replace Mr. John F. Dalton as a member of the Los Angeles City Board of Education.
On August 5, 1943, Communication was presented from Los Angeles Federation of Teachers and Screen Office Employees Guild,
Local 1391 AFL, requesting the appointment of Mrs. Fay E. Allen to fill the vacancy on the Board of Education created by the
resignation of Mr. Dalton.
On August 9, 1943, Communication was presented from Film Technicians, Local 683, Elizabeth W. Burbank and Mrs. Lillian Spector
urging the appointment of Fay. E. Allen to fill Dalton's vacancy.
On August 12, 1943, Communication was presented from the Conference of Studio Unions, the Los Angeles Auxiliary Council, Affiliated
with Congress of Women's Auxiliaries of the C.I.O., the Los Angeles Branch, National Association for the Advancement of Colored
People and Anna L. Halprin requesting the appointment of Mrs. Fay E. Allen to fill Dalton's vacancy.
Box 198
Board Reports.
1943 August 30-1943 October 18.
Box 199
Board Reports.
1943 October 21-1943 December 16.
Scope and Content Note
On December 13, 1943, the Board heard proposals for their consideration as part of the observance of Bill of Rights Week.
The Los Angeles Federation of Teachers presented a Resolution on Inter-Racial Democracy in the Schools, stated that the school
system does not include a course on racial prejudice in its curriculum, and urged its adoption to support building unity on
the home front during the war.
Box 200
Board Reports.
1943 December 20-1944 February 10.
Box 201
Board Reports.
1944 February 14-1944 April 6.
Box 202
Board Reports.
1944 April 10-1944 June 1.
Box 203
Board Reports.
1944 June 5-1944 July 17.
Box 204
Board Reports.
1944 July 20-1944 September 7.
Box 205
Board Reports.
1944 September 11-1944 October 26.
Box 206
Board Reports.
1944 October 30-1944 December 14.
Scope and Content Note
On December 11, 1944, the Board approved a request from Westlake Communist Club, Echo Park Communist Club, and East Hollywood
Communist Club, affiliated with the Communist Political Association to use the Rosemont Avenue School on Friday evening, December
15, 1944 for a meeting to celebrate "Bill of Rights" week.
Box 207
Board Reports.
1944 December 18-1945 February 1.
Box 208
Board Reports.
1945 February 5-1945 March 19.
Scope and Content Note
On February 5, 1945, the Board approved the Communist Political Club's request to use the auditorium at Carthay Center School
on Wednesday evening, February 21, 1945 for a program commemorating George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.
Box 209
Board Reports.
1945 March 22-1945 May 3.
Box 210
Board Reports.
1945 May 7-1945 June 14.
Scope and Content Note
On June 14, 1945, Communication was presented from the Los Angeles Federation of Teachers, Local 430, protesting the proposed
increase in the pupil norm and recommending a decrease in the pupil norm at all levels of the educational system. On June
14, 1945, a letter from the Los Angeles Junior High School Vice Principals with recommendations regarding pupil norms and
vice principal assignments was read to the Board.
Box 211
Board Reports.
1945 June 18-1945 July 19.
Box 212
Board Reports.
1945 July 23-1945 August 27.
Scope and Content
On July 30, 1945, the Board adopted Committee of the Whole Report, No.1, which authorized that, effective August 1, 1945,
the present Superintendent's Advisory Council be superseded by The Division Heads' Council. The July 26, 1945 Communication
to the Committee of the Whole from the Office of Chief Assistant Superintendent states the objective of The Division Heads'
Council is to encourage the development of basic policies, regulations and procedures for the efficient administration of
the work of the District and the improvement of the educational program.
Box 213
Board Reports.
1945 August 30-1945 September 24.
Box 214
Board Reports.
1945 September 27-1945 November 1.
Scope and Content Note
On September 27, 1945, the Board approved use of the Harrison Street School on Wednesday evening, October 17, 1945 for the
City Terrace Club of the Communist Party's public meeting to discuss "Labor and Reconversion."
On October 1, 1945, the Board approved the use of the Los Angeles High School Rifle Range on Sunday mornings in October by
the Cavalwood Rifle Club.
On October 29, 1945, the Board held an additional regular meeting to answer questions concerning the future use of the Central
Junior High School Property.
On November 1, 1945, the Board discussed the high school student picket and protest on the Board of Education for granting
Gerald L.K. Smith use of the Polytechnic High School Auditorium for a second mass meeting.
Box 215
Board Reports.
1945 November 5-1945 December 13.
Scope and Content Note
On November 5, 1945, the Board issued a Resolution regarding the granting of Civic Center permits for the use of school buildings
and Board member J. Paul Elliott addressed the Board regarding the Civic Center Act and the recent high school protests against
Gerald L. K. Smith.
On December 13, 1945, the Los Angeles Central Labor Council presented a resolution requesting the Board to instruct all school
principals and department heads to post notices in conspicuous places to the effect that all school employees have every right
to join a labor organization or not as they see fit, free from discrimination or intimidation.
Box 216
Board Reports.
1945 December 17-1946 January 24.
Scope and Content Note
On December 20, 1945, the Board adopted a Resolution issued by Committee of the Whole Chairman Elliott regarding the teaching
of moral and spiritual values in the schools and the encouragement of the recognition of "a power greater than our own."
Box 217
Board Reports.
1946 January 28-1946 March 21.
Box 218
Board Reports.
1946 March 25-1946 May 16.
Box 219
Board Reports.
1946 May 20-1946 June 29.
Scope and Content Note
On May 20, 1946, Communication presented from William C. Ring stating that the American Civil Liberties Union is sponsoring
a petition in the California Supreme Court for a writ of mandate to invalidate Section 19432 of the Education Code, and certain
rules of the District concerning the use of public school property for subversive and non-school purposes; and that he hopes
that the Board will record itself as officially opposed to the "Red falange subverting the youth and schools of the land."
On June 28-29, 1946, the Board continued the canvass of returns from the June 4, 1946 Consolidated School Bond Election.
Box 220
Board Reports.
1946 July 1-1946 August 15.
Scope and Content Note
On July 1, 1946 at the Continued Additional Meeting, the Board presented the Declaration of the Results of the June 4, 1946
Consolidated School Bond Election for Proposition No. 1, Proposition No. 2, and Proposition No. 3. At the regular July 1,
1946 meeting, President Elliott stated the Board's objectives for the 1946-47 school year.
On July 3, 1946, at the request of the Board, Superintendent Kersey presented a statement on The Standards of the Los Angeles
City Schools in Relation to College Preparatory Education.
On July 22, 1946 at an Additional Meeting, the Committee of the Whole received the Supreme Court decision on Section 19432
of the California Education Code Related to the Civic Center Act. This opinion held that Section 19432 of the Educational
Code, as amended in 1945 is unconstitutional and void.
On July 25, 1946, President Elliott commented that this was the last Board of Education meeting in the administrative quarters
of the Chamber of Commerce Building where the Board had met for the last 21 years. Beginning Monday, July 29, 1946, the Board
of Education will meet in Room 110, Los Angeles City Board of Education Administrative Offices, 451 North Hill Street until
otherwise directed by Board action.
Box 221
Board Reports.
1946 August 19-1946 October 3.
Box 222
Board Reports.
1946 October 7-1946 December 2.
Scope and Content Note
On October 10, 1946, Board President J. Paul Elliott presented a statement concerning Un-American Activities in the schools
particularly in relation to alleged activities at Canoga Park High School. This was approved as a statement of the sentiment
of the Board of Education.
Box 223
Board Reports.
1946 December 5-1947 January 30.
Box 224
Board Reports.
1947 February 3-1947 March 27.
Scope and Content Note
On March 24, 1947, Communication was presented from Los Angeles Federation of Teachers, Local 430, stating that they agree
with Superintendent Kersey's condemnation of the Un-American demonstration by students at Fremont High School and that material
on racial tolerance and intercultural relations be sent to the parents of the Fremont students. On March 24, 1947, Communication
was presented from National Association for the Advancement of Colored People commending the Board, the Superintendent and
the Principal of Fremont High School for their containment of the recent racial outbreak at Fremont.
Box 225
Board Reports.
1947 March 31-1947 May 22.
Scope and Content Note
On May 22, 1947, Communication was presented by Los Angeles Federation of Teachers regarding recent incidents of inter-racial
tension and conflict in the Los Angeles City Schools with the suggestion that a directive be sent from the Board to each school
official and every teacher recommending that attendance in any school should not be advised or permitted entirely on the basis
of race, creed or color.
Box 226
Board Reports.
1947 May 26-1947 July 7.
Box 227
Board Reports.
1947 July 10-1947 August 25.
Box 228
Board Reports.
1947 August 28-1947 October 6.
Box 229
Board Reports.
1947 October 9-1947 November 26.
Box 230
Board Reports.
1947 December 1-1948 January 29.
Box 231
Board Reports.
1948 February 2-1948 March 18.
Box 232
Board Reports.
1948 March 22-1948 May 13.
Scope and Content Note
On April 29, 1948, Mr. Elliott, Chairman of the Personnel and Schools Committee, read a Report concerning the April 15, 1948
charges made by Mr. Harry S. Jung, International Representative, United Public Workers of America, CIO and Mr. Harold Orr,
President of Los Angeles Federation of Teachers. Jung claimed to possess evidence that in one elementary district at least,
principals expressed to the Assistant Superintendent "the most anti-labor policies, the most vicious anti-Semitism, and the
most contemptuous attitude towards professional Negro people."
Box 233
Board Reports.
1948 May 17-1948 June 24.
Box 234
Board Reports.
1948 June 28-1948 August 2.
Scope and Content Note
On July 22, 1948, Harold Orr, representative of the Los Angeles Federation of Teachers, Local 430, American Federation of
Labor, Harry S. Jung, representative of the United Public Workers of America, C.I.O., Local 246, Rachel Konisgsberg, representative
of the Citizens' Committee for Better Education, Dr. Sanford Goldner, Chairman of the Committee to Combat Discrimination in
the Los Angeles District School System and John W. Porter of the National Lawyers' Guild addressed the Board to protest its
findings in connection with the Report of the Special Hearing Committee Concerning Charges Against the Principal of 28th Street
School.
Board Member Elliott replied and then asked Orr, Jung and Goldner to affirm or deny statements concerning them and their organizations
which are contained in the Fourth Report of the Senate Fact-Finding Committee on Un-American Activities.
On July 29, 1948, the Board adopted the Committee of the Whole Report, No. 2 concerning the establishment and organization
of the District's Security Section.
Box 235
Board Reports.
1948 August 5-1948 September 20.
Scope and Content Note
On August 5, 1948, the Board denied the request of the Los Angeles Federation of Teachers to reconsider its findings and conclusions
relative to the Principal of Twenty-eighth Street School or the "Haas Case." Board President Olin E. Darby sent a letter to
the Los Angeles Federation of Teachers regarding this matter.
The August 5, 1948 Minutes contain a Report from the Personnel and Schools Committee to the Committee of the Whole regarding
the April 29, 1948 Board resolution concerning American democracy in public schools and the Loyalty Affirmation for employees
of the school system.
On August 23, 1948, new Superintendent Alexander J. Stoddard addressed the Board for the first time. At a Special Meeting
on August 26, 1948, the Board invited the Personnel Commission to discuss a possible loyalty check of all employees of the
school system. On September 7, 1948, Board Member Mrs. Eleanor B. Allen and Superintendent Stoddard presented Statements of
Policy for Teaching the American Ideology in Los Angeles City Schools. On September 16, 1948, the Board adopted the Proposed
Loyalty Reaffirmation of Employees of Los Angeles City Schools.
Box 236
Board Reports.
1948 September 23-1948 November 1.
Box 237
Board Reports.
1948 November 4-1948 December 23.
Box 238
Board Reports.
1948 December 27-1949 February 10.
Box 239
Board Reports.
1949 February 14-1949 April 4.
Scope and Content Note
On February 21, 1949, Superintendent Stoddard called attention to a communication from the Board of Supervisors of Los Angeles
County stating that on February 15th the Board of Supervisors authorized the County Superintendent of Schools to assume the
administration and responsibility for the Juvenile Hall School as of June 21, 1949.
On March 28, 1949, the Board received a communication from City Clerk Walter C. Peterson concerning a Resolution adopted by
the City Council relating to setting aside some day in the near future to be known as "Ralph J. Bunche Day."
On April 4, 1949, Miss Marietta Gregory (L.A.H.S., Winter Class of 1915) addressed the Board to request the preservation of
the original Los Angeles High School.
Box 240
Board Reports.
1949 April 7-1949 May 26.
Scope and Content Note
On April 18, 1949, Superintendent Stoddard reported that there have been hundreds of requests from all over the United States
for Board of Education Publication No. 402, Moral and Spiritual Values. On April 25, 1949, Superintendent Stoddard announced
that the Governor signed A.B. 111, establishing the Los Angeles State College of Applied Arts and Sciences.
Box 241
Board Reports.
1949 May 31-1949 July 7.
Scope and Content Note
On June 9, 1949, Superintendent Stoddard remarked that in the preliminary report of the Educational Policies Commission, the
statement was made that a communist should be excluded from employment as a teacher in the public schools. On July 1, 1949,
Board President J. Paul Elliott presented the Board's "Statement of Objectives" for 1949-50.
Box 242
Board Reports.
1949 July 11-1949 August 11.
Scope and Content Note
On July 18, 1949, the Board welcomed Dr. Ralph J. Bunche, a graduate of Jefferson High School and the University of California
at Los Angeles. Dr. Bunche thanked his former teachers and friends present at the meeting to honor him.
Box 243
Board Reports.
1949 August 15-1949 September 26.
Box 244
Board Reports.
1949 September 29-1949 November 14.
Box 245
Board Reports.
1949 November 17-1950 January 9.
Scope and Content Note
A summary of annexations and withdrawals from Los Angeles City School Districts from 1931-1949 is attached to the November
17, 1949 Minutes. On January 5, 1950, Superintendent Stoddard addressed the Board concerning the dispensing of marijuana and
the subversive philosophy of Communism. Stoddard also stated that there is a need for legislation to assist boards of education
in dealing with Communism as it relates to the public schools.
Box 246
Board Reports.
1950 January 12-1950 February 23.
Box 247
Board Reports.
1950 February 27-1950 April 13.
Box 248
Board Reports.
1950 April 17-1950 May 25.
Scope and Content Note
On May 18 and 22, 1950, the Board discussed The Citizens Schools Committee and its critique of the Los Angeles Schools' alleged
over emphasis of "progressive education" and alleged lack of emphasis on fundamentals.
Box 249
Board Reports.
1950 May 29-1950 July 6.
Scope and Content
On June 1, 1950, a Special Meeting was held for interested citizens to express their approval or disapproval of the Los Angeles
City Schools' teaching policies and theories of education. Board President Elliott stated that as far back as 1945 and 1946
the Board of Education established a "middle of the road" teaching policy and denied the claims of the Citizens Schools Committee
that this school system favored the "Progressive" education system.
Box 250
Board Reports.
1950 July 10-1950 August 14.
Box 251
Board Reports.
1950 August 17-1950 September 25.
Scope and Content Note
The September 5, 1950 Minutes include the 1949-50 Annual Report on the organization, activities and policies of the Security
Section at the end of its first complete year of full time operation.
Box 252
Board Reports.
1950 September 28-1950 November 13.
Box 253
Board Reports.
1950 November 16-1950 December 26.
Box 254
Board Reports.
1950 December 28-1951 February 8.
Scope and Content Note
On February 1, 1951, the Superintendent and the Board of Education issued a statement in response to newspaper accounts of
charges made against the District by a principal. These charges were made before a Grand Jury on January 30, 1951 and concern
school safety, spoiled cafeteria food, a severe teacher shortage, non-accredited teachers, class rooms with no teachers, two
members of the Board of Education reaping large profits through the sale of insurance to firms with District contracts and
that the Board's expenditures have not been adequately audited by an outside agency since 1936.
Box 255
Board Reports.
1951 February 13-1951 March 26.
Scope and Content Note
On March 1, 1951, the Board issued a Detailed Statement on the Report of the Los Angeles County 1950 Grand Jury regarding
the investigation of the Telephone Examination case. The Board's Statement denies statements of the Grand Jury Report that
allege discrimination, interference in administrative matters, and "rigging of examinations." On March 5, 1951, Chairman of
the Committee of the Whole, Mrs. Eleanor B. Allen read statements of charges against the Board of Education and responded
to each for public clarification.
Box 256
Board Reports.
1951 March 29-1951 May 10.
Box 257
Board Reports.
1951 May 14-1951 June 25.
Scope and Content Note
On June 21, 1951, after sixteen years of service on the Board of Education, Mrs. Gertrude H. Rounsavelle resigned. She stated
that she wished to resign earlier but due to those who called for her removal during the recent Superior Court proceedings,
she felt that a resignation would have been construed as an admission of fault.
Box 258
Board Reports.
1951 June 28-1951 July 30.
Scope and Content Note
On June 28, 1951, Mr. Earle D. Baker resigned from the Board of Education in order to be seated on the Los Angeles City Council
on July 1, 1951.
Box 259
Board Reports.
1951 August 2-1951 September 11.
Scope and Content Note
On August 2, 1951, Board President Eleanor B. Allen opened the Special Meeting for the Budget with an invocation taken from
the Prayers offered by the Reverend Peter Marshall at the opening of the Senate of the United States of America, Eightieth
and Eighty-first Congress.
On August 27, 1951, President Allen made a statement addressing the court judgment finding of Board Member Roy J. Becker's
guilt of willful and corrupt misconduct in office and recent criticisms of the Board. On September 6, 1951, the Board approved
Roy J. Becker's resignation.
On September 11, 1951, the Board adopted the "Open Book" resolution which recognizes that parents and citizens have the right
to hold the Board accountable for its government of the schools.
Box 260
Board Reports.
1951 September 13-1951 October 30.
Scope and Content Note
On September 20, 1951, Mr. Arthur F. Gardner addressed the Board regarding the decision of the Judge in the case of the Board
of Education of the City of Los Angeles vs. Ione L. Dresden Swan. Gardner stated that although the case was terminated with
a judgement for the Board in support of Swan's termination due to insubordination, it is a "hollow victory." Gardner pointed
out that many of Swan's charges against the Board have been upheld by the Grand Jury and a judge of the Superior Court. Swan
charged irregularities in the purchase of meat for cafeterias, challenged the legality of interests of Board members in school
contracts, charged that blacktop apparatus was unsafe, and finally, that employees of the school system are intimidated by
the administration and now the Board.
On October 11, 1951, Superintendent Stoddard presented Emergency Communication to the Board regarding hearings, investigations,
suspensions, resignations, procedures, practices and policies involved in The Telephone Case. During the October 15, 1951
meeting at 5:22 pm, Mrs. Eleanor B. Allen's resignation letter was read to the Board. On October 16, 1951, Superintendent
Stoddard addressed the Board to answer a newspaper's question of his possible resignation with a response that he does not
contemplate resignation now nor does he anticipate resignation in the future.
On October 18, 1951, Board Member J. Paul Elliot charged that biased and unlawful trial by the press and District Attorney
of Los Angeles Mr. S. Ernest Roll has incited unwarranted public distrust in the officials of the public schools.
On October 25, 1951, the Board discussed allegations by Mr. Harry D. Smith, Congressional Candidate from the 22nd District
regarding subversive and communistic elements within the Board approved Iowa Tests of Educational Development, national weekly
news magazines and dangerous school books such as Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass.
Box 261
Board Reports.
1951 November 1-1951 December 20.
Scope and Content Note
On November 29, 1951, the Board discussed the investigation into Un-American activities in the schools by the State Senate
Committee on Education and moved that the Board President send a letter on behalf of the Board to Senator Dilworth regarding
the legality of the employee loyalty affirmation and dismissal of employees for refusal to affirm that they are not members
of the Communist Party. On December 10, 1951, the Board approved Superintendent Stoddard's recommendation to dismiss Principal
of the Wilshire Crest Elementary School, Mrs. Ione L. Dresden Swan.
Box 262
Board Reports.
1951 December 27-1952 February 11.
Box 263
Board Reports.
1952 February 14-1952 April 7.
Scope and Content
On February 25, 1952, Board Member Olin E. Darby presented a statement of resignation to the Board of Education. Darby's statement
placed his resignation in context with the recent resignations of Rounsavelle, Becker, Elliott, Allen and Edwards. On March
13, 1952, Board Member J. Paul Elliott did not answer roll call and did not participate in the meeting other than to issue
a statement of resignation pursuant to a jury verdict returned against him on March 6, 1952 and a judgment made on March 11,
1952, terminating his office as a member of the Board of Education under the provisions of Section 3060 of the Government
Code.
Box 264
Board Reports.
1952 April 10-1952 May 22.
Box 265
Board Reports.
1952 May 26-1952 July 2.
Box 266
Board Reports.
1952 July 3-1952 August 4.
Box 267
Board Reports.
1952 August 7-1952 August 28.
Scope and Content Note
Board Reports contain discussions and public approval and disapproval of the study of the United Nations and the UNESCO Program.
On August 28, 1952, the Board approved two Resolutions related to the impartial and factual treatment of controversial courses
of study and matters presented in the public schools.
Box 268
Board Reports.
1952 September 2-1952 October 6.
Scope and Content
On September 22, 1952, the Board under recommendation by Superintendent Stoddard adopted Rules and Orders to be incorporated
in the Administrative Guide to prevent Communist infiltration of the Los Angeles City School System.
Box 269
Board Reports.
1952 October 13-1952 November 20.
Box 270
Board Reports.
1952 November 24-1953 January 8.
Box 271
Board Reports.
1953 January 12-1953 February 26.
Scope and Content Note
On January 19, 1953, the Board outlined the history of the "UNESCO Program" as a form of curriculum in the public schools
from 1946 until January 1952 and amended two resolutions regarding "UNESCO in the Los Angeles City Schools."
Box 272
Board Reports.
1953 March 2-1953 April 9.
Box 273
Board Reports.
1953 April 13-1953 May 21.
Scope and Content
On May 7,1953, Superintendent Stoddard presented and filed charges against Bonnie Jean Beale, a permanent certificated employee
for striking pupils in her classes during the last three years while assigned as a music teacher at Berendo Junior High School,
Gage Avenue Junior High School, and at Stevenson Junior High School. On May 11, 1953, Superintendent Stoddard stated that
the first ordinance establishing public schools in Los Angeles was passed by the Common Council July 26, 1853 and the first
official public school was opened on March 19, 1855.
Box 274
Board Reports.
1953 May 21-1953 June 25.
Box 275
Board Reports.
1953 June 29-1953 August 6.
Box 276
Board Reports.
1953 August 10-1953 September 17.
Box 277
Board Reports.
1953 September 21-1953 October 29.
Box 278
Board Reports.
1953 November 2-1953 December 10.
Scope and Content Note
On November 19, 1953, the Board discussed Superintendent Stoddard's "Answers to Questions and Statements Regarding Tests of
Basic Facts, Knowledge, and Skills." After this discussion, Superintendent Stoddard stated that over the last six years there
had been 304 names referred for loyalty checks and of these 304 cases 48 have already resigned.
Box 279
Board Reports.
1953 December 14-1954 January 18.
Box 280
Board Reports.
1954 January 21-1954 February 23.
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Box 281
Board Reports.
1954 February 23-1954 March 29.
Scope and Content Note
On March 22, 1954, the Board adopted Superintendent Stoddard's recommendation that the Board purchase a sufficient number
of copies of House Document No. 213 "Permit Communist-Conspirator's To Be Teachers?" so that each Principal has a small supply
available to teachers who request copies to read.
Box 282
Board Reports.
1954 April 1-1954 May 3.
Box 283
Board Reports.
1954 May 6-1954 June 7.
Scope and Content Note
On May 6, 1954, the Board approved the resolution to express approval of resolutions pending in both Houses of Congress to
include the words "under God" in the official text of the Pledge Allegiance to the Flag which is recited in the classrooms
of the public schools under the jurisdiction of the Los Angeles City Board of Education. On May 24, 1954, Board Member Edith
K. Stafford commented favorably on the authorization of the new Curriculum Publication on the Moral and Spiritual Values Program
in the Schools.
Box 284
Board Reports.
1954 June 10-1954 July 6.
Box 285
Board Reports.
1954 July 8-1954 July 29.
Box 286
Board Reports.
1954 August 2-1954 August 30.
Box 287
Board Reports.
1954 September 2-1954 October 4.
Box 288
Board Reports.
1954 October 7-1954 November 10.
Box 289
Board Reports.
1954 November 15-1954 December 20.
Scope and Content Note
On December 2, 1954, the Board discussed the Proposed Board Rule Requiring the Answering of Certain Loyalty Questions to comply
with the Dilworth Act of 1953, the Federal Communist Control Act of 1954, and Article XX, Section 19 of the California Constitution.
On December 20, 1954, the Board offered the Superintendency to Claude Lamar Reeves, Acting Superintendent. Mr. Reeves accepted
and spoke to serving his four year sentence with a smile.
Box 290
Board Reports.
1954 December 23-1955 January 31.
Scope and Content Note
On December 30, 1954, the Board passed the Resolution Consolidating Bond Elections To Be Held April 5, 1955. On January 13,
1955 at the 2:00 p.m. meeting, the Board discussed the advantages and disadvantages of the all-year school.
Box 291
Board Reports.
1955 February 3-1955 March 10.
Box 292
Board Reports.
1955 March 14-1955 April 15.
Box 293
Board Reports.
1955 April 18-1955 May 19.
Box 294
Board Reports.
1955 May 23-1955 June 20.
Scope and Content Note
On June 9, 1955, Board President Willett presented Mrs. Georgiana Hardy, member-elect of the Board of Education.
Box 295
Board Reports.
1955 June 23-1955 July 18.
Scope and Content Note
On June 23, 1955 at 1:20 p.m., the Board discussed Civil Defense plans and procedures in the Los Angeles City Schools. Superintendent
Reeves presented Mr. Lawrence E. Houston, Director, Physical Education, Safety, and Youth Services Branch, the official representative
for the School System in the area of Civil Defense. Houston presented a plan of action in the event of an emergency and introduced
Mr. Lee Hansen, Coordinator, School Defense Activities, who presented a film entitled "Let's Face It" and related his recent
experiences at Yucca Flats, Nevada, where he was directed by the Board to attend the Nevada Nuclear Weapon Testing Program.
Box 296
Board Reports.
1955 July 21-1955 August 22.
Box 297
Board Reports.
1955 August 25-1955 September 29.
Scope and Content Note
On September 22, 1955, the Personnel Division, under direction of Associate Superintendent William B. Brown, presented a report
of the teacher recruitment program. The attached report includes fifteen "Teacher Supply and Demand" charts with explanations.
Box 298
Board Reports.
1955 October 3-1955 November 17.
Box 299
Board Reports.
1955 November 21-1956 January 5.
Box 300
Board Reports.
1956 January 9-1956 February 20.
Box 301
Board Reports.
1956 February 23-1956 April 2.
Box 302
Board Reports.
1956 April 5-1956 May 10.
Scope and Content Note
On May 10, 1956, Board member Burke called attention to a May 9, 1956 Los Angeles Times editorial, "Let's Face It: Teaching
is Underpaid" and a May 10, 1956 Los Angeles Evening Herald and Express editorial, "Teachers' Salary Problem." Both editorials
provide commentary on the current salary schedule for teachers prior to the Board's adoption of the final salary schedule
on May 17, 1956.
Box 303
Board Reports.
1956 May 11-1956 June 18.
Scope and Content Note
On May 17, 1956, the Board approved Superintendent Reeves' recommendations for certificated personnel salaries for the 1956-57
school year. On May 24, 1956, Superintendent Reeves addressed the Board regarding his final recommendation for the establishment
of the certificated salary schedule for the 1956-57 school year. On June 7, 1956, the Board discussed the clarification of
its policy on teaching the UN and UNESCO.
Box 304
Board Reports.
1956 June 21-1956 July 16.
Box 305
Board Reports.
1956 July 19-1956 August 20.
Box 306
Board Reports.
1956 August 23-1956 September 27.
Box 307
Board Reports.
1956 October 1-1956 November 8.
Scope and Content Note
On November 1, 1956, Deputy Superintendent Ellis Adams Jarvis signed a four year Superintendent contract with the Board. Board
President Edith K. Stafford remarked that this was the first occasion on which the Deputy has been placed in the Superintendency.
Box 308
Board Reports.
1956 November 13-1956 December 20.
Box 309
Board Reports.
1956 December 27-1957 February 4.
Scope and Content Note
On January 31, 1957, Superintendent Jarvis reported that a disabled airplane in flames fell on the physical education playground
at Pacoima Junior High School during the morning. Jarvis stated that there was an explosion, parts of the plane scattered
on the grounds, some children were injured, two fatally.
Box 310
Board Reports.
1957 February 7-1957 March 18.
Box 311
Board Reports.
1957 March 21-1957 April 29.
Box 312
Board Reports.
1957 May 2-1957 June 6.
Scope and Content Note
On May 6, 1957, Superintendent Jarvis suggested a Board endorsement of Propositions B and C for the May 28, 1957 general municipal
election. After Jarvis explained that Proposition B deals with the recreational and park facilities and Proposition C the
library bonds, the Board approved statements in favor of both.
Box 313
Board Reports.
1957 June 10-1957 July 8.
Box 314
Board Reports.
1957 July 11-1957 August 19.
Box 315
Board Reports.
1957 August 22-1957 October 7.
Box 316
Board Reports.
1957 October 10-1957 November 21.
Box 317
Board Reports.
1957 November 25-1958 January 13.
Box 318
Board Reports.
1958 January 16-1958 February 27.
Box 319
Board Reports.
1958 March 3-1958 April 10.
Box 320
Board Reports.
1958 April 14-1958 May 22.
Box 321
Board Reports.
1958 May 26-1958 June 30.
Scope and Content Note
On June 30, 1958, the Board approved the Resolution Finding and Declaring Results of Bond Elections held on June 3, 1958.
Propositions D, E and F for the Los Angeles City School District, the Los Angeles City High School District and the Los Angeles
City Junior College District were carried by the two-thirds vote required by law.
Box 322
Board Reports.
1958 July 1-1958 August 11.
Scope and Content Note
On July 1, 1958, Georgiana Hardy was elected Board President for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1958.
Box 323
Board Reports.
1958 August 14-1958 September 29.
Box 324
Board Reports.
1958 October 2-1958 November 24.
Box 325
Board Reports.
1958 November 26-1959 January 12.
Box 326
Board Reports.
1959 January 15-1959 February 26.
Box 327
Board Reports.
1959 March 2-1959 April 13.
Box 328
Board Reports.
1959 April 16-1959 May 21.
Box 329
Board Reports.
1959 May 25-1959 June 29.
Scope and Content Note
On June 18, 1959, Board Member Willett reported on the progress made by the County Committee on School District Organization
towards unification of the Los Angeles City School District. Dr. Willett stated that the Committee is augmented by representatives
of the Los Angeles City School District, the Los Angeles City High School District, the Topanga School District, the Las Virgenes
School District, and the Palos Verdes School District.
Box 330
Board Reports.
1959 July 1-1959 August 6.
Box 331
Board Reports.
1959 August 10-1959 September 24.
Box 332
Board Reports.
1959 September 28-1959 November 12.
Scope and Content Note
On October 15, 1959, Chairman Ralph Richardson announced at the Committee of the Whole meeting that Board President Willett
phoned the following message from Sacramento: "The State Board of Education a few minutes ago unanimously approved the plan
for the unification of the Los Angeles City School District, without discussion and without debate."
Box 333
Board Reports.
1959 November 16-1959 December 30.
Box 334
Board Reports.
1960 January 4-1960 February 10.
Box 335
Board Reports.
1960 February 11-1960 March 21.
Box 336
Board Reports.
1960 March 24-1960 April 28.
Box 337
Board Reports.
1960 May 2-1960 June 6.
Box 338
Board Reports.
1960 June 9-1960 July 14.
Box 339
Board Reports.
1960 July 18-1960 July 23.
Box 340
Board Reports.
1960 August 1-1960 September 12.
Box 341
Board Reports.
1960 September 15-1960 October 24.
Box 342
Board Reports.
1960 October 27-1960 November 28.
Box 343
Board Reports.
1960 December 1-1960 December 27.
Box 344
Board Reports.
1961 January 3-1961 February 9.
Scope and Content Note
On January 30, 1961, Superintendent Jarvis presented communication from the Los Angeles County Counsel regarding American
Civil Liberties Union of Southern California, et. al., v. Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles, California Supreme
Court, No. LA25788. This communication concerns two recent California Supreme Court majority opinions holding unconstitutional
the "Statement of Information" required by the State Legislature of all applicants for civic center permits.
Box 345
Board Reports.
1961 February 14-1961 March 27.
Scope and Content
On March 6, 1961, Mr. J.C. Chambers appeared before the Board and stated, "The California Supereme Court, in a decision which
recently became final in the case of the American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California v. Board of Education of the
City of Los Angeles, has held to be unconstitutional the Statement of Information for Civic Center applicants as now contained
in Section 16565 of the California Education Code, which implements Section 16564."
Box 346
Board Reports.
1961 March 30-1961 May 11.
Scope and Content Note
On April 6, 1961, the Board adopted the Resolution As To Civic Center Permits.
Box 347
Board Reports.
1961 May 15-1961 June 19.
Box 348
Board Reports.
1961 June 22-1961 July 27.
Scope and Content Note
At the Annual Meeting on July 3, 1961, Dr. Ralph Richardson was elected Board President for the fiscal year beginning July
1, 1961.
Box 349
Board Reports.
1961 July 31-1961 August 31.
Scope and Content Note
On August 24, 1961, Board President Richardson shared a letter from Superintendent Jarvis requesting that he be released from
his contract as Superintendent of Schools, as of January 1, 1962.
Box 350
Board Reports.
1961 September 5-1961 October 12.
Box 351
Board Reports.
1961 October 16-1961 November 30.
Box 352
Board Reports.
1961 December 4-1962 January 8.
Scope and Content Note
On January 2, 1962, Jack P. Crowther signed his contract for the Superintendent position and made a statement of acceptance.
Box 353
Board Reports.
1962 January 11-1962 February 21.
Box 354
Board Reports.
1962 February 26-1962 April 2.
Box 355
Board Reports.
1962 April 5-1962 May 14.
Box 356
Board Reports.
1962 May 17-1962 June 21.
Scope and Content Note
On June 7, 1962, members of the American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California (ACLU), the National Association for
the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), Los Angeles Branch and others addressed the Board on the subject of integration
in the Los Angeles City Schools. Board member Hardy's motion for the President to appoint an ad hoc committee of Board members
to consider the proposals presented by the ACLU and the NAACP was carried unanimously.
Box 357
Board Reports.
1962 June 25-1962 July 30.
Box 358
Board Reports.
1962 August 2-1962 September 17.
Scope and Content Note
On September 13, 1962, Superintendent Crowther stated that on Tuesday at Baldwin Hills Elementary School, fifteen children
with representatives from the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) arrived at the school and
asked for admission. The enrollment applications of all students were rejected by the Baldwin Hills School principal when
it was determined that the parents had not followed the established procedures of first receiving a transfer permit from the
parent school.
Crowther also reported that a similar procedure was followed at 9 a.m. this morning at Huntington Park High School when fourteen
students attempted to enroll without first securing permits from parent schools. Following the Huntington Park High School
incident, at 10 a.m., five students attempted to enroll at South Gate High School. Again, their applications were rejected
and referred to the parent school.
On September 17, 1962, Superintendent Crowther read a statement from the NAACP expressing satisfaction that Board of Education
is concerned with the problems of schools in which housing conditions create a pattern of segregation and that the school
system is attempting to arrive at solutions equitable to all.
Box 359
Board Reports.
1962 September 20-1962 November 5.
Box 360
Board Reports.
1962 November 8-1962 December 27.
Box 361
Board Reports.
1963 January 3-1963 February 14.
Scope and Content Note
On February 14, 1963, Board member Willett presented a resolution with regard to to the proposed discontinuance of the Junior
Reserve Officers' Training Corps Program, a part of the Los Angeles City senior high schools since 1919. The resolution urging
the United States Congress to direct the Department of Defense to re-allocate funding for the program was carried by 6 members
of the Board of Education. President Mary Tinglof indicated that she voted against the resolution as she did not believe in
the program.
Box 362
Board Reports.
1963 February 18-1963 March 28.
Box 363
Board Reports.
1963 April 1-1963 May 6.
Scope and Content Note
On May 2, 1963, Board member Hardy, Chairman of the Ad Hoc Committee to study the question of Equal Educational Opportunities
within the District, presented and read an Interim Report with four recommendations that she moved be held until the regular
May 16, 1963 Board meeting at which time she would move its adoption.
Box 364
Board Reports.
1963 May 9-1963 June 13.
Scope and Content Note
On May 20, 1963, the Board discussed the language of the Interim Report of the Ad Hoc Committee on Equal Educational Opportunities
in the District. The Board motion that the Superintendent be authorized to prepare rules and regulations for inclusion in
the Administrative Guide, was carried unanimously. On June 6, 1963, Board member Richardson moved that the Board request the
Superintendent to report whether contractors bidding on school construction are required by Board policies or applicable law
to pledge an absence of racial discrimination in the contractors' employment practices. Dr. Richardson's motion was carried
unanimously.
Box 365
Board Reports.
1963 June 17-1963 July 22.
Scope and Content Note
During the July 11, 1963 3:30 p.m. meeting, Mrs. Hardy took the President's chair and on behalf of the Board presented to
the outgoing President, Mrs. Mary Tinglof, a gavel hewn from the handrail of the stairs of the old Los Angeles High School.
During the July 11, 1963 regular meeting, Mr. Jose Montevideo Perez addressed the Board, "Petitioning propria persona under
the Constitutional procedure for petitions of grievances and a redress of justice for the resignation of this Board of Education."
On July 22, 1963, Mrs. Marnesba T. Tackett, Chairman of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People - United
Civil Rights Council, addressed the Board and presented a written statement concerning "Failure of the Los Angeles Board of
Education to Take Affirmative Action to Alleviate De Facto Segregation in the Public Schools."
Box 366
Board Reports.
1963 July 25-1963 August 29.
Scope and Content Note
On August 5, 1963, the Board received Summons and Complaint for Declaratory Judgment and Injunction, Order to Show Cause,
Plaintiffs' Memorandum of Points and Authorities on Order to Show Cause, Superior Court Action No. 822854, Mary Ellen Crawford,
a Minor, by Ellen Crawford, her Guardian Ad Litem; et al, Plaintiffs, vs. Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles, Defendant,
asking judgment requiring Board to correct racial imbalance at Jordan High School.
On August 8, 1963, Robert B. Young of the Citizen Resource Group working with the Board's Ad Hoc Committee, read a letter
of concern regarding statements made by members of the Board of Education indicating that they still interpret Board policy
as being against segregation but not for integration.
On August 8, 1963, speakers from the NAACP, the UCRC, Congress of Racial Equality, Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee,
and Los Angeles County Commission on Human Relations addressed the Board on the subject of de facto segregation in District
schools. Later, Board member Arthur Gardner read a statement of concession on faculty racial imbalance and de facto segregation
within the schools and Board member Charles Reed Smoot read a statement which compared Board member Mary Tinglof's social
policies and those of the NAACP and the ACLU as "vicious" and "totalitarian."
On August 12, 1963, Tinglof responded to Smoot, "This wave of indignation has been brought about by our own shortsightedness,
whether in Birmingham or Los Angeles, and I shall ride that crest so long as some Americans continue to wear blinders on Justice
for all."
On August 15, 1963, President Hardy presented Recommendations to the Board submitted by Dr. Francisco Bravo at the Mexican-American
Education Conference held on August 9, 1963.
Box 367
Board Reports.
1963 September 5-1963 October 17.
Scope and Content Note
On September 12, 1963, the Ad Hoc Committee on Equal Educational Opportunity submitted its report to the Board. Committee
members included Chairman Georgiana Hardy, Arthur F. Gardner and Hugh C. Willett.
On September 16, 1963, Board member Smoot read a letter from Kenneth B. Fry, Chairman, Education Committee, Los Angeles Congress
of Racial Equality (CORE) that asked for the resignation or dismissal of Associate Superintendent Robert E. Kelly based on
his recent statements to the Los Angeles Times on September 7, 1963, "Preponderance of one race (at a school) is not harmful
to school children."
Board member Smoot made a statement against Fry and CORE and made a motion of public support for the Associate Superintendent.
President Hardy declared the motion carried with 6 ayes and one abstention from Board member Tinglof.
On October 3, 7, 10 and 17, 1963, the Board discussed the postponed motion to adopt the Report of the Ad Hoc Committee on
Equal Educational Opportunity.
On October 14, 1963, Board member Chambers moved that the Board call on CORE to retract the following untrue statements contained
in a bulletin circulated by CORE at many Los Angeles City Schools on October 10, 1963, "The Los Angeles Board of Education
says 'Segregate'...For too long the Board has been herding vast numbers of Negroes and Mexicans into inadequate, overcrowded,
segregated schools."
Box 368
Board Reports.
1963 October 21-1963 November 26.
Scope and Content Note
On October 24, 1963, President Hardy presented and read a statement regarding the Congress Of Racial Equality (CORE) demonstrations
over "racial issues" which included marches, sit-ins and study-ins in the Board of Education halls.
On October 31, 1963, the Board discussed the September 19, 1963 march to the Board organized by CORE, allegations against
administrators who locked the gates and doors of Jordan High School to prevent students from leaving and the presence of police
on or near this campus.
On November 18, 1963, a group of approximately forty representatives from the Los Angeles CORE began singing while President
Hardy called for order without success. Hardy read Education Code Section 16701 regarding willful disturbance of a public
school meeting as a misdemeanor while the group continued the "loud singing" until the meeting was adjourned due to the disturbance.
On November 21, 1963, Board member Richardson moved to seek an injunction against CORE and that the Superintendent be authorized
to direct Security Officers to place participants of future disruptions of Board meetings under arrest. The motion was passed
with 6 ayes and an abstention from Mrs. Tinglof.
Box 369
Board Reports.
1963 November 27-1963 December 30.
Scope and Content
On December 23, 1963, a special meeting was held for additional motions and discussions concerning the Ad Hoc Committee Report.
Box 370
Board Reports.
1964 January 2-1964 February 10.
Scope and Content Note
On January 9, 1964, the Board received a copy of Resolution No. 4878 adopted by the City Council of the City of Huntington
Park protesting the recent changes in school attendance area boundaries within the city of Huntington Park and requesting
the Board re-establish its policy of permitting students who reside in Huntington Park to attend public schools located in
Huntington Park.
Box 371
Board Reports.
1964 February 13-1964 March 16.
Box 372
Board Reports.
1964 March 19-1964 April 23.
Box 373
Board Reports.
1964 April 30-1964 June 1.
Scope and Content Note
On May 14, 1964, President Hardy acknowledged the tenth anniversary of the May 17, 1954 decision of the United States Supreme
Court in the historic case of Brown v. Board of Education and stated, "While the Los Angeles City School Districts have not
imposed racial segregation on their students, the Brown case and the public actions and expressions which followed have stirred
this Board and the community to undertake broad programs of action to eliminate discrimination wherever found, and to ensure
that equality of educational opportunity is provided for all pupils in our schools, regardless of race or socio-economic conditions."
Box 374
Board Reports.
1964 June 4-1964 July 9.
Box 375
Board Reports.
1964 July 13-1964 August 13.
Box 376
Board Reports.
1964 August 17-1964 September 28.
Box 377
Board Reports.
1964 October 1-1964 November 12.
Scope and Content
The October 22, 1964 2:00 p.m. Minutes include an informative report to the Board from the Division of Secondary Education
entitled The Adjustment Center School "Another Opportunity." Adjustment center high schools is a title designating those institutions
enrolling students whose emotional, behavior, or concomitant learning problems are of such serious nature and complexity that
regular schools are unable to adequately cope with them. The title adjustment center school was officially adopted as a result
of Board action on April 24, 1961.
Box 378
Board Reports.
1964 November 16-1964 December 31.
Box 379
Board Reports.
1965 January 4-1965 February 4.
Box 380
Board Reports.
1965 February 8-1965 March 11.
Scope and Content Note
On February 18, 1965, the Board amended its proposed Teacher Transfer Policy so that requests for transfers of permanent teachers
be granted at the earliest possible date.
Box 381
Board Reports.
1965 March 15-1965 April 15.
Box 382
Board Reports.
1965 April 19-1965 May 20.
Box 383
Board Reports.
1965 May 24-1965 June 21.
Box 384
Board Reports.
1965 June 24-1965 July 22.
Box 385
Board Reports.
1965 July 26-1965 August 30.
Scope and Content Note
On August 16, 1965, Superintendent Crowther reported that school buses continue to transport the National Guard to the southeast
section of the School District and 18 schools are in use as centers of the National Guard. Crowther also reported that at
a morning meeting with a member of Governor Brown's staff, it was determined that the Los Angeles City Schools will not be
involved in the community feeding problem if the situation does not worsen. Additionally, Crowther stated that as an aftermath
of this emergency the District is receiving requests for transfer from school personnel and as a result, a staffing problem
may develop near the opening of school.
Box 386
Board Reports.
1965 September 2-1965 October 4.
Box 387
Board Reports.
1965 October 7-1965 November 10.
Box 388
Board Reports.
1965 November 15-1965 December 30.
Box 389
Board Reports.
1966 January 3-1966 February 7.
Box 390
Board Reports.
1966 February 10-1966 March 14.
Scope and Content Note
On February 10, 1966, the Reverend Mr. James Hargett addressed the Board on the subject: "Does Separate Education Plus Compensation
Equal Integrated Education?" Hargett expressed concern that there had not been serious debate about the school system's concern
for integration and its relationship to the 1966 Bond Issue.
Box 391
Board Reports.
1966 March 17-1966 April 14.
Box 392
Board Reports.
1966 April 18-1966 May 16.
Scope and Content Note
On May 5, 1966, the Reverend James E. Jones moved the adoption of a resolution to relieve overcrowding in disadvantaged areas
by making use of schools with unused classroom facilities and allowing students intra-district transfers to schools with available
classroom space under the Board's "Open School" plan. President Richardson declared the motion failed for lack of four affirmative
votes.
Box 393
Board Reports.
1966 May 19-1966 June 13.
Scope and Content Note
On May 26, 1966, Mrs. Hardy moved that the Reverend James E. Jones be directed to attend the White House conference "To Fulfill
These Rights," on request of the President of the United States, to be held on June 1 through June 2, 1966 in Washington D.C..
The motion was carried unanimously.
Box 394
Board Reports.
1966 June 20-1966 July 11.
Box 395
Board Reports.
1966 July 14-1966 August 15.
Box 396
Board Reports.
1966 August 18-1966 September 26.
Scope and Content Note
On September 15, 1966, the Honorable Augustus F. Hawkins, Member of Congress, addressed the Board concerning the development
and implementation of the Compensatory Education Program in the Los Angeles City Schools. Hawkins stated that he believed
there was de facto segregation in the Los Angeles City Schools, that the Board was not complying with Title VI of the Civil
Rights Act of 1964 and urged the Board to take action to correct this situation.
Box 397
Board Reports.
1966 September 29-1966 November 7.
Box 398
Board Reports.
1966 November 10-1966 December 12.
Box 399
Board Reports.
1966 December 15-1966 December 29.
Box 400
Board Reports.
1967 January 3-1967 January 30.
Box 401
Board Reports.
1967 February 2-1967 March 2.
Box 402
Board Reports.
1967 March 6-1967 April 3.
Box 403
Board Reports.
1967 April 6-1967 May 1.
Box 404
Board Reports.
1967 May 4-1967 May 22.
Box 405
Board Reports.
1967 May 25-1967 June 19.
Box 406
Board Reports.
1967 June 22-1967 July 13.
Scope and Content Note
On July 3, 1967, the City Clerk of Los Angeles certified the re-election of J.C. Chambers, Georgiana Hardy, Arthur F. Gardner
and the election of Julian Nava as members of the Board of Education. Georgiana Hardy was elected President for the fiscal
year beginning July 1, 1967. On July 6, 1967, the Reverend Mr. Jones moved that the Board set as its goal a policy of complete
desegregation and work toward this goal at all levels and divisions of the system, and further that the staff be directed
to devise and execute such plans as rapidly as possible. The President declared the motion carried.
Box 407
Board Reports.
1967 July 17-1967 August 14.
Box 408
Board Reports.
1967 August 17-1967 September 18.
Box 409
Board Reports.
1967 September 21-1967 October 19.
Box 410
Board Reports.
1967 October 23-1967 November 13.
Scope and Content Note
On October 23, 1967, the Board approved a statement concerning a situation at Manual Arts High School. Dr. Richardson presented
the statement that the Board is seeking court action to establish and maintain order at Manual Arts High School, that Principal
Robert Denahy remain at Manual Arts at least until the end of the semester, that the faculty return to duty on Tuesday morning,
and that the Board pledges to provide all possible funds and staff necessary to achieve improved education at Manual Arts
High School.
Box 411
Board Reports.
1967 November 16-1967 December 11.
Box 412
Board Reports.
1967 December 14-1967 December 28.
Scope and Content Note
On December 21, 1967, the Reverend Mr. Jones read a prepared statement about segregation, disparities in education as a result
of racial isolation and presented a statement of policy intent to eliminate de facto segregation in the Los Angeles School
System. The Reverend Mr. Jones moved that the Board reaffirm Directive No. 1 of the Ad Hoc Committee Report of 1963. Said
motion was seconded by Dr. Nava and carried following discussion.
Box 413
Board Reports.
1968 January 2-1968 January 25.
Box 414
Board Reports.
1968 January 29-1968 February 21.
Box 415
Board Reports.
1968 February 26-1968 March 21.
Scope and Content Note
On February 26, 1968, Superintendent Crowther presented a twenty page statement entitled: "First Informative Progress Report
On District Integration Policy To The Los Angeles City Board of Education." President Hardy stated that there would be no
action taken to implement the Superintendent's report until after the Board had time to study it in depth.
On March 7, 1968, Mr. Thomas Reddin, Chief of Police, Los Angeles Police Department addressed the Board and discussed student
walk outs and school disturbances at various Los Angeles City Schools. Dr. Nava presented a request from student representatives
of various high schools that members of the Board meet with them at Abraham Lincoln High School at 10 a.m. on March 8, 1968
to discuss student problems.
During the March 11, 1968 Special Meeting at 3:00 p.m., students and faculty including Sal Castro, from eight high schools
including Garfield, Lincoln, Wilson, Belmont, Roosevelt, Jefferson, Hamilton and Marshall addressed the Board concerning student
unrest.
Box 416
Board Reports.
1968 March 25-1968 April 15.
Scope and Content Note
During a Special Meeting on March 26, 1968 at 4:00 p.m., in the auditorium of Abraham Lincoln High School, Mr. Sal Castro,
Adviser of the Blow-out Committee introduced Blow-out representatives from Garfield, Lincoln, Roosevelt and Wilson High Schools
and Chairman Mr. Vahac Mardirosian of the Educational Issues Coordinating Committee to give presentations and open discussion
with the Board regarding the East Los Angeles student walkouts.
These Meeting Minutes also contain a document from Superintendent Crowther entitled "Staff Response to Demands and Requests
Presented in Connection With Student Walkouts."
Box 417
Board Reports.
1968 April 18-1968 May 9.
Box 418
Board Reports.
1968 May 13-1968 June 6.
Box 419
Board Reports.
1968 June 10-1968 June 27.
Box 420
Board Reports.
1968 July 1-1968 July 29.
Scope and Content Note
On July 1, 1968, newly elected Board President James E. Jones referred to this Board's custom of opening the first meeting
of each month with a prayer of invocation and introduced the Reverend Ray Pedrotti, First United Presbyterian Church, Los
Angeles, who delivered the prayer of invocation.
On July 18, 1968, the Reverend Vahac Mardirosian, Chairman, Educational Issues Coordinating Committee, addressed the Board
expressing concern for the large dropout rate among Mexican American high school students and stating that the high schools
are not adequately preparing students to enter college. Following discussion, Dr. Richardson's motion that the Chairman of
the Committee on Urban Affairs convene a meeting of this committee to meet with Reverend Mardirosian was carried unanimously.
Box 421
Board Reports.
1968 August 1-1968 August 26.
Scope and Content
On August 26, 1968, Mr. Frederick J. Dumas, representing the Council of Black Administrators (COBA), addressed the Board and
announced the organization of the Council concerned with the resolution of educational problems of the Black community. Mr.
Dumas offered the Council's services of to the Board and presented its statement of purpose and objectives.
Box 422
Board Reports.
1968 August 29-1968 September 19.
Scope and Content Note
On August 29, 1968, representatives from the Mexican-American Political Association, the Educational Issues Coordinating Committee
and the American Federation of Teachers, Local 1021 addressed the Board and urged that Mr. Sal Castro be reassigned as a classroom
teacher at Abraham Lincoln High School. On September 12, 1968, President Jones announced that the Board considered the Sal
Castro matter and after long conferences with the Superintendent and staff, has agreed to sustain the action of the administration
and stated that Mr. Castro will not be returned to the classroom.
Box 423
Board Reports.
1968 September 23-1968 October 14.
Scope and Content Note
On September 30, 1968, Dr. Richardson made reference to the current sit-in at the Board of Education Administrative Offices
being conducted by community members in connection with the reassignment of teacher Sal Castro. The Board discussed President
Jones' recommendation of bringing together a group of Board members, teachers, people in the community and experts in human
relations that would have dialogue and conciliatory responsibilities. On October 3, 1968, the Board carried the motion to
return Mr. Sal Castro to a classroom assignment at Abraham Lincoln High School immediately. On October 14, 1968, Board member
Chambers read a statement regarding questions concerning Sal Castro and the amendment of Board Rules.
Box 424
Board Reports.
1968 October 17-1968 November 12.
Scope and Content Note
On October 31, 1968, Mr. Jesus Trevino read a statement prepared by his mother, Mrs. Evangeline Farley, who had requested
an opportunity to address the Board concerning an incident at a high school in East Los Angeles. Mrs. Farley's statement alleged
that her daughter had been offered assistance in finding a job and thus encouraged to drop out of school. On November 4, 1968,
Dr. Robert J. Purdy, Associate Superintendent, Division of Elementary Education, responded to speakers to clarify the development
of plans to implement the voluntary busing program.
Box 425
Board Reports.
1968 November 14-1968 December 5.
Box 426
Board Reports.
1968 December 9-1968 December 16.
Scope and Content Note
On December 16, 1968, Acting Superintendent Sullivan commented on his visit to John C. Fremont High School today and his observance
of students, staff and community working in large and small groups to attack the school's problems. Following Sullivan's report,
members of the Fremont High School Student Body, the Fremont Black Student Union, Parents of Students at Fremont and the Fremont
Faculty Association addressed the Board concerning problems at the school and presented requests for curriculum changes and
for an opportunity for members of the community, faculty, and student body to select a principal for this school.
Box 427
Board Reports.
1968 December 19-1968 December 30.
Scope and Content Note
On December 19, 1968, the Honorable Bill Greene, Assemblyman, Fifty-third District, addressed the Board concerning the situation
at John C. Fremont High School and requested that the Board consider holding a meeting in the Fremont community to afford
an opportunity for parents, students, faculty and others to discuss possible solutions. Mr. Greene noted that his office has
taken official actions requesting that the State Board of Education consider an investigation into the District and that similar
requests have been directed to the Department of Health, Education and Welfare and the United States Civil Rights Commission.
On December 23, 1968, Mrs. Julia Sherman of Women for Legislative Action, addressed the Board concerning the needs of minority
students, requesting that police not be allowed on school campuses and urging that students suspended from Alexander Hamilton
High School be reinstated.
Box 428
Board Reports.
1969 January 2-1969 January 20.
Box 429
Board Reports.
1969 January 23-1969 February 10.
Box 430
Board Reports.
1969 February 13-1969 March 3.
Scope and Content Note
On March 3, 1969 at 3:00 p.m., the Board met in executive session to discuss Superintendent Crowther's February 27, 1969 memorandum
to the Board on the subject: Crawford vs. Board of Education -- Rules 2010 and 2011 of Title 5 of the State Administrative
Code. A copy of this memo is attached to these minutes and contains the Superintendent's recommendations for consideration
by the Board.
Box 431
Board Reports.
1969 March 6-1969 March 24.
Scope and Content Note
On March 17, 1969, Superintendent Crowther read a memorandum addressed to the Boad concerning the conditions in South Central
area schools. Superintendent Crowther reported that attendance throughout the area is less than 10 percent below normal for
a typical Monday morning, approximately 50 percent of the students at Jefferson High School are back in school, nearly one-third
of the students at Carver Junior High School have returned to classes today and clearly, the proposed boycott of schools has
failed.
Box 432
Board Reports.
1969 March 27-1969 April 10.
Box 433
Board Reports.
1969 April 17-1969 May 1.
Scope and Content Note
On April 24, 1969, the Board carried Dr. Richardson's motion that the Board request the Mexican-American Education Commission
to make positive recommendations concerning joint efforts by which the Board and the Commission can encourage cooperation
with groups and organizations which seek to achieve desirable educational change through orderly methods that lessen the disruptions
of normal school operation.
Box 434
Board Reports.
1969 May 5-1969 May 19.
Box 435
Board Reports.
1969 May 22-1969 June 5.
Box 436
Board Reports.
1969 June 9-1969 June 19.
Box 437
Board Reports.
1969 June 23-1969 June 30.
Box 438
Board Reports.
1969 July 1-1969 July 29.
Scope and Content
On July 14, 1969 at 2:30 p.m., President Gardner announced this special joint meeting of the Board and the Mexican American
Education Commission for the purpose of discussing needs of the schools, particularly in the East Los Angeles area and noted
that the meeting will result in a series of progress reports from the Commission.
Box 439
Board Reports.
1969 July 31-1969 August 25.
Scope and Content Note
On August 7, 1969, the Board carried Dr. Docter's motion for the establishment of a staff committee appointed by the Superintendent
to explore the ramifications for the District if the State were to require racially balanced schools as defined in Rules 2010-2011
of Title 5 of the State Administrative Code.
Box 440
Board Reports.
1969 August 28-1969 September 22.
Scope and Content Note
On August 28, 1969 at 2:00 p.m., the Board discussed the July 1969 report of the Los Angeles City Charter Commission with
members of the City Charter Commission. Dr. Henry Reining, Jr., Chairman of the Los Angeles City Charter Commission stated
the need for increasing the membership of the Board of Education from 7 to 11 members and electing the members by districts
rather than at large. Dr. Reining added that the Charter Commission also believes Board members should serve on a full time
basis with a salary adequate to permit them to serve full time.
Box 441
Board Reports.
1969 September 25-1969 October 20.
Scope and Content Note
On October 9, 1969 at 2:00 p.m., the Board held a special meeting with the representatives of the Los Angeles Association
of Secondary School Administrators (LAASSA) to discuss "student rights." Dr. Frank B. Snyder, Executive Secretary, LAASSA,
requested guidance from the Board in four specific areas: free speech, free press, dress standards and the right to publish
an underground newspaper on school campuses.
On October 13, 1969, Dr. Nava reported on his visit earlier in the day to Thomas Jefferson High School in connection with
student unrest at that school. Dr. Nava expressed the opinion that the presence of police officers on campus had contributed
to the unrest. Nava suggested the Board may want to meet with the Chief of Police to discuss present practices and future
guidelines for the dispatch of officers to campuses. Additionally, Nava noted a request that the Board meet with students
at this school, that teachers indicated that they have not received supplies for this year and that the trees and shrubs are
dying for lack of water.
Box 442
Board Reports.
1969 October 23-1969 November 17.
Scope and Content Note
On October 23, 1969 at 10:00 a.m., the Board held a special meeting with Senate and Assembly members of the California Legislature
Joint Committee on Reorganization of Large Urban Unified School Districts for the purpose of discussing the District's organization
and possible reorganization if it will bring about a higher quality of education, a more effective utilization of resources
and a greater degree of representation of the people whom the District serves.
Box 443
Board Reports.
1969 November 20-1969 December 11.
Scope and Content
On November 20, 1969 at 10:00 a.m., the Board held a special meeting with Chief of Police Edward M. Davis, Los Angeles Police
Department, to discuss problems facing both the Police Department and the School District.
Box 444
Board Reports.
1969 December 15-1969 December 29.
Box 445
Board Reports.
1970 January 5-1970 January 26.
Scope and Content Note
On January 15, 1970, Dr. Hardy referenced the forthcoming retirement of Superintendent Crowther on January 16, 1970 and recalled
the Board announcement of its selection of Dr. Robert E. Kelly, Deputy Superintendent, Business and Educational Services,
to serve as Superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District for an interim period commencing January 17, 1970 and
ending June 30, 1970.
Box 446
Board Reports.
1970 January 29-1970 February 24.
Scope and Content Note
On February 16, 1970, Superintendent Kelly noted that members of the Board have been provided with a copy of the opinion of
the Court issued February 11, 1970, in connection with Los Angeles Superior Court No. 822 854, Crawford v. Board of Education.
Superintendent Kelly then stated, "The nature of the proposed judgement has such a wide impact, both from the standpoint of
responsibility of school districts to the elimination of de facto segregation and to the issue of feasibility of complying
with the proposed order, that appeal of the decision in my opinion is necessary." The Board carried Mr. Ferraro's motion that
the Superintendent and Legal Counsel be authorized to file the necessary appeal of the decision in connection with Crawford
v. Board of Education.
Box 447
Board Reports.
1970 February 26-1970 March 19.
Box 448
Board Reports.
1970 March 23-1970 April 16.
Scope and Content Note
On April 16, 1970, the Board discussed the current teachers' strike and back-to-work negotiations with United Teachers - Los
Angeles for the purpose of resolving the strike action.
Box 449
Board Reports.
1970 April 20-1970 May 10.
Scope and Content Note
On April 20, 1970, Superintendent Kelly made a statement about the back-to-work negotiations with the Los Angeles Unified
District Negotiating Council for the purpose of resolving the teachers' strike action and noted that throughout the District,
about fifty percent of the staff is absent. Following discussion, Dr. Hardy's motion that the Superintendent be directed to
explore the possibility of inviting the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service to assist this School District in the resolution
of its problems was carried unanimously.
Box 450
Board Reports.
1970 May 11-1970 May 28.
Box 451
Board Reports.
1970 June 3-1970 June 18.
Box 452
Board Reports.
1970 June 22-1970 July 13.
Scope and Content Note
On June 29, 1970, Dr. Hardy's motion, "That, in accordance with Board Rule 171, Board Rule 3161 be suspended for the submission
of all certificated personnel assignments related to demotions and terminations caused by the reduction in force, the reorganization
of the District, and revised credential requirements, and that such assignments be submitted for Board action in summary form
in employee number order," was carried unanimously. At the 9:00 a.m. annual meeting, Dr. Julian Nava was elected President
for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1970.
Box 453
Board Reports.
1970 July 16-1970 August 17.
Box 454
Board Reports.
1970 August 20-1970 September 21.
Box 455
Board Reports.
1970 September 24-1970 October 19.
Box 456
Board Reports.
1970 October 22-1970 November 23.
Box 457
Board Reports.
1970 November 30-1970 December 28.
Scope and Content Note
At a special meeting on December 3, 1970, the Board selected Dr. William J. Johnston as Superintendent and offered him a contract
extending from January 11, 1971 through January 10, 1975.
Box 458
Board Reports.
1971 January 4-1971 January 28.
Scope and Content
On January 14, 1971, the Board held a special meeting at 11:00 a.m. for presentations on decentralization. On January 25,
1975, the Board held a special meeting at 2:00 p.m. for alternative decentralization proposals.
Box 459
Board Reports.
1971 February 1-1971 February 22.
Scope and Content Note
During the February 22, 1971 special meeting, Superintendent Johnston distributed "Educational Renewal: A Proposed Decentralization
Plan for the Los Angeles Unified School District" and made a statement on the District's decentralization progress.
Box 460
Board Reports.
1971 February 25-1971 March 15.
Scope and Content Note
The February 25, 1971 Minutes contain the first volume summary of "Educational Renewal: A Decentralization Proposal for the
Los Angeles Unified School District" prepared by the Decentralization Task Force on February 22, 1971.
Box 461
Board Reports.
1971 March 18-1971 April 8.
Scope and Content
On March 22, 1971, following considerable discussion of area organizations, Dr. Hardy's motion that her proposed area organization
in the document she presented today was approved. A copy of Georgiana Hardy's area organization is attached to these Minutes.
Box 462
Board Reports.
1971 April 12-1971 May 3.
Box 463
Board Reports.
1971 May 6-1971 May 27.
Box 464
Board Reports.
1971 June 3-1971 June 21.
Box 465
Board Reports.
1971 June 24-1971 July 15.
Scope and Content Note
On June 28, 1971, the Board discussed Ad Hoc Decentralization Committee Communication No. 20 with a focus on community participation
and a review of community involvement and advisory groups.
Box 466
Board Reports.
1971 July 19-1971 August 12.
Scope and Content Note
The August 9, 1971 Minutes contain the Board's "Affirmative Written Argument" for Proposition A, the School Earthquake Safety
Bond Election.
Box 467
Board Reports.
1971 August 16-1971 September 7.
Box 468
Board Reports.
1971 September 13-1971 October 7.
Scope and Content Note
On October 7, 1971, the Board held a special meeting for the purpose of receiving a report prepared by the Los Angeles High
School-Community Advisory Planning Committee on the planning of a "superior school" and invited Superintendent Johnson to
introduce the presentation.
Box 469
Board Reports.
1971 October 11-1971 November 4.
Scope and Content Note
On October 11, 1971, the Board approved Dr. Hardy's resolution in support of the State Board action requiring compliance to
State Code 9305 which requires "correct portrayal of the role and contributions of minorities" in state-adopted textbooks.
Box 470
Board Reports.
1971 November 8-1971 December 9.
Scope and Content Note
On December 9, 1971, Superintendent Johnston made a statement regarding the death today of Dr. Ralph Johnson Bunche who although
born in Detroit, belonged to Los Angeles where he attended John Adams Junior High School, graduated with honors from Thomas
Jefferson High School and graduated summa cum laude from the University of California at Los Angeles where he majored in international
relations.
Box 471
Board Reports.
1971 December 13-1972 January 10.
Scope and Content Note
On December 13, 1971, Dr. Docter's motion concerning a plan to vacate all buildings which do not comply with Field Act standards
was carried after dissention about the motion's viewpoint that school integration and racial balance are of paramount importance.
Box 472
Board Reports.
1972 January 13-1972 February 10.
Scope and Content Note
On January 27, 1972, the Board discussed the Superintendent's recommendations regarding amendment to Board Rule 2268, Corporal
Punishment, and a proposed new Board Rule 1269, Control of Pupil Behavior. Mr. Bardos' motion that the matter be referred
to the Superintendent for a report back to the Board was carried unanimously.
Box 473
Board Reports.
1972 February 17-1972 March 9.
Scope and Content Note
On February 17, 1972, Mr. Chambers' motion that the Board officially dissolve the Black, Asian American and Mexican American
Education Commissions was lost for lack of four affirmative votes.
Box 474
Board Reports.
1972 March 13-1972 April 10.
Box 475
Board Reports.
1972 April 13-1972 May 4.
Scope and Content Note
On April 20, 1972, Mr. William S. Lambert, Executive Director, United Teachers - Los Angeles, addressed the Board concerning
the Sacramento Act Now On Education (SANE) program and presented a petition demanding that the political leadership of California
introduce and support emergency legislation to make further budget cuts in the Los Angeles Unified School District unnecessary
and that said legislation provide funds necessary to restore the programs and prestige lost by the School District during
the past decade.
Box 476
Board Reports.
1972 May 8-1972 June 1.
Scope and Content Note
On June 1, 1972, the Board carried a motion to send a letter today to California Governor Ronald Reagan concerning funds allocated
to this School District for program improvement under provisions of Senate Bill 1053.
Box 477
Board Reports.
1972 June 5-1972 June 19.
Box 478
Board Reports.
1972 June 22-1972 July 17.
Scope and Content
On July 10, 1972, Superintendent Johnston commented on the success of OPERATION TRIPLE S, State Support for Schools--NOW!
On July 13, 1972 at 2:00 p.m., the Board met to receive the Controller's report on the District's overall Information Processing
Plan for the creation of a Management Information System.
Box 479
Board Reports.
1972 July 20-1972 August 21.
Scope and Content Note
On August 21, 1972, Dr. Hardy noted the receipt of a letter from Assemblyman Floyd L. Wakefield, Fifty-second District, requesting
the Board's position on the Assignment of Students to Schools Initiative which will appear on the November 1972 ballot.
Box 480
Board Reports.
1972 August 24-1972 September 18.
Scope and Content Note
On September 14, 1972, the Board discussed the legal effect that the adoption of Proposition 21 would have on the appeal in
the Crawford v. Board of Education case. Following discussion, the Board carried Dr. Hardy's motion to take a position in
opposition to Proposition 21, the so-called Wakefield Anti-busing initiative.
Box 481
Board Reports.
1972 September 21-1972 October 19.
Scope and Content Note
On October 9, 1972, Superintendent Johnston made a statement about school violence and and mentioned today's tragic shooting
of students at Jefferson High School and Locke High School as cases in point. Johnston added that in three and one-half weeks
of this semester, 40 substantiated incidents involving the use or possession of guns on school premises have already been
reported. On October 12, 1972, the Board passed a resolution for District policy on the immediate suspension and initiation
of expulsion procedures for students in possession of deadly weapons.
Box 482
Board Reports.
1972 October 26-1972 November 20.
Scope and Content Note
On November 9, 1972, Superintendent Johnston made a special presentation to express his pleasure at the election outcomes
for Propositions 5, 9 and 14. On November 13, 1972, Superintendent Johnston mentioned the five young victims of a shooting
at Jefferson High School last Friday and outlined steps for the maintenance of school safety.
Box 483
Board Reports.
1972 November 27-1972 December 29.
Scope and Content Note
On December 11, 1972, the Board carried Dr. Hardy's noticed motion for the purpose of Board Rule 3785 that the Board of Education
designate Opportunity Schools as Inner-City Schools. On December 14, 1972 at 2:00 p.m., the Board held a meeting for the purpose
of reexamining the concept of a year-round school.
Box 484
Board Reports.
1973 January 4-1973 February 1.
Scope and Content Note
On February 1, 1973, the Board adopted the "Revision of Graduation Requirements and Curricula for Junior and Senior High Schools."
The Educational Development Committee Report No. 1 contains extensive documentation of these changes.
Box 485
Board Reports.
1973 February 5-1973 March 5.
Box 486
Board Reports.
1973 March 8-1973 April 2.
Box 487
Board Reports.
1973 April 5-1973 April 30.
Scope and Content Note
On April 9, 1973, the Board adopted a resolution to go on record in opposition to Senate Bill 400 calling for collective bargaining
for teachers.
Box 488
Board Reports.
1973 May 3-1973 May 31.
Scope and Content Note
On May 10, 1973, Sugar Ray Robinson addressed the Board concerning the Sugar Ray Robinson Foundation and its objective to
reduce juvenile delinquency by providing worthwhile leisure activities and supervised recreation programs.
Box 489
Board Reports.
1973 June 4-1973 June 25.
Scope and Content Note
On June 21, 1973, the Board heard a presentation on the history of Los Angeles High School and the Board adopted a resolution
proclaiming 1973 as Los Angeles High School Centennial Year.
Box 490
Board Reports.
1973 June 28-1973 July 19.
Box 491
Board Reports.
1973 July 23-1973 August 20.
Box 492
Board Reports.
1973 August 23-1973 September 17.
Box 493
Board Reports.
1973 September 20-1973 October 18.
Scope and Content Note
On September 24, 1973, Acting Superintendent Taylor made a statement rejecting the American Civil Liberties Union of Southern
California's allegation that this District operates under the assumption that "blacks are an innately inferior race." Following
discussion, the Board adopted Dr. Nava's resolution that the Los Angeles Unified School District is dedicated to equal education
for all students and that the Board of Education believes that all mankind is created equal.
Box 494
Board Reports.
1973 October 25-1973 November 19.
Scope and Content Note
On November 12, 1973, the Board adopted a resolution of sympathy to family, colleagues and friends of the recently murdered
Marcus Foster, Superintendent of the Oakland Unified School District.
Box 495
Board Reports.
1973 November 26-1973 December 17.
Scope and Content Note
On November 26, 1973, the Reverend Claude Evans, representing Community Coalition Committee, addressed the Board concerning
a public meeting regarding crime and violence in the schools and city to be held January 13, 1974 at the Los Angeles Coliseum.
Evans requested all Board members attend this meeting and that the Superintendent make a presentation.
Box 496
Board Reports.
1973 December 20-1974 January 21.
Scope and Content Note
On January 7, 1974, Superintendent Johnston called attention to the Los Angeles City Council action taken today to appropriate
$700,000 so that the Board of Education may continue the Model Cities education programs until July 1, 1974.
Box 497
Board Reports.
1974 January 24-1974 February 14.
Scope and Content Note
On February 11, 1974, President Robert Unruhe, United Teachers Los Angeles, Executive Director Ramona Ripston, American Civil
Liberties Union, President Raoul Teilhet, California Federation of Teachers and Los Angeles City Councilman David Cunningham,
Tenth District, addressed the Board concerning integration and the Gitelson decision in the Crawford v. Board of Education
case.
On February 14, 1974, Board members discussed the Gitelson decision and Dr. Nava's motion to reconsider the Board's decision
to appeal the Gitelson decision in Crawford vs. Board of Education was lost.
Box 498
Board Reports.
1974 February 21-1974 March 14.
Scope and Content Note
On February 21, 1974, President Bardos distributed a February 20, 1974 letter which he sent to Los Angeles Mayor Thomas Bradley
concerning the Board's recommendation to form an integration ad-hoc committee comprised of members of the Board appointed
by the President and representatives appointed by the Mayor.
Box 499
Board Reports.
1974 March 18-1974 April 11.
Scope and Content Note
On March 25, 1974, the Board held a special meeting with students, staff, parents, representatives from Mayor Bradley's office
and law enforcement members of the Juvenile Justice Committee for the purpose of holding a conference on community and school
violence.
Box 500
Board Reports.
1974 April 15-1974 May 6.
Scope and Content Note
On April 22, 1974, the Board adopted new Board Rule 1275 pertaining to school newspapers as vehicles for instruction and means
of communication after discussion and various amendments.
Box 501
Board Reports.
1974 May 9-1974 June 3.
Scope and Content Note
On May 9, 1974, Mr. Ferraro moved that the Board go on record in opposition to the Rodda Bill, S.B. 1857, in that it proposes
repeal of the Winton Act and that the Board communicate its position to members of the Legislature and the Governor.
Box 502
Board Reports.
1974 June 6-1974 June 27.
Scope and Content
On June 27, 1974, the Board adopted Dr. Docter's motion that the Board reaffirm its commitment to the establishment of balanced
teaching and administrative staffs and that the District accomplish this objective by July 1, 1976 in all of its schools.
Box 503
Board Reports.
1974 July 1-1974 July 25.
Box 504
Board Reports.
1974 July 29-1974 August 22.
Scope and Content Note
On August 8, 1974, President Newman announced that, in view of the momentous announcement from the President of the United
States to be broadcast at 6:00 p.m., the Board meeting will adjourn at 5:15 p.m.
Box 505
Board Reports.
1974 August 26-1974 September 26.
Scope and Content Note
On September 10, 1974, Mr. Ferraro's motion that the Board establish a one year minimum expulsion of any student who has assaulted
with bodily harm, any school employee in any school-related incident was lost for lack of four affirmative votes.
Box 506
Board Reports.
1974 September 30-1974 October 28.
Scope and Content Note
On October 3, 1974, the Board approved a telegram to send to the California State Governor urging a special session of the
California Legislature to enact Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley's proposed legislation to end the eight-week-old transportation
strike in Los Angeles.
Box 507
Board Reports.
1974 October 31-1974 November 25.
Scope and Content Note
The November 21, 1974 Minutes contain a copy of correspondence from the Los Angeles League of Women Voters expressing interest
in the progress of the Staff Integration Unit and hope that the District staff will promptly bring an Affirmative Action policy
to the Board for adoption.
Box 508
Board Reports.
1974 December 2-1974 December 30.
Scope and Content Note
On December 30, 1974, the Board held a special meeting for the purpose of receiving information and discussion with representatives
of the police, judiciary, juvenile agencies, the City-Wide Student Affairs Council and key District staff regarding the problems
with narcotics use and sales on school campuses. Superintendent Johnston provided background information concerning a recent
undercover police operation conducted for the purpose of apprehending those selling drugs on campuses.
Box 509
Board Reports.
1975 January 6-1975 January 27.
Scope and Content Note
On January 13, 1975, the Board unanimously carried Dr. Docter's motion that the Board support the introduction of legislation
to permit school districts to be designated as prime sponsors of programs conducted under the Comprehensive Employment and
Training Act.
Box 510
Board Reports.
1975 January 30-1975 February 20.
Scope and Content Note
On February 18, 1975, the Board went on record in opposition to Senate Bill 275 in its present form calling for collective
bargaining and resolved to convey this position to both Houses of the State Legislature and to the Governor.
Box 511
Board Reports.
1975 February 24-1975 March 13.
Scope and Content Note
On February 27, 1975 at 2:00 p.m., the Board held a meeting for the purpose of receiving the Bilingual Task Force Progress
Report and understanding the efforts of the District in meeting the needs of pupils of diverse languages and cultural backgrounds.
Box 512
Board Reports.
1975 March 17-1975 April 7.
Scope and Content Note
On March 17, 1975, members of the Coalition for Excellent Schools Through Integration and the National Association for the
Advancement of Colored People addressed the Board concerning integration and the significance of the decision rendered by
the Court of Appeal in Crawford v. Board of Education. On April 3, 1975, Mr. Ed Griffith, Chairman of the City-Wide Student
Affairs Council, urged the Board to reaffirm its commitment to equal education for all students regardless of racial-genetic
origins.
Box 513
Board Reports.
1975 April 10-1975 April 28.
Scope and Content Note
On April 24, 1975, there was no second to Mr. Ferraro's motion concerning perversion as destructive to society in his resolution
that the Board oppose Assembly Bill 489.
Box 514
Board Reports.
1975 May 1-1975 May 22.
Scope and Content Note
On May 12, 1975, the Board endorsed Assemblyman Julian Dixon's AB 1428 as a legislative proposal to deal with juvenile violence
and justice.
Box 515
Board Reports.
1975 May 29-1975 June 16.
Scope and Content Note
On June 9, 1979, due to budgetary restraints and a reduction of instructional periods from 6 to 5, the Board carried Dr. Docter's
motion to reduce graduation requirements for the senior high program from 160 required units of enrollment to 150 required
units. Later that meeting, there was no second for Mr. Ferraro's motion to discontinue the Board's policy of providing "sergeant-at-arms-driven"
automobiles for members of the Board.
Box 516
Board Reports.
1975 June 19-1975 July 7.
Scope and Content Note
On June 19, 1975, community members presented the Board with "A Bill of Rights for American Indian Education" and requested
the establishment of an Indian Education Commission. Dr. Georgiana Hardy's last day in office was June 30, 1975. Los Angeles
Mayor Tom Bradley attended the July 1, 1975 annual meeting during which the City Clerk certified the election of the following
Board members: Kathleen Brown Rice, Julian Nava, Diane Edith Watson and Phillip G. Bardos.
Box 517
Board Reports.
1975 July 10-1975 July 28.
Scope and Content Note
On July 10, 1975, the Board unanimously carried Mrs. Rice's motion for the establishment of a Citizen's Management Review
Committee for the general review of District operations. On July 14, 1975, the Board carried Mrs. Rice's motion that the Board
support the concept of collective bargaining for public school employees as long as it did not grant the right to strike and
so long as it did not require compulsory arbitration of interest disputes.
Box 518
Board Reports.
1975 July 31-1975 August 25.
Scope and Content Note
On August 4, 1975, the Board unanimously carried Miss Watson's motion that the Board go on record endorsing Senate Bill 637
which would require all public schools and educational institutions to observe January 15, the anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther
King, Jr., with exercises commemorating civil rights history and particularly the role of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr..
Box 519
Board Reports.
1975 August 28-1975 September 15.
Scope and Content Note
On September 4, 1975, President Docter requested that Superintendent Johnston make arrangements for an appearance before the
Charter and Administrative Code Committee of the Los Angeles City Council on September 8, 1975, when the subject of restructuring
the Los Angeles City Board of Education will be on the agenda.
Box 520
Board Reports.
1975 September 18-1975 October 9.
Scope and Content Note
On October 2, 1975, President Docter introduced the Citizens' Management Review Committee and read their charge to study "the
manner in which the District is managed." Also on October 2, 1975, the Board carried Dr. Nava's motion to abolish corporal
punishment and President Docter declared this effective November 1, 1975.
Box 521
Board Reports.
1975 October 13-1975 November 3.
Box 522
Board Reports.
1975 November 6-1975 December 1.
Scope and Content Note
On November 6 and 17, 1975, the Board held special meetings to discuss the structure of the Board, to explore and identify
the best ways for District governance and to discuss the proposal by the Charter and Administrative Code Committee of the
Los Angeles City Council to restructure the Board. On November 13, 1975 at 2:00 p.m., the Board held a meeting at the request
of the Personnel and Schools Committee to receive an update concerning the Permits With Transportation Program.
Box 523
Board Reports.
1975 December 4-1975 December 22.
Scope and Content Note
On December 8, 1975, the Board carried Dr. Nava's motion to approve a new Board Rule which will authorize the President to
appoint a series of committees, each comprised of two Board members to facilitate communication among parents, community,
students, District staff and the Board in each of the twelve administrative areas.
Box 524
Board Reports.
1975 December 29-1976 January 19.
Scope and Content Note
On January 5, 1976, the Board carried Dr. Nava's motion that the District reaffirm its December 1967 policy of seeking to
integrate at all levels and divisions and request that Superintendent Johnston bring recommendations concerning racial isolation
to the Board for its consideration.
Box 525
Board Reports.
1976 January 22-1976 February 13.
Scope and Content Note
On February 5, 1976, the Board carried Mr. Bardos' motion that the Board establish a Citizens' Advisory Committee on School
Integration, that membership on the Committee be derived from nominations submitted by organizations or groups which have
demonstrated interest in equal educational opportunity and that it prepare and present to the Board a definitive strategy
or strategies to assist the District in reducing racial isolation.
Box 526
Board Reports.
1976 February 19-1976 March 11.
Scope and Content Note
On February 23, 1976, the Board adopted Mr. Bardos' resolution that the Board request that the City Council seek ways to permit
all electors of the Los Angeles Unified School District to determine simultaneously the results of the proposed charter amendment
designed to restructure the Board of Education.
On March 1, 1976, the Board carried Mr. Miller's motion concerning the Board's commitment to a policy of integration and that
consistent with the law, there be no compulsory busing of students in the Los Angeles Unified School District.
Box 527
Board Reports.
1976 March 15-1976 April 1.
Scope and Content Note
On March 15, 1976, the Board unanimously carried Miss Watson's motion that the Superintendent be directed to conduct a study
of the course offerings in each of the District's senior high schools with a focus on determining the extent to which each
high school is providing the opportunity for students to enroll in advanced courses in all subject areas and further that
a report includes recommendations directed toward the equalization of opportunities for all students in each of the senior
high schools.
Box 528
Board Reports.
1976 April 5-1976 April 26.
Scope and Content Note
On April 5, 1976, Miss Watson introduced the Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, President and founder of People United to Save Humanity
(PUSH) for his presentation to the Board concerning school integration and the problems facing students and schools. On April
8, 1976, the Board unanimously carried Miss Watson's motion that the Board support the high school students' efforts in their
PUSH for Excellence Program and look into ways to assist them in its implementation on campuses.
Box 529
Board Reports.
1976 April 29-1976 May 17.
Scope and Content Note
On May 3, 1976, the Board adopted the Committee of the Whole Report No. 1, the Staff Integration Program Proposal prepared
by the Office of the Superintendent on April 29, 1976. A copy of this proposal is included with the May 3, 1976 Minutes.
Box 530
Board Reports.
1976 May 20-1976 June 10.
Scope and Content Note
On June 1, 1976 at 11:00 a.m., the Board held a special meeting to consider "Procedures for implementing the Staff Integration
Program and the determination of an emergency requiring cessation of any further proceedings under the Winton Act with regard
to the Program." Superintendent Johnston stressed that by June 30, 1976, the Department of Health, Education and Welfare requires
a complete Staff Integration Plan based upon the preliminary program submitted to the Office of Civil Rights on May 3, 1976.
Box 531
Board Reports.
1976 June 14-1976 July 1.
Scope and Content Note
On June 28, 1976, President Docter announced that the Board received a decision today from the State Supreme Court in the
case of Crawford v. Board of Education and declared a recess in order that the Board might convene in executive session concerning
this matter.
Box 532
Board Reports.
1976 July 8-1976 July 26.
Scope and Content Note
On July 19, 1976, President Pro Tempore Watson referenced noticed motions pertaining to the Crawford v. Board of Education
case presented on behalf of six Board members. On behalf of Mr. Bardos, Dr. Docter, Mr. Miller, Miss Watson, President Nava
and Mrs. Rice, the Board carried the motion that the Superintendent be instructed not to file a petition for rehearing with
the State Supreme Court in the case of Crawford v. Board of Education.
Box 533
Board Reports.
1976 July 29-1976 August 23.
Scope and Content Note
On August 23, 1976, the Board carried Mrs. Rice's amended motion that the Los Angeles Unified School District reaffirm its
intent to negotiate with the Certificated Employee Council to find and implement an acceptable plan for teacher transfers
for staff integration, to meet Office of Civil Rights requirements for September, 1977 which does not use random selection
or the so-called lottery.
Box 534
Board Reports.
1976 August 26-1976 September 16.
Scope and Content Note
On August 30, 1976, the Board adopted Miss Watson's resolution that the Board recommends that the California School Boards
Association commit itself to an evaluation of the studies and literature of the Mexican American student and to disseminate
the relevant findings of these studies to member districts of the California School Boards Association.
Box 535
Board Reports.
1976 September 20-1976 October 11.
Scope and Content Note
On September 27, 1976, the Board carried Mrs. Rice's substitute motion that the Citizens' Management Review Committee be asked
to report back to the Board of Education, their current findings related to the question: "Is the District over-managed?"
Box 536
Board Reports.
1976 October 14-1976 November 4.
Scope and Content
On October 18, 1976, the Board carried Mrs. Rice's motion that the Superintendent be directed to send a copy of the Crawford
decision to each principal of every regular school in the District, every Parent Teacher Association president and every school
advisory council president.
Box 537
Board Reports.
1976 November 8-1976 December 2.
Scope and Content Note
On November 22, 1976, President Nava read a statement regarding the process for Board consideration of presentations by the
Citizens' Advisory Committee on School Integration (CACSI) and the Board approved Section (1), Committee of the Whole No.
2, to establish a Superintendent's Staff Unit for Student Integration.
Box 538
Board Reports.
1976 December 6-1976 December 20.
Scope and Content Note
On December 13, 1976, a group of students from University High School addressed the Board to express their opposition to the
tactics used in connection with the investigations and arrests of drug dealers on high school campuses. After discussion,
Dr. Docter advised Board members that this matter is under deliberation by the Student Life Committee and the City-Wide Student
Affairs Council.
Box 539
Board Reports.
1977 January 3-1977 January 20.
Scope and Content Note
On January 10, 1977, the Preliminary Report of the Citizens' Advisory Committee on School Integration (CACSI) was presented
to the Board at the Committee of the Whole Meeting preceding this Board meeting. On January 17, 1977, the Board presented
its Initial Response to the Preliminary Report of the CACSI.
Box 540
Board Reports.
1977 January 24-1977 February 10.
Scope and Content
On February 10, 1977, the Board adopted a resolution instructing the Superintendent to renegotiate District objectives for
the Staff Integration Program, 1977-1978, with the Office for Civil Rights to include faculty balance goals of "not less than
20% nor more than 50% minority teaching staff."
Box 541
Board Reports.
1977 February 14-1977 February 28.
Scope and Content Note
On February 22, 1977, Associate Superintendent Dr. Jerry F. Halverson announced that Judge Paul Egly, Presiding Judge of the
Pomona Branch of the California Superior Court, agreed to hear the Board of Education's student integration plan. Superintendent
Johnston presented the "Preliminary Response of Staff to Guidelines and Directions, Issued by the Board of Education on January
17, 1977 for the Development of a Proposed Plan for Integration of Students in the Los Angeles Unified School District" on
February 22, 1977. A copy of the Preliminary Response document is included with these Minutes.
Box 542
Board Reports.
1977 March 3-1977 March 14.
Scope and Content Note
On March 3, 1977, Board members made statements about the Crawford Decision and integration and they discussed, amended and
approved the District's Pupil Integration Plan for submission to the Superior Court for the County of Los Angeles, in compliance
with the Order of the California Supreme Court of June 28, 1976. Prior to Board adoption of the District's Pupil Integration
Plan, President Nava called this meeting "undoubtedly, one of the most important meetings ever conducted in the history of
the Los Angeles City Board of Education...."
Box 543
Board Reports.
1977 March 17-1977 April 11.
Scope and Content Note
On March 31, 1977, the Board carried Mrs. Rice's motion that representatives from United Teachers Los Angeles be allowed to
meet informally with any recognized certificated employee organization upon request for the purpose of discussing staff integration
for 1977-78 and that Board Rules 3100-3119 be rescinded.
Box 544
Board Reports.
1977 April 11-1977 May 2.
Scope and Content Note
On April 21, 1977, the Board considered a resolution at the request of Superior Court Judge Paul Egly concerning the intervention
of Board Member Diane E. Watson in the Crawford v. Board of Education litigation. Board member roll call concerning Miss Watson's
proposed intervention resulted in the following vote: 4 in support, 2 in opposition and 1 neutral. President Nava stated that
District counsel will report these results to Judge Egly.
Box 545
Board Reports.
1977 May 5-1977 May 23.
Scope and Content Note
On May 23, 1977, the Board carried Miss Watson's motion that a building at 36th Street School be named in honor of Birdielee
Velores Bright, a Los Angeles native and graduate of Los Angeles City Schools, UCLA and USC. Bright was a teacher at 36th
Street School from 1943-1953, one of the first minority teachers assigned to a westside school and the first Black administrator
assigned to a Westchester school. She recently retired as Principal of Loyola Village School after 41 years of service to
public education as a teacher and administrator.
Box 546
Board Reports.
1977 May 26-1977 June 13.
Scope and Content Note
On May 26, 1977, the Board convened a special meeting to receive Final Reports from the Subcommittees of the Citizens' Management
Review Committee. A copy of this May 1977 Final Report is attached to these Minutes.
Box 547
Board Reports.
1977 June 16-1977 June 30.
Scope and Content Note
On June 20, 1977, Miss Watson moved that the Board attorneys request specific guidelines from Judge Paul Egly to accompany
the return of the Board's plan for student integration and President Nava made a statement about alternative plans, guidelines
and the forthcoming Board request to reopen the Crawford hearings.
Box 548
Board Reports.
1977 July 1-1977 July 28.
Scope and Content Note
On July 18, 1977, the Board carried Dr. Nava's substitute motion that the Board make public that it will not appeal the Minute
Order of July 5, 1977 and that it publicly indicate its willingness to cooperate with the Court for the benefit of the District.
On July 21, 1977, the Board held the first in a series of special meetings to deal solely with the District's integration
plan in order to meet a 90-day deadline imposed on the District by the Superior Court of the County of Los Angeles Minute
Order issued on July 5, 1977. The second special meeting was held on July 28, 1977 at 3:30 p.m..
Box 549
Board Reports.
1977 August 1-1977 August 22.
Scope and Content Note
On August 1, 1977, the Board adopted Section (2), Committee of the Whole Report No. 2, that an Open Structure Magnet School,
within the Schools of Choice enrollment guidelines, be opened in September 1977. On August 4, 11 and 18, 1977, the Board held
its third, fourth and fifth in the series of special meetings to consider a District pupil integration plan.
Box 550
Board Reports.
1977 August 22-1977 September 6.
Scope and Content Note
On September 1, 1977, the Board held its sixth in a series of special meetings to consider a District pupil integration plan.
A copy of the Staff Report to Members, Board of Education on Pupil Integration, also referred to as "Summary of Analyses of
Factors Relevant to Development of a Plan for Pupil Desegregation/Integration." This Staff Report to the Board is attached
to these Minutes.
Box 551
Board Reports.
1977 September 8-1977 September 26.
Scope and Content Note
On September 8, 15 and 23, 1977, the Board held its seventh, eighth and ninth in the series of special meetings to consider
a District pupil integration plan. On September 26, 1977, after much discussion, dissent and numerous amended motions, the
Board carried the motion to adopt Concept L - Draft B (Exhibit B), "Integrated Educational Excellence Through Choice," as
the District's integration plan to present to Superior Court Judge Paul Egly on October 3, 1977.
Box 552
Board Reports.
1977 September 26-1977 October 24.
Scope and Content Note
On October 24, 1977, the Board adopted the proposed contract with PUSH for Excellence, Inc. contained within Committee of
the Whole Report No. 2.
Box 553
Board Reports.
1977 October 27-1977 November 14.
Scope and Content Note
On October 27, 1977 at 3:00 p.m., the Board held a special meeting to receive reports on legislative mandates which seek to
provide equal opportunity for education and employment to the handicapped: Public Law 92-142, Education for All Handicapped
Children Act of 1975 and Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973. On November 10, 1977, the Board held a special meeting
to review and discuss the District's bilingual needs and plans to comply with the Lau v. Nichols decision and Assembly Bill
1329 requirements.
Box 554
Board Reports.
1977 November 21-1977 December 15.
Scope and Content Note
On November 28, 1977, the Board carried Mr. Bardos' motion that the Superintendent recommend means to conduct a study of all
Federal, State and Court legislative and legal mandates for District compliance dating back five fiscal years.
Box 555
Board Reports.
1977 December 19-1978 January 16.
Scope and Content Note
On December 19, 1977, the Board carried Mrs. Rice's motion for the establishment of a Committee on Schools of Choice and Magnet
Schools which will serve to foster such schools and make them "exciting and novel" educational opportunities in the District.
On January 9, 1978, Dr. Nava made a statement concerning Superior Court Judge Paul Egly's Order of December 29, 1977 and stressed
that it did not approve the Board's Plan, rather it set out the procedure which would be followed in connection with the hearings
on the Plan.
Box 556
Board Reports.
1978 January 23-1978 February 14.
Scope and Content Note
On February 14, 1978, the Board discussed bilingual education and the Lau Program developed to meet the needs of non-English
and limited-English speaking students and to provide specialized programs to enhance their chances of success. The Board reviewed
the following Special Reports: "Lau vs. Nichols Decision" and the "District's Response to Lau Concerns" at this meeting.
Box 557
Board Reports.
1978 February 21-1978 March 13.
Scope and Content Note
On February 27, 1978, the Board adopted the amended Section (2) of Board of Education (Integration) Report No. 1 on the following
subject: Integrated Programs to Maintain the State Gifted Programs of the District. On March 6, 1978, President Miller made
a statement concerning the Board's assignment criteria for Schools of Choice and Magnet Schools that must result in an integrated
student body so that these schools are part of the integration program and not an escape from it.
Box 558
Board Reports.
1978 March 20-1978 April 10.
Scope and Content Note
On April 3, 1978, the Board carried Miss Watson's motion for the establishment of Administrative Guidelines for the Implementation
of Integrated Educational Excellence Through Choice.
Box 559
Board Reports.
1978 April 24-1978 May 8.
Scope and Content Note
On May 8, 1978, Dr. Josie G. Bain, Associate Superintendent, Instruction presented a report on Competency Standards and Promotional
Policies aligned with the District's Integration Plan policies.
Box 560
Board Reports.
1978 May 15-1978 May 30.
Scope and Content Note
On May 22, 1978, Dr. Nava distributed correspondence dated May 16, 1978, addressed to Bilingual-ESL Services Branch Director
Robert R. Rangel concerning the District's liability with regard to the Lau v. Nichols Decision and Chacon-Moscone Bilingual
Education legislation. A copy of this correspondence is included with these Minutes. At the May 30, 1978 special meeting,
the Board adopted the Committee of the Whole Report No. 1 which contains the District's Lau Plan, a response to to the concerns
identified by Justice Douglas in the opinion he delivered for the United States Supreme Court in the landmark case of Lau
v. Nichols, 414 U.S. 563. A copy of the May 25, 1978 L.A.U.S.D. Lau Plan is included with these Minutes.
Box 561
Board Reports.
1978 June 5-1978 June 12.
Scope and Content Note
The bulk of these Minutes concern budget cuts.
Box 562
Board Reports.
1978 June 19-1978 July 10.
Box 563
Board Reports.
1978 July 17-1978 August 7.
Scope and Content Note
On July 31, 1978, the Board carried Mrs. Rice's motion that the Board direct the Superintendent to explore concerns raised
by the Parent Teacher Association and community groups regarding the implementation of the revision of the desegregation plan
recently submitted to the Court and explore alternative courses of action with the schools affected to ensure successful implementation
of the integration plan in September.
Box 564
Board Reports.
1978 August 14-1978 September 18.
Scope and Content Note
On August 14, 1978, Assistant Superintendent Miss Shizuko Akasaki of the Compensatory Instructional Programs Division advised
the Board that in the current 182 Title I elementary, junior and senior high schools, 43 schools are involved in pairs and
clusters, 136 schools are racially isolated and one school is currently integrated. On September 18, 1978, the Reverend Jesse
Jackson addressed the Board to review the objectives and progress to date of the PUSH Program in District schools.
Box 565
Board Reports.
1978 September 25-1978 October 16.
Scope and Content Note
On October 9, 1978, the Board adopted Committee of the Whole Report No. 2, the negotiation agreement between the District
and United Teachers Los Angeles (U.T.L.A.). Miss Watson stated that this was the first time in the history of the District
where the Board met with teachers and negotiated the conditions in which they work. Board members against corporal punishment
expressed their concerns about its place in this document. A copy of the 1978-79 Agreement between L.A.U.S.D. and U.T.L.A.
is attached to these Minutes.
Box 566
Board Reports.
1978 October 23-1978 November 20.
Scope and Content Note
On November 20, 1978, the Board carried Miss Watson's motion that the Superintendent be directed to prepare a plan for Board
approval that would provide for a comprehensive instructional program to accomplish seven specific actions detailed in these
Minutes.
Box 567
Board Reports.
1978 November 27-1978 December 21.
Scope and Content Note
On November 27, 1978, President Miller announced that Miss Watson will be resigning from the Board to assume a seat in the
California State Senate as the Senator from the 30th Senatorial District. The Board received presentations from individuals
and organizations who requested the opportunity to honor her leadership and service to the Board and the L.A.U.S.D. since
July 1, 1975. On December 21, 1978, the Board held a special meeting to appoint a candidate to fill Watson's vacancy in Office
No. 5. After rotating through 209 ballots, the deadlocked Board adjourned without an appointment.
Box 568
Board Reports.
1979 January 8-1979 January 15.
Scope and Content Note
On January 15, 1979, California Senator Diane E. Watson, 30th District, addressed the Board concerning filling the vacancy
in Office No. 5 and informed the Board that the community and Black leaders are united in endorsing the appointment of Mr.
Arnett Hartsfield, an attorney, to serve as a "caretaker" Board member in Office No. 5 for the remainder of the term. Dr.
Nava's motion to appoint Attorney Arnett Hartsfield was lost for lack of four affirmative votes.
Box 569
Board Reports.
1979 January 18-1979 February 5.
Scope and Content Note
On January 29, 1979, the Board carried Mr. Bardos' motion that the Board establish a committee for continued meetings and
dialogue concerning the Crawford case, that each of the cities within the L.A.U.S.D., as well as the County of Los Angeles,
together with the Board, coordinate their resources to examine causes and problems related to student segregation and propose
remedies for their resolution and finally, that Father Lewis P. Bohler, Jr., of the Episcopal Church of the Advent, be appointed
to fill the balance of the unexpired term of Board Office No. 5.
Box 570
Board Reports.
1979 February 13-1979 March 5.
Scope and Content Note
On February 20, 1979, Superintendent Johnston presented an integration report that surveyed and summarized Los Angeles public
education, its geography, its transportation system, the effects of "White Flight", the District's failing financial base,
the varying degrees of success in the current plan, the findings of the Court-appointed experts and a series of recommendations
for changes and improvements in the District's integration program. On February 22, 1979, the Board held a special integration
meeting to receive a report from the staff concerning the District's current plan. A copy of this report is attached to these
Minutes and covers Racially Isolated Minority Schools (RIMS), Currently Integrated Schools (CIS), Magnet Schools, Permits
With Transportation (PWT), Mid-site Reassignments and Adjustment of Pairs and Clusters. On February 26, 1979, the Board discussed,
amended and adopted the Student Integration Plan Proposals document which is attached to these Minutes.
Box 571
Board Reports.
1979 March 12-1979 April 2.
Scope and Content Note
On April 2, 1979, the Board unanimously carried Mrs. Rice's motion that the Superintendent form a broad-based, diverse Ad-Hoc
Committee to work toward recommendations for the improvement of the bilingual program for the 1979-80 school year with specific
attention to the following areas: Intake criteria, Exit criteria and What kind of services the NES/LES students need that
they are not currently getting.
Box 572
Board Reports.
1979 April 16-1979 April 30.
Scope and Content Note
On April 16, 1979, Dr. Robert Smith, Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Southern California, presented
a special report on the student integration plan entitled: Student Integration Plan Evaluation Component/Research Design.
Box 573
Board Reports.
1979 May 7-1979 June 4.
Scope and Content
On May 7, 1979, the Board carried Dr. Ferraro's motion that the Superintendent be requested to review the Districtwide effects
of gang-related violence on and around school campuses and to advise the Board as to the programs, staff, equipment or other
resources and procedures necessary to reduce or eliminate such violence.
Box 574
Board Reports.
1979 June 11-1979 July 2.
Scope and Content Note
On June 25, 1979, President Bardos noted that Dr. Nava, Father Bohler and he are retiring and this will be their last meeting
as Board members. On July 2, 1979, Rita Walters, Kathleen Brown Rice, Richard E. Ferraro and John R. Greenwood's election
to the Board was certified and Mrs. Roberta L. Weintraub was elected President for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1979.
Box 575
Board Reports.
1979 July 9-1979 August 16.
Scope and Content
On August 13, 1979, the Board carried Mr. Greenwood's motion that the Board seek a writ from the Court of Appeal, or otherwise
appeal from Judge Egly's order of July 30, 1979, wherein the District was ordered to pay attorneys' fees to the American Civil
Liberties Union (ACLU) and to the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).
At a special meeting on August 16, 1979, Assemblyman Richard Alatorre, 55th District addressed the Board regarding the vacancy
in Board of Education Office No. 6. Alatorre urged the Board make a decision today to avoid the expense of a special election
and to appoint a Hispanic candidate to represent the District's large number of Hispanic students.
Box 576
Board Reports.
1979 August 20-1979 September 13.
Scope and Content Note
On August 20, 1979, the Board held a special meeting to receive an update from District staff concerning the student integration
plan and to review statistical information concerning the progress of the District's pairs, clusters and mid-sites.
On August 27, 1979, the Board carried President Weintraub's amended motion that on October 15, the Board direct counsel in
the Crawford Case to discontinue mandatory reassignments of pupils at the junior high school level, effective as soon as possible
and that the staff be directed to commence development of voluntary options for the affected junior high schools for implementation
during the second semester of the 1979-80 school year.
The Board also carried Mrs. Fiedler's amended motion that the District request permission from the Courts on October 15 to
modify its desegregation plan so that no student shall be involuntarily reassigned away from his neighborhood school if the
travel time involved in a pair, cluster or mid-site exceeds 60 minutes.
Box 577
Board Reports.
1979 September 17-1979 October 8.
Scope and Content Note
On September 17, 1979, the Board unanimously adopted President Weintraub's resolution that the Board strongly oppose the educational
voucher initiative known as the Family Choice in Education Initiative proposed for the June 1980 State ballot. On September
24, 1979, the Board carried Dr. Ferraro's motion that the Board request its legal counsel to petition the Court on October
15, 1979, to permit all assignments to the pairs, clusters and mid-sites to be made solely on a voluntary basis so that the
unsuccessful mandatory desegregation process may be reorganized into the most effective possible voluntary integration program.
Box 578
Board Reports.
1979 October 15-1979 November 19.
Scope and Content Note
On October 22, 1979, the Board carried Dr. Ferraro's motion to restore corporal punishment as contained in the teachers' contract
for 1978-79 and that the proposed guidelines for implementation be referred to the Personnel and Schools Committee. On November
11, 1979, the Board unanimously carried President Weintraub's motion that the Board adopt a policy against the selling and
serving of "junk food" in secondary schools and student stores, to become effective in September, 1980.
Box 579
Board Reports.
1979 December 3-1980 January 7.
Scope and Content
On January 1, 1980, the Board adopted Mrs. Rice's resolution concerning the District's desegregation plan. Mrs. Rice's resolution
states that the Board formally adopts, ratifies and approves its proposed voluntary desegregation plan as that plan is described
in its submission to the Court and reaffirms its request of the Court that the mandatory component of the current Court-ordered
plan be terminated at the earliest possible date. Ms. Walters declined to vote with the majority and stated, "I think that
we are playing with mirrors here and playing with shells. You can't say that you want the mandatory component to be terminated
and say that you believe in obeying the Court decision."
Box 580
Board Reports.
1980 January 14-1980 February 11.
Scope and Content Note
On January 14, 1980, the Board unanimously carried Mrs. Weintraub's amended motion that the status of the District's Resource
Committee for Sex Equality be changed to that of an Independent Commission reporting directly to the Board through the Personnel
and Schools Committee and that this new Commission serve as advisor to the Board on all matters related to women's issues,
including but not limited to sex equality as delineated under Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments.
Box 581
Board Reports.
1980 February 18-1980 March 24.
Scope and Content Note
On February 25, 1980, the Board carried Dr. Ferraro's motion that Court approval be sought to exempt all students who have
met their travel obligations under the current desegregation plan from any further mandatory reassignment. On March 3, 1980,
the Board carried Dr. Ferraro's motion that the Board support Senate Bill 1244 (Robbins) which would apply established due
process of law to school desegregation cases so that students would be protected from mandatory cross-town busing unless a
plaintiff or petitioner could prove intentional segregation on the part of a board of education.
Box 582
Board Reports.
1980 April 7-1980 April 28.
Scope and Content Note
On April 21, 1980, the Board carried President Weintraub's amended motion concerning lowering the crime age. Weintraub's motion
instructs the Superintendent to seek a legislative study on whether the 14 years of age should be substituted for the present
16 years of age set forth in Welfare and Institutions Code Section 707.
Box 583
Board Reports.
1980 May 5-1980 June 9.
Scope and Content Note
On May 12, 1980, the Board carried Dr. Ferraro's amended resolution that it be District policy that Armed Forces recruiters
receive at least equal treatment with college and private industry recruiters.
On June 2, 1980, members of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, the Black Education Coalition,
African Methodist Episcopal Church, Hispanic Urban Center and California Senator Diane E. Watson's, 30th District expressed
their concerns regarding the Intended Order issued by Superior Court Judge Paul Egly on May 19, 1980, concerning the District's
Integration Plan and the Board President's alleged remarks concerning this matter.
Box 584
Board Reports.
1980 June 16-1980 July 3.
Scope and Content Note
On June 30, 1980, the Board carried Dr. Ferraro's amended motion that the Superintendent be directed to prepare a report for
submission to the Board indicating the status of values education in the District.
Box 585
Board Reports.
1980 July 7-1980 August 25.
Scope and Content Note
On July 7, 1980, the President referred to a decision concerning the District's integration plan handed down earlier today
by Superior Court Judge Paul Egly. Associate Superintendent Jerry F. Halverson, Business and Personnel Services made a statement
regarding Egly's decision. On August 11, 1980, the Board carried Dr. Ferraro's motion that the Board instruct its legal counsel
to take all steps most likely to result in a full application of Proposition 1 to the Crawford Case, including a petition
for a Writ of Mandate before the California Supreme Court and if necessary, a petition to the United States Supreme Court.
Box 586
Board Reports.
1980 August 29-1980 October 6.
Scope and Content Note
On September 22, 1980, State Assemblywoman Maxine Waters, 48th Assembly District, City Councilman Gilbert W. Lindsay, 9th
Council District, and City Councilman Robert C. Farrell, 8th Council District expressed their objections to a remark made
by Board President Roberta L. Weintraub concerning Ms. Rita D. Walters during a radio interview and asked that President Weintraub
apologize for her remark. President Weintraub offered regret to Ms. Walters for the remark she made while Ms. Walters declined
to accept the apology and voiced reasons for her rejection.
Box 587
Board Reports.
1980 October 13-1980 November 24.
Scope and Content Note
On October 20, 1980, Ms. Walters moved that the Board fully disclose to the public by November 3, 1980, any and all sums of
monies spent on private counsel in the Crawford Case and that the rate of pay agreed to for private counsel be disclosed.
The President declared this motion lost as Ms. Walters was the only affirmative vote. On November 24, 1980, Ms. Walters moved
that the Board go on record in favor of the following: "We, the Board of Education of the Los Angeles Unified School District,
do hereby declare that we accept as our responsibility the duty to adhere to and obey all orders of the Court related to the
Crawford Case. Further, we enjoin all our staff members to assist us in such compliance." There was no second to this motion.
Box 588
Board Reports.
1980 December 8-1981 January 22.
Scope and Content Note
On December 8, 1980, the Board carried Dr. Ferraro's motion that the Board petition the Governor and the State Legislature
immediately to appropriate funds to delay the early release during the next 18 months of 800 California Youth Authority inmates.
On January 1, 1981, the Board carried Dr. Ferraro's motion that the Board request the Superintendent to commence staff planning
necessary for the termination of all Court-ordered mandatory student busing and that, upon Board approval of such plans, the
Board terminate such busing immediately after the final appellate decision in the Crawford case.
Box 589
Board Reports.
1981 January 26-1981 March 2.
Box 590
Board Reports.
1981 March 9-1981 April 6.
Scope and Content Note
On March 16, 1981, Mr. John Mack, President of the Los Angeles Urban League, read a statement to the Board on behalf of Ms.
Rita D. Walters concerning the proposed dismantling of school desegregation programs. Following multiple speakers on this
issue, the Board carried Dr. Ferraro's motion that Board Rule 72, Motions and Resolutions, be waived in order that the Board
may act on a motion concerning the reassignment of children to their respective neighborhood schools. The March 23, 1981 Minutes
contain the District's Proposed Plan for Senior High School Desegregation.
Box 591
Board Reports.
1981 April 21-1981 May 18.
Scope and Content Note
On April 21, 1981, the Board carried Mr. Greenwood's motion that the Board instruct the Superintendent to inform the present
congressional delegation of the serious instructional and other educational problems which will be imposed upon over two hundred
thousand youngsters who are currently enrolled in and benefiting from Title I Compensatory Education Programs by proposed
cutbacks and eliminations.
Box 592
Board Reports.
1981 May 23-1981 July 13.
Scope and Content Note
On June 22, 1981, Acting Superintendent Handler announced that in closed session today the Board discussed overcrowding, specifically
that additional schools would be required to go on year-round schedule. Handler reported that the Board instructed its legal
counsel to attempt to obtain the Court's consideration of other alternatives for the relief of overcrowding, such as class
size, additional portable facilities and back-to-back first and second grades.
Box 593
Board Reports.
1981 July 20-1981 August 31.
Scope and Content Note
At the Committee of the Whole meeting on July 20, 1981, Superintendent Handler delivered a statement concerning his goals
for the District. An additional copy of this statement is attached to the August 24, 1981 Minutes. On July 20, 1981, the Board
carried Mrs. Weintraub's motion that the Superintendent be requested to renew his efforts to persuade the Office for Civil
Rights to accept the District's proposed staff integration program with an additional five components for improvement.
Box 594
Board Reports.
1981 September 10-1981 October 19.
Scope and Content Note
On October 12, 1981, Superintendent Handler and the Board discussed comparable worth standards in setting job salaries in
the context of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and the position of the L.A.U.S.D. as a national leader in sex equity concerns
via its historic consent decree to promote certificated women into administrative positions. Following discussion, the Board
carried Mr. Gershman's substitute motion that the District reiterate and review its commitment to full and open fair recruitment,
employment, advancement and assure that all those qualified have full job opportunities.
Box 595
Board Reports.
1981 October 26-1981 December 7.
Scope and Content Note
On October 26, 1981, Mr. Gershman and Ms. Walters moved to change the position of Student Representative to the Board of Education
to Student Member with the power to cast an advisory vote on all matters decided by the Board at regular, annual and special
meetings. Following discussion, the President recognized Mr. Jess Bravin, the newly-elected Chairperson of the Districtwide
Association of Student Councils and 1981-82 Student Representative to the Board of Education, for the purpose of making a
statement. On roll call, this modified motion was carried. 7 ayes. (Student Member advisory vote: Aye)
Box 596
Board Reports.
1981 December 14-1982 January 25.
Box 597
Board Reports.
1982 February 1-1982 March 15.
Box 598
Board Reports.
1982 March 29-1982 May 17.
Scope and Content Note
On April 12, 1982, the Board adopted Mr. Gershman's resolution that the Board strongly endorses the passage of A.B. 3133 to
reaffirm a continuing commitment to equal educational opportunity on the basis of sex. On May 17, 1982, the Board carried
Mr. Gershman's motion that the Board rescind Board Rule 136 which reads, "No person less than eighteen years of age may address
the Board in meeting unless accompanied by his or her parent, guardian or teacher."
Box 599
Board Reports.
1982 May 24-1982 June 28.
Scope and Content Note
On June 21, 1982, the Board carried Mrs. Weintraub's amended motion that the schools closed in 1981-82 because of low enrollments
and underutilization be placed on the open market for rental or lease in accordance with the established policy of the Board
of Education.
Box 600
Board Reports.
1982 July 8-1982 September 9.
Scope and Content Note
On August 9, 1982, the Board carried Mrs. Weintraub's motion that the Board support the passage of Senate Bill 1351, as currently
amended, to further the efforts to stop the sales of marijuana on school grounds. Mrs. Weintraub added that the latest amendment
changed the language to state that every person guilty of the possession of more than one ounce of marijuana on school grounds
during school hours or school-related programs is to be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a maximum fine of $500.00 and
not more than ten days in the County jail.
Box 601
Board Reports.
1982 September 13-1982 November 1.
Scope and Content Note
On October 25, 1982, the Board adopted Mr. Bartman's resolution that the Board strongly support Proposition 1 on the November
2, 1982 State Ballot to provide $500 million in general obligation bonds for the construction or improvement of public schools.
Box 602
Board Reports.
1982 November 8-1982 December 20.
Scope and Content Note
On November 8, 1982, the Board carried Ms. Walters' motion that District policy require that all students from grade 4 to
grade 12 maintain an average grade of "C" in all subjects with no failing grades as a condition of participating in any and
all extra-curricular activities.
Box 603
Board Reports.
1983 January 10-1983 February 28.
Scope and Content Note
On January 17, 1983, Chief of Police Daryl F. Gates reviewed the statistics regarding drug use in the schools, including the
number of arrests made for the sale of narcotics on school campuses. Gates expressed concern that while sales are down, the
use of narcotics has risen and offered the support and cooperation of his department toward the development of a drug abuse
program for students in the lower grades.
Box 604
Board Reports.
1983 March 7-1983 May 2.
Scope and Content Note
On April 25, 1983, the Board unanimously carried Mr. Gershman's resolution that the Board support Senate Bill 947, as amended
April 7, 1983, to mandate the establishment of demonstration youth suicide prevention school programs in Los Angeles and San
Mateo counties.
Box 605
Board Reports.
1983 May 9-1983 June 27.
Scope and Content Note
On June 20, 1983, the Superintendent recognized Chief of Police Daryl F. Gates and asked that he provide an update on the
progress of the Los Angeles Police Department/Los Angeles Unified School District cooperative substance-abuse prevention education
program. Chief Gates described the efforts of the Los Angeles Police Department, in conjunction with the Board, in an undercover
program over the past ten years.
Box 606
Board Reports.
1983 July 5-1983 August 31.
Scope and Content Note
On July 5, 1983, the Oath of Office was administered to newly elected Board members: Rita D. Walters, Jackie Goldberg, M.
Larry Gonzalez and John R. Greenwood. Senator Diane Watson expressed her feeling of encouragement and hope for the future
of the District with the inauguration of the new Board members. On July 18, 1983, prior to the adoption of Committee of the
Whole Report No. 3, Ms. Goldberg indicated a lack of consistency in recommended dispositions for seemingly similar expulsion
cases and in some cases, recommended dispositions inconsistent with the gravity of the infraction. Additionally, Goldberg
reiterated her personal distaste for the undercover police narcotics program in schools.
Box 607
Board Reports.
1983 September 1-1983 October 24.
Scope and Content Note
On October 3, 1983, Mrs. Lois Feldman, representing Los Angeles School Library Association, addressed the Board and expressed
her concerns regarding half-time school libraries. On October 17, 1983, Dr. Santiago Jackson, Assistant Superintendent, Office
of Deputy Superintendent, under direction by the Board, presented a report entitled Study of Year-Round Schools by Category.
A copy of this report is attached to these Minutes.
Box 608
Board Reports.
1983 October 31-1983 December 19.
Box 609
Board Reports.
1984 January 5-1984 February 27.
Scope and Content
On February 27, 1984, Deputy Superintendent Anton presented a statement regarding the tragic shooting last Friday at Forty-Ninth
Street School during which ten-year-old Shala Eubanks was killed, thirteen children and two adults wounded, and the shooter
took his own life.
Box 610
Board Reports.
1984 March 5-1984 April 9.
Scope and Content Note
On March 19, 1984, the Board carried Mrs. Weintraub's motion that the Superintendent be given the authority to make appointments
to qualified women in order to comply with the requirements of the Consent Decree entered into between the plaintiff class
and the District in Case No. CV 80-03348 WMB, U.S. District Court, Central District of California. This action is intended
to apply to all certificated and promotional classes within the scope of the referenced Consent Decree.
Box 611
Board Reports.
1984 April 23-1984 June 4.
Box 612
Board Reports.
1984 June 11-1984 July 9.
Scope and Content Note
On June 18, 1984, Superintendent Handler described the progress made by the District to comply with the Consent Decree to
ensure that there are no gender-based barriers to entry into any classification of District employment and to ensure that
salary determinations are made in a non-discriminatory manner.
Box 613
Board Reports.
1984 July 23-1984 August 27.
Box 614
Board Reports.
1984 August 30-1984 September 24.
Box 615
Board Reports.
1984 October 1-1984 October 15.
Scope and Content Note
On October 15, 1984, the Board carried Ms. Goldberg and Ms. Walters' motion that pursuant to sound educational and humanitarian
principles, the Board of Education remove and prohibit all forms of corporal punishment.
Box 616
Board Reports.
1984 October 22-1984 November 19.
Scope and Content Note
On October 22, 1984, the Board unanimously adopted Mrs. Weintraub's motion that the Board go on record in support of Senate
Bill 1 which will provide $32 million to repay California school districts for funds expended for integration programs. The
Los Angeles Unified School District will receive approximately $21 million as reimbursement for its 1982-83 integration program.
Box 617
Board Reports.
1984 December 3-1985 January 17.
Scope and Content Note
On January 7, 1985, the Board carried Ms. Walters' motion that the vote taken in Closed Session on whether the Board would
appeal the December 21, 1984, decision of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in Los Angeles Branch NAACP, et al. vs. LAUSD,
et al. be announced. The President declared the motion passed and announced that the vote taken in Closed Session was 5 ayes,
2 noes, Ms. Goldberg and Ms. Walters.
Box 618
Board Reports.
1985 January 21-1985 February 11.
Scope and Content Note
On February 4, 1985, Dr. Robert L. Martin, Assistant Superintendent, Assessment and Reconfiguration, presented the report
of findings from the Student Dropout Prevention/Recovery Program Committee. Dr. Martin distributed copies of "A Study of Student
Dropout in the Los Angeles Unified School District" and touched upon seven areas of concern that the Committee addressed.
Box 619
Board Reports.
1985 February 12-1985 March 18.
Scope and Content Note
On February 25, 1985, the Board carried Ms. Goldberg's motion that the Board direct its staff to prepare an in-service training
program thereby offering opportunities for teachers to acquire methods and materials for teaching students how to understand
and deal with problems inherent in the nuclear age in which they live and further, that the Board instruct its staff to prepare
balanced curriculum materials appropriate for use at each grade level.
Box 620
Board Reports.
1985 March 25-1985 May 13.
Scope and Content
On May 6, 1985, the Board unanimously carried Mr. Gonzalez's motion to move the attendance boundary between South Gate and
Jordan High Schools to relieve overcrowding.
Box 621
Board Reports.
1985 May 20-1985 June 17.
Scope and Content Note
On June 3, 1985, the Board carried Mr. Greenwood's motion that all children's centers, elementary and secondary schools, with
fences and gates, will lock all gates at the beginning of classes in the morning, to be opened at the close of the last class
in the afternoon. The June 17, 1985 Minutes contain the L.A.U.S.D. Districtwide Underutilized School Sites Committee Report
on Alternate Uses of Closed Schools and Surplus Sites, presented to the Board by the School Utilization Task Force on June
10, 1985.
Box 622
Board Reports.
1985 June 24-1985 July 22.
Scope and Content Note
On July 1, 1985, the Board elected Ms. Rita D. Walters to the Presidency for the fiscal year. President Walters indicated
that Board members have a tremendous task ahead of them in dealing with overcrowding, the low academic achievement of students,
unequal educational opportunities and collective bargaining.
Box 623
Board Reports.
1985 July 29-1985 August 26.
Box 624
Board Reports.
1985 September 9-1985 October 7.
Scope and Content
On September 9, 1985, the Board adopted the Belmont High School, Third Addition to help relieve existing overcrowded conditions
at Belmont High School. A copy of the California Environmental Quality Act Initial Study is included as an attachment to these
Minutes.
Box 625
Board Reports.
1985 October 14-1985 November 25.
Scope and Content Note
On October 14, 1985, the Board unanimously adopted Mrs. Weintraub's amended resolution that the L.A.U.S.D. produce and distribute
materials that will explain to students of the District how to be safe, and how to avoid acquiring AIDS and other diseases
which can be sexually or intravenously transmitted. On November 4, 1985, the Board adopted Mrs. Weintraub's amended resolution
that the Board seek funding from private foundations in order to establish and staff a primary health care center that would
offer a wide range of medical services with full and informed consent of parents, including the dispensing of birth control
information and devices on the campus of a District high school.
Box 626
Board Reports.
1985 December 5-1986 January 21.
Box 627
Board Reports.
1986 January 27-1986 February 11.
Box 628
Board Reports.
1986 February 24-1986 March 17.
Scope and Content Note
On February 24, 1986, the Board voted individually on each Committee of the Whole Report No. 6 element to relieve overcrowding
for 1986-87 and 1987-88.
Box 629
Board Reports.
1986 March 31-1986 April 21.
Box 630
Board Reports.
1986 April 28-1986 June 5.
Scope and Content Note
On May 5, 1986, the Board unanimously adopted Ms. Goldberg's amended resolution concerning the disastrous fire at the Central
Library on April 29, 1986 wherein the Board expressed its sorry and concern over the consequences of this tragedy to the Los
Angeles Board of Library Commissioners and the staff of the Los Angeles Public Library. On May 19, 1986, the Board unanimously
carried Mr. Gershman's motion that the District immediately begin a fundraising campaign called "Save the Books" for the restoration
of the Central Library collections damaged in a fire three weeks ago.
Box 631
Board Reports.
1986 June 9-1986 June 23.
Scope and Content Note
Volume II of the June 9, 1986 Minutes contains a copy of the Phase II Agreement between the District and the United Teachers
Los Angeles (UTLA) which is part of a comprehensive three-year agreement and presented to the Board on June 2, 1986 as a joint
recommendation by the parties.
Box 632
Board Reports.
1986 June 30-1986 July 21.
Scope and Content Note
On June 30, 1986, the Board adopted Mr. Gershman's resolution that the Board request the Superintendent to direct staff to
develop a proposal for implementing the concept of a Spanish Bilingual Immersion Program for both English-speaking and Spanish-speaking
students.
Box 633
Board Reports.
1986 July 28-1986 August 18.
Scope and Content Note
On July 28, 1986, the Board unanimously carried Mr. Gonzalez's motion that the Superintendent be directed to review existing
programs aimed at prevention of gang affiliation, including Community Youth Gang Services Project, the United Way's Youth
Violence Reduction Project and other programs to propose a plan of action for a curriculum aimed at fourth, fifth and sixth
grade students within the Los Angeles Unified School District.
Box 634
Board Reports.
1986 August 25-1986 August 25.
Box 635
Board Reports.
1986 September 4-1986 October 30.
Box 636
Board Reports.
1986 November 3-1986 December 8.
Box 637
Board Reports.
1986 December 10-1987 January 21.
Scope and Content Note
The January 5, 1987 Minutes are accompanied by two attachments: A Listing of Projected Capital Needs as of December 1986 and
Background Materials and Findings Report, Developer Fees Public Hearing.
Box 638
Board Reports.
1987 January 26-1987 February 26.
Scope and Content Note
On January 26, 1987, the Board unanimously carried Ms. Walters' motion that the Board join Superintendent Honig in opposing
Governor Deukmejian's proposed 1987-88 budget for K-12 education.
Box 639
Board Reports.
1987 March 2-1987 March 26.
Box 640
Board Reports.
1987 March 30-1987 May 11.
Box 641
Board Reports.
1987 May 11-1987 June 8.
Box 642
Board Reports.
1987 June 15-1987 June 29.
Scope and Content Note
On June 22, 1987, the Board carried Ms. Walters and Ms. Weintraub's motion that the Board present a formal request to the
Los Angeles City Council, that it take action to bring the office of Member of the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles,
within the provisions of Section 312 of the Los Angeles City Charter in order to impose the limitations of said Section upon
campaign contributions for persons seeking the office of Member of the Board of Education. This motion further states that
the limitations on campaign contributions for Members of the Board of Education be the same as those imposed by said Section
upon persons seeking the office of Member of the Los Angeles City Council.
Box 643
Board Reports.
1987 June 29.
Box 644
Board Reports.
1987 July 6-1987 August 27.
Scope and Content
On July 20, 1987, the Board adopted Ms. Goldberg's resolution that the Board express its strong support of Assembly Bill 37
(W. Brown) and urge Governor Deukmejian to sign this measure which would modify the bilingual education provisions to enhance
the flexibility of the program, assist the District in meeting the needs of its more than 150,000 limited-English-proficient
students and enable parents to receive more information about the options available to their children.
Box 645
Board Reports.
1987 August 31-1987 September 14.
Scope and Content Note
On September 14, 1987, the Board adopted Ms. Walters' resolution that the Board join with other governmental bodies and organizations
in the private sector to recognize October 1987 as "AIDS Education Month" in the City and County of Los Angeles and encourage
its staff, students and parents to make a conscientious effort to become as informed as possible about the transmission and
prevention of this disease.
Box 646
Board Reports.
1987 September 21-1987 October 30.
Scope and Content Note
On October 12, 1987, the Board held a Special Meeting to consider additional year round school proposals. An attachment includes
copies of presentation materials from Superintendent Leonard M. Britton and Associate Superintendent, Priority Housing and
Integration Programs, Sara Coughlin.
Box 647
Board Reports.
1987 November 2-1987 December 10.
Scope and Content Note
On November 16, 1987, the Board adopted Ms. Goldberg's resolution that the Board direct staff to begin the McKinney process
at each Magnet school or center in the District that has more than thirty percent Other White students enrolled and further
that these school-by-school studies be used for determinations regarding integration prior to the 1988-89 school year Magnet
admissions.
Box 648
Board Reports.
1987 December 14-1988 January 21.
Scope and Content Note
On December 14, 1987, Ms. Kathleen Brown, Commissioner, City of Los Angeles Board of Public Works, emphasized the need to
"reduce, reuse and recycle" and expressed the City's request that the District include information in its curriculum explaining
the complexity of trash disposal, and the civic and environmental importance of the City's recycling effort.
Box 649
Board Reports.
1988 January 25-1988 February 22.
Scope and Content Note
On February 1, 1988, the Board adopted Ms. Walters' resolution that the Board support the efforts of the American Library
Association's campaign to ensure that during the 1987-88 "Year of the Reader" school year, every student obtain and use a
library card and that the Superintendent notify all schools of this campaign for the purpose of eliciting their active participation
in making the value of libraries known to their students, and in encouraging all students to make frequent use of library
services and resources.
Box 650
Board Reports.
1988 February 22-1988 March 21.
Scope and Content Note
On March 21, 1988, Ms. Goldberg announced that the Board was recognizing the efforts of School Counselor Ms. Virginia Uribe
in establishing the Project 10 program. Ms. Goldberg described Project 10 as a program to counsel students who have questions
about their sexuality. On behalf of the Board, Ms. Goldberg and Mr. Gershman presented Ms. Uribe with a certificate of recognition.
Box 651
Board Reports.
1988 April 4-1988 May 2.
Scope and Content Note
On April 25, 1988, the Board unanimously carried Ms. Walters' motion that the Board express its strong support for the development
of a District-wide After School Education and Child Care Program, as proposed by Mayor Tom Bradley and that the Board and
District staff work cooperatively to provide all necessary assistance to aid in the planning and implementation of the Mayor's
proposal. On May 2, 1988, the Board adopted Ms. Goldberg's resolution that the District create a task force to plan for how
to provide: greater employment, recreational and latchkey opportunities in the neighborhoods where gang activity is high,
that the District develop a curriculum which teaches the history and methodology of non-violence as conflict resolution and
that the L.A.U.S.D. convene a District-wide task force to make recommendations on actions to take to immediately address issues
of safety on and near school campuses.
Box 652
Board Reports.
1988 May 5-1988 June 9.
Scope and Content Note
On May 5, 1988, the Board held a special meeting to receive and discuss the L.A.U.S.D. Master Plan for the Education of Limited-English-Proficient
(LEP) Students. A copy of this Master Plan is attached to these Minutes.
Box 653
Board Reports.
1988 June 13-1988 June 27.
Scope and Content Note
On June 13, 1988, Anthony Thigpenn, representing Jobs With Peace, addressed the Board prior to its adoption of Ms. Goldberg's
resolution that the Board endorse the L.A. Jobs With Peace Child Care Project and its goal of expanding the L.A.U.S.D.'s School-Age
(Latchkey) Program by 20,000 children through new local, State and Federal funding, as a positive example of the social and
economic benefits of funding for human needs.
Box 654
Board Reports.
1988 June 27-1988 August 11.
Scope and Content Note
On July 25, 1988, the Board adopted Mr. Gershman's resolution that the L.A.U.S.D. conduct a study for the purpose of determining
the feasibility of initiating the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program for its high school students.
Box 655
Board Reports.
1988 August 15-1988 September 8.
Scope and Content Note
On August 22, 1988, during the "Board Member Remarks: This Week in Education" portion of the meeting, Mr. Furutani shared
the thrill of opening the first elementary school in the past 17 years located in his district, the South Gate New Elementary
School No. 2. President Weintraub shared a portion of a national syndicated column which stated that good teachers cost money
and that school districts should consider salary increases as investments in the future.
Box 656
Board Reports.
1988 September 19-1988 October 31.
Scope and Content Note
On October 10, 1988, the Board carried Ms. Goldberg's motion that the Board approve the procedures promulgated by staff with
respect to child care and other permits, including the restrictions placed upon the issuance of permits at District schools
with an "Other White" student population of 70% or greater and that the Superintendent prepare for adoption by the Board a
recommended appeal procedure based on a hardship criterion. On October 17, 1988, the Board adopted Ms. Goldberg's resolution
that acts motivated by hate or bigotry will not be tolerated within the L.A.U.S.D. and that any violation of this policy will
result in disciplinary action.
Box 657
Board Reports.
1988 November 3-1988 December 12.
Scope and Content
On December 5, 1988, the Board adopted Mr. Furutani's resolution that the Board endorse and support the 6th Annual Washington
Preparatory High School Non-Violence and Peace March on December 11, 1988, and urged support and participation of students,
parents and communities throughout the District. On December 12, 1988, the Board adopted Ms. Goldberg's resolution that the
Board establish the order of business section, Student Concerns, on an ongoing basis to provide the opportunity for Student
Members to express the ideas and concerns of the students they represent and further more open communication between the Board
and students.
Box 658
Board Reports.
1988 December 12-1989 February 5.
Scope and Content Note
On December 19, 1988, the Board adopted Ms. Goldberg's resolution that the Board determine that a misdemeanor conviction related
to an applicant's participation in civil disobedience should not be a bar to employment and that the Superintendent make Board
Rule recommendations to change this policy. On January 23, 1989, President Weintraub read a statement on the high school student
walkouts over the issue of grades being withheld or not reported by teachers and called upon union leadership to disavow this
tactic. Student Member Todd Cobin stated that the "present stalemate between the District and UTLA seemed a form of academic
child abuse, and that students needed their final grades to apply for college and university admittance." On January 30, 1989,
Ms. Walters clarified a statement she made at the last Board meeting concerning the student walkouts as an observation that
the walkouts occurred at schools with predominantly minority student populations across South Central Los Angeles.
Box 659
Board Reports.
1989 February 6-1989 March 6.
Scope and Content Note
On February 14, 1989, Ms. Walters made a statement about the late Dr. Georgiana Hardy's legacy of District leadership beginning
in 1955, a record of 20 years of Board service that still stands. Walters stated that those who believe in an integrated District
and an integrated society "owe our gratitude to the pathfinder role she played on this Board of Education."
Box 660
Board Reports.
1989 March 20-1989 April 3.
Scope and Content Note
On March 27, 1989, the Superintendent presented the final Core Team Report, "The Children Can No Longer Wait: An Action Plan
to End Low Achievement and Establish Educational Excellence" that began with a request from Ms. Walters to specifically address
the needs of the low achieving students of the District. A copy of this report is attached to these Minutes.
Box 661
Board Reports.
1989 April 17-1989 May 8.
Scope and Content Note
On April 24, 1989, the Board adopted Ms. Goldberg's resolution that the Board affirm its desire to continue to strengthen
education in the history-social science curriculum and incorporate and adopt in principle the 1987 History-Social Science
Framework for California Public Schools.
Box 662
Board Reports.
1989 May 11-1989 June 15.
Scope and Content Note
On June 12, 1989, Mr. Furutani on behalf of Ms Goldberg, Ms. Korenstein and himself, noticed a resolution that the Board invite
UTLA and all appropriate parent, labor, administrator, community and student organizations to co-sponsor a Districtwide conference
on Shared Decision Making and Site Based Management. The President assigned the resolution to the Educational Development
and Student Life Committee.
Box 663
Board Reports.
1989 June 19-1989 June 29.
Scope and Content Note
On June 19, 1989, the Board adopted Ms. Goldberg's resolution that the Board formally adopt the principles and strategies
delineated in the English-Language Arts Framework for the State of California and further, direct the Office of Instruction
to assist with the implementation of literature-based/content-based integrated language arts programs in every classroom in
the District.
Box 664
Board Reports.
1989 July 10-1989 August 21.
Scope and Content Note
At the July 10, 1989 Annual Meeting, the Board elected Ms. Jackie Goldberg as President for the 1989-90 fiscal year. Ms. Walters
stated that she could not vote for Ms. Goldberg because of the singling out of District administrators for disparate treatment
and expressed concern for the morale of the District. Ms. Goldberg stated her expectation that 1989-90 would be remembered
as the year of student achievement and emphasized that the District should become more student centered. The July 10, 1989
Minutes contain a special report on the District's fiscal status that includes description of the June 26 adoption of the
$3.8 billion dollar Tentative Budget for 1989-90, the largest budget in the District's history.
Box 665
Board Reports.
1989 August 28-1989 September 25.
Scope and Content Note
On September 25, 1989, Student Member Alfredo Hernandez expressed concern regarding the role students would have in the Shared
Decision Making Process and requested that information regarding shared decision making be more readily available to students.
Mr. Thompson noted that the next training session would include student representatives.
Box 666
Board Reports.
1989 October 2-1989 November 13.
Scope and Content Note
On October 23, 1989, the Board unanimously adopted Ms. Weintraub's resolution that the Board strongly urge the State Board
of Education to oppose the inclusion of creationism in the Science Framework and to adopt the framework as proposed by the
Curriculum Development and Supplemental Materials Commission. On October 30, 1989, Mr. Furutani commented on a special graduation
for the Los Angeles High School 1942 senior class of Japanese-American ancestry who were denied diplomas.
Box 667
Board Reports.
1989 November 20-1989 December 15.
Scope and Content Note
On December 4, 1989, Ms. Goldberg called on Student Member Sonja Mason from Dorsey High School. Ms. Mason voiced concerns
on the maintenance of lighting fixtures in classrooms, the use of closed classrooms, locked sanitary facilities and unclear
water from drinking fountains.
Box 668
Board Reports.
1990 January 4-1990 January 29.
Scope and Content Note
On January 16, 1990, Student Member Sofia Paiz expressed students' concerns on overcrowding, classes that are too large, the
lack of time for teachers to meet with individual students, scheduling, lack of seats and materials, class programming problems
and the lack of time available for counselors to meet with students.
On January 16, 1990, the Board unanimously adopted Ms. Walters' resolution that Administrative Region C Ethnic Center located
at Seventy-Fifth Street School be converted to a parent/community center with the primary purpose of enhancing parent involvement
in South Central Los Angeles, and that the name be changed to the "Lucinda Clark Parent/Community Center" to become operational
July 1, 1990.
Box 669
Board Reports.
1990 February 5-1990 February 26.
Scope and Content Note
On February 5, 1990, the Superintendent made a statement concerning the District's critical student housing situation and
presented 19 recommendations to the Board for immediate action so that staff will have the direction and authority to respond
toward the satisfactory housing of all students.
Box 670
Board Reports.
1990 March 5-1990 April 2.
Scope and Content Note
On March 19, 1990, President Goldberg welcomed Student Member Juan Carlos Cortez from Venice High School who expressed concern
regarding the lack of curriculum to promote pride in a student's heritage, limited information available to bilingual students
related to curriculum and graduation requirements and the unavailability of counselors to encourage a student's pursuit of
higher education.
On April 2, 1990, Ms. Walters stated she had received a photograph of a swastika painted on the wall of a District school,
as well as a sticker that was on that wall which read, "Niggers get out." Walters asked that the District have workshops in
human relations and to have teachers assert that the District will not tolerate such manifestations.
Box 671
Board Reports.
1990 April 16-1990 May 7.
Scope and Content Note
On April 30, 1990, the Board adopted Ms. Weintraub's resolution that the Superintendent be directed to review the terms of
the District's 1980 Consent Decree designed to improve the promotional opportunities for women in certificated administrative
positions and with the assistance of legal counsel, recommend a proposal for the continuance of the programs and policies
established by the Decree to the fullest extent permitted by the law.
Box 672
Board Reports.
1990 May 14-1990 June 18.
Scope and Content Note
On May 14, 1990, the Board adopted Mr. Furutani's amended resolution that the Superintendent direct staff to look into the
possible problems and their solutions as related to the timely translation and availability of information and applications
in languages other than English.
Box 673
Board Reports.
1990 June 21-1990 July 30.
Scope and Content Note
The June 25, 1990 Minutes contain a copy of the Proposed Integration Program Changes for 1990-91 within the Committee of the
Whole Report No. 2.
Box 674
Board Reports.
1990 August 1-1990 September 17.
Scope and Content
On September 10, 1990, the Board adopted Mr. Furutani's resolution that the Board direct the Superintendent to implement,
in the Spring of 1991, a ten-week ethnic studies course to be added to the list of options in District graduation requirements.
Mr. Sal B. Castro, representing the Mexican American Education Commission, addressed the Board prior to the vote on Mr. Furutani's
motion.
Box 675
Board Reports.
1990 September 24-1990 November 26.
Scope and Content Note
On November 19, 1990, Superintendent Anton made a statement about a lesser known portion of the mandates to State schools
under Proposition 98 which requires each school district to prepare and make available to the public, an annual school-accountability
report. He added that the report would provide more information to parents and the public about District schools.
Box 676
Board Reports.
1993 March 1-1993 April 19.
Scope and Content Note
On March 1, 1993, the Board adopted Mr. Slavkin's resolution that the Board immediately convene an Emergency Task Force on
Youth Violence and charge this Task Force with the responsibility of developing specific recommendations for the Board and
all other appropriate governmental agencies within 30 days. At a special meeting on March 25, 1993, the Board adopted Board
of Education Report No. 1, Decision on the Open School Charter Petition. A copy of this Report is attached to these Minutes.
Box 677
Board Reports.
1993 April 26-1993 June 14.
Scope and Content Note
On May 3, 1993, the Board adopted President Quezada's resolution that the Board declare the first Wednesday in June beginning
this year as Cesar Chavez day for the L.A.U.S.D. At a special meeting on May 10, 1993, the Board received Board of Education
Report No. 1, Los Angeles Educational Alliance for Restructuring Now (LEARN) Plan Phase I - List of Selected Schools. The
Superintendent noted that on March 15 the Board adopted the LEARN Plan which is the framework for restructuring the District.
Box 678
Board Reports.
1993 June 21-1993 July 26.
Scope and Content Note
On June 21, 1993, numerous groups and individuals recognized Roberta Weintraub's fourteen years of service to the students
of the District. Former Board member and 13th District Los Angeles City Councilperson-elect Jackie Goldberg presented Ms.
Weintraub with long-stemmed roses and on behalf of the Los Angeles City Council, Superintendent Thompson presented Ms. Weintraub
with a resolution by Councilwoman Rita Walters.
Box 679
Board Reports.
1993 August 16-1993 October 11.
Scope and Content Note
On September 7, 1993, the Board adopted Mr. Slavkin's resolution that the Board receive the recommendations of the Emergency
Task Force on Youth Violence, direct the Superintendent to return to the Board within 60 days a suggested action plan for
implementation and that the Superintendent be directed to work with City and County agencies to develop educational placements
for the supervision and rehabilitation of minor students who are expelled for bringing guns to school.
On October 4, 1993, the Board adopted Ms. Castro and Ms. Korenstein's resolution that the Superintendent be directed to implement
a policy that all school police officers assigned as resident campus police officers at District middle and high schools be
in full police uniform, effective immediately.
Box 680
Board Reports.
1993 October 18-1993 December 16.
Scope and Content Note
On November 29, 1993, the Board held a special meeting for a public hearing concerning the State Waiver Application for Use
of Four Pupil-free Days to Implement Limited English Proficient (LEP) Training Program. The Superintendent explained that
the District would request a waiver to allow the use of four pupil-free days to conduct a State Department of Education required
LEP training program at 79 schools. He stated that the District had been found to be non-compliant with State mandates at
the secondary school level in regard to the LEP program and was now required to comply or risk losing $60 million.
Box 681
Board Reports.
1994 January 3-1994 April 11.
Scope and Content Note
On January 21, 1994, the Board held a special meeting to discuss the impact of the Northridge earthquake on District schools.
President Quezada added that the purpose of this meeting is to focus on the needs of the District and commented that preliminary
estimates place the possible financial setback as high as $700 million. On January 27, 1994, the Board held a special meeting
for an update on the impact of the Northridge earthquake on District schools. President Quezada commented on the recent visit
of President Bill Clinton, United States Secretary of Education Richard Riley and today's visit to the Hyde Park School by
First Lady Hillary Clinton. President Quezada introduced California State Controller Gray Davis who presented a check for
$10 million to address the District's earthquake damage needs.
Box 682
Board Reports.
1994 April 18-1994 June 27.
Scope and Content Note
On April 18, 1994, the Board discussed Office of the Superintendent Report No. 1, Proposed Expansion of Magnet Programs for
1993-94 and 1994-95. President Quezada expressed concern over the lack of equitable distribution of magnet centers throughout
the District and the Superintendent indicated that court-ordered mandates as well as policy issues guided the placement of
students.
On May 2, 1994, the Board supported Mrs. Boudreaux's motion that the Board activate the publication, The Children Can No Longer
Wait, with funding for implementation. On May 16, 1994, the Board adopted Mr. Horton's resolution that the Board "commit itself
to doing whatever it can to ensure that per pupil spending in California's K-12 public schools is raised to the national average
by 1999 by whatever means necessary."
Box 683
Board Reports.
1994 July 11-1994 September 26.
Scope and Content Note
On August 15, 1994, the Board adopted Ms. Quezada's resolution that the Board go on record opposing Proposition 187 also known
as the Save Our State (SOS) initiative. Ms. Quezada's resolution explains that a major component of this proposal would make
undocumented immigrants ineligible for enrollment at public elementary and secondary schools and would impose verification
and reporting requirements on school districts. On September 19, 1994, Student Member Alejandra Moreno from Hollywood High
School expressed students' concerns regarding the adverse effects Proposition 187 would have on students if enacted and stressed
the importance of voting by eligible students.
Box 684
Board Reports.
1994 October 3-1994 December 12.
Scope and Content Note
On October 3, 1994, the Board adopted Mrs. Boudreaux's resolution that the Board "enthusiastically endorse the participation
of every member of the school and larger community in the 'Books Brighten Youth Life' campaign to build a legacy of literacy,
library use and achievement for our students." On October 17, 1994, Mr. Horton applauded the Gay and Lesbian Education Commission
for sponsorship of the Second Annual Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Youth Conference held Saturday at Occidental College.
Box 685
Board Reports.
1995 January 9-1995 March 30.
Scope and Content Note
On January 23, 1995, the Board adopted Mrs. Boudreaux's and Mr. Furutani's resolution that the Board strengthen its existing
policy to ensure that the ethnically diverse community served by the District and women are fairly represented in any contractor's/subcontractor's
work force, consistent with the District's 50% minority work force utilization goal on all construction contracts.
In response to a "heinous crime" against a kindergarten student at 66th Street School on January 24, 1995, the Board adopted
Mrs. Boudreaux, Mr. Horton and Ms. Quezada's resolution that the Superintendent direct all schools to immediately implement
a policy that all students seeking permission to leave their classrooms or other supervised activity, shall be accompanied
by one or more students as appropriate.
Box 686
Board Reports.
1995 April 3-1995 June 20.
Scope and Content Note
On May 8, 1995, the Board held a special meeting to discuss, amend and adopt Board of Education Report No. 2, Los Angeles
Educational Alliance for Restructuring Now (LEARN) Schools for Phase Three Implementation.
On June 12, 1995, Mr. Horton commented on the 2nd Annual Gay Prom held at the Omni Sheraton Hotel at no cost to the District.
On June 19, 1995, Student Member Jessica Saint Paul from Bravo Medical Magnet shared concerns regarding the distribution of
condoms in the schools, the uncertainty of graduation for seniors given finals the day before graduation and the need for
college scholarships and financial aid for higher education.
Box 687
Legal Board Reports.
1995 June 26-1995 September 18.
Scope and Content
On July 24, 1995, the Board adopted Mr. Horton's resolution that the Board join the Emergency/Coalition to Save Los Angeles
in its effort to avoid massive County service reductions and layoffs and that the Board request that the California Legislature
adopt the measures requested to meet the needs of County residents and to fully fund public education.
On August 7, 1995, the Board adopted Mr. Horton's resolution that the Superintendent review the existing District memo on
pregnant and parenting teens to ensure the rights of these students under Title IX and to eliminate any unlawful barrier to
school continuation for this population of young women.
On September 5, 1995, President Slavkin reported that the Board will review staff prepared criteria regarding legislative
proposals to break-up the District.
Box 688
Legal Board Reports.
1995 September 18-1995 November 6.
Scope and Content Note
On October 16, 1995, the Board adopted Mrs. Boudreaux's resolution that the Parent Collaborative be formally identified as
one of the District's reorganized organizations and that it be an invited presenter at the beginning of the first regular
Board meeting of the month. On May 2, 1994, the Board adopted the L.A.U.S.D. restructuring plan and from this action, the
Parent Community Services Branch established the Parent Collaborative to provide a regular District parent forum.
Box 689
Legal Board Reports.
1995 November 13-1996 January 22.
Scope and Content Note
On November 20, 1995, student Board member Quynh Dang from Los Angeles High School expressed equity concerns regarding her
school being on a year round multitrack calendar. She explained that classes are not open to all students on all tracks; Honors
Advanced Placement classes are offered only on C-track and are unavailable to students on other tracks.
On November 20, 1995, President Slavkin called on Mr. Richard Mason, General Counsel to report on a Proposition 187 Federal
Court development. Mason explained that because of the United States Supreme Court's decision in Plyler v. Doe, related to
the obligations of school districts to educate children regardless of their immigration status, the Federal Court in Los Angeles
concluded that Federal Law preempts the K-12 portions of Proposition 187.
Box 690
Legal Board Reports.
1996 January 22-1996 March 14.
Scope and Content Note
On January 22, 1996, the Board adopted Mr. Tokofsky's precatory motion that the Board support the continued operation of the
juvenile probation camps and urge the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors to identify funding needed to prevent the closure
of the probation camps.
On February 20, 1996, the Board adopted Mr. Horton's resolution that the Board support the concept of high school magnet programs
jointly supported by the Los Angeles Police Department and the District to prepare students for careers in law enforcement.
On February 26 and March 14, 1996, the Board held special meetings for action upon the proposed Consent Decree in the case
of Chanda Smith, et al. v. LAUSD, et al.. In November 1993 this class action lawsuit was filed against the District on behalf
of students with disabilities alleging that the District had failed to search for, identify, track, and timely and properly
serve the educational needs of students with disabilities in violation of federal law.
Box 691
Legal Board Reports.
1996 March 18-1996 May 28.
Scope and Content Note
On March 18, 1996, the Board adopted Mr. Horton's precatory motion that the Board go on record in support of the Living Wage
Act of 1996 Ballot Initiative and other efforts to increase the minimum wage.
On May 6, 1996, the Board adopted Mr. Horton's amended resolution that the Board go on record in support of the Labor/Community
Strategy Center and the Bus Riders Union civil rights class action lawsuit against the MTA for engaging in policies and practices
which result in disparate impact on racial minorities in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Box 692
Legal Board Reports.
1996 June 3-1996 August 5.
Scope and Content Note
On June 3, 1996, the Board adopted Mr. Kiriyama's motion regarding continued support for character education and Mrs. Boudreaux's
motion that Board Rule 1995 be amended to change the name of the Sex Equity Commission to the Gender Equity Commission.
On June 17, 1996, the Board adopted Mrs. Boudreaux's amended resolution that the Board reaffirm its commitment to help black
students achieve at higher levels and endorse the "Blueprint for Action" document as a comprehensive guide to assist school
communities in raising achievement for black students.
During the June 17, 1996 "This Week In Education," Mrs. Bourdreaux announced that many Board members attended COBA's 21st
Annual Black Child Conference and Attorney General Janet Reno visited Marvin Avenue School.
On July 1, 1996, the Board held a special meeting to adopt Ms. Korenstein's amended motion that the Board strongly oppose
the repeal of the statutes that assure reimbursement of the costs of desegregation programs conducted in compliance with court
orders or voluntarily to avoid imposition of a court order.
On July 15, 1996, speakers from South Central Youth Empowered thru Action (SCYEA) addressed the Board regarding Mrs. Boudreaux's
motion in opposition to the California Civil Rights Initiative.
Box 693
Legal Board Reports.
1996 August 5-1996 September 3.
Scope and Content Note
On August 19, 1996, Ms. Castro recognized El Centro de Pueblo as an important community based organization that provides services
to students who have difficulty in a regular high school environment. Ms. Castro introduced and commended Peter Shire, artist
and former Belmont High School student, who benefitted El Centro de Pueblo through the donation of his art work.
On August 19, 1996, the Board adopted Mr. Kiriyama's amended motion regarding the restoration of the music education program
for all elementary school students. During this meeting, the Board also adopted Board of Education Report No. 6, the Report
from the Citizens Committee on Superintendent Selection. A copy of this report is included as an attachment to these Minutes.
Box 694
Legal Board Reports.
1996 September 9-1996 November 25.
Scope and Content Note
On October 7, 1996, the Board acknowledged Proposition 187, Proposition 209, The California Civil Rights Initiative and the
Gallegly Amendment as restrictive legislation concerning educational opportunities for many immigrant children and resolved
to endorse the Latino Civil Rights March and Rally in Washington, D.C. on October 12, 1996.
Box 695
Legal Board Reports.
1996 December 2-1997 February 10.
Scope and Content Note
On December 2, 1996, Mr. Tokofsky moved that the Board adjourn the meeting in memory of Ms. Brenda Hughes, a Franklin High
School student who was tragically shot. On January 27, 1997, the Board adopted Mr. Slavkin's resolution that the Superintendent
be directed to communicate in writing to the Governor and the District's legislative delegation that it is imperative that
the Class Size Reduction Program be fully funded in the 1997-98 State budget.
Box 696
Legal Board Reports.
1997 February 10-1997 March 31.
Scope and Content Note
On February 10, 1997, Student Member Sergio VIlla encouraged all students and parents to work together in support of Proposition
BB so that students can work in a safe and clean environment.
On February 10, 1997, the Board adopted Mr. Slavkin's substitute reading program motion for Mrs. Boudreaux's motion. This
resolution includes a review of existing programs which seek to help African American students master standard English, including
a determination of which have proven most effective.
On March 31, 1997, the Board adopted Ms. Korenstein's motion regarding the California PTA's 100th Anniversary.
Box 697
Legal Board Reports.
1997 April 7-1997 April 21.
Scope and Content Note
On April 21, 1997, the Board adopted Board of Education Report No. 2 as amended, The Belmont Learning Complex Project and
Disposition and Development Agreement with Temple-Beaudry Partners to Construct Career Development Partnership High School
Portion of Project. A copy of this report is attached to these Minutes.
Box 698
Legal Board Reports.
1997 April 23-1997 June 16.
Scope and Content
At a special meeting on June 10, 1997, the Board adopted the receipt of the resubmitted implementation plans 1 and 2 regarding
the Chanda Smith Consent Decree and Process for Review and Action. On June 16, 1997, Ms. Jo Ann Semon representing the American
Indian Commission addressed the Board to express "School Mascot" concerns.
Box 699
Legal Board Reports.
1997 June 17-1997 September 2.
Scope and Content Note
On July 21, 1997, the Board adopted Mr. Kiriyama's motion that the Board strongly support Federal Senate Bill 882 as introduced
by California's United States Senator Barbara Boxer. On July 28, 1997, the Board held a special meeting concerning the Class
Size Reduction Program.
Box 700
Legal Board Reports.
1997 September 4-1997 November 13.
Scope and Content Note
At a special meeting on September 8, 1997, the Board adopted Mr. Kiriyama's resolution that the use of American Indian mascots
and names such as Apaches, Mohicans, Warriors and Braves will not be used by any LAUSD school. On September 15, 1997, the
Board adopted Mr. Horton's resolution that Board create an Armenian Education Commission equivalent to the other seven education
commissions. On October 6, 1997, the Board adopted Mr. Horton's resolution on Rebuilding LAUSD Libraries.
Box 701
Legal Board Reports.
1997 November 17-1998 January 12.
Scope and Content Note
On November 17, 1997, Superintendent Ruben Zacarias made a statement in which he addressed allegations of "secret" or "illegal"
Board meetings regarding his compensation. On December 15, 1997, the Board adopted Ms. Castro's resolution that the Board
go on record in opposition to the proposed "English Language Education for Immigrant Children Initiative" (the Unz Initiative)
which severely limits educational options for non-English and limited English speaking students.
Box 702
Legal Board Reports.
1998 January 20-1998 March 16.
Scope and Content Note
On February 9, 1998, Mr. Tokofsky remarked on the visit of Vice President Al Gore, Senator Barbara Boxer and Lieutenant Governor
Gray Davis to Pacoima Elementary School where they focused on school libraries.
At a special meeting on February 17, 1998, the Board adopted Mrs. Boudreaux's resolution that the Board authorize staff and
counsel to immediately go to court and seek appropriate relief with respect to the administration of student achievement tests
to those students who are unable to substantially comprehend the content of tests administered in English.
On March 9, 1998, the Board adopted Ms. Fields' resolution that the Board oppose the Anti-Worker Initiative on the June 1998
ballot.
Box 703
Legal Board Reports.
1998 March 23-1998 May 26.
Scope and Content Note
On March 23, 1998, the Board adopted Mr. Horton's resolution that the Board direct the Superintendent to appoint a Task Force
on Accountability.
On April 13, 1998, the Board adopted Ms. Korenstein's resolution that the Board support California Legislature Assembly Bill
1753 (Escutia) which would amend the State Education Code to include among graduation requirements, the completion of a one-semester
course in health education.
On May 4, 1998, the Board adopted Ms. Fields' resolution that the Board urge the California State Senate to pass Senate Bill
6 and the Governor to approve this measure to ensure English Learners access to the core curriculum and equal opportunity
for academic achievement.
Box 704
Legal Board Reports.
1998 June 1-1998 July 14.
Scope and Content
At the annual meeting on July 1, 1998, the Board elected Victoria M. Castro President for the 1998-99 fiscal year.
At a special meeting on July 1, 1998, the Board adopted Ms. Korenstein's resolution that all secondary students who are recommended
for expulsion for having guns in their possession be removed from regular schools and transferred to alternative educational
programs while they await a resolution to their expulsion proceedings.
On July 14, 1998, Mrs. Boudreaux mentioned Dr. Martin Luther King's daughter, Yolanda King's visit to Wilshire Crest Elementary
School.
Box 705
Legal Board Reports.
1998 July 16-1998 September 29.
Scope and Content Note
On September 24, 1998, Student Member Martha Sandoval from Huntington Park High School commented on an article in the Los
Angeles Times which stated that persons within the approximate area of 2700 South Indiana Street in the City of Vernon and
5909 East Randolph Street in the City of Commerce were exposed to lead and candium at a level determined by the State of California
to cause birth defects and other reproductive harm and cancer.
On September 24, 1998, the Board unanimously adopted Board of Education Report No. 13, Waiver of Proposition 227 for Project
M.O.R.E., Dual Language Programs, and Sections Related to Parental Exception Waivers.
Box 706
Legal Board Reports.
1998 October 6-1998 December 15.
Scope and Content Note
On October 13, 1998, the Board adopted Mr. Horton's resolution that the Board opposes the "Permanent Class Size Reduction
and Educational Opportunity Act," Proposition 8, which would increase education bureaucracy, reduce accountability, force
classroom education cuts and ignore California's new, uniform academic standards.
On December 8, 1998, Student Member Jesenia Mares of Fremont High School expressed student concerns regarding the following
issues at her campus: the poor condition of the campus, students unable to participate in after school activities due to outdated
equipment and lack of funds for textbooks.
Box 707
Legal Board Reports.
1999 January 5-1999 March 11.
Scope and Content Note
On January 12, 1999, Student Member Jesenia Mares of Fremont High School indicated her school has been missing a college counselor
since the beginning of the year and students are concerned that they are not receiving appropriate college information. Student
Member Mares also expressed concern about attending a school of 2,400 students with only one of three available bathrooms
open for use during the regular lunch period.
On January 26, 1999, Student Member Rosa Salvador of Jefferson High School reported on her attendance at the Association of
Student Body Presidents' meeting where the issue of student restroom problems across the District was discussed. Most of the
restrooms are closed or only one is open which poses a problem. Students also requested that seat covers be provided.
On February 23, 1999, the Board adopted Mr. Horton's resolution regarding the events at the Belmont Learning Complex as well
as Jefferson Middle School which raised concerns about regulatory oversight of school sites and the multiple local and state
agencies involved in environmental assessment and remediation of school projects.
Box 708
Legal Board Reports.
1999 March 16-1999 May 11.
Scope and Content Note
On May 11, 1999, the Board adopted Ms. Fields' resolution that the Board seek legislation to hold the parent or guardian accountable
if a gun is brought onto a school campus by their child, that the parent or guardian be subject to civil and criminal liability
and that this resolution be transmitted to the L.A.U.S.D.'s delegation in the California Legislature.
Box 709
Legal Board Reports.
1999 May 18-1999 June 22.
Scope and Content Note
At a special meeting on June 1, 1999, the Board adopted Ms. Fields' resolution in support of Charter Amendment 2 - Election
of Members of the Board of Education of the Los Angeles Unified School District.
At a special meeting on June 15, 1999, President Castro called on Mr. Barry Groveman who made a presentation of the preliminary
report from the Environmental Strategies Corporation which conducted a survey to determine whether the site assessment at
the Belmont Learning Complex was sufficient.
Box 710
Legal Board Reports.
1999 June 29-1999 August 20.
Scope and Content Note
On July 1, 1999, the Board elected Genethia Hudley Hayes as President for the fiscal year. On July 6, 1999, the Board held
a special meeting for the adoption of General Environmental Legislative Policy.
On July 13, 1999, Student Member Dayreca Leach from Manual Arts High School expressed her opinion that the Stanford 9 test
has discrepancies between what is taught in the school curriculum and what the test assesses.
On July 20, 1999, the Board held a special meeting to take a series of actions on the Belmont Learning Center, including the
establishment of an independent commission to make recommendations to the Board concerning the future of this project. On
August 20, 1999, the Board held a special meeting to adopt a report concerning the confirmation of the Belmont Learning Center
Project's Independent Commission and related matters.
Box 711
Legal Board Reports.
1999 August 24-1999 September 28.
Scope and Content Note
On September 14, 1999, President Hayes announced that the District's Internal Auditor delivered his report to the Board today
on the Belmont Learning Center Project and explained that this report, based on a seven-month investigation, "...is the beginning
of the process to take corrective action that will safeguard the public's trust in the Los Angeles Unified School District
and ensure fairness and accountability."
Box 712
Legal Board Reports.
1999 October 5-1999 December 14.
Scope and Content
On October 12, 1999, President Hayes announced that today in executive session, the Board adopted a resolution which established
the Office of Chief Executive Officer, appointed Howard Miller to this position effective immediately until the end of fiscal
year, June 30, 1999 and explained that Mr. Miller is charged with assembling a crisis management team to do a top to bottom
management review of the L.A.U.S.D. including recommendations on the immediate status of all District personnel recommended
for discipline in the Belmont Report of the Director of Internal Audit and Special Investigations. On October 12, 1999, the
Board adopted Ms. Young's resolution concerning the Board's commitment to ensure safety of all students and staff and to ensure
that environmental safety decisions are made with integrity, sound judgement and open process.
Box 713
Legal Board Reports.
2000 January 6-2000 March 7.
Scope and Content Note
At a special meeting on January 11, 2000, Interim Superintendent Ramon Cortines presented a Concept Paper for Changing Los
Angeles Unified School District: Multiple District Plan. A copy of this paper is attached to these Minutes.
On January 11, 2000, the Board adopted Ms. Fields' resolution that the Board support Assembly Bill 961 (Steinberg), Challenged-School
Teacher Attraction and Retention.
On January 25, 2000, the Board adopted Board of Education Report No. 14, Future of the Belmont Learning Complex. This report
is attached to these Minutes and describes the Belmont Learning Complex as a tragedy for the Belmont community and the District.
At a special meeting on February 1, 2000, the Board adopted the Citizen's Committee's Criteria for the Selection of the Superintendent.
On February 22, 2000, the Board adopted Mr. Tokofsky and Ms. Hayes' resolution that the Board oppose Proposition 22, the "Defense
of Marriage Initiative" and its attempt to make some citizens less equal than others.
Box 714
Legal Board Reports.
2000 March 14-2000 April 11.
Scope and Content Note
The March 14 and April 11, 2000 Minutes include copies of a blueprint document for changing the LAUSD, "Eleven Local Districts,
One Mission: A Multiple District Plan for Transforming the Los Angeles Unified School District." On April 11, 2000, the Board
adopted this amended document as the District's Reorganization Plan for School Year 2000-2001.
On March 28, 2000, Student Member Valerie Rae Horn from University High School stated the following student concerns at her
school: overcrowded classrooms, a lack of classroom seats, unsanitary restrooms and students asked to purchase their own textbooks.
Box 715
Legal Board Reports.
2000 April 25-2000 June 13.
Scope and Content Note
On May 9, 2000, the Board adopted a motion by the Superintendent concerning the lack of fully credentialed teachers to meet
the District's staffing and instructional needs and the necessity to employ teachers with emergency permits under provisions
of Education Code 44300.
On May 23, 2000, the Board adopted Ms. Fields' resolution concerning the District's fine art collection estimated to be valued
at over 4 million dollars and its endorsement of the submission of a preservation grant proposal to the Getty Grant Foundation.
Box 716
Legal Board Reports.
2000 June 13-2000 June 20.
Scope and Content Note
The 1998-99 Stanford 9 Individual Student NCE Gains by District, School and Grade Level are attached to the June 13, 2000
Minutes.
Box 717
Legal Board Reports.
2000 June 22-2000 July 18.
Scope and Content Note
At the regular meeting on June 27, 2000, the Board adopted the Waiver of California Credential Requirements (Waiver of Board
Rule 72) for Mr. Roy Romer who was appointed as Superintendent of Schools, effective July 1, 2000, for so long as he serves
as the District's Superintendent. At the annual meeting on July 6, 2000, Ms. Genethia Hudley Hayes was elected President for
the 2000-2001 fiscal year, 6 ayes, 1 no, Ms. Castro.
Box 718
Legal Board Reports.
2000 July 25-2000 August 29.
Scope and Content Note
On July 25, 2000, the Board adopted Ms. Fields' motion that the Board support the efforts of the Los Angeles Teacher Mortgage
Assistance Program in providing teachers with information about the housing assistance programs offered at the federal, state
and local levels.
The July 25, 2000 Minutes include the attachment, "Chanda Smith Consent Decree Review of Expenditures/Search for Additional
Funding" submitted to the Board by the Consent Decree Administrators.
On August 29, 2000, the Board adopted Ms. Korenstein's resolution that the Board oppose Proposition 38, the School Voucher
Initiative.
Box 719
Legal Board Reports.
2000 September 5-2000 December 12.
Scope and Content Note
On November 14, 2000, the Board adopted Ms. Fields' and Mr. Lansing's resolution that the Board encourages and supports the
application for funding the school-to-career activities through the Urban Network for Improving Training and Education in
Los Angeles (UNITE-LA).
Box 720
Legal Board Reports.
2000 December 12-2001 January 30.
Scope and Content Note
The December 12, 2000 Minutes include copies of overviews for Expenditures and Funding, Staff Development and Busing and Transportation
areas of the Chanda Smith Consent Decree Implementation Plan.
Box 834
Legal Board Reports.
2001 February 13-2001 March 20.
Scope and Content
On February 13, 2001, Student Member Miguel Hernandez from Jordan High School reported that students have accomplished a positive
working relationship with the school police and commented on the demoralizing campus environment at his school. On February
13, 2001, the Board adopted a resolution to support endeavors like Black Technology Awareness Week and emphasize mastery of
higher-level mathematics and computer science in addition to literacy to ensure that the students of Los Angeles can bridge
the digital divide.
Box 721
Legal Board Reports.
2001 March 27-2001 May 29.
Scope and Content
On May 8, 2001, Dr. Lawrence H. Moore representing the Western Regional Council for Education of Black Children, Dr. Owen
Knox, Ms. Grace Strauther representing Council of Black Administrators (COBA), Bishop Leon D. Ralph representing Interdenominational
Church of God, Ms. Sheri Osborne of Advocates for Valley African American Students and Dr. Geraldine Washington, President
of the Los Angeles NAACP addressed the Board concerning the Crisis in Education of African American Students.
Box 722
Legal Board Reports.
2001 June 12-2001 June 26.
Scope and Content Note
On June 12, 2001, Mr. Lansing commented on the first annual District 7 Future Leaders of Los Angeles Awards Banquet honoring
30 students from high schools within the District; guest speaker Connie Rice and outstanding students were honored for their
leadership in schools and the community.
On June 26, 2001, Mr. Matt Rezvani of BP (formerly known as British Petroleum) stated that to celebrate its commitment to
the community, BP has donated $1 million to the District.
On June 26, 2001, the Board adopted Ms. Hayes, Ms. Fields and Ms. Young's resolution that within 90 days, staff submit an
action plan and timeline to the Board recommending the 2002-2003 implementation of policies and procedures to eliminate the
disparities in educational outcomes for African American students.
Box 723
Legal Board Reports.
2001 July 3-2001 August 28.
Scope and Content Note
On July 3, 2001, the Board elected Caprice Young President for the fiscal year. On July 17, 2001, the Board adopted Ms. Hayes'
resolution that the Board support the first annual Nonviolence Works Youth Conference hosted by 18 local youth organizations
and the Center for the Advancement of Nonviolence.
On August 28, 2001, Mr. Huizar commended the Los Angeles Police Department, District School Police and Belmont High School
Staff in their effort to protect students from a potentially disastrous situation which occurred at the school on July 30,
2001.
On August 28, 2001, Mr. Tokofsky thanked representatives of the Shell Oil Company for their continued support of the District.
Superintendent Roy Romer's Five Year Strategic Plan is attached to these Minutes.
Box 724
Legal Board Reports.
2001 September 4-2001 October 9.
Scope and Content Note
On September 4, 2001, the Board adopted Board of Education Report No. 3 (Contract with Floraline I. Stevens and Associates
for Planning and Evaluating a Pre-12 Action Plan to Provide Culturally Relevant Education that Benefits African American Students
as well as Other Students). Ms. Hayes amended it to explain that that this is part of the District's obligations under Crawford
to combat the harms of racial isolation and will be funded by the Student Integration Budget.
On September 25, 2001, the Board adopted Mr. Lansing's motion that the Board authorize a fundraising campaign to assist the
families of the World Trade Center, Pentagaon and Pennsylvania terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The Board also adopted
Ms. Korenstein's motion to direct the Superintendent to encourage all school site staff to lead students in age-appropriate
discussions about the context and consequences of the terrorist attacks in ways that help them work through their loss and
fear.
Box 725
Legal Board Reports.
2001 October 23-2001 December 11.
Scope and Content Note
On November 13, 2001, the Board adopted Ms. Canter's motion that the Board authorize and permit employees to procure and place
a United States flag or an image of it on District-owned vehicles. On November 27, 2001, the Board adopted Ms. Korenstein's
resolution regarding the development of a bullying policy. On December 6, 2001, the Board held a special meeting to recognize
and honor legislators and others who sponsored measures for the District.
Box 726
Legal Board Reports.
2002 January 8-2002 February 26.
Scope and Content Note
The January 22, 2002 regular meeting Minutes include a copy of a letter from State Superintendent of Public Instruction Delaine
Eastin to Superintendent Roy Romer and copies of the final Joint Intervention Agreements for schools in the scholastic audit
process.
On February 12, 2002, the Board held a special meeting to discuss the Belmont Learning Center Request For Proposals (RFP)
and Initial Findings of the Independent Evaluation Panel.
On February 12, 2002, the Board adopted the Whistleblower Protection Policy, established as Board Rule 1907 and the Revision
of the Structured English Immersion Program for English Learners.
Box 727
Legal Board Reports.
2002 February 26-2002 March 12.
Scope and Content Note
On February 26, 2002, Superintendent Romer, elected officials, community members and members of the Independent Evaluation
Panel addressed the Board concerning the negotiations to complete the Belmont Learning Center Project.
Box 728
Legal Board Reports.
2002 March 14-2002 April 23.
Scope and Content Note
On April 9, 2002, the Board adopted Ms. Hayes' resolution that the Board supports efforts to enroll every high school student
in the A-G curriculum to enhance postsecondary educational and vocational opportunities. On April 23, 2002, the Board adopted
Mr. Huizar's resolution that the Board express its support for AB 2027 which establishes a reasonable time frame to phase
out Concept 6 calendars and to ensure that all students receive at least 180 days per year in the classroom.
Box 729
Legal Board Reports.
2002 April 25-2002 May 30.
Scope and Content Note
On May 28, 2002, President Young introduced and thanked Anne and Kirk Douglas for their playground program and noted that
they have funded over $3.5 million to District schools and are committed to fund an additional $10 million over the next four
years. During this meeting, the Board adopted Ms. Hayes' amended resolution that the District authorize the Program Evaluation
and Research Branch to conduct a study of assessments that could be used by the District as alternatives to the Stanford 9
and the High School Exit Exam.
Box 730
Legal Board Reports.
2002 June 11-2002 July 9.
Scope and Content Note
At the regular meeting on June 11, 2002, Superintendent Romer introduced and swore in Mr. Allen B. Kerstein as the new School
District Chief of Police. On July 9, 2002, Mr. Manuel Criollo of the Bus Riders Union addressed the Board on Ms. Hayes and
Mr. Huizar's motion regarding the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Student Bus Passes.
Box 731
Legal Board Reports.
2002 August 8-2002 September 3.
Scope and Content Note
On August 27, 2002, the Board adopted Mr. Huizar's resolution that the Board open and operate Central Los Angeles High School
No. 9 (450 Grand Avenue) as a community-based visual and performing arts high school to serve youth living in the area. On
September 3, 2002, the Board adopted Ms. Young and Mr. Huizar's resolution that the Board endorse Operation Bright Future,
a collaboration between the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office and the District to combat truancy.
Box 732
Legal Board Reports.
2002 September 6-2002 October 22.
Scope and Content Note
At the regular meeting on September 24, 2002, the Board adopted Mr. Tokofsky's resolution that the Superintendent review the
current District debarment policy and assess what role the District's ethics policy should play in business decisions.
At the regular meeting on October 8, 2002, the Board adopted Mr. Tokofsky, Ms. Hayes and Ms. Young's resolution that the Superintendent
and staff present recommendations for the expansion of the number of magnet schools and the number of magnet seats at existing
schools.
On October 22, 2002, the Board adopted Mr. Huizar and Ms. Hayes' resolution calling for the full implementation of the Title
III Initiative for English Learners and Immigrant Students.
Box 733
Legal Board Reports.
2002 October 22-2002 December 17.
Scope and Content
At the regular meeting on November 26, 2002, the Board adopted Mr. Tokofsky's resolution directing the Superintendent to examine
the roles and relationship between the District and the Citywide System of Neighborhood Councils.
At the regular meeting on December 10, 2002, Student Member Justin Brimmer from King/Drew Medical Magnet High School expressed
concerns regarding required courses for graduation which are unavailable to students on small magnet campuses and requested
an alternative to the current "lock down" policy for students who are tardy rather than sitting in a room and missing an entire
class period.
At the regular meeting on December 17, 2002, the Board adopted Mr. Huizar, Ms. Hayes and Mr. Tokofsky's resolution to direct
the Superintendent to develop a comprehensive plan to close the achievement gap for African American and Latino students.
Box 734
Legal Board Reports.
2003 January 14-2003 February 11.
Scope and Content Note
On January 21, 2003, Superintendent Romer discussed the District's objective to increase learning in the classroom, particularly
at the secondary level in order to close the achievement gap and described three components to improve secondary instruction:
1) Smaller Learning Communities, 2) Periodic Assessments and 3) the 180 Day Calendar. The January 28, 2003 Minutes contain
a copy of the report, "Making LAUSD the District of First Resort: A Teacher Quality Strategic Plan."
The February 11, 2003 regular meeting Minutes contain the January 2003 Strategic Execution Plan for new construction projects.
Box 735
Legal Board Reports.
2003 February 25-2003 March 25.
Scope and Content Note
On March 25, 2003, the Board adopted Mr. Tokofsky, Ms. Canter and Mr. Lansing's resolution that the Board promote the use
of partnerships between the District, schools and community providers to enhance the availability of health services and Ms.
Canter's resolution on Terrorism Preparedness.
Box 736
Legal Board Reports.
2003 April 8-2003 April 24.
Scope and Content Note
At the regular meeting on April 8, 2003, Local District representatives from Local Districts B, E, F, G, H, I and K presented
their Quarterly Reports on the State Scholastic Audits and responded to Board member questions. These Quarterly Reports include
summaries of monitoring visits to targeted schools by the California Department of Education and are attached to these Minutes.
Schools targeted for joint District and State intervention include: Avalon Gardens, Gompers, Mann, Mount Vernon, Sun Valley,
Fremont, Jefferson, Locke, Roosevelt and Wilson.
Box 737
Legal Board Reports.
2003 May 1-2003 June 3.
Scope and Content Note
On May 22, 2003, the Board adopted the amended Board of Education Report No. 200 02/03 which concerns the Authorization to
Proceed with Feasibility Studies for the Completion of the Proposed Central Los Angeles High School No. 11 (Formerly the Belmont
Learning Center) and other facilities matters.
On May 27, 2003, Student Member Lorena Garcia from Los Angeles High School expressed concern regarding overcrowding which
results in "traveling" teachers who have no permanent classroom.
Box 738
Legal Board Reports.
2003 June 10-2003 July 8.
Scope and Content Note
At the regular June 24, 2003, the Board heard a presentation regarding some of the training and instruction being used to
support the African American Learners Initiative and at the special meeting, adopted Ms. Hayes' resolution concerning the
African American Learners Initiative Action Plan.
At the annual meeting on July 1, 2003, Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte was sworn in by former Board member, Barbara Boudreaux
for District Office No. 1 and Jose Huizar was elected President for the fiscal year.
Box 739
Legal Board Reports.
2003 July 22-2003 September 30.
Scope and Content Note
On July 22, 2003, the Board adopted a motion by the Superintendent to delegate authority to the Superintendent or designee
on the use of cellular telephones by students on school campuses.
On September 2, 2003, the Board adopted Mr. Huizar and Ms. Canter's resolution requesting state funds for Central Los Angeles
Learning Center No. 1 (Ambassador Hotel School Project). The District had spent $80 million to date in pursuit of the historic
Ambassador Hotel site, home of the Coconut Grove nightclub, host of six Oscar ceremonies, the site where Richard Nixon wrote
his 1952 "Checkers" speech and the site of the 1968 assassination of Robert Kennedy.
On September 9, 2003, the Board adopted Mr. Huizar and Ms. LaMotte's resolution that the Board opposes Proposition 54, the
October 7, 2003 ballot initiative to ban Classification by Race, Ethnicity, Color or National Origin.
Box 740
Legal Board Reports.
2003 October 14-2003 November 25.
Scope and Content Note
On October 28, 2003, the Board adopted Mr. Huizar, Ms. Canter and Ms. LaMotte's resolution that the Board reaffirms its support
for the continued collaboration between the District School Police and other local policing agencies such as the Anti-Gang
Task Force.
On November 25, 2003, the Board adopted Ms. Canter's resolution that the Superintendent prioritize hate-based incidents and
crimes and utilize the LASPD/LAPD Cadre in developing an anti-bias and hate crime prevention training program for school personnel.
The November 25, 2003 Minutes contain the Library and Information Services Measure K Strategic Execution Plan.
Box 741
Legal Board Reports.
2003 December 9-2004 February 10.
Scope and Content Note
On January 13, 2004, the Board adopted Mr. Lauritzen, Mr. Huizar and Ms. Korenstein's resolution that the Superintendent present
to the Board, a Master Plan for the creation of small learning communities with a focus on career and technical education
on District occupational center campuses and elsewhere.
On January 20, 2004 at 11:30 a.m., the Board held a special meeting for a presentation on a weighted student formula which
would enable budgeting for smaller size schools and would allow individual schools to utilize funds in areas of need.
On February 10, 2004, the Board adopted Mr. Huizar and Ms. Canter's resolution to partner and collaborate with the Los Angeles
District Attorney's Office to present the "No Secrets Program," a child sexual abuse and awareness program to parents of students
in the District.
Box 742
Legal Board Reports.
2003 February 24-2004 March 30.
Scope and Content Note
On March 8, 2004, Chief Operating Officer Mr. Tim Buresh explained his proposal to augment the School Police Division's budget
for a total of approximately $12 million. Buresh stated that this decision is based on increased demand for services within
the District, increased danger in the communities surrounding the schools and lack of adequate community policing resources
outside of the District.
At a special meeting on March 11, 2004, the Board adopted Ms. Canter's motion mandating a 180 Day Single Track Calendar for
all Elementary, Middle and Senior High Schools.
Box 743
Legal Board Reports.
2004 April 13-2004 June 8.
Scope and Content Note
On April 13, 2004, the Board adopted Mr. Lauritzen and Mr. Huizar's resolution that civic education be an integral part of
the social studies curriculum at every level from kindergarten through grade twelve. On May 25, 2004, the Board adopted Mr.
Lansing's resolution that the District grant high school diplomas to those interred during World War II.
Box 744
Legal Board Reports.
2004 June 15-2004 2004 July 22.
Scope and Content Note
On June 15 and 21, 2004, the Board held a special meeting to establish core beliefs and begin vision development.
On July 1, 2004, the Board unanimously elected Jose Huizar as Board President for the fiscal year. President Huizar stated
his belief that the District would be in the top 10 percent of urban school districts and emphasized continued focus on closing
the achievement gap, the success of the construction program and greater parental involvement.
The July 13, 2004 Minutes contain a copy of the proposal, "District-Wide Plan, Policies, and Strategies to Enhance Student
Attendance."
Box 745
Legal Board Reports.
2004 July 27-2004 September 21.
Scope and Content Note
On August 24, 2004, the Board adopted Mr. Huizar and Ms. Canter's resolution that the Board support the proposed Federal Dream
Act (H.R. 1684).
Box 746
Legal Board Reports.
2004 September 23-2004 November 9.
Scope and Content Note
On September 30, 2004, the Board adopted Mr. Tokofsky and Mr. Lauritzen's resolution on the District's implementation of Small
Learning Communities.
On October 12, 2004, Superintendent Romer introduced the Certification of the Environmental Impact Report for the Central
Los Angeles Learning Center No. 1 Project and Project Approval (Ambassador Site). Numerous speakers addressed the Board regarding
this report including Assemblyman Fabian Nunez, Councilmember Martin Ludlow, Ms. Dolores Huerta and Ms. Connie Rice.
Box 747
Legal Board Reports.
2004 November 16-2005 January 19.
Box 748
Legal Board Reports.
2005 January 25-2005 March 8.
Box 749
Legal Board Reports.
2005 March 15-2005 May 3.
Scope and Content Note
On April 12, 2005, the Board adopted a Statement of Mission, Vision and Goals for the District. On April 26, 2005, the Board
adopted Mr. Lauritzen and Ms. Korenstein's resolution that the District join the California School Boards Association in urging
Congress to review and address the necessary amendments to the No Child Left Behind Act so that schools can successfully implement
the act.
Box 750
Legal Board Reports.
2005 May 10-2005 June 14.
Scope and Content Note
On May 24, 2005, Senator Richard Alarcon 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. Later in
the meeting, Ms. Isabel Rutledge of Community Coalition and Ms. Sandy Rodriguez of South Central Youth Empowered thru Action
addressed the Board on Mr. Huizar's A-G Resolution for Educational Equity.
Box 751
Legal Board Reports.
2005 June 14-2005 June 28.
Box 752
Legal Board Reports.
2005 July 5-2005 September 13.
Scope and Content Note
On July 12, 2005, the Board adopted Ms. Korenstein's resolution regarding Reactivation of the District's Human Relations Education
Commission, Mr. Huizar and Ms. Korenstein's resolution to Promote Safe Schools and Safe Neighborhoods by Implementing a Violence
Prevention/Intervention Program and Ms. LaMotte's resolution Providing Basic Resources to Improve Achievement and Eliminate
the Achievement Gap Among the Four Lowest Performing Groups of Standard English Learners.
Box 753
Legal Board Reports.
2005 September 13-2005 October 11.
Scope and Content Note
On September 13, 2005, the Board adopted Mr. Tokofsky and Ms. LaMotte's resolution concerning the District's Hurricane Katrina
Relief Effort and care for incoming evacuees.
Box 754
Legal Board Reports.
2005 October 11-2005 November 29.
Box 755
Legal Board Reports.
2005 December 6-2006 January 17.
Scope and Content Note
On December 13, 2005, the Board recognized Ms. Alicia Mayoraga, a 5th grader who started her own non-profit in an effort to
make a positive difference for canine units. Even though she is not a District student, Ms. Mayoraga used funds raised to
purchase custom fitted bulletproof vests for Los Angeles School Police dogs.
On January 10, 2006, during the "Inspirational Moment" portion of the meeting, Ms. Wendy Kopp, President and Founder of Teach
for America shared that seeing the success of young teachers in low income, low achieving areas is truly inspiring.
Box 756
Legal Board Reports.
2006 January 24-2006 January 31.
Scope and Content Note
On January 24, 2006, the Board adopted Mr. Lauritzen, Ms. Korenstein and Mr. Tokofsky's resolution "Access for All" concerning
the District's homeless children and Ms. Sandra Tsing Loh, an L.A. based author, performer and musician shared District stories
of cultural richness, academic achievement and success during the "Inspirational Moment" portion of the meeting. On January
31, 2006, the Board adopted Ms. Canter's resolution regarding raising awareness of college financial aid options.
Box 757
Legal Board Reports.
2006 February 7-2006 March 7.
Scope and Content Note
On March 7, 2006, the Board adopted the amended report regarding authority for staff to enter into a development agreement
for the delivery of Central Los Angeles High School No. 9 (450 North Grand Avenue).
Box 758
Legal Board Reports.
2006 March 14-2006 March 23.
Scope and Content Note
On March 22-23, 2006, the Board participated in a LAUSD Health and Welfare Retreat, "LAUSD Charting a New Course" at the Hotel
Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro, California.
Box 759
Legal Board Reports.
2006 March 28-2006 April 25.
Scope and Content Note
On March 28, 2006, in honor of National Women's History Month, Mr. Lauritzen recognized his Deputy in Board District 3, Ms.
Donna Smith who had been Principal of Chatsworth High School as well as a teacher who has served the District for 41 years.
Mr. Lauritzen also noted that rock legend, Ritchie Valens, had recognized her in a song he had written.
On March 30, 2006, the Board adopted the proposal to officially change the name of Central High School #10 to the Miguel Contreras
High School.
On April 25, 2006, the Board adopted Mr. Tokofsky's resolution in support of District students' families and in opposition
to H.R. 4437, legislation aimed at criminalizing undocumented people and those that provide assistance to them which would
result in a dispersal of families.
Box 760
Legal Board Reports.
2006 May 2-2006 June 13.
Scope and Content Note
On June 13, 2006, the Board adopted Mr. Lansing and Ms. LaMotte's resolution on school site security staffing and Mr. Lauritzen's
resolution on Charter schools.
Box 761
Legal Board Reports.
2006 June 20-2006 June 29.
Scope and Content Note
The June 26, 2006 Minutes contain PowerPoint slides for the presentation entitled "Progress Report Council of Great City Schools
Recommendations." On June 29, 2006, the Board held a special meeting to adopt the resolution reaffirming its strong opposition
to A.B. 1381, modeled after the Mayoral takeover of school districts in New York and Chicago public schools, and any similar
legislation that bypasses the District electorate in seeking changes to school district governance.
Box 762
Legal Board Reports.
2006 July 6-2006 September 12.
Scope and Content Note
On July 6, 2006, Hon. Jose Huizar, Los Angeles City Councilman, administered the Oath of Office to Board member Monica Garcia.
At the September 12, 2006 meeting, President Canter remembered Hurricane Katrina and shared that the District opened its doors
to 160 or more students and their families.
Box 763
Legal Board Reports.
2006 September 19-2006 October 10.
Box 764
Legal Board Reports.
2006 October 12-2006 November 21.
Scope and Content
On November 14, 2006, the Board recognized Superintendent Romer's service to the District. Mr. Romer thanked the Board for
their kindness and welcomed Superintendent David L. Brewer to the District.
Box 765
Legal Board Reports.
2006 November 28-2006 December 19.
Scope and Content Note
On December 12, 2006, the Board adopted Mr. Tokofsky and Ms. Korenstein's resolution in support of H.R. 5709, No Child Left
Behind Improvements Act of 2006.
Box 766
Legal Board Reports.
2007 January 3-2007 February 27.
Scope and Content Note
On January 23, 2007, the Board heard from Ms. Connie Rice concerning her special report, "A Call to Action: A Case for a Comprehensive
Solution to Los Angeles' Gang Violence Epidemic."
Box 767
Legal Board Reports.
2007 March 8-2007 April 19.
Scope and Content Note
On March 22, 2007, Mr. Marqueece Harris-Dawson of Community Coalition, Ms. Maria Brenes, Executive Director for Inner City
Struggle and other speakers addressed the Board on SB 1133, the Application for Quality Education Investment Act (QEIA).
Box 768
Legal Board Reports.
2007 April 24-2007 May 24.
Scope and Content Note
On April 24, 2007, speakers from the Brown Berets addressed the Board concerning military recruitment at high schools and
speakers from the Los Angeles School Police Department addressed the Board on the shortage of police officers.
Box 769
Legal Board Reports.
2007 May 24-2007 June 28.
Box 770
Legal Board Reports.
2007 July 3-2007 September 4.
Scope and Content Note
On July 10, 2007, President Garcia called on Superintendent Brewer for a presentation regarding legislative bill AB 1014 sponsored
by Assemblywoman Karen Bass, SB 121 sponsored by Senator Gloria Romero and AB 818 sponsored by Assemblyman Paul Krekorian.
Superintendent Brewer indicated that all bills are supported by the District and concern school facilities.
On July 10, 2007, the Board adopted a resolution concerning the problematic Business Tools for Schools payroll system which
resulted in inaccurate pay for District employees since its implementation in February 2007.
On July 10, 2007, the Board adopted Ms. Garcia's "Diplomas for All" resolution which includes the Board's belief that "it
is unacceptable that only 28,421 students graduated from the 12th grade in 2006-07 in spite of the fact that over 68,802 students
started in the 9th grade four years earlier."
Box 771
Legal Board Reports.
2007 September 11-2007 October 16.
Scope and Content Note
On September 25, 2007, embracing the "garden in every school" program established by the California Department of Education,
the Board adopted Ms. Canter, Ms. Korenstein and Ms. Galatzan's resolution concerning preserving and sustaining school gardens.
Box 772
Legal Board Reports.
2007 October 23-2007 December 11.
Scope and Content Note
On October 23, 2007, the Board adopted Ms. Garcia, Ms. Flores Aguilar and Dr. Vladovic's resolution that the Board support
S 774 and HR 1275, the American DREAM Act.
On July 13, 2007, the Board adopted Ms. LaMotte's resolution that the Board serves as a committed advocate for equality of
every student and a champion of social justice and civil rights.
On November 27, 2007, the Board adopted Ms. Garcia's resolution to declare the Board's support for Congresswoman Hilda L.
Solis' Providing Resources to Improve Dual Language Education (PRIDE) Act or HR 3842.
Box 773
Legal Board Reports.
2007 December 18-2008 February 12.
Scope and Content Note
On December 18, 2007, Superintendent Brewer provided information regarding the Strategic Plan for High Priority Schools to
be submitted to the State Board of Education by January 9 or 10, 2008. On January 8, 2008, Superintendent Brewer updated the
Board on District efforts made in response to the "Diplomas for All" Board resolution which included the Community College
Partner Program and the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) Boot Camp.
Box 774
Legal Board Reports.
2008 February 12-2008 February 26.
Scope and Content Note
On February 12, 2008, the Board adopted a resolution regarding computer literacy and providing students with substantial and
adequate access to up-to-date computing facilities. On February 21, 2008, the Board held a special meeting to discuss the
Achieving A+ Summit: Acquisition of English + Academic Achievement for All.
Box 775
Legal Board Reports.
2008 February 28-2008 March 11.
Scope and Content Note
On February 28, 2008 at 10:00 a.m., the Board held a special meeting for a High Priority Secondary Schools Study Session during
which Superintendent Brewer discussed the importance of supporting high priority schools and the urgency of action as it relates
to State mandates.
On February 28, 2008 at 2:30 p.m., the Board held a special meeting to review the framework of the iDivision as a District
school improvement initiative. On February 28, 2008 at 4:00 p.m., the Board held a special meeting to discuss the LAUSD Budget
Crisis 2008-09: Protecting Education Funding for Our Students Communications Plan.
On March 11, 2008, the Board held a special meeting during which City Controller Laura Chick addressed the Board on the Comprehensive
Citywide Anti-Gang Strategy and audit of the Los Angeles City's anti-gang efforts. The report mirrors the findings of the
Advancement Project's "Gang Activity Reduction Strategy Report" authored by Ms. Connie Rice.
Box 776
Legal Board Reports.
2008 March 25-2008 April 22.
Scope and Content Note
On March 25, 2008, the Board adopted Ms. Garcia, Ms. Canter and Dr. Vladovic's resolution, Naming Central Los Angeles High
School No. 11 After Civil Rights Leader Edward R. Roybal. On April 8, 2008, the Board adopted Ms. Galatzan, Ms. Flores Aguilar
and Dr. Vladovic's resolution, Accountability for Student Safety that affirms the District's commitment to maintaining a learning
environment that is free from sexual abuse of students and ensuring that allegations of sexual abuse of students are dealt
with promptly and effectively.
Box 777
Legal Board Reports.
2008 April 29-2008 June 10.
Scope and Content Note
On May 13, 2008, the Board adopted Ms. Garcia, Ms. Korenstein and Ms. Galatzan's Resolution to Effectively Prevent Gang Violence
On and Around District Campuses and Ms. Garcia, Ms. Flores Aguilar and Dr. Vladovic's Resolution to Support S.B. 1301 (Cedillo),
The California Dream Act and AB 2083 (Nunez), The Student Financial Aid Eligibility Act. On May 27, 2008, the Board adopted
Ms. Garcia, Ms. Flores Aguilar and Dr. Vladovic's resolution, Standing Up for Children: Opposition to An Anti-Urban, Anti-Poor
Student Budget.
Box 778
Legal Board Reports.
2008 June 10 -2008 June 24.
Scope and Content Note
On June 10, 2008, the Board adopted Ms. Garcia's resolution that the Board supports Assembly Bill 531 (Salas) which requires
the State Board of Education and the Curriculum Development and Supplemental Materials Commission ensure that the history/social
science framework includes the case of Mendez vs. Westminster School District and the role of this case in the civil rights
movement and the desegregation of public schools in California and the nation.
On June 24, 2008, the District adopted Ms. Galatzan, Ms. Canter and Ms. Garcia's resolution, Core Values to Keep Our Students
Safe, Ms. Galatzan and Ms. Canter's resolution, Prevent Future Harm to Students and Ms. Garcia, Ms. Korenstein and Ms. LaMotte's
resolution, Oppostion to Initiative 07-0094 -- Invest in Students, Not Prisons.
Box 779
Legal Board Reports.
2008 July 1-2008 September 2.
Scope and Content Note
On July 1, 2008, the Board elected Monica Garcia President, 6 ayes, 1 abstention, Ms. LaMotte.
Box 780
Legal Board Reports.
2008 September 9-2008 October 7.
Scope and Content Note
On September 23, 2008, Dr. Cynthia Lim, Interim Assistant Superintendent, Planning and Assessment Division presented the 2007-08
CAHSEE results based on 10th graders who took the test for the first time and reported that African American and Hispanic
students are making progress in passing the English Language Arts and Math. Pass rates in English Language Arts and Math decreased
for English Learners but increased for reclassified English Learners.
Box 781
Legal Board Reports.
2008 October 14-2008 October 30.
Scope and Content Note
On October 28, 2008, Superintendent Brewer led a recognition of officers from the Los Angeles School Police and the Los Angeles
Police Departments for their exemplary response to a shooting incident in the vicinity of Jefferson High School and the Board
adopted the resolution Endorsing Multiple Pathways as a Comprehensive School Reform Strategy at the Los Angeles Unified School
District.
Box 782
Legal Board Reports.
2008 November 18-2008 December 16.
Scope and Content Note
On November 25, 2008, the Board heard the presentation, Increasing Graduation Through Advancement Via Individual Determination
(AVID).
During a closed session on December 9, 2008, the Board approved Ms. Garcia's resolution to buy out Superintendent David L.
Brewer's contract, effective December 31, 2008. Ms. Garcia's motion was seconded by Ms. Galatzan and the vote: 5 ayes, 2 noes,
Ms. LaMotte and Ms. Korenstein. At a special closed session on December 16, 2008, the Board approved the appointment of Ramon
Cortines as Superintendent for a three year term beginning January 1, 2009.
Box 783
Legal Board Reports.
2009 January 6-2009 February 3.
Scope and Content Note
On February 3, 2009, the Board adopted Ms. Flores Aguilar's resolution regarding Support of the American Recovery and Reinvestment
Act of 2009 and Board members commented on the importance of the Act for public education.
Box 784
Legal Board Reports.
2009 February 10-2009 March 17.
Scope and Content Note
On February 10, 2009, students shared their experiences while attending the inauguration of President Barack Obama in Washington
D.C.. On March 10, 2009, Superintendent Cortines announced that the District is facing a deficit of $718 million and stated
that he is recommending that precautionary notices be sent to 8,846 employees.
Box 785
Legal Board Reports.
2009 March 24-2009 April 14.
Scope and Content Note
On March 24, 2009, the Board adopted Ms. Flores Aguilar, Ms. Garcia and Ms. Korenstein's resolution that the Board strongly
support Congressman Jose E. Serrano's English Plus Resolution and its objectives.
Box 786
Legal Board Reports.
2009 April 21-2009 May 28.
Scope and Content Note
On May 12, 2009, the Board adopted Ms. Galatzan and Dr. Vladovic's resolution to strongly oppose any move by the Los Angeles
City Council to reduce funding for Neighborhood Councils. On May 26, 2009, Superintendent Cortines discussed the District's
dropout data indicating a 3.2% increase in dropout rates for 2007-08 and Ms. Sharon Curry, Assistant Superintendent, Student
Integration Services, discussed the work that is being done to increase the number of African American and Latino students
identified as gifted. Ms. Curry stated that there are approximately 64,000 students identified as gifted in the District,
but the numbers of African American and Latino students in this group are disproportionately low.
Box 787
Legal Board Reports.
2009 June 2-2009 June 18.
Scope and Content Note
On June 9, 2009, the Board adopted Ms. Garcia, Ms. LaMotte, Ms. Flores Aguilar and Dr. Vladovic's resolution that the Board
urge Congress to pass the Employee Free Choice Act to protect and preserve for America's workers the freedom to choose for
themselves whether or not to form, join or assist a union. The Board also adopted Ms. Garcia and Ms. Galatzan's resolution
that the Board declare June 2009 as Pride Month and direct the Superintendent and all District staff to support lessons and
activities that engage students in meaningful learning, research and writing about lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender
students and families.
Box 788
Legal Board Reports.
2009 June 23-2009 June 23.
Scope and Content Note
On June 23, 2009, the Board adopted Ms. Garcia and Ms. Flores Aguilar's resolution that the Board declare its deep opposition
to continued cuts to education by the State of California and demand better for its 700,000 students relying on schools for
an opportunity to succeed in the 21st century economy.
Box 789
[Assessments, Memoranda and Statistics].
1875-1917.
Scope and Content Note
This book includes a financial assessments log of school sites, Board memoranda for meetings, statistics related to the number
of regular Board meetings and Board member attendance, pupil attendance, enrollment, teachers' salary schedules and dates
for the opening and closing of schools.
Los Angeles City High School District.
1905 February 18-1938 October 31.
Box 790
Volume 1 Los Angeles City High School Minutes.
1905 February 18-1911 November 27.
Scope and Content Note
On February 18, 1905, the Board discussed High School student suspensions based on failure to meet school standards. On November
14, 1910, Superintendent J.H. Francis reported on the removal of cesspools from school sites and the growing evil of stealing
books. On July 10, 1911, the City Board of Public Works asked for the Board’s cooperation in the recovery of the old City
cemetery in back of Los Angeles High School. On July 24, 1911, the Board approved the Teachers and Schools Committee recommendation
to cooperate with the City Board of Public Works to transfer these graves to a more suitable location.
Box 791
Volume 2 L.A. City High School District Minutes.
1911 December 11-1913 November 7.
Scope and Content Note
On January 2, 1912, the Special Committee reported on the Saber-Tooth Tiger, American Wolf and Giant Ground Sloth Fossils
found at La Brea Ranch to be awarded to Mr. J.Z. Gilbert while duplicate specimens be placed in the High School Museum. On
June 20, 1912, the Committee of the Whole reported on complaints against teacher and employee engagement in partisan politics.
The Board responded that Rules strictly prohibit engagement in partisan politics except to vote while all else is subversive
and violation is ground for removal.
Box 792
Volume 3 L.A. City High School District Minutes.
1913 November 10-1915 June 3.
Scope and Content Note
On January 13, 1914, the Board adopted Superintendent J.H. Francis’ recommendation for authorization to photograph the schools
to meet continual requests from magazines and newspapers of school work. On April 2, 1914, the Board resolved and ordered
for a High School Bond Election in the amount of one million six hundred thousand dollars to be held on May 14, 1914.
Box 793
Volume 4 L.A. City High School District Minutes.
1915 June 8-1916 March 9.
Scope and Content Note
On June 17, 1915, Superintendent Francis recommended that Geo. Bettinger be transferred to the Superintendent’s office as
temporary clerk to assist with the clerical work of the Teachers Examination. The High School Board met in Annual Session
on July 6, 1915. During this meeting the Board adopted a Resolution presented by Board member Washburn on the investigation
of controversy in the management and conduct of the Los Angeles City School Department “…it being charged that there exist
therein insubordination, lack of discipline, favoritism, prejudice, extravagance in the management of the educational department
of the schools, and extravagance in the matter of construction, alteration and repair of school buildings….”
Box 794
Volume 5 L.A. City High School District Minutes.
1916 March 13-1916 October 16.
Scope and Content Note
On May 8, 1916, the Board adopted the Teachers and Schools Committee endorsement to authorize Sergeant Leo W. Marden, organizer
of the Junior Police Department of the City to visit the schools and explain its purpose to the Principals. On August 7, 1916,
written communication from Mark Keppel, County Superintendent of Schools was presented regarding the Los Angeles City High
School District’s attendance and funding.
Box 795
Volume 6 L.A. City High School District Minutes.
1916 October 19-1917 May 31.
Scope and Content Note
Communication presented on October 19, 1916 from the Local Armenian and Syrian Relief Committee requesting that the Board
ask the Principals of Polytechnic and Manual Arts High Schools to assist with the recruitment of lady volunteers to hold street
contribution boxes for the relief of the Armenian and Syrian war sufferers. The Board denied this request. On February 13,
1917, the Board adopted the Committee of the Whole recommendation that Board action on the proposed issuance of bonds be postponed
until the Superintendent returns from travels to national meetings.
Box 796
Volume 7 L.A. City High School District Minutes.
1917 June 4-1918 January 24.
Scope and Content Note
Superintendent Shiels’ Report No. 1 on June 4, 1917 recommended the adoption of Resolution of Notice of Termination of Contracts
of all teachers employed at Vacation and Evening Schools, Playgrounds, and Continuation Schools. On June 11, 1917, the Board
adopted Superintendent Shiels’ recommendation that the State Immigration and Housing Commission request for use of school
rooms to continue immigrant education work through the summer vacation be granted.
Box 797
Volume 8 L.A. City High School District Minutes.
1918 January 28-1918 October 3.
Scope and Content Note
Board adopted Superintendent Shiels’ recommendation that the High School Board of the Los Angeles City School District enter
into a contract with the College of Agriculture of the University of California on February 4, 1918. On June 10, 1918, the
Board adopted Superintendent Shiels’ recommendations for changes in the authorized lists of text books for high and intermediate
schools for the year 1918-19.
Box 798
Volume 9 L.A. City High School District Minutes.
1918 October 7-1919 August 25.
Scope and Content Note
On October 14, 1918, the Board adopted Law and Rules Committee recommendation to deny the use of the Manual Arts High School
gymnasium for a dance sponsored by the military organization, “The Daughters of Uncle Sam” based on Board regulations concerning
dancing in public school buildings by outside organizations. On March 20, 1919, the Board adopted the Law and Rules Committee
Resolution under the Reserve Officers Training Corps Act that public high schools enter into an arrangement with the United
States Government whereby the Board of Education shall be given United States military equipment for use in its schools.
Box 799
Volume 10 L.A. City High School District Minutes.
1919 August 28-1920 May 13.
Scope and Content Note
Board communication regarding arrangements for target practice with the Reserve Officers Training Corps (R.O.T.C.) established
at the following schools: Los Angeles, Manual Arts, Hollywood, Jefferson, Lincoln, Polytechnic and Franklin High Schools and
Virgil Intermediate School. On November 3, 1919, the Board adopted the recommendation of Acting Superintendent J.B. Monlux
to send an official application to the Board of Police Commissioners of the City of Los Angeles asking for an exemption from
the city ordinance forbidding the discharge of firearms within the city limits.
Box 800
Volume 11 L.A. City High School District Minutes.
1920 May 17-1921 February 7.
Scope and Content Note
Communication presented from Harry Hughes on May 20, 1920 requesting permission to install a stand to sell soft drinks on
the San Pedro High School grounds. This communication was referred to the Building Committee and Business Manager. Communication
presented from seven Principals of High Schools with regard to the R.O.T.C. Units in the high and intermediate schools and
responsibility for the military equipment issued.
Box 801
Volume 12 L.A. City High School District Minutes.
1921 February 10-1921 October 10.
Scope and Content Note
Board adopted Law and Rules Committee request that the European Relief Council (Hoover’s Fund for Starving Children) secure
the San Fernando High School Auditorium on the evening of February 24, 1921 for a lecture by Dr. Lulu Peters for the benefit
of the Fund. At the July 2, 1921 Annual Board Meeting, Communication presented from City Clerk, Robt. Dominguez announcing
the seven candidates for the office of Member of the Board of Education who received the highest number of votes in the General
Municipal Election of June 7, 1921.
Box 802
Volume 13 L.A. City High School District Minutes.
1921 October 13-1922 June 15.
Scope and Content Note
Communication on November 7, 1913 from Mrs. Dora A. Stearns, representative of a committee of women from many organizations,
formed to arrange a mass meeting of women on Armistice Day to discuss the coming conference on the Limitation of Armament
by International Agreement and requested that the Board allow them to announce this meeting in the schools so that the youth
of Los Angeles are prepared to understand this conference as a factor in the abolition of war systems and final World Peace.
This request was referred to the Superintendent with power to act.
Box 803
Volume 14 L.A. City High School District Minutes.
1922 June 15-1923 March 19.
Scope and Content Note
On July 3, 1922 the Board completed the canvass of returns for the Bond Election held in the Los Angeles City High School
District on June 6, 1922. Minutes contain a tabulation of votes by precinct.
Box 804
Volume 15 L.A. City High School District Minutes.
1923 March 22-1923 December 31.
Scope and Content Note
On September 4, 1923, Superintendent Dorsey presented Communication that she is submitting to the Board, the character of
the subjects taken up in connection with the study of the Constitution in High Schools. On September 27, 1923, Communication
presented from Pierson W. Banning stating that a committee of public school teachers was appointed last spring to make a joint
report with a committee from the Society, Sons of the Revolution on the histories used in the schools of Los Angeles.
Box 805
Volume 16 L.A. City High School District Minutes.
1924 January 2-1924 August 24.
Scope and Content Note
On January 2, 1924, the Board discussed the rapid development of Beverly Hills and the need to secure a high school site in
that area soon. On May 10, 1924, the Board adopted a Resolution and Order for a High School Bond Election to be held on June
3, 1924 in the amount of fifteen million, two hundred eighty thousand dollars for the purpose of purchasing high school lots,
building new high schools, repairing, restoring, furnishing and insuring these sites.
Box 806
Volume 17 L.A. City High School District Minutes.
1924 August 27-1925 April 9.
Scope and Content Note
Board approved Communication to the San Fernando Chamber of Commerce on August 27, 1924, referring to the San Fernando Special
School and the request that the Mexican boys attending this school be transferred to a school in a district closer to their
homes. On November 6, 1924, Committee of the Whole Chairman Beman presented a recommendation concerning the possible annexation
of Santa Monica to Los Angeles City.
Box 807
Volume 18 L.A. High School District Minutes.
1925 April 13-1925 November 16.
Scope and Content Note
On April 13, 1925, Superintendent Dorsey called attention to a “Moral Code for School Children” published by Collier’s and
said the Board may receive as many copies as desired. On April 13, 1925, James R. Martin stated that the Regents of the University
of California have selected as a new site for its Southern Branch, a 382 acre tract of land near Westwood and Beverly Hills.
The City of Los Angeles proposed to raise money for this site by bond election on May 5, 1925 and requested that the Board
permit bond literature to be distributed in the schools a few days before May 5th.
Box 808
Volume 19 L.A. High School District Minutes.
1925 November 19-1926 July 19.
Scope and Content Note
On November 27, 1925, Communication was presented from County Superintendent of Schools Mark Keppel concerning the recent
Venice annexation as it affects the Los Angeles City High School District. On January 21, 1926, Communication was presented
from the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce on behalf of its Board of Directors to urge the Board of Education to continue and
strengthen the Reserve Officers Training Corps (R.O.T.C.) activities in the Los Angeles public high schools.
Box 809
Volume 20 L.A. High School District Minutes.
1926 July 22-1927 March 28.
Scope and Content Note
On November 8, 1926, the Secretary addressed the Board regarding a proposed agreement between the Los Angeles City High School
District and the Venice High School District concerning attendance of pupils at Venice high schools. On March 10, 1927, Communication
was presented from City Clerk Robt. Dominguez stating that the district known as “Mar Vista Addition” was officially annexed
to the City of Los Angeles at noon on March 5, 1927.
Box 810
Volume 21 L.A. High School District Minutes.
1927 March 31-1928 July 23.
Scope and Content Note
Substantial Communication presented on May 2, 1927 from various high schools and junior high schools throughout the city stating
a unanimous endorsement of the report presented to the Board by the Salary Committee of the High School Teachers’ Association
and requesting “…its action toward the reasonable adjustment of these manifest inequalities.” By order of the President and
unanimous consent of the Board, these Communications were ordered to be placed on file and referred to the Committee of the
Whole and Superintendent.
Box 811
Volume 22 L.A. High School District Minutes.
1928 July 26-1930 July 7.
Scope and Content Note
On August 30, 1928, the Committee of the Whole Chairman presented Communication from “Mr. Fixit” of the Los Angeles Record
stating that the residents of Hawthorne are considering annexing to Los Angeles and requesting facilities be made available
in case the annexation proceeds. On September 27, 1928, Communication was presented from the Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce
calling attention to the remarkable growth of the territory served by the Beverly Hills High School and requesting the Board
to proceed at once with plans for the construction of a 16-unit addition to the Beverly Hills High School plant.
Box 812
Volume 23 L.A. High School District Minutes.
1930 July 10-1932 April 21.
Scope and Content Note
On August 28, 1930, Committee of the Whole Communication presented regarding the location of school sites with reference to
County highway planning. On April 13, 1931, the Board adopted the Resolution Regarding Final Official Returns of the High
School District Bond Election on March 27, 1931.
Box 813
Volume 24 L.A. High School District Minutes.
1932 April 23-1933 November 13.
Scope and Content Note
On May 2, 1932, Mrs. Clark, Chairman of the Teachers and Schools Committee requested that Mr. Kokan Yasuma be granted permission
to translate the pamphlet, “Health Supervision of Kindergarten Children” into Japanese. On October 5, 1933, the Building Committee
reported that it has become necessary to place tents and bungalows on school sites and requested the Chief of Police cooperate
with the Board to furnish protection to school premises under these circumstances.
Box 814
Volume 25 L.A. High School District Minutes.
1933 November 15-1935 May 27.
Scope and Content Note
On January 2, 1934, Communication presented from the President of the California School Trustees Association requesting that
a member of the Board of Education be selected as a member of a Committee to investigate the possibility of state responsibility
for financing the rehabilitation of school buildings when state authorities have determined them unsafe. On January 2, 1934,
Communication presented from Architect Wesley Eager, offering suggestions as to the type and construction of school buildings
to embrace earthquake and fire resistant qualities required by law. On February 19, 1934, the Board adopted a Resolution and
Order calling for a High School District Bond Election on March 20, 1934.
Box 815
Volume 26 L.A. High School District Minutes.
1935 June 3-1936 December 7.
Scope and Content Note
On July 11, 1935, the Board Secretary presented the proposed “Resolution Approving and Amendment to a Loan and Grant Agreement
Between the Los Angeles City High School District of Los Angeles County, California, and the United States of America, and
Authorizing its Execution.” On December 5, 1935, the Board adopted the “Resolution Regarding Final Official Returns of the
High School District Bond Election.”
Box 816
Volume 27 L.A. High School District Minutes.
1936 December 10-1938 October 31.
Scope and Content Note
On December 14, 1936, Board Member Dalton called attention to the understanding that all Board business be transacted in open
meeting except matters that the Board determines in open meeting should be transacted in secret committee meeting. Dalton
stated that there has been some criticism from members of the press regarding the proposed Committee of the Whole closed meeting
on December 16, 1936 because no announcement was made in open meeting concerning the subject to be handled. Superintendent
Bouelle addressed the Board and explained that it is desirable to discuss personnel matters in closed sessions of the Committee
of the Whole as protection to the personnel.
On January 14, 1937, Superintendent Bouelle discussed a “Report on Tents” compiled by Chief Deputy Superintendent Ford which
revealed that there are now a total of 389 tents in use at high schools and elementary schools. The Board moved that the Superintendent
be granted permission to close tent schools and send the children home if conditions become detrimental to the children’s
health.
Los Angeles City Junior College District.
1931 July 1-1938 October 31.
Box 817
Volume 1 L.A. City Junior College District Minutes.
1931 July 1-1933 June 8.
Scope and Content Note
At its first meeting, Mrs. Elysabeth Louise Clark moved that the Junior College District Board adopt the Rules and Regulations
of the High School Board. On July 1, 1931, the Board issued a Resolution of Intention regarding Junior College Activities
and Properties and declared intention to lease buildings at 855 North Vermont Avenue to establish a Jr. College with property
under lease from Regents of the University of California. On March 30, 1933, the Board discussed and heard public comments
regarding recent earthquake proofing and safety of buildings.
Box 818
Volume 2 L.A. City Junior College District Minutes.
1933 June 10-1935 January 14.
Scope and Content Note
On June 14, 1933, President Baskerville addressed the Board, concerning a preliminary report completed by various professional
and technical groups entitled, “Earthquake Hazard and Earthquake Protection.” On July 5, 1933, the Board discussed the July
1st and July 3rd actions wherein representatives of the Affiliated Teacher Organizations of Los Angeles, the Classroom Teachers’
Federation, and the Probationary and Substitute Teachers’ Associations were invited to appoint two representatives to confer
with the Board regarding a readjustment of the salary schedule and the unemployment situation.
Box 819
Volume 3 L.A. City Junior College District Minutes.
1935 January 17-1936 November 27.
Scope and Content Note
The Board President stated that the January 17, 1935 meeting was arranged because of general public interest in a measure
or policy that is being considered by the Board with respect to Civil Service and called attention to an open letter issued
by Board Members elected in 1933 and addressed to non-certificated employees of the School District in which the following
appeared: “We do not believe in the ‘Spoils System.’ We are opposed to all forms of political coercion in the schools.” The
Board invited the Superintendent to make a statement on this matter and then listened to public comments. On February 14,
1935, Board Member McDill addressed the Board that it has come to his attention that some sections of the Business Manager’s
Division are busily engaged on time paid for by the school districts in organizing a political campaign for candidates for
the Board of Education. McDill recommended that the Board take action against these political activities and the Board adopted
a Resolution regarding these matters.
Box 820
Volume 4 L.A. City Junior College District Minutes.
1936 November 30-1938 October 31.
Scope and Content Note
On January 25, 1937, the Superintendent directed the Secretary to send a wire to the Governor, stating that the Board is in
favor of Assembly Bill 948, the Tax Validating Bill and that failure to validate these levies might jeopardize District funds.
Later, Director of the Budget, Harry M. Howell addressed the Board with reference to proposed legislation of interest to the
schools and called special attention to the following: Assembly Bill 948, a Bill introduced on local retirement, a Bill on
the subject of insurance and a proposed Bill on Board members’ salaries.
Summaries of Board Action.
1990 July 9-1993 June 24.
Scope and Content
Fifteen Board Report binders, BR-534 through BR-548, were missing from the District's Board of Education records lockers in
Storage Room 102 of the Los Angeles School Police Department 's Pico Warehouse. These missing Board Reports include meetings
from December 3, 1990 through February 22, 1993. These Summaries of Board Action are abridged versions of the aforementioned
missing Board Reports and include documentation of Regular and Special (Closed) Session Meetings. These records do not include
Committee Reports, Committee Communications or other attachments.
Box 2,085
Board Action Summaries.
1990 July 9-1993 June 24.
Scope and Content
On May 4, 1992, President Furutani noted that student member Veronica Torres was unable to attend the meeting because she
resides in an area heavily impacted by the city's recent riots. Mr. Slavkin, Mrs. Boudreaux and President Furutani commended
Superintendent Anton, Deputy Superintendent Thompson and other administrative staff for their leadership during the recent
unrest in Los Angeles. Thompson reported that there were no incidents of riot-related trouble today and that the opening and
closing of schools had proceeded smoothly.
Agendas.
1964 July 1-2009 December 15.
Scope and Content
Agendas and Orders of Business for Board and Committee meetings are organized by type of meeting and include announcements
for these meetings from excerpts of Minutes, meeting notices and copies of motions/resolutions.
Box 2,086, Folder 1
Ad-Hoc Committee.
2001 October 30-2009 March 19.
Scope and Content Note
Special Ad-Hoc Committee Agendas covering the following subjects: Budget, Culturally Responsive Educational Practices, Provisions
of the A-G Resolution, Charter Schools, Local Bond Measures, Small Schools, Local District Parent Community Advisory Council
Presentations and After School Programs.
Box 2,086, Folder 2-3
Annual.
1964 July 1-2009 July 1.
Scope and Content Note
Copies of Orders of Business for Annual Meetings which include Administration of Oath of Office to Elected Board Members,
Adoption of Board Meeting Schedules and copies of Board Motions/Resolutions.
Box 2,086, Folder 4
Belmont Learning Center.
1999 August 23-1999 November 11.
Scope and Content Note
Copies of Independent Commission Related to the Belmont Learning Center Agendas.
Box 2,086, Folder 5-9
Committee of the Whole.
1988 January 11-2009 December 15.
Scope and Content Note
Copies of Committee of the Whole Agendas. Materials also include excerpts of Board Minutes announcing Special Committee of
the Whole meetings and Notices of Special Committee of the Whole meetings.
Box 2,087, Folder 1
Finance Corporation.
2001 September 11-2008 July 8.
Scope and Content
LAUSD Administration Building Finance Corporation Board of Directors Agendas.
Box 2,087, Folder 2
Financing Corporation.
2000 August 22-2008 July 8.
Scope and Content Note
LAUSD Financing Corporation Board of Directors Agendas.
Box 2,087, Folder 3-4
General.
1990 January 8-2006 July 6.
Scope and Content Note
General meeting agenda files including Annual meeting Orders of Business, excerpts from Minutes including announcements for
regular Board meetings, Special Board meetings, Special Committee of the Whole meetings and Notices of Board and Committee
meetings.
Box 2,087, Folder 5-6
Not On Board Premises.
1959 July 9-2000 July 25.
Scope and Content Note
Agendas and Orders of Business for Board and Committee Meetings held at various school and community sites. Materials include
excerpts from Board Minutes announcing these meetings, maps of meeting locations and reports of correspondence regarding meetings
"not on Board premises."
Box 2,088, Folder 1-2, Box 2,087, Folder 7-8
Closed Session.
1994 April 11-2001 December 11.
Scope and Content Note
Special Meeting Orders of Business for Closed Sessions.
Box 2,092, Folder 1-4, Box 2,089-2,091, Box 2,088, Folder 3-6
Regular.
1993 January 11-2009 December 8.
Scope and Content Note
Regular Meeting Agendas also referred to as Posted Orders of Business. These agendas include copies of Motions/Resolutions
for adoption.
Box 2,093, Box 2,092, Folder 5-7
Special.
1983 February 14-2009 December 15.
Scope and Content Note
Special Board Meeting Orders of Business also referred to as Agendas. Materials include excerpts from Board Minutes announcing
Special meetings and Notices of Special meetings.
Motions/Resolutions.
1979-2006.
Scope and Content
A portion of each Board meeting is dedicated to voting on motions and resolutions introduced by individual Board members.
Usually motions and resolutions are noticed and discussed in standing committees at previous meetings prior to Board action.
After a motion or resolution is presented for action by a Board member, it needs a second from another Board member to move
it to a vote with or without amendments. If it is approved or carried by the Board, it then becomes District policy. These
copies of motions and resolutions include subjects, dates noticed, presentation for action dates, names of Board members who
presented and seconded the action, individual Board member votes or abstentions and a record of the action taken: carried,
failed or referred and if referred, date returned to Board.
Box 2,094, Folder 1
Motions/Resolutions From 1979-1989 Made By Past Board Members.
1979-1989.
Scope and Content Note
Binder of Board motions/resolutions organized by year of presentation.
Box 2,094, Folder 2
Volume I: Motions Made By Past Board Members.
1979-1995.
Scope and Content Note
Binder of motions/resolutions organized by Board member and then chronologically by date of presentation.
Box 2,095, Folder 1
Volume II: Motions Made By Past Board Members.
1980-1997.
Scope and Content Note
Binder of motions/resolutions organized by Board member and then chronologically by date of presentation.
Box 2,095, Folder 2
Motions By Past Board Members From 1991.
1991-2007.
Scope and Content Note
Binder of motions/resolutions organized by Board member and then chronologically by date of presentation.
Box 2,095, Folder 3
Motions 1992 & 1993.
1992-1993.
Scope and Content Note
Binder of motions/resolutions organized by year and then by date of presentation.
Box 2,096, Folder 1
Motions 1994, 1995 & 1996.
1994-1996.
Scope and Content Note
Binder of motions/resolutions organized by year and then by date of presentation.
Box 2,096, Folder 2
Motions 1997,1998 & 1999.
1997-1999.
Scope and Content Note
Binder of motions/resolutions organized by year and then by date of presentation.
Box 2,096, Folder 3
Motions 2000 & 2001.
2000-2001.
Scope and Content Note
Binder of motions/resolutions organized by year and then by date of presentation.
Box 2,097, Folder 1
Motions 2002 & 2003.
2002-2003.
Scope and Content Note
Binder of motions/resolutions organized by year and then by date of presentation.
Box 2,097, Folder 2
Motions By Year 2004, 2005 & 2006.
2004-2006.
Scope and Content Note
Binder of motions/resolutions organized by year and then by date of presentation.
Attendance Statements and Roll Call Logs.
1976-2007.
Scope and Content
Board member statements of attendance and roll call logs for Board meetings.
Box 2,098
Statements of Attendance.
1976-1997.
Scope and Content
Records include dates and times of meetings, types of meetings and total meetings attended by Board members each month. Materials
also include motions for additional meetings presented by individual Board members and monthly attendance certification correspondence
from the Board Clerk to the Controller.
Box 2,099-2,102
Roll Call Logs.
1987-2007.
Scope and Content Note
Annotated Roll Call Logs also referred to as Roll Call Sheets include dates and times of meetings, location, name of Superintendent,
individual Board member attendance and votes on Minutes, Standing Committee Reports and Motions/Resolutions. Some records
are initialed by Board Clerks and later by Executive Officers of the Board.
Speaker Lists.
1992-2007.
Scope and Content
Speaker Lists include the date of the meeting, a column for names and affiliation entitled, Name-From/Representing and a column
for Subject.
Box 2,103
Requests to Address the Board.
1992-2007.
Scope and Content
Speaker Lists are records of Inter-Office Correspondence from the Executive Officer of the Board to the Board President concerning
Requests to Address the Board.
Annexed School Districts' Minutes and Ledgers.
1889-1932.
Scope and Content
The ledgers and minutes of school districts later annexed by the LAUSD are bound volumes that include handwritten and typed
financial records and notes from Board of Trustees meetings. These governing boards usually consisted of three members who
held the positions of President, Clerk and Trustee and met at schools, offices, auditoriums and houses where they conducted
district business.
Bell School District.
1924 May 3-1926 August 9.
Scope and Content
Regular monthly meetings and special meetings held in Bell, California at No. 2 School, Atlantic School, the office at 225
N. Cudahy Avenue or a Trustee's home. Board signed warrants, discussed salaries, met with architects, ordered supplies, purchased
land, selected plans for new buildings, sent contracts to teachers, reported on sale of bonds and determined salaries for
teachers, principals and Superintendent. On May 3, 1924 Ruth A. Cunningham was elected President, W.L. Kyle was elected Clerk
and B.F. Manley, Trustee. On May 22, 1924, Mr. Smith was elected Superintendent for a term of three years.
Box 821, Folder 1
Minutes.
1924 May 3-1926 August 9.
Eagle Rock City School District.
1917 July 1-1923 May 18.
Scope and Content
Ledgers include record of disbursements and balances, salaries, tax funds, warrants paid, pay roll, quarterly financial reports
for building fund, special fund, kindergarten fund, salary fund, county fund and library fund list of insurance policies,
warrants issues and list of deeds. On October 10, 1921, the three member Board of Trustees resolved to increase board efficiency
with the third year member serving as President and the second year member as Clerk. Minutes document discussions regarding
bond elections, Sloyd work, budget, personnel discussions and petitions for new school sites. The May 17, 1923 Minutes note,
“Consolidation completed. Los Angeles becomes a part of Eagle Rock. School Bonds turned down. No new school buildings. HELP!”
Box 822, Folder 1
Trustees' Minutes.
1917 July 1-1918 June 30.
Box 822, Folder 2
Trustees' Minutes.
1918 July 16-1919 April 14.
Box 822, Folder 3
Minutes and Financial Record.
1919 May 1-1921 July 18.
Box 822, Folder 4
Minutes and Financial Record.
1921 July 12-1923 May 17.
Box 822, Folder 5
Receipts and Expenditures of School Funds.
1921 July 1-1923 May 18.
Florence School District.
1906 December 7-1921 August 6.
Scope and Content
Regular Board of Trustees meetings held once a month with an additional monthly special meeting at Florence School or Clerk’s
home. Ledger contains record of teachers’ salaries, teacher elections, opening of schools, bond elections, newspaper clippings
of School Bond Election Notices, building purchases, contract awards, teacher dismissals, supply orders and other school expenses.
Box 823, Folder 1
Minutes and Ledger.
1906 December 7-1914 April 10.
Box 823, Folder 2
Minutes and Ledger.
1914 April 30-1915 July 21.
Box 823, Folder 3
Ledger.
1916 July 1-1916 April 26.
Box 823, Folder 4
Minutes and Ledger.
1918 May 4-1919 September 25.
Box 823, Folder 5
Minutes.
1919 September 25-1920 November 26.
Box 823, Folder 6
Minutes.
1920 December 10-1921 August 6.
Fruitland School District.
1889 July 6-1919 October 15.
Scope and Content
The School Trustees’ Records and Accounts book contains a Los Angeles County record of the boundaries of the District. Meetings
held at the Fruitland School House. Three school Trustees elected for three years as Chairman, Trustee and Clerk. Minutes
document discussion of repairs, applications for teacher positions, salaries, teacher elections, janitor work and election
of school Trustees. Minutes include a March 23, 1908 notice to the Boards of School Trustees, High School Boards and City
Boards of Education, Los Angeles County, California from Mark Keppel, County Superintendent listing state funding for local
districts. Names of Children and Parents listed on the School Census Marshal’s Report for the School Year closing June 30,
1905. Financial Records include apportionments, funds disbursed for books, supplies, salaries and appointments of teachers,
principals and janitors. Minutes of February 20, 1905 reflect the division of the Bell School District and the Fruitland School
District taking effect on March 13, 1905.
Box 823, Folder 7
School Trustees’ Records and Accounts.
1889 July 6-1900 July 7.
Box 823, Folder 8
Minutes and Financial Record.
1900 August 21-1904 July 16.
Box 823, Folder 9
Minutes and Financial Record.
1905 January 1-1906 July 7.
Box 823, Folder 10
Minutes and Financial Record.
1906 July 30-1919 October 15.
Box 823, Folder 11
List of Library Books.
1910-1912.
Graham School District.
1909 July 3-1923 November 22.
Scope and Content
Financial records include salary disbursements, bills paid, apportionments and district taxes. The three member Board including
a President, Clerk and Trustee met monthly at Mr. Reiber’s store or the School House with occasional special sessions held
at the Auditorium or a member’s residence. Minutes include bond election results, signing of teachers’ warrants, utilities
warrants, building planning, Parent-Teacher Association furnishing lunch for pupils and teachers, security discussions, teacher
elections and employment of a truant officer. On January 28, 1917, the Board resolved to prosecute a mother for refusing to
send her child to school and discussed teacher dismissals, discipline, election of board members by ballot, Sloyd tools and
communications with parents to send children to school. The Board held a special meeting on January 24, 1920 to discuss Huntington
Park acquiring a portion of Graham School District. The April 25, 1922 Minutes include correspondence from Mark Keppel, County
Superintendent concerning annual meetings of Boards of Trustees, annual meetings of high school boards, election of teachers,
dismissal of teachers, teachers’ tenure law and the Trustees’ Convention for Los Angeles County to be held on Saturday May
13, 1922. On September 19, 1923, a Committee from the Graham Chamber of Commerce met with the Board of Trustees to discuss
the matter of voting Graham School District into the LA City School District. During its final meeting on November 22, 1923,
there was no business except arranging “data and reports” to be turned over to the Los Angeles Board of Education because
the Graham School District had been petitioned into the City of Los Angeles School District.
Box 824, Folder 1
[Combined Financial and Minute Book].
1909 July 3-1911 June 29.
Box 824, Folder 2
Combined Financial and Minute Book.
1916 July 12-1917 July 5.
Box 824, Folder 3
Combined Financial and Minute Book.
1917 July 26-1918 May 4.
Box 824, Folder 4
Combined Financial and Minute Book.
1918 May 6-1919 June 30.
Box 824, Folder 5
Combined Financial and Minute Book.
1919 August 29-1920 September 7.
Box 824, Folder 6
Combined Financial and Minute Book.
1920 September 13-1921 December 5.
Box 824, Folder 7
Combined Financial and Minute Book.
1922 January 3-1922 July 14.
Box 824, Folder 8
Combined Financial and Minute Book.
1922 August 15-1923 June 26.
Box 824, Folder 9
Combined Financial and Minute Book.
1923 July 3-1923 November 22.
Huntington Park City School District.
1906 October 18-1932 January 13.
Scope and Content
The three member Board of Trustees including a Clerk, President and Trustee met monthly in Huntington Park, California in
the Board Room located at 2880 E. Gage Street or at Trustees’ residences. Minutes contain advertisements for bids for painting
school buildings, a LA Express newspaper clipping on special tax levies for schools, school bond election notices, discussions
of teacher elections, budget presentations, overcrowding, complaints against teachers, school conditions, bids for work, running
expenses, bills due, repairs and building improvements, furnishings and corporal punishment. Minutes of September 30, 1931
include duties assigned to the Superintendent of the Huntington Park City School District.
Box 825, Folder 1
Minutes.
1906 October 18-1913 January 20.
Box 825, Folder 2
Minutes.
1913 May 2-1932 January 13.
Huntington Park Union High School District.
1912 January 11-1932 January 16.
Scope and Content
The four member Board of Trustees including a President, Clerk and two other Trustees held regular monthly meetings and often
an additional special monthly meeting. On November 26, 1919, the Board adopted a resolution regarding the use of High School
premises for Civic Center purposes. On July 2, 1928, the Board adopted a resolution concerning the passing of Mark Keppel,
County Superintendent of Schools. On May 29, 1931, the Board discussed the Teachers’ Tenure Law and its effect on the future
of Huntington Park and South Gate High Schools. On November 9, 1931, the Board met in the office of the Superintendent and
received a report on school problems as they confront the district: the educational, the financial and the community interests,
followed by a discussion of annexing to Los Angeles City School District. On January 4, 1932, the Board adopted the Code of
Ethics of the Huntington Park Union High School Teachers’ Association for Huntington Park and South Gate High Schools. On
January 16, 1932, at a special meeting held at the office of the Superintendent, the Board received Communications from the
County Superintendent of Schools stating that a petition asking for the annexation of the Huntington Park School District
to the Los Angeles City School District had been filed in his office and he recommended it be granted.
Box 825, Folder 3
Minutes.
1912 January 11-1919 June 11.
Box 826, Folder 1
Minutes.
1919 July 19-1925 June 29.
Box 826, Folder 2
Minutes.
1925 July 6-1928 June 18.
Box 826, Folder 3
Minutes.
1928 July 1-1932 January 16.
Hyde Park School District.
1922 July 3-1923 June 15.
Scope and Content
The three member Board included a President, Clerk and Trustee who held regular monthly meetings and additional special meetings.
On December 15, 1922, the Board carried a motion to request the District Attorney’s office to investigate the activities of
the Hyde Park School Board in order to prove its sincerity.
Box 821, Folder 2
Minutes.
1922 July 3-1923 June 15.
La Ballona School District.
1926 September 3-1928 February 17.
Scope and Content
The three member Board included a President, Vice President and Clerk who held regular monthly meetings and additional special
meetings. At its annual meeting on May 7, 1927, the Board held re-elections for President, Vice President and Clerk. The page
prior to the September 3, 1926 Minutes, explains that the Minutes of all previous meetings were stolen when the steel filing
cabinet of the La Ballona School District was burglarized sometime between 7 p.m. August 31, 1926 and 8 a.m. September 1,
1926.
Box 821, Folder 3
Minutes.
1926 September 3-1928 February 17.
Maywood School District.
1925 July 9-1926 November 15.
Scope and Content
The Board of Trustees held regular monthly meetings. At the Annual Meeting on May 1, 1926, the Board voted to re-elect present
officers Mr. Robinson, President, Mr. Zike, Clerk and Mrs. Gardner, Trustee. On August 13, 1925, the Board voted to not allow
any meetings of political organizations in the school houses. On November 15, 1926, Mrs. Gardner reported that the County
Supervisors annexed a part of the Maywood School District to the Vernon School District and that this territory’s valuation
was approximately $1,500,000.00.
Box 821, Folder 4
Minutes.
1925 July 9-1926 November 15.
Monte Vista School District.
1918 July 1-1926 August 6.
Scope and Content
This Minutes book also contains a ledger of funds received and paid out from July 1, 1918 to January 6, 1926. The three member
Board included a President, Clerk and Trustee who met at residences, the School House and the Chamber of Commerce Hall at
Sunland. On April 2, 1921, the Board reported on a meeting they had attended at Tujunga on April 1st regarding the consolidation
of the two districts. It was decided to call a mass meeting to explain the consolidation as proposed by Tujunga. On May 10,
1924 the Board carried a motion that in the future, the Board refuse the use of the School Building for a polling place. During
a special meeting on July 30, 1926, the Board carried a motion that all construction bids received July 2, 1926 be rejected.
This action was taken pending the ratification by the Secretary of State of the School District’s annexation to Los Angeles
City.
Box 827, Folder 1
Minutes.
1918 July 1-1926 August 6.
Palomar School District.
1926 July 1-1927 December 23.
Scope and Content
The Financial Record covers school funds received and paid out from July 1, 1926 to December 23, 1927. The three member Board
consisting of a President, Clerk and Trustee began each meeting with roll call and the reading of the previous meeting’s Minutes
for approval. On March 26, 1927, the Board verified the election returns for the Trustee Election held March 25, 1927.
Box 827, Folder 2
Minutes and Financial Record.
1926 July 1-1927 December 23.
Playa Del Rey School District.
1921 May 6-1927 May 7.
Scope and Content
The Financial Record documents school funds received and paid out from May 20, 1921 to June 15, 1923. Trustees were elected
for three year terms of office and held regular monthly meetings and special meetings at the schoolhouse and beginning in
June of 1926, meetings were held at the School Board.
Box 827, Folder 3
Minutes and Financial Record.
1921 May 6-1927 May 7.
San Antonio School District.
1916 May 4-1927 May 7.
Scope and Content
The Financial Record documents school funds received and paid out from July 1, 1916 to June 29, 1925. The three member board
included a President, Clerk and Trustee who held regular monthly meetings at the San Antonio School house or the Clerk’s home.
Minutes are typed and handwritten and include resolutions of intention to call school bond elections, a signed agreement between
the District and an architect for the construction of a one story, four room school building and a record of District Clerks
elected, term of office and term expired. On May 4, 1916, the Board met as prescribed by law, there being but two present,
they reappointed themselves – John Davies, President and Ben Partridge, Clerk. On June 6, 1918, it was decided to give women
the same salary in nine months as receiving during ten months.
Box 827, Folder 4
Minutes and Financial Record.
1916 May 4-1927 May 7.
Sunnyside School District.
1906 January 10-1907 February 9.
