LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION BOND CITIZENS’ OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
Stephen English, Chair
L.A. City Controller’s Office
Pamela Schmidt, Vice-Chair
Early Education Coalition
Quynh Nguyen, Secretary
LAUSD Student Parent
Scott Folsom, Executive Committee
Tenth District PTSA
Stuart Magruder, Executive Committee
American Institute of Architects
Joseph P. Buchman – Legal Counsel
Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP
Thomas A. Rubin, CPA
Oversight Committee Consultant
Arlene Barrera
L.A. Co. Auditor-Controller’s Office
Paul Escala
CA Charter School Association
Garrett Francis
Assoc. General Contractors of CA
Elizabeth Lugo
LAUSD Student Parent
Abigail Marquez
L.A. City Mayor’s Office
Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee
Regular Meeting Minutes
333 S. Beaudry Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Thursday, August 20, 2015
Ron Miller
L.A. Co. Federation of Labor AFL-CIO
Scott Pansky
L.A. Area Chamber of Commerce
Vacant
31st District PTSA
Betty Valles
AARP
Barry Waite
CA Tax Reform Assn.
Susan Linschoten (Alternate)
L.A. Co. Auditor-Controller’s Office
Timothy Popejoy
Bond Oversight Administrator
Vacant
Asst. Administrative Analyst
* Only questions that were not answered at the meeting are recorded in the minutes. Please see the archived video of
the meeting for all discussions/questions: http://lausd.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?clip_id=340
Committee Members Present (11): Stephen English, Paul Escala, Scott Folsom, Garrett Francis, Susan Linschoten,
Stuart Magruder, Abigail Marquez, Quynh Nguyen, Scott Pansky, Pamela
Schmidt, Barry Waite
Committee Members Absent (4): Arlene Barrera (Ms. Linschoten attended as representative of L.A. Co. AuditorController), Elizabeth Lugo, Ron Miller, Betty Valles
00:05:35
Call to Order
Mr. English called the meeting to order at 10:05 a.m.
0:05:37
Chair’s Remarks
Mr. English read the Bond Oversight Committee’s (BOC) Mission Statement:
“The mission of the strong and independent Oversight Committee is to oversee the expenditure of money for the
construction, repair, and modernization of schools by the Los Angeles Unified School District. In order to effectively
carry out that mission the Oversight Committee must remain strong and independent. That is our responsibility to the
District, the teachers, the students, and the taxpayers.”
0:07:00
Agenda Item 1. Consent Calendar
A motion to approve the consent calendar, consisting of the April 30, 2015 and May 28, 2015 meeting minutes and
the 3rd and 4th Quarterly Reports for 2014-15, was duly made and seconded.
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There was a vote.
Ayes: 11 – Mr. English, Mr. Escala, Mr. Folsom, Mr. Francis, Ms. Linschoten, Mr. Magruder, Ms. Marquez, Ms.
Nguyen, Mr. Pansky, Ms. Schmidt, Mr. Waite
Nays: 0
Abstentions: 0
Absent: 4 – Ms. Barrera, Ms. Lugo, Mr. Miller, Ms. Valles
The consent calendar passed.
0:07:32
Agenda Item 2. BOC Election of Officers
Presenter: Joseph Buchman, BOC Independent Legal Counsel
0:09:10
Mr. Buchman opened the floor for nominations for the position of Chair.
Mr. English made an announcement that if he were to be selected as Committee Chair, he would not serve the full
term; he would step down from the position but continue to serve on the Committee.
0:10:58
Mr. Folsom nominated Mr. Stephen English.
Mr. Waite moved to reelect all current officers.
There was no objection to holding the election by slate.
Ayes: 11 – Mr. English, Mr. Escala, Mr. Folsom, Mr. Francis, Ms. Linschoten, Mr. Magruder, Ms. Marquez, Ms.
Nguyen, Mr. Pansky, Ms. Schmidt, Mr. Waite
Nays: 0
Abstentions: 0
Absent: 4 – Ms. Barrera, Ms. Lugo, Mr. Miller, Ms. Valles
0:12:13
Current Officers were reelected.
0:12:35
Agenda Item 3. Amendment to the Facilities Services Division Strategic Execution Plan to Define and
Approve 69 Board Member Priority and Educational Service Center Priority Projects
Presenter: Roger Finstad, Director Maintenance & Operations
Mr. Finstad presented the Amendment to the FSD SEP to Define and Approve Sixty-Nine Board Member Priority and
Educational Service Center Priority Projects that would total $3.179 million. The sixty-nine projects were separated
into 6 project categories:
1. Safety and Security
• Project Description: Address Safety and security concerns via buzzer entry system, video monitoring,
fences, gates, and lighting.
• Number of Projects: 37
• Total Cost: $1,299,727
2. Computer and Technology
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• Project Description: Increase school access to technology by providing classroom equipment (ITD
execution).
• Number of Projects: 11
• Total Cost: $585,109
3. Room Renovations and Campus Upgrades
• Project Description: Provide electrical upgrades, install HVAC window units, consolidate PA systems, and
perform room renovations.
• Number of Projects: 10
• Total Cost: $578,688
4. Replace Carpet
• Project Description: Remove deteriorated carpet in school buildings and install new vinyl composition tile
(VCT).
• Number of Projects: 5
• Total Cost: $395,312
5. Marquee Installation
• Project Description: Install and connect school-purchased marquees.
• Number of Projects: 4
• Total Cost: $134, 701
6. Play Structure Installation
• Project Description: Provide and install new play structures.
• Number of Projects: 2
• Total Cost: $185,714
01:15:05
Mr. Finstad introduced Ms. Vivian Ekchian, Superintendent of Local District Northwest. She spoke about how the
technology requests that were made by schools in her district will benefit the schools and students.
A motion to approve proposed Resolution 2015-36 was duly made and seconded.
00:52:46
There was a vote.
Ayes: 2 – Mr. English and Ms. Marquez
Nays: 8 - Mr. Escala, Mr. Folsom, Mr. Francis, Ms. Linschoten, Mr. Magruder, Mr. Panksy, Ms. Schmidt, Mr. Waite
Abstentions: 1- Ms. Nguyen
Absent: 4 – Ms. Barrera, Ms. Lugo, Mr. Miller, Ms. Valles
Resolution 2015-36 did not pass.
00:54:00
Mr. Folsom made a motion to divide the proposed project into two parts for consideration: 1) Categories 1, 3, 4, 5,
and 6, and 2) Category 2. It was duly seconded.
There was a vote to approve Mr. Folsom’s motion.
Ayes: 11 – Mr. English, Mr. Escala, Mr. Folsom, Mr. Francis, Ms. Linschoten, Mr. Magruder, Ms. Marquez, Ms.
Nguyen, Mr. Pansky, Ms. Schmidt, Mr. Waite
Nays: 0
Abstentions: 0
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Absent: 4 – Ms. Barrera, Ms. Lugo, Mr. Miller, Ms. Valles
The motion was approved.
01:03:31
A motion to approve the proposed revised resolution including only project Categories 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6 was duly
made and seconded.
There was a vote.
Ayes: 11 – Mr. English, Mr. Escala, Mr. Folsom, Mr. Francis, Ms. Linschoten, Mr. Magruder, Ms. Marquez, Ms.
Nguyen, Mr. Pansky, Ms. Schmidt, Mr. Waite
Nays: 0
Abstentions: 0
Absent: 4 – Ms. Barrera, Ms. Lugo, Mr. Miller, Ms. Valles
Resolution 2015-36A revised to include only Categories 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6 passed.
01:04:03
There was discussion on how to proceed with the second part of the proposed project: Category 2.
Mr. Waite motioned to approve all technology items in Category 2 except for new computers.
There was no second, the motion failed.
01:08:51
Mr. English made a motion and it was seconded to table the discussion until the next BOC meeting.
There was a vote.
Ayes: 11 – Mr. English, Mr. Escala, Mr. Folsom, Mr. Francis, Ms. Linschoten, Mr. Magruder, Ms. Marquez, Ms.
Nguyen, Mr. Pansky, Ms. Schmidt, Mr. Waite
Nays: 0
Abstentions: 0
Absent: 4 – Ms. Barrera, Ms. Lugo, Mr. Miller, Ms. Valles
Discussion on Category 2 of Resolution 2015-36 was tabled until next meeting.
01:09:00
Agenda Item 4. Amendment to the Facilities Services Division Strategic Execution Plan to Define and
Approve the Girls Academic Leadership Academy Upgrade Project at Los Angeles High School
Presenter: Krisztina Tokes, Director of Asset Management
Ms. Tokes presented the FSD Strategic Execution Plan amendment to approve the Girls Academic Leadership
Academy Upgrade Project at Los Angeles High.
• Project Scope: Upgrade stand-alone building to allow a separate and distinct space for 14 classrooms and 1
Administrative space to accommodate 475 students. This project also includes signage, telecommunications
equipment, furniture, and fixtures.
• Project Budget: $231,000; 178,000 with bond funds and remaining balance with general funds.
• Project Completion: Fall of 2016
All questions were answered by Ms. Tokes.
A motion to approve proposed Resolution 2015-31 was duly made and seconded.
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01:14:10
There was a vote.
Ayes: 11 – Mr. English, Mr. Escala, Mr. Folsom, Mr. Francis, Ms. Linschoten, Mr. Magruder, Ms. Marquez, Ms.
Nguyen, Mr. Pansky, Ms. Schmidt, Mr. Waite
Nays: 0
Abstentions: 0
Absent: 4 – Ms. Barrera, Ms. Lugo, Mr. Miller, Ms. Valles
Resolution 2015-31 passed.
01:14:50
Agenda Item 5. Amendment to the Facilities Services Division Strategic Execution Plan to Define and
Approve Two Sustainable Environment Enhancement Developments for Schools (SEEDS) Projects
Presenter: Krisztina Tokes, Director of Asset Management
Ms. Tokes presented on the FSD Strategic Execution Plan to define and approve two Sustainable Environment
Enhancement Developments for School at El Dorado Elementary School and the Harry Bridges Span School. The
total cost for both campus locations was $64,000; $35,000 for El Dorado ES and $29,000 for Harry Bridges SS.
All questions were answered.
A motion to approve proposed Resolution 2015-32 was duly made and seconded.
01:18:48
There was a vote.
Ayes: 11 – Mr. English, Mr. Escala, Mr. Folsom, Mr. Francis, Ms. Linschoten, Mr. Magruder, Ms. Marquez, Ms.
Nguyen, Mr. Pansky, Ms. Schmidt, Mr. Waite
Nays: 0
Abstentions: 0
Absent: 4 – Ms. Barrera, Ms. Lugo, Mr. Miller, Ms. Valles
Resolution 2015-32 passed.
01:19:30
Agenda Item 6. Amendment to the Facilities Services Division Strategic Execution Plan to Allocate School
Upgrade Program Funds and to Define and Approve Projects to Enhance Accessibility for Students or
Qualified Members of the Community with Disabilities at 20 Schools
Presenter: Gregory Garcia, Director of Facilities Project Execution
Mr. Garcia presented the FSD Strategic Execution Plan amendment to allocate School Upgrade Program (SUP)
funds and to define and approve projects to enhance accessibility for students and qualified members of the
community with disabilities. Mr. Garcia referenced the completion of past projects where enhancements were made
to schools in order to increase accessibility for students and community members. This project at 20 schools was
estimated to require $56 million.
Mr. English brought up the issue that when this project was initially put on the agenda, it was only estimated to cost
$20 million. He and other Committee members were concerned with the budget increase and how it was going to
affect schools that did not get their upgrades until later years.
02:01:11
Mr. Tom Rubin, BOC Independent Consultant, handed out and presented a revised resolution that advised the
Committee to: 1) allocate $20 million for the project, 2) have a detailed study conducted about the schools, students,
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and their specific needs, and 3) approve repairs but not approve construction of new facilities. If construction of new
or additional accessibility facilities is needed after the repairs were completed, additional funds could be requested.
All questions were answered.
02:15:29
A motion to approve Resolution 2016-33A (the revised resolution presented by Mr. Rubin) was duly made and
seconded.
There was a vote.
Ayes: 11 – Mr. English, Mr. Escala, Mr. Folsom, Mr. Francis, Ms. Linschoten, Mr. Magruder, Ms. Marquez, Ms.
Nguyen, Mr. Pansky, Ms. Schmidt, Mr. Waite
Nays: 0
Abstentions: 0
Absent: 4 – Ms. Barrera, Ms. Lugo, Mr. Miller, Ms. Valles
Resolution 2013-33A passed.
02:16:29
Agenda Item 7. Amendment to the Facilities Services Division Strategic Execution Plan to Define and
Approve 14 Projects that Address Critical School Repairs
Presenter: Roger Finstad, Director Maintenance and Operations
Mr. Finstad presented the FSD Strategic Execution Plan amendment to define and approve 14 projects that address
critical school repairs. Of the presented fourteen projects: seven required roof repairs, two required structural repairs,
two required plumbing repairs, one required pavement repairs and one required floor repairs. The project scopes,
budgets and schedules were presented in the Board report and a hand-out to the Committee. The total project cost to
make all the repairs was $37,255,104.
All questions were answered by Mr. Finstad.
A motion to approve proposed Resolution 2015-34 was duly made and seconded.
02:18:12
There was a vote.
Ayes: 11 – Mr. English, Mr. Escala, Mr. Folsom, Mr. Francis, Ms. Linschoten, Mr. Magruder, Ms. Marquez, Ms.
Nguyen, Mr. Pansky, Ms. Schmidt, Mr. Waite
Nays: 0
Abstentions: 0
Absent: 4 – Ms. Barrera, Ms. Lugo, Mr. Miller, Ms. Valles
Resolution 2015-34 passed.
02:18:43
Agenda Item 8. Amendment to the Facilities Services Division Strategic Execution Plan to Define and
Approve a Phase II Program to Mitigate Lead in Drinking Water to Eliminate the Need for Daily Flushing of
Fixtures at All District School Sites
Presenter: Roger Finstad, Director Maintenance and Operations
Mr. Finstad presented the FSD Strategic Execution Plan amendment to define and approve a Phase II program to
mitigate lead in drinking water in order to eliminate the need for daily flushing at all District school sites. Mr. Finstad
reported that Phase I of the program allocated bond funds for 200 school and installed filters at various school sites.
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With the completion of Phase II work, there would no longer be a need flush the fixtures every morning at the
additional schools included in Phase II.
All questions were answered by Mr. Finstad.
A motion to approve proposed Resolution 2015-35 was duly made and seconded.
02:23:36
There was a vote.
Ayes: 11 – Mr. English, Mr. Escala, Mr. Folsom, Mr. Francis, Ms. Linschoten, Mr. Magruder, Ms. Marquez, Ms.
Nguyen, Mr. Pansky, Ms. Schmidt, Mr. Waite
Nays: 0
Abstentions: 0
Absent: 4 – Ms. Barrera, Ms. Lugo, Mr. Miller, Ms. Valles
Resolution 2015-35 passed.
02:24:17
Agenda Item 9. Amendment to the Facilities Services Division Strategic Execution Plan to Define and
Approve Six Projects to Upgrade Adult and Career Education Facilities
Presenter: Roger Finstad, Director Maintenance and Operations
Mr. Finstad presented the FSD Strategic Execution Plan amendment to define and approve six project upgrades to
Adult and Career Education facilities. Of the six: three were presented as requiring pavement work, one required
HVAC upgrades, one required fencing upgrades, and one required restroom upgrades.
All questions were answered by Mr. Finstad.
A motion to approve proposed Resolution 2015-37 was duly made and seconded.
02:25:25
There was a vote.
Ayes: 11 – Mr. English, Mr. Escala, Mr. Folsom, Mr. Francis, Ms. Linschoten, Mr. Magruder, Ms. Marquez, Ms.
Nguyen, Mr. Pansky, Ms. Schmidt, Mr. Waite
Nays: 0
Abstentions: 0
Absent: 4 – Ms. Barrera, Ms. Lugo, Mr. Miller, Ms. Valles
Resolution 2015-37 passed.
02:25:35
Agenda Item 10. Amendment to the Facilities Services Division Strategic Execution Plan to Define and
Approve a Project to Address the Fire-Damaged Oral Arts Classroom at Locke College Preparatory Academy
Presenter: Roger Finstad, Director Maintenance and Operations
Mr. Finstad presented the FSD Strategic Execution Plan amendment to define and approve the project to address
the Fire-Damaged Oral Arts Building at Locke College Preparatory Academy. The project would repair the damage
done by a fire, upgrade the stage and seating, and upgrade the lighting and sound system. Mr. Finstad stated that
the cost for this repair and upgrade would be $1.45 million.
All questions were answered by Mr. Finstad.
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A motion to approve proposed Resolution 2015-38 was duly made and seconded.
02:28:56
There was a vote.
Ayes: 11 – Mr. English, Mr. Escala, Mr. Folsom, Mr. Francis, Ms. Linschoten, Mr. Magruder, Ms. Marquez, Ms.
Nguyen, Mr. Pansky, Ms. Schmidt, Mr. Waite
Nays: 0
Abstentions: 0
Absent: 4 – Ms. Barrera, Ms. Lugo, Mr. Miller, Ms. Valles
Resolution 2015-38 passed.
02:29:47
Agenda Item 11. Facilities Services Division Monthly Update
Presenter: Mark Hovatter, Chief Facilities Executive
Mr. Hovatter began the monthly report by presenting items that were left out of the previous May Facilities Services
Division Monthly Update. He presented two school projects which required budget increases from the initial approved
budgets, but were now back on track with the additional budget modifications. Mr. Hovatter presented one school that
did not have a budget increase and was on track with its original proposed budget. Lastly, Mr. Hovatter presented
and discussed issues related to the replacement of synthetic turf fields that were not up to standard. He also
discussed the plan and progress being made in removing deficient modular classroom buildings.
02:56:58
Agenda Item 12. Public Comment
None.
02:57:05
Agenda Item 13. Discussion of Non-Agenda Items
None.
02:57:10
Agenda Item 14. Information Item- “From the Field: A Report on the Progress of Selected LAUSD
Construction Projects”
Ms. Schmidt announced that the Information Item could be found in the BOC Packet and should be reviewed. This
report was prepared by BOC providing updates on District construction projects.
02:57:19
Ms. Schmidt adjourned the meeting at 1:02 P.M.
Minutes of August 20, 2015 approved per Bond Oversight Committee on May 26, 2016:
Susan Linschoten
Susan Linschoten
Secretary
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