LAUSD education government meeting agenda 2014 marc aisen

1. LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
PERSONNEL COMMISSION
AGENDA / ORDER OF BUSINESS
Council Meeting
TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2014
10:00 A.M., HEARING ROOM 12-113
BEAUDRY BUILDING, 12TH
FLOOR
Personnel Commission Meeting
MONDAY, JANUARY 27, 2014
3:00 P.M., BOARD ROOM
BEAUDRY BUILDING, 1ST
FLOOR
!
1. Convene regular meeting. Roll call.
2. Approval of minutes of the meeting of December 16,2013.
3. Receipt of minutes of the meeting of January 13, 2014.
4. Presentation of Employment Trends Study.
CONSENT ITEMS
5. Ratification of Reclassification by Director’s Approval.
a. Position in the Classification and Compensation Branch, Personnel Commission, from Human Resources
Specialist I (C) ($19.82863-24.71788/hr.) to Human Resources Specialist II (C) ($23.77050-
29.61375/hr.), effective February 1, 2014. (RDA 313, Human Resources Series - Position Number
30300496)
6. Approval of revised Class Descriptions recommended, effective January 27, 2014:
Principal Clerk
7. It is recommended that the following reclassification actions be ratified:
Case 10780
Case 10781
Case 10784
8. Abolishment of Unused Classifications. (Case 10726-D)

2. 9. a. Establishment of a new class in the Office of Data and Accountability. (Case 10776)
b. Approval of Class Description recommended, effective January 27, 2014.
c. Authorization of field of competition in the forthcoming examinations:
Class Title Recommendation
Strategic Data Analyst
($6011.26-7491.02/mo.)
Class Description dated
January 27, 2014.
Dual Certification.
Open; also promotional for all regular or retired
employees of the District who meet the entrance
qualifications specified in the Class Description
and who have served at least 130 paid days in
regular status in the Classified Service or have
permanent status in the Certificated Service.
10. Receipt of Correspondence and recommended disposition. (See Addendum)
11. Public Comment
a. Public employee discipline
b. Examination Appeals
NOTE: Public comment is for the purpose of hearing issues
that are not addressed in staff or Hearing Officer reports. This
time should not be used to attempt to re-hear the case.
Speakers are requested to limit their comments to 1 -1 ½
minutes with a maximum of 3 minutes for multiple speakers on
the same side of an issue.
It is preferable that individuals wishing to address these cases
do so by submitting a written statement to staff by the close of
business on the Thursday preceding the Commission hearing.
12. Recess to Closed Session in Accordance with Provisions of the Government Code (Section 54957) to
Consider:
a. Public Employee Discipline
b. Examination Appeals
! Project Labor Administrator
c. Litigation
13. Reconvene Regular Session and report of actions taken in Closed Session.
14. Consideration of Decision on the Examination Appeals of:
Marc Aisen
Percy DeZoysa

3. 15. Receipt of Monthly Report of Examination Appeals and Complaints for the month of December 2013.

4. LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT CLASS DESCRIPTION
PERSONNEL COMMISSION Class Code 2551
Unit S
PRINCIPAL CLERK
DEFINITION
Supervises and participates in one or more clerical processes of an administrative unit or is responsible,
under general direction, for a highly specialized clerical activity.
TYPICAL DUTIES
Plans, organizes, supervises, and participates in a variety of clerical activities or processes.
Maintains control of special funds and expenditures according to well-defined laws, rules, and directives.
Acts as clerical supervisor for a unit and is responsible for office management functions.
Performs or assists in an evaluation and selection of appropriate materials and processes necessary to
complete specific jobs that may be highly technical in nature.
Assembles and compiles phases of an office or branch budget and maintains expenditure control records.
Supervises and assigns the work of subordinates and takes appropriate action regarding personnel matters
such as discipline, morale, performance ratings, and vacations approvals.
Interprets established rules, procedures, and policies, and applies them to specific cases.
Arranges for meetings of committees or for conferences and records their decisions as a basis for further
action.
Plans methods of filing and develops forms and clerical procedures for an administrative unit.
Requisitions supplies and equipment.
Carries on correspondence independently as authorized.
Operates a variety of office machines, such as copiers, calculators, typewriters, computer terminals, and
office computers.
May collect, review, and analyze information in relation to various projects.
May represent the section or branch in contacts with the representatives of private firms, other public
jurisdictions, organizations, and the general public regarding the special work of the unit.
May supervise distribution and inspection of circulating instructional materials and publications.
May edit, revise, codify, design format, and arrange for printing or duplicating of materials.
May index and maintain official files and historical records.
May assemble and compile phases of an office or branch budget and maintains expenditure control
records.
Performs related duties as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS AMONG RELATED CLASSES
Most Principal Clerk positions have major supervisory and office management responsibilities in a section
or branch with a sizeable clerical staff. A few Principal Clerk positions have independent responsibility for
a highly specialized clerical activity which involves few clerical workers, but involves important contacts
and coordination of many details.

5. A Chief Clerk supervises a large, multi-unit, clerical staff; coordinates a complex and varied work flow of
work; and assists a branch head or other an administrator in planning for and managing support services.
This class is characterized by the requirement for initiative based upon technical knowledges, and
knowledge of policies, and precedents.
A Supervising Clerk is in charge of a clerical unit in which independence of action is possible only as to the
details of accomplishing a well-defined clerical function or procedure. The scope of work is limited to
recurring tasks requiring technical and supervisory ability.
SUPERVISION
General supervision usually is received from administrative personnel. Supervision usually is exercised over
lower-level clerical personnel.
CLASS QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Files and record management
Office practices and procedures
Principles of supervision and organization
District organization and functions of various units and branches
Regulations and policies affecting the office business
Applications of a variety of office machines, such as computers and reprographic equipment
Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to:
Work independently
Plan, assign, and direct the work of a clerical staff
Evaluate work methods and performances
Understand, interpret, and apply rules, policies, and regulations
Make accurate calculations
Work under pressure of frequent work deadlines
Speak and write clearly and effectively
ENTRANCE QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency, preferably
supplemented by courses in office management, supervision, and human relations.
Experience:
Three years of clerical experience, preferably including supervisory responsibilities.

6. Special:
Appointment to positions in the School Police Department is subject to fingerprinting, a review of
conviction record, and a background investigation.
A valid California Driver License and use of an automobile may be required in some positions in this
class.
This class description is not a complete statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements.
Requirements are representative of the minimum level of knowledge, skill and abilities. Management retains the
discretion to add or change typical duties of a position at any time.
Revised
01-27-14
CA
District Notification Date: 11-19-13
Union Notification Date: 01-07-14

7. SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
OF THE PERSONNEL COMMISSION
LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
TO: THE PERSONNEL COMMISSION
FROM: JANALYN W. GLYMPH, Ph.D.
SUBJECT: RECLASSIFICATION REPORT
It is recommended that the following reclassification actions be ratified:
From:
POS:
Senior Human Resources Specialist
($35.73525- $44.46700/hr.)
30088127-A basis
To:
POS:
Principal Human Resources Specialist
($6,583.66- $8,172.60/mo.)
30088127-A Basis
Location: Personnel Commission-Talent
Acquisition & Selection Branch
Incumbent: Jose Siu (EN 783626)
Cost Center (1060701)
Reason for Reclassification: The subject position meets the class concept of Principal Human Resources
Specialist in that a Principal Human Resources Specialist plans, supervises, and directs the activities of a
professional staff engaged in classification, assessment and recruitment activities, or staff development. A
Senior Human Resources Specialist supervises a small staff of technical employees, or a small staff of technical
and clerical employees. The incumbent of the subject position oversees a sizable team of professional and
support staff responsible for employee processing, and the development and administration of employment
examinations. Responsibilities of the position include exam administration and processing for all school-based,
decentralized testing; No Child Left Behind (NCLB) compliance; the bilingual program; mobile testing; testing
for Food Services classifications; and the management of at least two Field Employment Offices. The
incumbent supervises a staff of 3 HR Specialists, an Employment Services Manager, a Testing Services
Coordinator, a Principal Clerk, and 13 Office Technicians and Selection Technicians. Therefore, the position
has been evaluated at a higher level than Senior Human Resources Specialist.
Status of Incumbent: The incumbent is currently reachable on the Principal Human Resources Specialist
eligibility list and may be appointed to the reclassified position.
Approval Date: January 22, 2014
Case: 10780 JWG/KMG

8. From: Enterprise Server Analyst
($31.80000 - $39.61750/hr.)
To: E-Mail Administrator
($7,637.30 - $9,454.14/mo.)
POS: 30310592 A Basis POS: 30310592 A Basis
Location: Enterprise Applications,
Information Technology Division
Incumbent: M. Solymar (EN 689211)
(PN 30310592;
Cost Center (1148601)
Reason for Reclassification: The subject position meets the class concept of E-Mail Administrator in that the
incumbent in the position is responsible for the operation of 50 e-mail servers with over 120,000 District
users. The assigned duties also include planning, designing, and implementing the new Exchange 2010 E-Mail
servers; designing, managing, and configuring SAN storage for Exchange servers; monitoring, managing, and
recommending preemptive action against e-mail spammers and security threats; and planning, approving,
managing, and deploying Service packs, Patches, Hot fixes, and Updates to Exchange servers and operating
system.
Status of Incumbent: Incumbent M. Solymar (EN 689211) must compete in the examination for E-Mail
Administrator, be reachable on the resultant eligibility list and appointed to the reclassified position, or be
otherwise assigned. In the absence of an eligibility list, the incumbent may be provisionally assigned to the
position pending the results of the examination.
Effective Date: January 27, 2014
Case: 10781 JWG/PJO
From: Office Technician
($11.79250 - $16.37700/hr.)
To: Office Technician (Korean Language)
($12.08000 - $16.66450/hr.)
Location: Hobart Blvd Elementary Incumbent: Vacant (P30396002)
Reason for Reclassification: The subject position meets the class concept of Office Technician (Korean
Language) in that an incumbent in the position will be responsible for performing a variety of clerical duties of a
routine and recurring nature while demonstrating fluency in the Korean Language. Duties include typing and
translating letters, memorandums, forms, and other materials; responding to and assisting employees, parents,
and students by phone and in person; and maintaining files, records, and other information.
Status of Incumbent: The position is currently vacant.
Effective: January 27, 2014
Case: 10784 KMG/JPK2

9. SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
OF THE PERSONNEL COMMISSION
LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
TO: THE PERSONNEL COMMISSION
FROM: JANALYN W. GLYMPH, Ph.D.
SUBJECT: ABOLISHMENT OF UNUSED CLASSIFICATIONS
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that, effective January 27, 2014:
I. The following classes be abolished:
Director of External Affairs and Administration Management
Director of External Affairs and Administration Senior Management
II. The Commission staff be authorized to reactivate the abolished classes as needed, subject to ratification
by the Personnel Commission.
III. Final approval be given to Rule 596, Overtime to delete the following classifications: Director of External
Affairs and Administration.
IV. Final approval be given to Rule 765, Senior Management Employees to delete the classification of
Director of External Affairs and Administration.
BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION:
The positions in the classes listed above are vacant and the departments have stated that there is no
foreseeable need for the classes in the future. Therefore, it is recommended that they be abolished. If there is a
future need for the classifications, staff will employ procedures previously used in case 7608 which allows the
immediate reinstatement of abolished classifications.
JWG:JPK2
Case 10726D January 27, 2014

10. SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
OF THE PERSONNEL COMMISSION
PERSONNEL COMMISSION
LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
ESTABLISHMENT OF CLASS
CASE NO. 10776
RECOMMENDATION(S):
CLASS TITLE: EFFECTIVE DATE:
Strategic Data Analyst January 27, 2014
GROUP, SERIES:
Administrative Analysis Group, Administrative Analysis
and Assistance Series
SALARY RANGE OR FLAT RATE/MONTHLY:
$6,011.26 $6,346.22 $6,710.86 $7,094.58
$7,491.02
SALARY SETTING BASIS: Future salary movement is to be based on that of related classes in the Administrative Analysis Group,
Administrative Analysis and Assistance Series.
BACKGROUND: The administration of the Office of Data and Accountability has requested the establishment of the proposed
classification to support the Superintendent’s strategic plan and performance meter by serving as a specialist with data
pertaining to student achievement and performance by independently utilizing complex data analysis to examine implications of
observed trends in District, school, and student performance.
Bases of Recommendation: An incumbent in the proposed class of Strategic Data Analyst will plan, coordinate,
and analyze student achievement and performance data, ensure its accuracy and completeness in order to exhibit the
causes and implications of observed trends in the District. An incumbent in the proposed class will also be
responsible for :
! Conducting analyses to identify key trends in District, school, and student performance data to drive
continuous improvements in student achievement.
! Supervising the analysis, compilation, organization, and storage of large longitudinal data sets containing District,
school, and student level data.
! Determining the development and documentation of business rules for calculation of performance metrics, including
decisions regarding sample determination, school/subgroup attribution, and calculation methodology.
! Identifying methodological challenges related to the calculation of performance metrics and resolving them.
! Conducting the receipt and analysis of data sets from external agencies.
Additional duties and responsibilities are listed on the class description presented for approval in conjunction with this report.
The recommended salary is based on external market data, and internal alignment considerations. Externally, Personnel
Commission staff surveyed several public agencies and found classes that operate at a comparable level to the proposed
Strategic Data Analyst classification such as Long Beach Unified School District’s Strategic Data Project Fellow
($7,012/month top step), Philadelphia School District’s Educational Data Analyst ($6,917/month top step), and Virginia
Beach Public Schools’ Educational Data Specialist ($7,401/month top step). Internally, the proposed classification operates at
a level comparable to the Principal Administrative Analyst ($7,491/month top step). Therefore, allocation of the class to the
salary of $6,011.26 - $7,491.02 per month is considered appropriate. Although the class concepts are similar, the Strategic
Data Analyst requires in-depth knowledge of various data analysis systems and techniques and highly concentrates on data
pertaining to student achievement and performance
RULE AMENDMENT(S): Final approval be given to the amendment of Rule 596, Overtime to include the class of Strategic
Data Analyst.
JWG/SJ Presented to the Personnel Commission on January 27, 2014.
PC1A (Rev. 08/11)

11. LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT CLASS DESCRIPTION
PERSONNEL COMMISSION
STRATEGIC DATA ANALYST
DEFINITION
Plans, coordinates, and analyzes student achievement and performance data and ensures its accuracy and
completeness in order to exhibit the causes and implications of observed trends in the District.
TYPICAL DUTIES
Conducts analyses to identify key trends in District, school, and student performance data to drive
continuous improvements in student achievement.
Supervises the analysis, compilation, organization, and storage of large longitudinal data sets containing
District, school, and student level data.
Determines the development and documentation of business rules for calculation of performance metrics,
including decisions regarding sample determination, school/subgroup attribution, and calculation
methodology.
Identifies methodological challenges related to the calculation of performance metrics and resolves them.
Conducts the receipt and analysis of data sets from external agencies.
Collaborates with the Information Technology Division to ensure that District-held data are successfully
integrated into relevant data systems and available through District reporting systems.
Identifies data quality issues and develops strategies to mitigate or resolve as appropriate.
Fulfills internal and external data requests to inform programs and policies aimed at improvements in
student achievement.
Develops and presents oral, written, and visual summaries of data analysis.
Provides analytic support to multiple audiences to ensure understanding and appropriate use,
interpretation, and application of data.
Prepares or assists in compiling and writing a variety of reports in statistical, graphic, or narrative form
for senior management, the Superintendent, and the Board of Education.
Evaluates data available in the student level data warehouse and writes reports related to educational
policies, initiatives, student achievement outcomes, and areas of need.
Prepares data displays for proposals for State and Federal funding of projects.
Performs related duties as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS AMONG RELATED CLASSES
A Strategic Data Analyst serves as a specialist in data pertaining to student achievement and performance
by independently utilizing complex data analysis to examine implications of observed trends in District,
school, and student performance.
The Director of School Information Management is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the
School Information Branch which is responsible for collecting and reporting school and student
information for the purpose of meeting mandated State and federal requirements.

12. A Senior Administrative Analyst serves as a staff assistant to a high-level administrator by independently
conducting studies and making recommendations regarding work methods, organization, management
planning, systems analyst, and procedures and policy development.
SUPERVISION
General direction is received from the Director of School Information Management. Supervision may be
exercised over lower-level analysts and clerical personnel.
CLASS QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Statistical analyses and various methods of graphic presentation of data
Research design and methodology as related to an educational evaluation/research program
Relational database principles and data mining software programs
Forecasting and predictive analysis models
Standard reports and standardized dashboard design for analytics
Data auditing techniques
Quantitative analysis including descriptive and inferential statistics
SPSS, Stata, SAS, and/or other programs for data and statistical analysis
Ability to:
Assess the implementation of educational programs based on District policies and core instructional
goals
Conduct meetings and make oral presentations in a proactive, accurate, and media-sensitive manner
Organize project resources and requirements to meet established deadlines and goals
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Prepare clear and concise reports
Work effectively with all levels of District employees and the public
Devise methods and procedures for obtaining a variety of data
Analyze and interpret data and draw logical conclusions
Identify data anomalies and/or irregularities
Express complex/abstract concepts effectively in oral and written format
Use Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Supervise effectively
ENTRANCE QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in public policy, education
policy, statistics, or related field.
Experience:
Three years of full-time professional experience in analyzing large data sets using SPSS, Stata, SAS,
and/or other statistical programs.

13. Special:
A valid California Driver License
Use of an automobile
This class description is not a complete statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements.
Requirements are representative of the minimum level of knowledge, skill, and abilities. Management retains
the discretion to add or change typical duties of a position at any time.
New Class
01-27-14
SJ