March 14, 2017

  

Monterey Peninsula Unified School District

Regular Board Meeting

March 14, 2017 5:30 PM

 

Instructional Materials Center
540 Canyon Del Rey, Del Rey Oaks, CA
https://montereypeninsula.agendaonline.net/public/

 

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Attendance Taken at 5:31 PM:
Present:   
Debra  Gramespacher
Dr. Jonathan Hill
Thomas Jennings
Dr. Bettye  Lusk
Alana Myles
Wendy  Root Askew
 
Absent:   
Timothy Chaney

 

I. OPENING BUSINESS

 

I.a. Call Public Session to Order - President Dr. Jon Hill  
Minutes:
Board President Dr. Jon Hill called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m.

I.b. Roll Call   
Minutes:
Board Members Present: Debra Gramespacher, Dr. Jon Hill, Tom Jennings, Dr. Bettye Lusk, Alana Myles and Wendy Root Askew.
Board Members Absent: Tim Chaney.
Late Arrivals: Wendy Root Askew arrived at 5:33 p.m.
Staff Present: Ryan Altemeyer, Glen DeGraw, Dr. PK Diffenbaugh, Brett McFadden, Marci McFadden, Cresta McIntosh and Beth Wodecki.

I.c. Adopt Agenda  
Motion Passed:   Passed with a motion by Dr. Bettye  Lusk and a second by Alana Myles. 
Absent Timothy Chaney
Yes       Debra  Gramespacher
Yes       Dr. Jonathan Hill
Yes       Thomas Jennings
Yes       Dr. Bettye  Lusk
Yes       Alana Myles
Absent Wendy  Root Askew
Minutes:
The Board APPROVED the AMENDED Agenda with the following change.
Remove Item X.a. Receive an update on the 2016-17 Local Control Accountability Plan specific to the measureable outcomes and receive update on the 2017-18 LCAP process. This item will be added to the April 11th Board agenda. 

I.d. Identify Closed Session Topics of Discussion (Please refer to the list of items identified in Agenda Section II, below.)  

 

II.CLOSED SESSION ITEMS

II.a. Anticipated/Possible Litigation - Conference with and/or Receive Advice from Legal Counsel - Anticipated/Possible Litigation - Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) G.C. 54956.9  

II.b. Conference with Labor Negotiator (G.C. 54957.6) Glen De Graw, Agency Negotiator. California School Employees Association, Monterey Bay Teachers Association, and Unrepresented Employees  

II.c. Conference with Real Property Negotiator (Gov. Code section 54956.8)     

II.d. Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release (Gov. Code section 54957  

II.e. Public Employee Appointment (Gov. Code section 54957)  

II.f. Student Expulsion Case # 1617/07 (Education Code 48900, et seq.)

 

III. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD RE CLOSED SESSION ITEMS  

III.a. Immediately Adjourn to Closed Session   
Minutes:
The Board ADJOURNED to Closed Session at 5:34 p.m. 

 

IV. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION 

 

IV.a. Adjourn Closed Session and Reconvene Open Session      
Minutes:
The Board ADJOURNED from Closed Session and RECONVENED in Open Session at 7:02 p.m.

IV.b. Pledge of Allegiance  
Minutes:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Seaside High School Student Board Representative Samone Johnson. 

IV.c. Report From Closed Session (Action): 

Student Expulsion Case # 1617/07   
Motion Passed:   Passed with a motion by Alana Myles and a second by Thomas Jennings. 
Absent Timothy Chaney
Yes       Debra  Gramespacher
Yes       Dr. Jonathan Hill
Yes       Thomas Jennings
Recuse Dr. Bettye  Lusk
Yes       Alana Myles
Yes       Wendy  Root Askew
 
Minutes:
APPROVE Student Expulsion Case # 1617/07 with an amendment in the Rehabilitation Plan. 

 VI. PUBLIC COMMENT 

 

Minutes:  Helen Rucker relayed a message from Ruthie Watts regarding the NAACP Life Membership Banquet that will be held on April 1st in which Mrs. Rucker is an honoree. The same day as the Banquet, Mrs. Watts will be hosting the Hats Off event. Mrs. Rucker thanked the District for all the students that showed up at the first Panetta Forum.    

 

PUBLIC AGENCY COMMUNICATIONS 

Minutes: 

There were no Public Agency Communication.  

 

VII. PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/STUDENT BD MBR RPTS/MILITARY LIAISONS  

VII.a. Student Board Members Report  
Minutes:
Student Board Representatives gave their reports for their respective schools.  

VII.b. Status Report from Military Liaison   
Minutes:
Military Liaison Elaine Vrolyks gave her report. Ms. Vrolyks introduced the Presidio of Monterey Youth of the Year, Seaside High School Senior Sara Mobley. Student Sara Mobley thanked Ms. Vrolyks for the honor and shared she has learned a lot from being so involved in her community. 

VII.c. Recognition of the Monterey Peninsula Foundation   
Minutes:
Superintendent Dr. PK Diffenbaugh and Board thanked the Monterey Peninsula Foundation for their generous grants to the Seaside High School Makerspace as well as the computers in every classroom at Marina High School.
Monterey Peninsula Foundation President Greg Jamison and Mary Gunn, Director of Philanthropy thanked the Board and Superintendent Dr. PK Diffenbaugh for the recognition. 

VIII. CONSENT AGENDA  
Minutes:
The Board APPROVED the Consent Agenda. 

VIII.a. Accept the Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District (MPRPD): Open Space and Coastal Prevention Grant Award of $2,500 for Los Arboles Middle School Environmental Health Club  

Motion Passed:  Accept the Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District (MPRPD): Open Space and Coastal Prevention Grant Award of $2,500 for Los Arboles Middle School Environmental Health Club, as presented. Passed with a motion by Wendy  Root Askew and a second by Dr. Bettye  Lusk. 
Absent Timothy Chaney
Yes       Debra  Gramespacher
Yes       Dr. Jonathan Hill
Yes       Thomas Jennings
Yes       Dr. Bettye  Lusk
Yes       Alana Myles
Yes       Wendy  Root Askew

VIII.b. Approve the Preparation and Submission of the Stuart Foundation Grant of $60,000 for Equity Initiative at Monterey Peninsula Unified School District  

Motion Passed:  Approve the Preparation and Submission of the Stuart Foundation Grant of $60,000 for Equity Initiative at Monterey Peninsula Unified School District, as presented. Passed with a motion by Wendy  Root Askew and a second by Dr. Bettye  Lusk. 
Absent Timothy Chaney
Yes       Debra  Gramespacher
Yes       Dr. Jonathan Hill
Yes       Thomas Jennings
Yes       Dr. Bettye  Lusk
Yes       Alana Myles
Yes       Wendy  Root Askew

VIII.c. Approve Contract with Eduphoric to Build a Custom Integration with Illuminate GradeBook and New Tech Network GradeBook. Cost not to Exceed $16,500  

Motion Passed:  Approve Contract with Eduphoric to Build a Custom Integration with Illuminate GradeBook and New Tech Network GradeBook.  Cost not to exceed $16500, as presented. Passed with a motion by Wendy  Root Askew and a second by Dr. Bettye  Lusk. 
Absent Timothy Chaney
Yes       Debra  Gramespacher
Yes       Dr. Jonathan Hill
Yes       Thomas Jennings
Yes       Dr. Bettye  Lusk
Yes       Alana Myles
Yes       Wendy  Root Askew

VIII.d. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between The Monterey Peninsula College (MPC) Math Science Upward Bound/Upward Bound (TRiO) and Monterey Peninsula Unified School District (MPUSD) for July 1, 2017-June 30, 2022 at No Cost to the District  

Motion Passed:  Approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between The Monterey Peninsula College (MPC) Math Science Upward Bound/Upward Bound (TRiO) and Monterey Peninsula Unified School District (MPUSD) for July 1, 2017-June 30, 2022, as presented. Passed with a motion by Wendy  Root Askew and a second by Dr. Bettye  Lusk. 
Absent Timothy Chaney
Yes       Debra  Gramespacher
Yes       Dr. Jonathan Hill
Yes       Thomas Jennings
Yes       Dr. Bettye  Lusk
Yes       Alana Myles
Yes       Wendy  Root Askew

VIII.e. Approve Overnight Attendance for Five Monterey High School Teachers to Attend the Tools of Tolerance for Educators Open Enrollment Institute with the ADL: Anti-Bias Education in Los Angeles, CA on April 30, 2017 to May 1, 2017. Cost Not to Exceed $1,500  

Motion Passed:  Approve Overnight Attendance for Five Monterey High School Teachers to Attend the Tools of Tolerance for Educators Open Enrollment Institute with the ADL: Anti-Bias Education in Los Angeles, CA on April 30, 2017 to May 1, 2017, as presented. Passed with a motion by Wendy  Root Askew and a second by Dr. Bettye  Lusk. 
Absent Timothy Chaney
Yes       Debra  Gramespacher
Yes       Dr. Jonathan Hill
Yes       Thomas Jennings
Yes       Dr. Bettye  Lusk
Yes       Alana Myles
Yes       Wendy  Root Askew

VIII.f. Approve Overnight Attendance for Four Seaside High and Seaside Middle School Teachers to Attend the Design Thinking Bootcamp in San Jose, CA on April 4-6, 2017. Cost Not to Exceed $6,000  

Motion Passed:  Approve Overnight Attendance for Four Seaside High and Seaside Middle School Teachers to Attend the Design Thinking Bootcamp in San Jose, CA on April 4-6, 2017, as presented. Passed with a motion by Wendy  Root Askew and a second by Dr. Bettye  Lusk. 
Absent Timothy Chaney
Yes       Debra  Gramespacher
Yes       Dr. Jonathan Hill
Yes       Thomas Jennings
Yes       Dr. Bettye  Lusk
Yes       Alana Myles
Yes       Wendy  Root Askew

VIII.g. Approve Overnight Trip for Approximately Twenty-Five Monterey High School Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) Students to Attend Orienteering/Land Navigation Learning Program in San Luis Obispo, CA at Camp San Luis Obispo National Guard Base on March 30-31, 2017 at No Cost to the District  

Motion Passed:  Approve Overnight Trip for Approximately Twenty-Five Monterey High School Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) Students to Attend Orienteering/Land Navigation Learning Program in San Luis Obispo, CA at Camp San Luis Obispo National Guard Base on March 30-31, 2017 at No Cost to the District, as presented. Passed with a motion by Wendy  Root Askew and a second by Dr. Bettye  Lusk. 
Absent Timothy Chaney
Yes       Debra  Gramespacher
Yes       Dr. Jonathan Hill
Yes       Thomas Jennings
Yes       Dr. Bettye  Lusk
Yes       Alana Myles
Yes       Wendy  Root Askew

VIII.h. Approve Overnight Conference for Three Business Office Staff to Attend CASBO's Standardized Account Code Structure Basic and Advanced Concepts Training on April 21-22, 2017 in San Luis Obispo.  Cost Not To Exceed $2,900  

Motion Passed:  Approve Overnight Conference for Three Business Office Staff to Attend CASBO's Standardized Account Code Structure Basic and Advanced Concepts Trainings on April 21-22, 2017 in San Luis Obispo, as presented. Passed with a motion by Wendy  Root Askew and a second by Dr. Bettye  Lusk. 
Absent Timothy Chaney
Yes       Debra  Gramespacher
Yes       Dr. Jonathan Hill
Yes       Thomas Jennings
Yes       Dr. Bettye  Lusk
Yes       Alana Myles
Yes       Wendy  Root Askew

VIII.i. Approve Overnight Field Trip for Approximately 50 Marina High School Band and Orchestra Members to Participate in the CMEA (California Music Education Association) Border Section Festival in Southern California from April 6   8, 2017.  Cost not to Exceed $18,225.51  

Motion Passed:  Approve Overnight Field Trip for Approximately 50 Marina High School Band and Orchestra Members to Participate in the CMEA (California Music Education Association) Border Section Festival in Southern California from April 6   8, 2017, as presented. Passed with a motion by Wendy  Root Askew and a second by Dr. Bettye  Lusk. 
Absent Timothy Chaney
Yes       Debra  Gramespacher
Yes       Dr. Jonathan Hill
Yes       Thomas Jennings
Yes       Dr. Bettye  Lusk
Yes       Alana Myles
Yes       Wendy  Root Askew

VIII.j. Approve Overnight Varsity Baseball Field Trip for Fourteen Seaside High School Athletes and Three Chaperones to Compete in the 2017 James Graham Invitational Spring Break Baseball Tournament on March 26-30, 2017 at Gladstone High School in Covina, CA. Costs Not to Exceed $390  

Motion Passed:  Approve Overnight Varsity Baseball Field Trip for Fourteen Seaside High School Athletes and Three Chaperones to Compete in the 2017 James Graham Invitational Spring Break Baseball Tournament on March 26-30, 2017 at Gladstone High School in Covina, CA, as presented. Passed with a motion by Wendy  Root Askew and a second by Dr. Bettye  Lusk. 
Absent Timothy Chaney
Yes       Debra  Gramespacher
Yes       Dr. Jonathan Hill
Yes       Thomas Jennings
Yes       Dr. Bettye  Lusk
Yes       Alana Myles
Yes       Wendy  Root Askew

  

VIII.k. Approve Board Policies as Presented   

Motion Passed:  Approve revised Board Policies as presented. Passed with a motion by Wendy  Root Askew and a second by Dr. Bettye  Lusk. 
Absent Timothy Chaney
Yes       Debra  Gramespacher
Yes       Dr. Jonathan Hill
Yes       Thomas Jennings
Yes       Dr. Bettye  Lusk
Yes       Alana Myles
Yes       Wendy  Root Askew

Minutes:
The Board APPROVED the following Board Policies:
BP 0420.41 - Charter School Oversight
AR 3311.4 - Procurement of Technological Equipment
BP 5116.2 - Involuntary Student Transfers
AR 5125.3 - Challenging Student Records
BP 5141.21 - Administering Medication and Monitoring Health Conditions
AR 5141.21 - Administering Medication and Monitoring Health Conditions
AR 6173 - Education for Homeless Children
E1 6173 - Education for Homeless Children
E2 6173 - Education for Homeless Children
AR 6173.3 Education for Juvenile Court School Students

 

 VIII.l. Ratify Agreement with Arts Council for Monterey County for Seaside High School Afterschool Drama Program for January 17, 2017 to March 10, 2017. Cost Not to Exceed $2,500  

Motion Passed:  Ratify Agreement with Arts Council for Monterey County for Seaside High School Afterschool Drama Program for January 17, 2017 to March 10, 2017, as presented. Passed with a motion by Wendy  Root Askew and a second by Dr. Bettye  Lusk. 
Absent Timothy Chaney
Yes       Debra  Gramespacher
Yes       Dr. Jonathan Hill
Yes       Thomas Jennings
Yes       Dr. Bettye  Lusk
Yes       Alana Myles
Yes       Wendy  Root Askew
 

VIII.m. Ratify Agreement with the Consortium on Reaching Excellence in Education "CORE" for Additional Implementation Support for the Systematic Instruction in Phonological Awareness, Phonics, and Sight Words "SIPPS" Reading Program. Cost Not to Exceed $5,180  

Motion Passed:  Ratify Agreement with the Consortium on Reaching Excellence in Education "CORE" for Additional Implementation Support for the Systematic Instruction in Phonological Awareness, Phonics, and Sight Words "SIPPS" Reading Program as presented. Passed with a motion by Wendy  Root Askew and a second by Dr. Bettye  Lusk. 
Absent Timothy Chaney
Yes       Debra  Gramespacher
Yes       Dr. Jonathan Hill
Yes       Thomas Jennings
Yes       Dr. Bettye  Lusk
Yes       Alana Myles
Yes       Wendy  Root Askew

VIII.n. Ratify Overnight Field Trip for the Seaside High School Song & Cheer Club to Attend the Cheerleading Trip to Disneyland in Anaheim, California from March 14-15, 2017. Costs Not to Exceed $8,037  

Motion Passed:  Ratify Overnight Field Trip for the Seaside High School Song & Cheer Club to Attend the Cheerleading Trip to Disneyland in Anaheim, California from March 14-15, 2017, as presented. Passed with a motion by Wendy  Root Askew and a second by Dr. Bettye  Lusk. 
Absent Timothy Chaney
Yes       Debra  Gramespacher
Yes       Dr. Jonathan Hill
Yes       Thomas Jennings
Yes       Dr. Bettye  Lusk
Yes       Alana Myles
Yes       Wendy  Root Askew

 

VIII.o. Ratify Acceptance of Turnaround Arts:  California Community Engagement Grant for 2016-2017 for School Mural Project at Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School in the Amount of $10,000  

Motion Passed:  Ratify Acceptance of Turnaround Arts:  California Community Engagement Grant for 2016-2017 for School Mural Project at Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School in the Amount of $10,000 as presented. Passed with a motion by Wendy  Root Askew and a second by Dr. Bettye  Lusk. 
Absent Timothy Chaney
Yes       Debra  Gramespacher
Yes       Dr. Jonathan Hill
Yes       Thomas Jennings
Yes       Dr. Bettye  Lusk
Yes       Alana Myles
Yes       Wendy  Root Askew

VIII.p. Reject Claim Against the District - #L16/17-01  

Motion Passed:  Reject claim filed against the District on behalf of an adult and the claim be referred to the District's legal counsel and insurance carrier. Passed with a motion by Wendy  Root Askew and a second by Dr. Bettye  Lusk. 
Absent Timothy Chaney
Yes       Debra  Gramespacher
Yes       Dr. Jonathan Hill
Yes       Thomas Jennings
Yes       Dr. Bettye  Lusk
Yes       Alana Myles
Yes       Wendy  Root Askew

VIII.q. Ratify Personnel Items  

Motion Passed:  Ratify Personnel Items as Presented Passed with a motion by Wendy  Root Askew and a second by Dr. Bettye  Lusk. 
Absent Timothy Chaney
Yes       Debra  Gramespacher
Yes       Dr. Jonathan Hill
Yes       Thomas Jennings
Yes       Dr. Bettye  Lusk
Yes       Alana Myles
Yes       Wendy  Root Askew

 

IX. CONFERENCE/DISCUSSION/ACTION 

 

IX.a. Discuss and Approve the Consolidated Application for Federal Funding  

Motion Passed:  Discuss and Approve the Consolidated Application for Federal Funding, as presented. Passed with a motion by Alana Myles and a second by Wendy  Root Askew. 
Absent Timothy Chaney
Yes       Debra  Gramespacher
Yes       Dr. Jonathan Hill
Yes       Thomas Jennings
Yes       Dr. Bettye  Lusk
Yes       Alana Myles
Yes       Wendy  Root Askew

Minutes:
Brett McFadden Presented. 

IX.b. Discuss and Approve the Certification of the 2016-2017 Second Interim Financial Report  

Motion Passed:  Discuss and Approve the Certification of the 2016-2017 Second Interim Financial Report, as presented. Passed with a motion by Dr. Bettye  Lusk and a second by Wendy  Root Askew. 
Absent Timothy Chaney
Yes       Debra  Gramespacher
Yes       Dr. Jonathan Hill
Yes       Thomas Jennings
Yes       Dr. Bettye  Lusk
Yes       Alana Myles
Yes       Wendy  Root Askew
Minutes:
Brett McFadden Presented. Conversation ensued. 

IX.c. Discuss and Approve Resolution #16/17-14: Temporary Inter-Fund Borrowing Which Authorizes Staff to Make Temporary Cash Flow Loans Between Funds for Fiscal Year 2016-2017  

Motion Passed:  Discuss and Approve Resolution #16/17-14: Temporary Inter-Fund Borrowing Which Authorizes Staff to Make Temporary Cash Flow Loans Between Funds for Fiscal Year 2016-2017, as presented. Passed with a motion by Thomas Jennings and a second by Alana Myles. 
Absent Timothy Chaney
Yes       Debra  Gramespacher
Yes       Dr. Jonathan Hill
Yes       Thomas Jennings
Yes       Dr. Bettye  Lusk
Yes       Alana Myles
Yes       Wendy  Root Askew
Minutes:
Brett McFadden Presented. 

IX.d. Discuss and Approve Adoption of Benchmark Advance as K-5 English Language Arts (ELA) Curriculum.  Cost Not to Exceed $1.6 Million  

Motion Passed:  Discuss and Approve Adoption of Benchmark Advance as K-5 English Language Arts (ELA) Curriculum as presented. Passed with a motion by Dr. Bettye  Lusk and a second by Thomas Jennings. 
Absent Timothy Chaney
Yes       Debra  Gramespacher
Yes       Dr. Jonathan Hill
Yes       Thomas Jennings
Yes       Dr. Bettye  Lusk
Yes       Alana Myles
Yes       Wendy  Root Askew
Minutes:
Sean True and Brett McFadden Presented. 

IX.e. Discuss and Approve 2017-2018 Fiscal Priorities and Resource Allocation Plan  

Motion Passed:  Approve 2017-2018 Fiscal Priorities and Resource Allocation Plan, as presented.  Passed with a motion by Thomas Jennings and a second by Wendy  Root Askew. 
Absent Timothy Chaney
Yes       Debra  Gramespacher
Yes       Dr. Jonathan Hill
Yes       Thomas Jennings
Yes       Dr. Bettye  Lusk
Yes       Alana Myles
Yes       Wendy  Root Askew
 
Minutes:
Dr. PK Diffenbaugh Presented. CSEA President Anna Macaluso shared the vacancies are a concern to CSEA as it can cause hardship to employees in other departments. Ms. Macaluso requested to be informed if there is a vacancy before a Board meeting to have an opportunity to have a discussion and offered other alternatives to keep staff employed. Conversation ensued. 

 

IX.f. Authorize Superintendent and CBO to Purchase Nine (9) Portable Classrooms for Marina Del Mar, DLAMP, Marshall and Crumpton. Cost Not to Exceed $500,404  

Motion Passed:  Authorize Superintendent and CBO to purchase Nine (9) portable Classrooms for Marina Del Mar, DLAMP, Marshall and Crumpton, as presented. Passed with a motion by Wendy  Root Askew and a second by Dr. Bettye  Lusk. 
Absent Timothy Chaney
Yes       Debra  Gramespacher
Yes       Dr. Jonathan Hill
Yes       Thomas Jennings
Yes       Dr. Bettye  Lusk
Yes       Alana Myles
Yes       Wendy  Root Askew

Minutes:
Brett McFadden and Ralph Caputo from RGM and Associates Presented. MBTA President Allyson Schweifler requested clarification on why the District is looking at portables instead of permanent buildings. Mr. McFadden clarified there is a modernization plan for existing campuses but due to the time constraints in several schools, some portables are needed. In the future, old portables will be removed. Conversation Ensued.   

 

IX.g. Discuss and Approve Supplemental Agreement with Derivi Castellanos Architects (DCA) for Portable Additions at Marina Del Mar, DLAMP, Marshall and Crumpton.  Cost Not to Exceed $167.202  
Motion Passed:  Approve Supplemental Agreement with Derivi Castellanos Architects (DCA) for Portable Additions at Marina Del Rey, DLAMP, Marshall and Crumpton, as presented. Passed with a motion by Dr. Bettye  Lusk and a second by Alana Myles. 
Absent Timothy Chaney
Yes       Debra  Gramespacher
Yes       Dr. Jonathan Hill
Yes       Thomas Jennings
Yes       Dr. Bettye  Lusk
Yes       Alana Myles
Yes       Wendy  Root Askew
Minutes:
Ralph Caputo from RGM & Associates Presented. 

IX.h. Discuss and Approve Supplemental Agreement with Derivi Castellanos Architects (DCA) for Project Based Learning Co-Teaching Classroom Expansion at Seaside Middle School, Building B.  Cost Not to Exceed $43,280  
Motion Passed:  Approve Supplemental Agreement with Derivi Castellanos Architects (DCA) for Project Based Learning Co-Teaching Classroom Expansion at Seaside Middle School, Building B, as presented. Passed with a motion by Alana Myles and a second by Dr. Bettye  Lusk. 
Absent Timothy Chaney
Yes       Debra  Gramespacher
Yes       Dr. Jonathan Hill
Yes       Thomas Jennings
Yes       Dr. Bettye  Lusk
Yes       Alana Myles
Yes       Wendy  Root Askew
Minutes:
Ralph Caputo from RGM & Associates Presented. Conversation ensued. 

IX.i. Discuss and Approve Supplemental Agreement with Derivi Castellanos Architects (DCA) for Development of Maker Space Improvements to the Library at Seaside High School. Cost Not to Exceed $146,950  
Motion Passed:  Approve Supplemental Agreement with Derivi Castellanos Architects (DCA) for Development of Maker Space Improvements to the Library at Seaside High School, as presented. Passed with a motion by Dr. Bettye  Lusk and a second by Thomas Jennings. 
Absent Timothy Chaney
Yes       Debra  Gramespacher
Yes       Dr. Jonathan Hill
Yes       Thomas Jennings
Yes       Dr. Bettye  Lusk
Yes       Alana Myles
Yes       Wendy  Root Askew
Minutes:
Ralph Caputo from RGM & Associates Presented. Conversation ensued. 

IX.j. Discuss and Approve Supplemental Agreement with Derivi Castellanos Architects (DCA) for Project Based Learning Co-Teaching Classroom Expansion at Seaside High School, Building H. Cost Not to Exceed $43,280  

Motion Passed:  Approve Supplemental Agreement with Derivi Castellanos Architects (DCA) for Project Based Learning Co-Teaching Classroom Expansion at Seaside High School, Building H, as presented. Passed with a motion by Thomas Jennings and a second by Alana Myles. 
Absent Timothy Chaney
Yes       Debra  Gramespacher
Yes       Dr. Jonathan Hill
Yes       Thomas Jennings
Yes       Dr. Bettye  Lusk
Yes       Alana Myles
Yes       Wendy  Root Askew
Minutes:
Ralph Caputo from RGM & Associates Presented. 

 

X. INFORMATION ITEMS

X.a. Receive an update on the 2016-17 Local Control Accountability Plan specific to the measurable outcomes and receive update on the 2017-18 LCAP process  
Minutes:
This item was pulled from the agenda and will be on the April 11th Board meeting agenda. 

X.b. Receive information on new High School Course Descriptions: Math Connect 1, Transition to College Math and World Ethnic and Cultural Studies  
Minutes:
Dr. Rhoda Mhiripiri-Reed, Beth Wodecki, Lisa Glick and Mary Greenfield Presented. 

X.c. Receive information on new Middle School Course Descriptions: Immersive Spanish Language Acquisition 1 (ISLA), Intensive English Language Arts and Physical Education (PE) for Healthy Lifestyles 7/8  
Minutes:
Dr. Rhoda Mhiripiri-Reed, Beth Wodecki, Lisa Glick and Mary Greenfield Presented. 

X.d. Receive information on new Career Technical Education (CTE)/Regional Occupational Programs (ROP) Course Descriptions: Construction and Design, Digital Media Design and Communication and Exploration of Construction and Architecture  
Minutes:
Dr. Rhoda Mhiripiri-Reed, Beth Wodecki, Lisa Glick and Mary Greenfield Presented. 

X.e. Receive information on Revised Career Technical Education (CTE)/Regional Occupational Programs (ROP) Course Descriptions: Advanced Media Technology, Biotechnology 1, Biotechnology 2, Emergency Medical Technician, Exploration of Health Careers, First Responder, Introduction to Nursing, Media in the Digital Age and Robotics Engineering I   
Minutes:
Dr. Rhoda Mhiripiri-Reed, Beth Wodecki, Lisa Glick and Mary Greenfield Presented. 

X.f. Receive information on Revised Middle School Course Descriptions: English Language Arts 6, English Language Arts 7, English Language Arts 8, Leadership and Government, World History and Geography: Ancient Civilizations, World History and Geography: Medieval and Early Modern Times and United States History and Geography: Growth and Conflict  
Minutes:
Dr. Rhoda Mhiripiri-Reed, Beth Wodecki, Lisa Glick and Mary Greenfield Presented. 

X.g. Receive information on Revised High School Course Descriptions: AP Macroeconomics/Civics and Leadership  
Minutes:
Dr. Rhoda Mhiripiri-Reed, Beth Wodecki, Lisa Glick and Mary Greenfield Presented. Board member Debra Gramespacher thanked the team for their hard work. This item will be on the April 11th Board meeting for approval. Conversation ensued. 

X.h. Receive Information on Resolution #16/17-15 Providing All Children Equal Access to Education, Regardless of Immigration Status  
Minutes:
Dr. PK Diffenbaugh Presented. MBTA President Allyson Schweifler thanked the Board and appreciates this movement. Conversation Ensued. 

X.i. Review Board Policies as presented   
Minutes:
Brett McFadden Presented. The Board reviewed the following Board Policies:
BP 3311 - Bids
AR 3311 - Bids
BP 3311.1 - Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Procedures
AR 3311.1 - Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Procedures
AR 3311.2 - Lease/Leaseback Contracts
AR 3311.3 - Design/Build Contracts
BP 3470 - Debt Issuance and Management
E 3470 - Debt Issuance and Management

 

XI. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT 

Minutes: Dr. PK Diffenbaugh gave his report. 

 

XII. COMMUNICATION FROM BOARD MEMBERS  

Minutes:
Board Members gave their reports. 

XIII. BOARD REQUEST(S) FROM BOARD MEMBERS  
Minutes:
There were no Board requests. 

XIV. ADVANCE PLANNING  

XIV.a. Future Meetings  

 

XV. ADJOURNMENT 

 

Motion Passed: Passed with a motion by Thomas Jennings and a second by Dr. Bettye  Lusk. 
Absent             Timothy Chaney
Yes       Debra  Gramespacher
Yes       Dr. Jonathan Hill
Yes       Thomas Jennings
Yes       Dr. Bettye  Lusk
Yes       Alana Myles
Yes       Wendy  Root Askew

Minutes:
The Board ADJOURNED the meeting at 9:01 p.m.