May 9, 2017

Monterey Peninsula Unified School District
Regular Board Meeting
May 09, 2017 5:30 PM

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

 

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

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: Tim Chaney, Debra Gramespacher, Dr. Jon Hill, Tom Jennings, Dr. Bettye Lusk, Alana Myles and Wendy Root Askew.
Staff Present: Ryan Altemeyer, Dr. PK Diffenbaugh, Brett McFadden, Marci McFadden, Cresta McIntosh, Dr. Rhoda Mhiripiri-Reed, Beth Wodecki and Barry Schimmel.

I.c. Adopt Agenda

Motion Passed: Passed with a motion by Dr. Bettye Lusk and a second by Alana Myles.
Yes 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 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) Barry Schimmel, Agency Negotiator. California School Employees Association, Monterey Bay Teachers Association, and Unrepresented Employees
II.c. Conference with Labor Negotiator (Gov. Code Section 54957.6)
*Agency Negotiator: Dr. PK Diffenbaugh
*Cabinet Members/Administrators
II.d. Conference with Real Property Negotiator (Gov. Code section 54956.8)
II.e. Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release (Gov. Code section 54957
II.f. Public Employee Appointment (Gov. Code section 54957)
Associate Superintendent of Educational Services
Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education
Assistant Principal - Central Coast High School, Community Day School and Independent Study
II.g. Superintendent's Evaluation

III. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD RE CLOSED SESSION ITEMS

III.a. Immediately Adjourn to Closed Session
Minutes:
The Board ADJOURNED to Closed Session at 5:33 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 from Open Session at 7:03 p.m.

IV.b. Pledge of Allegiance
Minutes:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Marina High School Student Board Representative Ella Goto.

IV.c. Report From Closed Session (Action):
Associate Superintendent of Educational Services
Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education
Assistant Principal - Central Coast High School, Community Day School and Independent Study
Minutes:
The Board Reported the following from Closed Session:
APPROVE Settlement Agreement for Case #2017041168.
Motioned by Alana Myles and Seconded by Tom Jennings. Vote 6-1. Yea votes: Wendy Root Askew, Debra Gramespacher, Dr. Jon Hill, Tom Jennings, Dr. Bettye Lusk and Alana Myles. Nay Vote: Tim Chaney.

APPROVE Cresta McIntosh as Associate Superintendent of Educational Services. Motioned By Alana Myles and Seconded By Tom Jennings. Vote 7-0
APPROVE Beth Wodecki as Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education. Motioned by Alana Myles and Seconded by Dr. Bettye Lusk. Vote 7-0.
APPROVE David Diehl as Assistant Principal of Central Coast High School, Community Day School, and Independent Study. Motioned by Alana Myles and Seconded by Dr. Bettye Lusk. Vote 7-0.
The Employee appointments thanked the Board and Superintendent for the opportunity.

V. PUBLIC COMMENT
Minutes:
Seaside Community member Mitt Sawmney expressed some concerns regarding bullying, noise, overgrowing tree and lack of supervision on the playground area of Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary.
Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula students and parents expressed their disagreement with the District's decision of terminating Mr. Cano's position as counselor at Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula.

VI. PUBLIC AGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
Minutes:
There were no Public Agency Communications.

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. Central Coast High School Representative was absent.

VII.b. Status Report from Military Liaison
Minutes:
Military Liaison Elaine Vrolyks was not present.

VII.c. Recognition of Classified School Employee Week
Minutes:
The Board and Dr. PK Diffenbaugh Superintendent recognized Classified School Employee Week.
CSEA President Anna Macaluso, Vice President Jesse Tamayo, 2nd Vice President Georgiana Lopez, Past President Ken Hamilton, Treasurer Debbie Cota, and Public Relations Erin Stabler were all present for the recognition. The CSEA members present thanked the Board and Superintendent for the recognition.

VII.d. Recognize Susan Singer, Monterey High School English Learner (EL) Coach and Her Students of their creation and success (even profitability) of their DORES Coffee Shop venture
Minutes:
The Board and Dr. PK Diffenbaugh Superintendent recognized Susan Singer, Monterey High School English Learner EL Coach and her students for their DORES Coffee Shop Venture. Ms. Singer explained how the English Language Learner students have learned to run the DORES Coffee Shop. Co-Teacher Kaitlin Plunkett-Franklin also shared how the DORES Coffee Shop has really helped the students. Monterey High Maria Sofia expressed her experiences and thanked the teachers for the opportunity and for her growth in school because she is part of the DORES Coffee Shop team.

VII.e. Recognize Employees Who Received an MPUSD Way Nomination
Minutes:
The Board and Dr. PK Diffenbaugh recognize employees who received an MPUSD Way Nomination.

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

VIII.a. Accept Project Helping Hand (PHH) Sponsored by the Marina Rotary Club Grant Award of $454 for Los Arboles Middle School

Motion Passed: Accept Project Helping Hand (PHH) Sponsored by the Marina Rotary Club Grant Award of $454 for Los Arboles Middle School, as presented. Passed with a motion by Wendy Root Askew and a second by Alana Myles.
Yes 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 Contract for Scope of Work for Dutro Cerra Graden (DCG) to Provide Real Estate Assessments for District Sites and Land Use. Cost Not to Exceed $22,000

Motion Passed: Approve Contract for Scope of Work for Dutro Cerra Graden (DCG) to Provide Real Estate Assessments for District Sites and Land Use, as presented. Passed with a motion by Wendy Root Askew and a second by Alana Myles.
Yes 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 Agreement with Angelina's Bakery Deli Caf for Catering Services for Seaside Middle School's 2017 Eighth Grade End-of-Year Dance, Cost Not to Exceed $950

Motion Passed: Approve Agreement with Angelina's Bakery Deli Caf for Catering Services for Seaside Middle School's 2017 Eighth Grade End-of-Year Dance, as presented. Passed with a motion by Wendy Root Askew and a second by Alana Myles.
Yes 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 Agreement between Monterey Peninsula Unified School District and Controltec, Inc., beginning July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018. Cost Not to Exceed $3,090

Motion Passed: Approve Agreement between Monterey Peninsula Unified School District and Controltec, Inc., beginning July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 as presented. Passed with a motion by Wendy Root Askew and a second by Alana Myles.
Yes 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 Agreement with the Consortium on Reaching Excellence in Education "CORE" for Implementation of the Systematic Instruction in Phonological Awareness, Phonics, and Sight Words "SIPPS" Reading Program in 2017-2018 Academic Year. Cost Not to Exceed $24,830

Motion Passed: Approve Agreement with the Consortium on Reaching Excellence in Education "CORE" for Implementation of the Systematic Instruction in Phonological Awareness, Phonics, and Sight Words "SIPPS" Reading Program in 2017-2018 Academic Year as presented. Passed with a motion by Wendy Root Askew and a second by Alana Myles.
Yes 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 New Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Marina and the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District for the Ongoing and Mutual Use of Recreational Facilities until Terminated with No Cost to Either Party

Motion Passed: Approve New Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Marina and the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District for the Ongoing and Mutual Use of Recreational Facilities, as presented. Passed with a motion by Wendy Root Askew and a second by Alana Myles.
Yes 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 Memorandum of Understanding with Monterey County Office of Education to Host Elevate[Math] Summer School for 8th Grade Students at Seaside Middle School and 6th Grade Students at Los Arboles Middle School. Costs Not to Exceed $32,000

Motion Passed: Approve Memorandum of Understanding with Monterey County Office of Education to Host Elevate[Math] Summer School for 8th Grade Students at Seaside Middle School and 6th Grade Students at Los Arboles Middle School as presented. Passed with a motion by Wendy Root Askew and a second by Alana Myles.
Yes 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 a Group of Eight Administrators from the District Office, Marina High School and Los Arboles Middle School to Visit Del Lago High School: A Beyond/Linked Learning High School on May 12, 2017 in Escondido, CA. Cost Not to Exceed $6,000

Motion Passed: Approve a Group of Eight Administrators from the District Office, Marina High School and Los Arboles Middle School to Visit Del Lago High School: A Beyond/Linked Learning High School on May 12, 2017 in Escondido, CA, as presented. Passed with a motion by Wendy Root Askew and a second by Alana Myles.
Yes 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 Attendance for Up to Ten Selected Secondary Counselors and One District Administrator to Attend the 2017 CSU Counselor Conference at Santa Clara Convention Center on September 27, 2017. Cost Not to Exceed $1,500

Motion Passed: Approve Attendance for Up to Ten Selected Secondary Counselors and One District Administrator to Attend the 2017 CSU Counselor Conference at Santa Clara Convention Center on September 27, 2017, as presented. Passed with a motion by Wendy Root Askew and a second by Alana Myles.
Yes 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 and Out-of-State Travel to Turnaround Arts National Summer Institute in Virginia on June 25-29, 2017 for # Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School Principal and Three Art Instructional Leadership Team Members. Costs Not to Exceed $6,000

Motion Passed: Approve Overnight and Out-of-State Travel to Turnaround Arts National Summer Institute in Virginia on June 25-29, 2017 for Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School Principal and Three Art Instructional Leadership Team Members as presented. Passed with a motion by Wendy Root Askew and a second by Alana Myles.
Yes 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 Overnight Conference for Chief Technology Officer and IT Manager to Attend the Cisco Live! Conference in Las Vegas, NV on June 25-29, 2017. Cost Not to Exceed $8,000

Motion Passed: Approve Overnight Conference for Chief Technology Officer and IT Manager to Attend the Cisco Live! Conference in Las Vegas, NV on June 25-29, 2017, as presented. Passed with a motion by Wendy Root Askew and a second by Alana Myles.
Yes Timothy Chaney
Yes Debra Gramespacher
Yes Dr. Jonathan Hill
Yes Thomas Jennings
Yes Dr. Bettye Lusk
Yes Alana Myles
Yes Wendy Root Askew

VIII.l. Reject Claim Against the District - #P16/17-01

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 Alana Myles.
Yes 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. 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 Alana Myles.
Yes 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.
The Board APPROVED the following Board Policies:
BP 5030 Student Wellness
AR 6143 Course Of Study
BP 6154 Homework/Makeup Work
AR 6154 Homework/Makeup Work (Delete)

VIII.n. Ratify the Independent Contractor Services Agreement with Independent Audio of the Monterey Peninsula (I.A.M.P.) for Rental of Sound Equipment for Monterey High School's Spring Dance Performance from 3/17/17 through 5/5/17. Cost Not to Exceed $671.06

Motion Passed: Ratify the Independent Contractor Services Agreement with Independent Audio of the Monterey Peninsula (I.A.M.P.) for Rental of Sound Equipment for Monterey High School's Spring Dance Performance from 3/17/17 through 5/5/17, as presented. Passed with a motion by Wendy Root Askew and a second by Alana Myles.
Yes 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 Overnight Field Trip for Six Seaside High School Students and Two Chaperones to Attend the Ocean Plastic Pollution Summit at the Monterey Bay Aquarium in Monterey, CA from April 29-30, 2017 at No Cost to the District

Motion Passed: Ratify Overnight Field Trip for Six Seaside High School Students and Two Chaperones to Attend the Ocean Plastic Pollution Summit at the Monterey Bay Aquarium in Monterey, CA from April 29-30, 2017, as presented. Passed with a motion by Wendy Root Askew and a second by Alana Myles.
Yes 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. Ratify Personnel Items

Motion Passed: Ratify Personnel Items as Presented. Passed with a motion by Wendy Root Askew and a second by Alana Myles.
Yes 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 2017-2019 Employment Contract for Shawn Tannenbaum as Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources

Motion Passed: Approve contract as presented. Passed with a motion by Wendy Root Askew and a second by Dr. Bettye Lusk.
Yes 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.

IX.b. Discuss and Approve Amendment to Priority One Bond Projects to Include Walter Colton Middle School Courtyard Project. No Fiscal Impact to General Fund

Motion Passed: Approve Amendment to Priority One Bond Projects to Include Walter Colton Middle School Courtyard Project, as presented. Passed with a motion by Timothy Chaney and a second by Alana Myles.
Yes 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. Courtyard project. Board member Wendy Root Askew requested clarification if the Courtyard is a new project that was not on the priority list. Mr. McFadden clarified that is correct. While cabinet assisted Colton, they noticed some design challenges for the Middle School. Mrs. Root Askew requested clarification if the stakeholders who requested a library renovation have had the opportunity to give feedback. Dr. Diffenbaugh clarified there has not been a formal discussion but have had conversation with Walter Colton staff regarding general needs particularly around lunchtime with supervision and food accessibility. The idea of a Courtyard was mentioned as a possible solution. Mrs. Root Askew requested feedback from the stakeholders in the community.

IX.c. Discuss and Approve Amendment to CAW Architects, Inc. Scope of Service Agreement to Include Design and Planning Work Related to Walter Colton Middle School Courtyard Modernization. No cost to the General Fund

Motion Passed: Approve Amendment to CAW Architects, Inc. Scope of Service Agreement to Include Design and Planning Work Related to Walter Colton Middle School Courtyard Modernization, as presented. Passed with a motion by Timothy Chaney and a second by Debra Gramespacher.
Yes 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. Walter Colton Teacher, Tom Grych requested the staff has input on the Colton upgrades. Conversation Ensued.

IX.d. Discuss and Approve Agreement with Carroll Engineering, Inc. for Topographical Survey and Utility Mapping Services at the District High School Sites. Cost Not to Exceed $83,290. No cost to the General Fund

Motion Passed: Approve Agreement with Carroll Engineering, Inc. for Topographical Survey and Utility Mapping Services at the District High School Sites. Cost Not to Exceed $83,290, as presented. Passed with a motion by Thomas Jennings and a second by Timothy Chaney.
Yes 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.e. Discuss and Approve the AB 288 (Dual Enrollment) College and Career Access Pathways (CCAP) Agreement for July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018. Cost Not to Exceed $37,541
Motion Passed: Discuss and Approve the AB 288 (Dual Enrollment) College and Career Access Pathways (CCAP) Agreement, as presented. Passed with a motion by Dr. Bettye Lusk and a second by Thomas Jennings.

Yes 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. Rhoda Mhiripiri-Reed and Beth Wodecki presented. Monterey Peninsula College staff Joe Knolee, Allison Schelling and LaKesha Bradley were present to answer questions. Dr. Diffenbaugh added the District is working on an MOU with MBTA regarding any concerns they may have while staying true to the contract with the partners of MBTA. MBTA Vice President, Tom Grych thanked Dr. Pk Diffenbaugh for being transparent. Conversation Ensued.

X. INFORMATION ITEMS

X.a. Receive Update on Series C Bond Projects
Minutes:
Brett McFadden Presented. Conversation Ensued.

X.b. Receive Update and Review Draft Developer Fee Justification Analysis Report
Minutes:
Brett McFadden Presented. Conversation Ensued.

X.c. Review and Discuss Do The Math Curriculum for Special Education and Intervention Classrooms for Grades K-5. Cost Not to Exceed $260,889
Minutes:
Sean True and Melanie Grunde Presented. Conversation Ensued.

X.d. Review revised Board Policies as presented
Minutes:
Dr. Rhoda Mhiripiri-Reed and Dr. PK Diffenbaugh Presented. Conversation Ensued.
The Board reviewed the following Board Policies:
BP 6142.4 Service Learning/Community Services Class
BP 6142.94 History/Social Science Instruction
BP 6185 Community Day School
BB 9220 Governing Board Elections

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 Alana Myles and a second by Dr. Bettye Lusk.
Yes 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 Board meeting at 9:31 p.m. in memory of MPUSD student Crystal "Rosie" Rodriguez who passed away in the early evening of May 1, 2017.