February 28, 2017

Monterey Peninsula Unified School District
Regular Board Meeting
February 28, 2017 5:30 PM

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

 

Attendance Taken at 5:30 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 5:30 p.m.

I.b. Roll Call
Minutes:
Board Members Present: Tim Chaney, Debra Gramespacher, Dr. Jon Hill, Tom Jennings, Dr. Betty Lusk, Alana Myles and Wendy Root Askew.
Staff Present: Ryan Altemeyer, Glen De Graw, Dr. PK Diffenbaugh, Brett McFadden, Marci McFadden, Cresta McIntosh, Dr. Rhoda Mhiripiri-Reed and Beth Wodecki.

I.c. Adopt Agenda
Motion Passed: Passed with a motion by Timothy Chaney 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:
The Board APPROVED the 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)

III. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD RE CLOSED SESSION ITEMS

III.a. Immediately Adjourn to Closed Session
Minutes:
The Board ADJOURNED to Closed session at 5:32 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 7:00 p.m.

IV.b. Pledge of Allegiance
Minutes:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Monterey High School Student Board Representative Mary Mayone.

IV.c. Report From Closed Session (Action):
Minutes:
Board Vice President Alana Myles reported the Board unanimously APPROVED the following from Closed Session.
APPROVE 16/17-12 To release and reassign two certificated administrators.
APPROVE 16/17-13 To non-reelect five certificated probationary employees.

V. PUBLIC COMMENT
Minutes:
There were no public comments.

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
inutes:
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.

VII.c. Recognize Marina High School Teacher Michael Dremel for Demonstrating Heroic Measures
Minutes:
Dr. PK Diffenbaugh and Marina High School Principal Rebecca Tyson Presented. Marina High School Teacher Michael Dremel thanked the Board and the Superintendent for the recognition. Mr. Dremel thanked students, staff, administrators and emergency response as he feels it was a team effort. Mr. Dremel requested the Board give staff training in case there is another emergency like this. Marina High School student Kyle Larson thanked Mr. Dremel for saving his life. Kevin and his family family gave Mr. Dremel a thank you gift. Kevin’s father, Don Larson, a registered nurse and CPR instructor offered to give CPR classes to the teachers at Marina High.

VII.d. Recognition of Ms. Martha Henry Sixth Grade Teacher at Seaside Middle School as the Recipient of the 2016 Crystal Apple Award Sponsored by KSBW
Minutes:
Dr. PK Diffenbaugh and Seaside Middle School Principal Manny Nuñez recognized Teacher Martha Henry for being the recipient of the 2016 Crystal Apple Award sponsored by KSBW. Seaside Middle School teacher Martha Henry thanked the Board and the Superintendent for the recognition.

VII.e. Receive Presentation from Bright Futures Monterey County
Minutes:
Cynthia Holmsky from Bright Futures from Monterey County presented. Conversation Ensued.

VIII. CONSENT AGENDA

Minutes:
The Board APPROVED the Consent Agenda.

VIII.a. Approve Overnight Conference for Chief Technology Officer to attend the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) for April 3-6, 2017 in Chicago, IL. Cost not to Exceed $3000

Motion Passed: Approve Overnight Conference for Chief Technology Officer to attend the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) for April 3-6, 2017 in Chicago, IL. Cost not to Exceed $3000, as presented. Passed with a motion by Alana Myles and a second by Wendy Root Askew.
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 Proposal and Contract with Cornerstone Structural Engineering Group to Perform a Tier 1 Structural Analysis of Marina High School. Cost Not to Exceed $35,000

Motion Passed: Approve Proposal and Contract with Cornerstone Structural Engineering Group, as presented. Passed with a motion by Alana Myles and a second by Wendy Root Askew.
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 Proposal/Agreement with Williams & Associates, LLC for Technical Support Services to Assist the District with State Eligibility and Funding Applications. Cost Not to Exceed $41,000

Motion Passed: Approve Proposal/Agreement with Williams & Associates, LLC to assist the District with State eligibility and funding applications, as presented. Passed with a motion by Alana Myles and a second by Wendy Root Askew.
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 Deaf and Hard of Hearing Specialist Teacher to Attend the Cal-Education Conference for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Professionals, March 3-5, 2017, in Pasadena, California. Cost not to Exceed $700

Motion Passed: Approve Deaf and Hard of Hearing Specialty Teacher to Attend the Cal-Education Conference for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Professionals, March 3-5, 2017, in Pasadena, California as Presented. Passed with a motion by Alana Myles and a second by Wendy Root Askew.
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 Overnight Conference Attendance to Attend the 2017 Key Club District Conference (DCON) in Anaheim, California for Six Seaside High School Students and One Chaperone. Costs Not to Exceed $3,000, funded by SHS Associated Student Body (ASB) Funds

Motion Passed: Approve Overnight Conference Attendance to Attend the 2017 Key Club District Conference (DCON) in Anaheim, California for Six Seaside High School Students and One Chaperone, as presented. Passed with a motion by Alana Myles and a second by Wendy Root Askew.
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 Overnight Leadership Retreat at Sunset State Beach on June 12 13, 2017 for approximately 45 Students from the Monterey High Student Leadership Class. Cost Not to Exceed $643, to be funded by the Monterey High School's Associated Student Body (ASB) Fund

Motion Passed: Approve Overnight Leadership Retreat at Sunset State Beach on June 12 13, 2017 for approximately 45 Students from the Monterey High Student Leadership Class, as presented. Passed with a motion by Alana Myles and a second by Wendy Root Askew.
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 Agreement with 831 Photo Booth for Services at the Monterey High School Senior Class Prom on April 22, 2017. Cost not to Exceed $600, to be funded by Monterey High's Associated Student Body (ASB) Fund

Motion Passed: Approve Agreement with 831 Photo Booth for Services at the Monterey High School Senior Class Prom on April 22, 2017, as presented. Passed with a motion by Alana Myles and a second by Wendy Root Askew.
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 Overnight Conference of Seven Afterschool Programs Site Directors and Coordinator to Attend the Annual Best of Out-Of-School-Time "BOOST" Conference in Palm Springs, CA from April 18-21, 2017. Cost Not to Exceed $7,000

Motion Passed: Approve Overnight Conference of Seven Afterschool Programs Site Directors and Coordinator to Attend the Annual Best of Out-Of-School-Time "BOOST" Conference in Palm Springs, CA from April 18-21, 2017 as presented. Passed with a motion by Alana Myles and a second by Wendy Root Askew.
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. Accept Addendum to Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Head Start Program Contract with the Monterey County Office of Education Revising Delegate Allocation of Funds and Increasing Contract by $7,712.00

Motion Passed: Accept the Addendum to Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Head Start Program Contract with the Monterey County Office of Education Revising Delegate Allocation of Funds and Increasing Contract by $7,712.00 as presented. Passed with a motion by Alana Myles and a second by Wendy Root Askew.
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 Trip to Camp Pinnacles, Pinnacles National Park, CA in April, 2017 for Del Rey Woods and Ord Terrace Elementary School 5th Grade Students. Cost Not to Exceed $3,000

Motion Passed: Approve Overnight Trip to Camp Pinnacles, Pinnacles National Park, CA in April, 2017 for Del Rey Woods and Ord Terrace Elementary School 5th Grade Students as presented. Passed with a motion by Alana Myles and a second by Wendy Root Askew.
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 at the Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Summer Institute for Approximately Thirty Secondary Teachers and District Administrators in San Diego, CA on June 28-30, 2017. Cost Not to Exceed $40,000

Motion Passed: Approve Overnight Conference at the Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Summer Institute for Approximately Thirty Secondary Teachers and District Administrators in San Diego, CA on June 28-30, 2017, as presented. Passed with a motion by Alana Myles and a second by Wendy Root Askew.
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. Approve Overnight Conference for Two Seaside Middle School Classified Staff Members to Attend the 20th Annual California School Employees Association (CSEA) Paraeducator Conference in Ontario, CA on March 14-16, 2017. Cost not to Exceed $1,200

Motion Passed: Approve Overnight Conference for Two Seaside Middle School Classified Staff Members to Attend the 20th Annual California School Employees Association (CSEA) Paraeducator Conference in Ontario, CA on March 14-16, 2017, as presented. Passed with a motion by Alana Myles and a second by Wendy Root Askew.
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 Overnight Conference for One Los Arboles Middle School Classified Staff Member to Attend the 20th Annual California School Employees Association (CSEA) Paraeducator Conference in Ontario, CA on March 14-16, 2017. Cost not to Exceed $1,000

Motion Passed: Approve Overnight Conference for One Los Arboles Middle School Classified Staff Member to Attend the 20th Annual California School Employees Association (CSEA) Paraeducator Conference in Ontario, CA on March 14-16, 2017, as presented. Passed with a motion by Alana Myles and a second by Wendy Root Askew.
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.n. Approve Monterey High School Sports and Recreation Careers Academy (SPARC)Students on a Field Trip to Mount Hermon Adventures High and Low Team Building Ropes Course on May 19, 2017. Cost Not to Exceed $2,550

Motion Passed: Approve Monterey High School Sports and Recreation Careers Academy (SPARC)Students on a Field Trip to Mount Hermon Adventures High and Low Team Building Ropes Course on May 19, 2017, as presented. Passed with a motion by Alana Myles and a second by Wendy Root Askew.
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. Approve Overnight Attendance for Thirty-Two Seaside High and Seaside Middle School Teachers and Administrators to Attend the New Tech Annual Conference (NTAC) in St. Louis, MO on July 6-10, 2017. Cost Not to Exceed $50,000

Motion Passed: Approve Overnight Attendance for Thirty-Two Seaside High and Seaside Middle School Teachers and Administrators to Attend the New Tech Annual Conference (NTAC) in St. Louis, Missouri on July 6-10, 2017, as presented. Passed with a motion by Alana Myles and a second by Wendy Root Askew.
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. Approve the Facilities Use Agreement for Conference Services Between California State University at Monterey Bay (CSUMB) and MPUSD for the 2017 Marina High School and Central Coast High School Graduation Ceremonies on June 2, 2017. Cost Not Exceed $2,725

Motion Passed: Approve the Facilities Use Agreement for Conference Services Between California State University at Monterey Bay (CSUMB) and MPUSD for the 2017 Marina High School and Central Coast High School Graduation Ceremonies on June 2, 2017, as presented. Passed with a motion by Alana Myles and a second by Wendy Root Askew.
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.q. Approved Use of Services Provided by Faria Systems ManageBac for Walter Colton Middle School for 2016-2017 & 2017-2018 School Year. Cost Not to Exceed $4,998

Motion Passed: Approved Use of Services Provided by Faria Systems ManageBac for Walter Colton Middle School for 2016-2017 & 2017-2018 School Year, as presented. Passed with a motion by Alana Myles and a second by Wendy Root Askew.
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.r. Approve Conference with Pacific Advanced Placement Institute for Four Days of Professional Development for Up to Twenty Teachers on Advanced Placement Instructional Strategies and Curriculum Design held at California State University Monterey Bay (CSUMB) on June 27-30, 2017. Cost Not to Exceed $25,000

Motion Passed: Approve Conference with Pacific Advanced Placement Institute for Four Days of Professional Development for Up to Twenty Teachers on Advanced Placement Instructional Strategies and Curriculum Design held at California State University Monterey Bay (CSUMB) on June 27-30, 2017, as presented. Passed with a motion by Alana Myles and a second by Wendy Root Askew.
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.s. Approve Overnight Attendance for the Associate Superintendent of Educational Services to Attend the Tools of Tolerance for Educators Conference in Los Angeles, CA on March 12-13, 2017 at No Cost to the District

Motion Passed: Approve Overnight Attendance for the Associate Superintendent of Educational Services to Attend the Tools of Tolerance for Educators Conference in Los Angeles, CA on March 12-13, 2017, as presented. Passed with a motion by Alana Myles and a second by Wendy Root Askew.
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.t. Approve Independent Contractor Agreement with Independent Audio of the Monterey Peninsula (I.A.M.P.) for Seaside Middle School's 8th 2017 Promotion Ceremony. Cost Not to Exceed $825

Motion Passed: Approve Independent Contractor Agreement with Independent Audio of the Monterey Peninsula (I.A.M.P.) for Seaside Middle School's 8th 2017 Promotion Ceremony, as presented. Passed with a motion by Alana Myles and a second by Wendy Root Askew.
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.u. Approve Annual Renewal Contract with Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Center Membership for July 1, 2017-June 30, 2018. Cost Not to Exceed $29,848

Motion Passed: Approve Annual Renewal Contract with Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Center Membership for July 1, 2017-June 30, 2018, as presented. Passed with a motion by Alana Myles and a second by Wendy Root Askew.
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.v. Approve Contract with Omegaman Enterprise, Inc. for Three Anti-Bullying/Character Development Assemblies at the Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula on April 6, 2017. Cost Not to Exceed $1,295

Motion Passed: Approve Annual Renewal Contract with Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Center Membership for July 1, 2017-June 30, 2018, as presented. Passed with a motion by Alana Myles and a second by Wendy Root Askew.
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.w. Approve Board Policies as presented

Motion Passed: Approve revised Board Policies as presented. Passed with a motion by Alana Myles and a second by Wendy Root Askew.
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 following Board Policies and Administrative Regulations.
BP 0410 Nondiscrimination In District Programs and Activities
AR 1312.3 Uniform Complaint Procedures
BP 4030 Nondiscrimination in Employment
AR 4030 Nondiscrimination in Employment
BP 4119.11 Sexual Harassment
AR 4119.11 Sexual Harassment
BP 4151 Employee Compensation
AR 4157.1 Work-Related Injuries

VIII.x. Approve Overnight Attendance for Two Additional Monterey High Teachers to Attend the 2017 Middle Years Program International Baccalaureate (IB) in Seattle, WA on March 11-13, 2017. Cost Not to Exceed $2,000

Motion Passed: Approve Overnight Attendance for Two Additional Monterey High Teachers to Attend the 2017 Middle Years Program International Baccalaureate (IB) in Seattle, WA on March 11-13, 2017, as presented. Passed with a motion by Alana Myles and a second by Wendy Root Askew.
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.y. Ratify Independent Contract Agreement with Peninsula Sports, Inc. for Officiating Services for the 2016-2017 Sports Events for MPUSD Middle Schools. Cost Not to Exceed $5,000, funded by District's Athletic Fund

Motion Passed: Ratify Independent Contracting Agreement with Peninsula Sports, Inc. for Officiating Services for the 2016-2017 Sports Events for MPUSD Middle Schools, as presented. Passed with a motion by Alana Myles and a second by Wendy Root Askew.
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.z. Ratify Personnel Items

Motion Passed: Ratify Personnel Items Passed with a motion by Alana Myles and a second by Wendy Root Askew.
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 New Special Education Course Descriptions: Community Based Instruction 1-4 (Grades 9-12), Daily Living 1-4 (Grades 9-12), Functional Academics 1-4(Grades 9-12), Recreation and Leisure 1-4(Grades 9-12), Vocational Training 1-4 (Grades 9-12), Middle School & High School Adaptive Physical Education (PE) and Tutorial Support

Motion Passed: Approve New Special Education Course Descriptions: Community Based Instruction 1-4 (Grades 9-12), Daily Living 1-4 (Grades 9-12), Functional Academics 1-4(Grades 9-12), Recreation and Leisure 1-4(Grades 9-12), Vocational Training 1-4 (Grades 9-12), Middle School & High School Adaptive Physical Education (PE) and Tutorial Support, 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:
Melanie Grunde, Beth Wodecki and Mary Greenfield Presented. Conversation ensued.

IX.b. Discuss and Approve Allowance of Attendance to Recover ADA for Marina High School due to Emergency Conditions per Education Code 41422 (a)
Motion Passed: Discuss and Approve Allowance of Attendance to Recover ADA for Marina High School due to Emergency Conditions per Education Code 41422 (a), as presented. 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:
Brett McFadden Presented. Dr. Bettye Lusk thanked staff for recovering the ADA. Brett McFadden gave credit to Business Office staff member Gaby Corral.

IX.c. Discuss and Approve the 2017-2018 Adult Education and Head Start/Pre-School Calendar
Motion Passed: Discuss and Approve the 2017-2018 Adult Education and Head Start/Pre-School Calendar as presented. Passed with a motion by Dr. Bettye Lusk and a second by Wendy Root Askew.
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:
Glen De Graw Presented.

IX.d. Discuss and Ratify Approval of the CSU Monterey Bay (CSUMB) and Monterey Peninsula Unified School District Partnership for the S.D. Bechtel, Jr. Foundation and the Stephen Bechtel Fund Grant Not to Exceed $591,191 over 36 Months
Motion Passed: Approve the CSU Monterey Bay (CSUMB) and Monterey Peninsula Unified School District Partnership for the S.D. Bechtel, Jr. Foundation and the Stephen Bechtel Fund Grant Not to Exceed $591,191 over 36 Months, 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:
Dr. PK Diffenbaugh Presented.

IX.e. Discuss and Approve the Director of Secondary and One Seaside High School Assistant Principal to Attend the 2017 SINO-US Principals Forum Co-hosted by Dongfang International Center for Educational Exchange and Educational Development & Connection (EDC) in China on March 4-12, 2017 at No Cost to the District

Motion Passed: Approve the Director of Secondary and One Seaside High School Assistant Principal to Attend the 2017 SINO-US Principals Forum Co-hosted by Dongfang International Center for Educational Exchange and Educational Development & Connection (EDC) in China on March 4-12, 2017, as presented. Passed with a motion by Dr. Bettye Lusk and a second by Wendy Root Askew.
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. Conversation Ensued.

IX.f. Discuss and Approve (1) Supplemental Agreement with CAW Architects for Initial Architectural Planning Services for the Priority 1 Projects at Monterey High School. Cost Not to Exceed $47,080; (2) Supplemental Agreement with Derivi Castellanos Architects (DCA) for Initial Architectural Planning Services for Priority 1 Projects within the Seaside Learning Community and Various Portable Addition/Relocation Projects. Cost not to exceed $25,000; and (3) Supplemental Agreement with Sugimura Finney Architects (SFA) for Initial Architectural Planning Services for the Priority 1 Projects at Marina High School. Cost not to Exceed $10,000

Motion Passed: Approve (1) Supplemental Agreement with CAW Architects for Initial Architectural Planning Services for the Priority 1 Projects at Monterey High School. Cost Not to Exceed $47,080; (2) Supplemental Agreement with Derivi Castellanos Architects (DCA) for Initial Architectural Planning Services for Priority 1 Projects within the Seaside Learning Community and Various Portable Addition/Relocation Projects. Cost not to exceed $25,000; and (3) Supplemental Agreement with Sugimura Finney Architects (SFA) for Initial Architectural Planning Services for the Priority 1 Projects at Marina High School. Cost not to Exceed $10,000. Passed with a motion by Timothy Chaney 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:
Brett McFadden and Ralph Caputo from RGM & Associates Presented. Conversation Ensued.

X. INFORMATION ITEMS

X.b. Receive Information on the Process Used to Pilot and Evaluate the K-5 English Language Arts (ELA) Curriculum and Adoption Recommendation
Minutes:
Cresta McIntosh and Brett McFadden Presented. MBTA Allyson Schweifler requested that every teacher receive the necessary materials. Conversation Ensued.

X.c. Receive Presentation on Discipline / Suspension Data
Minutes:
Donnie Everett and Clezel Sewell Presented. Conversation Ensued.

X.d. Receive Information on 2017-18 Fiscal Priorities
Minutes:
Brett McFadden Presented. Conversation Ensued.

X.e. Receive and Discuss DRAFT Board Retreat Agenda for March 7, 2017
Minutes:
Dr. PK Diffenbaugh Presented. Conversation ensued.

X.f. Review Board Policies as Presented
Minutes:
Dr. PK Diffenbaugh, Ryan Altemeyer and Donnie Everett Presented.

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:
Wendy Root Askew requested the Board consider reviewing the California School Boards Association Draft Resolution that allows schools to affirm their commitment to assure all children with equal access to education, regardless of their immigration status and adopt the resolution. The Board decision is to bring the resolution as an information item on March 14th Board and on April 11th adopt the resolution.

XIV. ADVANCE PLANNING

XIV.a. Future Meetings

XV. ADJOURNMENT

Motion Passed: Passed with a motion by Timothy Chaney 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 meeting at 10:03 p.m.