November 28, 2017
Monterey Peninsula Unified School District
Regular Board Meeting
November 28, 2017 5:30 PM
District Services Center
540 Canyon Del Rey, Del Rey Oaks, CA
https://montereypeninsula.agendaonline.net/public/
Regular Board Meeting
November 28, 2017 5:30 PM
District Services Center
540 Canyon Del Rey, Del Rey Oaks, CA
https://montereypeninsula.agendaonline.net/public/
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Attendance Taken at 5:30 PM:
Present:
Timothy Chaney
Debra Gramespacher
Dr. Jonathan Hill
Thomas Jennings
Alana Myles
Wendy Root Askew
Absent:
Dr. Bettye Lusk
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, Alana Myles and Wendy root Askew.
Board Members Absent: Dr. Bettye Lusk. Dr. Lusk is at a California School Boards Association training.
Staff Present: Ryan Altemeyer, Bijou Beltran, Dr. PK Diffenbaugh, Brett McFadden, Marci McFadden, Cresta McIntosh and Beth Wodecki.
I.c. Adopt Agenda
Motion Passed: Passed with a motion by Thomas Jennings and a second by Alana Myles.
Yes Timothy Chaney
Yes Debra Gramespacher
Yes Dr. Jonathan Hill
Yes Thomas Jennings
Absent Dr. Bettye Lusk
Yes Alana Myles
Yes Wendy Root Askew
Minutes:
The Board APPROVED the agenda with the following AMENDMENT.
REMOVE July 25th Board Meeting Minutes from Item VIII.a. Board Meeting Minutes.
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) Bijou Beltran, 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. Superintendent's Evaluation
III. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD RE CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
Minutes:
There were no public comments regarding 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 in Open Session at 7:13 p.m.
IV.b. Pledge of Allegiance
Minutes:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Seaside High School Student Board Representative Jannette Noriega.
IV.c. Report From Closed Session (Action):
Minutes:
There was no report from closed session.
V. PUBLIC COMMENT
Minutes:
Helen Rucker introduced Pete Maiden. Pete's father, Peter Maiden was the Head Custodian at Monterey High School. Pete's mother Dinice Maiden was Secretary for Dr. Charlie Knight. Pete is interested in subbing for MPUSD and has started the process.
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:
The Student Board Representatives gave their reports to their respective schools. Robert Valencia gave Marina High School's report on behalf of Tony Huynh.
VII.b. Status Report from Military Liaison
Minutes:
Military Liaison Elaine Vrolyks was not present.
VII.c. Receive presentation from Community Partnership for Youth
Minutes:
Community Partnership for youth Executive Director Shary Hastey, Program Director Ben Bruce, Assistant Program Director Ray Adams presented. Conversation ensued. The Board and Superintendent thanked California Partnership for youth for their services.
VII.d. Receive Presentation by International School of Monterey (ISM)
Minutes:
International School of Monterey Director Steve Madden presented. Conversation ensued. The Board and Superintendent thanked Steve Madden and his staff for the presentation. Mr. Madden thanked the District for the partnership and great staff. Ruthie Watts requested clarification on how students’ acceptance through the lottery system and how many are on a waiting list. Mr. Madden explained the lotto process and the amount of applicants on the lottery waitlist that is drawn from yearly.
VII.e. Receive Presentation from Seaside High School Students Ocean Guardianship
Minutes:
Seaside High School Ocean Guardian Students Marlon, Fernanda, Shaila and Cecilia gave a presentation on ocean conservation. Conversation ensued.
VIII. CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes:
The Board APPROVED the Consent Agenda with the AMENDMENT to pull the July 25, 2017 Board Meeting Minutes from Item VIII.a.
VIII.a. Approve Board Meeting Minutes
Motion Passed: Approve Board Meeting Minutes, 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
Absent Dr. Bettye Lusk
Yes Alana Myles
Yes Wendy Root Askew
Minutes:
July 25, 2017 Board Meeting Minutes were pulled and will be brought back at a future meeting.
VIII.b. Approve Resolution #17/18-05 Providing All Children Equal Access to Education Regardless of Immigration Status
Motion Passed: Approve Resolution #17/18-05 Providing All Children Equal Access to Education Regardless of Immigration Status, 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
Absent Dr. Bettye Lusk
Yes Alana Myles
Yes Wendy Root Askew
Minutes:
Board Member Wendy Root Askew shared she is very proud that MPUSD will be joining over one hundred schools in California who have approved similar resolution and encouraged people to review the resources provided on the California Teachers Association Social Justice Toolkit.
VIII.c. Approve Overnight Attendance for Up to Five Monterey High School Teachers to Attend the 2018 Middle Years Program (MYP) and Diploma Program (DP) International Baccalaureate (IB) in Albuquerque, NM on March 7-10, 2018. Cost Not to Exceed $11,000
Motion Passed: Approve Overnight Attendance for Up to Five Monterey High School Teachers to Attend the 2018 Middle Years Program (MYP) and Diploma Program (DP) International Baccalaureate (IB) in Albuquerque, NM on March 7-10, 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
Absent Dr. Bettye Lusk
Yes Alana Myles
Yes Wendy Root Askew
VIII.d. Approve Overnight Field Trip for Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula Eighth Grade Students and Ten Adult Chaperones to New York City on June 5-13, 2018 at No Cost to the District
Motion Passed: Approve Overnight Field Trip for Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula Eighth Grade Students and Ten Adult Chaperones to New York City on June 5-13, 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
Absent Dr. Bettye Lusk
Yes Alana Myles
Yes Wendy Root Askew
VIII.e. Approve Overnight Conference for the Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula Principal and One Teacher to Attend the 2017 California Teachers Association Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Issues Conference at the Fairmont Hotel in San Jose, CA on December 8-10, 2017. Cost Not to Exceed $1,500
Motion Passed: Approve Overnight Conference for the Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula Principal and One Teacher to Attend the 2017 California Teachers Association Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Issues Conference at the Fairmont Hotel in San Jose, CA on December 8-10, 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
Absent Dr. Bettye Lusk
Yes Alana Myles
Yes Wendy Root Askew
VIII.f. Approve Overnight Attendance for One Dual Language Academy Teacher to Attend the Lindamood Bel Genuine Workshop in San Luis Obispo, CA on December 4-5, 2017. Cost Not to Exceed $700
Motion Passed: Approve Overnight Attendance for One Dual Language Academy Teacher to Attend the Lindamood Bel Genuine Workshop in San Luis Obispo, CA on December 4-5, 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
Absent Dr. Bettye Lusk
Yes Alana Myles
Yes Wendy Root Askew
VIII.g. Approve a Four Day Trip to Mount Hermon Outdoor Science Camp March 12 through March 16, 2018 for Crumpton Elementary School 5th Grade Students. Costs Not to Exceed $13,500. Decrease more than 10% due to Fewer Participants
Motion Passed: Approve a Four Day Trip to Mount Hermon Outdoor Science Camp March 12 through March 16, 2018 for Crumpton School 5th Grade Students. 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
Absent Dr. Bettye Lusk
Yes Alana Myles
Yes Wendy Root Askew
Minutes:
Board Member Wendy Root Askew shared she had a great experience visiting Crumpton's Science Camp last year. Mrs. Askew thanked the parent committee for fund-raising the money for the students to attend. Mrs. Askew expressed a desire that all fifth grade students could attend Science Camp.
VIII.h. Approve Seaside Middle School Principal to Attend Five Session of the Spring Atlantic Research Partners National Superintendents Academy (ANSA) 2018 in San Francisco, CA. Cost Not to Exceed $3,500
Motion Passed: Approve Seaside Middle School Principal to Attend Five Session of the Spring Atlantic Research Partners National Superintendents Academy (ANSA) 2018 in San Francisco, 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
Absent Dr. Bettye Lusk
Yes Alana Myles
Yes Wendy Root Askew
VIII.i. Approve Parent Educator/Provider Job Description
Motion Passed: Approve Parent Educator/Provider Job Description 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
Absent Dr. Bettye Lusk
Yes Alana Myles
Yes Wendy Root Askew
VIII.j. Approve Variable Term Waiver Application for the 2017-2018 School Year
Motion Passed: Approve Variable Term Waiver Application for the 2017-2018 School 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
Absent Dr. Bettye Lusk
Yes Alana Myles
Yes Wendy Root Askew
VIII.k. Approve Variable Term Waiver Application for the 2017-2018 School Year
Motion Passed: Approve Variable Term Waiver Application for the 2017-2018 School 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
Absent Dr. Bettye Lusk
Yes Alana Myles
Yes Wendy Root Askew
VIII.l. Approve Supplemental Agreement with DCA Architects to Assist with Obtaining DSA Certification of a Previously Completed Project: Construction of Elevator Tower, Accessibility, Fire Alarm and Re-roofing of Seaside High School. Cost Not to Exceed $15,000
Motion Passed: Approve Supplemental Agreement with DCA Architects to Assist with Obtaining DSA Certification of a Previously Completed Project at Seaside High 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
Absent Dr. Bettye Lusk
Yes Alana Myles
Yes Wendy Root Askew
VIII.m. Approve Independent Contractor Services Agreement with Events California! to Provide Lighting Services for Monterey High School Dancers Winter Recital. Cost Not to Exceed $693.03
Motion Passed: Approve Independent Contractor Services Agreement with Events California! to Provide Lighting Services for Monterey High School Dancers Winter Recital, 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
Absent Dr. Bettye Lusk
Yes Alana Myles
Yes Wendy Root Askew
VIII.n. Approve Addendum for AB 288 (Dual Enrollment) College and Career Access Pathways (CCAP) Agreement for the Auto 100, Introduction to Automotive Technology for Seaside High School. Cost budgeted during initial Memorandum of Understanding approval
Motion Passed: Approve Addendum for AB 288 (Dual Enrollment) College and Career Access Pathways (CCAP) Agreement for the Auto 100, Introduction to Automotive Technology for Seaside High 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
Absent Dr. Bettye Lusk
Yes Alana Myles
Yes Wendy Root Askew
VIII.o. 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
Absent Dr. Bettye Lusk
Yes Alana Myles
Yes Wendy Root Askew
VIII.p. Ratify Purchase Orders from October 1, 2017 through October 31, 2017, Totaling the Amount of $3,726,159.29
Motion Passed: The Board of Education is asked to ratify Purchase Orders from 10/01/2017 through 10/31/2017 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
Absent Dr. Bettye Lusk
Yes Alana Myles
Yes Wendy Root Askew
VIII.q. Ratify Warrant Register from October 1, 2017 through October 31, 2017, totaling the net amount of $3,252,764.63
Motion Passed: The Board of Education is asked to ratify warrant register from 10/01/2017 through 10/31/17 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
Absent Dr. Bettye Lusk
Yes Alana Myles
Yes Wendy Root Askew
CONFERENCE/DISCUSSION/ACTION
IX.a. Discuss and Approve Board Policies as Presented
Motion Passed: Approve revised Board Policy as presented. Passed with a motion by Timothy Chaney and a second by Thomas Jennings.
Yes Timothy Chaney
No Debra Gramespacher
Yes Dr. Jonathan Hill
Yes Thomas Jennings
Absent Dr. Bettye Lusk
Yes Alana Myles
No Wendy Root Askew
Minutes:
Dr. PK Diffenbaugh presented. Conversation ensued. The following written statement was provided from Board Member Debra Gramespacher to record in the minutes.
I admire the Board's sense of personal sacrifice, however removing Health Care as a remediation option under BP 92509 does not save the District a penny this year or next year.
Further, removing the option, creates a financial barrier to serve on the MPUSD Board of Education, thereby impacting diversity of social experience, contrary to the Mission of this Public Agency and our Board goals, where we ensure access to high quality services without regard to social economic status.
Are you, as current Board members, suggesting that the need for assistance with a $10,000 premium makes a Board candidate unsuitable to share the Dias with you?
At least 2 city council members serving in our district receive subsidized Health care as a public official. We need to align our policies with the cities.
Look nationally. Former NAACP CEO and President, Ben Jealous, running for Governor of Maryland supports access to Health Care as a fundamental human right.
The minimal requirements for eligibility to serve in public office in the State of California is to be a registered voter. By changing this MPUSD Board policy, you are creating an artificial barrier to serve.
The proposed 92509 policy change sends the message that we do not support access to Health Care as a fundamental human right. It sends the message that we do not trust community Board member candidates to make this personal decision wisely.
Debra Gramespacher, Trustee to the Board of Education, November 28, 2017.
IX.b. Discuss and Adopt Resolution #17/18-07 to Offer a Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan (SERP) to Eligible Certificated Staff
Motion Passed: Adopt Resolution #17/18-07 to Offer a Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan (SERP) to Eligible Certificated Staff. 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
Absent Dr. Bettye Lusk
Yes Alana Myles
Yes Wendy Root Askew
Minutes:
Brett McFadden and Jeffrey Mizokawa from Keenan and Associates presented. MBTA President, Tom Grych expressed he is happy with the plan. Conversation ensued.
IX.c. Discuss and Approve December 5, 2017 Organizational Meeting and December 12, 2017 Regular Board Meeting
Motion Passed: Staff recommends to Approve December 5, 2017 as the Organizational Meeting and December 12, 2017 as a Regular Board Meeting. 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
Absent Dr. Bettye Lusk
Yes Alana Myles
Yes Wendy Root Askew
Minutes:
Dr. PK Diffenbaugh presented.
X. INFORMATION ITEMS
X.a. Review Proposed Board Meeting Calendar and Board Retreat Dates
Motion Passed: Review Proposed Board Meeting Calendar and Board Retreat Dates, as presented. 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
Absent Dr. Bettye Lusk
Yes Alana Myles
Yes Wendy Root Askew
Minutes:
Dr. PK Diffenbaugh presented. This calendar will come before the Board for approval at the December 5, 2017 Organizational Meeting.
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:
Subcommittee at Organizational Meeting specific to further study the potential June 2018 Facilities bond.
XIV. ADVANCE PLANNING
XIV.a. Future Meetings
XV. ADJOURNMENT
Motion Passed: 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
Absent Dr. Bettye Lusk
Yes Alana Myles
Yes Wendy Root Askew
Minutes:
Dr. Jon Hill thanked the Board and the Superintendent for his time as Board President. The Board ADJOURNED the meeting at 9:27 p.m.
Attendance Taken at 5:30 PM:
Present:
Timothy Chaney
Debra Gramespacher
Dr. Jonathan Hill
Thomas Jennings
Alana Myles
Wendy Root Askew
Absent:
Dr. Bettye Lusk
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, Alana Myles and Wendy root Askew.
Board Members Absent: Dr. Bettye Lusk. Dr. Lusk is at a California School Boards Association training.
Staff Present: Ryan Altemeyer, Bijou Beltran, Dr. PK Diffenbaugh, Brett McFadden, Marci McFadden, Cresta McIntosh and Beth Wodecki.
I.c. Adopt Agenda
Motion Passed: Passed with a motion by Thomas Jennings and a second by Alana Myles.
Yes Timothy Chaney
Yes Debra Gramespacher
Yes Dr. Jonathan Hill
Yes Thomas Jennings
Absent Dr. Bettye Lusk
Yes Alana Myles
Yes Wendy Root Askew
Minutes:
The Board APPROVED the agenda with the following AMENDMENT.
REMOVE July 25th Board Meeting Minutes from Item VIII.a. Board Meeting Minutes.
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) Bijou Beltran, 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. Superintendent's Evaluation
III. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD RE CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
Minutes:
There were no public comments regarding 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 in Open Session at 7:13 p.m.
IV.b. Pledge of Allegiance
Minutes:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Seaside High School Student Board Representative Jannette Noriega.
IV.c. Report From Closed Session (Action):
Minutes:
There was no report from closed session.
V. PUBLIC COMMENT
Minutes:
Helen Rucker introduced Pete Maiden. Pete's father, Peter Maiden was the Head Custodian at Monterey High School. Pete's mother Dinice Maiden was Secretary for Dr. Charlie Knight. Pete is interested in subbing for MPUSD and has started the process.
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:
The Student Board Representatives gave their reports to their respective schools. Robert Valencia gave Marina High School's report on behalf of Tony Huynh.
VII.b. Status Report from Military Liaison
Minutes:
Military Liaison Elaine Vrolyks was not present.
VII.c. Receive presentation from Community Partnership for Youth
Minutes:
Community Partnership for youth Executive Director Shary Hastey, Program Director Ben Bruce, Assistant Program Director Ray Adams presented. Conversation ensued. The Board and Superintendent thanked California Partnership for youth for their services.
VII.d. Receive Presentation by International School of Monterey (ISM)
Minutes:
International School of Monterey Director Steve Madden presented. Conversation ensued. The Board and Superintendent thanked Steve Madden and his staff for the presentation. Mr. Madden thanked the District for the partnership and great staff. Ruthie Watts requested clarification on how students’ acceptance through the lottery system and how many are on a waiting list. Mr. Madden explained the lotto process and the amount of applicants on the lottery waitlist that is drawn from yearly.
VII.e. Receive Presentation from Seaside High School Students Ocean Guardianship
Minutes:
Seaside High School Ocean Guardian Students Marlon, Fernanda, Shaila and Cecilia gave a presentation on ocean conservation. Conversation ensued.
VIII. CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes:
The Board APPROVED the Consent Agenda with the AMENDMENT to pull the July 25, 2017 Board Meeting Minutes from Item VIII.a.
VIII.a. Approve Board Meeting Minutes
Motion Passed: Approve Board Meeting Minutes, 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
Absent Dr. Bettye Lusk
Yes Alana Myles
Yes Wendy Root Askew
Minutes:
July 25, 2017 Board Meeting Minutes were pulled and will be brought back at a future meeting.
VIII.b. Approve Resolution #17/18-05 Providing All Children Equal Access to Education Regardless of Immigration Status
Motion Passed: Approve Resolution #17/18-05 Providing All Children Equal Access to Education Regardless of Immigration Status, 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
Absent Dr. Bettye Lusk
Yes Alana Myles
Yes Wendy Root Askew
Minutes:
Board Member Wendy Root Askew shared she is very proud that MPUSD will be joining over one hundred schools in California who have approved similar resolution and encouraged people to review the resources provided on the California Teachers Association Social Justice Toolkit.
VIII.c. Approve Overnight Attendance for Up to Five Monterey High School Teachers to Attend the 2018 Middle Years Program (MYP) and Diploma Program (DP) International Baccalaureate (IB) in Albuquerque, NM on March 7-10, 2018. Cost Not to Exceed $11,000
Motion Passed: Approve Overnight Attendance for Up to Five Monterey High School Teachers to Attend the 2018 Middle Years Program (MYP) and Diploma Program (DP) International Baccalaureate (IB) in Albuquerque, NM on March 7-10, 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
Absent Dr. Bettye Lusk
Yes Alana Myles
Yes Wendy Root Askew
VIII.d. Approve Overnight Field Trip for Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula Eighth Grade Students and Ten Adult Chaperones to New York City on June 5-13, 2018 at No Cost to the District
Motion Passed: Approve Overnight Field Trip for Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula Eighth Grade Students and Ten Adult Chaperones to New York City on June 5-13, 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
Absent Dr. Bettye Lusk
Yes Alana Myles
Yes Wendy Root Askew
VIII.e. Approve Overnight Conference for the Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula Principal and One Teacher to Attend the 2017 California Teachers Association Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Issues Conference at the Fairmont Hotel in San Jose, CA on December 8-10, 2017. Cost Not to Exceed $1,500
Motion Passed: Approve Overnight Conference for the Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula Principal and One Teacher to Attend the 2017 California Teachers Association Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Issues Conference at the Fairmont Hotel in San Jose, CA on December 8-10, 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
Absent Dr. Bettye Lusk
Yes Alana Myles
Yes Wendy Root Askew
VIII.f. Approve Overnight Attendance for One Dual Language Academy Teacher to Attend the Lindamood Bel Genuine Workshop in San Luis Obispo, CA on December 4-5, 2017. Cost Not to Exceed $700
Motion Passed: Approve Overnight Attendance for One Dual Language Academy Teacher to Attend the Lindamood Bel Genuine Workshop in San Luis Obispo, CA on December 4-5, 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
Absent Dr. Bettye Lusk
Yes Alana Myles
Yes Wendy Root Askew
VIII.g. Approve a Four Day Trip to Mount Hermon Outdoor Science Camp March 12 through March 16, 2018 for Crumpton Elementary School 5th Grade Students. Costs Not to Exceed $13,500. Decrease more than 10% due to Fewer Participants
Motion Passed: Approve a Four Day Trip to Mount Hermon Outdoor Science Camp March 12 through March 16, 2018 for Crumpton School 5th Grade Students. 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
Absent Dr. Bettye Lusk
Yes Alana Myles
Yes Wendy Root Askew
Minutes:
Board Member Wendy Root Askew shared she had a great experience visiting Crumpton's Science Camp last year. Mrs. Askew thanked the parent committee for fund-raising the money for the students to attend. Mrs. Askew expressed a desire that all fifth grade students could attend Science Camp.
VIII.h. Approve Seaside Middle School Principal to Attend Five Session of the Spring Atlantic Research Partners National Superintendents Academy (ANSA) 2018 in San Francisco, CA. Cost Not to Exceed $3,500
Motion Passed: Approve Seaside Middle School Principal to Attend Five Session of the Spring Atlantic Research Partners National Superintendents Academy (ANSA) 2018 in San Francisco, 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
Absent Dr. Bettye Lusk
Yes Alana Myles
Yes Wendy Root Askew
VIII.i. Approve Parent Educator/Provider Job Description
Motion Passed: Approve Parent Educator/Provider Job Description 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
Absent Dr. Bettye Lusk
Yes Alana Myles
Yes Wendy Root Askew
VIII.j. Approve Variable Term Waiver Application for the 2017-2018 School Year
Motion Passed: Approve Variable Term Waiver Application for the 2017-2018 School 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
Absent Dr. Bettye Lusk
Yes Alana Myles
Yes Wendy Root Askew
VIII.k. Approve Variable Term Waiver Application for the 2017-2018 School Year
Motion Passed: Approve Variable Term Waiver Application for the 2017-2018 School 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
Absent Dr. Bettye Lusk
Yes Alana Myles
Yes Wendy Root Askew
VIII.l. Approve Supplemental Agreement with DCA Architects to Assist with Obtaining DSA Certification of a Previously Completed Project: Construction of Elevator Tower, Accessibility, Fire Alarm and Re-roofing of Seaside High School. Cost Not to Exceed $15,000
Motion Passed: Approve Supplemental Agreement with DCA Architects to Assist with Obtaining DSA Certification of a Previously Completed Project at Seaside High 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
Absent Dr. Bettye Lusk
Yes Alana Myles
Yes Wendy Root Askew
VIII.m. Approve Independent Contractor Services Agreement with Events California! to Provide Lighting Services for Monterey High School Dancers Winter Recital. Cost Not to Exceed $693.03
Motion Passed: Approve Independent Contractor Services Agreement with Events California! to Provide Lighting Services for Monterey High School Dancers Winter Recital, 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
Absent Dr. Bettye Lusk
Yes Alana Myles
Yes Wendy Root Askew
VIII.n. Approve Addendum for AB 288 (Dual Enrollment) College and Career Access Pathways (CCAP) Agreement for the Auto 100, Introduction to Automotive Technology for Seaside High School. Cost budgeted during initial Memorandum of Understanding approval
Motion Passed: Approve Addendum for AB 288 (Dual Enrollment) College and Career Access Pathways (CCAP) Agreement for the Auto 100, Introduction to Automotive Technology for Seaside High 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
Absent Dr. Bettye Lusk
Yes Alana Myles
Yes Wendy Root Askew
VIII.o. 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
Absent Dr. Bettye Lusk
Yes Alana Myles
Yes Wendy Root Askew
VIII.p. Ratify Purchase Orders from October 1, 2017 through October 31, 2017, Totaling the Amount of $3,726,159.29
Motion Passed: The Board of Education is asked to ratify Purchase Orders from 10/01/2017 through 10/31/2017 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
Absent Dr. Bettye Lusk
Yes Alana Myles
Yes Wendy Root Askew
VIII.q. Ratify Warrant Register from October 1, 2017 through October 31, 2017, totaling the net amount of $3,252,764.63
Motion Passed: The Board of Education is asked to ratify warrant register from 10/01/2017 through 10/31/17 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
Absent Dr. Bettye Lusk
Yes Alana Myles
Yes Wendy Root Askew
CONFERENCE/DISCUSSION/ACTION
IX.a. Discuss and Approve Board Policies as Presented
Motion Passed: Approve revised Board Policy as presented. Passed with a motion by Timothy Chaney and a second by Thomas Jennings.
Yes Timothy Chaney
No Debra Gramespacher
Yes Dr. Jonathan Hill
Yes Thomas Jennings
Absent Dr. Bettye Lusk
Yes Alana Myles
No Wendy Root Askew
Minutes:
Dr. PK Diffenbaugh presented. Conversation ensued. The following written statement was provided from Board Member Debra Gramespacher to record in the minutes.
I admire the Board's sense of personal sacrifice, however removing Health Care as a remediation option under BP 92509 does not save the District a penny this year or next year.
Further, removing the option, creates a financial barrier to serve on the MPUSD Board of Education, thereby impacting diversity of social experience, contrary to the Mission of this Public Agency and our Board goals, where we ensure access to high quality services without regard to social economic status.
Are you, as current Board members, suggesting that the need for assistance with a $10,000 premium makes a Board candidate unsuitable to share the Dias with you?
At least 2 city council members serving in our district receive subsidized Health care as a public official. We need to align our policies with the cities.
Look nationally. Former NAACP CEO and President, Ben Jealous, running for Governor of Maryland supports access to Health Care as a fundamental human right.
The minimal requirements for eligibility to serve in public office in the State of California is to be a registered voter. By changing this MPUSD Board policy, you are creating an artificial barrier to serve.
The proposed 92509 policy change sends the message that we do not support access to Health Care as a fundamental human right. It sends the message that we do not trust community Board member candidates to make this personal decision wisely.
Debra Gramespacher, Trustee to the Board of Education, November 28, 2017.
IX.b. Discuss and Adopt Resolution #17/18-07 to Offer a Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan (SERP) to Eligible Certificated Staff
Motion Passed: Adopt Resolution #17/18-07 to Offer a Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan (SERP) to Eligible Certificated Staff. 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
Absent Dr. Bettye Lusk
Yes Alana Myles
Yes Wendy Root Askew
Minutes:
Brett McFadden and Jeffrey Mizokawa from Keenan and Associates presented. MBTA President, Tom Grych expressed he is happy with the plan. Conversation ensued.
IX.c. Discuss and Approve December 5, 2017 Organizational Meeting and December 12, 2017 Regular Board Meeting
Motion Passed: Staff recommends to Approve December 5, 2017 as the Organizational Meeting and December 12, 2017 as a Regular Board Meeting. 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
Absent Dr. Bettye Lusk
Yes Alana Myles
Yes Wendy Root Askew
Minutes:
Dr. PK Diffenbaugh presented.
X. INFORMATION ITEMS
X.a. Review Proposed Board Meeting Calendar and Board Retreat Dates
Motion Passed: Review Proposed Board Meeting Calendar and Board Retreat Dates, as presented. 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
Absent Dr. Bettye Lusk
Yes Alana Myles
Yes Wendy Root Askew
Minutes:
Dr. PK Diffenbaugh presented. This calendar will come before the Board for approval at the December 5, 2017 Organizational Meeting.
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:
Subcommittee at Organizational Meeting specific to further study the potential June 2018 Facilities bond.
XIV. ADVANCE PLANNING
XIV.a. Future Meetings
XV. ADJOURNMENT
Motion Passed: 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
Absent Dr. Bettye Lusk
Yes Alana Myles
Yes Wendy Root Askew
Minutes:
Dr. Jon Hill thanked the Board and the Superintendent for his time as Board President. The Board ADJOURNED the meeting at 9:27 p.m.