January 9, 2018

Monterey Peninsula Unified School District
Regular Board Meeting
January 09, 2018 5:30 PM

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

Attendance Taken at 5:30 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 Alana Myles
Minutes:
Board President Alana Myles called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.

I.b. Roll Call
Minutes:
Board Members Present: Debra Gramespacher, Dr. Jon Hill, Tom Jennings, Alana Myles and Wendy Root Askew.
Board Members Absent: Tim Chaney.
Late Arrivals: Dr. Bettye Lusk arrived at 5:34 p.m.
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 Dr. Jonathan Hill and a second by Thomas Jennings. Absent 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.

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. Student Readmit Cases (Education Code 48900, et seq.)
1617/05
1617/07
1617/09

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 7:01 p.m.

IV.b. Pledge of Allegiance
Minutes:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Board Member Wendy Root Askew.

IV.c. Report From Closed Session (Action):
Student Readmit Cases (Education Code 48900, et seq.)
1617/05
1617/07
1617/09
Minutes:
The Board reported the following from Closed Session:
APPROVED the resignation settlement for one full time teacher. Vote 6-0.
Student Readmit Case 1617/05 - APPROVED readmission to the student's school of residence. Motioned by Dr. Jon Hill, seconed by Wendy Root Askew. Vote 6-0.
Student Readmit Case 1617/07 - APPROVED readmission to the student's school of residence.
Motioned by Dr. Bettye Lusk, seconed by Debra Gramespacher. Vote 6-0.
Student Readmit Case 1617/09 - APPROVED readmission to the student's school of residence. Motioned by Dr. Jon Hill, seconed by Tom Jennings. Vote 6-0.

V. PUBLIC COMMENT
Minutes:
Charlie Goldman, parent alumni spoke regarding Dr. Diffenbaugh's memo to MPUSD. Mr. Goldman expressed the memo was well written, including all the accomplishments MPUSD has made.
Martin Luther King School of Arts Principal Sam Humphrey, parent Tiffany Canchola and Art Teacher
Wendy Everett gave an overview of their art program and what is taking place at their school.
CSEA President Jesse Tamayo expressed he is looking forward to working with the Board and the District. Helen Rucker shared on Monday, January 15th at 12 p.m., the Martin Luther King Jr. walk will take place
on Noche Buena and Broadway. The Women's March will take place on Saturday, January 20th at CSUMB
Otter Soccer Complex from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. On behalf of Mrs. Ruthie Watts, Mrs. Rucker also informed the
Board and public of The Coalition of Scholarship Organizations & the City of Seaside's 12th Annual High
School Forum. This event will be held on Saturday, January 27th at the Oldemeyer Center 9 a.m.

VI. PUBLIC AGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
Minutes:
There were no Public Agency Communications.
VII. PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/STUDENT BD MBR RPTS/MILITARY LIAISONS VII.a. Status Report from Military Liaison
Minutes:
Military Liaison Elaine Vrolyks gave her report.

VII.b. Recognize Seaside Middle School Assistant Principal, Aaron Sanders for His
Dedication and Time for the Middle School Athletics Program
Minutes:
The Board and Superintendent recognized Seaside Middle School Assistant Principal Aaron
Sanders. Mr. Nunez expressed his gratitude to Mr. Sanders and all he does for all the middle school sports programs. Mr. Aaron Sanders thanked the Board and Superintendent for the recognition.

VII.c. Secondary Instructional Model Presentation for Seaside Learning Community: Seaside
High and Seaside Middle Schools
Minutes:
Beth Wodecki introduced Seaside Middle School Principal Manny Nunez and Seaside High School
Middle School Principal Carlos Moran. Mr. Nunez, Mr. Moran, 8th grade student Jadyn Blackmon,
8th grade student Oscar Aquino, 11th grade student Crystal Hernandez, 10th grade student Andy
Garcia, Seaside Middle School teachers Mary Cleveland and Meghan Armfield-Webb and Seaside
High School Physics teacher Grant Howerton presented.

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

VIII.a. Approve Overnight Conference for One Monterey High School Drama Teacher to Participate in the Agora Transforming Teaching: III International Conference 2018 in Lime, Peru on January 30-31, 2018 at No Cost to the District

Motion Passed: Approve Overnight Conference for One Monterey High School Drama Teacher to
Participate in the Agora Transforming Teaching: III International Conference 2018 in Lime, Peru

on January 30-31, 2018, as presented. Passed with a motion by Wendy Root Askew and a second by Dr. Jonathan Hill.
Absent Timothy Chaney
Yes Debra Gramespacher
Yes Dr. Jonathan Hill Yes Thomas Jennings Absent Dr. Bettye Lusk
Yes Alana Myles
Yes Wendy Root Askew



VIII.b. Approve Overnight Attendance for Seaside Middle School's Principal and Assistant Principals to Attend the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) Third Annual Mid-State Conference in San Luis Obispo, CA on March 16-18, 2018. Cost Not To Exceed $2,000

Motion Passed: Approve Overnight Attendance for Seaside Middle School's Principal and Assistant Principals to Attend the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) Third Annual Mid-State Conference in San Luis Obispo, CA on March 16-18, 2018, as presented. Passed with a motion by Wendy Root Askew and a second by Dr. Jonathan Hill.
Absent Timothy Chaney
Yes Debra Gramespacher
Yes Dr. Jonathan Hill
Yes Thomas Jennings
Absent Dr. Bettye Lusk
Yes Alana Myles
Yes Wendy Root Askew



VIII.c. Approve Memorandum of Understanding between Monterey High School, Seaside High School, Marina High School and Central Coast High School for the MPUSD LEADERSHIP JOINT HIGH SCHOOL DANCE scheduled on February 24, 2018 at the Monterey County Fairgrounds, and Approve the Facility Use Agreement with Monterey County Fairgrounds for use of their Facilities for the Joint High School Dance. Cost Not to Exceed $2,107.50

Motion Passed: Approve Memorandum of Understanding between Monterey High School, Seaside High School, Marina High School and Central Coast High School for the MPUSD LEADERSHIP JOINT HIGH SCHOOL DANCE scheduled on February 24, 2018 at the Monterey County Fairgrounds, and Approve the Facility Use Agreement with Monterey County Fairgrounds for us of their Facilites for the Joint High School Dance, as presented. Passed with a motion by Wendy Root Askew and a second by Dr. Jonathan Hill.
Absent 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 Conference for Chief of Communications and Engagement and Administrative Assistant to Attend the California School Public Relations Association (CalSPRA) Annual Seminar and Awards Program in San Diego, CA on March 1-3, 2018 to not exceed $2,500

Motion Passed: Approve Overnight Conference for Chief of Communications and Engagement and Administrative Assistant to Attend the California School Public Relations Association (CalSPRA) Annual Seminar and Awards Program in San Diego, CA on March 1-3, 2018 as presented. Passed with a motion by Wendy Root Askew and a second by Dr. Jonathan Hill. Absent 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 Attendance to the Pacific Advanced Placement (AP) Summer Institute for Six Seaside High and Marina High School Teachers held at California State University Monterey Bay (CSUMB), Marina, CA on June 26 to 29, 2018. Cost Not to Exceed $3,000

Motion Passed: Approve Attendance to the Pacific Advanced Placement (AP) Summer Institute for Six Seaside High and Marina High School Teachers held at California State University Monterey Bay (CSUMB), Marina, CA on June 26 to 29, 2018, as presented. Passed with a motion by Wendy Root Askew and a second by Dr. Jonathan Hill.
Absent 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 Event Agreement with CSU Monterey Bay for Seaside High School's 2018
JROTC Battalion Ball to be held on February 10, 2018. Cost not to Exceed $9,000

Motion Passed: Approve Event Agreement with CSU Monterey Bay for Seaside High School's
2018 JROTC Battalion Ball to be held on February 10, 2018, as presented. Passed with a motion by
Wendy Root Askew and a second by Dr. Jonathan Hill. Absent 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 the Williams Settlement Lawsuit Quarterly Reports for Uniform Complaints Related to Facilities, Textbooks, Highly Qualified Staff and Intensive Instruction and Services from October 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017

Motion Passed: Approve the Williams Settlement Lawsuit Quarterly Reports for Uniform Complaints Related to Facilities, Textbooks, Highly Qualified Staff and Intensive Instruction and Services from October 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017, as presented. Passed with a motion by Wendy Root Askew and a second by Dr. Jonathan Hill.
Absent Timothy Chaney
Yes Debra Gramespacher
Yes Dr. Jonathan Hill Yes Thomas Jennings Absent Dr. Bettye Lusk
Yes Alana Myles
Yes Wendy Root Askew



VIII.h. Approve Modification of School Mental Health Therapist Salary Schedule

Motion Passed: Approve Modification of School Mental Health Therapist Salary Schedule as presented. Passed with a motion by Wendy Root Askew and a second by Dr. Jonathan Hill. Absent 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 3 Year Software Agreement with Schoolmint to Provide Online Student
Enrollment. Cost not to Exceed $37,000 Annually

Motion Passed: Approve 3 Year Software Agreement with Schoolmint to Provide Online Student Enrollment as Presented. Passed with a motion by Wendy Root Askew and a second by Dr. Jonathan Hill.
Absent 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 Addendum to the Proposal from AT&T for Phone System Migration to a
Redundant Hosted Solution. Cost not to exceed $1,000 Annually

Motion Passed: Approve Addendum to the Proposal from AT&T for Phone System Migration to a Redundant Hosted Solution. Passed with a motion by Wendy Root Askew and a second by Dr. Jonathan Hill.
Absent 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. Ratify Attendance for Five Board Members to attend the California School Boards Association Annual Conference and Trade Show November 30th - December 2, 2017 in San Diego, California. Cost not to exceed $10,000

Motion Passed: Ratify Attendance for Five Board Members to attend the California School Boards Association Annual Conference and Trade Show November 30th - December 2, 2017 in San Diego, California, as presented. Passed with a motion by Wendy Root Askew and a second by Dr. Jonathan Hill.
Absent 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. Ratify Overnight Travel for Workability Program Assistant to Attend WorkAbility State & Regional Training (SRT) Business Meeting and Training on December 6, 2017 at Natomas Unified School District in Sacramento, CA. Cost not to exceed $500

Motion Passed: Ratify Overnight Travel for Workability Program Assistant to Attend WorkAbility State & Regional Training (SRT) Business Meeting and Training on December 6, 2017 at Natomas Unified School District in Sacramento, CA. Passed with a motion by Wendy Root Askew and a second by Dr. Jonathan Hill.
Absent 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. Ratify Independent Contractor Service Agreement with Access Monterey Peninsula (AMP) to Collaborate with Central Coast High School's Design, Visual and Media Arts Pathway. Cost Not to Exceed $4,000

Motion Passed: Ratify Independent Contractor Service Agreement with Access Monterey Peninsula (AMP) to Collaborate with Central Coast High School's Design, Visual and Media Arts Pathway, as presented. Passed with a motion by Wendy Root Askew and a second by Dr. Jonathan Hill.
Absent 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. Ratify Independent Contractor Services Agreement with Gwinn Consulting Inc/Carolyn Gwinn for Design and Implementation Guided Reading Professional Development at Del Rey Woods Elementary School in the 2017-2018 School Year. Cost Not to Exceed $4,620 for this New Contract

Motion Passed: Ratify Independent Contractor Services Agreement with Gwinn Consulting Inc/Carolyn Gwinn for Design and Implementation Guided Reading Professional Development at Del Rey Woods Elementary School in the 2017-2018 School Year. Passed with a motion by Wendy Root Askew and a second by Dr. Jonathan Hill.
Absent 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 Service Agreement with Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc. to Provide (1) Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Services from November 6, 2017 through December 30,
2017. Cost Not to Exceed $6,700

Motion Passed: Ratify Service Agreement with Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc. to Provide (1) Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Services from November 6, 2017 through December 30, 2017. Passed with a motion by Wendy Root Askew and a second by Dr. Jonathan Hill.
Absent 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 to Contract with Evolution Studios for Dance Instruction to Transitional
Kindergarten and Kindergarten Students in the 2017-2018 School Year. Costs Not to Exceed $16,000 Which is More Than a 10% Increase Due to Expanded Services

Motion Passed: Ratify to Approve the Contract between Evolution Studios and Monterey Peninsula Unified School District for the 2017-2018 School Year Passed with a motion by Wendy Root Askew and a second by Dr. Jonathan Hill.
Absent 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 Contract with Pacific Educational Group for Racial Equity Seminars in 2017-
2018. Costs Not to Exceed $77,200. Increase over 10% due to Expanded Services

Motion Passed: Ratify Contract with Pacific Educational Group for Racial Equity Seminars in
2017-2018 as presented. Passed with a motion by Wendy Root Askew and a second by Dr. Jonathan Hill.
Absent Timothy Chaney
Yes Debra Gramespacher
Yes Dr. Jonathan Hill
Yes Thomas Jennings Absent Dr. Bettye Lusk Yes Alana Myles
Yes Wendy Root Askew



VIII.r. Ratify Personnel Items

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

IX. CONFERENCE/DISCUSSION/ACTION

IX.a. Discuss and Accept Annual Independent Financial Audit for Fiscal Year 2016-2017 as
Presented by Crowe Horwath, LLP Certified Public Accountants

Motion Passed: Discuss and Accept Annual Independent Financial Audit for Fiscal Year 2016-
2017 as Presented by Crowe Horwath, LLP Certified Public Accountants, 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 and Elizabeht Sav from Crowe Horwath presented.

IX.b. Discuss and Create a Board Sub-Committee to Explore A Future 2018 Facilities Bond
Measure

Motion Passed: Discuss and Create a Board Sub-Committee to Explore A Future 2018 Facilities Bond Measure, 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. Conversation ensued. The following Board members will represent the following Learning Communities.

Marina, Wendy Root Askew. Seaside, Dr. Bettye Lusk. Monterey, Dr. Jon Hill.

X. INFORMATION ITEMS

X.a. Review and Discuss 2017-2018 Phase II Fiscal Stabilization Plan
Minutes:
Dr. PK Diffenbaugh presented. Conversation ensued.

X.b. Review Board Policies as Presented
Minutes:
Dr. PK Diffenbaugh presented. Conversation ensued.

X.c. Review and Discuss Job Description for Bilingual Homeless and Foster Youth Liaison
Minutes:
Bijou Beltran presented. Conversation ensued.

X.d. Receive Update on Proposed Surplus Property Process for Seaside Basketball Courts
Minutes:
Brett McFadden and Lloyd Graff, The Salvation Army Director of Advancement presented. Conversation ensued.

X.e. Receive Informational Review and Update of Measure P Bond Project Prioritization
Minutes:
Brett McFadden and Ralph Caputo from RGM and Associates presented. Conversation ensued.

X.f. Receive Informational Update on Proposed RGM Bond Program Management Contract
Renewal and Extension
Minutes:
Brett McFadden and Ralph Caputo from RGM and Associates presented. Conversation ensued.

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 XIV. ADVANCE PLANNING
XIV.a. Future Meetings

XV. ADJOURNMENT

Motion Passed: Passed with a motion by Dr. Jonathan Hill and a second by Dr. Bettye Lusk. AbsentTimothy 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 9:31 p.m.