February 13, 2018

Monterey Peninsula Unified School District

Regular Board Meeting

February 13, 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:
Timothy Chaney
Debra Gramespacher
Dr. Jonathan Hill
Thomas Jennings
Dr. Bettye Lusk
Alana Myles
Wendy Root Askew

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, Dr. Bettye Lusk, Alana Myles and Wendy Root Askew.
Late Arrivals: Tim Chaney arrived at 5:33 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. Bettye Lusk and a second by Dr. Jonathan Hill.
Absent Timothy Chaney
Yes        Debra Gramespacher
Yes        Dr. Jonathan Hill
Yes        Thomas Jennings
Yes        Dr. Bettye Lusk
Yes        Alana Myles
Yes        Wendy Root Askew

Minutes:
The Board APPROVED the agenda.

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

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)

III. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD RE CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
Minutes:
There were no comments regarding Closed Session items.

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

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 7:05 p.m.

IV.b. Pledge of Allegiance
Minutes:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Dr. Bettye Lusk.

IV.c. Report From Closed Session (Action):
Minutes:
There was no report from Closed Session.

PUBLIC COMMENT
Minutes:
Seaside High School teacher Sarah Lester Guzman and Seaside High School Ocean Defenders Club students Sheila and Cecilia requested the District's support, to match Seaside's Mayor Youth fund donation of $3,000 to purchase filter water bottle refill stations.
Helen Rucker shared the Black History Month program is sponsored by the City of Seaside and other organizations in Seaside and will be held on Sunday, February 18th at Seaside City Hall from 3 - 6 p.m. There will be an Art Exhibit from local people. Delta Sigma Theta will have their annual Health Conference at the Oldemeyer Center on March 3rd.
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:
Dr. PK Diffenbaugh welcomed the new Student Board Representatives. Seaside High School Principal Carlos Moran introduced Janelle Rose Inductivo. Marina High School Principal introduced Zena Lababidi who was unable to make the meeting but Leiah Torres filled in. Monterey High School Principal Tom Newton introduced Desi Awity. Central Coast High School Principal Alan Crawford introduced Teanne Howard. Student Board Representatives gave their reports to their respective schools.

VII.b. Status Report from Military Liaison
Minutes:
There was no report from the Military Liaison.

VII.c. Secondary Instructional Model Presentation for Monterey Learning Community: Monterey High and Walter Colton Middle Schools
Minutes:
Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education Beth Wodecki, Monterey High School Principal Tom Newton, Colton Principal Jessie Swift, Middle Years Program Coordinator Gabriela Deambrosio, Colton Middle School sixth grade student Grant Wilkerson, Colton Middle School eight grade student Sumer Zahra, Monterey High School Sophomores students Naza Jaff and Riley Mann, Monterey High School Teacher Nikki Arenhstoff and Monterey High School Math Teacher Elizabeth Desimone, Colton eighth grade ELA Teacher Matt Thomas and sixth grade ELA and Social Science Teacher Ann Davis presented on the International Baccalaureate program for the Monterey Learning Community.

VII.d. Recognize Seaside High School's National Gold Schools of Opportunity Award by the National Education Policy Center (NEPC)
Minutes:
Dr. PK Diffenbaugh thanked Seaside High School Principal Carlos Moran and his team for their leadership and for receiving this honorable recognition. Seaside High School Principal Carlos Moran thanked Dr. Diffenbaugh for his continuous support and Mrs. Helen Rucker for always reminding Seaside High to be active in their community. Mr. Moran thanked Dr. Diffenbaugh and Mrs. Rucker for their time and dedication.

VIII. CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes:
The following Consent Agenda items were pulled from the Consent Agenda by Wendy Root Askew expressing appreciation and thanked the vendors for donating to the District.

VIII.l. Approve Acceptance of Donation from the Community Foundation for Monterey Peninsula Unified School District Fund for the Arts in the Amount of $15,000.

VIII.m. Ratify Submission and Acceptance of Turnaround Arts: California Community Engagement Grant for Martin Luther King Jr. School of the Arts in the amount of $10,000.

VIII.v. Ratify Application and Acceptance of Support the Arts Regionally (S.T.A.R.) Foundation Grant for Stage Curtain at Ord Terrace Elementary School in the amount of $3,500.

The Board APPROVED the Consent Agenda.

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 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

VIII.b. Accept the 2017-2018 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, Title II: Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (WIOA) Grant Award of $126,158 for the Monterey Adult School
Motion Passed: Accept the 2017-2018 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, Title II: Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (WIOA) Grant Award of $126,158 for the Monterey Adult School, as presented. Passed with a motion by Wendy Root Askew 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

VIII.c. Accept the California Department of Education (CDE) Grant Award - WorkAbility I - July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018. MPUSD to Re-apply for the Grant Prior to June 15, 2018. Grant Award $132,542
Motion Passed:   Accept the California Department of Education (CDE) Grant Award - WorkAbility I - July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018. MPUSD to Re-apply for the Grant Prior to June 15, 2018 as presented. Passed with a motion by Wendy Root Askew 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

VIII.d. Approve Independent Contractor Service Agreement with Jayson Fann, Artist/Musician to Provide Professional Services with Central Coast High School's Design, Visual and Media Arts Pathway. Cost Not to Exceed $3,150
Motion Passed: Approve Independent Contractor Service Agreement with Jayson Fann, Artist/Musician to Provide Professional Services 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 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

VIII.e. Approve Brandman (Chapman) University's "Qualifying Degree Program" Supervised Fieldwork Agreement between Brandman University and Monterey Peninsula Unified School District   February 14, 2018 through Feb. 14, 2021 (3 years). No cost to the District

Motion Passed: Approve Brandman (Chapman) University's "Qualifying Degree Program" Supervised Fieldwork Agreement between Brandman University and Monterey Peninsula Unified School District   February 14, 2018 through Feb. 14, 2021 (3 year agreement) as presented.      Passed with a motion by Wendy Root Askew 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

VIII.f. Approve Overnight Attendance for Two Selected Marina High School Teachers to Attend the 2018 California Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (CAHPERD) State Conference at the Oakland Marriott and Convention Center in Oakland, CA on February 22-24, 2018. Cost Not to Exceed $3,300

Motion Passed: Approve Overnight Attendance for Two Selected Marina High School Teachers to Attend the 2018 California Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (CAHPERD) State Conference at the Oakland Marriott and Convention Center in Oakland, CA on February 22-24, 2018, as presented. Passed with a motion by Wendy Root Askew 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

VIII.g. Approve Overnight Attendance for Two Selected Walter Colton Middle School Staff and the Principal to Attend the Science of Innovation: Teaching Students to Think, Innovate, Imagine and Inspire Conference at the Historic Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco, CA on February 15-17, 2018. Cost Not to Exceed $4,500

Motion Passed: Approve Overnight Attendance for Two Selected Walter Colton Middle School Staff and the Principal to Attend the Science of Innovation: Teaching Students to Think, Innovate, Imagine and Inspire Conference at the Historic Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco, CA on February 15-17, 2018, as presented. Passed with a motion by Wendy Root Askew 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

VIII.h. Approve Overnight Travel for (1) Special Education Teacher, (1) Behavioral Program Manager and (1) School Psychologist to StarView Behavioral Health/South Bay High School in Torrance, CA to Assess an Identified Special Education Student. Cost not to exceed $3,500

Motion Passed:   Approve Overnight Travel for (1) Special Education Teacher, (1) Behavioral Program Manager and (1) School Psychologist to StarView Behavioral Health/South Bay High School in Torrance, CA to Assess an Identified Special Education Student.    Passed with a motion by Wendy Root Askew 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

VIII.i. Approve Overnight Travel to Washington, D.C. for Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School Principal, Three Chaperones, and Four Students Attend the Turnaround Arts Talent Show March 9-12, 2018. Cost not to Exceed $7,000

Motion Passed: Approve Overnight Travel to Washington, D.C. for Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School Principal, Three Chaperones, and Four Students Attend the Turnaround Arts Talent Show March 9-12, 2018 as presented. Passed with a motion by Wendy Root Askew 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

VIII.j. Approve Attendance for Various Site Administrative Staff, District Office Staff and Recruitment Costs for Multiple Recruitment Fairs from February-May, 2018. Not to exceed $30,000

Motion Passed: Approve Attendance for Various Site Administrative Staff, District Office Staff and Recruitment Costs for Multiple Recruitment Fairs from February-May, 2018. Not to exceed $30,000 Passed with a motion by Wendy Root Askew 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

VIII.k. Accept the Grant Award Notification from Art in Action for the Expanded Learning Opportunities Department for the After School Academy (ASA) and After School Campus Academy (ASCA) sites. Cost Not to Exceed $4,568 is an increase of 50% due to reduction in grant award

Motion Passed: Accept the Grant Award Notification from Art in Action for the Expanded Learning Opportunities Department for the After School Academy (ASA) and After School Campus Academy (ASCA) sites as presented. Passed with a motion by Wendy Root Askew 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

VIII.l. Approve Acceptance of Donation from the Community Foundation for Monterey Peninsula Unified School District Fund for the Arts in the Amount of $15,000

Motion Passed: Approve Acceptance of Donation from the Community Foundation for Monterey Peninsula Unified School District Fund for the Arts in the Amount of $15,000 as presented. Passed with a motion by Wendy Root Askew 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

VIII.m. Ratify Submission and Acceptance of Turnaround Arts: California Community Engagement Grant for Martin Luther King, Jr. School of the Arts in the amount of $10,000

Motion Passed: Ratify Submission and Acceptance of Turnaround Arts: California Community Engagement Grant for Martin Luther King, Jr. School of the Arts in the amount of $10,000 as presented. Passed with a motion by Wendy Root Askew 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

VIII.n. Ratify Overnight Attendance of Benefits Technician to Attend California Purchasers Health Care Coalition (CPHCC) Conference in San Diego, CA, January 16-18, 2018. Cost Not to Exceed $1,500

Motion Passed: Ratify Overnight Attendance of Benefits Technician to Attend California Purchasers Health Care Coalition (CPHCC) Conference in San Diego, CA, January 16-18, 2018. Cost Not to Exceed $1,500 as Presented. Passed with a motion by Wendy Root Askew 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

VIII.o. Ratify Overnight Attendance for Two Seaside High School Teachers to the 2018 Designing Making Experience by Lighthouse Creativity Lab on February 8-9, 2018 in Oakland, CA on February 8-9, 2018. Cost Not to Exceed $1,350

Motion Passed: Ratify Overnight Attendance for Two Seaside High School Teachers to the 2018 Designing Making Experience by Lighthouse Creativity Lab on February 8-9, 2018 in Oakland, CA on February 8-9, 2018, as presented. Passed with a motion by Wendy Root Askew 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

VIII.p. Ratify Overnight Attendance for Five Selected Seaside High and Five Seaside Middle Staff Members to Attend Two Introduction to PBL (Project Based Learning) Workshops on January 25, 2018 and February 13, 2018 at New Technology High School in Napa, CA. Cost Not to Exceed $7,000

Motion Passed: Ratify Overnight Attendance for Five Selected Seaside High and Five Seaside Middle Staff Members to Attend Two Introduction to PBL (Project Based Learning) Workshops on January 25, 2018 and February 13, 2018 at New Technology High School in Napa, CA, as presented. Passed with a motion by Wendy Root Askew 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

VIII.q. Ratify Overnight Conference for Two Selected Marina High School Teachers and One Marina High School Assistant Principal to Attend the Linked Learning Convention in Anaheim, CA on February 12-14, 2018. Cost Not to Exceed $3,600

Motion Passed: Ratify Overnight Conference for Two Selected Marina High School Teachers and One Marina High School Assistant Principal to Attend the Linked Learning Convention in Anaheim, CA on February 12-14, 2018, as presented. Passed with a motion by Wendy Root Askew 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

VIII.r. Ratify Overnight Attendance for Three Selected Monterey High Teachers to Attend the 2018 Diploma Programme (DP) International Baccalaureate (IB) in Houston, TX on February 8-10, 2018. Cost Not to Exceed $7,900

Motion Passed: Ratify Overnight Attendance for Three Selected Monterey High School Teachers to Attend the 2018 Diploma Programme (DP) International Baccalaureate (IB) in Houston, TX on February 8-10, 2018, as presented. Passed with a motion by Wendy Root Askew 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

VIII.s. Ratify Individual Service Agreement with Pine Hill South to Provide Basic Education and Speech/Language Services to (1) Identified Student from November 28, 2017 through June 30, 2018. Cost Not to Exceed $35,815. Cost Did Not Increase More than 10% from Previous Year
Motion Passed:   Ratify Individual Service Agreement with Pine Hill South to Provide Basic Education and Speech/Language Services to (1) Identified Student from November 28, 2017 through June 30, 2018 as presented. Passed with a motion by Wendy Root Askew 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

VIII.t. Ratify Individual Service Agreement with Pine Hill South to Provide Basic Education and 1:1 Aid Services to Identified Student from October 17, 2017 through June 29, 2018. Cost Not to Exceed $37,750. Cost Did Not Increase More Than 10% from Previous Year
Motion Passed:   Ratify Individual Service Agreement with Pine Hill South to Provide Basic Education and 1:1 Aid Services to Identified Student from October 17, 2017 through June 29, 2018 as presented. Passed with a motion by Wendy Root Askew 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

VIII.u. Ratify the MPUSD Personal Services Agreement for Catherine Dickson   Schwarzbach, an independent consultant, to serve as External Evaluator of the Military-Connected Local Education Agencies for Academic and Support (MCASP) Grant (aka 2017 DoDEA Grant) for a period of 5 years   September 2017 through May 2022. Cost not to exceed $30,000 to be allocated out of the DoDEA Federal Grant.
Motion Passed:   Ratify the MPUSD Personal Services Agreement for Catherine Dickson   Schwarzbach, an independent consultant, to serve as External Evaluator of the Military-Connected Local Education Agencies for Academic and Support (MCASP) Grant (aka 2017 DoDEA Grant) for a period of 5 years   September 2017 through May 2022 as presented. Passed with a motion by Wendy Root Askew 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

VIII.v. Ratify Application and Acceptance of Support the Arts Regionally (S.T.A.R.) Foundation Grant for Stage Curtain at Ord Terrace Elementary School in the amount of $3,500

Motion Passed: Ratify Application and Acceptance of Support the Arts Regionally (S.T.A.R.) Foundation Grant for Stage Curtain at Ord Terrace Elementary School in the amount of $3,500 as presented. Passed with a motion by Wendy Root Askew 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

VIII.w. Ratify the Individual Service Agreement (ISA) for TUCCI Learning Solutions, Inc. to Provide Behavioral Support Services to (2) Students as Required by their Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) for the 2017-2018 School Year from January 3, 2018   June 30, 2018. Cost Not to Exceed $127,200. Cost Did Not Increase More than 10% from Previous Year

Motion Passed:   Ratify the Individual Service Agreement (ISA) for TUCCI Learning Solutions, Inc. to Provide Behavioral Support Services to (2) Students as Required by their Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) for the 2017-2018 School Year from January 3, 2018 through June 30, 2018 as presented. Passed with a motion by Wendy Root Askew 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

VIII.x. Ratify Contract with Monterey Peninsula Theatre Class Instructor, Grace Navaille, to Provide Additional Services to Seaside High School Students. Cost Not to Exceed $1,450 for this New Contract

Motion Passed: Ratify Contract with Monterey Peninsula Theatre Class Instructor, Grace Navaille, to Provide Additional Services to Seaside High School Students, as presented. Passed with a motion by Wendy Root Askew 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

VIII.y. Ratify Warrant Register from December 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017, totaling the net amount of $4,223,010.24

Motion Passed: The Board of Education is asked to ratify warrant register from 12/01/2017 through 12/31/17, as presented. Passed with a motion by Wendy Root Askew 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

VIII.z. Ratify Purchase Orders from December 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017, totaling the amount of $1,426,788.53

Motion Passed: The Board of Education is asked to ratify Purchase Orders from 12/01/2017 through 12/31/2017, as presented. Passed with a motion by Wendy Root Askew 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

VIII.aa. Ratify Warrant Register from November 1, 2017 through November 30, 2017, totaling the net amount of $3,062,161.37

Motion Passed: The Board of Education is asked to ratify warrant register from 11/01/2017 through 11/30/17, as presented. Passed with a motion by Wendy Root Askew 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

VIII.bb. Ratify Purchase Orders from November 1, 2017 through November 30, 2017, totaling the amount of $1,464,366.52

Motion Passed: The Board of Education is asked to ratify Purchase Orders from 11/01/2017 through 11/30/2017, as presented, Passed with a motion by Wendy Root Askew 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

VIII.cc. Ratify Personnel Items

Motion Passed: Ratify Personnel Items as Presented Passed with a motion by Wendy Root Askew 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

VIII.dd. Reject Claim Against the District - #L17/18-01

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 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

CONFERENCE/DISCUSSION/ACTION

IX.a. Discuss and Approve Pilot Participation Agreement with Monterey County Child Care Planning Council Presented by Shannan Watkins. No Cost to District

Motion Passed: Discuss and Approve Pilot Participation Agreement with Monterey County Child Care Planning Council as presented by Shannan Watkins. 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:
Monterey County Child Care Planning Council Chair, Shannan Watkins and MPUSD Elementary and Early Learning Coordinator, Tia Robinson presented.

IX.b. Discuss and Approve the 2018-2019 Regular School Calendar

Motion Passed: Discuss and Approve the 2018-2019 Regular School Calendar, as Presented Passed with a motion by Wendy Root Askew 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:
Bijou Beltran presented. Board Member Wendy Root Askew requested in the future to approve two year school calendars to allow families to plan. Mrs. Beltran clarified the District is engaging in negotiations at this time and will have the 19-20 school year calendar at the end of this current school year. Conversation ensued.

IX.c. Discuss and Approve Resolution #17/18 10 Regarding Contractor Prequalification Procedure and Rating System (Public Contract Code 20111.6) and Approve the Contractor Prequalification Forms and Process
Motion Passed: Approve Resolution No. 17/18 10 Regarding Contractor Prequalification Procedure and Rating System and Approve the Contractor Prequalification Forms and Process as presented. Passed with a motion by Timothy Chaney and a second by Dr. Jonathan Hill.
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 and Associates presented. Conversation ensued.

IX.d. Discuss and Approve Two-Year Renewal of Asset Management Services Agreement with TerraVerde Renewable Partners, LLC. Cost Not to Exceed $36,000 Annually
Motion Passed: Discuss and Approve Two-Year Renewal of Asset Management Services Agreement with TerraVerde Renewable Partners, LLC, as presented. Passed with a motion by Thomas Jennings 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.

IX.e. Discuss and Approve Supplemental Agreement with Williams and Associates, LLC for Additional State School Facility Program Consulting and Analytical Services. Bond Cost Not to Exceed $125,000
Motion Passed: Approve Supplemental Agreement with Williams and Associates, LLC for Additional State School Facility Program Consulting and Analytical Services, as presented. Passed with a motion by Dr. Bettye Lusk 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:

Brett McFadden presented.

IX.f. Discuss and Approve Reclassification of the Supervisory Assistant from the Supervisory Assistant Salary Schedule to the Classified Salary Schedule.
Motion Passed: Discuss and Approve Reclassification of the Supervisory Assistant from the Supervisory Assistant Salary Schedule to the Classified Salary Schedule, as presented. 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:
Bijou Beltran presented.

IX.g. Discuss and Accept Annual Independent Financial Audit for General Obligation Bond Fiscal Year 2016-2017 as Presented by Crowe Horwath, LLP Certified Public Accountants
Motion Passed: Accept Annual Independent Financial Audit for General Obligation Bond Fiscal Year 2016-2017 as Presented by Crowe Horwath, LLP Certified Public Accountants Passed with a motion by Dr. Jonathan Hill 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. Conversation ensued.

IX.h. Discuss and Accept Annual Independent General Obligation Bond Performance Audit for Fiscal Year 2016-2017 as Presented by Crowe Horwath, LLP Certified Public Accountants
Motion Passed: Accept Annual Independent General Obligation Bond Performance Audit for Fiscal Year 2016-2017 as Presented by Crowe Horwath, LLP Certified Public Accountants. 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:
Brett McFadden presented. Conversation ensued.

INFORMATION ITEMS

X.a. Review and Discuss Draft Resolution and Ballot Language for Possible June 2018 School Facilities Bond Measure

Minutes:
Brett McFadden and Bond Council David Casnocha presented. Conversation ensued. Per Board request, the bond subcommittee meeting minutes will be sent to the Board for review.
Diane Creasey expressed her satisfaction on the draft language of the bond and shared she is glad the District is moving forward with passing a resolution to pass a bond on the June ballot.
Charlie Goldman was able to sit in on the subcommittee meeting but believes a full presentation at this meeting with the changes discussed at the subcommittee would have been helpful.

X.b. Receive Information on the 2018-19 Local Control Accountability Plan Community Engagement and Planning Process
Minutes:
Marci McFadden presented. Conversation ensued.

X.c. Review and Discuss the Governor's Proposed 2018-19 State Budget and its Possible Fiscal Impacts on the District.

Minutes:
Brett McFadden presented. Wendy Root Askew expressed her appreciation for the fiscal prioritization criteria that was used. MBTA Tom Grych shared $5 million was cut from the budget, a good 50% of those cuts came out of teachers, by changing the bell schedules and consolidating intervention and coaching. Mr. Grych would like the Board to consider the teachers in the 2018-2019 budget.

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

ADJOURNMENT

Motion Passed: Passed with a motion by Dr. Jonathan Hill 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 9:40 p.m.