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March 13, 2018

Monterey Peninsula Unified School District

Regular Board Meeting

March 13, 2018 5:30 PM

 

District Services Center
540 Canyon Del Rey, Del Rey Oaks, CA
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Attendance Taken at 6:00 PM:
Present:   
Debra  Gramespacher
Dr. Jonathan Hill
Thomas Jennings
Dr. Bettye  Lusk
Alana Myles
Wendy  Root Askew
 
Absent:   
Timothy Chaney

 

OPENING BUSINESS

 

I.a. Call Public Session to Order - President Alana Myles  
Minutes:
Board President Alana Myles called the meeting to order at 6:00 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.
Board Members Absent: Tim Chaney.
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 Dr. Bettye  Lusk. 
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 with the following items pulled from the agenda.
VII.c. Secondary Instructional Model Presentation for Seaside Learning Community: Central Coast.
VII.d. Recognize Central Coast High School for the Model Continuation High School Award for 2018.

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  
 

III.a. Immediately Adjourn to Closed Session   
Minutes:
The Board ADJOURNED to Closed Session at 6:04 p.m.

RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION

IV.a. Adjourn Closed Session and Reconvene Open Session      
Minutes:
The meeting ADJOURNED from Closed Session and RECONVENED in Open Session. 

IV.b. Pledge of Allegiance  

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

PUBLIC COMMENT
Minutes:
MBTA President Tom Grych read a letter written by 12 Foothill Elementary staff members written to Dr. PK Diffenbaugh regarding the Principal's decision, upon advice from staff, would decide if the site would have an intervention program or academic coach. Staff recommended intervention program but feel their voice was not heard.
DLAMP parents (Gerardo Cabrera, Irma Jimenez, Aida Solorio Holman and Miriam Garcia) requested a response from their questions from the SGC Meeting that was held on March 8th. DLAMP parents are requesting the Principal's resignation and the District to find another Principal.
Helen Rucker went to Martin Luther King Jr. elementary and expressed she is really pleased as a longtime resident of the city, to have such a wonderful school in the community.
Olson parent Jeff Chang requested the Board revisit the voting of School Resource Officers.
PUBLIC AGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
Minutes:
There were no public agency communications. 

VII. PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/STUDENT BD MBR RPTS/MILITARY LIAISONS  

VII.a. Student Board Members Report  
Minutes:
Student Board representatives gave their reports to their respective schools. Zena Labibidi gave Marina High's report in place of Annaleah Torres. Seaside High School Student Board Representative was not present. 

VII.b. Status Report from Military Liaison   
Minutes:
Elaine Vrolyks and Dr. Cheryl McCloud gave their reports. Ms. Vrolyks presented Sydney Johnson as the Presidio Youth of the Year. Seaside High School Junior Sydney Johnson expressed she is honored to be selected as the Presidio Youth of the Year. 

VII.c. Secondary Instructional Model Presentation for Seaside Learning Community: Central Coast High School  
Minutes:
This item is pulled from the agenda as Central Coast High School Principal Alan Crawford was not able to be in attendance.  

VII.d. Recognize Central Coast High School for the Model Continuation High School Award for 2018  
Minutes:
This item is pulled from the agenda as Central Coast High School Principal Alan Crawford was not able to be in attendance.  

VII.e. Alder Graduate School of Education Presentation on MPUSD Teacher Residency Partnership  
Minutes:
President and CEO of Alder Graduate School of Education Dr. Heather Kirkpatric and Emeritus Professor from Stanford University Kenji Hakuta presented. 

VIII. CONSENT AGENDA  
Minutes:
The following items were pulled from the Consent Agenda for questions/comments.
VIII.f. Approve the Overnight Field Trip to Yosemite National Park for Monterey High School's 18 Outdoor Club members, and Three Club Chaperones for Team Building and Park Exploration on March 19-22, 2018. Cost not to Exceed $2,304.
VIII.l. Approve Overnight Backpacking Trip to Los Padres National Forest for Seaside High School's Environmental Club on March 17-18, 2018 at No Cost to the District.
VIII.p. Approve Contract with Corwin Press, for Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS) Professional Development with Jessica Hannigan on March 15 and April 13, 2018. Cost not to Exceed $11,337.
VIII.dd. Ratify Memorandum of Understanding with Monterey County Office of Education for Provision of Quality Improvement for Monterey County Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) for Seaside Children's Center. No Cost to the District.
VIII.ee. Ratify Memorandum of Understanding with Monterey County Office of Education for Provision of Quality Improvement for Monterey County Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) for Marina Child Development Center. No Cost to the District.

The Board APPROVED the Consent Agenda.

VIII.a. Approve Overnight Field Trip for Marina High School to attend The Music in the Parks, Festivals of Music Competition, at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, CA from April 27-28, 2018. Cost Not to Exceed $22,136.20 paid by Marina High School's Associated Student Body Music Club Funds  

Motion Passed:  Approve Marina High School Overnight Field Trip to The Music in the Parks, Festivals of Music Competition at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, CA from April 27-28, 2018, 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


VIII.b. Approve Contract with Pacific Monarch Ltd.  for Marina High School Overnight Field Trip to The Music in the Parks, Festivals of Music Competition at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, CA from April 27-28, 2018. Cost Not to Exceed $8,300 paid by Marina High School's Associated Student Body Music Club Funds  

Motion Passed:  Approve Contract with Pacific Monarch Ltd. for Overnight  Field Trip to The Music in the Parks, Festivals of Music Competition at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, CA from April 27-28, 2018, 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


VIII.c. Approve Attendance of the Chief Technology Officer and Information Technology Manager at the International Society for Technology in Education Annual Conference, June 23rd-27th, 2018, in Chicago, IL. Cost not to Exceed $5,000  

Motion Passed:  Approve Attendance of the Chief Technology Officer and Information Technology Manager at the International Society for Technology in Education Annual Conference, 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

VIII.d. Approve University of Redlands School of Education (Redlands) Teacher Internship Program with Monterey Peninsula Unified School District (MPUSD) from 2017-2019  

Motion Passed:  Approve University of Redlands School of Education (Redlands) Teacher Internship Program with Monterey Peninsula Unified School District (MPUSD) from 2017-2019, 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

VIII.e. Approve Independent Contractor Services Agreement with 831 Photo Booth to Provide a Photo Booth Rental for Monterey High School's 2017  2018 Prom. Cost Not to Exceed $600  

Motion Passed:  Approve Independent Contractor Services Agreement with 831 Photo Booth [Elba Montero] to Provide a Photo Booth Rental for Monterey High School's 2017  2018 Prom, 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

VIII.f. Approve the Overnight Field Trip to Yosemite National Park for Monterey High School's 18 Outdoor Club members, and Three Chaperones for Team Building and Park Exploration on March 19-22, 2018. Cost not to Exceed $2,304  

Motion Passed:  Approve the Overnight Field Trip to Yosemite National Park for Monterey High School's 18 Outdoor Club members, and Three Chaperones for Team Building and Park Exploration on March 19-22, 2018, 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:
Wendy Root Askew shared she is happy to see the High School students are having the opportunity to experience outdoor learning. 

VIII.g. Approve Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between Monterey County of Education (MCOE) and Monterey Peninsula Unified School District (MPUSD) for the Three-Day Project Based Learning (PBL) 101 Institute by the Buck Institute for Education (BIE) on April 9-11, 2018 at the Monterey County Office of Education at No Cost to the District   
Motion Passed:  Approve Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between Monterey County of Education (MCOE) and Monterey Peninsula Unified School District (MPUSD) for the Three Day Project Based Learning (PBL) 101 Institute by the Buck Institute for Education (BIE) on April 9-11, 2018 at the Monterey County Office of Education in Salinas, CA, 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

VIII.h. Approve Overnight Conference for One Career Technical Education (CTE) Instructor from Central Coast High School to Attend the Fourth Annual Arts, Media and Entertainment (AME) Leadership Institute: Bringing Industry Authenticity into the AME Classroom in San Diego, CA on April 15-17, 2018. Cost Not to Exceed $1,000  
Motion Passed:  Approve Overnight Conference for One Career Technical Education (CTE) Instructor from Central Coast High School to Attend the Fourth Annual Arts, Media and Entertainment (AME) Leadership Institute: Bringing Industry Authenticity into the AME Classroom at the Doubletree by Hilton in San Diego, CA on April 15-17, 2018, 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

VIII.i. Approve Independent Contractor Services Agreement with Noah Reeves for a Four Day Vocal, Health and Performance Theatrical Workshop for Monterey High School's Art, Media and Performance (AMP) Academy Students. Cost Not to Exceed $2,000   
Motion Passed:  Approve Independent Contractor Services Agreement with Noah Reeves for a Four Day Vocal, Health and Performance Theatrical Workshop for Monterey High School's Art, Media and Performance (AMP) Academy Students, 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

VIII.j. Approve the Preparation and Submission of the Chapman Foundation Grant Application for Monterey High School's Arts, Media and Performance (AMP) Academy at No Cost to the District  

Motion Passed:  Approve the Preparation and Submission of the Chapman Foundation Grant Application for Monterey High School's Arts, Media and Performance (AMP) Academy, 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


VIII.k. Approve Contract With Paper Wing Theatre Company for After School Theatrical Production at Seaside Middle School in 2018.  Cost Not to Exceed $3,500   

Motion Passed:  Approve Contract With Paper Wing Theatre Company for After School Theatrical Production at Seaside Middle School in 2018, 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


VIII.l. Approve Overnight Backpacking Trip to Los Padres National Forest for Seaside High School's Environmental Club on March 17-18, 2018 at No Cost to the District  

Motion Passed:  Approve Overnight Backpacking Trip to Los Padres National Forest for Seaside High School's Environmental Club on March 17-18, 2018, 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:
Wendy Root Askew shared she is happy to see the High School students are having the opportunity to experience outdoor learning. 

VIII.m. Approve Overnight Trip to Camp Pinnacles, Pinnacles National Park, CA in April, 2017 for Highland, Marina Vista, and Ord Terrace Elementary School's 5th Grade Students. Cost Not to Exceed $12,000  

Motion Passed:  Approve Overnight Trip to Camp Pinnacles, Pinnacles National Park, CA in April, 2017 for Highland, Marina Vista, and Ord Terrace Elementary School's 5th Grade Students, 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

VIII.n. Approve Thirty 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 9, 2018. Cost Not to Exceed $2,750  

Motion Passed:  Approve Thirty 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 9, 2018, 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

VIII.o. Approve Overnight Attendance for Four Central Coast High School Staff Members and the Central Coast High School Principal to Attend 2018 Annual California Continuation Education Association (CCEA) State Conference: Sailing Forward for Student Achievement on April 27-29, 2018 in San Diego, CA. Cost Not to Exceed $2,500  

Motion Passed:  Approve Overnight Attendance for Four Central Coast High School Staff Members and the Central Coast High School Principal to Attend 2018 Annual California Continuation Education Association (CCEA) State Conference: Sailing Forward for Student Achievement on April 27-29, 2018 in San Diego, CA, 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

VIII.p. Approve Contract with Corwin Press, Inc. for Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS) Professional Development with Dr. Jessica Hannigan on March 15 and April 13, 2018. Costs Not to Exceed $11,337  

Motion Passed:  Ratify Contract with Corwin Press, Inc. for Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS) Professional Development with Dr. Jessica Hannigan on March 15 and April 13, 2018 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:
Dr. Bettye Lusk requested information if this item is for K-12 students. Dr. PK Diffenbaugh clarified it is for K-12 students. 

VIII.q. Approve Overnight Conference for Six Site Directors and the Coordinator of the Afterschool Programs to Attend the Annual Best Of Out of School Time "BOOST" Conference in Palm Springs, CA from May 1-4, 2018. Cost Not to Exceed $7,000  

Motion Passed:  Approve Overnight Conference for 6 Site Directors and the Coordinator of the Afterschool Programs to Attend the Annual Best Of Out of School Time "BOOST" Conference in Palm Springs, CA from May 1-4, 2018, 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


VIII.r. Approve Job Coach Job Description  

Motion Passed:  Approve Job Coach Job Description 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


VIII.s. Approve Children's Center Typist Clerk Job Description  
Motion Passed:  Approve Children's Center Typist Clerk Job Description, 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

VIII.t. Approve Intervention Instructional Aide II Job Description  
Motion Passed:  Approve Intervention Instructional Aide II Job Description, 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

VIII.u. Accept Monterey Peninsula Quilters' Guild Grant Award of $240 for Los Arboles Middle School's Elective Sewing Program  
Motion Passed:  Accept Monterey Peninsula Quilters' Guild Grant Award of $240 for Los Arboles Middle School's Elective Sewing Program, 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


VIII.v. Accept the Marina Tree & Garden Club Grant Award of $250 for Los Arboles Middle School's Environmental Literacy Program  
Motion Passed:  Accept the Marina Tree & Garden Club Grant Award of $250 for Los Arboles Middle School's Environmental Literacy Program, 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

 

VIII.w. Accept the California Association of Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) Chapter Grant Award of $1,000 for Monterey High School's Business Pathway  


Motion Passed:  Accept the California Association of Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) Chapter Grant Award of $1,000 for Monterey High School's Business Pathway, 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 

 

VIII.x. Approve Resolution #17/18-11 Calling for Full and Fair Funding of California's Public Schools  


Motion Passed:  Approve Resolution #17/18-11 Calling for Full and Fair Funding of California's Public Schools, 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

 

 

VIII.y. Approve the 2018-2019 Head Start/Pre-School Calendar  


Motion Passed:  Approve the 2018-2019 Head Start/Pre-School Calendar 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

 

 

 

 

 



VIII.z. Ratify Contract with the Arts Council for Monterey County for Photographic Project at MLK School of the Arts Beginning March 1, 2018 through June 1, 2018.  New Contract Costs Not to Exceed $850  
Motion Passed:  Ratify Contract with the Arts Council for Monterey County for Photographic Project at MLK School of the Arts Beginning March 1, 2018 through June 1, 2018 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


VIII.aa. Ratify Overnight Travel for Visual and Performing Arts Coordinator to Attend Art Education Partnership State Policy Symposium and National Turnaround Arts Talent Show in Washington, D.C., March 10-11, 2018. Cost Not to Exceed $200  

Motion Passed:  Ratify Overnight Travel for Visual and Performing Arts Coordinator to Attend Art Education Partnership State Policy Symposium and National Turnaround Arts Talent Show in Washington, D.C., March 10-11, 2018, 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


VIII.bb. Ratify Overnight Attendance for One Seaside Middle School Teacher to the California Art Education Association (CAEA): Connect, Create and Collaborate State Conference on November 10-12, 2017 in San Francisco, CA. Cost Not to Exceed $1,350   

Motion Passed:  Ratify Overnight Attendance for One Seaside Middle School Teacher to the California Art Education Association (CAEA): Connect, Create and Collaborate State Conference on November 10-12, 2017 at the Hyatt Regency in San Francisco, CA, 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


 

VIII.cc. Ratify Overnight Travel for Eight Early Childhood Education Leaders to Attend Evergreen Community School Intensive Practicum on March 5-8, 2018.  Costs Not to Exceed $18,000  

Motion Passed:  Ratify Overnight Travel for Three Early Childhood Education Leaders to Attend Evergreen Community School Intensive Practicum on March 5-8, 2018, 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:
Wendy Root Askew shared she is glad to see the District investing in trainings for Early Childhood Education staff. 

 

 

VIII.dd. Ratify Memorandum of Understanding with Monterey County Office of Education for Provision of Quality Improvement for Monterey County Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) for Seaside Children's Center. No Cost to the District  

Motion Passed:  Ratify Memorandum of Understanding with Monterey County Office of Education for Provision of Quality Improvement for Monterey County Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) for Seaside Children's Center, 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:
Dr. Bettye Lusk requested clarification on what Provision of Quality Improvement for Monterey County Quality Ratings and Improvement System provides specifically. Dr. PK Diffenbaugh and Cresta McIntosh clarified shared QRIS provides professional development, coaching support as well as monetary assistance. Wendy Root Askew shared she is glad to see the District investing in trainings for Early Childhood Education staff.

 

 

 

VIII.ee. Ratify Memorandum of Understanding with Monterey County Office of Education for Provision of Quality Improvement for Monterey County Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) for Marina Child Development Center. No Cost to the District  

Motion Passed:  Ratify Memorandum of Understanding with Monterey County Office of Education for Provision of Quality Improvement for Monterey County Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) for Marina Child Development Center, 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:
Dr. Bettye Lusk requested clarification on what Provision of Quality Improvement for Monterey County Quality Ratings and Improvement System provides specifically. Dr. PK Diffenbaugh and Cresta McIntosh clarified shared QRIS provides professional development, coaching support as well as monetary assistance. Wendy Root Askew shared she is glad to see the District investing in trainings for Early Childhood Education staff.

VIII.ff. Ratify Personnel Items  

Motion Passed:  Ratify Personnel Items, 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


  1. CONFERENCE/DISCUSSION/ACTION

IX.a. Discuss Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) Revisions for Los Arboles Middle School, Seaside Middle School, Marina Vista, Highland, King, Crumpton, Ord Terrace, Del Rey Woods Elementary Schools for the 2017-2018 Academic Year. No Cost Associated  
 
Minutes:
Cresta McIntosh presented. Conversation ensued. 

 

 



IX.b. Discuss and Approve Resolution #17/18-14: Authorization of Issuance of Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes (TRAN) for 2018-19. Cost not to exceed $55,000  
Motion Passed:  Approve Resolution #17/18-14: Authorization of Issuance of Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes (TRAN) for 2018-19, 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
Yes        Dr. Bettye  Lusk
Yes        Alana Myles
Yes        Wendy  Root Askew
Minutes:
Brett McFadden presented. 

IX.c. Discuss and Approve Supplemental Agreement with Sugimura Finney Architects (SFA) for Architectural and Engineering Services for the Heating and Ventilating System Upgrades at Marina High School. Bond Expenses Not to Exceed $175,500  
Motion Passed:  Approve Supplemental Agreement with Sugimura Finney Architects (SFA) for Architectural and Engineering Services for the Heating and Ventilating System Upgrades at Marina High School, as presented. Passed with a motion by Dr. Jonathan Hill 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:
Ralph Caputo from RGM and Associates presented. 

IX.d. Discuss and Approve Supplemental Agreement with Sugimura Finney Architects (SFA) for Architectural and Engineering Services for the Culinary Arts CTE Renovation at Marina High School.  Bond Expenses Not to Exceed $181,000  
Motion Passed:  Approve Supplemental Agreement with Sugimura Finney Architects (SFA) for Architectural and Engineering Services for the Culinary Arts CTE Renovation at Marina High School, 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
Yes        Dr. Bettye  Lusk
Yes        Alana Myles
Yes        Wendy  Root Askew
Minutes:
Ralph Caputo from RGM and Associates presented. 

IX.e.  Discuss and Approve Award of Bid to DRP Builders, Inc. for the Seaside High School Temporary Classrooms Project.  Bond Cost Not to Exceed $684,000  

Motion Passed:  Approve Award of Bid to DRP Builders, Inc. for the Seaside High School Temporary Classrooms Project, as presented. 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:
Ralph Caputo from RGM and Associates presented. 

IX.f. Discuss and Approve the Certification of the 2017-2018 Second Interim Financial Report  

Motion Passed:  Approve the Certification of the 2017-2018 Second Interim Financial Report, as presented. Passed with a motion by Dr. Jonathan Hill 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 presented. 

IX.g. Discuss and Approve the Consolidated Application for Federal Funding  

Motion Passed:  Approve the Consolidated Application for Federal Funding, as presented. Passed with a motion by Dr. Jonathan Hill and a second by Dr. Bettye  Lusk. 
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 presented. 

 

  1. INFORMATION ITEMS

X.a. Receive Information on New Middle and High School Course Descriptions: Environmental Design, Social Entrepreneurship, Spanish for Heritage Speakers 3, Spanish for Heritage Speakers 4, Patient Care and Personal Wellness, Foundational Language and Literacy 1, Foundational Language and Literacy 2, Careers in Education, Immersive Spanish Language Acquisition 2 (ILSA 2), Foundational Language and Literacy 1 and Foundational Language and Literacy 2  
Minutes:
Director of Secondary Education, Dr. William Nelson presented. Conversation ensued. 

X.b. Receive Information on Revised High School Course Descriptions: Exploration of Health Careers and Personal Wellness, JROTC 1 and 2, JROTC 3, JROTC 4, Physical Education (PE), Health and Wellness 10 and Spanish 1  
Minutes:
Director of Secondary Education, Dr. William Nelson presented. Conversation ensued. Tom Jennings requested Central Coast be added to the JROTC Course Description. 

X.c. Receive Update on the 2018-19 Local Control Accountability Plan Community Engagement and Planning Process  
Minutes:
Marci McFadden presented. 

  1. 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:
Dr. Jon Hill requested School Safety Plan as well as well as School Resource Officers conversation.
Dr. Bettye Lusk requested to adopt CSBA's Resolution on School Safety.

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. 
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 ADJOURNED the meeting at 9:34 p.m.