May 22, 2018

Monterey Peninsula Unified School District

Regular Board Meeting

May 22, 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:
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 and Alana Myles.
Late Arrivals: Tim Chaney arrived at 5:33 p.m. and Wendy Root Askew arrived at 5:40 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
Absent Wendy Root Askew

Minutes:
The Board APPROVED the agenda with the following AMENDMENT.
Remove Item VIII.h. Approve Purchase from GameTime, A PlayCore Company, for the Challenge Course Floating Boards for Los Arboles Middle School. Cost Not to Exceed $13,550 from the agenda to be brought back at a future Board Meeting.

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)

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 5:34 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 Tim Chaney.

IV.c. Report From Closed Session (Action):
Minutes:
The Board voted unanimously in Closed Session to APPROVE Resolution #17/18-20 Non-Reelection/Non-Reemployment of Probationary 0 Certificated Employees.

PUBLIC COMMENT
Minutes:
CSEA President Jesse Tamayo reminded the Board and Superintendent of their Annual CSEA Celebration that will take place on Wednesday, May 23rd at the Moose Lodge at 4 p.m.
CSEA Member, Erin Stabler spoke in favor of the paraprofessional trainings. She shared her personal experience and how much paraprofessionals would benefit from these trainings. Ms. Stabler handed out a flyer for a training that will take place March 6th-8th.
Teachers Robin Falkenbert, Michael Kwasny, Gary Childs, Ms. Doreen Gray, Ms. Booker, Sarah, MBTA Tom Grych and Seaside High School Senior Cleve Waters spoke regarding teacher salary.
Coordinator of Palenke Arts, Juan Sanchez thanked the Board for supporting the Arts.
Helen Rucker reminded everyone to vote on June 5th. Mrs. Rucker spoke on behalf of Ruthie Watts reminding the Board and Superintendent of the NAACP Annual Gala this Saturday, May 26th as well as the Coalition Of Scholarship Organization Breakfast on Saturday, June 9th. Mrs. Rucker thanked the District for the cooperation she received in promoting the Panetta Institute forums and appreciates the students attending afternoon and evening forums. Mrs. Rucker thanked the Board for all they do for our students.
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 submitted their written reports.

VII.b. Recognition of Student Board Members
Minutes:
The Board and Superintendent thanked the students for their time and dedication for serving as student Board members.

VII.c. Presentation of the Derivi Castellanos Architects (DCA) Technology Awards for Four MPUSD Students
Minutes:
Ramon Gomez, Principal Architect with Derivi Castellanos Architects (DCA) honored four students with their technology awards as follows.
(iPad) Merrill Kannu - Los Arboles Middle School
(MAC) Joseph Baroni - Marina High School
(MAC) Maria Zapata - Monterey High School
(iPad) - Aislinn Crooks - Walter Colton Middle School

VII.d. Recognition of Top Ten Scholastic Senior Students from Central Coast, Marina, Monterey, and Seaside High Schools for the 2017-2018 School Year
Minutes:
Central Coast Principal Alan Crawford, Marina High School Principal Rebecca Tyson, Monterey High Principal Tom Newton and Seaside High School Assistant Principal Joan Kevorkian presented their Top Ten Scholastic Senior Students.

VII.e. Status Report from Military Liaison
Minutes:
Military Liaison Dr. Cheryl McCloud gave her report.

VII.f. Recognition of Classified School Employee Week
Minutes:
Dr. Diffenbaugh and the Board recognized Classified Staff on Classified School Employee of the Week.
CSEA President Jesse Tamayo received the resolution on behalf of CSEA.

VIII. CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes:
The Board APPROVED the Consent Agenda with the following item pulled from the agenda to be brought back at a future meeting.
VIII.h. Approve Purchase from GameTime, A PlayCore Company, for the Challenge Course Floating Boards for Los Arboles Middle School. Cost Not to Exceed $13,550

The following items were pulled for discussion by Wendy Root Askew.
VIII.g. Approve Annual Renewal of Professional Services Agreement with The Village Project for School Year 2018-2019. Cost Not to Exceed $6,000. Cost Did Not Increase by 10% from Previous Year
VIII.x. Ratify Independent Contractor Agreement Between Monterey County of Education (MCOE) and Ord Terrace Elementary School to Attend the FAIR (Fair Accurate Inclusive Respectful) and Civic Learning at Monterey County of Education (MCOE) in Salinas, CA on April 24, 2018 at No Cost to the District

VIII.a. Acceptance of Gifts to the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District from Multiple Parties Totaling $42,774.31 for the 2017-18 School Year Quarter 3

Motion Passed: Accept Gifts to the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District from Multiple Parties Totaling $42,774.31 for the 2017-18 School Year Quarter 3, 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

VIII.b. Accept Project Helping Hand (PHH) Sponsored by the Marina Rotary Club Grant Award of $457 for Los Arboles Middle School's Sewing Exploratory Class

Motion Passed: Accept Project Helping Hand (PHH) Sponsored by the Marina Rotary Club Grant Award of $457 for Los Arboles Middle School's Sewing Exploratory Class, 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

VIII.c. Accept the William McCaskey Chapman and Adaline Dinsmore Chapman Foundation Grant Award of $35,000 for the AVID (Advanced Via Individual Determination) Program for School Year 2018-2019 at No Cost to the District

Motion Passed: Accept the William McCaskey Chapman and Adaline Dinsmore Chapman Foundation Grant Award of $35,000 for the AVID (Advanced Via Individual Determination) Program for School Year 2018-2019, 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

VIII.d. Approve the New High School Course Descriptions: Integrated STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics) Physical Science and Japanese 1

Motion Passed: Approve the New High School Course Descriptions: Integrated STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics) Physical Science and Japanese 1, 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

VIII.e. Approve Annual Renewal Agreement with Transcript Evaluation Service (TES) for School Year 2018-2019. Cost Not to Exceed $2,329. Cost Did Not Increase by 10% from Previous Year
Motion Passed: Approve Annual Renewal Agreement with Transcript Evaluation Service (TES) for School Year 2018-2019, 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

VIII.f. Approve Renewal of the 2018-2019 Facilities Use Agreement with The Village Project at Seaside Children's Center, Generating Revenue of $4,320 per Year
Motion Passed: Approve Renewal of the 2018-2019 Facilities Use Agreement for The Village Project at Seaside Children's Center, Generating Revenue of $4,320 per Year, 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

VIII.g. Approve Annual Renewal of Professional Services Agreement with The Village Project for School Year 2018-2019. Cost Not to Exceed $6,000. Cost Did Not Increase by 10% from Previous Year
Motion Passed: Approve Annual Renewal of Professional Services Agreement with The Village Project for School Year 2018-2019, 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:
Wendy Root Askew requested clarification on how many students would be served and the scope of what the contract would include. Mrs. Root Askew requested clarification if the Village Project provides the District any evaluations or summary of the services the students receive.
Dr. PK Diffenbaugh clarified the contract is to help support the Village Project's after school program. They serve 50 students and there is a waiting list to attend the after school program. Dr. Diffenbaugh clarified the District has not received any formal follow up paperwork.

VIII.h. Approve Purchase from GameTime, A PlayCore Company, for the Challenge Course Floating Boards for Los Arboles Middle School. Cost Not to Exceed $13,550

Minutes:
This item was pulled from the agenda to be brought back at a future meeting.

VIII.i. Approve Independent Contractor Agreement Between Monterey Peninsula Unified School District and Read to Me Project for Fourth Grade Students at MLK School of the Arts, Foothill, Marina Vista, Highland, Ord Terrace and Olson Elementary Schools in 2018-2019. Costs Not to Exceed $16,800 Increased More than 10% Due to Expanded Services

Motion Passed: Approve Independent Contractor Agreement Between Monterey Peninsula Unified School District and Read to Me Project for Fourth Grade Students at MLK School of the Arts, Foothill, Marina Vista, Highland, Ord Terrace and Olson Elementary Schools in 2018-2019. 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

VIII.j. Approve the Continued Independent Contractor Services Agreement between Monterey Yoga Shala and Monterey Peninsula Unified School District Expanded Learning Opportunities for the 2018 Summer Academy. Cost Not to Exceed $765 is an Increase Due to Expanded Services

Motion Passed: Approve the Continued Independent Contractor Services Agreement between Monterey Yoga Shala and Monterey Peninsula Unified School District Expanded Learning Opportunities for the 2018 Summer Academy 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

VIII.k. Approve the Continued Independent Contract Services Agreement with Richard Tavenar of Fused Learning and Monterey Peninsula Unified School District Expanded Learning Opportunities to Provide STEAM Based Lessons. Costs Not to Exceed $25,349.50. This is an Increase from the Previous Year Due to Additional Sites, Increased Number of Students and Change of Content

Motion Passed: Approve the Continued Independent Contract Services Agreement with Richard Tavenar of Fused Learning and Monterey Peninsula Unified School District Expanded Learning Opportunities to Provide STEAM Based Lessons. Costs Not to Exceed $25,349.50. This is an Increase from the Previous Year Due to Additional Sites, Increased Number of Students and Change of Content.    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

VIII.l. Approve Annual Renewal Contract with Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Center Membership for July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019. Cost Not to Exceed $26,604. Cost Did Not Exceed 10% from Previous Year

Motion Passed: Approve Annual Renewal Contract with Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Center Membership for July 1, 2018-June 30, 2019, 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

VIII.m. Approve the AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) College Readiness System Services Agreement and Monterey Peninsula Unified School District for the AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) Summer Bridge from June 4-22, 2018. Cost Not to Exceed $28,500
Motion Passed: Approve the AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) College Readiness System Services Agreement and Monterey Peninsula Unified School District for the AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) Summer Bridge from June 4-22, 2018, 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

VIII.n. Approve Annual Renewal Agreement with APEX Learning Digital Curriculum Solutions for High School Credit Recovery Course Content for School Year 2018-2019. Cost Not to Exceed $40,000. Cost Did Not Exceed 10% from Previous Year

Motion Passed: Approve Annual Renewal Agreement with APEX Learning Digital Curriculum Solutions for High School Credit Recovery Course Content for School Year 2018-2019, 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

VIII.o. Approve the College and Career Access Pathways (CCAP) A Dual Enrollment Partnership Agreement for July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019

Motion Passed: Approve the College and Career Access Pathways (CCAP) A Dual Enrollment Partnership Agreement for July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019, 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

VIII.p. Approve proposal from Frevvo an enhanced digital workflow automation system. Cost not to exceed $27,000

Motion Passed: Approve proposal from Frevvo an enhanced digital workflow automation system 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

VIII.q. Approve Overnight Field Trip for Marina High School's Summer Credit Recovery Academy to Visit Three Northern California College Campuses on June 21-22, 2018 at No Cost to the District

Motion Passed: Approve Overnight Field Trip for Marina High School's Summer Credit Recovery Academy to Visit Three Northern California College Campuses on June 21-22, 2018, 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

VIII.r. Approve Overnight Field Trip for Thirty Seaside High School Students to Visit Five Southern California College Campuses on June 25-28, 2018 at No Cost to the District

Motion Passed: Approve Overnight Field Trip for Thirty Seaside High School Students to Visit Five Southern California College Campuses on June 25-28, 2018, 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

VIII.s. Approve Overnight Conference for two Information Technology Lead Programmer Analysts to Attend The Illuminate Education System Admin Guide to Setting up Successful Structures from July 24-25, 2018 hosted by Santa Rosa Unified School District. Cost not to Exceed $1,500

Motion Passed: Approve Overnight Conference for two Information Technology Lead Programmer Analysts to Attend The Illuminate Education System Admin Guide to Setting up Successful Structures from July 24-25, 2018 hosted by Santa Rosa Unified School District. Cost not to Exceed $1,500, 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

VIII.t. Approve Overnight Conference for MLK School of the Arts Certificated Staff Member to attend the Southwest Arts Integration Conference in Austin, Texas Monday, June 18 19, 2018. Cost not to Exceed $1,500

Motion Passed: Approve Overnight Conference for MLK School of the Arts Certificated Staff Member to attend the Southwest Arts Integration Conference in Austin, Texas Monday, June 18 19, 2018 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

VIII.u. Approve Overnight Attendance for the Central Coast High School Assistant Principal to Attend the 2018 Beyond Paper Tigers Trauma-Informed Conference on June 26-28, 2018 at the Red Lion Hotel in Pasco, WA. Cost Not to Exceed $2,000

Motion Passed: Approve Overnight Attendance for the Central Coast High School Assistant Principal to Attend the 2018 Beyond Paper Tigers Trauma-Informed Conference on June 26-28, 2018 at the Red Lion Hotel in Pasco, WA, 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

VIII.v. Approve Overnight Conference for One Marina High School Teacher to Attend the AP (Advanced Placement) By The Sea Summer Institute at the University of San Diego near Old Town above Mission Bay on June 18-21, 2018 in San Diego, CA. Cost Not to Exceed $2,500

Motion Passed: Approve Overnight Conference for One Marina High School Teacher to Attend the AP (Advanced Placement) By The Sea Summer Institute at the University of San Diego near Old Town above Mission Bay on June 18-21, 2018 in San Diego, CA, 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

VIII.w. Approve Overnight Conference for One Seaside High School Teacher to Attend the AP (Advanced Placement) at the Beach Summer Institute at McBride High School in Long Beach, CA on June 25-28, 2018 in San Diego, CA. Cost Not to Exceed $2,700

Motion Passed: Approve Overnight Conference for One Seaside High School Teacher to Attend the AP (Advanced Placement) at the Beach Summer Institute at McBride High School in Long Beach, CA on June 25-28, 2018 in San Diego, CA, 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

VIII.x. Ratify Independent Contractor Agreement Between Monterey County of Education (MCOE) and Ord Terrace Elementary School to Attend the FAIR (Fair Accurate Inclusive Respectful) and Civic Learning at Monterey County of Education (MCOE) in Salinas, CA on April 24, 2018 at No Cost to the District

Motion Passed: Ratify Independent Contractor Agreement Between Monterey County of Education (MCOE) and Ord Terrace Elementary School to Attend the FAIR (Fair Accurate Inclusive Respectful) and Civic Learning at Monterey County of Education (MCOE) in Salinas, CA on April 24, 2018, 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:
Wendy Root Askew requested clarification on the opportunity to provide Civics training for the high school teachers.
Dr. PK Diffenbaugh clarified the County does provide similar trainings for high school teachers.

VIII.y. Ratify Independent Contractor Agreement Between Monterey County of Education (MCOE) and Olson Elementary School to Attend the CA EEI (California Education & the Environment Initiative): Integrated Curriculum for Deeper Learning: Science/STEAM/Next Generation Science Standards Focused at Monterey County of Education (MCOE) in Salinas, CA on April 25, 2018 at No Cost to the District

Motion Passed: Ratify Independent Contractor Agreement Between Monterey County of Education (MCOE) and Olson Elementary School to Attend the CA EEI (California Education & the Environment Initiative): Integrated Curriculum for Deeper Learning: Science/STEAM/Next Generation Science Standards Focused at Monterey County of Education (MCOE) in Salinas, CA on April 25, 2018, 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

VIII.z. Ratify Contract with Mobile Ed Productions for Two Magic of Science Assemblies at Crumpton Elementary on May 8, 2018. Cost Not to Exceed $900 for this New Contract

Motion Passed: Ratify Contract with Mobile Ed Productions for two "The Magic of Science" Assemblies at Crumpton Elementary on May 8, 2018 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

VIII.aa. Ratify Contract with Maria T. Giuriato for Leadership Support at the Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula. Cost Not to Exceed $3,500

Motion Passed: Ratify Contract with Maria T. Giuriato for Leadership Support at the Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula. Cost Not to Exceed $3,500, 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

VIII.bb. Ratify Independent Contractor Agreement with Murry Schekman to Provide "Good Governance" Training for the Site Governance Council of Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula in April-May, 2018. Cost Not to Exceed $6,500 for this New Contract

Motion Passed: Ratify Independent Contractor Agreement with Murry Schekman to Provide "Good Governance" Training for the Site Governance Council of Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula in April-May, 2018. 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

VIII.cc. Ratify Contract with Pivot Learning Partners for Growth Culture Development at Monterey Peninsula Unified School District, April - December, 2018. Cost for this New Contract Not to Exceed $25,000

Motion Passed: Ratify Contract with Pivot Learning Partners for Growth Culture Development at Monterey Peninsula Unified School District, April - December, 2018 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

VIII.dd. Ratify Overnight Travel to Attend Annual California All State Music Educators Conference in San Jose, CA by One Dual Language of the Monterey Peninsula Music Teacher on February 15 18, 2018. Cost Not to Exceed $700

Motion Passed: Ratify Overnight Travel to Attend Annual California All State Music Educators Conference in San Jose, CA by One Dual Language of the Monterey Peninsula Music Teacher on February 15 18, 2018 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

VIII.ee. Ratify Overnight Travel by Nine Teachers to Attend the California Teachers Association New Educator Weekend in San Francisco, California on February 23-25, 2018. Cost to District Not to Exceed $3,009

Motion Passed: Ratify Overnight Travel by Nine Teachers to Attend the California Teachers Association New Educator Weekend in San Francisco, California on February 23-25, 2018. 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

VIII.ff. Ratify Personnel Items

Motion Passed: Ratify Personnel Items 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

CONFERENCE/DISCUSSION/ACTION

IX.a. Discuss and Approve Resolution #17/18-19 Proclaiming and Honoring Classified School Employee Week May 20-26, 2018

Motion Passed: Discuss and Approve Resolution #17/18-19 Proclaiming and Honoring Classified School Employee Week May 20-26, 2018 as presented Passed with a motion by Dr. Jonathan Hill and a second by Timothy Chaney.
Yes        Timothy Chaney
Yes        Debra Gramespacher
Yes        Dr. Jonathan Hill
Yes        Thomas Jennings
Yes        Dr. Bettye Lusk
Yes        Alana Myles
Yes        Wendy Root Askew

Minutes:
Dr. PK Diffenbaugh presented.

IX.b. Authorize the Superintendent by Delegation of Authority, to Approve Notice of Awards and Finalize and Execute Agreements for Bids Received Between Board Meetings that are under estimate

Motion Passed: Authorize the Superintendent by Delegation of Authority, to Approve Notice of Awards and Finalize and Execute Agreements for Bids Received Between Board Meetings that are under estimate. 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:
Brett McFadden presented. Conversation ensued.

IX.c. Discuss and Approve Phase One Independent Contractor Service Agreements with: Monterey Environmental Solutions and Services (M.E.S.S.), M3 Environmental Consulting LLC, Property Restoration Services, and California Acoustics for safety, and aesthetic upgrades at Monterey High School to modernize the CTE Production and Managerial Arts theater/classroom. Cost Not to Exceed $90,988.00. Phase Two Independent Contractor Service Agreement for technology, and aesthetic upgrades (information forthcoming). Cost Not to Exceed $189,000. Total Cost for Phase One and Two Not to Exceed $280,000, to be Funded by CTEIG Grant Funds

Motion Passed:   Approve the Phase One Independent Contractor Services Agreements with Monterey Environmental Solutions and Services (M.E.S.S.), M3 Environmental Consulting LLC, Property Restoration Services, and California Acoustics for safety, and aesthetic upgrades. Approve Phase Two Independent Contractor Service Agreement for technology, and aesthetic upgrades to replace the existing stage, update the stage lighting grid and spotlights, replace stage curtains, and modernize the audio and lighting control systems. 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 presented.

IX.d. Discuss and Approve Award of Bid to Randazzo Enterprises, Inc. and Authorize the Superintendent to Finalize and Execute Contracts for the Seaside High School Portable Demolition Project. Bond Cost of $56,249
Motion Passed: Approve Award of Bid to Randazzo Enterprises, Inc. and Authorize the Superintendent to Finalize and Execute Contracts for the Seaside High School Portable Demolition Project. 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. Conversation ensued.

IX.e. Discuss and Approve District-wide Pest Control Services Contract with Advanced IPM for 2018-2019 Fiscal Year. Costs Not to Exceed $96,000 First Year; $61,380 Second Year
Motion Passed: Approve District-wide Pest Control Services Contract with Advanced IPM for 2018-2019 Fiscal Year. Passed with a motion by Dr. Jonathan Hill 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:
Brett McFadden presented. Conversation ensued.

IX.f. Discuss and Approve Award of Bid to Robert A. Bothman Construction and Authorize the Superintendent to Finalize and Execute Contracts for the Seaside High School Track and Field Renovation Project. Bond Cost of $440,000
Motion Passed: Approve Award of Bid to Robert A. Bothman Construction and Authorize the Superintendent to Finalize and Execute Contracts for the Seaside High School Track and Field Renovation Project. Bond Cost of $440,000 Passed with a motion by Dr. Bettye Lusk 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 presented. Conversation ensued.

IX.g. Discuss and Approve Agreement with FieldTurf USA, Inc. to Replace Artificial Turf at Monterey High School. Bond Expenses Not to Exceed $1,017,649

Motion Passed: Approve Agreement with FieldTurf USA, Inc. to Replace Artificial Turf at Monterey High School. Bond Expenses Not to Exceed $1,017,649. Passed with a motion by Timothy Chaney and a second by Thomas Jennings.
Yes        Timothy Chaney
Yes        Debra Gramespacher
Yes        Dr. Jonathan Hill
Yes        Thomas Jennings
Yes        Dr. Bettye Lusk
Yes        Alana Myles
Yes        Wendy Root Askew
Minutes:
Brett McFadden presented.

IX.h. Discuss and Approve Proposal from Jive for Phone System Migration to a Redundant Hosted Solution. Cost not to exceed $234,000 Annually

Motion Passed: Discuss and Approve Proposal from Jive for Phone System Migration to a Redundant Hosted Solution 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
Absent Wendy Root Askew
Minutes:
Ryan Altemeyer presented. Conversation ensued.

IX.i. Discuss and Approve Education for English Learners Board Policy and Administrative Regulation

Motion Passed: Approve Education for English Learners Board Policy and Administrative Regulation as Presented. Passed with a motion by Dr. Jonathan Hill 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:
Cresta McIntosh presented.

IX.j. Discuss and Approve Parent Involvement Board Policy and Administrative Regulation

Motion Passed: Approve Parent Involvement Board Policy and Administrative Regulation as Presented. Passed with a motion by Dr. Bettye Lusk and a second by Wendy Root Askew.
Yes        Timothy Chaney
Yes        Debra Gramespacher
Yes        Dr. Jonathan Hill
Yes        Thomas Jennings
Yes        Dr. Bettye Lusk
Yes        Alana Myles
Yes        Wendy Root Askew

Minutes:
Cresta McIntosh presented.

IX.k. Discuss and Approve the Uniform Complaint and Williams Uniform Complaint Administrative Regulations and the Uniform Complaint Board Policy

Motion Passed: Approve the Uniform Complaint and Williams Uniform Complaint Administrative Regulations and the Uniform Complaint Board Policy as Presented Passed with a motion by Timothy Chaney 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:
Cresta McIntosh presented. Conversation ensued.

INFORMATION ITEMS

X.a. Receive Update Regarding Governor's 2018-2019 May Budget Revision and District Fiscal Outlook
Minutes:
Brett McFadden presented. Conversation ensued.

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 requests from Board members.

XIV. ADVANCE PLANNING

XIV.a. Future Meetings

ADJOURNMENT

Motion Passed: 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:
The Board ADJOURNED the meeting at 9:13 p.m.