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July 10, 2018

Monterey Peninsula Unified School District

Board Retreat

July 10, 2018 5:30 PM

 

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

 

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Attendance Taken at 5:31 PM:
Present:   
Timothy Chaney
Debra  Gramespacher
Thomas Jennings
Dr. Bettye  Lusk
Alana Myles
Wendy  Root Askew
 
Absent:   
Dr. Jonathan Hill
 

  1. OPENING BUSINESS

I.a. Call Public Session to Order - President Alana Myles  
Minutes:
Board President Alana Myles called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m.

I.b. Roll Call  
Minutes:
Board Members Present: Tim Chaney, Debra Gramespacher, Tom Jennings, Alana Myles and Wendy Root Askew.
Board Members Absent: Dr. Jon Hill.
Late Arrivals: Dr. Bettye Lusk arrived at 5:38 p.m.
Staff Present: Ryan Altemeyer, Dr. PK Diffenbaugh, Marci McFadden and Beth Wodecki. 

I.c. Adopt Agenda  

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

Minutes:
The Board APPROVED the agenda. 

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

  1. 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
         Los Arboles Middle School - Principal
         Marina High School - Assistant Principal
         Seaside High School - Assistant Principal
         Seaside High School - Assistant Principal 

III. PUBLIC COMMENTS RE CLOSED SESSION ITEMS  
Minutes:
There were no Public Comments regarding Public Session. 

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

  1. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION

IV.a. Adjourn Closed Session and Reconvene in Open Session  
Minutes:
The Board ADJOURNED from Closed Session and RECONVENED in Open Session at 6:01 p.m.

IV.b. Pledge of Allegiance  
Minutes:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Tom Jennings. 

IV.c. Report From Closed Session (Action)

         Los Arboles Middle School - Principal
         Marina High School - Assistant Principal
         Seaside High School - Assistant Principal
         Seaside High School - Assistant Principal 

Minutes:
The Board reported the following from Closed Session:
APPROVE Reggie Breland as Los Arboles Middle School Principal for the 2018-2019 School Year. Motioned by Tom Jennings, Seconed by Dr. Bettye Lusk. Vote 6-0-1 (Dr. Jon Hill absent).
APPROVE Alessandro Tani as Marina High School Assistant Principal for the 2018-2019 School Year. Motioned by Tom Jennings, Seconed by Wendy Root Askew. Vote 6-0-1 (Dr. Jon Hill absent).
APPROVE Tessa Brown as Seaside High School Assistant Principal for the 2018-2019 School Year. Motioned by Tom Jennings, Seconed by Dr. Bettye Lusk. Vote 6-0-1 (Dr. Jon Hill absent).
APPROVE Andrew Aguiniga as Seaside High School Assistant Principal for the 2018-2019 School Year. Motioned by Tom Jennings, Seconed by Tim Chaney. Vote 6-0-1 (Dr. Jon Hill absent).
The Board recognized Ryan Altemeyer as Associate Superintendent of Business Services as Mr. Altemeyer was at a conference when he was APPROVED at the June 26th Regular Board meeting.
All the employee appointments were present and thanked the Board and Superintendent for the opportunity.  

  1. PUBLIC COMMENT
    Minutes:
    There were no Public Comments.

  2. PUBLIC AGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
    Minutes:
    There were no Public Agency Communications.

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

VII.a. Approve Board Meeting Minutes  
Motion Passed:  Approve Board Meeting Minutes, as presented.  Passed with a motion by Dr. Bettye  Lusk and a second by Wendy  Root Askew. 
Yes        Timothy Chaney
Yes        Debra  Gramespacher
Absent Dr. Jonathan Hill
Yes        Thomas Jennings
Yes        Dr. Bettye  Lusk
Yes        Alana Myles
Yes        Wendy  Root Askew


VII.b. Approve New Middle School Course Descriptions: Integrated Math 1 and Japanese 1  
Motion Passed:  Approve New Middle School Course Descriptions: Integrated Math 1 and Japanese 1, as presented. Passed with a motion by Dr. Bettye  Lusk and a second by Wendy  Root Askew. 
Yes        Timothy Chaney
Yes        Debra  Gramespacher
Absent Dr. Jonathan Hill
Yes        Thomas Jennings
Yes        Dr. Bettye  Lusk
Yes        Alana Myles
Yes        Wendy  Root Askew


 

 

 

 

VII.c. Approve Job Description for Imagine College Community Coordinator  
Motion Passed:  Approve Job Description for Imagine College Community Coordinator, as presented. Passed with a motion by Dr. Bettye  Lusk and a second by Wendy  Root Askew. 
Yes        Timothy Chaney
Yes        Debra  Gramespacher
Absent Dr. Jonathan Hill
Yes        Thomas Jennings
Yes        Dr. Bettye  Lusk
Yes        Alana Myles
Yes        Wendy  Root Askew


VII.d. Approve Adult School Assistant Principal Job Description   
Motion Passed:  Approve Adult School Assistant Principal Job Description, as presented. Passed with a motion by Dr. Bettye  Lusk and a second by Wendy  Root Askew. 
Yes        Timothy Chaney
Yes        Debra  Gramespacher
Absent Dr. Jonathan Hill
Yes        Thomas Jennings
Yes        Dr. Bettye  Lusk
Yes        Alana Myles
Yes        Wendy  Root Askew


VII.e. Approve Director I - Information Technology Job Description  
Motion Passed:  Approve Director I - Information Technology Job Description as presented Passed with a motion by Dr. Bettye  Lusk and a second by Wendy  Root Askew. 
Yes        Timothy Chaney
Yes        Debra  Gramespacher
Absent Dr. Jonathan Hill
Yes        Thomas Jennings
Yes        Dr. Bettye  Lusk
Yes        Alana Myles
Yes        Wendy  Root Askew


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIII. CONFERENCE/DISCUSSION/ACTION  

VIII.a. Authorize the Superintendent by Delegation of Authority to Approve Notice of Awards and Finalize and Execute Agreements for Bids Received Between the July 10th and 24th 2018 Board Meetings  
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. Passed with a motion by Timothy Chaney and a second by Dr. Bettye  Lusk. 
Yes        Timothy Chaney
Yes        Debra  Gramespacher
Absent 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. 

 

VIII.b. Authorize Award of Bid to Avila Construction Company and Authorize the Superintendent to Finalize and Execute Contracts for the Marina High School New Gymnasium Increment 1 (Sitework) Project.  Bond Costs Not to Exceed Base Bid of $2,581,488  
Motion Passed:  Authorize Award of Bid to Avila Construction Company and Authorize the Superintendent to Finalize and Execute Contracts for the Marina High School New Gymnasium Increment 1 (Sitework) Project Passed with a motion by Thomas Jennings and a second by Wendy  Root Askew. 
Yes        Timothy Chaney
Yes        Debra  Gramespacher
Absent 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIII.c. Authorize Award of Bid to Avila Construction Company and Authorize the Superintendent to Finalize and Execute Contracts for the Los Arboles Middle School Heating, Ventilation Upgrades Project.  Bond Costs not to exceed $1,347,422    
Motion Passed:  Authorize Award of Bid to Avila Construction Company and Authorize the Superintendent to Finalize and Execute Contracts for the Los Arboles Middle School Heating, Ventilation Upgrades Project. Passed with a motion by Wendy  Root Askew and a second by Dr. Bettye  Lusk. 
Yes        Timothy Chaney
Yes        Debra  Gramespacher
Absent 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.

VIII.d. Authorize Award of Bid to Monterey Environmental Solutions and Services and Authorize the Superintendent to Finalize and Execute Contracts for the Los Arboles Middle School Heating, Ventilation Upgrades Abatement Project.  Bond Costs not to exceed $30,400  
Motion Passed:  Authorize Award of Bid to Monterey Environmental Solutions and Services and Authorize the Superintendent to Finalize and Execute Contracts for the Los Arboles Middle School Heating, Ventilation Upgrades Abatement Project. Passed with a motion by Wendy  Root Askew and a second by Thomas Jennings. 
Yes        Timothy Chaney
Yes        Debra  Gramespacher
Absent 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.

VIII.e. Discuss and Approve Resolution #18/19-01 for  4-Year Lease Agreement with Insight Financial for Student Laptop 1:1 Initiative. Cost not to Exceed $490,000 Annually  
Motion Passed:  Approve Resolution #18/19-01for Lease Agreement with Insight Financial for Student Laptop 1:1 Initiative as Presented Passed with a motion by Timothy Chaney and a second by Wendy  Root Askew. 
Yes        Timothy Chaney
Yes        Debra  Gramespacher
Absent Dr. Jonathan Hill
Yes        Thomas Jennings
Yes        Dr. Bettye  Lusk
Yes        Alana Myles
Yes        Wendy  Root Askew
Minutes:
Ryan Altemeyer presented. Conversation ensued. 

  1. INFORMATION ITEMS

IX.a. Review and Discuss 2020-2021 Squared Management Salary Schedule   
Minutes:
Dr. PK Diffenbaugh presented. Conversation ensued. This item will be brought back as an action item on the July 24th Regular Board meeting agenda. 

  1. BOARD RETREAT STUDY SESSION
    Minutes:
    The Board and Superintendent discussed the following items during the Board retreat study session.
    Acronyms spelled out in presentations and on the Board agenda.
    Items placed on Consent vs. Action vs. Information.
    Job Descriptions on the agenda as info for first read. Second read on consent. Item may be pulled from consent for discussion if necessary.
    Course Descriptions on the agenda as info for first read. Second read on consent. Item may be pulled from consent for discussion if necessary.
    The expectations regarding presentation time and slide limits.
    Board develop a matrix with specific times allocated to each portion of the agenda.
    Discuss and Determine Board Expectations for Board Policy Process.
    Future Agenda items.

 

  1. ADVANCED PLANNING

XI.a. Future Meetings  

XII. ADJOURNMENT  

XII.a. Meeting Adjourned  

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

 
Minutes:
The meeting ADJOURNED at 9:01 p.m.