October 9, 2018

Monterey Peninsula Unified School District

Regular Board Meeting

October 09, 2018 5:30 PM

 

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

Download Minutes Here

 

Attendance Taken at 5:30 PM:
Present:   
Debra  Gramespacher
Dr. Jonathan Hill
Thomas Jennings
Dr. Bettye  Lusk
Alana Myles
Wendy  Root Askew

Absent:   
Timothy Chaney

 

1. OPENING BUSINESS

I.a. Call Public Session to Order - President Alana Myles  
Minutes:
Board President Alana Myles called the meeting to order at 5:30 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.
Board Members Absent: Tim Chaney.
Staff Present: Bijou Beltran, Dr. PK Diffenbaugh, Marci McFadden and Beth Wodecki.

I.c. Adopt Agenda  
Motion Passed:   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:
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) 

III. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD RE CLOSED SESSION ITEMS  
Minutes:
There were no public comments regarding closed session items. 

III.a. Immediately Adjourn to Closed Session   
Minutes:
The Board ADJOURNED to closed session at 5:33 p.m.

1. 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 6:30 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, no action was taken.  

1. PUBLIC COMMENT
   Minutes:
   Seaside City Council Member Dave Pacheco attended the Town Hall Debate forum for Mayoral Candidates at Seaside High and congratulated the students for their leadership.
   Helen Rucker shared that the voter registration party on Saturday went well. Mrs. Rucker shared many organizations came out to help and there were a lot of voter registrations. She thanked Dr. PK Diffenbaugh for making voter registration important at the schools. Mrs. Rucker encouraged everyone to vote.
   
   
2. 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:
There were no reports from student Board representatives. 

VII.b. Status Report from Military Liaison   
Minutes:
There were no reports from military liaisons.

VIII. CONSENT AGENDA  
Minutes:
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 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

VIII.b. Accept the William McCaskey Chapman and Adaline Dinsmore Chapman Foundation Grant Award of $8,000 for Monterey High School's Sports Professions and Recreation Careers (SPARC) Academy for School Year 2018-2019  

Motion Passed:  Accept the William McCaskey Chapman and Adaline Dinsmore Chapman Foundation Grant Award of $8,000 for Monterey High School's Sports Professions and Recreation Careers (SPARC) Academy for School Year 2018-2019, 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 

  

VIII.c. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the United States Geological Society (USGS) (Secondary Transition to Employment Program   USGS Partnership) October 10, 2018   June 30, 2023.  No Cost to the District  

Motion Passed:   Approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the United States Geological Society (USGS) (Secondary Transition to Employment Program   USGS Partnership) October 10, 2018   June 30, 2023 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

VIII.d. Approve Four-Day Trip to Outdoor Science School, Watsonville, CA on March 5-8, 2019 for Dual Language of the Monterey Peninsula 5th Grade students.  Cost Not to Exceed $21,084  

Motion Passed:  Approve Four-Day Trip to Outdoor Science School, Watsonville, CA on March 5-8, 2019 for Dual Language of the Monterey Peninsula 5th Grade students 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

VIII.e. Approve a Four Day Trip to Mount Hermon Outdoor Science Camp March 11-15, 2019 for Crumpton Elementary School 5th Grade Students. Costs Not to Exceed $21,700. Increase more than 10% due to Increased Participation  

Motion Passed:  Approve a Four Day Trip to Mount Hermon Outdoor Science Camp March 12 through March 16, 2018 for Crumpton School 5th Grade Students 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

VIII.f. Approve Overnight Field Trip for Marina High School's Varsity Boys and Girls Cross Country Team to Compete in the 2018 Rough Rider Invitational Meet on October 12-13, 2018 at Woodward Park, Fresno, CA at No Cost to the District  

Motion Passed:  Approve Overnight Field Trip for Marina High School's Varsity Boys and Girls Cross Country Team to Compete in the 2018 Rough Rider Invitational Meet on October 12-13, 2018 at Woodward Park, Fresno, CA at No Cost to the District, 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

VIII.g. Approve a Five-Day, Overnight Trip to Outdoor Science School, Mount Hermon, CA April 8-12, 2019, for Monte Vista Elementary School 5th Grade Students. Cost Not to Exceed $15,000.  No Increase from Previous Year  

Motion Passed:  Approve a Five-Day, Overnight Trip to Outdoor Science School, Mount Hermon, CA April 8-12, 2019, for Monte Vista Elementary School 5th Grade Students 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

VIII.h. Approve the Continued Independent Contractor Services Agreement between

Monterey Yoga Shala and Monterey Peninsula Unified School District Expanded Learning Opportunities for the 2018-2019 School Year. Cost Not to Exceed $5,460.00 and is an Increase of More Than 10% 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 2018-2019 school year 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

VIII.i. Approve Independent Contractor Agreement Between Monterey County of Education (MCOE) and One Marina High School Teacher to Attend the Project Base Learning (PBL) 101 Institute by the Buck Institute for Education (BIE) at the Monterey County Office of Education (MCOE) in Salinas, CA on October 16-18, 2018 at No Cost to the District  

Motion Passed:  Approve Independent Contractor Agreement Between Monterey County of Education (MCOE) and One Marina High School Teacher to Attend the Project Base Learning (PBL) 101 Institute by the Buck Institute for Education (BIE) at the Monterey County Office of Education (MCOE) in Salinas, CA on October 16-18, 2018, 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

VIII.j. Approve the Facility Use Agreement with Monterey Conference Center for Monterey High School's 2018-2019 Prom to be held on Saturday, May 11, 2019. Cost not to exceed $3,010  

Motion Passed:  Approve the Facility Use Agreement with Monterey Conference Center for Monterey High School's 2018-2019 Prom to be held on Saturday, May 11, 2019. 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

VIII.k. Approve Service Proposal for West Shield Adolescent Services to Provide Transportation Services for Identified Student to be Transported from Hollister, CA to Viera, Florida for Residential Placement, October 8, 2018.  Cost Not to Exceed $6,600  

Motion Passed:   Approve Service Proposal for West Shield Adolescent Services to Provide Transportation Services for Identified Student to be Transported from Hollister, CA to Viera, Florida for Residential Placement, October 8, 2018 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

VIII.l. Approve Event Agreement with Hyatt Regency Monterey for Seaside High School's 2019 Junior/Senior Prom on April 27, 2019. Cost Not to Exceed $13,400  

Motion Passed:  Approve Event Agreement with Hyatt Regency Monterey for Seaside High School's 2019 Junior/Senior Prom on April 27, 2019. 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

VIII.m. Approve Master Contract and Individual Service Agreement (ISA) with Devereux Florida to Provide Emotional, Behavioral, Academic and Social Services that Support the Individual Education Plan (IEP) Goals of a MPUSD Student from October 8, 2018 through June 30, 2019.  Cost Not to Exceed $22,400  

Motion Passed:   Approve Master Contract and Individual Service Agreement (ISA) with Devereux Florida to Provide Emotional, Behavioral, Academic and Social Services that Support the Individual Education Plan (IEP) Goals of a MPUSD Student from October 8, 2018 through June 30, 2019 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

VIII.n. Approve Overnight Travel for (1) School Psychologist to Southern Peaks Regional Treatment Center, Canon City, CO on October 8-9, 2018 to Assess an Identified Special Education Student.  Cost not to exceed $2,300  

Motion Passed:   Approve Overnight Travel for (1) School Psychologist to Southern Peaks Regional Treatment Center, Canon City, CO on October 8-9, 2018 to Assess an Identified Special Education Student 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

VIII.o. Approve Overnight Out-of-State Travel for District Preschool Programs Coordinator and Head Teacher to Attend Harvard Graduate School of Education School Managing Behavior: Alternatives to Early Childhood Suspensions and Expulsions, October 24-25, 2018.  Cost Not to Exceed $3,000
Motion Passed:  Approve Overnight Out-of-State Travel for District Preschool Programs Coordinator and Head Teacher to Attend Harvard Graduate School of Education School Managing Behavior: Alternatives to Early Childhood Suspensions and Expulsions, October 24-25, 2018 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:
Dr. Bettye Lusk shared her appreciation the District is moving in this direction. 

VIII.p. Approve Senior Director of Special Education, Director II of Social Emotional Support and Coordinator of Behavior Services to Attend Overnight Conference   Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) Every Child Counts Symposium, Anaheim, CA, February 12-15, 2018.  Cost Not to Exceed $6,000  
Motion Passed:   Approve Senior Director of Special Education, Director II of Social Emotional Support and Coordinator of Behavior Services to Attend Overnight Conference   Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) Every Child Counts Symposium, Anaheim, CA, February 12-15, 2018 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

VIII.q. Ratify Memorandum of Understanding with Monterey County Office of Education for Early Literacy Professional Development with Olson Elementary School First Grade Teachers in 2018-2019.  No Cost to District  
Motion Passed:  Ratify Memorandum of Understanding with Monterey County Office of Education for Early Literacy Professional Development with Olson Elementary School First Grade Teachers in 2018-2019 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

VIII.r. Ratify Approval of Preferred Arms, Inc Theatrical Weapons Rental Services for Monterey High School's Musical Production of the Three Musketeers. Cost Not to Exceed $1,492  

Motion Passed:  Ratify Approval of Preferred Arms, Inc Theatrical Weapons Rental Services for Monterey High School's Musical Production of the Three Musketeers, 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

VIII.s. Ratify Agreement with Chase Orton to Provide Professional Development Services for Elementary Math Instructional Leaders Between September 17, 2018 - June 30, 2019. Cost Not to Exceed $22,750. Decrease is more than 10% from Prior Year Due to Reduced Services  

Motion Passed:  Ratify Agreement with Chase Orton to Provide Professional Development Services for Elementary Math Instructional Leaders Between September 17, 2018 - June 30, 2019 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

VIII.t. Ratify Agreement with Association of Two-Way & Dual Language Education (ADTLE) for Technical Assistance at The Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula. Costs Not to Exceed $10,250 for this New Agreement  

Motion Passed:  Ratify Agreement with Association of Two-Way & Dual Language Education (ADTLE) for Technical Assistance at The Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula 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

VIII.u. Ratify Contract with Mio Nishimura for Reflective Coach Services to Monterey High and Colton Middle School Japanese Teacher in 2018-2019.  Costs Not to Exceed $2,000  

Motion Passed:  Ratify Contract with Mio Nishimura for Reflective Coach Services to Monterey High and Colton Middle School Japanese Teacher in 2018-2019 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

VIII.v. Ratify Memorandum of Understanding with The Weston Collective Establishing a Community Partnership Promoting Art Education at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. School of the Arts in 2018-2019 School Year. No cost to the District  

Motion Passed:  Ratify Memorandum of Understanding with The Weston Collective Establishing a Community Partnership Promoting Art Education at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. School of the Arts in 2018-2019 School Year 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

VIII.w. Ratify Renewal of Memorandum of Understanding with the Marina Coast Water

District for the 2018-2019 School Year to Provide Funding for Supplemental

Services in Teaching Water Science Awareness Conservation. No Cost to the District   

Motion Passed:  Ratify Renewal of Memorandum of Understanding with the Marina Coast Water District for the 2018-2019 School Year to Provide Funding for Supplemental Services in Teaching Water Science Awareness Conservation 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

VIII.x. Ratify Renewed Contract with Evolution Studios for Dance Instruction to Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten Students in the 2018-2019 School Year. Costs Not to Exceed $15,000.  Decrease is Less Than 10%  

Motion Passed:  Ratify Renewed Contract with Evolution Studios for Dance Instruction to Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten Students in the 2018-2019 School Year 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

VIII.y. Ratify Purchase of QLab 4 Bundle Theatre Improvement Software for Seaside High School Utilizing R.I.S.E. Grant Funds. Cost Not to Exceed $799  

Motion Passed:  Ratify Purchase of QLab 4 Bundle Theatre Improvement Software for Seaside High School Utilizing R.I.S.E. Grant Funds 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

VIII.z. Ratify Overnight Field Trip for the Seaside High School Key Club Students to Attend the Key Club International Region Training Conference at Camp Gulch Jones in La Honda, CA from September 29-30, 2018 at No Cost to the District  

Motion Passed:  Ratify Overnight Field Trip for the Seaside High School Key Club Students to Attend the Key Club International Region Training Conference at Camp Gulch Jones in La Honda, CA from September 29-30, 2018, 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

VIII.aa. Ratify Facilities Use Agreement with Monterey Peninsula College for Use of Football Field for Seaside High School's Football Game on September 22, 2018. Cost Not to Exceed $2,852  

Motion Passed:  Ratify Facilities Use Agreement with Monterey Peninsula College for Use of Football Field for Seaside High School's Football Game on September 22, 2018, 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

VIII.bb. Ratify Contract with Hatchuel Tabernik & Associates for Student Support and Academic Enrichment 2018 Grant Writing Services, Effective September 18, 2018. Cost Not to Exceed $16,152  

Motion Passed:  Ratify Contract with Hatchuel Tabernik & Associates for Student Support and Academic Enrichment 2018 Grant Writing Services, Effective September 18, 2018 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

VIII.cc. Ratify Professional Expert Agreement with Don Dally for Elementary Instrumental Music Instruction at Monte Vista and Ord Terrace Elementary Schools in 2018-2019.  Cost Not Exceed $10,800  

Motion Passed:  Ratify Professional Expert Agreement with Don Dally for Elementary Instrumental Music Instruction at Monte Vista and Ord Terrace Elementary Schools in 2018-2019 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

VIII.dd. Ratify Individual Service Agreement with Pine Hill South to Provide Basic Education, Individual Services, and Speech and Language Services, to (1) Identified Student from September 20, 2018 through June 30, 2019.  Cost Not to Exceed $39,700

Motion Passed:   Ratify Individual Service Agreement with Pine Hill South to Provide Basic Education, Individual Services, and Speech and Language Services, to (1) Identified Student from September 20, 2018 through June 30, 2019 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

VIII.ee. Ratify the Continued Independent Contractor Services Agreement Richard Tavener of Fused Learning to Provide STEAM Based Lessons with Extended Learning Opportunities. Cost Not to Exceed $64,615.00. This is an Increase of  More than 10% from Previous Year Due to Expanded Services and Content                 

Motion Passed:  Ratify the Continued Independent Contractor Services Agreement Richard Tavener of Fused Learning to Provide STEAM Based Lessons with Extended Learning Opportunities 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

VIII.ff. Ratify Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) Minimum Instructor Pay (MIP) Salary Schedules  

Motion Passed:  Ratify Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) Minimum Instructor Pay (MIP) Salary Schedules 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

VIII.gg. Ratify Purchase Orders from August 1, 2018 through August 31, 2018, totaling the amount of $33,816,829.34  

Motion Passed:  The Board of Education is asked to ratify Purchase Orders from 8/1/18 through 8/31/18 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

VIII.hh. Ratify Warrant Register from August 1, 2018 through August 31, 2018, totaling the net amount of $4,775,365.11.  

Motion Passed:  The Board of Education is asked to ratify warrant register from August 1, 2018 through August 31, 2018, 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

VIII.ii. Ratify Personnel Items  

Motion Passed:  Ratify Personnel Items 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

 

1. CONFERENCE/DISCUSSION/ACTION

IX.a. Discuss and Approve the Williams Settlement Lawsuit Quarterly Reports for Uniform Complaints Related to Facilities, Textbooks, Highly Qualified Staff and Intensive Instruction and Services from July 1, 2018 through September 30, 2018  
Motion Passed:  Approve the Williams Settlement Lawsuit Quarterly Reports for Uniform Complaints Related to Facilities, Textbooks, Highly Qualified Staff and Intensive Instruction and Services from July 1, 2018 through September 30, 2018, as presented. Passed with a motion by Thomas Jennings 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:
Dr. PK Diffenbaugh presented for Cresta McIntosh. 

IX.b. Discuss, Approve and Accept the Grant Award Notification for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) After School Program for the 2018-2019 School Year. Total Amount of $420,187.50                            
Motion Passed:  Approve and Accept the Grant Award Notification for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) After School Program for the 2018-2019 School Year. Total Amount of $420,187.50                           Passed with a motion by Dr. Bettye  Lusk and a second by Thomas Jennings. 
Absent Timothy Chaney
Yes      Debra  Gramespacher
Yes      Dr. Jonathan Hill
Yes      Thomas Jennings
Yes      Dr. Bettye  Lusk
Yes      Alana Myles
Yes      Wendy  Root Askew
Minutes:
Dr. PK Diffenbaugh presented for Cresta McIntosh. Conversation ensued. 

IX.c. Discuss, Approve and Accept the Grant Award Notification for the After School Education and Safety (ASES) Grant for the 2018-2019 School Year. Total Amount of $935,295.57                              
Motion Passed:  Approve and Accept the Grant Award Notification for the After School Education and Safety (ASES) Grant for the 2018-2019 School Year 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: Dr. PK Diffenbaugh presented for Cresta McIntosh. Conversation ensued. 

IX.d. Discuss and Ratify Memorandum of Understanding 09CH-9161 between Monterey Peninsula Unified School District and Head Start Grantee, Monterey County Office of Education, beginning July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019.  Grant Award not to Exceed $462,347  

Motion Passed:  Ratify Memorandum of Understanding 09CH-9161 between Monterey Peninsula Unified School District and Head Start Grantee, Monterey County Office of Education, beginning July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019 as presented. Passed with a motion by Wendy  Root Askew 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:
Dr. PK Diffenbaugh presented for Cresta McIntosh. 

1. INFORMATION ITEMS
   
   

X.a. Review and Provide Direction on the Draft Timeline for the Creation of Priority Bond Project List and First Measure I Bond Issuance and Final Measure P Final Bond Issuance  
Minutes:
Dr. PK Diffenbaugh presented. Conversation ensued. 

X.b. Provide Direction on the October 23, 2018 Board Retreat Agenda and Expected Outcomes   
Minutes:
Dr. PK Diffenbaugh presented. Conversation ensued. 

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:
Seaside High School students who hosted a town hall debate at Seaside High School regarding mayoral candidates to present at a future Board meeting.
Citizens Oversight Committee and Facilities Advisory Committee bylaws and a list of active attendees. 

XIV. ADVANCE PLANNING  

XIV.a. Future Meetings  
Minutes:
Debra Gramespacher will not be in attendance for the November 13, 2018 Board meeting. 

1. ADJOURNMENT
   
   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 ADJOURNED at 7:49 p.m.