December 18, 2018
Monterey Peninsula Unified School District
Regular Board Meeting
December 18, 2018 5:30 PM
District Services Center
540 Canyon Del Rey, Del Rey Oaks, CA
https://montereypeninsula.agendaonline.net/public/
Attendance Taken at 5:31 PM:
Present:
Debra Gramespacher
Dr. Jonathan Hill
Thomas Jennings
Dr. Bettye Lusk
Alana Myles
Wendy Root Askew
Dr. Amanda Whitmire
- OPENING BUSINESS
I.a. Call Public Session to Order - President Tom Jennings
Minutes:
Board President Tom Jennings called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m.
I.b. Roll Call
Minutes:
Board members present: Debra Gramespacher, Dr. Jon Hill, Tom Jennings, Dr. Bettye Lusk, Alana Myles, Wendy Root Askew and Dr. Amanda Whitmire.
Staff Present: Ryan Altemeyer, 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 Alana Myles.
Yes Debra Gramespacher
Yes Dr. Jonathan Hill
Yes Thomas Jennings
Yes Dr. Bettye Lusk
Yes Alana Myles
Yes Wendy Root Askew
Yes Dr. Amanda Whitmire
Minutes:
The Board APPROVED the agenda with the following AMENDMENT.
REMOVE the words "Supervisory Assistant" from the following items.
IX.f. Discuss and Approve Babysitter Salary Schedule Supervisory Assistant to Comply with California's Minimum Wage Law
IX.g. Discuss and Approve Salary Schedule for Stone Soup Supervisory Assistant to Comply with California's Minimum Wage Law
I.d. Identify Closed Session Topics of Discussion (Please refer to the list of items identified in Agenda Section II, below.)
- CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
II.a. Anticipated/Possible Litigation - Conference with and/or Receive Advice from Legal Counsel - Anticipated/Possible Litigation - Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) G.C. 54956.9
II.b. Conference with Labor Negotiator (G.C. 54957.6) Bijou Beltran, Agency Negotiator. California School Employees Association, Monterey Bay Teachers Association, and Unrepresented Employees
II.c. Conference with Real Property Negotiator (Gov. Code section 54956.8)
II.d. Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release (Gov. Code section 54957
II.e. Public Employee Appointment (Gov. Code section 54957)
III. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD RE CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
Minutes:
There were no 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 6:30 p.m.
IV.b. Pledge of Allegiance
Minutes:
The pledge of allegiance was led by Wendy Root Askew.
IV.c. Report From Closed Session (Action):
Minutes:
There was no report from closed session.
- PUBLIC COMMENT
Minutes:
Helen Rucker, on behalf of Alice Jordan and Ruthie Watts, invited the Board, Superintendent and public to the Annual Dr. Martin Luther L. King Jr. Celebration that will be held on Monday, January 21st from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Mrs. Rucker, on behalf of Ruthie Watts also invited the Board to the Coalition of Scholarship Organization's presentation on Sunday, January 20th at the Oldemeyer Center.
- 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:
Maring High School student Olivia Lehman gave Marina High School's report on behalf of Student Board Representative Leanne Bagood. Central Coast High School Student Board Representative Kiara Valdez was absent due to family commitment. Seaside High School Student Board Representative Xilonem Perez gave her report. Monterey High School Student Board Representative Jocelyn Rojas gave her report.
VII.b. Recognition of Student Board Members
Minutes:
The Board and Superintendent recognized first semester students for their time, dedication and great reports.
VII.c. Status Report from Military Liaison
Minutes:
There were no military liaisons.
VII.d. Provided Update on Secondary Math
Minutes:
Beth Wodecki, Dr. Will Nelson, Mary Tessa Brown, Rikee Ross, Katherine Hekker, Jason Nieves and Terry Redfern presented.
MBTA President Tom Grych expressed the need for consistency in the classrooms and math to start in the early years of education through high school.
VIII. CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes:
The Board APPROVED the consent agenda.
VIII.a. Approve Contract with Turnaround Arts Whole School Strategy: Visual Thinking Strategy for Arts Integration Training at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. School of the Arts. Costs not to exceed $3,500 for this New Contract
Motion Passed: Approve Contract with Turnaround Arts Whole School Strategy: Visual Thinking Strategy for Arts Integration Training at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. School of the Arts as presented. Passed with a motion by Wendy Root Askew and a second by Alana Myles.
Yes Debra Gramespacher
Yes Dr. Jonathan Hill
Yes Thomas Jennings
Yes Dr. Bettye Lusk
Yes Alana Myles
Yes Wendy Root Askew
Yes Dr. Amanda Whitmire
VIII.b. Approve Overnight Conference for One Monterey High School Drama Teacher to Participate in the 2019 Agora (Project-Based Learning) Conference 2018 in Lima, Peru on January 30-31, 2019 at No Cost to the District
Motion Passed: Approve Overnight Conference for One Monterey High School Drama Teacher to Participate in the 2019 Agora (Project-Based Learning) Conference 2018 in Lima, Peru on January 30-31, 2019, as presented. Passed with a motion by Wendy Root Askew and a second by Alana Myles.
Yes Debra Gramespacher
Yes Dr. Jonathan Hill
Yes Thomas Jennings
Yes Dr. Bettye Lusk
Yes Alana Myles
Yes Wendy Root Askew
Yes Dr. Amanda Whitmire
VIII.c. Ratify Amended Consultant Work with Therese Pipes for Secondary Support at Selected Secondary School Sites for the 2018-2019 School Year. Cost Not to Exceed $10,000
Motion Passed: Ratify Amended Consultant Work with Therese Pipes for Secondary Support at Selected Secondary School Sites for the 2018-2019 School Year, as presented. Passed with a motion by Wendy Root Askew and a second by Alana Myles.
Yes Debra Gramespacher
Yes Dr. Jonathan Hill
Yes Thomas Jennings
Yes Dr. Bettye Lusk
Yes Alana Myles
Yes Wendy Root Askew
Yes Dr. Amanda Whitmire
VIII.d. Ratify Purchase Orders from November 1, 2018 through November 30, 2018, totaling the amount of $7,808,637.04
Motion Passed: The Board of Education is asked to ratify Purchase Orders from November 1, 2018 through November 30, 2018, totaling the amount of $7,808,637.04, as presented. Passed with a motion by Wendy Root Askew and a second by Alana Myles.
Yes Debra Gramespacher
Yes Dr. Jonathan Hill
Yes Thomas Jennings
Yes Dr. Bettye Lusk
Yes Alana Myles
Yes Wendy Root Askew
Yes Dr. Amanda Whitmire
VIII.e. Ratify Warrant Register from November 1, 2018 through November 30, 2018, totaling the net amount of $5,462,312.21
Motion Passed: The Board of Education is asked to ratify warrant register from November 1, 2018 through November 30, 2018, as presented. Passed with a motion by Wendy Root Askew and a second by Alana Myles.
Yes Debra Gramespacher
Yes Dr. Jonathan Hill
Yes Thomas Jennings
Yes Dr. Bettye Lusk
Yes Alana Myles
Yes Wendy Root Askew
Yes Dr. Amanda Whitmire
- CONFERENCE/DISCUSSION/ACTION
IX.a. Nominate California School Boards Association Delegate Assembly Member
Motion Passed: Nominate California School Boards Association Delegate Assembly Member, as presented. Passed with a motion by Dr. Bettye Lusk and a second by Wendy Root Askew.
Yes Debra Gramespacher
Yes Dr. Jonathan Hill
Yes Thomas Jennings
Yes Dr. Bettye Lusk
Yes Alana Myles
Yes Wendy Root Askew
Yes Dr. Amanda Whitmire
Motion Passed: Nominate California School Boards Association Delegate Assembly Member, as presented. Passed with a motion by Thomas Jennings and a second by Alana Myles.
Yes Debra Gramespacher
Yes Dr. Jonathan Hill
Yes Thomas Jennings
Yes Dr. Bettye Lusk
Yes Alana Myles
Yes Wendy Root Askew
Yes Dr. Amanda Whitmire
Minutes:
Kathryn Ramirez introduced herself and spoke regarding her interest in being nominated for the California School Boards Association Delegate Assembly Member.
Dr. Bettye Lusk nominated Kathryn Ramirez as Delegate Assembly for region 9b.
Tom Jennings nominated Dr. Jon Hill as Delegate Assembly for region 9b.
IX.b. Discuss and Approve Revised Board Policies, Administrative Regulations, and Exhibits
Motion Passed: Approve Revised Board Policies, Administrative Regulations, and Exhibits as Presented. Passed with a motion by Dr. Bettye Lusk and a second by Wendy Root Askew.
Yes Debra Gramespacher
Yes Dr. Jonathan Hill
Yes Thomas Jennings
Yes Dr. Bettye Lusk
Yes Alana Myles
Yes Wendy Root Askew
Yes Dr. Amanda Whitmire
Minutes:
Marci McFadden presented. Conversation ensued.
IX.c. Discuss and Approve Ratification of Change Order No. 3 for Meehleis Modular for the Seaside High School Increment 2 Modular Classrooms Project. Measure P Bond Cost Not to Exceed $52,843.56
Motion Passed: Approve Ratification of Change Order No. 3 for Meehleis Modular for the Seaside High School Increment 2 Modular Classrooms Project. Passed with a motion by Wendy Root Askew and a second by Dr. Bettye Lusk.
Yes Debra Gramespacher
Yes Dr. Jonathan Hill
Yes Thomas Jennings
Yes Dr. Bettye Lusk
Yes Alana Myles
Yes Wendy Root Askew
Yes Dr. Amanda Whitmire
Minutes:
Ralph Caputo from RGM and Associates presented. Conversation ensued.
IX.d. 1) Discuss and Approve a Total Project Budget for the 1st Round of the Measure I Priority 1 Play Structure Replacements and Repairs. Measure I Bond Cost Not to Exceed $2.5M; 2) Authorize District Administration to Order Equipment, Perform Topographic Surveys and Finalize Project Scope and Agreement with Miracle Playsystems for the Measure I Priority 1 Playground Upgrades pursuant to the Sourcewell (NJPA) procurement process adopted by the District
Motion Passed: Approve a budget for Measure I Priority 1 play structure replacements and repairs and authorize the Distract administration to complete procurement for the next round of play structure replacements and appurtenant work. Passed with a motion by Wendy Root Askew and a second by Dr. Jonathan Hill.
Yes Debra Gramespacher
Yes Dr. Jonathan Hill
Yes Thomas Jennings
Yes Dr. Bettye Lusk
Yes Alana Myles
Yes Wendy Root Askew
Yes Dr. Amanda Whitmire
Minutes:
Ralph Caputo from RGM and Associates presented.
IX.e. Discuss and Approve Revised Job Description for Supervisory Assistant to Comply with California's Minimum Wage Law
Motion Passed: Discuss and Approve Revised Job Description for Supervisory Assistant to Comply with California's Minimum Wage Law, as Presented. Passed with a motion by Dr. Bettye Lusk and a second by Alana Myles.
Yes Debra Gramespacher
Yes Dr. Jonathan Hill
Yes Thomas Jennings
Yes Dr. Bettye Lusk
Yes Alana Myles
Yes Wendy Root Askew
Yes Dr. Amanda Whitmire
Minutes:
Bijou Beltran presented. Conversation ensued.
IX.f. Discuss and Approve Babysitter Salary Schedule Supervisory Assistant to Comply with California's Minimum Wage Law
Motion Passed: Discuss and Approve Babysitter Salary Schedule Supervisory Assistant to Comply with California's Minimum Wage Law, as Presented Passed with a motion by Alana Myles and a second by Dr. Jonathan Hill.
Yes Debra Gramespacher
Yes Dr. Jonathan Hill
Yes Thomas Jennings
Yes Dr. Bettye Lusk
Yes Alana Myles
Yes Wendy Root Askew
Yes Dr. Amanda Whitmire
Minutes:
Bijou Beltran presented. The words "Supervisory Assistant" have been deleted from this agenda item name. Conversation ensued.
IX.g. Discuss and Approve Salary Schedule for Stone Soup Supervisory Assistant to Comply with California's Minimum Wage Law
Motion Passed: Discuss and Approve Salary Schedule for Stone Soup Supervisory Assistant to Comply with California's Minimum Wage Law, as Presented. Passed with a motion by Alana Myles and a second by Dr. Bettye Lusk.
Yes Debra Gramespacher
Yes Dr. Jonathan Hill
Yes Thomas Jennings
Yes Dr. Bettye Lusk
Yes Alana Myles
Yes Wendy Root Askew
Yes Dr. Amanda Whitmire
Minutes:
Bijou Beltran presented. The words "Supervisory Assistant" have been deleted from this agenda item name.
IX.h. Discuss and Approve Revised Senior Executive Assistant - Superintendent's Office Job Description
Motion Passed: Discuss and Approve Revised Senior Executive Assistant - Superintendent's Office Job Description as Presented Passed with a motion by Dr. Bettye Lusk and a second by Wendy Root Askew.
Yes Debra Gramespacher
Yes Dr. Jonathan Hill
Yes Thomas Jennings
Yes Dr. Bettye Lusk
Yes Alana Myles
Yes Wendy Root Askew
Yes Dr. Amanda Whitmire
Minutes:
Dr. PK Diffenbaugh and Bijou Beltran presented. Conversation ensued. Debra Gramespacher requested the Classified Confidential Salary Schedule be updated on the District website to reflect steps 32 through 34 and also requested to have the dollar amount in the future as it would be beneficial to know before the Board votes. Mrs. Beltran shared the Confidential Salary Schedule steps 32-34 will be uploaded to the website, as soon as it is created and the dollar amount will be provided to the Board at the next Board meeting, as requested by Dr. Bettye Lusk.
IX.i. Discuss and Approve Monterey Peninsula Unified School District Retiree Guest Teacher Salary Proposal
Motion Passed: Discuss and Approve Monterey Peninsula Unified School District Retiree Guest Teacher Salary Proposal as Presented Passed with a motion by Dr. Bettye Lusk and a second by Dr. Jonathan Hill.
Yes Debra Gramespacher
Yes Dr. Jonathan Hill
Yes Thomas Jennings
Yes Dr. Bettye Lusk
Yes Alana Myles
Yes Wendy Root Askew
Yes Dr. Amanda Whitmire
Minutes:
Bijou Beltran presented. Conversation ensued. MBTA President Tom Grych requested clarification if the District is looking on raising guest teacher’s salary. Mrs. Beltran shared the District has been in conversation in raising guest teacher’s salary in general.
INFORMATION ITEMS
X.a. Receive and Discuss Various Job Descriptions:
Expanded Learning Opportunities Program Leader
Expanded Learning Opportunities Site Director
Expanded Learning Opportunities Program Secretary
Educational Options Program Student Van Driver
Senior Crafts Leader
School Counselor
Minutes:
Bijou Beltran presented. Conversation ensued. MBTA President Tom Grych expressed concerns of who will support the counselors with their duties or how those duties will be distributed and to be mindful when adding duties without adding people. Dr. Diffenbaugh clarified there are no added duties to the School Counselors, just added to the job description as it is in the counselor's credentials. This item will be brought back at the January 15, 2019 Regular Board Meeting with the exception of the School Counselor job description that will be a separate agenda item.
- 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:
Kindergarten Tours
Update on School Resource Officers Program
Monthly reports to the Board from the Coordinator of Student Support Services with interaction. This item is in Exhibit A Scope of Services, at the top of second page, under documenting activities. Board Member Wendy Root Askew also requested public access to this report. Dr. Diffenbaugh clarified that a report from Monterey can be provided but there will not be a report at this time from Seaside or Marina. Seaside is in the process of hiring a School Resource Officer.
Update on MAOS program.
XIV. ADVANCE PLANNING
XIV.a. Future Meetings
- ADJOURNMENT
Motion Passed: Passed with a motion by Wendy Root Askew and a second by Dr. Bettye Lusk.
Yes Debra Gramespacher
Yes Dr. Jonathan Hill
Yes Thomas Jennings
Yes Dr. Bettye Lusk
Yes Alana Myles
Yes Wendy Root Askew
Yes Dr. Amanda Whitmire
Minutes:
The Board ADJOURNED the meeting at 8:58 p.m.