January 15, 2019
Monterey Peninsula Unified School District
Regular Board Meeting
January 15, 2019 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, Cresta McIntosh 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.
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. Student Suspended Expulsion Case #1819/03 (Education Code 48900, et seq.)
II.g. Student Readmit Case #1718/01 (Education Code 48900, et seq.)
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.
- 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 6:36 p.m.
IV.b. Pledge of Allegiance
Minutes:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Dr. PK Diffenbaugh.
IV.c. Report From Closed Session (Action):
Student Suspended Expulsion Case #1819/03
Student Readmit Case #1718/01
Motion Passed: 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
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 reported the following from Closed Session.
Student Readmit Case #1718/01 - The Board Unanimously APPROVED Readmit Case #1718/01 to their school of Residence for the remainder of the 2018-2019 School Year.
Student Suspended Expulsion Case #1819/03 - The Board Unanimously APPROVED the Student Suspended Expulsion Case #1819/03 for the remainder of the 2018-2019 School Year.
- PUBLIC COMMENT
Minutes:
Helen Rucker, on behalf of Ruthie Watts reminded the Board and public of the 14th Annual Coalition of Scholarship Organization High School Forum on Saturday, January 19th from 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at the Oldemeyer Center.
- PUBLIC AGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
Minutes:
Dave Pacheco, City of Seaside Council Member, shared the City's Youth Fund donated $2,000 to Seaside High School's Robotics Club and $3,000 to the Boys and Girls Basketball Middle School Program.
VII. PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/STUDENT BD MBR RPTS/MILITARY LIAISONS
VII.a. Status Report from Military Liaison
Minutes:
Military Liaisons Elaine Vrolyks and Dr. Cheryl McCloud gave their reports.
VIII. CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes:
The Board APPROVED the consent agenda with the exception of the items pulled from the agenda to be brought back at a future meeting.
VIII.k. Approve Agreement Between Interquest Detection Canines of Central Valley and Monterey Peninsula Unified School District for Contraband Prevention Between January 16, 2019 to June 30, 2019 at Secondary School sites. Cost Not to Exceed $6,000
VIII.n. Ratify Contract with Pacific Educational Group for Racial Equity Seminars in 2017-2018. Costs Not to Exceed $56,600. Decrease over 10% due to Decreased Services
VIII.a. Approve December 11, 2018 Organizational Board Meeting Minutes
Motion Passed: Approve December 11, 2018 Organizational Board Meeting Minutes, 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 December 18, 2018 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
Motion Passed: Approve December 18, 2018 Regular Board Meeting Minutes, 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. Approve the Preparation and Submission of a Grant Application for the California Workforce Development Board (CWBD) for the Workforce Accelerator Fund for the Requested Amount of $116,204
Motion Passed: Approve the Preparation and Submission of a Grant Application for the California Workforce Development Board (CWBD) for the Workforce Accelerator Fund for the Requested Amount of $116,204, 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. Accept Project Helping Hand (PHH) Sponsored by the Monterey Peninsula Sunrise Rotary Club Grant Award of $2,451.43 for Monterey High School
Motion Passed: Accept Project Helping Hand (PHH) Sponsored by the Monterey Peninsula Sunrise Rotary Club Grant Award of $2,451.43 for Monterey High School, 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. Accept the Ocean Guardian Grant Award of $4,000 for Seaside High School's Ocean Defender Club
Motion Passed: Accept the Ocean Guardian Grant Award of $4,000 for Seaside High School's Ocean Defender Club, 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.f. Accept Turnaround Arts: California Community Engagement Grant in 2018-2019 for Folklorico Dance Instruction at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School of the Arts in the Amount of $8,000
Motion Passed: Accept Turnaround Arts: California Community Engagement Grant in 2018-2019 for Folklorico Dance Instruction at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School in the Amount of $8,000 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.g. Approve Training Site Agreement between the County of Monterey and Monterey Peninsula Unified School District to Allow MPUSD High School Students to Gain Skills and Training at Natividad Medical Center between February 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020. All Funding Secured through WorkAbility Grant
Motion Passed: Approve Training Site Agreement between the County of Monterey and Monterey Peninsula Unified School District to Allow MPUSD High School Students to Gain Skills and Training at Natividad Medical Center between February 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020 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.h. Approve Annual Renewal Subscription Agreement Contract with Naviance, Inc. College and Career Web Resources for 2019-2020 School Year. Cost Not to Exceed $26,799. Cost Decreased by 19% from Previous Year
Motion Passed: Approve Annual Renewal Subscription Agreement Contract with Naviance, Inc. College and Career Web Resources for 2019-2020 School Year. Cost Not to Exceed $26,799, 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.i. Approve Independent Contractor Services Agreement with Anthony Gebbia to Provide Monterey High School for the Upcoming International Baccalaureate /Middle Years/Diploma Program (IB/MYP/DP) Authorization Visit for February to June 2019. Cost Not to Exceed $1,000
Motion Passed: Approve Independent Contractor Services Agreement with Anthony Gebbia to Provide Monterey High School for the Upcoming International Baccalaureate /Middle Years/Diploma Program (IB/MYP/DP) Authorization Visit for February to June 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.j. Approve 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
Motion Passed: Approve Various Job Descriptions, as presented.*Expanded Learning Opportunities Program Leader*Expanded Learning Opportunities Site Director*Expanded Learning Opportunities Program Secretary*Educational Options Program Student Van Driver*Senior Crafts Leader 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.k. Approve Agreement Between Interquest Detection Canines of Central Valley and Monterey Peninsula Unified School District for Contraband Prevention Between January 16, 2019 to June 30, 2019 at Secondary School Sites. Cost Not to Exceed $6,000
Minutes:
This item was pulled from the agenda per Board request, to obtain more information and will be brought back at the January 22, 2019 Board Retreat Meeting.
VIII.l. Ratify Submission and Acceptance of Turnaround Arts: California Community Engagement Grant for Marina Vista Elementary Arts Academy in the amount of $10,000
Motion Passed: Ratify Submission and Acceptance of Turnaround Arts: California Community Engagement Grant for Marina Vista Elementary Arts Academy in the amount of $10,000 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.m. Ratify Additional Project Consulting Hours with Naviance, Inc. Between January 10 to June 30, 2019 for Secondary Counselors and Administrators. Cost Not to Exceed $3,375
Motion Passed: Ratify Additional Project Consulting Hours with Naviance, Inc. Between January 10 to June 30, 2019 for Secondary Counselors and Administrators, 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.n. Ratify Contract with Pacific Educational Group for Racial Equity Seminars in 2017-2018. Costs Not to Exceed $56,600. Decrease over 10% due to Decreased Services
Minutes:
This item was pulled from the agenda due to the wrong school year typo and will be brought back at the January 22, 2019 Board Retreat Meeting.
VIII.o. Ratify Personnel Items
Motion Passed: Ratify Additional Project Consulting Hours with Naviance, Inc. Between January 10 to June 30, 2019 for Secondary Counselors and Administrators, 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. Select Top Three Organizations for the 2019 Monterey County School Board Association Excellence in Education Award Winner
Motion Passed: Select Top Three Organizations for the 2019 Monterey County School Board Association Excellence in Education Award Winner, 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:
Dr. PK Diffenbaugh presented. The Board selected/ranked the top three organizations for the 2019 Monterey County School Boards Association Excellence Award Winner as follows.
1. Community Human Services
2. Restorative Justice
3. Sun Street Centers
IX.b. Accept 2018-2019 California Department of Education, Title IV, Part A Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grant in the Amount of $859,147.35 to Enhance Visual and Performing Arts and Social/Emotional Learning at Title I Sites
Motion Passed: Accept 2018-2019 California Department of Education, Title IV, Part A Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grant in the Amount of $859,147.35 to Enhance Visual and Performing Arts and Social/Emotional Learning at Title I Sites as presented. Passed with a motion by Alana Myles and a second by Dr. Amanda Whitmire.
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 Visual & Performing Arts Coordinator Jaqui Hope presented. Conversation ensued.
IX.c. Discuss and Accept Annual Independent Financial Audit for Fiscal Year 2017-2018 as Presented by Crowe LLP Certified Public Accountants
Motion Passed: Accept Annual Independent Financial Audit for Fiscal Year 2017-2018 as Presented by Crowe LLP Certified Public Accountants 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:
Senior Manager from Elizabeth Sav from Crowe presented. Conversation ensued. This item will come back for approval at a future Board meeting.
IX.d. 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 October 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018
Motion Passed: 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 October 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018, as presented. Passed with a motion by Dr. Jonathan Hill and a second by Debra Gramespacher.
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 presented.
IX.e. Discuss and Approve Award of Bid to DRP Builders, Inc. for the Seaside High School Modernization of the Media Center Library Project. Measure P Bond Cost of $2,350,000
Motion Passed: Approve Award of Bid to DRP Builders, Inc. for the Seaside High School Modernization of the Media Center Library Project, as presented. Passed with a motion by Debra Gramespacher 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.
IX.f. Discuss and Ratify Change Order No. 1 for Avila Construction for the Los Arboles Middle School Heating and Ventilation Upgrade Project. Measure P Bond Credit of (-$848.61)
Motion Passed: Ratify Change Order No. 1 for Avila Construction for the Los Arboles Middle School Heating and Ventilation Upgrade Project. 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:
Ralph Caputo from RGM and Associates presented.
IX.g. Discuss and Ratify Change Order No. 2 for 101 Builders, Inc. for the Monte Vista Elementary School Portables Project. Measure P Bond Expense of $22,374.50
Motion Passed: Ratify Change Order No. 2 for 101 Builders, Inc. for the Monte Vista Elementary School Portables Project 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:
Ralph Caputo from RGM and Associates presented. The following amendment was made to the Board annotation. The words "Measure P Bond" were replaced with "Developer Fees."
Discuss and Ratify Change Order No. 2 for 101 Builders, Inc. for the Monte Vista Elementary School Portables Project. Measure P Bond Expense of $22,374.50
Discuss and Ratify Change Order No. 2 for 101 Builders, Inc. for the Monte Vista Elementary School Portables Project. Developer Fees Expense of $22,374.50
IX.h. Discuss and Consider Approval of the Purchase of Four (4) 48' x 40' Portable Classrooms Currently Being Leased at Seaside High School for Interim Housing. Developer Fees and Career Technical Education Incentive Grant (CTEIG) Fund Expense of $449,518.99
Motion Passed: Approval of the Purchase of Four (4) 48' x 40' Portable Classrooms Currently Being Leased at Seaside High School for Interim Housing, as presented. Passed with a motion by Dr. Jonathan Hill and a second by Dr. Amanda Whitmire.
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.
- INFORMATION ITEMS
X.a. Discuss Contract for Susan Wilde for Project Management Services throughout the District. Measure I Bond Cost Not to Exceed $145,000
Minutes:
Paul Anderson, Senior Director, Capital Facilities Program presented. This item will come back for approval at the January 22, 2019 Board Retreat.
X.b. Provide Direction on the January 22, 2019 Board Retreat Agenda and Expected Outcomes
Minutes:
Dr. PK Diffenbaugh 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:
School Resource Officer Program data.
MAOS Program.
Efforts to support homeless program.
Presentation of what MPUSD is doing prior to Earth Day.
New Student Board Members Orientation.
Board Policy on Student Board Members a week before the February 12, 2019 Regular Board Meeting.
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 8:21 p.m.