December 5, 2017

Monterey Peninsula Unified School District

Organizational Board Meeting

December 05, 2017 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 5:30 PM:
Present:   
Timothy Chaney
Debra  Gramespacher
Dr. Jonathan Hill
Thomas Jennings
Dr. Bettye  Lusk
Alana Myles
Wendy  Root Askew  

1. OPENING BUSINESS
   

I.a. Call Public Session to Order - President   
Minutes:
Board President Dr. Jon Hill called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.

I.b. Roll Call   
Minutes:
Board Members Present: Debra Gramespacher, Tom Jennings, Dr. Jon Hill, Alana Myles and Wendy Root Askew.
Late Arrivals: Tim Chaney arrived at 5:32 p.m. Wendy Root Askew arrived at 7:00 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 Alana Myles 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:
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 7:00 p.m.

IV.b. Pledge of Allegiance  
Minutes:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Monterey High School Student Board Representative Lexi Singh. 

1. PUBLIC COMMENT
   Minutes:
   Helen Rucker shared that a neighbor has reported that flags are not taken down each day.
   NAACP Representative Vishal Sharma shared his conversation with his niece on how she sees African American girls. Mr. Sharma believes the District needs mentoring programs.
   MBTA Tom Grych shared with Mr. Vishal that teachers have read aloud books in their classrooms that mirror children of all races.
   
   
2. PUBLIC AGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
   Minutes:
   There were no public agency communications.  

VII. PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/STUDENT BD MBR RPTS/MILITARY LIAISONS  

VII.a. Recognition of Board Members  
Minutes:
Board Vice President Alana Myles thanked Dr. Jon Hill for his time and dedication as President of the Board. The Board and Superintendent presented Dr. Hill with a plaque. 

VII.b. Recognition of Student Board Members  
Minutes:
The Board and Superintendent thanked the Student Board Representatives for their time and dedication in representing their respective schools. 

VII.c. Student Board Members Report  
Minutes:
Student Board Members gave their reports for their respective schools. 

VII.d. Status Report from Military Liaison   
Minutes:
There was no report from the Military Liaison. 

VIII. ORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION  

VIII.a. Election of President  
Motion Passed:  Elect Board President, as presented. Passed with a motion by Dr. Bettye  Lusk 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:
Dr. Diffenbaugh presented. Dr. Bettye Lusk nominated Alana Myles as President of the Board. Alana Myles thanked the Board for selecting as Board President. 

VIII.b. Election of Clerk Vice-President  
Motion Passed:  Elect Clerk Vice-President, as presented.  Passed with a motion by Wendy  Root Askew 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:
Board President Alana Myles presented. Wendy Root Askew nominated Tom Jennings as Clerk Vice-President of the Board. 

VIII.c. Appointment of Executive Secretary to the Board of Education  

Motion Passed:  Appoint Executive Secretary, as presented.  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:
Alana Myles presented. Dr. Bettye Lusk nominated Dr. Diffenbaugh as Executive Secretary to the Board.  

 

VIII.d. Discuss and Approve Appointments of Board Representatives and Alternates to Various Organizations/Subcommittees   

Motion Passed:  Approve Appointments of Board Representatives and Alternates to Various Organizations/Subcommittees, as presented. 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:
Alana Myles presented. Alana Myles will remain the representative for the Community Human Services Project and Wendy Root Askew will be the alternate. Tim Chaney informed the Board that Mission Trails Regional Occupational Program's name has changed to Joint Powers Authority, they meet quarterly and meeting from North to South Monterey County. Tim Chaney will remain the representative with Lisa Glick or Dr. PK Diffenbaugh as alternates. Dr. Bettye Lusk will remain the representative for Monterey County School Boards Association Executive Committee with Dr. Jon Hill will be the alternate. Wendy Root Askew will be the representative for Access Monterey Peninsula and Tom Jennings will be the alternate. Mr. Jennings informed the Board that AMP now meets the second Thursday of each month and they meet at the Veteran's Transition Center in Marina. Wendy Root Askew, Debra Gramespacher and Dr. Jon Hill will be members of the Board Policy Committee. Tom Jennings, Dr. Bettye Lusk and Tim Chaney will be alternates. The Board will bring back at a future meeting a discussion for a subcommittee to consider District facilities. 

 

 

 

VIII.e. Discuss and Approve Signatures of Board Representatives, Effective December 2017 to December 2018  

Motion Passed:  Approve the attached list of authorized signatures of District staff members to sign official documents on behalf of the Board of Education.  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:
Alana Myles presented. 

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

IX.a. Ratify Overnight Attendance for Up to Three Secondary Teachers to Attend the Lindamood Bell Genuine Workshop in San Luis Obispo, CA on December 4-5, 2017 and December 6-7, 2017. Cost Not to Exceed $4,100  

Motion Passed:  Ratify Overnight Attendance for Up to Three Secondary Teachers to Attend the Lindamood Bell Genuine Workshop in San Luis Obispo, CA on December 4-5, 2017 and December 6-7, 2017, as presented. Passed with a motion by Dr. Jonathan Hill 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:
Alana Myles presented.   

1. CONFERENCE/DISCUSSION/ACTION
   

X.a. Discuss and Approve 2017-2018 Board Meeting Calendar and Board Retreat dates  

Motion Passed:  Approve 2017-2018 Board Meeting Calendar and Board Retreat dates.  Passed with a motion by Dr. Jonathan Hill 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:
Alana Myles presented. Wendy Root Askew shared she has a potential conflict on the April 10, 2018 Board meeting. 

X.b. Discuss and Approve Agreement with Marina Coast Water District for the Marshall Elementary Pipeline Easement. No Fiscal Impact  

Motion Passed:  Approve Agreement with Marina Coast Water District for the Marshall Elementary Pipeline Easement, 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:
Brett McFadden and Marina Coast Water District Senior Engineer Mike Wigley presented. Conversation ensued. 

1. INFORMATION ITEMS
   

XI.a. Receive Information on the Fiscal Stabilization Timeline  
 
Minutes:
Brett McFadden presented. Wendy Root Askew requested clarification on the timeline. MBTA President Tom Grych thanked Dr. PK Diffenbaugh and Beth Wodecki for their transparency and several meetings regarding the seven period day. Mr. Grych requested the Board consider the sacrifice the teachers are going make to go to seven period day and requested the Board do their best not to include the teachers in the Fiscal Stabilization Plan. Mr. Grych also added he is encouraging the teachers to take advantage of the great SERP opportunity the District is offering. 

XII. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT  
Minutes:
Dr. Diffenbaugh gave his report. 

XIII. COMMUNICATION FROM BOARD MEMBERS   
Minutes:
Board members gave their reports. 

XIV. BOARD REQUEST(S) FROM BOARD MEMBERS  
Minutes:
Dr. Jon Hill requested to have the Board stipend discussion on the next Board agenda. 

1. ADVANCE PLANNING
   

XV.a. Future Meetings  

XVI. ADJOURNMENT  

Motion Passed:   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:
The Board ADJOURNED the Board meeting at 8:36 p.m.