August 8, 2017

Monterey Peninsula Unified School District
Regular Board Meeting
August 08, 2017 5:30 PM

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

 

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

I. OPENING BUSINESS

I.a. Call Public Session to Order - President Dr. Jon Hill
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, Dr. Jon Hill, Tom Jennings, Dr. Bettye Lusk and Alana Myles.
Late Arrivals: Wendy Root Askew arrived at 5:33 p.m. Tim Chaney arrived at 5:55 p.m.
Staff Present: Ryan Altemeyer, Bijou Beltran, Dr. PK Diffenbaugh, Brett McFadden, Cresta McIntosh and Beth Wodecki.

I.c. Adopt Agenda

Motion Passed: Passed with a motion by Thomas Jennings and a second by Alana Myles.
Absent 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.)

II. 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 Labor Negotiator (Gov. Code Section 54957.6) *Agency Negotiator: Dr. PK Diffenbaugh *Cabinet Members/Administrators
II.d. Conference with Real Property Negotiator (Gov. Code section 54956.8) II.e. Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release (Gov. Code section 54957
II.f. Public Employee Appointment (Gov. Code section 54957)
III. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD RE CLOSED SESSION ITEMS III.a. Immediately Adjourn to Closed Session
Minutes:
The Board ADJOURNED to Closed Session at 5:33 p.m.

IV. 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 Dr. Bettye Lusk.

IV.c. Report From Closed Session (Action):
Minutes:
There was no report from Closed Session.

V. PUBLIC COMMENT

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

VII. PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/STUDENT BD MBR RPTS/MILITARY LIAISONS VII.a. Status Report from Military Liaison
Minutes:
Military Liaison Elaine Vrolyks gave her report.

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

VIII.a. Approve Board Meeting Minutes
Motion Passed: Approve Board Meeting Minutes. Passed with a motion by Alana Myles 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

VIII.b. Approve Use of Services Provided by Faria Systems ManageBac for Monterey High School for 2017-2018 School Year. Cost Not to Exceed $4,998
Motion Passed: Approved Use of Services Provided by Faria Systems ManageBac for Monterey High School for 2017-2018 School Year, presented. Passed with a motion by Alana Myles 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

VIII.c. Approve License for Non-Federal Use of Department of the Navy Real Property for English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes by Monterey Peninsula Unified School District/Monterey Adult School at No Cost to the District
Motion Passed: Approve License for Non-Federal Use of Department of the Navy Real Property for English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes by Monterey Peninsula Unified School
District/Monterey Adult School, as presented. Passed with a motion by Alana Myles 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

VIII.d. Approve Maintenance Agreement Services Agreement Software Applications, Inc. (Plan B) - Attendance Accounting Software for Adult Education for 2017-2018 School Year. Cost Not to Exceed $8,910
Motion Passed: Approve Maintenance Agreement Services Agreement Software Applications, Inc. (Plan B) - Attendance Accounting Software for Adult Education for 2017-2018 School Year, as presented. Passed with a motion by Alana Myles 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

VIII.e. Approve Overnight Attendance for Three Secondary Teachers to Attend a Three Day Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling (TPRS) Workshop on August 8-10, 2017 in San Jose, CA. Cost Not to Exceed $2,500
Motion Passed: Approve Overnight Attendance for Three Secondary Teachers to Attend a Three Day Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling (TPRS) Workshop on August 8-10, 2017 in San Jose, CA, as presented. Passed with a motion by Alana Myles 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

VIII.f. Approve Attendance of the Assistant Superintendent and Director of Human Resources at the Association of California School Administrators Personnel Institute, October 4-6, 2017, in Long Beach, CA Not to Exceed $3,000
Motion Passed: Approve Attendance of the Assistant Superintendent and Director of Human Resources at the Association of California School Administrators Personnel Institute, October 4-6, 2017, in Long Beach, CA as presented. Passed with a motion by Alana Myles 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

VIII.g. Approve Oregon Shakespeare Festival School (OSF) Visit for Monterey High School Art, Media and Performance (AMP) Academy Students on November 30, 2017. Cost Not to Exceed $850
Motion Passed: Approve Oregon Shakespeare Festival School (OSF) Visit for Monterey High School Art, Media and Performance (AMP) Academy Students on November 30, 2017, as presented. Passed with a motion by Alana Myles 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

VIII.h. Approve Catering Contract with Hyatt Regency Monterey for Monterey High School's 2018 Junior/Senior Prom Event. Cost not to Exceed $12,038.63
Motion Passed: Approve Catering Contract with Hyatt Regency Monterey for Monterey High School's 2018 Junior/Senior Prom Event, as presented. Passed with a motion by Alana Myles 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

VIII.i. Approve Contract with Ryland School Business Consulting for Professional Services. Cost not to Exceed $15,000
Motion Passed: Approve Contract with Ryland School Business Consulting for Professional Services, as presented. Passed with a motion by Alana Myles and a second by Timothy Chaney. Yes 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

VIII.j. Approve Revised Board Policies
Motion Passed: Approve revised Board Policies as presented. Passed with a motion by Alana Myles 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:
The Board APPROVED the following Board Policies: BP 0460 - Local Control Accountability Plan
BP 6144 - Controversial Issues
BP 6176 - Weekend/Saturday Classes
E 5145.6 - Parental Notifications

VIII.k. Ratify Renewal Service Agreement with CCSLI, Inc. to Provide Sign Language Interpreting Services for the 2017-2018 School Year. Cost Not to Exceed $25,000. Cost Did Not Increase More Than 10% From Previous Year
Motion Passed: Ratify Renewal Service Agreement with CCSLI, Inc. to Provide Sign Language Interpreting Services for the 2017-2018 School Year. Passed with a motion by Alana Myles 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

VIII.l. Ratify the Individual Service Agreement (ISA) for TUCCI Learning Solutions, Inc. to Provide Behavioral Support Services to (1) Student as Required by their Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) for the 2017-2018 School Year from August 2, 2017 December 15, 2017. Cost Not to Exceed $60,000. Cost Did Not Increase More than 10% from Previous Year
Motion Passed: Ratify the Individual Service Agreement (ISA) for TUCCI Learning Solutions, Inc. to Provide Behavioral Support Services to (1) Students as Required by Their Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) for the 2017-2018 School Year from August 2, 2017 December 15, 2017 as presented. Passed with a motion by Alana Myles 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

VIII.m. Ratify the Agreement between the Monterey County Office of Education, (LEA of operation) and the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District (LEA/s of residence), participants in the Monterey County Special Education Local Plan Area, (SELPA) for Regional Operation of Special Education Programs for the period July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018. No Cost to the District
Motion Passed: Ratify the Agreement between the Monterey County Office of Education, (LEA of operation) and the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District (LEA/s of residence), participants in the Monterey County Special Education Local Plan Area, (SELPA) for Regional Operation of Special Education Programs for the period July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 as presented. Passed with a motion by Alana Myles 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

VIII.n. Ratify the Annual Renewal Service Agreement with California School Boards Association (CSBA) for Agenda Online for the 2017-2018 School Year. Cost Not to Exceed $2,750
Motion Passed: Ratify the Annual Renewal Service Agreement with California School Boards
Association (CSBA) for Agenda Online for the 2017-2018 School Year, as presented. Passed with a motion by Alana Myles and a second Yes 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. Ratify Services Agreement with Central Coast Audiology to Provide Audiological Services to Identified Students From August 2, 2017 Through June 30, 2018. Cost Not to Exceed $3,000. Cost Did Not Increase More Than 10% From Previous Year
Motion Passed: Ratify Services Agreement with Central Coast Audiology to Provide Audiological Services to Identified Students From August 2, 2017 Through June 30, 2018 as presented. Passed with a motion by Alana Myles 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

VIII.p. Ratify Overnight Conference for One Seaside High School Teacher to Attend the Phoenix Desert Summer Institute on July 17-20, 2017 in Phoenix, AZ. Cost Not to Exceed $1,500
Motion Passed: Ratify Overnight Conference for One Seaside High School Teacher to Attend the Phoenix Desert Summer Institute on July 17-20, 2017 in Phoenix, AZ, as presented. Passed with a motion by Alana Myles 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

VIII.q. Ratify Overnight Field Trip for the Seaside High School Student Leadership Class of 2017/2018 to Attend the Leadership Retreat at Pinnacles Campground in Pinnacles National Park, California from July 14-16, 2017. Costs Not to Exceed $850
Motion Passed: Approve Overnight Field Trip for the Seaside High Student Leadership Class of
2017/2018 to Attend the Leadership Retreat at Pinnacles Campground in Pinnacles National Park, California from July 14-16, 2017, as presented. Passed with a motion by Alana Myles 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

VIII.r. Ratify Annual Renewal Agreements with California School Boards Association for the 2017-2018 School Year: Manual Maintenance Plus and Gamut Online. Cost Not to Exceed $6,615. Increase is less than 10% from previous year
Motion Passed: Ratify Annual Renewal Agreements with California School Boards Association for the 2017-2018 School Year: Manual Maintenance Plus and Gamut Online as presented. Cost Not to Exceed $6,615. Increase is less than 10% from previous year. Passed with a motion by Alana Myles 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

VIII.s. Ratify Personnel Items
Motion Passed: Ratify Personnel Items as presented Passed with a motion by Alana Myles 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

IX. CONFERENCE/DISCUSSION/ACTION
IX.a. PUBLIC HEARING: Resolution to Determine There are Current Sufficiency of Textbooks Such That Each Pupil in Each School Has, or Will Have Prior to the End of the Second Month of School, Sufficient Textbooks or Instructional Materials, or Both, for the 2017-2018 School Year
Minutes:
Cresta McIntosh presented.

IX.b. Discuss and Approve Adoption of 45 Day Budget Revision to reflect updated one-time state revenues and allocation to specific one-time purposes
Motion Passed: Approve Adoption of the 45 Day Budget Revision to reflect an approximate increase of $1.4 million in one-time revenue and assign that revenue as restricted for specified one-time purposes as outlined. Passed with a motion by Timothy Chaney and a second by Wendy Root Askew.
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 Presented. Conversation Ensued.

IX.c. Discuss and Approve Salary Schedule for Stone Soup Program for 2017-2018 School Year, effective September 1, 2017
Motion Passed: Discuss and Approve Salary Schedule for Stone Soup Program for 2017-2018
School Year, effective September 1, 2017 as presented Passed with a motion by Alana Myles and a second by Wendy Root Askew.
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: Bijou Beltran Presented.

X. INFORMATION ITEMS
X.a. Review and Discuss MPUSD's School Resource Officer Program
Minutes:
Seaside Police Commander Judy Veloz and School Resource Officer Patricia Perez spoke regarding their School Resource Program.

Monterey Police Department Assistant Chief Bill Clark and School Resource Officer Greg Gallin spoke regarding their School Resource Officer Program.

Marina Police Department Interim Chief Roberto Filice and Marina Detective and former School Resource Officer, Pablo Andrade gave a PowerPoint presentation "Advocating Responsible Choices" (ARC), Juvenile Diversion and Education Program.

Terry Siegrist from the Marina Recreation Department, Steve Emerson, Martin Luther King Jr. Principal Sam Humphrey, Monterey High Campus Monitor Gordon Lewis, Monterey High Principal Tom Newton, Marina Vista Principal Cristy Campanaro and Ord Terrace Principal Joe Sampson expressed their support of the School Resource Officer Programs and provided ideas to also address the parents and students concerns regarding School Resource Officers on campuses.

Bill Leone, Princess Pope, MPUSD students Evans Charles, Janias Thomas, Paris Charles, parent Rosalyn Charles, President of the NAACP Youth Council Urea Johnson, Central Coast Movement Building Coalition representative Willow Array, MBTA President Tom Grych, former MPUSD parent Sandra Havens and Monterey County NAACP President Regina Mason expressed their concerns of the School Resource Officers Program and provided other alternatives for Education funds to support students. Conversation Ensued.

The Board requested the following:
1. The public provide the District and Board the data they shared.
2. If the School Resource Officer program continues, for best practices to be followed in all communities.
3. School Resource Officer data regarding incidents on all campuses.
4. Cost for an Intervention Counselor.
5. Cost for a Family Service Specialist in each learning community.
6. Ways the cities can support the costs of the School Resource Officers program.
7. More information regarding the School Resource Officer Programs in the city of Seaside and Monterey.

Dr. Diffenbaugh shared the School Resource Officers contracts are up but right before school started, the Police Chiefs agreed to keep the School Resource Officers on campuses until a decision has been made but Dr. Diffenbaugh will revisit with the Police Chiefs.

X.b. Review Board Policies as presented
Minutes:
Dr. PK Diffenbaugh, Donnie Everett and Cresta McIntosh Presented. Conversation Ensued. The Board reviewed the following Board Policies: BP 5111 Admission
BP 5111.1 District Residency
BP 5113 Absences and Excuses
AR 5113 Absences and Excuses BP 5141.52 Suicide Prevention AR 5141.52 Suicide Prevention
BP 5148.2 Before/After School Programs
AR 5148.2 Before/After School Programs

These Board Policies will be brought back at the next meeting for approval under the Consent
Agenda.

X.c. Review Board Policy as Presented
Minutes:
BB 9250 Remuneration, Reimbursement and Other Benefits policy will go back to the Board Policy Committee.

X.d. Receive Information On Current and Upcoming E-Rate Projects
Minutes:
Ryan Altemeyer Presented. Conversation Ensued.

XI. 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:
Presentation on Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS).

XIV. ADVANCE PLANNING XIV.a. Future Meetings

XV. ADJOURNMENT

Motion Passed: Passed with a motion by Thomas Jennings and a second by Wendy Root Askew.
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 meeting at 10:00 p.m.