April 10, 2018

Monterey Peninsula Unified School District

Regular Board Meeting

April 10, 2018 5:30 PM

District Services 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

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, Alana Myles and Wendy Root Askew.
Late Arrivals: Dr. Bettye Lusk arrived at 5:32 p.m. and Tim Chaney arrived at 5:34 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 Dr. Jonathan Hill 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 with the following AMENDMENT.
Pull Consent Agenda Item VIII.e. Approve the Monterey Adult School 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 California Department of Education Adult Education Course Offerings and move to Informational Item X.f.
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)
Assistant Principal Dual Language Academy

II.f. Student Stipulated Expulsion 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 5:35 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 7:04 p.m.

IV.b. Pledge of Allegiance
Minutes:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Dr. Jon Hill.

IV.c. Report From Closed Session (Action):
Assistant Principal Dual Language Academy
Student Stipulated Expulsion Case #1718/01
Minutes:
The Board reported the following from Closed Session:
APPROVED Leland Hansen as Assistant Principal of the Dual Language Academy Motioned by Tom Jennings, Seconed by Dr. Bettye Lusk. Vote 7-0.
Mr. Hansen thanked the Board and Superintendent for the opportunity.
Student Stipulated Expulsion Case # 1718/01 - Accept Staff recommendation. Motioned by Tim Chaney, Seconed by Dr. Jon Hill. Vote 6-0.
Roll call as follows:
Dr. Jon Hill - Yes
Debra Gramespacher - Yes
Alana Myles - Yes
Tom Jennings - Yes
Dr. Bettye Lusk - Yes
Wendy Root Askew - No

Tim Chaney - Yes

PUBLIC COMMENT
Minutes:
Charlie Goldman, resident of the District, requested an update on the Bond. Dr. Diffenbaugh informed Mr. Goldman he will put him in touch with the right people.
Cleve Waters, Seaside High senior requested the Board assist them in any way they can with music and drum line materials. Cleve shared as a leader, he too has spent several hundred dollars of his own money to assist with drumline equipment.
Former Seaside High student Sydney Johnson spoke regarding the District's needs for more mental health awareness and assistance.
NAACP Representative Regena Mason shared the Assembly Bill 2022 regarding mental health on campus.
Helen Rucker thanked Seaside Middle School Principal Manny Nunez, the teachers and students who worked during their Spring break to interview her regarding the Civil Rights Award that will be going to the State. Mrs. Rucker also thanked the Board for sponsoring the students to attend this event.
Lucia Brown, Marina High student requested the Board reconsider having School Resource Officers on campus.
Former Seaside High Student Sydney Johnson spoke regarding her concern regarding 7 period day.
MBTA President Tom Grych thanked the students for speaking regarding 7 period day.
Rosalyn Charles thanked all the students for speaking up. Ms. Charles disagreed with Marina High student regarding having School Resource Officers on campus and felt it would be best to have District funds go towards student programs.
NAACP representative Regena Mason informed the public that NAACP covers the whole county and does not believe School Resource Officers should be on campus.
Community enthusiast Wes Wisely, spoke regarding Restorative Justice for all.
Seaside High School student Janelle Inductivo expressed her support of having more mental health adults at schools.
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:
Students gave their reports from their respective schools. Central Coast High School student Chloe Corpus gave the school report on behalf of Teanna Howard. Marina High School Student Zena Lababidi gave Marina High's report.

VII.b. Status Report from Military Liaison
Minutes:
Military School Liaison Officer Elaine Vrolyks gave her report.
Navy School Liaison Officer Dr. Cheryl McCloud gave her report.

VII.c. Secondary Instructional Model Presentation for Seaside Learning Community: Central Coast High School
Minutes:
Central Coast High School Principal Alan Crawford, Assistant Principal Dave Diehl, Dr. Olga Orlova, Ms. Simon, Chef Kari Selby, students Harmony Upshaw, Chloe Corpus, and Kiara Valdez presented.

VII.d. Recognize Central Coast High School for the Model Continuation High School Award for 2018

Minutes:
The Board and Superintendent recognized Central Coast High School for the Model Continuation High School Award for 2018.

VIII. CONSENT AGENDA

Minutes:
The Board APPROVED the Consent Agenda with the following AMENDMENT.
Pull Consent Agenda Item VIII.e. Approve the Monterey Adult School 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 California Department of Education Adult Education Course Offerings and move to Informational Item X.f.

VIII.a. Accept the Grant Committee of Monterey County Division 29 of the California Retired Teachers Association (CalRTA) Grant Award of $190 for Los Arboles Middle School's Sewing Class

Motion Passed: Accept the Grant Committee of Monterey County Division 29 of the California Retired Teachers Association (CalRTA) Grant Award of $190 for Los Arboles Middle School's Sewing Class, as presented. Passed with a motion by Dr. Bettye Lusk 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

VIII.b. Accept the Monterey Peninsula Foundation Grant Award of $30,000 for Monterey High School's Technology for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Inquiry Learning

Motion Passed: Accept the Monterey Peninsula Foundation Grant Award of $30,000 for Monterey High School's Technology for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Inquiry Learning, as presented Passed with a motion by Dr. Bettye Lusk 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

VIII.c. Approve the Revised High School Course Descriptions: Exploration of Health Careers and Personal Wellness, JROTC 1 and 2, JROTC 3, JROTC 4, Physical Education (PE), Health and Wellness 10 and Spanish 1

Motion Passed: Approve the Revised High School Course Descriptions, as presented. Passed with a motion by Dr. Bettye Lusk 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

VIII.d. Approve the New Middle and High School Course Descriptions: Foundational Language and Literacy 1, Foundational Language and Literacy 2, Immersive Spanish Language Acquisition 2 (ISLA 2), Careers in Education, Environmental Design, Foundational Language and Literacy 1, Foundational Language and Literacy 2, Social Entrepreneurship, Spanish for Heritage Speakers 3, Spanish for Heritage Speakers 4, Patient Care and Personal Wellness

Motion Passed: Approve the New Middle and High School Course Descriptions, as presented. Passed with a motion by Dr. Bettye Lusk 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

VIII.e. Approve the Monterey Adult School 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 California Department of Education Adult Education Course Offerings
Minutes:
This item was moved to Information Item X.f. on the agenda.
Beth Wodecki presented. Conversation ensued.

VIII.f. Approve Approve Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between Monterey County of Education (MCOE) and Marina High School (MAHS) Students to Attend the Monterey County Law Day 2018 at Hartnell Community College in Salinas, CA on May 1, 2018 at No Cost to the District

Motion Passed: Approve Approve Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between Monterey County of Education (MCOE) and Marina High School (MAHS) Students to Attend the Monterey County Law Day 2018 at Hartnell Community College in Salinas, CA on May 1, 2018, as presented. Passed with a motion by Dr. Bettye Lusk 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

VIII.g. Approve Two Selected Teachers and Assistant Principal from Central Coast High School to Visit Sierra Continuation High School in Truckee, CA on May 4, 2018. Cost Not to Exceed $1,500

Motion Passed: Approve Two Selected Teachers and Assistant Principal from Central Coast High School to Visit Sierra Continuation High School in Truckee, CA on May 4, 2018, as presented. Passed with a motion by Dr. Bettye Lusk 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

VIII.h. Approve a Group of Six Administrators and Teachers from Marina High and Los Arboles Middle, Two Selected Career Technical Education (CTE) Teachers and Two District Level Administrators to Visit MetWest High School, New Tech High and Harvest Middle School on April 25-27, 2018 in Oakland and Napa, CA. Cost Not to Exceed $8,500

Motion Passed: Approve a Group of Six Administrators and Teachers from Marina High and Los Arboles Middle, Two Selected Career Technical Education (CTE) Teachers and Two District Level Administrators to Visit MetWest High School, New Tech High and Harvest Middle School on April 25-27, 2018 in Oakland and Napa, CA, as presented. Passed with a motion by Dr. Bettye Lusk 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
VIII.i. Approve Overnight Field Trip for Los Arboles Middle School and Seaside Middle School Students to Participate in the National History Day (NHD-CA) - California State Finals at the William Jessup University in Rocklin, CA from May 5-6, 2018. Cost Not to Exceed $2,000

Motion Passed: Approve Overnight Field Trip for Los Arboles Middle School and Seaside Middle School Students to Participate in the National History Day (NHD-CA) - California State Finals at the William Jessup University in Rocklin, CA from May 5-6, 2018, as presented. Passed with a motion by Dr. Bettye Lusk 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

VIII.j. Approve Four Selected Secondary Counselors and the College & Career Preparedness Coordinator to Attend the Western Association for College Admission Counseling (WACAC) 2018 Annual Conference at the Monterey Conference Center on May 31, 2018 to June 2, 2018. Cost Not to Exceed $2,600

Motion Passed: Approve Four Selected Secondary Counselors and the College & Career Preparedness Coordinator to Attend the Western Association for College Admission Counseling (WACAC) 2018 Annual Conference at the Monterey Conference Center on May 31, 2018 to June 2, 2018, as presented. Passed with a motion by Dr. Bettye Lusk 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

VIII.k. Approve Overnight Field Trip for Six Seaside High School Students and Two Chaperones to Attend the Ocean Plastic Pollution Summit (OPPS) at the Monterey Bay Aquarium in Monterey, CA from April 28-29, 2018 at No Cost to the District

Motion Passed: Approve Overnight Field Trip for Six Seaside High School Students and Two Chaperones to Attend the Ocean Plastic Pollution Summit at the Monterey Bay Aquarium in Monterey, CA from April 28-29, 2018, as presented. Passed with a motion by Dr. Bettye Lusk 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
VIII.l. Approve Overnight Field Trip for Seaside High School Students to Attend the Seaside High School Advanced Placement Environmental (APES) 2nd Annual Science Retreat at Henry Cowell State Park in Felton, CA on May 12-13, 2018. Cost Not to Exceed $100

Motion Passed: Approve Overnight Field Trip for Seaside High School Students to Attend the Seaside High School Advanced Placement Environmental (APES) 2nd Annual Science Retreat at Henry Cowell State Park in Felton, CA on May 12-13, 2018, as presented. Passed with a motion by Dr. Bettye Lusk 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

VIII.m. Approve Overnight Conference for Two Monterey High School Cheerleading Coaches to Attend the Varsity University Cheerleading California Coaches Conference in Costa Mesa, CA on May 19-20, 2018.Cost Not to Exceed $330

Motion Passed: Approve Overnight Conference for Two Monterey High School Cheerleading Coaches to Attend the Varsity University Cheerleading California Coaches Conference in Costa Mesa, CA on May 19-20, 2018, as presented. Passed with a motion by Dr. Bettye Lusk 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

VIII.n. Approve Overnight Conference for One Seaside Middle School Teacher to Attend the California Physical Education Workshop (CPEW): Physical Education Matters at the California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) in San Luis Obispo, CA on July 17-24, 2018. Cost Not to Exceed $2,500

Motion Passed: Approve Overnight Conference for One Seaside Middle School Teacher to Attend the California Physical Education Workshop (CPEW): Physical Education Matters at the California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) in San Luis Obispo, CA on July 17-24, 2018, as presented. Passed with a motion by Dr. Bettye Lusk 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

VIII.o. Approve Overnight Conference for Two Selected Adult Education Teachers and the Adult Education Assistant Principal to Attend the California Council for Adult Education (CCAE) 2018 California State Conference in Fresno, CA on May 3-5, 2018. Cost Not to Exceed $3,000
Motion Passed: Approve Overnight Conference for Two Selected Adult Education Teachers and the Adult Education Assistant Principal to Attend the California Council for Adult Education (CCAE) 2018 California State Conference at the DoubleTree by Hilton Fresno Convention Center in Fresno, CA on May 3-5, 2018, as presented. Passed with a motion by Dr. Bettye Lusk 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

VIII.p. Approve Overnight Attendance for Two Selected Adult School Staff Members to Attend the Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System (CASAS) National Summer Institute 2018 on June 19-21, 2018 at the Town and Country Resort & Convention Center in San Diego, CA. Cost Not to Exceed $4,000
Motion Passed: Approve Overnight Attendance for Two Selected Adult School Staff Members to Attend the Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System (CASAS) National Summer Institute 2018 on June 19-21, 2018 at the Town and Country Resort & Convention Center in San Diego, CA, as presented. Passed with a motion by Dr. Bettye Lusk 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

VIII.q. Approve Agreement between Alder Graduate School of Education and the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District
Motion Passed: Approve Agreement between Alder Graduate School of Education and the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District, as presented. Passed with a motion by Dr. Bettye Lusk 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:
Charlie Goldman asked to pull this item from the agenda as the public has not had the opportunity to review. Dr. PK Diffenbaugh clarified there was an information item presentation at the lastmeeting with no concerns, therefore, it is brought back to the Board for approval.

VIII.r. Approve Overnight Conference for Central Coast High School's Principal to Attend the YouCubed: Mathematics Leadership Summit at Stanford University with Jo Boaler on August 20-21, 2018 in Stanford, CA. Cost Not to Exceed $2,000

Motion Passed: Approve Overnight Conference for Central Coast High School's Principal to Attend the YouCubed: Mathematics Leadership Summit at Stanford University with Jo Boaler on August 20-21, 2018 in Stanford, CA, presented. Passed with a motion by Dr. Bettye Lusk 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

VIII.s. Approve Overnight Conference for Three Selected Central Coast High School Teachers to Attend the YouCubed: Teaching Mindset Mathematics Professional Development at Stanford University with Jo Boaler on September 10-11, 2018 in Stanford, CA. Cost Not to Exceed $4,500

Motion Passed: Approve Overnight Conference for Three Selected Central Coast High School Teachers to Attend the YouCubed: Teaching Mindset Mathematics Professional Development at Stanford University with Jo Boaler on September 10-11, 2018 in Stanford, CA, as presented. Passed with a motion by Dr. Bettye Lusk 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

VIII.t. Approve Overnight Attendance for Up to Ten Monterey High School Teachers to Attend the 2018 Diploma Program (DP) on June 25-28, 2018 and Middle Years Program (MYP) on June 28-July 1, 2018, International Baccalaureate (IB) at the Granlibakken Tahoe in Tahoe City, CA. Cost Not to Exceed $20,000

Motion Passed: Approve Overnight Attendance for Up to Ten Monterey High School Teachers to Attend the 2018 Diploma Program (DP) on June 25-28, 2018 and Middle Years Program (MYP) on June 28-July 1, 2018, International Baccalaureate (IB) at the Granlibakken Tahoe in Tahoe City, CA, as presented. Passed with a motion by Dr. Bettye Lusk 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

VIII.u. Approve Overnight Conference for Two MLK School of the Arts Certificated Staff Members to attend the Southwest Arts Integration Conference in Austin, Texas Monday, June 18 19, 2018. Cost not to Exceed $2,800

Motion Passed: Approve Overnight Conference for Two MLK School of the Arts Certificated Staff Members to attend the Southwest Arts Integration Conference in Austin, Texas Monday, June 18 19, 2018. Passed with a motion by Dr. Bettye Lusk 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

VIII.v. Approve Overnight Travel of Four MLK School of the Arts Certificated Staff Members to Attend GLAD Academic Language Acquisition and Literacy Training in San Jose, CA on April 19-26, 2018. Cost not to Exceed $7,000

Motion Passed: Approve Overnight Travel of Four MLK School of the Arts Certificated Staff Members to Attend GLAD Academic Language Acquisition and Literacy Training in San Jose, CA on April 19-26, 2018 as presented. Passed with a motion by Dr. Bettye Lusk 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

VIII.w. Approve Overnight Travel for Eight Early Childhood Education Leaders to Attend Evergreen Community School Intensive Practicum on May 13-17, 2018. Costs Not to Exceed $18,000

Motion Passed: Approve Overnight Travel for Eight Early Childhood Education Leaders to Attend Evergreen Community School Intensive Practicum on May 13-17, 2018 as presented. Passed with a motion by Dr. Bettye Lusk 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

VIII.x. Approve Overnight and Out-of-State Travel to Turnaround Arts National Summer Institute in Virginia on June 24-28, 2018 for MLK School of the Arts Principal and Up To Three Team Members. Costs Not to Exceed $6,000

Motion Passed: Approve Overnight and Out-of-State Travel to Turnaround Arts National Summer Institute in Virginia on June 24-28, 2018 for MLK School of the Arts Principal and Up To Three Team Members as presented. Passed with a motion by Dr. Bettye Lusk 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

VIII.y. Approve Overnight Field Trip for Seaside High School's Black Student Union Association Club to Visit Seven Southern California College Campuses from April 13-15, 2018 at No Cost to the District

Motion Passed: Approve Overnight Field Trip for Seaside High School's Black Student Union Association Club to Visit Seven Southern California College Campuses from April 13-15, 2018, as presented. Passed with a motion by Dr. Bettye Lusk 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

VIII.z. Approve the Williams Settlement Lawsuit Quarterly Reports for Uniform Complaints Related to Facilities, Textbooks, Highly Qualified Staff and Intensive Instruction and Services from January 1, 2018 through March 31, 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 January 1, 2018 through March 31, 2018, as presented. Passed with a motion by Dr. Bettye Lusk 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

VIII.aa. Approve the Independent Contractor Services Agreement with Melissa Karasek for Choreography Services for Monterey High School's Musical Production of "Bullets Over Broadway," Cost not to exceed $1,000

Motion Passed: Approve the Independent Contractor Services Agreement with Melissa Karasek for Choreography Services for Monterey High School's Musical Production of "Bullets Over Broadway", as presented. Passed with a motion by Dr. Bettye Lusk 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

VIII.bb. Approve Independent Contractor Services Agreement with Cook's Photography [Jason Cook] to Provide Photography Services for Monterey High School's 2017   2018 Prom. Cost not to exceed $4,370

Motion Passed: Approve Independent Contractor Services Agreement with Cook's Photography [Jason Cook] to Provide Photography Services for Monterey High School's 2017   2018 Prom, as presented. Passed with a motion by Dr. Bettye Lusk 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

VIII.cc. Approve Revised 2018-2019 Head Start/Pre-School Calendar

Motion Passed: Approve Revised 2018-2019 Head Start/Pre-School Calendar, as Presented. Passed with a motion by Dr. Bettye Lusk 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

VIII.dd. Approve Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) Revisions for Los Arboles Middle School, Seaside Middle School, Marina Vista, Highland, King, Crumpton, Ord Terrace, Del Rey Woods Elementary Schools for the 2017-2018 Academic Year. No Cost Associated
Motion Passed: Approve Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) Revisions for Los Arboles Middle School, Seaside Middle School, Marina Vista, Highland, King, Crumpton, Ord Terrace, Del Rey Woods Elementary Schools for the 2017-2018 Academic Year as presented. Passed with a motion by Dr. Bettye Lusk 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

VIII.ee. Ratify Master Contract and Individual Service Agreement (ISA) with Cornell Corrections of California, Inc. - Southern Peaks Regional Treatment Center, Canon City, CO to Provide Emotional, Behavioral, Academic and Social Services that Support the Individual Education Plan (IEP) Goals of a MPUSD Student from March 12, 2018 through June 30, 2018. Cost Not to Exceed $7,300
Motion Passed:   Ratify Master Contract and Individual Service Agreement (ISA) with Cornell Corrections of California, Inc. - Southern Peaks Regional Treatment Center, Canon City, CO to Provide Emotional, Behavioral, Academic and Social Services that Support the Individual Education Plan (IEP) Goals of a MPUSD Student from March 12, 2018 through June 30, 2018 as presented. Passed with a motion by Dr. Bettye Lusk 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

VIII.ff. Ratify Independent Contractor Service Agreement with Val's Plumbing & Heating, Inc. for Work at Seaside High School to Modernize the Sustainable Hospitality, Tourism and Recreation Culinary Arts Kitchen Classroom.   Cost Not to Exceed $82,100, paid by CTE Grant Funds
Motion Passed: Ratify Independent Contractor Service Agreement with Val's Plumbing & Heating, Inc. for Work at Seaside High School to Modernize the Sustainable Hospitality, Tourism and Recreation Culinary Arts Kitchen Classroom, as presented. Passed with a motion by Dr. Bettye Lusk 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

VIII.gg. Ratify Overnight Attendance for One Seaside High School Physical Education (PE) Teacher to Attend 2018 California Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (CAHPERD) State Conference at the Oakland Marriott and Convention Center in Oakland, CA on February 22-24, 2018. Cost Not to Exceed $1,000

Motion Passed: Ratify Overnight Attendance for One Seaside High School Physical Education (PE) Teacher to Attend 2018 California Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (CAHPERD) State Conference at the Oakland Marriott and Convention Center in Oakland, CA on February 22-24, 2018, as presented. Passed with a motion by Dr. Bettye Lusk 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

VIII.hh. Ratify Submission and Acceptance of $10,000 R.I.S.E. America grant (Recognizing and Inspiring Student Expression) from NBC and Educational Theatre Foundation for Seaside High School Theatre Program. No Cost to District

Motion Passed: Ratify Submission and Acceptance of $10,000 R.I.S.E. America grant (Recognizing and Inspiring Student Expression) from NBC and Educational Theatre Foundation for Seaside High School Theatre Program as presented. Passed with a motion by Dr. Bettye Lusk 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

VIII.ii. Ratify Submission and Acceptance of Intrepid Philanthropy Foundation LIGHT Awards Program Grant for Upper Grade Writing Development Project at MLK School of the Arts in the Amount of $30,000

Motion Passed: Ratify Submission and Acceptance of Intrepid Philanthropy Foundation LIGHT Awards Program Grant for Upper Grade Writing Development Project at MLK School of the Arts in the Amount of $30,000 Passed with a motion by Dr. Bettye Lusk 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
VIII.jj. Ratify Professional Expert Agreement with Art Docent Amanda Paschal for Visual Art Education at Monte Vista Elementary School in the Spring of 2018. Cost Not to Exceed $2,000 for this New Agreement

Motion Passed: Ratify Professional Expert Agreement with Art Docent Amanda Paschal for Visual Art Education at Monte Vista Elementary School in the Spring of 2018 as presented. Passed with a motion by Dr. Bettye Lusk 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

VIII.kk. Ratify Service Agreement for West Shield Adolescent Services to Provide Transportation Services for Identified Student to be Transported from Seaside, CA to Canon City, CO for Residential Placement, April 4-5, 2018. Cost Not to Exceed $7,800

Motion Passed: Ratify Service Agreement for West Shield Adolescent Services to Provide Transportation Services for Identified Student to be Transported from Seaside, CA to Canon City, CO for Residential Placement, April 4-5, 2018 as presented. Passed with a motion by Dr. Bettye Lusk 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

VIII.ll. Ratify Purchase Orders from February 1, 2018 through February 28, 2018, totaling the amount of $8,769,203.54

Motion Passed: The Board of Education is asked to ratify Purchase Orders from 02/01/18 through 02/28/18, as presented. Passed with a motion by Dr. Bettye Lusk 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

VIII.mm. Ratify Warrant Register from February 1, 2018 through February 28, 2018, totaling the net amount of $3,717,853.29

Motion Passed: The Board of Education is asked to ratify warrant register from 02/01/18 through 2/28/18, as presented. Passed with a motion by Dr. Bettye Lusk 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

VIII.nn. Ratify Personnel Items
Motion Passed: Ratify Personnel Items as Presented. Passed with a motion by Dr. Bettye Lusk 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

CONFERENCE/DISCUSSION/ACTION

IX.a. Discuss and Approve Award of Bid to Meehleis Modular Buildings, Inc. and Authorize the Superintendent to Finalize and Execute Contracts for the Seaside High School Increment 2 Modular Classrooms Project. Bond Cost Not to Exceed $3,697,000

Minutes:
Ralph Caputo from RGM & Associates presented.

IX.b. Discuss and Approve Memorandum of Understanding with Monterey County Office of Education California Volunteers for the AmeriCorps/Monterey County United for Literacy Program to Provide Reading Support at Del Rey Woods, Highland, MLK School of the Arts, and Ord Terrace Elementary Schools in the 2018-2019 Academic Year. Costs for this New Contract Not to Exceed $140,000

Motion Passed: Discuss and Approve

Memorandum of Understanding with Monterey County Office of Education California Volunteers for the AmeriCorps/Monterey County United for Literacy Program to Provide Reading Support at Del Rey Woods, Highland, MLK School of the Arts, and Ord Terrace Elementary Schools in the 2018-2019 Academic Year 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: Cresta McIntosh presented.

INFORMATION ITEMS

X.a. Receive Information Regarding School Safety Resolution 17/18-15
Minutes:
Dr. PK Diffenbaugh presented. Conversation ensued. Board member Debra Gramespacher requested to add the Board Policy regarding guns prohibited on campus to the resolution. This item will come back with those edits at a future Board meeting.

X.b. Receive Information on the New Middle School Course Description: Math Design 7
Minutes:
Dr. Will Nelson, Director of Secondary Education presented.

X.c. Review and Discuss Job Description for Teacher On Special Assignment for Language and Literacy
Minutes:
Bijou Beltran presented.

X.d. Review and Discuss Job Description for Director I of Teacher Residency and Retention
Minutes:
Cresta McIntosh presented.

X.e. Receive Update of Parent Involvement Efforts at Title I Schools from Cresta McIntosh, Associate Superintendent of Educational Services
Minutes:
Cresta McIntosh 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:
Special Board Meeting on May 15th at 5:30 p.m. at the District Office to continue the Superintendent's evaluation.

XIV. ADVANCE PLANNING

XIV.a. Future Meetings

ADJOURNMENT

Motion Passed: Passed with a motion by Dr. Bettye Lusk and a second by Dr. Jonathan Hill.
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 meeting ADJOURNED at 9:42 p.m. in memory of former MPUSD Board Member Carlos Noriega.