April 24, 2018

Monterey Peninsula Unified School District

Regular Board Meeting

April 24, 2018 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

Absent:   
Wendy  Root Askew
 
Updated Attendance:   
Wendy  Root Askew was updated to present at: 7:11 PM 

1. OPENING BUSINESS
   
   

I.a. Call Public Session to Order - President Alana Myles  
Minutes:
Board President Alana Myles called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m.

I.b. Roll Call   
Minutes:
Board Members Present: Tim Chaney, Debra Gramespacher, Dr. Jon Hill, Tom Jennings, Dr. Bettye Lusk and Alana Myles.
Late Arrivals: Wendy Root Askew arrived at 7:11 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 Timothy Chaney 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
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)  

II.f. Superintendent's Evaluation  

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.

1. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION

IV.a. Adjourn Closed Session and Reconvene Open Session      
Minutes:
The Board ADJOURNED from Closed Session and RECONVENED from Open Session at 7:02 p.m.

IV.b. Pledge of Allegiance  
Minutes:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Monterey High School Student Board representative Desi Awity.

 

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

1. PUBLIC COMMENT
   Minutes:
   Paul, husband of a teacher at La Mesa expressed his concerns regarding the District releasing 24 teachers, including his wife, who have not been given a reason as to why they are being released.
   DLAMP teachers Kathryn Yates, Linda Figlock, Danielle Jordan, Chelsea Pacheco, Rachel Enriquez, Brook Garnica, Pilar Osaba, Academic Coach Raquel Camberos and parent and Supervisory Assistant Luis Garrido spoke in favor of DLAMP Principal Rita Burks.
   Seaside High School student Keanu expressed his challenges with substance abuse and credited a teacher at Seaside High who helped him. Keanu requested the District consider having a substance abuse counselor for those students who were not as fortunate as he was.
   Marina High School Student Lucia Brown, Elizabeth Marin and Ellijah Hampton read a statement on behalf of Drake Johnson regarding Marina High School's need for a School Resource Officer.
   Seaside High School students Andy Garcia Ortiz and Cleve Waters thanked the Board for the conversations and letters but hopes more support is coming for music materials.
   
   
2. 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:
Student Board Representatives gave their reports. Central Coast student was not able to be present. Marina High School Student Alexis Williams read the report on behalf of Zena Lababidi. Seaside High School Student Cleve Waters read the report on behalf of Janelle Inductive. 

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

VII.c. Recognize Monterey High School Teacher Gabriela Deambrosio to receive Professional Learning Scholarship from Education First Educational Tours  
Minutes:
Education First Regional Manager Gretel Stingley recognized Monterey High Teacher Gabriela Deambrosio to receive a Professional Learning Scholarship from Education First Educational Tours. Monterey High Principal Tom Newton shared how much Ms. Deambrosio has been instrumental in the IB program.

VII.d. Recognize Dr. Ralph Love, a Monterey Peninsula Unified School District (MPUSD) Volunteer, as the recipient of the KSBW Jefferson Award  
Minutes:
The Board and Superintendent recognized Dr. Ralph Love for his dedication to our students. Dr. Love expressed his gratitude and excitement in working with students.

VII.e. Review the AB 288 (Dual Enrollment) College and Career Access Pathways (CCAP) Agreement for July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019  
Minutes:
MPUSD Staff Beth Wodecki, Dr. Will Nelson, Carli Peck, MPC Staff President Dr. Walt Tribley, Dean of Instruction Dr. Jon Knolle, Career Pathways Specialist Alison Shelling and Director of Student Success and Equity Lakisha Bradley.  

VII.f. Recognize Marina High School for the Partnership of Education Excellence Award from Monterey Peninsula College (MPC)  
Minutes:
Dr. PK Diffenbaugh thanked Dr. Tribley for all of his support and how instrumental he has been in the partnership. MPC President Dr. Walt Tribley thanked MPUSD for their leadership. Dr. PK Diffenbaugh recognized Principal Rebecca Tyson and Marina High Staff for the partnership of Education Excellence Award from Monterey Peninsula College. 

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

VIII.a. Approve Board Meeting Minutes  

Motion Passed:  Approve Board Meeting Minutes, as presented.  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

VIII.b. Approve the Preparation and Submission for Grant Funding by the California Department of Education (CDE) 2018-2019 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Title II: Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA), Sections 201-243 of Public Law 113-128  

Motion Passed:  Approve the Preparation and Submission for Grant Funding by the California Department of Education (CDE) 2018-2019 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Title II: Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA), Sections 201-243 of Public Law 113-128, presented. 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

VIII.c. Approve the New Middle School Course Description: Math Design 7  

Motion Passed:  Approve the New Middle School Course Description: Math Design 7, as presented. 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

 

 

 

VIII.d. Approve the Renewal Brandman (Chapman) University Teacher Preparation Internship Program Agreement with Monterey Peninsula Unified School District for the 2018-2020  

Motion Passed:  Approve the Renewal Brandman (Chapman) University Teacher Preparation Internship Program Agreement with Monterey Peninsula Unified School District for the 2018-2020, as Presented. 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

VIII.e. Approve the Independent Contractor Agreement with Independent Audio of the Monterey Peninsula (I.A.M.P.) for Seaside Middle School's 8th 2018 Promotion Ceremony on May 31, 2018 at Seaside High School. Cost Not to Exceed $845  

Motion Passed:  Approve the Independent Contractor Agreement with Independent Audio of the Monterey Peninsula (I.A.M.P.) for Seaside Middle School's 8th 2018 Promotion Ceremony on May 31, 2018 at Seaside High School, as presented. 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

VIII.f. Approve Agreement with El Primo Catering Services for Seaside Middle School's 2018 Eighth Grade End-of-Year Dance. Cost Not to Exceed $1,400  

Motion Passed:  Approve Agreement with El Primo Catering Services for Seaside Middle School's 2018 Eighth Grade End-of-Year Dance, as presented. 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

VIII.g. Approve 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, 2018 through June 30, 2019   

Motion Passed:   Approve 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, 2018 through June 30, 2019 as presented.   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

VIII.h. Approve Monterey Peninsula College (MPC) Facilities Use Permit Allowing Special Education to Hold the Annual Special Olympics Field Event on April 27, 2018.  Cost Not to Exceed $1,500  

Motion Passed:   Approve Monterey Peninsula College (MPC) Facilities Use Permit Allowing Special Education to Hold the Annual Special Olympics Field Event on April 27, 2018 as presented.  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

VIII.i. Approve Monterey High School's Art, Media and Performance (AMP) Academy Students Senior Showcase at the Monterey Moose Lodge in Del Rey Oaks, CA on May 24, 2018. Cost Not to Exceed $1,600  

Motion Passed:  Approve Monterey High School's Art, Media and Performance (AMP) Academy Students Senior Showcase at the Monterey Moose Lodge in Del Rey Oaks, CA on May 24, 2018, as presented. 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

VIII.j. Approve Annual Subscription of HERO Incident Tracking for Seaside Middle School for the 2018-2019 School Year. Cost Not to Exceed $5,500  

Motion Passed:  Approve Annual Subscription of HERO Incident Tracking for Seaside Middle School for the 2018-2019 School Year, as presented. 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

VIII.k. Approve the Purchase of HERO Incident Tracking for Walter Colton Middle School for the 2018-2019 School Year. Cost Not to Exceed $8,510   

Motion Passed:  Approve the Purchase of HERO Incident Tracking for Walter Colton Middle School for the 2018-2019 School Year, as presented. 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

VIII.l. Approve Event Agreement with Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside for the 2018 MPUSD Retirement Reception. Cost not to exceed $6,691.40  

Motion Passed:  Approve Event Agreement with Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside for the 2018 MPUSD Retirement Reception, as presented.  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

 

VIII.m. Approve Proposal for Contracted Services of Catherine Dickson Schwarzbach to Assist with Writing of the Grant Application for Military-Connected Academic and Support Programs. Cost not to exceed $8,000  

Motion Passed:  Approve the Proposal for Contracted Services of Catherine Dickson Schwarzbach, as presented. 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

VIII.n. Approve Overnight Field Trip for Seaside High School and Marina High School Junior Reserve Officer's Training Corps (JROTC) Cadets to Attend the Junior Reserve Officer's Training Corps (JROTC) Leadership Camp at Camp San Luis Obispo in San Luis Obispo, CA from April 26-29, 2018 at No Cost to the District  

Motion Passed:  Approve Overnight Field Trip for Seaside High School and Marina High School Junior Reserve Officer's Training Corps (JROTC) Cadets to Attend the Junior Reserve Officer's Training Corps (JROTC) Leadership Camp at Camp San Luis Obispo in San Luis Obispo, CA from April 26-29, 2018, as presented. 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

VIII.o. Approve Overnight Attendance for Two Classified Staff at Adult Education to Attend the National Child Passenger Safety Certification: A Program of Safe Kids Worldwide on June 5-9, 2018 in Santa Barbara, CA. Cost Not to Exceed $1,800  

Motion Passed:  Approve Overnight Attendance for Two Classified Staff at Adult Education to Attend the National Child Passenger Safety Certification: A Program of Safe Kids Worldwide on June 5-9, 2018 in Santa Barbara, CA, as presented. 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
VIII.p. Approve Overnight Conference for the Monterey Adult Education Assistant Principal 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 $3,000  

Motion Passed:  Approve Overnight Conference for the Monterey Adult Education Assistant Principal 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 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

VIII.q. Approve a Five-Day, Overnight Trip to Outdoor Science School, Mount Hermon, CA October 15-19, 2018, for Martin Luther King, Jr. School of the Arts 5th Grade Students. Cost Not to Exceed $7, 000 For This New Contract  

Motion Passed:  Approve a Five-Day, Overnight Trip to Outdoor Science School, Mount Hermon, CA October 15-19, 2018, for Martin Luther King, Jr. School of the Arts 5th Grade Students as presented. 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

VIII.r. Approve Attendance for Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and the Human Resources Director at the SubSolutions National Conference in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, June 27-29, 2019. Cost not to exceed $5,000  

Motion Passed:  Approve Attendance for Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and the Human Resources Director at the SubSolutions National Conference in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, June 27-29, 2019. Cost not to exceed $5,000. 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

VIII.s. Approve Director I of Teacher Residency and Retention Job Description  

Motion Passed:  Approve Director I of Teacher Residency and Retention Job Description as Presented. 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

VIII.t. Approve Teacher on Special Assignment for Language and Literacy Job Description  

Motion Passed:  Approve Teacher on Special Assignment for Language and Literacy Job Description as Presented. 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

VIII.u. Approve Stipend for Parent Educator/Provider Trainer  

Motion Passed:  Approve Stipend for Parent Educator/Provider Trainer, as Presented. 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

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIII.v. Approve the Monterey Adult School 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 California Department of Education Adult Education Course Offerings   

Motion Passed:  Approve the Monterey Adult School 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 California Department of Education Adult Education Course Offerings, as presented 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:
This item was moved to Information Item X.f. on the agenda.

VIII.w. Ratify Approval for Use of Services Provided by Faria Systems ManageBac for Walter Colton Middle School for April 15, 2018 to April 14, 2019. Cost Not to Exceed $5,996  

Motion Passed:  Ratify Approval for Use of Services Provided by Faria Systems ManageBac for Walter Colton Middle School for April 15, 2018 to April 14, 2019, as presented. 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

VIII.x. Ratify the Acceptance of the Monterey Peninsula Foundation Grant Award of $500 for Los Arboles Middle School Students to Visit the Chevron STEM Zone  

Motion Passed:  Ratify the Acceptance of the Monterey Peninsula Foundation Grant Award of $500 for Los Arboles Middle School Students to Visit the Chevron STEM Zone, as presented. 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

VIII.y. Ratify Lifetouch Yearbook Publication Agreement for Highland Elementary School 2017-2018 Yearbook. Cost not to Exceed $1,400 for this New Contract  

Motion Passed:  Ratify Lifetouch Yearbook Publication Agreement for Highland Elementary School 2017-2018 Yearbook as presented. 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

VIII.z. Ratify Overnight Competition for Seaside High School Robotics Team, One Instructor and Three Robotics Students to Participate in the 2018 FIRST Robotics Competition Championship at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, TX on April 18-21, 2018. Cost Not to Exceed $9,500  

Motion Passed:  Ratify Overnight Competition for Seaside High School Robotics Team, One Instructor and Three Robotics Students to Participate in the 2018 FIRST Robotics Competition Championship at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, TX on April 18-21, 2018, as presented. 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

VIII.aa. Ratify Purchase Orders from March 1, 2018 through March 31, 2018, totaling the amount of $1,770,531.69  

Motion Passed:  The Board of Education is asked to ratify Purchase Orders from 03/01/18 through 3/31/18, as presented. 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

VIII.bb. Ratify Warrant Register from March 1, 2018 through March 31, 2018, totaling the net amount of $4,084,698.38  

Motion Passed:  The Board of Education is asked to ratify warrant register from 03/01/18 through 3/31/18, as presented. 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

VIII.cc. Ratify Personnel Items  

Motion Passed:  Ratify Personnel Items as Presented. 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

1. CONFERENCE/DISCUSSION/ACTION
   
   

IX.a. Discuss and Approve Independent Contractor Services Agreement with Family Leadership, Inc. to Provide Parenting Partners Implementation, Training, and Program Materials for All Elementary Sites. Cost Not To Exceed $87,100 is Over 10% Increase Due to Expanded Contract  

Motion Passed:  Approve Independent Contractor Services Agreement with Family Leadership, Inc. to Provide Parenting Partners Implementation, Training, and Program Materials for All Elementary Sites 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:
Cresta McIntosh and Service Specialist at La Mesa and Foothill Justin Stokes presented. Conversation ensued. 

IX.b. Discuss and Approve Supplemental Agreement with CAW Architects to Provide Design and Engineering Services for Two Modular Classrooms at Monte Vista Elementary School.  Costs Not to Exceed $46,074  
Motion Passed:  Approve Supplemental Agreement with CAW Architects to Provide Design and Engineering Services for Two Modular Classrooms at Monte Vista Elementary School, 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:
Ralph Caputo from RGM & Associates presented. 

IX.c. Discuss and Approve Consulting Agreement with Derivi Castellanos Architects (DCA) for Architectural Design Services for the Installation of the New Walk-In Freezer/Refrigerator for the Nutrition Services Department at the District Service Center (DSC).  Costs Not to Exceed $93,210  
Motion Passed:  Approve Consulting Agreement with Derivi Castellanos Architects (DCA) for Architectural Design Services for the Installation of the New Walk-In Freezer/Refrigerator for the Nutrition Services Department at the District Service Center (DSC), as presented. Passed with a motion by Thomas Jennings 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:
Brett McFadden and Ralph Caputo RGM and Associates presented. Conversation ensued. 

IX.d. Discuss and Approve School Safety Resolution # 17/18-15  
Motion Passed:  Approve School Safety Resolution # 17/18-15. Passed with a motion by Timothy Chaney 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. PK Diffenbaugh presented. 

1. INFORMATION ITEMS

X.a. Receive Comprehensive School Safety Plans  
Minutes:
Clezel Sewell and Donnie Everett presented. Conversation ensued. Seaside High School student Keanu thanked the Board and the District for their quick response in listening and addressing the students’ concerns regarding mental health and drug and alcohol intervention for students. Keanu believes the District's support with this is invaluable to all students. Alana Myles requested the Board be updated on the progress of student support. 

X.b. Receive Preschool/Early Childhood Education Update   
Minutes:
Cresta McIntosh presented. Conversation ensued. 

X.c. Receive Update on the 2018-19 Local Control Accountability Plan Community Engagement and Planning Process  
Minutes:
Marci McFadden presented. Conversation ensued. 

X.d. Review Proposed Classified Position Eliminations/Reductions for 2018-2019 School Year  
Minutes:
Bijou Beltran and Brett McFadden presented. 

1. 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:
Math Course Description Update.

XIV. ADVANCE PLANNING  

XIV.a. Future Meetings  

1. ADJOURNMENT

Motion Passed:   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:The Board ADJOURNED the meeting at 10:15 p.m.