December 12, 2017

Monterey Peninsula Unified School District

Regular Board Meeting

December 12, 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:   
Debra  Gramespacher
Thomas Jennings
Dr. Bettye  Lusk
Alana Myles
Wendy  Root Askew
 
Absent:   
Timothy Chaney
Dr. Jonathan Hill 

1. OPENING BUSINESS
   

I.a. Call Public Session to Order - President  
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, Tom Jennings, Dr. Bettye Lusk and Alana Myles.
Board Members Absent: Tim Chaney and Dr. Jon Hill.
Late Arrivals: Wendy Root Askew arrived at 5:38 p.m.
Staff Present: 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. Bettye  Lusk and a second by Debra  Gramespacher. 
Absent Timothy Chaney
Yes       Debra  Gramespacher
Absent 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 p.m.

IV.b. Pledge of Allegiance  
Minutes:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Board Member Debra Gramespacher.

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

1. PUBLIC COMMENT
   Minutes:
   Seaside Homeowners, Mitt Sawhney, LisAnne Sawhney, James Stewart and Jan Kanuten expressed concerns of bullying, fighting and bad language taking place at Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary.  

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

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

VII.a. Recognize Anna Macaluso for Serving as President of CSEA Chapter 93 - Monterey/JC Crumpton Chapter  
 Minutes:
The Board, Superintendent and CSEA Members recognized Anna Macaluso for serving as President of CSEA Chapter 93-Monterey/JC Crumpton. First Vice President Jesse Tamayo and CSEA members expressed their gratitude for all of Anna's work and dedication to CSEA members. Anna Macaluso shared her experience and gratitude in MPUSD and thanked the Board and Superintendent for the recognition. 

VII.b. Status Report from Military Liaison   
Minutes:
Military Liaison Cheryl McCloud 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, as presented.  Passed with a motion by Wendy  Root Askew and a second by Debra  Gramespacher. 
Absent Timothy Chaney
Yes       Debra  Gramespacher
Absent Dr. Jonathan Hill
Yes       Thomas Jennings
Yes       Dr. Bettye  Lusk
Yes       Alana Myles
Yes       Wendy  Root Askew

 

VIII.b. Approve Contract with Eduphoric to add-on features to the previously built Illuminate Gradebook Integration Software Application. Cost not to exceed $3,000  

Motion Passed:  Approve Contract with Eduphoric to add-on features to the previously built Illuminate Gradebook Integration Software Application as presented.  Passed with a motion by Wendy  Root Askew and a second by Debra  Gramespacher. 
Absent Timothy Chaney
Yes       Debra  Gramespacher
Absent Dr. Jonathan Hill
Yes       Thomas Jennings
Yes       Dr. Bettye  Lusk
Yes       Alana Myles
Yes       Wendy  Root Askew
VIII.c. Approve Independent Contractor Service Agreement with Jayson Fann, Artist/Musician to Provide Professional Services at Community Day School Students. Cost Not to Exceed $1,900  

Motion Passed:  Approve Independent Contractor Service Agreement with Jayson Fann, Artist/Musician to Provide Professional Services at Community Day School Students, as presented. Passed with a motion by Wendy  Root Askew and a second by Debra  Gramespacher. 
Absent Timothy Chaney
Yes       Debra  Gramespacher
Absent Dr. Jonathan Hill
Yes       Thomas Jennings
Yes       Dr. Bettye  Lusk
Yes       Alana Myles
Yes       Wendy  Root Askew

VIII.d. Approve the Facilities Use Agreement for Conference Services Between California State University at Monterey Bay (CSUMB) and MPUSD for the 2018 Marina High School and Central Coast High School Graduation Ceremonies on June 1, 2018. Cost Not Exceed $3,467  

Motion Passed:  Approve the Facilities Use Agreement for Conference Services Between California State University at Monterey Bay (CSUMB) and MPUSD for the 2018 Marina High School and Central Coast High School Graduation Ceremonies on June 1, 2018, as presented. Passed with a motion by Wendy  Root Askew and a second by Debra  Gramespacher. 
Absent Timothy Chaney
Yes       Debra  Gramespacher
Absent Dr. Jonathan Hill
Yes       Thomas Jennings
Yes       Dr. Bettye  Lusk
Yes       Alana Myles
Yes       Wendy  Root Askew

VIII.e. Approve a Five-Day, Overnight Trip to Mount Hermon Outdoor Science School, Mount Hermon, CA, March 12   16, 2018 for La Mesa Elementary School 5th Grade Students. Cost Not to Exceed $17,100 paid by PTA. More than 10% Increase Due to Increased Student Participation  

Motion Passed:  Approve a Five-Day, Overnight Trip to Mount Hermon Outdoor Science School, Mount Hermon, CA, March 12   16, 2018 for La Mesa Elementary School 5th Grade Students as presented. Passed with a motion by Wendy  Root Askew and a second by Debra  Gramespacher. 
Absent Timothy Chaney
Yes       Debra  Gramespacher
Absent Dr. Jonathan Hill
Yes       Thomas Jennings
Yes       Dr. Bettye  Lusk
Yes       Alana Myles
Yes       Wendy  Root Askew

VIII.f. Approve Contract with Meuse Media for Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten Music at Ord Terrace and Marshall Elementary schools in 2018.  Cost Not to Exceed $5,000 for this New Contract  
Motion Passed:  Approve Contract with Meuse Media for Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten Music at Ord Terrace and Marshall Elementary schools in 2018.  Passed with a motion by Wendy  Root Askew and a second by Debra  Gramespacher. 
Absent Timothy Chaney
Yes       Debra  Gramespacher
Absent Dr. Jonathan Hill
Yes       Thomas Jennings
Yes       Dr. Bettye  Lusk
Yes       Alana Myles
Yes       Wendy  Root Askew

VIII.g. Approve the Continued Independent Contractor Services Agreement between Monterey Yoga Shala and Monterey Peninsula Unified School District Expanded Learning Opportunities for the 2017-2018 School Year.  Cost Not to Exceed $3,640. Increase is More than 10% from Previous Year with Additional Sites  
Motion Passed:  Approve the Continued Independent Contractor Services Agreement between Monterey Yoga Shala and Monterey Peninsula Unified School District Expanded Learning Opportunities for the 2017-2018 School Year as presented. Passed with a motion by Wendy  Root Askew and a second by Debra  Gramespacher. 
Absent Timothy Chaney
Yes       Debra  Gramespacher
Absent Dr. Jonathan Hill
Yes       Thomas Jennings
Yes       Dr. Bettye  Lusk
Yes       Alana Myles
Yes       Wendy  Root Askew

 

VIII.h. Ratify Overnight Out-of-State Travel for MPUSD Preschool Programs, 2017-2018 Coordinator and Head Teacher to Attend Harvard Graduate School of Education School Promoting Young Children's Language, Literacy, & Social Emotional Competencies Course, December 7-8, 2017.  Costs Not to Exceed $2,300  
Motion Passed:  Ratify Overnight Out-of-State Travel for MPUSD Preschool Programs, 2017-2018 Coordinator and Head Teacher to Attend Harvard Graduate School of Education School Promoting Young Children's Language, Literacy, & Social Emotional Competencies Course, December 7-8, 2017 as presented. Passed with a motion by Wendy  Root Askew and a second by Debra  Gramespacher. 
Absent Timothy Chaney
Yes       Debra  Gramespacher
Absent Dr. Jonathan Hill
Yes       Thomas Jennings
Yes       Dr. Bettye  Lusk
Yes       Alana Myles
Yes       Wendy  Root Askew

VIII.i. Ratify the 2017-2018 Independent Contract Services Agreement with Lexia Learning Systems/Lexia Core5 (Greenfield Learning) for MLK School of the Arts Through November 19, 2018.  Costs Not to Exceed $3,120 for this Contract Extension  

Motion Passed:  Ratify the 2017-2018 Independent Contract Services Agreement with Lexia Learning Systems/Lexia Core5 (Greenfield Learning) for MLK School of the Arts Through November 19, 2018 as presented. Passed with a motion by Wendy  Root Askew and a second by Debra  Gramespacher. 
Absent Timothy Chaney
Yes       Debra  Gramespacher
Absent Dr. Jonathan Hill
Yes       Thomas Jennings
Yes       Dr. Bettye  Lusk
Yes       Alana Myles
Yes       Wendy  Root Askew

VIII.j. Ratify Personnel Items  

Motion Passed:  Ratify Personnel Items as Presented Passed with a motion by Wendy  Root Askew and a second by Debra  Gramespacher. 
Absent Timothy Chaney
Yes       Debra  Gramespacher
Absent 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 2017-2018 First Interim Budget Report  

Motion Passed:  Approve 2017-2018 First Interim Budget Report as presented. Passed with a motion by Wendy  Root Askew and a second by Debra  Gramespacher. 
Absent Timothy Chaney
Yes       Debra  Gramespacher
Absent Dr. Jonathan Hill
Yes       Thomas Jennings
Yes       Dr. Bettye  Lusk
Yes       Alana Myles
Yes       Wendy  Root Askew

Minutes:
Brett McFadden presented. The Board thanked Mr. McFadden and the Business Office for their hard work.

IX.b. PUBLIC HEARING for the California School Employees Association (CSEA) Sunshine Proposal for the 2017-2018 School Year  
 
Minutes:
CSEA President Anna Macaluso requested the Board approve the CSEA Sunshine Proposal for the 2017-2018 School Year. 

IX.c. Approve the California School Employees Association (CSEA), Sunshine Proposal for the 2017-2018 School Year 

Motion Passed:  Approve the California School Employees Association (CSEA) for the 2017-2018 School Year as Presented. Passed with a motion by Thomas Jennings and a second by Dr. Bettye  Lusk. 
Absent Timothy Chaney
Yes       Debra  Gramespacher
Absent Dr. Jonathan Hill
Yes       Thomas Jennings
Yes       Dr. Bettye  Lusk
Yes       Alana Myles
Yes       Wendy  Root Askew

Minutes:
CSEA President Anna Macaluso thanked the Board for approving the CSEA Sunshine Proposal for the 2017-2018 School Year. 

IX.d. PUBLIC HEARING on the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District (MPUSD) Sunshine Proposal to Open Negotiations with the California School Employees Association (CSEA) for the 2017-2018 School Year  
 
Minutes:
Bijou Beltran presented. 

IX.e. Approve the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District (MPUSD) Sunshine Proposal to Open Negotiations for the 2017-2018 School Year  

Motion Passed:  Approve the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District Sunshine Proposal for the 2017-2018 School Year as Presented. Passed with a motion by Dr. Bettye  Lusk and a second by Thomas Jennings. 
Absent Timothy Chaney
Yes       Debra  Gramespacher
Absent Dr. Jonathan Hill
Yes       Thomas Jennings
Yes       Dr. Bettye  Lusk
Yes       Alana Myles
Yes       Wendy  Root Askew

 

Minutes:
Anna Macaluso introduced new CSEA President Jesse Tamayo. Jesse Tamayo expressed he is looking forward to working with the Board and the District. 

IX.f. Discuss and Approve Supplemental Agreement with SFA Architects for Architectural and Engineering Services for Heating, Ventilation and Electrical Service Upgrades at Marina Del Mar.  Bond Expenses Not to Exceed $73,500  

Motion Passed:  Approve Supplemental Agreement with SFA Architects for Architectural and Engineering Services for Heating, Ventilation and Electrical Service Upgrades at Marina Del Mar as presented. Passed with a motion by Wendy  Root Askew and a second by Dr. Bettye  Lusk. 
Absent Timothy Chaney
Yes       Debra  Gramespacher
Absent Dr. Jonathan Hill
Yes       Thomas Jennings
Yes       Dr. Bettye  Lusk
Yes       Alana Myles
Yes       Wendy  Root Askew

Minutes:
Brett McFadden presented. 

IX.g. Discuss and Approve Resolution #17/18-08 Authorizing the Filing of Documents for Eligibility and Funding Under the State School Facility Program  

Motion Passed:  Approve Resolution #17/18-08 Authorizing the Filing of Documents for Eligibility and Funding Under the State School Facility Program as presented. Passed with a motion by Wendy  Root Askew and a second by Dr. Bettye  Lusk. 
Absent Timothy Chaney
Yes       Debra  Gramespacher
Absent Dr. Jonathan Hill
Yes       Thomas Jennings
Yes       Dr. Bettye  Lusk
Yes       Alana Myles
Yes       Wendy  Root Askew
 
Minutes:
Brett McFadden and MimiDene Williams from Williams and Associates presented. Conversation ensued.   

 

IX.h. Discuss and Approve Five (5) Supplemental Agreements with Derivi Castellanos Architects (DCA) for Design and Engineering Services for the Following: 1.  Heating and Ventilation Upgrades and Minor Modernization at Seaside Children's Center.  Bond Expenses Not to Exceed $65,295. 2.  Interim Housing to Support the New Classroom Project at Seaside High School.  Bond Expenses Not to Exceed $75,050. 3.  Structural Upgrades Required by DSA for the Seaside High School Maker Space Project.  Bond Expenses Not to Exceed $87,010. 4.  Heating, Ventilation and Electrical Service Upgrades at Dual Language Academy.  Bond Expenses Not to Exceed 105,345. 5.  Heating and Ventilation Upgrades at Central Coast/Hayes High School.  Bond Expenses Not to Exceed $118,010. Total Bond Cost for All Projects Not to Exceed $450,710  

Motion Passed:  Approve Five (5) Supplemental Agreements with Derivi Castellanos Architects (DCA) for Design and Engineering Services for Six Projects, as presented. Passed with a motion by Dr. Bettye  Lusk and a second by Debra  Gramespacher. 
Absent Timothy Chaney
Yes       Debra  Gramespacher
Absent Dr. Jonathan Hill
Yes       Thomas Jennings
Yes       Dr. Bettye  Lusk
Yes       Alana Myles
Yes       Wendy  Root Askew

Minutes:
Ralph Caputo from RGM and Associates presented. Conversation ensued. 

IX.i. Discuss and Ratify Memorandum of Understanding between Monterey Peninsula Unified School District and Head Start Grantee, beginning July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018. Grant not to Exceed $479,870  
Motion Passed:  Discuss and Ratify Memorandum of Understanding between Monterey Peninsula Unified School District and Head Start Grantee, beginning July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 as presented. Passed with a motion by Wendy  Root Askew and a second by Dr. Bettye  Lusk. 
Absent Timothy Chaney
Yes       Debra  Gramespacher
Absent Dr. Jonathan Hill
Yes       Thomas Jennings
Yes       Dr. Bettye  Lusk
Yes       Alana Myles
Yes       Wendy  Root Askew

Minutes:
Dr. PK Diffenbaugh presented. Board Member Wendy Root Askew expressed how proud she is to know that MPUSD has a robust head start program. 

1. INFORMATION ITEMS

X.a. Receive Draft Phase II Fiscal Stabilization Plan  
Minutes:
Dr. PK Diffenbaugh presented. Conversation ensued. This item will be brought to the Board as an Information Item at the January 9th Board Meeting. 

X.b. Receive Information Regarding Facilities Planning Update  
Minutes:
Brett McFadden presented. Conversation ensued. 

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:
There were no Board requests. 

XIV. ADVANCE PLANNING  

XIV.a. Future Meetings  

2006. ADJOURNMENT
      
      Motion Passed: Passed with a motion by Thomas Jennings and a second by Wendy  Root Askew. 
      Absent             Timothy Chaney
      Yes       Debra  Gramespacher
      Absent             Dr. Jonathan Hill
      Yes       Thomas Jennings
      Yes       Dr. Bettye  Lusk
      Yes       Alana Myles
      Yes       Wendy  Root Askew
       
      Minutes:
      The Board ADJOURNED the meeting at 9:37 p.m. in memory of former MPUSD Seaside High School JROTC Sgt. Major and Marina resident John "Butch" Fernandez who worked for MPUSD from October 1985 to June 2006.