banner
Go Back

Regular Board Meeting
North Monterey County USD
February 06, 2014 7:00PM
District Office Board Room
8142 Moss Landing Road
Moss Landing, CA

0. CALL TO ORDER
Minutes:
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m.
1. ROLL CALL
2. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
2.1. This is an opportunity for visitors to make comments regarding any closed session items within the Board's subject matter jurisdiction. When the President recognizes a member of the public for oral comments, such comments shall be limited to three (3) minutes
3. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
3.1. In accordance with Government Code, Sections 54950-54962, the Board of Education must disclose the items to be discussed in closed session. This may be done by referring to the closed session agenda items as they are listed on the closed session agenda or by number or letter on the agenda. After closed session, the Board shall report out actions taken in closed session as required by law, including members' vote and abstention. The Board of Education may convene in closed session at any time during this meeting to give direction to its representatives regarding negotiations with represented and unrepresented employees
4. CLOSED SESSION
4.1. Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release (Gov. Code section 54957)
4.2. Conference with Labor Negotiator
5. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
Minutes:
The Board reconvened to Open session at 7:00 p.m.
6. FLAG SALUTE
Minutes:
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Board President Gary De Amaral.
7. REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
Minutes:
There were no actions to report.
8. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Minutes:
Motion Made by: Jennifer Skidgel larke Seconded by: Michael Deckelman Votes: Unanimously
9. STUDENT BOARD REPORT
Minutes:
There was no Student Report.
10. BOARD REPORTS
Minutes:
There were no reports.
11. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
11.1. Superintendent's Report
PREPARED BY:
Kari Yeater, Superintendent
RECOMMENDATION:
Informational
Minutes:
Superintendent Yeater gave her report (see online for full report).
SUPPORTING DATA:
Superintendent's Report Overview Instructional Rounds Overview Document NMCUSD Common Core Overview and Training for Teacher Leader Presentation
Attachments:
Superintendent's Report Feb. 6, 2014
Instructional Rounds Overview for NMCUSD
NMCUSD Common Core for Teacher Leaders Presentation
12. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS
12.1. At this time, an opportunity is provided for individuals to address the Board on topics within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board not listed on this agenda. If you wish to address the Board on an agenda item, please do so when that item is called. Presentations will be limited to a maximum of three (3) minutes
Minutes:
There were no public comments.
13. RECOGNITION AND PRESENTATION
13.1. Elkhorn Elementary School
PREPARED BY:
Martha L Martinez, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction
RECOMMENDATION:
Informational.
INFORMATION:
Principal, Sandra Cuevas will be presenting the most current information about Elkhorn Elementary School.
 
SUPERINTENDENT'S COMMENTS:
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees receive information as presented.
Minutes:
Principal Sandra Cuevas presented an overview of Elkhorn Elementary School. She highlight the Special Day Class Program at her site and expressed that it has been a great experience for the students.
SUPPORTING DATA:
Please refer to attached PowerPoint Presentation.
Attachments:
Elkhorn Elementary SChool - PPT for Board
14. CONSENT
14.1. Items listed under the Consent agenda are considered to be routine and are acted on by the Board in one motion. There is no discussion of these items prior to the Board vote unless a member of the Board, staff, or public requests specific items be discussed and/or removed from the Consent agenda. It is understood that the administration recommends approval on all Consent items. Each item on the Consent agenda approved by the Board shall be deemed to have been considered in full and adopted as recommended
Minutes:
Motion Made by: Jennifer Skidgel larke Seconded by: Michael Deckelman Votes: Unanimously
14.2. Ratify Change in Classified Job Status as submitted.
PREPARED BY:
Eli Ruelas, Confidential Administrative Assistant - Human Resources
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the change of job status for the following classified employees for the 2013-14 school year.
INFORMATION:
Herrera, Karina, Preschool Assistant II - 175 Days to Secretary Translator, District Office, effective 2/17/14.
 
FISCAL IMPACT:
None. The positions have been budgeted.
SUPERINTENDENT'S COMMENTS:
Presented to the Board of Trustees to approve the change of employment status for the above-listed classified employee for the 2013-14 school year.
14.3. Ratify Certificated Employment as submitted.
PREPARED BY:
Eli Ruelas, Confidential Administrative Assistant - Human Resources
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the employment of the following certificated employee for the 2013-14 school year.
INFORMATION:
Vasquez, Crystal, Substitute Teacher, effective 1/24/14.
 
SUPERINTENDENT'S COMMENTS:
Presented to the Board of Trustees to approve the employment of the above-listed certificated employee for the 2013-14 school year.
14.4. Approve January 16, 23, and 30, 2014 Warrants Lists.
PREPARED BY:
Debbie Duncan, Confidential Administrative Assistant, Business Services
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve January 16, 23, and 30, 2014 Warrants Lists.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The total of warrants on the attached lists for January 16, 23, and 30, 2014 is $411,175.37. The total warrants on the lists for January 16, 2014 is $174,824.75. The total warrants on the lists for January 23, 2014 is $63,511.41. The total warrants on the lists for January 30, 2014 is $172,839.21. The grand total of the warrant on the attached lists is $411,175.37.
SUPERINTENDENT'S COMMENTS:
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the warrants as presented.
SUPPORTING DATA:
Attached are spreadsheets and details supporting warrants for January 16, 23, and 30, 2014.
Attachments:
January 16, 23, and 30, 2014 Warrants
Warrants - January 16, 2014
Warrants - January 23, 2014
Warrants - January 30, 2014
14.5. Approve the extended fieldtrip request for North Monterey County High School for the Track Team Invitational in March 2014.
PREPARED BY:
Martha L Martinez, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the extended field trip request for North Monterey County High School Track Team for March 2014.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Track Team will be funding fieldtrip.
SUPERINTENDENT'S COMMENTS:
Recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the extended field trip request from North Monterey County High School for the 2013-2014 school year.
SUPPORTING DATA:
The policy established by the Board of Trustees requires board approval for those field trips, which involve overnight accommodations. Although only trips involving school time require approval, a schedule for additional school trips for the 2013-2014 school year is attached. Please refer to attached document.
Attachments:
Track Invitational Extended Field trip Request
14.6. Ratify Change in Certificated Job Status.
PREPARED BY:
Eli Ruelas, Confidential Administrative Assistant - Human Resources
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the change of employment status for the following certificated employee for the 2013-14 school year.
INFORMATION:
Palacios, Maria, Preschool Assistant I - 175 to Kidzone/ASES Teacher, effective 1/13/14.
 
FISCAL IMPACT:
None. The position has been budgeted.
SUPERINTENDENT'S COMMENTS:
Presented to the Board of Trustees to approve the change of employment status as presented.
14.7. Approve the Amendment to the Supplemental Educational Services (SES) 2013-14 Contract with Professional Tutors of America, Inc
PREPARED BY:
Martha L Martinez, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the Amendment to the Supplemental Educational Services (SES) 2013-14 Contract with Professional Tutors of America, Inc.
INFORMATION:
The District will amend the contract with the following Supplemental Educational Services (SES) Provider for the 2013-14 School Year: ? Professional Tutors of America, Inc.
 
FISCAL IMPACT:
Categorical funding from Title I-3010
SUPERINTENDENT'S COMMENTS:
Recommended that the Board of Trustees Approve the Amendment to the Supplemental Educational Services (SES) 2013-14 Contract with Professional Tutors of America, Inc.
SUPPORTING DATA:
Please refer to the attached SES 2013-14 Contract with Professional Tutors of America, Inc. and Amendment Form to Section A.
Attachments:
Professional Tutors- Amendment to SES 2013-14 - signed
Professional Tutors SES Contract 2013-14 w Amendment Sec A
15. DISCUSSION
15.1. Resolution No. 2013-1417 Establishing Bond Oversight Committee and Appointing Committee Members
PREPARED BY:
Debbie Duncan, Confidential Administrative Assistant, Business Services
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommend approving Resolution No. 2013-1417 Establishing Bond Oversight Committee and Appointing Committee Members.
Actions:
Motion
Recommend approving Resolution No. 2013-1417 Establishing Bond Oversight Committee and Appointing Committee Members. - Motion made by Jennifer Skidgel Clarke and a seconded by Michael Deckelmann.
Vote:
Yes Gary De Amaral.
Yes Michael Deckelmann.
Yes Jennifer Skidgel Clarke.
INFORMATION:
As a result of the passage of the November 7, 2013 Bond initiative, section 15278 of the California Education Code requires the District to establish a citizens oversight committee.
 
Minutes:
Kari gave an overview of the memebers and their duties. 1) Business organization representing the business community within the North Monterey County Unified School District- Lori Miranda North County Chamber and North County Rotary. 2) Senior Citizens Organization-Cosme Padilla-Castroville Neighborhood Watch. 3) Bona Fide Taxpayer Association-Manuel Osorio ?Salinas Taxpayers Association. 4) North Monterey County Unified School District Parent-Martha Chavarria-North Monterey County Middle School. 5) North Monterey County Unified ELAC/DELAC/School Site Council Parent-Adrian Ayala-Elkhorn Elementary School. 6) At Large Community Members-a) Larry Calhoun-Business Owner and Community Member; b) Lillian Mulvey-North Monterey County High School Band Boosters Club; c)Eddie Centeno-North Monterey County High School Parent; d) Kevin Healy-North Monterey County Middle School Parent and Monterey County Housing Authority Commissioner
Attachments:
Resolution For Bond Oversight
15.2. California Healthy Kid Survey Data Presentation
PREPARED BY:
Noemy Loveless, Director of Student and Family Services
RECOMMENDATION:
Information Report
INFORMATION:
Director of Student and Family Services, Noemy Loveless, will present an overview of the California Healthy Kid Survey Data from 2012-2013 for North Monterey County Unified School District.
 
SUPERINTENDENT'S COMMENTS:
It is recommended that the Board of Trustee's receives the information as presented.
Minutes:
Noemy Loveless presented a powerpoint presentation on the Kid Survey Data from 2012-2013 for North Monterey County Unified School District. Ms. Skidgel Clarke expressed that the every 15 minute program be extended to our continuation high school Central Bay. Superintendent Yeater stated that there are a lot of of other services and programs at our continuation school as well.
SUPPORTING DATA:
Please refer to Powerpoint Presentation
Attachments:
Powerpoint Presentation
15.3. Report on Discipline Data: Suspensions, Expulsion and Truancy from 2012-2013 California Department of Education Release
PREPARED BY:
Craig Chavez, Assistant Superintendent - Human Resources
RECOMMENDATION:
Informational
INFORMATION:
The California Department of Education has begun to collect and release annual data reports on school discipline. These reports include data on suspensions, expulsion and truancy. This data is considered baseline for establishing goals and actions under the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) under the State priorities-School Climate and Student Engagement.
 
SUPERINTENDENT'S COMMENTS:
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees receive the information report as presented.
Minutes:
Mr. Craig Chavez presented the suspension, expulsion and trauncy report for the middle school and high school. He compared the data whithin our district schools and teh data whiting our surrounding district. He also presenetd the daat by Educational Code for the 2012-13 and 2013-14 to date. He also explained that there are diffrent levels of intervention that they are asking the are asking the sites to do.
SUPPORTING DATA:
Data reports that were released on DataQuest through the California Department of Education. A Power Point overview presentation will be made during the Board meeting.
Attachments:
NMCUSD Suspension and Expulsion Data
15.4. Approve the Draft Calendars for the 2014-15 and 2015-16 School Years as presented.
PREPARED BY:
Craig Chavez, Assistant Superintendent - Human Resources
RECOMMENDATION:
The Superintendent submits the proposed 2014-15 and 2015-16 school calendars for discussion with possible adoption.
Actions:
Motion
The Superintendent submits the proposed 2014-15 and 2015-16 school calendars for discussion with possible adoption. - Motion made by Jennifer Skidgel Clarke and a seconded by Michael Deckelmann.
Vote:
Yes Gary De Amaral.
Yes Michael Deckelmann.
Yes Jennifer Skidgel Clarke.
INFORMATION:
The NMCUSD Calendar Committee met on November 19, 2013 to discuss and plan out the draft calendars presented today. This committee works to develop a calendar which meets legal guidelines, follows bargaining unit collective bargaining agreements and supports the instructional programs. Current information regarding testing dates was also considered when reviewing the drafts presented today.
 
SUPERINTENDENT'S COMMENTS:
The Superintendent brings the draft 2014-15 and 2015-16 calendars for Board discussion with the possibility of adoption.
Minutes:
Craig presented the calendars and explained that itsupports instructional program. He reported that th first day of school is August 13, 2014.
SUPPORTING DATA:
See the attached draft calendars for the 2014-15 and 2015-16 school years.
Attachments:
2014-15 Draft Calendar
2015-16 Draft Calendar
15.5. Report on the Affordable Care Act
PREPARED BY:
Craig Chavez, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resource
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive information on the Affordable Care Act
INFORMATION:
The Affordable Care Act requires that employer's determine a "measurement period" in which to determine who are eligible employees for coverage. This includes employees who are part-time, temporary, substitutes, variable hour, seasonal. It is important to understand possible penalties and impacts related to Collective Bargaining. The District needs to gather information and conduct a cost/benefit analysis after a initial measurement period this year. There are several steps to the initial measurement period and there will be ongoing updates and notifications to all employees. The Collective Bargaining process related to Health and Welfare benefits will require such a cost/benefit analysis regarding affordable coverage compared to the potential penalties in 2015 should employees go to the health benefits exchange and receive a subsidy.
 
SUPERINTENDENT'S COMMENTS:
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees receive information regarding the potential impacts of the Affordable Care Act.
Minutes:

Mr. Craig Chavez gave a brief overview on the Affordable Care Act. he stated that at this time the district does not have the capacity or expertise to track employees effectively and measure the risk of penalties. He added that we will be bringing the Board options to address this issue, in an effort to minimize financial implications and begin to educate the staff on the implications of the Affordable Care Act.
SUPPORTING DATA:
Powerpoint presentation will be made to inform the Board of Trustees on key components of ACA and implications for NMCUSD.
Attachments:
ACA and NMCUSD
16. BOARD REQUEST(S) FOR INFORMATION AND/OR POSSIBLE AGENDA ITEMS
17. ADJOURNMENT
Minutes:
The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
( Original )
PresentGary De Amaral
PresentMichael Deckelmann
PresentJennifer Skidgel Clarke

The resubmit was successful.