Regular Board Meeting
North Monterey County USD
April 03, 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 5:40 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. Expulsion Student "A", 5:45 p.m.

4.2. Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release (Gov. Code section 54957)

4.3. Conference with Labor Negotiator

5. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION Minutes: The Board reconvened to open session at 7:12 p.m.

6. FLAG SALUTE Minutes: The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Ms. Jennifer Skidgel Clarke.

7. REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION Minutes: Student "A' was expelled from North Monterey County High School. The student can apply for full readmisson Spring Semester 2015. It was moved by Michael Deckelman, seconded by Jennifer Skidgel Clarke. Motion made by: Polly Jimenez Seconded by: Linda Lines Votes Michael Deckelmann Yes Polly Jimenez NO Linda Lines Yes Jennifer Skidgel Clark Yes

8. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA Minutes: Motion made by: Michael Deckelmann Seconded by: Linda Lines Votes Michael Deckelmann Yes Polly Jimenez Yes Linda Lines Yes Jennifer Skidgel Clark Yes

9. RECOGNITION AND PRESENTATION

9.1. Recognize NMCUSD Students for their Participation in the MESA Competition and US Constitution Project PREPARED BY: Martha L Martinez, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction RECOMMENDATION: It is requested that the Board of Trustees recognize the listed students for their Participation in the MESA Competition and US Constitution Project Minutes: Superintendent Yeater recognized the middle school US Constitution Project winners and the middle school MESA State Competition participants. Mr. David Burke, North Monterey County Middle SCHOOL PRINCIPAL, gave a brief background on the results of the competition. He reported that the following four students received a free trip to Washington DC trip: Andy Chhoun Isidoro Barragan Mendez Cassady Healy Katelyn James Mr. David Burke recognized the following MESA students from his school site that placed 1st, 2nd or 3rd at the State competition at UCSC. Alvin Mendoza Jocelyn Barrera Maureen Sanchez Sachiko Taniguchi Antonio Hernandez Moya Kristina Echevarria Kyler Sanchez Leah Tellez Desiree Pietrobono Mckenna Cunningham Everett Marschmeyer Valerie Madrigal Vanessa Madrigal Skyler Lutjen Shelby Lutjen Brenda Dominguez Sara Castro Higinio Ramirez Carson Cardoza Nicolas Perez Brian Murray Deana Rodriguez Samantha Ramirez Linda Rocha Antonia Pennisi Lizette Naranjo Lepe Mr. David Burke also recognized the following teachers for their endless hours working with the MESA students: Ms. Sammi Sorci and Mr. Scott Rutherford.

9.2. Girls Inc. Presentation PREPARED BY: Martha L Martinez, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction RECOMMENDATION: Informational. INFORMATION: Elizabeth Contreras, Program Director for Girls Inc. along with three student participants from our local schools will be presenting to the Board of Trustees.   Minutes: Ms. Nailea Gallardo, Girls Inc. Project mANAGER, gave a PowerPoint presentation on the overview of the programs being offered to North Monterey County High School girls. She reported that Girls Inc. has served 103 students in Castroville. She stated that currently 28 girls are enrolled in the program. The program offers health and wellness, mentorship and support. It also promotes civic engagement. Ruby Ayala, high school senior, reported that she was a participant and is currently a Youth Leader for Girls Inc. She expressed that it has provided her with a lot of knowledge and it was a great way to interact with other girls. Maria Diaz, high school student, reported that she is also a youth leaders and that this program has helped her be more open minded. She has enjoyed being a role model along with the field trips that were offered through the program. Jennifer, high school student, expressed that he is also a Youth Leader and that it has helped her with her Public Speaking skills. SUPPORTING DATA: Please refer to attached PowerPoint presentation. Attachments: Girls Inc. Presentation

10. STUDENT BOARD REPORT Minutes: Miram, Speaker of the house , reported on the need for additional community service hours for seniors, MESA Regionals, Election Convention and the high school Powder Puff team coming in second place.

11. BOARD REPORTS Minutes: Ms. Jennifer Skidgel Clarke reported on the Budget Advisory Committee that she attended.

12. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

12.1. Superintendent's Report Minutes: Superintendent Kari Yeater presented her report (see online for full report). Attachments: Superintendent's Report April 3, 2014

13. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS

13.1. 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: Ms. Noemy Loveless, Director of Family and Student Services, announced the Day of the Child as April 13, 2014 at the Family Resource Center from 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

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 Actions: Motion - Motion made by Polly Jimenez and a seconded by Linda Lines. Vote: Yes Jennifer Skidgel Clark. Yes Polly Jimenez. Yes Michael Deckelmann. Yes Linda Lines.

14.2. Request to Submit the Application for the Protected Insurance Program for Schools (PIPS) JPA for July 1, 2014. PREPARED BY: Liann Reyes, Assistant Superintendent Business Services RECOMMENDATION: Recommend approval for the District to obtain membership in the Protected Insurance Program for Schools JPA (PIPS) effective July 1, 2014 for the purpose of obtaining workers compensation coverage. INFORMATION: A presentation by Keenan was given at the February 20, 2014 Board meeting regarding the rates for the Protected Insurance Program for Schools JPA (PIPS). Participating in a larger and more stable statewide workers compensation program may have significant advantages for the district.   FISCAL IMPACT: Fiscal Impact - Potential annual savings of estimated $252,798 beginning in 2014-2015. SUPERINTENDENT'S COMMENTS: It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve of the membership with Protected Insurance Program for Schools (PIPS) Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) beginning July 1, 2014 for Worker Compensation Coverage. Attachments: NMCUSD PIPS

14.3. Approve the March 20 and March 27, 2014 Warrants Lists. PREPARED BY: Debbie Duncan, Confidential Administrative Assistant, Business Services RECOMMENDATION: Approve the March 20 and March 27, 2014 Warrants Lists. FISCAL IMPACT: The total warrants on the lists for March 20, 2014 is $37,690.64. The total warrants on the lists for March 27, 2014 is $51,982.50. The grand total of the warrant on the attached lists is $89,673.14. 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 March 20 and March 27, 2014. Attachments: March 20, and March 27, 2014 Warrants Lists Warrants - 03.20.14 Warrants - 03.27.14

14.4. Approve Certificated Resignation as submitted. PREPARED BY: Eli Ruelas, Confidential Administrative Assistant - Human Resources RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the following certificated resignation for the 2013-14 school year. INFORMATION: Regan, Kristia, Teacher, Elkhorn Elementary School, effective 6/06/14.   FISCAL IMPACT: None. The position has been budgeted. SUPERINTENDENT'S COMMENTS: Presented to the Board of Trustees to accept the above-listed certificated resignation for the 2013-14 school year.

14.5. Approve the Notice of Completion - Color New Company. PREPARED BY: Debbie Duncan, Confidential Administrative Assistant, Business Services RECOMMENDATION: Approve Notice of Completion for Color New Company for the site work at North Monterey County High School. INFORMATION: The District is required to file a Notice of Completion ("NOC") with the county Of Monterey once a construction project is completed. This NOC is for the site work completed by Color New Company related to the High School painting project.   SUPERINTENDENT'S COMMENTS: This is required by Education Code. SUPPORTING DATA: Notice of Completion is attached. Attachments: Notice of Completion - Color New Company - High School Painting Project

14.6. Approve the Notice of Completion - Dilbeck & Sons PREPARED BY: Debbie Duncan, Confidential Administrative Assistant, Business Services RECOMMENDATION: Approve Notice of Completion for Dilbeck & sons for the site work at North Monterey County Middle School. INFORMATION: The District is required to file a Notice of Completion ("NOC") with the County of Monterey once a construction project is completed. This NOC is for the site work completed by Dilbeck & sons related to the Middle School kitchen project.   SUPERINTENDENT'S COMMENTS: This is required by Education Code. SUPPORTING DATA: Notice of Completion is attached. Attachments: Notice of Completion - Dilbeck & Sons - Middle School Kitchen Project

14.7. Approval of the Agreement between North Monterey County Unified School District and Lozano Smith, Attorneys At Law PREPARED BY: Liann Reyes, Assistant Superintendent Business Services RECOMMENDATION: Recommend approval of the Agreement between the District and Lozano Smith, Attorneys At Law. FISCAL IMPACT: The approved budget has accounted for legal services. SUPERINTENDENT'S COMMENTS: Presented for recommendation to approve the contract between the District and Lozano Smith, Attorneys At Law. SUPPORTING DATA: Lozano Smith has represented the District in the past. At this time, the District would like to open an agreement for potential services with Lozano Smith as an additional legal resource for the bond program, etc. Attachments: NMCUSD - Lozano Smith

14.8. Approval of February 20, 2014 Regular Board Meeting Minutes Attachments: February 20th Minutes

15. DISCUSSION

15.1. Approve the Addendum Contract with American Fidelity Administrive Services, LLC for Analysis of District Health and Welfare Plan Components Related to Affordable Care Act PREPARED BY: Craig Chavez, Assistant Superintendent - Human Resources RECOMMENDATION: Approve the additional contracted services with American Fidelity Administrative Services, LLC, for analysis of District Health and Welfare plans and components to determine compliance with the Affordable Care Act. Actions: Motion Approve the additional contracted services with American Fidelity Administrative Services, LLC, for analysis of District Health and Welfare plans and components to determine compliance with the Affordable Care Act. - Motion made by Polly Jimenez and a seconded by Michael Deckelmann. Vote: Yes Jennifer Skidgel Clark. Yes Polly Jimenez. Yes Michael Deckelmann. Yes Linda Lines. INFORMATION: Last meeting the Board approved authorization to contract with American Fidelity Administrative Services, LLC, to provide data tracking services related to ACA compliance. This separate, but related contract, would provide information related to the current status of District offered Health and Welfare benefits in relation to potential penalties for "affordability." This information will be used by the District to work with employees, bargaining groups and benefit providers in an effort to meet the requirements of ACA and avoid potential penalties.   FISCAL IMPACT: Failure to comply with the "affordability" components of ACA will result in a penalty of $3000 per employee who goes to the exchange and receives a subsidy up to a maximum total penalty of approximately $600,000. The cost of the contract shall not exceed $11,500. SUPERINTENDENT'S COMMENTS: It is recommended that the Board approve the contract with American Fidelity Administrative Services as presented. Minutes: Mr. Craig Chavez presented and explained the addendum. He stated that the data tracking services will be used to work with bargaining groups, gap analysis and to comply with ACA mandates. SUPPORTING DATA: The contract will provide the District gap analysis (areas to be addressed to comply with ACA mandates), a healthcare reform act calendar, free rider penalty impact analysis and strategies to address liability, examples of individual employee impact related to the possible strategies of correction, a two hour strategy session, model documents and a budget impact checklist. Attachments: Business Associate Agreement American Fidelity Statement of Work #2

15.2. Public Hearing and Presentation on the General Obligation Bonds, Election of 2013, Series A (2014) PREPARED BY: Kari Yeater, Superintendent RECOMMENDATION: Discuss the Proposed Bonding Plan for First Issuance of Measure H Bonds. INFORMATION: A presentation will provide a review of the school district?s General Obligation Bond history, bond structuring considerations and next steps for the Election of 2013 General Obligation Bonds, Series A (2014). The following representatives will be able to respond to questions related to their perspective area of expertise. Mark Epstein, Financial Advisor from California Financial Services Ivory Li, Underwriter from Piper Jaffray The bond structuring considerations are based upon the assumptions made in July 2013 when the Board of Trustees prior to approving the resolution to call for a general obligation bond election on the November 2013 ballot.   SUPERINTENDENT'S COMMENTS: It is recommended that the Board of Trustees receive the presentation and allow for discussion and public comment. Minutes: Ms. Jennifer Skidge Clarke opened the Public Hearing: Mr. Mark Epstein and Ms. Ivory Li from California Services presenetd the Series A from the elections. Mr. Esptein gave an overview and presented a PowerPoint presentation. The presentation consisted of the following. -Overview of North Monterey County USD?s authorized G.O. Bond Programs -2013-14 Tax Base Growth Including Growth Needed to Support Debt Service -2013-14 Tax Base Diversifications by Land Use Type -2013-14 Tax Base Information for Single Family Homes -Overview of Basic Election of 2013 Bond Program Features -Debt Profile of Election of 2013 Bond Program Explanation of Assumptions Included in 2014 Bond Issuance Plan Next Steps: -Remember, Selling Bonds Are Just One Piece of the Facility Puzzle Appendix A -Explanation of How Bond Premium can be used to -Increase Project Funds -Comparison of Two Bonding Options Presented as an informational item. SUPPORTING DATA: Powerpoint Presentation Attachments: NMCUSD

16. BOARD REQUEST(S) FOR INFORMATION AND/OR POSSIBLE AGENDA ITEMS Minutes: The Board moved the April 16th Regular Board meeting to April 24th starting at the regular time 7:00 p.m. Motion made by: Michael Deckelmann Seconded by: Polly Jimenez Votes Michael Deckelmann Yes Polly Jimenez Yes Linda Lines Yes Jennifer Skidgel Clark Yes

17. ADJOURNMENT

( Original ) Present Jennifer Skidgel Clark Present Polly Jimenez Present Michael Deckelmann Present Linda Lines