Attendance Taken at 4:30 PM: Present: Dana Black Walt Davenport Martha Fluor Judy Franco Charlene Metoyer Vicki Snell Karen Yelsey 1. Roll Call - 4:30 p.m. Newport-Mesa Unified School District Regular Meeting of the Board of Education October 10, 2017 6:00 PM District Education Center - Roderick H. MacMillian Board Room 2985 - A Bear Street Costa Mesa, California 92626 1.a. Board of Education/Superintendent The Board of Education and Superintendent roll call was taken and the following were present: Karen Yelsey, President Vicki Snell, Vice President Charlene Metoyer, Clerk Walt Davenport, Member Martha Fluor, Member Judy Franco, Member Dana Black, Member Mr. Russell Lee-Sung, Deputy Superintendent 2. Community Input on Closed Session Agenda Items 2.a. Comment Cards are Requested to be Completed Prior to Addressing the Board All comments are recorded in full on the meeting video record that is posted as a courtesy on our website at www.nmusd.us. DVD copies of the complete meeting are available to check out from the Superintendent's office for three business days or for purchase for $1.00. There were no public comments. 3. Closed Session - 4:30 p.m.
The Board of Education met in closed session from 4:30-5:30 p.m. to discuss items 3.a and 3.b. No action was taken in closed session. 3.a. Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release/Employment (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 and Education Code Section 44954[b]) 3.b. Conference with Labor Negotiator NMUSD Representative Luis Camarena Employee Organization NMFT, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 4. Dinner Recess - 5:30 p.m. 5. Regular Meeting - 6:00 p.m. 6. Call to Order 6.a. Call to Order - Presiding Chairperson President Yelsey called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. 7. Opening Ceremonies 7.a. Silent Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag President Yelsey opened the meeting with a silent invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 8. Adoption of Agenda 8.a. Adoption of Agenda Motion Passed: It is recommended that the Board of Education adopt the agenda as amended with the correction of the name listed in item 15.a.4 - Julio Zunzunegui is a Mariners parent, not Estancia parent, per Member Fluor. Passed with a motion by Walt Davenport and a second by Judy Franco. 9. Adoption of Minutes 9.a. Adopt the 09-26-17 and 09-28-17 Minutes
Motion Passed: It is recommended that the Board of Education adopt the minutes of the 09-26-17 regular and 09-28-17 special public hearing meetings. Passed with a motion by Charlene Metoyer and a second by Dana Black. 10. Introduction of School Resource Officers Dr. Phil D'Agostino introduced the School Resource Officers from the Newport Beach and Costa Mesa Police Departments. 11. Student Board Member Reports The Board of Education received reports from the following student board members on events happening at their schools. Melanie Nunez, BBHS Cristel Torres, EHS Lauren Griffin, CdMHS Alexandra Leon, ECHS Aaron Nguyen, CMHS Holly Kanen, NHHS 12. Harbor Council PTA Report Vicki Waldo, the Harbor Council PTA President, provided their report. 13. Community Input 13.a. Comment Cards are Requested to be Completed Prior to Addressing the Board All comments are recorded in full on the meeting video record that is posted as a courtesy on our website at www.nmusd.us. DVD copies of the complete meeting are available to check out from the Superintendent's office for three business days or for purchase for $1.00. The following individuals shared comments with the Board: 1. Don Grable - supports lights on the CdMHS fields 2. John Manly - supports option B fields at CdM 3. Taeveon Le - supports lights and turf fields at CdM
4. Talal Benahmed - supports turf fields at CdM 5. Wendy Leece shared concerns how district money is spent and prefers Map B 6. Tamara Fairbanks - shared NMFT's support of a political candidate 7. Britt Dowdy - commended the district's work to explore the EHS odor sources, remediate the problems, and check the entire school for similar issues 8. Erick Roberts - shared ongoing concerns 14. Superintendent Report Mr. Lee-Sung shared items of interest to the community and Board of Education. 15. Consent Calendar Motion Passed: It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Consent Calendars of Business, Human Resources, Education Services, and Student Support Services. Member Snell requested clarification on item 15. a.2 asking for explanation for the rejection of the bids for the Estancia pool project. Mr. Holcomb explained that all bids came in too high. Passed with a motion by Dana Black and a second by Judy Franco. 15.a. Business Services 15.a.1. Approve Award Bid #122-17 Custodial Paper Supplies to Waxie Sanitary Supply 15.a.2. Reject All Bids for Bid #110-17 Estancia High School Aquatic Center 15.a.3. Approve Agreement with Studio+ Architecture for New Security Fencing and School Office Renovations at Wilson Elementary School 15.a.4. Appoint Members of the Citizens' Oversight Committee 15.a.5. Approve Purchasing and Transaction Report for 10-10-17 15.a.6. Approve Accounting Report 10-10-17 15.a.7. Approve Gift Register 10-10-17 15.b. Education Services
15.b.1. Approve Three-Party Agreement Number 44171 made among the Orange County Superintendent of Schools (OCDE), Newport-Mesa Unified School District, and Early Quality Systems, LLC (EQS) 15.b.2. Approve the 2017-18 Interagency Agreements for District Services Between Coastline Regional Occupational Program (ROP) and Newport-Mesa Unified School District 15.b.3. Approve the Agreement with BrightBytes, Inc. for the 2017-18 School Year 15.b.4. Approve California Student Data Privacy Agreement Register 10-10-17 15.b.5. Approve Elementary Student Travel Register 10-10-17 15.b.6. Approve Independent Contracts' Register 10-10-17 15.b.7. Approved Secondary School Related Travel Register 10-10-17 15.c. Human Resources 15.c.1. Approve Classified Employees' Appointment/Reassignment Register 10-10-17 15.c.2. Approve Classified Employees' Leave of Absence Register 10-10-17 15.c.3. Approve Classified Employees' Resignation/Termination Register 10-10-17 15.c.4. Approve Certificated Employees' Appointment/Reassignment Register 10-10- 17 15.c.5. Approve Certificated Employees' Leave of Absence Register 10-10-17 15.d. Student Support Services 15.d.1. Approve Memorandum of Understanding between NMUSD and Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian 15.d.2. Approve Memorandum of Understanding between NMUSD and Human Options 15.d.3. Approve Memorandum of Understanding between Newport Mesa Unified School District and Pathways Community Services 15.d.4. Approve Master Independent Contractor Agreement between Newport-Mesa Unified School District and Marc A. Lerner, M.D. for Medical Consultation 15.d.5. Approve Agreement with PBISApps.org to Provide the SWIS and CICO-SWIS Software Programs for Schools Practicing Positive Behavior Intervention Systems
16. Public Hearing (PBIS) for 2017-18 15.d.6. Approve Nonpublic School/Agency Contract for the 2017-2018 School Year 15.d.7. Approve Independent Educational Evaluation Reimbursement 2017061131 15.d.8. Approve Addendum to the Master Contract for Kids Institute for Development and Advancement LLC 15.d.9. Approve Addendum to the Master Contract for Olive Crest Academy for 2017-2018 16.a. Public Hearing Disclosing the Provisions of the 2017-18 Tentative Agreement with the Newport-Mesa Federation of Teachers The Board of Education conducted a public hearing to inform the public of the costs associated with the 2017-18 Tentative Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Newport- Mesa Federation of Teachers. President Yelsey opened the hearing at 7:00 p.m. Public comment was received from the following individual: 1. Britt Dowdy shared that the agreement was ratified by a very high percentage. President Yelsey closed the hearing at 7:02 p.m. 17. Discussion/Action Calendar 17.a. Approve Tentative Agreement Between the Newport-Mesa Unified School District and the Newport-Mesa Federation of Teachers Motion Passed: It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Tentative Agreement between the Newport-Mesa Unified School District and the Newport-Mesa Federation of Teachers (NMFT) for the successor contract for 2017-2020. Passed with a motion by Charlene Metoyer and a second by Judy Franco.
17.b. Appointment of California School Employees Association Chapter 18 Representative Serving on the Personnel Commission Motion Passed: It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the appointment of Susan Meyer to the Personnel Commission serving as the California School Employees Association Chapter 18 Representative for a three-year term commencing December 1, 2017 at noon. Passed with a motion by Vicki Snell and a second by Charlene Metoyer. 17.c. Adopt Resolution 17-10-17 in Support of Week of the School Administrator, October 9-13, 2017 Motion Passed: It is recommended that the Board of Education adopt Resolution 17-10-17, in support of Week of the School Administrator with a roll-call vote. Passed with a motion by Charlene Metoyer and a second by Judy Franco. 17.d. Approve Proposed School Calendar for the 2018-2019 School Year Motion Passed: It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the proposed School Calendars for the 2018-2019 school year for the Newport-Mesa Unified School District. Passed with a motion by Dana Black and a second by Charlene Metoyer. 17.e. Authorization to Approve MOU with Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company for Well Being Coordinator Motion Passed: It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Newport-Mesa Unified School District and Cigna Health
and Life Insurance Company to establish a dedicated, full-time Well Being Coordinator for the District and its staff at no cost to the District for October 2017 through September 2018. Passed with a motion by Charlene Metoyer and a second by Martha Fluor. 18. Board Member Reports The Board members shared reports of interest to the community and Board members. 19. Board of Education Committee Reports The Board members shared reports of interest to the community and Board members. 20. Informal Reports 20.a. Superintendent No Superintendent Report 20.b. Deputy/Associate/Assistant Superintendents and Executive Directors Deputy, Associate, Assistant Superintendents and Executive Directors provided information of interest to the Board from their respective divisions. 21. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 7:33 p.m. Chairperson Superintendent