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2 h 19 min · 2 videos · 5 public speakers

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  1. Who spoke · first speaks at
  3. Heather OwenBoard Member
  4. John McPhersonBoard Member
  5. Mary ClaypoolBoard Member
  6. Sandra OcampoBoard Member
What happened

What happened at this meeting

Part 1 · 32 min

Monterey County board approves 5% superintendent salary schedule increase retroactive to July 1 7:43

  • The board approved a 5% increase to the county superintendent's salary schedule, effective July 1st, 2026, to align with the cost of living adjustment given to management staff. 7:43
  • The board also approved items 6.3 and 6.4, memorandums of understanding for charter schools, after a request for quarterly updates from a new countywide charter. 9:26
  • A district staff member reviewed August 2026 claims, including West Campus project costs, and a summary of 2026⁠-⁠27 adopted budgets for county districts and charter schools. 11:41

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Item by item (6)
  1. Opening and agenda 2:40
    • The meeting was called to order at 3 o'clock, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and roll call. 2:40
    • The consent agenda was approved on a voice vote. 4:59
  2. Superintendent cost of living adjustment 5:25
    • A district staff member said management salary schedules receive 5% while the superintendent's schedule does not, so the superintendent would otherwise earn less than top-level managers. 6:02
    • The staff member proposed a retroactive 5% increase from July 1st, 2026, and said Board Bylaw 9500 allows it. 7:20
    • The board approved the 5% increase to the superintendent's salary schedule effective July 1st, 2026. 7:43
  3. Charter school memorandums of understanding 8:12
    • A district staff member said the memorandums finalize charter renewals and had gone through legal counsel for both the charter schools and the county office. 8:29
    • A speaker noted item 6.4 is the first countywide charter and asked for updates at least once a quarter, and the staff member said that could be done. 9:16
    • One board member asked that the countywide charter focus on attracting a group diverse geographically and in other demographics. 10:23
    • The board approved items 6.3 and 6.4 together. 11:01
  4. Payment of claims for August 11:20
    • A district staff member listed large claims, including $294,000 for the West Campus project and $460,000 for playground equipment for Head Start. 11:41
    • The staff member said West Campus expenses totaled $316,000 for the month. 11:41
    • A speaker asked when the cost of the unanticipated fire water line work would appear, and the staff member said it would be reported once a dollar amount was known. 14:04
  5. District and charter adopted budget summary 14:37
    • A district staff member said 18 of 24 districts were deficit spending, down from 20, and that deficit spending was $9 million less than last year. 14:55
    • A speaker noted Oasis Charter School was running a $15,000, $16,000 surplus after financial challenges. 16:08
  6. Employee award program 16:51
    • A speaker said the You Make a Difference Award would be moved to next month's agenda so the employee could be present to receive it. 16:51

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Part 2 · 1 h 47 min

County board adopts textbook and instructional materials resolution 38:14

  • Heather Owen read Resolution Number 262705 and Resolution Number 262704, which recognized September 2026 as National Recovery Month. 5:06
  • After a public hearing, the board approved a motion by Sandra Ocampo to adopt a resolution on the availability of textbooks and instructional materials for 2026⁠-⁠27. 35:58

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Item by item (9)
  1. Discussion of board rating items 0:00
    • A speaker said the board would discuss items A4 and A8 at this meeting and A10 and A11 next. 0:00
    • A speaker said there were no issues with items A4 and A8. ~0:26
  2. Heritage month recognition 1:11
    • Heather Owen recognized the Alice L. Center for the Fine Arts and read Resolution Number 262705, covering September 15th through October 15th, 2026. 1:51
    • A staff member said the center is supporting a mural project at the Salinas Community School. 4:13
    • Heather Owen recognized Valley Health Associates and read Resolution Number 262704 recognizing September 2026 as National Recovery Month. 8:17
  3. First readings of bylaw and policy changes 17:20
    • Heather Owen introduced together the first readings of changes to the board bylaw on the annual organization meeting and the board policy on employee salaries and retirement benefits. 17:39
    • A staff member said the bylaw changes replaced Roman numerals with digits and re-added distributing county board self-evaluation forms and establishing a completion date. 18:11
    • A staff member said the policy change added the word bonus from the Ed Code language. 18:39
  4. Comments on superintendent's report 20:22
    • A speaker commented on a CalKids press conference held at the office and efforts to inform families about the program. 20:32
    • Heather Owen commented on an Inside Education event held on September 11th and said it had the biggest attendance Heather Owen had seen. 23:15
    • Sandra Ocampo introduced the new superintendent. 24:11
  5. Early learning and technology staff reports 24:26
    • No questions were raised on the early learning program monthly report for July 2026. 24:26
    • A staff member said the information technology department is looking at using AI to make software development staff more efficient and is not looking at it for automation to replace anybody. 25:52
    • Mary Claypool asked whether teachers need permission to use AI in classrooms, and a staff member said the department is very cautious about classroom AI access and limits it to employees. 31:16
  6. Textbook and instructional materials hearing 35:58
    • A presenter said the public notice was posted 10 days in advance and the Education Code requires the hearing by the end of the 8th week of school. 36:26
    • No board questions or public comments were offered, and Sandra Ocampo moved to adopt the resolution. 37:47
    • The motion passed with no opposition. 38:48
  7. Board member comments 1:31:29
    • Annette Yee Steck said 4 of the 6 Golden Bell awards in the four-county area were in Monterey County. 1:31:56
    • Annette Yee Steck said a CTE pathways program raised the share of students going on to college or career from 31% to 67%. 1:35:41
  8. Reports from board members 1:39:42
    • John McPherson said CSBA is taking legal action against the state of California over Prop 98 and the budget. 1:39:51
    • Annette Yee Steck said Community Human Services board meetings will rotate among jurisdictions and the board is scheduled to host next June. 1:41:29
    • A speaker said the Child Abuse Prevention Council meets October 5th at 3:30 and nominations for the ACCB board of directors are due October 1st. 1:43:22
  9. Future agenda items and adjournment 1:45:29
    • One board member suggested a formal board resolution acknowledging an individual's service. 1:45:42
    • The next meeting was set for October 14th at 9 AM, with agenda items due October 2nd. 1:46:20

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