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Magnolia Public Schools

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday June 17, 2026 at 5:30 PM PDT

Location

Home Office: 250 E. 1st Street, Suite 1500, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Access to the Board Meeting

Teleconferencing locations are provided at each Magnolia Science Academy school site:

  • Magnolia Science Academy-1 (18238 Sherman Way, Reseda, CA 91335)
  • Magnolia Science Academy-2 (17125 Victory Blvd, Van Nuys, CA 91406)
  • Magnolia Science Academy-3 (1254 E Helmick St, Carson, CA 90746)
  • Magnolia Science Academy-4 (11330 W Graham Place, Los Angeles, CA 90064)
  • Magnolia Science Academy-5 (18238 Sherman Way, Reseda, CA 91335)
  • Magnolia Science Academy-6 (745 S. Wilton Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90005)
  • Magnolia Science Academy-7 (18355 Roscoe Boulevard, Northridge, CA 91325)
  • Magnolia Science Academy-8 (6411 Orchard Ave, Bell, CA 90201)
  • Magnolia Science Academy-Santa Ana (2840 W 1st Street, Santa Ana, CA 92703)
  • Magnolia Science Academy-San Diego (6525 Estrella Ave, San Diego, CA 92120)
  • Magnolia Science Academy-Orange County Anaheim (412 W. Carl Karcher Way, Anaheim, CA 92801)
  • Magnolia Science Academy-Orange County Placentia Yorba Linda (1891 Kellogg Dr, Anaheim, CA 92807)

Any interested parties or community members from remote locations may attend the meeting at any Magnolia Science Academy school, or the addresses where Board Members are joining from. 
 

Dialing information for this meeting is included below:

Dial in: 1-669-444-9171

Meeting ID: 978 5606 4990 - Passcode: 021250

Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/97856064990?pwd=MHhBZCtGT0xEMlZpNEZQZVJ3RDBPZz09

 


Accessibility
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and upon request, Magnolia Public Schools may furnish reasonable auxiliary aids and services to qualified individuals with disabilities. Members of the public who need special accommodations or translation are strongly encouraged to contact Magnolia Public Schools at least 24 hours in advance of the Board meeting so assistance can be assured. Please contact Jennifer Lara at 213-628-3634 or email board@magnoliapublicschools.org with such requests.

Any public records relating to an agenda item for an open session which are distributed to all, or a majority of all, of the Board Members shall be available for public inspection. 

 

 

Public Comment Procedures

Magnolia Public Schools greatly values public comment during Board meetings. For members of the public who would like to speak, please fill out the Public Speaker Form which can be accessed at magnoliapublicschools.org, there will also be speaker cards to be filled out prior to the beginning of the meeting. By law, the Board is only allowed to discuss or take action on items listed on the agenda. The Board may, at its discretion, refer a matter to MPS staff or add the issue to a future board meeting date for discussion. Public speakers are limited to three (3) minutes and speakers with interpreters up to six (6) minutes. 

 

Please note that the agenda presenting times for when that item will be discussed, or taken action on, is subject to change on the day of the Board meeting to accommodate public speaker times indicated above. 

 

For any questions regarding this meeting please email board@magnoliapublicschools.org or call (213) 628-3634 ext. 21101.



Board Members:
Mr. Mekan Muhammedov, Chair

Ms. Sandra Covarrubias, Vice-Chair

Dr. Umit Yapanel
Dr. Salih Dikbas
Ms. Diane Gonzalez

Mr. Serdar Orazov

 

Student Board Member:

Ms. Sofia Perez

CEO & Superintendent:
Mr. Alfredo Rubalcava

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 5:30 PM
 
Opening Items
 
  A. Call the Meeting to Order   1 m
  B. Pledge of Allegiance 1 m
  C. Record Attendance and Guests   1 m
  D. Approval of Agenda Vote 1 m
  E. Public Comments   20 m
  F. Announcements - CEO & Superintendent, Board, Student Board Member 10 m
     
  G. Approval of Minutes from MPS Regular Board Meeting - May 21, 2026 Approve Minutes 1 m
    Minutes for Regular Board Meeting on May 21, 2026  
II. Student Board Elections 6:05 PM
  A. Presentations of the 2026-27 Student Board Member Discuss Meagan Wittek 22 m
     
III. Closed Session 6:27 PM
  A. Public Announcement of Closed Session FYI 1 m
  B. Public Employee Performance Evaluation (§ 54957) - Title: CEO & Superintendent FYI 60 m
  C. Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal Release (§ 54957) FYI 60 m
  D. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (§54956.9) FYI 60 m
  E. Report Out of Closed Session FYI 1 m
IV. Public Hearing 9:29 PM
  A. Public Hearing for Local Control and Accountability Plans (LCAP) for All MPS Discuss David Yilmaz 20 m
     
  B. Public Hearing for 2026-27 Budgets for All MPS Discuss Cafer Turan 15 m
     
V. Consent Items 10:04 PM
  A. Approval of MPS 2026-27 Student/Parent Handbook Vote David Yilmaz 3 m
     
  B. Approval of 2026-27 Certification of Assurances, Protected Prayer Certification, and Application for Funding Vote Cafer Turan 3 m
     
  C. Approval of 2026-27 Certification of Signatures Form and Resolution Vote Cafer Turan 3 m
     
  D. Approval of MPS Annual Master List of Contracts for 2026-27 Fiscal Year Vote Cafer Turan 3 m
     
VI. Information/Discussion Items 10:16 PM
  A. MPS’ Progress on Meeting Local Performance Indicators on the CA School Dashboard Discuss David Yilmaz 10 m
     
VII. Action Items 10:26 PM
  A. Approval of Board Resolution Regarding Certificate of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation Vote Andrew Zarnich 15 m
     
  B. Approval of 2026-27 MPS Board Officers Vote Alfredo Rubalcava 10 m
     
  C. Approval of 2026-27 MPS Board Calendar & Committee Calendar Vote Alfredo Rubalcava 5 m
     
  D. Approval of Board Resolution Regarding Amendment to Bylaws Vote Andrew Zarnich 5 m
     
  E. Approval of Board Resolution Regarding Amendment to Magnolia Science Academy – San Diego Charter Vote Andrew Zarnich 5 m
     
  F. Approval of Board Resolution Regarding Amendment to Magnolia Science Academy – Santa Ana Charter Vote Andrew Zarnich 5 m
     
  G. Approval of Board Resolution Regarding Authorization to Submit CalSTRS Certification Form 0765 On Behalf of Charter Schools Vote Andrew Zarnich 5 m
     
  H. Approval of 2026-27 MPS Employee Handbook Vote Fiorella Del Carpio 10 m
     
  I. Approval of Board Resolution for Creation and Elimination of Positions Across MPS Network for the 2026-27 School Year Vote Fiorella Del Carpio 20 m
     
  J. Approval of Local Control and Accountability Plans (LCAP) for All MPS Vote David Yilmaz 5 m
     
  K. Approval of the 2026-27 Adopted Budgets for All MPS Sites and Home Office Management Fee Policy Vote Cafer Turan 15 m
     
  L. Approval of Revised MPS Fiscal Policies and Procedures Manual for 2026-27 Vote Cafer Turan 5 m
     
  M. Approval of Education Protection Act (EPA) Resolution for the 2026-27 School Year Vote Cafer Turan 5 m
     
  N. Approval of Renewal Agreement for DMS Back Office Services for the 2026-27 Fiscal Year Vote Cafer Turan 15 m
     
  O. Approval of MPS 2026-27 Uniform RFP Winning Bid Selection Vote Suat Acar 5 m
     
  P. Approval of Construction and Contractor Change Orders for MSA-5 Vote Patrick Ontiveros 5 m
     
  Q. Approval of Extension and Amendment of Lease for 18355 Roscoe Vote Patrick Ontiveros 5 m
     
  R. Approval of the Updated 2026-27 Home Office Compensation and Salary Bands for Home Office Employees Vote Fiorella Del Carpio 5 m
     
VIII. Closing Items 12:51 AM
  A. Adjourn Meeting 1 m