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Magnolia Public Schools

Regular Board Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday May 18, 2023 at 6:00 PM PDT

Location

Magnolia Science Academy -1: 18238 Sherman Way, Reseda, CA 91335

Access to the Board Meeting

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 is included below:

 

By dialing into; 1.669.444.9171

Meeting ID: 978 5606 4990 - Passcode: 021250
 

  • Magnolia Science Academy-San Diego - 6525 Estrella Ave., San Diego, CA 92120 (Dr. Salih Dikbas)
  • 305 Cherry Drive, Pasadena, CA 91105 (Mr. Daniel Sheehan)

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 jlara@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 item 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. Daniel Sheehan

Mrs. Esra Eldem Tunc

CEO & Superintendent:
Mr. Alfredo Rubalcava

Agenda

      Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 6:00 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   7 m
  F. Approval of Minutes from MPS Regular Board Meeting - April 13, 2023 Approve Minutes 1 m
    Minutes for Regular Board Meeting on April 13, 2023  
II. Consent Items 6:12 PM
  A. Approval of Teaching MOU Renewal Between California State University Dominguez Hills & Magnolia Public Schools Vote Suat Acar 3 m
     
  B. Approval of CTC Form CL-500 Declaration of Need (Emergency Permits) Vote Derya Hajmeirza 3 m
     
III. Information/Discussion Items 6:18 PM
  A. Elections for Student Board Member Discuss Jason Hernandez 40 m
   

Students nominated and voted by their peers will make an oral presentation to the Board of their candidacy.

  
     
  B. Magnolia Public Schools Community Schools Initiative: Authentic Community Engagement Discuss Brenda Lopez 30 m
     
  C. Grows, Glows & Priorities Presentations Discuss 30 m
   

Presenting Schools

  • Magnolia Science Academy - Santa Ana
  • Magnolia Science Academy - San Diego
  
     
     
  D. Glows, Grows and Priorities Update Discuss Musa Avsar 10 m
   

Update from Magnolia Science Academy-4.

  
  E. 403b & 457 Plans for MPS Wide Implementation Discuss Steve Budhraja 10 m
   

For the 2023-24 school year

  
     
  F. ClassWallet Tool Implementation to Improve Organizational Needs Discuss Steve Budhraja 10 m
     
IV. Action Items 8:28 PM
  A. Approval of 2023-24 School Calendars for all Magnolia Public Schools Vote David Yilmaz 10 m
     
  B. Approval of Resolution Empowering MPS CEO & Superintendent to Make Necessary Moves for Staffing and Organizational Changes Vote Suat Acar 7 m
   

To align with enrollment and funding projections and long-term objectives

  
  C. Approval of Award of Contract for Asbestos and Lead Based Paint Abatement and Demolition at 7111 Winnetka Ave. Vote Audit & Facilities Committee 5 m
     
  D. Approval of Acceptance of Title Transfer to 7111 Winnetka Ave from MPM Sherman Winnetka LLC Vote Audit & Facilities Committee 7 m
     
V. Closed Session 8:57 PM
  A. Public Announcement of Closed Session FYI 1 m
  B. Public Employee Performance Evaluation (ยง 54957) - Title: CEO & Superintendent 40 m
  C. Report Out of Closed Session FYI 1 m
VI. Closing Items 9:39 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting 1 m