Magnolia Public Schools

Regular Board Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday June 8, 2023 at 6:30 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

 

  • 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

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 6:30 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   5 m
  F. Approval of Minutes from MPS Regular Board Meeting - May 18, 2023 Approve Minutes 1 m
    Minutes for Regular Board Meeting on May 18, 2023  
II. Consent Items 6:40 PM
  A. Approval of Revised MPS Home Visit Policy Vote David Yilmaz 3 m
     
  B. Approval of Updated MPS Health and Safety Policy Vote Suat Acar 3 m
     
III. Closed Session 6:46 PM
  A. Public Announcement of Closed Session FYI 1 m
  B. Public Employee Performance Evaluation (ยง 54957) - Title: CEO & Superintendent 40 m
  C. Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release 25 m
  D. Report Out of Closed Session FYI 1 m
IV. Student Board Member 7:53 PM
  A. Selection of Magnolia Public Schools Student Board Member Vote Jason Hernandez 10 m
V. Information/Discussion Items 8:03 PM
  A. Public Hearing for Local Control and Accountability Plans (LCAP) for All MPS Discuss David Yilmaz 15 m
     
  B. Public Hearing for 2023-24 Budgets for All MPS Discuss Steve Budhraja 25 m
     
     
     
  C. Enrollment Recruitment and Retention Action Plans Discuss Brenda Lopez 10 m
     
VI. Action Items 8:53 PM
  A. Approval of Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan for ADA Compliance for MSA-7 Vote Patrick Ontiveros 10 m
     
  B. Review and Approval of Resolution for Reduction in Force at MSA-3, MSA-Santa Ana, and MSA-San Diego Vote Suat Acar 10 m
     
  C. Approval of Independent Study Policy & Master Agreement Vote Will Gray 5 m
     
  D. Approval of Expansion of College Application Fee Policy Vote Will Gray 5 m
     
VII. Closing Items 9:23 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting 1 m