Staff and guests conducted the pledge of allegiance.

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Several public comments were made from parents at Magnolia Science Academy-2. Board had directed staff to follow-up on the parent comments. A. Rubalcava, CEO & Superintendent, thanked the parents for their comments and added that he will meet with them.

A. Rubalcava, CEO & Superintendent, thanked the parents who made the public comments earlier for addressing their concerns at this space and added that he will coordinate to meet with them. He also added that MPS had celebrated many culminations and graduations across the schools. In addition he commented on the recent immigration activity across the community which has incited fear and voiced that MPS stands in solidarity with the parents and students and remains committed to support the community. He concluded with the end of the school year and thanked the schools for their commitment and work and would take the time to reflect and grow for the next school year with the opening of new schools. 

Board Members thanked the schools and community and remarked on their attendance to the graduations and congratulated the students for their successes.

Students presented their candidacy for the 2025-26 Student Board Member position from Magnolia Science Academy (MSA)-1, 4, and Santa Ana. The students who presented included S.Perez (MSA-1), J. Riyos (MSA-4) and Y. Montes De Oca (MSA-Santa Ana). Board thanked the student candidates and their questions were addressed by the students. M. Wittek, Director of Student Services, added that the formal vote will take place at the June 26th Regular Board Meeting.

M. Muhammedov, Board Chair, announced that the Board will be going into closed session to discuss public employee performance evaluation for CEO & Superintendent and conference with legal counsel for anticipated litigation.

Item was discussed in Closed Session.

Item was discussed in Closed Session.

M. Muhammedov announced in Open Session at 9:58pm that the Board discussed public employee performance evaluation for the CEO & Superintendent and took no action and directed staff to take certain actions. He also reported that they discussed conference with legal counsel for anticipated litigation and Board took no action and directed staff to take necessary actions.

This item was removed during the approval of agenda.

A. Rubalcava, CEO & Superintendent, opened up the strategic updates for 2024-25. He reported that priorities were set and those were set around academic excellence outlined in the CEO metrics. He reported three (3) senior level members will present on the metrics and updates from their Department centered around meeting the priorities, metrics and LCAP goals. He added that by end of 2025, they will further present MPS's 2030 plans that will have more clear plans and goals. G. Serce, Chief Academic Officer, presented on the Academic Department's metrics and achievements detailing data measurements, accountability measures, test results and performances. F. Del Carpio, Chief People Officer, presented on the People and Culture Department metrics detailing the Great Place to Work certification, reporting, credentialing, compensation clarity and benefits clarity. E. Acar, Deputy Superintendent, presented on the CEO Department metrics detailing the facilities projects that he supports with, growth and expansion, bond refinancing and financing that he also oversees and supports with. A. Rubalcava added that the other members will present on June 26th. Board Members thanked staff for the updates and the ongoing efforts in these areas. Their questions were addressed by staff.

G. Yoon, Assistant Principal at Magnolia Science Academy (MSA)-7 and N. Bolden, Dean of Academics at MSA-7 presented on the school's glows, grows and priorities. Additionally, S. Acar, Chief Operations Officer and Interim Principal at MSA-8 presented the school's glows, grows and priorities for 2024-25. Board Members questions were addressed by staff.

F. Cristerna-Adame, Senior Project Director of Growth & Expansion, presented on the enrollment updates as of most recent numbers and a comparison of last year's numbers. She went over each individual school site. She added that an update will be presented at the following board meeting with updated numbers inclusive of Magnolia Science Academy-Orange County. Board Members questions were addressed by staff.

K. Mann, Director of EL & ELA Programs, presented the compliance requirement by state law to require annual screening of all K-12 students for risk of reading difficulties, and to support early identification and intervention efforts that improve literacy outcomes.

A. Milteer, Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP) Coordinator, presented the ELOP plans for all school sites. He added that the plans must be revised every three (3) years and require approval. He went over the updates to the plans. Board Members questions were addressed by staff. 

T. Lewin, Director of Educational Services, presented the ethnic studies policy designed to align MPS schools with California Assembly Bill 101 signed into law in 2021 which mandates all high school students complete a one (1) semester course in ethnic studies as a graduation requirement beginning with the class in 2030. She added that this policy would position MPS to meet the statewide graduation requirement while reinforcing the commitment to inclusive student centered learning environment. Board Members questions were addressed by staff. 

G. Serce, Chief Academic Officer, presented the addendum to the services agreement with InField Leadership Consulting which MPS entered into a consulting agreement with them back in July 2024 for services aimed at codifying and supporting implementation of instructional enabling systems in anticipation of new school openings and network wide improvements. He added that the approval proposed would extend the scope to authorize a contract extension for two (2) additional in-person professional development days aligned with the ongoing initiatives. Board Members questions were addressed by staff. 

C. Turan, Senior Controller, presented the resolution for Magnolia Science Academy (MSA)-Orange County to start STRS benefits and added that the expense was incorporated on the July 1st budget. Board Members questions were addressed by staff.

C. Turan, Senior Controller, presented the resolution for Education Protection Act (EPA) and added that it is part of LCFF. He also added that the revenue expense was incorporated on the July 1st budget. Board Members questions were addressed by staff.

C. Turan, Senior Controller, presented on the resolution for Magnolia Science Academy-Orange County aimed for the Orange County Department of Education to issue funds to the school. He added that this would allow the school to be able to receive funding through the treasury account as of July 1st.

S. Acar, Chief Operations Officer and Interim Principal at Magnolia Science Academy-8, presented on the RFP proposals received to address MPS need of security companies for the school sites to provide services. He added that this was to ensure that the school sites and the construction sites are safe for educational partners and added that the services will comply with federal, state, and local regulations. He went through the RFP process and selection. Board Members questions were addressed by staff. 

K. Jimenez, Assistant Facilities Project Manager, presented on the RFP process and selection to provide grading, surface stabilization and parking lot striping services for Magnolia Science Academy-1. She discussed the RFP postings and processes and ultimately the team recommended EPI Construction, Inc. to provide such services to the school. Board Members questions were addressed by staff.