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Magnolia Public Schools

Minutes

Special Board Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday June 26, 2025 at 7:30 PM

Location

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

Board Members:
Mr. Mekan Muhammedov, Chair

Ms. Sandra Covarrubias, Vice-Chair

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

 

Student Board Member:

Naim Bayraktar

CEO & Superintendent:
Mr. Alfredo Rubalcava

Directors Present

D. Gonzalez, M. Muhammedov, S. Dikbas (remote), U. Yapanel

Directors Absent

S. Covarrubias

Guests Present

J. Lara

I. Opening Items

A.

Call the Meeting to Order

M. Muhammedov called a meeting of the board of directors of Magnolia Public Schools to order on Thursday Jun 26, 2025 at 8:15 PM.

B.

Record Attendance and Guests

Refer to attendance information recorded above.

C.

Approval of Agenda

M. Muhammedov made a motion to approve the agenda as presented.
D. Gonzalez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
D. Gonzalez
Aye
M. Muhammedov
Aye
S. Dikbas
Aye
U. Yapanel
Aye
S. Covarrubias
Absent

D.

Public Comments

No public comments were made at this time.

II. Public Hearing

A.

Public Hearing for 2025-26 Budget for Magnolia Science Academy-Orange County

S. Budhraja, Chief Financial Officer, presented the budget for Magnolia Science Academy(MSA)-Orange County for public hearing and feedback. He presented the projection of where they are in terms of the enrollment for MSA-Orange County and detailed how it reflects the revenue and expenses. A period for public hearing was held. No questions or comments were raised from educational partners. Board Members questions were addressed by staff.

III. Action Items

A.

Approval of ​2025-26 Adopted Budget for Magnolia Science Academy-Orange County

S. Budhraja, Chief Financial Officer, reported that the budget presented during the public hearing is a preliminary budget. The budget for the previous item is the same for this item. He added they are gathering more information and are identifying recruitment efforts and further planning.

M. Muhammedov made a motion to approve the 2025-26 adopted budget for Magnolia Science Academy-Orange County as presented.
U. Yapanel seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
D. Gonzalez
Aye
S. Dikbas
Aye
S. Covarrubias
Absent
M. Muhammedov
Aye
U. Yapanel
Aye

IV. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
M. Muhammedov