Board, staff and guests conducted the pledge of allegiance.

Refer to the attendance information recorded above. S. Perez, Student Board Member, was present at the meeting.

No public comments were made at this time.

A. Rubalcava, CEO & Superintendent, announced on the first day of school across MPS. Magnolia Science Academy (MSA)- Orange County Anaheim, MSA- Santa Ana, and MSA-San Diego will start on August 11th. All Los Angeles based schools will start on August 14th. MSA-Orange County Placentia Yorba Linda will start on August 26th. He thanked all the school sites for their preparation on these school openings. 

G.Serce, Chief Academic Officer, announced that over the summer, service days and a symposium were held in which teachers and school leadership connected with Home Office staff. These included trainings to prepare for the school year and understanding the Academic model. In addition, he added that Mrs. Fiona Ma, California State Treasurer, and her office held a presentation for their staff.

M. Muhammedov, Board Chair, announced that the Board will be going into closed session to discuss conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation, conference with real property negotiations, and public employee discipline/dismissal release. 

Item was discussed in Closed Session.

Item was discussed in Closed Session.

Item was discussed in Closed Session.

M. Muhammedov, reported at 8:13pm that on the item of conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation, the Board took no action delegated staff to take necessary actions. On the item of conference with real property negotiations, the Board took no action guided staff on next steps. On the item of public employee discipline/dismissal release, the Board too no action and delegated staff to take necessary actions.

S. Budhraja, Chief Financial Officer, presented that the 2025-26 budgets for all school sites were brought to the Board at the June 26th Board Meeting. He added that due to some substantial deviance, they will be utilizing the 45 day budget revision required under Ed Code. He presented three (3) schools with updated budgets included Magnolia Science Academy (MSA)-1, MSA-Santa Ana, and MSA-Orange County. Board Members questions were addressed by staff.

F. Del Carpio, Chief People Officer, presented the staffing adjustments made to Magnolia Science Academy (MSA)-1 to align with the updated enrollment projections. Elimination of positions will include a campus aide, two (2) paraprofessionals, custodian, PE teacher, and college counselor. These positions have been vacant and added that there would not be any specific staff members that will be affected. Board Members made comments on streamlining these items.

F. Del Carpio, Chief People Officer, presented the adjustments made to Magnolia Science Academy (MSA)-Santa Ana, which steamed from their changes in student enrollment and operational needs. The increased of enrollment in their lower grades will lead to the creation of two (2) new multiple subject teaching positions to support the academic and social-emotional development of students in elementary school and ensure compliance with state-mandated class size limits and instructional hour requirements. 

F. Del Carpio, Chief People Officer, presented on the staffing adjustments at Magnolia Science Academy(MSA)-Orange County to align with current operational needs and adjustment in their budget. Additionally, to support both mental health services and campus facilities management. The changes will include, the addition of a part-time mental health support providers for both Anaheim and Placentia Yorba Linda campuses, elimination of five (5) teaching positions, and removal of four (4) paraprofessional positions. 

A. Zarnich, Director of Charter Petitions & Reporting, reported on the update to satisfy the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) material revision requirement. He reported that the new resolutions reflect the relocation of Magnolia Science Academy (MSA)-4 and MSA-6 to the new site at Hollywood.

A. Zarnich, Director of Charter Petitions & Reporting, reported that back in June the Board authorized the submission for renewal for Magnolia Science Academy (MSA)-4. That resolution had then Principal E. Rizzuto, who has since moved on to be Principal at MSA-3. J. Theis had resumed role for Principal at MSA-4. The resolution is up-to-date with those changes and all other details remain the same from June approval.

Janelle Ruley, Legal Counsel at Young, Minney, & Corr, conducted a training on the Brown Act and was completed. Due to time, the Board also received one (1) hour on the Ethics Training. The Ethics Training will continue at the September Regular Board Meeting to fulfill the requirement. All Board Members were present. Questions were addressed by counsel.

B. Olivares, Chief Impact Officer, presented most recent numbers on all school sites current enrollment standings. She provided further updates of the work being done for improvement. Board Members questions were addressed by staff.

P. Ontiveros, General Counsel & Director of Facilities, presented the additional scope for the Magnolia Science Academy (MSA)-5 project. He added that feedback received from the Construction Manager was to do this site work now to help with the overall schedule of completion. The change order covers required modifications to the electrical and low-voltage infrastructure. Board Members questions were addressed by staff.

This item was tabled during the Approval of Agenda.

K. Jimenez, Assistant Facilities Project Manager, presented to the Board the authorization to submit applications on behalf of Magnolia Science Academy (MSA)-OC, MSA-2, MSA-3, MSA-4, MSA-5, MSA-6, and MSA-7 to the Office of Public School Construction for participation in the Charter School Facilities Program Proposition 2 Filing Round.

S. Acar, Chief Operations Officer, presented the new Transportation Policy and added that in the past MPS did not have a Board policy of this nature. The policy will ensure there are rules, policies and procedures to cover staff, families and students such as field trips and other forms of transportation. Board Members questions were addressed by staff.

S. Acar, Chief Operations Officer, presented that this policy contains CalOSHA compliance. He added that the policy contains guidelines for MPS staff preparedness in cases where there are possible exposures and illnesses. He added that the policy will help the Home Office to systemize follow-ups, guidelines, and trackers in an effort to keep employees safe. Board Members questions were addressed by staff.

K. Mann, Director of EL and ELA Programs, presented the changes to the English Learner Master Plan. She presented that the plan is reviewed annually. She added that the revisions include minor formatting changes as well as the inclusion of guidance for assessing English Learners for the Risk of Reading Difficulties.

M. Sahin, Facilities Project Manager, presented the need for restriping the parking lot at Magnolia Science Academy (MSA)-1 which was due to age and poor existing conditions. He described the proposals received and the decision for the recommendation of EPI Construction. Board Members questions were addressed by staff.

This item was tabled during the Approval of Agenda.

L. Shulz, Director of Special Education & Related Services, presented that all MPS schools require special educational instructional and related services providers for their sites to deliver direct services as needed, depending the the services outlined in the student Individualized Educational Plans (IEP). She added that the last proposal was done in 2019 and since then they want to ensure coverage for the new schools in Orange County.