The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by Board members, staff, and guests.

Refer to the attendance information recorded above.

One individual submitted a request to make a public comment but was not present when called upon. No other public comments were received.

No announcements were made by the CEO & Superintendent or the Board of Directors.

M. Wittek, Director of Student Services, clarified an error on the agenda incorrectly listing S. Perez as Student Board Member for the meeting. She explained that her term as the 2025-26 Student Board Member ended on June 30, 2026, and that the newly elected 2026-27 Student Board Member will be elected today. She also recognized and thanked all student candidates from the Magnolia Science Academy (MSA) campuses - Sofia Perez (MSA-1), Ilemi Cordoba (MSA-2), and Kaylee Godoy (MSA-4) - for their participation and leadership throughout the election process. M. Muhammedov, Board Chair, congratulated all candidates for their participation and announced Ilemi Cordoba as the elected 2026-27 Student Board Member. Board Members thanked Sofia Perez for her service and contributions as the former Student Board Member and congratulated Ilemi Cordoba on her election, expressing enthusiasm on working together to support and improve Magnolia schools. Ilemi Cordoba expressed gratitude for the opportunity and shared excitement about serving and representing Magnolia students.

M. Muhammedov, Board Chair, reported that the Board would be going into Closed Session to discuss the following: Public Employee Performance Evaluation (§ 54957) – CEO & Superintendent; Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation (§ 54956.9): 1 case; and Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation (§ 54956.9): 1 case. He stated that the Board would report out following Closed Session.

Item was discussed in Closed Session.

Item was discussed in Closed Session.

Item was discussed in Closed Session.

At 8:53 p.m., the Board returned to Open Session. M. Muhammedov, Board Chair, reported that the Board took an action regarding the Public Employee Performance Evaluation (§ 54957) for the CEO & Superintendent, pending legal review. He further reported that no action was taken regarding the Conference with Legal Counsel, Existing Litigation (§ 54956.9), or the Conference with Legal Counsel, Anticipated Litigation (§ 54956.9). The Board provided direction to staff on both litigation matters.

A. Zarnich, Director of Charter Petitions and Reporting, presented the request for approval of the resolution authorizing the submission of Magnolia Science Academy 6's charter renewal petition to the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). 

A. Zarnich, Director of Charter Petitions and Reporting, presented the request for approval of the resolution authorizing the submission of Magnolia Science Academy 7's charter renewal petition to the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). 

A. Zarnich, Director of Charter Petitions and Reporting, presented the request for approval of the resolution authorizing the submission of Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana's charter renewal petition to the Santa Ana Unified School District. He also noted that Principal Stephen Keskinturk's last name had been misspelled in the original resolution and clarified the correct spelling for the record. 

A. Zarnich, Director of Charter Petitions and Reporting, presented the request for approval of the resolution accepting the Los Angeles County Office of Education's conditions for Magnolia Science Academy 5's approved material revision and authorizing staff to complete the required follow-up actions. 

M. Wittek, Director of Student Services, presented the updated 2026–2027 Comprehensive School Safety Plan for Magnolia Science Academy 5's new campus located at 7111 Winnetka Avenue. She explained that the Board had previously approved the safety plan for the Reseda location in February 2026, as the new campus plan was not yet complete. Since then, the plan had been updated to reflect the new facility, including revised emergency evacuation maps, additional members of the emergency crisis team, and other site-specific safety information.

A. Rubalcaba, CEO and Superintendent, introduced the item and turned the presentation over to M. Muhammedov, Board Chair. M Muhammedov presented the proposed merger of the Finance Committee and the Facilities Committee into a single Audit, Finance, Facilities, and Risk Management Committee to improve efficiency. He also announced the proposed committee membership, with S. Orazov serving as Chair, M. Muhammedov and D. Gonzalez serving as committee members, and U. Yapanel serving as the alternate member.

A. Rubalcava, CEO and Superintendent, presented the proposed 2026–2027 Board Committee Meeting Calendar. He explained that following the Board's approval of the 2026–2027 Regular Board Meeting Calendar, staff worked with legal counsel, at the Board's direction, to develop a resolution merging the Finance Committee and the Audit and Facilities Committee into the Finance, Audit, Risk, and Facilities Committee. Because the restructuring affected the Board Committee Meeting Calendar, implementation had been deferred pending Board approval. The proposed calendar reflects the newly established committee and the meeting schedule for all Magnolia Public Schools standing Board committees. 

T. Lewin, Senior Director of Educational Services, presented the 2026–2027 Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP) Plans for each Magnolia Public Schools campus. She explained that, as required by the California Department of Education, each school develops a comprehensive ELOP plan every three years outlining how services will be provided to eligible students. She noted that the plans were reviewed to ensure compliance with state requirements and to address the unique needs of each school site. Board approval was requested prior to submission to the California Department of Education to maintain compliance and continued eligibility for ELOP funding.

T. Lewin, Senior Director of Educational Services, presented the recommendation of the Science Curriculum Adoption Committee to adopt the Amplify Science curriculum for grades 3 through 8. She explained that the recommendation followed a review of state-approved instructional materials, classroom pilot implementation, and teacher feedback to ensure alignment with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and Magnolia Public Schools' instructional goals. She noted that the recommendation applies only to grades 3 through 8, as the current curriculum will remain in place for lower elementary and high school. G. Serce, Chief Academic Officer, reviewed the budget implications and explained that implementation will be phased based on existing curriculum licenses, with additional funding for MSA 7 and MSA Santa Ana to be addressed during the First Interim Budget. Board members' questions regarding the high school curriculum, professional development, and implementation were addressed by staff.

C. Turan, Interim Chief Financial Officer, presented the revised 2026–2027 budget for Magnolia Science Academy Orange County and the proposed 2026–2027 Magnolia Educational and Research Foundation (MERF) budget. He explained that the revised budget reflects the decision not to open MSA Irvine for the 2026–2027 school year due to unresolved facility challenges and instead includes only MSA Anaheim. He also presented the MERF budget for adoption, noting that it had not been included in the Board's June budget approval. Board members' questions regarding projected grant funding and the MERF budget deficit were addressed by staff. Staff also acknowledged the Board's request to continue evaluating the MERF budget and to work with the Finance Committee to identify opportunities to reduce the projected deficit.

P. Ontiveros, General Counsel and Director of Facilities, presented the proposed construction change orders for the Magnolia Science Academy 5 project located at 7111 Winnetka Avenue. He explained that the change orders, totaling $361,255.17, are related to scope refinement, unforeseen field conditions, and the transfer of work between contractors to improve project efficiency. He also noted that a future resolution will reflect the corresponding credit associated with the scope transfer. Board members' questions regarding the remaining construction contingency and anticipated future change orders were addressed by staff.