Magnolia Public Schools
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday May 24, 2016 at 7:00 PM
Location
Teleconference Dial:1.844.572.5683 Code:1948435
AGENDA
Special Meeting of the MPS Board of Directors
MPS Board Members:
Dr. Umit Yapanel, President
Mrs. Noel Russell- Unterburger, Treasurer
Mr. Saken Sherkhanov, Secretary
Dr. Ali Korkmaz
Dr. Salih Dikbas
Dr. Remzi Oten
Mr. Serdar Orazov
Mrs. Diane Gonzalez
Mr. Nguyen Huynh
CEO and Superintendent:
Dr. Caprice Young
Closed Session:
Conference with Real Property Negotiators
Property: 2261 Kenwood Ave. San Jose CA 95128
Agency Negotiator: Frank Gonzalez
Negotiating Parties: San Jose Unified School District
Directors Present
A. Korkmaz (remote), D. Gonzalez, N. Huynh (remote), N. Russell-Unterburger (remote), S. Orazov (remote), S. Sherkhanov (remote)
Directors Absent
R. Oten, U. Yapanel
Guests Present
S. Dikbas (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
U. Yapanel called a meeting of the board of directors of Magnolia Public Schools to order on Tuesday May 24, 2016 at 7:00 PM.
C.
Public Comments
There were no public comments.
II. Action Item
A.
Approval of Selected Vendors for Erate Eligable Services for Magnolia Science Academies
K. Hourigan, Chief Operations Officer, C. Young, Chief Executive Officer, R. Monoshev, Director of Technology, explained the Erate program to the Board. R. Monoshev explained the RFP process and the process for obtaining the best prices. He explained the need for quality equipment at the Magnolia Science Academies and how this equipment would benefit the schools. This RFP is for all technology needs for 2016-17 not only Erate eligible equipment. We are currently using more than 30 online services at all of our schools, these require the presented equipment . R. Monoshev as instructed by the Board to check of title funds that require a technology plan. R. Monoshev addressed all Board members' questions.
S. Orazov made a motion to approve the selected vendors for Erate Eligible Services for Magnolia Science Academies as presented and delegates the CEO to move forward with actions required to receive these funds.
U. Yapanel seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| U. Yapanel |
Aye
|
| S. Sherkhanov |
Aye
|
| N. Huynh |
Aye
|
| D. Gonzalez |
Absent
|
| S. Orazov |
Aye
|
| N. Russell-Unterburger |
Aye
|
| R. Oten |
Absent
|
| A. Korkmaz |
Aye
|
III. Discussion Item
A.
Discussion of CMO Fee Calculation
O. Diaz, Chief Financial Officer, explained the CMO allocation to the Board. S. Orazov and N. Unterburger (board members) presented suggestions of possible changes to be made to the CMO allocation table. C. Young went over the changes in the budget in 2015-16 such as legal fees, public relations, home office positions that have changed/been added this year, allocation of salaries, and reduction of positions for next year, the addition of 401K retirement benefits. C.Young went over the activities that the CMO office did for the schools this year such as FCMAT compliance, LAUSD oversights and federal audit. She also went over the changes in the Academic Plan during 2015-16 school year such as, Professional Development and academic support with intervention. O. Diaz explained that the positions that are directly allocated to the schools can be specifically identified with particular schools,and CMO fees benefit all schools. O. Diaz and C. Young addressed all questions. This was a discussion item, no actions were taken.
IV. Closed Session
A.
Conference with Real Property Negotiators
No actions taken.
V. 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,
U. Yapanel