Magnolia Public Schools
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday August 11, 2016 at 5:00 PM
Location
MPS Home Office: 250 E. 1st St Ste. 1500 Los Angeles, CA 90012
AGENDA
Regular Meeting of the MPS Board of Directors
MPS Board Members:
Dr. Umit Yapanel, President
Ms. Noel Russell- Unterburger, Treasurer
Mr. Saken Sherkhanov, Secretary
Dr. Salih Dikbas
Dr. Ali Korkmaz
Dr. Remzi Oten
Mr. Serdar Orazov
Ms. Diane Gonzalez
Mr. Nguyen Huynh
CEO & Superintendent:
Dr. Caprice Young
Notice of Closed Session Agenda Items
Due to space limitations on the following pages of the agenda, notice of closed session agenda items is provided here.
IV A. Conference with Legal Counsel—Anticipated Litigation
Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: two cases
IV B. Conference with Real Property Negotiators
Property: 6901 Lennox Ave. Van Nuys CA
Agency negotiator: Frank Gonzalez
Negotiating parties: Mid Valley Boys and Girls Club
Under negotiation: price and terms of payment
Directors Present
A. Korkmaz, D. Gonzalez, N. Russell-Unterburger, R. Oten (remote), S. Dikbas, S. Sherkhanov, U. Yapanel
Directors Absent
N. Huynh, S. Orazov
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
N. Russell-Unterburger
Directors who left before the meeting adjourned
R. Oten
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
N. Unterburger did not participate during the consent agenda discussion, she arrived for Action Items and Closed Session discussion. R. Oten participated in the discussion of consent agenda and closed session items but did not participate in the action items.
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
U. Yapanel called a meeting of the board of directors of Magnolia Public Schools to order on Thursday Aug 11, 2016 at 5:20 PM.
C.
Flag Salute
The Flag salute was led by K. Hourigan.
D.
Approval of the Agenda
U. Yapanel made a motion to approve the agenda as presented.
D. Gonzalez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Public Comment
There were no public comments.
F.
Oral Communications
Oral Communications were presented at the end of the meeting. K. Jackson, Chief Academic Officer presented a brief academic update. Board member, S. Sherkhanov requested a comparison of raw data (in percentages) from previous 5 years, that include all scores for state testing for the following subjects; math, science, and social science. Southern Regional Director, E. Acar, gave an update on Magnolia Science Academy- Santa Ana school including facility, enrollment, staff updates.
G.
Approve Minutes of Regular Board Meeting- July 21, 2016
U. Yapanel made a motion to approve minutes from the Regular Board Meeting on 07-21-16 Board Meeting on 07-21-16.
D. Gonzalez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Sherkhanov |
Abstain
|
| N. Russell-Unterburger |
Absent
|
| D. Gonzalez |
Aye
|
| S. Dikbas |
Aye
|
| U. Yapanel |
Aye
|
| A. Korkmaz |
Aye
|
| N. Huynh |
Absent
|
| R. Oten |
Aye
|
| S. Orazov |
Absent
|
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Approval of Bloodborne Pathogens Policy
U. Yapanel made a motion to approve the Bloodborne Pathogens Policy under consent agenda.
S. Sherkhanov seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Sherkhanov |
Aye
|
| U. Yapanel |
Aye
|
| N. Russell-Unterburger |
Absent
|
| S. Orazov |
Absent
|
| A. Korkmaz |
Aye
|
| N. Huynh |
Absent
|
| S. Dikbas |
Aye
|
| R. Oten |
Abstain
|
| D. Gonzalez |
Aye
|
B.
Approval of Material Revision to Magnolia Science Academy-1
U. Yapanel made a motion to approve the resolution to increase enrollment to Magnolia Science Academy-1 under consent agenda.
S. Sherkhanov seconded the motion.
The motion did not carry.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| R. Oten |
Abstain
|
| D. Gonzalez |
Aye
|
| S. Orazov |
Absent
|
| S. Dikbas |
Aye
|
| N. Huynh |
Absent
|
| N. Russell-Unterburger |
Absent
|
| A. Korkmaz |
Aye
|
| U. Yapanel |
Aye
|
| S. Sherkhanov |
Aye
|
C.
Approval of MPS 2016-17 Committee Calendars
U. Yapanel made a motion to approve the MPS 2016-17 Committee Calendars under consent agenda.
S. Sherkhanov seconded the motion.
The motion did not carry.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| U. Yapanel |
Aye
|
| A. Korkmaz |
Aye
|
| N. Russell-Unterburger |
Absent
|
| S. Sherkhanov |
Aye
|
| N. Huynh |
Absent
|
| R. Oten |
Abstain
|
| S. Orazov |
Absent
|
| S. Dikbas |
Aye
|
| D. Gonzalez |
Aye
|
D.
Approval of Revisions to the MPS Financial Policy Manual
U. Yapanel made a motion to approve Revisions to the MPS Financial Policy Manual under consent agenda.
S. Sherkhanov seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| U. Yapanel |
Aye
|
| N. Russell-Unterburger |
Absent
|
| N. Huynh |
Absent
|
| R. Oten |
Abstain
|
| A. Korkmaz |
Aye
|
| S. Sherkhanov |
Aye
|
| D. Gonzalez |
Aye
|
| S. Orazov |
Absent
|
| S. Dikbas |
Aye
|
E.
Approval of Address Change in Bylaws
U. Yapanel made a motion to approve the address change in the Bylaws under consent agenda.
S. Sherkhanov seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Sherkhanov |
Aye
|
| S. Dikbas |
Aye
|
| R. Oten |
Abstain
|
| A. Korkmaz |
Aye
|
| S. Orazov |
Absent
|
| U. Yapanel |
Aye
|
| N. Russell-Unterburger |
Absent
|
| N. Huynh |
Absent
|
| D. Gonzalez |
Aye
|
F.
Approval of RFP for 2016-17 Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana Vended Meals
U. Yapanel made a motion to approve the vendor, Better4You Meals to provide meal services to Magnolia Science Academy- Santa Ana for the 2016-17 school year. This item was approved under consent agenda.
S. Sherkhanov seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Orazov |
Absent
|
| S. Sherkhanov |
Aye
|
| N. Russell-Unterburger |
Absent
|
| D. Gonzalez |
Aye
|
| U. Yapanel |
Aye
|
| N. Huynh |
Absent
|
| S. Dikbas |
Aye
|
| R. Oten |
Abstain
|
| A. Korkmaz |
Aye
|
G.
Approval of RFP for 2016-17 Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana for iMacs Lease
R. Monoshev, IT Director and E. Acar, South Regional Director, explained the benefits of using the iMacs and gave details why they choose iMacs for this purchase.
U. Yapanel made a motion to award the bid according to the vendor evolution matrix and adopt the lease of the Apple iMacs for MSA- Santa Ana operating within the approved budgeted amounts. The total amount approved is $55,746.04. Should there be a similar need for any other Magnolia Public Schools, the approved vendor, machine model, and price will be used between date July 1st, 2016 and June 30th, 2017.
S. Sherkhanov seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| N. Huynh |
Absent
|
| N. Russell-Unterburger |
Absent
|
| A. Korkmaz |
Aye
|
| U. Yapanel |
Aye
|
| R. Oten |
Abstain
|
| S. Sherkhanov |
Aye
|
| S. Dikbas |
Aye
|
| D. Gonzalez |
Aye
|
| S. Orazov |
Aye
|
III. Action Items
A.
MPS Board Officers Re-elections
N. Russell-Unterburger arrived.
This item was tabled until the September Board meeting.
N. Russell-Unterburger made a motion to table action of this item until the September board meeting.
D. Gonzalez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
R. Oten left.
B.
Approval of MSA 1-RFP Architecture and Engineering Contract Award for New Building
Chief Growth Officer, F. Gonzalez, explained the details of the Magnolia Science Academy- 1 (MSA-1) building project and the partnership with the LA Kings. M. Sahin, principal of MSA-1 provided his input on the project and elaborated on some of the project details. U. Yapanel, board president and member of the MPS Facility Committee provided his input on the this item. All questions were addressed.
U. Yapanel made a motion to approve the MSA-1 RFP Architecture and Engineering Contract Award for New Building, awarding the contract to Franco Architects, Inc.
S. Sherkhanov seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| N. Huynh |
Absent
|
| D. Gonzalez |
Aye
|
| S. Dikbas |
Aye
|
| R. Oten |
Absent
|
| N. Russell-Unterburger |
Aye
|
| S. Orazov |
Aye
|
| S. Sherkhanov |
Aye
|
| U. Yapanel |
Aye
|
| A. Korkmaz |
Aye
|
C.
Approval of MSA San Diego RFP Architecture and Engineering Contract Award for the DeAnza Site
Action on this item was postponed. Chief Growth Officer (CGO), F. Gonzalez, explained that bidders requested an extension. In the best interest of Magnolia, CGO recommended to the Board that this extension be granted as it does not effect the project. The Board agreed and this item will be discussed at a later meeting.
D.
Reconsideration of 2016-17 MPS Home Office Budget
The Board did not discuss this item, it was tabled for the next board meeting.
E.
Approval of Revised CMO Cost Allocation Table and Reserve for Economic Uncertainties
The Board did not discuss this item, it was tabled for the next board meeting.
IV. Closed Session
A.
Conference with Legal Council: two cases
Due to the sensibility of this item, attorneys recommended that all 2016-17 regular board meetings be held in person.The Board agreed to this recommendation.
B.
Conference with Real Property Negotiators: One Case
No actions were taken.
C.
Communications Regarding Potential Litigation (Amsterdam and Associates) Report 1
No actions were taken.
D.
Communications Regarding Potential Litigation (Amsterdam and Associates) Report 2
No actions were taken.
E.
Public Employment Performance Evaluation: Chief Executive Officer and Superintendent
The Board conducted the Chief Executive Officer's review.
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 8:40 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
U. Yapanel