Magnolia Public Schools
Minutes
Facility Committee Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday September 6, 2016 at 10:00 AM
Location
Teleconference Dial: 1.844.572.5683 Code: 1948435
Regular Facilities Committee Meeting
Facilities Committee Members
Mr. Nguyen Huynh, Chair
Dr. Umit Yapanel
CEO and Superintendent
Dr. Caprice Young
Committee Members Present
N. Huynh (remote), U. Yapanel (remote)
Committee Members Absent
None
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
Both committee members joined remotely.
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
U. Yapanel called a meeting of the Audit/Facilities Committee of Magnolia Public Schools to order on Tuesday Sep 6, 2016 at 10:01 AM.
C.
Public Comments
There were no public comments.
D.
Approval of Agenda
U. Yapanel made a motion to approve the agenda as presented.
N. Huynh seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Approval of Minutes of the Regular Facilities Committee Meeting; August 4, 2016
U. Yapanel made a motion to approve minutes from the Special Facility Committee Meeting on 08-04-16 Facility Committee Meeting on 08-04-16.
N. Huynh seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Action Items-Recommendations to Full Board
A.
Consideration and Approval of MSA San Diego Architectural Contract
F. Gonzalez, Chief Growth Officer, gave details on the MSA San Diego Architectural Contract. He explained that the RFP was posted on the Magnolia Public Schools website and 5 firms submitted their proposal. This project would begin construction in Fall 2017. F. Gonzalez gave details on the project and addressed all questions.
U. Yapanel made a motion to recommend the full board to approve and designate the CEO or designee to negotiate and execute a contract for architectural services for the design and engineering of the DeAnza site for MSA San Diego. The contract amount shall not exceed $156,508 total compensation for professional services.
N. Huynh seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| N. Huynh |
Aye
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| U. Yapanel |
Aye
|
III. Information Items
A.
Standard and Poor's Annual Review Update
S. Kao, Senior Financial Analyst, informed the board on the Standard and Poors (S&P) review item. He explained what was discussed on the initial call with Standard and Poors and the next steps that need to be taken for the credit review process. He gave the committee details of the meetings with the rating agency and the items they have requested. S&P's credit committee meeting is mid-September. At this meeting a new credit rating could be assigned to Magnolia. This was an information item, no actions were taken.
B.
MSA Santa Ana New Site Update
F. Gonzalez. Chief Growth Officer, informed committee members that MSA Santa Ana (MSA SA) opened its doors to students today to begin instruction. He gave details on how the first day had gone so far. F. Gonzalez, went over the deadlines and details of the MSA SA gymnasium construction that will be completed in Fall of 2017-18. F. Gonzalez addressed all questions. This was an information item, no actions were taken.
C.
Written Facilities Update
F. Gonzalez, Chief Growth Officer, gave a verbal update on current and future projects of Magnolia Science Academies facilities. S. Kao, explained the finances that have been discussed in order to effectively complete these projects. No written documentation was provided. This was an information item, no actions were taken. F. Gonzalez addressed all questions.
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 10:33 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
U. Yapanel