Magnolia Public Schools

Minutes

Regular Nominating/Governance Committee Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday May 31, 2018 at 7:00 PM

Location

Teleconference: 1.844.572.5683; 1948435
Committee members joined remotely from the following locations:
• 7401 Madora Ave. Winnetka, CA 91306 (Ms. Sandra Covarrubias)
• 940 Steward Dr. Sunnyvale, CA 94085 (Dr. Umit Yapanel)
• MSA-San Diego 6525 Estrella Ave. San Diego, CA 92120 (Dr. Salih Dikbas)

Nominating Committee Members:
Dr. Umit Yapanel, Chair
Dr. Salih Dikbas 
Mr. Haim Beliak
Ms. Sandra Covarrubias (alternate)

CEO and Superintendent:
Dr. Caprice Young

Committee Members Present

S. Covarrubias, S. Dikbas, U. Yapanel

Committee Members Absent

H. Beliak

I. Opening Items

A.

Call the Meeting to Order

U. Yapanel called a meeting of the Nominating/Governance Committee of Magnolia Public Schools to order on Thursday May 31, 2018 at 7:05 PM.

B.

Record Attendance and Guests

C.

Public Comments

One of the candidates stated that she would be happy if S. Geldiyev was recommended as the new board member because when she was an MSA SA parent she worked with him when he was in his teacher role at that site and she knows he cares about the students. No other comments were made.

D.

Approval of Agenda

U. Yapanel made a motion to approve the agenda as presented.
S. Covarrubias seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
S. Covarrubias
Aye
U. Yapanel
Aye
S. Dikbas
Aye
H. Beliak
Absent

E.

Approve Minutes of Regular Nominating/Governance Committee Meeting from January 18, 2018

U. Yapanel made a motion to approve minutes from the Regular Nominating/Governance Committee Meeting on 01-18-18 Regular Nominating/Governance Committee Meeting on 01-18-18.
S. Dikbas seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
U. Yapanel
Aye
H. Beliak
Absent
S. Dikbas
Aye
S. Covarrubias
Aye

II. Approval Items

A.

Discussion and Recommendation of MPS Board Member Nominations

Discussion of this item was reconvened from the committee meeting that took place June 6, 2018 at 6:59 pm. S. Covarrubias, Committee Member, gave her recommendation regarding the three potential board candidates. Her recommendation was to appoint the former MPS employee, S. Geldiyev, she explained why she believed this candidate was the best for the role at this time. U. Yapanel, Committee Chair, recommended to add S. Geldiyev because he has a relationship with the students and understands how Magnolia works, he is able to advise the board on IT and academic items. S. Dikbas, Committee Member, stated all candidates are great and is thankful that great individuals are willing to be volunteers on this board. He asked about the number of open seats in the board and U. Yapanel addressed his questions by stating that at the moment MPS is filling one seat to fill in a representative from Orange County. S. Dikbas, Committee Member, also recommended S. Geldiyev due to his previous work with students and expertise.

 
S. Dikbas made a motion to to recommend S. Geldiyev for the board membership with a term ending March 11, 2020.
U. Yapanel seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
U. Yapanel
Aye
S. Dikbas
Aye
S. Covarrubias
Aye
H. Beliak
Absent

III. 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 7:09 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
U. Yapanel