Magnolia Public Schools
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday October 8, 2015 at 6:00 PM
Location
Teleconference
Closed Session:
Public Employment- Title: Chief Academic Officer
Conference with Legal Counsel- Anticipated Litigation: Pursuant to Government Code Sections 54954.5(k) and 54956.75 (a).
Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release
Directors Present
A. Korkmaz (remote), M. Kaynak (remote), N. Huynh (remote), N. Russell-Unterburger (remote), R. Oten (remote), S. Orazov (remote), S. Sherkhanov, U. Yapanel (remote)
Directors Absent
D. Gonzalez
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
S. Sherkhanov
Directors who left before the meeting adjourned
M. Kaynak, N. Huynh
Guests Present
A. Gokce (remote), A. Rubalcava, B. Torres, C. Young, F. Gonzalez, M. Crumpton, O. Diaz
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
U. Yapanel called a meeting of the board of directors of Magnolia Public Schools to order on Thursday Oct 8, 2015 at 6:15 PM.
B.
Flag Salute
The flag salute was led by MPS home office staff.
C.
Record Attendance and Guests
D.
Approval of the Agenda
U. Yapanel made a motion to approve the Agenda as presented.
S. Sherkhanov seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Oral Communications
F.
Public Comment
There were no public comments.
G.
Approve Minutes
U. Yapanel made a motion to approve minutes from the Board Meeting on 08-13-15 Board Meeting on 08-13-15.
S. Sherkhanov seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
H.
Approve Minutes
U. Yapanel made a motion to approve minutes from the Meeting on 09-17-15 Special Board Meeting on 09-17-15.
S. Orazov seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Action Items
A.
Approval of Blended Learning Contract with Fuel Education, LLC
Michelle Crumpton and Dr. Young explained the FuelEd program to the Board. Some of our schools have already used this program in the past and schools agreed that this was the best program out of the ones tried by different Magnolia schools. Although this is a 3 year program, the contract can be canceled if no longer wanted.
U. Yapanel made a motion to approve the Blended Learning Contract with FuelEd.
A. Korkmaz seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Approval of Board Resolution for New Charter School Petition in Fremont, CA
Mr. Ak, Bay Area Expansion Coordinator, addressed the Board by explaining the Fremont petition. Mr. Ak and Mr. Diaz gave a brief background of the budget implications and the forecast in budget for the start up of the school and the years that follow. Dr. Young, CEO, explained the eligibility of different funds for this school and how they would impact the school. Dr. Young, Mr. Ak and Mr. Diaz addressed Board members' questions.
A. Korkmaz made a motion to approve the Resolution for New Charter School Petition in Fremont, CA.
R. Oten seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Approval of Board Resolution for New Charter School Petition in Anaheim, CA
S. Sherkhanov arrived.
Mr. Sherkhanov did not vote on this item, he began to vote on the item titled, "Changes in Hiring Policies".
Dr. Young and Ms. Crumpton briefly explained the details of Anaheim petition. They explained the parent trigger over the Anaheim school and how Magnolia would participate in this trigger. Mr. Lee and Mr. Diaz, MPS Budget Analyst and CFO, explained the budget implications over the next 5 years for this school.
A. Korkmaz made a motion to approve the Resolution for New Charter School Petition in Anaheim, Ca.
R. Oten seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Approval of Changes in Hiring Policies
Ms. Boatman, Director of Human Resources and Dr. Young, gave an overview of the Hiring Policy that will be implemented if approved. They explained the benefits of this policy and how it would be implemented and addressed all Board members' questions.
E.
Approval of Floating Holidays Policy
Ms. Boatman and Dr. Young explained the details of the Floating Days Policy. They explained the budget implications that this policy would have and they also explained the outcomes of offering this benefit to employees. Dr. Oten made a motion to approve the Floating Holidays Policy. Mr. Sherkhanov second. The motion was passed unanimously.
R. Oten made a motion to approve the Floating Holidays Policy.
A. Korkmaz seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
F.
Intra-Company Loan Transfers: Approval of MSA-Santa Clara and MSA-Santa Ana Intra-Company Loans
Mr. Diaz informed the Board of each of the outstanding loans from home office to Magnolia schools. Dr. Young and Mr. Diaz explained MSA-Santa Clara and MSA- Santa Ana loans and schedules in detail including the risks and benefits of the loans. Mr. Diaz also explained to the Board the legitimacy of the loans according to the LAUSD settlement. Dr. Young explained other options available if the intra-company loans are not approved. Magnolia staff addressed Board members' questions. Dr. Oten made a motion to approve the MSA Santa Ana Intra- Company Loan. Ms. Unterburger seconded. The motion was passed unanimously. Dr. Yapanel made a motion to approve MSA- Santa Clara Intra-Company Loan. Mr. Orazov second. The motion passed with 5 Ayes, 2 Nays, 2 Absent with Dr. Oten and Mr. Sherkhanov voting no.
M. Kaynak left.
Dr. Kaynak left the meeting before the discussion of the item was over and did not vote on this item.
III. Information/Discussion Items
A.
Update on Potential Expansion in Nevada
N. Huynh left.
Dr. Young gave a verbal update on the Potential Expansion in Nevada. She explained the stages of the project and what had to be done from both the Nevada staff and the Magnolia staff. Dr. Young addressed all board members' questions. This was an information/discussion item and no actions were taken.
B.
Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) Presentation
Mr. Rubalcava and Ms. Crumpton gave a brief description of the current LCAP process and actions needed moving forward including but not limited to the following: changes that have been made to the current program, talking to parents about the program and aligning the goals of the program within all Magnolia schools. Mr. Rubalcava and Ms. Crumpton addressed Board members' questions.This was an information item and no actions were taken.
C.
Public Announcement of Reasons for Closed Session
Dr. Yapanel explained to the public that the board would go into closed session to discuss the items listed in the agenda under Closed Session.
IV. Closed Session
A.
Public Employment- Title: Chief Academic Officer
This item was discussed in closed session.
B.
Conference with Legal Counsel- Anticipated Litigation
This item was discussed in closed session.
C.
Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release
This item was discussed in closed session.
V. Public Announcement
A.
Annoucement of Action(s) Taken in Closed Session
No actions were taken during closed session.
VI. Written Reports
A.
Monthly Academic Report
Written report was provided to the Board, there was no further discussion.
B.
Monthly Facilities Report
Written report was provided to the Board, there was no further discussion.
C.
Monthly Enrollment Update
Written report was provided to the Board, there was no further discussion.
VII. 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