Attendance details are stated above. 

C. Brimmer, MPS Board Member, commented on a few items she would like the staff to provide. The requests included a list of the law firms that MPS contracts with, a list of vendors that MPS works with, details on bidding requirements and RFP processes. H. Beliak, MPS Board Member, commented that in addition to the items mentioned by C.Brimmer, he would like to know the lease costs of the home office. No other comments were made. 

G. Serce, MSA-San Diego Principal, gave a brief background on this item and explained what was discussed at the Academic Committee meeting where this item was discussed thoroughly. S. Covarrubias, MPS Board Member and Academic Committee member, mentioned that legal reviewed all the contracts that went to the Academic Committee meeting. 

This item was moved from Consent to Action Items for further discussion. G. Serce, MSA-San Diego Principal, explained the purpose of the requested synthetic turf and shade structures. He explained that the shade structure will allow students to have a place where to eat comfortably during various weather conditions. G. Serce also stated that the shade structure was not part of the initial project of the new facility and payment for this structure will come from the MSA-San Diego reserve money. All questions were addressed.
 

This item was removed from the agenda and will be discussed by the Finance Committee who was designated to make a final decision on behalf of the full Board. 

This item was removed from the agenda, the Finance Committee was delegated authority to discuss and approve this item at a future meeting. 

A. Rubalcava, CEO & Superintendent, explained that the approval of the employee handbook was being presented to the board once again after it had been postponed for further review and additional requests. He went over the proposed changes and mentioned that it had been reviewed by legal, the MPS Human Resource department and MPS General Counsel. The main change discussed was  the language surrounding the process of paying out sick days. P. Ontiveros, MPS General Counsel & Director of Facilities, explained the issues with the current sick days language and explained possible problems that could result from keeping the current language, he gave the new proposed language. An additional change in the handbook is the amount paid out for unused personal time off, employees will now be receiving  $150 per unused day, upward from $125 which was given during FY 2017-18. Other questions were asked by the Board and addressed by staff. 

A. Rubalcava, MPS CEO & Superintendent, explained that this item was being brought back to the board after it had been postponed for further review. At the last meeting where it had been presented, B. Holman from Musick, Peeler, and Garrett LLP made a presentation on the bylaws and corporate officers. According to our bylaws, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) normally serves as the treasurer and the Secretary role is normally filled by the person who schedules the meetings and keeps board minutes. P. Ontiveros, MPS General Counsel and Director of Facilities, stated that the treasurer under our bylaws is our CFO as she performs all the functions of both roles. The secretary duties is all that B. Torres, MPS Executive Assistant, performs. All questions were addressed.

This item was removed from the agenda as no action was needed.

A. Rubalcava, CEO & Superintendent, explained that discussion of the oversight reports are requested by the school authorizers and that is why it was brought to the board. Each principal gave details on their own oversight report. S. Daniel, MSA-3 Principal, gave a description of what actions are being taken at the school site to ensure all student demographics succeed in the classroom. She stated that school administration helps the teachers through professional development and the Title I operations coordinator will help through his focus on ensuring that the community partnerships are strengthened. S. Keskinturk, MSA-2 Principal, went over the site visit, he stated that LACOE observed the classrooms and went over different files. He also mentioned that LACOE would like to see an increase in electives related to STEAM, which MSA- 2 is incorporating this new school year. M. Sahin, MSA-1 Principal, shared the oversight visit report, LACOE gave four recommendations for improvement 1- implement STEAM related pathways for students to see their careers in STEAM,  2- increasing partnerships with local universities and companies, 3- focusing on improving the instructional program for SPED students and EL, 4- begin to plan for charter renewal that includes ongoing analysis of academic progress. B. Torres, Executive Assistant, explained what recommendations were made for the MPS board by LACOE. This being a discussion item no actions were taken. 

P. Ontiveros, General Counsel and Director of Facilities, gave an update for all schools regarding facilities. His detailed report outlines the ongoing projects and needs per site. He addressed all board member questions.