Magnolia Public Schools

Minutes

Board Meeting

Special Board Meeting

Date and Time

Friday March 20, 2020 at 7:00 AM

Location

Teleconference Dial:1-312-584-2401 Code: 1948435#
Board Members:
Mr. Haim Beliak, Chair
Dr. Umit Yapanel, Vice-Chair
Ms. Diane Gonzalez
Ms. Sandra Covarrubias
Mr. Serdar Orazov
Dr. Salih Dikbas

CEO & Superintendent:
Mr. Alfredo Rubalcava

Directors Present

D. Gonzalez (remote), H. Beliak (remote), S. Covarrubias (remote), S. Dikbas (remote), S. Orazov (remote)

Directors Absent

U. Yapanel

I. Opening Items

A.

Call the Meeting to Order

D. Gonzalez called a meeting of the board of directors of Magnolia Public Schools to order on Friday Mar 20, 2020 at 7:05 AM.

B.

Record Attendance and Guests

Refer to attendance information reported above. 

C.

Approval of Agenda

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

D.

Public Comments

There were no public comments. 

II. Action Items

A.

CONCERNING MEASURES TO ADDRESS THE ORGANIZATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL IMPACTS OF THE COVID-19 VIRUS

A. Rubalcava, MPS CEO & Superintendent, went over essential details that had changed since the last MPS Special Board Meeting regarding executive orders affecting MPS schools due to COVID-19. Students were being distributed meals during school closures at specific sites and staff were working remotely while still obtaining their salaries, essential staff were being allowed on campus as needed. E. Acar, Chief Academic Officer, went over the plans for distance learning, support for students and families during this transition and professional development for staff. The MPS Board Chair requested email updates regarding purchases, internet usage, and student/parent resources for academic support during distance learning. L. Vega, MPS Executive Office Manager gave updates on reporting deadlines and extensions regarding CALPADS. All questions were addressed. 
H. Beliak made a motion to Approve resolution #20200320-01 which CONCERNs MEASURES TO ADDRESS THE ORGANIZATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL IMPACTS OF THE COVID-19 VIRUS to take effective March 23, 2020. Additionally to approve setting up a special board meeting for Friday March 27th, 2020 for updates regarding this matter.
S. Orazov seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
S. Orazov
Aye
D. Gonzalez
Aye
S. Covarrubias
Aye
S. Dikbas
Aye
H. Beliak
Aye
U. Yapanel
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 7:59 AM.

Respectfully Submitted,
H. Beliak