Magnolia Public Schools
Minutes
Special Board Meeting
Date and Time
Friday March 27, 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
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), U. Yapanel (remote)
Directors Absent
None
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
H. Beliak called a meeting of the board of directors of Magnolia Public Schools to order on Friday Mar 27, 2020 at 7:03 AM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
Refer to attendance information recorded above.
C.
Approval of Agenda
D. Gonzalez made a motion to approve the agenda as presented.
H. Beliak seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Dikbas |
Aye
|
| D. Gonzalez |
Aye
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| S. Covarrubias |
Aye
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| U. Yapanel |
Aye
|
| H. Beliak |
Aye
|
| S. Orazov |
Aye
|
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 RESOLUTION NO. 3
A. Rubalcava, MPS CEO & Superintendent, went over the resources that have been placed to support students and staff for the transition into distance learning. He went over meal distributions, at-home internet access, and budget implications. E. Acar, Chief Academic Officer explained the processes the Academic Department had worked on and how they planned to work with teachers to ensure a smooth transition into distance learning. Board Members gave some recommendations and discussed further supports.
S. Orazov made a motion to approve Resolution #20200327-01 Concerning Measures to Address the Organizational and Educational Impacts of the COVID-19 Virus.
D. Gonzalez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Orazov |
Aye
|
| U. Yapanel |
Aye
|
| H. Beliak |
Aye
|
| S. Covarrubias |
Aye
|
| D. Gonzalez |
Aye
|
| S. Dikbas |
Aye
|
B.
Approval of Resolution for Dissolution of Assets and Liabilities for Magnolia Science Academy-4
A. Rubalcava, MPS CEO & Superintendent, explained his communications with the Charter School Division of LAUSD and their requests for the dissolution of assets of Magnolia Science Academy-4 (MSA-4). He stated that the resolution brought forth was part of the material revision process for Magnolia Science Academy-6 (MSA-6) and specifically details MSA-4’s net assets following closure which will immediately be transferred to MSA-6. A. Rubalcava also went over some details regarding the delay of the material revision approval process due to COVID-19. All questions were addressed.
H. Beliak made a motion to approve the resolution that authorizes the MPS CEO & Superintendent Alfredo Rubalcava to direct and oversee the fund transfer process of Magnolia Science Academy-4’s net assets to Magnolia Science Academy-6.
S. Orazov seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Covarrubias |
Aye
|
| U. Yapanel |
Aye
|
| H. Beliak |
Aye
|
| S. Orazov |
Aye
|
| D. Gonzalez |
Aye
|
| S. Dikbas |
Aye
|
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 7:51 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
H. Beliak