Magnolia Public Schools
Minutes
Nominating/Governance Committee Meeting
Date and Time
Monday March 29, 2021 at 5:30 PM
Location
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Meeting ID: 975 3656 9821 Passcode: 300494
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Nominating Committee Members:
Dr. Umit Yapanel, Chair
Dr. Salih Dikbas
Ms. Sandra Covarrubias
Ms. Diane Gonzalez (alternate)
CEO and Superintendent:
Mr. Alfredo Rubalcava
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and upon request, Magnolia Public Schools may furnish reasonable auxiliary aids and services to qualified individuals with disabilities. Members of the public who need special accommodations or translation are strongly encouraged to contact Magnolia Public Schools at least 24 hours in advance of the Board meeting so assistance can be assured.
Any public records relating to an agenda item for an open session which are distributed to all, or a majority of all, of the Board Members shall be available for public inspection. Magnolia Public Schools values public comment during Board meetings. For members of the public who would like to speak, we have speaker cards to be filled out prior to the beginning of the meeting. For teleconference meetings you can email us your request for public comment. We limit individual speakers to three (3) minutes and speakers with interpreters to six (6) minutes. For any questions regarding this meeting email contact@magnoliapublicschools.org or call 213-628-3634 Ext. 100.
Nominating Committee Members:
Dr. Umit Yapanel, Chair
Dr. Salih Dikbas
Ms. Sandra Covarrubias
Ms. Diane Gonzalez (alternate)
CEO and Superintendent:
Mr. Alfredo Rubalcava
Committee Members Present
S. Covarrubias (remote), S. Dikbas (remote), U. Yapanel (remote)
Committee Members Absent
None
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 Monday Mar 29, 2021 at 5:41 PM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
Refer to attendance information reported above.
C.
Public Comments
No public comments were given at this time.
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
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| U. Yapanel |
Aye
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| S. Dikbas |
Aye
|
E.
Approve Minutes of Regular Nominating/Governance Committee Meeting from April 20, 2020
U. Yapanel made a motion to approve the minutes from Regular Nominating/Governance Committee Meeting on 04-20-20.
S. Covarrubias seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| U. Yapanel |
Aye
|
| S. Covarrubias |
Aye
|
| S. Dikbas |
Aye
|
II. Recommended Action Items
A.
Approval of the Creation of the Development/Fundraising Committee
U.Yapanel, MPS Nominating/Governance Committee Board Chair expressed to the Committee Members and the public the significance of establishing a Development/Fundraising Committee to provide assistance and guidance in acquiring funds to invest in critical areas for Magnolia Public Schools to be successful. I.Soto, Director of Development & Communications, emphasized that creating a culture of giving has to start with our Board Members. I.Soto and U.Yapanel both expressed high hopes for the creation of this committee and its impact it can have to the organization. There was discussion surrounding the appropriate title and roles of the committee to which the Board Committee members agreed to rename it as Development & Outreach Committee. Further discussion will be held in the next meeting.
U. Yapanel made a motion to ammend the original motion and to move for the Nominating/Governance Committee postpone approval of the creation of newly titled Development & Outreach Committee for further discussion at the next Nominating/Governance Committee meeting.
S. Dikbas seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| U. Yapanel |
Aye
|
| S. Covarrubias |
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 6:08 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
U. Yapanel