Magnolia Public Schools
Minutes
Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday March 29, 2021 at 6:00 PM
Location
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Meeting ID: 960 2257 1955 Passcode: 011448
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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.
Board Members:
Mr. Haim Beliak, Chair
Dr. Umit Yapanel, Vice-Chair
Dr. Salih Dikbas
Ms. Diane Gonzalez
Ms. Sandra Covarrubias
Mr. Mekan Muhammedov
CEO & 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.
Board Members:
Mr. Haim Beliak, Chair
Dr. Umit Yapanel, Vice-Chair
Dr. Salih Dikbas
Ms. Diane Gonzalez
Ms. Sandra Covarrubias
Mr. Mekan Muhammedov
CEO & Superintendent:
Mr. Alfredo Rubalcava
Directors Present
D. Gonzalez (remote), H. Beliak (remote), M. Muhammedov (remote), S. Covarrubias (remote), S. Dikbas (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 Monday Mar 29, 2021 at 6:15 PM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
Refer to attendance information reported above.
C.
Approval of Agenda
H. Beliak made a motion to approve the agenda as presented.
D. Gonzalez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| U. Yapanel |
Aye
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| S. Covarrubias |
Aye
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| M. Muhammedov |
Aye
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| H. Beliak |
Aye
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| D. Gonzalez |
Aye
|
| S. Dikbas |
Aye
|
D.
Public Comments
No public comments was given at this time.
II. Action Items
A.
Approval of Updates to Fiscal Policies (Policy PUR102)
S.Orazov, Chief Financial Officer, presented an update to fiscal policy PUR102-General Purchasing as a ongoing effort to improve the efficiency of fiscal operations and avoid delays in the procurement process. Board followed up with questions and staff clarified those.
S. Dikbas made a motion to approve the proposed updates to the fiscal policies and procedures manual of Magnolia Public Schools regarding policy PUR102-General Purchasing.
M. Muhammedov seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Covarrubias |
Aye
|
| M. Muhammedov |
Aye
|
| H. Beliak |
Aye
|
| U. Yapanel |
Aye
|
| S. Dikbas |
Aye
|
B.
Approval of Updated Health and Safety Policy and Injury and Illness Prevention Plan (IIPP) COVID-19 Addendum
D.Hajmeirza, Director of Human Resources presented updates to the health and safety policy & Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) COVID-19 addendum. Updates are based on the guidance provided by Centers for Disease Control (CDC), California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and several county public health officials. Updates to the health and safety policy include: exposure management planning and response, physical distancing, and COVID-19 vaccination. Updates to the IIPP COVID-19 addendum include: action if any employee is suspected or confirmed to have COVID-19 based from the Cal/OSHA regulations.
D. Gonzalez made a motion to approve the updated Health & Safety Policy and Injury and Illness Prevention Plan (IIPP) COVID-19 addendum.
S. Dikbas seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Covarrubias |
Aye
|
| M. Muhammedov |
Aye
|
| H. Beliak |
Aye
|
| U. Yapanel |
Aye
|
| D. Gonzalez |
Aye
|
| S. Dikbas |
Aye
|
C.
Approval of Revised 2020-21 Magnolia Public Schools Hybrid Reopening Plans
E.Acar, Chief Academic Officer, presented to the Board the action to approve MPS schools reopening in person. This comes in compliance with the health and safety orders, community expectations and corresponding law and regulations. MPS Board approved schools to reopen in-person and hybrid format while also allowing students to continue with full distance learning options. A survey was sent to parents for their commitment for in-person instruction. Schools that open will receive additional funding per SB86. Presented were the full MPS reopening plans with visuals of how schools are preparing their schools and classrooms to ensure safety for students, staff and parents who come in. All Board questions were addressed by staff.
H. Beliak made a motion to approve Magnolia Science Academy 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8, Santa Ana and San Diego to reopen in-person in compliance with health and safety orders, community expectations and corresponding law and regulations on April 12, 2021.
D. Gonzalez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Muhammedov |
Aye
|
| U. Yapanel |
Aye
|
| S. Covarrubias |
Aye
|
| H. Beliak |
Aye
|
| S. Dikbas |
Aye
|
| D. Gonzalez |
Aye
|
III. Closed Session
A.
Public Announcement of Closed Session
H. Beliak, announced that the board would be going into Closed Session to discuss anticipated litigation and would report out any actions taken.
B.
Anticipated Initiation of Litigation ยง54956.9(c): (1 case)
Discussed during Closed Session.
C.
Report Out From Closed Session
H. Beliak announced in Open Session at 7:57 PM that the board had directed staff on several items.
IV. 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 7:58 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
H. Beliak