Refer to attendance information reported above.

No public comments were given at this time.

A.Rubalcava, CEO & Superintendent, announced the reopening of Magnolia Science Academy (MSA) schools. A video was showcased to the public and the Board of a ABC7 news report highlighting MSA-7 reopening. He thanked students, staff and families. Principals expressed their excitement and thanked their teachers and staff. Board Members also expressed the same sentiment. H.Beliak, Board Chair, announced the passing of a former Board Members daughter and expressed his condolences for the family. 

H. Beliak announced that the Board would be going into Closed Session to discuss anticipated litigation, Public Employee Performance Evaluation and Public Employment and would report out any actions taken.

This item was discussed in Closed Session.

This item was discussed in Closed Session.

This item was discussed in Closed Session.

H. Beliak announced in Open Session at 8:15pm that board directed staff on several items.

K.Mann, ELA & EL Programs Coordinator, presented the revisions to the EL Master plan. The revisions came from the  North West Evaluation Association (NWEA) releasing an updated linking study on March 2021 using the 2019 Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC). With the new measures, the EL Master Plan was revised to reflect the new Measures of Academic Progress Assessment (MAP) reading scores which will be required in order for EL students to meet reclassification. This was brought to the Board for approval ahead of the Spring MAP administrations, so that EL students can be fairly assessed and can make progress toward reclassification as early as possible. Staff addressed Board Members questions and staff is looking at measures to see the impacts of learning loss due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  

D.Hajmeirza, presented the updated health and safety policy and IIPP COVID-19 addendum based on the recent guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and other county public health officials. The policy was provided and reviewed by legal counsel to reflect the recent guidance. Updates to the health and safety policy include campus screening logistics. Updates from the IIPP COVID-19 addendum include identification and inspection of COVID-19 hazards and investigating COVID-19 cases. 

E.Acar, Chief Academic Officer, presented the updated reopening plans which reflect the updated schools reopening dates for in-person instruction. Staff addressed and clarified all Board Members questions.

D.Yilmaz, Chief Accountability Officer, presented the annual survey given to students, parents and staff to improve stakeholders' school experience. This is part of the MPS LCAP development process. The survey had questions on topics: Climate of Support for Academic Learning, Knowledge and Fairness of Discipline, Rules and Norms, Safety, and Sense of Belonging. Additional questions added were overall satisfaction, what they liked best/least and what suggestions they might have. D.Yilmaz detailed the responses and presented the schools participation and responses. Principals shared their reflections on the survey. Next step is for school leaders to share their survey reflections with their stakeholders.

E.Acar, Chief Academic Officer, updated the Board on the state of Special Education and its progresses alongside A.Callaham, Director of Special Education & Support Services. The detailed presentation included progress in student achievement and development. A.Callaham, detailed the  students with disabilities numbers, SPED services budget, their performance in ELA, state tests, and math, and highlighted the instructional framework of universal design for learning. They also provided projections and expected outcomes for the GATE Program. 

Will be brought at the next scheduled Board Meeting.