Magnolia Public Schools
Minutes
Nominating/Governance Committee Meeting
Date and Time
Monday April 12, 2021 at 5:30 PM
Location
https://zoom.us/j/99385817894?pwd=ZDNpRm9sVXdUUVR3Tnl3dlNpUnVXZz09
Meeting ID: 993 8581 7894 Passcode: 713420
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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
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 Apr 12, 2021 at 5:38 PM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
Refer to attendance information stated above.
C.
Public Comments
I.Soto, Director of Development & Communications shared exciting news of Magnolia Science Academy-7's reopening being broadcasted in news media coverage. Four other Magnolia Science Academies also reopened during that time. A video of a channel's coverage was shown to the Board and members of the public.
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
|
| S. Dikbas |
Aye
|
| U. Yapanel |
Aye
|
E.
Approve Minutes of Regular Nominating/Governance Committee Meeting from March 29, 2021
U. Yapanel made a motion to approve the minutes from Nominating/Governance Committee Meeting on 03-29-21.
S. Covarrubias seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Dikbas |
Aye
|
| U. Yapanel |
Aye
|
| S. Covarrubias |
Aye
|
II. Information/Discussion Items
A.
Discussion Regarding the Creation of the MPS Development Committee
I.Soto, Director of Development and Communications presented to the Committee the initial description, goals and initiatives of the Development Committee. The Committee is a combination of development and outreach efforts lead by the Board and supported by staff. The Development Committee reviews policies and procedures of fundraising programs and ensures the appropriate use of funds. It's goal is to cultivate donors and build those relationships for the support of Magnolia students and programs. Discussion regarding whether the Development Committee should be combined with the Stakeholder Committee or be a separate Committee was discussed. Staff and Committee Members provided feedback. Another discussion will be held with the full Board for their guidance.
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 6:13 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
U. Yapanel