Magnolia Public Schools

Minutes

Stakeholder and Community Engagement Committee Meeting

Date and Time

Monday May 10, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Location

https://zoom.us/j/95576645150?pwd=V3VXLzBHaGtmWjFJNFVtT2VONFlsdz09

Meeting ID: 955 7664 5150          Passcode: 177673
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Committee Members:
Ms. Diane Gonzalez, Chair
Dr. Umit Yapanel
Ms. Sandra Covarrubias
Mr. Mekan Muhammedov (Alternate)

CEO & Superintendent:
Mr. Alfredo Rubalcava

Committee Members Present

D. Gonzalez (remote), S. Covarrubias (remote), U. Yapanel (remote)

Committee Members Absent

None

I. Opening Items

A.

Call the Meeting to Order

D. Gonzalez called a meeting of the Educational Partners & Development Committee Committee of Magnolia Public Schools to order on Monday May 10, 2021 at 6:07 PM.

B.

Record Attendance and Guests

Refer to attendance information reported above.

C.

Public Comments

No public comments was given at this time.

D.

Approval of Agenda

U. Yapanel made a motion to approve the agenda as presented.
D. Gonzalez seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
S. Covarrubias
Aye
U. Yapanel
Aye
D. Gonzalez
Aye

E.

Approve Minutes from the Stakeholder Engagement Committee Meeting on May 7, 2019

U. Yapanel made a motion to approve the minutes from Regular Stakeholder Engagement Committee Meeting on 05-07-19.
S. Covarrubias seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
U. Yapanel
Aye
D. Gonzalez
Aye
S. Covarrubias
Aye

II. Recommended Action Items

A.

Creation of the MPS Development and Stakeholder Committee

I.Soto, Director of Development & Communications, presented to the committee the creation of the MPS Development & Stakeholder Committee. This committee is a revised version of the already established MPS Stakeholder and Community Engagement Committee which adds on Development aspects to the committee such as reviewing policy and procedures for all fundraising programs and accountability. The committee will hold on to its existing functions including stakeholder, parent and community engagement and personnel items. A description of all facets the committee oversees was detailed. I.Soto informed the Committee of the Give or Get Initiative which is a step towards creating a culture of giving at MPS starting at the Board level. Committee Members and staff expressed excitement for this added development. All questions from the Committee Members were addressed by the staff. 
U. Yapanel made a motion to recommend approval to the full Board of the creation of the new "Development & Stakeholder Committee," a revised version of the Stakeholders and Community Engagement Committee that will now include development as a key function. The committee members would remain the same. They include Dr. Umit Yapanel, Ms. Diane Gonzalez-current chair, Ms. Sandra Covarrubias, and Mr. Mekan Muhammedov as the alternate. The revised committee would support the major areas of the MPS Home Office - Development and Communications Department including, development, communications, stakeholder surveys, advocacy, and parent and community engagement in addition to personnel items.
S. Covarrubias seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
D. Gonzalez
Aye
U. Yapanel
Aye
S. Covarrubias
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 6:31 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
D. Gonzalez