Refer to attendance information reported above.

No public comments were given at this time.

U. Yapanel, Board Vice-Chair & Committee Member, addressed recognition events this week for MSA-Santa Ana & MSA-San Diego.

S. Acar, Chief Operations Officer, presented to the Board the pay scales that are brought every year after analysis of market rates and available funding. Pay scale discussions were held with school leaders and the Home Office. What was presented was the first possible approach to the possible scale but it is expected to change after the Governor's May revise which will be brought to the Board at the next Board Meeting. The graphs for the next meeting will also reflect the evaluations for 2021. A. Rubalcava, CEO & Superintendent gave an overview of the funding that was received due to the COVID-19 pandemic and where the funds should be focused on, which included; safely reopening schools, mental health support, and strategies on improving learning. S. Orazov, Chief Financial Officer is in the process of completing the budget analysis relevant to these funds and the pay scale. Questions from school staff were asked regarding adjustments to the pay scale if MPS approves an extended school year to which Home Office staff clarified that those adjustments will be made if approved as part of the Expanded Learning Opportunities Grant (ELOG). Committee members commented on looking for opportunities towards retention of teachers through a robust pay scale. School staff also asked if the flexibility for pay scales is only for teachers to which staff responded that it applies to all and in such cases will be taken to Leadership for further consideration. Staff clarified that the analysis for pay scales and the 2021-22 Budget will be finalized after the May Revision to ensure that staff completes its due diligence to review all aspects and ensure that these increases are sustainable.