Refer to attendance information reported above.

No public comments were given at this time.

A.Rubalcava, CEO & Superintendent, announced the anticipated graduations that are coming up. Staff will share with the Board the graduation information for them to join and show support to the graduating students. 

D.Hajmeirza, Director of Human Resources, presented the resolution for learning loss mitigation bonuses for the end of the 2021-22 school year for Los Angeles MPS schools, MSA1-8.  On May 27, 2021 the Board approved the 2021-22 MPS School Calendar which included five added instructional days for MSA1-8 schools. Due to those extended days, staff presented the learning loss mitigation one-time discretionary bonuses. She explained the eligibility for the bonuses as highlighted in the the report and it was reviewed by legal counsel. A.Rubalcava, CEO & Superintendent and E.Acar, Chief Academic Officer, expanded on the areas of focus with the money being received for the benefit of students and staff. MSA-Santa Ana and MSA-San Diego opted from extending their school year and will use their Expanded Learning Opportunities Grant for other services such as Saturday and Summer school. Staff addressed all questions from the Board Members.

A.Rubalcava, CEO & Superintendent, went over the impact COVID-19 pandemic had on the salary scales. Due to the uncertainty as the pandemic began, there was a freeze in the base pay, the year of experience and the performance pay. Finance team and staff had brought the pay scales originally to the Development & Stakeholder Committee on May 19, 2021, since that day MPS staff updated the changes due to a deeper budget analysis. Staff went over the the new proposals of the 2021-22 pay raise scale for teachers, NCBA positions and school leaders for all Magnolia Science Academy schools as presented in the report. The pay scale revisions have been reviewed by MPS legal counsel. Staff went over the enrollment projection impacts because of the COVID-19 pandemic and highlighted the budget impact of the salary increases for teachers, NCBA and school leaders. Staff is awaiting budget clarification from the Governor and legislature by June 15, 2021. S.Orazov, Chief Financial Officer provided further context on STRS/PERS and LCFF and explained the delay in the budget process to the Board Members. Staff addressed all questions from the Board Members.

D.Gonzalez, Development & Stakeholder Committee Chair, reported out of the committee meeting regarding the discussion of the classified employees pay raise schedule. The Committee decided to move forward and approve the recommendation of approval to the full Board. D. Hajmeirza, Director of Human Resources, made a correction to the report to include on the job titles, Director of Outreach and Community Engagement. Staff addressed questions from the Board Members.

D. Gonzalez, Board Member, announced that the Board will be going into Closed Session to discuss public employment and would report out any actions taken. 

This item was discussed in Closed Session.

D. Gonzalez, Board Member, announced in Open Session at 8:48pm that board took no action and will discuss this matter further in the next meeting.