Refer to attendance information stated above.

No public comment was given at this time.

A.Rubalcava, MPS CEO & Superintendent, updated the Board Members on the MPS schools  holding summer school session. He also announced that the Board will be updated on the 2021-22 Budget Act as more information comes. He also announced the passing of Chris Garcia, MPS employee at MSA-7. Words honoring his work ethic and his impact to his students was given and a moment of silence was held. The Board gave their condolences to the Garcia family and asked to be provided information to support his family. 

S.Covarrubias, MPS Chair, announced that the Board will be going into Closed Session to discuss public employee performance evaluation (CEO) and public employment and would report out any actions taken.

This item was discussed in Closed Session.

This item was discussed in Closed Session

S.Covarrubias announced in Open Session at 8:19pm that the Board will further discuss in Open Session at the CEO Evaluation and Contract Renewal action item on the agenda.

D.Yilmaz, MPS Chief Accountability Officer, presented the Student/Parent Handbook. This is an annual item that requires review and approval. He discussed the minor changes and modifications on the Handbook based on feedback from stakeholders and was reviewed by legal counsel.

D.Hajmeirza, MPS Human Resources Director, provided updated information on the MPS Health & Safety Policy regarding COVID-19 testing. Legal counsel reviewed the policy. This will be brought to the Board again in August.

D.Hajmeirza, MPS Human Resources Director, provided context regarding the teacher assignment option: Ed Code 44258.3. Traditionally, charter schools did not use Ed Code options, but with the credentialing rule changes and the current shortage of teachers, it has been advised by charter school authorizers to start using Ed Code options as an alternative to assigning teachers to subject areas without them having to earn another credential authorization. Teachers must already have a Preliminary or Clear credential and have completed a teacher preparation program including student teaching to be eligible for this education code. Staff addressed all Board Members questions. 

D.Hajmeirza, MPS Human Resources Director, presented Ed Code 44258.7 (c)(d) which allows flexibility for teacher assignment-Elective Classes. She provided context of the specifications of the code and its parameters. 

D.Hajmeirza, MPS Human Resources Directors, presented this item. Public schools within California must complete and submit to the CTC the CL-500 form which serves the purpose for schools to anticipate how many emergency permits they will need to cover teacher assignments for each school year. This is on an annual basis. MPS will fill out the form for each of three counties MPS serves (Santa Ana, Los Angeles and San Diego).

M.Muhammedov, MPS Board Member stated, " As to the next item regarding approval of the CEO/Superintendent’s employment contract, I am required by law to indicate, prior to any vote on the contract, that the CEO/Superintendent’s contract provides the following: 1. The contract is effective July 1, 2021 and provides an annual salary of $236,500. 2. Standard health benefits as are provided to certificated employees. I would also add that the annual salary is wholly in keeping with the compensation comparability study the Board has received. I am pleased to recommend approval of this contract and call for a vote on it." 

M. Muhammedov, MPS Board Member, informed that the metrics would be taken for approval at the next regularly scheduled Board Meeting and will move forward with voting on the CEO contract for this meeting.