Magnolia Public Schools
Minutes
Regular Academic Committee Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday May 20, 2021 at 6:00 PM
Location
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Academic Committee Members:
Ms. Sandra Covarrubias, Chair
Mr. Haim Beliak
Dr. Salih Dikbas
Ms. Diane Gonzalez (alternate)
CEO and Superintendent:
Mr. Alfredo Rubalcava
Committee Members Present
H. Beliak (remote), S. Covarrubias (remote), S. Dikbas (remote)
Committee Members Absent
D. Gonzalez
Committee Members who arrived after the meeting opened
H. Beliak
Guests Present
J. Obuchi
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
S. Covarrubias called a meeting of the Academic Committee of Magnolia Public Schools to order on Thursday May 20, 2021 at 6:00 PM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
H. Beliak arrived at 6:04 PM.
C.
Public Comments
There were no public comments
D.
Approval of the Agenda
S. Covarrubias made a motion to approve the agenda as is.
S. Dikbas seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| D. Gonzalez |
Absent
|
| H. Beliak |
Absent
|
| S. Dikbas |
Aye
|
| S. Covarrubias |
Aye
|
E.
Approval of Minutes
S. Covarrubias made a motion to approve the minutes from Regular Academic Committee Meeting on 12-10-20.
S. Dikbas seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| D. Gonzalez |
Absent
|
| S. Covarrubias |
Aye
|
| S. Dikbas |
Aye
|
| H. Beliak |
Aye
|
II. Discussion Items
A.
Academic Department Updates
E.Acar, Chief Academic Officer, presented a PowerPoint to the Academic Committee Members with updates on the following programs, activities, and events: Transition to in-person (hybrid) instruction, what is remaining in this school year, new programs and initiatives for the upcoming school year, Professional Development Plans, COVID funding for Academic Programs, Student Achievement Data and Programs, and updates from Directors and Coordinators. Each member of the Academic Team provided updates on how they supported the schools and teachers before and during the reopening of schools and included highlights from the year.
B.
MPS 2021-22 School Calendars
D.Yilmaz, Chief Accountability Officer, discussed the parent and staff feedback from the three calendar proposals that would address unfinished learning with funds available to help staff program and services needs. Mr. Yilmaz informed the committee that if the school year does extend, additional days would be dedicated to teacher professional development and instructional days for students. It was also noted that the salaries would be adjusted accordingly.
C.
Expanded Learning Opportunities Grant Plans
D.Yilmaz, Chief Accountability Officer, discussed what schools plan to do with the Expanded Learning Opportunities Grant that will be distributed from Assembly Bill (AB) 86 COVID-19 relief package. He informed the committee that all California educators can use this grant to promote the learning and well-being of our students. Mr. Yilmaz explained that schools are eligible to receive apportioned funds once their plan has been approved by their governing agency board and their county office of education.
D.
Teacher FX
S. Covarrubias made a motion to table this item to be discussed at the next board meeting because of time constraints.
S. Dikbas seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Dikbas |
Aye
|
| D. Gonzalez |
Absent
|
| H. Beliak |
Aye
|
| S. Covarrubias |
Aye
|
E.
MSA-2- Magnet Program Update
D.Garner, Principal at MSA-2, presented to the Academic Committee his school's successes from the year that include college acceptances, events, Parent and Student Feedback from Panorama, the status of current seniors, their Early College Magnet Program, college courses, Honors Magnet Middle school, and Future High School Honors Magnet High School. He also discussed the school's plans to create a successful Honors Magnet Program for both middle and high school. Mr. Garner briefly went over their online programs which include ALEKS, MyOn, and Flocabulary.
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 8:03 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
S. Covarrubias