Magnolia Public Schools

Minutes

Special Board Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday August 19, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Location

https://zoom.us/j/97694463363?pwd=bGZxK0ZLNGp6dHRNVy9XZjZOUGIwZz09

Meeting ID: 976 9446 3363           Passcode: 173421
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Board Members:
Ms. Sandra Covarrubias, Chair
Dr. Umit Yapanel, Vice-Chair
Dr. Salih Dikbas
Ms. Diane Gonzalez
Mr. Mekan Muhammedov

CEO & Superintendent:
Mr. Alfredo Rubalcava

Directors Present

D. Gonzalez (remote), M. Muhammedov (remote), U. Yapanel (remote)

Directors Absent

S. Covarrubias, S. Dikbas

I. Opening Items

A.

Call the Meeting to Order

D. Gonzalez called a meeting of the board of directors of Magnolia Public Schools to order on Thursday Aug 19, 2021 at 6:04 PM.

B.

Record Attendance and Guests

Refer to attendance information stated above.

C.

Approval of Agenda

U. Yapanel made a motion to approve the agenda as presented.
M. Muhammedov seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
D. Gonzalez
Aye
U. Yapanel
Aye
S. Dikbas
Absent
S. Covarrubias
Absent
M. Muhammedov
Aye

D.

Public Comments

No public comments were given at this time.

E.

Announcements from CEO & Superintendent and Board Members

A.Rubalcava, CEO & Superintendent announced the reopening of MSA-Santa Ana and seeing the students, parents and staff. S.Keskinturk, Principal at Magnolia Science Academy - Santa Ana (Secondary) and M.Rowell, Principal at Magnolia Science Academy - Santa Ana (Elementary), provided insight on their first day. 

II. Consent Items

A.

Approval of Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for MSA-San Diego After School Education & Safety (ASES) Program & MOA with San Diego County of Education

D. Gonzalez made a motion to grant approval to Mr. Alfredo Rubalcava, CEO and Superintendent of Magnolia Public Schools to sign the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for MSA-San Diego After School Education & Safety (ASES) Program with YMCA of San Diego County (YMCA) and the MOA with San Diego County of Education.
U. Yapanel seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
U. Yapanel
Aye
M. Muhammedov
Aye
S. Covarrubias
Absent
D. Gonzalez
Aye
S. Dikbas
Absent

III. Action Items

A.

Approval of Updated MPS Health and Safety Policy and Injury and Illness Prevention Program (“IIPP”) COVID-19 Addendum

D.Hajmeirza, Director of Human Resources, provided updates to the Health & Safety Policy and Injury Illness Prevention Program COVID-19 Addendum based on the most recent county and California Department of Public Health guidance. All questions were addressed by staff.
U. Yapanel made a motion to approve the updated MPS Health & Safety Policy alongside the IIPP COVID-19 addendum.
D. Gonzalez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
U. Yapanel
Aye
M. Muhammedov
Aye
D. Gonzalez
Aye
S. Dikbas
Absent
S. Covarrubias
Absent

IV. 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 6:23 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
D. Gonzalez