Refer to attendance information stated above.

No public comments were given at this time.

A.Rubalcava, CEO & Superintendent, read Magnolia Public Schools (MPS) Mission & Vision statement. MPS Principals provided some insight and highlights regarding their first day of instruction at their school sites. 

Board had no objection with proceeding with Action Item IV E as the next item on the agenda to give time to the remaining Board Members to join before having the Brown Act & Conflict of Interest Training.

This was presented after Action Item IV E. W.Strumpfer, Attorney from Young, Minney & Corr, LLP gave a Brown Act and Conflict of Interest Training to the Board, all questions were addressed. All Board Members were present during the training. 

M.Muhammedov, announced that the Board will be going into Closed Session to discuss public employee performance evaluation (CEO) and would report out any actions taken. There were no public comments at this time.

This item was discussed in Closed Session.

M.Muhammedov announced in Open Session at 9:06pm that the Board will further discuss in Open Session during the CEO Metrics on the agenda. Board Members requested a 5 (five) minute break and will commence at 9:12pm. 

M.Muhammedov, reported that the CEO metrics was discussed and accepted as presented during the closed session discussion.

M.Muhammedov, Chair of the Audit/Facilities Committee reported out from the from August 9th Audit/Facilities Committee Meeting concerning the MSA-1 Middle School Mobile Design Contract. All questions were addressed by the staff.

M.Muhammedov, Chair of the Audit/Facilities Committee reported out from the from August 9th Audit/Facilities Committee Meeting concerning the MSA-1 Middle School shade structure design contract. S.Orazov, Chief Financial Officer, provided further clarity regarding the budgeting for the project. All questions were addressed by the staff.

A.Rubalcava, CEO & Superintendent, presented resolution 20210812-01 which reflected changes made as part of Education Code Section 47607.4; granting schools who have charters expiring on or between January 1, 2022 and June 30, 2025, a two-year extension. This extension is for all ten (10) Magnolia Science Academy schools. MPS will work closely with all of its authorizers as well as focus on the mental well-being and academic achievement of all students.  

This item went after the Approval of Minutes. B.Lopez, Chief External Officer along with S.Keskinturk, Principal at MSA-Santa Ana (Secondary), M.Rowell, MSA-Santa Ana (Elementary) and S.Solomon, Athletics Director at MSA-Santa Ana expressed their excitement for this proposal and the benefits this will have for their students. Context regarding what the mini-pitch is was provided as well as visual images of the project. J.Garner, President of Business Operations at the Orange County Soccer Club and L.Keston, Executive Director, provided further context and addressed questions. The proposed board resolution was amended to state for the CEO & Superintendent to provide the final approval for the project subject to such terms and conditions as the CEO & Superintendent may deem appropriate. There was no objection from the Board Members to amend the resolution. All further questions were addressed.