Refer to attendance information stated above.

B.Lopez, Chief External Officer acknowledged all partners who worked alongside Magnolia Public Schools since starting the vaccination clinic events which has supported around 180 community participants. Magnolia Science Academy-1 & 5 will have their Community Resource Fair on October 16th. Continuing the efforts in supporting the community.  

A.Rubalcava, CEO & Superintendent thanked all school administrators for their continued work and effort in observance of Week of School Administrator. 

S.Covarrubias announced that the Board would be going into Closed Session to discuss conference with real property negotiators for Magnolia Science Academy-1 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 7:14pm that the Board directed staff to follow-up on several items.

This item was discussed at the Audit & Facilities Committee Meeting on October 7th, 2021. M.Muhammedov, Board Member and Chair of the Audit & Facilities Committee provided an overview of the discussion held and the committee's recommendation on moving forward. An amendment to the existing motion on the report was brought to the floor, to which majority of the Board approved. Board questions were addressed by staff.

E.Acar, Chief Academic Officer provided an overview of the revisions made to the Independent Study Policies Ed Codes following the the approval of AB 167 by California Governor, Gavin Newsom which clarified AB130 Independent Study requirements for Local Education Agencies (LEA).

J.Hernandez, Director of Student Services provided a comprehensive review of the suspension and expulsion procedures to the Board and highlighted the goals and data. It included a review of the positive behavioral intervention strategies (PBIS) and how Magnolia Science Academy-2 set a precedent to the executions of PBIS. Board questions were addressed by staff.

B.Lopez, Chief External Officer gave updates regarding the enrollment numbers for all Magnolia Public Schools and addressed the enrollment gaps, trends and next steps for certain school sites. She shared the impact in school budgets for the target enrollments that were not met. Some principals provided context in their school enrollment declines and their steps on improvement and retention. Board questions were addressed by the staff. 

E.Acar, Chief Academic Officer and A.Callaham, Director of Special Education & Support Services provided a detailed overview of the significant disproportionality comprehensive coordinated early intervening services plan for Magnolia Science Academy-1. A.Callaham addressed the areas of improvement that were addressed by the California Department of Education which was that of exiting students from the Special Education Program. There was no program for systematically exiting students from SPED once the students were at grade level and performing at their optimal level. The plan will be added to the SPED policies once it is approved by the State. She discussed the criteria's and case-by-case scenarios.