Magnolia Public Schools
Minutes
Special Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday October 7, 2021 at 7:00 PM
Location
https://zoom.us/j/93729789686?pwd=NW9KYnpVRTArYlR5OUZubzYyZ1Frdz09
Meeting ID: 937 2978 9686 Passcode: 912130
One tap mobile: +16699009128,,93729789686# US (San Jose)
Meeting ID: 937 2978 9686 Passcode: 912130
One tap mobile: +16699009128,,93729789686# US (San Jose)
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
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), S. Covarrubias (remote), S. Dikbas (remote), U. Yapanel (remote)
Directors Absent
None
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
S. Covarrubias called a meeting of the board of directors of Magnolia Public Schools to order on Thursday Oct 7, 2021 at 7:07 PM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
Refer to attendance information stated above.
C.
Approval of Agenda
S. Covarrubias made a motion to approve the agenda as presented.
M. Muhammedov seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Covarrubias |
Aye
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| M. Muhammedov |
Aye
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| U. Yapanel |
Aye
|
| D. Gonzalez |
Aye
|
| S. Dikbas |
Aye
|
D.
Public Comments
B.Lopez, Chief External Officer acknowledged the successful vaccination clinic event held at Magnolia Science Academy-3. This provided an opportunity to serve the community.
E.
Announcements from CEO & Superintendent and Board Members
A.Rubalcava, CEO & Superintendent and Board Members had no updates to give at this time.
II. Action Items
A.
Board Approval of Findings to Conduct Virtual Meetings Pursuant to AB 361/Government Code Section 54953
MPS Board of Directors discussed and found that the state of emergency exists in California related to COVID-19 and the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health currently recommends measures to promote social distancing. The Board would revisit this item as stated by the law by or before 30 days. Board Members questions were addressed by staff.
U. Yapanel made a motion to to adopt the findings relating to the ability of the Board to conduct meetings due to teleconference during the State of Emergency, in reference to AB 361/Government Code Section 54953.
D. Gonzalez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Covarrubias |
Aye
|
| D. Gonzalez |
Aye
|
| S. Dikbas |
Aye
|
| M. Muhammedov |
Aye
|
| U. Yapanel |
Aye
|
B.
Approval of Revisions to the 2021-22 Teachers and Non-Classroom Based Academic Personnel (NCBA)
S.Acar, Chief Operations Officer presented revisions made to the existing 2021-22 teachers and NCBA pay scales. Revisions were made for the betterment of teachers and support on the Independent Study options. E.Acar, Chief Academic Officer clarified how this pertained to the fluidity of Synchronous Instruction specific to Independent Study. G.Serce, Regional Director & Principal of Magnolia Science Academy-San Diego provided further feedback. H.Ciftci, Interim Chief Financial Officer outlined the financial impacts and support. Board Members questions were addressed by staff.
U. Yapanel made a motion to approve the revised 2021-22 Teachers and Non-Classroom Academic Personnel (NCBA).
S. Dikbas seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Muhammedov |
Aye
|
| D. Gonzalez |
Aye
|
| S. Covarrubias |
Aye
|
| U. Yapanel |
Aye
|
| S. Dikbas |
Aye
|
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 7:29 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
S. Covarrubias