Magnolia Public Schools
Minutes
Academic Committee Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday December 7, 2021 at 6:00 PM
Location: Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/95296224921?pwd=SE1KQ3JoYUlDcW5NbFRicWFkZERVQT09
Meeting ID: 952 9622 4921 | Passcode: 359662
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Academic Committee Members:
Ms. Diane Gonzalez, Chair
Ms. Sandra Covarrubias
Dr. Salih Dikbas (alternate)
CEO and Superintendent:
Mr. Alfredo Rubalcava
Meeting ID: 952 9622 4921 | Passcode: 359662
One tap mobile +16699009128,,95296224921# US (San Jose)
Academic Committee Members:
Ms. Diane Gonzalez, Chair
Ms. Sandra Covarrubias
Dr. Salih Dikbas (alternate)
CEO and Superintendent:
Mr. Alfredo Rubalcava
Committee Members Present
D. Gonzalez (remote), S. Covarrubias (remote)
Committee Members Absent
None
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
D. Gonzalez called a meeting of the Academic Committee of Magnolia Public Schools to order on Tuesday Dec 7, 2021 at 6:02 PM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
Refer to attendance information stated above.
C.
Public Comments
There were no public comments
D.
Approval of the Agenda
S. Covarrubias made a motion to approve the agenda as presented.
D. Gonzalez seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| D. Gonzalez |
Aye
|
| S. Covarrubias |
Aye
|
E.
Announcement from CEO & Superintendent & Committee Members
There were no announcements or comments.
F.
Approval of Minutes From Regular Academic Committee Meeting - September 2, 2021
D. Gonzalez made a motion to approve the minutes from Regular Academic Committee Meeting on 09-02-21.
S. Covarrubias seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| D. Gonzalez |
Aye
|
| S. Covarrubias |
Aye
|
II. Recommended Action Item
A.
Committee Approval of Findings to Conduct Virtual Meetings Pursuant of AB 361/Government Code Section 54953
Academic Committee considered the circumstances of the State of Emergency related to COVID-19 in which meeting in person can directly impact the ability of the Board and public to meet safely. As such, local officials are still continuing to recommend measures to promote social distancing.
D. Gonzalez made a motion to adopt the findings relating to the ability of the Magnolia Public Schools Academic Committee to conduct meetings due to teleconference during the State of Emergency, in reference to AB
361/Government Code Section 54953.
S. Covarrubias seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| D. Gonzalez |
Aye
|
| S. Covarrubias |
Aye
|
III. Discussion Items
A.
Academic Department Updates
E.Acar, Chief Academic Officer, updated the committee members on the following items: student achievement and progress, interim assessment data for math and ELA, MPS Independent study program, upcoming PDs and events, Authorizer and WASC visits, ADA data, and Suspension and Expulsion information. In addition, members of the Academic Team had the opportunity to present to the committee what they are currently working on, how they are supporting the school sites, with other highlights and/or events.
B.
Upcoming Accountability Items for the Board
D.Yilamz, Chief Accountability Officer, announced the upcoming accountability items in which the board will see on the agenda until the end of the year. Items he discussed were the following: Educator Effectiveness Block Grant Plans, School Accountability Report Cards (SARC), LCAP mid-year supplement, School Calendars, Survey Results and Reflections, A-G Completion Improvement Grant Plans, Local Performance Indicators, Local Control and Accountability Plans (LCAP), and Student/ Parent Handbook. All items on the list included short background information, deadlines, when items would be brought to the board, and adoption date.
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 7:05 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
D. Gonzalez