Magnolia Public Schools
Minutes
Nominating/Governance Committee Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday November 18, 2021 at 5:00 PM
Location
https://zoom.us/j/91949895682?pwd=UVpxbHRPTHdiUVJZcFFzc3BETlljZz09
Meeting ID: 919 4989 5682 Passcode: 577733
One tap mobile: +16699009128,,91949895682# US (San Jose)
One tap mobile: +16699009128,,91949895682# US (San Jose)
Nominating Committee Members:
Dr. Umit Yapanel, Chair
Ms. Sandra Covarrubias
Dr. Salih Dikbas (alternate)
CEO and Superintendent:
Mr. Alfredo Rubalcava
Dr. Umit Yapanel, Chair
Ms. Sandra Covarrubias
Dr. Salih Dikbas (alternate)
CEO and Superintendent:
Mr. Alfredo Rubalcava
Committee Members Present
S. Covarrubias (remote), U. Yapanel (remote)
Committee Members Absent
None
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
U. Yapanel called a meeting of the Nominating/Governance Committee of Magnolia Public Schools to order on Thursday Nov 18, 2021 at 5:06 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.
U. Yapanel seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| U. Yapanel |
Aye
|
| S. Covarrubias |
Aye
|
D.
Public Comments
No public comments were made at this time.
E.
Announcements from CEO & Superintendent and Committee Members
A.Rubalcava, CEO & Superintendent shared that staff and Principals had their Thanksgiving celebration. School sites were also preparing on celebrating with their staff.
F.
Approval of Minutes from MPS Regular Nominating/Governance Committee Meeting - April 12, 2021
U. Yapanel made a motion to approve the minutes from Nominating/Governance Committee Meeting on 04-12-21.
S. Covarrubias seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| U. Yapanel |
Aye
|
| S. Covarrubias |
Aye
|
II. Recommended Action Items
A.
Committee Approval of Findings to Conduct Virtual Meetings Pursuant to AB 361/Government Code Section 54953
The Committee discussed and reconsidered 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.
S. Covarrubias made a motion to to adopt the findings relating to the ability of the Magnolia Public Schools Nominating/Governance Committee to conduct meetings due to teleconference during the State of Emergency, in reference to
AB 361/Government Code Section 54953.
U. Yapanel seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| U. Yapanel |
Aye
|
| S. Covarrubias |
Aye
|
III. Information/Discussion Items
A.
Review and Discuss Magnolia Public Schools 2022-23 Board of Directors Handbook
A.Rubalcava, CEO & Superintendent and staff presented and discussed the edits made to the Board of Directors Handbook. The execution was halted due to the pandemic. J.Lara, Executive Assistant & Board Secretary and T.Velazquez, Communications & Charter Renewal Manager, edited the handbook which includes Board priorities, staff and Board biographies, MPS History, and Board Committee descriptions. Committee members discussed Board recruitment processes and additional recommendations they had and asked staff to follow-up with these edits and speak with legal counsel.
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 5:43 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
U. Yapanel