Magnolia Public Schools
Minutes
Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday December 2, 2021 at 5:15 PM
Location
https://zoom.us/j/94697046558?pwd=bG5HU2dNT1JUR0dYYnVIWmNKbUswUT09
Meeting ID: 946 9704 6558 Passcode: 120198
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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
M. Muhammedov (remote), S. Covarrubias (remote), S. Dikbas (remote), U. Yapanel (remote)
Directors Absent
D. Gonzalez
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 Dec 2, 2021 at 5:18 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 board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Muhammedov |
Aye
|
| U. Yapanel |
Aye
|
| D. Gonzalez |
Absent
|
| S. Covarrubias |
Aye
|
| S. Dikbas |
Aye
|
D.
Public Comments
No public comments were made at this time.
E.
Announcements from CEO & Superintendent and Board Members
A.Rubalcava, CEO & Superintendent, welcomed S.Budhraja as the new Chief Financial Officer at Magnolia Public Schools. S.Budhraja, shared some words of excitement and gratitude. The Board welcomed S.Budhraja to MPS.
II. Action Items
A.
Board Approval of Findings to Conduct Virtual Meetings Pursuant to AB 361/Government Code Section 54953
The Board 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 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.
U. Yapanel seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| U. Yapanel |
Aye
|
| M. Muhammedov |
Aye
|
| D. Gonzalez |
Absent
|
| S. Dikbas |
Aye
|
| S. Covarrubias |
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 5:30 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
S. Covarrubias