Magnolia Public Schools
Minutes
Special Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday December 21, 2021 at 6:00 PM
Location
https://zoom.us/j/97856064990?pwd=MHhBZCtGT0xEMlZpNEZQZVJ3RDBPZz09
Meeting ID: 978 5606 4990 Passcode: 021250
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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
D. Gonzalez (remote), S. Dikbas (remote), U. Yapanel (remote)
Directors Absent
M. Muhammedov, S. Covarrubias
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
U. Yapanel called a meeting of the board of directors of Magnolia Public Schools to order on Tuesday Dec 21, 2021 at 6:21 PM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
Refer to attendance information stated above.
C.
Approval of Agenda
U. Yapanel made a motion to approve the agenda as presented.
D. Gonzalez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Dikbas |
Aye
|
| D. Gonzalez |
Aye
|
| S. Covarrubias |
Absent
|
| M. Muhammedov |
Absent
|
| U. Yapanel |
Aye
|
D.
Public Comments
No public comments were made at this time.
E.
Announcements from CEO & Superintendent and Board Members
A.Rubalcava, CEO & Superintendent, wished everyone a safe holiday season. Board Members shared the same sentiment.
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 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.
U. Yapanel 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.
D. Gonzalez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Dikbas |
Aye
|
| S. Covarrubias |
Absent
|
| D. Gonzalez |
Aye
|
| U. Yapanel |
Aye
|
| M. Muhammedov |
Absent
|
B.
Approval of Updated MPS Health and Safety Policy and Injury and Illness Prevention Program (“IIPP”) COVID-19 Addendum
D.Hajmeirza, Human Resources Director, presented the most updated local county guidelines. These updates include extracurricular activities, COVID-19 vaccination policy for employees pursuant to LAUSD's December 16th communication, and COVID-19 vaccination policy for students. Board Members questions were addressed by staff.
D. Gonzalez made a motion to approve the updated MPS Health & Safety Policy alongside the IIPP COVID-19 addendum.
S. Dikbas seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| D. Gonzalez |
Aye
|
| M. Muhammedov |
Absent
|
| S. Dikbas |
Aye
|
| S. Covarrubias |
Absent
|
| U. Yapanel |
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 6:30 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
U. Yapanel