Regular Board Meeting Minutes

December 16, 2021, 6:00-7:30 PM

Minutes Approved

Magnolia Public Schools

Minutes

Regular Board Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday December 16, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Location

https://zoom.us/j/98572496052?pwd=Tkd6SWRyZEJkZExaYVRZT3AzWWJjZz09

Meeting ID: 985 7249 6052 Passcode: 947580
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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

Directors Present

M. Muhammedov (remote), S. Covarrubias (remote), U. Yapanel (remote)

Directors Absent

D. Gonzalez, S. Dikbas

I. Opening Items

A. Call the Meeting to Order

M. Muhammedov called a meeting of the board of directors of Magnolia Public Schools to order on Thursday Dec 16, 2021 at 6:09 PM.

B. Record Attendance and Guests

Refer to attendance information stated above.

C. Approval of Agenda

M. Muhammedov made a motion to approve the agenda as presented.

S. Covarrubias seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
M. Muhammedov	Aye
D. Gonzalez	Absent
S. Dikbas	Absent
S. Covarrubias	Aye
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, stated that schools are working to end strong before the winter holiday break.

II. Closed Session

A. Public Announcement of Closed Session

M.Muhammedov announced that the Board would be going into Closed Session to discuss public employment and anticipated initiation of litigation for one case and would report out any actions taken.

B. Public Employment (§ 54957)

This item was discussed in Closed Session.

C. Anticipated Initiation of Litigation §54956.9(c): (1 case)

This item was discussed in Closed Session.

D. Report Out of Closed Session

M.Muhammedov announced in Open Session at 6:24pm that the Board and staff discussed these items and Board directed staff to follow-up.

III. Action Items

A. Approval of Educator Effectiveness Block Grant Plans for All MPS

D.Yilmaz, Chief Accountability Officer, presented that MPS would be awarded $835,000 from the educator effectiveness block grant. Each school sites plan was presented during the public hearing held in December 9th. Grant is mostly used for the coaching of new teachers or inexperienced teachers and for supporting teachers for their credentialing and professional development. These plans are going to be posted on the MPS website and schools have 5 years to spend these funds. Academic team would be working on a platform for maintaining coaching documents.

M. Muhammedov made a motion to approve Educator Effectiveness Block Grant Plans for All MPS.

U. Yapanel seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
S. Dikbas	Absent
U. Yapanel	Aye
S. Covarrubias	Aye
M. Muhammedov	Aye
D. Gonzalez	Absent

B. Approval of Fiscal Benchmarks for Magnolia Science Academy-4, 6, 7 & 8

S.Budhraja, Chief Financial Officer, presented the fiscal benchmarks that were brought forth in 2018. LAUSD recommended to strengthen some internal controls within the organization. Per their recommendation MPS has made improvements on their fiscal management and operations. He addressed each fiscal benchmark and the corrective actions taken place in meeting those marks.

U. Yapanel made a motion to approve the proposed actions and next steps to be taken by MPS as recommended by LAUSD Oversight staff.

M. Muhammedov seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
U. Yapanel	Aye
M. Muhammedov	Aye
D. Gonzalez	Absent
S. Covarrubias	Aye
S. Dikbas	Absent

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 6:35 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,

M. Muhammedov