Magnolia Public Schools

Minutes

Academic Committee Meeting

Date and Time

Monday February 7, 2022 at 6:00 PM

Location

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 

Committee Members Present

D. Gonzalez (remote), S. Covarrubias (remote)

Committee Members Absent

None

Guests Present

A. Rubalcava (remote), J. Lara (remote), J. Obuchi (remote)

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 Monday Feb 7, 2022 at 6:01 PM.

B.

Record Attendance and Guests

C.

Approval of the Agenda

D. Gonzalez made a motion to approve the agenda as presented.
S. Covarrubias seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
D. Gonzalez
Aye
S. Covarrubias
Aye

D.

Public Comments

There were no public comments. 

E.

Announcement from CEO & Superintendent & Committee Members

There were no announcements

F.

Approval of Minutes

D. Gonzalez made a motion to approve the minutes from Academic Committee Meeting on 01-12-22.
S. Covarrubias seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
S. Covarrubias
Aye
D. Gonzalez
Aye

II. Recommended Action Item

A.

Committee Approval of Findings to Conduct Virtual Meetings Pursuant of AB 361/Government Code Section 54953

S. Covarrubias made a motion to approve findings to Conduct Virtual Meetings Pursuant of AB 361/Government Code Section 54953.
D. Gonzalez seconded the motion.

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. S. Covarrubias 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 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.

The committee VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
S. Covarrubias
Aye
D. Gonzalez
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 6:08 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
D. Gonzalez