Magnolia Public Schools

Minutes

Nominating/Governance Committee Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday February 8, 2022 at 5:20 PM

Location

https://zoom.us/j/98382187391?pwd=Ly9ZYmpmdzZYQ2RjK1YxWmxnQmVyZz09

 

Meeting ID: 983 8218 7391    Passcode: 914164
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Nominating/Governance Committee Members:
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 Tuesday Feb 8, 2022 at 6:24 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
S. Covarrubias
Aye
U. Yapanel
Aye

D.

Public Comments

No public comments were made at this time.

E.

Announcements from CEO & Superintendent and Committee Members

No announcements were made from the CEO & Superintendent and Committee Members. 

F.

Approval of Minutes from MPS Nominating/Governance Committee Meeting - January 14, 2022

S. Covarrubias made a motion to approve the minutes from Nominating/Governance Committee Meeting on 01-14-22.
U. Yapanel seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
S. Covarrubias
Aye
U. Yapanel
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 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. 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 6:28 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
U. Yapanel