Magnolia Public Schools
Minutes
Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday November 10, 2022 at 5:30 PM
Location
https://zoom.us/j/97856064990?pwd=MHhBZCtGT0xEMlZpNEZQZVJ3RDBPZz09
Meeting ID: 978 5606 4990 Passcode: 021250
One tap mobile: +16694449171,,97856064990# US
Board Members:
Mr. Mekan Muhammedov, Chair
Ms. Sandra Covarrubias, Vice-Chair
Dr. Umit Yapanel
Dr. Salih Dikbas
Ms. Diane Gonzalez
Mr. Daniel Sheehan
Mrs. Esra Eldem Tunc
CEO & Superintendent:
Mr. Alfredo Rubalcava
Directors Present
D. Gonzalez (remote), D. Sheehan (remote), E. Eldem Tunc (remote), M. Muhammedov (remote), S. Covarrubias (remote), U. Yapanel (remote)
Directors Absent
S. Dikbas
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
U. Yapanel
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
C.
Approval of Agenda
Roll Call | |
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M. Muhammedov |
Aye
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D. Gonzalez |
Aye
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D. Sheehan |
Aye
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S. Covarrubias |
Aye
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U. Yapanel |
Absent
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S. Dikbas |
Absent
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E. Eldem Tunc |
Aye
|
D.
Public Comments
No public comments were made at this time.
E.
Announcements from CEO & Superintendent and Board Members
A.Rubalcava, Chief Executive Officer, welcomed all in attendance to the meeting. B.Lopez, Chief External Officer, introduced the upcoming 20th Year 'Together We Rise' celebration that will be taking place at Magnolia Science Academy-1. Celebrating Magnolia's 20th year serving students and families. She also introduced B.Olandes, as the Director of Advancement for Magnolia Public Schools. He introduced himself to those in attendance of the meeting. P.Ontiveros, General Counsel & Director of Facilities, announced that the State Allocation Board awarded Magnolia Science Academy-5 with a preliminary apportionment of $50 million for new the new campus at 7111 Winnetka. He also mentioned that staff is working ahead on that front and other facilities matters. Board Members congratulated the team and welcomed B.Olandes.
F.
Approval of Minutes from MPS Regular Board Meeting - October 13, 2022
Roll Call | |
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M. Muhammedov |
Aye
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S. Dikbas |
Absent
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U. Yapanel |
Aye
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D. Gonzalez |
Aye
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S. Covarrubias |
Aye
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D. Sheehan |
Aye
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E. Eldem Tunc |
Aye
|
II. Consent Items
A.
Approval of Updated MPS Health and Safety Policy and Injury and Illness Prevention Program (“IIPP”) COVID-19 Addendum
Roll Call | |
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D. Sheehan |
Aye
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U. Yapanel |
Aye
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D. Gonzalez |
Aye
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S. Covarrubias |
Aye
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E. Eldem Tunc |
Aye
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S. Dikbas |
Absent
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M. Muhammedov |
Aye
|
III. Action Items
A.
Approval of Findings to Conduct Virtual Meetings Pursuant to AB 361/Government Code Section 54953
The Board 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 in addition to the all standing Board Committees (Finance, Audit/Facilities, Academic, Stakeholder and Development & Nominating/Governance Committees) and public to meet safely. As such, local officials are still continuing to recommend measures to promote social distancing. Staff addressed questions regarding starting in-person meetings in the near future.
Roll Call | |
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S. Covarrubias |
Aye
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E. Eldem Tunc |
Aye
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M. Muhammedov |
Aye
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U. Yapanel |
Aye
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D. Gonzalez |
Aye
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D. Sheehan |
Aye
|
S. Dikbas |
Absent
|
B.
Approval of 16600 Vanowen Street - New Property Acquisition
This item was previously presented at the Audit & Facilities Committee Meeting. M.Muhammedov, Board Chair & Chair of the Audit & Facilities Committee, provided an overview of what the Committee discussed in which they approved giving their recommendation to the Board for full approval. P.Ontiveros, General Counsel & Director of Facilities, provided more context that the need of looking for a new site for Magnolia Science Academy (MSA)-2 was critical. MPS signed a purchase and sale agreement and made a good faith deposit. They are currently in escrow and are in the due diligence period. Staff is working in getting a lender in which they are in contact with CLI Capital. He addressed the questions and concerns expressed at the Committee Meeting. Staff will ask the seller to ask for a 45 day extension for the due diligence period. S.Budhraja, Chief Financial Officer, & B.Lopez, Chief External Officer, provided next steps for their Department on this matter. D.Garner, Principal at MSA-2, also provided his feedback when speaking to the school's community. V.Beccera, Land Use Consultant, gave the Board an overview and addressed questions raised from the Board.
Roll Call | |
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D. Sheehan |
Aye
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E. Eldem Tunc |
Aye
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U. Yapanel |
Aye
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S. Dikbas |
Absent
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S. Covarrubias |
Aye
|
M. Muhammedov |
Aye
|
D. Gonzalez |
Aye
|
C.
Approval of the Pacific Charter School Development (PCSD) Contract for the Magnolia Science Academy-1 Feasibility Study
This item was presented at the Audit & Facilities Committee Meeting. M.Muhammedov, Board Chair & Chair of the Audit & Facilities Committee, provided an overview of the Committee's discussion. They approved giving their recommendation for full Board approval. P.Ontiveros, General Counsel & Director of Facilities, added that Magnolia Science Academy (MSA)-1 had indicated that the property at 18242 Sherman Way (JAM Building) include educational space for their arts program. That with the addition with continuing the efforts to include a gymnasium to the campus. PCSD will assist in the feasibility study to understand how the timeline and cost will look like as well as additional approvals that may be needed. The project will take approximately 3 months.
Roll Call | |
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D. Sheehan |
Aye
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D. Gonzalez |
Aye
|
S. Covarrubias |
Aye
|
M. Muhammedov |
Aye
|
S. Dikbas |
Absent
|
U. Yapanel |
Aye
|
E. Eldem Tunc |
Aye
|
D.
Approval of Extension of Pacific Charter School Development (PCSD) Contract for Magnolia Science Academy-7 Expansion
This item was presented at the Audit & Facilities Committee Meeting in which the Committee approved to give their recommendation to the full Board for approval. M.Muhammedov, Board Chair & Chair of the Audit & Facilities Committee, provided an overview of the item and the Committee's discussion. P.Ontiveros, General Counsel & Director of Facilities, added that the CUP that was received granted Magnolia Science Academy (MSA)-7 to increase the enrollment to 500. He mentioned that staff will be preparing plans to submit to building and safety and will ensure to get all the necessary approvals. Staff will be working on the details to make improvements to the preschool building and adding modulars which would require a more substantial foundation system. PCSD will continue the work with MPS for the project and to get the modulars installed for the next school year. They are evaluating how many will be placed and staff is in communication with the landlord.
Roll Call | |
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D. Gonzalez |
Aye
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S. Dikbas |
Absent
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D. Sheehan |
Aye
|
S. Covarrubias |
Aye
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E. Eldem Tunc |
Aye
|
U. Yapanel |
Aye
|
M. Muhammedov |
Aye
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Refer to attendance information recorded above.