Magnolia Public Schools

Minutes

Nominating/Governance Committee Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday May 19, 2022 at 5:30 PM

Location

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

 

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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 Thursday May 19, 2022 at 5:35 PM.

B.

Record Attendance and Guests

Refer to attendance information recorded above.

C.

Approval of Agenda

U. Yapanel made a motion to approve the agenda as presented.
S. Covarrubias 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

A.Rubalcava, CEO & Superintendent, welcomed everyone to the meeting for this afternoon. He announced graduations are coming up and informed the Board that they will be given information to attend the graduations. Committee members expressed their excitement for the upcoming graduations and wished all graduating students the best in their educational career.

F.

Approval of Minutes from MPS Nominating/Governance Committee Meeting - March 17, 2022

U. Yapanel made a motion to approve the minutes from Nominating/Governance Committee Meeting on 03-17-22.
S. Covarrubias seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
U. Yapanel
Aye
S. Covarrubias
Aye

II. Recommended Action Items

A.

Discussion and Committee Recommendations of MPS Board Member Nominations

U.Yapanel, Vice-Chair and Chair of the Nominating/Governance Committee, explained that the candidates were interviewed by individual board members prior to the committee meeting. The board interviewers completed an evaluation form for the nominees, giving them a score and sharing their thoughts. The nominees are Esra Eldem and Daniel Sheehan. They were given the opportunity to present themselves before the Committee and the public. Both candidates attended the Magnolia Public Schools STEAM Expo where they spoke and met with some parents, teachers and students. Committee members thanked the candidates for applying and shared some questions and concerns to which the nominees addressed. Members of public asked questions to both candidates to which they nominees responded. Both candidates will fill certain skill sets that the Board can benefit from including legal, fundraising, education and community relations expertise. U.Yapanel explained the next steps and that their term if approved by the Board will be for a 5-year term. 

U. Yapanel made a motion to recommend Ms. Esra Eldem and Mr. Daniel Sheehan for the Board of Directors Membership for a 5-year term beginning on June 10, 2022 and ending on June 9, 2027.
S. Covarrubias 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 6:08 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
U. Yapanel