Magnolia Public Schools

Minutes

Board Retreat

Regular Board Meeting

Date and Time

Saturday March 18, 2023 at 10:00 AM

Location

Magnolia Science Academy-1: 18238 Sherman Way, Reseda, CA 91335

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, E. Eldem Tunc, M. Muhammedov, S. Covarrubias, S. Dikbas, U. Yapanel

Directors Absent

D. Sheehan

Directors who arrived after the meeting opened

S. Covarrubias

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 Saturday Mar 18, 2023 at 10:04 AM.

B.

Pledge of Allegiance

Participants and guests of the meeting did the pledge of allegiance. 

C.

Record Attendance and Guests

Refer to attendance information recorded above.

D.

Approval of Agenda

D. Gonzalez made a motion to approve the agenda as presented.
U. Yapanel seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
S. Dikbas
Aye
D. Sheehan
Absent
E. Eldem Tunc
Aye
S. Covarrubias
Absent
U. Yapanel
Aye
D. Gonzalez
Aye
M. Muhammedov
Aye

E.

Public Comments

No public comments were made at this time.

F.

Announcements from CEO & Superintendent and Board Members

A.Rubalcava, CEO & Superintendent welcomed everyone to the Board Retreat.

II. Closed Session

A.

Public Announcement of Closed Session

M.Muhammedov, Board Chair, announced that the Board will be going into Closed Session regarding Public Employee Performance Evaluation for the CEO & Superintendent and would report out any actions taken.

B.

Public Employee Performance Evaluation (ยง 54957) - Title: CEO & Superintendent

S. Covarrubias arrived at 10:10 AM.

This item was discussed in closed session.

C.

Report Out of Closed Session

M.Muhmmadov, reported in open session at 11:20am that the Board discussed this item and will continue discussions. No actions were taken at this time.

III. Information/Discussion Items

A.

Strategic Planning Discussion for School Year 2023

Academic Department, Accountability Department, Finance Department, Facilities Department, Outreach & Communications Department and the CEO Department presented their Glows, Grows and Priorities for for 2022-23 as it relates to the 2022-23 CEO Metrics. The Departments also presented their strategic planning for the 2023 year. Board instructed each department for next steps and feedback was given for consideration to improve process and goals. 

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 1:16 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
M. Muhammedov