Magnolia Public Schools

Minutes

Regular Board Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday March 9, 2023 at 7:00 PM

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. Sheehan, E. Eldem Tunc, M. Muhammedov, S. Covarrubias, S. Dikbas (remote), U. Yapanel

Directors Absent

D. Gonzalez

Directors who arrived after the meeting opened

D. Sheehan, S. Dikbas

Directors who left before the meeting adjourned

U. Yapanel

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 Thursday Mar 9, 2023 at 7:12 PM.

B.

Pledge of Allegiance

Meeting participants and guests participated in the pledge of allegiance.  

C.

Record Attendance and Guests

Refer to attendance information stated above.

D.

Approval of Agenda

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

E.

Public Comments

B.Lopez, Chief External Officer, recognized parent, Liliana Lopez, for joining the Families & Schools Parent Warrior Program. G.Serce, Regional Director & Principal at MSA-San Diego, commented that students, families and staff represented their school at the San Diego Festival of Science & Engineering. M.Craig, Dean of Academics at MSA-San Diego, added that their school held a college and career day at their school site. She also commented on the schools upcoming archery competitions and the team will be moving on to the championships. L.Schlottman, Principal at MSA-Bell, invited all meeting participants and guests to their GLAM event at their school site that deals with woman leadership and empowerment. S.Keskinturk, Principal at MSA-Santa Ana, shared that the schools elementary robotics team made it to the California State Championships and won 5th place. A.Uribe, Dean of Students at MSA-5, commented that the middle school basketball team won Valley Region and will be moving forward to city playoffs at Culver City.

F.

Approval of Minutes from MPS Regular Board Meeting - February 9, 2023

U. Yapanel made a motion to approve the minutes from Regular Board Meeting on 02-09-23.
M. Muhammedov seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
M. Muhammedov
Aye
U. Yapanel
Aye
D. Sheehan
Absent
D. Gonzalez
Absent
S. Covarrubias
Aye
E. Eldem Tunc
Aye
S. Dikbas
Absent

G.

Approval of Minutes from MPS Regular Board Meeting - February 16, 2023

U. Yapanel made a motion to approve the minutes from Regular Board Meeting on 02-16-23.
M. Muhammedov seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
E. Eldem Tunc
Aye
S. Dikbas
Absent
D. Sheehan
Absent
D. Gonzalez
Absent
M. Muhammedov
Aye
U. Yapanel
Aye
S. Covarrubias
Aye

II. Consent Items

A.

Approval of Updated MPS Health and Safety Policy

S. Dikbas arrived at 7:22 PM.
M. Muhammedov made a motion to approve the updated MPS Health & Safety Policy.
U. Yapanel seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
U. Yapanel
Aye
D. Gonzalez
Absent
S. Covarrubias
Aye
S. Dikbas
Aye
D. Sheehan
Absent
E. Eldem Tunc
Aye
M. Muhammedov
Aye

III. Information/Discussion Items

A.

Glows, Grows and Priorities Presentations

MSA-1, 2, 3 & 5 presented their Glows, Grows & Priority presentations. Board and members of the public were given space to share comments or questions after each school presentations. Board Members questions were addressed by staff.

B.

Enrollment Update and Year to Year Comparison (2021-2022 vs 2022-2023)

B.Lopez, Chief External Officer, went over the enrollment progress and structures and systems put in place in order to improve the enrollment process. She went over the completed registrations for this school year so far and showcased data from last year to show the change. She mentioned a positive trend across all schools from this year compared to last year. She went over the enrollment projections for each school site. G.Serce, Principal at MSA-San Diego, explained his schools enrollment process and went over the decline in enrollment applications his school has experienced. B.Lopez, mentioned the support given to schools from the Home Office to the school sites. Board members questions were addressed by staff.

IV. Action Items

A.

Approval of 2023-24 Employee Pay Raise Scale for Full-Time Teaching Positions & Non-Classroom Based Academic (“NCBA”) Positions & School Leaders

D. Sheehan arrived at 9:10 PM.
U. Yapanel left at 9:25 PM.
S. Covarrubias made a motion to approve the revised 2023-24 Employee Pay Raise Scale for Full-Time Teaching Positions & Non-Classroom Based Academic (“NCBA”) Positions & School Leaders.
M. Muhammedov seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
U. Yapanel
Absent
E. Eldem Tunc
Aye
S. Dikbas
Aye
D. Gonzalez
Absent
D. Sheehan
Aye
S. Covarrubias
Aye
M. Muhammedov
Aye

B.

Approval of MPS School Site Classified Employees' Pay Raise Schedule for 2023-24

M. Muhammedov made a motion to approve the MPS school site classified employee's pay raise schedule for 2023-24 school year.
S. Covarrubias seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
D. Sheehan
Aye
U. Yapanel
Absent
M. Muhammedov
Aye
E. Eldem Tunc
Aye
D. Gonzalez
Absent
S. Dikbas
Aye
S. Covarrubias
Aye

C.

Approval of Second Interim Reports for the 2022-23 Fiscal Year

M. Muhammedov made a motion to approve the second interim reports for FY 2022-23 as the most updated revised budget for the 2022-23 fiscal year.
D. Sheehan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
M. Muhammedov
Aye
E. Eldem Tunc
Aye
S. Covarrubias
Aye
D. Sheehan
Aye
S. Dikbas
Aye
D. Gonzalez
Absent
U. Yapanel
Absent

D.

Approval of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) as New Math Curriculum Provider

E. Eldem Tunc made a motion to approve Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) as new math curriculum provider.
S. Covarrubias seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
S. Dikbas
Aye
E. Eldem Tunc
Aye
M. Muhammedov
Aye
D. Gonzalez
Absent
S. Covarrubias
Aye
U. Yapanel
Absent
D. Sheehan
Aye

E.

Approval of Universal Prekindergarten Planning and Implementation Grant Plans for MSA-7 and MSA-Santa Ana

S. Covarrubias made a motion to approve the Universal Prekindergarten (UPK) Planning Grant Plans for Magnolia Science Academy (MSA)-7 and MSA-Santa Ana.
M. Muhammedov seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
S. Covarrubias
Aye
E. Eldem Tunc
Aye
M. Muhammedov
Aye
U. Yapanel
Absent
S. Dikbas
Aye
D. Sheehan
Aye
D. Gonzalez
Absent

V. 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 10:11 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
M. Muhammedov