Magnolia Public Schools

Minutes

Educational Partners & Development Committee Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday April 13, 2023 at 6:25 PM

Location

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

Development/Stakeholder Committee Members:
Ms. Sandra Covarrubias, Chair
Mr. Daniel Sheehan

Mrs. Esra Eldem-Tunc
Dr. Umit Yapanel (Alternate)

CEO & Superintendent:
Mr. Alfredo Rubalcava

Committee Members Present

E. Eldem Tunc (remote), S. Covarrubias

Committee Members Absent

D. Sheehan

Guests Present

J. Lara, T. Velazquez

I. Opening Items

A.

Call the Meeting to Order

S. Covarrubias called a meeting of the Educational Partners & Development Committee Committee of Magnolia Public Schools to order on Thursday Apr 13, 2023 at 6:35 PM.

B.

Record Attendance and Guests

Refer to attendance information recorded above. 

C.

Approval of Agenda

S. Covarrubias made a motion to approve the agenda as presented.
E. Eldem Tunc seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
E. Eldem Tunc
Aye
D. Sheehan
Absent
S. Covarrubias
Aye

D.

Public Comments

There were no public comments.

E.

Approve Minutes from the Educational Partners & Development Committee Meeting - April 20, 2022

S. Covarrubias made a motion to approve the minutes from Educational Partners & Development Committee Meeting on 04-20-22.
E. Eldem Tunc seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
D. Sheehan
Absent
E. Eldem Tunc
Aye
S. Covarrubias
Aye

II. Information/Discussion Items

A.

2022-23 MPS Educational Partners Survey Results & Reflections and Public Feedback to Inform LCAP

D. Yilmaz, Chief Accountability Officer, went over the educational partners' survey results, including participation, approval rates, and responses. He showed the rates compared to previous years to give background for committee members.

 

Z. Ocel, MSA-3 Principal, shared an overall snapshot of the survey results for MSA-3 and gave details on specific comments on students', parents, and staff's responses.

 

All questions from committee members were addressed.

 

As this is a discussion item, no votes were taken.

B.

Outreach & Communications Department Update

Dr. B. Lopez, Chief External Officer, shared an update regarding the work from the Outreach & Communications Department, grants received, and the work moving forward. 

 

As this is a discussion item, no votes were taken.

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 7:12 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
S. Covarrubias