Magnolia Public Schools

Minutes

Academic Committee Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday November 9, 2023 at 6:30 PM

Location

Home Office: 250 E. 1st Street, Suite 1500, Los Angeles, CA 90012

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Academic Committee Members:
Ms. Diane Gonzalez, Chair 
Ms. Sandra Covarrubias

Mrs. Esra Eldem Tunc

CEO and Superintendent:
Mr. Alfredo Rubalcava 

Committee Members Present

D. Gonzalez, E. Eldem Tunc, S. Covarrubias

Committee Members Absent

None

Guests Present

J. Lara, J. Obuchi

I. Opening Items

A.

Call the Meeting to Order

D. Gonzalez called a meeting of the Academic Committee of Magnolia Public Schools to order on Thursday Nov 9, 2023 at 6:33 PM.

B.

Record Attendance and Guests

C.

Approval of the Agenda

S. Covarrubias made a motion to approve the agenda as is.
E. Eldem Tunc seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
E. Eldem Tunc
Aye
D. Gonzalez
Aye
S. Covarrubias
Aye

D.

Public Comments

There were no public comments

E.

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

S. Covarrubias made a motion to approve the minutes from Academic Committee Meeting on 02-16-23.
D. Gonzalez seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
E. Eldem Tunc
Aye
S. Covarrubias
Aye
D. Gonzalez
Aye

II. Information/Discussion Items

A.

Academic Updates

E.Acar, the Deputy Superintendent and Chief Academic Officer, and other Academic Team members provided updates to the committee members. The following items were discussed: General Updates, Recognitions, 2022-2023 CAASPP Assessment Results (ELA, Math, Science EL Learners), 2023-2024 FALL NWEA MAP Results (Reading and Math), Instructional Programs and Support, New Teacher Programs, Instructional Rounds - School visits and classroom observations, and Student Attendance and School Climate Data.

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 7:28 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
D. Gonzalez