Magnolia Public Schools
Minutes
Finance Committee Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday March 9, 2023 at 6:00 PM
Location
Magnolia Science Academy-1: 18238 Sherman Way, Reseda, CA 91335
Finance Committee Members:
Dr. Salih Dikbas, Committee Chair
Mr. Mekan Muhammedov
Dr. Umit Yapanel
Mrs. Diane Gonzalez (alternate)
CEO and Superintendent:
Mr. Alfredo Rubalcava
Committee Members Present
M. Muhammedov, U. Yapanel
Committee Members Absent
S. Dikbas
Guests Present
J. Lara
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
C.
Approval of Agenda
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| U. Yapanel |
Aye
|
| S. Dikbas |
Absent
|
| M. Muhammedov |
Aye
|
D.
Public Comments
E.
Approval of Minutes from MPS Regular Finance Committee Meeting- December 7, 2022
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Muhammedov |
Aye
|
| U. Yapanel |
Aye
|
| S. Dikbas |
Absent
|
II. Recommended Action Items
A.
Approval of 2022-24 Employee Pay Raise Scale for Full-Time Teaching Positions & Non-Classroom Based Academic (“NCBA”) Positions & School Leaders
S. Acar, Chief Operations Officer, presented the changes to the 2023-24 MPS Pay Raise Schedule such as the base pay changes determined by the fiscal conditions and capability at each school site. He also added that there was an increase position point for Assistant Principal from 25 to 30 and that performance pay will continue to be suspended in 2023-24. S. Budhraja, Chief Financial Officer, went over the fiscal health for each school site. Board Members questions were addressed by staff.
Due to timing the Finance Committee did not make a recommendation for this item and will continue the discussion during the Regular Board Meeting.
B.
Approval of MPS School Site Classified Employees' Pay Raise Schedule for 2023-24
Due to timing the Finance Committee did not make a recommendation for this item and will continue the discussion during the Regular Board Meeting.
C.
Approval of Second Interim Reports for the 2022-23 Fiscal Year
Due to timing the Finance Committee did not make a recommendation for this item and will continue the discussion during the Regular Board Meeting.
B. Lopez, Chief External Officer, shared with the Board that staff from across MPS and students will be attending an event for Women's History Month at the Los Angeles County Office of Education.