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Making Waves Academy

Monthly Making Waves Academy Board Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday October 26, 2017 at 11:00 AM PDT

Location

Upper School Library
CONFERENCE LINE INFORMATION:

US/Canada Toll-Free Number
866-740-1260

7-Digit Access Code
6214926

Agenda

     
I. Opening Items
 
Opening Items
  A. Record Attendance and Guests
   
Roll call and verification of quorum, introduce new Managing Director of HR - Chrissy Godfrey, and prospective board members
  B. Call the Meeting to Order
  C. Public Comments
  D. Closed Session
   

Discuss pending litigation and personnel issues.
II. Standing Reports
 
Academic Excellence
  A. Mission Connection: Student Leaders Panel - Engagement & Safety
   
Ms. Boli and Dr. Ward-Jackson will facilitate a student panel focused on engagement and safety. 
  B. Q&A on Division Director Reports
   
Board members will have an opportunity to ask questions and further discuss contents of the MS and US Division Director written reports. 
  C. CEO Report & Sept Deep Dive Discussion Follow-Up
   
Board members will have an opportunity to ask questions and further discuss contents of the CEO written report and discuss "homework" questions from September Deep Dive Discussion. 
  D. Q&A on Finance Report
   
Board members will have an opportunity to ask questions and further discuss contents of the finance update. 
III. Non-Action Items
 
CEO Support And Eval
  A. BoardonTrack Training
   
 
  B. California Dashboard Overview
   
Ms. Velarde will walk the board through the new CA dashboard and facilitate review of MWA's Local Indicators. 
  C. West Contra Costa Common Enrollment Initiative
   

Mr. Jones-Bey will brief the board on activities and progress related to the WCC Common Enrollment Initiative. 
IV. Action Items
 
Development
  A. Approve Minutes: September 7, 2017
   
  B. Request for Allowance of Attendance for Emergency Conditions
  C. 990 Federal Tax Return and 199 California Tax (2016-2017)
  D. Bank Resolution – Chase – Operating Cash Deposit
  E. Bank Resolution – Chase – Middle School Fundraising and Club Monies
  F. Bank Resolution – Chase – Upper School Fundraising and Club Monies
  G. Bank Resolution – Western Alliance Bridge Bank
  H. Bank Resolution – Vanguard Brokerage Account
  I. Annual Renaissance Learning Subscription and Support Fee
   
Annual subscription fee for Accelerated Reader online curriculum and assessment.

Fiscal Impact: $9,475.00
  J. Cisco Smartnet Support Renewal
   
This is the annual support fee for all MWA network equipment. 

Fiscal Impact: $10,024.67
V. Discussion Items
 
Facility
  A. Board Sub-Committees: Cultural Competency& Sabbatical
  B. Debrief: Groundbreaking Event - October 3, 2017
  C. Save the Date: Board & Alumni Engagement Day - March 6, 2018
  D. Comments of the Board of Directors
   

This portion of the agenda provides an opportunity for the Board of Directors to make general comments. As provided for in the State of California Open Meeting Act, actions cannot be taken under this agenda item. The only purpose of this agenda item is to provide an opportunity for Board of Directors to make comments.
  E. Schedule of Board of Directors Meetings 2017-2018
   
  • September 7, 2017 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
  • October 26, 2017 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
  • December 14, 2017 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
  • February 1, 2018 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
  • March 22, 2018 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
  • May 3, 2018 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
  • June 14, 2018 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
VI. Closing Items
  A. Adjourn Meeting