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Making Waves Academy

March MWA Board Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday March 19, 2020 at 10:00 AM PDT

Location

You can join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://www.gotomeet.me/MWABoard

You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (224) 501-3412
Access Code: 967-255-093
The school is closed through April 3rd out of an abundance of caution and in response to the Coronavirus pandemic.
To make sure that we do not miss important compliance deadlines we are planning to keep the March Board Meeting. This meeting will be held virtually in lieu of in person attendance. Our board members will be participating via teleconference to minimize person-to-person contact. La escuela está cerrada hasta el 3 de abril por una abundancia de precaución y en respuesta a la pandemia de Coronavirus.
Para asegurarnos de que no perdamos los plazos de cumplimiento importantes, estamos planeando mantener la reunión de la Junta Directiva en marzo. La junta se llevara acabo virtualmente en lugar de la asistencia en persona. Los miembros de la junta participarán por teleconferencia para minimizar el contacto de persona a persona.
  • Puede unirse a la reunión desde su computadora, tableta o teléfono inteligente. https://www.gotomeet.me/MWABoard 
    También puede marcar con su teléfono.
    Estados Unidos: +1 (224) 501-3412
    Código de acceso: 967-255-093
To Access the Agenda in Spanish CLICK HERE
Para ver la agenda en Espanol oprima aqui

Public Comment 
  • The public may address the MWA Board regarding any item within the subject-matter jurisdiction of the MWA governing board.
  • Under Public Comment, members of the public may
    • Comment on items on the agenda
    • Comment on items not on the agenda
    • Presentations are limited to two minutes each, or a total of twenty minutes for all speakers, or the two-minute limit may be shortened.
  • In accordance to the Brown Act, the MWA Board may listen to comments, but can neither discuss nor take action on the topics presented. Members of the board are very limited in their response to statements or questions by persons commenting on items not on the agenda.
  • Speaker cards are located at the entrance of the Board Room and should be turned in to the designated staff member or to the Board prior to the beginning of public comment for general public comment and before board discussion commences following staff presentations. 
  • Under SB1036 the minutes from this meeting will omit student and parent names and other directory information, except as required by judicial order or federal law. If a parent/ legal guardian wishes a name be included, one must inform the board prior to their public comment.  
If you have questions about the board agenda and materials or you are in need of disability-related
accommodations, please contact:
Si tiene preguntas sobre la agenda y materiales de la junta o necesita adaptaciones relacionadas con la
discapacidad, comuníquese con:
Elizabeth Martinez at emartinez@mwacademy.org or 510.262.1511 ext. 1408

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 10:00 AM
 
Opening Items
 
  A. Call the Meeting to Order   Alicia Klein 1 m
   
Alicia Malet Klein will call the meeting to order and review meeting norms regarding attendees. 
 
  B. Record Attendance and Guests   Alicia Klein 1 m
   
Roll call and verification of quorum.
 
  C. Public Comment   Alicia Klein 20 m
II. Standing Reports 10:22 AM
  A. Compliance to Excellence: Remarks by Board President Discuss Alicia Klein 10 m
   
Topics to be Covered:
  • School Closure
  • Communication and Responsiveness
  • WASC Impressions 
  
  B. Q & A on Associated Student Body Report Discuss Melissa Macho & Associated Student Body President 10 m
   
Student government written report.
  
     
  C. Deep Dive: Bellwether Engagement Discussion Discuss Alton B. Nelson Jr. 20 m
   
Update from the CEO on the development of the strategic plan. 
  
     
  D. Q & A on Senior School Director Written Report Discuss Evangelia Ward-Jackson 25 m
   
Items to be covered in reports:
  • From the Senior School Director’s Desk 
  • Teaching and Learning Cycle Update
  • Tier 3 Intervention 
  • Special Education Update 
  • English Learner Development Update 
Board members will have an opportunity to ask questions and further discuss contents of the school's written report. 
  
     
  E. Q & A on CEO Written Report Discuss Alton B. Nelson Jr. 10 m
   
Board members will have an opportunity to ask questions and further discuss contents of the CEO written report. 
  
     
  F. Q&A on Finance Written Report Discuss Hung Mai 5 m
   
Board members will have an opportunity to ask questions and further discuss contents of the finance update. 
  
     
  G. Committee and Advisory Committee Updates Discuss Alicia Klein 10 m
   
Committees and Advisory Committees will provide a summary of work-to-date and next steps for the committee.
  • Committees
    • WASC Review
    • Curriculum Review
    • Discipline
  • Advisory Committees
    • Finance
    • Diversity and Inclusion
    • Audit
    • Climate & Culture
  
  H. School Site Council Update Discuss SSC Officer 5 m
   
Update on latest SSC meeting from SSC officer. 
  
III. Non-Action Items 11:57 AM
  A. WASC Visit Debrief Discuss Elizabeth Martinez 15 m
   
Chief of Staff provides executive summary and highlights following the WASC Visit that took place March 8th-11th. 
  
     
     
     
  B. Lottery Update FYI LaMario Sales 10 m
     
  C. Board Commitment Form & Form 700 for 2019 Discuss Elizabeth Martinez 1 m
IV. Action Items 12:23 PM
  A. Board Minutes: February 6, 2020 Board Meeting Approve Minutes Alicia Klein 1 m
    Minutes for February MWA Board Meeting on February 6, 2020  
  B. Accept Minutes for Committees and Advisory Committees Approve Minutes Alicia Klein 1 m
     
  C. Second Interim Budget (2019-2020) Vote Hung Mai 5 m
     
     
     
  D. Tax Returns Vote Hung Mai 5 m
     
  E. MWA Lease Renewal for 2020-2021 Vote Hung Mai 5 m
     
  F. e-Rate Contract Vote Damon Edwards 5 m
     
     
  G. 2019-20 Audit and Tax Engagement Vote Hung Mai 5 m
     
  H. Emergency Board Meeting Minutes Approve Minutes Alicia Klein 1 m
    Minutes for Emergency Board Meeting on March 13, 2020  
V. Consent Action Items 12:51 PM
  A. Intacct Contract Renewal Vote Hung Mai 1 m
     
VI. Discussion Items 12:52 PM
  A. Appreciations by the Board of Directors FYI Alicia Klein 5 m
   
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.
 
VII. Closing Items 12:57 PM
  A. Schedule of Board of Directors Meetings 2019-2020 FYI Alicia Klein
   
  • May 21st, 2020, 4:00 pm-8:00 pm
  • June Meeting, cancelled 
  
  B. Adjourn Meeting Vote Alicia Klein