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Making Waves Academy

January Board Meeting

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Thursday January 28, 2021 at 10:30 AM PST

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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 510-227-9856.

In accordance with Executive Order N-25-20 in the State of California, we will be hosting this board meeting via teleconference.

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.
  • While meetings are held virtually, speakers must submit a request to speak before 9:00 AM on the day of the board meeting.
    • Send your request to speak by email to emartinez@mwacademy.org in English or Spanish.
    • Your submission should:
      • indicate if it is a general public comment for the beginning of the meeting or a comment for a specific agenda item (please include the item number).
      • include your name so that you can be called when it is your turn to speak. 
    • During the meeting, we will call your name and you should use the "raise hand" feature to identify yourself.
  • 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 510-227-9856.
 
Please note that all agenda times are estimates. 

Agenda

     
I. Opening Items
 
Opening Items
  A. Call the Meeting to Order
   
Alicia Malet Klein will call the meeting to order and review meeting norms regarding attendees. 
  B. Record Attendance
   
Roll call and verification of quorum.
  C. Closed Session
   
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Gov. Code section 54956.9(d)(2).): (one matter).
  D. Public Comment
II. Standing Reports
  A. Compliance to Excellence: Remarks by Board President
   
Topics to be Covered:
  • Appreciation for Daryle Morgan
  • Introduction of nominated board members
  • Parent Council Launches
  B. Mission Connection: Video Reflection
   
Video reflection from Social Worker, Danilo Garcia.
   
   
  C. Deep Dive: Semester One Debrief with the Senior School Director
   
Discussion with Dr. Evangelia Ward-Jackson, Senior School Director to debrief the first semester of the 2020-2021 school year. 
   
  D. ASB Written Update
   
  • Update from the Associated Student Body (ASB). 
  • Board members will have the opportunity to engage in discussion with student leaders.
   
  E. Senior School Director Written Report
   
Items to be covered in report:
  • Innovation 
  • Reflection on Semester One/Thinking on Phase 3 of School Reopening  
  • English Learners -- Aurelio Garcia, English Learner Development Coordinator  
  • Special Education -- Karen Snider, Director of Special Education  
  • Black/African-American Students -- Micah Stillwell, Director of Academic Support Services
  • Math Intervention -- Emelyn Lopez, Intervention Services Coordinator
   
  F. CEO Report
   
Topics to be Covered:
  • Semester One Reflection 
  • Staff Morale and Open Sessions 
   
  G. Q&A on Written Chief of Staff Report (COS)
   
Topics to be Covered:
  • Overview of functional areas including: state reporting and assessments
   
  H. Q&A on Written Finance Report (CFO)
   
Board members will have an opportunity to ask questions and further discuss contents of the finance update. 
   
  I. School Site Council (SSC) Update
   
Update from the newly-elected SSC President, Latiphony Wells.  
III. Non-Action Items
  A. Committee and Advisory Committee Updates
   
Committees and Advisory Committees will provide a summary of work-to-date and next steps for the committee.
  • Committees
    • WASC Review
    • Curriculum Review
  • Advisory Committees
    • Finance
    • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
    • Audit
    • Culture and Climate
  B. Standing School Reopening Update
   
Update from the Senior School Director on phased reopening. 

 
   
  C. Board Fellows Update
   
Update from Board Fellows on their preliminary findings through their interviews. 
   
   
  D. Lottery Update
   
Update on current lottery application cycle by LaMario Sales, Student Recruiter and Engagement Coordinator.
   
IV. Action Items
  A. Board Member Appointments
   
Per the Bylaws, the MWA Board will vote on the nomination of Janis Glover and Carlos-Manuel Chavarría to the MWA Board.
  B. Board Minutes: December 10, 2020 Board Meeting
    Minutes for December Board Meeting on December 10, 2020
  C. Accept Minutes for Committees and Advisory Committees
  D. Culture and Climate Committee Minutes
    Minutes for Culture and Climate Advisory Committee on January 11, 2021
  E. Independent Contractor Agreement (Charter Writing)
   
Agreement with an independent contractor to support MWA's charter renewal process. 

 

Fiscal Impact: Not to exceed $9,600
   
  F. 2019-20 Audit Report
   
Review and approve the 2019-20 Audit Report.
   
   
  G. Vendor Invoices
   
The vendor Invoices from August 2020 to December 2020.
 Fiscal Impact: $$3,753,089
   
  H. Cardea Sex Education Services
   
Contract for Cardea Sex Education services; the program was approved in the CRC meeting last Spring.
Fiscal Impact: $9,700
   
  I. Non-Public School Placement
   
Contract for a non-public school placement for a student as required by their Individualized Educational Plan (IEP).
Fiscal Impact: Not to exceed $
   
   
  J. Data Sharing MOU for CAP and MWA
   
As part of our continued efforts to align college and career programming across MWA and CAP, we are seeking Board approval on a data sharing MOU between CAP and MWA. A previous MOU granted permission for MWA to share data with CAP; this MOU grants permission for data to be shared from CAP to MWA.
   
  K. Student Accountability Report Card (SARC)
   
California public & nonpublic, nonsectarian schools annually provide information to the community to allow public comparison of schools for student achievement, environment, resources & demographics through the SARC.
   
  L. Memorandum of Understanding with National University
   
Agreement with National University to employ teacher interns through Teach for America. 
   
V. Consent Action Items
 
Combined Fiscal Impact: $7,500
  A. Jobvite Talent Management System
   
Contract renewal for Jobvite, a web based platform that makes recruiting easier, smarter, and more efficient for employers and candidates. 
Fiscal Impact: $7,500
   
VI. Discussion Items
  A. Appreciations by the Board of Directors
   
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
  A. Schedule of Board of Directors Meetings 2020-2021
   
Remaining Regular Board Meeting Schedule for 2020-2021
  • March 11, 2021
  • May 6, 2021 (evening meeting)
  • June 17, 2021
  B. Adjourn Meeting