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
Section Number
Topic Number
Details
Purpose
Presenter
Time
I.
Opening Items
4:00 PM
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
Alicia Klein
1 m
Roll call and verification of quorum.
C.
Closed Session
Discuss
Alicia Klein
15 m
Public Employee Performance Evaluation (§ 54957) for Chief Executive Officer.
Compliance to Excellence: Remarks by Board President
Discuss
Alicia Klein
5 m
Topics to be Covered:
Innovation
Board Self Assessment
B.
Mission Connection: Reflections from the 18th Wave (Seniors)
FYI
Jon Siapno
15 m
MWA senior students reflect on their year and share their post-MWA plans.
C.
Deep Dive: Student Progress During Distance Learning
Discuss
Micah Stilwell and Caitlin Shelburne
20 m
Senior Director of Academic Instruction, Caitlin Shelburne, and the Director of Academic Support Services, Micah Stilwell provide data and a summary on MWA's approach to assessing student learning during remote instruction, including identifying bright spots and addressing loss/unfinished learning.
SchoolMint is an online enrollment and communication platform, working with public, charters and private schools, to make the enrollment and lottery process for parents easier, and faster.
Okta is a cloud based platform that provide single sign-on (SSO) access to cloud, and mobile applications. MWA staff sign into Okta with their Windows user name, and launch into web apps, like Kronos (HRIS System) or Gmail, without having to re-enter their credentials. Okta establishes a secure connection with a user's browser and then authenticates the user to Okta-managed apps. MWA also uses the Okta mobile device management (MDM) service that secures mobile devices and configures them to access work email, calendar, and other applications.
SolarWinds Service Desk is an online customer service desk ticketing and equipment inventory system utilized by the MWA IT, Data and Assessment, and Operations teams. The platform provides the following functionality: 1) Consolidates, manages, and prioritizes incoming tickets and requests. 2)Service catalog standardizes service request and fulfillment processes. 3) Fully integrated IT asset management compiles hardware, software, POs, and more. 4) Service portal for users to have a single sign on.
The MWA Student Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) governs all electronic activity of students using and accessing Making Waves Academy technology, internet, and data systems regardless of their location. The attached policy incorporates travel restrictions with regards to transporting Chromebooks.
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.
VIII.
Closing Items
7:33 PM
A.
Schedule of Board of Directors Meetings 2020-2021
FYI
Alicia Klein
1 m
School Events
Middle School Promotion, Thursday, June 10th, 5:00-7:30 PM
Upper School Graduation, Friday, June 11th, 6:00-7:30 PM
Remaining Regular Board Meeting Schedule for 2020-2021
