Making Waves Academy

May Board Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday May 5, 2022 at 10:30 AM PDT

Location

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COMING SOON (to be posted by Wednesday, May 4)

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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: 
Ashley Yarbrough at ayarbrough@mwacademy.org or 510-779-1427.

In accordance with AB 361 in the State of California, we will be hosting this board meeting via teleconference due to the following circumstances:

  • The MWA Board of Directors is holding a meting during a proclaimed state of emergency by the State of California due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 


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 may submit a request to speak before 9:00 AM on the day of the board meeting or use the raise hand function during the public comment sections of the meeting.
    • If you would like to send your request to speak prior to the meeting, please email your request to ayarbrough@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.  

De acuerdo con AB 361 en el Estado de California, organizaremos esta reunión de la junta directiva a través de teleconferencia debido a la siguiente circunstancia:

  • La Junta Directiva de MWA sea reunera durante un estado de emergencia proclamado por el Estado de California debido a la pandemia de COVID-19.

Comentarios públicos

  • El público puede dirigirse a la Junta Directiva de la MWA con respecto a cualquier asunto dentro de la jurisdicción del tema materia por la Junta Directiva de la MWA.
  • Bajo comentario público, los miembros del público pueden:
    • Hacer comentarios sobre los puntos del orden del día
    • Hacer comentarios sobre puntos no incluidos en el orden del día
    • Las presentaciones están limitadas a dos minutos cada una, o un total de veinte minutos para todos los oradores, o se puede acortar el límite de dos minutos.

• De acuerdo con la Ley Brown, la Junta Directiva de la MWA puede escuchar los comentarios, pero no discutirán ni tomarán medidas sobre los temas presentados. La respuesta de los miembros de la Junta Directiva a las declaraciones o preguntas de las personas que comentan temas que no figuran en el orden del día es muy limitada.

  • Mientras las reuniones se llevan a cabo virtualmente, los miembros del publico que desean hablar durante la junta pueden presentar una solicitud para hablar antes de las 9:00 a.m. del día de la reunión de la junta o usar la función de levantar la mano durante las secciones de comentarios públicos de la reunión.
    • Si desea enviar su solicitud de uso de la palabra antes de la reunión, envíe su solicitud por correo electrónico a ayarbrough@mwacademy.org en inglés o español.
    • En su solicitud:
      • Incluya su nombre para que pueda ser llamado cuando sea su turno de hablar.
      • indicar si es un comentario público general para el comienzo de la reunión o si es comentario público sobre un artículo específico del programa (incluya el número del artículo).
      • Durante la reunión, le llamaremos por su nombre y deberá utilizar la función de "levantar la mano" para identificarse.
  • En virtud de la SB1036, las actas de esta reunión omitirán los nombres de los estudiantes y padres y otra información del directorio, excepto cuando lo requiera la orden judicial o por la ley federal. Si un padre/tutor legal desea que se incluya un nombre, se debe informar a la junta antes de su comentario público.

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:

Ashley Yarbrough at ayarbrough@mwacademy.org or 510-779-1427.
 Please note that all agenda times are estimates. 
Tenga en cuenta que todos los horarios de la agenda son estimaciones.

 

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 10:30 AM
 
Opening Items
 
  A. Call the Meeting to Order   Alicia Klein
   
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. Board Findings Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e) Vote Elizabeth Martinez 1 m
   
The MWA Board of Directors determines, in accordance with Government Code Section 54953(e)(1)(B), that meeting in person would present imminent risks to the health or safety of attendees. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e)(3), the Board has also reconsidered the circumstances of the State of Emergency declared by the Governor on March 4, 2020, and finds the State of Emergency continues to directly impact the ability of the Directors to meet safely in person and/or that State or local officials continue to impose or recommend measures to promote social distancing.
 
  D. Closed Session Discuss Alicia Klein 10 m
   
  • PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE
     
 
  E. Remarks by Board President Discuss Alicia Klein 10 m
   

Topics to be Covered:

  • Continuing resilience
  • Finishing the year strong
  • Exciting post-graduation pathways
 
  F. Public Comment   Alicia Klein 20 m
   
  • 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 may submit a request to speak before 9:00 AM on the day of the board meeting or use the raise hand function during the public comment sections of the meeting.
    • If you would like to send your request to speak prior to the meeting, please email your request to ayarbrough@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.  
  • De acuerdo con AB 361 en el Estado de California, organizaremos esta reunión de la junta directiva a través de teleconferencia debido a la siguiente circunstancia:
  • La Junta Directiva de MWA sea reunera durante un estado de emergencia proclamado por el Estado de California debido a la pandemia de COVID-19.

 

  • El público puede dirigirse a la Junta Directiva de la MWA con respecto a cualquier asunto dentro de la jurisdicción del tema materia por la Junta Directiva de la MWA.
  • Bajo comentario público, los miembros del público pueden:
    • Hacer comentarios sobre los puntos del orden del día
    • Hacer comentarios sobre puntos no incluidos en el orden del día
    • Las presentaciones están limitadas a dos minutos cada una, o un total de veinte minutos para todos los oradores, o se puede acortar el límite de dos minutos.
  • • De acuerdo con la Ley Brown, la Junta Directiva de la MWA puede escuchar los comentarios, pero no discutirán ni tomarán medidas sobre los temas presentados. La respuesta de los miembros de la Junta Directiva a las declaraciones o preguntas de las personas que comentan temas que no figuran en el orden del día es muy limitada.
  • Mientras las reuniones se llevan a cabo virtualmente, los miembros del publico que desean hablar durante la junta pueden presentar una solicitud para hablar antes de las 9:00 a.m. del día de la reunión de la junta o usar la función de levantar la mano durante las secciones de comentarios públicos de la reunión.
    • Si desea enviar su solicitud de uso de la palabra antes de la reunión, envíe su solicitud por correo electrónico a ayarbrough@mwacademy.org en inglés o español.
    • En su solicitud:
      • Incluya su nombre para que pueda ser llamado cuando sea su turno de hablar.
      • indicar si es un comentario público general para el comienzo de la reunión o si es comentario público sobre un artículo específico del programa (incluya el número del artículo).
      • Durante la reunión, le llamaremos por su nombre y deberá utilizar la función de "levantar la mano" para identificarse.
  • En virtud de la SB1036, las actas de esta reunión omitirán los nombres de los estudiantes y padres y otra información del directorio, excepto cuando lo requiera la orden judicial o por la ley federal. Si un padre/tutor legal desea que se incluya un nombre, se debe informar a la junta antes de su comentario público.
 
II. Standing Reports 11:12 AM
  A. Mission Connection: Climate Justice Earth Week FYI Jon Siapno 20 m
   

Earth Week was celebrated at Making Waves Academy in April. The weeklong event was hosted by the Climate Justice club. Student participants will share visual highlights and engage board members in conversation. 

 
     
  B. ASB Update FYI Jon Siapno 10 m
     
  C. Deep Dive: Talent Hiring Strategies Presentation Discuss Lisa Dodson 20 m
   

Talent Team Deep Dive Report and a presentation highlighting the following areas: 1) ongoing hiring for current year and 2) strategies for hiring in the months leading to the start of AY22-23. 3) introduction of new staff, photo spread, Wave-Makers who've been hired and other key hires. 

 
     
     
  D. CEO Report Discuss Alton B. Nelson Jr. 5 m
   

Board members will have an opportunity to ask questions about the CEO written report. 

 

 
     
  E. Q&A on Written Chief Operating Officer Report (COO) Discuss Elizabeth Martinez 10 m
   

Board reviews and asks questions about the COO's written report. 

 

 
     
  F. Q&A on Written Finance Report (CFO) Discuss Wallace Wei 5 m
   
Board members will have an opportunity to ask questions about the contents of the written report.
 
     
  G. School Site Council (SSC) Update FYI Latiphony Wells 5 m
   
Update from SSC President, Latiphony Wells.  
 
  H. Break 10 m
III. Non-Action Items 12:37 PM
  A. 2022-23 Local Control and Accountability Plan Public Hearing (LCAP) Discuss Evangelia Ward-Jackson 25 m
   

Public hearing to review and provide feedback on the 2022-23 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) and Budget. 

 
     
     
  B. Public Comment - Non-Action Items & Action Items FYI Alicia Klein 10 m
  C. Advisory Committee Updates Discuss Alicia Klein 15 m
   

Board President will provide a refresher on the role of board committees. Advisory Committees will provide a summary of work-to-date and next steps.

 

  • Advisory Committees
    • Curriculum and Instruction Review: Esther Hugo will present on the 4/19 meeting
    • Finance
    • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
    • Audit
    • Culture and Climate
    • WASC 
 
     
IV. Action Items 1:27 PM
  A. Board Minutes: March 10, 2022 Board Meeting Approve Minutes Alicia Klein 1 m
    Minutes for March Board Meeting on March 10, 2022  
  B. Committee Minutes: April 19, 2022 Curriculum and Instruction Advisory Committee Approve Minutes Alicia Klein 1 m
    Minutes for Curriculum & Instruction Review Advisory Committee Meeting on April 19, 2022  
  C. Student Parent Handbook FYI Carmen Velarde 1 m
   

Review and approve the Student Parent Handbook for 2022-23

 
     
  D. FPA Solutions Agreement Vote Alton B. Nelson Jr. 1 m
   

Agreement for additional psychological services provided by Fruge Psychological Associates. Services to be provided May 1, 2022 – July 29, 2022. 

 

Fiscal Impact: $48,685

 
     
  E. A-G Completion Improvement Grant Program Vote Jon Siapno 1 m
   

Making Waves Academy is projected to receive $291,377 pursuant to the A-G Completion Improvement Grant Program (EC 41590). The purpose of the grant is to help increase the number of high school students who graduate from high school with A-G eligibility. The funds will be available for use through the 2025-26 school year. Making Waves Academy seeks to use this funding to expand access to coursework to satisfy A-G course requirements by establishing new partnerships with post-secondary educational institutions through a dual enrollment program. 

Community input collected at a public board meeting held on March 10, 2022 necessitated revisions to our original plan. 

 

Fiscal impact: not to exceed $35,000 per year for the first three years, then approximately $140,000 annually thereafter.
 

 
     
     
  F. SPG Addendum Contract Vote Karen Snider 1 m
   

SPED updated its contract with SPG to provide a behavioral restraint trained aide which increased our overall annual cost. 

 

Fiscal Impact: $68,133.00

 
     
  G. Making Waves Foundation School Lease Agreement 2022-23 Vote Hung Mai 1 m
   

FY2022-23 Making Waves Foundation, Inc. and Making Waves Academy school lease.

 

As she serves on both Making Waves Academy and Making Waves Foundation boards, Ms. Klein will recuse herself from the voting.

 

Fiscal Impact: $1,840,838

 
     
  H. 2022-23 Catastrophic Student Accident Insurance - Gallagher Vote Hung Mai 1 m
   

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. provides Catastrophic Student Accident insurance to MWA, included here is the contract renewal for 2022-23.

 

Fiscal Impact: $2,703.78

 
     
  I. Vendor Invoices for March 2022 Vote Hung Mai 1 m
   

Fiscal Impact: $774,150.67

 
     
  J. Solarwinds Help Desk Platform Vote Damon Edwards 1 m
   

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.

 

Fiscal Impact: $30,020.50

 
     
  K. Employee Handbook Vote Fe Campbell 1 m
     
  L. CCCOE MOU Vote Fe Campbell 1 m
     
  M. CTC Declaration of Need Vote Fe Campbell 1 m
     
  N. Master Calendar and Bell Schedules: 2022-2024 Vote Elizabeth Martinez 1 m
   

Chief Operating Officer presents the master calendar and bell schedule for 2022-2024. 

 
     
     
V. Consent Action Items
 
Combined Fiscal Impact: $
 
VI. Day-of Presentation Slides (MWA Board: Do Not Read in Advance)
  A. Slides Presented at Board Meeting FYI Ashley Yarbrough
     
  B. Documentos traducidos al español/Documents translated to Spanish FYI Alicia Klein
   
Este año, continuaremos traduciendo la agenda de la junta directiva al español. Además, este año traduciremos las portadas que contienen una breve explicación de los articulos incluidos en la agenda, así como el informe escolar que sera escrito por la directora principal de la escuela y sus líderes escolares. Tome en cuenta que no todos los articulos incluyen una hoja de portada; las hojas de portada se crean principalmente para articulos que requieren explicación más allá de la breve descripción del articulo.

This year, we will continue to translate the board agenda to Spanish. Additionally, this year we will be translating the coversheets which provide a brief explanation of the items on the agenda as well as the school report which is written by the Senior School Director and her school leaders. Please note that not all items include a coversheet - coversheets are mostly created for items that require more explanation beyond the brief item description. 
 
VII. Discussion Items 1:41 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.
 
  B. Schedule of Remaining Board of Directors Meetings 2021-2022 FYI Alicia Klein
   
  • May 5th, 2022, time TBD
  • June 16th, 2022, 10:30am-2:00pm
 
VIII. Closing Items 1:46 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote Alicia Klein