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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: Edeson Beredo at eberedo@mwacademy.org or 510-410-0518.
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.
Speakers may submit a request to speak before 9:00 AM on the day of the board meeting, fill out a comment card at the meeting, or raise their hand/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 eberedo@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.
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 eberedo@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:
Edeson Beredo at eberedo@mwacademy.org or 510-410-0518. Please note that all agenda times are estimates. Tenga en cuenta que todos los horarios de la agenda son estimaciones.
Agenda
Purpose
Presenter
Time
I.
Opening Items
11:00 AM
Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
Alicia Malet Klein
Alicia Malet Klein will call the meeting to order.
B.
Record Attendance
Alicia Malet Klein
1 m
Roll call and verification of quorum.
C.
Remarks by Board President
Discuss
Alicia Malet Klein
2 m
Focus area: College and Career plus year-end reflections
D.
Public Comment
Alicia Malet 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.
Speakers may submit a request to speak before 9:00 AM on the day of the board meeting, fill out of a comment card at the 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 eberedo@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 eberedo@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.
Closed Session
11:23 AM
A.
Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release
Discuss
Alton B. Nelson Jr.
10 m
Board will meet in closed session to discuss a personnel issue.
III.
Standing Reports
11:33 AM
A.
Mission Connection: CCC Year in Review
FYI
Arika Spencer-Brown
10 m
B.
ASB Update -- No presentation at June board meeting
FYI
Jamauri Thomas
There is no ASB presentation at this board meeting, because the students are on summer vacation.
C.
Deep Dive: College & Career Success Program Update
Discuss
Patrick O'Donnell & Dr. Kristina Wright
15 m
MWEF CEO Patrick O'Donnell and MWEF VP of Student Success Dr. Kristina Wright will provide a deep dive into the College & Career Success Program framework, benefits, and outcomes data.
Board reviews and approves MWA's charter petition and related materials for our renewal process in fall 2024 subject to final revisions from legal counsel.
Cisco Smartnet support contracts provide technical and hardware warranty support for all network and firewall equipment utilized across the MWA campus.
MWA initiated an RFP process in spring 2024 for Custodial Services and received three submissions. Pacheco's Cleaning Service, our current contractor for custodial services, scored highest and is recommended to be awarded the contract for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.
Master Contract renewal with Catalyst Seneca nonpublic school and individual student agreements for MWA students placed at NPS. Approval to add 1.5 on-site, part-time educationally related mental health services (ERMHS) provider for students with IEPs or students with ERMHS complaint services.
This nonpublic agency contract is for the renewal of speech and language therapy services, contracted specialized academic instruction, behavior services on an as needed basis.
The governing board must approve the spending plan during a public meeting. EPA funds cannot be used for the salaries or benefits of administrators or any other administrative costs.
This proposal reflects the continued services that MWA will utilize as part of the limited CharterSafe Workers' Compensation membership for coverage effective 7/1/24 through 6/30/25.
We have enlisted the services of Gallagher, the same broker as last year, to negotiate insurance coverages with different brokers. The majority of the premiums for these coverages remain unchanged or have only experienced minimal increases. However, the premium for Educators Legal Liability coverage has seen a more substantial increase due to a recent claim.
The 2025-2026 Academic Calendar outlines the important dates for staff, families and students including school days, holidays, breaks, early dismissal days, progress reports, and more.
2024-25 Consolidated Application and Reporting System (CARS) for Funding
Vote
Hung Mai
Making Waves Academy is required to submit a 2024-25 Consolidated Application to the California Department of Education in order to receive funding for Categorical Aid Programs which include Title I, Title II, Title III English Learner and Immigrant, and Title IV. As stated on the application, the LEA is required to review and receive approval of their Application for Funding selections with their local governing board.
Review the MOU for MWA's participation in the Contra Costa County Charter Coalition ("5C"). While the amount falls below the threshold for board approval, it is important that you have an opportunity to review the MOU and MWA's commitment.
Annual renewal of the designated CIF representatives to the league for the purposes of participating in statewide interscholastic sports for the 2024-25 school year.
Day-of Presentation Slides (MWA Board: Do Not Read in Advance)
1:34 PM
A.
Slides Presented at Board Meeting (Staff please do not link presentations here)
FYI
Edeson Beredo
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.
VIII.
Discussion Items
1:34 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.
Board of Directors Meetings Overview for 2024-2025
FYI
Alicia Klein
2 m
C.
Closed Session
Discuss
Alicia Klein
10 m
Closed Session to discuss potential litigation (if applicable).
