Making Waves Academy

Minutes

June Board Meeting

Date and Time

Monday June 16, 2025 at 11:00 AM

Location

In-person at:

Making Waves Academy

4123 Lakeside Dr. 

Richmond, CA 94806

 

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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: 
Bryann Fitzpatrick at bfitzpatrick@mwacademy.org or (510) 994-6486.

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 bfitzpatrick@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 bfitzpatrick@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:

Bryann Fitzpatrick at bfitzpatrick@mwacademy.org or (510) 994-6486.
Please note that all agenda times are estimates. 
Tenga en cuenta que todos los horarios de la agenda son estimaciones.

 

Directors Present

Alicia Malet Klein, Amy Obinyan, Enrique Romero, Felicia Selva, Margaret Watson

Directors Absent

Esther Hugo, Janis Glover

Directors who arrived after the meeting opened

Amy Obinyan

Guests Present

Bryann Fitzpatrick

I. Opening Items

A.

Call the Meeting to Order

Alicia Malet Klein called a meeting of the board of directors of Making Waves Academy to order on Monday Jun 16, 2025 at 11:07 AM.

B.

Record Attendance

C.

Remarks by Board President

Focus for the meeting is college/career and curriculum. Acknowledgments included welcoming a Felicia Selva, extending well wishes to Esther Hugo and Janis Glover, recognizing increased community representation as three of our members come from the community, and thanking Jess Laughlin for her eight years of board service. 

Amy Obinyan arrived at 11:10 AM.

D.

Public Comment

No public comment

II. Closed Session

A.

Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release

No action taken.

III. Standing Reports

A.

Deep Dive/Mission Connection: MWA Graduates

Video included interviews with graduates about the impact of MWA and their plans for the future. Board asked questions about college admissions, college commitments and other pathways chosen by the Class of 2025. CCC team noted that this year, many students who were accepted to CSUs, UCs and private schools chose instead to start at community college because FAFSA EFCs were so high, making 4-year choices unaffordable, even with help from Making Waves Education Foundation.

B.

Q&A on Written School Report

Board noted stronger US results, targeted teacher coaching, proactive student emotional supports and sharing of data on parent participation in workshops, and asked questions about strengthened 5th grade onboarding.

 

C.

Q&A on Chief Executive Officer Report (CEO)

The wrong report was uploaded, the corrected report will be shared with board members. 

Discussion focused on next year’s planning, returning ICs as a strength, increased student recognition, and plans for more staff recognition.

D.

Q&A on Chief Operating Officer Report (COO)

Discussion on hiring and staffing moving into next year with specific focus on vacancies and how to fill them. 

E.

Q&A on Written Finance Report

Discussions from the Finance Advisory Committee covered any questions on the information included in the report. 

F.

Break

IV. Non-Action Items

A.

Board Work and Advisory Committee Updates

Board was informed of required Brown Act/ethics trainings, received WASC and Culture & Climate updates, noted need for board leadership on culture efforts.

B.

Local Indicators

Questions and conversations largely centered on LCFF Priority 7 and looking forward to seeing the information on the CA Dashboard in the fall. 

V. Action Items

A.

Local Control Action Plan (LCAP)

Margaret Watson made a motion to approve and adopt the 2025-26 LCAP.
Enrique Romero seconded the motion.

Adopted  under the condition that philanthropic funds are noted at the beginning of the report. 

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

FY26 Budget

Margaret Watson made a motion to approve.
Amy Obinyan seconded the motion.

Finance Advisory Committee recommends approval. 

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

C.

2025-26 Consolidated Application and Reporting System (CARS)

Enrique Romero made a motion to approve.
Amy Obinyan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

D.

Updated Bank Resolution and Fiscal Policy

Margaret Watson made a motion to approve.
Felicia Selva seconded the motion.

Approved with the condition that Hung Mai's name needs to be removed from point 2.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

E.

2025–26 Bell Schedule and Instructional Minutes

Felicia Selva made a motion to approve.
Margaret Watson seconded the motion.

Questions about the fact that 8 periods are listed. Clarity on why ELB was removed and the addition of Study Hall. 

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

F.

Emergency Water - SOS Survival Products

Margaret Watson made a motion to approve.
Enrique Romero seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

G.

The Lunch Master Contract

Margaret Watson made a motion to approve.
Felicia Selva seconded the motion.

Ensured that there was a taste testing opportunity for students. 

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

H.

CEO Employment Agreement

Amy Obinyan made a motion to approve.
Felicia Selva seconded the motion.

Previous contract ending June 30, 2025. A new employment agreement includes the following: A term of one year from July 2025 to June 2026 with mutual options for FY27 and FY28; A work schedule of 260 days annually; A base salary of $360,000 for the 2025-26 school year; 8 days of paid sick leave; 2 personal days a year; 24 days of paid vacation per year; health insurance premiums and other insurance benefits as granted to other MWA employees (FY25 value as guide: $38,948); and participation in CALsters subject to eligibility requirements as applicable (2025 value as guide: $66,175).

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

VI. Consent Action Items

A.

PowerSchool SIS and Unified Classroom Behavior Products

Enrique Romero made a motion to approve.
Amy Obinyan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

TalkSpace Agreement

Enrique Romero made a motion to approve.
Amy Obinyan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

C.

Cisco Smartnet Annual Renewal Agreement

Enrique Romero made a motion to approve.
Amy Obinyan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

D.

BEI Maintenance Contract

Enrique Romero made a motion to approve.
Amy Obinyan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

E.

APEX Renewal Agreement

Enrique Romero made a motion to approve.
Amy Obinyan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

F.

CharterSafe: Workers’ Compensation Insurance Renewal

Enrique Romero made a motion to approve.
Amy Obinyan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

G.

Cornerstone

Enrique Romero made a motion to approve.
Amy Obinyan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

H.

Seneca: Catalyst Academy

Enrique Romero made a motion to approve.
Amy Obinyan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

I.

Seneca Counseling Solutions

Enrique Romero made a motion to approve.
Amy Obinyan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

J.

Cross Country Education

Enrique Romero made a motion to approve.
Amy Obinyan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

K.

SPG Therapy & Education

Enrique Romero made a motion to approve.
Amy Obinyan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

L.

RIDS Brothers

Enrique Romero made a motion to approve.
Amy Obinyan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

M.

Anchor Counseling Solutions

Enrique Romero made a motion to approve.
Amy Obinyan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

N.

2025-26 Education Protection Account (EPA)

Enrique Romero made a motion to approve.
Amy Obinyan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

O.

Vendor Invoices

Enrique Romero made a motion to approve.
Amy Obinyan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

P.

Arthur J. Gallagher (AJG) Insurance Package

Enrique Romero made a motion to approve.
Amy Obinyan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

Q.

Pacheco's Cleaning Service

Enrique Romero made a motion to approve.
Amy Obinyan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

R.

Updated A–G Completion Improvement Grant Budget

Enrique Romero made a motion to approve.
Amy Obinyan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

S.

Minutes: May Board Meeting

Enrique Romero made a motion to approve the minutes from May Board Meeting on 05-05-25.
Amy Obinyan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

T.

Minutes: May Special Board Meeting

Enrique Romero made a motion to approve the minutes from Special Board Meeting on 05-14-25.
Amy Obinyan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

U.

Minutes: June Special Board Meeting

Enrique Romero made a motion to approve the minutes from Special Board Meeting on 06-02-25.
Amy Obinyan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

V.

Minutes: Finance Advisory Committee

Enrique Romero made a motion to approve the minutes from Finance Advisory Committee Meeting on 06-04-25.
Amy Obinyan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

VII. Discussion Items

A.

Schedule of Board of Directors Meetings for 2025-26

  • Sep 8, 2025 at 4pm
  • Oct 20, 2025 at 4pm
  • Dec 15, 2025 at 11am
  • Jan 26, 2025 at 11am
  • Mar 9, 2026 at 4pm
  • May 4, 2026 at 4pm
  • Jun 15, 2026 at 11am

B.

Appreciations by the Board of Directors

Appreciation was shown to board members as well as school faculty and staff, as well as farewell to Dr. Jackson. A large focus of this appreciation was placed on faculty and the CCC team. 

VIII. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 1:45 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Alicia Malet Klein