Making Waves Academy
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday September 7, 2017 at 11:00 AM
Location
Upper School Library
Directors Present
Alicia Klein, Daryle Morgan (remote), Eric Abrams (remote), Maricela Navarro
Directors Absent
Esther Hugo
Guests Present
Alton B. Nelson Jr., Amanda Medress, Aurelio I. Garcia, Caitlin Shelburne, Chelsey Miller, Damon Edwards, Debora Basso, Destiny Owens, Evangelia Ward-Jackson, Hung Mai, Irma Cruz, Joanna Tapia, Kara Alhadeff, Kimberley Carr, Komal Shah, Lauren Pitcher, Libby Cole, Raynell Crews-Gamez, Ruth Negash, Sameeta Dasari, Sherry Smith, Tila Caul, Todd Allen, Tori Mansfield
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
Alicia Klein called a meeting of the board of directors of Making Waves Academy to order on Thursday Sep 7, 2017 at 11:06 AM.
C.
Conferral of Diplomas
Ms. Klein, Alton B. Nelson Jr, Kimberley Carr, and Chelsey Miller shared congratulatory remarks as Joanna Tapia was presented her diploma.
D.
Public Comments
No public comments.
E.
Closed Session
II. Standing Reports
A.
Mission Connection: Introduction of New Leadership
New school and central services team leadership were introduced followed by Q&A from board members.
B.
School-wide Focus: Initial CAASPP Results
Ms. Carr and Dr. Ward-Jackson presented CAASPP data and facilitated discussion on 2016-2017 results.
C.
Q&A on Division Director Reports
D.
CEO Report & Deep Dive Discussion
Alton B. Nelson Jr. presented his start of the year presentation and facilitated discussion related to the strategic plan.
E.
Finance Update
III. Non-Action Items
A.
BoardonTrack Training
This item was postponed to the October 26, 2017 meeting.
B.
Public Hearing Announcement: Sufficiency of Textbooks & Instructional Materials - October 12, 2017
Mr. Mai announced that a public hearing will take place on October 12, 2017
IV. Action Items
A.
Approve Minutes: June 15, 2017 & August 2, 2017
Daryle Morgan made a motion to approve minutes.
Maricela Navarro seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Instructional Minutes (2017-2018)
Daryle Morgan made a motion to approve instructional minutes.
Maricela Navarro seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Academic Calendar (2017-2018)
Daryle Morgan made a motion to academic calendar.
Maricela Navarro seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Vendor Invoices (June - August, 2017)
Daryle Morgan made a motion to vendor invoices.
Maricela Navarro seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Unaudited Actuals (FY2016-2017)
Daryle Morgan made a motion to approve unaudited actuals.
Maricela Navarro seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Hung Mai reviewed Unaudited Actuals with board members.
F.
MWA Resolution to Join CharterSafe
Daryle Morgan made a motion to to approve Resolution to Join Chartersafe.
Maricela Navarro seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
G.
Making Waves Academy Middle School and Upper School Lease Agreement
Maricela Navarro made a motion to approve lease.
Daryle Morgan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Eric Abrams |
Aye
|
| Alicia Klein |
Abstain
|
| Daryle Morgan |
Aye
|
| Maricela Navarro |
Aye
|
| Esther Hugo |
Absent
|
Alicia Malet Klein recused herself from voting on Making Waves Academy Middle School and Upper School Lease Agreement since she sits on both boards.
H.
Suicide Prevention Policy
Maricela Navarro made a motion to approve suicide prevention policy.
Daryle Morgan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
I.
Microsoft Renewal
Daryle Morgan made a motion to approve microsoft renewal.
Maricela Navarro seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
J.
Updated Board Polices
Maricela Navarro made a motion to approve Updated Conflict of Interest Policy.
Daryle Morgan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
K.
Making Waves Academy & CCCOE Memorandum of Understanding for Special Education Services (2017-2018)
Approved with any edits that YM&C and Alton B. Nelson Jr. deem necessary.
Daryle Morgan made a motion to approve MOU between MWA and CCCOE for Special Education Services.
Maricela Navarro seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
V. Discussion Items
A.
Board Sub-Commitees
Two sub committees were proposed, Sabbatical and Cultural Competency. Board members are to let Alicia Klein know if they have interest in joining either committee.
B.
MWA Back-to- School Family Day - September 9, 2017 12:30 - 3pm
C.
MWA 10th Anniversary Celebration & Groundbreaking Event - September 21, 2017
The date for this event has changed to October 3, 2017.
D.
Save the Date: Board Engagement Day - March 6, 2018
E.
Comments of the Board of Directors
F.
Schedule of Board of Directors Meetings 2017-2018
VI. 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 1:29 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Alicia Klein