Making Waves Academy
Minutes
Monthly Making Waves Academy Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday October 26, 2017 at 11:00 AM
Location
Upper School Library
CONFERENCE LINE INFORMATION:
US/Canada Toll-Free Number
866-740-1260
7-Digit Access Code
6214926
US/Canada Toll-Free Number
866-740-1260
7-Digit Access Code
6214926
Directors Present
Alicia Klein, Daryle Morgan, Eric Abrams (remote), Esther Hugo, Maricela Navarro
Directors Absent
None
Guests Present
Alton B. Nelson Jr., Briana Franco, Burak Gursel, Caitlin Shelburne, Caitlin Shelburne, Carmen Velarde, Chrissy Godfrey, Cindy Barton, Damon Edwards, Debora Basso, Eleanor Boli, Evangelia Ward-Jackson, Harpreet Kaur, Hung Mai, Jack Vessa, Jessica Wind, Jesus Villalobos, Jorge Gudina, Josephina Sanchez, Juan Gudina, Karen Reyes, Kassandra Harper-Cotton, Lal Jones-Bey, Libby Cole, Michael Delphin, Sameeta Dasari, Stephanie Paula, Te'Arie Jackson, Wendy Quezada, Zahara Santos
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 Oct 26, 2017 at 11:05 AM.
Alicia Malet Klein introduced prospective board members Jessica Wind, Burak Gursel, and Chad Eatinger (remote).
C.
Public Comments
No public comments.
D.
Closed Session
Discussion of litigation and personnel issues.
II. Standing Reports
A.
Mission Connection: Student Leaders Panel - Engagement & Safety
Ms. Boli and Dr. Ward-Jackson facilitated a student panel discussion on safety and engagement with students from the Middle School and Upper School.
B.
Q&A on Division Director Reports
Ms. Boli and Dr. Ward-Jackson answered questions from board members.
C.
CEO Report & Sept Deep Dive Discussion Follow-Up
Alton B. Nelson Jr. answered questions related to the CEO written report and facilitated further discussion on the strategic plan/growth goals.
D.
Q&A on Finance Report
Mr. Mai answered questions related to the Finance Report.
III. Non-Action Items
A.
BoardonTrack Training
Seth Wolfman from Board on Track trained board members on how to navigate and utilize the site.
B.
California Dashboard Overview
Ms Velarde provided an overview of the CA dashboard and presented to the board the local indicators MWA has chosen.
C.
West Contra Costa Common Enrollment Initiative
Mr. Jones-Bey provided an overview of the West Contra Costa Enroll initiative and shared preparations underway for the November 1st launch.
IV. Action Items
A.
Approve Minutes: September 7, 2017
Daryle Morgan made a motion to approve minutes from the Board Meeting on 09-07-17 Board Meeting on 09-07-17.
Maricela Navarro seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Request for Allowance of Attendance for Emergency Conditions
Esther Hugo made a motion to approve the.
Eric Abrams seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
990 Federal Tax Return and 199 California Tax (2016-2017)
This item was postponed to December 14, 2017.
D.
Bank Resolution – Chase – Operating Account
Daryle Morgan made a motion to approve the Chase bank resolution to add additional signers to the MWA operating account.
Maricela Navarro seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Bank Resolution – Chase – Middle School Fundraising and Club Monies
Esther Hugo made a motion to approve the creation of a Chase bank account for MS fundraising and club monies.
Maricela Navarro seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
F.
Bank Resolution – Chase – Upper School Fundraising and Club Monies
Eric Abrams made a motion to approve the creation of a Chase bank account for US fundraising and club monies.
Esther Hugo seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
G.
Bank Resolution – Western Alliance Bridge Bank
Daryle Morgan made a motion to approve the creation of a Western Alliance Bridge Bank account.
Eric Abrams seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
H.
Bank Resolution – Vanguard Brokerage Account
Esther Hugo made a motion to approve the creation of a Vanguard Brokerage account.
Daryle Morgan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
I.
Annual Renaissance Learning Subscription and Support Fee
Maricela Navarro made a motion to approve the annual Renaissance Learning Subscription and Support fee.
Eric Abrams seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
J.
Cisco Smartnet Support Renewal
Eric Abrams made a motion to approve the Cisco Smartnet Support renewal.
Esther Hugo seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
V. 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 2:46 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Libby Cole