Making Waves Academy
Minutes
Special Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday April 9, 2020 at 12:00 PM
Location
Zoom Meeting Information
Meeting ID: 140 766 968
Password: mwaboard
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+1-669-900-6833, Meeting ID: 140 766 968 Password: 764731
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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:
In accordance with Executive Order N-25-20 in the State of California, we will be hosting this board meeting via teleconference.
Public Comment
Si tiene preguntas sobre la agenda y materiales de la junta o necesita adaptaciones relacionadas con la discapacidad, comuníquese con:
Elizabeth Martinez at emartinez@mwacademy.org or 510-275-7331.
In accordance with Executive Order N-25-20 in the State of California, we will be hosting this board meeting via teleconference.
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
Under Public Comment, members of the public may
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Comment on items on the agenda
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Comment on items not on the agenda
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Presentations are limited to one minute each, or a total of five minutes for all speakers.
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.
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. Please note that all agenda times are estimates.
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. Please note that all agenda times are estimates.
Directors Present
Alicia Malet Klein (remote), Burak Gursel (remote), Esther Hugo (remote), Jessica Laughlin (remote), Layla Naranjo (remote), Margaret Watson (remote), Maricela Navarro (remote)
Directors Absent
Daryle Morgan
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
Maricela Navarro
Guests Present
Alton B. Nelson Jr. (remote), Darcy Deming, Elizabeth Martinez (remote), Evangelia Ward-Jackson (remote), Patrick O'Donnell
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 Thursday Apr 9, 2020 at 12:03 PM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
C.
Closed Session
Maricela Navarro arrived.
No action was taken during closed session.
D.
Public Comments
No public comment.
II. Action Items
A.
Resolution for School Closure
Burak Gursel made a motion to extend the school closure through the end of the school year.
Esther Hugo seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
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Esther Hugo |
Aye
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Alicia Malet Klein |
Aye
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Daryle Morgan |
Absent
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Margaret Watson |
Aye
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Maricela Navarro |
Aye
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Layla Naranjo |
Aye
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Jessica Laughlin |
Aye
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Burak Gursel |
Aye
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Dr. Ward-Jackson, Senior School Director will provide a bi-weekly report to the board for participation levels in distance learning.
B.
Internet Hotspots for Students
The school was to ensure that all students have access to the internet so that they can participate in distance learning.
Maricela Navarro made a motion to designate Alton B. Nelson Jr. and Damon Edwards to sign a contract, if needed, to acquire hotspots for students without internet access. not to exceed $15,000.
Esther Hugo seconded the motion.
The school should continue to explore all pathways for supporting families who do not have access to internet.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
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Alicia Malet Klein |
Aye
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Burak Gursel |
Aye
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Esther Hugo |
Aye
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Jessica Laughlin |
Aye
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Layla Naranjo |
Aye
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Margaret Watson |
Aye
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Daryle Morgan |
Absent
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Maricela Navarro |
Aye
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III. Closing Items
A.
Schedule of Board of Directors Meetings 2019-2020
May board meeting will be held virtually and in the late afternoon.
B.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 12:48 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Elizabeth Martinez