Making Waves Academy

Minutes

Special Board Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday April 15, 2020 at 11:15 AM

Location

Zoom Meeting Information
Meeting ID: 140 766 968
Password: mwaboard
 
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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:
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
  • Comment on items on the agenda
  • Comment on items not on the agenda
  • 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.

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

Guests Present

Alton B. Nelson Jr. (remote), Damon Edwards (remote), Elizabeth Martinez (remote), Evangelia Ward-Jackson (remote), Hung Mai (remote), Wallace Wei (remote)

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 Wednesday Apr 15, 2020 at 11:53 AM.

B.

Record Attendance and Guests

C.

Closed Session

No action was taken during closed session. 

D.

Public Comments

No public comments were made. 

II. Action Items

A.

Designation of Applicants for Payroll Protection Program Loan

Esther Hugo made a motion to designate the CEO and CFO as signatories for the loan application.
Maricela Navarro seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Daryle Morgan
Absent
Esther Hugo
Aye
Layla Naranjo
Aye
Jessica Laughlin
Aye
Maricela Navarro
Aye
Alicia Malet Klein
Aye
Margaret Watson
Aye
Burak Gursel
Aye
We are facing both significant uncertainty about the amount and timing of state funding as well as a precipitous decline in the stock market caused by COVID-19 (globally down 25-30%). The changes in the stock market have impacted the ability of the foundations that support our work to fully fund us in the short- term and over 40% of our revenue comes from these sources. The loan will assist us during this challenging period so that we can maintain staffing in service of our students, nearly all of them low-income and of color. Our authorizer supports accessing these funds to protect programs.

B.

Internet Hotspots for Students

Jessica Laughlin made a motion to approve the expenditure for internet hotspots for students without access.
Layla Naranjo seconded the motion.
Board asked questions about distribution of hotspots. 
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Daryle Morgan
Absent
Burak Gursel
Aye
Jessica Laughlin
Aye
Layla Naranjo
Aye
Esther Hugo
Aye
Alicia Malet Klein
Aye
Maricela Navarro
Aye
Margaret Watson
Aye

III. Closing Items

A.

Schedule of Board of Directors Meetings 2019-2020

Upcoming Board Meeting
May 21st, 4:30-7:30 pm

B.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 11:52 AM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Elizabeth Martinez