Making Waves Academy
Minutes
May MWA Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday May 21, 2020 at 4:30 PM
Location
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In accordance with Executive Order N-25-20 in the State of California, we will be hosting this board meeting via teleconference.
Public Comment
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 510-227-9856.
Please note that all agenda times are estimates.
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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 510-227-9856.
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 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 should submit a request to speak using one of the methods below:
- To submit a request during the meeting: send a direct message through the chat function to Elizabeth Martinez before the beginning of public comment for general public comment and before board discussion commences following staff presentations. Speaker requests will not be accepted for an item once the board has begun their discussion.
- To submit a request before the meeting: send an email to emartinez@mwacademy.org, please 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).
- 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.
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 510-227-9856.
Please note that all agenda times are estimates.
To Access the Agenda in Spanish CLICK HERE
Para ver la agenda en Espanol oprima aqui
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, Elizabeth Martinez, Evangelia Ward-Jackson (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 Thursday May 21, 2020 at 4:35 PM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
C.
Public Comment
No public comment was made.
II. Standing Reports
A.
Compliance to Excellence: Remarks by Board President
Board President acknowledged school's response to the pandemic.
B.
Q & A on Associated Student Body Report
Board engaged in Q & A with Associated Student Body (ASB) Vice President who shared successes and challenges.
ASB is conducting some of their activities virtually including spirit week.
ASB is conducting some of their activities virtually including spirit week.
C.
Mission Connection: Meal Distribution Panel
Board engaged in Q & A with a panel of staff members who are supporting meal distribution.
Panel discussed the ways in which their role has changed to support students ad families during the campus closure.
Board thanked the staff members for their service in providing meals during the campus closure.
Panel discussed the ways in which their role has changed to support students ad families during the campus closure.
Board thanked the staff members for their service in providing meals during the campus closure.
D.
Deep Dive: Distance Learning
Board engaged in Q & A with a panel of parents, students, and faculty.
Panel shared their experience with distance learning during the campus closure.
Panel shared their experience with distance learning during the campus closure.
E.
Q & A on Senior School Director Written Report
Board asked questions regarding the school report.
- Directors of Curriculum and Instruction answered questions regarding distance learning data.
- Deans of Students answered questions regarding socio-emotional support.
F.
Q & A on CEO Written Report
Board asked questions regarding the CEO's written report.
G.
Q&A on Finance Written Report
Chief Financial Officer, Wallace Wei, provided an overview of the impact of the CA Governor's May revise on the MWA 2020-2021 budget.
Board asked questions regarding the finance written report.
Board asked questions regarding the finance written report.
H.
Committee and Advisory Committee Updates
The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee as well as the Culture & Climate Committee provided updates to the board.
I.
School Site Council Update
No update was given.
III. Non-Action Items
A.
Curriculum Review Advisory Committee Presentation
Board member, Esther Hugo, provided a summary of the spring Curriculum Review Advisory Committee.
B.
Talent Team Update
Board asked questions regarding the written Talent Team report which recapitulated the spring recruiting season.
IV. Action Items
A.
Board Minutes: March 19, 2020 Board Meeting
Burak Gursel made a motion to approve the minutes from March MWA Board Meeting on 03-19-20.
Esther Hugo seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Burak Gursel |
Aye
|
| Alicia Malet Klein |
Aye
|
| Esther Hugo |
Aye
|
| Daryle Morgan |
Absent
|
| Jessica Laughlin |
Aye
|
| Maricela Navarro |
Aye
|
| Margaret Watson |
Aye
|
| Layla Naranjo |
Aye
|
B.
Accept Minutes for Committees and Advisory Committees
Maricela Navarro made a motion to approve the minutes from Finance Advisory Committee on 04-30-20.
Margaret Watson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Maricela Navarro |
Aye
|
| Margaret Watson |
Aye
|
| Esther Hugo |
Aye
|
| Burak Gursel |
Aye
|
| Layla Naranjo |
Aye
|
| Alicia Malet Klein |
Aye
|
| Daryle Morgan |
Absent
|
| Jessica Laughlin |
Aye
|
C.
Board Minutes: Special Board Meetings
Maricela Navarro made a motion to approve.
Margaret Watson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Esther Hugo |
Aye
|
| Alicia Malet Klein |
Aye
|
| Daryle Morgan |
Absent
|
| Burak Gursel |
Aye
|
| Maricela Navarro |
Aye
|
| Jessica Laughlin |
Aye
|
| Margaret Watson |
Aye
|
| Layla Naranjo |
Aye
|
D.
FY 2020-2021 Budget
Burak Gursel made a motion to approve.
Esther Hugo seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Alicia Malet Klein |
Aye
|
| Daryle Morgan |
Absent
|
| Layla Naranjo |
Aye
|
| Burak Gursel |
Aye
|
| Margaret Watson |
Aye
|
| Maricela Navarro |
Aye
|
| Esther Hugo |
Aye
|
| Jessica Laughlin |
Aye
|
E.
LCAP Operations Update
Jessica Laughlin made a motion to accept the LCAP Operations Update.
Burak Gursel seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Alicia Malet Klein |
Aye
|
| Layla Naranjo |
Aye
|
| Jessica Laughlin |
Aye
|
| Maricela Navarro |
Aye
|
| Esther Hugo |
Aye
|
| Burak Gursel |
Aye
|
| Daryle Morgan |
Absent
|
| Margaret Watson |
Aye
|
F.
2020-2021 Student-Parent/Guardian Handbook
Jessica Laughlin made a motion to approve.
Esther Hugo seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Esther Hugo |
Aye
|
| Alicia Malet Klein |
Aye
|
| Daryle Morgan |
Absent
|
| Maricela Navarro |
Aye
|
| Jessica Laughlin |
Aye
|
| Margaret Watson |
Aye
|
| Layla Naranjo |
Aye
|
| Burak Gursel |
Aye
|
G.
2020-2021 Employee Handbook
Alicia Malet Klein made a motion to approve.
Esther Hugo seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Layla Naranjo |
Aye
|
| Alicia Malet Klein |
Aye
|
| Burak Gursel |
Aye
|
| Daryle Morgan |
Absent
|
| Margaret Watson |
Aye
|
| Esther Hugo |
Aye
|
| Maricela Navarro |
Aye
|
| Jessica Laughlin |
Aye
|
H.
Revision to Board Policy 5
Item was pulled from the agenda.
I.
Instructional Minutes 2020-2021
Jessica Laughlin made a motion to approve.
Burak Gursel seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Daryle Morgan |
Absent
|
| Burak Gursel |
Aye
|
| Margaret Watson |
Aye
|
| Alicia Malet Klein |
Aye
|
| Esther Hugo |
Aye
|
| Layla Naranjo |
Aye
|
| Maricela Navarro |
Aye
|
| Jessica Laughlin |
Aye
|
J.
Bell Schedules (2020-2021)
Esther Hugo made a motion to approve.
Jessica Laughlin seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Daryle Morgan |
Absent
|
| Margaret Watson |
Aye
|
| Esther Hugo |
Aye
|
| Burak Gursel |
Aye
|
| Jessica Laughlin |
Aye
|
| Layla Naranjo |
Aye
|
| Maricela Navarro |
Aye
|
| Alicia Malet Klein |
Aye
|
K.
Academic Calendar 2020-2021
Maricela Navarro made a motion to approve.
Burak Gursel seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Esther Hugo |
Aye
|
| Maricela Navarro |
Aye
|
| Alicia Malet Klein |
Aye
|
| Burak Gursel |
Aye
|
| Jessica Laughlin |
Aye
|
| Margaret Watson |
Aye
|
| Layla Naranjo |
Aye
|
| Daryle Morgan |
Absent
|
L.
Nob Hill Catering, Inc. Renewal
Margaret Watson made a motion to approve.
Jessica Laughlin seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Margaret Watson |
Aye
|
| Layla Naranjo |
Aye
|
| Jessica Laughlin |
Aye
|
| Burak Gursel |
Aye
|
| Esther Hugo |
Aye
|
| Alicia Malet Klein |
Aye
|
| Maricela Navarro |
Aye
|
| Daryle Morgan |
Absent
|
M.
iXL Contract
Maricela Navarro made a motion to approve.
Esther Hugo seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Daryle Morgan |
Absent
|
| Alicia Malet Klein |
Aye
|
| Maricela Navarro |
Aye
|
| Layla Naranjo |
Aye
|
| Margaret Watson |
Aye
|
| Jessica Laughlin |
Aye
|
| Burak Gursel |
Aye
|
| Esther Hugo |
Aye
|
N.
Student Technology Acceptable Use Policy
Burak Gursel made a motion to approve.
Jessica Laughlin seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Burak Gursel |
Aye
|
| Daryle Morgan |
Absent
|
| Esther Hugo |
Aye
|
| Layla Naranjo |
Aye
|
| Jessica Laughlin |
Aye
|
| Margaret Watson |
Aye
|
| Alicia Malet Klein |
Aye
|
| Maricela Navarro |
Aye
|
O.
Policy on Chromebook Insurance
Margaret Watson made a motion to approve.
Jessica Laughlin seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Esther Hugo |
Aye
|
| Jessica Laughlin |
Aye
|
| Burak Gursel |
Aye
|
| Alicia Malet Klein |
Aye
|
| Maricela Navarro |
Aye
|
| Margaret Watson |
Aye
|
| Daryle Morgan |
Absent
|
| Layla Naranjo |
Aye
|
P.
Anchor Solutions Renewal
Margaret Watson made a motion to approve.
Burak Gursel seconded the motion.
Director of Special Education is to send rate sheets to the board members.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Jessica Laughlin |
Aye
|
| Layla Naranjo |
Aye
|
| Maricela Navarro |
Aye
|
| Margaret Watson |
Aye
|
| Esther Hugo |
Aye
|
| Alicia Malet Klein |
Aye
|
| Daryle Morgan |
Absent
|
| Burak Gursel |
Aye
|
V. Consent Action Items
A.
Vote
Maricela Navarro made a motion to approve the consent items.
Burak Gursel seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Layla Naranjo |
Aye
|
| Maricela Navarro |
Aye
|
| Burak Gursel |
Aye
|
| Daryle Morgan |
Absent
|
| Esther Hugo |
Aye
|
| Margaret Watson |
Aye
|
| Jessica Laughlin |
Aye
|
| Alicia Malet Klein |
Aye
|
B.
CCCOE Teacher Induction Program MOU
C.
Teach for America (TFA) Memorandum of Understanding Renewal
D.
Master Contract Renewal: 2020-2021 SPED Services
E.
Speech Pathology Group (SPG) Renewal
F.
Arthur J. Gallagher - 2020-21 Catastrophic Student Accident Insurance Renewal
G.
LBM Business Services Renewal
H.
Gaggle Renewal
I.
OKTA Renewal
J.
Cisco Renewal
K.
SolarWinds Service Desk Renewal
L.
Altura Renewal
M.
Vendor Invoices (Nov 2018-Apr 2019)
VI. Closing Items
A.
Schedule of Board of Directors Meetings 2019-2020
Next board meeting will be held on June 18th, 2020 from 11:00 am - 1:00 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 8:15 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Elizabeth Martinez