Making Waves Academy

Minutes

May MWA Board Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday May 21, 2020 at 4:30 PM

Location

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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 510-227-9856.

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.  
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 510-227-9856.

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 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 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. 
 

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. 

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. 

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.

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
Maricela Navarro
Aye
Jessica Laughlin
Aye
Alicia Klein
Aye
Esther Hugo
Aye
Daryle Morgan
Absent
Burak Gursel
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
Esther Hugo
Aye
Alicia Klein
Aye
Daryle Morgan
Absent
Maricela Navarro
Aye
Margaret Watson
Aye
Layla Naranjo
Aye
Jessica Laughlin
Aye
Burak Gursel
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
Jessica Laughlin
Aye
Burak Gursel
Aye
Daryle Morgan
Absent
Maricela Navarro
Aye
Alicia Klein
Aye
Layla Naranjo
Aye
Margaret Watson
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
Burak Gursel
Aye
Maricela Navarro
Aye
Margaret Watson
Aye
Daryle Morgan
Absent
Alicia Klein
Aye
Jessica Laughlin
Aye
Esther Hugo
Aye
Layla Naranjo
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
Layla Naranjo
Aye
Jessica Laughlin
Aye
Margaret Watson
Aye
Daryle Morgan
Absent
Alicia Klein
Aye
Burak Gursel
Aye
Maricela Navarro
Aye
Esther Hugo
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
Burak Gursel
Aye
Alicia Klein
Aye
Jessica Laughlin
Aye
Daryle Morgan
Absent
Esther Hugo
Aye
Layla Naranjo
Aye
Maricela Navarro
Aye
Margaret Watson
Aye

G.

2020-2021 Employee Handbook

Alicia Klein made a motion to approve.
Esther Hugo seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Esther Hugo
Aye
Margaret Watson
Aye
Layla Naranjo
Aye
Daryle Morgan
Absent
Alicia Klein
Aye
Jessica Laughlin
Aye
Burak Gursel
Aye
Maricela Navarro
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
Margaret Watson
Aye
Alicia Klein
Aye
Esther Hugo
Aye
Maricela Navarro
Aye
Jessica Laughlin
Aye
Layla Naranjo
Aye
Daryle Morgan
Absent
Burak Gursel
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
Jessica Laughlin
Aye
Esther Hugo
Aye
Alicia Klein
Aye
Layla Naranjo
Aye
Burak Gursel
Aye
Maricela Navarro
Aye
Margaret Watson
Aye
Daryle Morgan
Absent

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
Margaret Watson
Aye
Burak Gursel
Aye
Layla Naranjo
Aye
Maricela Navarro
Aye
Jessica Laughlin
Aye
Esther Hugo
Aye
Daryle Morgan
Absent
Alicia Klein
Aye

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
Esther Hugo
Aye
Margaret Watson
Aye
Jessica Laughlin
Aye
Layla Naranjo
Aye
Alicia Klein
Aye
Maricela Navarro
Aye
Burak Gursel
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
Maricela Navarro
Aye
Jessica Laughlin
Aye
Burak Gursel
Aye
Esther Hugo
Aye
Daryle Morgan
Absent
Margaret Watson
Aye
Alicia Klein
Aye
Layla Naranjo
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
Esther Hugo
Aye
Daryle Morgan
Absent
Margaret Watson
Aye
Jessica Laughlin
Aye
Alicia Klein
Aye
Layla Naranjo
Aye
Maricela Navarro
Aye
Burak Gursel
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
Daryle Morgan
Absent
Burak Gursel
Aye
Alicia Klein
Aye
Jessica Laughlin
Aye
Layla Naranjo
Aye
Margaret Watson
Aye
Esther Hugo
Aye
Maricela Navarro
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
Margaret Watson
Aye
Alicia Klein
Aye
Daryle Morgan
Absent
Layla Naranjo
Aye
Maricela Navarro
Aye
Burak Gursel
Aye
Jessica Laughlin
Aye
Esther Hugo
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
Esther Hugo
Aye
Alicia Klein
Aye
Burak Gursel
Aye
Layla Naranjo
Aye
Daryle Morgan
Absent
Margaret Watson
Aye
Maricela Navarro
Aye
Jessica Laughlin
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