Making Waves Academy

Minutes

June Board Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday June 18, 2020 at 11:00 AM

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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.
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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.

Please note that all agenda times are estimates. 

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Directors Present

Alicia Klein (remote), Jessica Laughlin (remote), Layla Naranjo (remote), Margaret Watson (remote), Maricela Navarro (remote)

Directors Absent

Burak Gursel, Daryle Morgan, Esther Hugo

Guests Present

Alton B. Nelson Jr. (remote), Ashley Yarbrough (remote), Caitlin Shelburne (remote), Damon Edwards (remote), Elizabeth Martinez (remote), Evangelia Ward-Jackson (remote), Hung Mai (remote), Jeff Hazel (remote), Jon Siapno (remote), Priscilla Mendez (remote), Raynell Crews-Gamez (remote), Tara Martin-Chen, Tela Caul, Wallace Wei (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Call the Meeting to Order

B.

Record Attendance and Guests

C.

Public Comment

No public discussion was made. 

II. Standing Reports

A.

Compliance to Excellence: Remarks by Board President

Board President acknowledged:
  • the school for the success of the virtual promotion and graduation
  • the organization's response on racial justice, available on our website: https://www.makingwavesacademy.org/about-us/making-waves-stance-on-racial-justice
Board President acknowledged that reopening plans will be discussed and the board members will have the opportunity to provide input during this meeting. Parents will have an opportunity to provide their input on June 24th at 6:00 PM. 

B.

Mission Connection: The School Year in Reflection

Faculty from the middle and upper school share their reflections on the school year via video messages. 

C.

Deep Dive: School Reopening Plans

Board engaged in discussion with school leaders about fall reopening scenarios that are currently under consideration. 
  • Scenario 1: A percentage of students on campus and the remainder online. The on-campus population would include critical learners and subgroups. 
  • Scenario 2: 100% distance learning (this is an ongoing back up scenario). 
  • Scenario 3: A model that is hybrid where students are on campus and students at home can view instruction live. 

D.

Committee and Advisory Committee Updates

No updates were provided. 

III. Non-Action Items

A.

Audit Governance Letter

No questions were raised and the letter was accepted.

IV. Action Items

A.

Board Minutes: May 21, 2020 Board Meeting

Margaret Watson made a motion to approve the minutes from May MWA Board Meeting on 05-21-20.
Layla Naranjo seconded the motion.
with a correction to the action section. 
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Layla Naranjo
Aye
Daryle Morgan
Absent
Esther Hugo
Absent
Burak Gursel
Absent
Margaret Watson
Aye
Jessica Laughlin
Aye
Alicia Klein
Aye
Maricela Navarro
Aye

B.

Accept Minutes for Committees and Advisory Committees

Jessica Laughlin made a motion to approve the minutes from Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Advisory Committee Meeting on 06-04-20.
Maricela Navarro seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Maricela Navarro
Aye
Jessica Laughlin
Aye
Esther Hugo
Absent
Daryle Morgan
Absent
Margaret Watson
Aye
Layla Naranjo
Aye
Alicia Klein
Aye
Burak Gursel
Absent

C.

Revision to Board Policy 5

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

D.

RT Fisher Renewal

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

E.

Fruge Psychological Associates Renewal

Margaret Watson made a motion to approve.
Jessica Laughlin seconded the motion.
corrections are needed to the dates listed on the last page of the contract
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Jessica Laughlin
Aye
Esther Hugo
Absent
Alicia Klein
Aye
Daryle Morgan
Absent
Margaret Watson
Aye
Burak Gursel
Absent
Maricela Navarro
Aye
Layla Naranjo
Aye

F.

Teaching Well Agreement

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

G.

2020-21 CharterSafe Insurance Renewal

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

H.

Dell Staff Laptop Replacement

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

I.

Pacheco's Cleaning

Item was pulled from the agenda because the language in the contract was insufficient. 

J.

Michael's Transportation

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

K.

Designation of North Coast Section, CIF Representatives to the League

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

L.

CEO 2020-2021 Contract

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

V. Consent Action Items

A.

Vote

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

B.

PowerSchool Renewal

C.

SchoolMint Renewal

D.

ANet

E.

Instructure Renewal

F.

Securly

G.

Renaissance Place Schoolzilla and Accelerated Reader

H.

APEX

I.

PDPglobal Renewal

J.

15Five Renewal

VI. Discussion Items

A.

Appreciations by the Board of Directors

Board shared appreciations for the school leaders and the staff. 

VII. Closing Items

A.

Schedule of Board of Directors Meetings 2019-2020

Regular Board Meeting Schedule for 2020-2021
  • September 10, 2020
  • October 15, 2020
  • December 10, 2020
  • February 4, 2021
  • March 18, 2021
  • May 6, 2021
  • June 17, 2021

B.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 12:50 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Elizabeth Martinez