Making Waves Academy
Minutes
September Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday September 10, 2020 at 10:30 AM
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Public Comment
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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.
- While meetings are held virtually, speakers must submit a request to speak before 9:00 AM on the day of the board meeting.
- To submit your public comment, send your full public comment in email to emartinez@mwacademy.org in English or Spanish.
- Your submission should 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).
- All submitted public comments will be read out loud during the board meeting.
- 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.
CLICK HERE to access agenda in Spanish
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Directors Present
Alicia Klein (remote), Esther Hugo (remote), Jessica Laughlin (remote), Margaret Watson (remote), Maricela Navarro (remote)
Directors Absent
Burak Gursel, Daryle Morgan, Layla Naranjo
Guests Present
Alton B. Nelson Jr. (remote), Elizabeth Martinez (remote), 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 Sep 10, 2020 at 10:38 AM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
C.
Public Comment
Two public comments were made, one comment was made by MWA parent, Petronila Fernandes who requested that her name be reflected in the minutes.
D.
Closed Session
Board adjourned to closed session, no action was taken.
II. Standing Reports
A.
Compliance to Excellence: Remarks by Board President
Board acknowledged the efforts that MWA put towards perfecting distance learning so that we could do it well.
B.
Mission Connection: Insight on Phased School Reopening
Board viewed video reflections from a parent, teacher and students about their experience coming back to school virtually.
C.
Deep Dive: School Reopening Plans
Board engaged in a discussion with Discussion with: Alton B. Nelson Jr., Chief Executive Officer, Elizabeth Martinez, Chief of Staff, and Dr. Evangelia Ward-Jackson, Senior School Director about the school relaunch plans and phases. Specific topics covered were:
- Markers that will be used to move in between phases.
- Phased approach towards in-person learning.
D.
Senior School Director Written Report
Board asked questions about the Senior School Director Report which provided an overview of the school year's launch and the Deans' Office approach during distance learning.
E.
CEO Report
Board asked questions about the CEO Report.
F.
Chief of Staff and Acting Director of Human Resources Report
Board asked questions about the Chief of Staff and Acting Director of Human Resources Report.
G.
Q&A on Written Finance Report (CFO)
CFO, Wallace Wei gave an update on the enrollment growth cap which has been lifted after a bill passed last week.
No questions were asked about the CFO report.
No questions were asked about the CFO report.
H.
ASB Written Update
Student Activities Coordinator provided an update on student elections.
III. Non-Action Items
A.
Committee and Advisory Committee Updates
Jess Laughlin provided an update on the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee.
B.
Building a Virtual School: An IT Perspective
Board engaged in discussion with:
- Carmen Velarde, Compliance and Data Systems Administrator
- Athena Draper, Director of IT
- Michael Williams, Director of Applied Technology
C.
Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan Public Hearing
- No public comment was made.
- Board engaged in discussion with the Senior School Director, the Senior Director of Academic Instruction, and the Director of the Holistic Support Services Center.
IV. Action Items
A.
Board Minutes: June 18, 2020 Board Meeting
Jessica Laughlin made a motion to approve the minutes from June Board Meeting on 06-18-20.
Margaret Watson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Alicia Klein |
Aye
|
| Esther Hugo |
Aye
|
| Layla Naranjo |
Absent
|
| Burak Gursel |
Absent
|
| Daryle Morgan |
Absent
|
| Maricela Navarro |
Aye
|
| Jessica Laughlin |
Aye
|
| Margaret Watson |
Aye
|
B.
Accept Minutes for Committees and Advisory Committees
Esther Hugo made a motion to accept the committee and advisory committee minutes.
Maricela Navarro seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Layla Naranjo |
Absent
|
| Jessica Laughlin |
Aye
|
| Daryle Morgan |
Absent
|
| Esther Hugo |
Aye
|
| Burak Gursel |
Absent
|
| Alicia Klein |
Aye
|
| Maricela Navarro |
Aye
|
| Margaret Watson |
Aye
|
C.
Approve Minutes for Special Board Meetings
Margaret Watson made a motion to approve the minutes from Special Board Meeting on 04-09-20.
Esther Hugo seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Daryle Morgan |
Absent
|
| Layla Naranjo |
Absent
|
| Margaret Watson |
Aye
|
| Esther Hugo |
Aye
|
| Maricela Navarro |
Aye
|
| Burak Gursel |
Absent
|
| Alicia Klein |
Aye
|
| Jessica Laughlin |
Aye
|
D.
Approve Minutes for Special Board Meetings
Margaret Watson made a motion to approve the minutes from Special Board Meeting on 04-15-20.
Esther Hugo seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Jessica Laughlin |
Aye
|
| Layla Naranjo |
Absent
|
| Maricela Navarro |
Aye
|
| Margaret Watson |
Aye
|
| Daryle Morgan |
Absent
|
| Esther Hugo |
Aye
|
| Alicia Klein |
Aye
|
| Burak Gursel |
Absent
|
E.
Approve Minutes for Special Board Meetings
Margaret Watson made a motion to approve the minutes from Special Board Meeting on 04-29-20.
Esther Hugo seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Maricela Navarro |
Aye
|
| Burak Gursel |
Absent
|
| Esther Hugo |
Aye
|
| Layla Naranjo |
Absent
|
| Daryle Morgan |
Absent
|
| Alicia Klein |
Aye
|
| Jessica Laughlin |
Aye
|
| Margaret Watson |
Aye
|
F.
Approve Minutes for Special Board Meetings
Margaret Watson made a motion to approve the minutes from Special Board Meeting on 07-07-20.
Esther Hugo seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Jessica Laughlin |
Aye
|
| Margaret Watson |
Aye
|
| Layla Naranjo |
Absent
|
| Esther Hugo |
Aye
|
| Alicia Klein |
Aye
|
| Daryle Morgan |
Absent
|
| Maricela Navarro |
Aye
|
| Burak Gursel |
Absent
|
G.
Approve Minutes for Special Board Meetings
Margaret Watson made a motion to approve the minutes from Special Board Meeting on 07-23-20.
Esther Hugo seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Maricela Navarro |
Aye
|
| Alicia Klein |
Aye
|
| Layla Naranjo |
Absent
|
| Jessica Laughlin |
Aye
|
| Daryle Morgan |
Absent
|
| Esther Hugo |
Aye
|
| Margaret Watson |
Aye
|
| Burak Gursel |
Absent
|
H.
Unaudited Actuals
Jessica Laughlin made a motion to approve the unaudited actuals.
Maricela Navarro seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Maricela Navarro |
Aye
|
| Margaret Watson |
Aye
|
| Alicia Klein |
Aye
|
| Burak Gursel |
Absent
|
| Layla Naranjo |
Absent
|
| Daryle Morgan |
Absent
|
| Jessica Laughlin |
Aye
|
| Esther Hugo |
Aye
|
I.
Set Special Board Meeting Date: Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan Hearing Part 2
Meeting is set for September 24th, 2020, 12:30-1:00 PM.
J.
Cross Country Ed Contract
Esther Hugo made a motion to approve the Cross Country Ed Contract.
Maricela Navarro seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Esther Hugo |
Aye
|
| Burak Gursel |
Absent
|
| Daryle Morgan |
Absent
|
| Margaret Watson |
Aye
|
| Alicia Klein |
Aye
|
| Layla Naranjo |
Absent
|
| Maricela Navarro |
Aye
|
| Jessica Laughlin |
Aye
|
K.
Declaration of Need for Certificated Employees
Margaret Watson made a motion to assign E. Martinez as the designee to file the Declaration of Need.
Esther Hugo seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Maricela Navarro |
Aye
|
| Jessica Laughlin |
Aye
|
| Daryle Morgan |
Absent
|
| Alicia Klein |
Aye
|
| Esther Hugo |
Aye
|
| Layla Naranjo |
Absent
|
| Burak Gursel |
Absent
|
| Margaret Watson |
Aye
|
L.
Education Protection Account (EPA)
Maricela Navarro made a motion to approve the EPA.
Esther Hugo seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Burak Gursel |
Absent
|
| Margaret Watson |
Aye
|
| Layla Naranjo |
Absent
|
| Maricela Navarro |
Aye
|
| Daryle Morgan |
Absent
|
| Alicia Klein |
Aye
|
| Esther Hugo |
Aye
|
| Jessica Laughlin |
Aye
|
M.
T-Mobile Hotspots
Jessica Laughlin made a motion to approve the T-Mobile Hotspots.
Margaret Watson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Esther Hugo |
Aye
|
| Jessica Laughlin |
Aye
|
| Layla Naranjo |
Absent
|
| Daryle Morgan |
Absent
|
| Maricela Navarro |
Aye
|
| Margaret Watson |
Aye
|
| Alicia Klein |
Aye
|
| Burak Gursel |
Absent
|
N.
Vendor Invoices (May 2020 – July 2020)
Margaret Watson made a motion to approve vendor invoices.
Maricela Navarro seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Burak Gursel |
Absent
|
| Esther Hugo |
Aye
|
| Margaret Watson |
Aye
|
| Daryle Morgan |
Absent
|
| Maricela Navarro |
Aye
|
| Alicia Klein |
Aye
|
| Layla Naranjo |
Absent
|
| Jessica Laughlin |
Aye
|
V. Consent Action Items
A.
Consent Item Votes
Jessica Laughlin made a motion to approve consent items with a fiscal impact of $61,539.
Esther Hugo seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Margaret Watson |
Aye
|
| Burak Gursel |
Absent
|
| Esther Hugo |
Aye
|
| Layla Naranjo |
Absent
|
| Maricela Navarro |
Aye
|
| Jessica Laughlin |
Aye
|
| Daryle Morgan |
Absent
|
| Alicia Klein |
Aye
|
B.
CircleUp Ed Renewal
C.
Newsela Renewal
D.
Microsoft License Renewal
VI. Discussion Items
A.
Appreciations by the Board of Directors
Board and school leaders shared appreciations.
VII. Closing Items
A.
Schedule of Board of Directors Meetings 2020-2021
Regular Board Meetings
- October 15, 2020
- December 10, 2020
- February 4, 2021
- March 11, 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 1:46 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Elizabeth Martinez