Making Waves Academy
Minutes
October Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday October 15, 2020 at 10:30 AM
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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
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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.
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.
- While meetings are held virtually, speakers must submit a request to speak before 9:00 AM on the day of the board meeting.
- Send your request to speak by email to emartinez@mwacademy.org in English or Spanish.
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- During the meeting, we will call your name and you should use the "raise hand" feature to identify yourself.
- 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 Malet Klein (remote), Burak Gursel (remote), Esther Hugo (remote), Jessica Laughlin (remote), Layla Naranjo (remote), Margaret Watson (remote)
Directors Absent
Daryle Morgan, Maricela Navarro
Guests Present
Alton B. Nelson Jr. (remote), Elizabeth Martinez (remote), Evangelia Ward-Jackson (remote), Gabe Manion (remote), Mathilde de la Calle (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 Oct 15, 2020 at 10:35 AM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
C.
Public Comment
No public comments were made.
D.
Closed Session
No action was taken during closed session.
II. Standing Reports
A.
Compliance to Excellence: Remarks by Board President
Board President introduced:
- UC Berkeley Board Fellows, Mathilde de la Calle and Gabe Manion who will join the board for this academic year as non-voting members.
- Parent Council for 2020-2021 which will support communication and engagement between parent leaders, the board and the CEO. The council will include the Parent Wave Representatives who are elected and members of other committees such as English Learner Achievement Committee and the Black/African American Student Achievement Initiative.
B.
Mission Connection: Video Reflections
Board viewed video reflections from teachers in modern chemistry and physics, music, as well as health and wellness.
C.
Deep Dive: Teaching and Learning
Board engaged in discussion with Directors for Academic Instruction, Priscilla Mendez (Math/Science) and Kassandre Harper-Cotton (Humanities) about teaching and learning during distance learning.
D.
Senior School Director Written Report
Board asked questions regarding the Senior School Director Report regarding math, intervention services, and English Learner Development.
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 HR report.
G.
Q&A on Written Finance Report (CFO)
Board asked questions about the Finance Report including questions about state funding deferrals and salary savings from current vacancies.
H.
ASB Written Update
ASB President and Vice President engaged in discussion with the board who asked questions about the ASB Written update.
I.
School Site Council (SSC) Update
School Site Council President, K. Brown provided an update on the first School Site Council meeting.
III. Non-Action Items
A.
Committee and Advisory Committee Updates
Board received an update from:
- The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee
- Culture and Climate Committee
B.
Standing School Reopening Update
Senior School Director, E. Ward-Jackson provided an update on school reopening and the new equity index. Due to current COVID-19 rates in Richmond and surrounding areas, the school does not anticipate moving into the next phase before early November.
IV. Action Items
A.
Board Minutes: September 10, 2020 Board Meeting
Esther Hugo made a motion to approve the minutes from September Board Meeting on 09-10-20.
Margaret Watson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
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Esther Hugo |
Aye
|
Maricela Navarro |
Absent
|
Burak Gursel |
Aye
|
Layla Naranjo |
Aye
|
Margaret Watson |
Aye
|
Daryle Morgan |
Absent
|
Alicia Malet Klein |
Aye
|
Jessica Laughlin |
Aye
|
B.
Accept Minutes for Committees and Advisory Committees
C.
Approve Minutes for Special Board Meetings
Burak Gursel made a motion to approve the minutes from Special Board Meeting on 09-24-20.
Layla Naranjo seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
---|---|
Margaret Watson |
Aye
|
Maricela Navarro |
Absent
|
Jessica Laughlin |
Aye
|
Layla Naranjo |
Aye
|
Daryle Morgan |
Absent
|
Burak Gursel |
Aye
|
Alicia Malet Klein |
Aye
|
Esther Hugo |
Aye
|
D.
Declaration of Need for Certificated Employees
Jessica Laughlin made a motion to designate F. Campbell as an authorized signatory for the Declaration of Need.
Margaret Watson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
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Maricela Navarro |
Absent
|
Esther Hugo |
Aye
|
Margaret Watson |
Aye
|
Alicia Malet Klein |
Aye
|
Burak Gursel |
Aye
|
Jessica Laughlin |
Aye
|
Daryle Morgan |
Absent
|
Layla Naranjo |
Aye
|
E.
2020-21 Consolidate Application and Report System (CARS) for Funding
Esther Hugo made a motion to approve the Consolidated Application and Report System.
Burak Gursel seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
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Burak Gursel |
Aye
|
Margaret Watson |
Aye
|
Jessica Laughlin |
Aye
|
Layla Naranjo |
Aye
|
Esther Hugo |
Aye
|
Maricela Navarro |
Absent
|
Daryle Morgan |
Absent
|
Alicia Malet Klein |
Aye
|
F.
MicroCollege Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
Jessica Laughlin made a motion to approve the MicroCollege MOU.
Burak Gursel seconded the motion.
Board asked questions about MicroCollege program offerings.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
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Daryle Morgan |
Absent
|
Esther Hugo |
Aye
|
Burak Gursel |
Aye
|
Maricela Navarro |
Absent
|
Margaret Watson |
Aye
|
Alicia Malet Klein |
Aye
|
Jessica Laughlin |
Aye
|
Layla Naranjo |
Aye
|
V. Consent Action Items
A.
Vote
Esther Hugo made a motion to approve the consent items.
Layla Naranjo seconded the motion.
Updated fiscal impact for FinalSite is $47,920 given the three-year contract.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
---|---|
Margaret Watson |
Aye
|
Layla Naranjo |
Aye
|
Maricela Navarro |
Absent
|
Alicia Malet Klein |
Aye
|
Jessica Laughlin |
Aye
|
Burak Gursel |
Aye
|
Esther Hugo |
Aye
|
Daryle Morgan |
Absent
|
B.
Finalsite Renewal Contract
C.
Docusign Renewal Contract
D.
Lexia Renewal Contract
E.
Coaching Agreement Renewal
VI. Discussion Items
A.
Appreciations by the Board of Directors
Board shared appreciations for:
- MWA staff and leadership for their work during distance learning;
- quality of reports to the board under the current circumstances;
- continued effort for improvement;
- positivity from presenters featured in the board meetings;
- level of engagement and discussion among the board;
- and the board planning efforts.
VII. Closing Items
A.
Schedule of Board of Directors Meetings 2020-2021
- 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 2:09 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Elizabeth Martinez