Making Waves Academy
Minutes
December Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday December 10, 2020 at 10:30 AM
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Public Comment
accommodations, please contact:
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discapacidad, comuníquese con:
Elizabeth Martinez at emartinez@mwacademy.org or 510-227-9856.
HAGA CLIC AQUÍ para acceder a la agenda en español
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.
- While meetings are held virtually, speakers must submit a request to speak before 9:00 AM on the day of the board meeting.
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- 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.
Directors Present
Alicia Klein (remote), Burak Gursel (remote), Esther Hugo (remote), Jessica Laughlin (remote), Layla Naranjo (remote)
Directors Absent
Margaret Watson, Maricela Navarro
Directors who left before the meeting adjourned
Jessica Laughlin
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 Klein called a meeting of the board of directors of Making Waves Academy to order on Thursday Dec 10, 2020 at 10:40 AM.
B.
MWA Board accepts resignation of Daryle Morgan from the MWA Board
C.
Record Attendance and Guests
D.
Public Comment
No public comment was made.
E.
Closed Session
No action was taken during closed session.
II. Standing Reports
A.
Compliance to Excellence: Remarks by Board President
- Board President introduced the Board Fellows who provided an update on their project. The focus of their project is on institutionalizing innovation at Making Waves Academy.
- Board President introduced the Parent Council which will be launching next week. The Parent Council is comprised of parent leaders and is a space for them to engage in discussion with the board and MWA leadership.
B.
Mission Connection: Video Reflections
Board viewed student video reflections regarding the current college application season.
C.
Deep Dive: College Admissions During a Pandemic
Jon Siapno, Director of College and Career Center provided an overview of the current context under which students are applying to colleges.
Board engaged in discussion with Jon Siapno about what must evolve in MWA's offerings to optimize for positive life outcomes for MWA students.
Board engaged in discussion with Jon Siapno about what must evolve in MWA's offerings to optimize for positive life outcomes for MWA students.
D.
ASB Written Update
ASB President and Vice President engaged in discussion with the board who asked questions about the ASB Written update.
E.
Senior School Director Written Report
Board asked questions regarding the Senior School Director Report regarding alumni engagement and College and Career Counseling programming related to the MWA Strategic Plan and Advisory.
Jessica Laughlin left.
F.
CEO Report
Board asked questions about the CEO report regarding his annual goals and charter school landscape post election.
G.
Chief of Staff and Acting Director of Human Resources Report
Board asked questions about the Chief of Staff report regarding COVID-19 cases and the leadership changes in Human Resources.
H.
Q&A on Written Finance Report (CFO)
Board asked questions about the Finance Report including questions about state funding deferrals and audit findings.
I.
School Site Council (SSC) Update
Senior School Director provided an update on the latest School Site Council meeting which included updates on title funds, sufficiency of textbooks, and School Site Council elections. A new SSC President will be announced in the near future.
III. Non-Action Items
A.
Committee and Advisory Committee Updates
Board members provided brief updates regarding the Finance and Audit Advisory Committees.
B.
Standing School Reopening Update
Dr. Evangelia Ward-Jackson, Senior School Director, provided a brief update on where we are in the School's reopening plans.
C.
School Culture and Family Engagement
Raynell Crews-Gamez, Director of School Culture and Family Engagement, provided an overview of her role this academic year.
D.
Board Reading Assignment
Board President introduced the board reading assignment, "Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents" by Isabel Wilkerson.
E.
Curriculum Review Committee
Board Member, Esther Hugo, provided a summary of the Fall Curriculum Review Committee related to:
- Math
- History
- College and Career
- Sex Education
IV. Action Items
A.
Board Minutes: October 15, 2020 Board Meeting
Layla Naranjo made a motion to approve the minutes from October Board Meeting on 10-15-20.
Burak Gursel seconded the motion.
Approved pending edit to item II.A .
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Alicia Klein |
Aye
|
| Jessica Laughlin |
Absent
|
| Margaret Watson |
Absent
|
| Esther Hugo |
Aye
|
| Maricela Navarro |
Absent
|
| Layla Naranjo |
Aye
|
| Burak Gursel |
Aye
|
B.
Accept Minutes for Committees and Advisory Committees
C.
Curriculum Review Committee Minutes
Esther Hugo made a motion to accept the minutes from Fall Curriculum Review Committee on 10-22-20.
Layla Naranjo seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Jessica Laughlin |
Absent
|
| Maricela Navarro |
Absent
|
| Layla Naranjo |
Aye
|
| Burak Gursel |
Aye
|
| Alicia Klein |
Aye
|
| Margaret Watson |
Absent
|
| Esther Hugo |
Aye
|
D.
Audit Advisory Committee Minutes
Esther Hugo made a motion to accept the minutes from Audit Committee on 11-19-20.
Layla Naranjo seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Jessica Laughlin |
Absent
|
| Esther Hugo |
Aye
|
| Burak Gursel |
Aye
|
| Margaret Watson |
Absent
|
| Maricela Navarro |
Absent
|
| Layla Naranjo |
Aye
|
| Alicia Klein |
Aye
|
E.
Finance Advisory Committee Minutes
Esther Hugo made a motion to accept the minutes from Finance Advisory Committee on 11-19-20.
Layla Naranjo seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Jessica Laughlin |
Absent
|
| Burak Gursel |
Aye
|
| Alicia Klein |
Aye
|
| Margaret Watson |
Absent
|
| Esther Hugo |
Aye
|
| Maricela Navarro |
Absent
|
| Layla Naranjo |
Aye
|
F.
Budget Overview for Parents
Layla Naranjo made a motion to approve the budget overview pending an additional addendum that breaks down the financials further.
Burak Gursel seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Alicia Klein |
Aye
|
| Jessica Laughlin |
Absent
|
| Layla Naranjo |
Aye
|
| Maricela Navarro |
Absent
|
| Margaret Watson |
Absent
|
| Esther Hugo |
Aye
|
| Burak Gursel |
Aye
|
G.
First Interim Budget (2020-2021)
Esther Hugo made a motion to approve the First Interim Budget.
Layla Naranjo seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Esther Hugo |
Aye
|
| Burak Gursel |
Aye
|
| Layla Naranjo |
Aye
|
| Alicia Klein |
Aye
|
| Maricela Navarro |
Absent
|
| Jessica Laughlin |
Absent
|
| Margaret Watson |
Absent
|
H.
Data Classification Policy and Protection Guidelines
Burak Gursel made a motion to approve the Data Classification Policy and Protection Guidelines.
Esther Hugo seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Alicia Klein |
Aye
|
| Maricela Navarro |
Absent
|
| Margaret Watson |
Absent
|
| Burak Gursel |
Aye
|
| Jessica Laughlin |
Absent
|
| Layla Naranjo |
Aye
|
| Esther Hugo |
Aye
|
I.
Student Chromebook Fleet Replacement
Esther Hugo made a motion to approve the expense for the Student Chromebook Fleet Replacement.
Burak Gursel seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Esther Hugo |
Aye
|
| Layla Naranjo |
Aye
|
| Alicia Klein |
Aye
|
| Maricela Navarro |
Absent
|
| Burak Gursel |
Aye
|
| Jessica Laughlin |
Absent
|
| Margaret Watson |
Absent
|
J.
Faculty, Student, and Parent Holistic Support Services
Layla Naranjo made a motion to approve the agreement with Seeds of Awareness.
Esther Hugo seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Burak Gursel |
Aye
|
| Jessica Laughlin |
Absent
|
| Esther Hugo |
Aye
|
| Layla Naranjo |
Aye
|
| Margaret Watson |
Absent
|
| Maricela Navarro |
Absent
|
| Alicia Klein |
Aye
|
K.
Charter SELPA Local Plan Section B & Participation Agreement
Esther Hugo made a motion to approve the Charter SELPA Local Plan Section B & Participation Agreement.
Burak Gursel seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Burak Gursel |
Aye
|
| Maricela Navarro |
Absent
|
| Margaret Watson |
Absent
|
| Alicia Klein |
Aye
|
| Jessica Laughlin |
Absent
|
| Esther Hugo |
Aye
|
| Layla Naranjo |
Aye
|
L.
Student Recruitment Postcard Print Job
Esther Hugo made a motion to approve the Student Recruitment Postcard Print Job.
Layla Naranjo seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Maricela Navarro |
Absent
|
| Alicia Klein |
Aye
|
| Layla Naranjo |
Aye
|
| Burak Gursel |
Aye
|
| Margaret Watson |
Absent
|
| Esther Hugo |
Aye
|
| Jessica Laughlin |
Absent
|
M.
Independent Contractor Agreement for Credential Services
Esther Hugo made a motion to Independent Contractor Agreement for Credential Services.
Burak Gursel seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Jessica Laughlin |
Absent
|
| Esther Hugo |
Aye
|
| Margaret Watson |
Absent
|
| Layla Naranjo |
Aye
|
| Maricela Navarro |
Absent
|
| Burak Gursel |
Aye
|
| Alicia Klein |
Aye
|
V. Discussion Items
A.
Appreciations by the Board of Directors
Board acknowledged the organization for the way that they have shown up during the pandemic and shared appreciations.
VI. Closing Items
A.
Schedule of Board of Directors Meetings 2020-2021
- January 28, 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 1:56 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Elizabeth Martinez
It has been my honor to work with and on behalf of the students, families, staff, faculty, and MWA/MWF boards for the past several years.
Please share my best wishes for continued success on this journey.
Thank you,
Daryle Morgan