Making Waves Academy

Minutes

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee

Date and Time

Wednesday March 31, 2021 at 1:00 PM

Location

Meeting ID: 841 3072 6658
Passcode: 180614
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If you have questions about the 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 meeting via teleconference.

Public Comment 
  • The public may address the committee 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 5 minutes for all speakers, or the two-minute limit may be shortened.
  • In accordance to the Brown Act, the MWA Board and its committees 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.
    • 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).
      • include your name so that you can be called when it is your turn to speak. 
    • 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.  
  • 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. 

Committee Members Present

Alton B. Nelson Jr. (remote), Jessica Laughlin (remote)

Committee Members Absent

None

Guests Present

Danilo Garcia (remote), Elizabeth Martinez (remote), Kassandre Harper-Cotton (remote), Michelle Chan (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance and Guests

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

Jessica Laughlin called a meeting of the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Advisory Committee Committee of Making Waves Academy to order on Wednesday Mar 31, 2021 at 1:05 PM.

C.

Public Comment

No public comment was made. 

II. Committee Items

A.

Check In

Group participated in a check in activity. 

B.

Review Progress to Date

Team reviewed progress to date. 

C.

Working Group Updates

Working group facilitators provided an update on the successes and challenges of their work this academic year. 

III. Closing Items

A.

Prepare for Upcoming Board Meeting

An update will be provided to the board during the May 6th board meeting. 

B.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 2:35 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Elizabeth Martinez