June Board Meeting Minutes

June 17, 2021, 10:30 AM-2:00 PM

Minutes Approved

Making Waves Academy

Minutes

June Board Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday June 17, 2021 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

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.
- 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.

Directors Present

Alicia Klein (remote), Burak Gursel (remote), Carlos-Manuel Chavarria (remote), Esther Hugo (remote), Janis Glover (remote), Jessica Laughlin (remote), Layla Naranjo (remote), Margaret Watson (remote)

Directors Absent

None

Directors who left before the meeting adjourned

Layla Naranjo

Guests Present

Alton B. Nelson Jr. (remote), Ashley Yarbrough (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 Jun 17, 2021 at 10:33 AM.

B. MWA Board accepts resignation of Maricela Navarro from the MWA Board

MWA Board accepts resignation of Maricela Navarro from the MWA Board who is stepping down after her daughter's graduation from Making Waves Academy.

C. Record Attendance

D. Closed Session

MWA Board adjourned from closed session, no action was taken.

E. Public Comment

No requests for public comments were received.

II. Standing Reports

A. Compliance to Excellence: Remarks by Board President

MWA Board and MWA staff acknowledged Maricela Navarro's service as a board member.
Board Candidate Ana Barron, parent of a student in the 20th Wave, was introduced.
Alicia Malet Klein (Board President), Jessica Wind (chair of the DEI Advisory Committee), Layla Naranjo and Margaret Watson (chairs of the Culture and Climate Advisory Committee) made comments regarding recent issues related to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Board issued a commendation for 18th Wave graduate Gabriel Arteaga, who did not miss a single day in his eight years at MWA.

B. Mission Connection: Promotion and Graduation

Video recap of senior graduation was shared. The recording was suspended during this segment to protect the privacy of students.

C. Deep Dive: FY22 Budget

The CEO, CFO and Board President presented an analysis of next year's budget and board members asked questions. The presentation covered:

Current year per-pupil spending at MWA
FY22 Budget highlights
Expenditure and revenue breakdowns, including proportions of government and philanthropic funding.

D. ASB Written Update

Board asked questions about the written ASB update.
Board asked for an update on clubs in the fall from ASB.

E. Senior School Director Written Report: Reflections on the Year

Board asked questions regarding the Senior School Director report and the Athletics Update from Jeff Hazel, MWA Athletics Director.

F. CEO Report

Board asked questions about the CEO report, which included reflections on the year and college acceptance data and trend analyses.

G. Q&A on Written Chief of Staff Report (COS)

Board asked questions about the Chief of Staff report, which focused on the results of the staff survey and next steps.

Board President noted for the recording that there were no requests for public comment for this board meeting.

H. Q&A on Written Finance Report (CFO)

There were no questions about the written finance report.

I. School Site Council (SSC) Written Update

Board members thanked SSC President Wells (not present) for the written report and her service. Questions about the report should be forwarded to Senior School Director, Dr. Evangelia Ward-Jackson.

III. Non-Action Items

A. Committee and Advisory Committee Updates

Board Member, Esther Hugo provided a summary of the spring Curriculum Review Advisory Committee and board asked questions. Presentation covered:

schedule models
extended learning opportunity grant information
update on the Ethnic Studies CA requirement
Math
College and Career progress

Layla Naranjo left at 1:25 PM.

Board Member, Jess Laughlin provided an update on the work of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee. Draft proposals were shared for:

Teaching and Learning
HR Operations and Staff Culture
Family Engagement
Student Engagement

Board Member, Margaret Watson provided an update on the work of the Culture and Climate Advisory Committee.
Board members asked for the committee to explore opportunities for parent and student voice in relation to culture and climate.

B. Standing School Reopening Update

Board asked no questions regarding the Standing School Reopening Update. The key takeaway: all are planning for a full return to in-person learning in August.

C. CA Local Performance Indicators

Board engaged in discussion about the presentation slides that were included in the packet, including why the college and career readiness scores do not reflect our very high 4-year college matriculation rates.