Making Waves Academy

Minutes

Curriculum & Instruction Review Advisory Committee Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday April 19, 2022 at 10:30 AM

Location

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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: 
Ashley Yarbrough at ayarbrough@mwacademy.org or 510-779-1427.

In accordance with AB 361 in the State of California, we will be hosting this board meeting via teleconference due to the following circumstances:

  • The MWA Board of Directors is holding a meting during a proclaimed state of emergency by the State of California due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 


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 for Special Committee Meetings, members of the public may
    • The public may address the Board regarding any item that has been described in the notice for this meeting.
    • Presentations are limited to two minutes each, or a total of ten 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 may submit a request to speak before 9:00 AM on the day of the board meeting or use the raise hand function during the public comment sections of the meeting.
    • If you would like to send your request to speak prior to the meeting, please email your request to ayarbrough@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.  

De acuerdo con AB 361 en el Estado de California, organizaremos esta reunión de la junta directiva a través de teleconferencia debido a la siguiente circunstancia:

  • La Junta Directiva de MWA sea reunera durante un estado de emergencia proclamado por el Estado de California debido a la pandemia de COVID-19.

Comentarios públicos

  • El público puede dirigirse a la Junta Directiva de la MWA con respecto a cualquier asunto dentro de la jurisdicción del tema materia por la Junta Directiva de la MWA.
  • Bajo comentario público, los miembros del público pueden:
    • El público puede dirigirse a la Junta con respecto a cualquier tema que se haya descrito en el aviso para esta reunión.
    • Las presentaciones están limitadas a dos minutos cada una, o un total de diez minutos para todos los oradores, o se puede acortar el límite de dos minutos.

• De acuerdo con la Ley Brown, la Junta Directiva de la MWA puede escuchar los comentarios, pero no discutirán ni tomarán medidas sobre los temas presentados. La respuesta de los miembros de la Junta Directiva a las declaraciones o preguntas de las personas que comentan temas que no figuran en el orden del día es muy limitada.

  • Mientras las reuniones se llevan a cabo virtualmente, los miembros del publico que desean hablar durante la junta pueden presentar una solicitud para hablar antes de las 9:00 a.m. del día de la reunión de la junta o usar la función de levantar la mano durante las secciones de comentarios públicos de la reunión.
    • Si desea enviar su solicitud de uso de la palabra antes de la reunión, envíe su solicitud por correo electrónico a ayarbrough@mwacademy.org en inglés o español.
    • En su solicitud:
      • Incluya su nombre para que pueda ser llamado cuando sea su turno de hablar.
      • indicar si es un comentario público general para el comienzo de la reunión o si es comentario público sobre un artículo específico del programa (incluya el número del artículo).
      • Durante la reunión, le llamaremos por su nombre y deberá utilizar la función de "levantar la mano" para identificarse.
  • En virtud de la SB1036, las actas de esta reunión omitirán los nombres de los estudiantes y padres y otra información del directorio, excepto cuando lo requiera la orden judicial o por la ley federal. Si un padre/tutor legal desea que se incluya un nombre, se debe informar a la junta antes de su comentario público.

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:

Ashley Yarbrough at ayarbrough@mwacademy.org or 510-779-1427.
 

Please note that all agenda times are estimates. 
Tenga en cuenta que todos los horarios de la agenda son estimaciones.

Committee Members Present

Alicia Klein (remote), Alton B. Nelson Jr. (remote), Esther Hugo (remote), Jon Siapno (remote)

Committee Members Absent

Evangelia Ward-Jackson

Guests Present

Ashley Yarbrough (remote), Elizabeth Martinez (remote), Esau Molina (remote), Micah Stilwell (remote), Molly Moloney (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Call the Meeting to Order

Alicia Klein called a meeting of the Curriculum Advisory Committee Committee of Making Waves Academy to order on Tuesday Apr 19, 2022 at 10:32 AM.

B.

Record Attendance and Guests

C.

Public Comment

No public comment was made. 

D.

Board Findings Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e)

Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e) the MWA Board of Directors determines, in accordance with Government Code Section 54953(e)(1)(B), that meeting in person would present imminent risks to the health or safety of attendees. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e)(3), the Board has also reconsidered the circumstances of the State of Emergency declared by the Governor on March 4, 2020, and finds the State of Emergency continues to directly impact the ability of the Directors to meet safely in person and/or that State or local officials continue to impose or recommend measures to promote social distancing.

 

II. Curriculum

A.

Introductions, Orientation to the Agenda, and Overview Focus for Spring Meeting

CEO, Alton B. Nelson Jr, provides an overview of the agenda and context for the current climate at MWA from a curricular standpoint. 

B.

Rigorous Instruction Presentation & Discussion

Committee discussed:

  • prioritization of instructional support for the upcoming school year  
  • curriculum and textbooks for 2022-2023
    • Pilot 5th Grade Social Studies 
    • Pilot Upper School Math Curriculum 
    • Purchase Upper School Psychology Textbook
    • Purchase Upper School Spanish Textbooks 
    • Planning Ethics Studies 

Board members asked questions about: 

  • support plan for teachers 
  • curriculum and textbooks 
  • capacity for pilots in 2022-2023

C.

Master Calendar and Bell Schedules for 2022-2024

Chief Operating Officer, Elizabeth Martinez, provided an overview of the proposed drafts for:

  • the master calendar for 2022-2024
  • the bell schedules for 2022-2024

Advisory Committee recommends the master calendar and staggered dismissal bell schedule (2022-2024) for approval. 

D.

Lunch Break

Advisory committee adjourned for lunch. 

E.

College and Career Counseling Presentation & Discussion

Director of College and Career Center, Jon Siapno, engaged in a discussion about:

  • 19th Wave post-secondary plans 
  • key takeaways and learnings 
    • post-secondary planning improved in all segments (4-year, workforce, etc.)
    • replicable qualities/qualifications for future graduating seniors  
  • Course Offerings for 2022-2023
    • the Advisory Committee supports the course offering recommendations 
  • Dual Enrollment 
    • key metrics for tracking the success of the program 
    • planning and budget proposal 
    • the Advisory Committee supports the recommendation to use grant funding to launch a dual enrollment program

F.

Day of Slides

III. Closing Items

A.

Confirm Action Items, Exit Ticket, & Closing Thoughts

B.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 1:35 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Elizabeth Martinez