Making Waves Academy

Minutes

October Board Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday October 13, 2022 at 4:00 PM

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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, 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 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:
    • Hacer comentarios sobre los puntos del orden del día
    • Hacer comentarios sobre puntos no incluidos en el orden del día
    • Las presentaciones están limitadas a dos minutos cada una, o un total de veinte 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.

 

Directors Present

Alicia Klein (remote), Esther Hugo (remote), Janis Glover (remote), Layla Naranjo (remote), Margaret Watson (remote)

Directors Absent

Ana Barron, Jessica Laughlin

Guests Present

Alton B. Nelson Jr. (remote), Ashley Yarbrough (remote), Elizabeth Martinez (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 Oct 13, 2022 at 4:03 PM.

B.

Record Attendance

C.

Board Findings Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e)

Janis Glover made a motion to approve the board findings pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e).
Esther Hugo seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Esther Hugo
Aye
Janis Glover
Aye
Jessica Laughlin
Absent
Layla Naranjo
Aye
Margaret Watson
Aye
Alicia Klein
Aye
Ana Barron
Absent

D.

Remarks by Board President

Board President made remarks on the following:

  • Teacher voice in school reports
  • Adaptations to COVID
  • Board Listening Sessions 
    • Staff - November 9th 4pm-5:30pm & 15th 5pm-6:30pm
    • Parents - November 30th 5:00pm-6:00pm & 6:00pm-7:00pm

E.

Public Comment

No public comment was made. 

II. Standing Reports

A.

Mission Connection: Overview of 5th and 9th Grade Onboarding Activities

Assistant Principals (Brian Jimenez and Eric Becker) provided an overview of the orientation and onboarding activities for 5th and 9th graders on August 10th, 2022. Orientation focused on:

  • community building 
  • connection 
  • overview of services 
  • getting comfortable with physical spaces 

B.

ASB Update

Jamauri Thomas, Student Activities Coordinator and ASB Wave Representatives provided an update to the board.

C.

Deep Dive: Launch of the School Year

CEO provided an overview of the launch of the school year as informed by the recent staff pulse checks and other data. Board members asked questions about the start of the year. 

D.

CEO/Interim Principal Report

Board asked questions about the CEO and Interim Principal Report by Alton B. Nelson Jr.

E.

Q&A on Written School Reports

Board asked questions about the Written School Reports which covered:

  • Better supporting teachers through a focus on safety, instruction and innovation
  • Upper school report

F.

Q&A on Written Chief Operating Officer Report (COO)

Board asked questions about the Written Chief Operating Officer Report (COO) which covered: 

  • COVID-19 updates 
  • student attendance to date 

G.

Q&A on Written Finance Report (CFO)

Board had no questions regarding the Written Finance Report by the Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

H.

Break

Board adjourned to a short break. 

III. Action Items

A.

Board Minutes: September 8, 2022 Board Meeting

Margaret Watson made a motion to approve the minutes from September Board Meeting on 09-08-22.
Janis Glover seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Jessica Laughlin
Absent
Margaret Watson
Aye
Layla Naranjo
Aye
Janis Glover
Aye
Alicia Klein
Aye
Ana Barron
Absent
Esther Hugo
Aye

B.

Vendor Invoices for August 2022

Janis Glover made a motion to approve Vendor Invoices for August 2022.
Layla Naranjo seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Esther Hugo
Aye
Margaret Watson
Aye
Jessica Laughlin
Absent
Janis Glover
Aye
Alicia Klein
Aye
Layla Naranjo
Aye
Ana Barron
Absent

C.

Unemployment Insurance

Esther Hugo made a motion to approve Unemployment Insurance.
Layla Naranjo seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Alicia Klein
Aye
Jessica Laughlin
Absent
Margaret Watson
Aye
Ana Barron
Absent
Esther Hugo
Aye
Layla Naranjo
Aye
Janis Glover
Aye

D.

Making Waves Academy Safety Plan: Public Hearing and Adoption

Esther Hugo made a motion to adopt Making Waves Academy's Safety Plan.
Margaret Watson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Esther Hugo
Aye
Layla Naranjo
Aye
Ana Barron
Absent
Alicia Klein
Aye
Jessica Laughlin
Absent
Margaret Watson
Aye
Janis Glover
Aye

IV. Non-Action Items

A.

Advisory Committee Updates

No committee updates were provided. 

V. Discussion Items

A.

Appreciations by the Board of Directors

Board members shared appreciations. 

B.

Schedule of Remaining Board of Directors Meetings 2022-2023

  • December 8th, 2022, 10:30am-2:00pm
  • January 26th, 2023, 10:30am-2:00pm
  • March 9th, 2023, 10:30am-2:00pm
  • May 4th, 2023, 4:00pm-7:30pm
  • June 15th, 2023, 10:30am-2:00pm

C.

Closed Session

Board adjourned to closed session, no action was taken. 

VI. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:16 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Elizabeth Martinez