Making Waves Academy

Minutes

December Board Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday December 8, 2022 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: 
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), Jessica Laughlin (remote), Layla Naranjo, Margaret Watson (remote)

Directors Absent

Ana Barron

Directors who arrived after the meeting opened

Layla Naranjo, Margaret Watson

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 Dec 8, 2022 at 10:34 AM.

B.

Record Attendance

C.

Board Findings Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e)

Last vote was held November 17th, 2022 for 30 days. 

D.

Remarks by Board President

Board President made remarks on the following:

  • end of the semester 
  • feedback sessions with staff and parents
Margaret Watson arrived at 10:40 AM.

E.

Public Comment

  • Former student and member of the public made a public comment about re-admission.

II. Standing Reports

A.

Mission Connection: Charter School Informational Video

Board viewed an informational video regarding public charter schools and offerings at Making Waves Academy. 

B.

ASB Update

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

Layla Naranjo arrived at 11:10 AM.

C.

Deep Dive: Special Education

Director of Special Education, Karen Snider, provided an overview of Special Education at MWA including updates, priorities, and planning. 

 

Board asked questions about the written materials and presentation slides. 

D.

CEO/Interim Principal Report & Discussion

CEO & Interim Principal provided written report and led a discussion about enrollment capacity for 2023-2024. 

E.

Q&A on Written School Reports

Board asked questions about the Written School Reports which covered our Major Student Learner Needs in the following areas/designations:

  • ELD/ELAC Progress
  • Math Intervention
  • Literacy
  • African American Achievement
  • Overall Intervention Plan Progress

F.

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

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

  • COO's Maternity Leave Coverage 
  • Key Updates (October-December) 
  • Team Priorities for Quarter 3

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. Non-Action Items

A.

Advisory Committee Updates

  • Board Member, Margaret Watson, provided an update on the Culture & Climate and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advisory Committee. 
  • Board Member, Esther Hugo, provided an update on Curriculum and Instruction. 

IV. Action Items

A.

Approve Minutes: October 13, 2022 Board Meeting

Layla Naranjo made a motion to approve the minutes from October Board Meeting on 10-13-22.
Jessica Laughlin seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Margaret Watson
Aye
Layla Naranjo
Aye
Janis Glover
Aye
Alicia Klein
Aye
Esther Hugo
Aye
Ana Barron
Absent
Jessica Laughlin
Aye

B.

Approve Minutes: Special Board Meeting

Layla Naranjo made a motion to approve the minutes from Special Board Meeting on 11-17-22.
Janis Glover seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Esther Hugo
Aye
Janis Glover
Aye
Layla Naranjo
Aye
Jessica Laughlin
Aye
Alicia Klein
Aye
Margaret Watson
Aye
Ana Barron
Absent

C.

Approve Minutes: Finance Advisory Committee Meeting

Layla Naranjo made a motion to approve the minutes from Finance Advisory Meeting on 11-16-22.
Janis Glover seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Layla Naranjo
Aye
Ana Barron
Absent
Alicia Klein
Aye
Janis Glover
Aye
Margaret Watson
Aye
Esther Hugo
Aye
Jessica Laughlin
Aye

D.

Approve Minutes: Audit Advisory Committee Meeting

Janis Glover made a motion to approve the minutes from Audit Committee Meeting on 11-29-22.
Jessica Laughlin seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Layla Naranjo
Aye
Ana Barron
Absent
Janis Glover
Aye
Alicia Klein
Aye
Esther Hugo
Aye
Margaret Watson
Aye
Jessica Laughlin
Aye

E.

Global Office Inc.

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

F.

First Interim Budget (2022-2023)

Janis Glover made a motion to approve the First Interim Budget (2022-2023).
Layla Naranjo seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Margaret Watson
Aye
Alicia Klein
Aye
Layla Naranjo
Aye
Jessica Laughlin
Aye
Esther Hugo
Aye
Janis Glover
Aye
Ana Barron
Absent

G.

2021-22 Audit Report

Janis Glover made a motion to accept the 2021-22 Audit Report.
Margaret Watson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Esther Hugo
Aye
Jessica Laughlin
Aye
Janis Glover
Aye
Ana Barron
Absent
Margaret Watson
Aye
Alicia Klein
Aye
Layla Naranjo
Aye

H.

Vendor Invoices from September to October 2022

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

V. Discussion Items

A.

Appreciations by the Board of Directors

MWA Board shared appreciations. 

B.

Schedule of Remaining Board of Directors Meetings 2022-2023

  • 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 did not adjourn to closed session. 

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 2:03 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Elizabeth Martinez