Making Waves Academy

Minutes

January Board Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday January 26, 2023 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: 
Molly Moloney at mmoloney@mwacademy.org or 510-779-1366.

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 mmoloney@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 mmoloney@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:

Molly Moloney at mmoloney@mwacademy.org or 510-779-1366.
 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 (remote)

Directors Absent

Ana Barron, Margaret Watson

Guests Present

Alton B. Nelson Jr. (remote), Carmen Velarde (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

Alicia Klein called a meeting of the board of directors of Making Waves Academy to order on Thursday Jan 26, 2023 at 10:32 AM.

Quorum verified

C.

Board Findings Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e)

Jessica Laughlin made a motion to Appprove.
Esther Hugo seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

D.

Remarks by Board President

Board President made remarks on the following: 

  • Board book (The Privileged Poor)

E.

Public Comment

No public comment

II. Standing Reports

A.

Mission Connection: Overall Well-Being of Students

Social Workers provided an update on the overall well-being of students.

B.

ASB Update

ASB Waves Representatives provided an update to the board.

C.

Deep Dive: SEL Tool Pilot Update

Michael Williams, Director of Applied Technology provided an updated on the SEL Tool Pilot.

 

Board asked questions about the presentation slides. 

D.

CEO/Interim Principal Report

CEO & Interim Principal provided written report and led a discussion about progress towards goals.

E.

Q&A on Written School Reports

Board asked questions about the Written School Reports which covered:

 

  • Middle school Sem. 1 Summary and Reflections & next steps
  • Upper school Sem. 1 Summary and Reflections & next steps
  • Athletics

F.

Operations Updates

Alicia Klein provided updates regarding building repairs.

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, Jessica Laughlin, provided an update on the Culture & Climate, and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Advisory Committees.

B.

Review the 2021-22 School Accountability Report Card (SARC)

Board asked questions regarding the School Accountability Report Card.

C.

Student Lottery Application for 2023-24 Enrollment Update

No update

IV. Action Items

A.

Board Member Renewal

Esther Hugo made a motion to Approve.
Janis Glover seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

B.

Approve Minutes: December 8, 2022 Board Meeting

Janis Glover made a motion to approve the minutes from December Board Meeting on 12-08-22.
Esther Hugo seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

C.

Approve Minutes: December 2, 2022 Special Board Meeting

Janis Glover made a motion to Approve.
Esther Hugo seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

D.

Approval of Form J-13A - Request for Allowance of Attendance

Esther Hugo made a motion to Approve.
Jessica Laughlin seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

E.

Enrollment Flexibility Provision

Esther Hugo made a motion to Approve.
Janis Glover seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

F.

Vendor Invoice Review and Approval

Janis Glover made a motion to Approve.
Jessica Laughlin seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

V. Discussion Items

A.

Appreciations by the Board of Directors

MWA Board shared appreciations.

B.

Schedule of Remaining Board of Directors Meetings 2022-2023

  • March 16th, 2023, 10:30am-2:00pm
  • May 4th, 2023, 4:00pm-7:30pm
  • June 15th, 2023, 10:30am-2:00pm

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 12:56 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Carmen Velarde