Making Waves Academy

Minutes

June Board Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday June 15, 2023 at 10:30 AM

Location

In person AND streaming live on zoom:

 

Making Waves Academy

4123 Lakeside Dr., Richmond CA 94806

Upper School 3- Library

 

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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.

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.
  • Speakers may submit a request to speak before 9:00 AM on the day of the board meeting, fill out a comment card at the meeting, or raise their hand/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.  

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 Malet Klein, Esther Hugo, Janis Glover (remote), Jessica Laughlin (remote), Layla Naranjo, Margaret Watson

Directors Absent

Ana Barron

Directors who left before the meeting adjourned

Layla Naranjo

Guests Present

Alton B. Nelson Jr., Carmen Velarde, Elizabeth Martinez

I. Opening Items

A.

Call the Meeting to Order

Alicia Malet Klein called a meeting of the board of directors of Making Waves Academy to order on Thursday Jun 15, 2023 at 10:34 AM.

B.

Record Attendance

C.

Remarks by Board President

Board president made remarks regarding promotion and graduation. 

D.

Public Comment

No public comment was made.

II. Standing Reports

A.

Mission Connection: Video - Wave-Makers in Action

The board watched a Mission Connection video.

B.

ASB Update-- No presentation at June board meeting

C.

Deep Dive: Wave-Maker Success Framework

The board discussed the Wave-Maker Success Framework with the Making Waves Foundation CEO.

D.

Q&A on Written School Reports

The board asked questions regarding the school reports. 

E.

CEO/Interim Principal Report

The board asked questions regarding the CEO's report. 

F.

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

The board asked questions regarding the COO's report. 

G.

Q&A on Written Finance Report (CFO)

The board asked questions regarding the CFO's report. 

H.

Break

The board took a short break.

III. Non-Action Items

A.

Board Work and Advisory Committee Updates

  • Board President announced that Anabel Barron's term has ended and the board is currently in conversations with another MWA parent to replace Ms. Barron. 
  • The board received an update regarding the Curriculum and Instruction Review Advisory Committee.

B.

MWA Volunteer Handbook

The board  discussed the new MWA Volunteer Handbook.

C.

CDE-MWA Dashboard Local Indicators

The board reviewed that data for the local indicators.

IV. Action Items

A.

Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP)

Layla Naranjo made a motion to Approve.
Margaret Watson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

LCAP Federal Addendum

Esther Hugo made a motion to Approve.
Layla Naranjo seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

C.

LCAP Advisory Group Guidelines

Janis Glover made a motion to Approve.
Margaret Watson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

D.

FY 2023-24 Budget

Esther Hugo made a motion to Approve.
Layla Naranjo seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

E.

Approve insurance coverages for 2023-24.

Jessica Laughlin made a motion to Approve.
Layla Naranjo seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

F.

Cornerstone Educational Solutions

Esther Hugo made a motion to Approve.
Margaret Watson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

G.

Seneca Family of Agencies

Layla Naranjo made a motion to Approve.
Margaret Watson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

H.

Anchor Counseling Solutions

Jessica Laughlin made a motion to Approve.
Layla Naranjo seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

I.

HMH English 3D Curriculum Purchase

Margaret Watson made a motion to Approve.
Esther Hugo seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

J.

Intervention Curriculum

Margaret Watson made a motion to Approve.
Janis Glover seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

K.

Instruction Partners

Margaret Watson made a motion to Approve.
Layla Naranjo seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

L.

Chefables Food Vendor Contract

Esther Hugo made a motion to Approve.
Layla Naranjo seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

M.

Pacheco's Cleaning Services contract

Layla Naranjo made a motion to Approve.
Margaret Watson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

N.

2023-24 Education Protection Account (EPA)

Margaret Watson made a motion to Approve.
Jessica Laughlin seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

O.

Vendor Invoices for April 2023

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

P.

2023-24 CharterSafe Workers Compensation Insurance

Janis Glover made a motion to Approve.
Margaret Watson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

Q.

Academic Calendar, Bell Schedules, and Instructional Minutes

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

R.

Financial Consulting Agreement

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

S.

TalkSpace Agreement

Layla Naranjo made a motion to Approve.
Jessica Laughlin seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

V. Consent Action Items

A.

Approve Minutes: April Finance Advisory Committee Meeting

Esther Hugo made a motion to approve the minutes from Finance Advisory Meeting on 04-26-23.
Margaret Watson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Approve Minutes: May Finance Advisory Committee Meeting

Esther Hugo made a motion to approve the minutes from Finance Advisory Meeting on 05-31-23.
Margaret Watson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

C.

Approve Minutes: May 4, 2023 Board Meeting

Esther Hugo made a motion to approve the minutes from May Board Meeting on 05-04-23.
Margaret Watson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

D.

Approve Minutes- Spring WASC Meeting 5/24

Esther Hugo made a motion to approve the minutes from WASC Spring Meeting on 05-24-23.
Margaret Watson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

E.

Alliant University MOU

Esther Hugo made a motion to Approve.
Margaret Watson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

F.

CDW Cisco Smartnet Annual Renewal Agreement

Esther Hugo made a motion to Approve.
Margaret Watson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

G.

Renaissance Renewal Agreement

Esther Hugo made a motion to Approve.
Margaret Watson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

H.

Revised PowerSchool Renewal

Esther Hugo made a motion to Approve.
Margaret Watson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

I.

Designation of CIF Representatives to League

Esther Hugo made a motion to Approve.
Margaret Watson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

J.

CircleUp Education for DEIB Service Provider Support

Esther Hugo made a motion to Approve.
Margaret Watson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

VI. Discussion Items

A.

Appreciations by the Board of Directors

The board made appreciations. 

B.

Board of Directors Meetings Overview for 2023-2024

Next meeting is on Monday, September 11, 2023.

C.

Closed Session

Layla Naranjo left at 1:29 PM.

The board adjourned to closed session.

VII. 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 1:47 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Alicia Malet Klein