Making Waves Academy

Minutes

WASC/Curriculum Instruction Review Advisory Committee

Fall WASC & CIRAC

Date and Time

Monday December 2, 2024 at 12:30 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: 
Bryann Fitzpatrick at bfitzpatrick@mwacademy.org or (510) 994-6486.

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    • 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.
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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:

Bryann Fitzpatrick at bfitzpatrick@mwacademy.org or (510) 994-6486.
 

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

Committee Members Present

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

Committee Members Absent

None

Guests Present

Arika Spencer-Brown (remote), Bryann Fitzpatrick (remote), Elizabeth Martinez (remote), Marjorie McCowan (remote), Tameka Jackson (remote), Tina Garrison (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Call the Meeting to Order

Alicia Malet Klein called a meeting of the Curriculum Advisory Committee Committee of Making Waves Academy to order on Monday Dec 2, 2024 at 12:32 PM.

B.

Record Attendance and Guests

C.

Public Comment

No public comment was made. 

II. Objectives and Structure

A.

Introductions, Orientation to the Agenda, and Overview Focus

Reviewed objectives to combine WASC and CIRAC goals and foster a meeting format that enhances discussion between leaders and board members.

III. Goal Progress and Pre-Meeting Questions

A.

Pre-Meeting Questions

Discussed questions that were submitted by board members Alicia Malet Klein and Dr. Esther Hugo submitted prior to the meeting focusing on the following topics:

  • Support for long-term subs / plan to ensure equitable access to material for students in classes with long-term subs
  • Student voice related to issues of both culture/climate and academics/instruction
  • Tutoring / access to help for students who need it
  • AP teacher selection and preparation
  • SAT/PSAT updates
  • Math updates / signs of improvement

B.

Updates: LCAP/WASC Process

Reviewed high-level updates on LCAP/WASC process and engagement with education partners.

C.

Break

IV. Q & A Discussion

A.

WASC/LCAP Goal Progress

Reviewed high-level updates to LCAP/WASC goals and actions lead by "Goal Owners."

  • Goal 1: Support for All Learners - Dr. Tameka Jackson
    • Essential Question: How can we sustain high-quality support for all learners despite staffing and leadership transitions?
  • Goal 2: College and Career Readiness - Dr. Arika Spencer-Brown
    • Essential Question: How can we ensure smooth college and career readiness progress as we manage growing student numbers and administrative challenges?
  • Goal 3: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Alton B. Nelson jr. 
    • Essential Quesiton: What combination of responsive and proactive approaches will strengthen a safe, supportive, and inclusive school environment?

V. Closing Items

A.

Action Items/Next Steps

Board members have requested follow-up information on the below by January: 

  • Data on how many students utilize teacher office hours
  • A comprehensive report on the issues faced in setting up a tutoring program
  • Scope and Sequence for college and career pathways
  • Written action plan following loss of ELD coordinator 

B.

Good of the Order and Exit Tickets

Exit ticket form was shared with committee to complete.

C.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 2:29 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Alicia Malet Klein

D.

Day of Slides