MY Academy
Board of Directors Study Session
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Location
Regus - Gateway Chula Vista
333 H Street, Suite 5000
Chula Vista, CA 91910
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MISSION STATEMENT
MY Academy believes in diversity, inclusivity, academic excellence, hope, service, feedback, and gratitude. Our mission is to create a diverse and individualized learning environment that supports every student and strengthens relationships between families, programs, authorizers, and the community.
THE ORDER OF BUSINESS MAY BE CHANGED WITHOUT NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the order of consideration of matters on this agenda may be changed without prior notice.
REASONABLE LIMITATIONS MAY BE PLACED ON PUBLIC TESTIMONY
The Governing Board’s presiding officer reserves the right to impose reasonable time limits on public testimony to ensure that the agenda is completed.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION WILL BE PROVIDED FOR ANY INDIVIDUAL WITH A DISABILITY
Pursuant to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, any individual with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to attend or participate in this meeting of the Governing Board may request assistance by contacting Motivated Youth Academy.
Agenda
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| I. | Opening Items | 9:00 AM | |||
| A. | Call the Meeting to Order | Board President | 1 m | ||
| B. | Record Attendance | Board President | 1 m | ||
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Roll Call: William Hall, President Michael Humphrey, Vice President Steve Fraire, Clerk Peter Matz, Member Larry Alvarado, Member |
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| II. | Pledge of Allegiance | 9:02 AM | |||
| A. | Led by Board President or designee | Board President | 1 m | ||
| III. | Land Acknowledgment | 9:03 AM | |||
| A. | Land Acknowledgment read by Gigi Lenz, Operations and Program Manager | Gigi Lenz | 1 m | ||
| IV. | Approve/Adopt Agenda | 9:04 AM | |||
| A. | Approval of the Agenda for April 9, 2026 Board of Directors Study Session | Vote | Board President | 1 m | |
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It is recommended the Board approve the agenda for the April 9, 2026, Board of Directors Study Session as presented for Motivated Youth Academy (#1628).
Roll Call Vote: Larry Alvarado
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| V. | Public Comments/Recognition/Reports | ||||
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Please submit a Request to Speak to the Board of Directors using the chat feature on the right-hand side of the Zoom platform. Please state the agenda item number that you wish to address prior to the agenda item being called by the Board President. Not more than three (3) minutes are to be allotted to any one (1) speaker, and no more than twenty (20) minutes on the same subject. This portion of the agenda is for comments, recognitions and reports to the Board and is not intended to be a question and answer period. If you have questions for the Board, please provide the Board President with a written statement and an administrator will provide answers at a later date. |
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| VI. | Oral Presentations | 9:05 AM | |||
| A. | Annual Review of Director and Chief Executive Officer Job Descriptions and Employee Agreements | Discuss | Gigi Lenz | 8 m | |
| B. | Review the Ralph M. Brown Act (Government Code § 54950 et seq.) | Discuss | Bill Dobson | 2 m | |
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Effective January 1, 2026, California charter school governing boards were required to comply with updated provisions of the Ralph M. Brown Act (Government Code § 54950 et seq.).
In January, each board member was provided with a digital copy of the Brown Act for their records. In addition, a hard copy is maintained in the school office, and a copy is included in the board binder provided for each meeting to support ongoing compliance with legal requirements and to uphold transparency and accountability to the community.
The Board may review and/or discuss the updated provisions or any other element of the Ralph M. Brown Act (Government Code § 54950 et seq.). |
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| C. | Announcement of 2026 Graduation Ceremony Dates, Times, and Locations | FYI | Bill Dobson | 2 m | |
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Motivated Youth Academy is pleased to announce the 2026 graduation ceremonies, which will be held across four regional clusters to better serve our students and families. This approach reflects our ongoing commitment to equity, access, and meaningful family engagement.
June 1, 2026 5:00 pm "East Cluster" Campo Education Center, 36210 BIA Rd 10, Campo, CA 91906
June 2, 2026 5:00 pm "North Cluster" Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Menifee, 30140 Town Center Dr, Menifee, CA 92584
June 3, 2026 5:00 pm "West Cluster" San Marcos Community Center, 3 Civic Center Dr., San Marcos, CA 92069
June 4, 2026 5:00 pm "South Cluster" The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, 6753 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92115
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| VII. | Board Governance | 9:17 AM | |||
| A. | Approval of the Fifth Amended and Restated Bylaws of Motivated Youth Academy | Vote | Bill Dobson | 2 m | |
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It is recommended the Board approve the Fifth Amended and Restated Bylaws for Motivated Youth Academy (#1628).
Fiscal Impact: None
William Hall Michael Humphrey Steve Fraire Peter Matz Larry Alvarado Moved by ______ Seconded by ______ Ayes _____ Nays _____ Absent _____
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| B. | Approval of Resolution No. 2026-001, Increasing Motivated Youth Academy’s Board of Directors' Stipend, Effective January 1, 2026 | Vote | Bill Dobson | 2 m | |
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It is recommended the Board approve Resolution No. 2026-001, Increasing Board of Directors' Stipend, Effective January 1, 2026 for Motivated Youth Academy (#1628).
Fiscal Impact: $50.00 per Board Member Monthly $3,000.00 annually beginning in SY2026-27. (Applying this retroactively to January 1, 2026 will have a fiscal impact of $1,500.00 on the SY2025-26 budget.) |
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| C. | Approval of Motivated Youth Academy Board of Directors Manual (Revised) | Vote | Bill Dobson | 2 m | |
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It is recommended the Board approve the Board of Directors Manual for Motivated Youth Academy (#1628).
Fiscal Impact: None
William Hall Michael Humphrey Steve Fraire Peter Matz Larry Alvarado Moved by ______ Seconded by ______ Ayes _____ Nays _____ Absent _____ |
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| VIII. | Consent | 9:23 AM | |||
| A. | Consent - Business/Financial Services | Vote | Board President | 1 m | |
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1. Approval of Board on Track Subscription (Renewal) 2. Approval of Fairfield by Marriott Sales Agreement |
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| B. | Consent - Education/Student Services | Vote | Board President | 1 m | |
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1. Approval of APLUS+ Membership (Renewal) 2. Approval of Kintone Service Order |
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| C. | Consent - Personnel Services | Vote | Board President | 1 m | |
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1. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Reach University
Consent items listed under A through C are considered routine and will be approved/adopted by a single motion.
Roll Call Vote: William Hall Michael Humphrey Steve Fraire Peter Matz Larry Alvarado Moved by ______ Seconded by ______ Ayes _____ Nays _____ Absent _____ |
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| IX. | Business/Financial Services | 9:26 AM | |||
| A. | Approval of Keyn Solutions Information Technology Management Service Provider Agreement (Extension) | Vote | Bill Dobson | 2 m | |
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It is recommended the Board approve the Keyn Solutions Information Technology Management Service Provider Agreement (Extension) for Motivated Youth Academy (#1628).
Fiscal Impact: estimated $17,584.32 (before true-ups)
Roll Call Vote: William Hall Michael Humphrey Steve Fraire Peter Matz Larry Alvarado Moved by ______ Seconded by ______ Ayes _____ Nays _____ Absent _____ |
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| X. | Education/Student Services | 9:28 AM | |||
| A. | Approval of the California Charter Schools Association (CCSA) Membership (Renewal) | Vote | Bill Dobson | 1 m | |
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It is recommended the Board approve the California Charter Schools Association (CCSA) Membership (two-year renewal) for Motivated Youth Academy (#1628).
Fiscal Impact: $15,998.50
Roll Call Vote: William Hall Michael Humphrey Steve Fraire Peter Matz Larry Alvarado Moved by ______ Seconded by ______ Ayes _____ Nays _____ Absent _____ |
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| XI. | Personnel Services | 9:29 AM | |||
| A. | Approval of 2026-2027 Strategic Staffing Plan | Vote | Gigi Lenz | 4 m | |
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It is recommended the Board approve the Strategic Staffing Plan for Motivated Youth Academy (#1628).
Fiscal Impact: $5,271,692.00 (projected maximum cost if fully implemented)
Roll Call Vote: William Hall Michael Humphrey Steve Fraire Peter Matz Larry Alvarado Moved by ______ Seconded by ______ Ayes _____ Nays _____ Absent _____ |
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| XII. | Next Board Meeting | ||||
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The next Regular Board Meeting will be held on May 14, 2026. |
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| XIII. | Closing Items | 9:33 AM | |||
| A. | Adjourn Meeting | Vote | Board President | 1 m | |
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Roll Call Vote: William Hall Michael Humphrey Steve Fraire Peter Matz Larry Alvarado Moved by ______ Seconded by ______ Ayes _____ Nays _____ Absent _____ |
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