MY Academy

Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors

Published on May 8, 2026 at 4:32 PM PDT

Date and Time

Thursday May 14, 2026 at 9:00 AM PDT

Location

Regus - Gateway Chula Vista

333 H Street, Suite 5000

Chula Vista, CA 91910

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

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 9:00 AM
  A. Call the Meeting to Order Board President 1 m
  B. Record Attendance Board President 1 m
   

Roll Call:

William Hall, President

Michael Humphrey, Vice President

Steve Fraire, Clerk

Peter Matz, Member

Larry Alvarado, Member

 
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 Daniel Espinoza, School Psychologist/Program Manager on behalf of Motivated Youth Academy FYI Daniel Espinoza 2 m
     
IV. Approve/Adopt Agenda 9:05 AM
  A. Approve Agenda Vote Board President 1 m
   

It is recommended the Board of Directors adopt as presented the agenda for the Regular Board meeting of May 14, 2026.

 

Roll Call Vote:

William Hall

Michael Humphrey

Steve Fraire

Peter Matz

Larry Alvarado 

Moved by ______ Seconded by ______ Ayes _____ Nays _____ Absent _____

 
V. Approve Minutes 9:06 AM
  A. Approve Minutes Approve Minutes Board President 1 m
   

It is recommended that the Board approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors that was held on March 12, 2026.

 

Roll Call Vote:

William Hall

Michael Humphrey

Steve Fraire

Peter Matz

Larry Alvarado 

Moved by ______ Seconded by ______ Ayes _____ Nays _____ Absent _____

 

 
    Minutes for Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors on March 12, 2026  
  B. Approve Minutes Approve Minutes Board President 1 m
   

It is recommended that the Board approve the Minutes of the Study Session of the Board of Directors that was held on April 9, 2026.

 

Roll Call Vote:

William Hall

Michael Humphrey

Steve Fraire

Peter Matz

Larry Alvarado 

Moved by ______ Seconded by ______ Ayes _____ Nays _____ Absent _____

 

 
    Minutes for Board of Directors Study Session on April 9, 2026  
VI. Public Comment - Closed Session
 

The public has a right to comment on any items of the closed session agenda. Members of the public will be permitted to comment on any other item within the Board’s jurisdiction under Public Comments/Recognition/Reports.

 
VII. Adjourn to Closed Session 9:08 AM
 

The Board will consider and may act on any of the Closed Session matters.

 

Roll Call Vote:

William Hall

Michael Humphrey

Steve Fraire

Peter Matz

Larry Alvarado 

Moved by ______ Seconded by ______ Ayes _____ Nays _____ Absent _____

 
  A. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Discuss Board President 5 m
   

Pursuant to Gov. Code 54957

    a. Annual Performance Evaluation, Director/CEO

 
     
VIII. Reconvene Regular Meeting 9:13 AM
  A. Report out any action taken in closed session Discuss Board President 2 m
IX. Public Comments/Recognition/Reports
 

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.

 
X. Correspondence/Proposals/Reports 9:15 AM
  A. School Highlights from March and April 2026, presented by Daniel Espinoza, School Psychologist/Program Manager FYI Daniel Espinoza 4 m
     
  B. Financial Update Presented by Jason Sitomer, Head of Client Finance, Charter Impact FYI Jason Sitomer 5 m
     
  C. Presentation of Parsec Data FYI Melissa Lato 4 m
     
  D. Review of The Accrediting Commission for Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges (ACS WASC) Letter FYI Bill Dobson 2 m
     
  E. Update on Director and Chief Executive Officer Job Descriptions and Employee Agreements Discuss Gigi Lenz 2 m
     
     
     
     
XI. Consent 9:32 AM
 

Items listed under Consent are considered routine and will be approved/adopted by a single motion.  There will be no separate discussion of these items; however, any item may be removed from the Consent upon the request of any member of the Board, discussed, and acted upon separately.  

 
  A. Consent - Business/Financial Services Vote Board President 1 m
   

1. Approval of Check Register - March 2026

2. Approval of Check Register - April 2026

 
     
     
  B. Consent - Education/Student Services Vote Board President 1 m
   

1. Approval of 2026 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Campo Kumeyaay Nation and Motivated Youth Academy 

2. Approval of Portrait Of A Learner for Motivated Youth Academy

3. Approval of the Comprehensive School Safety Plan (CSSP) (Revision)

4. Approval of Zoom Workplace for Education School

 
     
     
     
     
     
     
  C. Consent - Personnel Services Vote Board President 1 m
   

1. Approval of Certificated Personnel Report

2. Approval of the 2026-2027 Employee Handbook

 

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 _____

 
     
     
XII. Board Governance 9:35 AM
  A. Approval of Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation Vote Bill Dobson 2 m
   

It is recommended the Board approve the Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation for Motivated Youth Academy (#1628).

 

Fiscal Impact: None.

 

Roll Call Vote:

William Hall

Michael Humphrey

Steve Fraire

Peter Matz

Larry Alvarado 

Moved by ______ Seconded by ______ Ayes _____ Nays _____ Absent _____

 
     
     
  B. Approval of Sixth Amended and Restated Bylaws of Motivated Youth Academy Charter Schools Vote Bill Dobson 2 m
   

It is recommended the Board approve the Sixth Amended and Restated Bylaws for Motivated Youth Academy (#1628).

 

Fiscal Impact: None.

 

Roll Call Vote:

William Hall

Michael Humphrey

Steve Fraire

Peter Matz

Larry Alvarado 

Moved by ______ Seconded by ______ Ayes _____ Nays _____ Absent _____

 
     
     
XIII. Business/Financial Services 9:39 AM
  A. Approval of Federal Tax Form 990 Return (Draft) and California Tax Form 199 Return (Draft) - Year Ended June (current year) as prepared by CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) Vote Bill Dobson 2 m
   

It is recommended the Board approve Federal Tax Form 990 Return (Draft) and California Tax Form 199 Return (Draft) for Motivated Youth Academy (#1628).

 

Fiscal Impact: None.

 

Roll Call Vote:

William Hall

Michael Humphrey

Steve Fraire

Peter Matz

Larry Alvarado 

Moved by ______ Seconded by ______ Ayes _____ Nays _____ Absent _____

 
     
XIV. Education/Student Services 9:41 AM
  A. Approval of Keyn Solutions 2026-2027 Service Agreement Vote Bill Dobson 2 m
   

It is recommended the Board approve the service agreement with Keyn Solutions for Motivated Youth Academy (#1628).

 

Fiscal Impact: $75,120.00

 

Roll Call Vote:

William Hall

Michael Humphrey

Steve Fraire

Peter Matz

Larry Alvarado 

Moved by ______ Seconded by ______ Ayes _____ Nays _____ Absent _____

 
     
  B. Approval of GHA Technologies Inc Chromebook Purchase Vote Bill Dobson 2 m
   

It is recommended the Board approve the GHA Technologies Inc Chromebook Purchase for Motivated Youth Academy (#1628).

 

Fiscal Impact: $18,862.83

 

Roll Call Vote:

William Hall

Michael Humphrey

Steve Fraire

Peter Matz

Larry Alvarado 

Moved by ______ Seconded by ______ Ayes _____ Nays _____ Absent _____

 
     
  C. Approval of 2026-2027 Learning Staff Professional Development Proposal by Dr. Jamila Dugan Vote Bill Dobson 2 m
   

It is recommended the Board approve the learning staff professional development proposal by Dr. Jamila Dugan for Motivated Youth Academy (#1628).

 

Fiscal Impact: $70,000.00 (+ travel expenses outlined in the proposal)

 

Roll Call Vote:

William Hall

Michael Humphrey

Steve Fraire

Peter Matz

Larry Alvarado 

Moved by ______ Seconded by ______ Ayes _____ Nays _____ Absent _____

 
     
XV. Policy Development 9:47 AM
  A. Adoption of New Policy Vote Bill Dobson 2 m
   

It is recommended the Board approve the adoption of the new proposed policy. This policy will allow the school greater operational flexibility to address immediate needs and ensure timely responsiveness to fiscal requests for Motivated Youth Academy (#1628).

 

3000 Series - Business/Non-Instructional

3030-MYA Purchase Card Policy

 

Fiscal Impact: None.

 

Roll Call Vote:

William Hall

Michael Humphrey

Steve Fraire

Peter Matz

Larry Alvarado 

Moved by ______ Seconded by ______ Ayes _____ Nays _____ Absent _____

 
     
  B. Approval of Resolution Regarding Compliance with Court Orders in Mirabelli v. Olson Vote Bill Dobson 2 m
   

It is recommended the Board approve the Resolution regarding compliance with court orders in Mirabelli v. Olson and continued implementation of Board Policy 5070 Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Student Nondiscrimination Policy as presented for Motivated Youth Academy (#1628).

 

Fiscal Impact: None.

 

Roll Call Vote:

William Hall

Michael Humphrey

Steve Fraire

Peter Matz

Larry Alvarado 

Moved by ______ Seconded by ______ Ayes _____ Nays _____ Absent _____

 
     
XVI. Calendar
 

The next scheduled regular meeting of the Board of Directors will be held on June 11, 2026.

 
XVII. Comments 9:51 AM
  A. Board Comments Discuss Board President 5 m
  B. Interim Director and CEO Comments Discuss Bill Dobson 2 m
XVIII. Closing Items 9:58 AM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote Board President 1 m
   

Roll Call Vote:

William Hall

Michael Humphrey

Steve Fraire

Peter Matz

Larry Alvarado 

Moved by ______ Seconded by ______ Ayes _____ Nays _____ Absent _____