MY Academy

Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors

Published on September 4, 2026 at 1:21 PM PDT

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Thursday September 10, 2026 at 9:00 AM PDT

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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

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 Melissa Lato, Assistant Director, Motivated Youth Academy FYI Melissa Lato 2 m
     
IV. Approve/Adopt Agenda 9:05 AM
  A. (Action) Approve Agenda Vote Board President 1 m
   

It is recommended the Board of Directors approve the agenda for the Regular Board meeting of September 10, 2026, as presented.

 

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. (Action) Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors that was held on August 13, 2026 Approve Minutes Board President 1 m
   

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 August 13, 2026  
VI. Public Comments/Recognition/Reports
 

Members of the public who wish to make a Public Comment at a board meeting, whether attending in person or remotely, must submit a Request to Speak using this Google Form to address the Board of Directors. If you are having difficulty filling out the Google form, please email kmatchette@myacademy.org for support. 
 

Requests to speak must be submitted before the public comment period begins in closed session. Each speaker is allotted up to three (3) minutes. Public comments on the same subject are limited to a total of twenty (20) minutes. Board members do not respond to public comments during the meeting. However, the Board may refer a matter to staff for review and request that it be brought back to the Board at a future meeting.

 
VII. Oral Presentations 9:07 AM
  A. CliftonLarsonAllen LLP Correspondence FYI Bill Dobson 1 m
     
VIII. Consent 9:08 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 1 m
   

1. Check Register - August 2026

 

 
     
  B. Consent - Education/Student Services 1 m
   

1. Approval of TSW Therapy (Renewal)

 
     
  C. Consent - Personnel Services 1 m
   

1. Approval of Certificated Personnel Report

2. Approval of Classified Personnel Report

3. Approval of 2026-2027 California Schools VEBA Benefits Plan (Renewal) 

4. Approval of 2026-2027 Educators Legal Liability Policy and Umbrella Policy with American Southern Home Insurance

5. Approval of 2026-2027 Package Policy with Wright Specialty Insurance

6. Approval of 2026-2027 Auto Policy with Wright Specialty Insurance

 

 

 

 

 
     
     
     
     
  D. Consent - Policy Development 1 m
   

Board Policies Revised:

The following are current policies that have been revised to provide clarity or alignment with changes in law or procedures.

 

MYA 1025 - UCP Policy and Complaint Form

 

 

Consent items listed under A through D 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 _____

 

 
     
     
IX. Board Governance 9:12 AM
  A. (Action) Election of Motivated Youth Academy Corporate Officer Vote 2 m
   

In accordance with the Fifth Amended Bylaws of Motivated Youth Academy, Article VIII, Corporate Officers, section 8.01(c), it is recommended the Board of Directors conduct the election for the following corporate officer position:

 

a. Secretary: Kierra Matchette

 

Roll Call Vote:

William Hall

Michael Humphrey

Steve Fraire

Peter Matz

Larry Alvarado 

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

 
  B. (Action) Approval of the 2025-2026 Annual Board Evaluation Vote Bill Dobson 1 m
   

It is recommended the Board of Directors approve of the 2025-2026 Annual Board Evaluation.

 

Roll Call Vote:

William Hall

Michael Humphrey

Steve Fraire

Peter Matz

Larry Alvarado 

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

 
     
X. Business/Financial Services 9:15 AM
  A. (Action) Approval of 2025-2026 Unaudited Actuals Financial Report Vote Jason Sitomer 10 m
   

It is recommended the Board approve the 2025-2026 Unaudited Actuals Financial Report for Motivated Youth Academy (#1628).

 

 

Roll Call Vote:

William Hall

Michael Humphrey

Steve Fraire

Peter Matz

Larry Alvarado 

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

 
     
  B. (Action) Approval of 2025-2026 EPA Education Protection Account for Motivated Youth Academy Vote Jason Sitomer 2 m
   

It is recommended the Board approve the 2025-2026 EPA Education Protection Account for Motivated Youth Academy (#1628).

 

 

Roll Call Vote:

William Hall

Michael Humphrey

Steve Fraire

Peter Matz

Larry Alvarado 

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

 
     
  C. (Action) Approval of Compensation for a Director Designee Vote 1 m
   

Compensation for a Director Designee is triggered when an employee is temporarily assigned duties outside their regular job classification to step into or cover the responsibilities of a Director position.

 

The pay structure and triggers break down as follows:

 

Short-Term Assignment (Days 1–10): A 5% temporary out-of-class pay adjustment is triggered immediately when an employee takes on temporary responsibilities outside their regular classification.

 

Roll Call Vote:

William Hall

Michael Humphrey

Steve Fraire

Peter Matz

Larry Alvarado 

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

 
     
  D. (Action) Approval of the Proposition 28, Art and Music K-12 Education Funding Initiative Annual Report Vote 1 m
   

It is recommended the Board approve the 2025-2026 Proposition 28, Art and Music K-12 Education Funding Initiative Annual Report for Motivated Youth Academy (#1628).

 

Roll Call Vote:

William Hall

Michael Humphrey

Steve Fraire

Peter Matz

Larry Alvarado 

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

 
     
XI. Policy Development 9:29 AM
  A. Approval of MYA 5144 Pupil Suspension and Expulsion Policy Vote Bill Dobson 1 m
   

The purpose of this policy is to ensure that Motivated Youth Academy complies with California Education Code Section 48900, which is the foundational state law that establishes the explicit legal framework for student discipline.

 

It is recommended the Board approve the adoption of the new proposed policy for Motivated Youth Academy (#1628).

 

5000 Series - Student Services

5144 - Pupil Suspension and Expulsion Policy

 

Fiscal Impact: None.

 

Roll Call Vote:

William Hall

Michael Humphrey

Steve Fraire

Peter Matz

Larry Alvarado 

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

 
     
XII. Calendar
 

The next scheduled meeting of the Board of Directors will be held on October 8, 2026. 

 
XIII. Comments 9:30 AM
  A. Board Comments Discuss Board President 5 m
  B. Interim Director and CEO Comments Discuss Bill Dobson 2 m
XIV. Closing Items 9:37 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 _____