MY Academy
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors
Date and Time
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 Kierra McLaughlin, Administrative Services Technician, on behalf of Motivated Youth Academy | FYI | Kierra McLaughlin | 2 m | |
| IV. | Approve/Adopt Agenda | 9:05 AM | |||
| A. | (Action) Approve Agenda | Vote | Board President | 1 m | |
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It is recommended the Board of Directors adopt as presented the agenda for the Regular Board meeting of August 13, 2026.
Roll Call Vote: William Hall Michael Humphrey Steve Fraire Peter Matz Larry Alvarado Moved by ______ Seconded by ______ Ayes _____ Nays _____ Absent _____ |
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| V. | Approve Minutes | 9:06 AM | |||
| A. | (Action) Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors that was held on July 9, 2026 | Approve Minutes | 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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| VI. | Public Comment - Closed Session | ||||
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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 kmclaughlin@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. |
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| VII. | Adjourn to Closed Session | 9:07 AM | |||
| A. | The Board Will Consider and May Act On Any of the Closed Session Matters | 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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| VIII. | Closed Session | 9:08 AM | |||
| A. | Closed Session Agenda | Board President | 5 m | ||
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Public Employee Appointment |
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| B. | Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation | Board President | 5 m | ||
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(Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) |
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| IX. | Reconvene Regular Meeting | 9:18 AM | |||
| A. | Report out any action taken in closed session | Board President | 1 m | ||
| X. | Public Comments/Recognition/Reports | ||||
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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 kmclaughlin@myacademy.org for support. Requests to speak must be submitted before the public comment period begins in open 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. |
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| XI. | Oral Presentations | 9:19 AM | |||
| A. | Annual Board Evaluation Motivated Youth Academy | Discuss | Bill Dobson | 15 m | |
| B. | Motivated Youth Academy Action Plan and Growth Map | FYI | Bill Dobson | 4 m | |
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Motivated Youth Academy's Three-Year Action Plan and Growth Map is a strategic roadmap that translates the school's vision into measurable priorities, annual objectives, and specific actions. It serves as the Board's long-range planning document and aligns with the school's charter, LCAP, WASC Action Plan, budget, and charter renewal efforts. |
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| XII. | Consent | 9:38 AM | |||
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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. |
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| A. | Consent - Business/Financial Services | Vote | Board President | 1 m | |
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1. Approval of Check Register - June 2026 2. Approval of Check Register - July 2026 3. Approval of Retainer Agreement between Harbottle Law Group and Motivated Youth Academy (#1628).
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| B. | Consent - Education/Student Services | Vote | Board President | 1 m | |
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1. It is recommended the Board approve the Burlington English Agreement to provide curriculum to MY Academy for the 2026-2027 academic year for Motivated Youth Academy (#1628). |
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| C. | Consent - Personnel Services | Vote | Board President | 1 m | |
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1. Approval of Certificated Personnel Report 2. Approval of Classified Personnel Report
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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| XIII. | Board Governance | 9:41 AM | |||
| A. | Annual Director/CEO Evaluation Planning | FYI | Bill Dobson | 4 m | |
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The Board of Trustees is committed to maintaining a strong governance framework that supports effective leadership and continuous organizational improvement. |
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| B. | (Action) Approval of 2026-2027 Board Evaluator Stipend | Vote | Bill Dobson | 1 m | |
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The Board of Directors is committed to maintaining a strong governance framework that supports effective leadership and continuous organizational improvement. As part of this commitment, the Board is asked to approve an annual stipend for the designated Board Evaluators to recognize the additional responsibilities associated with coordinating the Director's ongoing performance evaluation and leadership development.
Fiscal Impact: $10,800.00 annually ($5,400 per stipend)
Roll Call Vote: William Hall Michael Humphrey Steve Fraire Peter Matz Larry Alvarado Moved by ______ Seconded by ______ Ayes _____ Nays _____ Absent _____ |
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| XIV. | Calendar | ||||
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The next scheduled regular meeting of the Board of Directors will be held on September 10, 2026. |
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| XV. | Comments | 9:46 AM | |||
| A. | Board Comments | Discuss | Board President | 5 m | |
| B. | Interim Director and CEO Comments | Discuss | Bill Dobson | 2 m | |
| XVI. | Closing Items | 9:53 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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