MY Academy

Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors

Published on July 7, 2023 at 12:49 PM PDT

Date and Time

Thursday July 13, 2023 at 9:30 AM PDT

Location

Regus - Gateway Chula Vista

333 H Street, Suite 5000

Chula Vista, CA 91910

 

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Indio, CA 92203

 

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Meeting ID:  976 4959 2275


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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 9:30 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 9:32 AM
  A. Led by Board President or designee. Board President 2 m
III. Approve/Adopt Agenda 9:34 AM
  A. Approve Agenda Vote Board President 2 m
   

It is recommended the Board of Directors adopt as presented, the agenda for the Regular Board meeting of July 13, 2023.

 

Roll Call Vote:

William Hall

Michael Humphrey

Steve Fraire

Peter Matz

Larry Alvarado 

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

 
IV. Approve Minutes 9:36 AM
  A. Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting that was held on June 22, 2023 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 June 22, 2023  
V. 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.

 
VI. Adjourn to Closed Session 9:37 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. Closed Session Discuss Board President 15 m
   

1.  CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))

    a. TR v. The Collaborative Charter Services Organization, et al.

    b. YL v. The Collaborative Charter Services Organization, et al. 

 
VII. Reconvene Regular Meeting 9:52 AM
  A. Report out any action taken in closed session. Discuss Board President 2 m
VIII. 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.

 
IX. Correspondence/Proposals/Reports 9:54 AM
  A. 2023-2024 Registration and Enrollment Update, Presented by Gigi Lenz, Operations and Program Manager Discuss Gigi Lenz 5 m
     
  B. MY Plan Overview, Presented by Melissa Blitzstein, Interim Assistant Director and Stacie Sevcik, School Counselor Discuss Melissa Blitzstein and Stacie Sevcik 5 m
     
  C. Financial Update, Presented by Roger Castillo, Director of Client Finance, Charter Impact Discuss Roger Castillo 5 m
     
X. Board Governance 10:09 AM
  A. Reappointment of Board of Director Vote Board President 5 m
   

It is recommended the Board approve the reappointment of Larry Alvarado. The Second Amended Bylaws of Motivated Youth Academy state in Article VI Board of Directors:

 

Section 6.05 Terms of Office. With the exception of the initial Board that served five-year terms, each Director shall hold office for a three-year term, but the Board may designate a particular Director to serve a one-, two- or three-year term in order to maintain staggered terms on the Board. Each incumbent Director shall serve until a successor has been elected and seated by the Board. There shall be no limitation on the number of consecutive terms to which a Director may be re-elected.

 

Roll Call Vote: 

William Hall 

Michael Humphrey 

Steve Fraire 

Peter Matz 

Larry Alvarado 

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

 

 
     
     
XI. Consent 10:14 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 - June 2023

 
     
  B. Consent - Education/Student Services 1 m
   

1. Approval of 2023-2024 English Learner Master Plan

 
     
     
  C. Consent - Personnel Services Vote Board President 1 m
   

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 _____

 

 
XII. Business/Financial Services 10:17 AM
  A. Approval of NFP Property and Casualty Insurance Policies Vote Bill Dobson 3 m
   

It is recommended the Board approve the property and casualty insurance policies as prepared by NFP Property and Casualty Insurance Services, Inc. (NFP P&C), for Motivated Youth Academy (#1628).

  • Indemnity 
  • Automobile 
  • Abuse 
  • Umbrella Liability
  • Educators Legal Liability
  • Student Accident 
  • Cyber Security 
  • Technology
  • Workers’ Compensation 

Fiscal Impact:  $37,401

 

Roll Call Vote:

William Hall

Michael Humphrey

Steve Fraire

Peter Matz

Larry Alvarado 

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

 
     
XIII. Education/Student Services 10:20 AM
  A. Approval of Professional Development Proposal for the 2023-2024 School-Year by Dr. Jamila Dugan Vote Bill Dobson 5 m
   

It is recommended the Board approve the Professional Development Proposal for the 2023-2024 school-year by Dr. Jamila Dugan for Motivated Youth Academy (#1628).

 

Fiscal Impact: $50,000 + travel expenses in accordance with Motivated Youth Academy policy.  Total not to exceed $53,000.

 

Roll Call Vote:

William Hall

Michael Humphrey

Steve Fraire

Peter Matz

Larry Alvarado 

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

 
     
XIV. Personnel Services 10:25 AM
  A. Approval of 2023-2024 Declaration of Need (DON) Vote Bill Dobson 3 m
   

It is recommended the Board approve the 2023-2024 Declaration of Need (DON) 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 a One-Time Retention Bonus Vote Bill Dobson 3 m
   

It is recommended the Board approve a one-time retention bonus for Motivated Youth Academy returning staff. 

 

Fiscal Impact: $47,000

 

Roll Call Vote:

William Hall

Michael Humphrey

Steve Fraire

Peter Matz

Larry Alvarado 

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

 
XV. Calendar
 

The next scheduled regular meeting of the Board of Directors will be held on September 14, 2023.

 
XVI. Comments 10:31 AM
  A. Board Comments Discuss Board President 5 m
  B. Interim Director and CEO Comments Discuss Bill Dobson 2 m
XVII. Closing Items 10:38 AM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote Board President 3 m
   

Roll Call Vote:

William Hall

Michael Humphrey

Steve Fraire

Peter Matz

Larry Alvarado 

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