MY Academy

Minutes

Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors

Date and Time

Thursday May 14, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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. 

Directors Present

Larry Alvarado, Michael Humphrey (remote), Peter Matz, Steve Fraire, William Hall

Directors Absent

None

Guests Present

Bill Dobson, Daniel Espinoza, Gigi Lenz (remote), Jason Sitomer (remote), Melissa Lato, Michelle Jones, Tammam Tautou, Toni De Jesus (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Call the Meeting to Order

B.

Record Attendance

II. Approve/Adopt Agenda

A.

Approve Agenda

Steve Fraire made a motion to Approve Agenda with removal of item in section XV, item A.
Michael Humphrey seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Peter Matz
Aye
Michael Humphrey
Aye
Larry Alvarado
Aye
William Hall
Aye
Steve Fraire
Aye

III. Approve Minutes

A.

Approve Minutes

Steve Fraire made a motion to approve the minutes from Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors on 03-12-26.
Larry Alvarado seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Michael Humphrey
Aye
Peter Matz
Aye
Steve Fraire
Aye
Larry Alvarado
Aye
William Hall
Aye

B.

Approve Minutes

Michael Humphrey made a motion to approve the minutes from Board of Directors Study Session on 04-09-26.
Peter Matz seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Michael Humphrey
Aye
Steve Fraire
Aye
Peter Matz
Aye
Larry Alvarado
Aye
William Hall
Aye

IV. Adjourn to Closed Session

A.

PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

Steve Fraire made a motion to adjourn to Closed Session.
Peter Matz seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Michael Humphrey
Aye
Larry Alvarado
Aye
William Hall
Aye
Steve Fraire
Aye
Peter Matz
Aye

V. Reconvene Regular Meeting

A.

Report out any action taken in closed session

No Action taken during closed session

VI. Consent

A.

Consent - Business/Financial Services

B.

Consent - Education/Student Services

C.

Consent - Personnel Services

Michael Humphrey made a motion to approve consent items listed under A through C in a single motion.
Steve Fraire seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
William Hall
Aye
Larry Alvarado
Aye
Peter Matz
Aye
Steve Fraire
Aye
Michael Humphrey
Aye

VII. Board Governance

A.

Approval of Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation

Peter Matz made a motion to approve the Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation.
Steve Fraire seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Steve Fraire
Aye
Peter Matz
Aye
Larry Alvarado
Aye
William Hall
Aye
Michael Humphrey
Aye

B.

Approval of Sixth Amended and Restated Bylaws of Motivated Youth Academy Charter Schools

Larry Alvarado made a motion to approve the Sixth Amended and Restated Bylaws of Motivated Youth Academy Charter Schools.
Steve Fraire seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Michael Humphrey
Aye
Steve Fraire
Aye
William Hall
Aye
Larry Alvarado
Aye
Peter Matz
Aye

VIII. Business/Financial Services

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)

Peter Matz made a motion to approve the Federal Tax Form 990 Return (Draft) and California Tax Form 199 Return (Draft) - Year Ended June (current year) as prepared by CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA).
Steve Fraire seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Peter Matz
Aye
Michael Humphrey
Aye
Larry Alvarado
Aye
William Hall
Aye
Steve Fraire
Aye

IX. Education/Student Services

A.

Approval of Keyn Solutions 2026-2027 Service Agreement

Steve Fraire made a motion to approve the Keyn Solutions 2026-2027 Service Agreement.
Peter Matz seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Peter Matz
Aye
Michael Humphrey
Aye
William Hall
Aye
Larry Alvarado
Aye
Steve Fraire
Aye

B.

Approval of GHA Technologies Inc Chromebook Purchase

Michael Humphrey made a motion to approve the GHA Technologies Inc Chromebook Purchase.
Larry Alvarado seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
William Hall
Aye
Steve Fraire
Aye
Peter Matz
Aye
Larry Alvarado
Aye
Michael Humphrey
Aye

C.

Approval of 2026-2027 Learning Staff Professional Development Proposal by Dr. Jamila Dugan

Larry Alvarado made a motion to approve the 2026-2027 Learning Staff Professional Development Proposal by Dr. Jamila Dugan.
Steve Fraire seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Peter Matz
Aye
Michael Humphrey
Aye
Steve Fraire
Aye
Larry Alvarado
Aye
William Hall
Aye

X. Policy Development

A.

Adoption of New Policy

Agenda was approved with this item removed. 

B.

Approval of Resolution Regarding Compliance with Court Orders in Mirabelli v. Olson

Steve Fraire made a motion to approve the Resolution Regarding Compliance with Court Orders in Mirabelli v. Olson.
Peter Matz seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Peter Matz
Aye
William Hall
Aye
Larry Alvarado
Aye
Steve Fraire
Aye
Michael Humphrey
Aye
Steve Fraire made a motion to approve the Resolution Regarding Compliance with Court Orders in Mirabelli v. Olson.
Peter Matz seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Peter Matz
Aye
Larry Alvarado
Aye
Steve Fraire
Aye
William Hall
Aye
Michael Humphrey
Aye
Steve Fraire made a motion to approve the Resolution Regarding Compliance with Court Orders in Mirabelli v. Olson.
Peter Matz seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Michael Humphrey
Aye
Peter Matz
Aye
Larry Alvarado
Aye
Steve Fraire
Aye
William Hall
Aye

XI. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

Steve Fraire made a motion to Adjourn Meeting.
Larry Alvarado seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Larry Alvarado
Aye
Steve Fraire
Aye
Michael Humphrey
Aye
William Hall
Aye
Peter Matz
Aye
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 10:13 AM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Gigi Lenz
Documents used during the meeting
None