MY Academy

Minutes

Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors

Date and Time

Thursday June 11, 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

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

Directors Absent

Larry Alvarado

Directors who arrived after the meeting opened

Michael Humphrey

Guests Present

Bill Dobson, Gigi Lenz (remote), Jason Sitomer (remote), Kimberly Mann, Melissa Lato, Michelle Jones, Tahj Haywood (remote), Tammam Tautou, Toni De Jesus (remote), Yvonnet Gaona (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Call the Meeting to Order

William Hall called a meeting of the board of directors of MY Academy to order on Thursday Jun 11, 2026 at 9:00 AM.

B.

Record Attendance

II. Land Acknowledgment

A.

Land Acknowledgment read by Yvonnet Gaona, Community Program Specialist, on behalf of Motivated Youth Academy

B.

Board Member, Mike Humphrey, participating remotely due to emergency circumstances.

Michael Humphrey arrived at 9:05 AM.

III. Approve/Adopt Agenda

A.

Approve Agenda

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

IV. Approve Minutes

A.

Approve Minutes

Steve Fraire made a motion to approve the minutes from Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors on 05-14-26.
Peter Matz seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
William Hall
Aye
Michael Humphrey
Aye
Larry Alvarado
Absent
Peter Matz
Aye
Steve Fraire
Aye

V. Consent

A.

Consent - Business/Financial Services

B.

Consent - Education/Student Services

C.

Consent - Personnel Services

D.

Consent - Policy Development

Michael Humphrey made a motion to Approve Consent items A-D in one single motion.
Steve Fraire seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Peter Matz
Aye
Michael Humphrey
Aye
Larry Alvarado
Absent
William Hall
Aye
Steve Fraire
Aye

VI. Public Hearings

A.

Local Control & Accountability Plan (LCAP) 2026-2027

Hearing Open: : 9:11 AM

Hearing Closed: 9:19 AM

B.

Proposed Budget for 2026-2027

Hearing Open: : 9:19 AM

Hearing Closed: 9:29 AM

VII. Business/Financial Services

A.

Approval of 2026-2027 Consolidated Application and Reporting System (CARS)

Michael Humphrey made a motion to Approve 2026-2027 Consolidated Application and Reporting System (CARS).
Steve Fraire seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Larry Alvarado
Absent
Michael Humphrey
Aye
Peter Matz
Aye
William Hall
Aye
Steve Fraire
Aye

VIII. Education/Student Services

A.

Approval of Headrush (Renewal)

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

B.

Approval of GHA Technologies Purchase

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

IX. Personnel Services

A.

Approval of a One-Time Retention Bonus

Steve Fraire made a motion to Approve of One-Time Retention Bonus.
Michael Humphrey seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Michael Humphrey
Aye
William Hall
Aye
Steve Fraire
Aye
Peter Matz
Aye
Larry Alvarado
Absent

B.

Approval of Wright Specialty Insurance Package Quote

Peter Matz made a motion to Approve of Wright Specialty Insurance Package Quote.
Steve Fraire seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Michael Humphrey
Aye
Larry Alvarado
Absent
Peter Matz
Aye
Steve Fraire
Aye
William Hall
Aye

C.

Approval of the 2026-2027 Employment Agreement for the Director, Bill Dobson

Steve Fraire made a motion to Approve of 2026-2027 Employment Agreement for the Director, Bill Dobson.
Peter Matz seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Peter Matz
Aye
Michael Humphrey
Aye
Steve Fraire
Aye
William Hall
Aye
Larry Alvarado
Absent

D.

Approval of 2026-2027 Salary Schedules

Michael Humphrey made a motion to Approve of 2026-2027 Salary Schedules.
Peter Matz seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Michael Humphrey
Aye
Steve Fraire
Aye
Larry Alvarado
Absent
William Hall
Aye
Peter Matz
Aye

X. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 9:48 AM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Gigi Lenz
Documents used during the meeting
None