Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors Minutes

September 10, 2026, 9:00-10:00 AM

Minutes Approved

MY Academy

Minutes

Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors

Date and Time

Thursday September 10, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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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.

Directors Present

Larry Alvarado, Michael Humphrey, Peter Matz, Steve Fraire, William Hall

Directors Absent

None

Guests Present

Becky Robinson, Bill Dobson, Gracyn Ortiz (remote), Jason Sitomer (remote), Kierra McLaughlin, Melissa Lato, Tammam Tautou

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 Sep 10, 2026 at 9:00 AM.

B. Record Attendance

II. Pledge of Allegiance

A. Led by Board President or designee

William Hall, Board President, led the Pledge of Allegiance.

III. Approve/Adopt Agenda

A. (Action) Approve Agenda

Steve Fraire made a motion to Approve Agenda.

Peter Matz seconded the motion.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

Roll Call
Peter Matz	Aye
Larry Alvarado	Aye
Michael Humphrey	Aye
William Hall	Aye
Steve Fraire	Aye

IV. Approve Minutes

A. (Action) Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors that was held on August 13, 2026

Larry Alvarado made a motion to approve the minutes from Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors on 08-13-26.

Peter Matz seconded the motion.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

Roll Call
Steve Fraire	Aye
William Hall	Aye
Larry Alvarado	Aye
Michael Humphrey	Aye
Peter Matz	Aye

V. Public Comments/Recognition/Reports

A. Public Comment

There was no request for public comment.

VI. Oral Presentations

A. CliftonLarsonAllen LLP Correspondence

Bill Dobson, Interim Director, presented the CliftonLarsonAllen LLP Correspondence.

VII. Consent

A. Consent - Business/Financial Services

B. Consent - Education/Student Services

C. Consent - Personnel Services

D. Consent - Policy Development

Steve Fraire made a motion to Approve the consent agenda, items A through D as presented.

Peter Matz seconded the motion.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

Roll Call
Larry Alvarado	Aye
William Hall	Aye
Michael Humphrey	Aye
Steve Fraire	Aye
Peter Matz	Aye

VIII. Board Governance

A. (Action) Election of Motivated Youth Academy Corporate Officer

Steve Fraire made a motion to the Election of Motivated Youth Academy Corporate Officer.

Larry Alvarado seconded the motion.

Bill Dobson, Interim Director, presented the recommendation to elect Kierra Matchette as Secretary in accordance with the Fifth Amended Bylaws of Motivated Youth Academy, Article VIII, Corporate Officers, section 8.01(c).

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

Roll Call
Michael Humphrey	Aye
Steve Fraire	Aye
Peter Matz	Aye
Larry Alvarado	Aye
William Hall	Aye

B. (Action) Approval of the 2025-2026 Annual Board Evaluation

Steve Fraire made a motion to Approve of the 2025-2026 Annual Board Evaluation.

Larry Alvarado seconded the motion.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

Roll Call
Steve Fraire	Aye
Larry Alvarado	Aye
Peter Matz	Aye
Michael Humphrey	Aye
William Hall	Aye

IX. Business/Financial Services

A. (Action) Approval of 2025-2026 Unaudited Actuals Financial Report

Steve Fraire made a motion to Approve of 2025-2026 Unaudited Actuals Financial Report.

Peter Matz seconded the motion.

Jason Sitomer, Head of Strategic Accounts at Charter Impact, presented the 2025-2026 Unaudited Actuals Financial Report.

Board Vice President, Michael Humphrey, asked how the increased revenue will be used in short term investments.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

Roll Call
Larry Alvarado	Aye
William Hall	Aye
Michael Humphrey	Aye
Steve Fraire	Aye
Peter Matz	Aye

B. (Action) Approval of 2025-2026 EPA Education Protection Account for Motivated Youth Academy

Steve Fraire made a motion to Approve of 2025-2026 EPA Education Protection Account for Motivated Youth Academy.

Larry Alvarado seconded the motion.

Jason Sitomer, Head of Strategic Accounts at Charter Impact, presented the 2025-2026 EPA Education Protection Account for Motivated Youth Academy.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

Roll Call
Larry Alvarado	Aye
Steve Fraire	Aye
William Hall	Aye
Michael Humphrey	Aye
Peter Matz	Aye

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

Steve Fraire made a motion to Approve of Compensation for a Director Designee.

Peter Matz seconded the motion.

Bill Dobson, Interim Director, presented the background information of the Compensation for a Director Designee.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

Roll Call
Steve Fraire	Aye
Michael Humphrey	Aye
Larry Alvarado	Aye
Peter Matz	Aye
William Hall	Aye

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

Larry Alvarado made a motion to Approve of the Proposition 28, Art and Music K-12 Education Funding Initiative Annual Report.

Steve Fraire seconded the motion.

Bill Dobson, Interim Director, presented the background information of the the Proposition 28, Art and Music K-12 Education Funding Initiative Annual Report.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

Roll Call
William Hall	Aye
Peter Matz	Aye
Michael Humphrey	Aye
Steve Fraire	Aye
Larry Alvarado	Aye

X. Policy Development

A. Approval of MYA 5144 Pupil Suspension and Expulsion Policy

Steve Fraire made a motion to Approve of MYA 5144 Pupil Suspension and Expulsion Policy.

Michael Humphrey seconded the motion.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

Roll Call
Michael Humphrey	Aye
Larry Alvarado	Aye
William Hall	Aye
Peter Matz	Aye
Steve Fraire	Aye

XI. Calendar

A. Next Board Meeting

The next Board Meeting will be held in-person on Thursday, October 8th, 2026.

XII. Comments

A. Board Comments

The Board is appreciative and pleased with the financial health of Motivated Youth Academy.

B. Interim Director and CEO Comments

Bill Dobson, Interim Director, shares that he and Melissa Lato, Assistant Director, have been working on Motivated Youth Academy's charter renewal. Bill Dobson, Interim Director, is happy with a great start to the school year.

XIII. Closing Items

A. Adjourn Meeting

Steve Fraire made a motion to Adjourn Meeting.

Michael Humphrey seconded the motion.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

Roll Call
William Hall	Aye
Peter Matz	Aye
Michael Humphrey	Aye
Steve Fraire	Aye
Larry Alvarado	Aye

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 9:32 AM.

Respectfully Submitted,

Kierra McLaughlin

Documents used during the meeting

Flag Slide.pdf
Land Acknowledgment.jpg
CliftonLarsonAllen LLP Correspondence.pdf
Check Register - August 2026.pdf
TSW Therapy (Renewal).pdf
2026-2027 California Schools VEBA Benefits Plan (Renewal).pdf
2026-2027 Educators Legal Liability Policy and Umbrella Policy with American Southern Home Insurance.pdf
2026-2027 Package Policy with Wright Specialty Insurance.pdf
2026-2027 Auto Policy with Wright Specialty Insurance.pdf
MYA 1025 UCP Policy and Complaint Form - Redlined - 2026.08.27.pdf
MYA 1025 UCP Policy and Complaint Form - For Board Approval - 2026.08.27.pdf
2025-2026 Annual Board Evaluation.pdf
2025-2026 Unaudited Actuals Financial Report.pdf
2025-2026 EPA Education Protection Account.pdf
2026-27 Administrative Salary Schedule.pdf
Proposition 28, Art and Music K-12 Education Funding Initiative Annual Report.pdf
MYA 5144 Pupil Suspension and Expulsion Policy - For Board Adoption - 2026.09.03.pdf

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Motivated Youth Academy.