MY Academy

Minutes

Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors

Date and Time

Monday August 8, 2022 at 9:00 AM

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

L. Alvarado (remote), M. Humphrey (remote), P. Matz (remote), S. Fraire (remote), W. Hall (remote)

Directors Absent

None

Guests Present

B. Dobson (remote), G. Lenz (remote), K. Madden (remote), L. Hath (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

W. Hall called a meeting of the board of directors of MY Academy to order on Monday Aug 8, 2022 at 9:02 AM.

C.

Approve Minutes

M. Humphrey made a motion to approve the minutes from W. Hall, President.
L. Alvarado seconded the motion.
  1. Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting that was held on June 23, 2022
  2. Minutes of the Special Board Meeting that was held on July 21, 2022

 

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

II. Approve/Adopt Agenda

A.

Approve Agenda

L. Alvarado made a motion to approve the agenda from Bill Hall, President.
M. Humphrey seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

III. Public Comment - Closed Session

A.

Public comments.

There were no public comments made. 

IV. Adjourn to Closed Session

A.

Closed Session

L. Alvarado made a motion to adjourn to closed session from Bill Hall, President.
M. Humphrey seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

V. Reconvene Regular Meeting

A.

Report out any action taken in Closed Session.

Reconvene meeting time: 9:27 a.m.  

William Hall, President reported out that the Board voted unanimously and took action during closed session to dismiss a certificated school teacher during the 2022-23 school year. 

VI. Pledge of Allegiance

A.

Led by

William Hall, President.

VII. Correspondence/Proposals/Reports

A.

School Highlights, Presented by Bill Dobson, Interim Director

B.

Board Meeting Start Times for 2022-23, Presented by Kurt Madden, Board Consultant

Discussed the start time for MYA Board Meetings.  All Board Members agreed to an 8:30 a.m. start time for the meetings during 2022-23 school year. 

VIII. Consent

A.

Consent - Business/Financial Services

  1. Check Register - June 2022 
  2. Ratification of Bolton Property & Casualty Insurance Renewal
  3. Approval of California Charter School Association (CCSA) Membership through June 30, 2023

B.

Consent - Education Student/Services

  1. Approval of Modified Track E and Track F Instructional Calendars 2022-23

C.

Consent - Personnel Services

  1. Approval of  Certificated Personnel Report
  2. Approval of  Classified Personnel Report

D.

Consent - Policy Development

M. Humphrey made a motion to approve consent items A through D by W. Hall, President.
P. Matz seconded the motion.

 

See the attached list of consent items A through D.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

 

Board Policies: Revised

The following are current policies that have been revised to provide clarity or alignment with changes in law or procedures.

 

6000 Series - Instruction

6010-MYA Independent Study Policy 

IX. Business/Financial Services

A.

Approval of Acacia HR Solutions Contract

M. Humphrey made a motion to approve Acacia HR Solutions contract by W. Hall, President.
L. Alvarado seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

X. Personnel Services

A.

Approval of a One-Time Retention Bonus

P. Matz made a motion to approve one-time retention bonus by W. Hall, President.
S. Fraire seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Approval of One-Time Transition Bonus for School Operations and Projects Manager

L. Alvarado made a motion to approve one time transition bonus for school operations and projects manager by W. Hall, President.
M. Humphrey seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

XI. Policy Development

A.

Approval to Amend Board Policy 9250-MYA Remuneration, Reimbursement and Other Benefits - Monthly Compensation Rate for 2022-23

S. Fraire made a motion to amend Board Policy 9250 by W. Hall, President.
L. Alvarado seconded the motion.

 

The Board agreed to approve the amendment to paragraph two.  

 

Motion made by: SFraire   Seconded by: LAlvarado

The Board made a recommendation to increase the annual monthly compensation rate by $100 to a monthly compensation rate of $600, retroactive to July 1, 2022. All Board Members agreed and approved.

 

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Approval of Revised Mission and Vision Statement

P. Matz made a motion to approve the revised mission and vision statement by W. Hall, President.
M. Humphrey seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

 

Mission Statement 

 

MY Academy believes in equity, inclusivity, academic excellence, hope, service, feedback, and gratitude. MYA’s mission is to create an equitable and individualized learning environment that supports every student and strengthens relationships between all MY Academy Educational Partners.

XII. Comments

A.

Board Comments

The Board thanked the MYA staff for all of their hard work.

B.

CEO Comments

The CEO thanked the Board for their support, and MYA staff for their hard work. 

XIII. 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 10:00 AM.

Respectfully Submitted,
W. Hall
Documents used during the meeting
  • Minutes - MYA 6.23.22.pdf
  • Minutes - MYA Special Board Mtg 7.21.22 (1).pdf
  • MYA June 2022 Check Register.pdf
  • BUS MYA Renewal Property & Casualty Insurance Portfolio 2022-2023 2022_08_08.docx (1).pdf
  • Bolton Ins Svs_Motivated Youth Academy 2022_Signed.pdf
  • 7.12.22 - CCSA School Invoice (Single-Site) - Motivated Youth Academy $1875.pdf
  • BUS MYA Track E_F Calender Update 2022_08_08.pdf
  • Modified 2022_2023 MYA Calendars (Track E_F) - Track E Calendar 22_23.pdf
  • Modified 2022_2023 MYA Calendars (Track E_F) - Track F Attendance_185 Day Contract Calendar 22_23.pdf
  • BUS MYA Revised Board Policy (6010 Independent Study Policy)_2022.08.08.docx.pdf
  • MYA - 6010 INDEPENDENT STUDY POLICY 2022 (4858-0191-6970.v1).docx.pdf
  • MYA BUS - Acacia HR Solutions 8.8.22.pdf
  • HR Consulting Proposal.pdf
  • BUS MYA One Time Retention Bonus for Staff 2022.08.08.docx (1).pdf
  • BUS MYA - One Time Transition Bonus for School Operations and Projects Manager.docx.pdf
  • BUS MYA 9250 Remuneration, Reimbursement and Other Benefits 2022.08.08.docx.pdf
  • MYA BB 9250 Remuneration, Reimbursement and Other Benefits_.docx.pdf
  • About_Motivated_Youth__MY__Academy_v_2022.08.08.pdf