MY Academy

Minutes

Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors

Date and Time

Thursday October 13, 2022 at 8:30 AM

Location

The meeting will be held virtually.

 

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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

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

Directors Absent

W. Hall

Guests Present

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

I. Opening Items

A.

Call the Meeting to Order

M. Humphrey called a meeting of the board of directors of MY Academy to order on Thursday Oct 13, 2022 at 8:31 AM.

B.

Record Attendance

II. Approve/Adopt Agenda

A.

Approve Agenda

L. Alvarado made a motion to Michael Humphrey, Vice President.
P. Matz seconded the motion.

 

Michael Humphrey, Vice President made a motion to amend the agenda and move the order of Closed Session on the agenda to 9:30 a.m..

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

III. Approve Minutes

A.

Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting held on September 8, 2022

P. Matz made a motion to approve the minutes from Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors on 09-08-22.
L. Alvarado seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

B.

Minutes of the Board of Directors Study Session held on September 8, 2022

P. Matz made a motion to approve the minutes from Board of Directors Study Session on 09-08-22.
L. Alvarado seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

IV. Board Governance

A.

Approval of Resolution No. 2022-10-13 Recognizing a State of Emergency and Re-Authorizing Teleconferenced Meetings Pursuant to AB 361

S. Fraire made a motion to Michael Humphrey, Vice President.
L. Alvarado seconded the motion.

 

Option II was selected by Board Members present.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
W. Hall
Absent
M. Humphrey
Aye
L. Alvarado
Aye
S. Fraire
Aye
P. Matz
Aye

V. Public Comment

A.

Closed Session

There were no comments regarding closed session.

VI. Adjourn to Closed Session

A.

Closed Session

Michael Humphrey, Vice President requested Board Members adjourn to Closed Session at 9:31 a.m..

VII. Reconvene Regular Meeting

A.

Report out any action taken in closed session.

The meeting reconvened at 9:45 a.m. 

 

Michael Humphrey, Vice President reported “there was no action was taken during the closed session.”

VIII. Public Comments

A.

Recognition and Reports

There were no public comments regarding recognition and reports.

IX. Correspondence/Proposals/Reports

A.

School Highlights

Presented by Bill Dobson, Interim Director.

B.

Student Achievement Data 2021-2022

Presented by Melissa Blitzstein, Interim Assistant Director.

C.

California School Dashboard Local Indicators (Detailed) 2021-2022

Presented by Bill Dobson, Interim Director.

D.

Multi Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) and Intervention Plan 2022-2023

Presented by Melissa Blitzstein, Interim Assistant Director.

E.

Board Meeting Calendar and Schedule Revisions 2022-2023

Presented by Bill Dobson, Interim Director.

 

  • Cancelled the Study Session in November and rescheduled to March 2023.
  • Added a Regular Board meeting in November.
  • Added a Regular Board meeting in April 2023.

 

X. Consent

A.

Consent - Business/Financial Services

  1. Check RegisterSeptember 2022

B.

Consent - Education Student/Services

  1. Approval of LocoRobo Innovations TryDrones Curriculum

C.

Consent - Personnel Services

P. Matz made a motion to Michael Humphrey, Vice President.
L. Alvarado seconded the motion.
  1. Approval of Classified Personnel Report

 

Consent items A through C were approved by Board Members present.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
S. Fraire
Aye
P. Matz
Aye
W. Hall
Absent
M. Humphrey
Aye
L. Alvarado
Aye

XI. Comments

A.

Board Comments

The Board thanked everyone for their presentations, saying they were concise and well prepared.  The good work of MYA staff is making a difference.  Thank you.

B.

CEO Comments

The CEO was not available for comment.  Bill Dobson, Interim Director expressed his gratitude of everyone at MYA for their support and work they do for MYA, it is very meaningful work. Their model is to make a difference in somebody's life, and they continue to do this.  Thank you.

XII. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

L. Alvarado made a motion to Michael Humphrey, Vice President.
S. Fraire seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
W. Hall
Absent
M. Humphrey
Aye
S. Fraire
Aye
P. Matz
Aye
L. Alvarado
Aye
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 9:47 AM.

Respectfully Submitted,
M. Humphrey
Documents used during the meeting
  • AMENDED-MYA Resolution-re-authorizing-AB-361_10.13.22.docx.pdf
  • Board Highlights 10.13.22.pdf
  • 2021-2022 Studen Achievement Data.pdf
  • MYA CA Dashboard Local Indicators Report 2022.pdf
  • MTSS and Intervention at MY Academy (1).pdf
  • Board Meeting Calendar 2022-23 Motivated Youth Academy .pdf
  • 22.09-MYA-Check Register - Board Agenda 10.13.22.pdf
  • MY_Academy_6383_2023-01-01.pdf