MY Academy
Minutes
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors
Date and Time
Thursday December 8, 2022 at 8:30 AM
Location
The meeting will be held virtually.
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Meeting ID: 922 6800 0161
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
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
P. Matz
Guests Present
B. Dobson (remote), D. Georgeson (remote), G. Lenz (remote), K. Madden (remote), L. Hath (remote), Lili Huang (remote), Rebecca Heinricy (remote), Roger Castillo (remote), Victoria Sprague (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
B.
Record Attendance
II. Pledge of Allegiance
A.
Led by Board President or designee.
III. Approve/Adopt Agenda
A.
Approve Agenda
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| L. Alvarado |
Aye
|
| M. Humphrey |
Aye
|
| W. Hall |
Aye
|
| S. Fraire |
Aye
|
| P. Matz |
Absent
|
IV. Approve Minutes
A.
Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting that was held on November 10, 2022
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Humphrey |
Aye
|
| W. Hall |
Aye
|
| S. Fraire |
Aye
|
| L. Alvarado |
Aye
|
| P. Matz |
Absent
|
V. Board Governance
A.
Approval of Resolution No. 2022-12-8 Recognizing a State of Emergency and Re-Authorizing Teleconferenced Meetings Pursuant to AB 361
Option 2 was selected by Board Members.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Fraire |
Aye
|
| L. Alvarado |
Aye
|
| P. Matz |
Absent
|
| W. Hall |
Aye
|
| M. Humphrey |
Aye
|
VI. Public Comments
A.
Closed Session
There were no public comments regarding closed session.
VII. Adjourn to Closed Session
A.
Closed Session
William Hall, President requested Board Members adjourn to closed session at 8:35 a.m.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| W. Hall |
Aye
|
| S. Fraire |
Aye
|
| P. Matz |
Absent
|
| L. Alvarado |
Aye
|
| M. Humphrey |
Aye
|
VIII. Reconvene Regular Meeting
A.
Report out any action that was taken in closed session.
Meeting reconvened at 9:04 a.m.
William Hall, President reported out "no action taken during the closed session."
IX. Public Comments
A.
Recognition and Reports
There were no public comments regarding recognition and reports.
X. Correspondence/Proposals/Reports
A.
School Highlights, Presented by Bill Dobson, Interim Director
Presented by Bill Dobson, Interim Director.
XI. Consent
A.
Consent - Business/Financial Services
- Check Register - November 2022
B.
Consent - Personnel Services
- Approval of Classified Personnel Report
Consent items listed under A and B were approved/adopted by a single motion.
XII. Business/Financial Services
A.
Approval of 2022-23 First Interim Financial Report
Presented by Rebecca Heinricy, Charter Impact.
B.
Approval of CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) Annual Audit Report - Year Ended June 30, 2022 - Motivated Youth Academy (Draft)
Presented by Lili Huang, CLA and Victoria Sprague, CLA.
C.
Approval of Transportation Coordination License and Services Agreement between HopSkipDrive, Inc. and Motivated Youth Academy
XIII. Education/Student Services
A.
Approval of 2022-23 School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA)
Bill Dobson presented the SPSA.
XIV. Calendar
A.
The next scheduled meeting will be held virtually on January 12, 2023.
William Hall, President shared that the next meeting will be held on January 12, 2023.
XV. Comments
A.
Board Comments
The Board said they enjoyed the budget presentation, and audit report presentation on how MYA is utilizing their funds. They were happy to hear that MYA is in good financial shape. They also liked hearing about the school highlights, especially Ms. Blitzstein's work regarding the platform Pathful, and said the HopSkipDrive transportation item is very good to have. They thanked everyone for their great work, an organized meeting, and for the support given to the students and families.
B.
CEO Comments
The Interim Director, Bill Dobson thanked everyone for their help and work. He said MYA will be having a holiday luncheon and will bring items to donate to homeless people, versus a gift exchange. He thanked Rebecca for her help with the first interim report and with the transition from the CSO, saying everything has been going very smooth. He is looking forward to working with Roger.
The CEO, Kurt Madden, echoes everything the Board shared, saying everything is going very well and thanked Bill and Melissa for their one-year anniversary. Super job everyone!
XVI. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
- AMENDED-MYA Resolution-re-authorizing-AB-361_12.8.22.docx.pdf
- School Highlights 2022.12.pdf
- MYA Business Services Check Register 2022.11.29 .pdf
- REVISED MYA Business Services Check Register 202222.11.pdf
- MYA Business Services First Interim Presentation 2022.12.8.pdf
- MYA FS draft v12-01.pdf
- MYA Transportation Coordination Services Agreement.v1 2022.11.30.pdf
- HopSkipDrive- Information Sheet 2022.11.30.pdf
- MYA Operations and Accountability 2022-2023 SPSA Presentation 2022.11.30.pdf
- MYA Operations and Accountability 2022-2023 SPSA Report 2022.11.30.pdf
William Hall, President led the Pledge of Allegiance.