MY Academy
Minutes
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors
Date and Time
Thursday January 12, 2023 at 8:30 AM
Location
The meeting will be held virtually.
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Meeting ID: 985 3833 3400
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), S. Fraire (remote), W. Hall (remote)
Directors Absent
M. Humphrey, P. Matz
Guests Present
B. Dobson (remote), D. Georgeson (remote), Daniel Espinoza (remote), G. Lenz (remote), K. Madden (remote), L. Hath (remote), Melissa Blitzten (remote), Roger Castillo (remote), Sarina Laff (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
Kurt Madden, CEO made a request to amend the agenda item listed below:
VI. Organizational Structure of the Board
A. Approval of Third Amended Bylaws, correct to "Second Amended Bylaws."
IV. Approve Minutes
A.
Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting that was held on December 8, 2022
V. Board Governance
A.
Approval of Resolution No. 2023-1-12 Recognizing a State of Emergency and Re-Authorizing Teleconferenced Meetings Pursuant to AB 361
Board Members selected Option 2.
VI. Organizational Structure of the Board
A.
Approval of Third Amended Bylaws
Kurt Madden, CEO made a request to combine items A and B into one:
A. Approval of Third Amended Bylaws; and
B. Approval of Motivated Youth Academy Board of Directors Manual
The agenda was amended to correct the Approval of Third Amended Bylaws to "Second Amended Bylaws."
B.
Approval of Motivated Youth Academy Board of Directors Manual
Items A and B were combined into one item and voted upon and approved:
A. Approval of Third Amended Bylaws; and
B. Approval of Motivated Youth Academy Board of Directors Manual
C.
Annual Election - Board of Director Officers
Discussion:
Steve Fraire made a motion to continue with the current President, and Larry Alvarado seconded it. 3 yes votes, 2 absent.
Larry Alvarado made a motion to continue with the current Vice President, and William Hall seconded it. 3 yes votes, 2 absent.
William Hall made a motion to continue with the current Clerk, and Larry Alvarado seconded it. 3 yes votes, 2 absent.
Election of Officers:
President: William Hall
Vice President: Michael Humphrey
Clerk: Steve Fraire
VII. Public Comments
A.
Recognition and Reports
There were no public comments regarding recognition and reports.
VIII. Correspondence/Proposals/Reports
A.
School Highlights, Presented by Bill Dobson, Interim Director
Bill Dobson, Interim Director presented the School Highlights.
Sarina Laff, Teacher presented "Supplemental Curriculum Assignments" to the Board.
Bill Dobson informed the Board of Directors that the 2021-22 School Accountability Report Card (SARC) is in the process of getting completed, data is being auto populated and will be sent to CDE by the February 1st deadline. The SARC report will be brought back and presented at the February meeting for the Board to review and approve.
B.
Financial Report - November 2022, Presented by Bill Dobson, Interim Director
Roger Castillo, Charter Impact presented the November 2022 Financial Report.
C.
Special Education Department Mid-Year Review, Presented by Daniel Espinoza, Motivated Youth Academy Program Manager/School Psychologist
Special Education Department Mid-Year Review presented by Daniel Espinoza, Program Manager/School Psychologist.
IX. Consent
A.
Consent - Business/Financial Services
- Check Register - December 2022
- Approval of Contract for Legal Services with McDougal Boehmer Foley Lyon Mitchell & Erickson
B.
Consent - Personnel Services
- Approval of Certificated Personnel Report
- Approval of 2023 IRS Mileage Reimbursement Rate
C.
Consent - Policy Development
The following are current policies that have been revised to provide clarity or alignment with changes in law or procedures:
BOARD POLICY: REVISED
9000 Series - Board Bylaws
9323-MYA Public Participation at Board Meetings
BOARD POLICIES: ABSORBED/ELIMINATED
9000 Series - Absorbed into the Board of Directors Manual
9000-MYA Role of the Board
9005-MYA Governance Standards
9010-MYA Public Statements
9011-MYA Disclosure of Confidential-Privileged Information
9012-MYA Board Member Electronic Communications
9200-MYA Limits of Board Member Authority
9224-MYA Oath or Affirmation
9224E-MYA Oath or Affirmation Exhibit
9230-MYA Orientation
9240-MYA Board Training
9250-MYA Remuneration, Reimbursement
9310-MYA Board Policies
9322-MYA Agenda Meeting Materials
9324-MYA Minutes and Recordings
9400-MYA Board Self-Evaluation
9000 Series - Eliminated (Currently Exist in the Bylaws)
9100-MYA Organization
9110-MYA Terms of Office
9121-MYA President
9122-MYA Secretary
9123-MYA Clerk
9222-MYA Resignation
9223-MYA Filling Vacancies
9260-MYA Legal Protection
9270-MYA Conflict of Interest
9270E-MYA Conflict of Interest Exhibit
9320-MYA Meetings & Notices
9321-MYA Closed Sessions Purposes and Agendas
9321.1-MYA Closed Sessions Actions and Reports
9323.1-MYA Actions by the Board
Consent items listed under A through C were approved/adopted by a single motion.
X. Comments
A.
Board Comments
The Board thanked MYA staff for their hard work and said they are off to a good start in the 2023 year. They enjoyed the Special Education presentation and said they appreciate all presentations because this tells them what they need to know. President Hall said what really stands out for him during these meetings, is "the personal identification each one of you have with the students. This helps them to succeed and connecting with them after graduation is very essential." He then said he will see everyone at the graduation on January 18th. Thank you.
B.
CEO Comments
Bill Dobson, thanked the Board Members for their kind words to the MYA staff, and said he will convey the appreciation to them. He then said that January is School Board Appreciation month and he wanted to recognize them for their support and the work they do for the school. The impact of their support makes a big difference for MYA to ensure students have access their education and achieve success. He said looks forward to seeing the Board Members at the graduation on January 18th.
Kurt Madden, CEO said he echoes what the the Board Members shared. The presentations, fiscal health, professional development, staff stepping up, and graduation coming up is all good. Great job! Thank you.
XI. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
- AMENDED-MYA Resolution-re-authorizing-AB-361_1.12.23.pdf.pdf
- Third Amended Bylaws of Motivated Youth Academy Charter Schools (January 12, 2023).docx.pdf
- Motivated Youth Academy Board Manual - 22_23 .pdf
- Board Highlights 2023.01.12.pdf
- Nov_2022_Financials_2023-01-12.pdf
- SPED SY22_23 MidYear Review 2023.01.12.pdf
- MYA - Preliminary December 2022 Check Register.pdf
- Contract_Erickson Law Firm_MYA_2023.1.4.pdf
- Erickson Law Firm Merger_Announcement._2023.1.4.pdf
- Ltr re_Erickson Law Firm_MYA_Merger_2023.1.4.pdf
- 2023 IRS Mileage Rate.pdf
- Motivated Youth Academy Summary of Changes for the Board = 9000 series _ Bylaws.pdf
- 9323 Motivated Youth Academy - Public Participation at Board Meetings NEW.docx.pdf
William Hall, President led the Pledge of Allegiance.