MY Academy
Minutes
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors
Date and Time
Thursday May 11, 2023 at 9:00 AM
Location
Regus - Gateway Chula Vista
333 H Street, Suite 5000
Chula Vista, CA 91910
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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, M. Humphrey, P. Matz, S. Fraire, W. Hall
Directors Absent
None
Guests Present
B. Dobson (remote), D. Georgeson, Heidi Sullivan (remote), K. Madden (remote), L. Hath (remote), Melissa Blitzstein (remote), Roger Castillo (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
IV. Approve Minutes
A.
Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting that was held on March 9, 2023
B.
Minutes of the Special Board Meeting that was held on April 6, 2023
C.
Minutes of the Board of Directors Study Session that was held on April 6, 2023
V. Adjourn to Closed Session
A.
Closed Session
Board of Directors adjourned to Close Session at 9:19 a.m.
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
(Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))
a. TR v. The Collaborative Charter Services Organization, et al.
b. YL v. The Collaborative Charter Services Organization, et al.
2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION -
Pursuant to Government Code 54957
a. Performance Evaluation, Interim Director
VI. Reconvene Regular Meeting
A.
Report out any action taken in closed session.
The meeting reconvened at 9:50 a.m.
William Hall, President reported out there was no action taken during the closed session.
During the closed session, the Board voted unanimously to accept the positive evaluation of Bill Dobson. He will continue his work as the Interim Director of MYA, and become the Executive Director once he completes his credential work. Thank you.
VII. Correspondence/Proposals/Reports
A.
School Highlights, Presented by Melissa Blitzstein, Interim Assistant Director
School Highlights were presented by Melissa Blitzstein.
Heidi Sullivan, Teacher of Record presented "Eye Witness to 3 Goals Implemented at MYA"
B.
California Assessment of Student Progress and Performance (CAASPP) and Physical Fitness Testing (PF) Participation Update
CAASPP was presented by Melissa Blitzstein.
C.
Financial Update, Presented by Roger Castillo, Director of Client Finance, Charter Impact
March financial update was presented by Roger Castillo.
VIII. Consent
A.
Consent - Business/Financial Services
1. Check Register - March 2023
2. Check Register - April 2023
3. Approval of BoardOnTrack Membership Agreement 2023-24 (Renewal)
B.
Consent - Personnel Services
- Approval of Certificated Personnel Report
- Approval of Classified Personnel Report
C.
Consent - Policy Development
Approval of existing board policies revised, reviewed, and eliminated by staff for the 2022-2023 school year.
Board Policies: Revised
The following are current policies that have been revised to provide clarity or alignment with changes in law or procedures.
1020 Series - Community Relations
1020-MYA School Sponsored Field Trips & Cultural Excursions Policy
Consent items listed A through C were approved/adopted by a single motion.
IX. Business/Financial Services
A.
Approval of Services Fee Agreement with CFOMW Tax, LLC
B.
Approval of Regus Premier Offices Agreement 2023-24 (Renewal)
C.
Approval of Keyn Solutions IT Support Contract 2023-24 (Renewal)
D.
Approval of Acacia HR Solutions Service Agreement 2023-24 (Renewal)
E.
Approval of Parsec Education Service Agreement
X. Personnel Services
A.
Approval of 2023-24 Strategic Staffing Plan
B.
Approval of NFP Property and Casualty Services, Inc. as Broker of Record
C.
Approval of Voluntary Employee Benefits Association (VEBA) Trust for Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Benefits
D.
Approval of 2023-24 Classified Work Year Calendars
E.
Approval of 2023-24 Certificated Work Year Calendars
XI. Policy Development
A.
Approval of New Board Policies
It is recommended the Board approve the proposed policies. These policies will replace the current policies and will allow the Board to address any related complaints or issues that may be raised in the school/work environment.
3000 Series - Business/Non-Instructional
3150-MYA Reserves Fiscal Policy
6000 Series - Instructional
6040-MYA Local Assessments Policy
XII. Comments
A.
Board Comments
The Board said they enjoyed the student report and appreciated hearing about the accomplishments for student learning. They congratulated MYA on a great year, and said the 95% testing rate is outstanding! They are looking forward to the graduation ceremony coming up, and thanked Heidi Sullivan, Melissa Blitzstein, and Roger Castillo for their presentations. "Job well done, and said they know it will continue." Thank you.
B.
Interim Director and CEO Comments
Bill Dobson, Interim Director thanked the Board for the kind words to all of the MYA staff, saying they do great work. We hear testaments from teachers everyday about student successes and this is why we do what we do.
He said he looks forward to seeing the Board Members, hopefully on May 31st at the end-of-the-year staff appreciation luncheon. Staff is looking forward to meeting with them in a non Zoom environment, and want to share with them their appreciation and support for the work they do for MYA. He looks forward to seeing everyone at Graduation. Thank you.
XIII. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
- School Highlights 2023.5.11.pdf
- MYA 2022-2023 Assessment and Accountability Update - 2023.05.11.pdf
- 23.03-MYA - Board Packet - 2023-05-11.pdf
- Check Register (March) 2023.5.11.pdf
- Check Register (April) 2023.5.11.pdf
- BoardOnTrack Renewal 2023-2024.pdf
- 2022 MYA 1020 School Sponsored Field Trips and Cultural Excursions Policy.pdf
- CFOMW Tax, LLC_Fee_Agreement_and_Engagement_re__IRS_Employee_Retention_Tax_Credit_-_Unsigned.pdf
- Regus Premier Offices Renewal Agreement MYA.pdf
- KEYN_ IT Support Contract 23-24.pdf
- Motivated Youth Academy HR Consulting Proposal 2023-2024.pdf
- Parsec_Education_Service Agreement 2023.5.11.pdf
- Strategic Staffing Plan Presentation 2023.5.11.pdf
- XII.A BUS MYA 2023-2024 Strategic Staffing Plan.pdf
- My Academy Service Letter - NFP.pdf
- VEBA_2023 03 21_CS VEBA Proposal_Motivated Youth Academy.pdf
- 2023-2024 MYA Classified Employee 185 Work Year Calendar.pdf
- 2023-2024 MYA Classified Employee 220 Work Year Calendar.pdf
- 2023-2024 MYA Classified Employee 261 Work Year Calendar.pdf
- 2023-2024 MYA Certificated Employee 185 Work Year Calendar.pdf
- 2023-2024 MYA Certificated Employee 220 Work Year Calendar.pdf
- 2023-2024 MYA Certificated Employee 190 Work Year Calendar.pdf
- 3150 Reserves Fiscal Policy.pdf
- 6040 Local Assessments Policy.pdf
William Hall, President led the Pledge of Allegiance.