MY Academy
Minutes
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors
Date and Time
Thursday June 15, 2023 at 9:00 AM
Location
Regus - Gateway Chula Vista
333 H Street, Suite 5000
Chula Vista, CA 91910
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Meeting ID: 981 2173 0820
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
M. Humphrey, P. Matz, S. Fraire, W. Hall
Directors Absent
L. Alvarado
Guests Present
B. Dobson, D. Georgeson, G. Lenz (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
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| L. Alvarado |
Absent
|
| W. Hall |
Aye
|
| P. Matz |
Aye
|
| S. Fraire |
Aye
|
| M. Humphrey |
Aye
|
IV. Approve Minutes
A.
Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting that was held on May 11, 2023
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| W. Hall |
Aye
|
| M. Humphrey |
Aye
|
| L. Alvarado |
Absent
|
| S. Fraire |
Aye
|
| P. Matz |
Aye
|
V. Public Comment - Closed Session
A.
There were no comments regarding closed session.
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.
VI. Adjourn to Closed Session
A.
Closed Session
Board of Directors adjourned to Closed Session at 9:12 a.m.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Humphrey |
Aye
|
| L. Alvarado |
Absent
|
| S. Fraire |
Aye
|
| P. Matz |
Aye
|
| W. Hall |
Aye
|
VII. Reconvene Regular Meeting
A.
Report out any action taken in closed session.
The meeting reconvened at 9:46 a.m.
William Hall, President reported out there was no action taken during the closed session.
VIII. Consent
A.
Consent - Business/Financial Services
- Check Register - May 2023
- Approval of 2023-2024 Edmentum Exact Path Diagnostic Program and Integration (Renewal)
- Approval of 2023-2024 Hatch & Cesario Legal Service Agreement
- Approval of McDougal Boehmer Foley, Lyon Mitchel & Erickson Legal and Consultant Services Contract
- Approval of 2023-2024 OneBridge Benefits Flexible Spending Account Plan (FSA)
- Approval of California Charter School Association (CCSA) Membership through June 30, 2024
- Approval of 2023-2024 Document Tracking Services (DTS) Licensing Agreement (Renewal)
B.
Consent - Personnel Services
- Approval of Classified Personnel Report
Consent items listed under A and B were approved/adopted by a single motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| W. Hall |
Aye
|
| L. Alvarado |
Absent
|
| P. Matz |
Aye
|
| M. Humphrey |
Aye
|
| S. Fraire |
Aye
|
IX. Business/Financial Services
A.
Approval of 2023-2024 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between KRA Corporation and Motivated Youth Academy (Renewal)
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| L. Alvarado |
Absent
|
| S. Fraire |
Aye
|
| W. Hall |
Aye
|
| M. Humphrey |
Aye
|
| P. Matz |
Aye
|
B.
Approval of Consulting Agreement - KM Educational Consulting and Executive Coaching Services, LLC (Renewal)
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Humphrey |
Aye
|
| P. Matz |
Aye
|
| L. Alvarado |
Absent
|
| W. Hall |
Aye
|
| S. Fraire |
Aye
|
C.
Approval of Motivated Youth Academy Charter Schools Federal Tax Form 990 Return (Draft) and California Tax Form 199 Return (Draft) - Year Ended June 30, 2022, as prepared by CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA).
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Fraire |
Aye
|
| P. Matz |
Aye
|
| L. Alvarado |
Absent
|
| W. Hall |
Aye
|
| M. Humphrey |
Aye
|
X. Personnel Services
A.
Approval of Group Term Life Insurance Agreement with Securian Financial
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| P. Matz |
Aye
|
| M. Humphrey |
Aye
|
| L. Alvarado |
Absent
|
| W. Hall |
Aye
|
| S. Fraire |
Aye
|
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
3130-MYA Record Retention and Disposal Policy
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| L. Alvarado |
Absent
|
| P. Matz |
Aye
|
| W. Hall |
Aye
|
| M. Humphrey |
Aye
|
| S. Fraire |
Aye
|
XII. Public Hearings
A.
Local Control & Accountability Plan (LCAP) 2023-2024
It is recommended the Board enter into a public hearing regarding the LCAP for 2023-2024. During the hearing there will be a presentation on the LCAP for 2023-2024.
a. 2023-2024 LCAP Plan Summary
William Hall, President requested to open the Hearing. There were no questions in the chat box, or from in-person guests.
Michael Humphrey had a question on Priority 5. Melissa said there is no Priority 5. William Hall, recommended maintaining communication with students who have graduated from MYA. Board Members said they enjoyed the LCAP Presentation.
Melissa Blitzstein, Interim Assistant Director presented the LCAP
Hearing Opened: 9:57 a.m.
Hearing Closed: 10:13 a.m.
B.
Proposed Budget 2023-2024
It is recommended the Board enter into a public hearing regarding the Proposed Budget for the 2023-2024 school year. During the hearing there will be a presentation on the Proposed Budget for the 2023-2024 school year.
a. 2023-2024 Preliminary Budget
b. 2023-2024 Budget Overview for Parents
e. Education Protection Account (EPA) - Expenditure Summary
William Hall, President requested to open the Hearing. There were no questions in the chat box, or from in-person guests.
Steve Fraire had a question regarding the 223 student projection, as compared to what the Board Highlights said, 122 students. Bill Dobson said the 122 students are the number for students enrolled for next year. Roger Castillo indicated the 223 student projection was from P2 numbers.
Roger Castillo, Director of Client Finance, Charter Impact presented the Proposed Budget.
Hearing Opened: 10:13 a.m.
Hearing Closed: 10:22 a.m.
XIII. Comments
A.
Board Comments
The Board thanked MYA staff for their hard work this school year and for the LCAP and Budget presentations. Roger Castillo and Melissa Blitzstein did a great job. They also said the School Highlights talked about suicide prevention training for teachers, and they want to emphasize that any training on this for early warning signs on how to respond is really important. They thanked Bill and Gigi for their support, saying they enjoy working with them, and said the graduation ceremony was wonderful. Thank you!
B.
Interim Director and CEO Comments
The CEO thanked the Board for their due diligence, and said it is an honor to turn over the keys to the Leadership Team. He commended Melissa Blitzstein and Roger Castillo on the LCAP and Budget reports, saying MYA is in a really good spot with the Budget and LCAP. Let's keep up the good work! Thank you.
The Interim Director said Mike's comments about the MYA graduates really underscore everything MYA has heard at the last couple of Board meetings, from the 95% participation rate in CASSP testing, for the 100% satisfaction rate on the parent surveys to the increase in the ADA, and attendance. He then gave a shout out to the MYA staff, the Board Members, and Kurt for their support in making a difference in peoples lives. Thank you!
XIV. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
- School Highlights - 2023.06.15.pdf
- BUS Consent MYA_6.15.23 .docx.pdf
- May 2023 Check Register.pdf
- Renewal 2023-2024 Edmentum Exact Path Diagnostic Program and Integration.pdf
- Agreement for Legal Services between Motivated Youth Academy and Hatch and Cesario for School Year 2023-2024..pdf
- McDougal Boehmer Foley, Lyon Mitchel & Erickson 2023-24 Contract of Services .pdf
- OneBridge_FSA_proposal_for_Motivated_Youth_Academy.pdf
- California_Charter_School_Association__CCSA__Membership_through_June_30__2024.pdf
- Approval of 2023-2024 Licensing Agreement with Document Tracking Services.pdf
- MYA BUS Classified Personnel Report 2023.6.15_.docx.pdf
- 2023-2024 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the KRA Corporation and Motivated Youth Academy.pdf
- KM Consulting Agreement 2023-06-16 FINAL.docx (1).pdf
- Federal Tax Form 990 Return (draft) and California Tax Form 199 Return (draft)- year ended June 30, 2022, as prepared by CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) for Motivated Youth Academy Charter School .pdf
- Life Access Agreement - Motivated Youth Academy (1).pdf
- 2023 MYA 3130 Record Retention and Disposal Policy.docx.pdf
- MYA Operations and Accountability LCAP Overview 2023 (2).pdf
- MYA FY23-24 Prelim Budget Presentation - MYP and Budget with Cashflow.pdf
- FY24-MYA-Budget-23.06.05 - Prelim.pdf
- 2023_LCFF_Budget_Overview_for_Parents_Motivated_Youth_Academy_20230609.pdf
- FY23-24 MYA-EPA Budget.pdf
- FY23-24 MYA-EPA Resolution.pdf
William Hall, President led the Pledge of Allegiance.