MY Academy
Minutes
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors
Date and Time
Thursday June 22, 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: 959 9923 2032
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 (remote), W. Hall
Directors Absent
None
Guests Present
B. Dobson, D. Georgeson, G. Lenz (remote), K. Madden (remote), L. Hath (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
William Hall, President requested to amend the agenda and remove Closed Session.
Steve Fraire attended the meeting remotely. He did not vote on the items, but engaged in the discussions, questions and comments.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| W. Hall |
Aye
|
| L. Alvarado |
Aye
|
| S. Fraire |
Abstain
|
| P. Matz |
Aye
|
| M. Humphrey |
Aye
|
IV. Approve Minutes
A.
Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting that was held on June 15, 2023
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| P. Matz |
Aye
|
| W. Hall |
Aye
|
| M. Humphrey |
Aye
|
| S. Fraire |
Abstain
|
| L. Alvarado |
Aye
|
V. Adjourn to Closed Session
A.
Closed Session
The agenda was amended to remove Closed Session.
VI. Business/Financial Services
A.
Budget Adoption 2023-2024
.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Fraire |
Abstain
|
| W. Hall |
Aye
|
| P. Matz |
Aye
|
| M. Humphrey |
Aye
|
| L. Alvarado |
Aye
|
B.
Approval of Board Member 2023-2024 Monthly Stipend Increase
The Board Members requested the monthly stipend be reviewed annually when the strategic planning is being worked on.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| L. Alvarado |
Aye
|
| P. Matz |
Aye
|
| W. Hall |
Aye
|
| M. Humphrey |
Aye
|
| S. Fraire |
Abstain
|
C.
Approval of 2023-2024 Renaissance Learning Licensing Agreement
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| P. Matz |
Aye
|
| L. Alvarado |
Aye
|
| W. Hall |
Aye
|
| S. Fraire |
Abstain
|
| M. Humphrey |
Aye
|
VII. Education/Student Services
A.
Approval of 2023-2024 Local Control & Accountability Plan (LCAP)
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Humphrey |
Aye
|
| W. Hall |
Aye
|
| L. Alvarado |
Aye
|
| P. Matz |
Aye
|
| S. Fraire |
Abstain
|
B.
Approval of 2023 LCAP Local Performance Indicator Self-Reflection
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| W. Hall |
Aye
|
| P. Matz |
Aye
|
| S. Fraire |
Abstain
|
| M. Humphrey |
Aye
|
| L. Alvarado |
Aye
|
VIII. Organizational Structure of the Board
A.
Approval of Motivated Youth Academy Board of Directors Manual (Revision)
Larry Alvarado said he would like to have a section added to the Board Manual for the Board to be allowed to take action and remove a Board Member due to unacceptable behavior.
The current Board works well together, but in the future new members may not work so well together. The Board agreed that they would review this together.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| L. Alvarado |
Aye
|
| S. Fraire |
Abstain
|
| M. Humphrey |
Aye
|
| P. Matz |
Aye
|
| W. Hall |
Aye
|
IX. Comments
A.
Board Comments
The Board thanked Bill Dobson and the MYA staff for their hard work and great reports. They commended Bill on his leadership during this school year, and said they are looking forward to the continued success and growth at MYA next year. They also congratulated Bill Dobson on the receiving of his credential very soon, saying he communicates well, and they are grateful for his dedication to the students by helping them to become successful. Thank you!
B.
Interim Director and CEO Comments
Bill Dobson, Interim Director thanked the Board for their kind words to him and the MYA staff. He said he will be sharing this with his staff. He mentioned to the Board that when MYA staff runs into frustration within their work, whether it is helping students or community members, it always comes back with positive outcomes. He said by taking the time to pause and reflect on the good things they are doing, really makes a difference. They see this at graduation by students and families expressing their gratitude for the work MYA does. Thank you.
X. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
- FY24-MYA-Budget-23.06.05_-_Prelim.pdf
- FY23-24__MYA-EPA_Resolution.pdf
- FY23-24__MYA-EPA_Budget.pdf
- 2023_LCFF_Budget_Overview_for_Parents_Motivated_Youth_Academy_20230609.pdf
- MYA_FY23-24_Prelim_Budget_Presentation_-_MYP_and_Budget_with_Cashflow.pdf
- Approval of 2023-2024 Licensing Agreement with Renaissance Learning.pdf
- 2023_Local_Control_and_Accountability_Plan_Motivated_Youth_Academy_20230616 (1).pdf
- 2023_LCAP_Local_Performance_Indicator_Self-Reflection_Motivated_Youth_Academy_20230616.pdf
- 2023_LCFF_Budget_Overview_for_Parents_Motivated_Youth_Academy_20230616 (1).pdf
- 2023_LCAP_Local_Performance_Indicator_Self-Reflection_Motivated_Youth_Academy_20230616.pdf
- Presentation - MYA CA Dashboard Local Indicators Report 2023.pdf
- Motivated Youth Academy Board Manual (Revised as of xx:xx:xxxx) .pdf
William Hall, President led the Pledge of Allegiance.