MY Academy
Minutes
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors
Date and Time
Thursday July 13, 2023 at 9:30 AM
Location
Regus - Gateway Chula Vista
333 H Street, Suite 5000
Chula Vista, CA 91910
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Meeting ID: 976 4959 2275
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), Melissa Blitzstein, Stacie Sevcik (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
W. Hall, President made a request to amend the agenda and remove Closed Session.
IV. Approve Minutes
A.
Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting that was held on June 22, 2023
V. Adjourn to Closed Session
A.
Closed Session
The agenda was amended to remove Closed Session.
VI. Correspondence/Proposals/Reports
A.
2023-2024 Registration and Enrollment Update, Presented by Gigi Lenz, Operations and Program Manager
Gigi Lenz presented the "Enrollment Roadmap" for Motivated Youth Academy.
B.
MY Plan Overview, Presented by Melissa Blitzstein, Interim Assistant Director and Stacie Sevcik, School Counselor
Melissa Blitzstein and Stacie Sevcik presented the "Motivated Youth Personalized Learning Adventure Now" (My Plan).
C.
Financial Update, Presented by Roger Castillo, Director of Client Finance, Charter Impact
Roger Castillo presented the "May 2023 Financials" for Motivated Youth Academy, after the action items listed under Personnel Services.
VII. Board Governance
A.
Reappointment of Board of Director
W. Hall, President presented the Oath to Larry Alvarado.
VIII. Consent
A.
Consent - Business/Financial Services
1. Check Register - June 2023
B.
Consent - Education/Student Services
1. Approval of 2023-2024 English Learner Master Plan
C.
Consent - Personnel Services
1. Approval of Certificated Personnel Report
2. Approval of Classified Personnel Report
IX. Business/Financial Services
A.
Approval of NFP Property and Casualty Insurance Policies
X. Education/Student Services
A.
Approval of Professional Development Proposal for the 2023-2024 School-Year by Dr. Jamila Dugan
XI. Personnel Services
A.
Approval of 2023-2024 Declaration of Need (DON)
B.
Approval of a One-Time Retention Bonus
Total employees receiving the retention bonus.
19 full-time
9 part-time
XII. Comments
A.
Board Comments
The Board Members thanked everyone for their presentations, and thanked Bill Dobson for keeping them front loaded on different items. The vision for the school is really great and staff is concentrating on the right things. Larry Alvarado said he liked hearing about the staff development opportunities, and the My Plan. He said he would like to visit one of the meetings to see how things are going. In closing, the President said MYA has a very clear mission on helping students who need a second chance. He also said he would like to read the book from Dr. Dugan.
B.
Interim Director and CEO Comments
Bill Dobson, Interim Director thanked the Board for their support, and all of the Administrative staff for their help with the Board meeting today. The opportunity to have a meeting in July really helps MYA out. This gives staff the opportunity to focus on students and professional development in August with no Regular Board meeting scheduled. He then said the Governors trailer bill gave MYA another year on their Charter. This is good news and will give MYA more time to work on their renewal over the next three schools years, which will be submitted at the beginning of 2027. Thank you.
XIII. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
- 2023.7.13 Enrollment Roadmap Presentation.pdf
- MY PLAN Board Presentation (1).pdf
- MYA - Board Packet - 2023-07-13.pdf
- MYA Second Amended Bylaws-Jan 2023_SIGNED.pdf
- Oath of Office_ Larry Alvarado July 2023.pdf
- MYA June 2023 Check Register.pdf
- Motivated Youth Academy 2023-2024 English Learner Master Plan.pdf
- BUS Consent English Learners Master Plan_7.13.23 .docx.pdf
- 2023-2024 NFP Property and Casualty insurance policies _ Proposal.pdf
- 2023-2024 J. Dugan Learning Partners_Proposal.pdf
- 2023.7.6 cl500-_Declaration_of_Need_Form.pdf
W. Hall, President led the Pledge of Allegiance.