W. Hall, President announced during the roll call that M. Humphrey would be absent from the meeting due to illness, and Larry Alvarado would be absent due to a Special Education meeting.

At 9:11 a.m., M. Humphrey joined the Board meeting by teleconference as a Guest.  He said he would be coming and going during the meeting due to health issues.  M. Humphrey participated as a non-voting member of the public.

W. Hall led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Presented by B. Dobson, Interim Director.

B. Dobson requested the Board of Directors meet in July.  They agreed to meet if needed. 

MYA will add July as a placeholder, and the final 2024-2025 Board meeting calendar will be presented at the February meeting as an action item

B. Dobson presented the 2023-2024 Annual Goals.

M. Blitzstein presented the School Highlights.  She said the Mid-Year Graduation is scheduled for January 24th in Escondido. 

J. Brock said A. Barraza, was not able to attend.  J. Brock shared with the Board that the students' big goal is to own her own nail salon, and for her family to work at the nail salon as a family business.  A. Barraza is currently working on her cosmetology license.

M. Blitzstein presented the California State Dashboard.

D. Espinoza presented the Special Education Highlights.  He said four IEP Students will complete their High School Diploma, and graduate at the January 24th Graduation Ceremony.

R. Castillo presented the Financial Update.

1.  Check Register - December 2023

2.  Approval of 2024 IRS Mileage Reimbursement Rate

3.  Approval of Services Agreement between EdJoin.org and Motivated Youth Academy (Renewal)

1.  Approval of MY Academy 2023-2024 Parent and Student Handbook (Revisions)

1.  Approval of Certificated Personnel Report 

2.  Approval of Employee Handbook Revisions, Effective January 1, 2024

Approval of existing board policies revised, reviewed, and eliminated by staff for the 2023-2024 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.

5000 Series - Student Services

5110-MYA Cell Phones, Smartphones, Pagers & Other Electronic Signaling Device Policy

Consent items listed under A through D are considered routine and will be approved/adopted by a single motion.

The Board thanked everyone for their presentations.  They said the primary focus from the reports and presentations shows everything focuses on students 100%.  MYA is moving in the right direction, and they are happy to hear the finances are in good shape too, this is a plus for MYA.  In closing, they thanked B. Dobson for his leadership and said "job well done."

B. Dobson, Interim Director acknowledged and commended his staff for their good work. He said Melissa does a great job overseeing the instructional component. She helps to inspire staff by thinking outside the box, Daniel ensures MYA is legally compliant, and Gigi makes sure MYA is fiscally responsible. MYA's attendance, assessment data, and graduation rates are up. This is due to the results of the instruction from Melissa, and SPED services from Daniel. In closing, B. Dobson acknowledged the Board by saying "January is Board Appreciation Month." MYA is very grateful for the Board of Directors.  Thank you.