MY Academy
Minutes
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors
Date and Time
Thursday February 8, 2024 at 9:00 AM
Location
Regus - Gateway Chula Vista
333 H Street, Suite 5000
Chula Vista, CA 91910
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Meeting ID: 816 128 9676
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
Larry Alvarado, Michael Humphrey (remote), Steve Fraire, William Hall
Directors Absent
Peter Matz
Guests Present
Bill Dobson, Lori Hath, Melissa Blitzstein, Peter Matz (remote), Roger Castillo (remote), Sarina Laff (remote), Toni DeJesus
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
II. Pledge of Allegiance
A.
Led by Board President or designee.
W. Hall led the Pledge of Allegiance
III. Land Acknowledgement
A.
Land Acknowledgement
Presented by B. Dobson, Interim Director.
IV. Approve/Adopt Agenda
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
B.
Approve Agenda
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Larry Alvarado |
Aye
|
| Peter Matz |
Absent
|
| William Hall |
Aye
|
| Michael Humphrey |
Aye
|
| Steve Fraire |
Aye
|
V. Approve Minutes
A.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors that was held on January 11, 2024
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Steve Fraire |
Aye
|
| William Hall |
Aye
|
| Peter Matz |
Absent
|
| Michael Humphrey |
Abstain
|
| Larry Alvarado |
Aye
|
VI. Board Governance
A.
Approval of 2024-2025 Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors Calendar
This section was accidentally skipped but the board came back to it after L Alvarado pointed it out.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Peter Matz |
Absent
|
| Steve Fraire |
Aye
|
| Larry Alvarado |
Aye
|
| William Hall |
Aye
|
| Michael Humphrey |
Aye
|
VII. Correspondence/Proposals/Reports
A.
Annual Goals 2023-2024 Motivated Youth Academy, Presented by Bill Dobson, Interim Director
B. Dobson presented the 2023-2024 Annual Goals.
B.
School Highlights, Presented by Melissa Blitzstein, Interim Assistant Director
M. Blitzstein presented the School Highlights.
C.
2023-2024 LCAP Educational Partner Engagement, Presentated by Bill Dobson, Interim Assistant Director
B. Dobson presented the 2023-2024 LCAP Educational Partner Engagement.
D.
State Budget Overview, Oral Presentation by Roger Castillo, Director of Client Finance, Charter Impact
R. Castillo presented the State Budget Overview.
E.
Mid-Year Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) Update, Presented by Melissa Blitzstein, Interim Assistant Director
M. Blitzstein presented the Mid-Year Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) Update.
After this presentation, L Alvarado pointed out that they had accidentally skipped Section VII. A. Approval of 2024-2025 Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors Calendar. The Board returned to that section.
VIII. Consent
A.
Consent - Business/Financial Services
1. Check Register - January 2024
B.
Consent - Education/Student Services
1. Approval of Comprehensive School Safety Plan (CSSP)
2. Approval of 2024-2025 Track E Instructional Calendar
3. Approval of 2024-2025 Track F Instructional Calendar
C.
Consent - Personnel Services
1. Approval of Classified Personnel Report
2. Approval of 2024-2025 Classified Employee 240 Work Year Calendar
3. Approval of 2024-2025 Classified Employee 185 Work Year Calendar
4. Approval of 2024-2025 Certificated Employee 240 Work Year Calendar
5. Approval of 2024-2025 Certificated Employee 220 Work Year Calendar
6. Approval of 2024-2025 Certificated Employee 190 Work Year Calendar
7. Approval of 2024-2025 Certificated Employee 185 Work Year Calendar
8. Approval of Job Description
9. Approval of the Revision to the 2023-2024 Employee Handbook
D.
Consent - Policy Development
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
5030 - MYA Immunization Policy
5045 - MYA Acceptable Use Policy
5060 - MYA Acceleration Policy
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| William Hall |
Aye
|
| Michael Humphrey |
Aye
|
| Larry Alvarado |
Aye
|
| Peter Matz |
Absent
|
| Steve Fraire |
Aye
|
IX. Comments
A.
Board Comments
The board members thanked B Dobson and R Castillo for their work.
B.
Interim Director and CEO Comments
B Dobson highlighted ToR, Sarina Laff's role as a TOSA.
X. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Larry Alvarado |
Aye
|
| Steve Fraire |
Aye
|
| Michael Humphrey |
Aye
|
| William Hall |
Aye
|
| Peter Matz |
Absent
|
W. Hall, President announced during the roll call that P Matz participated as a non-voting member of the public.