MY Academy
Minutes
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors
Date and Time
Thursday March 14, 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
L. Alvarado, M. Humphrey, P. Matz, S. Fraire, W. Hall
Directors Absent
None
Guests Present
B. Dobson, D. Georgeson, G. Lenz (remote), L. Hath (remote), Melissa Blitzstein (remote), Roger Castillo (remote), Sarina Laff (remote), T. DeJesus (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. Land Acknowledgement
A.
Land Acknowledgment
Land Acknowledgement presented by M. Blitzstein.
IV. Approve/Adopt Agenda
A.
Approve Agenda
V. Approve Minutes
A.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors that was held on February 8, 2024
VI. Adjourn to Closed Session
A.
Closed Session
Adjourned to Closed Session at 9:08 a.m.
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))
a. YL v. The Collaborative Charter Services Organization, et al.
VII. Reconvene Regular Meeting
A.
Report out any action taken in closed session.
Reconvened the meeting at 9:30 a.m.
W. Hall reported out "no action taken in Closed Session."
VIII. Correspondence/Proposals/Reports
A.
Annual Goals 2023-2024 Motivated Youth Academy, Presented by Bill Dobson, Interim Director
Presented by Bill Dobson, Interim Director.
B.
School Highlights, Presented by Sarina Laff, Teacher of Record/TOSA
Presented by Sarina Laff, Teacher of Record/TOSA.
IX. Board Governance
A.
Reappointment of Member to Board of Directors: William Hall
The Board approve the reappointment of William Hall for a three-year term. The Second Amended Bylaws of Motivated Youth Academy state in Article VI Board of Directors:
Section 6.05 Terms of Office. With the exception of the initial Board that served five-year terms, each Director shall hold office for a three-year term, but the Board may designate a particular Director to serve a one-, two- or three-year term in order to maintain staggered terms on the Board. Each incumbent Director shall serve until a successor has been elected and seated by the Board. There shall be no limitation on the number of consecutive terms to which a Director may be re-elected.
B.
Reappointment of Member to Board of Directors: Peter Matz
The Board approved the reappointment of Peter Matz for a three-year term. The Second Amended Bylaws of Motivated Youth Academy state in Article VI Board of Directors:
Section 6.05 Terms of Office. With the exception of the initial Board that served five-year terms, each Director shall hold office for a three-year term, but the Board may designate a particular Director to serve a one-, two- or three-year term in order to maintain staggered terms on the Board. Each incumbent Director shall serve until a successor has been elected and seated by the Board. There shall be no limitation on the number of consecutive terms to which a Director may be re-elected.
X. Consent
A.
Consent - Business/Financial Services
1. Check Register - February 2024
2. Approval of Pathful Connect Subscription Contract (Renewal)
3. Approval of HopSkipDrive Service Agreement (Renewal)
4. Approval of Thrively Subscription Contract (Renewal)
5. Approval of California Center of the Arts, Escondido Facility Contract
6. Approval of Regus Premier Office Space, New Lease Agreement (Renewal)
B.
Consent - Education/Student Services
1. Approval of 2024-2025 Independent Study Master Agreement (MA) for Motivated Youth Academy (#1628)
C.
Consent - Personnel Services
1. Approval of Classified Personnel Report
2. Approval of Job Descriptions (New)
3. Approval of NFP Property and Casualty Services, Inc. (NFP) Broker of Record Service Agreement (Renewal)
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
5070-MYA Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Student Nondiscrimination Policy
5075-MYA Transcripts from Non-Accredited Schools Policy
5085-MYA Communicable, Contagious, or Infectious Disease Prevention Policy
Consent items listed under A through D are considered routine and will be approved/adopted by a single motion.
XI. Business/Financial Services
A.
Approval of Second Interim Financial Report
B.
Approval of CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA) Annual Audit Engagement Services
XII. Education/Student Services
A.
Approval of Parsec Education Service Agreement 2024-2027
B.
Approval of Keyn Solutions Information Technology Management Service Provider Agreement (Renewal)
C.
Approval of Edmentum Courseware Agreement 2024-2027 (Renewal)
XIII. Personnel Services
A.
Approval of 2024-2025 Strategic Staffing Plan
B.
Approval of NFP Property & Casualty Services, Inc. (NFP) Insurance Policy Proposal (Renewal)
C.
Approval of Acacia HR Solutions Service Agreement change for 2024-2025 (Renewal)
XIV. Calendar
A.
The next scheduled meetings of the Board of Directors will be held on:
1. April 11, 2024 - Board of Directors Study Session
2. May 9, 2024 - Board of Directors Regular Meeting
XV. Comments
A.
Board Comments
The Board said they are proud of the work Bill Dobson is doing for MYA, and can't wait to take the "Interim" off of his name plate. They also commended MYA staff for their support in today's meeting and were happy to hear about the increased enrollment. In addition, two Board Members' terms were renewed today, saying they are pleased because they all work well together. Thank you.
B.
Interim Director and CEO Comments
Bill Dobson thanked the Board for their kind words and will share this with his staff. MYA is being intentionally mindful to be sure things are aligned for the long-term. He said the governor has indicated he does not want to be perceived as an anti-charter person therefore, giving MYA a non-classroom school the opportunity to weather the storm during the next three-year term. He also said a COLA may get bumped to 2%, and there may be no teacher layoffs during the May Revise. In closing, he thanked the Board for giving MYA the opportunity to do the work they do, saying "we do make difference in kids lives."
XVI. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
- Land Acknowledgement.pdf
- 2023-24_Annual Goals 2024.3.pdf
- MY Academy School Highlights 2024.3.pdf
- William Hall Oath of Office 2024.3.pdf
- Pete Matz Oath of Office 2024.3.pdf
- February 2024 Check Register 2024.3.pdf
- 2024-25 Pathful Renewal Service Agreement 2024.3.pdf
- 2024-25 Hop Skip Drive Renewal Agreement 2024.3.pdf
- 2024-25 Thrively Renewal Agreement 2024.3.pdf
- California Center for the Arts Event Contract June 2024 Graduation Ceremony.pdf
- 2024-25 Regus Premier Office Space New Contract for #147 2024.3.pdf
- BUS Consent Items 2024.3.pdf
- 2024-25 Independent Study Master Agreement.pdf
- BUS Classified Personnel Report 2024.03.14.pdf
- BUS Job Descriptions 2024.3.pdf
- 2024-25 NFP Renewal Service Agreement 2024.3.pdf
- MYA 5075 - TRANSCRIPTS FROM NON-ACCREDITED SCHOOLS POLICY - For Board Approval.pdf
- MYA 5075 TRANSCRIPTS FROM NON-ACCREDITED SCHOOLS POLICY - redlined.pdf
- MYA 5085 COMMUNICABLE, CONTAGIOUS, OR INFECTIOUS DISEASE PREVENTION POLICY - For Board Approval.pdf
- MYA 5085 COMMUNICABLE, CONTAGIOUS, OR INFECTIOUS DISEASE PREVENTION POLICY - Redlined.pdf
- MYA 5070 TRANSGENDER AND GENDER NONCONFORMING STUDENT NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY - For Board Approval .pdf
- MYA 5070 TRANSGENDER AND GENDER NONCONFORMING STUDENT NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY - Redlined.pdf
- January 2024 Board Presentation Second Interim 2024.3.pdf
- 2024-25 Reporting Forms Second Interim 2024.3.pdf
- 2024-25 Second Interim Certification Page 2024.3.pdf
- 2024-25 CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) Statement of Work Audit Services 2024.3.pdf
- 2024-25 Parsec Education Revised Service Agreement 2024.3.pdf
- 2024-25 Keyn IT Support Renewal Contract 2024.3.pdf
- 2024-25 Edmentum Courseware Renewal Agreement 2024.3.pdf
- BUS 2024-2025 Strategic Staffing Plan.pdf
- 2024 - 25 Strategic Staffing Plan Presentation.pdf
- 2024-25 NFP Insurance Policy Premium Indication 2024.3.pdf
- 2024-25 Acacia Support Renewal Contract 2024.3.pdf
Pledge of Allegiance led by W. Hall.