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MY Academy

Minutes

Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors

Date and Time

Thursday May 8, 2025 at 10:53 AM

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

Ashley Fasano (remote), Bill Dobson (remote), Cathy Strauss (remote), Corrie Amador (remote), G. Lenz (remote), Melissa Lato (remote), Michelle Jones (remote), Tammam Tautou (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Call the Meeting to Order

W. Hall called a meeting of the board of directors of MY Academy to order on Thursday May 8, 2025 at 11:12 AM.

B.

Record Attendance

II. Approve/Adopt Agenda

A.

Approve Agenda

M. Humphrey made a motion to Approve the Agenda.
S. Fraire seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
S. Fraire
Aye
L. Alvarado
Aye
W. Hall
Aye
P. Matz
Aye
M. Humphrey
Aye

III. Approve Minutes

A.

Approve Minutes

M. Humphrey made a motion to approve the minutes from Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors on 03-13-25.
S. Fraire seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
W. Hall
Aye
L. Alvarado
Aye
S. Fraire
Aye
M. Humphrey
Aye
P. Matz
Aye

B.

Approve Minutes

S. Fraire made a motion to approve the minutes from Special Meeting of the Board of Directors on 03-28-25.
P. Matz seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
M. Humphrey
Aye
P. Matz
Aye
W. Hall
Aye
L. Alvarado
Aye
S. Fraire
Aye

C.

Approve Minutes

S. Fraire made a motion to approve the minutes from Board of Directors Study Session on 04-10-25.
L. Alvarado seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
P. Matz
Aye
M. Humphrey
Aye
S. Fraire
Aye
W. Hall
Aye
L. Alvarado
Aye

IV. Reconvene Regular Meeting

A.

Report out any action taken in closed session

The Board had nothing to report out from Closed Session.

V. Consent

A.

Consent - Business/Financial Services

B.

Consent - Education/Student Services

C.

Consent - Personnel Services

M. Humphrey made a motion to Approved Consent items A through C.
L. Alvarado seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
W. Hall
Aye
L. Alvarado
Aye
S. Fraire
Aye
P. Matz
Aye
M. Humphrey
Aye

VI. Business/Financial Services

A.

Approval of Proposition 28: Arts and Music in Schools Funding (AMS), 2024-2025 Annual Report

P. Matz made a motion to Approve Proposition 28: Arts and Music in Schools Funding (AMS), 2024-2025 Annual Report.
S. Fraire seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
M. Humphrey
Aye
S. Fraire
Aye
P. Matz
Aye
W. Hall
Aye
L. Alvarado
Aye

VII. Education/Student Services

A.

Approval of School Pathways Service Agreement for 2025-2026

M. Humphrey made a motion to Approve the School Pathways Service Agreement for 2025-2026.
S. Fraire seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
S. Fraire
Aye
W. Hall
Aye
P. Matz
Aye
L. Alvarado
Aye
M. Humphrey
Aye
M. Humphrey made a motion to Approve School Pathways Service Agreement for 2025-2026.
S. Fraire seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
L. Alvarado
Aye
W. Hall
Aye
P. Matz
Aye
M. Humphrey
Aye
S. Fraire
Aye

B.

Approval of the submission of the Application-based Dashboard Alternative School Status (DASS) renewal application for Motivated Youth Academy (#1628).

L. Alvarado made a motion to Approve the submission of the Application based DASS renewal application.
M. Humphrey seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
P. Matz
Aye
W. Hall
Aye
S. Fraire
Aye
L. Alvarado
Aye
M. Humphrey
Aye

C.

Approval of the Portrait Of A Graduate for Motivated Youth Academy

S. Fraire made a motion to Approval of Portrait of a Graduate.
P. Matz seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
W. Hall
Aye
S. Fraire
Aye
P. Matz
Aye
L. Alvarado
Aye
M. Humphrey
Aye

VIII. Comments

A.

Board Comments

The Board expressed their appreciation to the Director and staff for the commendable work being done at the school.

B.

Interim Director and CEO Comments

The Director highlighted the school’s positive trajectory and expressed gratitude to the teachers and staff for their dedication.He also provided updates on the upcoming graduation ceremony and offered reflections on the current political climate in the legislature.

IX. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

M. Humphrey made a motion to Adjourn meeting.
S. Fraire seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
P. Matz
Aye
M. Humphrey
Aye
S. Fraire
Aye
L. Alvarado
Aye
W. Hall
Aye
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 12:27 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
G. Lenz

FOR MORE INFORMATION

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Motivated Youth Academy.