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Government Type

Charter School

Entity

Mana Academy Charter School

Public Body

Board of Directors

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Notice Title

10.14.20 Mana Board Meeting minutes and audio

Notice Tags

Education, Charter Schools

Notice Type(s)

Meeting

Event Start Date & Time

October 14, 2020 06:30 PM

Description/Agenda

Mana Academy Charter School Board Conference Agenda VIRTUAL MEETING Wednesday, October 14, 2020 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. MINUTES Our Mission: To develop scholars who are rooted in their native cultures and are prepared to be the leaders of tomorrow Welcome Attendance: Anapesi Kaili, Estela Hernandez, Feleti Matagi, Clint Biesinger, Nate Adams, Kehaulani Vaughn, Emilio Manuel Camu, Betsy Naeata Call to order and approval of previous board meeting minutes. Emilio moves to approve the September meeting minutes, Kehaulani seconds. All board members agree and the September minutes are approved. Public Comment Board Items and Reports Announcements- N/A Director's Report - Anapesi Ka'ili - Data on how remote learning has been working this first part of the school year Communication with parents has been great KEEP assessment for kindergarten completed K-3 Reading tests completed remotely (ACADIENCE), working on the 4-6 tests 1st term ends on October 23rd Fall break tomorrow and friday Still monitoring COVID and the population served by Mana Parent surveys to get feedback on the way the first term is going remotely Grant submission-Literacy plan due tomorrow, final will be presented October 1 membership audit completed. Enrollment at 315 Title 1 monitoring audit coming up in Nov. Special Education Report - Betsy Naeata added 2 people to the team to work on math and science for the HS students. the term has been very challenging next week evaluations begin weekly team meetings to figure out how to work together and effectively consistent support from parents will continue to adjust to meet the needs of all the scholars Finance report- Nate Adams Action Items Final approval of updated USBE approved Early Literacy plan- board previously reviewed and approved the preliminary plan Updates to the FY21 Early Literacy Plan number of minutes required in certain categories were updated according to research 30-40 min on phonics, vocabulary and writing Tier 2 and 3: added information about which students would enter into tier 2 instruction and how they would exit that tier Tier 2 is for students who are performing below benchmark Tier 3 is for students who are performing well below benchmark Exit into the higher tier through testing and see where the students are Estela motions to approve the final Literacy Plan as presented by Anapesi. Emilio seconds the motions. All board members are in favor and the final plan is approved. Resolution authorizing the refinancing of the School's facility and the financing of improvement to the School's facility Today's resolution authorizes the bond financing, continuing disclosure procedures Application process has been submitted Tomorrow presenting to the members of the authority (SCC?) The Board of Directors is responsible for: Continuing disclosure obligation agreement, due 200 days after fiscal year annual information: audited financials, enrollment, and similar information for as long as the bonds are outstanding, starting in Jan. Estela moves to approve the resolution to authorize the refinance of the School facility and the financing of improvements to the school's facility. Emilio seconds the motion. All board members approve and the motion is approved. Board vote on approving actions relative to policy changes or updates Board vote on finance report or to approve budgets as needed Closed/ Executive Session: The board will consider a motion to close the meeting to hold a strategy session to discuss pending or reasonably imminent litigation, and/ or to discuss the purchase, exchange, or lease of real property, and/ or the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of an individual in conformance with §52-4-204 and 52-4-205 et. seq., Utah Code Ann. Emilio motions to move into closed session. Kehaulani seconds the motion. Kehualani, yes; Emilio yes; Estela yes Feleti, yes. Action items from Closed/ Executive Session: Vote on items discussed in closed session. Attendance: Kehaulani Vaughn, Estela Hernandez, Nate Adams, Emilio Camu, Feleti Matagi Kehaulani motions to approve the salary adjustment as discussed in closed session. Estela seconds the motion. All board members are in favor. Motion is approved. Training-- n/a Discussion - n/a Adjourn Meeting Estela motions to adjourn the meeting. Emilio seconds the motion. All board ** USOE holds board members accountable by (1) documenting trainings attended; (2) examining financial and development records; (3) scrutinizing academic outcomes and student success; (4) and ensuring school improvement on its overall grade.

Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this meeting should notify Richard Wolfgramm at 801-972-6262.

Notice of Electronic or Telephone Participation

NA

Meeting Information

Meeting Location

Virtual
West Valley City, UT
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Contact Name

Richard Wolfgramm

Contact Email

rwolfgramm@themanaacademy.org

Contact Phone

8019726262

Notice Posting Details

Notice Posted On

November 16, 2020 10:39 PM

Notice Last Edited On

November 16, 2020 10:39 PM

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https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1204sk-11wecozb1IiJMEfA91GnoiB5pu?usp=sharing

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