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East Bay Innovation Academy

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday August 26, 2026 at 3:00 PM PDT

Location

3400 Malcolm Avenue, Oakland, CA 94605

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 3:00 PM
 
Opening Items
 
  A. Record Attendance and Guests   Brett van Zuiden 1 m
  B. Call the Meeting to Order   Brett van Zuiden 1 m
  C. Review and Approve Minutes from 6/15/2025 REGULAR Board Meeting Approve Minutes Brett van Zuiden 5 m
    Minutes for Board Meeting on June 15, 2026  
  D. Opening Session - Public Comment (Any Agenda or Non-Agenda Items)   Brett van Zuiden 15 m
   

Public comment is limited to a maximum of 3 minutes of comment time per speaker

  
II. Board Governance & Consent Agenda 3:22 PM
  A. Review and Approve East Bay Innovation Academy Consent Agenda Items Vote Brett van Zuiden 10 m
   

Consent Agenda Items:

  • Approve 2026/27 Family Handbook
  • Approve 2026/27 Staff Handbook
  • Approve Bank Resolution

 

 

  
III. Principal Update 3:32 PM
 

The Principal will provide an update on the start of the school year, including student and staff experiences, school culture, enrollment and attendance, instructional priorities, early successes, and any emerging needs.

  
  A. Updates: 30 m
   
  • Beginning of the Year Joy - Student & Staff Experiences 
  • School Culture
  • Enrollment
  • Attendance
  • Instructional Priorities
  • Early Success
  • Emerging Needs

 

  
IV. Executive Director Update 4:02 PM
 

The Executive Director will provide an update on the progress of EBIA’s Material Revision and charter renewal processes, including key milestones, upcoming requirements, and work completed to date. The update will also highlight current priorities and the ongoing work necessary to support both processes.

  
  A. Updates: 20 m
   
  • Material Revision
  • Charter Petition
  • Beginning of the Year Work Stream 
  
V. School Governance and Other Matters 4:22 PM
  A. Confirm Board Meeting Dates through 2026-2027 School Year Discuss Brett van Zuiden 10 m
   

Current board meetings through the end of the school year are scheduled as follows - do we need to make any adjustments that we can incorporate into our schedule now?

 

 

  • 3:00 PM Wednesday, 9/23/2026
  • 3:00 PM Wednesday, 10/21/2026
  • 3:00 PM Wednesday, 11/18/2026
  • 3:00 PM Wednesday, 1/20/2027
  • 3:00 PM Wednesday, 2/24/2027
  • 3:00 PM Wednesday, 3/24/2026
  • 3:00 PM Wednesday, 4/21/2026
  • 3:00 PM Wednesday, 5/26/2026
  • 3:00 PM Wednesday, 8/25/2026

 

 

 

  
  B. Closing Session - Public Comment (Any Agenda or Non-Agenda Items) FYI Brett van Zuiden 10 m
   

Public comment is limited to a maximum of 3 minutes of comment time per speaker

  
VI. Closing Items 4:42 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote Brett van Zuiden 1 m