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East Bay Innovation Academy

Minutes

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday May 19, 2026 at 3:00 PM

Location

EBIA's regular board meetings are held in person at EBIA, 3400 Malcolm Avenue, Oakland, CA at 3 PM. 


 

Directors Present

Brad Edgar, Brett van Zuiden, Erin Fredrick, Kelly Garcia, Shyam Kumar

Directors Absent

Safia Omar

Guests Present

Miranda Thorman, Monique Bonilla, Rachel Viegas

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance and Guests

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

Brett van Zuiden called a meeting of the board of directors of East Bay Innovation Academy to order on Tuesday May 19, 2026 at 3:06 PM.

C.

Review and Approve Minutes from April 22, 2025 REGULAR Board Meeting

Brett van Zuiden made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 04-13-26.
Brad Edgar seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

D.

Opening Session - Public Comment (Any Agenda or Non-Agenda Items)

No public comments.

II. Board Governance & Consent Agenda

A.

Review and Approve East Bay Innovation Academy Consent Agenda Items

Brett van Zuiden made a motion to approve consent agenda items.
Kelly Garcia seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

B.

Transition Committee Update

Transition committee has suspended weekly meetings. Has service agreement ready for Board review and vote. 

 

C.

Board Resolution: EBIA Enrollment

Shyam Kumar made a motion to approve resolution that states: WHEREAS, this Board, by majority vote, has determined that East Bay Innovation Academy (EBIA) finds it in the best interest of EBIA to suspend enrollment and operation of grades 9-12 for the 2026-27 school year. EBIA will continue to operate grades 6-8.
Brad Edgar seconded the motion.

Board acknowledged that this was a difficult decision but one that came after many alternatives were thoroughly explored. 

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

D.

Limited Service Agreement with Envision

Brett van Zuiden made a motion to approve limited service agreement between East Bay Innovation Academy and Envision Education effective July 1, 2026.
Shyam Kumar seconded the motion.

Board recommends the section in Exhibit A under HR/Talent be further proofread. 

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

III. Finance Update

A.

EBIA Year to Date Finance Review and Draft 26-27 Budget

Jessika Welcome from EdTec presented a finance update for the current year and reviewed draft budget for next year. Board will vote on the budget at the June meeting.

IV. Academic Excellence

A.

Executive Director Report


Incoming Principal Rachel Viegas presented an update, including 26-27 School Year Priorities and composition of the Leadership Team. 

Executive Director Miranda Thorman presented on end of year activities for Upper and Lower Schools. 

Monique Bonilla presented an update on the Upper School transition. 

B.

LCAP Draft Public Feedback

Executive Director Miranda Thorman presented an LCAP update on year two (of three), reflecting on progress toward annual goals. Board will vote on LCAP in June.

V. School Governance and Other Matters

A.

Confirm Board Meeting Dates through June 2026

Board has one remaining meeting: Monday, June 15 at 3pm

B.

Closing Session - Public Comment (Any Agenda or Non-Agenda Items)

No public comments.

VI. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

Brett van Zuiden made a motion to adjourn meeting.
Brad Edgar seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 4:08 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Erin Fredrick