East Bay Innovation Academy
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday June 15, 2016 at 8:00 PM
Location
3400 Malcolm Avenue, Oakland, CA 94605
Directors Present
Gary Borden, Laurie Jacobson Jones, Rochelle Benning, Tom Pryor
Directors Absent
Kelly Garcia, Ken Berrick
Guests Present
Devin Krugman, Michelle Cho
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
Laurie Jacobson Jones called a meeting of the board of directors of East Bay Innovation Academy to order on Wednesday Jun 15, 2016 at 8:06 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes
Gary Borden made a motion to approve minutes from the Board Meeting on 05-18-16 Board Meeting on 05-18-16.
Rochelle Benning seconded the motion.
The motion unanimously did not carry.
II. Academic Excellence
A.
2016/17 Strategic Plan
Devin presented priorities for next year. Priorities include: Successful upper school launch, Development of Team and organizational culture, Increased Leadership in Business Management, Increased leadership in Board Management and Long Term Facilities planning ans Strategy.
B.
Initial Year End results
Initial SBAC scores presented. Final scores in August. ELA up 5% at 64% proficient. Math down 2% at 50% proficient.
MAP average proficiency slightly lower. Recommending for next year to stick with SBAC for Spring and MAP for Fall and Winter.
MAP average proficiency slightly lower. Recommending for next year to stick with SBAC for Spring and MAP for Fall and Winter.
III. Finance
A.
Monthly Budget vs. Actuals
One month left. On track to plan.
B.
2016/17 Plan Update
Gary Borden made a motion to approved the 2016/17 budget.
Rochelle Benning seconded the motion.
The motion unanimously did not carry.
IV. Operations
A.
Recruiting Update
Most positions filled including the Director of Innovative Instruction. Still looking to fill the HS Math position.
B.
Facilities Update
negotiations are pending
C.
Admin Contract Update
Discussed proposal to increase time off for Certificated Admin roles to include Winter and Spring Breaks.
V. Governance
A.
Discuss any Potential Board Candidates
The Board voted to add Kate Doyle to the Board. Motion by Shelley, 2nd by Tom, Unanimously approved.
The Board voted to add Julia Gitis to the Board. Motion by Shelley, 2nd by Tom, Unanimously approved.
The Board voted to add Julia Gitis to the Board. Motion by Shelley, 2nd by Tom, Unanimously approved.
B.
EBIA Scorecard Update
Devin presented a preview of the EBIA schoolwide scorecard. Full set will be published once all metrics are complete.
C.
EBIA Terms Of Service
Laurie and Shelley are both at the end of their 3 year terms. Laurie will be transitioning the Board chair role and the end of term in August. Shelley would like to take over the responsibility. Gary made the motion to nominate Shelley as the new Board Chair, Tom seconded. The Board approved through unanimous vote.
VI. Other Business
A.
Consent Agenda
Rochelle Benning made a motion to Approve the consent agenda.
Gary Borden seconded the motion.
The motion unanimously did not carry.
VII. Closing Items
A.
Public Comment (3 min/person)
B.
Adjourn Meeting
Tom Pryor made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Gary Borden seconded the motion.
The motion unanimously did not carry.
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 9:32 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Laurie Jacobson Jones