East Bay Innovation Academy

Minutes

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday November 16, 2016 at 8:00 PM

Location

3400 Malcolm Avenue, Oakland, CA 94605

Directors Present

Julia Gitis, Kate Doyle, Kelly Garcia, Ken Berrick, Rochelle Benning, Tom Pryor

Directors Absent

Gary Borden, Laurie Jacobson Jones

Guests Present

Devin Krugman, Renee Cooper

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance and Guests

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

Rochelle Benning called a meeting of the board of directors of East Bay Innovation Academy to order on Wednesday Nov 16, 2016 at 8:24 PM.

C.

Approve Minutes

Kelly Garcia made a motion to approve minutes.
Tom Pryor seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

D.

Public Comment

No public comments at this time.

II. Academic Excellence

A.

First Trimester Academic Report

This is the first year EBIA is using a trimester system. Academic report- strong reading growth and gains in literacy development at the Lower School. 15% of 8th graders are participating in Algebra 1.  In the Upper School, high proficiency rate on AP benchmark assessments. See presentation for more details.

B.

First Trimester School Culture and Climate

Lower School increased collaboration in group projects and increased student pride in school community. Upper school strong student leadership practice and strong student connection with staff. 

C.

EBIA 2016 Fall Intersession Report Out

Engagement with over 20 partner organizations. High rate of student satisfaction and parent volunteer satisfaction.

III. Finance

A.

October Financial Update

Financial outlook has improved. See presentation for more details.

B.

2015-2016 External Audit Report

Tom Pryor made a motion to approve report and submit to OUSD.
Kelly Garcia seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

IV. Development

A.

Update on Development Activities

Have hit our targets for grant funding for the year. EBIA Giving Drive has almost reached its goal as well.

V. Enrollment Update

A.

Status of Enrollment Process and Systems

We are part of Common Charter Enrollment in Oakland. Strong number of applicants.

VI. Facility

A.

Update on Prop 39 Facilities Request Activities

Conversations about a long term plan for facilities are continuing with the district.

VII. Governance

A.

Review and Approve Consent Agenda

Julia Gitis made a motion to approve.
Kate Doyle seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

VIII. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

Kelly Garcia made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Tom Pryor seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously 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 9:24 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Julia Gitis