East Bay Innovation Academy
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday April 19, 2017 at 8:00 PM
Location
3400 Malcolm Avenue, Oakland, CA 94605
Directors Present
Julia Gitis, Kate Doyle, Kelly Garcia, Laurie Jacobson Jones, Rochelle Benning, Tom Pryor
Directors Absent
Gary Borden, Ken Berrick
Guests Present
Devin Krugman, Michelle Cho
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 Apr 19, 2017 at 8:02 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes
Kelly Garcia made a motion to approve minutes from the Board Meeting on 03-15-17 Board Meeting on 03-15-17.
Kate Doyle seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Public Comment
The Board listened to public comment.
II. Academic Excellence
A.
Upper School Academic Progress Report
Devin provided an Academic Progress update. See board slides for details.
B.
End of Year Staffing and Support Plan
Devin is heading out on leave shortly. Her last day is April 28. She introduced David Hardin, the Interim Head of School. David will serve April 18 - July 28. Devin also covered coverage for Lower School Student Behavior Supports and the Interim Intersession Coordinator. See board slides for details.
III. Finance
A.
March 2017 YTD Financial Update
Michelle provided the financial update. See board slides for details.
IV. Development
A.
Update on Development Activities
Devin presented the development update. The next development opportunity is Springfest, coming up on April 29.
V. Enrollment Update
A.
Status of Enrollment Process and Systems
Devin provided an enrollment update. Shelley provided an update on the online and paper application process.
VI. Facilities Update
A.
New item
Shelley provided a facilities update. She is in the process of coming up with a response to the prop 39 offer.
Shelley provided an update on the Prop 51 funding application.
Shelley provided an update on the Prop 51 funding application.
Julia Gitis made a motion to authorize approval after Prop 39 negotiations.
Tom Pryor seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Julia Gitis made a motion to approve a resolution that authorizes Shelley to apply for Prop 51 funding on behalf of the school.
Kate Doyle seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
VII. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Kelly Garcia made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Kate Doyle 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 9:08 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Julia Gitis
VIII. Governance
A.
Review and Approve Consent Agenda
Tom Pryor made a motion to approve the consent agenda.
Julia Gitis seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Appoint Board Treasurer
Rochelle Benning made a motion to appoint Laurie as Board Treasurer.
Kelly Garcia seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.