East Bay Innovation Academy
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday June 12, 2019 at 8:00 PM
Location
3400 Malcolm Avenue, Oakland, CA 94605 - Primary Meeting Location, Secondary Meeting location for Teleconference Attendee - 697 Santa Ray Avenue, Oakland CA 94610
Hello! Our regular meetings are held at EBIA, 3400 Malcolm Ave. Regular meetings are generally held in the months of Jan, Feb, Mar, April, May, June, August, Sept, Oct and Nov and typically start at 8PM.
We welcome everyone to our board meetings! If you require special accommodations (disability related or other) to attend an EBIA board meeting please let us know by emailing us at board@eastbayia.org or by calling (510) 577-9557 and ask to speak to our Office Manager.
PLEASE NOTE: (1) all public comments are limited to 3 minutes per speaker; and (2) if the EBIA Board does not reach quorum for any scheduled meeting due to any unforeseen reasons the meeting will be cancelled and rescheduled. Thank you for your patience if this occurs!
We welcome everyone to our board meetings! If you require special accommodations (disability related or other) to attend an EBIA board meeting please let us know by emailing us at board@eastbayia.org or by calling (510) 577-9557 and ask to speak to our Office Manager.
PLEASE NOTE: (1) all public comments are limited to 3 minutes per speaker; and (2) if the EBIA Board does not reach quorum for any scheduled meeting due to any unforeseen reasons the meeting will be cancelled and rescheduled. Thank you for your patience if this occurs!
Directors Present
Kelly Garcia, Ken Berrick, Laurie Jacobson Jones, Saamra Mekuria-Grillo
Directors Absent
Rochelle Benning
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 12, 2019 at 8:06 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes - Prior Month's Board Meeting
Laurie Jacobson Jones made a motion to approve minutes from the Board Meeting on 05-21-19 Board Meeting on 05-21-19.
Kelly Garcia seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Public Comment
No public comment.
E.
Adjourn Open Session
Laurie Jacobson Jones made a motion to adjourn the open session.
Ken Berrick seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Closed Session
A.
Open Closed Session and Record Attendance
In attendance:
Laurie Jacobson Jones
Devin Krugman
Saamra Mekuria-Grillo (on the phone)
Ken Berrick
Kelly Garcia
Michelle Cho
Laurie Jacobson Jones
Devin Krugman
Saamra Mekuria-Grillo (on the phone)
Ken Berrick
Kelly Garcia
Michelle Cho
B.
Conference - Provide Student Services, NPS Placements
Laurie Jacobson Jones made a motion to Authorize spending up to the already approved amount for the 18.19 school year for any settlement regarding placement for said student.
Kelly Garcia seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Discussion of possible litigation and NPS placement.
C.
Adjourn Closed Session
Laurie Jacobson Jones made a motion to adjourn the closed session.
Saamra Mekuria-Grillo seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
III. Open Session
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Report on Closed Session
The board discussed possible litigation and the placement of a student at an NPS.
IV. Governance
A.
Consent Agenda
Laurie Jacobson Jones made a motion to approve the consent agenda.
Ken Berrick seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Laurie went over the consent agenda. For specific details please see board packet. There were no questions from the board.
B.
Employment Contract - EBIA Executive Director
Laurie went over the contract for the new School Director, focusing on compensation, bonus and employee benefits.
Ken Berrick made a motion to approve the contract for the new School Director.
Kelly Garcia seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Review and Approve LCAP for 2019 - 2020 School Year
Michelle presented the LCAP, focusing on high-level aspects, including the history and the change over time of the structure. The goal is to give more local control. Michelle explained that the LCAP for EBIA has shifted a little to be more California School Dashboard specific but that we are still aligned to our charter goals. The board discussed.
Kelly Garcia made a motion to approve the LCAP for this year.
Ken Berrick seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
V. Academic Excellence
A.
Executive Director Onboarding and Transition Plan
Devin shared an update regarding the new school director. The administrative team, with board support, has been planning the transition of leadership.
B.
2019 - 2020 Staffing Update
Devin shared the status of hiring for school year 19.20.
VI. Finance and Development
A.
Year to Date Finance Update
Michelle shared the Year to Date finance update. For specific detail please see board packet.
B.
Review and Approve 2019 - 2020 EBIA Budget
Michelle shared the budget for school year 19.20. For specific details see board packet. The board discussed.
Kelly Garcia made a motion to approve the 2019-2020 EBIA budget.
Ken Berrick seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
VII. Facility
A.
Update on Facilities
Michelle shared a facility update and a Prop 51 update.
VIII. Other Business
A.
Key Activities and Events
Laurie shared an update on the closing dates of the school year with a reminder that school will start back up on August 12.
B.
Public Comment
Parents shared concerns about a belief that there has been a cultural shift in the school, desire to help and support.and a wondering about the status of social-emotional learning.
A faculty member shared the status of teacher bargaining.
A faculty member shared the status of teacher bargaining.
IX. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Kelly Garcia made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Ken Berrick 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 9:30 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Laurie Jacobson Jones