East Bay Innovation Academy
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday August 26, 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, Laurie Jacobson Jones, Rochelle Benning
Directors Absent
Ken Berrick, Saamra Mekuria-Grillo
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 Monday Aug 26, 2019 at 8:01 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes - June 12, 2019 Board Meeting
Laurie Jacobson Jones made a motion to approve minutes from the Board Meeting on 06-12-19 Board Meeting on 06-12-19.
Kelly Garcia seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Public Comment
No members from the public are present.
E.
Adjourn Public Session
Per Executive Director's input, we will not have a closed session at this meeting and thus not adjourn to closed session.
II. Governance
A.
Consent Agenda
The Bonzai contract will be reviewed at the next meeting.
Brief discussion about changes to the handbook and it was shared that new legal language was added per our legal counsel.
Brief discussion about changes to the handbook and it was shared that new legal language was added per our legal counsel.
Laurie Jacobson Jones made a motion to Accept the consent agenda.
Kelly Garcia seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
III. Academic Excellence
A.
Spring 2019 SBAC and AP Results
Dean shared an update regarding spring SBAC and AP testing. For specific details please see board packet.
B.
2019 Summer Activity Report Out
Dean shared an update regarding spring summer activities for students. For specific details please see board packet.
C.
EBIA Academic Programs and Priorities for 2019 -2020
Dean shared an update regarding academic priorities and programs. For specific details please see board packet.
D.
Director of College Readiness - College Readiness Program Overview - 12th Grade Launch
Michelle and Dean shared an update regarding college readiness program. For specific details please see board packet.
E.
Update on 2019 - 2020 Staffing
Michelle shared a staffing update.. For specific details please see board packet.
The board agreed to delay the related vote for legal review.
The board agreed to delay the related vote for legal review.
IV. Finance and Development
A.
2018 -2019 EBIA Unaudited Financials
Michelle shared a presentation related to our 2018-19 Unauditied Financials. For specifics please see board packet.
Kelly Garcia made a motion to Approve the 18-19 Unaudited Actuals.
Rochelle Benning seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
2019 - 2020 Enrollment Update
Michelle shared a presentation related to our enrollment for the SY 19.20. For specifics please see board packet.
C.
2019 - 2020 EBIA Development Update
Michelle shared a presentation related to Development for the SY 19.20. For specifics please see board packet.
V. Facility
A.
Facility Update
Michelle shared a facility update. For specifics please see board packet.
VI. Other Business
A.
Key Activities and Events
Shelley shared an update regarding key activities and upcoming events.
B.
Public Comment
No public comment.
VII. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Laurie Jacobson Jones made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Kelly Garcia 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,
Rochelle Benning