East Bay Innovation Academy
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday July 20, 2021 at 8:00 PM
Location
Pursuant to the Governor's Executive Order N-29-20, all members of a legislative body and appropriate staff will participate in legislative meetings via phone/video conference until shelter in place order is lifted. Please see meeting link and telephone numbers below to attend and provide public comment at the EBIA Board Meeting.
DUE TO SHELTER IN PLACE ORDER - this meeting will be held online using Zoom ONLY. Please join us!!!
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Topic: Board Meeting
Time: Jul 20, 2021 08:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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hipaa@eastbayia.org EBIA is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Board Meeting
Time: Jul 20, 2021 08:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 987 5660 0508
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Directors Present
Brad Edgar, Kelly Garcia, Ken Berrick, Laurie Jacobson Jones, Rochelle Benning
Directors Absent
None
Guests Present
Michelle Cho
I. Opening Items
A.
Record East Bay Innovation Academy Board Meeting 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 Tuesday Jul 20, 2021 at 8:04 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes from the Last East Bay Innovation Academy Board Meeting
Kelly Garcia made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 06-09-21.
Laurie Jacobson Jones seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Rochelle Benning |
Aye
|
| Ken Berrick |
Absent
|
| Brad Edgar |
Absent
|
| Kelly Garcia |
Aye
|
| Laurie Jacobson Jones |
Aye
|
D.
Opening Session - Public Comment (Any Agenda or Non-Agenda Items)
No public comment.
II. Governance
A.
Board Transition - Removal and Addition of Board Member
Laurie Jacobson Jones is going to be retiring from the board effective August 31st or when the bank records are able to be transfered, whichever is sooner.
Jennifer Afdahl Rice is the board's choice for a replacement.
Discussion ensued.
Jennifer Afdahl Rice is the board's choice for a replacement.
Discussion ensued.
Rochelle Benning made a motion to transition LJJ off the board on August 31st or when she is formally removed from our bank accounts, whichever comes first.
Brad Edgar seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Rochelle Benning |
Aye
|
| Ken Berrick |
Absent
|
| Kelly Garcia |
Aye
|
| Laurie Jacobson Jones |
Abstain
|
| Brad Edgar |
Aye
|
Rochelle Benning made a motion to add Jennifer Afdahl Rice to the board, effective August 1st, 2022.
Laurie Jacobson Jones seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Laurie Jacobson Jones |
Aye
|
| Ken Berrick |
Absent
|
| Kelly Garcia |
Aye
|
| Rochelle Benning |
Aye
|
| Brad Edgar |
Aye
|
B.
Review and Approve East Bay Innovation Academy Consent Agenda Items
Michelle shared some explanations on the CARS title funding application. For specific details please see board packet.
Laurie Jacobson Jones made a motion to approve the consent agenda.
Brad Edgar seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Ken Berrick |
Absent
|
| Brad Edgar |
Aye
|
| Kelly Garcia |
Aye
|
| Laurie Jacobson Jones |
Aye
|
| Rochelle Benning |
Aye
|
III. Academic Excellence
A.
Employee and student/family handbook SY 22 - review and approval
Michelle presented some updates for the board to understand. For specific details please see board packet.
Rochelle Benning made a motion to approve the employee handbook, the student and family handbook andthe student freedom of expession policy.
Laurie Jacobson Jones seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Ken Berrick |
Absent
|
| Rochelle Benning |
Aye
|
| Kelly Garcia |
Aye
|
| Laurie Jacobson Jones |
Aye
|
| Brad Edgar |
Aye
|
B.
Monthly COVID-19 Update and EBIA Re-Opening Plan Check-In
Michelle shared a COVID update and EBIA's reopening plan. For specific details please see board packet.
C.
Independent Study Policy - review and approval
Michelle shared a revised independent study policy. For specific details please see board packet.
Kelly Garcia made a motion to approve the revised independent study proposal.
Brad Edgar seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Rochelle Benning |
Aye
|
| Laurie Jacobson Jones |
Aye
|
| Brad Edgar |
Aye
|
| Kelly Garcia |
Aye
|
| Ken Berrick |
Aye
|
D.
Interim academic policies in accordance with AB104 - review and approval
Michelle presented academic policies in accordance with AB104. For specific details please see board packet.
Ken Berrick made a motion to approve the interim academic policies in accordance with AB104.
Brad Edgar seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Rochelle Benning |
Aye
|
| Kelly Garcia |
Aye
|
| Laurie Jacobson Jones |
Aye
|
| Brad Edgar |
Aye
|
| Ken Berrick |
Aye
|
E.
East Bay Innovation Academy Program Updates
Michelle provided a preview of some program updates.
IV. Finance and Development
A.
State Budget Financial Update
Michelle shared some state budget financial updates. For specific details please see board packet.
V. East Bay Innovation Facility Matters
A.
East Bay Innovation Academy Monthly Facility Update
Michelle shared some facility updates.
VI. Other Business
A.
Confirm Board Meeting Dates through 2021 - 2022 School Year
Sheeley shared board meeting dates for the upcoming school year. For specific details please see board packet.
B.
Closing Session - Public Comment (Any Agenda or Non-Agenda Items)
No public comment.
VII. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Laurie Jacobson Jones made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Brad Edgar seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Kelly Garcia |
Aye
|
| Brad Edgar |
Aye
|
| Rochelle Benning |
Aye
|
| Laurie Jacobson Jones |
Aye
|
| Ken Berrick |
Aye
|
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 9:36 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kelly Garcia