East Bay Innovation Academy

Minutes

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Monday December 13, 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 Approval of Board Findings Relating to Teleconference Meetings During State of Emergency - this meeting will be held online using Zoom ONLY. Please join us!!!

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Time: Dec 13, 2021 08:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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Directors Present

Jennifer Afdahl Rice (remote), Kelly Garcia, Ken Berrick, Laurie Jacobson Jones, Rochelle Benning

Directors Absent

Brad Edgar

Guests Present

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 Monday Dec 13, 2021 at 8:03 PM.

C.

Approval of Board Findings Relating to Teleconference Meetings During State of Emergency

Laurie Jacobson Jones made a motion to approve the board findings related to teleconfernce meetings during state of emergencies.
Rochelle Benning seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Jennifer Afdahl Rice
Aye
Ken Berrick
Abstain
Kelly Garcia
Aye
Laurie Jacobson Jones
Aye
Brad Edgar
Absent
Rochelle Benning
Aye

D.

Approve Minutes from the Last East Bay Innovation Academy Board Meeting

Laurie Jacobson Jones made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 11-17-21.
Jennifer Afdahl Rice seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Brad Edgar
Absent
Kelly Garcia
Aye
Rochelle Benning
Aye
Laurie Jacobson Jones
Aye
Ken Berrick
Abstain
Jennifer Afdahl Rice
Aye

E.

Opening Session - Public Comment (Any Agenda or Non-Agenda Items)

No members of the public present

II. Governance

A.

Review and Approve East Bay Innovation Academy Consent Agenda Items

Rochelle Benning made a motion to approve the consent agenda items.
Kelly Garcia seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Laurie Jacobson Jones
Abstain
Jennifer Afdahl Rice
Aye
Brad Edgar
Absent
Rochelle Benning
Aye
Kelly Garcia
Aye
Ken Berrick
Abstain

III. Academic Excellence

A.

Covid-19 Update

Michelle shared an update related to COVID topics, including OUSD vaccine mandates.  For specifics please see board packet.

IV. Finance and Development

A.

Review and approve East Bay Innovation Academy SY 21 audited financials

Michelle shared an update related to the East Bay Innovation Academy SY 21 auditied financials.  For specifics please see board packet.

B.

Educator Effectiveness Funds Block Grant - final review and approval

Michelle shared an updated Educator Effectiveness Funds Block Grant.  For specifics see board packet.
Laurie Jacobson Jones made a motion to approve the Educator Effectiveness Funds Block Grant.
Rochelle Benning seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Brad Edgar
Absent
Laurie Jacobson Jones
Aye
Rochelle Benning
Aye
Jennifer Afdahl Rice
Aye
Kelly Garcia
Aye
Ken Berrick
Aye

V. Facility

A.

East Bay Innovation Academy Monthly Facility Update

Michelle shared a facilty update.

VI. Other Business

A.

Confirm Board Meeting Dates through 2021 -2022 School Year

Board members confirmed board dates for the rest of the year.

B.

Closing Session - Public Comment (Any Agenda or Non-Agenda Items)

No public comment at this time.

VII. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

Rochelle Benning made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Laurie Jacobson Jones seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Jennifer Afdahl Rice
Aye
Rochelle Benning
Aye
Brad Edgar
Absent
Kelly Garcia
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 8:22 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Kelly Garcia