East Bay Innovation Academy
Minutes
East Bay Innovation Academy Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday May 31, 2023 at 8:00 PM
Location
EBIA's regular board meetings are held in person at EBIA, 3400 Malcolm Avenue, Oakland, CA at 8 PM.
Directors Present
Brad Edgar, Kelly Garcia, Michael De Sousa, Rochelle Benning
Directors Absent
Devin Krugman, Ken Berrick
Guests Present
Bonita Herrera, Bryce Fleming (remote), Carolyn Gramstorff, Francesca Fay, Jenna Stauffer, Mike Pocrnich (remote), Miranda Thorman
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Review and Approve Minutes from 5/1/2023 REGULAR Board Meeting
D.
Opening Session - Public Comment (Any Agenda or Non-Agenda Items)
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Review and Approve East Bay Innovation Academy Consent Agenda Items
Board discussed changing the calendar for SY 23-24 with one note to align the winter break with OUSD.
III. Academic Excellence
A.
Executive Directors Report
Executive Director and board discussed graduation requirements at EBIA and a resolution that would allow the ED to use discretion (limited) in graduation determination. For specific details see board packet.
Board discussed and implementation process.
B.
Graduation Program Updates
Bonita shared an update related to 8th grade promotion and Class of 2023 commencement ceremony.
C.
Culture and Climate Update
Fran shared an update related to culture and climate via a community survey that was done. For specific details please see board packet.
D.
LCAP Update
Carolyn presented the LCAP to the board. For specific details please see the board packet.
IV. Finance and Development
A.
East Bay Innovation Academy - Finance Update
Our Ed Tech consultants presented a finance update. Please see board packet for specifics.
V. Facility Updates
A.
Discuss the status of Marshall and Golden Gate Academy facilities
Shelly shared an update on the status of facilities for the lower campus and upper campus.
VI. School Governance and Other Matters
A.
Confirm Board Meeting Dates through 2022 -2023 School Year (and early 2023 - 2024)
Board discussed upcoming board meeting dates. Agreed to move the June board meeting date to June 8 at 8am.
B.
Closing Session - Public Comment (Any Agenda or Non-Agenda Items)
There are no members on the public.
There are no members of the public.