East Bay Innovation Academy
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday June 8, 2023 at 8:00 AM
Location
3400 Malcolm Avenue, Oakland, CA
Directors Present
Kelly Garcia, Michael De Sousa, Rochelle Benning
Directors Absent
Brad Edgar, Devin Krugman, Ken Berrick
Guests Present
Bonita Herrera, Carolyn Gramstorff, Jenna Stauffer, Miranda Thorman
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 Thursday Jun 8, 2023 at 8:05 AM.
C.
Review and Approve Minutes from 5/31/2023 REGULAR Board Meeting
Rochelle Benning made a motion to approve the minutes from 5/31/2023 board meeting East Bay Innovation Academy Board Meeting on 05-31-23.
Kelly Garcia seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
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
Rochelle Benning made a motion to approve the consent agenda.
Kelly Garcia seconded the motion.
Pulled item- see board agenda.
III. Academic Excellence
A.
Local Control Accountability Plan Review and Approval
Jenna presented to the board. See packet for specific details.
Rochelle Benning made a motion to approve the LCAP with the permission granted to the ED to edit and fix all typos.
Kelly Garcia seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
B.
2023 -2024 Staffing: Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators - PULLED ITEM - NO REVIEW AT THIS MEETING
Shelly presented this item to the board.
IV. Finance and Development
A.
East Bay Innovation Academy - Finance Update
Shelly presented the 2023-2024 budget for approval. Mike, from Ed Tech, answered all questions.
Rochelle Benning made a motion to approve the multi-year budget plan.
Kelly Garcia seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
V. Facility Updates
A.
Facilities Updates
Shelly presented an update. For specifics please see board packet.
Rochelle Benning made a motion to authorize the Executive Director and the Board Chair to negotiate the final facility agreements.
Michael De Sousa seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
VI. School Governance and Other Matters
A.
Confirm Board Meeting Dates through 2022 -2023 School Year (and early 2023 - 2024)
Shelly discussed potential for summer board meetings but if needed will reach out.
B.
Closing Session - Public Comment (Any Agenda or Non-Agenda Items)
No public comment.
VII. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 8:29 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kelly Garcia
No public comment.