East Bay Innovation Academy

Minutes

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Monday August 21, 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

Brett van Zuiden, Devin Krugman

Guests Present

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 Monday Aug 21, 2023 at 8:06 PM.

C.

Review and Approve Minutes from 6/8/2023 REGULAR Board Meeting

Rochelle Benning made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 06-08-23.
Kelly Garcia seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Devin Krugman
Absent
Brett van Zuiden
Absent

D.

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

There is no public comment.

II. Board Governance & Consent Agenda

A.

Review and Approve East Bay Innovation Academy Consent Agenda Items

The board discussed the items on the consent agenda.  One item- the policy to skip a grade- will be postponed to the next meeting.

Kelly Garcia made a motion to approve the consent agenda.
Michael De Sousa seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

B.

EBIA Board of Directors Addition: Brett van Zuiden

Shelly made a recommendation to add Brett van Zuiden to the EBIA Board.  For specific information on Brett please see board packet.

Brad Edgar made a motion to admit Brett van Zuiden to the EBIA Board.
Michael De Sousa seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

C.

Board of Directors Resignation: Ken Berrick

The board would like to publicly thank Ken for his years of service to the EBIA Board.

III. Academic Excellence

A.

EBIA Executive Director's Report

B.

EBIA Academic Report - SBAC, MAP, and AP Results for 2022 - 2023

Miranda presented an Academic Report.  For specific please see the baord packet.

C.

2023 -2024 Staffing: Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators

Miranda presented the Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators.  For specifics please see board packet.

Rochelle Benning made a motion to Approve the Declaration of Need for Fully QualifiedTeachers.
Brad Edgar seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

IV. Finance and Development

A.

East Bay Innovation Academy - Finance Update

Miranda presented a finance update.  For specifics please see board packet.

V. Facility Updates

A.

Facilities Updates

Shelley shared a facility update.  Both upper and lower schools passed Williams Act inspections.

VI. School Governance and Other Matters

A.

Confirm Board Meeting Dates through 2022 -2023 School Year (and early 2023 - 2024)

The board confirmed board meeting dates for the 2023-2024 school year.

B.

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

There are no members of the public present.

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 9:14 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Kelly Garcia