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East Bay Innovation Academy

Minutes

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday May 15, 2024 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, Brett van Zuiden, Kelly Garcia, Rochelle Benning

Directors Absent

Devin Krugman, Erin Fredrick, Michael De Sousa, Shyam Kumar

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 Wednesday May 15, 2024 at 8:06 PM.

C.

Review and Approve Minutes from April 17, 2024 REGULAR Board Meeting

Rochelle Benning made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 04-17-24.
Kelly Garcia seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

D.

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

There are no members of the public present.

II. Board Governance & Consent Agenda

A.

Review and Approve East Bay Innovation Academy Consent Agenda Items

Shelley discussed the items on the consent agenda.  For specifics please see board packet.

Rochelle Benning made a motion to approve the consent agenda.
Brad Edgar seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

B.

EBIA Board Addition - Erin Frederick

Shelley shared the background of our newest board member.  For specifics please see board packet.

Rochelle Benning made a motion to add Erin Frederick to the EBIA board.
Kelly Garcia seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

C.

EBIA Board Addition - Shyam Kumar

Shelley shared the background of our newest board member.  For specifics please see board packet.

Rochelle Benning made a motion to add Shyam Kumar to the EBIA board.
Brett van Zuiden seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

D.

EBIA Board Member Resignations

Shelley shared updates to the board, specifically resignations.  For specifics please see board packet.

Rochelle Benning made a motion to accept the board resignations of Devin Krugman and Michael De Sousa.
Kelly Garcia seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

E.

EBIA Board President Transition

Shelley shared information about the EBIA board president transition.  For specifics please see board packet.

Rochelle Benning made a motion to approve Bret van Zeiden to be the new EBIA Board President.
Kelly Garcia seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

F.

Board Action - Updated Bank Signatories Board Action

Rochelle Benning made a motion to approve the board action to update the board signatories.
Brad Edgar seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

III. Finance Update

A.

EBIA Year to Date Finance Review and Related Board Actions

Miranda and Ed Tech partners discussed a Year to Date Finance Review.  For specifics please see board packets.

IV. Academic Excellence

A.

Executive Directors Report

Miranda shared an Executive Directors Report.  For specifics please see board packet.

B.

LCAP Draft Public Feedback

Miranda conducted the public draft hearing of the LCAP.  For specifics please see board packet.

V. Facility Updates

A.

Facilities Updates

Shelley shared a facilities update.

VI. School Governance and Other Matters

A.

Confirm Board Meeting Dates through August 2025

Shelley shared upcoming board meeting dates.  For specifics please see board packet.

B.

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

There are no members of the public.

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 9:24 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Kelly Garcia