East Bay Innovation Academy

Minutes

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday June 12, 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

Brett van Zuiden, Erin Fredrick, Kelly Garcia, Shyam Kumar

Directors Absent

Brad Edgar, Rochelle Benning

Guests Present

Bryce Flemming, Miranda Thorman

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance and Guests

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

Brett van Zuiden called a meeting of the board of directors of East Bay Innovation Academy to order on Wednesday Jun 12, 2024 at 8:06 PM.

C.

Review and Approve Minutes from 5/15/2024 REGULAR Board Meeting

Kelly Garcia made a motion to approve the minutes.
Erin Fredrick 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. Consent Agenda

A.

Review and Approve East Bay Innovation Academy Consent Agenda Items

Miranda shared an update to the tech policy related to AI.  For other details please see board packet.

Shyam Kumar made a motion to approve the EBIA consent agenda.
Kelly Garcia seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

III. Approve Local Control and Accountability Plan

A.

Local Control Accountability Plan Review and Approval

Miranda discussed the LCAP that the board looked at the last meeting.  For specifics please see the board packet.

Kelly Garcia made a motion to approve the local control and accountability plan (LCAP).
Shyam Kumar seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

IV. Finance and Development

A.

Approve Executive Director Compensation

The board discussed the Executive Director compensation for SY 24-25.  The focus was on a 4% increase, which is similar to all faculty.  This is greater than the state-approved COLA. The salary will be $201,760.

Erin Fredrick made a motion to approved the Executive Director's salary for SY 24-25.
Brett van Zuiden seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

B.

East Bay Innovation Academy - Finance Update

Bryce (from EdTech) discussed the budget for SY 24-25.  For specifics please see board packet.

Kelly Garcia made a motion to approve the budget for SY 24.25.
Shyam Kumar seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

V. Academic Excellence

A.

Executive Director Updates

Miranda shared updates related to graduation, Class of 2024, staffing and enrollment.  For specifics please see board packet.

B.

2024-2025 Staffing: Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators

Kelly Garcia made a motion to approve the Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators.
Brett van Zuiden seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

C.

Student Outcomes Focused Governance Proposal

Miranda and Greg Klein shared a proposal for Student Outcomes Focused Governance Proposal.  For specifics please see board packet.

VI. Closed Session: Student Discipline and Real Estate Negotiations

A.

Adjourn Public Board Meeting for Closed Session

Erin Fredrick made a motion to adjourn public board meeting to closed session.
Brett van Zuiden seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

B.

Open Closed Session

C.

Closed Session Discussion: confidential student discipline matter and real estate negotiations

Kelly Garcia made a motion to approve the voluntary stipulated expulsion order with suspended enforcement case 32024001.
Erin Fredrick seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

D.

Adjourn Closed Session and Move to Public Session

Kelly Garcia made a motion to adjourn closed session and move to public session.
Brett van Zuiden seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

VII. Reconvene Board Meeting - Open Public Session

A.

Open Session: Roll Call

B.

Report Actions Taken (if any) in Closed Session

Board voted to approve a student discipline decision.

VIII. Facility Updates

A.

Facilities Updates

none

IX. School Governance and Other Matters

A.

Confirm Board Meeting Dates through 2024 -2025 School Year

Brett confirmed board meeting dates through 2024-25 school year.

B.

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

No members from the public are present,

X. 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 10:02 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Kelly Garcia