East Bay Innovation Academy

Minutes

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday April 22, 2025 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

Guests Present

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 Tuesday Apr 22, 2025 at 8:06 PM.

C.

Review and Approve Minutes from March 19, 2025 REGULAR Board Meeting

Shyam Kumar made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 03-19-25.
Brett van Zuiden seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

D.

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

No members of the public present.

II. Board Governance & Consent Agenda

A.

Review and Approve East Bay Innovation Academy Consent Agenda Items

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

III. Finance and Development

A.

Financial Updates

Jessika Welcome from edtec presented a financial update. 

IV. Academic Excellence

A.

EBIA Executive Director's Report

Miranda Thorman presented the Executive Director's Report. For details please see Board packet.

B.

Strategic Planning Discussion

Miranda Thorman presented an update on a Three-Year Plan: Building a Sustainable Future for EBIA 

C.

High School Enrollment Discussion

Miranda Thorman facilitated a discussion on enrollment in the high school.

V. Facility Updates

A.

Facilities Updates

Miranda Thorman shared a facilities update. 

VI. School Governance and Other Matters

A.

Confirm Board Meeting Dates through 2024 - 2025 School Year

Board confirmed June 11 and August 20 meeting dates.

B.

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

No members of the public were present.

VII. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

Kelly Garcia made a motion to close the meeting.
Brett van Zuiden seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 9:48 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Erin Fredrick