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Griffin Technology Academies

Griffin Technology Academies Regular Board Meeting

Published on March 6, 2026 at 11:22 PM PST

Date and Time

Tuesday March 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM PDT

Information can be found on the GTA website. Remote public comment is available by emailing ndriver@mitacademy.org (by the time the item comes up) or via video/teleconference. Non-confidential materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the Board after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection during regular business hours in the school’s main office, 2 Positive Place, Vallejo 94589.

 

-LINK TO FOLDER WITH DOCUMENTS FOR THIS MEETING

 

https://drive.google.com/drive/u/2/folders/19H-1kKJEdOqgqq3c-ZiuBbYKOVq6I44O

 

 

 

Documents are posted at the same time as they are made available to board members. They are available to the public the day of the meeting; after the meeting, please see 'Accessing Board information’ above.


1 Positive Place, Vallejo, CA 94589

 

 

And the following additional locations:

 

 

233 Hobbs Ave, Vallejo, CA 94589

425 Corcoran Ave, Vallejo CA 94589

 

 

 

 

Teleconference Locations: Members of the public may attend and participate in the meeting at the following remote and teleconference locations:

 

https://mitacademy.zoom.us/j/84703433018
 

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 6:00 PM
  A. Call the Meeting to Order   Shawna Gilroy
  B. Record Attendance   Shawna Gilroy 1 m
  C. Approve Agenda Vote Shawna Gilroy 2 m
  D. Moment of Reflection   Phil McGuire 5 m
  E. Public Comment Discuss Shawna Gilroy 5 m
   

The public may address the Board regarding any item that is within the jurisdiction of the Board.

 

  • For items on the agenda, the public may comment at the time the Board considers the agenda item.
  • These comments are limited to two minutes each.
  • To comply with the Brown Act, the Board may listen to comments from the speakers, but can neither discuss nor take action on the issues presented.  Members of the Board are very limited in their response to statements or questions by persons commenting on items not on the agenda.  Board members or staff may: (1) ask clarifying questions, (2) make a brief announcement, (3) make a brief report on or her activities, (4) refer a matter to staff or other resources for information, (5) request that staff report back on a matter at a subsequent meeting, or (6) direct staff to place the matter on a future agenda 
  • Government Code Section 54954.2)
     
  
II. Consent Items 6:13 PM
  A. Approve Minutes from 2.10.26 and 3.02.26 Board Meetings Approve Minutes Shawna Gilroy 1 m
     
  B. Approval of Consent Agenda Items Vote Markus Mullarkey, Lisa Dodson 2 m
   

 

  1. Bill.com Payments -  February 2026
  2. Personnel Report
  3. Ratification of contract with Christy White for 2025-26 audit services
  
III. Action Items 6:16 PM
  A. Consideration of Approval of Second Interim Financial Reports Vote Markus Mullarkey 20 m
   

The board will review the presentation on our four Second Interim Financial Reports, and vote on approving them. 

 

1. Mare Island Technology Academy Middle School
2. MIT Academy High School
3. Griffin Academy Middle School
4. Griffin Academy High School

  
  B. Consideration of Approval of Local School Wellness Policy (BP 5030) Vote Crystal O'Connell 10 m
  C. Consideration of Approval of Administration of Medication Policy (BP 5141.21) Vote Crystal O'Connell 10 m
  D. Consideration of Approval of Standard Operating Procedure for AI Integration in Student and Staff Work (BP 6163.4-A) Vote Brent Zionic 10 m
  E. Consideration of Approval of Comprehensive Safe Schools Plan (BP 0450) Vote Brent Zionic 20 m
   

We are requesting approval for our updated 2026 Comprehensive Safe Schools Plan, including the following required updates:

 

  1. Expanded Child Safety & Crime Assessment (SB 848) (7e)
  2. Wildfire Evacuation & Refuge Shelters (AB 2968)
  3. Cardiac Arrest & Medical Emergencies (AB 2887) 2l)
  4. Instructional Continuity Plans (SB 153) (16a)
  5. New Guidance on Active Shooter Drills (AB 1858) (2h)
  6. Notice Regarding Safe Storage of Firearms (16e)
  
  F. Consideration of Approval of Home Visit Policy (BP 5111.1) Vote Mildred Gains 10 m
  G. Consideration of Approval of Management of Student Records Policy (BP 5125) Vote Margie DiGiorgio 5 m
  H. Consideration of Approval of Notification of FERPA Rights for GTA (BP (E)(1)5125) Vote Brent Zionic 5 m
  I. Consideration of Approval of Provisional Notice of Withdrawal from JPA Vote Lisa Dodson 5 m
  J. Consideration of Approval of Updated Suicide Prevention Policy Vote Crystal O'Connell 10 m
IV. Discussion Items 8:01 PM
  A. Facilities Update Discuss Nick Driver 5 m
  B. Environmental Protection Agency AI grant application Discuss Nick Driver 5 m
V. Student Board Member Reports 8:11 PM
  A. Griffin Academy High School Student Board Member Report Discuss Yesenia Ortega-Guzman 10 m
  B. MIT Academy High School Student Board Member Report Discuss Angelo Hernandez Patino 10 m
VI. Griffin Education Association Report 8:31 PM
  A. GEA Report Discuss Mitsouky Jerome-McElhaney 10 m
VII. Superintendent's Report 8:41 PM
  A. Griffin Technology Academies Superintendent Report Discuss Nick Driver 15 m
   

1. Employees of the Month

2. Expanded Community Gym Use

3. Community Events - Mildred Gains

  
VIII. Education Services Report 8:56 PM
  A. Chief Academic Officer Report Discuss Margie DiGiorgio 10 m
IX. Items for Future Agendas - Board 9:06 PM
  A. Future Agenda Items FYI Nick Driver 5 m
   

Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) Public Hearing in May

Budget and LCAP in June

Collective Bargaining Agreements

Human Resources and Talent Acquisition Report

  
X. Communications & Announcements
XI. Closed Session 9:11 PM
  A. Vote to go into Closed Session Vote Shawna Gilroy 5 m
  B. Closed Session Discuss Board 30 m
   

Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation (Gov. Code section 54956.9(d)(2).)

 

Public Employee Performance Evaluation for Superintendent (Gov. Code section 54957)

 

Conference with Labor Negotiators (Gov. Code section 54957.6)

       Agency Negotiator: Superintendent

       Employee Organization: Griffin Education Association

  
  C. Return and Report From Closed Session Discuss Shawna Gilroy 5 m
XII. Closing Items 9:51 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote