Griffin Technology Academies

Regular Board Meeting

Published on February 7, 2025 at 4:29 PM PST

Date and Time

Tuesday February 11, 2025 at 6:00 PM PST

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

Documents are posted at the same time 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.


 

233 Hobbs Ave, Vallejo, CA 94589 Room 22

 

And the following additional locations:

 

2 Positive Place, 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   Rebecca Hartman-Baker 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 12.10.24 Board Meeting Approve Minutes Shawna Gilroy 5 m
     
  B. Approval of Consent Agenda Items Vote Markus Mullarkey, Lisa Dodson, M. Gains 5 m
   
  1. Bill.com Payments December 2024
  2. Bill.com Payments January 2025
  3. Personnel Report
  4. After-School Education and Safety Program Plan ( ASES )
  5. Updated  Expanded Learning Opportunities Program Plan (E-LOP) - Mare Island Technology Academy


 

 
III. Discussion Items 6:23 PM
  A. Mare Island Technology Academy Charter Renewal Update Discuss Nick Driver 5 m
  B. Mid-Year Update on School Local Control and Accountability Plans (LCAP) Discuss Markus Mullarkey 10 m
   
  1. Mare Island Technology Academy Middle School
  2. MIT Academy High School
  3. Griffin Academy Middle School
  4. Griffin Academy High School
 
  C. Cell Phone Policy Discuss Nick Driver 10 m
IV. Public Hearing - GEA Initial Proposal 25/26 Re-opener- Certificated 6:48 PM
  A. GEA Initial Proposal 25/26 Re-opener- Certificated Discuss Mitsouky Jerome-McElhaney 5 m
V. Public Hearing GEA Initial Proposal 25/26 Re-opener- Classified 6:53 PM
  A. GEA Initial Proposal 25/26 Re-opener- Classified Discuss Mitsouky Jerome- McElhaney 5 m
VI. Action Items 6:58 PM
  A. Consideration of Approval of GTA Initial Proposal 25/26 Re-opener - Certificated Vote Nick Driver 5 m
  B. Consideration of Approval of GTA Initial Proposal 25/26 Re-opener - Classified Vote Nick Driver 5 m
  C. Consideration of Approval of GTA Organizational Chart Vote Nick Driver 10 m
  D. Consideration of Approval of Job Descriptions Vote Lisa Dodson 5 m
  E. Consideration of Approval of Curriculum Adoption Policy Vote Margie DiGiorgio 10 m
  F. Consideration of Adoption of Revised Conflict of Interest Code Vote Nick Driver 5 m
  G. Consideration of Adoption of Superintendent 24-25 Goals Vote Nick Driver 10 m
  H. Consideration of Approval of Waterline Agreement Vote Nick Driver 5 m
  I. Consideration of Approval of Notice to Proceed on Additional 2 Positive Place Project Work Vote Nick Driver 5 m
  J. Consideration of Approval of Resolution to Update Policy on Supporting All Students and Families Vote Nick Driver 5 m
VII. Student Board Member Reports 8:03 PM
  A. MIT Academy High School Student Board Member Report Discuss Ryan James Villanueva 5 m
  B. Griffin Academy High School Student Board Member Report Discuss Isabella Stolls 5 m
VIII. Griffin Education Association Report 8:13 PM
  A. GEA Report Discuss Mitsouky Jerome-McElhaney 10 m
IX. Superintendent's Report 8:23 PM
  A. Griffin Technology Academies Superintendent Report Discuss Nick Driver 10 m
X. Education Services Report 8:33 PM
  A. Chief Academic Officer Report Discuss Margie DiGiorgio 10 m
XI. Items for Future Agendas - Board
XII. Communications & Announcements
XIII. Closed Session 8:43 PM
  A. Vote to go into Closed Session Vote Shawna Gilroy 5 m
  B. Closed Session Discuss Board 40 m
   

 

  1.  WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Gov.Code section 54956.9(d)(2).): (1)
  2.  PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION - Government Code Section 54957: Title: Superintendent
 
  C. Return and Report From Closed Session Discuss Shawna Gilroy 5 m
XIV. Closing Items 9:33 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote