Griffin Technology Academies

Minutes

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday April 18, 2023 at 6:00 PM

6:00 pm. 
Meeting Called by: Board

 

GRIFFIN TECHNOLOGY ACADEMIES

2 Positive Place

Room Z

Vallejo, CA 94589

 

Additional Locations: 

425 Corcoran Avenue, Vallejo, CA 94589

233 Hobbs Avenue, 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


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Public comment is available by emailing shernandez@mitacademy.org (by the time the item comes up) or via video/teleconference, or in person at the above locations.
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 schools’ main office, 2 Positive Place, Vallejo 94589. 

 


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  • All approved Board minutes can be accessed here.
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LINK TO FOLDER WITH DOCUMENTS FOR THIS MEETING- Documents are posted at the same time documents are made available to members of the Board. Available to the public the day of the meeting; after the meeting, please see 'Accessing Board information’ above.


 

Directors Present

A. Wynn, L. Rosales, M. Laie, P. McGuire, R. Hartman-Baker, S. Gilroy, V. Wesley

Directors Absent

S. Wah

Ex Officio Members Present

A. Cox

Non Voting Members Present

A. Cox

I. Opening Items

A.

Call the Meeting to Order

S. Gilroy called a meeting of the board of directors of Griffin Technology Academies to order on Tuesday Apr 18, 2023 at 6:06 PM.

B.

Roll Call

C.

Approval of Agenda

P. McGuire made a motion to approve the agenda, moving 12A to the next board meeting.
R. Hartman-Baker seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
M. Laie
Aye
V. Wesley
Aye
S. Gilroy
Aye
A. Wynn
Aye
R. Hartman-Baker
Aye
P. McGuire
Aye
S. Wah
Absent
L. Rosales
Aye

D.

Moment of Reflection

II. Public Comment

A.

Guidelines for Public Comment

No public comments.

III. Consent Items

A.

Consent Items

L. Rosales made a motion to approve all consent items, to include the approval of minutes from the 03.14.23 Board Meeting and 03.27.23 board meeting, personnel report, and check register.
V. Wesley seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
A. Wynn
Aye
P. McGuire
Aye
L. Rosales
Aye
V. Wesley
Aye
R. Hartman-Baker
Aye
S. Gilroy
Aye
S. Wah
Absent
M. Laie
Aye
L. Rosales made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 03-14-23.
V. Wesley seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
R. Hartman-Baker
Aye
S. Wah
Absent
V. Wesley
Aye
P. McGuire
Aye
M. Laie
Aye
A. Wynn
Aye
S. Gilroy
Aye
L. Rosales
Aye
L. Rosales made a motion to approve the minutes from Griffin Technology Academies Board Meeting on 03-27-23.
V. Wesley seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
L. Rosales
Aye
P. McGuire
Aye
A. Wynn
Aye
S. Wah
Absent
V. Wesley
Aye
M. Laie
Aye
R. Hartman-Baker
Aye
S. Gilroy
Aye

IV. Action Items

A.

Approval of Additional regular Board Meeting of June 27

S. Gilroy made a motion to approve a board meeting to be held on June 27.
V. Wesley seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
R. Hartman-Baker
Aye
M. Laie
Aye
V. Wesley
Aye
L. Rosales
Aye
S. Wah
Absent
S. Gilroy
Aye
A. Wynn
Aye
P. McGuire
Aye

B.

Approval of Job Descriptions

V. Wesley made a motion to modify the job description for Art Program & Student Activities Manager and Campus Security Lead, removing unnecessary job tasks.
P. McGuire seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
V. Wesley
Aye
A. Wynn
Aye
R. Hartman-Baker
Aye
P. McGuire
Aye
L. Rosales
Aye
S. Wah
Absent
S. Gilroy
Aye

C.

401k Plan Trustee Update

L. Rosales made a motion to approve the 401k Plan Trustee update.
R. Hartman-Baker seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
A. Wynn
Aye
S. Gilroy
Aye
S. Wah
Absent
V. Wesley
Aye
R. Hartman-Baker
Aye
P. McGuire
Aye
L. Rosales
Aye

V. Discussion Items

A.

English Learner Compliance Review

Item removed from agenda.

B.

Board Accountability Tracker

C.

Update on COVID-19 safety compliance and measures

D.

Update on facilities, health, safety, and maintenance issues and compliance with the facilities protocol

E.

Update on Special Education review

F.

Update on compliance with the requirements of GTA’s independent study policy and independent study laws and regulations

G.

Progress under the GTA Turnaround Plan adopted June 2, 2022

GTA is making incredible progress in all five areas within the Turnaround plan.

H.

Facilities Update

GTA has met all conditions for state agencies for funding.  We are in the review stage for CA School Finance Authority, Proc 51 and Office of School Construction. The Hobbs campus has officially closed construction.

VI. GA and MIT Student Board Member Reports

A.

GA and MIT Student Board Member Reports

We have a new director, and she is amazing. She has great ideas ready for the school. HS/MS Field day and honor roll assemblies, Spring dance and formal and graduation are all quickly approaching.

 

Testing will commence soon.

Volleyball won their first game.

VII. School Director Report

A.

School Director Report

The School Director Report will be postponed until the next board meeting.

VIII. Return from Closed & Report Out

A.

Report from Closed session

Board returned from closed session at 9:50pm. S.Gilroy stated there was nothing to report out of closed session.

IX. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

V. Wesley made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
P. McGuire seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
S. Wah
Absent
A. Wynn
Aye
L. Rosales
Aye
P. McGuire
Aye
S. Gilroy
Aye
V. Wesley
Aye
R. Hartman-Baker
Aye
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 9:50 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
S. Gilroy