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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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
B.
Roll Call
C.
Approval of Agenda
Roll Call | |
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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
III. Consent Items
A.
Consent Items
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
|
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
|
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
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
Roll Call | |
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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
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
Roll Call | |
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S. Wah |
Absent
|
A. Wynn |
Aye
|
L. Rosales |
Aye
|
P. McGuire |
Aye
|
S. Gilroy |
Aye
|
V. Wesley |
Aye
|
R. Hartman-Baker |
Aye
|
No public comments.