Griffin Technology Academies
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday May 9, 2023 at 6:00 PM
6:00 pm.
Meeting Called by: Board
GRIFFIN TECHNOLOGY ACADEMIES
233 Hobbs Avenue, Room 24, Vallejo, CA 94589
Additional Locations:
425 Corcoran Avenue, Vallejo, CA 94589
2 Positive Place, Room Z, 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 acox@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, S. Wah, V. Wesley
Directors Absent
None
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
D.
Moment of Reflection
II. Consent Items
A.
Consent Items
Roll Call | |
---|---|
A. Wynn |
Aye
|
S. Wah |
Absent
|
S. Gilroy |
Aye
|
V. Wesley |
Aye
|
L. Rosales |
Aye
|
R. Hartman-Baker |
Aye
|
P. McGuire |
Aye
|
M. Laie |
Aye
|
Roll Call | |
---|---|
R. Hartman-Baker |
Aye
|
V. Wesley |
Aye
|
S. Wah |
Absent
|
M. Laie |
Aye
|
P. McGuire |
Aye
|
L. Rosales |
Aye
|
A. Wynn |
Aye
|
III. Action Items
A.
Consideration of Approval of Hobbs Electrical Upgrade project
Roll Call | |
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R. Hartman-Baker |
Aye
|
S. Gilroy |
Aye
|
S. Wah |
Absent
|
V. Wesley |
Aye
|
P. McGuire |
Aye
|
L. Rosales |
Aye
|
A. Wynn |
Aye
|
B.
Consideration of Approval of Physical Education Requirement Waiver
S. Daniel reminded the board of the necessity for physical education.
Roll Call | |
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A. Wynn |
Aye
|
R. Hartman-Baker |
Aye
|
S. Gilroy |
Aye
|
P. McGuire |
Aye
|
V. Wesley |
Aye
|
S. Wah |
Absent
|
M. Laie |
Abstain
|
L. Rosales |
No
|
C.
Consideration of Approval of Updated Fiscal Policies and Procedures
Roll Call | |
---|---|
R. Hartman-Baker |
Aye
|
L. Rosales |
Aye
|
V. Wesley |
Aye
|
S. Wah |
Absent
|
A. Wynn |
Aye
|
S. Gilroy |
Aye
|
P. McGuire |
Aye
|
D.
Consideration of Approval of Strategic Plan
Jane Henzerling presented the four goals for the Strategic Plan, 2023-2028.
Roll Call | |
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M. Laie |
Aye
|
V. Wesley |
Aye
|
S. Wah |
Aye
|
S. Gilroy |
Aye
|
R. Hartman-Baker |
Aye
|
L. Rosales |
Aye
|
A. Wynn |
Aye
|
P. McGuire |
Aye
|
IV. Discussion Items
A.
Turnaround Plan and Progress
B.
Board Accountability Tracker
C.
Update on COVID-19 safety compliance and measures
D.
Update on 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.
Facilities Update
H.
Local Control Accountability Plan Update
Removed from agenda
I.
Governance: Public hearing on board goals
J.
Public hearing on LCAP and proposed budget
Removed from agenda
K.
Meeting to review Governor's May revised budget
This item will be moved to June 27 meeting, as the Governor's meeting has not yet commenced, per compliance. This will be reviewed by the Fiscal and Audit Committee.
Roll Call | |
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R. Hartman-Baker |
Aye
|
S. Gilroy |
Aye
|
L. Rosales |
Aye
|
V. Wesley |
Aye
|
P. McGuire |
Aye
|
A. Wynn |
Aye
|
V. GA and MIT Student Board Member Reports
A.
GA and MIT Student Board Member Reports
Sariah- Senior week activities have been fun. The senior's last day is fast approaching and all classwork must be submitted soon. Rally week was amazing. Key Club did an amazing job presenting.
Moana - Griffin Girls Soccer won final match against MIT, Spring formal is May 12, 6-9 pm, food truck on campus, and it is teacher appreciation week. Her teachers are the best people and the PTSA has worked hard to make posters for teachers. 8th graders are excited about upcoming promotion.
VI. Griffin Education Association report
A.
Griffin Education Association report
Presented by GEA Certificated VP Andrew Martinez
VII. Communications & Announcements
A.
Announcements
Fiscal Committee Meeting, May 14; Curriculum and Instruction Committee Meeting on May 23; Celebration of Strategic Plan on May 31; June 10 - Community Wide BBQ to raise awareness of all the events taking place this year
VIII. Return from Closed & Report Out
A.
Report from Closed session
There are no topics to report from closed session.
Public hearing on LCAP and proposed budget will be moved to the Curriculum Meeting on May 23. Eliminate action item H, Local Control Accountability Plan Update.