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

 

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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

S. Gilroy called a meeting of the board of directors of Griffin Technology Academies to order on Tuesday May 9, 2023 at 6:09 PM.

B.

Roll Call

C.

Approval of Agenda

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.

D.

Moment of Reflection

II. Consent Items

A.

Consent Items

V. Wesley made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 04-18-23.
R. Hartman-Baker seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
A. Wynn
Aye
S. Gilroy
Aye
L. Rosales
Aye
V. Wesley
Aye
P. McGuire
Aye
R. Hartman-Baker
Aye
S. Wah
Absent
M. Laie
Aye
V. Wesley made a motion to Approve all consent items.
R. Hartman-Baker seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
A. Wynn
Aye
M. Laie
Aye
S. Wah
Absent
L. Rosales
Aye
R. Hartman-Baker
Aye
P. McGuire
Aye
V. Wesley
Aye

III. Action Items

A.

Consideration of Approval of Hobbs Electrical Upgrade project

R. Hartman-Baker made a motion to approve the Hobbs electrical upgrade project.
V. Wesley seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
V. Wesley
Aye
S. Wah
Absent
R. Hartman-Baker
Aye
S. Gilroy
Aye
P. McGuire
Aye
L. Rosales
Aye
A. Wynn
Aye

B.

Consideration of Approval of Physical Education Requirement Waiver

V. Wesley made a motion to approve the physical education requirement waiver.
P. McGuire seconded the motion.

S. Daniel reminded the board of the necessity for physical education. 

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
S. Wah
Absent
L. Rosales
No
A. Wynn
Aye
R. Hartman-Baker
Aye
M. Laie
Abstain
S. Gilroy
Aye
P. McGuire
Aye
V. Wesley
Aye

C.

Consideration of Approval of Updated Fiscal Policies and Procedures

L. Rosales made a motion to approve the updated fiscal policies and procedures.
V. Wesley seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
S. Wah
Absent
L. Rosales
Aye
A. Wynn
Aye
S. Gilroy
Aye
R. Hartman-Baker
Aye
V. Wesley
Aye
P. McGuire
Aye

D.

Consideration of Approval of Strategic Plan

A. Wynn made a motion to approve the Strategic Plan.
V. Wesley seconded the motion.

Jane Henzerling presented the four goals for the Strategic Plan, 2023-2028.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
S. Wah
Aye
S. Gilroy
Aye
A. Wynn
Aye
P. McGuire
Aye
L. Rosales
Aye
R. Hartman-Baker
Aye
V. Wesley
Aye
M. Laie
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.

 

 

R. Hartman-Baker made a motion to move the public hearing on LCAP and proposed plan and review of governor's May revised budget to the June 13 board meeting, per compliance.
V. Wesley seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
A. Wynn
Aye
V. Wesley
Aye
L. Rosales
Aye
S. Gilroy
Aye
P. McGuire
Aye
R. Hartman-Baker
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.

IX. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 10:55 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
S. Gilroy