Griffin Technology Academies

Minutes

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday June 13, 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, Room 24, Vallejo, CA 94589

 

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Directors Present

A. Wynn, L. Rosales, P. McGuire, S. Gilroy, V. Wesley

Directors Absent

R. Hartman-Baker

Guests Present

M. Laie

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 Jun 13, 2023 at 6:15 PM.

B.

Roll Call

C.

Approval of Agenda

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

D.

Moment of Reflection

Vivian Wesley led the pledge of allegiance.

II. Public Comment

A.

Guidelines for Public Comment

There were two public comments: Jessica Morrison addressed inclusivity at GTA; Nara Robert addressed inclusivity at GTA.

III. Consent Items

A.

Consent Items

L. Rosales made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 05-09-23.
V. Wesley seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
R. Hartman-Baker
Absent
S. Gilroy
Aye
V. Wesley
Aye
P. McGuire
Aye
L. Rosales
Aye
A. Wynn
Aye

IV. Action Items

A.

Consideration of Approval of GTA/GEA 2023-26 Classified Agreement

V. Wesley made a motion to approve the GTA/GEA 2023-26 Classified Agreement.
A. Wynn seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
R. Hartman-Baker
Absent
V. Wesley
Aye
S. Gilroy
Aye
P. McGuire
Aye
A. Wynn
Aye
L. Rosales
Aye

B.

Consideration of Approval of GTA/GEA 2023-26 Certificated Agreement

P. McGuire made a motion to approve the GTA/GEA 2023-26 Certificated Agreement.
V. Wesley seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
L. Rosales
Aye
S. Gilroy
Aye
A. Wynn
Aye
R. Hartman-Baker
Absent
P. McGuire
Aye
V. Wesley
Aye

C.

Consideration of Approval of Administrator and Confidential Salary Schedules

A. Wynn made a motion to Approve the Administrator and Confidential Salary Schedules.
V. Wesley seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
R. Hartman-Baker
Absent
L. Rosales
Aye
S. Gilroy
Aye
A. Wynn
Aye
V. Wesley
Aye
P. McGuire
Aye

D.

Consideration of Approval of the 2023 - 2024 Academic Calendar

L. Rosales made a motion to Approve the 2023 - 2024 Academic Calendar, with the understanding that the Curriculum and Instruction Committee will work on alternative ideas for the third, non-instruction week in January to be reviewed on June 27.
P. McGuire seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
R. Hartman-Baker
Absent
P. McGuire
Aye
A. Wynn
Aye
L. Rosales
Aye
S. Gilroy
Aye
V. Wesley
No

E.

Consideration of Approval of Mental Health Specialist and School Counselor calendars and salary schedules

P. McGuire made a motion to approve the Mental Health Specialist and School Counselor calendars and salary schedules.
S. Gilroy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
S. Gilroy
Aye
A. Wynn
Aye
L. Rosales
Aye
P. McGuire
Aye
V. Wesley
Aye
R. Hartman-Baker
Absent

F.

Consideration of Approval of new Job Descriptions

P. McGuire made a motion to approve the six new job descriptions.
V. Wesley seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
V. Wesley
Aye
A. Wynn
Aye
R. Hartman-Baker
Absent
L. Rosales
Aye
S. Gilroy
Aye
P. McGuire
Aye

G.

Consideration of Approval of Operational MOUs for MIT Middle School and Griffin Academy High School

P. McGuire made a motion to approve the Operational MOUs for MIT Middle School and Griffin Academy High School with the correction of "3 years" to "5 years".
L. Rosales seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
P. McGuire
Aye
R. Hartman-Baker
Absent
V. Wesley
Aye
A. Wynn
Aye
S. Gilroy
Aye
L. Rosales
Aye

H.

Consideration of Approval of SPED MOUs for MIT Middle School and Griffin Academy High School

V. Wesley made a motion to approved of SPED MOUs for MIT Middle School and Griffin Academy High School, with the correction of "3 years" to "5 years".
L. Rosales seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
A. Wynn
Aye
S. Gilroy
Aye
P. McGuire
Aye
L. Rosales
Aye
R. Hartman-Baker
Absent
V. Wesley
Aye

V. Discussion Items

A.

21-22 Fiscal Year Audit Appeal

B.

Turnaround Plan and Progress

C.

Board Accountability Tracker

D.

Update on COVID-19 safety compliance and measures

E.

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

F.

Update on Special Education review

G.

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

H.

Facilities Update

I.

Review Governor's May revised budget

J.

Discussion of 2023-24 Adopted Budget Assumptions

Moved to June 27 Board Meeting

VI. GA and MIT Student Board Member Reports

A.

GA and MIT Student Board Member Reports

Moana Laie reported concerning end-of-the-year activities, including graduation and field trips.

VII. Items for Future Agendas - Board

A.

Future Agenda Items

1. Moving public hearing items to June 27 meeting

2. Creating org chart for next year

3. 3rd week in January review by Curriculum & Instruction Committee for June 27 board meeting

4. Board calendar approval at June 27 meeting

VIII. Communications & Announcements

A.

Announcements

Teachers will be attending conferences during the summer, to include GTA professional development.

Chamber of Commerce Fundraiser coming soon.

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 9:39 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
S. Gilroy