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
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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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, P. McGuire, S. Gilroy, V. Wesley
Directors Absent
R. Hartman-Baker
Guests Present
M. Laie
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
B.
Roll Call
C.
Approval of Agenda
Roll Call | |
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V. Wesley |
Aye
|
R. Hartman-Baker |
Absent
|
L. Rosales |
Aye
|
S. Gilroy |
Aye
|
A. Wynn |
Aye
|
P. McGuire |
Aye
|
D.
Moment of Reflection
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
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
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
Roll Call | |
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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
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
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
Roll Call | |
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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
Roll Call | |
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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
Roll Call | |
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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
Roll Call | |
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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.
Vivian Wesley led the pledge of allegiance.