Griffin Technology Academies
Minutes
Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday August 15, 2023 at 6:00 PM
6:07 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
Also at the following remote location: 4121 Dale Road, #202 Modesto, CA 95356
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/84999010602?pwd=UWxwK3M5QS9GVGg1Yytra2dEckh5Zz09
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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 (remote), R. Hartman-Baker, S. Gilroy, V. Wesley
Directors Absent
None
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
L. Rosales
Ex Officio Members Present
N. Driver
Non Voting Members Present
N. Driver
Guests Present
A. Insaurralde, Andrew Martinez, B. Zionic, Delesa Lara, Diane Rogers, Gilbert Dodson, Lisa Dodson, M. Driver, Mackenzie Elmer
I. Opening Items
A.
Roll Call - Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Moment of Reflection - Shawna Gilroy
D.
Public Comment
E.
Approval of Agenda
Changes made to agenda
L. Rosales absent at time of this vote.
II. Consent Calendar
A.
Consent Items
L. Rosales absent for Consent item vote
Roll Call | |
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A. Wynn |
Aye
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L. Rosales |
Absent
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P. McGuire |
Aye
|
V. Wesley |
Aye
|
R. Hartman-Baker |
Aye
|
S. Gilroy |
Aye
|
III. Action Items
A.
Consideration of Approval of Job Descriptions
L. Rosales abstained from vote
B.
Consideration of Approval of Resolution on Excess Liability Plan
IV. Discussion Items
A.
Review of MOU and GTA's Full Compliance with all 19 conditions
B.
Review of GTA students' preliminary state test scores
Mr Insaurralde presented data on GTA's initial test scores.
C.
FY2024 Annual Budget Review
D.
Updates Facilities, Health & Safety
E.
Board Accountability Tracker
F.
Update to Strategic Plan Progress
N. Driver
G.
Update on Independent Study
H.
Academic Update
V. Student Board Member Reports
A.
Griffin Academy Student Board Member Report
Student Board Member was absent.
VI. Griffin Education Association Report
A.
GEA President Report
Mr Martinez presented remarks to the board.
VII. Closed Session - 40 minutes
A.
Closed Session Items
- CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9:
- Evaluation of Public Employee - Chief Financial Officer
VIII. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Roll Call | |
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R. Hartman-Baker |
Aye
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V. Wesley |
Aye
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P. McGuire |
Aye
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L. Rosales |
Aye
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S. Gilroy |
Aye
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A. Wynn |
Aye
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this item was discussed