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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Public comment is available by emailing ndriver@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, 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

L. Rosales arrived at 6:21 PM.

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

S. Gilroy called a meeting of the board of directors of Griffin Technology Academies to order on Tuesday Aug 15, 2023 at 6:07 PM.

C.

Moment of Reflection - Shawna Gilroy

D.

Public Comment

E.

Approval of Agenda

V. Wesley made a motion to Approve.
A. Wynn seconded the motion.

Changes made to agenda

L. Rosales absent at time of this vote.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

II. Consent Calendar

A.

Consent Items

P. McGuire made a motion to approve the minutes from Regular Board Meeting on 06-27-23.
V. Wesley seconded the motion.

L. Rosales absent for Consent item vote

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

III. Action Items

A.

Consideration of Approval of Job Descriptions

P. McGuire made a motion to Approve.
V. Wesley seconded the motion.

L. Rosales abstained from vote

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

B.

Consideration of Approval of Resolution on Excess Liability Plan

L. Rosales made a motion to Approve.
R. Hartman-Baker seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

IV. Discussion Items

A.

Review of MOU and GTA's Full Compliance with all 19 conditions

this item was discussed

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

  1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION     Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9:
  2. Evaluation of Public Employee - Chief Financial Officer

VIII. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

R. Hartman-Baker made a motion to adjourn.
V. Wesley seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
P. McGuire
Aye
L. Rosales
Aye
R. Hartman-Baker
Aye
S. Gilroy
Aye
A. Wynn
Aye
V. Wesley
Aye
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 11:04 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
N. Driver