Griffin Technology Academies
Minutes
Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday September 12, 2023 at 6:00 PM
6:09pm.
Meeting Called by: Board
GRIFFIN TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY
233 Hobbs Ave, Vallejo, CA 94589 Room 24
And the following additional locations:
848 South Regatta Drive, Vallejo, CA 94591
425 Corcoran Ave, Vallejo CA 94589
Room Z, 2 Positive Place, 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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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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Disability Information:
Pursuant to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, any individual with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to attend or participate in a meeting or function of the Griffin Technology Academies Governing Board may request assistance by contacting the Superintendent’s Office at (707) 552-6482. The request must be made at least 48 hours in advance. Wheelchair access is provided at all meetings. https://gtaschools.org/
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Directors Present
A. Wynn, R. Hartman-Baker, S. Gilroy, V. Wesley
Directors Absent
L. Rosales, P. McGuire
Ex Officio Members Present
N. Driver
Non Voting Members Present
N. Driver
Guests Present
A. Insaurralde, Andrew Martinez, Angel Ulloa, B. Zionic, Crystal McConnell (remote), Delesa Lara-Castro, Lisa Dodson, M. Driver (remote), M. McElhaney, Mildred Gaines, Riffat Akram (remote), T. Greene
I. Opening Items
A.
Roll Call - Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Moment of Reflection
D.
Approval of Agenda
E.
Public Comment
II. Consent Calendar
A.
Consent Items
III. Action Items
A.
Consideration of approval of FY 2022-23 Unaudited Actuals for 4 schools
B.
Consideration of Approval of Updated Fiscal Policies and Procedures
C.
Consideration of Approval of Job Descriptions
D.
Approval of Updated Conflict of Interest Statement
N. Driver
E.
Updated Classified Calendar
L. Dobson
IV. Discussion Items
A.
Final update on MOU - full compliance with all conditions
N. Driver, Superintendent, Griffin Technology Academies
B.
Community Engagement and Academic Updates [BAT]
Alex .Insurraude, Chief Academic Officer and Mildred Gaines, Community Engagement
C.
Update on Strategic Plan and Progress [BAT]
Nick Driver,, Superintendent GTA
D.
Budget review
M. Driver, Chief Financial Officer
E.
Facilities, Health, & Safety Update [BAT]
B. Ionic, Chief Accountability Officer
F.
Independent Study Update [BAT]
B. Ionic
G.
Prop 51 and Measure S facilities update
N. Driver
V. Griffin Education Association Report
A.
GEA President Report
Andrew Martinez, GEA President
VI. Superintendent Report
A.
Superintendent Report
N. Driver
VII. Educational Services Report
A.
Educational Services Report
A. Insaurrade
B.
School Director Report
Kelly Briggs, Director Mare Island Technology Academy High School
VIII. 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:
2. Hearing for Recommendation of Expulsion for Student ID. 50432
Vivian Wesley