Griffin Technology Academies
Minutes
Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday November 14, 2023 at 6:00 PM
6:00 pm.
Meeting Called by: Board
MIT Academy High School
Room Z, 2 Positive Place, Vallejo, CA 94589
And the following additional locations:
233 Hobbs Ave, Vallejo, CA 94589 Room 24
425 Corcoran Ave, Vallejo CA 94589
Sheraton Denver Downtown
1550 Court Place
Denver, CO 80202
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
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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/
ACCESSING BOARD INFORMATION:
LINK TO FOLDER WITH DOCUMENTS FOR THIS MEETING Documents are posted at the same time documents are made available to members of the Board. Available to the public the day of the meeting; after the meeting, please see 'Accessing Board information’ above.
Directors Present
A. Wynn, L. Rosales, P. McGuire (remote), R. Hartman-Baker (remote), S. Gilroy, V. Wesley
Directors Absent
None
Ex Officio Members Present
N. Driver
Non Voting Members Present
N. Driver
Guests Present
A. Insaurralde, Angel Ulloa, B. Zionic, Crystal O'Connell, Lai Saeteurn, Lisa Dodson, M. Driver (remote), M. McElhaney, Mildred Gaines, T. Greene
I. Opening Items
A.
Roll Call - Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Moment of Reflection
D.
Public Comment
II. Consent Calendar
A.
Consent Items
III. School Director Report and Presentation
A.
School Director Report and Presentation
Mare Island Technology Academy Middle School Director Lai Saeteurn and students from Mare Island Technology Academy Middle School
IV. Action Items
A.
Consideration of Approval to Appoint Board Chair Shawna Gilroy to Another Term
B.
Consideration of Approval to Appoint Board Vice Chair Vivian Wesley to Another Term
C.
Consideration of Approval of the Updated Organization Chart
D.
Consideration of Financials for California School Finance Authority
E.
Consideration of Approval of Expanded Learning Opportunity Program Spending Plan
F.
Consideration of Approval of New Printer Lease Contract
G.
Consideration of Approval of New Security Service
H.
Consideration of Approval of Addendum to Instructional Aide Position
I.
Consideration of Approval of Para educator - Generalist Job Description
J.
Consideration of Approval of Declaration of Need
K.
Consideration of Approval of Updated Title IX Policy and Designation Roles as Required
L.
Consideration of Approval of New Remote Work Policy
M.
Consideration of Approval of Immunization Policy
N.
Consideration of Approval of Updated Uniform Complaint Policy
V. Discussion Items
A.
Facilities, Health, & Wellness Update
- Update on MIT Prop 51 project - Frank Gonzalez
- Facilities, Health, & Welllness Update - Brent Zionic
B.
Independent Study Update
Update on Independent Study Policy and Laws - B. Zionic
C.
Report on the Williams Act Visit
Williams Act 2023-24 Visit Report - B. Zionic and A. Insaurralde
D.
New Parent Engagement and Board Structure - Family Leadership Councils
Parent Engagement and Board Structure Discussion - M. Gains, N. Driver
E.
Strategic Plan Progress Update (per Board Goals)
F.
Discussion of Photography at GTA Sporting Events
VI. Student Board Member Reports
A.
Student Board Member Reports
Makayla McElhany and Angel Ulloa
VII. Griffin Education Association Report
A.
GEA Report
Ms Mitsouky Jerome-McElhaney
VIII. Superintendent Report
A.
Superintendent Report
N. Driver
IX. Closed Session - 40 minutes
A.
Vote to go into closed session
B.
Closed Session Items
- Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation
- Personnel Evaluation: Superintendent
- Personnel Evaluation: Chief Financial Officer
X. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Meeting adjourned at 11:57 pm
Luis Rosales