Griffin Technology Academies
Minutes
Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday December 12, 2023 at 6:00 PM
6:00 pm.
Meeting Called by: Board
Griffin Academy
233 Hobbs Ave, Vallejo, CA 94589
And the following additional locations:
2 Positive Place, Vallejo, CA 94590
425 Corcoran Ave, 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:
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Directors Present
A. Wynn, L. Rosales, P. McGuire, R. Hartman-Baker, S. Gilroy, V. Wesley
Directors Absent
None
Ex Officio Members Present
N. Driver
Non Voting Members Present
N. Driver
Guests Present
A. Insaurralde, Andrew Martinez, B. Zionic, Lisa Dodson, M. Driver (remote), M. McElhaney, Mildred Gains, T. Greene
I. Opening Items
A.
Roll Call - Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Approval of Agenda
D.
Moment of Reflection
E.
Public Comment
F.
MIT Middle School Athletic Presentation
Presentation by Lai Saeteurn and Mare Island Technology Academy honoring Athletics Program
G.
Public Hearing
Public Hearing: GEA Initial Proposal for re-opening negotiations for the 2024-2025 school year with Griffin Technology Academies (Certificated)
Presenter - Andrew Martinez
H.
Public Hearing
Public Hearing: GEA Initial Proposal for for re-opening negotiations for the 2024-2025 school year with Griffin Technology Academies (Classified)
Presenter - Andrew Martinez
II. Consent Calendar
A.
Consent Items
Personnel Report
Check Register
III. Action Items
A.
Consideration of Approval to Appoint Vivian Wesley to a third 3-year term
B.
Initial Proposal for re- opening negotiations for the 2024-2025 school year with Griffin Education Association (CERTIFICATED)
C.
Initial Proposal for re- opening negotiations for the 2024-2025 school year with Griffin Education Association (CLASSIFIED)
D.
Consideration of Approval of First Interim Financials for four schools
E.
Consideration of Approval of Shreder and Brandt Contract for Griffin Academy Facilities Project
IV. Discussion Items
A.
Academic Program Update
Academic Program Update - Alex Insaurallde
1. CAASPP Results Comparison
2. Academic Program Update
3. Winter Break Program
B.
Strategic Plan Progress Update
Strategic Plan Progress Update - Nick Driver
C.
Facilities, Health, & Safety Update
Monthly Updates according to Board Goals - Brent Zionic
D.
Independent Study Update
Independent Study Update - Brent Zionic
E.
Consideration of Approval of Business Services Agreement with Caliber Schools
Update on consideration of approval of business services agreement with Caliber Schools - Shawna Gilroy
F.
Consideration of Approval of Agreement for M Driver Consulting Services
Update on consideration of approval of agreement for Mark Driver Consulting Services - Shawna Gilroy
V. Student Board Member Reports
A.
Student Board Member Reports
Student Board Member report - Makayla McElhaney
VI. Griffin Education Association Report
A.
GEA President Report
GEA President Report - Andrew Martinez
VII. Superintendent Report
A.
Superintendent Report
Superintendent Report - Nick Driver
VIII. Closed Session - 40 minutes
A.
Closed Session Items
- Labor Negotiations
- Existing Litigation
- Real Estate Negotiations
IX. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 pm
Andrea Wynn Walker
Recognition of Ms. Wynn Walker for service to GTA Board