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:
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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  • All approved Board minutes can be accessed here.
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 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, 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

S. Gilroy called a meeting of the board of directors of Griffin Technology Academies to order on Tuesday Dec 12, 2023 at 6:06 PM.

C.

Approval of Agenda

R. Hartman-Baker made a motion to Approve.
V. Wesley seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

D.

Moment of Reflection

Andrea Wynn Walker

Recognition of Ms. Wynn Walker for service to GTA Board

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

V. Wesley made a motion to approve the minutes from November 14 and Consent Calendar.
P. McGuire seconded the motion.

Personnel Report

Check Register

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
V. Wesley made a motion to approve the minutes from Regular Board Meeting on 11-14-23.
P. McGuire seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

III. Action Items

A.

Consideration of Approval to Appoint Vivian Wesley to a third 3-year term

L. Rosales made a motion to Approve.
A. Wynn seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Initial Proposal for re- opening negotiations for the 2024-2025 school year with Griffin Education Association (CERTIFICATED)

P. McGuire made a motion to Approve.
R. Hartman-Baker seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

C.

Initial Proposal for re- opening negotiations for the 2024-2025 school year with Griffin Education Association (CLASSIFIED)

V. Wesley made a motion to Approve.
P. McGuire seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

D.

Consideration of Approval of First Interim Financials for four schools

V. Wesley made a motion to Approve.
P. McGuire seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

E.

Consideration of Approval of Shreder and Brandt Contract for Griffin Academy Facilities Project

A. Wynn made a motion to Approve.
V. Wesley seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

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

  1. Labor Negotiations
  2. Existing Litigation
  3. Real Estate Negotiations

IX. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

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

Meeting adjourned at 8:30 pm

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 8:02 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
S. Gilroy