Board Of Directors

Innovations Academy's Board is dedicated to making a difference in the community.The Board's main role is one of advisement and connection to other organizations/partnerships in San Diego.

We generally meet on the third Monday of each month at 6:30pm at IA. See calendar to verify meeting before coming.  If you would like a copy of public meeting minutes, please ask for a copy from the front office.

To contact the Board, all correspondence should be directed to Board@InnovationsAcademy.org.  This address will send a message to all board members.

  • Board Member: Reyna Ortman-Ruiz (Facilities Expert/Parent)
  • Board Member: Danielle Strachman (Cofounder of Innovations Academy)
  • Board Member: Lisa Moncrief (Teacher at Innovations Academy)
  • Board Member: Pattric Rawlins (Lawyer)
  • Board Member: Lisa Torres (Finance Lawyer)
  • Board Member: Richard Doutre Jone (Business Operations)
  • Board Member: Barbara Runco (Social Services)

IA Special Board Meeting
Scheduled for: December 13, 2010 @ 6:30 pm
Meeting location: 6150 Mission Gorge Rd
Agenda
1. Call to Order/Roll Call
2. Approval of Agenda
3. Approve Consent Agenda (est 2 min)
a. Adopt meeting minutes from Meeting on November 13, 2010
b. 1st Interim Budget Report
c. Class Reduction Application
4. Adopt meeting minutes from Meeting on August 16, 2010
5. Public Comments (3 mins per person)
6. Report by Nominating Committee – Chris Pikus (est 15 min)
a. Introduction of new Candidates
b. Vote on Candidates
7. Discussion on Policies (est 15 mins)
a. Discuss list of existing policies and list of required policies
b. Take action on new Student Right to Free Speech Policy
c. Take action on Conflict of Interest Policy
d. Take action on Capitalization Policy
8. Reports (est 20 mins)
a. Budget by Sandra from CSMC
b. Update on ADA numbers from Donna
c. Director Report – Facilities update
d. Board Insurance Review - Pattric
9. Health Insurance (est 10 mins)
10. Adjourn Meeting



IA Board Meeting
“Efforts and courage are not enough without purpose and direction. “
John F. Kennedy
Scheduled for: November 28, 2011 @ 6:30 pm
Meeting location: 10380 Spring Canyon Rd, SD 92131
Agenda
1. Call to Order/Roll Call
2. Approval of Agenda
3. Approval of Consent Calendar
a. Meeting Minutes for October 2011
b. 1st Interim Financial
4. Public Comments (3 mins per person)
5. Reports (est 15 mins)
a. Student Enrollment Update – Donna
b. Budget update – Sandra
c. Policy update – Lisa Torres
d. Annual Financial Audit Draft – Q&A
6. Fundraising – determine a goal (5 mins)
7. Review goals and set schedule to develop action plan (5 mins)
8. Website (15 mins)
9. Review Director Evaluation Forms (10 mins)
10. Update on curriculum - Christine (est 15 mins)
a. Update on MAPS status
b. Math Clinic
c. Reading Intervention Program
d. Questions for Survey
11. Adjourn Meeting

Please contact Innovations Academy Board @ Board@InnovationsAcademy.org if you require
special assistance or a listening device to attend the Board Meeting. Request must be made 48
hours in advance.
Please contact Innovations Academy Board @ Board@InnovationsAcademy.org if you require
special assistance or a listening device to attend the Board Meeting. Request must be made 48
hours in advance.