Final

da VInci Schools

October Board Meeting

Published on October 15, 2026 at 3:07 PM EDT

Date and Time

Thursday October 22, 2026 at 5:30 PM EDT

The Board Meeting is a meeting of the members of the board to discuss and make decisions on financial matters, governance and goals.  As a Public Board Meeting, the public is welcome, and attendees have the right to speak at the public comment portion of the meeting.  Public comment can be restricted to three minutes, and can be limited based on the number of people requesting to speak.

 

VISION: 

Students Empowered for Personal Success


 

MISSION: 

Fostering a community that will empower every student to realize their potential.


 

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 5:30 PM
  A. Record Attendance   1 m
  B. Call the Meeting to Order  
  C. Approve Minutes Approve Minutes 1 m
II. Public Comment
 

This is an opportunity for any citizen present to address the Board.

  
III. Business 5:32 PM
  A. Hungerford CPA Discuss Jose Delossantos 15 m
   

Presentation of the audit report.

  
  B. Board Liaison to Athletics Discuss Curtis Watson 5 m
  C. Wireless Connection Device (cell phone) on buses Discuss Susanne Masters 10 m
   

Board Policy 5136 does not address cell phones on the bus. The district is requesting that students be allowed to use cell phones with headphones for sound and no recording. Policy pasted below:

The prohibition on WCD use does not apply to the following:

 

  1. Medically necessary devices.
     
  2. School-owned devices including, but not limited to, school-issued tablets and laptops.
     
  3. Devices designated by the School to be used for instructional purposes.
     
  4. Devices used for special education programming or devices provided as an accommodation to students as required under Section 504 of Title V of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. 794, or as part of an individualized education plan under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C. 12131 to 12165.
     
  5. Lesson-specific academic assignments, at the limited and direct discretion of a classroom teacher. 
     
  6. Emergency situations. Use of a WCD under this exemption must not interfere with school emergency protocols or the actions of first responders, and must not endanger students or faculty. A protocol for when and how pupils are permitted to use wireless communications devices during an emergency is included in the School's Emergency Operations Plan (Policy 8402).

 

Students who violate this policy by using a WCD on school grounds during instructional time will be subject to discipline in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct.

 

WCDs and any other communication devices, including, but not limited to, those with cameras, may not be activated or utilized at any time in any school situation where a reasonable expectation of personal privacy exists. These locations and circumstances include, but are not limited to, classrooms, gymnasiums, locker rooms, shower facilities, rest/bathrooms, and any other areas where students or others may change clothes or be in any stage or degree of disrobing or changing clothes. The Superintendent is authorized to determine other specific locations and situations where use of a WCD is absolutely prohibited.

 

Students shall have no expectation of confidentiality with respect to their use of WCDs on school premises/property.

 

Students may not use a WCD in any way that might reasonably create in the mind of another person an impression of being threatened, humiliated, harassed, embarrassed, or intimidated. See Policy 5517.01 – Bullying and Other Forms of Aggressive Behavior. In particular, students are prohibited from using WCDs to: (1) transmit material that is threatening, obscene, disruptive, or sexually explicit or that can be construed as harassment or disparagement of others based upon their race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, ancestry, or political beliefs; and (2) engage in "sexting" - i.e., sending, receiving, sharing, viewing, or possessing pictures, text messages, e-mails or other materials of a sexual nature in electronic or any other form. Violation of these prohibitions shall result in disciplinary action. Furthermore, such actions will be reported to local law enforcement and child services as required by law.

 

Students are also prohibited from using a WCD to capture, record, and/or transmit test information or any other information in a manner constituting fraud, theft, cheating, or academic dishonesty. Likewise, students are prohibited from using WCDs to receive such information.

 

A copy of the School's Wireless Communications Devices policy shall be posted on the School's website.

 

 

  
  D. Bus Salary Increase with sign on bonus Vote Susanne Masters 15 m
   

See attached document

  
IV. Committee Reports
 

Finance Committee: Christa Lavan, Chair

Board Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1E9_ie0-N3G474Jca2kvCWSnvcbxftlBO/view?usp=drive_link

 

Academic Committee: Kim Haynes, Chair

2026_2027 Academic Rolling Minutes.docx

 

Governance Committee: Mike Jones, Chair

 

Facilities Committee: Cayla Upham, Chair

 


 

  
V. Administrator Reports 6:17 PM
  A. Enrollment, Attendance, Staffing, and Upcoming Events FYI Susanne Masters 2 m
   

Link

  
VI. CMU Report: Fred Borowski, School Lead, CMU Center for Charters
 

Events can be found at:  https://www.thecenterforcharters.org/view-all-upcoming-events/

  
VII. New Business
VIII. Board Calendar
 

JCSBA Meetings
December 5, 2026 East Jackson
February 6, 2026 Jackson Public School
March 6, 2026 Grass Lake
May 1st or May 8th depending on MASB Spring Conference

 

Next DaVinci Board Meeting: November 19, 2026

  
IX. Closing Items
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote

Copies of the meeting minutes are available for public inspection within 8 business days for proposed minutes and 5 business days for approved minutes. They can be accessed at da Vinci High School, 2985 Springport Road, Jackson.

 

 da Vinci Schools shall comply with subtitle A of Title II of the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, Public Law 101-336, 42 USC & 12101 et seq. or any successor law disabilities that will allow anyone to fully participate in Academy Board meetings. Should you require specific accommodations, please contact Erika Samons prior to the scheduled meeting.