Da Vinci Schools

Da Vinci Schools Board Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday June 24, 2020 at 6:00 PM PDT
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  3. Audience members who wish may speak on any agenda items or under the general category of "Public Comments," which is time set aside for members of the audience to raise issues not specifically on the agenda. However, due to public meeting laws, the Board can only listen to your issue, not respond or take action. These presentations are limited to three (3) minutes and total time allotted to non-agenda items will not exceed fifteen (15) minutes. Non-English speakers who use a translator shall have six (6) minutes in which to address the Board.
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Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 6:00 PM
 
Opening Items
 
  A. Call the Meeting to Order   Don Brann 1 m
  B. Record Attendance and Guests   Alison Wohlwerth
  C. Approval of Agenda Vote Don Brann 1 m
   

Call for any changes to the agenda before a motion to approve the agenda is made and seconded.

 
  D. Public Comments   Don Brann 6 m
   
Please see Notice above.
 
II. Information 6:08 PM
  A. From the Board FYI Don Brann 5 m
  B. From the CEO FYI Matthew Wunder 15 m
  C. Financial Update FYI Scott Warner, Michael Amato 30 m
   
Including budget discussion

 

 
  D. Operations Update FYI Vicente Bravo 15 m
   
  • Cleaning and Disinfection update
  • IT
  • Athletics
 
  E. Enrollment Planning for 2020-21 FYI Carla Levenson 10 m
  F. Instructional Planning for 2020-21 FYI Jennifer Hawn 10 m
  G. Public Notice: Commission on Teacher Credentialing Waiver Request FYI Jennifer Hawn 1 m
   
Due to a shortage of Speech Language Pathologists, Da Vinci Schools is requesting a Variable Term Waiver for a Speech Language Pathologist Services credential from the Commission on Teacher Credentialing for the 2020-2021 school year.  Public Notice at a School Board meeting is a requirement of the application.
 
III. Approval of Minutes 7:34 PM
  A. Approval of Minutes of the May 20, 2020 Regular Da Vinci Schools Board Meeting Approve Minutes Don Brann 1 m
     
IV. Consent Agenda 7:35 PM
  A. Accept Check Register - May 2020 Vote Don Brann 1 m
   
Check and ACH transactions over $10K in the month of May, presented by management to the Board for approval, as previously agreed.
 
  B. Approve and Adopt the 2020-21 Budget Vote Don Brann 1 m
   
This budget is based off the Governor's May Revise, and is subject to change upon further information from the State.
 
  C. Approve and Adopt the COVID-19 Written Report for Da Vinci Design, Science, Communications, and Connect Vote Don Brann 1 m
   
The governor's April 22, 2020 Executive Order (EO N-56-20) issued a timeline and approval waivers for the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP), extending the LCAP deadline to December , 2020. The Executive Order also established the requirement that a local educational agency (LEA) adopt a written report (COVID-19 Operations Written Report) explaining to its community the changes to program offerings the LEA has made in response to school closures to address the COVID-19 emergency and the major impacts of such closures on students and families. The COVID-19 Operations Written Report must be adopted by the local governing board or body in conjunction with the adopted annual budget by July 1, 2020.
 
  D. Approve Commission on Teacher Credentialing Waiver Request Vote Don Brann 1 m
   
Public Notice has been given; the Board's approval is hereby requested.
 
  E. Approve Contract for Chief Administrative Officer - Operations, Equity & Compliance Vote Don Brann 1 m
  F. Ratify Contract with Capitol Advisors Group, LLC Vote Don Brann 1 m
   
The term of the contract for consulting services is June 15, 2020 through January 15, 2021.
 
  G. Approve the El Dorado SELPA Allocation Plan. Vote Don Brann 1 m
   
Due to the change in deadlines created by the Novel Coronavirus pandemic, the SELPA has declared that the 2019-20 Plan will be in effect for 2020-21.  Da Vinci Communications, Design, and Science are participants in the El Dorado SELPA for the 2020-21 year.
 
  H. Approve the Southwest SELPA Allocation Plan Vote Don Brann 1 m
   
Da Vinci Connect is a participant in the Southwest Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA). The SELPA confirmed that this version of the plan will remain in effect for the 2020-21 school year.
 
  I. Approve and Adopt Resolution to Approve Insurance Proposal and Authorizing Insurance Coverage Vote Don Brann 1 m
   
The policy with CharterSAFE provides General Liability Coverage, Employee Liability Coverage, and Worker's Compensation Coverage, among others, for the 2020-2021 school year.
 
  J. Approve and Adopt the Resolution Authorizing Continued Operation of School Programs Vote Don Brann 1 m
  K. Approve and Adopt the Resolution Regarding the Education Protection Account for Da Vinci Communications Vote Don Brann 1 m
   
This annually-required document indicates how EPA funds will be used.
 
  L. Approve and Adopt the Resolution Regarding the Education Protection Account for Da Vinci Design Vote Don Brann 1 m
   
This annually-required document indicates how EPA funds will be used.
 
  M. Approve and Adopt the Resolution Regarding the Education Protection Account for Da Vinci Science Vote Don Brann 1 m
   
This annually-required document indicates how EPA funds will be used.
 
  N. Approve and Adopt the Resolution Regarding the Education Protection Account for Da Vinci Connect Vote Don Brann 1 m
   
This annually-required document indicates how EPA funds will be used.
 
V. Closed Session 7:49 PM
  A. Conference with Legal Counsel Discuss Don Brann 60 m
   
Conference with Legal Counsel
  • Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Gov. Code §54956.9(b) - 1 matter
  • Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release (Gov. Code §54954.5) - 1 matter
  • Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Gov. Code 54957(b)) - Chief Executive Officer
 
VI. Closing Items 8:49 PM
  A. Reconvene for Public Session & Closed Session Reporting FYI Don Brann 1 m
  B. Adjourn Meeting Vote Don Brann 1 m