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Da Vinci Schools

Da Vinci Schools Board Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday July 29, 2020 at 6:00 PM PDT
Da Vinci Schools ("DV") welcomes your participation at its Board meetings. The purpose of a public meeting of the Board of Directors ("Board") is to conduct the affairs of DV in public. Your participation assures us of continuing community interest in our schools. To assist you in speaking/participating in our meetings, the following guidelines are provided:
  1. Teleconferencing will be conducted through Zoom.  Join Zoom meeting at https://zoom.us/j/92346552378, Meeting ID: 923 4655 2378, or dial (669) 900-6833.
  2. Agendas are available to all audience members on the Da Vinci Schools website at www.davincischools.org.
  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.
  4. The Board may give direction to staff to respond to your concern or you may be offered the option of returning with a citizen-requested item.
  5. The chair will recognize such individuals who wish to speak on a specific agenda item at the appropriate time. When addressing the Board, speakers are requested to adhere to the time limits set forth, and to not repeat remarks made by those who preceded them.
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The agenda and documents in the agenda packet will be made available, if requested, in appropriate alternative formats to any person with a disability as required by the ADA, 42 USC section 12132, and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof. To request a disability-related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, you must contact Alison Wohlwerth at 310-725-5800 at least 48 hours before a regular meeting, and at least 12 hours before a special meeting. (Government Code § 54954.2(a)(1).)

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 10 m
  C. Enrollment Update FYI Carla Levenson 5 m
  D. Financial Update FYI Michael Amato, Scott Warner 30 m
   
  • Including update on In Lieu Of Property Tax Payment.
  • Update on transfer of CTEFP funds
  • Fiscal Year 20 year-end projections
  • Dashboard review
  • Revised budget models
  
  E. Strategic Planning Update FYI Richard Greenberg 10 m
  F. Decision Making and Communication Audit FYI Richard Greenberg 10 m
  G. Operations Update FYI Vicente Bravo 15 m
   
  • Revised External Facilities Use Agreement
  • Safety Measures for Return to School Sites
  • Athletics Update
  • Technology Update
  
III. Approval of Minutes 7:33 PM
  A. Approval of Minutes of the June 24, 2020 Regular Da Vinci Schools Board Meeting Approve Minutes Don Brann 1 m
     
  B. Approval of Minutes of the July 17, 2020 Da Vinci Schools Special Board Meeting Approve Minutes Don Brann 1 m
     
IV. Consent Agenda 7:35 PM
  A. Accept the April 2020 Check Register Vote Don Brann 1 m
   
Check and ACH transactions over $10K in the month of April, presented by management to the Board for approval, as previously agreed. This item was tabled from the previous board meeting.
  
  B. Accept the 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. This item was tabled from the previous board meeting.
  
  C. Accept Check Register - June 2020 Vote Don Brann 1 m
   
Check and ACH transactions over $10K in the month of June, presented by management to the Board for approval, as previously agreed.
  
  D. Catastrophic Leave Program Vote Don Brann 1 m
   
Following a discussion with the Board in August, 2019, direction to staff was given to bring back a Catastrophic Leave Program.  Education Code 44043.5 permits a governing board of an LEA to establish a catastrophic leave program which permits employee of the LEA to donate eligible leave credits to an employee when that employee or a member of his or her family suffers from a catastrophic illness or injury.
  
  E. Approve the Updated Certification of Signatures Vote Don Brann 1 m
   
This document must be updated annually.
  
  F. Approve Contract Renewal with Chartwells for 2020-2021 Vote Don Brann 1 m
   
This is a renewal of a previously-approved agreement with meal provider Chartwells.  The total cost has increased $8,042.40 over the previous school year, to $251,172.00.  The renewal process began before the pandemic, and student participation has increased each year.  Services have not changed.   The renewal is approved by the CDE.
  
  G. Approve Consultant's Proposal and Agreement for Decision-Making and Accountability Review Vote Don Brann 1 m
   
Proposal from Richard Greenberg, of The Breakthru Alliance for a review of Da Vinci Schools' decision-making process and practices.
  
  H. Ratify Agreement with Cal Poly for Da Vinci Schools/Cal Poly Partnership Program
   
Funds from Northrop Grumman grant are used to support the program at Cal Poly and Da Vinci Science.
  
  I. Approve Revised Resolution Adopting the Da Vinci Schools Facilities and Grounds Use Policy Vote Don Brann 1 m
   
Revisions to the Facilities Use Fee Schedule have been made.
  
  J. Approve 2020-2021 Student and Family Handbooks for Da Vinci Communications, Design, Science, and Connect Vote Don Brann 1 m
   
These handbooks may be revised with regard to equity, anti-racism, remote learning, and other topics which are in flux at this time.  Any revisions will be presented to the board at a later meeting.
  
  K. Approve the Policy to Address Racist and Dehumanizing Incidents Vote Don Brann 1 m
   
This policy was created by a team including students, staff, administration, and legal counsel.
  
V. Closed Session 7:45 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 8:45 PM
  A. Reconvene for Public Session & Closed Session Reporting FYI Don Brann 1 m
  B. Adjourn Meeting Vote Don Brann 1 m