Da Vinci Schools

Da Vinci Schools Regular Board Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday July 21, 2021 at 6:00 PM PDT

Location

Zoom videoconference
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/98378376258, Meeting ID: 983 7837 6258, or dial (669) 900-6833.
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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 each 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 20 m
   
Please see Notice above.
 
II. Information 6:22 PM
  A. From the Board FYI Don Brann 5 m
  B. From the CEO FYI Matthew Wunder 5 m
   
  • Effect of Changing Independent Study Laws
 
  C. Cyber Security Report FYI Jesse Corral 10 m
  D. Financial Update FYI Michael Amato 15 m
   
-COVID Testing Funding
-ESSER III Planning
-Prelim Year End Results
-21-22 State Education Budget Trailer Bill Update
 
  E. Operations Update FYI Vicente Bravo 10 m
   
  • Reopening Protocols
  • Update on DVX and Connect High School Relocation to 550 Continental Blvd.
 
III. Approval of Minutes 7:07 PM
  A. Approval of Minutes of the June 23, 2021 Regular Da Vinci Schools Board Meeting Approve Minutes Don Brann 1 m
     
IV. Consent Agenda 7:08 PM
  A. Accept Da Vinci Schools Payment Register - June 2021 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.
 
  B. Approve CSMC Service Contract Vote Don Brann 1 m
   
Contract term is three years from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024.
 
  C. Ratify Purchase of Maintenance and Operations Service Vehicle Vote Don Brann 1 m
   
Vehicle obtained for use by Maintenance and Operations at all Da Vinci Schools sites.  This expense is fully budgeted for, and will be depreciated over 5 years.  
 
  D. Approve Master Contract with Genesee Lake Non-Public School for Student Services Vote Don Brann 1 m
   
The student will be graduating in 2022.  Total cost not to exceed $205,612.24.  This expense has been fully budgeted and is also reimbursable under the Federal SPED Program.
 
  E. Approve Master Contract with Cross Country Education for Student Services Vote Don Brann 1 m
   
Total cost not to exceed $166,370.00.  This expense is fully budgeted for.  
 
  F. Approve 2021-22 Student & Family Handbooks for Da Vinci Communications, Design, Science, and Connect Vote Don Brann 1 m
  G. Approve Da Vinci Schools 2021-22 Employee Handbook Vote Don Brann 1 m
  H. Approve Full Time Health Assistant Position Vote Don Brann 1 m
   
This would convert a previously board-approved part time health aide to a full time position.  This position will be paid for by the new COVID Testing Funding that is available.
 
  I. Approve School Business Analyst Position Vote Don Brann 1 m
   
This position is cost-neutral and reflects a title change for an employee currently holding the position of Accounting Associate.
 
  J. Approve Increase to Substitute Teacher Pay Rate Vote Don Brann 1 m
   
Based on a compensation analysis, staff recommend an increase of $10.00, to the short and long-term Substitute Teacher rates.  
 
  K. Approve General Maintenance Position and Pay Rate
   
There has been an ongoing need for a general maintenance staff member; staff have conducted a compensation analysis and job duties, resulting in a recommendation for this additional staff position. This position is fully budgeted for.  
 
  L. Approve DVX Program Coordinator Position Vote Don Brann 1 m
   
As DV Connect/DVX evolves, a need for a Program Coordinator has emerged; this position is currently held by a staff member is therefore cost-neutral.
 
V. Action Items 7:19 PM
  A. Approve Employment Agreement for CEO/Superintendent Vote Don Brann 1 m
   
The CEO/Superintendent's contract is up for renewal.  
 
VI. Closed Session 7:20 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) - 2 matters
  • Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Gov. Code §54957(b))  - CEO/Superintendent 
 
VII. Closing Items 8:20 PM
  A. Reconvene for Public Session & Closed Session Reporting FYI Don Brann 1 m
  B. Adjourn Meeting Vote Don Brann 1 m