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Da Vinci Schools

Da Vinci Schools Regular Board Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday August 25, 2021 at 6:00 PM PDT
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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. Special Board Action 6:22 PM
  A. Approval of Student Board Members for the 2021-22 School Year Vote Don Brann 2 m
  B. Installation of Student Board Members FYI Don Brann 5 m
   
Student Board Members take the Oath of Office.
 
III. Information 6:29 PM
  A. From the Board FYI Don Brann 5 m
  B. From the CEO/Superintendent FYI Matthew Wunder 5 m
  C. Presentation: CTE Studio FYI Steve Wallis, et al 15 m
  D. Presentation: COVID-19 Reopening Update FYI Emily Green 10 m
  E. Financial Update FYI Michael Amato 15 m
   
  • Fiscal Year 20-21 Year End Unaudited Actuals Update and Timing
  • Emergency Connectivity Funding
  
  F. Operations Update FYI Vicente Bravo, D.R. Moreland 10 m
   
  • Reopening
    • Lunch
    • Safety Drills
  • Facilities Update
    • Cooling Tower
    • 550 Continental Construction
  • Athletics Update
    • Process for Adding Sports
    • Participation
  
IV. Approval of Minutes 7:29 PM
  A. Approval of Minutes of the August 5, 2021 Special Da Vinci Schools Board Meeting Approve Minutes Don Brann 1 m
     
V. Consent Agenda 7:30 PM
  A. Accept Da Vinci Schools Payment Register - July 2021 Vote Don Brann 1 m
   
Check and ACH transactions over $10K in the month of July, presented by management to the Board for approval, as previously agreed.
  
  B. Approve Da Vinci Connect Del Aire Site License Agreement Vote Don Brann 1 m
  C. Ratify Additional Cost of Tenant Improvements for 550 Continental Blvd. Site Vote Don Brann 1 m
   
Costs exceeded initial $150K allocation. At the June 23, 2021 Board meeting, the Trustees voted (6-0 with one absence) to approve the 550 Continental Blvd. Lease Agreement, subject to negotiation of revisions at Dr. Brann and Dr. Wunder's discretion.
Additional Overage for ratification is $155,290
 
  D. Approve Mesa Energy Systems, Inc. Proposal for Cooling Tower Retrofit Vote Don Brann 1 m
   
Approve cooling tower replacement; not to exceed $422,211.  Given the health and safety importance of an operational cooling tower for proper HVAC, this preventative maintenance cost is a critical investment.  Da Vinci Schools will pay for this item and work with Wiseburn Unified School District for potential cost-sharing.  Da Vinci and/or Wiseburn will pursue state and federal reimbursement funds.
 
  E. Approve Master Contract with STAR of California for Educational Services Vote Don Brann 1 m
   
Contract for the 2021-22 school year; total amount not to exceed $162,540.56.
 
  F. Approve Master Contract with SIVA & Associates for Occupational Therapy Services Vote Don Brann 1 m
   
Total amount not to exceed $38,000.
 
  G. Approve Agreement with Law Firm Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo Vote Don Brann 1 m
   
Term for this Agreement for Special Services is August 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022.
 
  H. Approve College and Career Pathway Partnership Agreement with El Camino College Vote Don Brann 1 m
   
Da Vinci Schools has partnered with El Camino College to offer dual enrollment courses to students through a College and Career Pathway Partnership Agreement.  
 
  I. Approve Revised Independent Study Board Policy Vote Don Brann 1 m
   
Changes in law reflected in AB 130 require updates to our Independent Study Board policy, including operational changes, which must be Board approved.
 
  J. Approve COVID-19 Health & Safety Protocols and Procedures Vote Don Brann 1 m
   
The California Department of Public Health issued a public health order requiring all schools, including Da Vinci Schools to verify vaccine status of all staff and conduct weekly diagnostic screening for unvaccinated workers.
 
  K. Approve Chromebook Purchase Vote Don Brann 1 m
   
Staff have applied for an unbudgeted grant to cover this purchase but will not know if it will be awarded for six to eight weeks. Total purchase price is $599,204.97.
 
VI. Action Item 7:41 PM
  A. Approve Recommendation for Salary Increase for Chief Operating Officer Vote Don Brann 1 m
   
3.75% salary increase for Chief Operating Officer.  The Board approved a 3.75% salary increase for all Da Vinci staff except for the Chief Executive Officer/Superintendent, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Administrative Officer at the Special board meeting on August 5, 2021.
 
  B. Approve Recommendation for Salary Increase for Chief Financial Officer Vote Don Brann 1 m
   
3.75% salary increase for Chief Financial Officer.  The Board approved a 3.75% salary increase for all Da Vinci staff except for the Chief Executive Officer/Superintendent, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Administrative Officer at the Special board meeting on August 5, 2021.
 
  C. Approve Recommendation for Salary Increase for Chief Administrative Officer Vote Don Brann 1 m
   
3.75% salary increase for Chief Administrative Officer.  The Board approved a 3.75% salary increase for all Da Vinci staff except for the Chief Executive Officer/Superintendent, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Administrative Officer at the Special board meeting on August 5, 2021.
 
VII. Closed Session 7:44 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) - 2 matters
  • Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release (Gov. Code §54954.5) - 2 matters
  
VIII. Closing Items 8:44 PM
  A. Reconvene for Public Session & Closed Session Reporting FYI Don Brann 1 m
  B. Adjourn Meeting Vote Don Brann 1 m