Da Vinci Schools

Da Vinci Schools Regular Board Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday September 29, 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/98203668493, Meeting ID: 982 0366 8493, 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 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.
  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 the CEO's office 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 15 m
   
Please see Notice above.
 
II. Information 6:17 PM
  A. From the Board FYI Don Brann 5 m
  B. From the CEO/Superintendent FYI Matthew Wunder 5 m
  C. Student Board Member Update FYI Student Board Members 10 m
  D. Presentation: COVID Update FYI Emily Green 20 m
   
  • COVID Dashboard
  • Testing update
 
  E. Financial Update FYI Michael Amato 20 m
   
  • Year-End Financial Results
  • July and August Financials
  • Audit and tax timing
 
  F. Operations Update FYI Vicente Bravo, D.R. Moreland 10 m
   
  • Drills - Critical Incident, Fire, and Earthquake
  • Facilities Update
  • CIF Update
  • Athletics Update - Process for Adding Sports
 
III. Approval of Minutes 7:27 PM
  A. Approval of Minutes of the August 25, 2021 Regular Da Vinci Schools Board Meeting Approve Minutes Don Brann 1 m
     
  B. Approval of Minutes of the September 15, 2021 Joint Wiseburn + Da Vinci Board Meeting Vote Don Brann 1 m
IV. Consent Agenda 7:29 PM
  A. Accept Da Vinci Schools Payment Register - August 2021 Vote Don Brann 1 m
   
Check and ACH transactions over $10K in the month of August, presented by management to the Board for approval, as previously agreed.
 
  B. Approve 2020-21 Year End Unaudited Actual Reports to Wiseburn Unified School District Vote Don Brann 1 m
   
For Da Vinci Connect, Communications, Design, and Science.
 
  C. Approve Master Contract for Beach Cities Learning, LLC Non-Public School Vote Don Brann 1 m
   
Term of contract from 7/1/2021 through 6/30/2022. Total not to exceed $37,214.00. 
 
  D. Approve Master Contract with EdTheory, LLC for Student Services Vote Don Brann 1 m
   
Total amount not to exceed $117,975.    
 
  E. Approve Report of Alternative Authorization of Teacher Assignments Vote Don Brann 1 m
   
Report of 2021-22 Teacher Assignments with Approval of Teachers to Teach Under Education Codes 44258.7(c)(d) and 444865(k)
 
  F. Approve Pay Rate Increase for Substitute Teachers Vote Don Brann 1 m
   
A survey of nearby districts indicates pay increases for the substitute teacher daily rates.  In order to remain competitive in attracting substitute teachers, a pay increase is recommended.
 
V. Closed Session 7:35 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
 
VI. Closing Items 8:35 PM
  A. Reconvene for Public Session & Closed Session Reporting FYI Don Brann 1 m
  B. Adjourn Meeting Vote Don Brann 1 m