Da Vinci Schools

Da Vinci Schools Regular Board Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday October 27, 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/98153283986     Meeting ID: 981 5328 3986, 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 for public comments is subject to the Board Chair's discretion. 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.
  6. Any public records relating to an agenda item for an open session of the Board which are distributed to all, or a majority of all, of the Board members shall be available for public inspection at 201 N. Douglas Street, El Segundo, CA 90245, during Business Office operating hours. Please contact the CEO's office at 310-725-5800.
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. Special Board Action - Approve and Adopt Resolution for Teleconference Board Meetings Pursuant to Special Rules in Government Code Section 54953(e) Vote Don Brann 1 m
   
The Da Vinci Schools Board of Trustees may hold fully virtual teleconference meetings effective October 1, 2021, by complying with the special rules under Government Code Section 54953(e) of the Ralph M. Brown Act, in accordance with Assembly Bill 361.
 
  D. 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.

 
  E. Public Comments   Don Brann 1 m
   
Please see Notice above.  Total time for Public Comments is at the Board Chair's discretion.
 
II. Special Board Action 6:04 PM
  A. Approval of New Student Board Member from Da Vinci Connect TK-8 Vote Don Brann 1 m
   
Da Vinci Connect 8th grade student Zirak Engineer is presented for approval as a new Da Vinci Schools Student Board Member.
 
  B. Installation of New Student Board Member FYI Don Brann 1 m
   
Dr. Brann administers the Oath of Office.
 
III. Special Presentation 6:06 PM
  A. Charter School Governance Training FYI Merrick Wadsworth 45 m
   
  • Brown Act
  • Avoiding Conflicts of Interest
 
IV. Information 6:51 PM
  A. From the Board FYI Don Brann 5 m
  B. From the CEO/Superintendent FYI Matthew Wunder 10 m
  C. Student Board Member Update FYI Student Board Members 10 m
  D. Presentation: Badging and Certifications FYI Claire Fisher 15 m
  E. Financial Update FYI Michael Amato 15 m
   
  • September Financials
  • ESSER III Plan Written Approval
  • Auditor Service Agreement Three Year Extension
 
  F. Operations Update FYI Vicente Bravo, D.R. Moreland 20 m
   
  • Facilities Update
    • Soccer Field
    • Cell Phone Enhancer
    • Cooling Tower
    • Sandbox
    • DSA Consulting - Sandy Pringle & Associates
  • Tech Safety Upgrades
  • Bike Safety Class
 
V. Approval of Minutes 8:06 PM
  A. Approval of Minutes of the September 29, 2021 Regular Da Vinci Schools Board Meeting Approve Minutes Don Brann 1 m
     
VI. Consent Agenda 8:07 PM
  A. Accept Da Vinci Schools Payment Register - September 2021 Vote Don Brann 1 m
   
Check and ACH transactions over $10K in the month of September, presented by management to the Board for approval, as previously agreed.
 
  B. Approve ESSER III Expenditure Plan for Da Vinci Communications Vote Don Brann 1 m
   
Plan must be submitted to the California Department of Education by October 29, 2021.
 
  C. Approve ESSER III Expenditure Plan for Da Vinci Design Vote Don Brann 1 m
   
Plan must be submitted to the California Department of Education by October 29, 2021.
 
  D. Approve ESSER III Expenditure Plan for Da Vinci Science Vote Don Brann 1 m
   
Plan must be submitted to the California Department of Education by October 29, 2021.
 
  E. Approve ESSER III Expenditure Plan for Da Vinci Connect Vote Don Brann 1 m
   
Plan must be submitted to the California Department of Education by October 29, 2021.
 
  F. Approve Auditor Service Agreement with Christy White Inc. Vote Don Brann 1 m
   
The Agreement is for Audit Services with Tax Services Optional, for a three year term from 2021-22 through 2023-24 school years, at a total cost of $21,160 for the first year, $21,900 for the second year, and $22,665 for the third year.   Each year is cancellable with notice by February 15th of each year.  Our MOU with Wiseburn Unified School District requires Da Vinci to use the same auditors, which they have approved for this same 3 year period. 
 
  G. Ratify Memorandum of Agreement with L.A. County Parks & Recreation Department for Use of Del Aire Park Facilities Vote Don Brann 1 m
   
This agreement is for the use of athletics facilities.  No cost to Da Vinci Schools.
 
VII. Action Items 8:14 PM
  A. Public Hearing and Potential Action on Independent Study Board Policy Vote Jennifer Hawn 1 m
   
Assembly Bill 167 was signed into law on October 11, 2021, which requires updates and Board approval of the Independent Study Board Policy.
 
VIII. Closed Session 8:15 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
 
IX. Closing Items 9:15 PM
  A. Reconvene for Public Session & Closed Session Reporting FYI Don Brann 1 m
  B. Adjourn Meeting Vote Don Brann 1 m