Da Vinci Schools

Da Vinci Schools Regular Board Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday January 26, 2022 at 6:00 PM PST

Location

Zoom
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/92991717380, Meeting ID: 929 9171 7380, or dial (669) 900-6833.
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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. Special Board Action - Approve and Adopt Board 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 effective January 1, 2022 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 5 m
   
Please see Notice above.
 
II. Information 6:08 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. Financial Update FYI Michael Amato, Marcy Kearney 30 m
   
  • Annual Audit Presentation
  • Tax Return Update
  • November and December Financial Statements
 
  E. Annual Metrics Update Discuss Jennifer Hawn 30 m
   
Presentation on annual metrics and accountability given by  Dr. Jennifer Hawn, Dr. Allegra Johnson, Gloria White & Chris Miller
 
  F. Operations Update FYI Vicente Bravo 5 m
   
  • COVID-19 Indoor Air Quality Systems   
 
III. Approval of Minutes 7:33 PM
  A. Approval of Minutes of the December 15, 2021 Special Da Vinci Schools Board Meeting Approve Minutes Don Brann 1 m
     
  B. Approval of Minutes of the December 15, 2021 Regular Da Vinci Schools Board Meeting Approve Minutes Don Brann 1 m
     
IV. Consent Agenda 7:35 PM
  A. Accept Da Vinci Schools Payment Register - December 2021 Vote Don Brann 1 m
   
Check and ACH transactions over $10K in the month of December, presented by management to the Board for approval, as previously agreed.
 
  B. Approve Fiscal Year 2020-21 Annual Audit Report Vote Don Brann 1 m
  C. Ratify Dannom Development Proposal for Fire System at 550 Continental Blvd. Vote Don Brann 1 m
   
Fire alarm system upgrade as required by code for Connect High School use of the property at 550 Continental Blvd., El Segundo. Total cost not to exceed $107,895.
 
  D. Ratify Paid Internship Credential Program Agreement with National University Vote Don Brann 1 m
   
Ratification of this item allows the intern to begin work at Da Vinci Design in January 2022.  No cost to Da Vinci Schools.
 
  E. Approve Internship Agreement for National University School Psychology Intern for Connect High School Vote Don Brann 1 m
   
Internship agreement for a National University School Psychology candidate to support Da Vinci Connect High for the spring 2022 semester. The candidate will work up to 600 hours at the school site.  No cost to Da Vinci Schools.
 
  F. Approve Paid Sick Leave for COVID-19 Vote Don Brann 1 m
   
Due to the recent changes in COVID-19 quarantine rules, along with the recent surge, staff recommend approval of 10 additional paid days for staff impacted by COVID-19 to be used between January 3, 2022 and June 30, 2022.
 
  G. Approve the 2020-21 School Accountability Report Card (SARC) for Da Vinci Communications Vote Don Brann 1 m
  H. Approve the 2020-21 School Accountability Report Card (SARC) for Da Vinci Design Vote Don Brann 1 m
  I. Approve the 2020-21 School Accountability Report Card (SARC) for Da Vinci Science Vote Don Brann 1 m
  J. Approve the 2020-21 School Accountability Report Card (SARC) for Da Vinci Connect Vote Don Brann 1 m
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
 
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