Da Vinci Schools

Da Vinci Schools Regular Board Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday November 29, 2022 at 6:00 PM PST

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/96503437352, Meeting ID: 965 0343 7352, 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.
  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 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 November 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. Working Groups' Updates FYI Don Brann 10 m
  C. From the CEO/Superintendent FYI Matthew Wunder 5 m
  D. From the COO/Deputy Superintendent FYI Jennifer Hawn 5 m
  E. Student Board Member Update FYI Student Board Members 10 m
  F. Financial Q & A FYI Michael Amato 5 m
  G. Facilities Update FYI Vicente Bravo 10 m
   
  • Soccer Field Update
  • CTE Studio Update
  • Cooling Tower Update
  • Van, Café Update
 
III. Approval of Minutes 6:58 PM
  A. Approval of Minutes of the October 26, 2022 Da Vinci Schools Regular Board Meeting Approve Minutes Don Brann 1 m
     
IV. Consent Agenda 6:59 PM
  A. Accept Da Vinci Schools Payment Register - October 2022 Vote Don Brann 1 m
   

Check and ACH transactions over $10K in the month of October, presented by management to the Board for approval, as previously agreed.

 
  B. Approve 2022-23 Master Contract with The Help Group - Village Glen for Special Education Services Vote Don Brann 1 m
   

Master contract for special education services, not to exceed $44,472.44.

 
  C. Approve 2022-23 Beach Cities Learning Center Master Contract for Special Education Services Vote Don Brann 1 m
   

Beach Cities Learning Center is an NPS that will provide basic daily education, all-day behavior support, and individual weekly counseling, not to exceed $104,117.30.

 

 

 
  D. Approve 2023 Health Benefits Rates Vote Don Brann 1 m
   

Fiscal impact of 2023 rates is estimated at 4.61%

 
  E. Approve 2023 Employee Health Benefit Rate at No Increase to Employees Vote Don Brann 1 m
   

Staff recommend approving no increase to the health benefit rates for employees for 2023.

 
  F. Approve 5% Employee Salary Increase for 2022-23 Vote Don Brann 1 m
   

Staff recommend a 5% increase, retroactive to July 1, 2022, for all staff, excluding CEO/Superintendent, COO/Deputy Superintendent, Chief Financial Officer and the Chief Administrative Officer/Assistant Superintendent.  Note:  Chief Financial Officer and the Chief Administrative Officer/Assistant Superintendent are included as Action Items on this Board Agenda.

 
V. Action Item 7:05 PM
  A. Approve Recommendation for Salary Increase for Chief Financial Officer Vote Don Brann 1 m
   

In line with the 5% proposed salary increase for all staff, except for the Chief Executive Officer/Superintendent, Chief Operating Officer/Deputy Superintendent, a 5% salary increase is also recommended for the Chief Financial Officer, retroactive to July 1, 2022.

 
  B. Approve Recommendation for Salary Increase for Chief Administrative Officer/Assistant Superintendent Vote Don Brann 1 m
   

In line with the 5% proposed salary increase for all staff, except for the Chief Executive Officer/Superintendent, Chief Operating Officer/Deputy Superintendent, a 5% salary increase is also recommended for the Chief Administrative Officer/Assistant Superintendent, retroactive to July 1, 2022.

 
VI. Closed Session 7:07 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
  • Student Discipline (Gov. Code §48919 (c)) 2 matters
 
VII. Closing Items 8:07 PM
  A. Reconvene for Public Session & Closed Session Reporting FYI Don Brann 1 m
  B. Adjourn Meeting Vote Don Brann 1 m