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Da Vinci Schools

Da Vinci Schools Board Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday February 22, 2023 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/92765473344, Meeting ID: 927 6547 3344, or dial (669) 900-6833.
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  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.
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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 5 m
   
Please see Notice above.
  
II. Information 6:07 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 10 m
  D. From the COO/Deputy Superintendent FYI Jennifer Hawn 5 m
  E. Student Board Member Update FYI Student Board Members 10 m
  F. Presentation: Annual Metrics Update FYI Gloria White, Chris Miller, Carla Levenson, Jen Hawn 20 m
   

Presentation on annual metrics and accountability given by Dr. Jennifer Hawn, Gloria White, Chris Miller, and Carla Levenson.

  
  G. Presentation: DVX + Rivet School FYI Jeff Manassero, Michelle Rainey 15 m
  H. Financial Update FYI Michael Amato 20 m
   
  • January Financial Statements
  • 2021-22 Tax Return
  • Designation of ERC Funds
  • Investing Da Vinci Reserves
  • Food Service Management Contract Addendum & RFP for Future Contract
  
  I. Facilities Update FYI Vicente Bravo 10 m
   
  • 550 Continental Blvd. Update
  • Soccer Field Update
  • Cooling Tower Update
  • Café Update
  • CTE Studio Update
  • Events - Gymnastics, FRC, CARnival
  
III. Approval of Minutes 7:52 PM
  A. Approval of Minutes of the January 25, 2023 Da Vinci Schools Regular Board Meeting Approve Minutes Don Brann 1 m
     
  B. Approve Minutes of the February 8, 2023 Da Vinci Schools Special Board Meeting Approve Minutes Don Brann 1 m
     
IV. Action Item 7:54 PM
  A. Proposed CTE Studio License Agreement and Proposed Memorandum of Understanding between Wiseburn Unified and Da Vinci Schools Vote Don Brann 20 m
V. Consent Agenda 8:14 PM
  A. Accept Da Vinci Schools Payment Register - January 2023 Vote Don Brann 1 m
   

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

  
  B. Approve 2021-22 Da Vinci Schools Tax Return Vote Don Brann 1 m
  C. Approve Designation of ERC Funds Vote Don Brann 1 m
   

To designate ERC Funds for Reserve until the sooner of IRS Audit Completion or the IRS Deadline to Audit Passes.

  
  D. Ratify Updated Certification of Signatures for Da Vinci Schools Vote Don Brann 1 m
   

This document has been updated. Signatories will sign after ratification.

  
  E. Approve Amendment to Chartwells Contract for Coffee Bar Vote Don Brann 1 m
   

This amendment is valid through June 30, 2023. Total amount is unknown but could exceed $40K in gross costs. The costs are offset by coffee bar sales.

  
  F. Approve Request for Proposal and Model Fixed-Price Contract for Food Service Management Vote Don Brann 1 m
   

Contract for services from 7/1/23-6/30/24 with options for four additional one-year periods upon agreement between both parties.

  
  G. Approve Renewal Agreement for Accounts Payable System SAP Concur Vote Don Brann 1 m
   

Term renews through February 29, 2024.

  
  H. Approve Memorandum of Understanding with LEIDOS, Inc. for Military-Connected Student and Family Support Counselor Vote Don Brann 1 m
  I. Approve Directed Teaching Agreement with Pepperdine Graduate School of Education and Psychology Vote Don Brann 1 m
   

This agreement to provide clinical teaching experience for Pepperdine graduate students runs from August 1, 2023 to July 31, 2028. There is no cost to Da Vinci Schools.

  
  J. Approve Board Certified Behavior Analyst Position Vote Don Brann 1 m
   

Hiring a BCBA position on staff will result in a more effective and cost-neutral method for delivery of services than our current agency-funded program.

  
  K. Approve Paid COVID Leave Extension - Unused Time Vote Don Brann 1 m
   

Da Vinci's paid COVID leave ended 12/31/2022.  This date aligned with the State's credit to districts and charters to offset the cost of this leave provision.  Staff recommend extending paid COVID leave for employees who have not yet used paid COVID leave, effective through June 30, 2023.

  
  L. Approve Updated Comprehensive School Safety Plan for Da Vinci Communications Vote Don Brann 1 m
  M. Approve Updated Comprehensive School Safety Plan for Da Vinci Design Vote Don Brann 1 m
  N. Approve Updated Comprehensive School Safety Plan for Da Vinci Science Vote Don Brann 1 m
  O. Approve Updated Comprehensive School Safety Plan for Da Vinci Connect Vote Don Brann 1 m
  P. Approve and Adopt Updated Administering Medication and Monitoring Health Conditions Board Policy Vote Don Brann 1 m
   

This policy has been updated to include opioid antagonist information.

  
  Q. Approve Da Vinci Flex Pilot Vote Don Brann 1 m
   

Staff recommend offering an independent study hybrid option for students at Da Vinci Design, Communications and Science.

  
VI. Closed Session 8:31 PM
  A. Conference with Legal Counsel Discuss Don Brann 60 m
   

Conference with Legal Counsel

  • Anticipated Litigation (Gov. Code section 54956.9(d)(2).):  (2 matters)
  • Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release (Gov. Code section 54957(b))
  • Student Discipline (Ed. Code section 48912(b)): (1 matter)
  
VII. Closing Items 9:31 PM
  A. Reconvene for Public Session & Closed Session Reporting FYI Don Brann 1 m
  B. Adjourn Meeting Vote Don Brann 1 m

Next Regular Da Vinci Schools Board meeting:  February 22, 2023.