Da Vinci Schools
Minutes
Da Vinci Schools
Date and Time
Wednesday May 16, 2018 at 5:45 PM
Location
Da Vinci Schools, Board Room, 201 N. Douglas St., El Segundo, CA 90245
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Trustees Present
B. Meath (remote), D. Brann, I. Mora, J. Morgan, R. Bañuelos
Trustees Absent
A. Lofton, C. Pipkin
Guests Present
A. Wohlwerth, Blake Silvers, C. Jones, M. Mayotte, M. Ring, M. Wunder, T. Johnstone, Y. Saldaña-Bautista
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
D. Brann called a meeting of the board of trustees of Da Vinci Schools to order on Wednesday May 16, 2018 at 5:52 PM.
B.
Public Comments
C.
Record Attendance and Guests
II. Information
A.
From the Board
B.
From the CEO
Dr. Wunder spoke about Chartwells, the lunch company. The RFP has been sent out. Dr. Wunder commended Ms. Deulofeu, Operations Administrator, for her hard work on behalf of Da Vinci Schools.
Dr. Wunder spoke about Dr. Ring's work in hiring a school nurse. The trustees were able to view the Emergency/First Aid Guidelines that are placed at each Da Vinci school site. The nurse, Emily Green, works part-time for all the Da Vinci schools, on-call. There is also a part-time health clerk who supports all the sites.
Dr. Wunder spoke about Dr. Ring's work in hiring a school nurse. The trustees were able to view the Emergency/First Aid Guidelines that are placed at each Da Vinci school site. The nurse, Emily Green, works part-time for all the Da Vinci schools, on-call. There is also a part-time health clerk who supports all the sites.
III. Approval of Minutes
A.
Minutes of the 4/18/2018 Regular Board Meeting
I. Mora made a motion to approve minutes from the Da Vinci Schools Board of Trustees Meeting on 04-18-18 Da Vinci Schools Board of Trustees Meeting on 04-18-18.
J. Morgan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
IV. Closed Session
A.
Conference with Legal Counsel
B.
Reconvene for Public Session/Closed Session Reporting
Dr. Brann reported no action taken.
V. Information
A.
Financial Update
There was brief discussion on Board subcommittees.
Mr. Mayotte spoke of having met with Mr. Pipkin and Dr. Wunder to create a framework for reporting financial information.
Mr. Mora would like to know what the three schools' electricity/power expenses were prior to the 201 N. Douglas move, compared with what is being spent now.
Mr. Mora requested a fundraising update for the June Board meeting.
Mr. Mayotte spoke of having met with Mr. Pipkin and Dr. Wunder to create a framework for reporting financial information.
Mr. Mora would like to know what the three schools' electricity/power expenses were prior to the 201 N. Douglas move, compared with what is being spent now.
Mr. Mora requested a fundraising update for the June Board meeting.
VI. Action Items
A.
Additional Costs - Out of State Travel Expenditure - Houston for FRC
I. Mora made a motion to Approve.
R. Bañuelos seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Amazon Prime Reward Visa Chase Card with Prime Account for 2-Day Delivery
This item was clarified to reflect a $30,000 credit limit on the card.
B. Meath made a motion to approve.
I. Mora seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
CFO Contract
This item was pulled for a closed session discussion.
D.
2018-2019 Academic Calendar for Da Vinci Extension
I. Mora made a motion to Approve.
R. Bañuelos seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
2018-2019 Board Meeting Calendar
I. Mora made a motion to Approve.
R. Bañuelos seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Board members wish to start the meetings later, at 6 p.m., once there are no separate RISE High Manager meetings.
F.
Da Vinci Communications 2018-2023 Charter Renewal Petition
I. Mora made a motion to Approve.
R. Bañuelos seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
G.
Da Vinci Design 2018-2023 Charter Renewal Petition
I. Mora made a motion to Approve.
R. Bañuelos seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
H.
Da Vinci Innovation Academy/Connect 2018-2023 Charter Renewal Petition
Ms. Morgan asked about the name change of the school. Dr. Wunder said the change would coincide with changes in marketing and branding, and reflect the unique school model. Dr. Brann added that Ms. Rainey, DVIA principal, gave him good reasoning for the name and model change.
Mr. Bañuelos asked for the language on having the District approve the new model be highlighted.
Mr. Bañuelos asked for the language on having the District approve the new model be highlighted.
B. Meath made a motion to approve.
D. Brann seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
VII. Reconvene for Public Session/Vote
A.
CFO Contract
J. Morgan made a motion to Approve.
D. Brann seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
VIII. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 8:42 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
A. Wohlwerth
Dr. Brann mentioned the Da Vinci high school graduation ceremonies coming up on Tuesday, June 12.
Mr. Bañuelos spoke about attending the First Robotics Competition (FRC) Banquet held in the Theater and Multi-purpose Room. He thanked the faculty advisors for their work with the team. He mentioned the South Bay FRC team was invited to use the Da Vinci site for their meetings, and they also reached the championships.
Mr. Bañuelos also asked for a lunch program update. He mentioned his godson is attending Da Vinci Communications, and thanked Dr. Weatherford and his team, saying his godson's parents are thrilled with the DVC program.
Dr. Brann shared that he had attended his nephew's Loyola Marymount University graduation party, where a fellow partygoer told him his son had attended Da Vinci Science and San Jose State, subsequently graduated and is now working in the tech sector. Dr. Brann also spoke about DVS enrollment reaching 51% female.