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Dr. Brann spoke about publicly thanking Mr. Mora and Mr. Bañuelos at both the Da Vinci Board meetings and the Wiseburn Board meeting, and that California SB 126 forced the resignations of three board members.

Dr. Brann commented on the pandemic and the opportunity to use distance learning, thanking the faculty and staff for their work.

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Mr. Bravo spoke of the continued efforts of operations staff during the COVID-19 pandemic regarding
meal delivery (operating out of Dana Middle School for all Da Vinci schools) and custodial staff working staggered shifts to clean the facilities.
The security staff is maintaining regular patrols.
All facilities are closed.
The IT team is working on programming lights for cost savings.

Dr. Brann would like to see meal distribution expanded, commenting that LAUSD is offering meal service at 60 locations, and can be reimbursed for meals for non-LAUSD students.  Mr. Bravo spoke of exploring options, especially for the RISE High students at the APCH site and for adults.

Mr. Mayotte gave the update covering the 2nd Interim Financial report, speaking of the uncertain Annual Fund revenue and the reduced expenditures created by the coronavirus-forced schoolwide homeschooling.  ADA in this report is based on full months prior to the end of February, not the P2 attendance, due to the pandemic.

P1 ADA increased significantly compared to the previous 2018-2019 school year.
Mr. Mayotte also gave an overview of each school's three-year financial projection. DVC in hole, but should be positive reserves going forward. Connect is expected to end up close to breaking even, due to large depreciation allocations from the Del Aire site construction.  DVD's net income will be steady into the future, due to a high unduplicated pupil percentage (UPP) and a less-costly program.  DVS will continue to have negative revenue due to low staff turnover, a falling UPP population, and expensive programs like FRC.  

Da Vinci's net consolidated revenue is expected to remain positive into the future.

Dr. Brann asked about ADA value, which Mr. Mayotte clarified is about $10K per student, or over $1.5MM.

Dr. Wunder credited the work of the teachers in keeping up ADA under the distance learning forced by the coronavirus pandemic. He also spoke about the importance of the Connect charter petition material revision approval.  He believes Connect's budget will be positive whether or not the material revision is approved.  Dr. Wunder thanked Dr. Brann and the others who have invested time in working with the Wiseburn Unified School District on this effort.

Mr. Meath asked about State forgiveness for reduced ADA.  Mr. Mayotte verified that only the ADA through the month of February will be used in the funding calculations.  Dr. Wunder spoke of preparing for a potential cut in funding, citing previous experience in 2008-2009.  He spoke of having a potential reservation of 15% of revenue.  Mr. Mayotte clarified that about $4MM would be left in reserves due to construction at the Del Aire site.  The CFO recommends $9MM in reserves.

Dr. Brann spoke about his fears that the May Revise will not be as positive as it would have been without the pandemic.  He feels Da Vinci should expect less funding.

Ms. Latuner asked about the attendance percentage during the pandemic.  Dr. Wunder responded that schools are not being held to the usual attendance requirements, but that students are highly engaged. Mr. Mayotte spoke of the unprecedented circumstances. 

Further discussion ensued regarding connectivity and student access:

Ms. D'Souza, principal of DVC, spoke of reaching out to students and families from whom they haven't heard.

Ms. Rodriguez, principal of DVD, spoke of having 45-48 students who needed Chromebooks issued to them, and that she hasn't heard of any connectivity issues.

Mr. Wallis, principal of DVS, spoke of having some students who have internet access via their phones, but for those students with a single computer at home, family competition for computer access is an issue.  Mr. Wallis' staff is working on tailoring assignments for mobile devices.

Mr. Meath commented on his office staff working from home, and finding the same issue that a staffer may have a computer at home, but that everyone in their family is trying to use it at the same time, and that the network has been slow; shifting hours may help.

Dr. Brann pointed out that a paragraph was repeated on page 4.  The minutes were approved with the correction.

Ms. Latuner asked a clarifying question about an amount of $20K.
Ms. Johnson, Director of Special Education, responded that the amount was for the placement of a student at the Success Learning Center.  Dr. Ring added that the usual cost of such placements is between $36K and $45K per year.

Ms. Morgan asked about the termination of the contract if necessary.  She asked for clarification on contradictory language:  page 32 number 14, CSMC can cancel, but on page 161, cancellation by either party.

Mr. Kiumars Arzani responded that Sabrina Ayala, Dr. Wunder, and he had gone over the contract. Typically, a contract may be cancelled by either party within 60 days.  Because the initial contract was meant to be shorter, the cancellation time was longer.  He will go over the contract and respond.

Mr. Meath asked Dr. Wunder if legal counsel had looked at the contract.  Dr. Wunder responded that he had not, but could.  Mr. Meath asked if having legal counsel look at the contract would materially impact the work that CSMC is doing.

Mr. Arzani commented that the language in the proposal supersedes the language of the generic, system-generated contract. Ms. Ayala spoke of the transition plan and the annual budgeting process currently underway.

Dr. Brann tabled the item, and asked that the contract be reviewed by legal counsel and re-presented to the Board for approval at a subsequent meeting.  Mr. Meath added that this would not change the Board's intent to approve the contract.
Dr. Wunder spoke of his high level of confidence in Mr. Miles Denniston and CSMC's work.

Mr. Arzani spoke of the contract on page 35, the agreement in the proposal supersedes the language of the contract.

Page 21 of the proposal, shorter than normal contract, on a 1-year contract, a 6 months' termination penalty shall apply, and on a 2-5 year contract, a 60 day notice shall apply.

Closed session was entered at 8:23 a.m.

Open Session reconvened at 9:45 a.m.

Dr. Brann reported that no action was taken.
Dr. Brann and the Board agreed to hold a Special meeting of the Board to advance a new trustee will be held on 3/26/20 at 7:30 a.m., with a follow-up special meeting on 3/31 at 7:30 a.m. (if needed).