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Da Vinci Schools SPECIAL Board Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday April 15, 2020 at 5:45 PM

Location

Zoom teleconference meeting
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Trustees Present

B. Meath (remote), D. Brann (remote), J. Morgan (remote), K. Latuner (remote)

Trustees Absent

None

Guests Present

A. Johnson (remote), A. Wohlwerth (remote), Aileen Harbeck, Anthony Pur, B. Silvers (remote), C. Levenson (remote), Carla Levenson, E. D'Souza (remote), Grace Long, J. Hawn (remote), Jesse Corral, M. Rainey (remote), M. Ring (remote), M. Wunder (remote), Mary Ring, Michelle, S. Ayala (remote), Scott Warner, Steve Wallis, V. Bravo (remote), Veronica Rodriguez

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 Apr 15, 2020 at 5:47 PM.

B.

Record Attendance and Guests

C.

Approval of Agenda

J. Morgan made a motion to approve the agenda.
K. Latuner seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
K. Latuner
Aye
B. Meath
Aye
D. Brann
Aye
J. Morgan
Aye

D.

Public Comments

None

II. Consent Agenda

A.

Approve Da Vinci Schools' Application for a $3MM CARES Act Loan

Dr. Wunder asked for a reading of the item.
Dr. Brann read from the agenda regarding the CARES Act law which offered $376B in relief for American workers and small businesses.  As a non-profit organization, Da Vinci Schools would like to apply for a Small Business Association loan. 

Mr. Meath commented that not knowing the timeframe of the funding, he felt that Da Vinci Schools should take advantage of the opportunity.  
Dr. Wunder shared that he had consulted legal counsel.  He went on to say that any funds received through the loan would be held in a separate account in the event it became necessary to use them.

Mr. Scott Warner of CSMC commented that his organization believes that Da Vinci Schools would not be harmed by the economic downturn resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, and that there is no consensus on whether or not charter schools should apply.  Dr. Wunder added that as far as the affirmations required for the application are concerned, he is not uncomfortable with the requirements.

Ms. Sabrina Ayala concurred that as the funds would be held in a separate account and could be returned if necessary, they would act as more of a safety device.  The funds would have to be used to maintain payroll.

Further discussion ensued before a vote was taken.
 
J. Morgan made a motion to approve the application.
B. Meath seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
K. Latuner
Aye
D. Brann
Aye
J. Morgan
Aye
B. Meath
Aye

III. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

J. Morgan made a motion to approve.
D. Brann seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
B. Meath
Aye
D. Brann
Aye
K. Latuner
Aye
J. Morgan
Aye
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:07 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
A. Wohlwerth