Da Vinci Schools
Minutes
Da Vinci Schools Board of Trustees Special Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday January 12, 2021 at 6:00 PM
Location
Zoom videoconference
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Trustees Present
B. Meath (remote), D. Brann (remote), J. Morgan (remote), J. Webber (remote), R. Ochoa (remote), R. Santiago (remote)
Trustees Absent
D. Boston
Guests Present
A. Wohlwerth (remote), C. Levenson (remote), J. Hawn (remote), M. Amato (remote), M. Ring (remote), M. Wunder (remote), Michelle Rainey (remote), Richard Greenberg (remote)
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 Tuesday Jan 12, 2021 at 6:01 PM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
C.
Approval of Agenda
J. Morgan made a motion to approve the agenda as modified to remove the closed session originally slated as Item II.
J. Webber seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
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J. Morgan |
Aye
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B. Meath |
Aye
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D. Brann |
Aye
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R. Ochoa |
Aye
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D. Boston |
Absent
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R. Santiago |
Aye
|
J. Webber |
Aye
|
D.
Public Comments
None
II. Information and Discussion of Da Vinci Schools Draft Strategic Plan
A.
Information and Discussion
Dr. Wunder introduced Mr. Richard Greenberg, who has been working with Da Vinci staff and board member Derrick Boston on the Strategic Plan project.
Mr. Greenberg spoke of the process of creating the Strategic Plan and his many discussions with various groups of Da Vinci Schools stakeholders: Central Office staff, leaders, and site faculty and staff. Mr. Greenberg gathered further input on vision, mission, aspirational values, and critical success factors through listening tours at each site and digital message boards (Padlets).
Dr. Hawn shared that collection of input on the draft continued, including recent thoughts from a board member. The goal is to complete the document by January 20, 2021 and present it for approval at the board meeting that evening.
Dr. Brann and the board thanked Mr. Greenberg.
Mr. Greenberg spoke of the process of creating the Strategic Plan and his many discussions with various groups of Da Vinci Schools stakeholders: Central Office staff, leaders, and site faculty and staff. Mr. Greenberg gathered further input on vision, mission, aspirational values, and critical success factors through listening tours at each site and digital message boards (Padlets).
Dr. Hawn shared that collection of input on the draft continued, including recent thoughts from a board member. The goal is to complete the document by January 20, 2021 and present it for approval at the board meeting that evening.
Dr. Brann and the board thanked Mr. Greenberg.
III. Action Items
A.
Approve and Adopt Resolution to Clarify Office of President
Dr. Wunder spoke of the line of credit at the Banc of California, and their legal team's desire to clarify responsibilities of the Da Vinci CEO and Board leadership in order to renew the line of credit.
Mr. Amato discussed the particulars of the resolution, which was drafted by Da Vinci's legal counsel. The Banc of California team wanted to clarify the roles of Dr. Wunder (CEO/Superintendent and President) and Dr. Brann (Chairperson of the Board).
Mr. Amato discussed the particulars of the resolution, which was drafted by Da Vinci's legal counsel. The Banc of California team wanted to clarify the roles of Dr. Wunder (CEO/Superintendent and President) and Dr. Brann (Chairperson of the Board).
J. Morgan made a motion to approve.
J. Webber seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
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J. Morgan |
Aye
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D. Boston |
Absent
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B. Meath |
Aye
|
R. Santiago |
Aye
|
J. Webber |
Aye
|
R. Ochoa |
Aye
|
D. Brann |
Aye
|
Discussion on the PPP loan ensued.
Dr. Brann requested that Mr. Amato share further information with the board at its next regular board meeting.
Dr. Brann requested that Mr. Amato share further information with the board at its next regular board meeting.
IV. Closed Session
A.
Conference with Legal Counsel
Closed Session was entered at 6:38 p.m.
V. Closing Items
A.
Reconvene for Public Session and Closed Session Reporting
The board reconvened for public session at 7:27 p.m. Dr. Brann reported that there was no action taken.
B.
Adjourn Meeting
B. Meath made a motion to adjourn.
J. Morgan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
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J. Morgan |
Aye
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R. Santiago |
Aye
|
D. Boston |
Absent
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B. Meath |
Aye
|
R. Ochoa |
Aye
|
D. Brann |
Aye
|
J. Webber |
Aye
|
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:27 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
A. Wohlwerth