Da Vinci Schools
Minutes
Da Vinci Schools Special Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday April 20, 2021 at 7:00 PM
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Trustees Present
B. Meath (remote), D. Boston (remote), D. Brann (remote), J. Webber (remote), R. Ochoa (remote), R. Santiago (remote)
Trustees Absent
J. Morgan
Guests Present
A. Wohlwerth (remote), J. Hawn (remote), M. Wunder (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 Apr 20, 2021 at 7:02 PM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
C.
Approval of Agenda
R. Santiago made a motion to approve the agenda.
B. Meath seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
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R. Ochoa |
Aye
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J. Morgan |
Absent
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D. Brann |
Aye
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D. Boston |
Aye
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R. Santiago |
Aye
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B. Meath |
Aye
|
J. Webber |
Aye
|
D.
Public Comments
None
II. Closed Session
A.
Conference with Legal Counsel
Entered at 7:10 p.m.
III. Closing Items
A.
Reconvene for Public Session and Closed Session Reporting
Public session reconvened at 9:12 p.m.
Dr. Brann reported that no action had been taken in closed session, however, he commented that at the March 25, 2021 meeting, the CEO had been given direction to explore further expanding the return to school plan.
Dr. Wunder stated the board has consistently shared their desire to increase the number of students on campus, if safe to do so. In comparing several local high schools reopening for full instruction, and with vaccine rates increasing, and infection rates declining, the board has expressed a desire for a plan that includes in-person instruction on campus, and directed Dr. Wunder and the school leaders to execute this plan.
Dr. Brann noted that the board sees it as their responsibility to own the plan and have the staff execute it. It has been very challenging, and everyone is doing their best to figure it out and make it better. He noted that Mr. Ochoa is on board with this plan.
Dr. Webber appreciated the staff's flexibility and quick work in assessing and reassessing the situation. Dr. Brann shared his pride in the staff for effecting the changes given the challenges.
B.
Adjourn Meeting
J. Webber made a motion to adjourn.
D. Boston seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
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B. Meath |
Aye
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D. Boston |
Aye
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J. Morgan |
Absent
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D. Brann |
Aye
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J. Webber |
Aye
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R. Ochoa |
Aye
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R. Santiago |
Aye
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There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 9:17 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
A. Wohlwerth