Da Vinci Schools

Minutes

Da Vinci Schools Special Board Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday August 23, 2023 at 5:45 PM

Location

201 N. Douglas Street, El Segundo, CA 90245

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Trustees Present

B. Meath, D. Boston, D. Brann, J. Webber, L. Heimov, R. Ochoa

Trustees Absent

R. Santiago

Guests Present

A. Wohlwerth, C. Levenson, M. Amato, M. Wunder, S. Wallis, V. Bravo, V. 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 Aug 23, 2023 at 5:53 PM.

B.

Record Attendance and Guests

C.

Approve the Agenda

J. Webber made a motion to approve the agenda.
L. Heimov seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
R. Ochoa
Aye
D. Boston
Aye
B. Meath
Aye
D. Brann
Aye
L. Heimov
Aye
J. Webber
Aye
R. Santiago
Absent

D.

Public Comments

None

II. Action Item

A.

Approve Resolution of the Board of Trustees of Da Vinci Schools Regarding CTE Studio Construction Costs and Other Actions Related Thereto

Dr. Wunder noted that the resolution will memorialize Da Vinci Schools' commitment to funding the CTE Studio at the request of the Wiseburn Board and leadership. Mr. Boston clarified that since the District and the construction company will be parties to the contract, and Da Vinci Schools will not, there will be some actions under the contract that may result in cost overruns and change orders. While Da Vinci stands behind the commitment to be financially responsible, if there are cost overruns and change orders, Da Vinci should have the ability under the contract to receive prior notice before they are signed off on, so that the Da Vinci Board is aware of any such overruns and changes for which the Board is taking responsibility.

 

Mr. Meath commented that in his view, it is reasonable request and the Da Vinci Board would like to be informed of anything that is a contractual obligation.

 

One of the elements of the contract would be a notice to Da Vinci and prior approval by Da Vinci of any changes and additional costs of a certain amount. Mr. Boston left it to staff to determine what amount threshold would be reasonable within the contract framework.

 

Dr. Wunder clarified that the Board is approving the resolution with the condition that the Da Vinci Schools Board be given notice of and prior approval for any change orders or additional cost subject to a certain amount or percentage that staff will determine.

 

Mr. Meath asked what the next step in the process would be after the resolution is approved by the Da Vinci Board. Dr. Wunder indicated that the item would be discussed with Wiseburn in their 3x3 meeting later that week.

J. Webber made a motion to approve.
B. Meath seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
D. Brann
Abstain
B. Meath
Aye
D. Boston
Aye
R. Ochoa
Aye
R. Santiago
Absent
J. Webber
Aye
L. Heimov
Aye

III. 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 6:02 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
A. Wohlwerth