Da Vinci Schools
Minutes
Da Vinci Schools: L.A. County Special Board Meeting (RISE High)
Date and Time
Thursday August 31, 2023 at 4:00 PM
Location
201 N. Douglas Street El Segundo, CA 90245
1514 Engracia Ave. Torrance, CA 90501
Trustees Present
A. Montes-Rodriguez, C. McCullough, C. Taylor (remote), L. Jennings, T. Johnstone
Trustees Absent
None
Guests Present
E. Salango, M. Amato (remote), V. Bravo (remote), V. Rodriguez (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
L. Jennings called a meeting of the board of trustees of Da Vinci Schools to order on Thursday Aug 31, 2023 at 4:05 PM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
C.
Approval of Agenda
C. McCullough made a motion to approve the agenda.
T. Johnstone seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Montes-Rodriguez |
Aye
|
| C. McCullough |
Aye
|
| C. Taylor |
Aye
|
| L. Jennings |
Aye
|
| T. Johnstone |
Aye
|
D.
Public Comments
II. Action Items
A.
Approve Election of Board Member Carla McCullough to New Term
L. Jennings made a motion to Approve Election of Board Member Carla McCullough to New Term.
A. Montes-Rodriguez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Taylor |
Aye
|
| C. McCullough |
Abstain
|
| L. Jennings |
Aye
|
| A. Montes-Rodriguez |
Aye
|
| T. Johnstone |
Aye
|
B.
Approve Election of Secretary and Treasurer
T. Johnstone made a motion to Approve Election of Secretary and Treasurer.
L. Jennings seconded the motion.
Dr. Jennings proposed that Dr. McCullough fulfill the role of Board Secretary and Mr. Amato fulfill the role of Board Treasurer. All Board members agreed.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. McCullough |
Abstain
|
| T. Johnstone |
Aye
|
| L. Jennings |
Aye
|
| A. Montes-Rodriguez |
Aye
|
| C. Taylor |
Aye
|
C.
Approve Updated Certification of Signatures for Da Vinci RISE High
L. Jennings made a motion to Approve Updated Certification of Signatures for Da Vinci RISE High.
A. Montes-Rodriguez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| L. Jennings |
Aye
|
| C. McCullough |
Aye
|
| T. Johnstone |
Aye
|
| C. Taylor |
Aye
|
| A. Montes-Rodriguez |
Aye
|
D.
Approve Attendance and Re-Engagement Clerk Position
C. Taylor made a motion to Approve Attendance and Re-Engagement Clerk Position.
T. Johnstone seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| L. Jennings |
Aye
|
| C. Taylor |
Aye
|
| C. McCullough |
Aye
|
| T. Johnstone |
Aye
|
| A. Montes-Rodriguez |
Aye
|
III. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
A. Montes-Rodriguez made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
C. Taylor seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. McCullough |
Aye
|
| A. Montes-Rodriguez |
Aye
|
| C. Taylor |
Aye
|
| T. Johnstone |
Aye
|
| L. Jennings |
Aye
|
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 4:14 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
E. Salango
None.