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Mr. Santiago recognized the summer program and the work it takes to execute it. He thanked the staff.

Mr. Meath recognized the success of the performing arts summer camp, saying his grandchildren enjoyed them.

Dr. Wunder thanked the board members for their service. He believes the new Central Office configuration will provide more support and service to the school sites.

He thanked Christina Joubert, Carla Levenosn, Val Green, and all the others who created and coordinated the Summer in Wiseburn program. Dr. Wunder acknowledged the enormous amount of work it took to execute.

Ms. Rodriguez noted the many compliance issues that the HR team is working on, including the State-required workplace prevention of violence training program. Da Vinci Schools saved $15,000 doing the work in-house, and now other schools are asking for Da Vinci's program.

Mr. Amato noted that his team is working on year-end results and the preliminary work on the annual audit.

He commented on the new three-year contract with Charter School Management Corporation (CSMC) that is on the agenda for approval. The previous three-year contract's flat fee was $318K. The new contract increases in the first year to $350K (10% increase), the second year increases to $360K (2.9%), and the final year increases to $370K (2.8%). The increases have been mitigated for the future years. The services will be the same, but Da Vinci is working with them to obtain more support as the accounting department's needs have grown as Da Vinci has grown.

Mr. Boston inquired on Mr. Amato's thoughts on bringing work in-house (increasing personnel) as opposed to using CSMC. Mr. Amato noted that he has considered the balance between the expense of staff salary and benefits and the cost of a third-party provider. CSMC provides a slew of services, including supporting payroll, enrollment, and State and other agency reporting and compliance. CSMC provides value for the expense.

Mr. Bravo shared that the soccer field construction faced a summer crunch labor shortage. The subcontractor may not be able to install the concrete curb around the field; the construction team is looking for alternatives.

The Kitchen and Cafe schematic diagrams will be reviewed next week Monday, to ensure all the components have been included to use the space as it is intended to serve meals to students.

The Health Department is asking for the full submission of the cafe plans. which the architects rebutted is unnecessary since the Health Department had already inspected and approved the opening of the cafe.. The team is awaiting a response. Mr. Bravo thanked PBK Architects for their assistance in responding to the Health Department's request.

Mr. Boston inquired about the changes to the policy. Mr. Bravo shared that the alignment of the language in the policy, handbooks, and charters were the key points. He also noted the expulsion appeal process, homework policy, and alternatives to suspension were added or refined, all in alignment with law.

Ms. Heimov noted that the elimination of willful defiance suspensions have been a positive change in schools.

Dr. Wunder clarified that this item is not an approval to submit the charters immediately, but to work with Dr. Silvers to determine a legal date to formally submit the charter petitions.

Entered at 6:47 p.m.

Public session reconvened at 7:17 p.m.

Dr. Webber reported that no action was taken in Closed Session.