Board of Directors-V2

Governance

Board of Directors

Meet the parents, teachers, and community members who volunteer their time to guide DaVinci Academy of Arts and Science through strong, transparent governance.

Current Members

Nine seats represent parents, teachers, and the wider community. Terms and contact emails are listed with each member below.

Seat E

Community Member
TBD@davincicharterschool.org
Term Expires: 2026
Seat Open
Bio to come.
BM

Brenda Maulik

Teacher – Board Chair
bmaulik@davincicharterschool.org
Term Expires: 2027
Mrs. Maulik chose to work at DaVinci Academy for many reasons. With a background in the arts, she experienced firsthand the influence the arts can have on academic success. Integrating arts and science into instruction encourages children to think critically, learn creatively, and try new ideas.
LM

Lauren Metty

Teacher
lmetty@davincicharterschool.org
Term Expires: 2027
Lauren has taught Kindergarten at DaVinci Academy since 2017 and holds an Elementary Education degree from Bemidji State University. She lives in Coon Rapids with her husband and two sons — both DaVinci students. Lauren joined the board in January 2026, bringing the combined perspective of teacher and parent to the table.
SB

Saurabh Bokil

Parent – Treasurer
sbokil@davincicharterschool.org
Term Expires: 2027
Saurabh is a strategic program leader with 18 years of experience in product development and supply chain optimization, currently leading New Product Introduction at Cummins. He holds an MBA from the University of South Carolina and a mechanical engineering degree. Saurabh lives with his wife and son and enjoys running, traveling, and endurance racing.
JN

Justine Nash

Parent
jnash@davincicharterschool.org
Term Expires: 2029
Bio coming soon.
HN

Heather Newcomb

Parent – Secretary
hnewcomb@davincicharterschool.org
Term Expires: 2028
Bio coming soon.
AL

Amanda Linn

Parent – Vice Chair
alinn@davincicharterschool.org
Term Expires: 2028
Bio coming soon.
MP

Mandy Paumen

Teacher
mpaumen@davincicharterschool.org
Term Expires: 2029
Bio coming soon.
VS

Vivek Sinha

Community Member
vsinha@davincicharterschool.org
Term Expires: 2027
Vivek is a senior business and analytics leader with 20+ years of experience leading enterprise-wide transformation, currently at Medtronic. He is also an Adjunct Professor at the University of St. Thomas, teaching Analytics and Business Planning. Vivek is committed to strong governance and inclusive, student-centered education.

  Contact the Board

Reach individual members at the emails listed above, or email the full board at board@davincicharterschool.org

Board Election Information

  2026 Election Complete

The DaVinci Academy Board of Directors election process has been completed. Final results were announced at the June 1st Annual Board Meeting. The Board thanks everyone who participated in this important event.

DVA Election Policies and Procedures

Agenda & Meeting Minutes

Unless otherwise noted, Board meetings take place at 6:00 PM on the fourth Monday of each month at DaVinci Academy, 532 Bunker Lake Blvd. NE, Ham Lake, MN 55304. Guests may enter via the front entrance and follow signage to the 3rd floor room location.

DateMeetingDocuments
Jul 23, 2025Board Working Session & MeetingAgendaMinutes
Aug 25, 2025Regular Board MeetingAgendaMinutes
Sep 22, 2025Regular Board MeetingAgendaMinutes
Oct 7, 2025Special MeetingAgendaMinutes
Oct 27, 2025Regular Board MeetingAgendaMinutes
Nov 24, 2025Regular Board MeetingCancelled & combined with December (board vote Oct 27, 2025)
Dec 8, 2025Regular Board MeetingAgendaMinutes
Jan 24, 2026Board Workshop @ Majestic Oaks Golf ClubAgenda
Jan 24, 2026Regular Board Meeting (1pm @ Majestic Oaks)AgendaMinutes
Feb 23, 2026Regular Board MeetingAgendaMinutes
Mar 23, 2026Regular Board MeetingAgendaMinutes
Apr 27, 2026Regular Board MeetingAgendaMinutes
May 25, 2026Regular Board MeetingCancelled & moved to June 1, 2026 (board vote Feb 23, 2026)
Jun 1, 2026Regular (Annual) Board MeetingAgendaMinutes pending
Jun 11, 2026Special Board MeetingAgendaMinutes pending
Jun 22, 2026Regular Board MeetingAgendaMinutes
Jul 16, 2026Board Working Session & MeetingAgendaMinutes pending

Archives

Board Committees

Four standing committees carry out the board’s oversight work between regular meetings.

Finance Committee

Chair: TBD  ·  Vice Chair: Debi Walter

Manages the finances of DaVinci Academy with the highest integrity and ensures professional accounting practices are followed.

Meets virtually the third Wednesday of the month at 12:00 PM · meet.google.com/kce-iose-oan · Phone: +1 530-683-2264, PIN 505 378 849#

HR / Compensation Committee

Chair: Amanda Linn  ·  Vice Chair: Annelise Draheim

Reviews and recommends compensation and bonus programs for teachers and staff, aligned with the school’s mission and strategy to reward and retain quality employees.

Meets Jan 30, Feb 27, Mar 27, and May 1 at 7:00 AM, in-person at DaVinci Academy.

Policy Committee

Chair: Julie Kresh  ·  Vice Chair: Brenda Maulik

Documents and tracks current policies and practices, reviews and recommends changes, and drafts new policies as needed.

Meets the second Friday of the month at 1:00 PM, in-person at DaVinci Academy.

School Development Committee

Chair: Heather Newcomb  ·  Vice Chair: TBD

Spearheads the school’s fundraising efforts, developing short and long-term strategic plans aligned with student success and the school’s financial plans. Builds DaVinci’s “case for giving” and manages donor relationships.

Meets the second Thursday of the month at 3:30 PM, in-person at DaVinci Academy.

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