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Melissa Barrows
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Brenda Maulik
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Seat A – Currently Open
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Saurabh Bokil
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Sana Soussi
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Heather Newcomb
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Amanda Linn
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Lenny Ulloa Silva
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Mark Ustimchuk
Brenda Maulik
Teacher – Board Vice 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 first hand the influence the arts can have in the academic success of learners. Science helps learners develop a love and appreciation of inquiry as well as an understanding of the world around them. Integrating both into all areas of instruction supports and encourages children to think critically, engage in learning in a creative way, and encourages them to try new ideas.
TBD
Teacher
TBD@davincicharterschool.org
Term Expires: 2027
Bio To Come
Sana Soussi
Parent – Board Treasurer
sanasoussi@davincicharterschool.org
Term expires: 2026
Bio coming soon…
Heather Newcomb
Parent – Board Secretary
hnewcomb@davincicharterschool.org
Term Expires: 2028
Bio coming soon
Amanda Linn
Parent
alinn@davincicharterschool.org
Term Expires: 2028
Bio coming soon…
Lenny Ulloa Silva
Teacher
lulloasilva@davincicharterschool.org
Term Expires: 2026
Lenny Ulloa Silva is from Valparaíso, Chile, and previously served on the DaVinci Academy school board from 2018 to 2023. He studied Education and Spanish at Luther College in Iowa and earned a Master’s degree in Math Education from WGU. Lenny now works as a Spanish and Math teacher at DaVinci Academy. He has also directed and co-directed multiple plays and musicals at the school and assists teachers with technology needs, ultimately providing better support to all students. Lenny is excited to be back on the board and is ready to continue supporting the entire DaVinci community.
Mark Ustimchuk
Community Member
mustimchuk@davincicharterschool.org
Term Expires: 2027
Bio Coming Soon
To Contact the Board of Directors:
You may email them at the emails noted in their bios above or send an email to: board@davincicharterschool.org
Board Election Information
DVA Election Policies and Procedures
Agenda & Meeting Minutes
Unless otherwise noted, DaVinci Academy of Arts and Science Board of Directors meetings take place at 6:00pm on the fourth Monday of each month at DaVinci Academy, 532 Bunker Lake Blvd. NE, Ham Lake, MN 55304. Guests can enter via the front entrance and follow the signage to the 3rd floor room location.
School Board Meeting Dates – 25-26 School Year
July 23, 2025 – Board Working Session and Meeting
August 25, 2025 – Regular Board Meeting
September 22, 2025 – Regular Board Meeting
- School Board Agenda 2025-09-22
- September 2025 Meeting Minutes
October 7, 2025 – Special Meeting
- October 7th, 2025 Special Meeting Agenda
- October 7, 2025 Meeting minutes
October 27, 2025 – Regular Board Meeting
- School Board Agenda 2025-10-27
- October 2025 Meeting Minutes
November 24, 2025 – Regular Board Meeting
- School Board Agenda 2025-11-24
- November 2025 Meeting Minutes
December 22, 2025 – Regular Board Meeting
- School Board Agenda 2025-12-22
- December 2025 Meeting Minutes
January 26, 2026 – Regular Board Meeting
- School Board Agenda 2026-01-26
- January 2026 Meeting Minutes
February 23, 2026 – Regular Board Meeting
- School Board Agenda 2026-02-23
- February 2026 Meeting Minutes
March 23, 2026 – Regular Board Meeting
- School Board Agenda 2026-03-23
- March 2026 Meeting Minutes
April 27, 2026 – Regular Board Meeting
- School Board Agenda 2026-04-27
- April 2026 Meeting Minutes
May 25, 2026 – Regular (Annual) Board Meeting
- School Board Agenda 2026-05-25
- May 2026 Meeting Minutes
June 22, 2026 – Regular Board Meeting
- School Board Agenda 2026-06-22
- June 2026 Meeting Minutes
Archives:
Board Committees
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Finance Committee
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HR/Compensation Committee
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Policy Committee
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School Development Committee
Chair: Sana Soussi
Vice Chair: Debi Walter
Manages the finances of DaVinci Academy with the highest integrity and ensures professional accounting practices are followed.
Meeting Schedule: The Finance Committee meets virtually on the third Wednesday of the month at 12:00 PM. (The October 2025 Finance Meeting will be moved to Wednesday, October 22nd at 12:00pm)
Chair: Amanda Linn
Vice Chair: Annelise Draheim
Reviews and recommends appropriate and supportable compensation and bonus programs for teachers and staff that are in DaVinci Academy’s best interests and aligned with its business mission and strategy to reward and retain quality employees.
Meeting Schedule: The HR/Compensation Committee meets on September 19th (7am), October 3rd (8:45am), November 7th (7am), December 12th (7am), and January 9th (7am); in-person at DaVinci Academy
Agenda:
HR Meeting Running Agenda and Minutes
Meeting Minutes:
HR Committee Minutes
Chair: Julie Kresh
Vice Chair: Brenda Maulik
Documents and tracks current policies and practices, reviews and recommends changes to existing policies and practices, and drafts and recommends new policies and practices, as needed.
Meeting Schedule: The Policy Committee meets on the second Friday of month @1:00 PM; in-person at DaVinci Academy.
Agenda:
10_10_2025 Policy Committee Meeting Agenda
Meeting Minutes:
9_12_2025 Policy Committee Meeting Minutes
Chair: Heather Newcomb
Vice Chair: TBD
The School Development Committee is a team of individuals committed to spearheading the schools’ fundraising efforts. The committee develops short and long-term strategic development plans which are focused on student and school success, and which align with the school’s strategic and financial plans.
The team develops DaVinci’s “case for giving” and works together to ensure the proper management of donors and prospects.
Meeting Schedule: The School Development Committee will meet the second Thursday of the month at 3:30 PM in-person at DaVinci Academy.
Running Agenda and Minutes: