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Da Vinci Schools

Da Vinci Schools Regular Board Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday July 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM PDT

Location

201 N. Douglas Street

El Segundo, CA 90245

Da Vinci Schools ("DV") welcomes your participation at its Board meetings. The purpose of a public meeting of the Board of Trustees ("Board") is to conduct the affairs of DV in public. Your participation assures us of continuing community interest in our schools. To assist you in speaking/participating in our meetings, the following guidelines are provided:
 

  1. The meeting is accessible online at https://davincischools-org.zoom.us/j/92940952789 or dial (669) 900-6833 and use Meeting ID: 929 4095 2789.
  2. Agendas are available to all audience members on the Da Vinci Schools website www.davincischools.org.
  3. Meeting held at 201 N. Douglas St., El Segundo, CA 90245 and 118 Prospect Quay, Point Pleasant London SW181PR.
  4. Audience members who wish may speak on any agenda items or under the general category of "Public Comments," which is time set aside for members of the audience to raise issues not specifically on the agenda. However, due to public meeting laws, the Board can only listen to your issue, not respond or take action. These presentations are limited to three (3) minutes each and total time allotted to non-agenda items will not exceed twenty (20) minutes. Non-English speakers who use a translator shall have six (6) minutes in which to address the Board.
  5. The Board may give direction to staff to respond to your concern or you may be offered the option of returning with a citizen-requested item.
  6. The chair will recognize such individuals who wish to speak on a specific agenda item at the appropriate time. When addressing the Board, speakers are requested to adhere to the time limits set forth, and to not repeat remarks made by those who preceded them.
  7. Any public records relating to an agenda item for an open session of the Board which are distributed to all, or a majority of all, of the Board members shall be available for public inspection at 201 N. Douglas Street, El Segundo, CA 90245, during Business Office operating hours. Please contact the CEO's office at 310-725-5800.

The agenda and documents in the agenda packet will be made available, if requested, in appropriate alternative formats to any person with a disability as required by the ADA, 42 USC section 12132, and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof. To request a disability-related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, you must contact the CEO's office at 310-725-5800 at least 48 hours before a regular meeting, and at least 12 hours before a special meeting. (Government Code § 54954.2(a)(1).)

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 6:00 PM
  A. Call the Meeting to Order   Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
  B. Record Attendance   Alison Wohlwerth
  C. Approve the Agenda Vote Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
   

Call for any changes to the agenda before a motion to approve the agenda is made and seconded.

  
  D. Public Comments   Raynaldo Santiago 5 m
   

Please see Notice above. The duration of individual comments and the total comment time may be adjusted at the discretion of the board chairperson. Comments will be given on a first-come, first-served basis; however, the board chairperson may direct staff to create an orderly process in the event a large number of audience members wish to speak.

  
II. Information 6:07 PM
  A. From the Board FYI Raynaldo Santiago 10 m
  B. From the Superintendent FYI Matthew Wunder 5 m
  C. From the Chief People Officer FYI Veronica Rodriguez 5 m
  D. Financial Update FYI Michael Amato 10 m
   
  • May Financials
  
  E. Operations Update FYI Vicente Bravo 10 m
   
  • Facilities Use Fees Update
  • Cafe and Kitchen Update
  • Connect TK-8 Summer Construction project update
  
III. Approval of Minutes 6:47 PM
  A. Approval of Minutes of the June 25, 2025 Regular Da Vinci Schools Board Meeting Approve Minutes Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
     
IV. Consent Agenda 6:48 PM
  A. Accept the Da Vinci Schools Transaction Register - May, 2025 Vote Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
   

Check and ACH transactions over $10K, presented by management to the Board for approval, as previously agreed.

  
  B. Approve Pay Scale Increase for Intern Position Vote Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
   

Due to the increase in minimum wage, the Intern position must be increased from $17.14 to $17.81.

 

  
  C. Ratify Mesa Energy Proposal for Condenser Epoxy Coating Vote Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
   

The coating was applied to the condensers in order to protect the metal of the chiller units and expand the life of the chillers.

  
  D. Approve Master Contract with Journey Academy/TLC Child & Family Services Vote Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
   

Approve Journey Academy as an RTC (July 2025-June 2026) for a DVD student, at a rate of $20,074.91 per month for 11 months (regular school year and extended school year) for residential room and board and student and parent counseling. 

At a rate of $318.00 per day for daily education. Not to exceed $334,352.42; up to 80% of the total amount is reimbursable by the El Dorado SELPA.

  
  E. Approve the Master Contract with Learn Academy/Learn-It, LLC (formerly Beach Cities) Vote Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
   

Approve Learn Academy as an NPS (July 2025-June 2026) for a DVC student at a rate of $181.65 per day for daily education. Learn Academy will provide basic education,  speech therapy, psychological services, transportation, and meals. 

Not to exceed $58,580.52.

  
  F. Approve Master Contract with STAR of CA, LLC Vote Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
   

Approve STAR of CA, LLC as an NPA (July 2025-June 2026) for multiple DV sites.

STAR of CA, LLC will provide intensive individual services, counseling and guidance, parent counseling, behavior intervention services, implementation, and supervision. 

Not to exceed $750,000.00

  
  G. Approve Master Contract for Siva & Associates Vote Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
   

Approve Siva & Associates as an NPA (non-public agency) (July 2025-June 2026) for multiple DV sites. Siva & Associates will provide assistive technology, occupational therapy, and physical therapy.

Not to exceed $86,000.00

  
  H. Approve Master Contract with Cross Country Vote Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
   

Approve Cross Country as an NPA (July 2025-June 2026) for multiple DV sites. Cross Country will provide specialized deaf and hard of hearing and audiological services.

Not to exceed $40,000

  
  I. Approve Wiseburn-Da Vinci Soccer Field Facility Use Rate Proposal - Direct and Market Rates Vote Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
   

Proposal of Direct Rate of $150/hour and Market Rate of $300/hour for use of state-of-the-art regulation-size turf field for the 2025-26 school year. Rates for all other Da Vinci Schools facilities are under review and will be presented for approval at the next Board meeting.

  
  J. Approve Updated Da Vinci Schools Wellness Policies on Physical Activity and Nutrition Vote Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
   

Updated to ensure compliance and improve clarity in a few key areas, including Smart Snacks, Water, and Daily Physical Activity.

  
  K. Approve Updated Grades and Achievement Board Policy Vote Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
   

Revised to accurately reflect parent notification process with Canvas and PowerSchool parent opt-in in place.

  
  L. Approve 2025-26 Student and Parent/Guardian Handbooks for Da Vinci Communications, Connect, Design, and Science Vote Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
  M. Approve 2025-2026 Da Vinci Schools Employee Handbook Vote Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
  N. Approve Updated Certification of Signatures Vote Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
   

This required form has been updated to reflect changes in Board officer positions and will be submitted to the LA. County Office of Education.

  
V. Closed Session 7:02 PM
  A. Conference with Legal Counsel Discuss Raynaldo Santiago 90 m
   
  • Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Gov. Code §54956.9(b) - 2 matters
  • Anticipated Litigation (Gov. Code §54956.9(d)(2)) - 1 matter
  • Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release (Gov. Code §54957(b) - 1 matter
  
  B. Reconvene for Public Session & Closed Session Reporting FYI Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
VI. Closing Items 8:33 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting FYI Raynaldo Santiago

Next Regular Da Vinci Schools Board meeting:  Thursday, August 28, 2025.