Da Vinci Schools
Da Vinci Schools: L.A. County Board Meeting (RISE High)
Date and Time
Location
Mona Lisa, 201 N Douglas St, El Segundo, CA 90245
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- 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.
- 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.
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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 ยง 54954.2(a)(1).)
Agenda
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I. | Opening Items | 6:00 PM | |||
A. | Call the Meeting to Order | Lida Jennings | 1 m | ||
B. | Record Attendance | Sebastian Ehuan-Avila | 1 m | ||
C. | Approve the Agenda | Vote | Lida Jennings | 1 m | |
Call for any changes to the agenda before a motion to approve the agenda is made and seconded. |
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D. | Public Comments | Lida Jennings | 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. |
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II. | Special Board Action | 6:08 PM | |||
A. | Accept Resignation of Board Member | Vote | Lida Jennings | 1 m | |
Board votes to accept resignation of Mr. Chris Taylor from the Da Vinci Schools: L.A. County Board of Directors.
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B. | Election of Dr. Stephen Nellman to Da Vinci Schools: L.A. County Board of Directors (Term Until 8/13/28) | Vote | Lida Jennings | 1 m | |
C. | Election of Dr. Carroll Brown III to Da Vinci Schools: L.A. County Board of Directors (Term Until 8/13/28) | Vote | Lida Jennings | 1 m | |
D. | Swearing-In of New Members | FYI | Lida Jennings | 5 m | |
E. | Approve Extension of Board Terms for Da Vinci Schools: L.A. County Board Member Tom Johnstone | Vote | Lida Jennings | 1 m | |
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III. | Information | 6:17 PM | |||
A. | From the Board | FYI | Lida Jennings | 5 m | |
B. | From the CEO/Superintendent | FYI | Matthew Wunder | 5 m | |
C. | From the Assistant Superintendents | FYI | Erin Whalen, Michelle Rainey, Steve Wallis | 10 m | |
D. | RISE High Update | FYI | Naomi Lara | 15 m | |
E. | Financial Update | FYI | Michael Amato | 15 m | |
F. | Facilities Update | FYI | Vicente Bravo | 5 m | |
IV. | Approval of Minutes | 7:12 PM | |||
A. | Approve Minutes of the July 3, 2025 Special Board Meeting | Approve Minutes | Lida Jennings | 1 m | |
B. | Approve Minutes of the July 21, 2025 Regular Board Meeting | Approve Minutes | Lida Jennings | 1 m | |
V. | Action Items | 7:14 PM | |||
A. | Approve Facility Agreement Between RISE High and Richstone Family Center (July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026) | Vote | Lida Jennings | 1 m | |
B. | Approve Memorandum of Understanding Between RISE High and A Place Called Home (July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026) | Vote | Lida Jennings | 1 m | |
C. | Approve 2025-2026 Report of Alternative Authorization of Teaching Assignments | Vote | Lida Jennings | 1 m | |
D. | Accept June 2025 Check and EFT Transactions Per Management | Vote | Lida Jennings | 1 m | |
Board is responsible for approving checks and EFT payments over $10K. This register shows payments exceeding $10K made directly out of the RISE Bank Account and Paid by Da Vinci that have a RISE-allocated share. |
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E. | Approve 2024-25 Year End Unaudited Actuals | Vote | Lida Jennings | 1 m | |
F. | Approve the Resolution for the Expenditure of Education Protection Account (EPA) Funds for Da Vinci Schools: LA County | Vote | Lida Jennings | 1 m | |
The Da Vinci Schools: LA County Board of Trustees resolves to spend RISE's 2025-26 Education Protection Account (EPA) amount of approximately $25,900 solely on instructional, non-administrative expenses. |
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VI. | Closing Items | 7:20 PM | |||
A. | Adjourn Meeting | Vote | Lida Jennings | 1 m | |
Call for motion to adjourn. |