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Da Vinci Schools

Da Vinci Schools Regular Board Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday March 25, 2026 at 6:00 PM PDT

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.webex.com/meet/boardcoordinator or dial +1-213-306-3065 United States Toll (Los Angeles) and use Meeting number/Access code: 2864 928 1268.
  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 5 m
  B. From the Superintendent FYI Matthew Wunder 5 m
  C. From the Chief People Officer FYI Veronica Rodriguez 5 m
   
  • Alder Update
  
  D. Presentation: Da Vinci Schools Career Education FYI Crissel Rodriguez, Cristina Medina, Erin D'Souza, Steve Wallis 20 m
  E. From the Assistant Superintendents - Science Update FYI Michelle Rainey, Grace Long, Saya Wai 20 m
   
  • Student Achievement
    • Goals, implementation plans, and baseline data
  
  F. Presentation: Mid-Year LCAP Update for Da Vinci Communications, Connect, Design, and Science FYI Michelle Rainey 7 m
  G. Financial Update FYI Michael Amato 15 m
   
  • 2024-25 Tax Return
  • Second Interim
  • Insurance Renewal for 2026-27
  • Café Budget Update
  
  H. Operations Update FYI Vicente Bravo 5 m
   
  • Cafe Update
  • Events - Robotics, Archery
  
III. Approval of Minutes 7:29 PM
  A. Approval of Minutes of the January 28, 2026 Regular Da Vinci Schools Board Meeting Approve Minutes Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
     
  B. Approve Minutes of the March 18, 2026 Special Da Vinci Schools Board Meeting Approve Minutes Raynaldo Santiago
     
IV. Consent Agenda 7:30 PM
  A. Accept the Da Vinci Schools Transaction Register - December, 2025 and January, 2026 Vote Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
   

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

  
  B. Approve 2024-25 Da Vinci Schools Tax Return Vote Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
  C. Approve Da Vinci Schools FY 2025-26 Second Interim Financial Reports Vote Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
  D. Ratify Renewal of Concur Software Agreement for Services Vote Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
   

This is a one-year renewal for travel, invoice and expense reimbursement processing software beginning March 2, 2026. It is a fixed annual price for three years (no price increases over the three years). The approximate annual cost is $50,000 (there are some volume-based charges, which is why the annual cost is an estimate).

  
  E. Approve CCSA Membership Agreement for Da Vinci Schools Vote Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
   

California Charter Schools Association (CCSA) membership dues are calculated based on the number of students enrolled in the school year prior to the year for which dues are collected. Term of the agreement is for two years, from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028. Cost for the Standard level, two-year membership is approximately $120,000.

  
  F. Approve Letter to CharterSafe to Reserve the Right to Leave as of July 1, 2026 Vote Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
   

Letter reserves the right of Da Vinci Schools to potentially withdraw from membership in the CharterSafe Joint Powers Authority with 90 days' advance notice.

  
  G. Approve Adaptive Building Group's Proposal for Methane Testing and Monitoring Vote Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
   

Adaptive Building Group (aka ABG Environmental) has presented a proposal for quarterly methane inspection, monitoring, and reporting for the 201 N. Douglas Street campus (including the school campus, parking lots, Gymnasium and Pool area) from Q1 through Q4, 2026. Cost not to exceed $114,200.

  
  H. Ratify Agreement with Loyola Marymount University's Counseling Program to Provide Fieldwork Experience for Counseling Interns Vote Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
   

Term of the agreement is five years from date of execution. 

  
  I. Ratify Teacher Education Intern Credential Program Memorandum of Understanding with Loyola Marymount University Vote Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
   

This agreement is effective for five years from date of full execution. 

  
  J. Ratify Student Teaching Agreement with Loyola Marymount University Vote Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
   

This agreement is effective for five years from date of full execution. 

  
  K. Ratify Agreement with Loyola Marymount University's School Psychology Program to Provide Fieldwork Experience for Psychology Interns Vote Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
   

Term of the agreement is five years from date of execution. 

  
  L. Ratify 5th Amendment to 2023-2026 AB 288 College and Career Access Pathways (CCAP) Agreement with El Camino College Vote Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
   

The 5th Amendment defines the dual enrollment courses and Da Vinci instructors of those courses for the Spring 2026 semester at Da Vinci Schools.

  
  M. Ratify Memorandum of Understanding with Sling Pilot Academy Vote Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
   

The purpose of the MOU between Da Vinci Schools and Sling Pilot Academy is to expand student access to flight training opportunities. Students would enroll directly with Sling, and while Da Vinci may elect to cover certain training costs at its discretion, the agreement creates no binding obligations between the parties.

  
  N. Approve Master Agreement with L.A. County Parks & Recreation for Use of Del Aire Facilities Vote Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
   

For the use of facilities not operated by Wiseburn Unified School District.

  
  O. Ratify Meal Program and Operations Clerk Position and Pay Scale Vote Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
   

The Meal Program and Operations Clerk supports the daily administration, compliance, and financial processes of the school meal program across sites, ensuring accurate reporting, efficient coordination, and high-quality service delivery.

  
  P. Ratify School Grounds Supervision Driver Position and Pay Scale Vote Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
   

The School Grounds Safety Driver ensures a safe, orderly, and positive campus environment by supervising students, directing traffic, enforcing school rules, and supporting school events. The role also transports students safely to and from school and activities while maintaining vehicles, conducting inspections, and completing required transportation documentation.

  
  Q. Ratify Out-of-State Trip for Design Students to Attend Houston Art Car Parade Vote Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
   

This is the culmination of the Art Car Project at Da Vinci Design, using CTE funds.

  
  R. Ratify Da Vinci Communications DECA State Career Development Conference Overnight Field Trip Vote Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
   

DECA students request approval of their overnight trip to the State conference in Anaheim, California. The trip has been budgeted out of the school's CTE funds.

  
  S. Ratify Da Vinci Schools Aviation Pathway Scholarship Policy Vote Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
   

This policy establishes procedures for awarding scholarships to Da Vinci students participating in the Aviation Pathway or LifeLaunch Program to support access to flight training opportunities.

  
  T. Approve and Adopt Da Vinci Schools Immigration Enforcement Response Policy Vote Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
  U. Approve 2026-2027 Da Vinci Schools Calendar for Da Vinci Communications, Design, Science, Connect HS, and Connect TK-8 Vote Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
  V. Approve Revised 2025-26 Da Vinci Schools Board Meeting Calendar Vote Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
  W. Ratify Re-submitting Revised Da Vinci Connect Charter Material Revision to Wiseburn Unified School District Vote Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
V. Closed Session 7:53 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 9:24 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting FYI Raynaldo Santiago

Next Regular Da Vinci Schools Board meeting:  Friday, May 1, 2026 at 7:30 a.m.