Final

Da Vinci Schools

Da Vinci Schools Regular Board Meeting

Date and Time

Friday May 1, 2026 at 7:30 AM 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.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 7:30 AM
  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 7:37 AM
  A. From the Board FYI Raynaldo Santiago 5 m
III. Approval of Minutes 7:42 AM
  A. Approval of Minutes of the March 25, 2026 Regular Da Vinci Schools Board Meeting Approve Minutes Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
     
IV. Consent Agenda 7:43 AM
  A. Accept the Da Vinci Schools Transaction Register - February, 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 2026-27 Food Service Management Contract Extension - Chartwells Vote Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
   

This contract extension from Compass Group USA, Inc., by and through its Chartwells Division, will run from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.

  
  C. Approve Three-Year Contract with Subject.com Vote Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
   

Licensing contract for online curriculum used mainly for credit recovery and occasional curriculum support. After an initial pilot year which saw increasing usage across all Da Vinci high schools, the decision was made to commit to a three-year contract (July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029) that affords the best pricing.

  
  D. Approve Industry Engagement and Fabrication Lab Coordinator Position and Pay Scale Vote Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
   

The Industry Engagement and Fabrication Lab Coordinator supports both the operation and instructional integration of the DVD Fab Lab and the coordination of industry partnerships and real-world learning experiences. This role is critical in connecting hands-on, project-based learning with authentic career exposure for students.

  
  E. Approve Pay Scale Increase for School Grounds Supervision Position Vote Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
   

Due to the increase in minimum wage on July 2026, the School Grounds Supervision position must be increased from $17.81 to $18.47.

 

  
  F. Approve 2026-27 Comprehensive School Safety Plan for Da Vinci Communications Vote Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
   

Plan has been reviewed by the school's Parent Advisory Committee, local fire departments and law enforcement.

  
  G. Approve 2026-27 Comprehensive School Safety Plan for Da Vinci Connect High School Vote Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
   

Plan has been reviewed by the school's Parent Advisory Committee, local fire departments and law enforcement.

  
  H. Approve 2026-27 Comprehensive School Safety Plan for Da Vinci Connect TK-8 Vote Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
   

Plan has been reviewed by the school's Parent Advisory Committee, local fire departments and law enforcement.

  
  I. Approve 2026-27 Comprehensive School Safety Plan for Da Vinci Design Vote Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
   

Plan has been reviewed by the school's Parent Advisory Committee, local fire departments and law enforcement.

  
  J. Approve 2026 -27 Comprehensive School Safety Plan for Da Vinci Science Vote Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
   

Plan has been reviewed by the school's Parent Advisory Committee, local fire departments and law enforcement.

  
  K. Approve Out-of-State Field Trip Request for Esports Team Travel to EGFH National Tournament in Texas Vote Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
   

The Electronic Gaming Federation (EGF) is a national D1 collegiate and high school esports provider, and this event is the culmination of the WDV Esports year. Annually since 2022, players from Da Vinci Connect, Communications, Science, and Design have qualified for the EGFH National Championships.

  
  L. Approve Corrected 2026-2027 Da Vinci Schools Calendar for Da Vinci Communications, Design, Science, Connect HS, and Connect TK-8 Vote Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
   

An error omitting February 16 has been corrected on all calendars.

  
  M. Approve Memorandum of Understanding with Concordia University to Provide Fieldwork Experience for Counseling or Psychology Intern Students Vote Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
   

Term of the agreement is five years from date of execution. No cost to Da Vinci Schools. 

  
  N. Approve Memorandum of Understanding Between Wiseburn Unified School District and Da Vinci Schools Vote Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
   

This MOU updates Wiseburn USD's and Da Vinci Schools' respective responsibilities as related to funding of nonpublic school (NPS) placements for students with disabilities and the operation of the Futures Plus Program, an adult transition program for students with disabilities eligible for special education and related services from the ages of 18 to 22 years old, under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

  
V. Information 7:57 AM
  A. From the Superintendent FYI Matthew Wunder 5 m
  B. From the Chief People Officer FYI Veronica Rodriguez 5 m
  C. From the Assistant Superintendents - Connect TK-8 Update FYI Michelle Rainey, Kaitlin Toon, Robin Brown 20 m
   
  • Student Achievement
    • Goals, implementation plans, and baseline data
  
  D. Financial Update FYI Michael Amato 10 m
   
  • February Financial Statements
  • P2 Attendance Update
  • Coffee Bar Revised Budget
  
  E. Operations Update FYI Vicente Bravo 5 m
   
  • Cafe Update
  • Baseball Field Update
  
VI. Closed Session 8:42 AM
  A. Conference with Legal Counsel Discuss Raynaldo Santiago 45 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
VII. Closing Items 9:28 AM
  A. Adjourn Meeting FYI Raynaldo Santiago

Next Regular Da Vinci Schools Board meeting:  Friday, May 29, 2026.