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Da Vinci Schools

Da Vinci Schools Regular Board Meeting

Date and Time

Friday May 29, 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
  B. From the Superintendent FYI Matthew Wunder 5 m
  C. From the Chief People Officer FYI Veronica Rodriguez 5 m
   
  • Staff Survey Results
  
  D. From the Assistant Superintendents - Science Update FYI Michelle Rainey, Grace Long, Saya Wai 20 m
   
  • Student Achievement
    • Goals, implementation plans, and baseline data
  
  E. Financial Update FYI Michael Amato 10 m
   
  • March Financial Statements
  • Governor's May Revise Update
  • 2026-27 Insurance Update
  
  F. Operations Update FYI Vicente Bravo 5 m
   
  • Cafe Update
  • Baseball Field Update
  
III. Approval of Minutes 8:27 AM
  A. Approval of Minutes of the May 1, 2026 Regular Da Vinci Schools Board Meeting Approve Minutes Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
     
IV. Action Items 8:28 AM
  A. Approve Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Da Vinci Schools Vote Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
   

New CalSTRS requirements for charter schools mandates this amendment regarding distribution of assets upon dissolution be added to the existing Articles of incorporation.

  
  B. Approve the Second Amended and Restated Bylaws of Da Vinci Schools Vote Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
   

New CalSTRS requirements for charter schools mandates this amendment regarding distribution of assets upon dissolution be added to the existing Bylaws of Da Vinci Schools.

  
  C. Approve Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Da Vinci Schools: L.A. County Vote Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
   

As Da Vinci Schools is the sole statutory member of Da Vinci Schools: L.A. County, the amended and restated articles must be approved by both the Da Vinci Schools: L.A. County and the Da Vinci Schools governing boards.

  
V. Consent Agenda 8:31 AM
  A. Accept the Da Vinci Schools Transaction Register - March, 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 the Pursuit of Federal Title I, II, and V Funding for 2026-27 via the Consolidated Application for Da Vinci Communications, Design, Science, and Connect Vote Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
   

The Consolidated Application is a two-part application and reporting process for multiple state and federal, formula-driven, categorical program funds. Allows administration to continue to pursue Title funding for Da Vinci Schools through an updated Consolidated Application.

  
  C. Approve Recommendation to Leave CharterSafe as Insurance Provider and Renew with Marsh McLennan Agency as Da Vinci Schools' New Provider Vote Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
  D. Approve 2026-27 Universal Learner Course Agreement with Arizona State University Vote Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
   

ASU will provide credit-eligible courses to Da Vinci Connect High students. Program will run from August 17, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Total cost dependent on number of enrollees, at $250 per student.

  
  E. Approve Revised Pay Scales for the Accounting Associate II, Senior Accountant, Grants Finance and Accounting Manager, and Director of Finance Positions Vote Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
   

Staff recommends revising the pay scales for the Director of Finance and Accounting Associate II to extend to 10 steps and Senior Accountant and Grants Finance and Accounting Manager to extend to 12 steps, which is consistent to other Classified pay scales. 

 

  
  F. Approve Pay Scale Increase for Lead Safety Officer Position Vote Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
   

Staff recommends adjusting the Lead Safety Officer Pay Scale to better align with the current market. 

  
  G. Approve Activities Coordinator Position and Pay Scale Vote Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
   

The Activities Coordinator position supports the planning and execution of school-wide events that promote family engagement and foster a positive, inclusive school community. This role will collaborate with staff, families, and community partners to coordinate events, manage communications and volunteers, support student involvement, and ensure activities align with school goals, budgets, and safety requirements.

  
  H. Approve Overnighter Field Trip Request for Connect High School and The Levitt Lab Vote Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
   

Trip is for both Connect High School and The Levitt Lab 9th grade students.

  
  I. Approve 2026-27 Student and Family Handbook for Da Vinci Communications Vote Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
  J. Approve 2026-27 Student and Family Handbook for Da Vinci Connect High School Vote Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
  K. Approve 2026-27 Student and Family Handbook for Da Vinci Design Vote Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
  L. Approve 2026-27 Student and Family Handbook for Da Vinci Science Vote Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
  M. Approve 2026-27 Student and Family Handbook for Da Vinci Connect TK-8 Vote Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
  N. Approve 2026-27 Da Vinci Schools Employee Handbook Vote Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
  O. Approve Da Vinci Schools Dual Enrollment Board Policy Vote Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
   

Staff have developed this policy due to an increased focus on offering dual enrollment opportunities to students.

  
  P. Approve Revised and Updated Da Vinci Schools Child Abuse Prevention and Reporting Board Policy Vote Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
   

This policy expands the definition of mandated reporters to include charter school employees, volunteers, governing board members, contractors, vendors, partner-agency staff, interns, consultants, and others working on behalf of Da Vinci Schools when their roles involve student contact or supervision. The policy aligns with Education Code, current requirements, and recommended school safety practices.

  
  Q. Approve Promoting Safe Environments for Student Learning and Engagement Board Policy Vote Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
   

To comply with SB 848 requiring charter schools to adopt written policies by July 1, 2026 addressing: (1) professional boundaries among students, staff, and contractors; (2) limits on communication outside of school oversight, including social media and texting; and (3) the use and furnishing of facilities to support safe, supervised environments. This policy supersedes the Da Vinci Schools Staff/Student Interaction Policy.

  
  R. Ratify the Submission of the Charter Petition for Da Vinci RISE High to the Acton-Agua Dulce Unified School District Vote Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
  S. Approve 2026-27 Da Vinci Schools Board of Trustees Meeting Calendar Vote Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
VI. Closed Session 8:50 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
  • Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Gov. Code §54957(b)) - CEO/Superintendent
  
  B. Reconvene for Public Session & Closed Session Reporting FYI Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
VII. Closing Items 9:36 AM
  A. Adjourn Meeting FYI Raynaldo Santiago

Next Regular Da Vinci Schools Board meeting:  Friday, June 26, 2026.